Ice Drop (Please Critique)

[deanreevesii]

I took this the other day after it stopped snowing.

Canon Rebel XT, 55mm Sears Macro with extension tube, full extension (1:1)
1/4000th second
f/16
ISO 100
Raw

[BovrilArg]

It is a great shot. I love it. I like the blue background, the droplet is clear and in focus and the reflection is pleasing. I think that keeping the background free of clutter and the light reflection in the droplet draws the eye nicely.

A great capture. Thanks for sharing.

You might get a very different feel to this if it was in B&W. Might be worth the play.

[deanreevesii]

Thanks for the input. I tried the B&W, but it doesn't really play well. I think this image needs the blue or else it loses impact.

[AfricanButterflies]

I like the colour and sharpness too, but the angle the drop is hanging at nags me. Water droplets hang vertically, don't they?

Cheers

Steve

[deanreevesii]

Originally Posted by AfricanButterflies

I like the colour and sharpness too, but the angle the drop is hanging at nags me. Water droplets hang vertically, don't they?

Cheers

Steve

I actually did straighten it, and any dynamic quality to the composition was instantly lost. That uncomfortable angle is the only reason it works I think. Thanks for the input.

[LordV]

Great colours and form but the main icicle bothers me - being OOF with a lot of highlights which tend to draw the eye away from the droplet.
Brian V.