lets see some nice polyp extension

[rogerwilco357]

nice shots how did you get the background black? what lights are on your tank?

 

[Bela N]

nice shots how did you get the background black? what lights are on your tank?

Thanks.

As for the black background, I shoot on a tripod with pumps off, that way I can shoot at f14 to f22 using a high ISO, usually 1600. I shoot with a Pentax 200mm maro with or with out a dedicated Pentax AL 2X teleconverter, at 1:1. This means very narrow depth of field. Under the previously mentioned conditions, light drops of very, very quickly (inverse square law), which gives the black background. If I get flare from a hot spot or floating air buble I will remove it in post processing. For simple things like this I use ACDSee Pro 5, I have Photo Shop CS5 but do not use it, especially for simple fixes. Interesting you mentioned it, I like that look very much. I intentionally go for the same look in my outdoor nature shots. Since sunlight is much brighter I have to use a black sheet drape over the background. If you are interested in using this technique for outdoor photos I published an article on this technique in Photo Life Magazine a long time ago. If you are interested I can look up the year & issue number for you.

The tank which is a 72" long, has two (2) 36" 6 bulb Nova Extreme Pros T5 fixtures & 2 X Single bulbs with reflectors. Each half of the tank has 7 bulbs. These are 3 X KZ New Gen, 2 X KZ Super Blue, 1 X KZ Fiji Purple and 1 X Gieseman Pure Actinic. I love this combo, SPS grow like weeds.

 

[dowtish]

just took this with my phone

 

[Grim Reefer]

Here's some of my sps PE...

 

[CUNAReefer]

Heres a pic for you, Roger.

ORA Belina

James

 

[Acronic]

 

[Bela N]

Killer shot love this coral !!!!! Nice job.

Are you related to Attila?

 

[landy]

that is insane for that type of coral I have yet to get that kind of pe out of my smooth coral.good job

Thanks!

i was impressed as well.


here is another

landy

 

[Der ABT]

Very nice shot landy and the rest for that matter

got a couple to add

 

[Bela N]

Der ABT,

Very nice colours. The first one, the yellow, is gorgeous, very unusual colour.

 

[Der ABT]

Thanks, thats the Pink Lemonade really love its colors. Top down really makes a difference too, the SSC below it doesnt look that great in the pic but top down i think its stunning.

 

[rogerwilco357]

yes very nice the Pink Lemonade is my new favorite acro love the polyps and colors..I just cannot capture the colors under the t5's so haven't put a pic up..

 

[M007]

@Der ABT OUTSTANDING :bounce1:

 

[myroom]

wow out standing.

 

[TheHun]

Killer shot love this coral !!!!! Nice job.

Are you related to Attila?

Thanks Bela! Actually my name is Attila :rollface:

 

[jrb466]

 

[sahin]

Awesome corals. Your coral tissue appears very healthy too. What lights are these under?

 

[rogerwilco357]

^^^second that man the tissue and skeleton is awesome healthy..nice

 

[jrb466]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm using the Sol Blue's and very happy with the results.

 

[ormet]

i want to share my Stylopora that has gone crazy with PE lately.

I need better lenses to make it justice tho.