On tap

Quick update today. I took lots of pictures of a running kitchen tap, and here's my favourite from the bunch.

I used my 50mm prime to achieve the shallow depth of focus, as well as using my external flash. In post-processing I increased the clarity and contrast and converted it to black and white.

First day back at work today with the clocks moved back. It was dark when I left, so I have a feeling there'll be many more indoor shots over the coming months!

Canon EOS 450D, f/1.8, 1/200, ISO-100

[andy c]

Nice detail... I was looking at 50mm lens on ebay today - seemed a bit cheap so will check a few other places before I hand overf any dosh...

[Bill Dodsworth]

Cool pic, caption! Waiting to see reviews on the Nikon 85mm, f/1.4!

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

This is amazing. :D I love the simplicity brought out by the black and white conversion, and the crisp focus on the water, and how it fades out of focus so quickly.

[Mariana Pessoa]

Love this one :)

[Rudi Teruel]

AMAZING how something so everyday could look so interesting... nicely shot, Vik...

[Richard Tyson]

Love the way you've caught the water, looks almost like glass.

[Alison Bradshaw]

I was about to say the same as Richard...it looks like the water is either glass or an icicle...fantastic depth of field...i think you've convinced me to go for a 50mm prime as one of my first purchases :)

[Robert Velten]

There is an almost crystalline appearance to the water, great capture and processing!

[Airryn.]

Wow, great motion capture.

[Yoori]

oh wow, love how crisp the water is - cool elegant shot!

[Vikdaddy]

@andycoleborn They are cheap Andy, I got mine second hand with a UV filter for about £70. Brand new you can get them for about £90-100. Honestly get one, opens up a new world of possibilities.

[jinx (@jinximages)]

Surreal. Perfect for that b&w conversion. Love the conversion itself, too.

[Sydney B]

Pretty! The water is so crisp!

[Anthony]

Brilliant sir.

[Steve Harvey]

Nice one! Yeah yesterday was my first day at work since the clocks turned too and I felt that same way. I left work and was like, oh no! Ahh we'll figure something out.

[Simon]

@andycoleborn I cannot recommend a nifty 50 enough they are amazing

[Slava]

I love it!! Gorgeous black and white!

[Karen Hofmann]

This turned out great! Gosh, I'm falling behind on my project due to lack of sleep! I keep falling asleep after I get home from work at 9.

Our clocks don't turn back until this Sunday.

[Kabbage]

For a tap, that's just a bit cool!

[Cynthia C.]

Great pic! I love the texture of the water, almost looks like glass.