Anybody for some eye candy?

***zhenya*** · 07-17-2008, 10:28 AM

Went to my local fish store yesterday and snapped some shots. These are few that I had a chance to quick post process. Enjoy!

More...? OK, You talked me into it...

Couple more..

I'll update this thread with some fish pictures as soon as I can process them.

***Reefland*** · 07-17-2008, 01:06 PM

Those are yummy!

TimH07 · 07-17-2008, 11:39 PM

what fish store is that, im in delaware, far north, i can hit jersey in like 10 minutes

***zhenya*** · 07-18-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimH07

what fish store is that, im in delaware, far north, i can hit jersey in like 10 minutes

Tim,
The store is located in North Plainfield on Rt.22 East. The name of the store is Ocean Gallery II. If you ever decide to go visit tell them that Gene sent you.

**charlie** · 07-18-2008, 11:58 PM

Got any more.

Those were great!!! I really like the orange monti, the shape of it is just about perfect.

Lance · 07-19-2008, 01:19 AM

They look cool. But the first one appears to be bleaching out and i dont see a single poylp from any of them. Get some with the poylps please.

**Poseidon** · 07-19-2008, 03:01 PM

SPS usually polyp out at night until they get used to "captive" life. Since these images are from a LFS there is no way of knowing how long they have been in a tank.

As for seeing polyps, it is true that the majority are not, but I see polyps on several pieces, especially the monti.

Do you have some SPS pics with the polyps showing Lance? If so, are they from your tank, or a LFS?

**charlie** · 07-19-2008, 03:25 PM

I think the corals look really healthy, but what do I know??? I am kind of a rookie at this type of coral. The colors are very good, wouldn't that be a good sign of health?????????
I will give you odds that there may be a flow issue in that particular tank. JMHO

***zhenya*** · 07-19-2008, 11:15 PM

Guys, there is no need to argue. The reason for polyps not being extended is that most of the colonies were just couple of days in this tank.

They usually begin to show polyps after few days/week.

ab420 · 07-22-2008, 02:16 PM

Wow! Those are gorgeous! I am so jealous...

DR. Dee · 07-23-2008, 04:03 AM

Very nice candy

**scubadude** · 07-24-2008, 01:50 AM

Sweet pics Gene

***zhenya*** · 07-24-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR. Dee

Very nice candy

Hi DR. Dee,

H2oGirl · 07-28-2008, 05:00 PM

Hey Gene,

What camera you using from those shots it must be a real beauty, and of course the mastery of the cameraman is without question.

***zhenya*** · 07-28-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2oGirl

Hey Gene,

What camera you using from those shots it must be a real beauty, and of course the mastery of the cameraman is without question.

Thank you kindly for your compliments!

My set up is quite simple, really. I have Canon 350D(which is a Rebel xt) and for the shots above I used EF-S 60mm f2.8 macro lens. My camera is rather old and in need of upgrading but I keep putting it off until I get more "L" quality glass.

***zhenya*** · 07-28-2008, 08:01 PM

OK, as promised I'll add more images that I could process today. Some ar eof the fish and some are shots of corals. Enjoy!

***zhenya*** · 07-28-2008, 08:03 PM

And these are special per Lance's request for the polyps.

***zhenya*** · 07-28-2008, 08:06 PM

And some fishies....

**charlie** · 07-29-2008, 09:47 AM

Very nice, thanx Gene!!

***zhenya*** · 08-30-2008, 02:14 PM

I must apologize for resurecting this old thread but I found some more images that were shot on a different card as RAW files. I finally processed them and converted them to .jpeg files. Hope you like results. Had to do something this morning, so I cleaned all my lenses, sensor, and found that extra card in the bag...

Same fish but a tad closer.

I remember this copperband making an incredible recovery once placed in a reef tank from the holding tank where he was basicaly on the way out.

And few random shots that I thought came out OK.

07-17-2008, 10:28 AM	#1
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,845	Anybody for some eye candy? Went to my local fish store yesterday and snapped some shots. These are few that I had a chance to quick post process. Enjoy! More...? OK, You talked me into it... Couple more.. I'll update this thread with some fish pictures as soon as I can process them. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

07-17-2008, 01:06 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,148	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Those are yummy! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

07-17-2008, 11:39 PM	#3
TimH07 Citizen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 200	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? what fish store is that, im in delaware, far north, i can hit jersey in like 10 minutes

07-18-2008, 11:58 PM	#5
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,253	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Got any more. Those were great!!! I really like the orange monti, the shape of it is just about perfect. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

07-19-2008, 01:19 AM	#6
Lance Tenant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: el paso Posts: 76	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? They look cool. But the first one appears to be bleaching out and i dont see a single poylp from any of them. Get some with the poylps please.

07-19-2008, 03:01 PM	#7
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,498	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? SPS usually polyp out at night until they get used to "captive" life. Since these images are from a LFS there is no way of knowing how long they have been in a tank. As for seeing polyps, it is true that the majority are not, but I see polyps on several pieces, especially the monti. Do you have some SPS pics with the polyps showing Lance? If so, are they from your tank, or a LFS? __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

07-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#8
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,253	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? I think the corals look really healthy, but what do I know??? I am kind of a rookie at this type of coral. The colors are very good, wouldn't that be a good sign of health????????? I will give you odds that there may be a flow issue in that particular tank. JMHO __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

07-19-2008, 11:15 PM	#9
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,845	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Guys, there is no need to argue. The reason for polyps not being extended is that most of the colonies were just couple of days in this tank. They usually begin to show polyps after few days/week. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

07-22-2008, 02:16 PM	#10
ab420 Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 6	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Wow! Those are gorgeous! I am so jealous... __________________ Reef Aquarium Maintenance & Service - VA and D.C. Area

07-23-2008, 04:03 AM	#11
DR. Dee New in Town Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 1	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Very nice candy

07-24-2008, 01:50 AM	#12
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Sweet pics Gene __________________ Rocky

07-28-2008, 05:00 PM	#14
H2oGirl Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, England Posts: 22	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Hey Gene, What camera you using from those shots it must be a real beauty, and of course the mastery of the cameraman is without question.

07-28-2008, 08:01 PM	#16
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,845	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? OK, as promised I'll add more images that I could process today. Some ar eof the fish and some are shots of corals. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

07-28-2008, 08:03 PM	#17
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,845	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? And these are special per Lance's request for the polyps. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

07-28-2008, 08:06 PM	#18
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,845	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? And some fishies.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

07-29-2008, 09:47 AM	#19
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,253	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? Very nice, thanx Gene!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

08-30-2008, 02:14 PM	#20
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,845	Re: Anybody for some eye candy? I must apologize for resurecting this old thread but I found some more images that were shot on a different card as RAW files. I finally processed them and converted them to .jpeg files. Hope you like results. Had to do something this morning, so I cleaned all my lenses, sensor, and found that extra card in the bag... Same fish but a tad closer. I remember this copperband making an incredible recovery once placed in a reef tank from the holding tank where he was basicaly on the way out. And few random shots that I thought came out OK. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

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