I love this camera

[Lee_Bay]

This is the first pic I have posted on RC, so I hope I do it right. This pic turned out so good I just had to share it.

What do yo think?? It's the Nikon D50.

 

[this is me]

another Nikon user here. Great pics.

 

[Lee_Bay]

Just got mine and still learning how to use it, but I was really happy with this pic, so I thought I would see how this pic compares to more experienced users.

 

[Larry Waughon]

Nice shot! I just got a D50 Hope my first shots turn out that nice.
Larry

 

[cokevanilla]

magnificent

what settings? I would like to try it out; what light ?

I can never take pics like this one; had the camera for 1 month now and took it out 2 times only so far....and was not pleased with the results..I need to learn how to use it first...

anyway, congrats for the photo

 

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

very nice....

 

[louist]

Off to a good start with a very capable camera! That hawk of yours is checking you out, I think he wants food

I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, but if you don't mind a little critique, read on:

Your idea behind this pose is great, because it demonstrates the personality of the fish, and there is interaction between the fish and the viewer. Technically speaking, the eye(s) of the fish should be in sharp focus, because we communicate by looking at eyes.

Compositionally, this photo would be improved if the fish is less centered. I would like to see the fish more to the bottom left. Why? Since the fish is looking to the right, give him more negative space so it looks like he could swim into that space. In addition, this serves to crop out the out-of-focus (OOF) C. racemosa to the left. The green of the macro algae compliments the red of the fish, but it is a little distracting having that much of it, especially the ones at center left.

Anyhow, love to see more!

 

[Lee_Bay]

another pic

another pic

Thanks for the tips. I didn't crop anything, thiat is just right out of the camera.

I tried a pic using a tripod and turned the autofocus off so I could focus myself. I like the results a lot more. See what you think.

 

[Lee_Bay]

This is with just the actinic lighting.