I did not enter these photos for obviuos reasons. . I might someday, perhaps, . get a grip on this piktur takin' thing.....but, for now, for here,,, these must do...
Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
My POTM contest contribution to BARS...
Blue legged hermit crab.
A "mostly" herbivorous addition to a reef tank popularly utilized to help control excess algae growth. They are collected in the Caribbean and adjacent areas. The "blue knuckle" hermit crab, a larger, more expensive cousin hails from the pacific ocean. It costs more. Thus, I do not have one to photograph.
Retail cost?
Caribbean blue leg hermit..$.79..Pacific blue knuckle hermit crab...$10
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
I was driving home tonight and looked into the sky,,
and the moon beckoned me to frustrate myself for several hours..
I should really..
Search youtube before I decide to take photos I have no idea how to set up for..
I'll do some research later..
anywhoo....
consider yourself mooned..
I should really..
Search youtube before I decide to take photos I have no idea how to set up for..
I'll do some research later..
anywhoo....
consider yourself mooned..
Ok, I watched a couple youtube tutorials about shooting the moon..
and came up with these..
They actually are a bit better..I should add that this is the first useful application I have had for my Sigma 70-300mm lens..
(EDIT-thursday)
Ok,here is my final attempt..for the time being..
and here with a sepia filter..looks kinda "moon like", circa 1960,,
Monday, November 15, 2010
It's a jungle in there...
More close ups...
This is a aquarium plant called wisteria that actually grows out of the tank when it can...
Sunday, November 14, 2010
I must admit..
Hibiscus is one of my least favorite flowering plants. I have had too many back breaking experiences with this all to readily applied landscaping nightmare.
I hate it. The phrase "any port in a storm" can be applied here, however, and with my trusty Nikon D60 , 60mm macro lens,a few cold beers...and some Photoshop,,,I present these for your perusal...
Friday, November 12, 2010
The invasion ...
of the giant duckweed is both beneficial and worrisome. On the one hand this "weeds" incredibly fast growth inhibits nuisance algae from utilizing excess nutrient, on the other hand it diminishes the all important light reaching the completely submersed plants. It requires constant pruning . It can be a major PITA...while being a major tool in maintaining an algae free planted aquarium.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
I know these are repeats.. you will get over it...
Well. I've been messing around with aperture and shutter speed. I have been using a high aperture with a slow shutter speed the last couple of nights. f8-f11, while using a slow , 1/16 too 1 second, shutter speed. I'm also utilizing a tripod, and tonight I actually turned off all my circulation pumps, as well as the main return pump for my system. I like the results I have been getting.
Politely keep it to yourself if you disagree, thank you.
long polyp sarcophyton
Euphyllia ancora
Galaxea fascicularis
click on pic's to enlarge
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Friday night
No one can have enough Golden palythoa's
Green hairy mushroom and Kenya tree fighting for "lebensraum"
kenya tree is losing the fight,,
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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