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Nasturtium Leaves: After the Rain

The water collected in nasturtium leaves after a shower looks like droplets of mercury:

Water drop in nasturtium leaf
Water drop in nasturtium leaf

They refract outdoor lighting when seen from the correct viewpoint:

Water drops in nasturtium leaf
Water drops in nasturtium leaf

These were at the Morse Estate. Hand-held with the Canon SX230HS in low light conditions.