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ausmoose · 02-28-2014, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

Woah.. how did you do that? That's.. that's epic!!

**eaglem** · 02-28-2014, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by ausmoose

Woah.. how did you do that? That's.. that's epic!!

Okay, here's how to do it. Some things you'll need are, a clear piece of persplex (CD Case cover is ideal) a black cloth and a clear/opaque plastic bowl which allows light through it. An eyedropper and water will be required too. Put the black cloth inside the plastic bowl as a background then lay what you wish to shoot on top of the cloth, I used a watch but anything colourful will do as well such as Smarties. If the diameter of the bowl is larger than your clear persplex use a couple of rulers to rest it on. On the persplex carefully with the eyedropper place some nice rounded drops, about 12 to 20 will do. Light the object you are shooting with a flood light or torch keeping the light source below your drops of water. You can either use a tripod or go hand held but if hand held have your shutter speed above 160 to stop camera shake. Aim your focus through the drops until the image is sharp then take the shot.

Some practice maybe required until your shots are nice and sharp or the light is just right.There ends the lesson for the day.

ausmoose · 02-28-2014, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

Okay, here's how to do it. Some things you'll need are, a clear piece of persplex (CD Case cover is ideal) a black cloth and a clear/opaque plastic bowl which allows light through it. An eyedropper and water will be required too. Put the black cloth inside the plastic bowl as a background then lay what you wish to shoot on top of the cloth, I used a watch but anything colourful will do as well such as Smarties. If the diameter of the bowl is larger than your clear persplex use a couple of rulers to rest it on. On the persplex carefully with the eyedropper place some nice rounded drops, about 12 to 20 will do. Light the object you are shooting with a flood light or torch keeping the light source below your drops of water. You can either use a tripod or go hand held but if hand held have your shutter speed above 160 to stop camera shake. Aim your focus through the drops until the image is sharp then take the shot.

Some practice maybe required until your shots are nice and sharp or the light is just right.There ends the lesson for the day.

Wow thanks, will definitely try that sometime.

**eaglem** · 02-28-2014, 11:08 PM

Here's another shot.

**Bob Harris** · 03-01-2014, 12:23 AM

that is "way cool" EM, really a great perspective

**eaglem** · 03-01-2014, 12:50 AM

Glad you liked it Bob, I've explained how it's done.

tootall · 03-01-2014, 02:54 AM

very nicely done

**eaglem** · 03-01-2014, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by tootall

very nicely done

Thank you Pete, much appreciated.

Westoz · 03-01-2014, 04:49 AM

I'm glad you explained it I was completely stumped, brilliant execution as well.

**eaglem** · 03-01-2014, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by Westoz

I'm glad you explained it I was completely stumped, brilliant execution as well.

Yes it's a good little experiment and worth trying with a variety of objects or flowers.

slowpez · 03-01-2014, 08:58 AM

Brilliant. You have way too much time on your hands my friend.

sherrvonne · 03-01-2014, 09:02 AM

That looks like fun! Nice photo.

**eaglem** · 03-01-2014, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Brilliant. You have way too much time on your hands my friend.

Susan

Yeah I know Susan.....................

Originally posted by sherrvonne

That looks like fun! Nice photo.

Thank you.

**ROBEFFY** · 03-01-2014, 06:19 PM

Ever unique, thanks for the pic and the method!

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02-28-2014, 08:40 PM - 1 Like	#2
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Woah.. how did you do that? That's.. that's epic!!

02-28-2014, 10:13 PM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167 Original Poster	Originally posted by ausmoose Woah.. how did you do that? That's.. that's epic!! Okay, here's how to do it. Some things you'll need are, a clear piece of persplex (CD Case cover is ideal) a black cloth and a clear/opaque plastic bowl which allows light through it. An eyedropper and water will be required too. Put the black cloth inside the plastic bowl as a background then lay what you wish to shoot on top of the cloth, I used a watch but anything colourful will do as well such as Smarties. If the diameter of the bowl is larger than your clear persplex use a couple of rulers to rest it on. On the persplex carefully with the eyedropper place some nice rounded drops, about 12 to 20 will do. Light the object you are shooting with a flood light or torch keeping the light source below your drops of water. You can either use a tripod or go hand held but if hand held have your shutter speed above 160 to stop camera shake. Aim your focus through the drops until the image is sharp then take the shot. Some practice maybe required until your shots are nice and sharp or the light is just right.There ends the lesson for the day.

02-28-2014, 10:17 PM	#4
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Originally posted by eaglem Okay, here's how to do it. Some things you'll need are, a clear piece of persplex (CD Case cover is ideal) a black cloth and a clear/opaque plastic bowl which allows light through it. An eyedropper and water will be required too. Put the black cloth inside the plastic bowl as a background then lay what you wish to shoot on top of the cloth, I used a watch but anything colourful will do as well such as Smarties. If the diameter of the bowl is larger than your clear persplex use a couple of rulers to rest it on. On the persplex carefully with the eyedropper place some nice rounded drops, about 12 to 20 will do. Light the object you are shooting with a flood light or torch keeping the light source below your drops of water. You can either use a tripod or go hand held but if hand held have your shutter speed above 160 to stop camera shake. Aim your focus through the drops until the image is sharp then take the shot. Some practice maybe required until your shots are nice and sharp or the light is just right.There ends the lesson for the day. Wow thanks, will definitely try that sometime.

02-28-2014, 11:08 PM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167 Original Poster	Here's another shot.

03-01-2014, 12:23 AM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	that is "way cool" EM, really a great perspective

03-01-2014, 12:50 AM	#7
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167 Original Poster	Glad you liked it Bob, I've explained how it's done.

03-01-2014, 02:54 AM	#8
tootall Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 422	very nicely done

03-01-2014, 03:56 AM	#9
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167 Original Poster	Originally posted by tootall very nicely done Thank you Pete, much appreciated.

03-01-2014, 04:49 AM	#10
Westoz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 470	I'm glad you explained it I was completely stumped, brilliant execution as well.

03-01-2014, 07:21 AM	#11
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167 Original Poster	Originally posted by Westoz I'm glad you explained it I was completely stumped, brilliant execution as well. Yes it's a good little experiment and worth trying with a variety of objects or flowers.

03-01-2014, 08:58 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Brilliant. You have way too much time on your hands my friend.

03-01-2014, 09:02 AM	#13
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	That looks like fun! Nice photo.

03-01-2014, 03:33 PM	#14
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Brilliant. You have way too much time on your hands my friend. Susan Yeah I know Susan..................... Originally posted by sherrvonne That looks like fun! Nice photo. Thank you.

03-01-2014, 06:19 PM	#15
ROBEFFY Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 248	Ever unique, thanks for the pic and the method!

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