Whale shark

Recently I visited the Georgia Aquarium which is one of the few aquariums in the world that feature whale sharks. The whale shark is the largest living fish species. They were quite impressive to see up close. You can check out a picture at http://1lifephoto.blog​spot.com …-at-georgia-aquarium.html

very nice photo.. rare to see it not crowded! there have been a couple (well maybe only 1, not really sure) of their whale sharks that have died since being there. Hope they got the problem taken care of.

i saw something on the news that they are getting i think 2 more whale sharks.

Since the aquarium opened 2 died, they got two more. 1 of the Belugas died as well.

I just traveled to Okinawa Japan in September. They have an Aquarium there that has whale sharks. I will post a pick later that I took with my point and shoot.

Here they are.

caf025 wrote in post #4394691
Since the aquarium opened 2 died, they got two more. 1 of the Belugas died as well.

Someone should tell them they are not goldfish.

I'd like to see the toilet they used to flush those guys down.

something that large should not be in an aquarium.

flyfisher x wrote in post #4394834
Here they are.

Wow. That shark looks huge. I like the second pic.

wow, very nice

pabony wrote in post #4391880
Recently I visited the Georgia Aquarium which is one of the few aquariums in the world that feature whale sharks. The whale shark is the largest living fish species. They were quite impressive to see up close. You can check out a picture at http://1lifephoto.blog​spot.com …-at-georgia-aquarium.html

I'm headed to the Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa next week, and I have no experience with "big" aquarium photography. Any advice on lenses, and exposure levels? What did you use to capture that great image of the whale shark?

FYI, I'll be carrying a 30D, 17-40, 28-135, 50 (F1.4), 70-200 (F4), and 100-400

Go4EVA! wrote in post #4471799
I'm headed to the Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa next week, and I have no experience with "big" aquarium photography. Any advice on lenses, and exposure levels? What did you use to capture that great image of the whale shark?

FYI, I'll be carrying a 30D, 17-40, 28-135, 50 (F1.4), 70-200 (F4), and 100-400

I used my 24-70L lens on the 5D. The camera was set to 1/100 sec at f/3.5, ISO 1600. This picture was taken at 24mm. You should be able to get some great shots using your 17-40L or 50 f/1.4. Set your shutter speed fast enough to stop the motion of the fish. Don't use your on camera flash. Good luck. Post a pic or two when you get back.

i like the 2nd photo. whale sharks are awesome, gentle giants.

Thanks much for the quick reply! I'll do my best.