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Old 02-05-2012, 07:28 PM
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A string of pearls

Hi all,

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.

Thanks for looking!

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Stephen
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:04 PM
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Superb Stephen..
Works of art!!
Love the last shot.
A great set of miniature lenses.
Would like to see some more..

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Old 02-05-2012, 08:26 PM
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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"???

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Old 02-05-2012, 08:31 PM
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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!
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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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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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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...

Cheers,
Stephen
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Old 03-05-2012, 08:31 AM
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Wow, these are great. Love the last one!
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Old 03-05-2012, 08:45 AM
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Fantastic shots!
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Fantastic, they look awesome! First and last one are my favourites too.
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Old 03-05-2012, 08:57 AM
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Neat some great shots for gift cards, if you are in to making your own
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Great shots Stephen, last one pick of the bunch for me
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Thanks very much Mike, Deeno, Rolf, Roger and Adam! I'm quite happy with how these came out, given the rush that I was in taking them.

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beautiful images...
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Old 05-05-2012, 01:20 AM
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Excellent work Stephen.

I must have a go at this, I've noticed that the cooler mornings are having some nice effects on the spider webs around here.
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