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D12monkey · 05-03-2005, 07:28 PM

Here's how you can achieve picture that really catches your eyes.

Well most of us know how our animals behave in the tank. Maybe they have a favorite spot to hang out at. USE this to your advantage. More than likely when you go take pictures of you subject they'll be more willing if they are hanging out where they like. If you scare your subject off relax they'll come around when they feel comfortable with the change in the scenery, i.e. you with the camera. PATIENCE is key here.

Ok now you have found the perfect angle to take the picture from. Now comes the technical part of taking the picture. Though it's not rocket science it does take a little persistance in getting that right shot. The best way to get that perfect shot constantly is to take it with the aid of a tripod (or monopod once you start getting more consistant photos).

Most of the cameras have a macro selection... Unless you are shooting full tank shots then the camera should be in this setting as it will allow you to get a focus on your subject that will fill up the majority if not all of your screen/viewfinder. If you have the option of remotely firing you camera via a cable or if you have a remote and are taking pictures of a sessile subject. Then I strongly recommend that you use it. As the action of pressing the shutter button will cause you to move the camera and cause a blur in the picture. If you don't then use the timer delay function to take the picture. This will allow the sharpest pictures to come out of your camera.

05-03-2005, 07:28 PM	#2
D12monkey Acrotographer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 761	Here's how you can achieve picture that really catches your eyes. Well most of us know how our animals behave in the tank. Maybe they have a favorite spot to hang out at. USE this to your advantage. More than likely when you go take pictures of you subject they'll be more willing if they are hanging out where they like. If you scare your subject off relax they'll come around when they feel comfortable with the change in the scenery, i.e. you with the camera. PATIENCE is key here. Ok now you have found the perfect angle to take the picture from. Now comes the technical part of taking the picture. Though it's not rocket science it does take a little persistance in getting that right shot. The best way to get that perfect shot constantly is to take it with the aid of a tripod (or monopod once you start getting more consistant photos). Most of the cameras have a macro selection... Unless you are shooting full tank shots then the camera should be in this setting as it will allow you to get a focus on your subject that will fill up the majority if not all of your screen/viewfinder. If you have the option of remotely firing you camera via a cable or if you have a remote and are taking pictures of a sessile subject. Then I strongly recommend that you use it. As the action of pressing the shutter button will cause you to move the camera and cause a blur in the picture. If you don't then use the timer delay function to take the picture. This will allow the sharpest pictures to come out of your camera. __________________ Photo anyone?