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Sitting at work today and was feeling that itch to get out an shoot something (also just seen the post by Johnny) so I have come up with a good stand by for tonight.
Also a good excuse to use the new Redsnapper CF tripod :D

ISO: 400
f/ 14 to 20
Shutter: 1/200
Sigma Ringflash + 150 mm

1)
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2)
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3)
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4)
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Thanks for looking, comments welcome as always.
(possible comp entry from one of these)
N
 
4 is best of the bunch :)

Want to try some photos similar to this myself at some point - reckon I could get away with the onboard flash / a seperate desklamp for illumination?
 
Nice, the fourth one looks almost metalic :)

I think it's due to the fact i had the flash above the surface of the water when taking. I've seen similar shots with off camera flash below for a different effect.

last one is my favourite.

I agree - entered in this months comp :D

4 is best of the bunch :)

Want to try some photos similar to this myself at some point - reckon I could get away with the onboard flash / a seperate desklamp for illumination?
Only problem I can see is if the lens will cast a shadow over the subject.

#4 defo.

What did you use for your backgrounds?

Background was a few coloured pieces of paper taped to the kitchen wall

Thanks for the comments fellas
Nathan
 
How do you actually go about setting this up?

Big bowl of water, paper behind for background, then some rapid fire shots whilst dripping water into it?

That's just about it... here is what i did.

1 x small glass filled to top with water
1 x large dish to sit glass in and catch overflow
1 x remote release
1 x off camera flash in front and angled up. (I used a macro ringflash setup)
Tripod + camera (in portrait) and manual focus to just past nearest rim of glass
3 x coloured pieces of card for the background about 20cm behind glass

Then using a small bottle of water I covered the opening with my thumb and slowly sent single drops into the glass of water. At the same time, you trigger the remote release with your other hand and try to capture the droplet as it bounces upwards after the initial impact. To early and you get ripples and to late you get a single drop suspended in the air. Just right is a matter of personal opinion but I think it looks good in no: 2 & 4 above.

I think I havea picture of the setup which i will post tonight and it should be clearer.
 
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