drop Art

So pure and fresh and clear

Is that a *snow disk* in those water drops? You betcha! What won’t a guy do in the name of art? It seemed like the next evolution in the series of water drop photos was to go beyond just documenting nature, and see what kind of still life art could be created within the drop motif. But rule of thirds, perspective, contrast, etc., applied to water drops and a snow disk? Why not? Actually, my friend Greg originally borrowed my snow disk, which seemed a bit odd at the time, as there wasn’t a single flake of snow on the ground. But over the course of the year he has transformed that simple object into an amazing photo-prop. I just tried to make a worthy contribution to his series. Check out the fascinating photo essay Greg wrote about the “Holy Snow Disk” on the Utata group here . Holy Snow Disk!

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Dr Tao says:

Wonderfully picturesque, lush, alluring and......... really, stunning! Have a nice day, Mr Steve! Would be a true pleasure to see this ART-Wonder in the "Guten Tag" group!

(Please, consider this invitation like 10 favs!)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lemon2 says:

Nice :o)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

janoid says:

Steve!! This is so great! What a creative idea!! More water drop magic!!! I can't wait to see more of your "drop art" in the near future!!
Well done!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

airchayes [deleted] says:

gorgeous detail and complementary contrast!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

I love it. Thanks for the link to Greg's essay.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

Thanks much Dr. Tao - I appreciate the early entry into Guten Tag!

Thanks Lemon!

Janoid - thanks so much, but be *CAREFUL* what you ask for! ;>

airchayes - very much appreciated!

mimbrava - thanks! Yeh, that Greg has an ability to write.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ElseKramer says:

beautiful, I really like what you've done here. That gradient is amazing.

and thanks for that link, what Greg's done there is so cool!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

.arceephoto. says:

Love the rich tones and simple comp!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

silentdream says:

You're the drop art master, steve! Another fantastic 'drop shot'! lol ;-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ricmcarthur says:

You have an artistic bent, and it is showing up in these creations. Very enjoyable series.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

rcvernors says:

Beautiful shot. Excellent work. It's a fav.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jenny Lewelling says:

This is just beautiful!!!

>The World Through My Eyes
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

Another great addition to the series. Faved.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Karjala says:

The water drops are certainly eye-catching, but that red with the fade to shadow is so rich and alluring. An intriguing study. Also, thanks for the link to the Utata essay - defintely worth the side trip!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

wonderful colors and composition!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

*Agnes says:

Fantastic image
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Ned Lyttelton (no computer) says:

Excellent idea and excellent execution!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

vsz says:

great colors and sharpness, nice stuff!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

IHP says:

Nice play on the reflections and colors!
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

beautiful capture and very creative. the disk adds the right highlight!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

My Name is Merle says:

Sometimes I don't "get" a thing until I get the context - after reading Greg's photo essays it all becomes clearer! Wonderful pic!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefano Prigione says:

Great detail!
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

The colors are amazing. Such a wonderful shot! Great job.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

artic pj says:

Truly beautiful.

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Stéphane Miller says:

another beautiful drops. great :)
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Graham says:

I love the red on the black in the far left drop. Nice shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

hansvandenberg30 says:

this is a fav. Great work!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

annabellafranc [deleted] says:

lovely !
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Pomerania says:

Perfect! The focus inside the waterdrops and the background color... loving!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

It'sGreg says:

I absolutely love this photograph; it's not only startlingly lovely, it manages to be both dramatic and amusing at the same time...which ain't easy.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Texas_Lady says:

Do you give lessons? LOL great shot as always.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

e.r.g.o says:

Maybe it's my eyes, but I'm seeing the water drops to be slightly out of focus? Nice bold colors for the background, brings out the foreground elements.
123faves
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

JennyHuang says:

Really awesome shot!!
Love the red background and reflection!!

Perfect done!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

glaciergirl says:

I love the way those drops are completely filled with red.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

Wonderful capture, the red color is outstanding!

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amberlion says:

Living in Houston (where it is perfectly flat and we get perhaps 1 inch of snow every 10 years) I did not know what a "snow disk" was - so now I have not only been able to appreciate this beautiful photograph, but also read a great essay on snow disks!! :) Thank you!
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sanny16x says:

Beautiful! very artistic
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

Another spectacular sho, my friend! Excellent framing!

123faves
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian MB says:

This gets a trophy!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

catb says:

Love the abstract quality and rich colour of this pic!
Guten Tag group!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn.... says:

ahhh, it's good to see the snow disk again! ;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

KarmenRose says:

The drops against the red are so striking.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

nitivedee says:

oh! who r u?stevewell...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

Excellent imagery.

(1-2-3 Faves)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

NowJustNic says:

Ah, so THAT'S a snow disk! You put it to very good use in this spectacular picture.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Marko_K says:

Nice shot and great colors.
123 faves
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

m o d e says:

goooooooood timing!!!!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

It's a whole new Art Form. There's a new industry developing better and bigger drops.
Terrific.

Thanks for your visit. LOL!

A Big Fave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

samdiablo666 says:

I saw this in A Big Fave

Excellent shot :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Robertson the Bruce says:

fantastic! nice work.

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

*hb19 says:

Stunning capture, "drop art" great idea!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ksbukhari says:

great colors and sharpness, nice stuff!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Literal Salmon says:

beautiful and crisp.
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

maryaben says:

Very beautiful (3-2-1)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ayitta1988 says:

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beautiful composition!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Oniric Mermaid says:

Love the colours and composition

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

jot.de says:

brilliant colours and focus!!!!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

xenonb. says:

Really a piece of art!!

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AdeleS [deleted] says:

Stunning... I am still trying this!!
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanda's Pictures says:

Gorgeous!
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Yi-Lin & Kevin @ 4115 Wisconsin Ave says:

very eye-catching macro. The black part is a bit too much!!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Omsel says:

Tasteful
You're invited to post this image to Red or Yellow or Green Group
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ywkhong says:

very nice macro
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

daisybaxter says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Red, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

kunstkammer says:

Excellent composition. I like how that bit of blue/white really sparks up the image. (seen in Best of Red)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Catchy Colors, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called FlickrSoup for the Soul, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mba2020 says:

steve, i would like to include this photo of yours in my web site... nice effort..
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

b.probanza. says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado GOTAS :: DROPS ( Post 1 Comment 2 ) y nos encantaría agregar tu foto al grupo.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Luca Franchina says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato of a minimal art. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

X0X.Q8 says:

AMAIZING...

We wold like u to join our group ^_^

www.flickr.com/groups/o_drops_o/
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Köttbullekvist says:

Your divine shot was called to the group "Gods chosen picture"!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Barcelona Photobloggers says:

We'd love to see this picture at the exhibition we are organizing on September in Barcelona (Spain). The exhibition will be visited by thousands of people at the Maremagnum shopping center.

Before adding your pictures to the group, please read the terms and conditions.

Thanks
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

mypixbox says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called R.E.D. ® (Red..Elements..Details), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

seen on R.E.D. ® (Red..Elements..Details)

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