# Macro Water Droplet Photography The Shawn Knol Images of Water Depict Color, Texture and Shape By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shawn-knol References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/shawn-knol-macro-photos) & [flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/knol/) These close up images of water droplets by stay-at-home father Shawn Knol depict an impressive range of colors, shapes and sizes. By way of a [DSLR camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-holo), Knol has zeroed in on the beauty of tiny liquid bubbles, showcasing just how much is going on within a small slice of nature. In contrast to other photographers who also focus on [small beads of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbubbles), Knol has captured spider webs, feathers and slick surfaces. As his pictures are zoomed in several times over via [two lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam), in many cases it is actually difficult to comprehend exactly what Knol is photographing. While Knol's portfolio appears quite professional and sophisticated, there is a certain DIY aspect that is essential to his projects. A homemade diffuser and basic crafts such as glitter and tulle have all been used, proving that talent reigns above all else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Macro Water Droplet Photography:** Exploring the beauty and intricacy of water droplets through close-up photography, offering a unique perspective on nature. - **Color, Texture and Shape:** Capturing the range and diversity of colors, textures, and shapes found within water droplets, creating visually stunning imagery. - **Homemade Techniques:** Utilizing DIY techniques such as homemade diffusers and craft materials to achieve professional-quality results in macro water droplet photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** An opportunity for photographers to experiment with macro water droplet photography and create visually captivating images. - **Fine Arts:** Artists can incorporate macro water droplet photography techniques to explore new depths of color, texture, and shape in their artwork. - **Education:** Macro water droplet photography can be used as an educational tool to teach concepts of science, art, and photography, providing a unique visual experience for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Aquatic Smartphone Photography Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-mobile-mini-dome.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Mesmerizing Glass Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dew-pendant.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Sculptural Nature-Inspired Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-series.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md)