The rain hadn't even stopped yet, and I was out in my yard looking for foliage with droplets that had a reflection. I got myself in trouble, by being attacked by Fire Ants!!! I received 13 firey stings, but not before I captured these on some Palm leaves. I'm still nursing the wicked stings! :-(
Make: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model: KODAK DC4800 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Orientation: Upper Left (1)
X Resolution: 230.00
Y Resolution: 230.00
Resolution Units: Inches
Exposure Time: 1/90
F Number: 4.50
Exposure Program: Program Normal
Date/Time: 2000:01:16 04:33:38
Date Digitized: 2000:01:16 04:33:38
Shutter Speed: 1/90.51
Aperture: f/4.76
Exposure Bias: 0.00
Max Aperture: f/4.76
Subject Distance (M): 0.43
Metering Mode: Average
Light Source: Daylight
Flash Fired: No
Focal Length (mm): 17.70
Color Space: sRGB
Exposure Index: 100.00
Sensing Method: One chip color area
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COMPOSITION... Love the blurred out background here, with the image in the drop seeming to be in focus, I think it adds a nice touch. Problem is, we are just to far away from the drop. These kind of shots are best suited to macro mode, or even with a macro lens attached so you can get the closest shot possible. That brings up another problem though, and that's ensuring that the photographers themselves are not in the reflection... The reflection in your shot is so small its not a problem, but its something to worry about as you get closer.. Unless its the effect you want you'll have to experiment with different angles or trigger the camera from afar while its being camouflaged in leaves or whatnot. Perhaps in this case it would have been nice for the other branches in focus too, there's maybe too little for the eye to focus on, maybe a vibrant color like a flower in the foreground could help...:) Just pulling ideas here
TECHNIQUE... A histogram of your shot shows good tonal range. A little soft, some very slight unsharp masking may help...
OVERALL... This kind of shot is something I want to try ... with the difficulties involved in finding the right spot, time, and location, I appreciate any clear shot of a reflective dew drop :) Keep trying it every-time it rains :) Good luck on your future dew shots as well :)
Nice. I've tried to get this kind of shot myself a couple of times, and know it's not easy. Nice use of DOF. I would have like to see the focus on the leaves a bit sharper though. 6
Excellent! Those water drops are so in focus and crispy sharp, awesome! And you got some refraction in them as well, plus the very shallow DOF is making them even sharper still. Congratulations on an amazing shot!
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