Rik's 60g cube

[rickztahone]

Been meaning to go out to Rik's house to pick up a chiller and also to take pics of his tank. Had the chance yesterday and I was able to get some really good shots. I'll share the stand outs and you can browse the whole set here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/138339753@N07/

Before I post all of this, I will warn you, I only know like 10% of the names of the corals, so I won't even try to name them unless I know for sure that is what it is lol

I'll start with 2 of my favorites:
Rainbow Crush by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Rainbow Crush - these were 7 shots stacked

BBEB by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
BBEB - these were 8 shots stacked

DSC08199 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08180 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
This is literally this neon color. I actually had to tone down the saturation on this it was so vibrant!

DSC08141 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08135 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08128 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08122 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08112 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08095 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

 

[rickztahone]

Few more:

DSC08072 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08068 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08064 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08030 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08007 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08005 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08002 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC08001 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC07993 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

DSC07989 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr

 

[blkg35]

Wow!
We finally get to see some amazing pics of Rik's tank. I drool everytime I see that bbeb colony. Absolutely gorgeous pics and great photography skills Rick!

 

[mosfv]

Beautiful pics, any full tank shots?

 

[pandimus]

Rick. You forgot to mention the gear.

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[rickztahone]

Wow!
We finally get to see some amazing pics of Rik's tank. I drool everytime I see that bbeb colony. Absolutely gorgeous pics and great photography skills Rick!

That BBEB colony is absolutely astonishing. Really nice colony for sure. I knew immediately I wanted to do a photo stack on it.

 

[rickztahone]

Beautiful pics, any full tank shots?

Funny enough, no, and I had called rik to ask him how much space I had to work with to get a FTS and he told me, and I packed a lens specifically for a FTS and we both forgot

 

[rickztahone]

Rick. You forgot to mention the gear.

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I shoot with a Full Frame Sony a99. I used a Sigma 24-70 2.8 as well as a Tamron 90 2.8 macro with extension tubes here and there.

Top downs were taken with an Avast tube thingy that Rik had which was really cool. First time experience for me on that.

Also, all the fish picks were taken with flash. I completely failed in flash photography when I did it at Dave's, but here it was a little easier.

Thanks all.

 

[pandimus]

I shoot with a Full Frame Sony a99. I used a Sigma 24-70 2.8 as well as a Tamron 90 2.8 macro with extension tubes here and there.

Top downs were taken with an Avast tube thingy that Rik had which was really cool. First time experience for me on that.

Also, all the fish picks were taken with flash. I completely failed in flash photography when I did it at Dave's, but here it was a little easier.

Thanks all.

Nice. I don't have a macro yet,was hoping to pick up a tamron 90.. I need to get that avast lens tube as well

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[pandimus]

Really good job btw

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[rickztahone]

Nice. I don't have a macro yet,was hoping to pick up a tamron 90.. I need to get that avast lens tube as well

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I have had the Tam90 for at least 4 yrs. The great thing about this lens is that it doubles up as a great portrait lens. Its bokeh rendering is absolutely gorgeous and I can't believe this version of this lens actually sells so cheap, typically around $300

Really good job btw

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Thank you

 

[vuqchu]

Woah...Awesome colors on that red planet.

 

[CaboKent]

Can't wait to see this tank in person tomorrow!

 

[ChefZilla]

Dang... shoulda had you shoot my tank before it crashed :-(

 

[dodgerblew]

Been gone all day and evening and am delighted to come home and see this! Yesterday was more fun for me then I can describe. Rick, I'm really glad I've finally got to meet you in person. You're a photo guru and I'm so impressed with your knowledge, equipment and as all can see your skills. I consider you a friend and look forward to hanging around with you more often and lending you a hand in your upcoming nano startup. Thank you for all you did.

 

[dodgerblew]

Nice. I don't have a macro yet,was hoping to pick up a tamron 90.. I need to get that avast lens tube as well

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I'll let you use mine but first I want to paint it blue and put the Dodgers logo on it

 

[rickztahone]

Woah...Awesome colors on that red planet.

Yeah, the red planet really caught my eye

Can't wait to see this tank in person tomorrow!

You will be impressed!

Dang... shoulda had you shoot my tank before it crashed :-(

I'm sorry your tank crashed Brent. If you need help with anything, just give me a shout out, you know I am literally down the street from you

Been gone all day and evening and am delighted to come home and see this! Yesterday was more fun for me then I can describe. Rick, I'm really glad I've finally got to meet you in person. You're a photo guru and I'm so impressed with your knowledge, equipment and as all can see your skills. I consider you a friend and look forward to hanging around with you more often and lending you a hand in your upcoming nano startup. Thank you for all you did.

The pleasure was all mine Rik.

If anyone else would like for me to shoot their tank, just let me know. I am simply trying to hone in my skills at shooting SW tanks more so when the time comes to take pics of mine when it is up and running, I will know generally what it is I want.

For example, I told Rik that last time I photographed Dave's tank, I completely failed with flash photography. This time around, I wanted to play with it a little more and at the end, I got pretty much what I wanted out of the shots. This is the kind of progression I am looking for in my own photography.

I honestly don't ask for anything in return for shooting some pictures. It is a great hobby for me, and one that actually has given me money by taking on side jobs, but I never look for the jobs, they always come to me haha.

I'll let you use mine but first I want to paint it blue and put the Dodgers logo on it

:lolspin:

 

[pandimus]

I'll let you use mine but first I want to paint it blue and put the Dodgers logo on it

Oh I don't hate the dodgers. I just hate baseball. Oh and the devil colored SUC team,and any other NFC team besides the Cardinals, and any AFC team playing the Cardinals, oh and Lakers fans. Not the Lakers, just the fans

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[rickztahone]

Got a few more for you guys
JF Fox Flame by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
JF Fox Flame

TCK Purple Poison Ivy by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
TCK Purple Poison Ivy. Sorry but this was the best I could get considering the awkward angle it was in. Beautiful coral though and I wish I could have done it justic

Copps Turquoise Hoke by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Copps Turquoise Hoke

Teal Turaki by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Teal Turaki

COPPS 24K Milli by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Copps 24K Milli

SC Orange Passion and I think Paletta Pink tip by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
SC Orange Passion and Paletta Pink Tip (?)

WWC Red Shortcake by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
WWC Red Shortcake

PC Superman Table by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
PC Superman Table

Bali yellow milli by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Bali Yellow Milli. If you look close enough you will see an acro crab

 

[rickztahone]

Red Planted by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Red Planet