Liquid Dreaming

Lumen Miner (Mitchell) · #1 21-09-2009, 12:40 AM

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 · #2 21-09-2009, 06:20 AM

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 (Warren) · #3 21-09-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

lacad01 (Adam) · #4 21-09-2009, 08:07 AM

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

Liz · #5 21-09-2009, 08:36 AM

Wow, they look great Mitchell!!!

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #6 21-09-2009, 09:17 AM

They're so beautiful Mitchell!

DavidU (Dave) · #7 21-09-2009, 09:56 AM

Well done !

Lumen Miner (Mitchell) · #8 21-09-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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.

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Originally Posted by supernova1965

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

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by lacad01

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

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

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Originally Posted by Liz

Wow, they look great Mitchell!!!

That's appreciated Liz, thank you!

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

They're so beautiful Mitchell!

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.

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Originally Posted by DavidU

Well done !

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

jkrah · #9 22-09-2009, 10:26 PM

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

Lumen Miner (Mitchell) · #10 22-09-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jkrah

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

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 (Dave) · #11 22-09-2009, 11:33 PM

#1 is my desktop background.

Lumen Miner (Mitchell) · #12 23-09-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidU

#1 is my desktop background.

Your just being nice right?? WoW!!

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 (Dave) · #13 23-09-2009, 05:54 PM

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

danielsun · #14 02-10-2009, 09:33 PM

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.

Cheers Daniel.

Lumen Miner (Mitchell) · #15 02-10-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Cheers Daniel.

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.