I can't speak for Rob, but in general, we do not mind folks stating where they get product or services from (see my dry rock post). If it becomes a HUGE commercial (as mine borders ) and is a popular product/service, we may ask the retailer/service provider if he/she is interested in sponsorship..but again, that's da boss man's call. Otherwise, you will probably note that we are very much into sharing experiences, to include those with vendors, to better the hobby.
Funny...lookin at your gurls.. how they go from this () to this ( ) when they are gravid.. eh?
BTW...you two have a knack for the photography thing...either that...or enough money to buy the camera that "makes you look good" if it's the later...wanna adopt me?
BTW...you two have a knack for the photography thing...either that...or enough money to buy the camera that "makes you look good" if it's the later...wanna adopt me?
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Actually I have a boyfriend who gives really really good birthday presents.
Hey, and how is he getting credit for my photos...lol. After buying me my camera he could only afford a 35mm disposable for himself.
The fat one in the pic is the only female of the bunch.
Her secret is that she's addicted to acrylic. Taking pictures through most glass tanks (unless you have the big bucks for starfire or a boyfriend with big bucks ) is tough. There is always distortion of sorts, and it plays havock with white balance and other issues.
The other thing is that, although, Renee has not told me, I would venture to guess that she uses a tripod and a timer. The most subtle movements will cause issues with a good shot.
Funny thing...most people assume seahorses to be boring, and inactive. Yes, they are slow swimmers, BUT.. the suckas NEVER really stop moving. There is always some activity that causes a novice photographer to pull his/her hair out.
And if you think THEY are tough...try getting a good shot of a blue stripe pipefish! Darned torpedos!
yeppers Dave...acrylic is the way, the truth, and the light in terms of optical clarity. of course, anything that's bowed (as acrylic sometimes becomes) can cause distortion as well.
and once more, you're correct. Renee uses a tripod and a remote shutter release (i was going to say "cable release", but they aren't mechanical anymore...gosh, i'm old!).
another good thing is being able to shoot many shots of the same subject and go thru them looking for "the one". of course, good equipment is a must (we use SLR digitals as opposed to the point and shoot type).
as far as photography in our house goes, i dabble, but to Renee, it's art of the highest order.
Yes, you guys are all correct. I was asking what type of tank wondering if it was glass or not. Glass tanks are so much harder to shot through than nice thick acrylic. Having said that, the above pics were taken in a cheap 10 gallon float glass tank. And thank you for the compliment but I'm not particularily fond of the pics. It took me MONTHS to post them. I'm proud of the horses but not of the pictures.
What is awesome to shoot through is the thick glass nano cubes. The problem with them is the curved edges which leaves about a 2" distortion on either side of the corner. If you are shooting from the middle... great. If your subject is towards the corner... better luck next time.
I rarely hand hold my camera for tank photos. Remember to take your pics at night. And yes, I absolutely use a shutter release. I also have a 4gb memory card so I take a whole bunch of pics at different settings and then hope that at least one came out.
if it's the later...wanna adopt me? 
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