Cordyline Dew drop

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Cordyline Dew drop

Postby xerubus on Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:04 pm

A simple dew drop on one of my Cordylines. Going to revisit this subject again as I like the effect.

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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby stubbsy on Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:48 pm

Beautifully simple Mark and nice creamy OOF background too with a good colour contrast. You're having fun with macros of late eh.
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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby sheepie on Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:46 pm

Just lovely :)
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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby xerubus on Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:52 pm

thanks Peter (yep, having lots of fun) and sheepie... much appreciated.

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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby rflower on Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:57 pm

Hi Xerubus.

I like this shot. Nice effect with the background. Was it possible to get one with the image in the drop sharp? I reckon that would make it look even better.

What settings / lighting did you use on this please?
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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby xerubus on Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:02 pm

Hi Russell,

It is possible to get the image inside the drop sharp, however you need to focus stack shots due to limited dof. This is something I will be trying in the future. Lighting was sb600 wireless (diffused) on the background and slightly below the drop.
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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby ozimax on Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:21 pm

Unique, colourful and interesting image Mark.
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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby the foto fanatic on Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:36 pm

Terrific image Mark.

You have shown us some wonderful macros lately. :D
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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby colin_12 on Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:31 pm

I like the simplicity of this image Mark. Very nice.
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Re: Cordyline Dew drop

Postby xerubus on Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:11 am

Thankyou guys.

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