waterdrop photography

pasknucklehead · Mar 19, 2016

Hi everyone,
I've been doing waterdrop photography for 2 years now and I am still amazed at what we take for granted everyday can look so beautiful. I did a few the other night and I thought they were pretty cool. Let me know what you all think. It's going to be so great to share the experiences with you all. Was wondering what some of you use as far as additives. I've been having a rough time trying to get some tall drops, I am getting mostly umbrellas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks friends,
Darlene

George Griffeth · Mar 19, 2016

Those are the coolest water drop photos I've ever seen. I really love the one with the daisy.

pasknucklehead · Mar 20, 2016

George Griffeth said:
Those are the coolest water drop photos I've ever seen. I really love the one with the daisy.

Well thank you so much. They are fun to do but sure can get quite messy. I would love to meet folks on here that do this type of photography, around my area, there is no one else that I can share experiences with. Do you do drop photography?

Nevermore1 · Mar 21, 2016

Very nice! I've always wanted to try water drops but as with most things have never gotten around to actually doing it! I really like the first and third one.

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pasknucklehead · Mar 21, 2016

Nevermore1 said:
Very nice! I've always wanted to try water drops but as with most things have never gotten around to actually doing it! I really like the first and third one.

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Thank you so much. It's fun to do but it can be mentally challenging as well. You're constantly trying to come up with different ideas. It's well worth it in the end.

Stradawhovious · Mar 22, 2016

This isn't at all what I was expecting from the title. Very nice shots!

Taveuni · Mar 23, 2016

Great stuff knucklehead.
Really lovely and clever.
Can I ask how you manage to get such clarity in the refracted images in the droplets. What settings/lenses are you using?
Promise I'll post one of my spontaneous, natural light water droplet photo's a little later.

Taveuni · Mar 23, 2016

DSC_6241 dance of light and water screen size.webp

pasknucklehead · Mar 23, 2016

Taveuni said:
Great stuff knucklehead.
Really lovely and clever.
Can I ask how you manage to get such clarity in the refracted images in the droplets. What settings/lenses are you using?
Promise I'll post one of my spontaneous, natural light water droplet photo's a little later.

Hi, I use a macro 105 lens, and my settings differ so much from one shot to the other. I think for me, the main thing you have to do is get your subject, what you want reflective, as close as you can behind your drop, then make sure you focus on the image INSIDE the drop. Hey, ask me all the questions you need to, I am just so excited to find a site that has folks interested.

407370 · Mar 23, 2016

Stuuuunnnning pics well done.

zombiesniper · Mar 23, 2016

Love drop of freedom.
Nominated for photo of the month

Nevermore1 · Mar 23, 2016

Got a question, do you add glycerine or anything to help your drops hold shape?

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pasknucklehead · Mar 23, 2016

Stradawhovious said:
This isn't at all what I was expecting from the title. Very nice shots!

Thank you kindly.

pasknucklehead · Mar 23, 2016

Nevermore1 said:
Got a question, do you add glycerine or anything to help your drops hold shape?

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Actually I sometimes add rinse aid, the kind you would use for a dishwasher. You have to be careful though because it creates a lot of bubbles. The refraction drops are always with plain water, that way they are crystal clear.