share some photos

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Its really hard to figure out the camera and be able to take some decent pictures of your tank.Well here is a few shots not the greatest yet.those shots been picked through a few hundred takes :biggrin:
Enjoy
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/elipdf-AdobeReader.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/[IMG]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1196.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1194.jpg -http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1196.jpg-http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1193.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_0689-1.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1130.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1132.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1177.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1174.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1168.jpg[IMG]http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1130.jpg

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

a couple more

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1135.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1134.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1126.jpg

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

I really need to figure this camera out,any help would most appreciated.
the camera is a Canon EOS10D

[MarkoD]

Avoid on camera flash and shoot in raw instead of jpeg

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Avoid on camera flash and shoot in raw instead of jpeg

Thanks I will try that later this evening. And maybe I sort pictures out of a smaller pile :biggrin:

[SteveConn]

Awesome mini nems... Would love to get one that look like yours!

I have an underwater Pentax WG-1. Used it to take pics snorkeling in Cuba a few months back. I've used it in my tank too to get away from the surface distortion and get some decent closeups.

[Nano]

if your trying to get good shots and you'd like to shoot from the top, why no try this?

http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/check-out-diy-coral-viewer-125450.html

I've thought of building one, it seems like a great way to get "closer close ups" if your macro is struggling :mrgreen:

[BMahura]

A few tips i found along the way
-Use a tripod if you have one
-Shut off the flow in your tank to help the picture be more clear
-Turn off all other lights in the room
-No flash
-As far as color goes you should go into your settings to change the white balance (I have a nikon so im unsure the exact way to change it) but it should be easy to find out online if you cant figure it out. most cameras white balance is measured in Ks much like halide lights and set it to the highest K value to make up for the intense aquarium lighting.
-play with your manual focus especially on macro shot. Auto focus sometimes doesnt focus in on the specific spot your looking for
-Set your shutter speed to high as you can adjust the brightness on the computer. I find that with a higher shutter speed it captures the highlights, colors, and shadows much better

[windcoast reefs]

One of the biggest thing that I found was always shooting at a 90 degree angle to the glass. It should stop any distortion and color shifting due the light refracting inside the glass.

[BMahura]

One of the biggest thing that I found was always shooting at a 90 degree angle to the glass. It should stop any distortion and color shifting due the light refracting inside the glass.
+1
Sorry i forgot to add that

[Nano]

My new Scooter Blenny
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/DSCN2288-1.jpg
Some Of The cheaper Zoa's
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/DSCN2290-1.jpg

[The Grizz]

When I will all the prizes in your contest can I trade them in for all your maxi mini's:biggrin:

[Nano]

GSP and that weed Xenia. playing around with the color on my camera
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/DSCN2283.jpg

[Nano]

My Ricordea(I like this shot best I think)
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/DSCN2274.jpg

[MMAX]

Nice hijack Nanomano

[Nano]

Nice hijack Nanomano

Sorry wasn't my intent. I just saw the thread title share some photos. So i shared a few. :mrgreen: didn't mean to hijack sorry

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Sorry wasn't my intent. I just saw the thread title share some photos. So i shared a few. :mrgreen: didn't mean to hijack sorry
Those are some nice photos, no hijacking here everyone is welcome to post their best and no so best photos.
I am still playing with mine unfortunately still :cry: but soon I will master it.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

When I will all the prizes in your contest can I trade them in for all your maxi mini's:biggrin:

good luck on winning as for my mini's I have quite the collection, you will soon see some great photos:biggrin:

[Nano]

Those are some nice photos, no hijacking here everyone is welcome to post their best and no so best photos.
I am still playing with mine unfortunately still :cry: but soon I will master it.

I know I was having a tough time figuring out my nikon, but am starting to get the hang of it, I set the white balance manually, to match the sand, then the ISO at about 400-1200 depending on the coral. shoot in raw and then use photoshop, to help enhance the color a bit. I'm still getting the hang of it too, my macro is built in to the camera so I cant get very close "close ups"

[The Grizz]

as for my mini's I have quite the collection, you will soon see some great photos:biggrin:

I hear they are like fragging Ric's, you should get on that & share the maxi licious fortune with me :biggrin:

[Nano]

how do you frag ricordea and maxis?? is it like fragging mushrooms?

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Here is a few photos I just took, no touching up simply raw photos
only with royal blue on
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1509.jpg
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1511.jpg

400ma white 400ma royal blue 6 to 1
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1194.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1190.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1193.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1180.jpg

and last 400ma royal blue and 1500ma white
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1526.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1523.jpghttp://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_1520.jpg

[The Grizz]

how do you frag ricordea and maxis?? is it like fragging mushrooms?

Typically with anemones, in order to propagate, it’s a matter of over-feeding them until they grow so big that they have to split.* With maxi-minis, you can actually frag them – cut them like a piece of pizza, making sure to cut a portion of the mouth as well and viola, you have two!* As with anytime you frag a coral, extra care must be taken in order to ensure that both pieces don’t get infected and can recover quickly.* Iodine dips and dosing with Vitamin C are two ways I recommend to keep your maxi-mini’s healthy after fragging.

Ric's will generally split or shoot off little Ric's on there own. If a Ric has 2 mouth I think it can be cut but should split on there own in time.

[The Grizz]

Stop teasing me with those maxi pics mr. or I might have to come down the chimney after Santa with my frag tools in hand :lol:

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Stop teasing me with those maxi pics mr. or I might have to come down the chimney after Santa with my frag tools in hand :lol:

Be careful coming down my chimney as it is only 12" opening and goes through my tank then the fireplace.Secondly have to go through me my wife and both of my kids (twice my size:biggrin:) Oh almost forgot my pit-bull sits near the tank,...anyways good luck, and if you make through all that i personally surrender and give you few maxis:lol:

[The Grizz]

:surprise:security forces ***wonders if invisibility cloak has fully recharged***:lol:***also wonders if welding supply store can get laughing gas***:biggrin:

[Nano]

Man you have a lot of nice frags!

[Nano]

Candy Cane http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/DSCN2258.jpg

[SteveConn]

:lol:Elias....can I come over with my scalpel and take half of your nems?:twised:

[waynemah]

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa364/waynemah/100_0021.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa364/waynemah/100_0015.jpg

[Nano]

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/1-2.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/2-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/thehobdenmarina/DSCN2377.jpg

[phyto4life]

first pic taken with pumps off.
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/clintos08/pinkyumafocusstacked.jpg

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

A couple shots I just took still trying to prefect the camera :biggrin:.I figure until I heal and be able to do some constructions I would take few pictures:biggrin:
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_2245.jpg
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_2253.jpg
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_2260.jpg
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww269/chefely/IMG_2259.jpg