Solitary Waterdrop

[kaa]

A leaf drop by Kirtan Acharya, on Flickr

Took this on a rainy day. The rain had just stopped. How do you think the picture turned out? Should I have included more foreground detail in the pic?

[ik631]

Definately not more foreground. With a soliatry drop it gives it a sense of isolation. I also like the diagonal the stem creates through the picture.

I'm no expert and haven't tried this but I am just suggesting it because I read about it yesterday. To really make the water drops sparkle try a flashlight. The before shot in the book was great but with the flashlight it was amazing what a little sparkle can do. Not a great book but better than most I have read.

Amazon.com: The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography (9780817435530): Jim Miotke: Books

Nice job

[kaa]

You're right in saying that a direct light source would provide more sparkle to water drops. Somehow I hate using the flash on my camera! Had even blogged about it. Still will try it out using a flash or some additional lighting. Thanks for your feedback.