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Published: 2006-08-17 15:16:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 1285; Favourites: 46; Downloads: 5
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I'm getting so addicted to water photography!!But really, it's just amazing.
The formations that come out in your pictures...
Just breathtaking.
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it's a really excellent shot, to be sure... and at this point, I'm not certain that I can come up with anything new that hasn't been said already...
I was interested in your description of how you did it, too. From what it sounds -- you just turned the faucet on a little and snapped away, and then turned it off, then back on for more tries... that kind of thing?
One of the things that I think really accents the power of this shot -- which I believe to be the capture of the droplets, of course -- is the soft earthy tones in the background along with the interesting light sources.
-Shane
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Thanks so much!
Well, I turned the faucet on so there was just about one drop dripping out every second or so, and I tried to time it just right for each droplet. It really takes some patience, so I wouldn't suggest trying it if you lack it. If you want this kind of shot, too, then you really have to be able to risk getting your camera wet because you have to get close enough to the water for a good shot. :/ eheh
And that's basically it. But you really do have to have an extremely fast shutterspeed.
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You're quite welcome... it's a great looking shot with an as-interesting story behind it!
I'm not as amazed at the capture of the droplet at the bottom, though that really makes the shot with the light and the inversion of the room behind it (I had similar success with a shot in my own gallery)... what really amazes me about this picture is the stream of water caught above it, almost like you turned the water on, a droplet emerged and fell, and then the stream came after it... I don't know... it's great, and probably difficult to duplicate, indeed.
I won't be trying anytime too soon though, as I just got my new Canon EOS 30D, and I'm not looking to get it wet at all!
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Yeah I know what you mean.
Yeah, water dropping like this has to be something like snowflakes; you get never get an identical outcome. That's why it's all so interesting.
haha Yeah I wouldn't risk it unless you really know what you're doing.
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How much time did you need until you could take this picture 
Btw, maybe you're interested in that, I found your picture at h2o-macro.
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Thanks! Actually, I didn't need to much time. I just used a very high shutter speed... took about 15 minutes to get the right angle, with 45639854 fails or so. But I finally got this one, which came out really well!!
btw--I'm not quite sure what you're asking, but I'm a member of both =TasteOfLiquid and =h2o-macro if that's what you mean.
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My camera would be too slow for that 
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That is an insane capture. I can almost see the waterdrop waving to me!
Impressive. I don't know what else to stay, you have seized a perfect moment in a life span of a waterdrop.
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that is realy beautiful, a definate faveourite
love josh (aka teethless joe the pirate)
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Wowwwww 
This is one of the most amazing shot of water I've seen !
I would feel ridiculous commenting on each details wich make it an excellent photo as everything seems so prerfect to me ! But I especially like the tones, all the shaps and how you captured movement !
again, I just 
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Simply one of the best water-shots I've seen in a VERY VERY long time. Keep it flowin' ....this one is a
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I would kill to have taken that shot.. How do you do it?
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Turned on the water and
Very very fast exposure!
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For real ? 
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lol Magic.
God I want a new camera soon...
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WOW! This is incredible! PLEASE how did you get this shot??? I want to know ALL the details!
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Thank you so much!! 
Well... eheh, I currently only have a standard Canon Powershot 5-megapixel.... 
Well, what I do is I dim the lights off in the room I'm in, but just enough so you can still see what you're looking at on the little plasma screen thingy. Then I turn the faucet on and start dripping water or however I'm trying to get the shot from. I put the camera on custom mode with the auto-flash turned on and in macro mode. Being in custom mode and all, since it's so dark and everything, it sets the exposure to a very short time and gets the water in mid-air (or wherever it's moving position maybe---falling on the ground, splashing in a glass of water, etc.). And I think that's it!
The results can be just absolutely amazing... but the tricky part of getting the amazing result is taking the picture at the exact split second you need to to catch what you want to. It takes about 50 shots but it's really worth it!
Any other question, please feel free to ask!
Again, thanks!
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Thanks for the tips, I'll definately try it and let you know how it worked out
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=O amazing work!
you should definitely consider joining the club, ~h2o-macro
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Oh, thank you so much for reminding me! I'm affiliates with them in my club, ~perspectate , and I said to myself that I wanted to join that club but apparently forgot. ehehh...
I shall do that now.
Thanks!
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WOOOOOOOWWWW!!!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAAAZZZINNNGG!!! !
INSTANT FAVE
-->feebz
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hehe, The press of a button.
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haha I know, it's just amazing what water can do, you know?
Thanks!
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You welcome hope to see some more I think they're kool looking.
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