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Cool picture from tonight

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, 03-15-2011 at 11:13 PM (2569 Views)
I was shooting some macro pictures this evening, and liked how this one came out. I call it "Ghostly Hammers".




EDIT: I have a few more I'd like to add. I was editing images in Lightroom and Photoshop, comparing the results between the two. I tend to feel I have better control and get a better crisp image in Photoshop over Lightroom.

Bartlett Anthias (edited in Photoshop CS5)


Mystery Wrasse - almost caught it yawning (edited in Lightroom)


Purple Tang (edited in Photoshop CS5)


Lyretail Anthias (edited in Lightroom)

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Updated 03-16-2011 at 06:04 AM by melev

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  1. symptom39's Avatar
    Love the photo's! Would you be willing to place some high-def links for us to use as wallpaper?
  2. zandofrey's Avatar
    Do you use any filters on the camera or is this "as is"? I can never get tyhat depth of color.
  3. melev's Avatar
    This was taken with the Nikon D90 and a 105mm Nikkor Macro lens. Nothing else. Starphire glass has its perks!
  4. NEReef's Avatar
    Awesome photos! melev how much of a difference does the starfire make? I have never seen a tank with starfire in person, and have been debating whether its worth the extra money to get it in my new tank. Any info would be much appreciated.
  5. melev's Avatar
    The difference between standard glass and Starphire glass is that the livestock appears to be floating in air. It's crystal clear. Standard glass has iron in it, which adds a green tint that you'll see with your eyes. Starphire is low-iron glass.

    When looking at a sheet of glass (like the front panel of an aquarium), look at the end of that piece. If it is green, it is standard. If it appears blue, it is Starphire. My previous tank and this one are both Starphire. Acrylic is crystal clear as well, but far more easy to scratch.

    Speaking of scratches, Starphire scratches too. It's a little softer than standard glass, so you have to be careful. My goal with this tank is to only use plastic scrapers to avoid doing any damage, but I've already put a scratch on the left end of the tank's front panel during the set up of the rockwork.
  6. NEReef's Avatar
    I've heard they're wicked clear so I think I will prolly cough up the extra $200 to get the front and sides Starfire. I didnt know they scratched easier though, thats the first I've heard of that...... something to think about I guess. Thanks for the info!