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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

Bravo Birdied, you are so gifted.

Jun 27, 2019 at 07:22 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

WOW! Masterfully done Birdie

Jun 28, 2019 at 03:47 AM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

These are outstanding Birdie - very nice

Jun 28, 2019 at 06:04 AM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

What an outstanding set of images. I like them all but 2, 6, and the last really stand out for me.

Jun 28, 2019 at 12:27 PM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

Another amazing and beautiful set of images! Your droplet photos are works of art.

I am surprised at the long shutter durations. The droplets appear to be so dynamic. How do you get sharp photos with such long shutter speeds?

Dave

Edit: You must be using one or more flash units triggered by your drop generator?

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Jun 28, 2019 at 10:50 PM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

That's some amazing photography, Roberta.
Very impressive.

Pius

Jun 28, 2019 at 11:00 PM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

My god ! You are a magician with that camera ! And an inspiration. It's just natural to think that sooner or later we'll come across a ho-hum post from you. Hasn't happened yet.

Jun 29, 2019 at 09:29 AM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

dclark wrote:
Another amazing and beautiful set of images! Your droplet photos are works of art.

I am surprised at the long shutter durations. The droplets appear to be so dynamic. How do you get sharp photos with such long shutter speeds?

Dave

Edit: You must be using one or more flash units triggered by your drop generator?

Thanks so much Dave.
Yes, drop unit triggers flash but not the shutter. I use bulb mode and close the shutter after the flash goes off. I normally use 2 or 3 speed lights. However, for these I used one speedlight and a constant led light . I was improvising as when I switched to Sony, I got rid of two of my Nikon flashs. The Godox I got to use with the Sony does not have a sync port and I could not get it to work with the adapter.

Birdie

Jun 29, 2019 at 09:38 AM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

Neat set. Love that bee shot.

Jul 03, 2019 at 07:25 AM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

Holy cow. Those shots are epic!

Jul 04, 2019 at 05:32 PM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

Great use of the BG on these.

Jul 04, 2019 at 10:59 PM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

soupy wrote:

That last one would look wonderful writ large on canvas (and hanging on my wall!). Stupendous job, Birdie.

Sue

Thanks so much Sue, so glad you like them.

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Karl Witt wrote:
Even if I knew how to do these water drop shots I would still rather look at yours

I wouldn't want to ruin the magic! It would be unfair to pick as each is a magnificent accomplishment and showing of your keen eye for art and creativity.............

Damsels, those things are tiny tiny subjects, you have good vision! Lovely shallow DOF work Birdie, such a treat to see.'

Karl

Karl, thank you. I have fun with the water drops .

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bobbytan wrote:
Exquisite work, Birdie! Voted!

Thanks so much Bobby
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larry8901 wrote:
IMHO, every single shot is stunning! Thank you for sharing them.

Larry

You are very kind Larry, thank you.

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kwilliam8 wrote:
Your images are truly works of art! If you have not already done so, you should make a book (or two) of your images. Your hummingbird images could be one book, and your macro and water drop images could be another. At any rate, it is always a treat to view your work!
Keith W.

Keith, really appreciate the generous words, thank you. I do make a book every now and again.
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Murphy18 wrote:
hats off....very very well done

Thank you very much.

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Lynn Ross wrote:
You've got to be kidding!

You have to be one of the most patient people in the world.

Questions on the Damsels, did you use a converter? Wonderful, so sharp.

No questions on the water drops cuss I just want to look and admire them for now .....

Lynn

(Never mind I opened one of your other threads and it said you use extension tubes, sorry for asking.)

Thanks so very much Lynn. Sorry for late reply. No TC as you already see. Patience is really not my strong point, but doing the macro really helps me work on that.

Birdie

Jul 05, 2019 at 11:29 AM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

Super set, Roberta.

Jul 05, 2019 at 08:30 PM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Damsels, Sunflowers in Waterdrops

Beautiful set of photos, the last one is perfection!

Jul 05, 2019 at 10:05 PM

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