Took a few pics this week.

TimothyJ · 03/17/2012, 04:30 PM

I broke out the new macro lens this week and took a few photos of a couple corals that were put in the tank at home here in the last month or so. Some of them aren't great because I don't have a tripod yet.

Hydnophora

Pot of Gold Favia

Platygyra

Reverse Prism

bighappybuddha · 03/17/2012, 04:32 PM

Really like that reverse prism

TimothyJ · 03/17/2012, 05:21 PM

Forgot one

War Coral

snorvich · 03/17/2012, 05:51 PM

I love your pictures and very nice corals!!

NanoReefN · 03/17/2012, 11:49 PM

I gotta get me a better camera!! Lol

bighappybuddha · 03/18/2012, 07:58 AM

TimothyJ you've inspired me to put a nice Macro lens on 'the list'...I've got the tripod...but I've been running a versatile 18-200mm for awhile.

Good looking shots, btw my wife grew up on south 125th in Omaha, we live in Madison, WI now...but she is heading out to see her folks in a few days.

Franklin B. · 03/18/2012, 09:12 AM

Very nice. I really like the colors.

TimothyJ · 03/18/2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

I love your pictures and very nice corals!!

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Originally Posted by Franklin B.

Very nice. I really like the colors.

Thanks!

TimothyJ · 03/18/2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NanoReefN

I gotta get me a better camera!! Lol

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Originally Posted by bighappybuddha

TimothyJ you've inspired me to put a nice Macro lens on 'the list'...I've got the tripod...but I've been running a versatile 18-200mm for awhile.

It was because of the pictures on this forum that I went out and found a better camera. I was using the point and shoot and it just wasn't getting to the level I was hoping. There are a lot better photos on this site then mine and I am trying to learn to get to that level. Almost all my equipment is used and it works just as well as a new set.

I am running a Nikon D300 that I bought from a photographer that was looking to update his equipment. The lens is a Nikon Macro 105mm. From my research, great camera and bad glass is worse than bad camera and good glass. If your budget is restrictive, spend more on the lens and save on the camera.

There is a TON of info on this site even on camera's and lenses.

TimothyJ · 03/18/2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bighappybuddha

my wife grew up on south 125th in Omaha, we live in Madison, WI now...but she is heading out to see her folks in a few days.

I was born and raised in Omaha and will likely be here long term. Love the city and it continues to grow in a positive way.

xraided199 · 03/18/2012, 07:28 PM

LOVE the platy and pot of gold, favias are one of my fav corals period, and those look very healthy, gorgeous pics

TimothyJ · 03/18/2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by xraided199

LOVE the platy and pot of gold, favias are one of my fav corals period, and those look very healthy, gorgeous pics

I agree 100%. Favia's are my favorite coral at this time. The Pot of Gold was at my LFS for weeks and every time I went in there I would stare at it for minutes. They were asking through the roof for it and no one was willing to pay the price. They then started lowering the price and I was able to negotiate lower because my brother are in there often for an hour or more at a time just making conversation. The picture really doesn't do it justice. I hope to get better photos soon and will post them with time.

Thanks again for the compliments!

TimothyJ · 04/17/2012, 09:04 PM

Updated Reverse Prism photos (photos are unedited).

Mel 2038 · 04/17/2012, 09:15 PM

Great pics! I'm inspired.

~RuSh~ · 04/18/2012, 12:56 PM

Great shot of that prism. Awesome. I may have to go get a macro lens!

I have a nikon D3000 and have been waiting for a reason to get a macro... I may have just found it.

TimothyJ · 04/18/2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ~RuSh~

Great shot of that prism. Awesome. I may have to go get a macro lens!

I have a nikon D3000 and have been waiting for a reason to get a macro... I may have just found it.

Thanks! It is amazing how much better my pictures look with the purchase of a macro lens.

TimothyJ · 04/07/2013, 10:35 PM

Took a few photos tonight.

Vampire Blood Chalice

Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/9
1/15

Red Chalice

Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/9
1/15

Mummy Eye Chalice

Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/4
1/50

Pink & Green Chalice

Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/4
1/50

Superman Monti

Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/4
1/50

Pot of Gold Favia

Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/4
1/50

Magician Zoas

Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/4
1/50

Freddie83 · 04/07/2013, 11:54 PM

Incredible pictures.

TimothyJ · 04/08/2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Freddie83

Incredible pictures.

Thank you Freddie!

03/17/2012, 04:30 PM	#1
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 558	Took a few pics this week. I broke out the new macro lens this week and took a few photos of a couple corals that were put in the tank at home here in the last month or so. Some of them aren't great because I don't have a tripod yet. Hydnophora Pot of Gold Favia Platygyra Reverse Prism __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

03/17/2012, 04:32 PM	#2
bighappybuddha Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 131	Really like that reverse prism __________________ Have a Smooth Day! Current Tank Info: 58g reef

03/17/2012, 05:21 PM	#3
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 558	Forgot one War Coral __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

03/17/2012, 05:51 PM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Flatlander Posts: 25,980 Blog Entries: 27	I love your pictures and very nice corals!! __________________ Warmest regards and best wishes, ~Steve~ It is my policy to not respond to those who ask questions not to learn but to be bellicose. Life is a series of decisions serially executed but collectively judged. "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo

03/18/2012, 07:58 AM	#6
bighappybuddha Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 131	TimothyJ you've inspired me to put a nice Macro lens on 'the list'...I've got the tripod...but I've been running a versatile 18-200mm for awhile. Good looking shots, btw my wife grew up on south 125th in Omaha, we live in Madison, WI now...but she is heading out to see her folks in a few days. __________________ Have a Smooth Day! Current Tank Info: 58g reef

03/17/2012, 11:49 PM	#5
NanoReefN Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 22	I gotta get me a better camera!! Lol

03/18/2012, 09:12 AM	#7
Franklin B. Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 64	Very nice. I really like the colors.

03/18/2012, 07:28 PM	#11
xraided199 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 10	LOVE the platy and pot of gold, favias are one of my fav corals period, and those look very healthy, gorgeous pics

04/17/2012, 09:04 PM	#13
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 558	Updated Reverse Prism photos (photos are unedited). __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

04/17/2012, 09:15 PM	#14
Mel 2038 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bolingbrook,IL Posts: 124	Great pics! I'm inspired.

04/18/2012, 12:56 PM	#15
~RuSh~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 665	Great shot of that prism. Awesome. I may have to go get a macro lens! I have a nikon D3000 and have been waiting for a reason to get a macro... I may have just found it. __________________ Open your eyes and see that Life is Beautiful....

04/07/2013, 10:35 PM	#17
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 558	Took a few photos tonight. Vampire Blood Chalice Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/9 1/15 Red Chalice Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/9 1/15 Mummy Eye Chalice Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/4 1/50 Pink & Green Chalice Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/4 1/50 Pink & Green Chalice Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/4 1/50 Superman Monti Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/4 1/50 Pot of Gold Favia Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/4 1/50 Magician Zoas Nikon D300 w/ Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ISO 200 f/4 1/50 __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

04/07/2013, 11:54 PM	#18
Freddie83 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 55	Incredible pictures.