Macro Photography - Water drops

The fascinating World of Macro Photography with Water Droplets

In the world of photography, there are few areas that inspire as much wonder as macro photography – especially when it comes to water droplets. What is often hidden from the naked eye is revealed here in astonishing detail – small, seemingly inconspicuous drops transform through the lens into complex, glittering miniature worlds. Reflections, refractions, and surface tension open up new perspectives and demonstrate how spectacular even the simplest elements of nature can be.

This textbook is entirely dedicated to the art and technique of water droplet macro photography. It systematically guides you through the basics – from describing the right equipment and arranging the light to creative staging using various liquid ingredients. The focus is not only on technical aspects but also on the aesthetic sense necessary to tell stories with drops.

I experimented not only with water but also with special ingredients and mixtures such as ethyl alcohol, glycerol, coffee cream, food coloring, and yellow-filtered color gels for flash photography. The results of these colorful water drops will amaze you.

Whether you're a curious beginner or an advanced photographer, this book is intended to be both inspiration and a tool. It will encourage you to look closely, experiment creatively, and discover a new photographic language.

Drop by drop...Welcome to a world full of little wonders...