Today in the Fishroom ~ 07/14/09 More Managuense

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My computer was down for a two weeks....graphic card blown. I was using my back up computer and it really slowed down my work flow. Just got it back up and running....and have a back log of photos.

Here's the same Managuense as in the last few photos. The big difference with this photo is that the fish is lit both top and from the bottom with flash units. Two on top, one on the bottom. The trick here is to get just the right amount of light from the bottom flash. This photo nailed it. It really shows the beautiful coloration on top and bottom.

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Another....I get the fish to do this by throwing one pellet of food in the tank, stepping back and taking the picture.

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Going round and round with the female (you can see her behind the male) getting read to breed.

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Very nice!
 
WarrendaFish;3281374; said:
Your shots are amazing. I am an ameture, very ameture, photographer. Recommended camera?
I would love to chat and get some pointers.
Very nice work. Beautiful Jag;s
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I like Nikon cameras. Personal preference. I've had Nikon for over 30 years. Canon makes a great camera. The best advice I can give if you are planning on advancing your aquarium photography is buy a camera that allows an additional flash unit to be used. Getting the flash away from the camera is key. Second...once you get the camera, shoot as much as possible. Here's something I posted on another site when asked the same thing:

I'm asked this question often. The main did
fference in getting the results I get is (at least in my opinion) is number one...experience. I've had a camera in my hand for well over 35 years. Not just as a Actively using and in some cases making a living with it. I learned my macro skills taking autopsy photoe in the Army. Three years of that...6 more years with American Forces Radio & TV. Then 21 years at NBC. Five years owning an advertising agency.

Second...I learned on a film camera. So I have the basics down. My boss in the Army used to say, you have to get it right the first time. You can't dig em up for a reshoot. Lots of folks that buy a digital camera don't realize that aperture, speed, ISO in different. combinations can give different results. Many more never held a film camera. All they know is digital.

Third. I shoot a LOT of photos. All the time. Practice. If you seer 3 photos. I probably shot twenty to get the images. I've sat in front of a tank sometimes for an hour with the camera to my eye waiting for a shot. At times I will fill a four gig card with pictures.

Last..equipment. I have a couple very good cameras and flash. Most of my photos have as many as three flash units and reflectors. That where the color and clarity come from.

And as a post script ...I have a good eye for composition.
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