This is the set up, it's quite simple really, but you get really incredible results, and no photoshopping is necessary. The only thing I would add to this is a tripod, but I was going out and didn't have time.

I ended up with large circles this time, because I used too much oil. You need to dribble the oil in from some distance to create the bubbles. I took a few shots before I added the food colouring, since once it's in the water, you can't go back.

The aperture needs to be wide open to get the shallow depth of field (blurry background). These were shot at f/5.6 and ISO 200.

Playing of party music optional.

Thanks for the explanation of your fun exercise! It was the oil that made the "bubbles" in the water. You're so clever! djnana · 2011-06-30: 10:48

Wonderful experiment,Love # 2,3,4 they are too good.thanks for sharing~!~ mallusatish · 2011-06-30: 10:50

Ah, I see. Amazing what one can do with so little sometimes. All before the dawn of Photoshop and post. ;) smbunation · 2011-06-30: 11:00

These are SO cool!!! HoosierAtHeART · 2011-06-30: 11:45

Very creative set! tfs Riyaz · 2011-06-30: 11:50

What a really cool idea. I cannot wait to see the grandbabies again, gonna let them make bubbles for me to capture. :) karmankwarner · 2011-06-30: 12:07

That's excellent, thanks. Now all I need to do is get myself a hat that says "Princess". Jarvo · 2011-06-30: 12:17

Very cool Marjorie. Thanks for the lesson!! danrav · 2011-06-30: 12:50

Cool. joycephotography · 2011-06-30: 13:47

Normally, I behave like a photo-hunter. I suppose, because I arrived to the photo passion, thorough the lanscapes pictures and my mountaineering activity. That's why i looking for the situation around, instead of create the killer's weapon or the scene of the crime. I probably would have preferring to shot at the rests of the dressing into the salad bowl bottom, and preparing the set by means of a very good meal homestyle. But really, your have a very good results in spite of your strange vinaigrette. <//;-) Seeee youuu Marjorieee.... ASINUS · 2011-06-30: 13:50

Thanks for the explanation. Good work. renatomartins · 2011-06-30: 15:57

very cool i would love to have a go at this thats if you wouldnt mind?? littemissriri · 2011-06-30: 16:22

You're the best ... thanks for your post Marjorie. ????? · 2011-06-30: 19:36

Thank you for sharing!! ????? · 2011-06-30: 19:49

Thanks for sharing this great idea Marjorie.. :) ktutardika · 2011-06-30: 20:57

Amazing Marjorie! What I want to know now is, how the hell did you even think this up?! Wow. liveandletlive · 2011-06-30: 23:14

Ahhh! Very creative, now i know your secret... To the kitchen! ;) ????? · 2011-07-01: 01:06

thanks for sharing the info slowpete · 2011-07-01: 05:37

The results are amazing. They remind me of cds... Keryl · 2011-07-01: 10:42

wonderful informative post - great examples - and I am gonna have to give it a try when my life returns to normal…. poshrat · 2011-07-01: 10:56

Very funny to see how you did it. I shall remember this. Thanks. Gr. Henriëtte jonggolde · 2011-07-01: 15:28

You are too creative! Could you share some of that with me?? lukesmom · 2011-07-02: 10:35

oh you know I will be trying this :) these are awesome and fun :) :) :) thanks for sharing beth0110 · 2011-07-04: 00:51

Fun idea Lynda · 2011-07-04: 11:57

Thank you so much for sharing this information!!!!! usorbeg · 2011-07-04: 17:35

so glad you explained it..maybe i should try (when my mom's not at home lol), by the way, your wine cups are so strange. never seen wine cups like that, in fact i've never seen ''wine cups'' ..all glasses are used here lol onlyricky · 2011-07-06: 18:31

Veeeeery cool posts. Will have to remember to give it a try soon! ????? · 2011-07-10: 20:17

:) malquistfamily · 2011-07-19: 00:18

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