June 2008: (NEW) EA Photo Contest - TOP DOWN

[michika]

I want a photo tube now! Those are some awesome photos!

[Canuckgod420]

Orange Montipora - Nikon D40

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Originally Posted by Canuckgod420

Orange Montipora - Nikon D40

Here ya go

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by michika

I want a photo tube now! Those are some awesome photos!

If the winner would prefer an open tube over the sealed box design I would be happy to offer the choice. So all you gotta do is win

[michika]

I think its going to be an awesome contest! How can you shoot top downs without a box? I suppose what I'm asking is how do you beat/avoid the glare from your lighting.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by michika

I think its going to be an awesome contest! How can you shoot top downs without a box? I suppose what I'm asking is how do you beat/avoid the glare from your lighting.

Well obviously first you need the water to be perfectly still. To avoid the lighting glare you may need to move or angle you lights a little so you're not shooting into a glare zone. Usually you can find a window to shoot through were the light doesn't bounce back at the camera. It may be a little tricky and take a little practice but it's definitely doable. Also a polarizing filter can be helpful.

It should also be noted that if the winner already has a box and doesn't require another one he or she is welcome to donate the prize the second place.

[Underwater]

Ok, seriously not as amazing as the other posts, but I think it's interesting none-the-less.



Camera-nothing fancy-Kodak Easy Share Z612
Settings-Automatic with flash off
I was standing on a ledge with one foot-and the rest of my body pressed up against the tank-leaning over the top afraid to breath for fear of falling.

[sphelps]

Nice one Underwater, very interesting indeed.

What are those? Anemones?

Also did a quick fix in Photobucket, would you prefer to enter this one?

[Canuckgod420]

Acropora Rosaria....i think - Nikon D40 - 18-55mm lens - no flash - WB auto
I still dont understand how to get the pic right here in the post instead of a link.
DOH

[Underwater]

I think so...they were in a big tank of all sorts of things.

So far as the fixed pic, I don't know which looks better. I kinda like the softness of the first one, but your's shows a lot more details. I can't say I'm versed enough to know what is most appealing to others, so any advice is greatly appreciated!