Water Drops - Take 3
Thursday, January 20, 2011
You may have seen my previous posts about try to get this water drop shot here and here. I was having a lot of issues with my focus and couldn't quite get the shot. Then Michelle over at Snapshots by Michelle (which is a great blog that you should check out!) sent me some very helpful emails with tips to improve my shot.
-Use a tripod. I had been hand holding my camera, and the tripod helped immensely.
-Tie off your water source/drip bag. Make sure the water hits the water at the same spot every time.
-Use manual focus. Since you know where the water is going to fall you can manually set your focus to that spot and then the continuous shot setting on your camera will work much faster.
I tried all these tips and I think it really helped. I didn't have a whole lot of time to try it out and I still feel like I need more practice, but I think i'm getting closer!
I think the teal green ones are my favorite. These were my faves of my latest attempt, but don't be surprised if I make you look at more in the future!
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14 comments:
I'd say you nailed it! They look beautiful! I agree- the teal ones are my favorite as well.
They're getting better! Thanks for sharing.
Oh I have been wanting to try this for a while now. These are just gorgeous & My fav is the teal as well.
These look great. Thanks for showing your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd try. It really helps. I tried once, got discouraged and haven't tried again. However, each time I see or read another blog post on water drops I am encouraged to try it again.
These are great. Love them all. Great job!
:) Look at you!! This third attempt is great! The teal ones definitely ROCK!! You are getting better!! Keep trying (if/when you can) and you'll start getting ones you're super proud of!! I love how you showed off each try -- what a great encouragement and motivation to keep going, for both you and anyone else!
Hugs!
Michelle
P.S. Thanks for the love! lol! You're so sweet!
P.S.S Can't you tell I'm excited for you! Look at all those !!!!!! lol!! :)
These are awesome...what an improvement. I tried something similar the other night and was having zero success, but you gave me the motivation to try and try again!! ;)
I love these... I am going to have to read through those tutorials for sure-- because it is much harder then it looks to catch those great shots!
Very nice! Definitely getting the technique down it seems! =)
I still have to learn how to do this! excellent job!
Wow! These are fabulous. Something I am yet to try out.
I love the green ones!! Soo pretty!!
You did a great job. :)
~Chelsea
These are great! I especially like the teal green ones as well :O) Great job!! I actually found a fabulous post on doing the same thing that I'm going to feature in a few weeks! Love these!! Thanks for linking up!
these are great, now I want to try!
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