Originally posted by Dewman I have tried so hard to duplicate your image...... even using the same lens..... but I've never been able to come even close! I'm so envious. Beautiful work.
Thank you. Photography often has an element of luck.
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Originally posted by Bertrand3000 I believe you are right. Water drop are acting like lenses and refracting light... I will look at rain and water drop differently now, hoping to see the same thing one day and capture it.
Yes, this is refraction i.e. light bending, not reflection.
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Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Wonderful shot, I like how the water drops reflects the flower.
Thank you.
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Originally posted by K2 to K50 I second that comment!! Pictures within a picture!! A winning image,every time when it works, and it definitely works here.
Thank you. I've entered it into camera club night this week so I am hoping for an award. However, judges can be very fussy so nothing is assured.
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Originally posted by ToddK Fantastic image! Those droplets came out perfectly. I can't wait for rain and the opportunity to try my hand again this winter.
Yes, give it a go! It's so much fun and you won't mind getting wet.
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Originally posted by UncleVanya Technically aren't they acting like lenses rather than mirrors? Refracting rather than reflecting?
Yes you are correct. This is refraction, not reflection