These are absolutely breathtaking, Karen! You do indeed get some of the most exquisite captures I've ever seen! The water droplets are awesome! Makes me wish I had taken up photography a long time before I did!! And, you have such a great eye for the perfect capture! Hope you have a wonderful week!
These are outstanding! I've never gotten water droplet photos that I'm satisfied with. Can you share some of the technical details? That first shot just jumps off the screen!
I completely enjoy all your photographs - your talent is amazing and your shots are always so beautiful!! These are truly amazing - so vibrant. I love waterdrop photos.
Thank you everyone, your comments are very encouraging.
These are taken with my Lumix fixed lens super zoom camera, handheld (same as all my photos). It's smaller than a DSLR and not too heavy or expensive. I can hold an umbrella in one hand and shoot with the other if necessary. I use iPhoto for editing. Here's a post on my camera if you are interested - http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-cameras-and-gear.html
This is wonderful! I carry a spray bottle in my camera bag but often forget about it. In fact, I haven't used it since I got my macro lens. This is on the 'must do' list!
I hope you're not expecting a complete constructive sentence from me here other than - amazing!!!!!! But it's beyond that even. Your mastering level keeps raising the bar. Brilliant work.
your photos are sooo beautiful!! and even more impressive knowing what camera you used! i've been wanting to get a lumix p&s but you have persuaded me even more :)
Beautiful macro shots. Perfectly placed focus and sufficient depth of field. I am jealous of the third one- still waiting to add it reflections in the drops to my portfolio.
Karen, I rarely cannot pick a favorite shot, I always have one favorite but this time I really cannot pick only one! I dont which one to select to make it my favorite. I narrowed it down to the first one and the last one but I love the ones in between too!
I am in California and found your website by accident - your photography is stunning! I have been really enjoying your posts almost daily. I would love to know... what camera you take these shots with?
Hi Honey, I'm pleased you are enjoying my blog and photos. These were taken with my Lumix fixed lens superzoom. You can see it in this post http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/my-cameras-and-gear.html
Shortly after this post I bought a Raynox macro conversions lens to let me take even closer macros with my Lumix. The details of it are here http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/closer-view.html
In April I bought my first DSLR, a Canon 600D. The Raynox works fine with it too.
I tend to use both my Lumix and Canon 600D each week. The Lumix is lighter and more convenient to take out with me. It also is great for macro. The Canon is bulkier but gives me greater control over settings (which I am still learning) and is better in low light situations.
My Lumix is nearly three years old now. They have released two or three since then, each with good reports. If my Lumix wore out I'd be looking to buy their most recent super zoom (DMC-FZ200) with Leica lens as a replacement - it looks great.
They are the best pictures of raindrops I've ever seen!!! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteEvery picture is better than the other!!!! Amazing!!! In the first pic the raindrops look like pearls, awesome!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots Karen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro's. Looking at your photo's we have to be pleased when the rain fall's.
ReplyDeletegr. Marijke
wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThis third photo of the water droplets with the perfect reflections in them is amazing!!! Love it
ReplyDeleteTe krople na roślinach są prześliczne.Pozdrawiam. *** These droplets on the plants are lovely. Yours.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots and wonderful to see them working as a little lens or mirror..
ReplyDeleteI love your photos :) These raindrops are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful -- love the detail. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely breathtaking, Karen! You do indeed get some of the most exquisite captures I've ever seen! The water droplets are awesome! Makes me wish I had taken up photography a long time before I did!! And, you have such a great eye for the perfect capture! Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Absolutely stunning photos! You are still my photo taking idle!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a macro master! So clear, so vivid, so detailed. I don't know what you are using for equipment, but you are like a jedi with a camera!
ReplyDeleteThese are outstanding! I've never gotten water droplet photos that I'm satisfied with. Can you share some of the technical details? That first shot just jumps off the screen!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful... your raindrops Sunshine!
ReplyDeleteI really love it...
Greetings from Holland,
Anna :-))
These are all phenomenal!! Absolutely breath-taking!! Do you use a tripod? I can never get so close with shaking a bit!!
ReplyDeleteYour photography continues to amaze me! absolutely goreous! I hope you and your family are staying safe from the floods.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Leanne
Oh ... fantastic water drop photos, stunning ...
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Karin
It is just amazing how you can shoot these drops. Top talent.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
That third shot with the reflective drops is outstanding! Nicely done!
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ReplyDeleteI completely enjoy all your photographs - your talent is amazing and your shots are always so beautiful!! These are truly amazing - so vibrant. I love waterdrop photos.
ReplyDeletegorgeous, i adore the reflections in the drops!!
ReplyDeleteWow These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDear Sunshine, You have brought sunshine to me through your photos! Blessings to you!!! The photos are gorgeous! Patricia
ReplyDeleteRemarkable.
ReplyDeleteEspecially the row of drops with a picture inside them.
Thank you everyone, your comments are very encouraging.
ReplyDeleteThese are taken with my Lumix fixed lens super zoom camera, handheld (same as all my photos). It's smaller than a DSLR and not too heavy or expensive. I can hold an umbrella in one hand and shoot with the other if necessary. I use iPhoto for editing. Here's a post on my camera if you are interested -
http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-cameras-and-gear.html
This is wonderful! I carry a spray bottle in my camera bag but often forget about it. In fact, I haven't used it since I got my macro lens. This is on the 'must do' list!
ReplyDeleteI guess this would give a good effect but different again to rain drops Helene.
ReplyDeleteOMG - These are exquisite! Especially that third shot! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing macro! I just love that 3rd shot.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing! Really inspiring!!!
ReplyDeletethey are all superb, but the third one I like most! you brightened my morning :)!
ReplyDeleteWow, Beautiful pictures! I love the effect of raindrops on things - they make such pretty pictures!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Macro's... amazing details in every photo... love the first shot
ReplyDeleteI hope you're not expecting a complete constructive sentence from me here other than - amazing!!!!!! But it's beyond that even. Your mastering level keeps raising the bar. Brilliant work.
ReplyDeleteAmazing macro shots! Beautiful water drops!
ReplyDeleteWoof!
ReplyDeleteI love raindrops.
They taste better than tears.
LOVE love love these photo's - you and your camera do amazingly! Have a light shower tonight so maybe I can catch some droplets tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love raindrop pictures and yours are wonderful - particularly the third one. I love how you have caught the light on them as well. Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteHey sister - really great pics of the rain drops. Here's hoping for some sunshine now to dry out the rain and the washing.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely stunning macros!! I especially love the third one. You have captured such amazing detail.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing with us this week at The Creative Exchange.
Have a fantastic day!
lisa.
*speechless* (SO beautiful!!)
ReplyDeleteStunning. No other way to describe.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the raindrops! A summer rain can be AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteYou take the most beautiful snaps!! The third one with the grass texture in the raindrops is my favorite!
ReplyDeletesimply A-MA-ZING!!
ReplyDeleteyou're a great photographer, my friend!
Wonderful macros! Love the drops on the little green leaf.
ReplyDeleteOh my!!! Karen, these images make me smile out loud! You never cease to amaze me with your brilliant macros! Wow! Wow! Wow!! Sooo lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteEinfach ganz wundervolle Regentropfen, du machst superschöne Makros.
ReplyDeleteGLG Marianne ♥
Fabulous shots. The colours and the reflections in these drops are so perfect. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful orbs!
ReplyDeleteflood is sad but beautiful !
ReplyDeleteso many amazing images and
waterdrops ! wish you a wonderful week
Stunning shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat marvelous shots! Great work!
ReplyDeleteRaindrop macros are so beautiful; yours are exceptional!
ReplyDeleteRaindrops are so beautiful. Now I have "A Few of My Favorite Things" going through my head.
ReplyDeleteyour photos are sooo beautiful!! and even more impressive knowing what camera you used! i've been wanting to get a lumix p&s but you have persuaded me even more :)
ReplyDeleteWow they are so beautiful the way you take the shot really impressive. Visiting from MM!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Those photos are seriously AMAZING! They look professional! They'd easy win a competition. They are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro shots. Perfectly placed focus and sufficient depth of field. I am jealous of the third one- still waiting to add it reflections in the drops to my portfolio.
ReplyDeleteWOW. The selective focus and light in these macros are superb!
ReplyDeleteExcellent... so clean and clear!! These belong in a photo book or magazine.
ReplyDeletewow....beautiful! like...
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful photos!!!! Poppin in from Wordless Wednesday with Trish :)
ReplyDeleteKaren, I rarely cannot pick a favorite shot, I always have one favorite but this time I really cannot pick only one! I dont which one to select to make it my favorite. I narrowed it down to the first one and the last one but I love the ones in between too!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular shots of raindrops , so beautiful.
ReplyDeletePleasure to see this beauty!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, beautiful shots
ReplyDeleteand so refreshing
thanks for linking up to tina´s ww with this wonderful pics! :)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro photos.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
These are just stunning. Love each and every one.
ReplyDeleteI think everything possible has been said...but anyway, WOW! Amazing macros! You are a master!
ReplyDeleteThe green in your 1st image is so vivid... so beautiful! =)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE raindrops and these are wonderful...especially the 3rd pic. Those reflections are so clear and amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the raindrops! I know that's not an easy subject to do well.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing shots, love all of them!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
Incredible Shots! Great Inspirations too! What camera and lens did you use for these? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Diabe/Diane, wonderful to have you stop by, thank you for your comments. You will find the answer to your question above in my earlier comment.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous macros. You've really created something quite amazing in that 3rd shot.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVisiting late from Saturday Sareenity, here's my ENTRY, have a great week ahead!
Lovely shots, indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe detail in these shots is incredible! Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat last shot is so beautiful. That deserved to be enlarged and hung on a wall. Sell that image. It is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeletethese are simply awesome! any level of praise, according to me, will still be less...this is simply great work!
ReplyDeleteand thank you for contributing to Saturday Sareenity.
I am in California and found your website by accident - your photography is stunning! I have been really enjoying your posts almost daily. I would love to know... what camera you take these shots with?
ReplyDeleteHi Honey, I'm pleased you are enjoying my blog and photos. These were taken with my Lumix fixed lens superzoom. You can see it in this post
ReplyDeletehttp://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/my-cameras-and-gear.html
Shortly after this post I bought a Raynox macro conversions lens to let me take even closer macros with my Lumix. The details of it are here
http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/closer-view.html
In April I bought my first DSLR, a Canon 600D. The Raynox works fine with it too.
I tend to use both my Lumix and Canon 600D each week. The Lumix is lighter and more convenient to take out with me. It also is great for macro. The Canon is bulkier but gives me greater control over settings (which I am still learning) and is better in low light situations.
My Lumix is nearly three years old now. They have released two or three since then, each with good reports. If my Lumix wore out I'd be looking to buy their most recent super zoom (DMC-FZ200) with Leica lens as a replacement - it looks great.
Do you have a blog?
Karen
OMG !! Dear Karen,
ReplyDeletethese are first class drops photos - awesome composition, lovely depth and colors - brilliant work !!
I'm thrilled !!