Water Drop Photography | EVERY STEP from start to print
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2024
- We take a look at the amazing world of water drop photography. I show you how I created this beautiful piece of art from the original concept through to the stunning final print.
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Welcome to the world of water drop photography.
Type a quick search of ‘Water Drop’ or #waterdrop and you will quickly see just how popular this area of macro photography has become. I have written before about why shooting these kinds of images improves your skills as a photographer, but that does not explain why people love them so much.
Shooting water drop photography highlights the pure essence of photography, capturing a moment in time. We see thousands of water drops every day, but rarely pause to consider their architecture and movement. During a particularly heavy rain storm we may marvel at the size of drops bouncing off the ground, but the rest of the time we take it for granted or do not notice. Freezing this moment forces us to appreciate the beauty, complexity and symmetry of a most regular occurrence and brings into sharp focus the importance of water in our lives.
The addition of vivid colours, opaque liquids and well controlled lighting, adds drama to the scene and gives the images that ‘wow’ factor that is becoming increasingly rare in today’s world.
This is a bit more than a photography tutorial. I wanted to provide an overview of what it is all about. If you want to give it a try for yourself then please click the link above to watch my in depth tutorial.
My video photography blogs are designed to entertain and document how I go about capturing my work. If it provides photography tips and inspiration along the way then please share it with your friends so more people can benefit from the content. If you enjoyed this photography vlog I would really appreciate it if you subscribed to the channel so you can come along for the journey.
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you left the highlight in the reflection, fascinating process.
Nice glasses! Thanks for sharing your expertise--much appreciated. Love your no nonsense videos. Informative and never boring or slow. Keep up the great work!!!!
I absolutely liked the video. This included not only how to do the droplet pic, but also how to do photo editing. After a stunning result a good framed pic was the glorious end.
HOLY WATER DROP BAMAN!!! GREAT JOB! Thank you for making this video. You inspired me to go back and attempt water drop photos again.
Fast, Focused, Friendly lesson. Printing and framing made a huge impact, Thank you !!!!
No. This is NOT PHOTOGRAPHY. For me, this is JEWELRY MAKING, and you are the MASTER. I am sure I am your biggest fan.
Your patience and creativity is a motivation Adam.
+Ravindra Dubey Ha. Thanks buddy.
Awesome images Adam, love the print, like the glasses as well they suit you!!
Thank you for all the info , i'm very new to photography in general and this was great , quick and easy to understand to get up and running fairly quickly and lovely finished piece . nice one and good luck mate.
Thanks Adam, I watched the full video before and enjoyed it, and once again enjoyed this video. it is amazing the different forms you get with every splash.
+Elzbieta Arno Yeah. I think that's part of what I love about it. You have a lot of control over what is going on but the water is still seemingly completely random.
This is just amazing! Thank you.
Great work, I really like your personal and photographic style!
Oh yeah... and those prints: Awesome!
+thewelsho Thanks mate.
Nice to see the process from start to finish, and those prints really do look pretty special!
+Craig Skinner photography Thanks Craig. Glad you enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed the video tuition so thank you for that. I did chuckle when the pencil went in!! You have a new subscriber :)
Great work, beautiful!
Great vlog Adam. Brilliant studio work on the water droplets. I tried this a month or so ago after recapping on your first vlog, the result was very impressive given the fact that I was just using a plastic bag! Thanks for sharing and great work.
Long time viewer but not much of a commenter; this is superb Adam. Just been watching a couple of your Macro Videos from a couple of years ago and you have certainly grown in confidence in that time. Keep it up - looking forward to more.
+Stephen Tierney Ha thanks Stephen. The information in those videos is still solid but I cringe looking at some of the old stuff now. It was a nerve wracking place in front of the camera when I first started!!
Awesome video!! Thanks for the tutorial!! 🙂
Great stuff Adam, I found your channel through water drop video, followed you ever since 😀 watched previous videos a couple of times & tried water drop from bag! Nice to see you’ve update this video
Thanks David. Appreciate your support.
Perseverance resulting in a beauty. Really stunning Adam.
+Dr Amal Dev Yes exactly. Thank you very much.
First man, your videos are awesome, you inspired me to get into the water drop photography. I-have been shooting some water drops lately, and i got some good results....
Amazing photography Adam. Really enjoyed it.
+Jim Hamilton Thanks Jim. Really pleased you liked it.
For anyone out there having trouble using a pen/pencil to focus or just having trouble getting your focal point at all you can try what I did as an alternative. Instead of using a pencil, pen, or similar object to get your focus, cut a piece of string and tape it to the dropper right where the water would be dripping from and let it dangle down into the water and get your focus that way. Nice to have options :) and awesome tutorial!
Fabulous tutorial - really want to try this.
Greatly enjoyed this video.
I’m in my 60’s and winter photography can be tricky having to adapt with some home stuff when weather up here in Scotland is too bad. So now I’ve ordered SplashArt kit and look foreword to learning new skills. Great videos Adam great ideas
Jim
Stunning final image mate. Great to see your work from beginning to end result. Thoroughly enjoyable video 🙄
+Paul Bell Thanks Paul. Really glad you enjoyed it and comment makes it all worthwhile. Appreciate it.
Mate those images are brilliant. You are a true artist. PS love the glasses :D I always comment as i go along. Thanks once again for the mention at the end buddy :)
+Paul G Johnson Thanks mate. That means a lot.
Cracking video, cheers Adam 👍
Amazing. As we are in COVID lock down this is so appreciated 🙏
Great and helpful, thank you!
Awesome end result Adam! Keep up te great work.
Thanks buddy. Glad you like the shot. It was exciting when it happened.
wowww what a beautiful photo
It's beautiful alright! 👍❤
That is incredible!
+Grasshopper Pickleball Thanks. Glad you like it.
That was amazing!
+SinnfullDuck Thanks buddy.
Thank you very much, Adam I am going to give it a try.
Great video. Thanks so much for sharing
I'm glad you get some of those sausage shape ones too, I'm spot on at getting those 😓 I love the "toadstool like" ones. Thanks for the tutorial.
Glad you found the video Stephanie. Hope it helps you.
Great video!! 👌
When the weather was so miserable the other day, was thinking about your previous videos on this subject and remembered how interesting it was with the distinctiveness of each shot. Was great to see your revisit this topic and really enjoyed the post processing section and the final product was beautiful
+scotty4418 Glad you enjoyed the video. Every day is a good day for photography.
sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account??
I somehow lost my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
@Nasir Willie Instablaster =)
@Trace Kyson i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Trace Kyson It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much, you really help me out :D
Great video. Great result.
+Pauline Follett Thanks Pauline. Appreciate it.
Stunning work Adam, I love your droplet photos, I have tried a couple based on your earlier vlog using super basic kit and got some acceptable beginner results and I think that I will try again sometime in the future. See you next time (by the way your glasses suit you ) Del
+Derek Willson I'm glad you're getting results. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it.
I founf your video by mistake and I'm not planning to do anything similar to this but I watched the whole video because of your voice 😂
Very calm and soothing, I wish you did crafts hahaha
Great video Adam. Fantastic image. it makes my hole in a rubber glove look a bit outdated. really enjoyed that and your Channel. Keep it coming.
+Graeme Cave Thanks Graham. Nothing wrong with a rubber glove and manually shooting the camera though. Might take a bit longer but I've still had good results doing something similar with a hole in a sandwich bag.
Stunning image Adam, but quite a lot more to it than one first imagines. ;-)
Great Video very inspirational
Nice glasses!
Hi Adam, I’ve watched this video a few times now and it’s awesome! Love the detailed instructions. Would you suggest a screw on macro addition to the lens or extension tubes if a dedicated Macro lens is currently out of the budget? Have you any experience of these options?
Great video. I was curious where you have the metal prnts made. Thanks!
Hi Adam, another great video, I've had some great success with water drop collisions, but finding it difficult to get the actual collision to focus from front to rear. I'm using a good macro lens, and my setup is very similar to yours, I've tried various F-stops , and the water stem is always in focus. Any suggestions would be appreciated, Keep these videos coming!! Thanks.
Another great video Adam.
Just wondering if you`ve ever tried to get the very tall jets to create a 3 x collision, if so have you had any success.
Adam, I love your videos, thank you! Re. Water splash photos, is there an inexpensive way to get started or do I have to invest in Splash Art equipment? I’d like to see if I like doing it first as I have a very limited budget. I Have the 105mm macro lens and two flashes, triggers etc. but need a dropper and a stand. What stand do you use? Thanks for your advice.
Another great video. The second flash, is that aimed at the background?
superb adam ;-)
+steven peachey Thanks.
Great looking pictures and a real inspiration - can I ask your advice I am torn between the MIOPS or the splash art setup any advice or guidance ?
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing. New subscriber here. 👍👍👍😀
The glasses give you the proper Nerd look! Well done!! LOL!
hi , great video by the way, what was your setting in the camera, 1/200 F11, ISO 100 ?, what is the advantage using this method instead the open flash technique ( in the dark ), do you put your flashes in high speed sync
thanks
Looks really great printed and in a frame :-)
Good it wasn't the flash you dropped 😃
Ha yeah. You're quite right. Appreciate the comment buddy. Thanks.
Hi Adam, yours are the best water drop videos on TH-cam. Have you tried the Miops splash yet? I've got one on the way so I'm hoping it will be good. David.
Ive tried this once and failed but this has inspired me to try again - thanks.
You're very welcome Keith. It is very satisfying when it comes off. Good luck.
Got that printer on your say-so. Love it! I hope they give you commission! Ha! Where do you get your frames?
First. Nice glasses
+djvincon Nice.
Could you make a video in depth of how you printed and framed the image
I really enjoyed the video, as a user of the equipment you use I find it difficult to get the fine adjustment to get a good image. Could you spend a some time on the how you use the adjustment dials to get your results?
Great video. Just one question. Does the water in the bowl need xamtham gum in too?
Your channel should have +10M subscribed. You are so awesome. I learn many things from you. Awesome video 😊.
Edit:- thanks for the pin. This is first time I got pin 😊.
+gaju masare Ha. Thanks buddy.
Hi Adam!! Can you explain to me how you have your printer settings?? Your image printed just like on you monitor screen with true colors
Where did you buy the Splash Art Device.
Great Step by Step.
I do like these experiments.
Many many thanks.
Take care.
Great tutorial Adam.... may even give it a shot myself at some point. How much is the water drop gear and box etc? Am potentially starting my own photo biz at some point soon and vids from yourself and Mr Heaton really inspire... keep up the great work mate! Maybe a 2019 calendar would be useful in gen some extra £££. Cheers Jase
another great video,love the set-up and the look behind the scenes shots.i did notice a small thing that might help later.in the editing process,you deleted the light from the flash on the "stem" of the water drop.i think you might have missed the same light on the reflection of the "stem" from the water under the drop?
I've been wanting to try this out for years really, just gotta save up for one of them droppers I guess=P
Glasses are looking sharp by the way!=)
Superb! I just bought the SA2 and was experiencing the frustrations that you spoke of, so I'm glad its all part of the process and not just me being rubbish. Question is, do you just add the gum stuff to the water dropper or the bath as well? Thanks again. It was actually your videos that encourage me to buy this.
+thewelsho glad you find it useful. I put the gum in the bath and the dropper. Sometimes I'll try just doing one.
So Cool!!
Thanks!!
+Jared Kinz Really glad you liked it.
First Man Photography Thanks For Responding :)
+Jared Kinz Of course. I love interacting with the people who watch my videos.
Awesome in-depth and clear info thank-you! My fiancé really wants to try this but we don’t know that the thing holding the tube is called . Do you happened know what it’s called please? Many thanks if you get this and reply . I realise this video is 2 years old and you may not read the comments so il see if I can find you on fb/ Twitter or instagram too . Thankyou for making your videos 🖖
Hi Adam brilliant TH-cam channel. Thankyou for inspiring us all you are a legend. I have a quick question. I’ve got a Nikon D7200 and I want to get into water drop photography myself but I don’t have flash guns yet. Any recommendations you can give would be great. Cheers mark xxx
Some flash guns can be bought very cheaply on the used market. The key is to be able to fire them of the camera. Wireless flash triggers are now pretty cheap and can be picked up for under £40. The flashes from Nikon will obviously be best but the range from YONGNUO is also now pretty decent. Appreciate the comment. Thanks
Must be selling a few Adam, first lot of colours were from "Mozzer's", now Sainsburys, watch out M&S First mans a comin !! haha ,great vid mate,
I noticed that too Ed 😂
I love your instruction But I don't have those stand alone flashes ....I have a question ,,,,,Can you use the in built flash ? I have a canon 700D
Nice. Thks
+Paulo Amaral Glad you liked it.
Hello congratulation for you amazing photos, I would all you il you know or raccomend Cognisys stopshot water drop. It’s a little bit expensive... thank you
You look like Jim Royle with the glasses Adam.
I love this video. What is the brand name of your water dropper and where can I buy it.
You forgot the reflection but other than that, I give it a 10/10
My question is drop size. Are both drops the same size? Do you find a larger drop works better for rebound or smaller? And if the 2 drops are different sizes which one is larger. I have the Pluto trigger and Pluto water dropper. I have only taken a few shots with it so far but like the results. You tips are invaluable!!
Why do macro photographers all seem to hate specular highlights? I love them myself. It gives it a glossy smooth look.
BTW you don't need a macro lens. Many lenses have a close focusing distance such as the 24-105 L which is perfectly adequate. Even if you can't get close you can always use a crop camera or crop in post if you have the megapixels. And Topaz works wonders on water to sharpen it up
I dislike it because it completely over exposed and therefore looks terrible in print.
@@Firstmanphotography I see. I mean specular highlights are supposed to look blown out and pure white, but if it looks bad on paper I guess....
I thought you had a very familiar accent :D great a to have a local and talented TH-camr in an interest in mine
i think i liked that line of light........it gave it texture and a bit of depth?!
so beautiful ! most of people use 1-2 sec exposure in a dark room. is it possible that remaining open so long time, we are sure to get the right instant when flashes trigger while at 1/200sec you could be offset ? 1/200sec is 5msec opening while waterdorp takes 200msec to drop and fire the speedlites. I agree it works in your case but i just wondered...
Very nice tut. At the end I suppose you forgot to remove the lightstripe in the reflection
Hi Adam, What was the secondary flash set to? 1/32 also? This video has been so helpful!
+Alex Roffe Hi Alex. Really glad it was useful. The second flash was on 1/16 power. I just make sure it doesn't directly strike the water drop.
Hi, can you give a rough idea of a good starting point of the 4 dials on the splashart machine. I know there are no markings but perhaps you could use a 360 degree clock face with 12 o’clock being 0 as a guide. Or even a photo of the positions of the dials. I have ordered a machine and I’m waiting delivery. Thanks in advance.
Hi Adam I wondered if you could tell me how you managed to suspend the Green colours in the water without it mixing in?
Can you use the xantham gum in the miops water dropper?
I think I may have to give this a try.....was the flash strip on the vertical portion not removed from the reflection in the water on purpose? now theres a flash strip on the reflection in the water but not on the original.
Hi! You use xantham gum in both recipients ? Tks
hi Adam, can we shoot with mobile like this if we use moblie lens?
Why did you go with the remote trigger for your two flashes? Doesn't the camera allow for remote flash triggering?
Can you recreate this with just a simple bag set up for the drips of water..really want to do this sort of shot :)
Hi Adam , I wanted to buy the Splash art system , but I use Olympus E M1 Mkii and the developer recons the Olympus may not work , have you tried or do you know anyone that has used an E M1 Mkii with the Splashart , thanks for your videos , David