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Cheek's Choice

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted June 13, 2014190 views9 comments

As requested by Howard I am offering this Macro of not one but two unique water droplets from the same shore excursion as my previous post in this WC #638 'Droplets'.
Hand held and a large crop to around 37% of full frame.

See Larger Version HERE (click on that image for largest version)

File Name Ramy_2596_CF50
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time 5/12/2014 12:16:28 PM
Author Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/60
Av( Aperture Value ) 16.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 640
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length 70.0mm

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 13, 2014 at 7:49 AM

Ok, I'll 'turn the other cheek' and have look then

Nicely contrasting light & dark green that makes this pop.
I especially like the large drops both high & low, each with its own reflections contained therein

Great detail/DOF, and the small star-burst of light's a nice touch Mike

Have a great weekend

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on June 13, 2014 at 10:17 AM

What a nice macro still life. The "cherry" on top is the little specular star in the upper droplet. DOF seems ideal for the shot, allowing the background objects to fade just a little from center stage. Nice clean processing.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 13, 2014 at 12:12 PM

This is great, Mike. There's some fine imaging going on in both drops plus the sunburst and the bright green of the new growth adds to the attractiveness. Very well seen and presented.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on June 14, 2014 at 4:11 PM

Wonderful photo! The drops are like jewels on the crown

Plus, the soft, dark BG is a wonderful backdrop for this beautiful close up

PS: The frame adds a classy, finishing touch!

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Diffley on June 14, 2014 at 8:11 PM

Thank you for sharing your image. Great capture. Here's my first reaction, or only comment. I wish the top water droplet was more sharp, more in focus.

Registered on April 8, 2012, 52 Posts, 279 Comments

Comment posted by Yun Gao on June 15, 2014 at 10:08 AM

Lovely crystal droplets, Mike. I like a lot the fresh green color here. Nicely done!

Registered on September 11, 2012, 267 Posts, 1621 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 15, 2014 at 1:07 PM

Love the soft green of the new shoot against the dark green of the BG. I try to see what the droplets are reflecting, but can't quite make it out. Nice shot.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on December 27, 2014 at 8:29 AM

Very nice. Congrats on pow

Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on January 4, 2015 at 1:52 PM

Mike,
congratulations on receiving the "Cheek's Choice" award. This is a stunning photo and you deserve it. Best for the New Year!

Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments