A few macros (Nikon D70s)

[melev]

Here are some recent shots from my new camera. I'm using either the stock lens or a 90mm Macro lens. Shots vary from Aperture Priority to Manual mode, and some are even in Auto. I usually don't use the flash.

 

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Acropora sp.

A. formosa

ORA 'Sunset' Montipora sp.

A. granulosa

Bali Acropora sp.

Heliopora - Blue Ridge

M. capricornis

 

[melev]

111 views with no negative replies. Looks like I did something right. :lol: Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[maroun.c]

Very nice pictures, Marc
It really is amazing how all yuor corals look extreemly healthy
One thing i would comment on is, now that you've got the Camera, Lens, Focusing, Lighting mastered it is time to start experimenting with positioning yuor subjects in your pictures. Maybe try to apply the rule of thirds include a fish giong in or getting out of the picture to add some dynamics to the pic...
You know just bring out the artisitc in your pics. If some of yoru corals are close enough to the glass maybe try to experiment a bit with extreme macros by adding a Teleconverter, or reversing ring or even both. that should be very nice with such healhy corals...

 

[melev]

I need to buy some more accessories before I can do that. I did post a bunch of top down pictures last night in my 280g thread.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=13836260#post13836260

Thanks for the suggestions. Occasionally I'll do something with a little flair to it, but usually my subject is dead center.

 

[IPT]

Those blue tips on that Stag are sweet. What type is it?

I like the two clowns I imagine they are as ferocious as mine at defending their turf!

 

[melev]

Which blue tip are you talking about? The thicker one, or the one with many blue tips? The latter is probably A. formosa

The clowns have been sorting out who's in charge, but neither bothers me when I work in the tank.

 

[Slakker]

Lucky...my female bites my hands any time I'm in the tank...

Great photos...every shot makes me embarrassed to call my tank a reef

 

[klepto]

beautiful shots Marc!
That macro (5th from the top) is my favorite. Is that another shot of your A. granulosa?

my f/m tomato clown absolutely flips out as well Slakker- Does anyone have any tips on how to keep her relaxed (feeding before hasnt done much for me)... and also, does anyone know if w/c clowns are typically more aggressive than tank bred?

Thanks!

 

[melev]

The fifth picture is a very tight macro of an Efflo I have. The tips sometimes are purple, but not so much lately.

I don't like mean clowns, or mean fish period. Be nice or get out.

 

[klepto]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13841586#post13841586 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
The fifth picture is a very tight macro of an Efflo I have. The tips sometimes are purple, but not so much lately.

I don't like mean clowns, or mean fish period. Be nice or get out.

Thanks. I googled Efflo and your full sized colony came right up..That is one beautiful Acro!

Hahaha, that sounds like a good rule of thumb...

I adopted my female and her mate from a buddy, if she didnt start laying eggs after a month in my tank, I would probably be looking for another pair. Im choosing to work almost totally under my moonlights because she will just about jump out of the tank if I go to work in the day... its getting old very fassssst!!!

 

[jerrym21]

Everything is beautiful. I'm always impressed with your reefkeeping and photography. thanks

 

[E.intheC]

I have to absolutely agree with the above. Beautiful, inspiring pictures.

 

[melev]

Thanks guys.

 

[ibanezgfx]

nice shots. good camera, ive read a lot about them. great looking tank too