sparklin' drops of spring

Fabulous

Absolutely amazing.
Great job.

hidden little flower

sparklin' drops of spring by Steve took it.

Gotta love little flower worlds. I'm hoping Spring is right around the corner because I've rationed my archives of warm-weather waterdrop shots as long as I could. Check out large.

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Mr. S. says:

Really excellent. Hard to believe the reflection is not a result of a manipulation. Or is it?

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tr33lo says:

awesome shot well done !!!! :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Speechless again....nothing I can think is printable....and what I can print has been said a thousands time before and it just does not do justice to your art.

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algo says:

Yet more of these magical refractions. Just brilliant -- and pretty.
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Steve took it says:

No manipulation Mr. Schmorf - just the waterdrops refracting the flowers behind them. You can see the flower in the bokeh. This one had a little more lens flair in the background than I like, but the sparkle in the waterdrop itself makes it worth it. Go out sometime right after a rain when the sun just peaks back out and look *really* close at the right angle, and there is a secret nature out there that is pretty cool.

Thanks much for the comments tr33lo, nal from miami and algo!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

under the influence of dub says:

wonderful and a reminder of what should be right around the corner.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

keep teling me that dub! keep telling me that!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

baby7 says:

Awesome shot..Daisies in drop
I give you a From the FLOWER-POWER Group
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

reallyreallyrosie says:

Truly incredible shot ~ I thought it had been manipulated until I read your note. (via contacts)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

annabellafranc [deleted] says:

You'll soon take some more !!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

jeffrodsj says:

Wow! You're so good at those dropplet shots! Amazing!

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Jo--- says:

it is absoluely gourgeous! my favorite.
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Dean Forbes says:

great stuff! I'm hoping the same!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

Thanks again all!

reallyreallyrosie - thanks for the note and its reallyreallyreal! ;> To be truthful, it would be much MUCH harder to try to manipulate/photoshop little flowers in waterdrops at different angles around the background -- especially since its already there and a drop of water serves as a wonderful natural lens that refracts what is behind it just perfectly... if you get really really close to see. I think part of why I like waterdrop photos so much is because it is like revealing a nature's secret that most times you just walk right by without noticing. Check out the whole waterdrop set.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

seahorse photography says:

fantastic! i love it!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Excellent capture.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Peggy Collins says:

Well, it rains here all the time so this is the perfect opportunity to make some art out of all that wet stuff. I love this photo! You're right...it's like another world.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

MSECO says:

impresive! great work with composition.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ian says:

How wonderful! I can't wait to try something like this myself now! I want it to rain! :)

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j / f / photos says:

Wow...GREAT macro!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

southwest girl says:

Your water drop set is wonderful and this is a terrific photo.
You are an amazing talent and have enlightened me to more of the beauty of nature.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeanie's Pics says:

awesome shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

frazz46 says:

Love the clarity you get in your drops...!!!....really well done....!!!!.....love that little snippen of sun rays you caught....!!!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

You did it again...amazing reflections.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

palestrina55 says:

Really fantastic! I first couldn't believe that the reflacting of the flowers is real.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

kelpie1 says:

Its absolutely amazing how you do these
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

äRRä says:

Oooh, I Love these little flower worlds too! Just perfect!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

airport sleeper says:

I'm really in awe of these shots. The reflection is always so perfect.
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Tao says:

Sparkling Wonder of Spring in every drop................. as
ever- sublime!
Enjoy this stunning Spring-time to the fullest and..... Have
a great start of a new very happy week as well, Steve!

I warmly welcome
You to share this ART-treasure with the
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Your picture has been appreciated as World
Class & brilliant, both required by the group.

HAPPY SPRING!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

iam4ranny says:

Congrats, I saw this on EXPLORE!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

wintercove says:

Just incredible! I have to try this some day.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

dflora_pix says:

Awesome clarity. A joy to behold. Nice to have it on my contacts page. Thanks for doling them out so we can relish each one. I love it when photos open our eyes to the beauty that is right here all the time.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ImageInnovation Photography says:

Another amazing refraction shot. I'm astonished at the clarity you achieve with these waterdrops and flowers. Really excellent work -- faved.

(Admit it, you've got a bunch of teeny tiny flowers that you just pop into the waterdrops, right? :-) )
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonella R. says:

Beautiful!
I saw this in Beauty is in the *Eye* of the Beholder!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

carol_emt87 says:

I was initially attracted to your photographs because of shots like this. It is a vignette we don't often notice--not a reflection, but a little world or perhaps a poem in a single drop of dew. You make us stop and look harder...thank you.
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jaki good says:

exquisite!

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Belinda Nicole says:

WOW! This is really cool!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Gail__trying to catch up says:

fantastic shot..............

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Yieldsigns76 says:

That's pretty amazing work, sir.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Paco_MUC says:

Excellent.

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eljoh1 says:

Wonderful and amazing. A fave.

I saw this on Explore front page. Congratulations !!!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

rain rain rainbow says:

wow! fantastic!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Hettie Koens says:

Can't believe it...how gourgeous!!!!
*clapclapclap*
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Jan Bakker says:

Really Great!!! Saw this one in Explore.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

sinecan says:

süper!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

David Shayani [deleted] says:

How in the heck
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

sapaho says:

WOW!!!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ENIGMA ARCANA says:

This is worthy of the Master Sword of Greatness!

You must add your picture to the Master Sword of Greatness grou!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

citrit1 says:

NaturesFinest
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

silkegb says:

So nice!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

monkeyleader says:

Awsome shot
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

_Carmen_ says:

wow Steve - sooo much beautiful job!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

shellorz says:

I'm speechless
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Lunar_Eclipse says:

Words can't describe it.
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saxonfenken says:

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Bo's Photos says:

wonderful

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* Toshio * (Globetrotting) says:

Amazing! Very beautiful!
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carlos jm says:

woww,good vision and nice composition

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Phillip Chitwood says:

Awesome!

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WomanChild says:

I have seen a lot of beautiful water droplet shots but yours is beyond sublime. Love it!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ChelleL says:

Amazingly beautiful.
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chpaquette says:

*stares in awe*
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Alicia Moya-Sánchez says:

Genial.
Outstanding Shot! This is my favourite of the pool!
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Quah YC (Ji Yan) [deleted] says:

A fav.

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*minerva says:

Such an inspiring beauty! :)
Lovely.
Wishes, minerva*
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ShawnXian (Busy trying to Heal) says:

Fun beauty!!!!
Congrats on FrontPageofExplore!!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Colour says:

Hah! That's amazing.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

KelvinC says:

Wow... inspiration to improve!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

RxDee says:

Instant fav! Thanks for sharing!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabinche (taking a flickr break) says:

amazing, steve. nobody can this do better than you!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

cherrycol@ says:

What an absolutely stunning capture...I haven't seen anything like this before!
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Neha Malik says:

awesome....
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heurtoirfan says:

Yes, AWESOME.....
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Nells Photography says:

Absolutely sensational,Steve!!!
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+freezy [deleted] says:

Fabulas. Nice reflection.
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Hannihorse says:

wow! beautiful!! i am in love with this picture!
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Sh@wn~c0mbs says:

This is awesome! I can't wait to try this myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
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electronic alchemist says:

Just amazing!
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veloopity says:

awesome. Unbelievable
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Nenad D [deleted] says:

Really outstanding

Outstanding Shot! This is my favourite of the pool!
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notnA says:

Incredible!

Outstanding Shot! This is my favourite of the pool!
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Dr Tao says:

Arigatou, Steve-san!
Congratulations on Your 104 favs! As ever- You are most welcome. Have a very Happy SPRING!
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tazebao says:

Amazing, bravissimo.
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straightfinder says:

Awesome capture!!

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puddleduckz says:

Thats just a beautiful shot - absolutely lovely :)
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curious_spider says:

Love that reflection, great capture.

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dujarandille says:

Absolutely awesome! And in both drops...

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!!WaynePhotoGuy says:

Wow is this fantastic Steve...

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nathalie.bretagne says:

Absolutely beautiful ! It's a fantastic shot !
Bravo
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Steffen J. says:

Wow, gorgeous waterdrops!!
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Mike Cohn says:

Amazing!
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kendrick says:

Holy moly, this is tremendous. Not much to say that hasn't been already said -- just gorgeous.

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EDEN PHOTOGRAPHY says:

Amazing perfection!!!

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