Some new pics

[returnofsid]

Here's some new ones.

 

[seattle989]

adorable! what kind of angle is that?

 

[returnofsid]

Potters Dwarf Angel. Sometimes called a Russets Angel

 

[ajnweb]

Great looking fish, with gorgeous coloring! Glad to see he is looking happy!

What lens are you using for your camera, we have a Cannon 5D, but no macro lens for it.

 

[G&NSalty425]

I love Potter's they have amazing markings I have one on special order I wish it would come in Love the pics I really like the one where the Potter's looking up lol.

 

[returnofsid]

Thanks all!!

Tony, for those pics, I used the 100mm Macro, hand held.

Nicole and Gary, to answer your question from the Zoanthid ID thread, without taking their thread any further off topic, I do like the 70-300mm Tamron. It can only be put in Macro mode at 180 or above. It's not a very fast lens, and has a couple other shortfalls. It's not actually a true macro, and while in Macro mode, still needs to be quite a distance from the subject to focus. When shooting my tank, in macro, I need to be almost 3' from the tank...lol.

I do use it a lot for other types of photography though. I really like it when shooting outdoors. For it's price, it's a great lens and I'd recommend it over Canons version.

 

[spongebob lover]

very nice pics dood, that angel is cute

 

[G&NSalty425]

Yeah I need a better lens then just the standard kit lens I HATE that thing grrr my old Canon G6 could get better macros then this thing. I did find a place local that sells used equipment and for the price they want it's too good to pass up on that lens I also been looking at macro's too.

 

[returnofsid]

You can pick up the Tamron 70-300 new for under $190.00. I will say, if you're planning on spending that much, spend another $150.00 or so, and find a good deal on a used 100mm macro. If you'll be using it primarily for your reef tank, it'll be a much better lens. You can find them new for about $490.00 and used in the $375-$400 range. If you do go with the 70-300, definitely plan on using a tri-pod for most of your shots and, as I said, you'll need to be quite a distance from the tank. Another option would be the 50mm 1.8. I use that lens a lot for tank pics. It's a very fast lens and MUCH cheaper than the 50mm 1.2 Macro. Can't get 1:1 Macro shots with it, but you can get nice, sharp images that can then be cropped.

 

[returnofsid]

Here's a few new pics.

 

[gotfish]

What kind of camera do you have?

 

[Scooterman]

Try those shots with a remote Flash up top, really adds wickedness to your shots!

 

[spongebob lover]

wwouu very pretty dood .

 

[returnofsid]

Wish I had a remote flash!! I really wanna get one!

Gotfish, I shoot with a Canon Rebel Xt and those last few were taken with a 100mm Macro lens.

Spongebob, thanks!!

 

[balogh03]

Looks great guys! Where is the FTS??

Thanks for the pics and keep 'em coming.

-augustus

 

[tamarindthai]

practice make it perfect,,you are getting better and better all the time ,,great shot Micheal

 

[Workaholic]

great shots, does that 100mm macro that you are using have vibration reduction?

Tom

 

[brandyrb]

Very cool shots. Are you going to post the pics I heard about being taken yesterday? I was too busy to come over and didn't actually read the PM until 3 hours after you planned on having some people over. I'd love to see the pics though.

The angel is pretty too. Any problems with nipping?

 

[CarlaW]

Michael, I have some pics on the computer, but I don't have the time right now to get them up here. I will post them after I get home from work tonight.

 

[returnofsid]

Sounds great!! Looking forward to seeing them! It was great having you over to visit and drink some beers!!!