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Dewdrop Sonata
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Dewdrop Sonata

by Doug Benner

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 21, 20071,640 views7 comments
Canon 400D
Tamron 90mm

This is a compilation of 27 images shot at 1/10 sec; f8, with mirror lockup. The images were combined with Helicon Focus to maximize depth of field.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 22, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Well done, Doug. At first I didn't notice, but there is a nice hint of some warmer colors toward the tip. Excellent accent. :toast:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
Comment posted by Sam Rua on July 22, 2007 at 3:43 PM
Excellent capture, Doug. That reflection in the end drop is so clear it almost looks like it was "photoshoped" (meant as a compliment). I like the repeating pattern of the reflection in the smaller droplets on the top.
:toast: :toast:
Registered on September 9, 2006, 130 Posts, 2281 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on July 23, 2007 at 9:59 AM
This is really nice - your effort paid off! :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 245 Posts, 2421 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 23, 2007 at 4:48 PM
Doug: You were already the Drop King in my book and this only cements your claim to the throne. Just a superbly crafted image. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by David Chauvin on July 23, 2007 at 7:53 PM
Wow! Twenty seven frames combined? The color and detail are excellent. Beautiful job. :toast:
Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments
Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on July 23, 2007 at 8:27 PM
Very nice Doug. Details and colors look good. 27 frames!!!!!!!! Either you have a bunch of patience or just plain too much free time. :smile:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 24, 2007 at 12:13 AM
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I don't usually take as many frames as this for a Helicon Focus aided image, but I will commonly do as many as 12 or so. The reason for so many here is that I wanted to capture as much detail in the drop as possible, and also capture the detail in the larger drop on the main part of the blade. Doug
Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments