So this week's theme is water right? I really want to be able to take some cool pictures of water...but honestly. I dont know how. Is there anything I should know, or any techniques I should use to take clear pictures of water droplets? I have seen a lot of people do this and it just amazes me. But I have no Idea how they get the water a certain color, how they get it so clear and perfect, or what settings they had set on their camera at the time. If anybody knows how to do this, or has any information it would be greatly appreciated :) thanks!
I'm temped to try too but i have no idea how to do it with my little p&s camera, is that even possible? so glad you asked, i'm interested to see what tips i can get :)
Its okay, I highly doubt the camera I have will take the best of the best pictures either haha yes...tips. I need tips :) My goal is to sometime in my 365 project time period, to take a picture that gets voted on and wins a "theme" competition so that I can pick the theme. I wonder if I can do it... we shall see :)
I think I shot mine at 1/200 speed.
The colors actually come from lighting an object (in my case, colored paper) behind the drop. Multiple colored paper creates some great color combinations.
For the drops, I used a ziplock bag, filled with water. hung it above a pyrex dish (with water in it), and poked a pin hole in it.
You will want to set your focus to manual, and just hold down the shutter button.
Hey Lauren, my friend Kirsty took a cool water shot on the weekend (not for this site, just a coincidence)
I asked her about it, the details are here. There is no detailed technical information, or jargon....just a few words from a regular person like us, trying to take cool photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/34246792@N06/4391070296/
Thank you very much Kevin and Daniel. I did check out that website. I will look at it in more detail tomorrow....and later this week. I think I'm gonna try it :) and Daniel, I followed the link. Her description on how she did it sounds pretty simple! I am definitely going to follow her advice....I'm glad she mentioned the lego thing. I think that will save me some trouble.
Thanks for posing this question Lauren! I love how everyday you learn something new here and one is forced to expand one's creativity. Thanks for the info Daniel & Kevin.
I don't have the flash he uses, so I'm going to improvize. I found the guidance with the set up helpful. At least it will get me started. I can't wait to see your results!
I'm fairly new to this site, but I'm becoming SUCH a fan! I, as well, didn't know a thing about water photography. After reading everyone's input on this site I decided to try my luck. I am very pleased with what I ended up with and I want to thank all of you for being willing to share your information. If you want to see what I ended up with, go to my page and look at March 3rd's entry. Again, thank you all so much for your valuable information. Critique would be greatly appreciated.
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Here is a link to show you how: http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-photograph-water-drops-with-one.html
I think I shot mine at 1/200 speed.
The colors actually come from lighting an object (in my case, colored paper) behind the drop. Multiple colored paper creates some great color combinations.
For the drops, I used a ziplock bag, filled with water. hung it above a pyrex dish (with water in it), and poked a pin hole in it.
You will want to set your focus to manual, and just hold down the shutter button.
I asked her about it, the details are here. There is no detailed technical information, or jargon....just a few words from a regular person like us, trying to take cool photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34246792@N06/4391070296/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwExpFDUC9Y
I don't have the flash he uses, so I'm going to improvize. I found the guidance with the set up helpful. At least it will get me started. I can't wait to see your results!