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Water Droplet
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I did this last winter, and again some friends have seen it already somewhere else. What I did was used a baking pan with a blue cellophane sheet on the bottom, filled it with water, set the camera up on a tripod with off camera flash. I set the flash to 1/32 power or maybe 1/16 I forget for sure and the camera shutter speed to I think 1/80sec. With the short burst of flash and no ambient light the flash acted as the shutter to stop the motion of the water. To make the actual water droplet I used a medicine type eye dropper holding it about two and a half to three feet above the water. I set the ISO to 50, and there was post work to be done afterwards. If you want to give it a try there are several good videos on u tube showing the set up. Be prepared to take several shots, it does take some time and patience. I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by.

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.bfrank
09/10/13 2:19 AM GMT
I've watched some of those videos on YouTube about making water droplet pictures. Some really get into it real deep. Your method sounds doable. Nice work on this on Joe.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
::Dunstickin
09/10/13 7:19 AM GMT
Nice one Mate

We done this as a demonstration and hands-on at our camera class a couple of years back...we got mixed results, but all were fascinating!

Your comment was good too
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
.Tedi
09/10/13 12:58 AM GMT
Nice and artistic work, I like the color.
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::LakeMichigan
09/10/13 3:05 PM GMT
Very creative and well done, Joe.
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.0930_23
09/10/13 3:32 PM GMT
Your patience paid off Joe.
Neat idea.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Marzena
09/10/13 3:47 PM GMT
You have something which I seem to be missing - patience LOL
My work comes in fits, similar rule applies to all my living activities. Fitful. [my Eeyore bit speaks out here LOL].
This is a very accomplished masterpiece. Will look great as my desktop. Thanks, Joe.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::tigger3
09/10/13 6:04 PM GMT
I love it Joe! Excellent results came of your hard work, and patience. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.cjcrowley
02/13/14 10:01 PM GMT
i love this unusual experiment which yield some most pleasant results. two essentials to life..water & light. i would have thought much faster shutters speed but the fill flash makes perfect sense, one that could be easily done in on the kitchen table with the kiddies gathered all around. add food color the shades & tones are endless. my hat goes off to you Sir! and a fav for me!
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::gandarva
07/08/14 7:13 PM GMT
Beautiful picture Joe! A favorite and wallpaper! Thank you! Allen
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