Not sure where this should go...

I did something like this years ago, and I finally got my hands on another speedlite (knock-off) and had some fun last night playing with water and a flash.

I wanted to have some water continusly splashing...but how? Oh yeah, the old spoon under the facet trick! As I found out, the hotter the light, the longer it takes to turn on and back off. That leaves you will streaks. But if you have the power set to something low, but have the camera balanced to quickly respond to the light. You get stillness from a 2" exp and enough light from the flash. For this one I had the flash set to 1/16th (If I recall). Camera was as mentioned, 2" f/5.6 iso100.

I like what you're doing here. This, to me, seems like an innovative approach to a technique that will create interesting photos. I shoot with an open shutter and what you have just demonstrated is the basis for what I do. Do not give up on this. I encourage you to continue along this line.

Kindness,

Olivia

Thanks for your support!

After reading what I wrote, I have no idea what I was trying to say. But thank you again for bearing with me on it.