Caught in a dorment winter tree...
by Pixlmaker

Comment by C-town driver:
Nice capture. The selective desaturation works well to answer the challenge.

City Life during the holidays means LIGHTS!!
by Pixlmaker

Comment by Pixlmaker:
Here are a couple other pictures taken that night that tie into this shot:





I had a great time shooting that night. I hope you like them.

Caught in a dorment winter tree...
by Pixlmaker

Comment by Bebe:
Wonderful! It's nice to see the challenge fulfilled so perfectly!

Caught in a dorment winter tree...
by Pixlmaker

Comment by Elmakias:
very nice!

City Life during the holidays means LIGHTS!!
by Pixlmaker

Comment by Pixlmaker:
Okay, from the comments I got it is very obvious the blue light knocked my points down a bit. That's okay--live and learn. I'm learning Photoshop, and I'm getting better at it every day. So, I'll know how to minimize the glare of the spotlights in the future (not that it helps for this entry). Thanks for the comments, and I'll post a shot of the Falls (with the blue lights shining on them) soon.

-Don

King of the Aquarium
by Pixlmaker

Comment by Pixlmaker:
Thanks for the comments all--especially CalliopeKel (although my name is Don, not Brad :o)). This was indeed a more dimly-lit freshwater tank. Here is a shot of his saltwater tank (this guy owns 3 tanks), with the nightlights on. With the regular lights on, it is much brighter than the tank above, to keep the coral alive. Calliope--sounds like this is quite a hobby for you too! Here is the other tank:



Feel free to comment on that shot as well. I will post more aquarium pix very soon. Thanks!

Message edited by author 2006-01-11 08:01:33.

King of the Aquarium
by Pixlmaker

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Marine tanks are usually better lit. The lights to keep a coral reef alive are like 3x stronger than freshwater aquariums so yes, better lighting would make for better fish piccys. Great pics Brad.

King of the Aquarium
by Pixlmaker

Comment by Brad:
Aquariums are hard to shoot in huh?
This one is a keeper though, with nice lighting on the tail.
I've only tried once and can appreciate this: Nemo1 and Nemo2

City Life during the holidays means LIGHTS!!
by Pixlmaker

Comment by KiwiShotz:
I think the big blue one has spoiled a really topimage ... can u ask them to turn it off next time? :)_

King of the Aquarium
by Pixlmaker

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Thats a Gold Serevrum. Nice fish.

I have a few tanks myself. Fish are really hard to get good pics of because of low light, glass, and movement. Check out my fish portraits here - Fish Pics