A Wet Day perfect for..

allie_c · 11-12-2007, 6:31 AM

Some dew drop refractions.

Not been able to get on for a while as my laptop decided to breakdown and ive had to replace it with a new one. all sorted now and back up and running

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wobblebottom · 11-12-2007, 7:24 AM

Wonderful, pin sharp... fantastic- I think you cracked these...well done

number 1 for me

ghibbett · 11-12-2007, 7:26 AM

#4 is my fav. Absolutely stunning !!

monkeyleader · 11-12-2007, 8:29 AM

Just stunning ... I think its #4 for me also ..

Were these with a macro ? Any other pointers?

Nige

SweetGirl · 11-12-2007, 9:34 AM

These are fantastic. really detailed with stunning colours.
Very very nice.

Torpedo · 11-12-2007, 9:49 AM

Fantastic!! Good colour and good detail.
1,4 & 7 for me

allie_c · 14-12-2007, 2:05 PM

Thanks all for the great comments, very much appreciated.

Monekeyleader will drop you a PM when i have more time.

dazza74 · 14-12-2007, 2:11 PM

Two threads in one day, you are spoiling us

I think they are all good.

py6km · 14-12-2007, 2:31 PM

Wonderful. I think the last one is my favourite.

lmccauley · 14-12-2007, 3:02 PM

Last one is my favourite too. How do you set them up (if you don't mind me asking)?

sim667 · 14-12-2007, 4:03 PM

great stuff!

belfastblitz · 14-12-2007, 4:07 PM

Excellent photoshop skills.... respect!!

Just call me Al · 14-12-2007, 4:19 PM

Well worth waiting for.

vulkan75 · 14-12-2007, 6:06 PM

quality as usual..still prcticing I have no idea how you do these...

great

Holowlegs · 14-12-2007, 6:24 PM

Hi ya

A very nice set yet again Allie

I did see these on Flickr the one I really like funny enough you haven't posted on here.

Oh well what do I know

Cheers Holo

geofftelforduk · 14-12-2007, 7:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belfastblitz

Excellent photoshop skills.... respect!!

Mmm, I would be pretty sure these arent a result of Photoshop skills! Just pure macro talent!!

Crackin shots again Allie!!

philaitman · 14-12-2007, 8:48 PM

Wonderful shots. And maybe not photoshop but certainly software help from CZM to do the focus stacking.
Either way still amazing shots.

Tejstar · 14-12-2007, 10:08 PM

Really super shots - which equipment are you using by the way, I couldn't see it listed?

belfastblitz · 14-12-2007, 10:11 PM

If you look at the bottom pic both drops showing the same image refracting... although one is above the leaf the other below...

Ye canna get round the laws of physics!!

Either way most images on here have PP applied so I'm not making the point to detract from the pics... on the opposite it's something that would take a lot of work!

bowenjones · 14-12-2007, 10:51 PM

Allie, your dew drop pictures keep getting better and better

Excellent set again as are your frosty ones

icemanonline · 15-12-2007, 12:29 AM

These are stunning as per the norm from you mate..........Brilliantly sharp abnd clear............Well done

icemanonline

allie_c · 15-12-2007, 7:52 AM

Thanks to everyone who has commented, really appreciate your comments and thoughts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejstar

Really super shots - which equipment are you using by the way, I couldn't see it listed?

I use Canons MP-E 65mm macro lens and a 30D. Lighting is by my 430EX speedlite diffused with kitchen towel. All shots are taken handheld.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmccauley

Last one is my favourite too. How do you set them up (if you don't mind me asking)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by belfastblitz

If you look at the bottom pic both drops showing the same image refracting... although one is above the leaf the other below...

Ye canna get round the laws of physics!!

Either way most images on here have PP applied so I'm not making the point to detract from the pics... on the opposite it's something that would take a lot of work!

Thanks Belfastblitz for the comments. None of the Dew drops or the refractions of the flower are photoshopped in any way. The dew drops on the grass are naturally occuring.

What i do when taking these is place a flower about an inch behind the grass so that it is refracted in the dew drops. I then take several shots (sometimes as many as 11 or 12) starting where things first come into focus within the dew drop, then continue taking shots untill everything i want in focus has been covered.

The images are then loaded into a program called Combinezm, which is a focus stacking program. This combines all the shots and you end up with the images you see here.

The only work in CS3 is some cloning of dust spots etc and some curve adjustement occasionaly.

Tejstar · 15-12-2007, 6:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allie_c

I use Canons MP-E 65mm macro lens and a 30D. Lighting is by my 430EX speedlite diffused with kitchen towel. All shots are taken handheld.

Very impressive mate - I wish I had even a fraction of your skill!