If you've ever tried to photograph tiny fish, then you can appreciate how hard it is. I'm surprised I even got that shot of the rummynose tetras, they are a focus nightmare!!
These were shot with my 70-200mm f/2.8 from about 5ft back, zoomed in all the way to 200mm. This allows the fish to swim about as if I weren't there. This truly is my best set so far. First off, my favorite two:
And the rest
This one was pure luck!
This could have been a great image had I not blown the focus. Also, the shallow depth of field worked against me here. Oh well!
These pics are incredible. Thanks for sharing them. I never thought about using a Zoom lens for taking pics of really small fish. I only have access to a macro lens so I've been using that.
thank you! What I like about using a zoom lens is that you get great background seperation. I just can't get that same effect with my 17-55mm f/2.8. No macro lens in my collection yet, maybe one day!
lol thanks! ok here's a quick rundown of what I do:
1. Clean the glass inside and out. Crystal clear water helps too, I have dual 25 micron socks in my sump
2. Since my tank is rimless, I put a piece of eggcrage over the top and turn on all 4 bulbs (normally run just two)
3. I use a short section of white plastic rain gutter, and elevate it over the tank a few inches (just set it on plastic cups)
4. Take my speedlight (SB-900) and bounce it into the upside down rain gutter. This gives me a nice curtain of light throughout the whole tank. Much better than simply aiming the flash straight down into the tank.
5. Snap tons of pics. I think I took about 200 photos this session over a 2hr period. These were the keepers
First off beautiful shots!
Second just wondering....having a small group of roselines, have you noticed any clues to them spawning. Or any behavior?
And subscribed!
thank you! I've had these guys for just a few months, bought them very small. No signs of spawning yet, but I still think they may be too young. They're not full grown yet. Only time will tell!
Extremely nice shots, and yes I too share your pain when it comes to shooting small hyper fish. This makes me want to reinvest in some strobes. I had sold my old lighting equipment so that I could fund my D3s purchase. Don't get me wrong, the D3s does a phenomenal job without the need for strobes, but I'd like more control over my lighting.
thanks! Wow, D3S, I'm officially jealous! That camera is a beast. I currently have the D90, I would love to upgrade to a D700, just need the $$$ first I love my speedlights. I currently have a SB-600 and an SB-900, wish I had at least two more!
Those are very, very good. You (really) should consider trying to sell them to a magazine or stock photography house. Or send them to a magazine as an example of the kind of photography you can sell them.
First off beautiful shots!
Second just wondering....having a small group of roselines, have you noticed any clues to them spawning. Or any behavior?
And subscribed!
Extremely nice shots, and yes I too share your pain when it comes to shooting small hyper fish. This makes me want to reinvest in some strobes. I had sold my old lighting equipment so that I could fund my D3s purchase. Don't get me wrong, the D3s does a phenomenal job without the need for strobes, but I'd like more control over my lighting.
Those are very, very good. You (really) should consider trying to sell them to a magazine or stock photography house. Or send them to a magazine as an example of the kind of photography you can sell them.
Thanks! For the inside I just use a regular magnet cleaner, but I put a piece of napkin/shop towel on the inside. Cleans the glass much better that way. For the outside, just some regular automotive glass cleaner
shooting with a long telephoto lens causes really cool seperation from the background (bokeh). Gives it the look that the fish is literally popping out at you!
Jose, I love that last pic. The DOF make them look like they are jumping out at you. I still like that one pic of your betta better, but AMAZING pics overall.
Well hell might as well have a party and bring you and speedie408 up.in the spring we are getting pounded with snow! Ugh
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