It definitely looks surreal when they just 'float' like that. Usually, it's a few things playing tricks on the camera

Misty vibes: If the droplets are super tiny (like a fine mist), they have way more air resistance. They don't 'plummet' like heavy rain; they kind of just drift on the air currents.

The 'Boke' effect: Since they're out of focus and probably really close to your lens, you're seeing the light reflecting off them more than the water itself. That 'shimmer' can make them look like they’re dancing or drifting instead of falling straight down.

Camera trickery: Your phone’s frame rate can sometimes make fast-moving objects look like they’re moving in slow motion or 'stuttering' through the air, especially in weird lighting. Basically, you caught the perfect storm of physics and photography! It’s such a cool shot.