Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 How do you guys do it? I've seen some really nice shots of fish taken with an external flash propped above the surface of the water and they look natural. What is your method? I tried these.... admittedly after a couple of drinks... and obviously they didn't work out. I've never actually set the ex flash settings and I'm about to read my 430EX's manual for the first time. I used a wired external hot shoe for these. But some guidance would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment
Maniu Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I think I know the secret........ They took those pics sober Lol Link to comment
Maniu Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 [side note: eliminating reflections is the key + buffer over the flash might help) Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 I think I know the secret........ They took those pics sober Lol Forrealz [side note: eliminating reflections is the key + buffer over the flash might help) Reflections aren't a problem. Problem is not ever trying to actually adjust the flash settings, but I just finished reading the manual and am going to try some shots with my new insight! Link to comment
Maniu Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Tip on the cheap side: make a cardboard tube. Fit it over/around your lens. Lean against the glass as close as possible to reduce reflections. Same goes for the flash. You can use white paper over the flash as a buffer. Increase number of thin paper sheets as needed. Btw I am not a pro but as I remember, those tricks did work......sometimes lol Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 As I said already, reflections are not the problem. Will post improved shots in a minute. Link to comment
Maniu Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Try different lighting in the tank then Link to comment
Maniu Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Extra light, different angles Oc for photo purposes only Link to comment
shaner014 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Try diffusing, bouncing, and lowering intensity. You still may need to drop highlights a bit in post to loose the flash look. Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Extra light, different angles Oc for photo purposes only That's what the external flash is for! See title of thread and first post. Try diffusing, bouncing, and lowering intensity. You still may need to drop highlights a bit in post to loose the flash look. Tried diffusing and bouncing before, didn't work, but just learned from the manual how to lower the intensity. Pics are better! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753052461/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753052461/'>IMG_6683 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753246446/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753246446/'>IMG_6687 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753254744/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753254744/'>IMG_6691 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753325723/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753325723/'>IMG_6697 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753325673/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753325673/'>IMG_6703 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753046422/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9753046422/'>IMG_6716 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr Link to comment
shaner014 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 1st is a good exposure but not liking the angle. 3,4,5 are all nice but just a tad bright on my monitor. Much improved over the first attempts. Nice shots! Link to comment
1.0reef Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice pics and one hell of a pair of percs! I wish they were mine! Link to comment
Maniu Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 ? why That was 4 lalani Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice pics and one hell of a pair of percs! I wish they were mine! I raised them from fry. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Jesus that must've been like 5 years ago lol Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nah, only about 2 years, I think. Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Is one of them "spot"? Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Is one of them "spot"? Nope, Spot disappeared in the 40br. I think the St. Thomas mushroom that was hosting him decided to eat him. Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 The marking on these guys are very cool, which kinds of clowns bred together to make them? Also, the flash makes 'em look like this: Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 The parents were a pair of wild-caught onyx true percs! Sold them to Fisheye Aquaculture back in '11, not sure if they still have the pair. A lot of the babies ended up misbarred, but I think that had something to do with an extended period as fry, before hitting meta. Link to comment
TristanC Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 The second set of pictures came out very nice, especially the 3rd one. Link to comment
ballhog Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 that second set is very nice, what were your setting for aperture and shutter speed? Link to comment
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