Puffer
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WileKyK
February 17, 2014
Amazing use of light. The texture on this fish really pops! Congratulations on your Feature!
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ellenfoulds
February 18, 2014
thank you guys for your wonderful comments. thank you view bug for featuring my work. it feels great to be recognised. cheers :)
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Location
This photo was taken from an aquarium that is displayed at the Boat Club in Hervey Bay, Queensland, AustraliaTime
5:43PM just before we had our dinnerLighting
I was using one Speedlite aiming it from the top of the subject.Equipment
It was shot using Canon EOS 550D with a Canon 100mm Hybrid Macro Lens F2.8L IS USM and an External SpeedliteInspiration
I am always fond of underwater creatures. They are close to my heart. The moment I saw this puffer, I fell in love with it. I just could not stop staring at it every time I stand next to the aquarium. The look of its face makes me smile. Every time we dine at the Boat Club I usually check out the aquarium to see it.Editing
Yes. Minimal adjustments on levels, brightness/contrast. exposure, noise, sharpness and a little bit of dodging and burning.In my camera bag
Cameras, lenses, remote trigger, spare batteries, filters, cleaning kit, pocket LED torch. But I always have in my car boot the tripods and a big yellow torch.Feedback
It is not easy to capture a frequently moving creature in an aquarium the reason why I used an external speedlite to freeze the subject apart from being in control of its lighting. The only thing you have to remember is that you are shooting through a glass. Therefore it is necessary that when aiming the light onto the subject it will always be from the top with the flash against the glass to avoid flare or reflection when it bursts. Also when shooting the subject, be very close to the glass or have the lens hood against it to avoid reflections as well. Macro lens is recommended for this type of photography as it can create a crisp and sharp image like this. In this image I used a small aperture of F14 to have a deep depth of field with an ISO of 200 and 1/100 Shutter Speed. Depends on the lighting in the aquarium, you can adjust either the ISO or Shutter Speed. This is a high speed photography so have a minimum of 100 for your Shutter Speed. By the way, you have to have a back-up person who will be holding the external Speedlite for you.
