While in LA . . .

[gparr]

I was in LA for a couple of days two weeks ago and Richard (sorry, forgot your last name), (wishntobeoutside) from Mobile Aquatics was kind enough to line up several reefs for me to photograph. Can't say how much I appreciate the hospitality. Here are a few from the effort. The first two are from Richard's frag tank (Richard, do they have names?). Used a shallow DOF because the tank was full of frags and the backgroundwould have been a cluttered mess with deeper DOF. Though they're frags, I couldn't resist the color in the tentacles. The third is the growth tip of a birdsnest colony growing in Leo Chen's tank in Irvine. The fourth is an unusual piece owned by Terry Nguyen. The last piece is from Amazing Aquariums & Reefs, Orange County, CA. If you're ever in LA/Anaheim area, don't miss this store and go early because you'll be there a long time.
Gary

Some kind of Acropora

Some kind of Millepora

Birdsnest growth tips

Pectinia alcicornis

Scolymia, Amazing Aquariums & Reefs, Orange County, CA

 

[Sikryd]

Awesome pictures!!!

I was hoping to meet up with Richard while I was there over Xmas. He invited me to the wholesalers in L.A. while I was there, I just couldn't find the time while visiting family. Maybe next trip!

 

[SaraB]

Good stuff Gary!

Richard is always great for showing folks around!

 

[650-IS350]

sweet pics

 

[sps4mytank]

Hey Gary,

Its jay.

Great pictures. Cant wait to see the others

 

[ataylo13]

Great pics Gary! I am always amazed with how sharp you can get your pictures!

 

[SDguy]

Feel free to come visit San Diego soon, Gary, especially with your camera! I'd be happy to have you come visit me :bigsmile:

Gorgeous pictures as always!