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Water Drop technique test
Water Drop technique test
ephln


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Camera: Toshiba PDR-M700
Location: My backyard
Date: Jul 7, 2007
Galleries: Floral
Date Uploaded: Jul 7, 2007

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 Focus isn't so great on this one. Still trying to learn the manual shooting. Tried this with the "bracketing" to get 3 different exposures but my main focus was to test out the water droplet idea I read about in Ross Hoddinott's book "Digital Macro Photography". He uses a small paintbrush to selectively add the water droplets. He also suggested using the camera's automatic bracketing feature and to take a pair of scissors and cut out yucky foliage or leaves with funny edges.
Would definately recommend his book. Good descriptions on how he achieves his images.

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 07/20/2007 10:39:01 AM
I'm gonna have to get the book now. Thanks for the tip.
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 07/11/2007 12:26:25 AM
That's a neat idea to use a paintbrush to put ON droplets where you want them. I'll have to try it sometime.
I do wish this was in better focus because your composition is well thought out. Love the yellow-orange color.
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 07/08/2007 11:55:48 AM
awesome color & thanks for the tips. I'm lazy, so I usually go for 'wild' water drops, but the artistic ones are wonderful.
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 07/07/2007 07:10:30 PM
great technique! But I am so behind in all things technical, that I think it's easier to spray them on before I shoot? or wait for a rainy day :)

seriously, this is really nice.. Thanks for the tip and the reference. I need to learn more about macro photography!.
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 07/07/2007 06:07:46 PM
Gosh i wouldn't of know these are fake droplets either..
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 07/07/2007 06:02:11 PM
Originally posted by JLC:
Nice shot! The water drops are incredible. I love the color of the rose and light on it works nicely. You did a great job with this. I must try that water drop thing soon.


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 07/07/2007 06:01:44 PM
Originally posted by JLC:
Nice shot! The water drops are incredible. I love the color of the rose and light on it works nicely. You did a great job with this. I must try that water drop thing soon.


Glad someone found the info useful!
 07/07/2007 05:29:27 PM
Originally posted by jmritz:
So these are fake water drops? You could have fooled me. Nice job.


Nope...lol..not fake..but I dabbed them on with a paintbrush dipped in water.
 07/07/2007 03:37:07 PM
So these are fake water drops? You could have fooled me. Nice job.
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 07/07/2007 03:22:14 PM
Nice shot! The water drops are incredible. I love the color of the rose and light on it works nicely. You did a great job with this. I must try that water drop thing soon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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