Stepping out of my comfort zone
Feb 17, 2023 19:46:41 #
Was bored today so decided to try my hand at getting water droplet shots. This was all new to me but figured what the heck...lets give it a try. First, I don't have a flash...so had to fix the exposure on all of these shots since they were all dark.
Setup was Nikon D500 and the Sigma 18-35mm, F1.8, iso 2000 and exposure either 1/3200 or 1/4000, continuous high and couldn't get my remote trigger to work so just had to hold down the shutter for a series of shots while I dropped the water with the other hand.
Bowl of water on the counter with some milk in it to give it some color. I didn't have any food coloring, so started out using just water from a dropper, then used some Worcestershire sauce
to get some color.
I took almost 300 shots and only got about 15 good one's.
What pointers can you all give me to get these in better focus? I tried using both manual focus as well as auto focus single point with my finger in the water to set focus.
Setup was Nikon D500 and the Sigma 18-35mm, F1.8, iso 2000 and exposure either 1/3200 or 1/4000, continuous high and couldn't get my remote trigger to work so just had to hold down the shutter for a series of shots while I dropped the water with the other hand.
Bowl of water on the counter with some milk in it to give it some color. I didn't have any food coloring, so started out using just water from a dropper, then used some Worcestershire sauce
to get some color.I took almost 300 shots and only got about 15 good one's.
What pointers can you all give me to get these in better focus? I tried using both manual focus as well as auto focus single point with my finger in the water to set focus.
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Feb 17, 2023 19:48:00 #
Feb 17, 2023 20:21:04 #
I'd say this is a commendable effort, Cindy! Sorry, I can't give you any pointers as I have never tried this kind of photography.
will
will
Feb 17, 2023 20:22:57 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Was bored today so decided to try my hand at getti... (show quote)
You were having fun and it shows. You also entered your comfort zone. Nice!
Feb 17, 2023 20:27:27 #
Feb 17, 2023 20:29:35 #
Feb 17, 2023 21:05:27 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Was bored today so decided to try my hand at getti... (show quote)
With out a flash and the usual more sophisticated items needed I think that you got some very awesome shots.
Rather beautiful.
I couldn't give pointers but thanks for sharing these shots.
Feb 17, 2023 21:32:04 #
Longshadow wrote:
Neat!
It was fun trying to figure this out...especially getting the drops to fall within the focus area...I still need work on that...a lot of work!
Feb 17, 2023 21:32:31 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
I'd say this is a commendable effort, Cindy! Sorry, I can't give you any pointers as I have never tried this kind of photography.
will
will
Thanks Will....I did have fun learning something new today.
Feb 17, 2023 21:33:11 #
davidrb wrote:
You were having fun and it shows. You also entered your comfort zone. Nice!
Thanks David...I will have some food coloring on hand next time to get various colors.
Feb 17, 2023 21:33:26 #
Feb 17, 2023 21:34:02 #
13 wrote:
Great and cool photos!!
Thanks! don't think I did too bad for a first timer
Feb 17, 2023 21:35:48 #
Architect1776 wrote:
With out a flash and the usual more sophisticated items needed I think that you got some very awesome shots.
Rather beautiful.
I couldn't give pointers but thanks for sharing these shots.
Rather beautiful.
I couldn't give pointers but thanks for sharing these shots.
Thanks! Next time I try this I will go outside on a sunny day...maybe that will help with getting more light...or I could just make the hubby stand there with a flashlight...lol
Feb 17, 2023 21:41:37 #
Coloring the water or using milk does not help much in this case; the colors actually are a reflection from an external background of colorful papers, magazine covers, etc. A flash is an absolute necessity since its output duration provides the shutter speed required to freeze the action. They attached image was shot at a 1/30,000 sec while the camera's shutter remained open for 2 sec.
Feb 17, 2023 21:48:11 #
Julian wrote:
Coloring the water or using milk does not help much in this case; the colors actually are a reflection from an external background of colorful papers, magazine covers, etc. A flash is an absolute necessity since its output duration provides the shutter speed required to freeze the action. They attached image was shot at a 1/30,000 sec while the camera's shutter remained open for 2 sec.
That's a cool shot! Might have to look into a flash...what type do you use?
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