Strawberry Splash C&C

[DogGoneGood]

So I tried to experiment... it took 3 hours, and lots of frustration to even get this one shot.

I used a small glass aquarium filled with water, a black shirt across the back, and 4 flourescent tube lights - 2 on top, and one on each side, to illuminate. Somehow I managed not to get electrocuted with all the water splashing on the lights. :er:

Canon Rebel XS
1/640
f/4.5
ISO 800
Manual zoom


Strawberry Splash by Danielle S. Photography, on Flickr


Is there an easier way to do shots like this, that produce better results? This one still has some slight blurring.

 

[Felix 222]

i would cool down the white balance and get some more light on those droplets! also, could be a little sharper. overall, its a cool photo! congrats on the capture

 

[JasonLambert]

Using a flash instead of constant lighting will help freeze the motion. The image is a bit on the dark side but a good first attempt.

Happy Shooting
~Jason

 

[SAPerkins01]

LOVE!

 

[Stryker]

Use a flashgun on one side and an aluminum foil as your reflector on the other side. Try F/8 to F/12, shutter speed 1/250, and a lower ISO.

 

[UnderThePink]

What a rad idea! Pretty good photo too!

 

[thierry]

little dark but great first attempt

 

[Edsport]

I took my aquarium outside and used the sun for light and 1/1000 shutter speed. I sat the aquarium on tin foil to reflect light to the underside of the berry. I used something blue for the back of the tank, can't remember what it was. Takes a few shots to get it right...

 

[Stryker]

Improved shot on the updated picture. ISO 200, f/4.5, 1/1000 shutter speed, 30mm focal length.

If you bump the aperture setting to f/5.6 and lower your ISO to 100, I would estimate the speed to be around 1/500. That would be still be very sharp. By the way, use a CPL if shooting through an aquarium. That would remove any glare or reflection.

 

[Texas Aggie]

Really cool...just a little dark is all.