Water Drops | Self Challenge

I really wanted to try the water drops out for myself. I know, cliche right? But I had to have my "own" in my files. I really like the way they look and I saw it as a challenge so I set off to create my own water droplet art! Not too shabby for my first time. What I like about this is it is so simple, (just a bit time consuming) and never fails to get a "aww cool" reaction. I wanted to get the original concept down first, and next I am going to experiment with different lighting, liquids and timing of the drops.

My set up--

My Camera-Nikon D7000
My Lens- 35mm 1.8
My Lighting-Nikon SB-900
Tripod
ML-L3 remote

I had my camera set to manual mode. After rigging a dripping water bag above my point of impact (I used my background stand) I set the focus using a ball point pen tip where the drops would fall. I then set my lens to manual mode so that the focus would stay locked.

I had my camera securely on the tripod and I used my remote to set it off so that I did not touch it.

I had my flash set off to the side facing my backdrop synced with my camera at 1/250th of a second and at 1/16 power. (I believe, need to check). Aperture was about f/8 or so.

I also did this is a fairy dim room so that the flash would freeze the water drop since my camera speed wasn't the fastest because of the flash. (It was off camera, but I do not have triggers, I use my camera as the commander).

Then just patience!