First waterdrop pixs (Page 2): Well you inspired me and here are my trys . I think i did ok for having only bad lighting , cant wait for my remotes for my speedlite so i can try some...

14kphotog Loc: Marietta, Ohio

Goldwinger wrote:

14kphotog wrote:

Had to try this for a project, Any CC.

Well you inspired me and here are my trys . I think i did ok for having only bad lighting , cant wait for my remotes for my speedlite so i can try some light changes

Way to go Goldwinger, Good shooting, with better light and color we would like to see more! :-) :-D 8-)

SteveEP1974 Loc: Tacoma Washington

I would like to say that there is a way to get decent drop photos without having to spend too much money. All you need is some bright lights and a way to defuse them. I did take a photo that shows my setup if it is ok to post it I will, and some of the photos that came from it.

Goldwinger Loc: Boynton Beach Florida

SteveEP1974 wrote:

I would like to say that there is a way to get decent drop photos without having to spend too much money. All you need is some bright lights and a way to defuse them. I did take a photo that shows my setup if it is ok to post it I will, and some of the photos that came from it.

easier and cheaper count me in . lol . sure post your set up , i for one can use all the help i can get .

pigpen

Goldwinger wrote:

SteveEP1974 wrote:

I would like to say that there is a way to get decent drop photos without having to spend too much money. All you need is some bright lights and a way to defuse them. I did take a photo that shows my setup if it is ok to post it I will, and some of the photos that came from it.

easier and cheaper count me in . lol . sure post your set up , i for one can use all the help i can get .

From lowes: Clamp on lights, 100w outdoor flood light, diffused through sheets of vellum(tracing paper), before I found vellum I used tissue paper. the clamp ons that I bought can stand up to 150w bulbs if needed. Pop-up flash with Gary Fong diffuser ($20). Foam board (wal-mart) for back drop. The foam board was not for background it was for bouncing my flash off of. Here are a few shots. The red you see is from a red flood light. I like how only part of the splash catches the red.

lawana

pigpen - absolutely beautiful what camera set up did you use?

pigpen

lawana wrote:

pigpen - absolutely beautiful what camera set up did you use?

Thank you.

Canon T2i, 100mm macro lens, tripod, cable release, and a 6-pack.

lawana

lol

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

14kphotog wrote:

Had to try this for a project, Any CC.

I prefer a lower angle to water surface. You may need to increase length or height of your colored backdrop.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

A few "How To"s for water drop capture:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLV9W17Pj0w&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yZkp9ITNxg&feature=endscreen

http://learnbasicphotography.com/technique-demo-%E2%80%93-water-drop-stop-action

http://www.flickr.com/groups/worldofwaterdrops/discuss/72157614682371165

http://www.ehow.com/info_12104283_macro-water-drop-photography-tips.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81-HDRdH01o&feature=related

The above are now listed in a new Ugly HedgeHog Frequently Asked Questions:
FAQ: How to capture water drop splashes
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_page.jsp?upnum=372

If you find another "water drop" tutorial, please PM to me, so I may review and add to FAQ list.

clicktime Loc: Yucca Valley Ca.

Nice job I think you have us all beat. Can you take a pic of your setup and post it so we can se where the lights were?

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

clicktime wrote:

Nice job I think you have us all beat. Can you take a pic of your setup and post it so we can se where the lights were?

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pigpen

clicktime wrote:

Nice job I think you have us all beat. Can you take a pic of your setup and post it so we can se where the lights were?

Sorry, it's torn down for the moment. MY studio is also my WIFE'S laundry room :D . I had the red flood light directly to my right, level with the water at a 90 degree angle. The white flood light directly to my left, above the water (slightly), facing down at a 45 degree angle.

clicktime Loc: Yucca Valley Ca.

Cool that is what I was after the angles. Thanks

SteveEP1974 Loc: Tacoma Washington

Goldwinger wrote:

SteveEP1974 wrote:

I would like to say that there is a way to get decent drop photos without having to spend too much money. All you need is some bright lights and a way to defuse them. I did take a photo that shows my setup if it is ok to post it I will, and some of the photos that came from it.

easier and cheaper count me in . lol . sure post your set up , i for one can use all the help i can get .

Well here it is, I did have a remote, but that was $35 at the camera store. I used a casserole dish inside a garbage bag, a halogen shop light (but any bright light will do), I bought two clamping spotlights at the Home Depot for $15, to defuse the light I bought a dorm room shelving unit at Walmart for $20. Everything else was pretty much around the house items. Oh the colored pieces were clear gift-wrap from the dollar store.

This is all that.

B&W Lightroom edit

I just think this little guy is cute.

MissStephie Loc: West Virginia

Love water, very cool shots ;)