A string of pearls

[StephenM]

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!

Cheers,
Stephen

[peterl]

Superb Stephen..
Works of art!!
Love the last shot.
A great set of miniature lenses.
Would like to see some more..

Peter.

[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

[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! :D

[StephenM]

Thanks very much Peter!

Cheers,
Stephen



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



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

[iceman]

Wow, these are great. Love the last one!

[Deeno]

Fantastic shots!

[SkyViking]

Fantastic, they look awesome! First and last one are my favourites too.

[rogerg]

Neat :) some great shots for gift cards, if you are in to making your own :)

[lacad01]

Great shots Stephen, last one pick of the bunch for me :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[StephenM]

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.

Cheers,
Stephen

[venus]

beautiful images...

[Ric]

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.