# Morning Dew Drops

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** weekly-challenge\
**Created:** [May 15, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785 "2021-05-15T03:17:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785/1 "2021-05-15T03:17:12Z")

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![Morning Dew Drops](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/7/e/7e7ab1af39ab806e946fad88aed094a1d94726ae.jpeg)

This image was captured a couple of years ago in the lower lupine field at Sugar Hill, NH. I had to be really careful setting this up as I did not want to accidentally brush this lupine and disturb the water drops. I would have liked to clean up a little under the plant for a cleaner BG , but was not willing to chance it so I darkened it a little to try and minimize distractions.

As always thanks for taking a moment to leave a thought.

### Specific Feedback Requested

All C&C welcome.

### Technical Details

Is this a composite: No  
Nikon D700, Sigma 185 macro, f 22 @ 0.4 sec, ISO 200, cable release & tripod.

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Muller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_muller/32/78096_2.png) [@Mark\_Muller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Muller)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785/2 "2021-05-15T03:49:12Z")

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This is quite eye-catching, Ed! The water drops accentuates the converging lines of the leaves, kind of a silver-gilded feel. Beautiful. Great job spotting this.

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**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785/3 "2021-05-15T13:26:53Z")

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So eloquent, Ed. The detail, lighting and composition are outstanding. As far as the background, my eyes are so focused on the petals and water droplets i don’t even notice it. This is just so wonderful to look at, I keep coming back again and again. Very nicely seen and captured.

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**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785/4 "2021-05-15T14:05:25Z")

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Oh wow, what a find, and what a shot, Ed. I love the lines leading in to the large drop. I’m glad you didn’t disturb the drops and got this shot. Very nice.

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785/5 "2021-05-16T19:25:39Z")

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Ed, this is excellent. The “leading lines” of leaves and drops come together well in the big drop at the center. Well seen.

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**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/morning-dew-drops/21785/6 "2021-05-16T20:04:43Z")

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Thanks everyone @Mark_Muller, @linda_mellor, @Shirley_Freeman andd @Mark_Seaver for the kind words. I am glad you folks enjoyed the image. This was the only time I was fortunate enough to catch and record these conditions.