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I took this today after following a tutorial on another part of DPS. My reason for posting this here again (apologies mods if I shouldn't post it again) is too get some feedback on the pic, inparticular the reflected flash on the droplet. Does it add to the pic or ruin it? I personally don't mind it but Im keen to see what others think.

I had no choice but to fire the onboard - lighting was really bad

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This is one of those times I think using the onboard really works well. The location of the glare is at just the right spot. I really like this, and think, for me, the only bit I'd change is the little white bubble off on the right.

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I'm going to agree with the previous post. I think that it adds a unique, almost mystical element. I find it very interesting and enjoyable to look at.

ditto on killing the white bubble off to the right, as well as the one in the copper area on the left.
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I agree with what's been said before, but I think that it gives it an almost glass / crystal quality with the flash hitting it. And I'll third the suggestion about the bubbles on the left and right.
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I took this today after following a tutorial on another part of DPS. My reason for posting this here again (apologies mods if I shouldn't post it again) is too get some feedback on the pic, inparticular the reflected flash on the droplet. Does it add to the pic or ruin it? I personally don't mind it but Im keen to see what others think.

I had no choice but to fire the onboard - lighting was really bad

Thanks for any comments.

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I think the photo is awesome... there's no need to edit it for me...
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Old 01-21-2008, 07:24 AM
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Well done, the on board really brought out the drop at the correct point
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Thanks all...I appreciate the feedback. I might try this again, it was fun. I even surprised myself with the results.
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Fantastic capture, great focus and i love the flash reflection. Great shot
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*Blush*
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