drops o'hearts

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The "hearts" inside these water drops are refractions of some coral bells. You can also see the chimney of my fireplace and a number of other plants in the garden, Thanks to several folks for crop suggestions to an earlier photo

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Steve took it says:

here is the original:

Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lifeskills13 says:

oh my..that is amazing picture..fav all the way :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Frausto Bernal says:

great reflexion in the drops.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

™«Spîrît«ôF»Qâtâr»™ [deleted] says:

lovely shot, i have one but with only one drop :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

alt_castan says:

amazing what one can do with a camera...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Silvia de Luque says:

Simply wonderful!!!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

g 99 says:

like the tighter crop better. great detail in this, and the contrast with the background is great
1-2-3
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

auwa says:

this is really excellent! wonderful details and the red colour adds visual interest, at least for me :) great capture and composition

1-2-3
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

I like it!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wbsercessa says:

I also like the crop better. the colors really pop. beautiful!
1-2-3
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

amberlion says:

I agree, the crop lets the detail of a select few of the drops stand out. Fave'd!
Seen in my contacts's photos. (?)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

joyrex says:

beautiful! love the crop!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Doug Knisely (dormant) says:

Great job. Amazing photograph.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

Wonderful color and detail! Thanks for adding it to our CCMP group pool.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

olvwu | 莫方  says:

Stunning photo, I like the cropping!!!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Todd Kravos says:

stellar work !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lylith says:

sweet detail
1-2-3
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Mac ind Óg says:

Great detail and clarity!
3:1
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

TalShavit says:

Steve it is dazzling, in both versions.
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

PTorrodellas says:

Really nice in all aspects of photography!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

vidame says:

great details and colors.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Half Pinay - Laretta Houston says:

gorgeous!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

curlsdiva says:

Heavens it's fantastic... I never cease to be amazed by your genius... this looks like Nature's way of making Christmas baubles, if you see what I mean...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ever Upward says:

wow
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Votive says:

Very nice composition

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

krenp says:

I'm awed by this. It makes me want to run out and buy a macro lens. Of course, then I'd have to find some plants that deer wouldn't eat....:)

Very well-done!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Viche says:

Very clever and very beautiful.
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

RedHeadMamma says:

GREAT work! So unique!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ddurbin123 says:

this is sooo cooool
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

B. Zyrogerg says:

Wonderful shot. Impressive detail. Like the crop but the original looks good too.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

catmadogma [deleted] says:

Wow, excellent, beautiful!! 1-2-3
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

birdyboo says:

Outstanding. The original is excellent too but this really emphasizes the best of the shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Geoff says:

Wow! That's awesome! The reflection details are so crisp!
(3-2-1)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

originalsinsuality says:

amazing!!
(3:1 Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

R1 User says:

brilliant shot
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

paulaloe says:

this is great (3:1 Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

o5altima says:

Wow! Nice work.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Celtic Dragonfly says:

Stunning!!! I found this on Explore! Very Nice Shot :^)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

aumbody images says:

Fabulous shot! The reflections are awesome!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Foto-Nie-K says:

This is just an amazing picture! The reflections and colors are great :))
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Wow!!!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanda's Pictures says:

This is fantastic!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Foto Jan says:

Wonderful!
(3-2-1)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Dyrk.Wyst says:

Really amazinf, Great colors!
(3:1 Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

CATeyes says:

Absolutely stunning! I aspire to shoot drops as beautiful as these...maybe it will rain today! ;-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn.... says:

wow! i think i can even see my house in there!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Hawaiian Sea says:

This is the best!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Instant Moments says:

Simply beautiful!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

backroadshutterbug says:

I like both of them!Cool shots!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

I loved the original...but I adore the cropped version...wow...talk about fantastic capture...it's what I always dream of getting when I do droplet shots, but never seem to get...

you are good.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

good_dood says:

Spectacular focus! Incredible reflection in the drops. WOW!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

A girl named Eve [deleted] says:

great capture, precious hearts in red...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Welshdan says:

Amazing shot, this is so perfect it's almost as if those hearts could have been added in post production. Great composition
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mumpasak says:

wow)))
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ricko says:

Steve you certainly do take some good ones.

1-2-3 faves
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

kainet says:

great shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jasperroz says:

Fantastic photo.............
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Gunnella says:

Stunner!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Bev and Steve says:

Beautiful capture and crop!

123faves
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

* Laura Ann's Photography * says:

amazing shot love it fav for me
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeannot7 says:

Both the cropped and the original are fantastic shots.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

MerlinsMan says:

Six little worlds - wondrous!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Tao says:

WOW! Sublime! Have a greatly succeful and happy new week, Mr Steve!

Thanks a lot for sharing with the Guten Tag group!my friend!

This is

just BRAVO, indeed!
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

justonemore! [deleted] says:

found you through The World Through My Eyes
this one is REALLY great! :) kat
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ragdaddy says:

Beautiful detail sharpness even in the larger size. Great work. I've just ordered a new macro lens and hope to get something his good.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

FlowrBx says:

I won't put any distracting notes on your photo but I wondered when viewing it the first time if the photographer had on black - or even black with white underneath.... :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

rwbuff78 says:

very cool
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Yabin says:

Lovely
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

thewoomachine says:

excellent pic, well done x
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

suesue2 says:

I Love This !!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

7oO7oO says:

wonderful !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

fritsvisser1 says:

Great shot steve!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

eyelumine says:

yes, the cropping did wonders
what a beautiful shot
well done and a fav
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wans2pics says:

You're my WINNER!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

fcphoto says:

Magical! Beautiful!

Seen in 500v20f
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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Kirby_Ski says:

You are a GOD!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

tassiesim says:

so wonderful, I am sure we are all looking at raindrops differently now, you gave them a different meaning :-}
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jean-louis zimmermann says:

Red and green like a painting. Thanks
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

AA PhotoBoy says:

Incredible photograph!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Jimbo1239 says:

Excellent ... what an absolutely exquisite shot !!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

miqul says:

Awesome droplets! :)

You are my winner as well!
Thanks for adding this photo to
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

* sofie * says:

Thank you

*****fivestarsgallery*****
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Allan McKenzie says:

Very sharp and detailed - is this the infamous Nikon 60mm Macro?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

Thanks so much all! I really appreciate the comments, nominations to post in groups and faves.

Allan McKenzie - good call, this was taken with the Nikon 60mm 1:2.8 macro lens
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

pmsmgomes says:

Great shot.
Love the droplets and colors!
(Mother Earth)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Denube says:

Wow! Incredible shot!
As seen in "Mother Earth" pool
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ZoomLoes says:

Real diamonds!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberta Facchini says:

beautiful!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Franz Liszt says:

Number one!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lida Rose says:

Gorgeous!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

Guten Tag group favorite for this week it's your "superb"
picture. You can see it in Guten Tag group"s mosaic
of 12 August 2006. Please, click here

Please if you want to see add a note on your own
photo - just for the pleasure. Thank You in advance.

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ambrosia says:

Wow. This is phenomenal - I liked the cropped version better as well. (Found this from the Guten Tag group).
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nikomari says:

Awesome !!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mosippy says:

Spectacular. They're like little garden "snow" globes.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jayjayc says:

Uniquely beautiful!! Magnificent!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

jim-dude says:

Great macro !!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

portobello_belle says:

instant fave, looks like a christmas ornament.. great colors of holiday..
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Purple 2 says:

Great crop!!
Love the reflections!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

stumblintrucker says:

I like this crop better. It focuses on the reflection more. Great shot.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

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Steve took it says:

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