I set up my shot in our kitchen where we have a north-facing window that lets in some nice, softer light throughout the day - thankfully today it is sunny outside so the light was stronger than it has been lately. Unfortunately, there wasn't quite enough light, given the faster shutter speed I needed to use to freeze the splashes the way I wanted to, and I had to set my ISO at 1600, creating quite a bit of noise in the photo. To create the splashes, Miriam dropped frozen peas into the bowl of water from about 18-24 inches up.
I think I'd like to try this again sometime. Next time, I'll either set up outside or use some lights, and I think I should also use something heavier to create bigger splashes... Maybe a strawberry or cherries... Miriam suggested an apple. :)
Manual setting with manual focus: f/4.5, 1/400, ISO 1600
Very cool! I want to try this some time, too! I think an apple would be very cool--just get it right the first time so you don't have to clean up that splash again & again! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the apple suggestion- I love how kids are always thinking outside normal parameters. I, of course, not being a photographer, don't see any noise- unless you are referring to fuzzy edges... if so, I like that contrast with the sharp splashes. At first I thought that was wine and a was shocked that you would do something that could stain. LOL sis. I especially like that you involved Miriam in the process. Audrey was quite involved with my last body of work (mostly b/c she was just around and REALLY wanted to help). And she was so proud of herself, even walking Ellie around at the show pointing out "her art." I bet Miriam felt just as important. Make sure she sees the final product of her handy work.
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