Some plants, especially the Brassicas, seem to a have a special water-resistant nature. When water falls on them it does not disperse, but tends to remain in tiny spherical droplets, like this
If you look closely, you will see not only the one big droplet at the top, but many more distributed all over this Purple Sprouting Broccoli shoot.
This little yellow Crocus has accumulated quite a collection of raindrops. It looks as if it has been edged with tiny pearls.
In the biggest droplet at the top you can see a reflection of the brick wall of my house, the blue wheelie-bin and a white window-frame.
This is a Cavolo Nero leaf...
Apply the "Heat Map" effect and the photo looks even more dramatic!
Here are some more shots on the same theme:
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As you have probably guessed, we have had a fair bit of rain recently! I ought not to complain about this though, because if we don't get enough rain in the Winter, we will have water shortages in the Summer, with hosepipe bans and all. Our Winter has in fact been very mild and very dry by normal standards.
Beautiful! They look like diamonds or blown glass! I always loved the way Ladys Mantle looks with drops of water on it in the summer - did find a picture for you but the address was too long! :oD
ReplyDeleteDid you notice that everything is turned upside down in a raindrop - I hadn't noticed until I too a photo of a raindrop last year
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos, I like the psb ones best.
ReplyDeleteRaindrops and cobwebs are my favourite pictures - you have managed to capture the raindrops perfectly
ReplyDeleteHi Mark. We both seem to have raindrops on our minds at the same time. Spooky!! Have to say though your photographs are really beautiful and put mine to shame. The detail is amazing and I love the different textures and the effect of the light.-absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteDo hope you are feeling a little better today
Stunning photos !
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, raindrops are very interesting in so many ways. I also love it in spring when morning dew has settled on the plants in our garden.
Stunning !!
ReplyDeleteWe're having a dry spell too - although they are forecasting rain & storms for tomorrow. I do like the reflections - fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see you having so much fun with your new lens! It's as if a new world has opened to you.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post on perspective. I do hope you feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThese are good ones Mark, really good. Have you ever tried making wine out of your beauty berries? I have heard that it is not half bad. I am considering adding this perennial to our garden...my wife absolutely loves the way they look.
ReplyDeleteLovely. My favourite theme too.
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic photos Mark...I love the water droplets.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I'd be sure never to have a close up portrait photo with a lens like that...imagine :$
I need soft focus and photoshop minimum! :D
Great photos Mark.
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