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

[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

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by 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

Hey Rob, one picture per member. Which one would you like to enter. Also if you sign up for photobucket and I'll be a lot easier to post pictures.

[Marlin65]

Originally Posted by 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

Best way is to upload them to photo bucket and then copy and paste. The trick is to have the IMG in brackets before and after the picture info.
Cheers Rob

[Canuckgod420]

thanks i will try that

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Holy Acan, Batman...

EXIF Data: Model- Nikon Coolpix 8800VR; F-Stop - f/3.7; ISO - 50; Focal Length - 29.3mm; Shutter Speed - Unknown.

[sphelps]

Loving the pictures folks, simply just amazing!!!

Just so everyone knows you can post as many pictures as you want, and please do, but you can only enter one for the contest so be sure to let me know which one you want to enter or I'll pick one for you.

Again very nice, keep them coming!

[Doug]

Wow. Great pics everyone.