Water Drop 💧 Refraction Photography

[@oldairforcedude]

Found your channel and now can’t wait to watch them all. You’ve renewed my interest in and love of macro photography. Your videos are superb and educational sir. Thank you!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, always great to hear that I have inspired someone :)

[@mickbear413]

Cheers Stewart. Since lockdown, I've really got into macro photography, with your help and advice. Keep up the good work

[@dougnelson423]

Stewart, great video. My son bought me Don's book for father's day. What a great book. Love your video's.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks.

[@LearnEnglishwithBobtheCanadian]

Another totally interesting video!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks :)

[@anniecrooney9640]

Great vid,as usual,Stewart!! Because of yoyr enthusiasm,I now have a true 100mm 1:1 macro lens;a set of automatic close-up rings; a set of close -up filters,and macro ring.Next payday,I intend to get a twin macro light;and a set of card holders for my background cards. I thank you so much for getting this 70 year old lady a new outlook on photography. And I will sponsor you on Patreon,and contribute to the beautiful upcoming book by Don.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you Annie, your comments have brightened my day up :)

[@NorbreckAquatics]

Brilliant, must give it a go. Where do I get those flower stand tripod things you have please Gary

[@stephenstevenson1900]

Loved your video. I have seen Don's work in other videos and raw photo editing tutorials and your video persuaded me to back Don's latest campaign. Good on you Stewart and keep the great content coming!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, I think Don's book will be awesome :)

[@darrinlalla9008]

Wizardry!!! Whilst I understand what you demonstrated, I still think you are a wizard! Macro photography is my favorite. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks Darrin :)

[@davidclement5927]

Hi Stewart, Thanks for yet another great tutorial. One question; does the syringe need to have a sharp needle or can you use a "blunt" needle. I've looked on-line and there are two types. Thanks, Dave

[@anthonywarner3610]

Thanks Brilliant video, explained the process excellently. Have tried water drop photography recently without success, but may do better after watching this video.

[@christinemarshall2112]

Excellent video explained so well for a novice.

[@lmrk5705]

Hi Stewart....another awesome video!! Thanks a bunch!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@bbsphotography2187]

Worth mentioning (as someone who learnt this from scratch this week!) that how well focused the drop makes the flower us based mainly on the distance between drop and flower, and how round the drop is. Comparing the shape of your three drops and the image in them actually highlights this better than you could have planned it! Good video though, wish you had done it last week as I pretty much had to stumble blindly through multiple tutorials and articles and videos, scraping tidbits together to figure it all out! LOL

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you Barry for the information. Finding good information is quite hard sometimes :)

[@bhalchandrakapatkar1710]

No.1 photography.👍👍

[@elisabethm.lafontaine4835]

Don reached over $180,000. So excited for him! This will be the best ever book on macro photography.

[@StewartWoodArt]

It's crazy how successful the campaign was. I'm very happy for him and can't wait for my book to arrive when it's finished.

[@monikar2785]

Very great step by step you have shown on your video...may I ask which mini tripod you have used for the daisy behind the waterdrops?I would have it too yeah...😊 and the book I can not find it in Germany..sadly 😥 any anazon Link maybe could help me?Thanks so much for the tips and tricks ...more waterdrops video pleaseee 👍🏻👍🏻

[@StewartWoodArt]

The tripod is from wemacro.com and the book can be found here: bit.ly/37prTsi

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Hi Stewart, love these videos... Simple and really inspirational, thanks Stewart, I look forward to seeing more of your channel videos...

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you Anthony :)

[@inthemillshed]

Love your style. I’ve just started exploring with macro photography and I’m Hooked!!! After several years as a crime scene photographer, I’m enjoying retirement and taking photos that are much more enjoyable. So glad I found your channel. Quick question. The clips you are using, with the stands and base, did you make them or purchase them? All the best in the new year. Regards,

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, I made some. I do have a video somewhere on the channel about it.

[@inthemillshed]

@@StewartWoodArt Thank you for taking the time to respond. I’ll search your previous videos. Happy shooting!

[@BruceLauderdale]

First time I stumbled across your channel. Needless to say it was most educational. The bloopers, however, is what made me subscribe. Nice one!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you Bruce :)

[@andyplatt6729]

Hi Stewart Hope your well, just a quick msg to say thanks for the inspiration in your photography and a big thank you for the backgrounds you put together (just purchased them) Brilliant, anyway enough of the waffle stay safe and keep doing what your doing.

[@welshman2081]

Hi Stewart Another fantastic video, great idea having the flower in the water droplet, I will be having a trial run tomorrow,RegardsRon Thomas

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you Ron :)

[@paulm8157]

Cool technique, Stewart. Will have to try it - also with different liquid combos, as mentioned in comments below. Nice when refracted objects compliment droplet shape like flower you did - or M&M candies I recall seeing somewhere. Colors in liquid would add another dimension. Hope to see more of your vids on refractive macro. Carbonated liquids???

[@StewartWoodArt]

Carbonated liquids sounds interesting :), thank you for watching.

[@stilapsievideos6892]

Great shots mate. I've heard that Don uses glycerin in the water which gives it a better hold and slows down evaporation. Really enjoying this mate. Keep it up.

[@bertsteenbergen6729]

That's cool!!!! very instructive, many thanks.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@patrickelliott-brennan8960]

A friend has put me on to your channel. Loved the video, loved your explanation and the pacing is very good. So, all the way from Australia "Thanks enormously".

[@StewartWoodArt]

Awesome, thank you :) I would love to visit Australia to photograph the peacock jumping spider :)

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

Love your work. Know it's not as easy as you make it seem, but that is level of your skill; excellent. Thanks for sharing with us. You are so practical. You advertised you r background's once. Are they still for sale?

[@StewartWoodArt]

The digital textures are available from my website but the physical backgrounds are proving to be harder to produce at a price I feel is worth it.

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

@@StewartWoodArt Thanks for replying.

[@BergflitzerFoto]

Hallo tolle Ideen...habe was dazu gelernt 🤗📷📸👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoeSmith-ec9ph]

Dieter Büngers 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@seanhoover1000]

Loving your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks and I will :)

[@redsix2225]

Nice stuff mate.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you

[@avs4365]

Brilliantly described Stewart, and many thanks for posting - hope this channel thrives it deserves to - cheers.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, I hope so also :)

[@Elco63]

Great tutorial. Love the "bloopers" at the end! XD

[@sergejkurakin]

Thank you, really good guide and example!

[@PedalPlanet]

Hey Stewart really enjoyed the vid...I have a Canon 650D what lens are you using? Thanks

[@jorgefiocchi]

Hola Stewart: Excelente video! Muy didáctico! He aprendido una nueva técnica apasionante! Muchas Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento. Te mando un saludo desde Rosario. Argentina. Translate with Google: Hi Stewart, Excellent video! Very didactic! I have learned an exciting new technique! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I send you a greeting from Rosario. Argentina. Jorge Fiocchi.

[@daledaniel4166]

Great video. Explains it very well and shows how he does it. Love the out-takes. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@tiagosousa6695]

Hello Stewart, great video! Thanks for sharing! Look what kind of thing you are using to put the bubbles on the flower? Thanks!

[@StewartWoodArt]

I'm using a hyperdynamic syringe, thanks for watching.

[@tiagosousa6695]

@@StewartWoodArt Thanks, you have some link for buy one?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I don't I'm afraid.

[@tiagosousa6695]

@@StewartWoodArt do not be :)

[@geraldinebryce594]

Just made my pledge😁. I’ve watched him lots and get some good ideas to try. Not as good obviously but good fun

[@StewartWoodArt]

Fantastic :)

[@Laureen1954]

Great video!! Thank you!! 👍

[@soumitraghosh29]

Love your Videos Stuart. Can you please let me know what kind of Tripod Head you are using with the crocodile clips to hold the flower?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Check out www.wemacro.com

[@Moluminary]

Thank you Stewart!

[@Rumba0526]

Love your videos. What type of lens do you use? Thanks

[@StewartWoodArt]

All kinds :)

[@Rumba0526]

I meant for macro photo I have 90 d

[@StewartWoodArt]

Take a look at the loawa 100mm f/2.8 lens

[@Rumba0526]

@@StewartWoodArt Gracias!

[@jacqpinks]

Brilliant work. I want to try this technique 😆

[@StewartWoodArt]

Go for it :)

[@rochangraphics]

Good Explains & Technic for Macro Photography

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@50deserteagle]

Thanks for sharing nice video.

[@kvora1777]

Hi, Stewart, can you name some of the accessories like small tabletop tripod behind red cards, grass holder with acrylic base and where you got them?

[@torbjrnraschpettersen7506]

Super video! Was actually just playing with this myself earlier today but was using my new ring flash. The flash works great, but it does of course give reflections in the water drops. Didn't even think about using a longer shutter speed #gettingold. I do however have problems getting larger and rounder water drops, do you put something in the water? And getting the refraction in proper focus is also a problem. It's distance from drop to whatever you want refracted that is the issue there I guess, will have to experiment some more with that. As usual the bloopers made me grin. :-P I'm totally getting Don's book, backed and waiting for December!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Hi Torbjorn, I sometimes put glycerin in my water at a 50/50 ratio. it helps to make bigger drops that last longer and can help it to stick to objects. I believe you can also use corn syrup. Practice and experiment are a great way to learn and to find out new ways of doing things.

[@HawaiiBine2005]

Very great video

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@ralphpullen8007]

Another winner Stewart, you get great results. I am going to practise some more. I feel for your knees, would a stool be more comfy?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I got a buy a new chair lol

[@jefffiles9209]

Wonderful, with so many options. Question, why do you use the 80D for the videoing and the 650D for stills, sorry if you answered this before. Another great vlog btw.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Hi Jeff, simple answer - The Canon 80D has dual pixel auto-focus and a higher bit rate but the Canon 650D does not. This means its more reliable for when I don't have a camera man/woman.

[@jefffiles9209]

@@StewartWoodArt Ah that makes perfect sense, can tell I'm not a film maker lol. Could be why my 7D2 is much better for video than my old 550D, doh.

[@netterfranke43]

Hi Stewart, I love your pictures and videos, have made me buy a macro lens. I just need a hint please, in your syringe you have water and glycerin, how is the mixing ratio? Greeting gerd

[@StewartWoodArt]

Some of the shots have just water but when using glycerin I use a 50/50 ratio

[@netterfranke43]

@@StewartWoodArt Thanks :--)

[@enriquediaz8939]

Hi Stewart, a really, really nice video and technique, I like a lot your videos and from today I suscribe to you channel with alerts. Kindly Regards from México, I'm starting in Macro photography.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you Enrique.

[@enriquediaz8939]

Stewart Wood Thank you Stewart!

[@Aegis64]

Very interesting! I didn't know Water Drop Refraction Photography yet. I also wanted to shoot in the same way!

[@MariaElaine0516]

Looks great I will try this later on. Did you use any extension tubes? Thank you in advance

[@StewartWoodArt]

No extension tubes in this one.

[@thepianocornertpc]

Wonderful tutorial.Thank you.

[@greyviking2412]

Can you talk about those small back grounds you have on the key ring? Did you make those and if so how?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6e3epympsmdb7M

[@greyviking2412]

Thank you. Super helpful.

[@mrwates]

Amazing!

[@StewartWoodArt]

:)

[@alishots]

Hi Stewart, can I photo water drops with Canon EOS 850D? if yes, please tell me which lens is suitable? Thank you.

[@violinoable]

Thanks for this beatiful explanation...

[@StewartWoodArt]

Your welcome :)

[@frankcutuli9282]

Hi Stewart great video, I’m just wondering why you’re using such a long exposure time, and not just taking the shot. Regards Frank

[@StewartWoodArt]

I'm only using available light and with an f-stop of 11 it needs to be a slow shutter speed. I didn't want to add more light as the reflections would have been affected. Also increasing the ISO would have resulted in a noisy image.

[@AlexanderTripolski]

Many Thanks!

[@andersalmstrom77]

at last you got youtube to work =) been waiting for this one!

[@StewartWoodArt]

I've been waiting to publish it lol

[@davidsimmonds2363]

Hi mate, Just wondering if you add anything to the water to help it stick, for the life of me I cannot get it to stick, I have tried glycerine and a myriad of other concoctions but to no avail, any tips on how to get the water to stick?

[@jamesbennett6343]

Stewart, do you have to focus stack to get the drop and the flower inside the drop in focus? Even at f18 I was not able to get the flower and drop in perfect focus together. It was either the drop or the flower. Perhaps I need to continue experimenting with the distances of the flower to drop and drop to lens.

[@kalaikko89]

Please mention the lens you are using, and also mention the low budget compatible lens to take macro shots.

[@StewartWoodArt]

I'm using the Canon 100mm f/2.8 IS L USM lens but you can use the 50mm f/1.8 on extension tubes.

[@kristijanignjatovski4415]

Stw, can you make video how did y made those backgrounds papers?

[@StewartWoodArt]

New video today about the background cards :)

[@BklynBorn81]

Do you have any tips on getting the drops and the refracted I aged both sharp? Is focus stacking needed?

[@muskanfabsurat5421]

is this be possible to capture water droplet using 18-55mm lens????

[@StewartWoodArt]

Yes you can.

[@amirf.3471]

Great video!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@김주현-t7t]

멋져요 .. 늘 열심히 배우고 있습니다 감사합니다

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@donnakim2074]

Can you tell me which lens you are using?

[@weider4598]

Excellent video Stewart! I think I'll try this weekend ;-) Can you give me the reference of your little flashlight? Thank you! Pascal. (France)

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, it's just a simple flash light from Amazon.

[@alper_kaptan]

Thanks for this great videos. i've learnt so many technics from you.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Your welcome :)

[@elisabethm.lafontaine4835]

I bought alligator clips on small blocks of wood. They were too light and fell over easily. I had some old coins and I stuck one on the bottom of each wooden block. Perfect!

[@alwaysontop8203]

Hallo, can you tell me where you buy your backround cards?

[@StewartWoodArt]

From my website :) www.stewartwood.com

[@MrSyafiqnag]

Can I know what kind of flowers do you use? Is it a real flower?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I always use real flowers, I don't like the look of artificial flowers.

[@sharihoffman1226]

Hi, this is great. Embarrassing question though: what is the name of the little "tripod-like" item that holds up the flower? Thanks so much! :-)

[@StewartWoodArt]

It's a specimen holder from www.wemacro.com

[@sharihoffman1226]

@@StewartWoodArt Thank you. I'm wondering if I can make this kind of item. If you have any ideas please let me know. Thanks.

[@jords92]

I would like to ask where did you get your tripod thing holding the flower

[@jords92]

Or the name of it please

[@sunnyvk29]

Crazy

[@frankfavale3872]

what gauge needle do you recommend?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I'm using a 30 Gauge needle.

[@frankfavale3872]

@@StewartWoodArt Thank you very much.

[@bobmann7289]

hi Stewart, im trying tthe technique shown in the video. Im struggling to fill the background with the flower. any tips appreciated. Thanks

[@StewartWoodArt]

Hey Bob, what lens are you using?

[@bobmann7289]

@@StewartWoodArt Im using 100mm f2.8 macro lens

[@StewartWoodArt]

Bring the flower forward to fill the background then move the drop to a good position. It hards for me to help without seeing your setup.

[@bobmann7289]

Stewart Wood I tried a similar set up to yours, I’ll send a photo later.

[@jimmy7420]

Hello, I have a small question to ask you. can we do this with a 40mm f2.8 for example?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I should think you can, most lenses should be able to get a picture of some sort. Its just depends on how close you can get/want to get to the subject.

[@jimmy7420]

The focus distance is 0.163 m

[@mickaldridge3609]

Love the idea and the video. However when I tried it with a bit of grass from my garden the drops of water wouldn't stay or form. Even pre spray didn't help. It seems the grass has a water repellant coating on it. Any suggestions?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Try different grass or objects ;)

[@StewartWoodArt]

Are you going to get Don's new book by backing the Kickstarter campaign? Let me know :)

[@robleigh461]

Just backed it. I already own his first book, which is terrific.

[@StewartWoodArt]

I haven't got the first one yet :(

[@TryingtoLearntheuke]

I backed it based on the information in The Macro World FB page. Can't wait to get it.

[@seanhoover1000]

I had already backed it. Looks like its going to be a asset to have.

[@flaviopresutti]

Great work!

[@Charlie277]

Hi Steward, again a great video. I have one question for you, how do you get those backgrounds and can i buy them somewhere?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I've got a video coming out soon about that.

[@descartwright2958]

@@StewartWoodArt hi Stewart where ca I get those backgrounds

[@pepepepito3623]

gracias por tus videos como conseguir esas cartulinas de fondo que utilizas saludos y gracias

[@StewartWoodArt]

I've got a video coming soon about the background cards.

[@pepepepito3623]

@@StewartWoodArt Gracias por responder Saludos

[@angelathomas2117]

Hi hey what kind of lighting do I need please

[@StewartWoodArt]

You can use any lighting, even a torch.

[@f4u297]

Hy sir please give the link of background paper

[@paulagas42]

At last! 😍

[@StewartWoodArt]

KZbin farted last night lol

[@khnzaukhnzu5858]

How to make drop water ? What included?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Just use water but you can add glycerin. Glycerin will stop the drop evaporating too quickly.

[@khnzaukhnzu5858]

Thank you so much and I will try is the best

[@carlos1982]

Is a ring light better than a speed flash??

[@StewartWoodArt]

Both are as good as each other but they will produce different reflection/spectacular highlights. which one you like is up to you. I prefer the a diffused speed light over a ring flash.

[@carlos1982]

@@StewartWoodArt thanks for your reply much appreciated 👍🏼 👍🏼

[@DonKomarechka]

@@StewartWoodArt pro tip: if you don't want weird ring flash reflections in the droplet, put the ring off camera, closer to the subject to that the droplets are basically "inside" the ring. Most of the light will fall to the background, lighting in the droplets while putting the foreground in silhouette with no catch lights in the droplets. :)

[@StewartWoodArt]

Awesome tip Don, thank you. I'll try that next time :)

[@DonKomarechka]

@@StewartWoodArt I've done some setups where the ring flash is the exclusive light for the background flower and there is a secondary light source for the foreground. Most of my setups are a single light design, but this combination works nicely as well!

[@jeanscotland7749]

Hi what size of syringe do you use

[@SpinxyBeats]

Hi stewart loved the new vid, was thinking since your background cards are important to the photos maybe you could do a video on how you went about making them?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I'm working on one :)

[@Artchick1972]

Does it matter what size syringe?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Yes, I use the small ones.

[@Artchick1972]

@@StewartWoodArt Great! Thank you

[@burnsie83]

Anyone any ideas how to get the water to stay on the object.... Always drops off for me, even after a pre-wet 😔

[@TryingtoLearntheuke]

Hi Stewart-you mentioned in a previous video you might be selling your backgrounds. Any chance that will happen? Would love to buy them. :-)

[@StewartWoodArt]

Very soon :)

[@bethanyblakecaiden]

❤❤

[@mekong_art]

подписался!

[@mekong_art]

пожалуйста включи субтитры на Русском! чтобы понятней было!Спасибо!

[@vanbike1369]

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