Photographing Droplets

After rain, fog or a dewy morning, there are many beautiful sights - especially if the sun comes out.
So how do you capture that image?

Drops on the End of Fine Leaves
For these types of photos, you don't need a close up lens. F stop can be low if they are all on the same plane.
Position yourself so that the droplets shine
Have a simple background. Check through your lens that the background is simple and preferably in shadow so there is contrast with the drops (early morning is best).
Exposure should be slightly darker than normal to highlight the shine on the drops

Drops on Leaves
Once again, angle yourself & camera so the drops sparkle. You may need a close up lens or filter for small drops.
For multiple drops, create a pleasing composition and then make sure your camera is parallel to as many drops as possible so they are all in the same focal plane. Use a large Depth of Field eg f8 and above to get as much as possible in focus.
Focus on the sparkle

Drops that are Very Round
Some surface are so water repellent that the droplet is nearly spherical. eg. Ginko leaves, waterlily and lotus leaves etc. These droplets will now act as a lens allowing you to see the surface magnified and  also, reflections in the drop.
Focus - You need to focus on the reflection or magnified surface - not the edge of the droplet
DoF -Use f11 or more for multiple drops or lower for a single drop.

Your composition is also important to create a pleasing image.