Western_reefer
Reef keeper
Some pics of Wroughts in their natural environment. Enjoy, T
The gorgonians/sea fans are gorgeous!!
Rarities underwater
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The gorgonians/sea fans are gorgeous!!
LobsterOfJustice
Recovering Detritophobe
Hey Luiz, something else to remember is just because it's not rare in the wild doesnt mean its not rare to us. A lot of butterflies are avoided in the hobby because they eat coral making them unsuitable for reefs, or only eat coral, making them unsuitable for captivity in general. Never seen those butterflies you posted before, but they are beautiful!
cas
New member
Now check this out, in some places in the eastern Indian Ocean the pair above hybridizes. So, I kept an eye for that and during my last trip to Bali I found this pair and followed it during several dives:
I remember seeing something very similar to the top one when diving on the GBR near Cains in 1991. It always stuck in my mind, because I had never seen it before and thought it was just an amazing fish.
Thanks for the memories and the name.
robvdv
New member
Luiz, you mentioned not having seen a Galapagos shark on display. There's one at Monterey Bay, apparently: http://www.montereyherald.com/breaking/ci_13707240
HomeSlizzice
Angelfish/Wrasse Nut!
AMAZING pics Luiz, thanks for doing this man. :bounce3:
Luiz Rocha
Salty Dog
Yep, I am aware of that... Here is another one that feeds exclusively on coral, Chaetodon triangulum:
But here a couple that can be kept in aquaria, although I think they will still eat corals if available (especially the first one) but will eat other food too. Chaetodon melannotus:
Chaetodon xanthurus:
Luiz
Just found this thread. Most people who look at UW shots don't want to see the "documentary" fish shots. They don't realize the time and patience it takes to get a good head on shot of a Centropyge, etc. It usually does take the housed systems and man can your arms get tired trying to focus on those suckers.
I use a D2x as well and if I were to upgrade I would consider a D700. But so far I think it's more about patience then equipment.
Great work. Would love to know your focus settings on the D2x but you could send them by PM as I don't want to distract from more of your images!
Just found this thread. Most people who look at UW shots don't want to see the "documentary" fish shots. They don't realize the time and patience it takes to get a good head on shot of a Centropyge, etc. It usually does take the housed systems and man can your arms get tired trying to focus on those suckers.
I use a D2x as well and if I were to upgrade I would consider a D700. But so far I think it's more about patience then equipment.
Great work. Would love to know your focus settings on the D2x but you could send them by PM as I don't want to distract from more of your images!
Two things will help get you clearer pics.
Positioning of the flash, which you have to experiment with and getting close to the subject, which depends on your lens and you.
Some fish take a long time before they let you approach to 6-12 inches. You have to just sit there and let them get comfortable.
I am sure Luiz can add to that but the old adage holds, 'when you think you are close, get closer'.
The last image, a Flying Gurnard, Dactylopterus volitans, was actually taken with a fisheye lens from ~12 inches.
Positioning of the flash, which you have to experiment with and getting close to the subject, which depends on your lens and you.
Some fish take a long time before they let you approach to 6-12 inches. You have to just sit there and let them get comfortable.
I am sure Luiz can add to that but the old adage holds, 'when you think you are close, get closer'.
The last image, a Flying Gurnard, Dactylopterus volitans, was actually taken with a fisheye lens from ~12 inches.
Luiz Rocha
Salty Dog
Strobe positioning (an external strobe is a must) and getting close are the two essentials to eliminate backscatter... Clear water helps too 
Oh and that Gramma loreto shot is absolutely amazing, now I will have to post some of my "artsy" shots
Oh and that Gramma loreto shot is absolutely amazing, now I will have to post some of my "artsy" shots
Luiz Rocha
Salty Dog
Here are some pretty shots (not necessarily pretty fish, but nice photos ):
Acanthemblemaria hancocki, Pacific Panama:
Muraena melanotis, Sao Tome:
And a lucky shot of a pair of Haemulon flavolineatum at the Florida Keys:
):Acanthemblemaria hancocki, Pacific Panama:
Muraena melanotis, Sao Tome:
And a lucky shot of a pair of Haemulon flavolineatum at the Florida Keys:
username in use
Sciencing Daily
This is easily one of the best threads ever, the photography is top notch and it is becoming a great source for images of amazing fish. Gets my vote for thread of the year, and at the very least this is Sticky worthy.
It would be foolish for me to get in a pee contest with you !! on your thread !!
But here are two less common eels at least in my area.
E. carychora, Chestnut Moray and Ophichthus ophis, Snake eel and and my favorite subject, a Long Lured Frog fish.
Your images are great and your locations amazing. If you need help carrying the camera.........
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Western_reefer
Reef keeper
WOW! AMAZING pictures! :eek1::eek1:
Most of the UW photography boards are filled with amazing images but they go beyond the ID photos. It is indeed fun to see these fish in their natural habitat and I would be glad to add more shots. Clearly from looking at the other images there are some good photographers on this forum, although Luiz, I am sure could keep us entertained for a long time.
I no longer have a reef tank and when I think I would like to get back into the hobby, I go diving !
Acanthurus coeruleus juvenile
Opistognathus aurifrons, Yellow Head Jaw fish. The real shot is the female brooding her eggs in her mouth. Luiz can post that one!
A very young [5-6mm] Canthigaster rostrata, Sharpnose Puffer
I no longer have a reef tank and when I think I would like to get back into the hobby, I go diving !
Acanthurus coeruleus juvenile
Opistognathus aurifrons, Yellow Head Jaw fish. The real shot is the female brooding her eggs in her mouth. Luiz can post that one!
A very young [5-6mm] Canthigaster rostrata, Sharpnose Puffer
