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Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

02/05/2004 06:31:17 PM · #1

Hi to anybody that cares to read this..

Way back in the 80's I used to be quite into photography with my trusty Pentax ME super (not sure the computer had been invented then, let alone a digital camera).

Today I'm a happy digital snapper that aspires to be a decent photographer - thats why I'm here - for help a guidance.

I'd be happy if any members would care to visit my albums and pick out any pictures that show promise, I have my favourites but I may be way off target with what 'really' makes a good photograph.

I have several albums in my gallery the only pictures that are not mine belong to Ben & Chenz, I've also got a 'Hall of Fame' for pictures of Tropical fish that I personally like. all the other albums contain my pictures.

Looking forward to any comments you may have.

My Gallery (don't forget to look at my fish)

Message edited by author 2004-02-05 20:45:32.

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

02/05/2004 06:36:57 PM · #2

nice shot. the link to your gallery keeps coming up empty tho.

I like the fish pic. What were your spec for it> I reently took some shots of fishies but they come out fuzzy bc of the movement & long exposure due to minimal lighting.

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

02/05/2004 06:47:15 PM · #3

Thanks Rooster, the Metriaclima Crabro - Hornet Cichlid (aka The Boss) was taken with the Fuji 6900. Can't remember the settings but most of my fish pics are 300/f3.5 with external flash (mental note to record settings)

The Gallery link works for me (though am having probs with host) did clicking on the pics take you to my site?

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

02/05/2004 06:49:04 PM · #4

Hey Hey

First, welcome to the site! I got to the site by clicking the fish shot. Some really nice work there. I'll have to try your settings next I get to the aquarium.

peace!

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

02/05/2004 06:58:47 PM · #5

That is a terrific site. Very well done, and some great pics. I could not get the aquarium cam to work though.

But a great job on the site, and on the fish pictures, they can be difficult to shoot well.

02/05/2004 07:04:22 PM · #6

Thanks for the welcome, I think I'm going to learn a lot in here. As for the tips on taking fish pics, do you realy need them?

imho,glass, water, artificial lighting and darting fish are a challenge for even the most experienced photographer, 10 decent pics from a 100 shot session is good going

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

02/05/2004 07:07:46 PM · #7

Originally posted by Riggs:

That is a terrific site. Very well done, and some great pics. I could not get the aquarium cam to work though.

Thanks Riggs, the AquariCam is off right now sorry, all fish are tucked up in bed with the lights off. Its more an on request cam now but I do try to point it at a tank twix 6 & 10pm GMT

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

02/05/2004 07:08:02 PM · #8

yeah, I guess you are right. As for the starfish, well, it aint moving. The shots I took of the sharks, well, they left a lot to be desired as to being technically sound.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/05/2004 07:32:46 PM · #9

lol @ aint moving :)

I have a few sedentary fish but they tend to be nocturnal and good at playing hide and seek, luckily I have one or two that play up to the camera.
This baby is considered endangered and certainly deserves its name 'Red Torpedo'

Since this seems such a nice place to be I've signed up so you can critique some of my older pics from my profile.

Message edited by author 2004-02-05 20:41:07.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

02/05/2004 10:22:17 PM · #10

Looks familiar: