Macro Shots

[rocko918]

Here are some pics i took this weekend. Thanks to Gary P for some tips he gave me while over.

Red Ring Zoas -

Nuclear Greens -

Armor of Gods -

Lord of the Rings -

Lord of the Rings pic 2 -

Envy Orange -

Blue Abyss -

Raptures -

ORA Hawkins -

ORA Purple Plasma -

Tyree Setosa -

Tyree Sunset and Rainbow Monti -

 

[rocko918]

Tyree Rainbow Monti -

Tyree Undata -

BRK Wild Unknown Acro -

BRK Wild Unknown -

Doc Mac Unknown -

LA Laker Cap -

LA Laker Monti -

Grinch Monti -

Lias Cabbage Coral -

 

[Russellaqua]

Wow, great pictures.

 

[gparr]

Nice work!
Gary

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Very very nice my friend!!

 

[I-K@ndY]

I like the Purple Plasma pic.. Very nice and keep snapping pics

 

[rocko918]

Thanks Guys!

 

[Wy Renegade]

Very Nice!

 

[MarvinsReef]

awesome shots Bob...

did you use a tri pod?

 

[rocko918]

awesome shots Bob...

did you use a tri pod?

Absolutely!!!

I can't hold the camera steady. I have tired but not good enough. I also use a remote to release the shutter.

 

[125tank]

nice pix......Great work.....

 

[Carlton'stank]

The picture of the sunset is awesome IMO, lots of depth and the focus is great. I like the purple plasma pic a lot as well. I want to see some more of what you got.

 

[soccerbag]

All VERY nice shots. Very crisp and sharp.

 

[sprinklerdudes]

nice pics, I wish mine looked half as nice

 

[TANKSALOT]

What lens did you use?

I just bought a Nikkor Micro 60mm for my Nikon D70s. I am hoping to get some shots like that.

Would love to know the tips that Gary gave you.

TANKSALOT
aka - Steve

 

[rocko918]

Sorry did not see your questions.

I have a
Canon XT w/100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

tips - make sure you setup your custom white balance. i had never done it and it was really easy to setup. The tips i got from gary was really just watching him work. He took his time, don't rush. Have the right equipment. the little things help.

I use a tripod, remote shutter, turn off all pumps, clean the glass inside and out, have plenty of time.

 

[TANKSALOT]

Thanks!

I haven't had a chance to play with the white settings, but have been watching a DVD about all the option on my camera.

TANKSALOT

 

[gparr]

Rocko pretty much covered it. Tripod and remote release or timer are critical. Your lens face must be parallel with the glass. Manual focus, manual shutter speed/aperture. I usually shoot at ISO 400. Flow must be off and glass clean. If your camera shoots in the RAW format, you would do well to learn how to use that format. Much easier and more accurate than setting a custom white balance.
Gary

 

[TANKSALOT]

Thanks Gary!

Yes, I can shoot RAW and have just started watching that area of the DVD.

A friend that owns a local dive shop says that he always shoots RAW when he is diving. He has offered to assist me with my venture :bigsmile:

Thanks again. You and Rocko have been a big help.

TANKSALOT

 

[inactive]

Oh man.. you're pretty BA with the camera man!! Those first Zoas shots are right on the money with drawing saliva from my mouth, to the floor without my notice.