on TS and gaping mouths...

[Anonymous]

TS:

in my app. 25 yrs in the hobby, and having read most of the commonly available damsel books, photo encyclopedias (damselfishes of the south seas- the entire set, included), etc.,-i want to offer you the highest/ compliment praise i can, as someone who's always been an avid damsel fan...


your shot of the gaping damsel is not only one of the best fish pics i've seen, but absolutely THE best damsel pic i've ever had the pleasure to enjoy


gives a perfect illustration of how beautiful these diminutive (in size, only) fish truly are

kudo's and huzzahs to you- a truly majestic photo 8) 8) 8) 8)

i may just break my 'no vote rule' i've had since i was of legal age, if/when this comes to a vote

thank you for such a great fish moment

 

[Anonymous]

I gotta agree with you here, vitz. When I saw that picture, I thought that it will be the contest winner for sure.

Excellent photo!

Louey

 

[TS]

Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it... I was pretty excited about that shot myself...

I have two of those damsels, and manage to get some nice shots from them fairly regularly. Here's another favorite:

Thanks again for the encouraging words!

Travis

 

[Anonymous]

wow-now that's another slick pic!!

 

[Anonymous]

Man, how the hell do you get pics like THAT???

Those are absolutely amazing...both damsel pics are some of the best pics I've seen, period.

Wow...what kind of camera are you using? Any special tricks to get these shots?

Most impressive...

Peace,

Chip

 

[TS]

Thanks marillion.

I'm using a canon 10D, that second pic was one of my very first with the camera. Both were taken with a high ISO equivalent, the "gaping" shot with a flash. My damsels exhibit this gaping behavior often but it happens quickly.

Basically, it's a matter of constantly following the fish around the tank, refocusing and recomposing the scene until they pose for you. They always slow down to strike a pose eventually. You just have to be ready when they do it! (and focused, and with good composition, steady hand, and... )

T

 

[TS]

Vitz/Louey/Other interested hitchhikers on this thread, the photo is now available on my web site. I added about 60 other pics as well.

www.reef-life.com

Travis

 

[Anonymous]

8)

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it... I was pretty excited about that shot myself...

I have two of those damsels, and manage to get some nice shots from them fairly regularly. Here's another favorite:

Thanks again for the encouraging words!

Travis

That is one seriously pissed off looking fish. 8O Great job of capturing the attitude and true essence of a damsel.