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Morning Dew
Recently I've been up early and have been taking photos of morning dew. I know I've done some of this before but I have never been to happy with the results. After reading a few online tutorials I have given it another go.
So, this morning and yesterday morning I was up at 7am ( there's dedication 
) to try and capture these hidden beauties. Luckily there was heavy dew which was perfect for reflecting the flowers in the droplets. I think my neighbours thought I was mental kneeling, staring at the grass lol.
To get all the droplet and reflection in focus I had to use focus stacking. I did this by hand it PS. All photos were taken using the Fuji S200EXR and Raynox 250 macro attached.
Here are the best photos from the many I took;
Thanks for looking.
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Every picture is an absolute cracker .... well impressed !!!
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Hi Jack
Well there is dedication for you, but, what results, Each one an absolute "gem". Is this the Raynox along with your S200EXR? I like the way you have other subjects in each drop too. You ought to try one with a mirror and get yourself in one of those droplets. "self portrait" you could call it. that would be a special one for sure. Don't call it "Jack on grass" you might get arrested.
Cheers M8
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WOW!! fantastic shots!!
Chris
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The effort was worthwhile Jack. Your work just keeps getting better and better. Stunning shots. Well done.
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Beautiful images, it sounds like a lot of work has gone into these, but they look so fresh and natural, well worth all the effort and getting up early(
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Delia
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stunning collection, Jack.
well worth the effort and thanks for blogging them. great stuff
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Stunning indeed Jack....you can be proud....well done my friend.
Jim
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A revelation Jack, rather a high pinnacle to aim for, but who knows, one day I may get half way there. Congratulations
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Hey! The boy done good. You will be challenging Lord V soon Jack. Nice work.
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I have said this before Jack, I really must stop looking at your images, jealousy can be a dangerous thing
Stunning is not a word adequate enough to describe them but it's the nearest I can think of
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Brilliant work jack, do you have a link to these online tutorials
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Well, mission accomplished, Jack, and the neighbors can just go play in traffic! what an awesome set of photos, take a bow! Jocelyn
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I am still asleep at that time Jack what a blog Fantastic Photos
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mind blowing mate great photography...
eric598
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Thanks everyone for you comments.
Jim, haha I don't think so, Lord V is the king of these types of photos.
Andy, yes sure, Here is the one I found most useful by Lord V (Brian Valentine) - http://www.wonderfulphotos.com/articles/macro/dewdrops/
Here's a link to his water droplet work - http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/sets/72057594101162264/
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Jack on your profile page the last paragraph on who you are says.
"A Look At My Gallery, Any Feedback And Tips Are Greatly Appreciated."
Think you need to re phrase that mate to say.
"Anyone want help or tips"
Brilliant.
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if you don`t make money soon outta this i`ll buy a hat and will proceed to eat it............
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A work of art Jack, well worth all the effort you have put in. Now go get some sleep, then you can get up at the crack of dawn again and take some more to show us, marvellous photography, best macro I've seen in a long time.
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I only get up at an unearthly hour to got to work well done
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That was excellent! Your photoblog was very terrific because it's about Morning Dew, that make the water drops on the plants.
That images are terrific, that you've been taken a lot of pictures. That's good!
Thank you!
Scott J. La Vie
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I tried three times to "like" this blog, but I couldn't make it stick. Maybe that's because "like" isn't a strong enough emotion. I found #2 and #4 the most pleasing, but everyone of them was worth a long, slow look. Thanks for sharing.
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I wonder if you were facing Mecca? That would have confused the neighbours! Nice to know they were done "au naturalle". Wet knees though (unless you had a mat with you - cue the neighbours' eyes on stalks). They are of course, amazing images. Thanks for giving the link, I'm curious to see how you trap the reflections.
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Brilliant Jack!!
Dave!!
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Lovely set of pics Jack. Well done.
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absolutely stunning photos, all excellent, I particularly like the 4th one of multi droplets, but they are all an inspiration. very clever.
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My only advice to you would be to get up even earlier and listen to the dawn chorus while you do these amazing shots. Not only would you find more dew, there would be amazing music and your neighbour would still be in bed!
Jen xx
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Truly amazing Jack, all of these shots are spectacular in their own way.
You really are a talented lad
Very well done and thanks for sharing, Alison
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Amazing quality and sharpness.
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Super shots
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These shots are magnificent. You have a great talent.
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Once again Jack you excelled yourself - your images are stunning and this is a brilliant blog. I think steves right, you need to take a shot with you in it as well
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Great macros. Really like 2nd to last. Mike
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Fantastic. followed your links. Think I will give up now.
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spectacular!
Karen
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Maybe you could write us a tutorial sometime? You seem to have mastered this technique (o:
Karen
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Truly inspiring Jack!
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Amazing, Jack. I don't know what else to say. If you could do a tutorial it would be very welcome.
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Eye-opening photos. I particularly like the one of the six drops on the moss stems. Great work.
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Jack, nearly missed this blog (they whizz through so quickly these days) and so glad that I didn't - every shot is absolutely stunning, am so impressed.
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Stunning, amazing, fantastic.........and so jealous!
Regards Michael
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Good job, Jack. Very impressive.
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absolutely gorgeous.... :)
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Top quality images Jack, great stuff.
Kev.
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stunning photos would have missed this if i had not seen a link from Twitter you should blow your own trumpet more in the forums when you post blogs so we dont miss these sorts of shots.
just got the raynox lens this is the standard to aim for maybe one day lol
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Excellent impressive images Jack each and every one. Splendid photography.
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honestly your photos can sell
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Amazing photos Jack, well done.
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waw
It's very beautiful!!!
"chapeau"!!!!
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Truly amazing you definitely have a talent jack. I look forward to seeing lots more from you x
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a masterpiece !!!! a friend of mine whose wife always had her camera with her - she took pictures everywhere - he said if she did not have her camera with her it was like Monet without his paint brush !!! the same could be said of you Jack - stunning work
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