Critique Style Requested: Standard
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Description
When the weather’s cold (near freezing), the cascade that flows into my pond forms bubbles that last for quite a while. On overcast days, the smaller of these bubbles (less than 1 cm) show thin film iridescence as they drain and eventually burst. I can spend quite a bit of time watching and photographing them (which my wife calls “pondering”… 
). In this set of bubbles, the largest one is about 5 mm diameter. In processing, I noticed the small insect in the upper left corner, probably a springtail. I see them regularly walking on the ice when I’m chasing ice abstracts.
Specific Feedback
Photos like this are mostly about the iridescence, but I also enjoy the reverse spherical lens reflections from the bubbles.
Technical Details
R5, 180 mm macro, 1/320 s, f/10, iso 6400, tripod. AI noise reduction in Lightroom, cropped to 4x5. The challenge is sharpness, in this case pointing nearly straight down to get the foam collection fully sharp.
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. I suspect the challenge is finding the balance of SS and DOF that will work. With older cameras and noise issues at such high ISOs an image like this would not have been possible. I love what our technology makes possible now. There are times when I miss the challenges of Velvia but they don’t last long. As per our discussion about the effects of a polarizer on the iridescence in my hoverfly, have you experimented with a CPL on your bubbles? Would love your insights. >=))>