Just getting started

Jl330 · Sep 5, 2018

Grabbed a sony a6000 and I have no idea what I'm doing yet.

cjd · Sep 5, 2018

Looks like you're doing great so far!! Nice pics!!

Lhall9187 · Sep 5, 2018

Cant wait to see photos from when you "do" know what you're doing because these are pretty impressive in my books

Jl330 · Sep 5, 2018

Lhall9187 said:
Cant wait to see photos from when you "do" know what you're doing because these are pretty impressive in my books

Good to know. I've never used a real camera and I know nothing more than a couple basic features. I know a small bit about editing but not a ton. I transferred these straight to my phone and used the factory advanced photo editor to make some slight tweaks. The camera did most of the work.

I may use this thread to post future pics, but my aquarium is not my only subject. I convinced my wife I needed a camera to take pics of our daughter so I can carry this over to all my hobbies.

SPR1968 · Sep 6, 2018

Great pictures very nice!

We need more...

Jl330 · Sep 6, 2018

SPR1968 said:
Great pictures very nice!

We need more...

I'll update the thread as I take more and practice with my editing skills. I want to get a macro lens and try to get some better photos.

Jl330 · Sep 16, 2018

Some quick pics I snapped at the marine science center in the daytona area.

hockeyhead019 · Sep 18, 2018

Looks like you're off to a pretty good start to me!

Jl330 · Sep 18, 2018

Not my best work but I like the dark contrast.

leahfiish · Sep 18, 2018

Nice I have the same camera.

Jl330 · Sep 18, 2018

leahfiish said:
Nice I have the same camera.

Any tips?

leahfiish · Sep 18, 2018

Not really as I'm still pretty new it it myself. :oops: I have been using Sony's free Capture One software to edit, you get a discount on the pro version with a sony camera as well.

Edit: I really want to get a macro lens but can't afford it right now so got extension tubes instead. They help with taking picture of corals that are close to the glass.

One thing I have been having some trouble with is getting the colors to look right after processing them. Idk if it's the software I'm using but the greens are never right.

Here is my flickr where I have some of my favorites so far.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140781951@N08/