Liquid Dreaming

[Lumen Miner]

Heading off to bed now, after shooting some water droplet frames.

This was my first attempt, so I am happy with the results. Was not aiming to create an aesthetically pleasing image, just trying out the technique.

Can not wait to photo something, of interest with droplets now...

Thanks for looking, any critique is welcomed as always. :)

[Dennis]

Nice work Mitchell, this is one project I have been meaning to try one day so thanks for the reminder!

How did you generate the droplets?

Cheers

Dennis

[supernova1965]

Great Work I have always loved these types of photo's

[lacad01]

Those shots are great, lots of patience involved I would imagine :)

[Liz]

Wow, they look great Mitchell!!! :)

[jjjnettie]

They're so beautiful Mitchell!

[DavidU]

Well done !

[Lumen Miner]

Thanks Dennis,
I believe the normal technique would be to get a container and a tube, siphon the water to form a vacuum then clamp it to adjust flow....
I was feeling lazy / tired, so I simply used the sink, adjusted the flow to a drip per 2 secs.



Thanks!!



Actually no patience was used at all. Just created the drip and shot away.



That's appreciated Liz, thank you!



WoW!! Thankyou thankyou... I'm sure I could do better though.. My remote is malfunctioning (that's what you get for making your own), so I was shooting by hand, in which I am sure I was shaking the camera terribly.



Thanks David! These comments have much enthused me to try again, with the remote...

[jkrah]

very cool.. can I ask what shutter speed were you using ?

[Lumen Miner]

You most certainly can. For these here, I can not specifically answer that question, fast though.

In regards to you trying, it will depend on how much of the droplets impact you want to capture.
Start at you fastest shutter speed, then if you can't get it, slow the speed down. I tried it at several speeds, then checked through the 100 or so pics for the good ones. I would suggest you do similar.

[DavidU]

#1 is my desktop background.

[Lumen Miner]

Your just being nice right?? WoW!! :jawdrop:

Give it a go if you haven't already David. I am sure your skills, would produce something much superior than that shot.


Thanks, that made me smile. :)

[DavidU]

Nope, I'm serious Mitchel, it's a great shot

[danielsun]

Beautiful shots there Mitchell. Ever since I got my first DSLR I have always wanted to set up a water droplet shot and never got around to it. Excellent result, Nice work.:thumbsup:


Cheers Daniel.

[Lumen Miner]

It took me a total of around 5minutes to slap a bowl under the sink, turn the tap to drip, set up the tripod, illuminate and shoot off 100 or so frames. Well worth the effort. Give it a go. :thumbsup:

[beren]

:D I'll admit I've been meaning to try something similar too......:thumbsup: very nice images cool effects congrats

[ving]

cool, i did something similar with raindrops once...

[Lumen Miner]

Thankyou!!

I must revisit this, now that I have my lightbox setup. :)
I am sure I could do better.

[jkrah]

I had to try for myself.. :D
(the last two shots are crops/zooms of shots 2 and 3)

[Lumen Miner]

Awesome!! Great fun isn't it?! :thumbsup:

[RB]

Very nice work Mitchell and jkrah.
My only suggestion would be to lower the ISO a little to help with noise.

:thumbsup: