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Feb 18, 2023 16:58:57   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
dennis2146 wrote:
Cindy I have also never tried water droplet photos but might one of these days. I do think you need to invest in a flash because your photos show some motion blur that the shutter speed is not freezing in place. A flash would provide the desired light to stop the movement. I do not have a Nikon flash at the moment but would suggest Godox as one alternative. I have also had very good luck with an older Nikon SB900 flash. It is not recommended these days because it was said it would catch fire if used over and over. It was replaced by the SB910 as I recall. But the 900 can be purchased for an excellent price and if used by someone like you or me and not a professional it is one of the best speed lights out there. Check on YouTube for reports on that flash. One video shows it overheating but only after constant flashes only a professional might use. This is only a suggestion and of course there are numerous speed lights out there to choose from. Great photographs by the way. I may give water droplets a try myself.

Dennis
Cindy I have also never tried water droplet photos... (show quote)


That flash is within my budget...looks like used 910's are under $200. Might have to check into getting one. Just not sure what else i would use it for.

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Feb 18, 2023 16:59:25   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
yssirk123 wrote:
Cindy - very cool! You figured it out for sure.


Not bad for a first time....thanks!

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Feb 18, 2023 16:59:48   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
MT native wrote:
I would say you are off to a great start Cindy! Nice work!


Thanks! Was fun and gave me something else to learn.

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Feb 18, 2023 17:00:10   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
jederick wrote:


Thanks!

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Feb 18, 2023 17:01:15   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
Nicely done, Cindy, especially without a flash to freeze the action of water droplets. Of course, I suspect that it is quite easy to freeze the action of water out west where you are😜.


Yep..it's pretty easy to freeze water around here! I am thinking of trying the frozen bubbles next time it gets a little colder...it's supposed to be below 0 next week...thinking that might be a fun experiment as well.

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Feb 18, 2023 17:01:33   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
Earnest Botello wrote:
Very good series, Cindy.


Thanks...I still have a lot to learn but it was fun.

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Feb 18, 2023 17:02:30   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
jack schade wrote:
Speaking from experience, that is not easily done. Great Job.

jack


Thanks! If I can get my hands on a flash...might just have to try this again.

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Feb 18, 2023 17:02:49   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
photophile wrote:


Thanks!

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Feb 18, 2023 17:03:11   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
UTMike wrote:
Great start, Cindy!


Thanks Mike....gives me something to learn...an it was fun.

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Feb 18, 2023 17:03:39   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
AviRoad wrote:
well, you can get comfortable there, now.


Thanks! I will be trying this again...it was a challenge but fun.

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Feb 18, 2023 17:03:52   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
lnl wrote:
You can get bored again! Neat shots, especially like #5.


Thanks! I like that one as well.

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Feb 18, 2023 17:04:06   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
dreff wrote:
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Feb 20, 2023 10:34:33   #
PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA
 
CindyHouk wrote:
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.
Was bored today so decided to try my hand at getti... (show quote)


Wow, they look very well done and you got some neat shots. I don't think I'd have that much patience to try that without having more sophisticated equipment. Good set and thank you for sharing.

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Feb 20, 2023 22:07:16   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Wow, they look very well done and you got some neat shots. I don't think I'd have that much patience to try that without having more sophisticated equipment. Good set and thank you for sharing.


Thanks! It was kinda fun, it would have probably been easier if I had the right equipment.

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Mar 4, 2023 16:51:15   #
dj moore Loc: Florida panhandle
 
What a fun experience for you. I agree that a flash is the answer, but also, I think possibly going outside or where there is more natural light. It seemed like there was an overhead light somewhere. Since I don't even have the nerve or confidence to post a picture, you are miles ahead of me.

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