ShannonVanB
Trial and error
You know that old saying that you cannot rush art; well same applies to action shots. When doing water drop shots you better get everything in order before you start. I read some how to's and watch plenty of videos; thinking okay I have the idea.. let's go. The first time I guess is always trial and error. First do NOT use a pie pan like I did; not only is it too small, I didn't have the drop centered and water to the brim, Instead go for a glass dish.Second, use a macro or long lense. I used my standard 3.5-50mm but it did not get close enough ( I knew better). I did get some okay shots but they are flat and not detailed or zoomable. I do like the ripples however again, not detailed enough. I am going to try this again tomorrow (bangs head).
Trial and error
You know that old saying that you cannot rush art; well same applies to action shots. When doing water drop shots you better get everything in order before you start. I read some how to's and watch plenty of videos; thinking okay I have the idea.. let's go. The first time I guess is always trial and error. First do NOT use a pie pan like I did; not only is it too small, I didn't have the drop centered and water to the brim, Instead go for a glass dish.Second, use a macro or long lense. I used my standard 3.5-50mm but it did not get close enough ( I knew better). I did get some okay shots but they are flat and not detailed or zoomable. I do like the ripples however again, not detailed enough. I am going to try this again tomorrow (bangs head).