• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Sea Anemonae (monthly Challenge)

© Stephen Shoff

Sea Anemonae (monthly Challenge)

Uploaded: January 12, 2014

Description

f/8, 1/80 sec., ISO 6400; EF 100mm f2.8 Macro with Metabones Speedbooster lens adaptor

Fish-eating anemonae; Monterey Bay Aquarium

Post-processing in ACR and NIK HDR Pro

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 6400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NEX-7

Comments

Dale Hardin January 13, 2014

Not only is this an amazing macro of a very interesting subject, Stephen. It is also a very nice composition. Well done, my friend. #1559410

Jeff E Jensen January 13, 2014

Yeah, I've got nothing on this one. Nice work! #10945670

Stephen Shoff January 13, 2014

Thought I'd try for something more unique than close-ups of bug's eyes. Was trying for some fish eyes, though.

Glad you like it. #10945712

Rita K. Connell level-classic January 14, 2014

very cool stephen when I first look I thought it was a dessert. very nicely capture. #10945990

Beth Spencer January 14, 2014

Amazing shot! Great focus! Did you shoot through glass and how did you avoid reflections? #10946001

Kalena Randall January 14, 2014

Great shot, Stephen! I like to go the the aquarium, too. This gives me inspiration to go to the one in Dallas. #10946650

Debbie E. Payne January 14, 2014

Wonderful shot, Stephen. Such beautiful color and love that you filled the frame with this. Your photography never ceases to amaze us.

It kind of looks like a flower but as for Rita's remarks...(are you still speaking to me...I forgot to call. I'm aiming for tomorrow...)-- I almost, but not quite, lost my train of thought which isn't uncommon for me these days. What I should have said at the start is "Yes, Rita...if you were in Japan, it probably WOULD be a dessert. Martin and I ate some really weird stuff when we were stationed in Northern Japan on Misawa AFB. #10946810

Stephen Shoff January 14, 2014

Beth -- yes, I shot through glass. I don't recall having much problems with reflections on any of my shots. Generally, and particularly on this shot, I was very close tothe glass and shooting straight on. In this case, I was also down low and in kind of a dark corner. Nor did I use flash. This was exhibit lighting and high ISO.

Hmm...Sea anemonaes and Japanese dessert..I hadn't made that association, Rita.

Thank you for your kind comment, Debbie, although I think I could have done without the sidebar. I'll never look at this picture the same way again. #10947002

Peter W. Marks January 15, 2014

Well, we are getting some interesting stuff this month Stephen and I need to get my act together and also come up with something different. Thanks for giving the info about the lens and addition. I have not the slightest idea of what it is you speak my friend but I just know the answer will come with a few keyboard strokes on Google.. #10947821

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 15, 2014

That is a cool abstract... I like the colours too. #10947897

Michael Kelly level-deluxe January 18, 2014

Great image Stephen. Shows excellent noise control. Love the comp and POV you used. #10950467

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

You &

Love It!


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Stephen Shoff.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.