I liked your experiments. It's fun to play with water in shots like these. Just so you know though, you have slow and fast backwards. The higher the denominator, the faster the shutter speed is. 1/500 of a second is faster than 1/15 of a second. Doesn't detract from the fun shots though.

I like your favorite - the last one.

Thanks for the suggestion. I have a tripod (cheapy that came with some cameras I bought for my students) and I hate it. I was looking at the trek pod which is a mono-pod but then also snaps out to be a tripod. bugaboo let me try her monopod out, which helped me decided that yes, I do need the tripod...but I also want something I'll use.

every one needs a tripod at some point but i made a verrrry handy camera rest out of an old sock( preferably washed ) filled with about $0.50 worth of little dried peas that you can buy in any grocery store. fill it about toe to heel and tie a loose knot in it leaving some room between the peas and the knot so it will firmly cradle your camera at any angle. i use it on my car window sill or roof ( turn engine off and turn the radio down to eliminate vibrations ) or on a fence post, or on a rock ,or log , or on the ground. just hold on to the camera neck strap in case it would get bumped or fall. turn on the self timer ,compose, focus and shoot. with your hands off of the camera when the shutter releases you'll notice a lot less blurring of the stationary objects in the pic especially if you are shooting in low light or low shutter speeds.

Your favorite is my favorite, too.

Yours are alot better than mine! Note, I hardly posted any! I can't wait to see what you come up with when you get the tripod!! Wonderful.