No. This is NOT PHOTOGRAPHY. For me, this is JEWELRY MAKING, and you are the MASTER. I am sure I am your biggest fan. Your patience and creativity is a motivation Adam.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Ravindra Dubey Ha. Thanks buddy.
@stephencarmickle6 жыл бұрын
For anyone out there having trouble using a pen/pencil to focus or just having trouble getting your focal point at all you can try what I did as an alternative. Instead of using a pencil, pen, or similar object to get your focus, cut a piece of string and tape it to the dropper right where the water would be dripping from and let it dangle down into the water and get your focus that way. Nice to have options :) and awesome tutorial!
@tonynikon5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely liked the video. This included not only how to do the droplet pic, but also how to do photo editing. After a stunning result a good framed pic was the glorious end.
@steveh12736 жыл бұрын
you left the highlight in the reflection, fascinating process.
@thewelsho6 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah... and those prints: Awesome!
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+thewelsho Thanks mate.
@CraigskinnerphotographyUk6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the process from start to finish, and those prints really do look pretty special!
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Craig Skinner photography Thanks Craig. Glad you enjoyed it.
@jacquelynnpride39664 жыл бұрын
Nice glasses! Thanks for sharing your expertise--much appreciated. Love your no nonsense videos. Informative and never boring or slow. Keep up the great work!!!!
@dramaldev21616 жыл бұрын
Perseverance resulting in a beauty. Really stunning Adam.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Dr Amal Dev Yes exactly. Thank you very much.
@stevietee676 жыл бұрын
Long time viewer but not much of a commenter; this is superb Adam. Just been watching a couple of your Macro Videos from a couple of years ago and you have certainly grown in confidence in that time. Keep it up - looking forward to more.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Stephen Tierney Ha thanks Stephen. The information in those videos is still solid but I cringe looking at some of the old stuff now. It was a nerve wracking place in front of the camera when I first started!!
@jochie186 жыл бұрын
Awesome end result Adam! Keep up te great work.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Glad you like the shot. It was exciting when it happened.
@robjeeves3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. As we are in COVID lock down this is so appreciated 🙏
@Harmzmom12 жыл бұрын
Nice glasses!
@scotty44186 жыл бұрын
When the weather was so miserable the other day, was thinking about your previous videos on this subject and remembered how interesting it was with the distinctiveness of each shot. Was great to see your revisit this topic and really enjoyed the post processing section and the final product was beautiful
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+scotty4418 Glad you enjoyed the video. Every day is a good day for photography.
@nasirwillie21363 жыл бұрын
sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow lost my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
@tracekyson2313 жыл бұрын
@Nasir Willie Instablaster =)
@nasirwillie21363 жыл бұрын
@Trace Kyson i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@nasirwillie21363 жыл бұрын
@Trace Kyson It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much, you really help me out :D
@stephanierobinson37316 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you get some of those sausage shape ones too, I'm spot on at getting those 😓 I love the "toadstool like" ones. Thanks for the tutorial.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video Stephanie. Hope it helps you.
@elzbietaarno21816 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, I watched the full video before and enjoyed it, and once again enjoyed this video. it is amazing the different forms you get with every splash.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Elzbieta Arno Yeah. I think that's part of what I love about it. You have a lot of control over what is going on but the water is still seemingly completely random.
@jimhamilton87756 жыл бұрын
Amazing photography Adam. Really enjoyed it.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Jim Hamilton Thanks Jim. Really pleased you liked it.
@mmclalin6 жыл бұрын
HOLY WATER DROP BAMAN!!! GREAT JOB! Thank you for making this video. You inspired me to go back and attempt water drop photos again.
@paulbell99576 жыл бұрын
Stunning final image mate. Great to see your work from beginning to end result. Thoroughly enjoyable video 🙄
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Paul Bell Thanks Paul. Really glad you enjoyed it and comment makes it all worthwhile. Appreciate it.
@davidburn94726 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Adam, I found your channel through water drop video, followed you ever since 😀 watched previous videos a couple of times & tried water drop from bag! Nice to see you’ve update this video
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. Appreciate your support.
@BubblesPothowari4 жыл бұрын
Fast, Focused, Friendly lesson. Printing and framing made a huge impact, Thank you !!!!
@grasshopperpickleball2186 жыл бұрын
That is incredible!
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Grasshopper Pickleball Thanks. Glad you like it.
@oldgrumpyjim50036 жыл бұрын
I’m in my 60’s and winter photography can be tricky having to adapt with some home stuff when weather up here in Scotland is too bad. So now I’ve ordered SplashArt kit and look foreword to learning new skills. Great videos Adam great ideas Jim
@deenugent4733 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful alright! 👍❤
@RugbyLock26686 жыл бұрын
The glasses give you the proper Nerd look! Well done!! LOL!
@Kolibri714 жыл бұрын
I founf your video by mistake and I'm not planning to do anything similar to this but I watched the whole video because of your voice 😂 Very calm and soothing, I wish you did crafts hahaha
@RobOutenPhotography6 жыл бұрын
Great vlog Adam. Brilliant studio work on the water droplets. I tried this a month or so ago after recapping on your first vlog, the result was very impressive given the fact that I was just using a plastic bag! Thanks for sharing and great work.
@gajumasare54436 жыл бұрын
Your channel should have +10M subscribed. You are so awesome. I learn many things from you. Awesome video 😊. Edit:- thanks for the pin. This is first time I got pin 😊.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+gaju masare Ha. Thanks buddy.
@derekwillson25386 жыл бұрын
Stunning work Adam, I love your droplet photos, I have tried a couple based on your earlier vlog using super basic kit and got some acceptable beginner results and I think that I will try again sometime in the future. See you next time (by the way your glasses suit you ) Del
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Derek Willson I'm glad you're getting results. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it.
@gabrielorozco10404 жыл бұрын
Great work, beautiful!
@SinnfullDuck6 жыл бұрын
That was amazing!
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+SinnfullDuck Thanks buddy.
@narlynate6 жыл бұрын
You forgot the reflection but other than that, I give it a 10/10
@PaulGJohnsonphotography6 жыл бұрын
Mate those images are brilliant. You are a true artist. PS love the glasses :D I always comment as i go along. Thanks once again for the mention at the end buddy :)
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Paul G Johnson Thanks mate. That means a lot.
@danmorgan94473 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing! Thank you.
@ArcanePath360 Жыл бұрын
Why do macro photographers all seem to hate specular highlights? I love them myself. It gives it a glossy smooth look. BTW you don't need a macro lens. Many lenses have a close focusing distance such as the 24-105 L which is perfectly adequate. Even if you can't get close you can always use a crop camera or crop in post if you have the megapixels. And Topaz works wonders on water to sharpen it up
@Firstmanphotography Жыл бұрын
I dislike it because it completely over exposed and therefore looks terrible in print.
@ArcanePath360 Жыл бұрын
@@Firstmanphotography I see. I mean specular highlights are supposed to look blown out and pure white, but if it looks bad on paper I guess....
@fabianstrasser27196 жыл бұрын
I´m quite advanced in drop-fotography. I already have a dedicated system for my setup: Search "Glimpsecatcher" and you will find a guy from Luxembourgh called Claude who professionally built this units for highspeed. I´m always recommending a longe macro such as a 150/180 mm lens with f/2.8 or f/3.5 to avoid water splashes on the front of your lens. Due to the fact that the action is freezed by the flash light itself it´s not necessary to use a 1/200 or 1/250 exposure. The flash will do the work for you. Try to avoid over 1/8 of your flash´s power ratio. Good luck !
@Snowcatnz26 жыл бұрын
Awesome images Adam, love the print, like the glasses as well they suit you!!
@alexandraacreator-art5 жыл бұрын
wowww what a beautiful photo
@tello_yo75465 жыл бұрын
First man, your videos are awesome, you inspired me to get into the water drop photography. I-have been shooting some water drops lately, and i got some good results....
@MoiraBlincoe5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous tutorial - really want to try this.
@bulbhead33333 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just one question. Does the water in the bowl need xamtham gum in too?
@acsolares26 жыл бұрын
Great work, I really like your personal and photographic style!
@brownbomber20116 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Adam I am going to give it a try.
@Trish123035 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Thanks for the tutorial!! 🙂
@keithgrafton50066 жыл бұрын
Ive tried this once and failed but this has inspired me to try again - thanks.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Keith. It is very satisfying when it comes off. Good luck.
@Pat-10005 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the info , i'm very new to photography in general and this was great , quick and easy to understand to get up and running fairly quickly and lovely finished piece . nice one and good luck mate.
@jmtw52466 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks so much for sharing
@MrSTAdventures6 жыл бұрын
Cracking video, cheers Adam 👍
@theelektriccowboy76613 жыл бұрын
How can someone not like this tutorial? You did amazing!!!
@JaredKinz6 жыл бұрын
So Cool!! Thanks!!
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Jared Kinz Really glad you liked it.
@JaredKinz6 жыл бұрын
First Man Photography Thanks For Responding :)
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Jared Kinz Of course. I love interacting with the people who watch my videos.
@MrGraeme19616 жыл бұрын
Great video Adam. Fantastic image. it makes my hole in a rubber glove look a bit outdated. really enjoyed that and your Channel. Keep it coming.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Graeme Cave Thanks Graham. Nothing wrong with a rubber glove and manually shooting the camera though. Might take a bit longer but I've still had good results doing something similar with a hole in a sandwich bag.
@johnkemp7386 жыл бұрын
You look like Jim Royle with the glasses Adam.
@djvincon6 жыл бұрын
First. Nice glasses
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+djvincon Nice.
@anitawhite43565 жыл бұрын
Greatly enjoyed this video.
@thewelsho6 жыл бұрын
Superb! I just bought the SA2 and was experiencing the frustrations that you spoke of, so I'm glad its all part of the process and not just me being rubbish. Question is, do you just add the gum stuff to the water dropper or the bath as well? Thanks again. It was actually your videos that encourage me to buy this.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+thewelsho glad you find it useful. I put the gum in the bath and the dropper. Sometimes I'll try just doing one.
@jimmydocherty60656 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, another great video, I've had some great success with water drop collisions, but finding it difficult to get the actual collision to focus from front to rear. I'm using a good macro lens, and my setup is very similar to yours, I've tried various F-stops , and the water stem is always in focus. Any suggestions would be appreciated, Keep these videos coming!! Thanks.
@paulburwood82316 жыл бұрын
Stunning image Adam, but quite a lot more to it than one first imagines. ;-)
@yujinlandscapephotography.77876 жыл бұрын
Great video!! 👌
@roytarbox77336 жыл бұрын
Great Video very inspirational
@marclabro3 жыл бұрын
so beautiful ! most of people use 1-2 sec exposure in a dark room. is it possible that remaining open so long time, we are sure to get the right instant when flashes trigger while at 1/200sec you could be offset ? 1/200sec is 5msec opening while waterdorp takes 200msec to drop and fire the speedlites. I agree it works in your case but i just wondered...
@Rallybear6 жыл бұрын
Looks really great printed and in a frame :-) Good it wasn't the flash you dropped 😃
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
Ha yeah. You're quite right. Appreciate the comment buddy. Thanks.
@paulgale58596 жыл бұрын
The SplashArt module is a great accessory but only works with a standard Nikon or Canon DSLR. It does not work with a mirrorless camera.
@uma2maheswari4 жыл бұрын
I shoot at f16 at about 16-18 inches distance with a 100 mm lens . Unable to nail focus .
@martindennis95313 жыл бұрын
I'm joining in a year later but I've had the same problem. I focus on the center but my DOF just does not allow sharpness across the image. I shoot at f16 with various lenses including a 105mm macro. I've even tried a tilt shift lens but still have not nailed depth of field. Since your post have you discovered any secrets? Cheers!
@RichardHellier745 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video tuition so thank you for that. I did chuckle when the pencil went in!! You have a new subscriber :)
@gedheaton14154 жыл бұрын
Must be selling a few Adam, first lot of colours were from "Mozzer's", now Sainsburys, watch out M&S First mans a comin !! haha ,great vid mate,
@CookedLight4 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too Ed 😂
@cillyede6 жыл бұрын
Great and helpful, thank you!
@joey16673 жыл бұрын
Hello congratulation for you amazing photos, I would all you il you know or raccomend Cognisys stopshot water drop. It’s a little bit expensive... thank you
@Richard-ms1pj6 жыл бұрын
Ideal for them cold wet days when you cannot get outside with the camera
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Richard Exactly.
@quimby51505 жыл бұрын
My question is drop size. Are both drops the same size? Do you find a larger drop works better for rebound or smaller? And if the 2 drops are different sizes which one is larger. I have the Pluto trigger and Pluto water dropper. I have only taken a few shots with it so far but like the results. You tips are invaluable!!
@vanessarogers93513 ай бұрын
I saw you used Xantham Gum... how much did you add? I know it's a thickener but curious your ratios... thanks
@udaybhanumoharana62172 жыл бұрын
What solenoid valve do you use ? What is the nozzle size.
@paulinefollett30996 жыл бұрын
Great video. Great result.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Pauline Follett Thanks Pauline. Appreciate it.
@paulsaunders55586 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video, as a user of the equipment you use I find it difficult to get the fine adjustment to get a good image. Could you spend a some time on the how you use the adjustment dials to get your results?
@greyhound0z6 жыл бұрын
superb adam ;-)
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+steven peachey Thanks.
@robertsiqueira98993 жыл бұрын
Hi! You use xantham gum in both recipients ? Tks
@jackell75586 жыл бұрын
I think I may have to give this a try.....was the flash strip on the vertical portion not removed from the reflection in the water on purpose? now theres a flash strip on the reflection in the water but not on the original.
@MiguelACoronaDM6 жыл бұрын
Quite a set up Adam. Never knew that specialized dropper equipment was needed for this type of photography. BTW - I think you missed a spot on the desk there (LOL!). Cheers.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Miguel A. Corona Lol. Yeah, there are several. That food colouring really stains.
@cooper45906 жыл бұрын
I just used. A plastic bag with a hole poked in it
@57Annemieke6 жыл бұрын
Very nice tut. At the end I suppose you forgot to remove the lightstripe in the reflection
@itzmatty19066 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video in depth of how you printed and framed the image
@TheYorkshireTourist6 жыл бұрын
i think i liked that line of light........it gave it texture and a bit of depth?!
@tomjones93144 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you give a rough idea of a good starting point of the 4 dials on the splashart machine. I know there are no markings but perhaps you could use a 360 degree clock face with 12 o’clock being 0 as a guide. Or even a photo of the positions of the dials. I have ordered a machine and I’m waiting delivery. Thanks in advance.
@RoffeQRT6 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, What was the secondary flash set to? 1/32 also? This video has been so helpful!
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Alex Roffe Hi Alex. Really glad it was useful. The second flash was on 1/16 power. I just make sure it doesn't directly strike the water drop.
@WP23336 жыл бұрын
I hate to be a stick in the mud, but you removed the light stripe on the upper part of the vertical column, but left the stripe on the lower part. I’m watching to learn and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I’m a bit of a detail junkie and pick up on some of the little things. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and please don’t take this as a slight.
@pauloamaral6686 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thks
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Paulo Amaral Glad you liked it.
@RyuHoshiDSD4 жыл бұрын
by hantax gum how much do you wear? Do you use hot water? Then some milk? When I try, I have some lumps of hantax gum in the middle, a nice thick liquid doesn't come out like in your video. I am using the pluto valve but it is not easy to find the right combination, because I have seen that with the same settings the stem or the hat does not always come out, maybe communication delays with the pluto trigger and the camera :(
@gunshipguy5 жыл бұрын
Why did you go with the remote trigger for your two flashes? Doesn't the camera allow for remote flash triggering?
@briw12866 жыл бұрын
Interesting. One point though, and before you start to sell them, you removed the flash highlight in the stem of the water drop but the reflected stem still contains the highlight. Once seen it can't be unseen. I think it need some additional post-processing to address that.......
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Bri W Thanks mate. Made this video and did the shoot in real time to a very tight schedule. Its sorted now.
@thewelsho6 жыл бұрын
I noticed you have the 10S Pro Printer. I just wondered if you had any thoughts on how it stacks up against the 100s? I'm getting the hang of this a bit better now that I have watched more your videos! Thanks again!
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
Hi. You can check my review of the printer here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs-Tpq2Tu7ysiXk.html The main benefit over the 100s is the chroma optimizer ink. It coats the paper and adds an extra level of quality. The 10s also comes with the Canon Print Studio plug in which is very nice. The 100 doesn't have this.
@thewelsho6 жыл бұрын
Thank's for the reply mate, that's very kind of you and much appreciated.
@peterellarby41116 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam for all the information you have shown. Fantastic photos, I have tried without electronics will little success, will keep trying. Hope you don't mind me being picky, you removed the light of the stem but not off the shadow! Sorry.
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+Peter Ellarby Yep. I'd like to say I was just testing but I just missed it. There was a lot going on to create that video and do a decent water drop shoot in the middle of it. I've corrected now although still need to upload it to the site.
@peterellarby41116 жыл бұрын
First Man Photography your doing a grand job.
@dbj11136 жыл бұрын
another great video,love the set-up and the look behind the scenes shots.i did notice a small thing that might help later.in the editing process,you deleted the light from the flash on the "stem" of the water drop.i think you might have missed the same light on the reflection of the "stem" from the water under the drop?
@MrPanthers236 жыл бұрын
Do you have any pictures or samples of.the metal print? I am interested, but I'd like to see what it actually looks like first
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+MrPanthers23 Yes. I have samples I can send you. If you send me a message via firstmanphotography.com I'll ship them to you. There's three different types you can choose from, each with their own qualities.
@Littlest_Squirell4 жыл бұрын
Awesome in-depth and clear info thank-you! My fiancé really wants to try this but we don’t know that the thing holding the tube is called . Do you happened know what it’s called please? Many thanks if you get this and reply . I realise this video is 2 years old and you may not read the comments so il see if I can find you on fb/ Twitter or instagram too . Thankyou for making your videos 🖖
@chrisstoreyphotography2 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam I wondered if you could tell me how you managed to suspend the Green colours in the water without it mixing in?
@rogeryoung35876 жыл бұрын
I realise that you probably don't have any control over this but, the advert which played directly before your video (sponsored by Squarespace!) started, was for Wix.com :(
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
+M Bo Thanks. I've turned the ads off now. I have blocked those ads but it doesn't always seem to work.
@elisabethm.lafontaine48354 жыл бұрын
Adam, I love your videos, thank you! Re. Water splash photos, is there an inexpensive way to get started or do I have to invest in Splash Art equipment? I’d like to see if I like doing it first as I have a very limited budget. I Have the 105mm macro lens and two flashes, triggers etc. but need a dropper and a stand. What stand do you use? Thanks for your advice.
@markridings76296 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam brilliant KZfaq channel. Thankyou for inspiring us all you are a legend. I have a quick question. I’ve got a Nikon D7200 and I want to get into water drop photography myself but I don’t have flash guns yet. Any recommendations you can give would be great. Cheers mark xxx
@Firstmanphotography6 жыл бұрын
Some flash guns can be bought very cheaply on the used market. The key is to be able to fire them of the camera. Wireless flash triggers are now pretty cheap and can be picked up for under £40. The flashes from Nikon will obviously be best but the range from YONGNUO is also now pretty decent. Appreciate the comment. Thanks
@mariekerr99785 жыл бұрын
I love your instruction But I don't have those stand alone flashes ....I have a question ,,,,,Can you use the in built flash ? I have a canon 700D
@dr.lopuckdds26035 жыл бұрын
Am I detecting a paper diffusion screen on his ‘Main’ flash and then subsequently PS’ing some other image.... ummh ..just like food reciepes they always leave something out.
@Firstmanphotography5 жыл бұрын
No. You see it all.
@matto-liver73653 жыл бұрын
What printer do you use?
@chrissysimpson4035 жыл бұрын
Can you recreate this with just a simple bag set up for the drips of water..really want to do this sort of shot :)
@Ruab5 жыл бұрын
Can you use the xantham gum in the miops water dropper?