weedy sea dragon by ltodd

weedy sea dragon

I spent several hours at Underwater World trying to photograph a range of creatures. I have to say I struggled with the challenge of the slowish shutter speeds and trying to place the moving targets in focus....
...then again...maybe it was just my slow reaction speed!!
Beautiful capture im hoping to take my sun to london aquarium this summer hope i can captrue something this well how did you not get reflection from the glass tho?
July 19th, 2011  
I tried for ages at the Aquarium here, didn't have much success. This looks great & I love the colours! =D
July 19th, 2011  
@rainbowsnic42 & @loopy12 - I think I set the new all time record of 500 shots in 4 hours! I had some assistance from a very experienced photographer who knew lots of tips..( & I learnt heaps)..eg.. wear black clothing (no selfies), chose the position of shooting first, (check the reflection & angle) and wait for the critters rather than chase them through the water. I also had to change the white balance, (to daylight or shady rather than auto) which really had a HUGE impact on the colours. I probably needed to be a bit more patient which may have helped more too!!
July 19th, 2011  
absolutely amazing shot, Lyn....thanks for sharing the tips, it can be very helpful, :)
July 19th, 2011  
thankyou @maribelrivera - I appreciate hearing eveyone elses ideas & hints very much too.
July 19th, 2011  
wow cool!
July 19th, 2011  
Wonderful colours and fantastic photo. Well done!
July 20th, 2011  
What a most unusual looking creature
July 23rd, 2011  
What a fantastic picture. great colours
July 24th, 2011  
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