Dewdrops

Lord Vetinari

Some more dewdrop refractions with one for Skippy .
Brian V.

teamracephotos

Wow
How did you do this? Is it OK to ask? I am using a D200 Nikon and the only lens I have is the 70-200 f2.8 nikkor. I like it but I want to get closer. I am currently waiting for a 105mm MACRO f2.8 to be returned so I can rent it and see if I like it. Can you ask for advice in this form? Thank you for your time. MM

LordV wrote:

D.Rodgers

I love the tigger Brian..
I like four the best nice colors..

scottV

those are sweeeett.

Lord Vetinari

teamracephotos wrote:

How did you do this? Is it OK to ask? I am using a D200 Nikon and the only lens I have is the 70-200 f2.8 nikkor. I like it but I want to get closer. I am currently waiting for a 105mm MACRO f2.8 to be returned so I can rent it and see if I like it. Can you ask for advice in this form? Thank you for your time. MM

Hi there is a tutorial on how these shots are done here
http://www.wonderfulphotos.com/articles/macro/dewdrops/

You really need to be shooting around 2:1 magnification though, which means a macro lens around 100mm and a full set of kenko ext tubes.

brian V.

Lord Vetinari

Thanks for looking and commenting Dave and Scott- much appreciated
Brian V.

Skippy

Lord Vetinari wrote:

Some more dewdrop refractions with one for Skippy .
Brian V.

Awwwwwwwww Brian you are just way to clever

They are all awesome, so when did you rush over to the Oprah House hehe! :giggle

That Fly perched on the top of the leave and due drop,
stands like the Lion King .... that one is my favourite

Excellent Series Brian :ivar you continue to have me in awe of your work ... Skippy
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Lord Vetinari

Skippy wrote:

Awwwwwwwww Brian you are just way to clever

They are all awesome, so when did you rush over to the Oprah House hehe! :giggle

That Fly perched on the top of the leave and due drop,
stands like the Lion King .... that one is my favourite

Excellent Series Brian :ivar you continue to have me in awe of your work ... Skippy
.

Thanks Skippy
Have been to Sydney and Melbourne briefly- Have two bottlebrushes in my garden to prove it (one from a bottle brush in the Botanical gardens next to the Oprah house
Brian V.

Awais Yaqub

OMG wow wow

tlee

I may have to "borrow" your story book character refraction idea--a friend of mine is pregnant, and something like that would be great in a nursery/child's room.

All of them are amazing--as usual!

Lord Vetinari

Thanks Awais and TLee
Tlee- just remember to put the character picture upside down behind the drop . If you are using real dewdrops in grass you'll probably need a waterproof picture. I found these characters on the plastic carry handle of a bag of oranges.
Brian V.

BigAl

Those are super Brian

Interesting that you can see the dots from the printing on the comic characters pretty clearly - means your drops are magnifying really well

Pixel Popper

How very, very imaginative. Great shots!

Lord Vetinari

BigAl wrote:

Those are super Brian

Interesting that you can see the dots from the printing on the comic characters pretty clearly - means your drops are magnifying really well

Thanks Al- I always choose L class drops

Brian V.

Lord Vetinari

Pixel Popper wrote:

How very, very imaginative. Great shots!

Thanks PP for looking and commenting- always appreciated.
Brian v.