Hidden Jewels

[Adrian David]

Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 1/40"
F Number = F16
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Exposure Bias Value = +0.33EV
Subject Distance = 0.33m
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Off
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 157mm
Lens = nikkor 105.0 mm f/2.8 VR
Tripod.

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi Adrian, this is a very pleasing image, but what are we looking at? I would be inclined to get rid of the brown stripe from the OOF area at the top, if you're okay with that kind of manipulation.

[Adrian David]

Thank you Jerry! I is a closeup of some kind of tree mushroom and the droplets, I don't really know if it is water or some liquid from the mushroom itself...:w3

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Adrian. Thanks for posting the additional info as I, too, was wondering what this was. Nice sharpness and sparkle on the droplets. I wonder if the comp would be improved if you cropped about 1/3 of the image off the top - this would focus our attention primarily on the droplets. :S3:

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi Adrian, thanks for the info. I guess its the mushroom you posted an image of later? I think the droplets are from the mushroom, they look a little too thick for water.