SunDrops, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

After long hesitations I have decided to post this image, that does not perfectly respect the TOS rules, since half Europe is under trouble for snow storms and cold temperatures, and in the center of Italy the weather is still quite good, some little storm of rain with wind but temperatures are still high for the winter season.
The image has been taken at sunrise after a night of rain in last september, the rising sun is reflected from the drops over the cane's leaves.

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jasmis (58653) 2007-01-23 17:15

Well, TOS, hm... I like this idea and quite impressive result. I suppose TOS can't be over real value given by photographer. Even here.
Regards.

noahsark (1092) 2007-01-23 17:22

Hi Vinicio,

Amazing.... and extremely beautiful. Your composition is very well done and result is in a truely artistic piece.

composition*****
subject*****
colors and light*****
sharpness*****
overall aesthetics*****

well done!

Mahmut K.

peter1892 (1681) 2007-01-23 17:25

Excellent shot - the focus is perfect, the clarity & detail in the shot is really good. The water droplets seem real enough to touch, you've done well on this one.

I wouldn't worry about the TOS in this case, it's a fine image.

lasscor (7640) 2007-01-23 17:55

Hi Vinicio,
Beautiful macro composition.
Wonderful colors, light, textures and sharpness.
TFS,
Corinne

tigra (2968) 2007-01-23 18:07

Hello Vinicio
Very nice macro, perfectly done!
These drops are so pure and fresh...
I'm not sure that you're breaking the rules here, because it's the reflection of the weather. And I hope they will keep the image.
Katia

vascao (192) 2007-01-23 19:56

Hi, Vinicio.
Unusual and eye-catching macro. Light and colors are simply stunning.
Regards.
Sergio

Polonaise (5802) 2007-01-23 20:00

Good.
Simply good, Vinicio.
Immaculate photography of 'macro-things' presented in such a beautiful way.
You're able to jump my friend, from north to south, from east to west with the grace of a mountain goat.
Good for you.
Good for us.

george

superpau (1464) 2007-01-23 23:20

Hola Vinicio,
un muy buen uso del macro, haciendo que esta imagen este llena de texturas y frescura al mismo tiempo.
Gracias por compartir.

Saludos, Paula.

kittyhawk (1802) 2007-01-24 1:11

Hello Vinicio,

Nice close up of these leaves. I like the textures in the image, it feels as if I can reach out and touch them. I allso like the detail in the image. Very nice work. TFS.

Friendly,
- Halgeir

stefanocer (10642) 2007-01-24 6:11

Bella , la conosco e mi piace molto .
Stefano .

Qui stamattina ne abbiamo trovati 20 cm .

ktanska (44492) 2007-01-24 7:21

Hi Vinicio,
At least to me your pictorial weather report teaches about your region!
Wonderful texture on those stripy leaves. Good contrast and nice to see those drops working as magnifiers.
Kari

Paolo (41258) 2007-01-24 7:22

Ed hai fatto male ad esitare tutto questo tempo dato che è una foto stupenda, e chissenefrega di sto benedetto TOS!
ottima qualità, stupenda luce sulle goccioline e ottima composizione usando le parti in ombra.
buoan giornata, ciao

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2007-01-24 7:33

I like the calmness of the water and the soft reflections. Beautiful colour.
Best wishes
Achim

Silvio1953 (220665) 2007-01-24 8:57

Ciao Vinicio, bella ed insolita, grande macro con ottima luce, mi piace molto, ciao Silvio

Lix (0) 2007-01-24 9:45

Ciao VInicio
bella bella bella!
Una macro proprio ben fatta, ottimo!

Alessandro

maximage (15537) 2007-01-24 12:22

Bonsoir Vinicio,
Très belle image macro. L'image est super nette et elle donne envie de lécher les gouttes d'eau sur l'écran!
Tu as bien fait de poster cette très belle photo
Super bien fait, bravo.
Amicalement.
max

michiels (4170) 2007-01-24 15:06

hi VInicio,

A great one, beautiful details and so sharp !
I really love it.
best regards, inn :)

pastadog (13111) 2007-01-24 15:13

Ciao Vinicio - I like the result, and it's nice to see the reflection of the sun there (by the way, I wonder how it looks during an eclipse). Excellent focus/sharpness. Regards, Daniel

grigand (20290) 2007-01-24 15:35

Ciao Vinicio,
.. è semplicemente STUPENDA !
Ciao
Andrea

Stepan (27210) 2007-01-25 1:46

Incredible textures, light and sharpness. This close up is simply perfect, and the crop OK. Excellent.
Stéphane

ak47apache (217) 2007-01-25 15:03

natural colors, excelent sharpnes and focus. i like this pic cuz it's simple and clean.
well done!
all the best,dany

sergio1 (12152) 2007-01-26 6:54

Hi Vinicio

Nice macro picture, perfect focus and sharpness. The colours are nice.

Rgs
Sergio

AiresSantos (56155) 2007-01-26 9:20

Hi Vinicio,
Very, very gorgeous picture, great macro here !
Magnificent focus, colours and light.
Very well seen and done
Have a nice weekend
Aires

Angshu (56760) 2007-01-28 22:48

Ciao Vinicio
Thankfully you got over your hesitation to post this beauty. Superb closeup shot of the water drops of all sizes..wonderfully graphic & against the green BG stands out. Lovely!
Regards
Angshu

daddo (28748) 2007-01-29 4:52

Ciao Vinicio.There is a lovely richness to this composition, yet it's only a combination of water, sun and a large leaf. It's the multitude of variously sized drops and the light on these that makes the picture sparkle. Also, the leaf has a nice quality to it with its fine lines. Well captured. Refreshing. Regards. Klaudio.

danyy (0) 2007-01-29 9:14

Hello Vinicio,
une prouesse sur le plan technique, la précision est présente à tous les niveaux. Cela montre aussi les grandes qualités de cet appareil.

Il est vrai qu'on est limite par rapport au TOS, mais d'autres photos dont certaines des miennes y répondent moins encore.

Best regards.
Daniel.

Photo65Net (43144) 2007-01-29 13:35

Bonsoir Vinicio,
You caught so many details from these drops !
Facing such natural beauty, we shouldn't care about TOS.
Very beautiful,
JB.

angelheart (475) 2007-02-15 16:22

Hi Vinicio..the image is so....pure..
thanks.Lucia

thea0211 (1365) 2007-04-27 2:51

this one is beautiful, vinicio!
... and am glad it stayed, because of those well pictured sparkling water drops on the leaf, it almost seems like a metallic surface.
well done!
thank you and have a great weekend,
dora