Simon Bond gave me some super ideas on the use of a Glass Ball for taking unusual photographs. He has written several articles on this in the Digital Photography School [DPS] web site.
The link https://digital-photography-school.com/?s=ball is a good place to start. There are 3 articles by Simon and 1 video by Caz Nowaczyk.
If you watch the video and read the articles you probably will have a good idea of how to take this type of photography.
These articles give ideas on
● Typography
● Splitting a scene
● Altering flatness
● Large tube photos
● Using Water or even Fire
● Portraits
● Landscapes
● Use of Abstract Pattern Backgrounds
● Wrapped light sabre and streaks
● Make use of any spherical objects.
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Landscapes is a huge area [ha ha] that needs expanding. See https://tinyurl.com/y58wqp7z. So variations include
● Classic thirds rule
● Close up to ball
● From a high spot
● Upwards in townscapes over a puddle at ground level
● A Hand holding sphere with scene behind
● Include humans
● Trees
Other Ideas
● Adding ordinary marbles to your image can make a different photograph.
● Try adding drops of water into your view with your globe.
● Use an old CD as a background
Camera Settings for use with a Glass Ball
● Get the optimum focal length with the zoom. You have to experiment.
● The correct Aperture is vital to get the right depth of focus. Generally a small aperture is needed and so a steady hand.
● Experiment with the ISO setting too. Do not rely on Auto ISO.
Tiny Sweet Peas
It is all good fun and I hope.