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Water Droplet Refractions with Don Komarechka

Behind The Shot

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Join macro photographer Don Komarechka and me as we explore his image "Essence of Reverie", a water droplet refraction image using a small wildflower seed and a flower, on this episode of Behind the Shot.

0:00 Intro
1:34 Interview
11:30 Photo Discussion
45:12 Closing

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20 Comments

@direhavok8732 7 years ago

I was blown away to find out Don handholds his Macro stacking, talk about refining your skill.

@terryjones6049 3 years ago

A brilliant interview Steve. So many interviews on YouTube seem to focus on the individual and not their knowledge base. I’m just starting to move over to water droplets photography because of lockdown etc and while I bring a lot of developed skills, I’m aware of just much more there is to learn. Your questions were ‘on the money’, direct and probing and I came away feeling enthusiastic to start. Just found your channel Steve , really good. Thanks for taken the time to broadcast.

@kolapyellow7631 6 years ago

Amazing shot.

@joseluispazoscarrillo8532 6 years ago

Expectacular Steve.

@noel_s_visuals 3 years ago

That was extremely interesting. Thanks for the insights!

@richardlewis9868 7 years ago

excellent interview, love Don's work, so inspirational, glad I found your channel

@JAIPCEN 6 years ago

EXCELENTE VIDEO !!! FELICITACIONES !!!

@kowshiksarker5759 7 years ago

Opps i missed that bubble!😅 Believe or not that was the question of the year 😃

@eniotneets1895 7 years ago

Hello Steve.
What a great broadcast this is.
I have been following you for quite some time, partly due to Don's broadcasts.
I am a big fan of him, especially because he is so open to approach.
As an amateur photographer I have been busy with photography for 40 years and in those 40 years I have never told anyone so much about his own photography and what is behind it than Don. I love the friend.
But now back to you.
This broadcast is so special, so good and nice to watch, Steve you have to be on the TV, period.
You should get airtime, because I haven't found anyone on Yuotube who does and makes what you make.
Really I am very grateful to you for what you served me and everyone.
And this broadcast is one of the best I've seen.
But I do say, I am a big fan of Don.
Again roof for this broadcast, and I will definitely follow you my friend.
A friendly Dutch greeting, Toine

@cjreedy2 5 years ago

Thank you! You've inspired my to break out my MP-E65 for water drop refraction photos! I usually use my 100mm2.8L IS USM. The idea of getting even closer intrigues me. I have wildflowers everywhere on my property, hopefully I can find myself a nice subject. I look forward to giving it a whirl.

@rosasgonzales9524 6 years ago

I came back to this video to revisit the techniques. I was working on some water droplets yesterday and was kinda getting frustrated for not producing shots that I can be proud of.

Instead, I was hit by these words: "always after the goal, not the process" ... " we fight for the perfect image"
Thank you, gentlemen. I believe this is all I need to hear. Back to my set up!

@RainyClub90 7 years ago

ഗുഡ് ഐഡിയ, ഗുഡ് വീഡിയോ 😍👌

@adamkrauss303 6 years ago

Thanks for this. I love Don’s work and as you call it his geekiness. However, the geekiness would not be anywhere as alluring if Don wasn’t so so knowledgeable AND articulate in a most pleasing way. Call me now a subscriber.

@MichellePatry-c8w 4 months ago (edited)

Same passion has me/ Canon stop doing macro lens.

@DJSlimzilla 7 years ago

I've been following Don for a long time and try to absorb any info he puts out or is a part of. I know I'm not alone in this. What makes him great is his humbleness and the fact that when asked how he does some aspect of photography (from travel to macro or even photo storage) he gives you real answers. Answers that you can actually put into practice immediately. I find most (not all) people give broad answers that you'll need to pick apart, not Don and that is what makes him my favorite photographer. Fantastic photography and a genuine personality.

@georgetrimmer3077 8 days ago

excellent work and presentation! one question...when you do hand held focus stacking, do you shoot single shots or use a burst mode?

@davidvieiramarques228 6 years ago

Bonjour, j'adore votre travail, je fais un peu de macro, je voudrais essayer de reproduire votre photo , je voudrais savoir qu'elle brindille avez vous utilisé

@5RustyBin 2 years ago

Just an observation - arrived at this video 4 yrs after the event - did the book ever get made? I don't see a link to it in the text below the video?

@lottatroublemaker6130 3 years ago

29:28 First of all, Thanks for a great video, you two! I was real happy to stumble upon it!!! So to my question: The alligator clips used here, what are they called, how can I find some? Thanks a lot!

@BenTheOrangeMonkey 7 years ago

I've been practising on a piece of popcorn. Thought I was going OK.....then I watch Dom again!!!! Curious to know if your macro work lends itself to a certain paper type when printing.