Right angles: Photographic creativity lies in the choice of focus. Being able to isolate the subject while the rest of the picture is reduced to a blur is an eye-catching technique.
The unique Lensbaby lenses have in recent years proved to be useful aids in creating such effects. Unlike a normal lens, Lensbaby bodies are not rigid but are made like small bellows with flexible tubing. This allows the photographer to twist the front of the Lensbaby and, with some manipulation, create unique focal-length effects. Lensbaby is bringing out a trio of new lenses — The Muse, The Control Freak and The Composer — to replace its current lineup.
The Muse replaces the original Lensbaby and the Lensbaby 2.0. This simple design allows the photographer to swivel and twist the lens barrel ring to achieve the proper focal "sweet spot," or depth. The Muse is intended for quick photography situations.