ed spadoni photography
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Daily Photos, 2011
Note to self: This is not an easy shot
2/3/2011
I've seen and admired many dripping icicle shots from my fellow Smuggers and yesterday, with freezing rain falling all around us, I thought, why not? It had to be a simple matter of selecting an interesting, drippy icicle, aiming a fast lens, shooting in continuous mode at a fast shutter speed, and one of those clicks would capture the perfect droplet, suspended crisply as it waved goodbye to it's Mom.
Not quite. Even at my D90's fast continuous mode, I was getting plenty of shots of the pre-release portion of the drip. But because the drop, once it breaks free, evidently leaves the icicle at the speed of light (!), it was difficult to catch within the frame. It was also hard to get that darn drop really sharp. I wish this one was a bit sharper.
But here it is, and I will never underestimate the effort required to make a successful image of a drop of water again!
Thanks for all the comments on yesterday"s "machine takeover" image. Many of you asked why the wipers were up in the air. By standing them up before a snow or ice storm hits, the wipers don't get frozen to the windshield. So it's easier to clear the car and get moving after the storm. And with the second coming of the Ice Age, we're looking for all the help we can get! Thanks again.
fotoeffects
on October 3, 2016Outstanding!
barbarasan
on February 19, 2011You're damn right, but you nailed this one too!!
barbarasan
on February 19, 2011You're damn right, but you nailed this one too!!
Stan
on February 19, 2011This is a very good shot. You might look at the original after you enlarge it. You might be surprise at what you see in the drop.
Renae Smith
on February 4, 2011AWESOME shot! I know -- I tried the dripping shot without icicles, and that was hard enough. Bravo!
photofreak
on February 4, 2011Very cool!
Lgood
on February 4, 2011Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
webstersway
on February 4, 2011Sensational!!!
Keegs
on February 4, 2011Lovely shot! I feel your pain, I've tried to get the shot as well.
Chuck Beehner
on February 4, 2011whoa.....turned out great ed
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