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05-OCT-2008	tvsometime

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jnconradie		09-Oct-2008 19:43
Thanks, tvsometime, for writing up the "tip and tricks". Wonderful! Regards Nico

Canon DSLR Challenge		09-Oct-2008 00:55
Thanks all for the comments. As to Nico's question, the secret here was absolute calm, no wind at all - otherwise impossible. Tripod of course. Lighting overcast sky. Macro bokeh took care of the nondescript bg. The camera setup was odd - a Rebel XTI with Novapro adaptor that let me use a 35 yr old Nikkor prime lens and an extension tube between the lens and body to extend the focus down into macro territory. On the XTI, I can meter with this combination using aperture priority. On my Nikon D200, I cannot use the lens at all or risk damaging the indexing lever on the camera body. Hence, the XTI. -tv

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Oct-2008 07:46
Terrific TV, love the crisp focus and simple composition. Regards Melbob

jnconradie		07-Oct-2008 05:12
Beautifully done! This type of image is so much on my personal wish-list of images I still wish to try. Are there any tips/tricks to share? Camera on tripod, I presume? Lighting somewhat subdued? Careful choice of background...? Compliments. Regards Nico

Guest		06-Oct-2008 18:54
I love the upside down view that the water drops create, lovely! Lisa Marie

Canon DSLR Challenge		06-Oct-2008 13:20
Great capture. I love the sparkle of the water against the very subdued background. - CameraShy09

Canon DSLR Challenge		06-Oct-2008 06:56
I echo what Sam said. Beautiful! Ann C

Canon DSLR Challenge		06-Oct-2008 03:27
Sharply clear! I like the composition and the gradation of the background color. Sam Attal