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droplets
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Copyright: Mehmood Ali (mcmxcvii) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 34 W: 9 N: 69] (580)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-17
Categories: Macro
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 HSM APO EX DG MACRO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-18 1:10
Viewed: 319
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
there's quite a few droplet/splash shots on TL so i thought of giving it a go.

took a stainless steel pot, put a piece of cloth inside the pot with light n dark blue textures. mounted camera on tripod with sb-27 flash on 1/8 power. focused the area manually where the drops were falling. now here's the fun part, i took more than 100 shots n out of 100 i got less than 10 decent ones.

i don't like the background personally cuz i think its a bit distracting but on the other hand gives it an animated/graphics look.

pp = increased the contrast quite a bit, slight clockwise rotation, sharpened, cropped n resized
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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2281 W: 180 N: 0] (29368)
  • [2009-02-18 1:12]
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Greetings Mehmood ;)
Fantastic world of drops...Compliments,
J ;)

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  • tojav Gold Star Critiquer [C: 119 W: 0 N: 0] (874)
  • [2009-02-18 1:12]

Hi Mehmood,
Very interesting photo. Excellent effect of water. Good composition and light. It pleases to me.
Wiesiek

salam mehmood

nice shot and good outcome of your idea..
i like the colors, sharpness and clarity ..

well done
tfs
bhot

Beautiful shot Mehmood
WOW !
This blue is magic
Excellent macro work

Wonderful shot and perfect decisive moment.Very nice colours and sharpness of the droplets .Thank you for the notes and exif: one day I shall try too.

Crystal clear of these artworks with a great and bright details frame also excellent
Beautiful poster BRAVO MEHMOOD.

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1344 W: 0 N: 2658] (21185)
  • [2009-02-18 2:08]

Hello,

génail détail, ces gouttes d'eau qui perlent, et tombes, quelle netteté, quel bleu profond avec des reflets, grandiose compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hello Mehmood
Very nice shot
Great sharpness and compo.
I love it
Thanks
Sergio

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  • KBE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 452 W: 103 N: 597] (2759)
  • [2009-02-18 2:58]
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Asalam o Alikum Mehmood
Excellent droplet shot, wonderful sharpness and clear
yes u r rite about the BG but blue goes with blue, a plus point ;)
I tried droplets few days back but finally i concluded "It needs a macro" for perfect capture. However, i was pleased with one capture which i may share with TLs sooner :)

TFS
Regards,
JZM

Worth the wait I might say..Great shot! Hmmm I'm thinking of buying a macro lens too..hehehe

Very beautiful creation. Good colours and wonderful light. Difficult project but excellent.

There may be lots of water drop shots but few of them with this quality. Capturing all of the drops in a line like this is superb timing and shows a great technique. And the background isn't a distraction - the colours help the drops to stand out. Great stuff!
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Hi Mehmood,

Once I was watching National Geographic program, I dont remember the photographers name but he told he the speciallist of Sharks for photograph, he took 5000 Rolls means (5000X24) because they use 24 exposure film, and the result was 3 EXCELLENT pictures.

That was his best, 100 shot no problem, keep it up.

Abid Changazi

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1302 W: 2 N: 202] (15656)
  • [2009-02-19 0:48]

very nic macro

Wonderful macro...

Hi Mehmood, Excellent job. Nice sharp focus on droplets. Beautiful colors. TFS - Regards - Adil.

wow great capture! sharp and fast! looks like the water splash created a pearl emerging from the sea. great blue colors! Thanks for sharing!

cheers
jr

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