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Snaz 05-07-2012 10:27 PM

I used photoshop. It has three auto adjustments that I use on most of my coral pictures. Auto-Tone, Auto-Contrast and Auto-Color. Auto-Color is the one that removes bluish hues and brightens the colours. It is very natural result.

Most online photo storage include tools to auto balance a photo. Picasa/Google I use to great success, same as what I do with Photoshop but with only one click instead of three.

Whatever tools you already have should include some auto correcting features, give them a go!
Keith.

Bblinks 05-07-2012 11:12 PM

Thanks for the info snaz. I will have to give them a try.

Bblinks 05-09-2012 07:01 AM

Update
fish

New additions Labouti wrasse, and a lineatus tomorrow.

Achilles is not doing well. I am not sure why? It always had a bit of ick but last couple of days he stopped eating and now one of his eye looks infected, not sure what it is but it almost look like pop eye but milder. It's glossy and enlarged. I will be devastated if my little buddy dies, he eats right off my hand. I suspect the eye has something to do with carbon... I change carbon last time and the same thing happened to a wrasse but it healed not without it losing its sight. I would love to get some input on this.

corals

All corals are doing fine. SPS are growing very well. I didn't think I would be saying this but I am running out of room real quick here.

equipment

AI mounting rails with an extra sol blue.

parameter
7.5-8.5 dkh
400 ca
1200-1350 mag

Even with rx6 duo and avast marine large kalk reactor I still can't seem to bump up my parameter but I guess its a good thing.

pics below with the new camera, still learning so don't judge me.:redface:

Bblinks 05-09-2012 07:09 AM

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Bblinks 05-09-2012 07:12 AM

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9711.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9709.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9705.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9704.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9703.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9701.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9700.jpg

Bblinks 05-09-2012 07:15 AM

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9482.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9745.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9743.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9741.jpg

Bblinks 05-09-2012 07:16 AM

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9736.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9728.jpg

Reefie 05-09-2012 05:18 PM

Pics are getting MUCH better! Use the tripod I gave you and you'll probably get crisper pics.

Bblinks 05-09-2012 05:24 PM

Thanks buddy, I got lazy last night and didn't use it. Still thinking about the ball mount for the tripod but at 400 bucks I just can't justify it. What have you gotten me into.:wink:

Reefie 05-09-2012 05:32 PM

Haha! Maybe it's payback for getting me into this expensive hobby. I have many more expensive hobbies that I can get you into.

Bblinks 05-09-2012 05:38 PM

Let me know what else you got, I am in.:mrgreen:

Reefie 05-09-2012 05:47 PM

There's always Vehicles, Home Theatre Equipment, Golf, Watches, Clothing, Shoes, Wines, Dining, etc. :twised:

Just give Visa a call to increase your limit to 6 digits BEFORE the decimal point. :wink:

Bblinks 05-09-2012 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefie (Post 715104)
There's always Vehicles, Home Theatre Equipment, Golf, Watches, Clothing, Shoes, Wines, Dining, etc. :twised:

Just give Visa a call to increase your limit to 6 digits BEFORE the decimal point. :wink:


I already have...:razz:

Rice Reef 05-11-2012 12:37 AM

Rich, pics looking great! Keep up the good work... Practice makes Perfect!!!
I am planning to van in late may or June... Bought some frags from Denis. Love to see your tank! I'll bring my camera and really play the part of being the typical Asian tourist. :biggrin: BTW... Just picked up a canon 180 macro L lens!

Rice Reef 05-11-2012 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefie (Post 715104)
There's always Vehicles, Home Theatre Equipment, Golf, Watches, Clothing, Shoes, Wines, Dining, etc. :twised:

Just give Visa a call to increase your limit to 6 digits BEFORE the decimal point. :wink:

Lol... Sounds so familiar... So Asian... You forgot to mention the latest games, hand held devices, tablets and phones! :lol:

Bblinks 05-11-2012 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rice Reef (Post 715556)
Rich, pics looking great! Keep up the good work... Practice makes Perfect!!!
I am planning to van in late may or June... Bought some frags from Denis. Love to see your tank! I'll bring my camera and really play the part of being the typical Asian tourist. :biggrin: BTW... Just picked up a canon 180 macro L lens!

180mm...nice Wayne! I thought saltwater aquarium was an expensive hobby, boy was I wrong.:neutral:

I picked up a 50mm lens with uv filter and a remote like you told me to. I will post some pictures tomorrow. Oh wait it is tomorrow. wow its getting late. Anyways, thanks for all the help Wayne, looking forward to your visit on the mainland. I would love to have you over and check out my tank. Shoot the s%$^ and teach me some more stuff on the camera.

Reefie 05-11-2012 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rice Reef (Post 715557)
Lol... Sounds so familiar... So Asian... You forgot to mention the latest games, hand held devices, tablets and phones! :lol:

+1 I forgot to include the "cheaper" hobbies. :wink:

Bblinks 05-11-2012 09:42 PM

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9858.jpg

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Bblinks 05-11-2012 09:47 PM

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_9833.jpg

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Bblinks 05-11-2012 09:51 PM

Lost the labouti which was unfortunate, really like that fish...:sad: I did get a lineatus though... Almost like rhomboid but not quite. Oh well, try try again. Hope you guys enjoy the pictures.

Reefie 05-11-2012 10:29 PM

At least you SAW your Laboutei in your tank! Mine VANISHED without a trace.

The Lineatus is WAY better looking than the Rhomboid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bblinks (Post 715924)
Lost the labouti which was unfortunate, really like that fish...:sad: I did get a lineatus though... Almost like rhomboid but not quite. Oh well, try try again. Hope you guys enjoy the pictures.


Rice Reef 05-16-2012 05:26 AM

Rich, awesome pics, man! Well done! Now.... Post more pics! :lol:

Bblinks 05-16-2012 08:42 PM

Thanks very much dude. I will keep those pictures coming. I hope you can make it out to our frag swap at my house.

fishytime 05-16-2012 11:01 PM

envious of your lineatus.....beautiful fish.....Ive swarn off of the expensive jumpy wrasses....Ive had probably $800 hit the floor over the years:neutral:.....its a shame as I really do love the fairy wrasses

Bblinks 05-16-2012 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishytime (Post 717225)
envious of your lineatus.....beautiful fish.....Ive swarn off of the expensive jumpy wrasses....Ive had probably $800 hit the floor over the years:neutral:.....its a shame as I really do love the fairy wrasses

Wow, thats a lot of money dried up on the carpet....I know how that feels, even with a canopy I still had 4 barletts jump through the back opening on different times, but now its all plastic meshed fenced up. Fingers crossed. I still want a Labouti and a Rhomboid....just saving up right now...soon!:smile:

Reefie 05-16-2012 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishytime (Post 717225)
envious of your lineatus.....beautiful fish.....Ive swarn off of the expensive jumpy wrasses....Ive had probably $800 hit the floor over the years:neutral:.....its a shame as I really do love the fairy wrasses

Sadly, I have you beat.......I've lost about $3,000 in fish over the last 2 months. :cry:

I am debating whether or not to just go COWLR (Corals Only With Live Rock), but then I get tempted with yet another expensive rare fish........:redface:

Bblinks 05-16-2012 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefie (Post 717241)
Sadly, I have you beat.......I've lost about $3,000 in fish over the last 2 months. :cry:

I am debating whether or not to just go COWLR (Corals Only With Live Rock), but then I get tempted with yet another expensive rare fish........:redface:

BUY IT!!!! I will house it for you...:mrgreen:

Reefie 05-16-2012 11:56 PM

And since I've Thread-Jacked Rich soooooooooo many times, here's a pic of an Oregon Tort I scored on.

2 Branches about 2" tall
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_8579.jpg

apexifd 05-17-2012 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bblinks (Post 717242)
BUY IT!!!! I will house it for you...:mrgreen:

when Bblinks is out of space for your fish, I will house them for you as well.

Reefie 05-17-2012 12:12 AM

It's nice to see that you and Rich will look after my fish while Chris is after my corals. Haha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexifd (Post 717247)
when Bblinks is out of space for your fish, I will house them for you as well.


Rice Reef 05-17-2012 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bblinks (Post 717190)
Thanks very much dude. I will keep those pictures coming. I hope you can make it out to our frag swap at my house.

It doesn't look like I will be able to make it your frag swap that weekend :sad:
Sounds like I will be missing a great time... But I am planning for the weekend before it. Hope you will be in town so I can see your awesome tank before you frag everything away. :biggrin:

tang daddy 05-17-2012 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rice Reef (Post 717359)
It doesn't look like I will be able to make it your frag swap that weekend :sad:
Sounds like I will be missing a great time... But I am planning for the weekend before it. Hope you will be in town so I can see your awesome tank before you frag everything away. :biggrin:

Too Bad you cant make it to the frag swap, Youre welcome to stop by my place aswell since you're in town....maybe we can do a tank tour on that weekend to a few members house aswell. :lol:

apexifd 05-17-2012 07:03 PM

where the picture of that Scotts super male???

pic or it never happened or survived

tang daddy 05-17-2012 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefie (Post 717248)
It's nice to see that you and Rich will look after my fish while Chris is after my corals. Haha!

They have the tanks to accomodate Fish, mine is too packed with fish so that's why I didnt offer..... On a side note I did tell you that you could store your sps at my house if you ever needed to.....:lol:

Sorry Rich, back to pics!

Bblinks 05-17-2012 07:09 PM

I guess you should budget some time in your trip for the tour Wayne that is if you have time. Chris's tank is a must visit for all sps lovers.:wink: I will be free on Sunday that weekend to take you around if you want.

Bblinks 05-17-2012 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexifd (Post 717420)
where the picture of that Scotts super male???

pic or it never happened or survived


Don't you have your lineatus picture that you need to post on your build page......:twised:

Rice Reef 05-17-2012 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bblinks (Post 717423)
I guess you should budget some time in your trip for the tour Wayne that is if you have time. Chris's tank is a must visit for all sps lovers.:wink: I will be free on Sunday that weekend to take you around if you want.

Hey tha is a great idea! Do you mind if a couple others tag along? It would be just people that u would have met already at brad's... Guess we can fit in a sushi lunch or dinner...

Rice Reef 05-17-2012 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang daddy (Post 717416)
Too Bad you cant make it to the frag swap, Youre welcome to stop by my place aswell since you're in town....maybe we can do a tank tour on that weekend to a few members house aswell. :lol:

You are on! Rich recommends a Sunday so that I can make it work.

Rice Reef 05-18-2012 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bblinks (Post 717423)
I guess you should budget some time in your trip for the tour Wayne that is if you have time. Chris's tank is a must visit for all sps lovers.:wink: I will be free on Sunday that weekend to take you around if you want.

Hey Rich, Sunday June 17th is fathers day... Don't want to interrupt your day with the family... I could come over on June 2 or June 3 instead, lmk

Bblinks 05-18-2012 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rice Reef (Post 717618)
Hey Rich, Sunday June 17th is fathers day... Don't want to interrupt your day with the family... I could come over on June 2 or June 3 instead, lmk

Father's day is my day so I am okay with that but it's up to you. I am good when ever. Just let me know.


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