Rainbow drops by vikdaddy

Rainbow drops

It's half-time in the Arsenal vs. Barcelona match, so I'll be fairly brief. Because of the football I've not spent much time on today's shot; I just took a photo of some drops of water on a CD using the reverse macro technique.

You may remember that I tried something similar the first time I attempted the reverse macro technique, way back on day 112 ( http://365project.org/vikdaddy/365/2010-09-05). You'll notice if you view that photo that I've become much better at utilising this technique to yield interesting results, as today's shot is more 'polished'.

Today marks exactly three months until this project ends. Knowing there's just a quarter remaining has made me realise that I simply cannot give up now, despite having some thoughts of doing so recently. I'll just need to be a bit more creative in the confines of my home, trying shots like today's to fill the gaps between the proper shoots.

Canon 7D, f/0, 1/200, ISO-100
Fantastic result! love the vibrant colours. Know what you mean about doubts of continuing. It's very time consuming ...and I'm only 2/5 the way through. Glad you have got a strategy to stick around. I really enjoy your work - you are one of the pros - the people that not only produce excellent work but know what they are talking about.
February 16th, 2011  
Fantastic shot....glad you are staying!
February 16th, 2011  
wow beautiful shot
February 16th, 2011  
Oooo, this is cool. I'd have never thought to take a picture of water drops on a CD. Creative!
February 16th, 2011  
Great!
February 16th, 2011  
this is cool!
February 16th, 2011  
Nicely done!
February 16th, 2011  
very, cool. I think I would like to try this!
February 16th, 2011  
really nice macro, great colors... :)
February 16th, 2011  
nice :)
February 16th, 2011  
Amazing colors. I have never heard of reverse macro, thanks for the intro!
February 16th, 2011  
Love the little rainbows! Glad you're sticking to the project :-)
February 16th, 2011  
i appreciate your renewed resolve :)
February 16th, 2011  
great shot Vik... I've tried this a few times but to no avail.! All my shots were trashed.
February 16th, 2011  
I just had great fun playing about with water on a cd thanks to this great picture - I don't have a macro lens, but I really love the colours, shapes and reflections that i got - thanks!!!
February 16th, 2011  
@iandec I don't have a macro lens - I just held it against my camera the other way around! Give it a go if you have a prime (no zoom) lens.
February 16th, 2011  
looks like molten metal very cool
February 16th, 2011  
This is great, love it
February 16th, 2011  
love the colours and composition.
February 17th, 2011  
lovely drops of colours......
February 17th, 2011  
@vikdaddy Thanks, I appreciate the tip!
February 17th, 2011  
It looks like mercury! Crazy good!
February 17th, 2011  
Very cool. I'm going to have to try this.
February 17th, 2011  
I agree with Marinade! So glad to see you continue. I will miss your work. You are one of my top 5... OK top 2! You're very inspiring and educational.
February 17th, 2011  
ahhh very nice!
February 17th, 2011  
those are soo cool!
February 17th, 2011  
your photos are awesome ! i love the colours in this !
February 17th, 2011  
great photo...I'll have to check out reverse macro.
February 19th, 2011  
Very pretty! Love the colors.
February 21st, 2011  
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