As I was leaving home this morning I noticed a spider web full of suspended raindrops that was within easy reach, so I ducked inside and grabbed my camera (which luckily had the macro lens attached). I also couldn't resist having another go at raindrop refraction flower images. I only had time to shoot a few images as I had to take the kids to school, but I managed a few keepers.
I think the guru of these shots uses a focus stacking technique - there's a tutorial on his website. It was an interesting read, but I haven't the time to devote to anything like that. Try searching for "dew drop refractions"???
Top shots Stephen - love the first and last.
Now I want to see a long exposure shot of M42 reflected/refracted through a dew drop please - that would be extreme AP!
Superb Stephen..
Works of art!!
Love the last shot.
A great set of miniature lenses.
Would like to see some more..
Peter.
Thanks very much Peter!
Cheers,
Stephen
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Originally Posted by DavidTrap
You're getting better at these!
I think the guru of these shots uses a focus stacking technique - there's a tutorial on his website. It was an interesting read, but I haven't the time to devote to anything like that. Try searching for "dew drop refractions"???
DT
Thanks David! Yes, I've seen the focus-stacked examples (by Brian Valentine / LordV), but I haven't tried that approach yet. I didn't have much time for these, so I just did a quick hand-held job.
Cheers,
Stephen
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Originally Posted by RobF
Top shots Stephen - love the first and last.
Now I want to see a long exposure shot of M42 reflected/refracted through a dew drop please - that would be extreme AP!
Thanks Rob! Glad you like them. Getting an M42 refraction would be a serious challenge! It would be interesting to try something like Crux though...
some great shots for gift cards, if you are in to making your own 
