I broke my Helios lens. So…

[Skyline]

I have an old Helios 44 lens that was bad inside. I took it apart and gave it a good clean. A little spring fell out when I took it apart and I have no idea where it went. Soooooooo, As I have another one of these old lenses decided I would reverse the lens and leave it wide open all the time.

Intermixing by Skyline, on Flickr



This is how I got those mixed light. I tried different subjects in the foreground. I settled for a figure with a bright yellow light

 

[swanseamale47]

The little spring may have been to push the pin out (for the aperture). That said thats a lovely effect.

 

[Skyline]

The little spring may have been to push the pin out (for the aperture). That said thats a lovely effect.

I worked out the rest. Just that little spring. Not to worry. This lens will come out to play now and then

 

[CavGez]

that looks great! Intrigued by the set up there

 

[Skyline]

that looks great! Intrigued by the set up there

cardboard wrapped in black tape, then that’s wrapped with Christmas lights