I'm really not sure about this one, mostly because it's not quite what I was after – it's close, but, to my mind at least, there's something missing. I guess that part of the problem is that although I've had my macro lens for a couple of months I haven't spent a great deal of time trying to take this sort of extreme close-up, and I've discovered that they're a lot harder than you might expect. Part of the problem is the very limited depth of field, but the lighting is really difficult too, particularly if you're trying to use flash.
More practice needed ;-)
Oh, and through shooting at f/18.0 I've discovered that I need to clean my sensor, ... which I hate doing :-/
capture date camera lens aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality RAW converter cropped?
8.12pm on 26/3/05
Canon 20D
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
f/18.0
1/125
manual
+0.0
evaluative
100
580EX
RAW
C1 Pro
minor
comment bystephen at 11:59 PM (GMT) on 26 March, 2005
is that a contact lens? it looks like one sitting at the side of a sink... but thats just what i see! great shot - you consistently impress me with both your range of shots and ability. keep up the good work!
comment bydjn1 at 12:02 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
stephen: thanks. But no, it's not a contact lens, it's a drop of water on a sheet of glass.
comment by Chris at 01:45 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
Oh wow I love how abrstract thi shot is. The dark colors in the drop have an awsome contrast with the almost pastels of the rest of the image.
comment byFellow Eskimo at 01:57 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
Its nice and sharp...but what is it? (the green thing) Its a bit to abstract for me, but its a nice to change the scene a bit every now and then.
comment bySusan B. at 03:33 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
Very cool. The reflection in the droplet is fantastic.
Well done.
comment by Adam at 04:03 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
Pleasent (the gray background definetly looks best with it). I like the placement of the droplet in the shot. Nice job.
comment byStacie at 04:15 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
Well, this is how you will learn. By doing! Great job, I like coming to your site :-)
comment by kate at 04:17 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
i'm a big fan of macro, as you may recall, and i think this one is right up there with the best. very unique effect, even if you might not think so technically. love the curves. ;)
comment byGreg Wilker at 06:10 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
first off I think all of the water droplet pictures would make a great posters.
this one needs some text or a saying to go along with it.
to me the droplet reminds me of the movie "flight of the navigator" if anyone remebers that movie.
comment by dave at 07:19 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
interesting reflection from that. the perfection of the dropr really makes me think about the physics behind surface tension on liquid drops. cool idea.
comment by Cavin at 09:09 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
Amazing shots for the past 4 days! I'm amazed again by chromasia. The colour blends very well into the background and the water droplet just seemed to be surreal. It looks more like a contact lens to me than a drop of water. Way to go chromasia!
comment bydjn1 at 10:23 AM (GMT) on 27 March, 2005
Thanks everyone.
Jessyel: I use the 'Copperhill' method. It's a bit nerve-wracking, and I normally find that I mess it up the first few times, but it does seem to work.
comment by Jack DT at 04:49 AM (GMT) on 4 April, 2005
My Compliments. I would be interested in HOW you too the shot; what ws the subject? Thanks. Jack
I'm really not sure about this one, mostly because it's not quite what I was after – it's close, but, to my mind at least, there's something missing. I guess that part of the problem is that although I've had my macro lens for a couple of months I haven't spent a great deal of time trying to take this sort of extreme close-up, and I've discovered that they're a lot harder than you might expect. Part of the problem is the very limited depth of field, but the lighting is really difficult too, particularly if you're trying to use flash.
More practice needed ;-)
Oh, and through shooting at f/18.0 I've discovered that I need to clean my sensor, ... which I hate doing :-/
camera
lens
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon 20D
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
f/18.0
1/125
manual
+0.0
evaluative
100
580EX
RAW
C1 Pro
minor
is that a contact lens? it looks like one sitting at the side of a sink... but thats just what i see! great shot - you consistently impress me with both your range of shots and ability. keep up the good work!
stephen: thanks. But no, it's not a contact lens, it's a drop of water on a sheet of glass.
Oh wow I love how abrstract thi shot is. The dark colors in the drop have an awsome contrast with the almost pastels of the rest of the image.
Its nice and sharp...but what is it? (the green thing) Its a bit to abstract for me, but its a nice to change the scene a bit every now and then.
Very cool. The reflection in the droplet is fantastic.
Well done.
Pleasent (the gray background definetly looks best with it). I like the placement of the droplet in the shot. Nice job.
Well, this is how you will learn. By doing! Great job, I like coming to your site :-)
i'm a big fan of macro, as you may recall, and i think this one is right up there with the best. very unique effect, even if you might not think so technically. love the curves. ;)
What do you use to clean your sensor Dave?
first off I think all of the water droplet pictures would make a great posters.
this one needs some text or a saying to go along with it.
to me the droplet reminds me of the movie "flight of the navigator" if anyone remebers that movie.
interesting reflection from that. the perfection of the dropr really makes me think about the physics behind surface tension on liquid drops. cool idea.
Amazing shots for the past 4 days! I'm amazed again by chromasia. The colour blends very well into the background and the water droplet just seemed to be surreal. It looks more like a contact lens to me than a drop of water. Way to go chromasia!
Thanks everyone.
Jessyel: I use the 'Copperhill' method. It's a bit nerve-wracking, and I normally find that I mess it up the first few times, but it does seem to work.
My Compliments. I would be interested in HOW you too the shot; what ws the subject? Thanks. Jack