Water Droplet Photos

[ShermaNation]

I haven't attempted this myself, but if anyone is interested or has any sugestions on how to shoot water droplet photos post here! Also, throw up any pics for examples and whatnot.

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[FDSA]

I'm not really sure how they set it up exactly but i was watching this show called time warp where they play with high speed cameras, and they were doing it with different lighting like a red light on top i think and then a blue one in the background. So it made different parts of the splash are highlighted in different colors.

Edit: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpSVatlIOrs[/ame]

[Do'Urden's Eyes]

EVERY ONE loves a high-speed water droplet photo. No matter how crappy it is creatively or compositionally, if you can successfully freeze the water (action not below 0 degrees) most non-photographers will be amazed.

[TCimages]

Here are a few for ya:

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Here is my set up:


I use the wireless remote as I drip the water. I take a lot of shots till I get some keepers. You don't need a multi-flash wireless set up though. One Flash will do. Practice, Practice , Practice. Have fun
Here is one with one flash:

[LaFoto]

I have one - two - three - four threads running somewhere here on TPF on droplet photography, and the set-up I used for them can be seen in Post 9 of the link called "three" here.
It's just a Rebel XT and a Speedlite, and the el-cheapo Sigma 70-300mm lens in its macro position. No high speed camera. That was totally unnecessary.

[ShermaNation]

This is great, Thanks for the quick replies! This will be my expirement this week Ill post my results back here.

FDSA, that is an awesome show, I saw that episode, but of course i dnt have that expensive equipment they do.

[Ls3D]

Those are epic! And so nice of you to share your setup...
I remember many of your insect shots btw.

-Shea

[TwoRails]

Nice shots, TCimages.

[TCimages]

thanks guys. I appreciate the comments.

[LaFoto]

Mine are not too shabby, either... only do they hide behind links.

[TwoRails]

Mine are not too shabby, either... only do they hide behind links.

No, not quite hidden... After looking at them and coming back to this thread I got distracted and failed to mention I like your shots in those (hidden) links

[ShermaNation]

First Round of Water Droplets, any suggestions?

[TwoRails]

I don't have any experience with this type of shot (once I get a flash I will try, though!) so I can't give any tips, only observations. I like the shapes and "designs" however, they don't seem as crisp as the shots above. Perhaps an ISO setting? Heck, I have to admit I'd be happy if my first attempts were 1/2 this good....

[ShermaNation]

Yea i noticed that too, I think its because I didn't have a tripod with me, I was balencing the cam on books and couldn't get as close to the water as id like. So these images are the result of a massive crop job.

[GeminiStars]