Recent content by astrogazer

... now that I think about it there should probably be 2 contests, one for BC (the artist formerly known as BG) and one for the rest of RC ... :worried: I'll try to remember to 'bug ya in a month or so. :wave:

Any thoughts on possibly reviving the concept. I think the original thread only lasted 2 months, but there appeared to be a number of eager participants submitting images. Don't mean to step on any toes, but it seemed like such a good idea. Even if a calendar isn't produced cudos could be given...

Caveat emptor

I recall that contest, I'm not sure that it ever got off the ground. I remember entering a couple of images. I've been away for a couple of years and I don't know what happened to the concept of a photo contest and the resultant calendar. Anyone know? :wave:

Love to see you put together a time lapse animation on that bloom.

Stunning images, great color balance and wonderful composition.

Pictures for a contest here should most certainly be marine in nature I should think.

I replied to your other thread on the same topic, showing you how to use your existing software to adjust your white balance http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2136377

Personally I think RC should do what MASNA used to do and have a photo contest, judged monthly or annually, make a calendar out of the winners and sell them. Images should be judged by peers here on RC. I would think there to be enough sponsors out there to manage a limited run on the first...

I am a fan of Image Stabilization, however due to the nature of a macro lens and its intended 1:1 use, with DoF being less than half an inch you will most certainly be using a tripod making IS a moot point. Unless you plan on doing hand held macro work I'd save the couple hundred bucks. Course...

Mine seem attracted to my strobes, though I do worry from time to time about temporary blindness and wandering into the carpet anemone.

This is an oldie but a goodie and it seems to fit in with the current theme ... imaged with a Nikkor 105mm micro and an off camera SB-800

Nice work there Jesse :)

Nice images, well done James :)

Are you shooting in a RAW format? If not you should be, you can set your camera to shoot a RAW and JPG every time you press the shutter button. The JPG is fine for viewing the basic composition and general overall exposure of the image, but it's the RAW image that will give you greater...