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.

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.

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!

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

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

The seahorse looks like a piece of jewelry.

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!