The "watertower" effect is quite easy to do. It takes a relatively "long" time for the water to rise and fall down again. Start by concentrating on the drop hanging from the tap. When it release itself and when it's completely free of the tap, SHOOT! Success guaranteed!

For an alternative method you can decrease the time between the drops, so that the drops will fall onto each other. When you're lucky, you'll get really high tower! You can further decrease the time to get a really wild effect.

The "crown" effect is a lot harder to do. The crown only exists for a split second. Timing is important! Concentrate on the tap. When the drop tries to free itself from the tap, but is still connected with it: SHOOT! Success.... only when you're lucky... It IS hard to get a good result. Keep trying. When you get one: It's AMAZING! and you want more and more! Shooting drops is addictive! Be warned...

I've also tried different glasses, a bowl plus even a mug. It gives different effects and you're forced to changes the camera settings. You will learn, and understand your camera really well. But the small wineglass is my favorite, because it was my first attempt and gives good results each time. If I manage to get really interesting results with the other stuff, I will send them again. I think the combinations are endless and you be really creative and of course have a lot of fun!

I did some editing on the pictures with the use of Picassa and Acdsee. The "water tower" was a bit light, but after editing, the colors look the same as in the "crown" picture. I also adjusted the sharpness, but only slightly. Finally, just a little cropping.

Well, you asked for a short description. I'm afraid I overdid it...

When you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

Schönes Wochenende und viel Spass!

Huub