Don't Be Afraid

When trying something new we often get afraid but with photography you have to always be trying something different. I've never been successful at water shots, or so I thought. Today was just one of those days when I took the chance. I carefully thought about what I needed and of course the answer is light and lots of it. I opened the curtains, turned on several lights and booted up my flash. With a big swallow I put it on Macro and began shooting. I took many shots and was surprised that several were okay...but just okay. What makes this shot good is the pattern the water took; it's not just a stream or a drop but it is a combination of different shapes, sizes and forms. Now that I'm not so afraid of not getting it right I can work on a better background and a sharper image.

UPDATE: I have just been informed that all that extra light to aid with the flash wasn't necessary. In fact it could have taken away from the photo. Well guess I'm just going to have to try again. A photographers goal is to keep trying and improving no matter how scary that may be.

AS I SEE IT