Photographer’s Notes
There’s a nearby restaurant that we frequent with a neat aquarium. I asked for and received permission to photograph the resident Lion Fish. So I stopped by this morning before they opened and took about 20 shots. This is the best in my opinion. Setup was pretty easy, I simply taped black paper to the sides of the aquarium so it wouldn't look like the fish was cruising through the restaurant. Hope you enjoy it.
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Camera Data
Nikon D200
2006/03/08 16:27:09.9
RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: VR 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 42mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/20 sec - F/4.5
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 1600
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium high
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: On (High)
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Very nice photo. I am not sure about the diffrent hues in the front and back of the fish. To my mind the spines at the back should be the same hue as the mouth and gills at the front. Well done though.
I love Lion fish, probably the fish that would take me away from Tropicals. Very nice shot especially as Glass, light, water and moving fish make things difficult.
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