MACRO Photography | Water Drops on Flowers | Tips for Mobile Phone Photography

[@woodsy6578]

I just started into macro, but have been a photographer for years.. You are by far the best macro KZbinr out there. Thank you very much. Very inspiring

[@LieslHuddleston]

You are so kind, thank you! I'm sure you're doing great now with macro lens too!

[@maureenflexeder7897]

I love your macro videos, your images are so beautiful and inspiring .I love the quiet ,unhurried way you explain the processes you are using in a clear ,easy way to follow, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us Liesl.

[@ChooChooTravelsSolo]

I could watch your videos over and over and never be bored and I learn more every time I watch them. So many thanks!

[@dieseltrains2]

🌷The magnificence of the landscape is beautiful

[@jimsturla]

Really enjoying your videos Liesl. Beautiful images. Good instruction. And always such a great choice of music to bring it all together for a relaxing and peaceful experience.

[@LieslHuddleston]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much :)

[@viviennejohnston1046]

Lovely video, music and tips xx

[@primal_aperture_photo]

Something so minuscule as water droplets become so beautiful photographed with love and good lighting! More great ideas to add to my spring macro project. Thank you Liesl.

[@rainerrudolph1147]

Danke für das tolle Video, sehr schöne Fotos. Sie sind eine super Fotografin!

[@LieslHuddleston]

You are very kind, thank you! Danke!

[@ReidoMato]

Great, great, great. Thank you for sharing. Hugs from Brazil.

[@rajmahi]

Absolutely stunning...

[@CliftonTicehurst]

Stunningly beautiful Liesl, your videos and images always gives a me such a feel good factor 😊 Your images are just amazing, the way you capture the tiniest parts of nature turning them into wonderful pieces of art. Your well crafted videos and gorgeous images are a inspiration to us all . Thanks for sharing this with us 👍 Cheers, Cliff

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you, Cliff! I am very much enjoying spring and it looks like you are too! I was just telling my boys about your newest video, my husband also enjoyed watching today and we all agree you are a master! Thank you for your kind and generous comments, they always make my day!

[@1000backyards]

Absolutely love your videos - they are so inspirational. I can't wait to get out there to try it more. Thanks - Karin xx

[@LieslHuddleston]

Have fun! Thank you, Karin!

[@ImpulseHobby]

Very beautiful and peaceful video. Thank you for the bits of advice.

[@iastorgaphotos]

Gorgeous! The water droplets look like crystal gems adorning the flowers. Lovely vlog. Thank you 🙏🏼!

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you, Irene! I feel the same way when I see them, especially water drops on webs remind me of jewels. One of the photos here (the one with bokeh balls in the background) had an unexpected lens flare/sparkle in it that made me smile, so fun!

[@janfitch2760]

Just love taking photos of water droplets on leaves and flowers . So breathtakingly beautiful. Such a relaxing ,delicate video once again. Thank you,really enjoyed it.

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you, Jan! It was a fun and refreshing morning, I'm glad I could make a video out of it, and I'm happy you enjoyed it. :D

[@kathrynhall9920]

Breathtakingly beautiful video Liesl in fact one of the most enjoyable that I have ever seen.

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thanks so much, Kathryn!

[@itsjaydelrosario]

The storytelling, the music,... everything is so calm to watch. This made me make my own version! ❤️

[@michellefisher724]

Beautiful captures of water drops❣️

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you! :)

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Because of your introduction of clip on macro lens, I purchased one for my cell phone, I was able to practice your recommendations. I've posted several macro shots using your methods, and they were liked by many. Thank you so much. 👍👍🙏🙏

[@LieslHuddleston]

That's great! I'd love to see if you would like to share, I don't think you can post a link, but you can let me know the platform and username, if you wish.

[@LivingForHisGlory]

Thank you for another beautiful video, Liesl! I always enjoy watching your videos! I love the soothing music that you add to them too! Pansies are one of my favorite flowers and I love shooting macro too! How beautiful that you ended your video with a Bible verse! God bless you and your family! ♥

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you! I rarely photograph pansies because they are so common in gardens here, but they are so cheerful looking and it was nice to look at them closely for a while :)

[@antonmuhlbock9486]

Absolutely the best thank you you are a champion 😳

[@LieslHuddleston]

You are so kind, thanks very much!

[@davidharle8794]

Another masterclass for flower photographers. Really inspired me to try harder!

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thanks so much, David! You are very kind, it was a fun morning for sure!

[@joyceyang6976]

Hi Liesl, beautiful water drops on purple flowers, it gives a dreamy feeling ~ Thanks for an awesome video! It’s raining out now, got to go to give it a try! 😃

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thanks, Joyce! I hope you had some fun out after the rain :D

[@michaelwhite1322]

Superlative, just superlative! I felt as though I was walking into a dream of purple, green, and yellow. Thank you for sharing your outstanding approach to photography.

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you for the heartwarming comment, it means a lot, makes the hard work all worth it :D

[@Rizlafilm]

Love it...

[@ajrose7845]

Beautiful!

[@Cre8tiveWoman]

Beautiful, as always!

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you, Creative Me!

[@charnesch4274]

Wow! Stunning! TFS!

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thanks so much, Charne! 🤗

[@Lightfighter1]

I very much enjoy your videos! Beautiful images and with peaceful, informative narration. I'm particularly interested in the possibilities with iPhone photography. I sold off all my DSLR equipment 3 years ago and have been shooting entirely with a series of iPhones from the XS to the 12 Pro. Your videos have inspired me to consider adding a macro lens later this year.

[@tridentroy]

Fabolous 🤩

[@johniescorpio]

Dear Liesl, you are a big inspiration. I love your work and the simplicity of it. Do you print your photographs? We would like to see some prints if you already have them. Take care.

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you very much! I don't have any prints right now, but actually I've been thinking about making a video on printing photos that were taken on my phone. I had one printed very large on canvas a couple of years ago as a gift and it turned out beautifully. I just need to make enquiries some time to find out if the print shop I used is still in business after the pandemic.

[@garychen7000]

Nice work👍

[@cremersalex]

Love the water drops and especially the colours. I'm surprised the phone photos look so good on my 65" OLED TV. Makes you wonder why we even bother to pursue professional gear.

[@LieslHuddleston]

That's good to know, Alex! I'm planning on making a video sometime in the future about printing phone photos, so we can see the quality of large professional prints. I think each sets of gear have their place, the phone can fill in for certain kinds of photos that you just can't quite duplicate with a big camera. I think it mostly has to do with placement of the lens, I can get to parts of a flower while it is in its natural habitat far easier with my phone than I can with a big camera.

[@Rishat23]

So beautiful! Thanks so much for all those great tips ! ❤️

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you! I hope you are doing well :)

[@JungWooPhotoStudio]

It's so beautiful. Thank you for the great video. Have a nice day.

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you very much! You too!

[@photocreativity]

Beautiful images. Thank you. 🙏

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you so much!

[@vintage_lenses9878]

Great video, love your work...........

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thank you!

[@ChooChooTravelsSolo]

Such a lovely video tutorial. Thanks so much!! I’m surprised how you managed to get such gorgeous shots with just a phone and moment macro lens. I have them and I’ll try using them this way too!!

[@marvinspates924]

Very beautiful video and photos! What phone and camera do use? New subscriber!

[@LieslHuddleston]

Hi Marvin :) I use an iPhone XS Max, but I will say it is not the best phone camera I've ever used. I will just continue to use it though till I need to upgrade my phone (which might be years from now, I'm not sure) with it I add a little macro lens, either a Moment macro or Olloclip macro, but Olloclip no longer makes theirs, they shut down due to the pandemic. You can see more information in the description under the video :) Thanks for subscribing, I hope you'll enjoy many more videos.

[@MrNicolasmaillard]

Hi Liesl, beautiful shots as always, do you use tripod for your photographs or do you always practice handheld ? for me, shallow depth of field when performing macro is always a challenge to stay steady ;-)

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thanks! Always handheld, I've probably used my tripod about 5 times since I got it years ago and it's usually for video or for filming my camera settings 😄 Yes, it is difficult especially with the shallow depth of field, I miss a lot of shots if I have been out of practice, but if I go out often it gets better. It feels like it is always a combination of these things ~> good lighting, good subject, being in a good mood, practice, patience, and luck! :D

[@annmarieperkins7059]

So beautiful ☺️

[@Kiwicruiser355]

With the macro lens attached to the phone, do you leave the ph camera set to its maximum resolution? My samsung does have an inbuilt macro lens but it is only 1200 x 800 mp.

[@LieslHuddleston]

Hi Arthur, sorry for the late reply. Yes, I don't change any camera settings, I don't zoom in or use the macro feature, just the lens. My new phone now also has built in macro and I have not used any outside lenses with it yet.

[@jacobmason8386]

Hello Liesl Happy valentines day how are you doing today?🌻🌻🌻

[@noface2828]

Where you are? I miss your videos!

[@cremersalex]

Me too!

[@amymontico]

Beautiful video topped off with a GREAT WORD of THE GOOD NEWS of THE LORD!

[@LieslHuddleston]

Thanks, Amy. Yes, I had just recently experienced a difficult time with health and feeling low, then on this morning out photographing these water drops really lifted my spirits and I felt a great deal of gratitude for nature and all my blessings, felt good to turn a page, smile and remember where our blessings come from :)

[@joyceyang6976]

@@LieslHuddleston Great to hear you are feeling better! Yes, “Nature” and “Gratitude” will do the magic! Cheers~ 💕

[@share7451]

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[@maritadempers1929]

Hallo, waar is jy Liesl?

[@LieslHuddleston]

Hello Marita! I am back now :) I did not intend to be gone so long, but I took a break to do some teaching and speaking events. I hope you are well :)