Not another water droplet critique

Thought i would have go at it, used the 24-70 and 1 430 EX II

Look a bit soft to me, i dont know maybe i didnt have my settings right.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …rmdriventitan/6​624376833/

unless you were specifically trying to focus on one drop I would have closed it down to at least f/5.6 personally, the second looks fine to me but the first seems a bit soft.

Compromise.....try f/4....that is the sweet spot on many 24-70s.

Not sure if you have seen this, but here is a great tutorial by Photo Gavin on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=fwExpFDUC9Y


BTW Liking your business name.... (mine is On the Rhodes Photography, Rhodes being my last name also)

Thanks for the comments. Looking back at the two...I guess the images aren't soft just not as much separation from the background. Guess that's what my mind was thinking I would accomplish shooting so wide open.

Thanks for the compliment on the business name. One day I hope to do it justice. As far as the video thanks for posting the link. If I decide to shoot this type of shot and continue to struggle with the results I will definately check it out. For me, the process of trial and error provides an opportunity to challenge myself to accomplish my vision.

needs to be sharper