I posted these in the macro group, but thought it might fit in here too. I think the droplets would be minimalism and the snowflake is so melty it's almost abstract. I was trying to get some snowflake shots but they were meting too fast. I managed to get 3 shots for a stack one one flake as it melted away. Then I decided to try some water droplets. Any CC is always welcome.
Hi Troy, I am amazed by your snowflake. It's hard to believe it's real!! How lucky to get this. The second and third images are tricky for me. I'd be interested in your thoughts about them. Is the white object in the third shot a moth?
I look forward to more Troy!
Thanks Ruth! The white is a reflection of the Softbox on my speedlight. I played around trying to make it look more like a solid round highlight, but didn't like what I was getting. I liked the second and third well enough that they survived the major cull of the couple hundred shots I took that day, but not really thrilled with either. I like the third better than the second though.
Here are the three snowflake shots straight out of camera before stacking and editing. I think the flash was set a bit high, but it seemed to work out.
Wow! That first one looke like mercury, Troy. I like it! And it's well composed, an essential factor in any good image, as bad composition will ruin even an otherwise perfect image.
The others show a promising idea, but it could be refined, or developed (I mean the concept, not the "post") further. For instance, a droplet on the end of a grass blade or twig, or sittiing on an unblemished leaf or flower, with no distractions in the background. That suggests a wide aperture vs focus-stack, and using "bokeh" if you like that term. Your second is closer than your third in these respects, but other elements distract from the droplet. The background is too distinct.
Jeremy Martignago has done a few along the lines I'm talking about. Check his portfolio or posts.
Thank you! I'll try to keep these tip in mind next time.
I like the 1st one however I get a little lost I think it would look better if you used a smaller aperture..
the others I think need to be brighter and have something more interesting to pull you in.. I suggest this video from dpreview it shows how to make refractions. it helped me allot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXURJoX0cw8
goodluck and happy shooting
Thanks for the tips and video! I have seen that one, but it's been awhile, I'll have to go back and rewatch it. I always love vids with Don, Chris and Jordan are great too.