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How would the image turn out if the eye is looking out to rain? Would it still reflect?

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The softer your light source (overcast, rainy skies) the less reflection you get. However, you're shooting something that's covered by a shiny film of water, so you'll always get some reflections. Using a C-PL (polarized) filter on your lens could cut down significantly on reflections.

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Why do I get a blurry photo when I set my lens in manual mode?

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When you're composing your image, slow down a bit and get a sharp focus on your subject. If you're into portrait photography, try keeping the subject's eye in focus. If you're using a handheld camera, then even with a sharp focused subject, the slightest shake introduced during pressing the shutter button can cause image blur. In this case, try using timer mode to let the camera take the photo automatically. Finally, try using a stable tripod and a cable release or a wireless remote that will eliminate any chance of shake with hand touch.

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Is it possible to take pictures like this on an iPhone?

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Possibly but it's likely to be far better with a professional camera.

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What lens should be used?

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A macro lens is generally the best choice, as it will capture all the detail up close and in full. Other lenses with a tight zoom measure will work, but a macro is really the best way to go for up-close images.

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Would this work with 24 mega pixels?

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Yes, it definitely will. You would get a crisp photo of the eye.

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How do I do this just with my own eye? (I have an iPad)

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Try using the selfie camera, but this could be hard. If it is, get somebody to hold your iPad whilst using tip 1. You can direct them whether to move it left, right, up or down.

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