First White Japanese Iris in Tucson

First White Iris in Tucson's Alhambra Gardens, Spring 2013

This was created in an iPhone App called MarbleCam that is available in iTunes.

itunes.apple.com/ca/app/marblecam/id524289568

 

It uses a simulated Soratama lens.

 

"Sora" means aerial.

"tama" means ball.

 

The real lens allows you to take pictures through a transparent ball.

 

Here is a real Soratama lens for sale:

www.maminka.com/?mode=f1

 

The following page shows you what a real Soratama lens is, and how to make one. It's in Japanese, with lots of clear photos and a video.

www.soratama.org/howto/pg118.html

 

Here's the YouTube video showing the process of making a Soratama lens adapter.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6KFNDiVP8&feature=player_em...

 

That would be fun... Of course, it's much easier to use the app as I did...;))

 

Wait a minute.. Here it is in English right here in Flickr!!!

www.flickr.com/groups/soratama/discuss/72157625590104120/

 

Here is a great page showing where to buy the lens and all the assembly stuff...

www.soratama.org

 

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