Sunday, January 22, 2012

Succulent Droplets

My wife has a succulent garden in the front yard. The other morning as I was sitting in my office doing e-mail, I noticed light reflecting off water on the succulents. Setting aside my e-mail for a second (any excuse, right?), I grabbed my camera / macro lens and went outside to investigate!




Not sure why these droplets make these star reflections, but I like the look!


I did a close-crop on the drop in the 3rd photo and then flipped it 180 degrees (so the drop is facing up). I can see a fairly detailed reflection in the drop... one of our cars on the driveway, our light post, neighbor's house, etc.  Very cool!  To join the macro fun, please check out Macro Monday. Have a great week!
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19 comments:

  1. LisaJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Wow, very creative as usual! That last flipped image is really cool.

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  2. GattinaJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    I also say Wow ! very beautiful and creative !

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  3. Stewart MJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Hi there - have just returned from the wild, woolly and less that wonderful world of wireless only internet - so now I'm catching up.

    Really like the detail in the water droplet – great reflections. I can also see why they call the rented lens a cannon!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  4. From The HeartJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Amazing! I love the pictures.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    I love the sun burst on second and third images, it's a great finishing touch.

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  6. Dutch GirlJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Very creative.

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  7. Martha ZJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Perfect, sharp and clear! Not easy macros to get, I know, I've tried. Perhaps if the sun comes out later today I will try again, you've inspired me.

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  8. rarejuleJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    simply beautiful! thanks for sharing. my son said "how did he do THAT?!"

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Brilliant light and splendid details of the reflections in that drop.

    Happy MM

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  10. BirgittaJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    So creative! Excellent shots!

    http://blogg.birgittasplace.com/

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  11. VictoriaJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Love the star burst macros! All are nice... Thanks for stopping by my blog. :-)

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  12. CarlettaJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    The second and third shots with the bokeh and starbursts - AWESOME!

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  13. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    This shot is so amazing. Technology is incredible. But it takes your observing eye to make the most of it.

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  14. IdaJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Fabulous. These are great shots and I just love the way you flipped the photo and can now see the details of the reflection in the water droplet. - Way cool!

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  15. EG CameraGirlJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    SUPER! I'm mighty impressed.

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  16. JudyJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I always love water droplets! I had never thought of turning the photo so the reflection would be right side up...

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Wow -fabulous macros with a star of sunshine in them! Wonderful.

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  18. JennyJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Breathtaking! There is so much beauty and mystery everywhere you look.

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  19. EcoRoverJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    "in one drop of water are found the secrets of all the endless oceans" - Kahil Gibram

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