Milk Drops

Milk drops ... wow! What a difference in the look compared to water drops. I moved the light around a bit to get a different look, which is what you see when you compare the first 2 pictures with the third. I especially like the one with the two drops. They look like little pearls to me.

My husband put a cupboard and counter top into my office, so it is nice to be able to set the equipment up and leave it up for awhile. I'm still using a plastic bag to hold the liquid and have the drip come from a hole in the bottom. I'm looking for another way to do it (without costing a lot of money). One of these days, I'm hoping to manage to have the two drops collide.

I think it's wonderful that God has given us the ability to take photos of such small objects. He is interested in the little things, which reminds me that He's interested in the little things in our lives, as well as the big things. Nothing is too small for us to go to Him about. He loves us!

For by Him (God) all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.

Colossians 1:16

Reflections

I've been enjoying taking the water drop pictures. Each time I set up for taking the photos, the set up gets easier. And the more I do, the more I realize that there is so much more to learn ... I'd really like to try getting the two drops crashing together. So far I have not used any special equipment: camera, lens, flash off of the camera, bag of water dripping into a container, and my own timing. The timing can be fun as you  try to "capture" the picture you want.

Each water drop is different, and looks different depending on the background it is reflecting or refracting. The flash is aimed at the background, which makes the surface of the water reflect the background, and the drop shows the background (upside down). If we are Christians, we should have Christ shining through us. All of us look different, but He should still be shining through us. Others should see Him in us. Do people see Him in me? Do people see Him in you?

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Galatians 2:20 



Liquid Crowns

During November, I thought I would show some of my water drop pictures again. I had a chance to do these in October, and had some fun getting pictures of crowns and water drops. I used different backdrops to make the different colours and designs. It takes awhile to catch the pictures of the crowns. Timing is not always easy. The last one was a milk drop ... interesting difference. I think it looks like a bowl.

There will be a time when we will meet our Creator and Lord. If we are Christians, we can receive crowns when we go to heaven, and we will present these to Him ... These water drop and milk crowns may be interesting to look at, but they are nothing compared to the heavenly crowns.  

 

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, 

 will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

~  2 Timothy 4:8

Views from our "front yard"

 Across the road from our place is a lake ... so we often think of it as our front yard. We are able to do so many things there ... boating ... tubing ... canoing ... swimming ... campfires ... stargazing ... walks on the ice ... skating ... and the list goes on. The view is different each time we are out. Amazing skies!

I took these pictures a few weeks ago. The last picture is of the moon rising over the hill. The scenery and sunsets in the fall are gorgeous and are different every time we are out there.  It can be fun trying to capture the colours in a photo. It can be very rewarding and encouraging to be able to look back at the photos and remember the sunsets.

The heavens declare the glory of God and the sky proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19:1

Algonquin's blue skies

Algonquin Park

Work has been very busy, which has affected how much photography I can do. However, I am able to take some time to look at pictures I took through the summer.

I used my polarizer filter for this picture. It really helps to bring out the blues in the picture and have the clouds "pop" out more, which is the way I wanted this picture to look. It was such a beautiful day, so clear and the sky and lake so blue. I wanted to continue to stay in the canoe a lot longer.

When I am out in nature like this, it makes me very thankful for the creation that God has provided for us. Even more amazing than His creation is the fact that He sent His only Son here to earth to die for me ... what an amazing and loving God.

For God so loved the world, that He gave his one and only Son,

 that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

~ John 3:16

Settings: 1/250, f/11, ISO 100 

Arrowhead Provincial Park

We were able to spend a weekend camping at Arrowhead Provincial Park during the last weekend of September. The scenery was beautiful, and the colours were at their peak. It was hard to capture the colours the way I wanted to, but it was fun trying. Everywhere we turned, there seemed to be more pictures that I wanted to take.  

I was shooting in Raw mode for these pictures. It gives you many more options when it comes to the post processing. I have shot in Raw before, but am trying to do more of it now.

For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth ...  ~ Colossians 1:16

Scenes in West Guilford

Grass Lake, West Guilford, Ontario

This month I'm going to highlight some of the scenery we see in our area in Ontario. Everywhere we look around us, we see gorgeous scenery, especially at this time of the year. This picture was taken within about 5 minutes by boat from our home ... we don't have to go far to enjoy God's creation. You can see His creation wherever you are.

When you're in a boat, it's hard to hold the camera still enough for the picture. The Image Stabilizer  on the camera can help with this. If you are looking for a lens, I would recommend having one with an Image Stabilizer. 

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for! 

The firmament shows His handiwork ... God's handiwork.