You Knew I Couldn’t Leave it Alone…

So, thanks to Scott for mentioning “flash.”  *DUH*DUH*DUH*!!!  No, I didn’t try using a flash when I was doing my water droplet photos the other day.   I’m glad I didn’t think of it because the results were therapeutic.  BUT I feel like a doofizoid (yes I just made that up) for not even thinking of flash.  As I mentioned to Scott, I don’t like my results with flash so never use it.  I nearly always rely on natural light.  I guess it’s time I learn how to use a flash effectively!

So here are today’s results.  Not only did I use flash, but I backed up the camera a bit, and put a colorful background underneath the bowl.   Several trials, several duds, but a few keepers in the batch.  Much more fun this time too.  🙂

And this one I messed with and inverted just for the heck of it.

Kinda cool, eh?

11 thoughts on “You Knew I Couldn’t Leave it Alone…

  1. Scott Thomas Photography's avatar Scott Thomas Photography October 23, 2009 / 2:49 pm

    Okay…now, can you increase the depth of field? That would help with that out of focus water drop in the second one. I do like the patriotic colors, too.

    • kanniduba's avatar kanniduba October 23, 2009 / 8:33 pm

      I’ll try that next time…Seriously, this could turn into an addiction. I’ll be known as “The Crazy Water Drop Lady” across the internets. 😉

  2. Nye's avatar Nye October 23, 2009 / 8:01 pm

    This looks like fun. Lol.

  3. shrewspeaks's avatar shrewspeaks October 23, 2009 / 8:20 pm

    Okay you are seriously ticking me off with these. I am so jealous at your mad macro skills!

    • kanniduba's avatar kanniduba October 23, 2009 / 8:34 pm

      ‘Bout time I got off my lazy arse and picked up my camera, eh? Love you too! *mwah* 😉

      • kanniduba's avatar kanniduba October 23, 2009 / 8:35 pm

        Dangit! Could’ve used my upside down drop for your challenge! *grrr* Okay, now I’ve got to go and get creative.

  4. Palawan Republik's avatar Z October 24, 2009 / 7:16 am

    i like the inverted shot. early winter,i’d say.

  5. karma's avatar karma October 24, 2009 / 8:19 am

    You are tempting me to give these a try now, KD, just like you did after those funky vegetable oil and water shots! Time to get out the macro lens and my Dunkin Donuts cup flash diffuser!

    • kanniduba's avatar kanniduba October 24, 2009 / 11:48 am

      Have fun! Make sure you share! 🙂

  6. Karen of morningjoy's avatar Karen of morningjoy October 25, 2009 / 8:38 pm

    What fun! I think I’ll go play. Water doesn’t belong to kids alone, does it? I didn’t take Scott’s challenge, but I should have. Your success motivates me.

  7. Carsten's avatar Carsten October 26, 2009 / 7:11 am

    Wow! Thats good. The first one is beautiful. Just like a sea anemone.

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