Frozen Soap Bubble Photography with Don Komarechka

We're adding a new show to the DPReview TV lineup, and you may have seen the work of our new host before. Don Komarechka is a landscape and nature photographer, and he's a master of using macro photography and simple science experiments to turn otherwise unseen worlds into stunning images.

In this series he'll share his some of these projects so you can recreate them at home if you're feeling ambitious – or you can just sit back and enjoy watching a mad scientist at work. Check it out – and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week.

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[BenFeldmanBass]

Love Don's work! Even though gear videos may drive views, these are the videos that give people real value in their lives and empower them to create rather than just consume. Thank you!

[nikanj]

Pro tip for those living in warmer climates. But a high visibility vest for $5 then go to the local butcher and tell they you're the health inspector. Setup your "surveying equipment" in the walk-in freezer and tell them that new regulations require you to work uninterrupted for half and hour.

[sosijiz]

Short, sharp, interesting - well done! Gorgeous effects with that CD case too !

[dejayrezme]

Wow those freezing crystals floating in the soap bubble are amazing! Well done! The combination of light and fractal patterns creates intriguing and beautiful images.

This could also be amazing for a stereoscopic VR video.
Thanks for the video!

[nathantw]

That was really cool. Thanks. I especially enjoyed the 3D part at the end.

[derekcampbell]

Always inspirational, Don. Fantastic!

[islandlife_HI]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[MyJeanf]

Amazing will be doing this in winters. Thanks Don

[xmlthegreat]

Thanks for this great video Don! Always know its gonna be great when you come on!

[OldToys]

What on earth was that 3d lens thing at the end there??? Where do I get one?

[Sam-mcdk]

Nice work guys as always. I look forward to seeing more videos with Don.

[buickboy]

Really spellbinding photography 😲 definitely going to try this once it snows. ❄❄❄❄

[rosasgonzales]

ahh...frozen soap bubbles are so magical! thanks for sharing the knowledge Don, generous as always

[yukonica]

Seems you have left the platform for more supportive venues. Regardless; having stumbled upon this tutorial I feel obligated to to thank you. The video is educational, entertaining and inspirational. I live in the subarctic so my cameras often see more use in winter (where -6 C is a warm day) than they do in summer. The idea you demonstrated is absolutely brilliant.
I'm going to move food-studio techniques outside. A tripod, geared head, TS-E lens, snoot etc. Perhaps I'll be able to reflect aurora into the bubble. Once more: thank you for the inspiration.

[rhayes]

Always enjoy seeing Don’s work! Truly tremendously talented!

[Albertangelo]

Thank you for the great tutorial! I don't live where's there's snow but I used your bubble formula to create great picture using an ipad.

[mauricevold]

This was great Don...now I want to try it to cool off a bit now.

[hayios]

Minimal budget .... How do I create -6C?? )
Great Idea and execution, thanks

[MarionWalsh]

I have a pair of those red and blue 3D glasses! Loved the 3D bit at the end!

[cactustweeter]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing with us!