Half & Half

Half & Half, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

I was really happy with the effect that the focus has in this one. Half in tack sharp focus, and half in bokeh. Then add a favorite color of mine in the turquoise.

I said earlier on Twitter, but I'll say it again here, I've definitely found something that I can shoot when the weather is cold or rainy. The more I do this water drop photography, the more I learn about it and how to make it better. If anyone else is trying this and needs any pointers, please don't hesitate to ask. :)

Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

Flat Top

Flat Top, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

Working on my focus is an ongoing process with this water drop photography. I can say that the collisions are starting to come easier so I think that's progress. Can't wait to see where this goes. I've had so much time shooting these little drops. :) Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

My First Collision

My First Collision, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

I know this isn't the most tack sharp shot that I've gotten, but I'm really excited about it nevertheless. This is my first water drop collision. One water drop hits the water, ripples and stems back upward, and then the second drop collides with it. I still have a bit of practice to do with this stuff and look forward to trying much more. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

Water Drop Setup

Water Drop Setup, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

This is my current make shift water drop photography setup. I'm using white poster board for flash reflectors, a black paint pan for a drop tray, and an eyedropper on an old tripod for my drop water. If anyone wants to know any more about how to do this, I would be more than happy to share any of my somewhat limited knowledge on the subject. :)

Aqua Crown

Aqua Crown, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

I some more experimentation with the water drops today and had some pretty interesting results. Not quite what I was looking to accomplish, but that I'm sure will come with some more practice. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

Back With A Sign

Back With A Sign, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

Hey Everyone! Sorry I haven't been around here lately, the holidays of course are a bit busier at work and this past week has been a bit hectic. After the chaos of Black Friday, we found out our A/C was "stuck" on and that our furnace was full of ice. So while maintenance worked on figuring that out my car starts acting up. So between taking care of all that and catching up on some sleep I'm going to make a serious effort to get back to Flickr. I miss chatting with everyone and seeing all of your photos.

On to this shot. I took this right after our breakfast at Kona Cafe at the Polynesian. I have always loved to Poly and the area is covered in neat things to find. This is one of the building signs that of course is themed perfectly as well as that trashcan I caught in the background. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!