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Toby
15-01-2012, 18:12
Never tried this before so didn't know what to expect but was actually rather pleased with these for a first effort. Need lots more practice and a better set up though! :)

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7120.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7124.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7144.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7146.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7148.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7151.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7173.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7193.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7196.jpg

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http://www.iconia.org.uk/pics/waterdroplets/IMG_7203.jpg
vix
15-01-2012, 20:38
Lovely colours, especially the predominantly blue ones.
Fayshun
15-01-2012, 20:49
How did you do these?

(And #5 looks like it should be in the Ann Summers catalogue!!)
Toby
15-01-2012, 21:27
LOL a few people have commented on #5 :D

It's not that hard to do actually. Used a translucent tupperware bowl with a wireless flash directed into the side of it to light the water from underneath. Suspended a dripping bag of water above it. Use a fairly dark environment so the principal source of light is the flash, which then serves to freeze the motion. Colours are introduced by various means, I tried colouring the water and placing the bowl on top of different coloured towels.

Lots of trial and error is involved but it's good fun. What I really need is a better system for producing the drips than a bag of water so need to look into that for next time.
Kitten
16-01-2012, 14:28
2,3 6 7 and 9 - my favourites. Love the colours you've used.
Dee
16-01-2012, 14:39
I would be pleased too, they are fab!
Jonny69
16-01-2012, 15:30
No.5 tickled my immature side :D
Toby
16-01-2012, 15:47
Thanks all :)

The colours weren't quite that 'strong' in reality - I used a bit of artistic licence whilst playing with the vibrance and saturation controls in LR :)
BBx
17-01-2012, 14:20
Look lovely! :)

BB x
Desmo
17-01-2012, 22:16
No.5 tickled my immature side :D
At least that's all it tickled.