This photograph was taken with a macro lens to enhance a simple drop of water. This is a drop of water placed on a flower petal, which itself is placed on natural blue crystals. This photo was taken in the studio with the intention of introducing light and colour into this small drop of water using light and red and green crystals. This was achieved by backlighting the crystals in the background.
This type of photography is possible in a variety of formats, and is particularly interesting in large format.
Painter, musician, instrument maker, photographer for over 50 years
Traditional technical photography, 100% manual, no software retouching except low percentage contrast. Photographic criteria derived from artistic painting. In short, I photograph as I paint, in other words, the first consideration is the background..
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