December, 2017 POTM Contest - Red & Green

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The DOF is from the lens I use. Instead of a standard or macro lens I use a 300mm zoom lens and sit across the room for fish pics. They aren't as skittish because you aren't chasing them around the tank with a camera. That fish was perched on the chalice perfectly still which made a clear shot easier to get.

I went to check out this photo on Flickr to see the settings you used but didn't have permission to view. Would you mind sharing aperture, shutter speed and iso? I have a 55-300mm that I try and do the same thing with but I struggle to get any pictures as sharp as this one. Shutter speed ends up needing to be too fast and then they turn out dark. Just looking for any tips. Thanks! Awesome shot!
 
I went to check out this photo on Flickr to see the settings you used but didn't have permission to view. Would you mind sharing aperture, shutter speed and iso? I have a 55-300mm that I try and do the same thing with but I struggle to get any pictures as sharp as this one. Shutter speed ends up needing to be too fast and then they turn out dark. Just looking for any tips. Thanks! Awesome shot!

Thanks!

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
  • EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM
  • ƒ/5.6

  • 300.0 mm
  • 1/40

  • 400
  • Flash (off, did not fire)

  • JFIFVersion - 1.01
  • X-Resolution - 96 dpi
  • Y-Resolution - 96 dpi
  • YCbCr Positioning - Centered
  • ISO Speed - 400
  • Exif Version - 0221
  • Exposure Bias - 0 EV
  • Metering Mode - Multi-segment
  • Sub Sec Time Original - 88
  • Sub Sec Time Digitized - 88
  • Flashpix Version - 0100
  • Color Space - Uncalibrated
  • Focal Plane X-Resolution - 4438.356164
  • Focal Plane Y-Resolution - 4445.969136
  • Focal Plane Resolution Unit - inches
  • Custom Rendered - Normal
  • Exposure Mode - Manual
  • White Balance - Manual
  • Scene Capture Type - Standard
 
Bump for more entries! Some great pics so far!
 

WHAT MOST OFTEN MAKES YOU REACH FOR YOUR CAMERA AROUND THE REEF?

  • Coral behavior (feeding, extension, or movement)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • New growth or a color change

    Votes: 2 10.5%
  • Unusual fish behavior

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • The whole tank looking especially good

    Votes: 7 36.8%
  • Something I want to document in case it changes

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • A funny or unexpected interaction

    Votes: 2 10.5%
  • I usually put the camera/phone down and just watch

    Votes: 3 15.8%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 4 21.1%
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