My First Pictures

Craig Manoukian · 11-29-2004, 02:39 AM

Well, I finally took some pictures with Travis old Canon 10D, he got the new 20D, and as you can see there is a wide disparity in photo talent. Needless to say, it was fun and I'm looking forward to improving my skills.

Here is the orange Ricordia florida conlony that I got from Rogue Corps last year. It was a single frag that now has three mouths.

Craig Manoukian · 11-29-2004, 02:43 AM

Here is a green Ricordia florida that I recieved as a frag from Gresham, from 3reef.com, at the same time last year. This has also sprouted two new mouths in a years time.

Craig Manoukian · 11-29-2004, 02:44 AM

These are some Red Frilly Mushrooms with cool purple dots I also got from Gresham.

Much more blurry than the first two pics.

Craig Manoukian · 11-29-2004, 02:50 AM

Here is the Crocea Clam I got upon the recommendation of Mike, aka mojoreef. It is a good four inches across the shell and was a good buy from my LFS at $40.

I started the clam on a shell in the sand and it has abandoned the shell. I have a nylon screen that covers an inch of coral gravel just below my DSB. The clam has bored through the sand and attached itself to the screen/coral gravel.

The mantle of the clam touches the front glass of my tank. This is the best photo as the subject is so close to the glass.

Gina · 11-29-2004, 06:52 AM

Great pics Craig! Have fun with your new camera. I'm sure in no time you will be right up there with T.!

strat · 11-29-2004, 10:36 AM

nice pics , keep em coming!

strat

mps9506 · 11-29-2004, 09:37 PM

cmon, you're taking too long, more pictures, practice makes pefect

chop chop, get to it....

Woodstock · 11-29-2004, 09:42 PM

Nice corals & clam Craig! Good job on your first pics!! I usually find one pic per 100 that is a keeper!! LOL.. I am glad I do not have to pay for processing!!

ScottT1980 · 11-29-2004, 10:11 PM

Sweet Craig!

Travis · 11-30-2004, 01:48 AM

Nice first shots Craig!

Watch out for that camera shake, use a tripod if you can.

Also, I think it's time to give a tutorial on "shooting to the histogram". I think enough people have histogram displays on their cameras to do that, just need to dig up the time. I think yours seem a bit underexposed. Not badly, but a bit.

T

Craig Manoukian · 11-30-2004, 02:01 AM

Thanks travis. Am using a tripod without flash so I don't get things over exposed. I do not have a remote or detachable flash. This should explain the shake/underexposure, eh?

Suggestions?

Craig Manoukian · 11-30-2004, 02:02 AM

Here is an orange Ricordea yuma I received as a frag from Gresham a year ago. It has doubled in size.

Craig Manoukian · 11-30-2004, 02:03 AM

One of my Scarlett hermits claening the sand.

Craig Manoukian · 11-30-2004, 02:04 AM

My Fighting Conch cleaning the sand as well.

Craig Manoukian · 11-30-2004, 02:05 AM

Lime Green Ricordea florida I got from my LFS.

11-29-2004, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My First Pictures Well, I finally took some pictures with Travis old Canon 10D, he got the new 20D, and as you can see there is a wide disparity in photo talent. Needless to say, it was fun and I'm looking forward to improving my skills. Here is the orange Ricordia florida conlony that I got from Rogue Corps last year. It was a single frag that now has three mouths. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-29-2004, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Here is a green Ricordia florida that I recieved as a frag from Gresham, from 3reef.com, at the same time last year. This has also sprouted two new mouths in a years time. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-29-2004, 02:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	These are some Red Frilly Mushrooms with cool purple dots I also got from Gresham. Much more blurry than the first two pics. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-29-2004, 02:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Here is the Crocea Clam I got upon the recommendation of Mike, aka mojoreef. It is a good four inches across the shell and was a good buy from my LFS at $40. I started the clam on a shell in the sand and it has abandoned the shell. I have a nylon screen that covers an inch of coral gravel just below my DSB. The clam has bored through the sand and attached itself to the screen/coral gravel. The mantle of the clam touches the front glass of my tank. This is the best photo as the subject is so close to the glass. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-29-2004, 06:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great pics Craig! Have fun with your new camera. I'm sure in no time you will be right up there with T.! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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11-29-2004, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,164 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Nice corals & clam Craig! Good job on your first pics!! I usually find one pic per 100 that is a keeper!! LOL.. I am glad I do not have to pay for processing!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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11-30-2004, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Nice first shots Craig! Watch out for that camera shake, use a tripod if you can. Also, I think it's time to give a tutorial on "shooting to the histogram". I think enough people have histogram displays on their cameras to do that, just need to dig up the time. I think yours seem a bit underexposed. Not badly, but a bit. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

11-30-2004, 02:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Thanks travis. Am using a tripod without flash so I don't get things over exposed. I do not have a remote or detachable flash. This should explain the shake/underexposure, eh? Suggestions? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-30-2004, 02:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Here is an orange Ricordea yuma I received as a frag from Gresham a year ago. It has doubled in size. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-30-2004, 02:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	One of my Scarlett hermits claening the sand. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-30-2004, 02:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My Fighting Conch cleaning the sand as well. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-30-2004, 02:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,408 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Lime Green Ricordea florida I got from my LFS. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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