The Dew Drops of SummerPosted by drfl on August 25th, 2009
Unfortunately, I was ill last Friday and through the weekend, so I did not complete my “Photo Friday” post. As a result, I am posting a new photo today. About two years ago I wanted to start focusing (no pun intended - well ok maybe) on my macro photography. My wife purchased an extension tube for me and I went out looking for itty subjects. It’s been a challenging two years to say the least! When you’re used to wide-angle everything with the occasionally telephoto for wildlife, small subjects can be a bit daunting. Add to that the fact that every little breeze may move your subject around and the fact that crouching in all sorts of unnatural positions can really torque your back I began to wonder if macro was for me. Well, I stuck with it and I can now say that I’m glad I did, there are so many great little worlds in nature to explore.
A couple of weeks ago my brother-in-law’s graciously took my father-in-law and me to his cabin near Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Besides casting a fishing line in the lake, I spent the two cool mornings looking for some little things to photograph. This reed with dew drops fascinated me and I spent probably a good 45 minutes trying different compositions (between breezes of course). I wanted to capture a bit of the surroundings reflected in the big dew drop and then I stopped down a bit to give the specular highlights on the smaller drops a star-like look. This effect is visible near the top of the reed on the right side.
Technical Details:
Canon 5d Mark II, 50 CM lens, f/9, 1/160 sec.
Near Cedar Rapids, Nebraska
This photograph can be viewed on my website at: http://www.journeyoflight.com/journey06/photo.asp?pictureid=DewDropsofSummer&xmlfile=/journey06/xml/color/midwest.xml&x=36
August 25th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Tremendous image. Not only is the reflective drop great, but all the tiny drops clinging to the stem are super as well. Very well done!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Bob,
Thanks for the comment. The cool summer here has made for some great dew drop photos! I need to get out and get some more.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:15 am
I noticed the star right away :). Gorgeous refraction Derrald!
September 1st, 2009 at 8:32 am
Amber, thanks for the comment!
September 14th, 2009 at 8:00 am
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