2019-05-01_Digital_SLR_Photography

UPONREFLECTION

Finishyourshotwitha touchof

sharpening,a boostin contrastand

‘amp’upthevibranceforimpact.

Exposure:1/8secat f/16(ISO200)

PRO TIP

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

You’ll need a lens or kit that allows you to create

a minimum 1:1 reproduction ratio when

magnifying the droplets. A macro lens in the region

of 100mm is ideal because it will allow more distance

between the droplets and the lens for light to reach the

subject; however, if you don’t have a dedicated macro

lens a reversing ring or extension tubes (as used

here) will also work. The main pitfalls with the

latter, however, is your proximity to the

subjects and a potential loss

in sharpness.

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LIGHTINGANDBACKGROUNDNowyou’vethebasictechnique,you

maywanttoexperimentwithbackgroundtypesandlighting.

Dependingonyourfocallength,sizeof yourfloweranditsdistance

fromthedroplets,youmaybeabletoblurtheflowerintoa colourful

background.Youmayalsowanttointroduceextralighttoincreasethe

shutterspeedandimageclarity,suchasanLEDringlight.

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EXPOSURE As I’m using a black background,thecamera’smetering

system will overexpose the imageslightlysoapplynegative

exposure compensation or switchtomanualmodetobiasthe

exposure. With such a small aperture,andshootingindoors,your

shutter speed may be several secondslong– usea remotereleaseand

the Mirror Lock-Up facility to reducetheriskof in-cameramotion.

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