Blue drops

[djengizz]

I know it's been done a million times before, but i guess we all have to try this ones.
So here is my attempt at a waterdrop macro:

 

[Verbal]

Wow, awesome!

 

[Rob]

It may have been done before, but that doesn't stop it from being an interesting and well captured picture!

Rob

 

[PachelbelsCanon350D]

I don't care HOW many times it's been done -- you're right, we all must do it! It's a rite of passage! And yours is an excellent capture with the multiple droplets.

Would you mind sharing your setup with us?

 

[Booshka]

I always love pics like this that stop the motion of life dead in its tracks.

 

[Bettybooty]

How did you do it? I havn't done it before and would love to try.

 

[JonK]

well done. love the undulating ripples.

 

[MommyOf4Boys]

Perfect capture! I love water shots..mine arent quite as good at all..always yucky white background..I need to learn the dark backgrounds lol

 

[Fate]

Yeah it really doesnt matter how many times its been done before.... it always looks great + its always slightly different! Great job.

 

[djengizz]

Tnx for all the replies.
As for my settings:
1/500
F/8.0
ISO 50
Flash
Super Macro

I used a black background and some water on a saucer. The saucer was made of steel which gave a nice mercury look.
I positioned the saucer on a book and put my camera on the table in front of it.
The camera was set on custom self-timer to take a burst shot of about ten pictures. I then used a seringe to drop the droplets while my camera was shooting.
Expect a low 'hit-ratio' but take your time and at least a couple are going to be nice.

 

[JonMikal]

another awesome droplet shot! :thumbup:

 

[Eric.]

I love how the drops are evenly spaced and sized. Good work!