Water Drop (??) photography
Feb 3, 2020 07:52:55 #
SX2002 wrote:
Thanks Martin, I guess it all comes down to a lot of experimentation...the "stick" I did try wasn't green as in the colour but green as in fresh off the bush I got it from...I'l try some green leaves next and a flower or two and see what happens. 
Very pretty and clear.
Pine needles are water resistant. After the sun comes out after a rain, the one on my deck offers a lot of shots.
So, use a pine sprig? And flowers work well, too. Colorful reflections.
Bill
Feb 3, 2020 07:59:54 #
I've taken pictures in nature of drops hanging from branches. With the right conditions and viewing angle, you can actually get an image to appear in a drop of water. Members have posted them here.
Some info.
Image in drop - https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/31088/how-to-shoot-a-image-refracted-through-a-drop-of-water
https://www.livescience.com/18358-water-droplet-world-photography.html
https://www.diyphotography.net/z-guide-making-fantastic-water-droplets-splash-photos/
https://expertphotography.com/shoot-my-shot-colorful-water-drops/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nBZyHOT9rk
Some info.
Image in drop - https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/31088/how-to-shoot-a-image-refracted-through-a-drop-of-water
https://www.livescience.com/18358-water-droplet-world-photography.html
https://www.diyphotography.net/z-guide-making-fantastic-water-droplets-splash-photos/
https://expertphotography.com/shoot-my-shot-colorful-water-drops/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nBZyHOT9rk
Feb 3, 2020 08:06:12 #
Also be sure to have something in the background. The water drop will pick up the image. It will reflect into the drop.
Feb 3, 2020 08:10:26 #
I did this with a twig positioned in front of a flower and by carefully placing ‘water’ droplets. My water consisted of 5-6 glycerin drops mixed in about 1/4 cup of water and placing it with a syringe (bought off of amazon). Really whatever ratio works to hold the shape of the droplet, needs a bit of trial and error
Feb 3, 2020 08:25:36 #
Leitz wrote:
Obviously. This is water drop photography:
https://www.diyphotography.net/the-comprehensive-water-drop-photography-guide/
https://iso.500px.com/how-to-get-started-in-water-drop-photography/
https://www.diyphotography.net/the-comprehensive-water-drop-photography-guide/
https://iso.500px.com/how-to-get-started-in-water-drop-photography/
Feb 3, 2020 08:28:40 #
Robertl594 wrote:
Possibly not real. Photoshop? Try using something other than water with greater surface tension? Does temperature have any affect? Glycerin, liquid soap? Just guessing.
I was thinking the same thing. You can get a bottle of light corn syrup and see how it goes. A little dish soap to thin it if necessary. Enough dish soap and you can make soap bubbles for the (grand)kids, and use the rest for pecan pie.
You
Feb 3, 2020 08:32:22 #
Feb 3, 2020 08:52:29 #
SX2002 wrote:
Hi Guys, br Has anyone had any experience with wat... (show quote)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=water+drop+photography+tutorial
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Feb 3, 2020 09:42:28 #
Pop Pop wrote:
Also be sure to have something in the background. The water drop will pick up the image. It will reflect into the drop.
Water drops on a glass table. Tip here is to clean the glass with Rain-X windshield cleaner and spray the water on. No glycerin or additives in the water. Focus on the image in the droplet.
Feb 3, 2020 16:52:14 #
Thank you all for your replies...just one thing, I'm not trying to do water drop "splashes" but water droplets with reflections...
I'm pretty sure I know how now, it's just finding the right solution to achieve some good sized water droplets..
I'm pretty sure I know how now, it's just finding the right solution to achieve some good sized water droplets..
Feb 4, 2020 12:09:28 #
Haven’t tried water drop photography yet, but got some interesting shots from the morning dew sitting in a small solar panel from a light on my deck.
Feb 4, 2020 15:42:58 #
Ron, I like your innovative ideas on this topic. I like the pictures you have taken too. I hope someone has some thoughts. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Feb 4, 2020 17:21:04 #
You don't need real flowers to get the background: photographs will do nicely - gardening books/magazines, seed catalogues etc.
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