Seahorse Fantastique

Posted by Aaron Schmidt (Auckland, New Zealand) on 7 September 2005 in Animal & Insect.

Aurelie loves these little guys. Right at the entrance to the Sydney Aquarium there was this great little sign that explained the best ways to take pictures of fish. The advice was to use the camera flash and either a) position the camera on a 45° angle to the glass or b) place the camera lens right up against the glass. This helps to avoid capturing the reflected light from the flash. Anyways, I was glad for the instructions as I think this shot turned out really well.

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Comments (7)

Aurélie from Auckland, New Zealand

Amazing this pics turned so well through the glass. They are such beautiful and delicate creatures. They look lik ecoming from another time. Also, I like the concept of males giving birth ;)

I take the opportunity to say Joyeux Anniversaire to my sister, Sophie !

Have a great day.

7 Sep 2005 1:15am

Nadege from Issy les moulineaux, France

Thanks Aaron, for all the explanation. I will try to take a photo of my gold fish. If the result is ok, perhaps you'll see it.

This shot is really good.

7 Sep 2005 4:54am

Jason Kravitz from United States

Happy birthday Sophie!!!
It is hard getting a shot through the glass - I like how the foreground in this one is so sharp and vivid - it really jumps out. Sea horses are facinating.

Other tips for aquarium photography...
- use an external flash off camera and play with the angle of the flash to glass - if possible (with home aquarium) you can hold the flash above the water pointed down so it does not go against the glass at all
- go high ISO and a big wide aperture which is pretty hard in a dark aquarium even with f/1.8 lens
- strap on a scuba tank and jump in - bring a disposable underwater camera or buy the $8000 digital rebel underwater housing. This one is good for sharks and other dangerous creatures as a Kiwi adventure seeker you should be open to this sort of danger mongering!

7 Sep 2005 9:40am

Shuva from United States

AMAZING! I just just not look like a shot from an aquarium.

7 Sep 2005 10:26am

Siba from Courbevoie, France

This is a fantastic picture! It's as if you're swimming with him!
Bon anniversaire Sophie! Pleins de bises à toute la famille et surtout à la petite Lise

7 Sep 2005 1:13pm

Steve Kravitz from Florence, NJ, United States

The seahorse looks like a piece of jewelry.

7 Sep 2005 1:42pm

bfn from Gainesville, FL, United States

Steve said exactly what I was thinking. Jewelry! Until I read your comment, I thought you had made the photo in a museum or jewelry shop. Amazing!

7 Sep 2005 8:03pm

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