Checkmate by Brad Grove
Brad Grove

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Well it was a miserable day outside yesterday so I started experimenting with the water droplet thing and the high speed sync on my speedlite (which does not get used as much as I would like).

I thought this image resembled a chess piece (pawn) so had a bit of a play with it and this is what I ended up with…

Canon EOS 7D; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens @ 100mm; 1/6400 sec @ f/4.0; ISO 100, Canon 580EX II Speedlite, hand held torch, tripod. Processed in Adobe Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5.

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About Brad Grove

I’m a self taught photographer with a desire to constantly explore new avenues of creativity. I also enjoy travel and consider both pursuits as being the perfect synergy, and together forming a very satisfying and addictive obsession.

For me, the creative aspect of this addiction is almost all about emotion. Images need to be more than just a graphical representation of an object or place.

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  • chloemay
    chloemay12 months ago

    love doing these water drops too brad,this is cool and the colours are great.

  • Thanks Deb!

    – Brad Grove

  • chloemay
    chloemay12 months ago

    I was doing the same with feathers and water drops,we must live in the same town!!lol

  • buttafli
    buttafli12 months ago

    it surely was a miserable old day in Bundaberg yeasterday (weather wise), this is absolutely sensational, love the colours, brilliant work & love the title :)

  • Thank you very much Christie!

    – Brad Grove

  • Jason Schammer
    Jason Schammer12 months ago

    I’ve always wanted to do this shot. If it half as good as this ill be pleased. Fantastic image Brad.

  • Cheers mate… I’ve been keeping an eye on your HDR work… I like it!

    – Brad Grove

  • Tula Top
    Tula Top12 months ago

    Fantastic, Brad.

  • Cheers mate!

    – Brad Grove

  • Cindy Schnackel
    Cindy Schnackel12 months ago

    Nice capture, love the color.

  • Thank you Cindy!

    – Brad Grove

  • shanghaiwu
  • WooHoo! :)))

    – Brad Grove

  • AroonKalandy
    AroonKalandy12 months ago

    Lovely Take…….

  • Many thanks :))

    – Brad Grove

  • Get Carter
    Get Carter12 months ago

    excellent! bravo!

  • Thank you :)

    – Brad Grove

  • Lance Leopold
    Lance Leopold12 months ago

    Top capture,Brad!!

  • Thank you :)

    – Brad Grove