I haven't posted any photos in a while...

Thanks for all of the positive feedback guys, I appreciate it.

maroun.c - I didn't use any flash, just available tank lighting (10K MH w/T5 actinic's I believe). I still haven't worked my way to the FT shots yet but I'll get there. I've processed about 35 of probably 50 shots that I liked.

Ebn - Good eye, I can see one pic where you can see the edit. I'll fix that when I get a few minutes.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10825056#post10825056 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Blazer88
Thanks for all of the positive feedback guys, I appreciate it.

maroun.c - I didn't use any flash, just available tank lighting (10K MH w/T5 actinic's I believe). I still haven't worked my way to the FT shots yet but I'll get there. I've processed about 35 of probably 50 shots that I liked.

Ebn - Good eye, I can see one pic where you can see the edit. I'll fix that when I get a few minutes.
Click to expand...

Check #2,3,4, and 6 when you get the chance. ;)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10810767#post10810767 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by edwing206
Got a full pic of the gorgonian?
Gabby! Haven't heard from you for a while. Hope all is well.
Click to expand...

thanks dood, i've been quite busy with the kids but very soon i'll be back to checking RF every day :D , i miss RF a lot dood.


ok sorry for the hijack :p .. back to pictures
 
not to be over critical as these ARE great shots but I'd echo Erics observation. The outlines on several of the shots stand out badly - the maroon clown shot is probably the worst for me.... is that shot a composite of 2 or 3 images?
 
I agree with the clown shot, definitely not my favorite. I was probably getting a little lazy with the edits around that time, lol. It is a single shot though. I should have the shot before the black background and will see if I can dig it up.
 
Thankfully I always save the original layer in PS for reasons like this. Here is the shot before I got crazy with the black brush. It's easy to to over think an image when editing, I should have left it like this.

IMG_0926.jpg


The red lobo brain is probably just as bad and should have been left as-is like the clown. Sometime it works and sometimes it doesn't though. I like the black background on the second Anthias shot. That wasn't too different from the original, the black just covered a few outlets and made it easier to get rid of the million white specs in the water.
 
I generally use shutter priority for fish and the shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lense I'm using. My Sigma is 150mm requires a faster shutter speed to offset the camera shake since it's my longest lense. The shot above was with my EF-S 60mm at 1/125, F/4, and ISO 800.
 
If I didn't already have the 30D I would probably favor the 40D. But the 30D is a fully capable camera and you can get a used one for probably $500 less than a new 40D, that would leave enough to get a good macro lense. That being said, it's the monkey behind the camera that affects the image most.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10909379#post10909379 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
Thanks for your response. Would you go with the new D300 instead of the 40D?
Click to expand...

I would go with the 40D since I already have thousands invested in Canon glass, it's really more of a preference than anything since I'm used to Canon gear.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Ameya
Wild anemones in the Japanese sea
Replies
3
Views
394
OrionN
OrionN
C
DIY Stand for Flatback Hexagon Tank
Replies
2
Views
474
Drummer98
Drummer98
n2585722
Converting a Intllab Dosing Pump to a Dual Head Pump
Replies
4
Views
752
n2585722
n2585722
buddythelion
Bay Area grown out coral photos! No frags :)
Replies
14
Views
1K
Chalu420
C
1MP3R1AL
Eradicating Flat Worms
Replies
0
Views
793
1MP3R1AL
1MP3R1AL
Back
Top