Recent content by Steve Ruddy

1. What makes it an effective image? Great composition, good detail. 2. How was the photo/subject it lit? I would guess by the aquariums light. If a flash was used you would most likely see more detail in the mouth area. 3. Does the image capture the personality or essence of the subject? I...

1. What makes it an effective image? I like the color and composition and the eye contact. 2. How was the photo/subject it lit? Tank lighting only 3. Does the image capture the personality or essence of the subject? IMO Absolutely! He looks curious to me. 4. Is there any question about what the...

Clown f2.8 1/200 ISO 800 no flash Wrasse f3.5 1/200 ISO 800 with Flash Gramma f2.8 1/200 ISO 800 with Flash

Are there any reading materials or assignments for this week?

I wasn't expecting all positive replies but thanks. :)

Hello I’m sorry I missed the first two chat sessions. However I think I’m up to speed with the course material. I live in Guerneville CA. I have an Aquarium service company and internet store specializing in lighting products and tank raised corals that I do the photography for. I have some...

Hello everyone, My name is Steve Ruddy. I was raised in Pgh. PA however I'm currently settled in Guerneville CA. I'm in the aquarium industry and owner of Coral Reef Eco-Systems. My business consists of aquarium design, installation and maintenance as well as commercial aquaculture and an...

IMO fish are definitly more work and less profit. We sell mostly to one distributor and gross more. If you want to start a business in aquaculture I would suggest you have other products or services in addition to your fish and or corals.

jorcutt Glad to here you found a method that works. Actually I used to do it that way myself however I now use rubber bands for gorgonians as well as 95% of all corals I switched because of the time factor and expense. I use 1.25" diameter plugs and 2.5" quality rubber bands. Put the gorgonian...

I make a profit but I wouldn't call it good. Get something rare and locate the market for it and you should do much better than me.

Will we get an email notification as well?

I need to make 200-500 plugs at a time to mount corals on. What is your recipe and method of production. Thanks, Steve