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May 17, 2006 01:17 | #1

...or in other words...what generated my interest in photography.

For several years now I've been very active in moderating a site much like this one...but with a focus on marine aquariums. As I became active in the hobby I was inspired to attempt to produce the quality of photos some of my fellow hobbyists were producing. I like to think I've been able to take some fairly decent aquarium photos...as a result I now have a desire to branch out and expand my photography skills.

The following are examples of some of my aquarium related photos.

First is a maroon clown that is the sole fish resident in a 55 gal display...

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This shot is one of my purple firefish...a small ...peaceful...but very colorful little speciman that is full of personality.

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Next is the camera hog of my collection...this spotted goby will strike a pose whenever I'm near the display with camera in hand...

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This is the featured speciman of my 100 gal display...my great nieces and nephews all call him "Dory" after the star of a very popular movie...but he was purchased before the hit movie and is actually named Jesse...as in Jesse James...

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Last for now is a shot of a mandarian dragonette and my spotted goby...one of my favorite photos to date...

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Like I mentioned the desire to take marine aquarium photos is what motivated me...hopefully ya'all like the results and hopefully in the future I'll be able to provide a more diverse subject matter ... 'till then C&C is much appreciated...especially in regard to my other posts where I try to branch out and photograph items other than my captive friends.

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May 17, 2006 03:56 | #2

I think you are on track with your photos. They look great! I know how difficult it is to take photos of fish in a tank, not something I have ever got right, does not matter how many times I try taking photos of my fish.

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May 17, 2006 04:38 | #3

I love your pictures. I want to take some of fish...they are so colorful. Not to hijack thread, but to respond to how I got started...Back in 2001, I got the fever when I bought my first orchid at 50% off, and wasn't sure it would bloom or what it would look like. I was so enchanted with it I wanted to take pictures and document it. I was working at NASA at the time and it was pretty stressful and I found it very relaxing to take pictures. I entered that pic in my first show...and the journey since has been very transforming and one of the greatest joys of my life.

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May 17, 2006 07:33 as a reply to @ birch's post | #4

birch wrote:
I think you are on track with your photos. They look great! I know how difficult it is to take photos of fish in a tank, not something I have ever got right, does not matter how many times I try taking photos of my fish.

Thanks for the positive feedback...I agree aquarium photography can be tough. But so can any other subject when you are a newb and strugglin' to catch the learning curve.

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May 17, 2006 07:37 as a reply to @ Photodawg1's post | #5

Photodawg1 wrote:
I love your pictures. I want to take some of fish...they are so colorful. Not to hijack thread, but to respond to how I got started...Back in 2001, I got the fever when I bought my first orchid at 50% off, and wasn't sure it would bloom or what it would look like. I was so enchanted with it I wanted to take pictures and document it. I was working at NASA at the time and it was pretty stressful and I found it very relaxing to take pictures. I entered that pic in my first show...and the journey since has been very transforming and one of the greatest joys of my life.

Not a hijack at all...I feel the same way. I was so determined to shoot&share aquarium related photos...and now I'm finding a whole world of photography to explore with that same passion. The wife and I discussed the new camera purchase last night and I think there will soon be a new toy.

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May 17, 2006 09:12 | #6

Very nice photos of mighty colourful fish. I really like that last one as well. You're right about him striking poses - he's looking directly at the camera! Quite amusing.

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May 17, 2006 20:37 as a reply to @ SalientGlass's post | #7

Nick C. wrote:
Very nice photos of mighty colourful fish. I really like that last one as well. You're right about him striking poses - he's looking directly at the camera! Quite amusing.

Thanks for the input...hopefully in the future I'll be able to improve on the photos.

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May 17, 2006 23:55 | #8

Great shots... I am goingto post a pic of my sailfin algae blennie, he is a real ham with bushy eyebrows...

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