top down

[masterkush]

I am trying to tack some top down pics.i dont think they came out good.
1.ORA Tort
2.Bubblegum postrata
3.ORA blue milli and some of my brains.

 

[SueT]

well, I beg to differ,...I think they came out great!!!!!

Very nice prostrata!!

 

[DonW]

Those look good what are you using glass or acrylic?

Here is my attempt with a adapter.

 

[masterkush]

Thanks guys
DonW,i didnt use any thing,but i used cardboard to shield the light from reflecting on the water.

 

[kevinpo]

If your camera has a white balance adjustment you can use a coolwhip lid (or any white plastic) to set the camera so it doesn't look so blue. Just place the lid over or next to the coral and set the white balance. The coral will appear very close to the color as you see it.

HTH,
Kevin

 

[matts125]

Great shots guys!!
and good info from Kevin...

Matt

 

[tamarindthai]

Kevin ,,what is it for the first left,,look very nice id please

 

[kevinpo]

what is it for the first left

Acropora Valida.

Kevin

 

[balogh03]

How do you guys do this? Do you just make acrylic boxes?

-augustus

 

[matts125]

Augustus, Yes they use acrylic to make a viewing/photo box's..

Matt

 

[jesseb]

5 bucks worth of scrap acrylic from Tap Plastics...

How do you guys do this? Do you just make acrylic boxes?

-augustus

 

[kevinpo]

A 8"x8" black acrylic box with a clear bottom works quite well. The sides should be 10"-12" tall that way you can get closer to the coral if you want and they also act as a shade from the light reflection. If you angle the box top away from the lights so they don't shine in the box you can eliminate the glare and reflection you sometimes get.

HTH,
Kevin

 

[salmonslayer]

Some sweet stuff Kevin. Great photo's

 

[servo]

Damn Kevin, That Florida is wicked! Your tank has always been an inspiration for me!

 

[kevinpo]

Thank you for your kind words.
I need to get off my behind and take some new pictures. Top down has always been my favorite

Cheers,
Kevin

 

[Sushi Reef]

^ you need to hook me up with some baby frags of that stuff for my 10. HOLY MOLY!!


you have any frags of those?
(any! of those!)

 

[servo]

ahhhhhhh top doowwwwwnnns gghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! *SLURP*

 

[Meche]

All right thats it... I'm doing SPS!

 

[SueT]

servo, ok..just some sweet top down shots aren't going to do it. We need some tank specs... asap. awesome!!!

 

[Snappy]

Here's a couple of top down from my little glass box.