water drop blue
by JustCaree

Comment by JustCaree:

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer: I have never tried a water drop shot like this, but I do understand that it is a lot more difficult than the images would lead you to believe. You haven't posted anything about your set up for this shot, but I see that you were shooting at f4.5 and 1/60. To freeze the action better, you may want to try using a smaller aperture, and stronger flash. The smaller aperture will keep ambient light from creating an image, and the flash will freeze the action because the flash duration is only a few milliseconds long. The smaller aperture will give you more depth of field as well. I commend you on having the patience to do this shot.

You are correct about the settings. Honestly this was just to test out the new camera and wasnt expecting to get much LOL but Im learning. I havent figured out how to change the settings yet. I also need to get an external flash. Thanks for the comments! I appreciate it!

waterdrop 2
by JustCaree

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
I think that it's neat that you got the reflection of the top droplet in the hump at the base of the column. The other light reflections in the water look a lot like clouds, which would be a very cool effect. I think there is a water drops tutorial in that section of DPC. I like this one better than the first because it's sharper.

water drop blue
by JustCaree

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
I have never tried a water drop shot like this, but I do understand that it is a lot more difficult than the images would lead you to believe. You haven't posted anything about your set up for this shot, but I see that you were shooting at f4.5 and 1/60.
To freeze the action better, you may want to try using a smaller aperture, and stronger flash. The smaller aperture will keep ambient light from creating an image, and the flash will freeze the action because the flash duration is only a few milliseconds long. The smaller aperture will give you more depth of field as well.
I commend you on having the patience to do this shot.

jalenpeno flower
by JustCaree

Comment by MacDonald:
Once you get your tripod you will find it so much easier to get things in focus. I really like the colors and the b/g is nicely oof.

leaf swirl
by JustCaree

Comment by JustCaree:

Originally posted by FourPoint7: very nice. a little blown out on the upper left maybe try tweaking the brightness or the contrast see if you can soften it up a bit. very nice focus and subject

ok so im still struggling with some of the termanology what does blown out mean?? and TY

leaf swirl
by JustCaree

Comment by FourPointX:
very nice. a little blown out on the upper left maybe try tweaking the brightness or the contrast see if you can soften it up a bit. very nice focus and subject

jalenpeno flower
by JustCaree

Comment by JustCaree:

Originally posted by The Eskimo: I am growing some jalapeños as well and yes those are very tiny flowers. You may want to try a tripod next time or some sort of stabilizing device. Just a little blurry.

I do have a tripod... but its to lightweight for my new cam... so I gotta get another one... it kept collapsing on this one lol. Yes you are right though it could be MUCH crisper! thanks!

jalenpeno flower
by JustCaree

Comment by The Eskimo:
I am growing some jalapeños as well and yes those are very tiny flowers. You may want to try a tripod next time or some sort of stabilizing device. Just a little blurry.

jalenpeno flower
by JustCaree

Comment by scooter97:
Yes it is. I used to grow them. Do you have a tripod? You could get your focus spot on if you could keep the camera steady.

Message edited by author 2010-06-01 19:15:00.

Splish Splash
by JustCaree

Comment by mrbig65:
cool shot,,,,,,,,,,nice,,,,,,,,,