The Secrets Out (basics on better picture taking).

[Chaitika]

i'm currently experimenting with getting those fabulous feeding shots, done by gerry and shown here and on APF, when i perfect my technique i'll do i small writeup, unless gerry share's first of course. for the most part my writeup(s) will stay in the simple zone, i don't want to blow out the minds of any of the non so techno-camera junkies anymore than i already have, reflectors, shooting remote flashes, etc. is well beyond anyones grasp who has not already experiemented with their own fish pictures, DSLR or other.

I've been spending the majority of my time with photography as that's overtaken fishkeeping as my primary hobby, so i figured i'll share a bit with MFK and expand some minds, Thanks for the compliments guys, if anyone needs any general help, i'll be glad to answer any qustions personally by PM's.

Thanks again. Ed.

I will never simply tell someone what settings to use or what gear to use. It's always different. My kit is different than Ed's and Ed's is different than Levi's. I have no problem telling people what gear I use, but it's so much more than camera gear.

When it comes to my technique and style, it's different than anyone else's because I decide what pic I want to end up with and experiment with lighting and camera settings until I get it. This may sound crazy, but there's a certain amount of fish whispering involved as well.

If one is to capture photos like Ed's posted above, one needs to understand photography, and not portraiture photography. Aquatic photography is very different from regular photography. Most people who shoot weddings and school portraits couldn't shoot a fish if their lives depended on it.

Ed is at an advanced level and could probably turn pro with what he knows. Once a person knows what their camera can do and how to manipulate light, then they can run with their knowledge of fish behaviour and develop their own techniques and style.

 

[Nic]

great write up XR.... this should be a sticky..

 

[---XR---]

I will never simply tell someone what settings to use or what gear to use. It's always different. My kit is different than Ed's and Ed's is different than Levi's. I have no problem telling people what gear I use, but it's so much more than camera gear.

When it comes to my technique and style, it's different than anyone else's because I decide what pic I want to end up with and experiment with lighting and camera settings until I get it. This may sound crazy, but there's a certain amount of fish whispering involved as well.

If one is to capture photos like Ed's posted above, one needs to understand photography, and not portraiture photography. Aquatic photography is very different from regular photography. Most people who shoot weddings and school portraits couldn't shoot a fish if their lives depended on it.

Ed is at an advanced level and could probably turn pro with what he knows. Once a person knows what their camera can do and how to manipulate light, then they can run with their knowledge of fish behaviour and develop their own techniques and style.

well said, thanks for the input man.

 

[rallysman]

My kit is different than Ed's and Ed's is different than Levi's.

By a few thousand bucks

Guys like you are the ones that got me into it, so keep giving the input. I'm sure it'll inspire others like both of you have inspired me.

 

[Chaitika]

well said, thanks for the input man.

NP, Ed.

By a few thousand bucks

Guys like you are the ones that got me into it, so keep giving the input. I'm sure it'll inspire others like both of you have inspired me.

Levi, your pics are just as good as anyone's, and your kit is proof that it doesn't need to be all about how much money you spend on gear.

 

[pupumole]

hehe.... i need to get a macro lense sometime xD

 

[RedDevilDon2005]

Levi, your pics are just as good as anyone's, and your kit is proof that it doesn't need to be all about how much money you spend on gear.

thats true, i shoot with a big barrel sony cybershot and love it. found it at a pawn shop. still have to play with the settings though.

 

[Modest_Man]

So, if I wanted to spend about a grand on a setup with body and a lens that would be good for travel/backpacking/hiking so a lot of natural light, outdoor shooting with a little bit of abuse what would be a good recommendation?

 

[Mr.Kiet]

Let's spill something on this thread so it'd be sticky icky... wooo weee

Good post. Thanks for the helpful tips.

 

[siebertn]

Thanx for the cool write up