Cliff, that background is supposed to be totally plain. I was already frustrated after a few hours of working on the glasses etc that I just couldn't carry on and wanted to see how it looked on the monitor so I stopped, and this was the only shot that could be used.

I am supposed to just have white hollow background with a bit of lighting coming from behind. Got to work on my lighting, this is where it lets me down most of the times and I spend a lot of time working on it rather more than on the experiments itself that I cook up and have ideas.

John

Nope, I dont mind at all, in fact I like you all to chip in with ideas and demonstrations like this so I can form some more based on your thoughs and suggestions .

That is a good one . I think I have an idea of what you did during post processing but I am still left at scratching my head on how to pull it out in photoshop . My abilities with post processing is limited to just reducing noise, play a little with curves and the sharpening mask tools etc, the little things that's all

But this looks a good version sure.

Piotro, that sounds like a brilliant idea . I hadn't thought about the background having lines. Will have a go and see how they come up, , thanks for the suggestion

I admit I never thought it was going to be so difficult to pull this one out,. Even after hours of effort put into this still this shot hasn't come out as it should have been. Sometimes the simplest things are the more difficult ones to pull out.

Suggestions and comments please highly sought, would like to improve this one.
I have been having huge difficulties particularly with reflections. Tried the circular polarizer filter but still leaves a bit to work on it.

I am sure I can improve on the background that came out looking a bit odd but other than that its going to be a massive task.

Well, may be on my next trip to the shed I will try to improve it.

C&C greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Amin

J
The flash you bought will not help you get these type of shots. Unless you have another one too. The ring flash you bought is just not suitable for these kind of shots in my opinion. You need a flash that you can position away from the camera.
But I may be wrong, as mentioned earlier I have just been experimenting and for all I know you might come up with a few stunning water drop shots with it. For me it just doesn't work when I attach the flash on these water drops images

Danny, they are all fantastic, great shots.
And like Clarky I like most the No 5, probably because it shows the car best there in its full glory

Hi Danny
I am no aviation expert but I can certainly see that the shots are top class. Fantastic shots. I can see you took them with the DA*60-250

I would love to put my one to test on an occasion like this. Seems perfect for it

Mike, these photos are just absolutely stunning. Goshhh, I am .

And true in fact being able to see the images and portraits of the pilots its really amazing.

This lens is truly stunning for outdoor portraits isn't it?

Have you received your new DA*50-135?
I can't wait for monday morning to see if I can still grab that last 50-135 at the old price . Will let you know how I get along.

Thank you Mike-P and Mike Hull

Mike Hull, there are lots of ways to snap water droplets, in fact you will find various ways if you google and search for water drops photography, they explain the simple and not so simple ones to do. That is your best bet. I personally like to experiment and tweak various elements and not follow any particular technique, I just like to try and see what comes out as a result. I am still in the process of experimenting and haven't nailed it exactly still.

But google around and I am sure you are bound to find many subjects on this, smoke and water droplets is quite a widely explored subjects in my personal opinion. Then if you have a specific question or need help then drop me a line, if I can be of any help I will be glad to give you any specific tips.
Good luck

Amin

Decided to play around with reflections this time with the water drops. Didn't have much time to explore more but this are the few I managed to get very quickly.

All comments greatly appreciated.

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