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Dewdrops

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Posted by Matt Cole on January 29, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Dewdrops
dewdrops on a blade of grass, focus stacked from 8 individual frames. Each frame taken at around 3:1 magnification with Canon MP-E 65 macro lens, f9, 1/160, ISO 100, diffused Speedlight on side bracket.

A larger version is available here.

All C+C welcomed.

Matt
Posted by Chris Johnstone on January 29, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Matt 'Macro' Cole,

Beautifully sharp and as ever, I'm always amazed at the reflections in the water.

I've often toyed with getting a macro lens for Spring's inevitable bloom and I'm sure you'll be putting the 65 to good use.

Great shot,

Chris
Posted by Des Ong on January 29, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Crisp & clear with a strong comp, I like it! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Fran French on January 29, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Flippin' heck that is sharp! I love the detail here and the reflections within the droplets. Lovely macro work Matt.

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on January 29, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Just goes to show what you miss if you dont look.
Amazing reflections. Great insite. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on January 29, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Great image. The larger one is awesome!!

Dave
Posted by Dawn Monrose on January 29, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Wow, that's great. The reflections in the water drops are amazing!
Posted by Ian Haskell on January 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Wow wow wow; Awesome macro shot :cool: I had a go at this last year.

Ian
Posted by John Robinson on January 29, 2009 at 6:20 PM
So well seen and excecuted.!
Wonderful stuff.
JohnR
Posted by David Kjaer on January 29, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Impressive!

David :toast:
Posted by Simon Litten on January 29, 2009 at 7:52 PM
What a shot! Couldn't tire of looking at this one. Great stuff! :toast:


Simon
Posted by PhilH on January 30, 2009 at 5:57 AM
Excellent... I wonder what it would look like without the use of flash?

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on January 30, 2009 at 6:19 AM
Nice one Matt. :toast:
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 31, 2009 at 5:27 AM
I love dew drop images :wink: :biggrin:

Great comp and detail.

Phil when using the MP-E 65 macro lens, you have to use a flash as it needs loads of light for the lens.If you didn't use a flash then everything will have to be rock steady and a really long shutter speed, which is not ideal really.