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....translated that would be "Photo Feature of the Week"...I hope y'all don't mind the intrusion.
Over the past year I've participated on these forums far less than previous years. The reasons are many...but hopefully things will settle enough to allow me more time to frequent here on a more regular basis.
Since last July photography became much more interesting with the purchase of a Canon 350D and a 17-85 mm lense. But....it seems I seldom shot & posted pictures of my reef. I intend to change that trend by posting recent photos from my humble 'lil display on a regular basis for y'all's review and critique.
Feel free to comment on the photos offered ... even post contributions of your own ...
The photos attached were taken this morning just after my actinics kicked on. I shot them in manual mode...auto focus...with flash. They are all shot hand held and processing was kept to a minimum...slight adjustment to white balance...a touch up to exposure...converted from raw to jpeg...minor levels adjustments ... resized for posting here...and thats about it.
I've linked the photos in order to provide a larger version ... just click the links provided...
First of this mornings efforts is my Kole Tang ... I like how the photo is a close match to what I see with my own eye......this fish is my most recent addition to my display.
Second is a peek at my 'lil clowns ....not the most common of mates.....but they've become best of buddies. Every morning they can be found in the same location....fussing over the attentions of their squamosa...here is another look at them...
Last is a shot of a newish frag I am trying to develop for future relocation. Some ricordia's and a small sarcophyton frag...eventualy I'll likely move it from the sand bed to a higher position in my reef....but a local hobbyist could intice me to sell it for the right price.
Hope y'all like the new photos....I think they turned out decent enough to share......
Over the past year I've participated on these forums far less than previous years. The reasons are many...but hopefully things will settle enough to allow me more time to frequent here on a more regular basis.
Since last July photography became much more interesting with the purchase of a Canon 350D and a 17-85 mm lense. But....it seems I seldom shot & posted pictures of my reef. I intend to change that trend by posting recent photos from my humble 'lil display on a regular basis for y'all's review and critique.
Feel free to comment on the photos offered ... even post contributions of your own ...
The photos attached were taken this morning just after my actinics kicked on. I shot them in manual mode...auto focus...with flash. They are all shot hand held and processing was kept to a minimum...slight adjustment to white balance...a touch up to exposure...converted from raw to jpeg...minor levels adjustments ... resized for posting here...and thats about it.
I've linked the photos in order to provide a larger version ... just click the links provided...
First of this mornings efforts is my Kole Tang ... I like how the photo is a close match to what I see with my own eye......this fish is my most recent addition to my display.
Second is a peek at my 'lil clowns ....not the most common of mates.....but they've become best of buddies. Every morning they can be found in the same location....fussing over the attentions of their squamosa...here is another look at them...
Last is a shot of a newish frag I am trying to develop for future relocation. Some ricordia's and a small sarcophyton frag...eventualy I'll likely move it from the sand bed to a higher position in my reef....but a local hobbyist could intice me to sell it for the right price.
Hope y'all like the new photos....I think they turned out decent enough to share......
