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Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Date: Mar 24, 2008
Galleries: Abstract, Macro
Date Uploaded: Mar 26, 2008
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Comments: 7
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I decided to play around with water drops, which I've never really done before. I could hardly get a drop in focus, but it was fun anyway. I've been coming back to this one for a few days now, and while I don't love it, there's something I find interesting about it. Or maybe, it's just that the drop reminds me of a raw chicken. Either way, I'm a few days behind, so I figured I'd post it.
Thanks for the comments...
I was using a shallow dof.. probably 2.8 or so. I had the 50mm lens reversed on the camera, and I can't get the onboard flash to work with that setup, and I don't have an external. I had the bowl set up in a bright spot of sunlight with an additional desk lamp shining down so I could keep the shutter speed quick enough. I had the camera on a tripod, and used a corner of a paper to get the focus. I was a terrible shot though to drop the beads I was using to make the splashes always happen in the same spot. I did like that the variety of bead shapes made different shapes on impact. Anyway.. any other comments are appreciated! :) |
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03/28/2008 06:43:47 PM |
Good try, I have yet to try these too.
Couple of ideas: put something near the water where the drop will be (fork handle, pencil, toothpick) and manually focus on that so you are ready. Also, you could just turn on a ton of lights, and get a desk lamp or something and shine it right on the subject, use a higher ISO and lower aperature, etc. |
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03/27/2008 09:13:18 PM |
This is a great abstract and I love the feel of it.
A strobe really does make a world of difference for sharper shots as it allows you to freeze the motion with a generous DOF using f/16-18 openings. Also, you might be better off for now in terms of DOF if you use your 70-300.
Before getting a macro lens I did some water shots with my 70-300 that turned out ok. (I just reposted a YouTube Video of them if you're interested. The camera was at arms length on a tripod, zoomed in to the water. In my other hand I did drops with a turkey baster and I had a guide above the water showing me where to drop so things would be in the focal plane (sometimes). Then it was just a matter of timing my hands. :)
I love doing drops, but it sure takes a great deal of patience. Good luck with your future adventures into the drop world. |
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03/27/2008 09:37:49 AM |
Focus is off but it's ok here. The fluid and blurriness makes this shot appealing. That drop almost doesn't look like one. It resembles more of a glass object. I feel like jumping in.
This would have been a good entry for the blur challenge I think. |
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03/27/2008 09:11:47 AM |
| Very nice with your beginning tries at this - I like it as an abstract & the caramel color is devine ! |
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03/27/2008 07:55:10 AM |
| It has a metallic honey feeling, and i like the fluid shapes and textures very much..... |
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03/26/2008 11:39:23 PM |
If you know exactly where the drop is going to land, you can hold a pencil or small object there, and manually focus on that. I like the taffy colored look of the water in this shot.  IreneM is the queen of this kind of stuff. She posts the shooting info with the images in her profile if you want to learn the techniques. |
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03/26/2008 11:27:20 PM |
| The color is pretty interesting. It looks like a very cool drop that would benefit if it was in focus. Did you try using a flash when doing the drops. That usually helps. Also use an fstop of f1.8 - f5.6. Keep trying, you will eventually get one in focus. Also, very nice composition. |
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