10/22/2007 1:57:53 PM

WOW! Beautiful!

10/22/2007 1:59:16 PM

Marvellous shot, Susan.

10/22/2007 2:17:19 PM

WINNER....ALL THE WAY! Incredible work!

10/22/2007 2:21:19 PM

Thank you Lynne, Debra, Keld and Emily!

This was my first time trying a water drop photo. Took ages to get it all in place. Used glycerin mixed with water.

10/22/2007 2:27:00 PM

Susan, I can't imagine anything more beautiful and interesting than this image. The color and composition are beautiful and the creative imagination is stellar! If you have the time, I'd love to hear more about how you accomplished this shot.

10/22/2007 2:30:46 PM

Love the vibrant color and awesome detail! Thanks for the glycerin tip too! =)

10/22/2007 2:33:31 PM

This is Excellent in every respect Susan! Jeff

10/22/2007 2:42:32 PM

This one has winner written all over it Susan! AWESOME shot!

10/22/2007 2:53:31 PM

Wonderful capture...great detail!!! ☺

10/22/2007 3:14:19 PM

Incredible Susan! What clarity in these beautiful drops...perfect in every way!

10/22/2007 3:32:27 PM

Susan, great colors, clarity and lighting.

10/22/2007 3:49:53 PM

Thank you Teri, Jo Anne, Jeff, Anna, Linda and Laurie :-)

It was a lot of trial and error to get it all in place. I used natural light (northern window/over cast day) so had to use a slow shutter speed, which meant several ended up blurry. The glycerin holds the drops in place really well. But I had to be careful not to bump the table.

Used an eye dropper to get the glycerin/water drops in position. Had to try out different petals to find one that would hold the drops. Then had to position the reflecting flower in the right spot.

My white balance was off and that top part is actually a white board that was in the background. When I hit auto levels it turned the color blue. I liked the look and left it.

I took about 100 photos and this was the best of the bunch, but not as sharp as I had hoped :-)

I will post a photo of the set up in a little bit.

10/22/2007 3:52:37 PM

Thank you Janine :-)

10/22/2007 3:54:17 PM

Georgeous Image! Outstanding work!

10/22/2007 3:55:52 PM

Gorgeous, wonderful design and color, superb work!!!!

10/22/2007 4:24:29 PM

	Drop Set up © Susan Fox Canon EOS Digital ...

Here is the set up.

10/22/2007 4:43:26 PM

Wow Susan, Outstanding work!!!!!!

10/22/2007 4:46:58 PM

Thanks Susan, it takes a special person to share their secrets. I want to try this but doubt that I could ever get the amazing results that you did!

10/22/2007 5:04:46 PM

Superb !!

10/22/2007 5:22:17 PM

Thank you Kathleen and Joan :-)

Teri never be afraid to try new photos. I took some yesterday that didn't turn out at all. But I tried again today and was much happier with the results. If you don't get it right the first time just keep at it until you do.

10/22/2007 5:37:06 PM

Susan, thanks for the encouragement! You've inspired me to give it a shot (pun intended)!

10/22/2007 5:50:56 PM

Stunning work, Susan, and I mean work! Gorgeous color, composition and creativity! (I enjoyed your radio interview too)!

10/22/2007 6:37:46 PM

Not only an awesome image but it's wonderful of you to share your trial and error information with us all. I know this one will be a winner!

10/22/2007 6:54:51 PM

Susan, this is just the best, the imagination, color, everything about this photo is a winner. Lois thanks also about the tips, how to, very nice of you to share.

10/22/2007 7:07:39 PM

This is outstanding...I love it. Into my favs it goes.

10/22/2007 7:48:23 PM

I was trying water drops this am....Nothing turned out!! lol They are very hard to do...I almost never get the settings correct! This is so beautiful Susan...I love this! You are so sweet to share how to do it as well.....Thanks!

10/22/2007 7:52:09 PM

Excellent image! I love this, Susan! Great work!

10/22/2007 7:53:29 PM

Absolutely gorgeous, Susan!! I love this!

10/22/2007 8:22:13 PM

Oh my gosh!!!!!! WOW!!!

10/22/2007 8:32:30 PM

Winner!! When I opened this up I literally said "WOWWWWWW" out loud!!! If this is your first try Susan, then I can only imagine where you'll be with some more practice! This seems perfect to me! And how very selfless and kind of you to share!

10/22/2007 10:59:17 PM

Well executed, Susan

10/23/2007 9:11:29 AM

Thank you Jessica, Tamera, Lois, Susan, Shelly, Sharon, Chastity, Susana and David!

I've been in a photo rut lately so all your kind comments have helped a lot :-)

Thanks so much everyone!

Jessica thank you for listening to the show and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

10/23/2007 1:26:43 PM

This is a super photo with the daisy refracting in the dropplets. Amazing how light can bend an image in such a small circular space.

10/23/2007 2:35:29 PM

SPECTACULAR image Susan and thanks so much for sharing what worked for you! Steven sent me the link to this photo as I had discussed with him something similar I was trying just last week. I think using glycerin rather than water is key - it holds together better. Of course any camera movement (or hint of a breeze) totally annalihlates the image, and I was shooting outdoors. Anyway, well done!

10/23/2007 5:01:55 PM

I'm in total awe! Winner for sure!

10/23/2007 8:35:33 PM

Susan, from your inspiring image and your willingness to share your technique, I have gathered all the components and I'm going to embark on what promises to be an all night adventure of light and color. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

10/23/2007 8:51:46 PM

This is BRILLIANT, Susan! It so interesting to hear how produced this AMAZING photo! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful work, AS ALWAYS! Deb

10/24/2007 10:13:10 AM

Wonderful rich color, delightful composition, a rich dessert for the eyes. Congratulation on a super capture and thanks for sharing your technique. This one is a WINNER!

10/24/2007 12:41:24 PM

Thank you Steven, Cindy, Margie, Teri, Deb and Marcel :-)

Cindy I never would have been able to do this outside. I definitely think doing it inside in a controlled environment makes a huge difference.

10/24/2007 3:33:11 PM

This is stunning! I am definitely going to have to give it a try sometime!

10/25/2007 8:22:20 PM

WOW. Absolutely Gorgeous!

10/26/2007 1:03:50 AM

Thank you Ronald and Don :-)

10/26/2007 7:40:57 AM

Thank you Susane, this image is so delicious...

10/26/2007 10:17:32 AM

Very striking, colorful and well done.
Beautiful work, Susan

Bill

10/26/2007 1:29:18 PM

Thank you Philippe and Bill :-)

10/26/2007 1:52:23 PM

Here's your next GOLD WINNER, Susan! Breathtaking beauty!

10/26/2007 7:03:47 PM

I have to agree, this is amazingly beautiful and creative. Thanks for sharing your set-up too. Best of luck!!

10/27/2007 12:34:39 PM

Beautiful Susan , One of the most impressive photos I have ever seen here or anywhere else. I hope you are happy ,we are all going to have to work harder now ;o ) .........

Best of Light.

10/28/2007 5:45:29 AM

This is amazing, Susan. Have you ever won the grand prize at BP?

10/28/2007 6:24:12 AM

Thank you Pat, Donna, Michael and Nikki!

LOL Nikki I doubt I'll ever win grand prize :-)

10/28/2007 1:48:51 PM

WOW beautifully done Susan. It was worth all 100 shots to get this one.

10/29/2007 9:23:07 AM

Thank you Darren :-)

10/29/2007 5:59:17 PM

WOW!!! This is fantastic!

10/30/2007 2:26:44 AM

Fantastic Susan!!!! Wow, hope your saving this too.

10/30/2007 3:47:16 PM

Thank you Toni and Susan :-)

10/31/2007 6:19:18 PM

All your planning and patience paid off, this image is Fantastic! You have an Amazing gallery!

11/3/2007 6:26:23 AM

Awsome. This is an amazing shot. Your gallery is full of wonderful and amazing shots! Great job!

11/3/2007 3:22:00 PM

Thank you so much Sharon and Danielle :-)

11/3/2007 4:04:23 PM

Beautiful flower drops image Susan:)

11/6/2007 4:37:00 PM

AWESOME!!!
Perfect, whimsical, and down-right pretty!
(Should've been another finalist, butI guess the judges decided to share the wealth!!!)
Well done, Susan!
--Lisa

11/26/2007 6:24:22 PM

Beautiful finalist!!!

11/26/2007 6:38:35 PM

Thank you Patricia, Lisa and Shelly

You are so sweet Lisa :-) I am just going to resubmit. Maybe I'll get lucky with it next month.

Shelly I had to check the photo again thinking it got finalist after all. Sorry to say it didn't this time around :-)

11/26/2007 6:42:02 PM

Susan, knew that we would see this photo again, great job, congratulations. LOis

11/26/2007 8:12:41 PM

Susan, you should definately resubmit this one. I thought for sure this would be a winner!

11/27/2007 12:57:38 AM

This is an awesome shot Susan !! Love those cheerful colors and everything about it !! My favorite of your november entries :o)

11/30/2007 2:16:47 PM

Congratulations on all your beautiful finalists Susan:)

12/19/2007 3:07:35 PM

too good...awesome colors...congrats on finalist!

12/19/2007 3:48:11 PM

Congratulations, Susan on this beauty!

12/19/2007 4:01:37 PM

I continue to be in awe--and am so glad to see this final. Good luck in the next round.

12/19/2007 4:07:00 PM

Excellent, Susan! Congratulations on your finalist!

12/19/2007 4:10:28 PM

FANTASTIC!!!
Big congrats on ANOTHER beautiful finalist Susan! Best of luck in the next round!

12/19/2007 4:46:49 PM

Thanks so much everyone! I am glad I decided to resubmit this one last month :-)

12/19/2007 5:23:01 PM

I'm amazed they didn't pick it on the first submission! I totally missed this one. FANTASTIC work, Susan! Definitely deserves a gold. Thanks for sharing your technique, and congratulations on your finalist!

12/19/2007 5:42:42 PM

Congratulations on your gorgeous and PErFECT finalist Susan!!

Erica

12/19/2007 5:51:06 PM

Susan
This one is on my favorites list, great photo. Lois

12/19/2007 5:55:21 PM

Oh how GORGEOUS! Love it! Congratulations, Susan! :)

12/19/2007 6:22:52 PM

Congrats...I love this one!

12/19/2007 6:24:34 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful image Susan!!!

12/19/2007 6:27:33 PM

Congratulations Susan on this awesome finalist! B-

12/19/2007 7:07:38 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Susan on your stunning First Place Win! B-

12/19/2007 7:30:05 PM

Oh my, Susabell!! Outstanding work!!

12/19/2007 7:30:47 PM

AWESOME--2 First place wins in one month! WTG, Susan!

12/19/2007 7:30:52 PM

wow!!!!
AWESOME-- TWO first place wins, Susan!!!
CONGRATS AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!
SO WELL DESERVED
:)

12/19/2007 7:31:18 PM

COngrats again Susan on your well deserved win!

12/19/2007 7:36:04 PM

Congratulations, Susan. This is a superb win.

12/19/2007 8:03:13 PM

Wow! Another First Place Win! You go girl!!! Congratulations!!!

12/19/2007 8:07:11 PM

This is really outstanding Susan, I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations on both of your beautiful First Place images!!

12/19/2007 8:09:29 PM

This proves that if you believe in an image, then you should resubmit it.

Thank you judges, Donna, Marie, Nikki, Peaches, Jennifer, Colleen, Bob, Barbara, Duane, Shelly, Lois, and Erica!!!!

12/19/2007 8:12:26 PM

Congratulations on your first place winner, Susan. Love the drops with the flowers in them.

12/19/2007 8:16:23 PM

Susan!!!
WOW!
You are SIZZLIN'!!!
So glad you re-submitted this one...
Such a well-deserved winner!
--Lisa

12/19/2007 8:20:36 PM

Gorgeous image, Susan!!! I couldn't believe it didn't win the first time around! Congratulations AGAIN!!!

12/19/2007 8:21:56 PM

WOW, Susan! This is soooooooooo AWESOME! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this FABULOUS 1ST PLACE WIN! Deb

12/19/2007 8:24:09 PM

Another 1st place WIN for you!!!!! You deserve this Susan! Your work is EXTRAORDINARY!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

12/19/2007 8:47:17 PM

Love it! Congratulations!

12/19/2007 9:09:06 PM

Outstanding Macro! Stunning.

12/19/2007 9:18:27 PM

Congratulations on another beautiful and well deserved win, Susan!!

12/19/2007 9:38:16 PM

BP was so fast this month that I even didn't get a chance to tell you how beautiful this picture is ...tststs :O)
Big Big congrats on this awesome winner Susan :O)

12/19/2007 9:51:23 PM

BIG CONGRATS Susan!!! An outstanding image....and magnificent work!

12/19/2007 9:56:55 PM

I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT!!!! Yippee ki ay at both your first place winners! TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!

12/19/2007 10:03:36 PM

Awesome Susan!!! Congratulations!

12/19/2007 10:05:49 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Susan!!!!!!!! Wowwwww what a winner!!!!!!

12/19/2007 11:12:24 PM

I stopped in to offer a Congratulations on yet another FRIST PLACE WINNER!!!

12/20/2007 2:49:16 AM

Congratulations Susan, beautiful photo, well deserved!!!!

12/20/2007 2:58:08 AM

Stunning! Congrats on your first place win!

12/20/2007 4:28:01 AM

Wonderful!!!!! Congrats on Both awards, Finalist and FIRST place!! :)

12/20/2007 5:03:57 AM

WOW, congrats on this super gold win. :O)

12/20/2007 6:21:22 AM

Congratulations on this first prize winner, Susan!!

12/20/2007 6:41:26 AM

Congratulations, Susan!! Well deserved, this is fantastic!!

12/20/2007 8:10:25 AM

Congratulations on your Winner!!

12/20/2007 8:20:12 AM

FANTASTIC!!!! Another sensational winning image!
Congratulations, Susan!!!

12/20/2007 8:20:49 AM

I just LOVE this, so nice to see it again! Congratulations!

12/20/2007 9:03:27 AM

Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments :-)

12/20/2007 9:10:17 AM

Another GORGEOUS Winner Susan!! BIG congrats to you!

12/20/2007 9:18:58 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful First Place Winner Susan!

12/20/2007 9:49:49 AM

Another terrific First Place win, Susan! Congratulations!

12/20/2007 10:33:04 AM

Congrats!!!

12/20/2007 11:36:14 AM

A humble Trophy for The Winners
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.asp?photoID=5353529&catID=560&contestCatID=4&rowNumber=3&camID=

12/20/2007 11:39:01 AM

Well won, Susan!

12/20/2007 12:05:57 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Susan!

12/20/2007 12:23:41 PM

Congrats again Susan:)
Another beauty:)

12/20/2007 2:50:40 PM

Thank you for such nice and kind comments!

12/20/2007 2:54:52 PM

Congratulations on your second First Place Winner this month, Susan! This is a wonderful, eye-catching image, and I appreciate you sharing the details of your setup!

12/20/2007 3:08:44 PM

Marvellously composed image! Gorgeous!Congratulations, Susan!

12/20/2007 3:53:54 PM

Oh, My, this is absolutely gorgeous, Susan! Congratulations!

12/20/2007 4:57:35 PM

Congrats on your win, Susan.

12/20/2007 5:04:34 PM

Beautiful work, Susan, and so deserving of the win! I just love it! Congratulations!

12/20/2007 5:06:18 PM

This is truly an amazing shot...#1 in my book...congrats!

12/20/2007 7:08:22 PM

Ye... Truly amazing!

12/20/2007 7:25:44 PM

Wow, this is truly fantastic! Congrats on your win for it!

12/20/2007 7:43:57 PM

Susan, congratulations on your double first place wins! They are both truly amazing images and worthy of all the accolades they receive!

12/21/2007 8:53:30 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved winner, it is simply stunning.

12/21/2007 6:32:56 PM

Outstanding image Susan - Congratulations on your wins for November 2007.

12/22/2007 12:36:53 AM

Congratulations on your excellent Winner Susan!!

12/22/2007 3:10:38 AM

Awesome macro, Susan!
Congratulations on both of your excellent and outstanding winners!
Debby

12/22/2007 4:35:55 AM

WOW! What more can you say! This is just beautiful! Congratulations on a wonderful shot!

12/22/2007 6:34:09 AM

WOW...congratulations on another well deserved first place!!!!! ☺

12/22/2007 7:22:39 AM

Big big congrats Susan for your another excellent winner.

12/22/2007 10:02:10 AM

Very attractive picture ! Many congrats for your win !

12/22/2007 1:21:08 PM

Sublime! Awesome job and congratulations on your First Place Win Susan!

12/23/2007 9:17:45 AM

This is such a beautiful win Susan. You did a great job capturing it. Congratulations. Bill

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12/26/2007 4:40:10 AM

Outstanding!!! Time and patients paid off..you have a absolute beauty here. Colors,composition make for this amazing image...you are an inspiration to me. Thank you...Happy New Year!

12/27/2007 6:16:22 AM

Fantastic photo! I love the composition, color, detail!

12/27/2007 3:33:16 PM

Love this! Congrats, girl!

12/30/2007 2:09:31 PM

Susan,

I just saw your photo for the first time. It is beautiful & creative beyond words.
I've been in a rut lately, with my photo taking, thanks for the inspiration & beautiful capture !

Michèle

1/1/2008 12:34:37 PM

Stunning image!

1/8/2008 1:24:15 PM

Congratulations Susan on an absolutely beautiful winning image!! Well Done.

1/9/2008 6:58:56 PM

Susan --

I just saw this photo, and it's awesome. Terrific capture. Talk about WOW!.

Congrats on your win. Much deserved.

Mary Beth

1/12/2008 6:20:50 AM

I LOVE this picture! I've always loved water droplet pictures like this. This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tips.

1/12/2008 8:38:17 PM

Amazing. Such LIFE in this photo. The whole picture. Surreal to look at.

Thank you for creating this for us to enjoy!!!

1/22/2008 9:38:33 PM

Excellent work, congrats on this winning photo Susan. Your tips are very informative , thanks for sharing. ~ GT

1/27/2008 9:25:13 AM

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I hope you try some drop photos too. Don't give up if they don't turn out. Just keep trying :-) It took hundreds of photos for me to get this one right.

1/27/2008 9:28:05 AM

All I can say is "WOW"-very beautiful and very deserving of !st Place-Congratulations1 I will try some of these shots...

2/14/2008 2:18:18 PM

Gorgeous!

3/29/2008 9:08:31 AM

congratulation!! it's sooooooo awesome!!!

4/27/2008 9:44:39 PM

Breathtakingly beautiful!

6/5/2008 4:29:12 PM

Wow, this is outstanding!! It came up on the contest home page.

3/9/2010 8:15:40 PM

Wow, this is so beautiful and well executed, Susan. No wonder, it has 125 fave likes. Belated CONGRATZ!!!

UB.

10/9/2012 8:34:46 PM