A study of Corals

Alexraptor · 09/14/2014, 01:59 PM

Its amazing the photo opportunities that exists daily right under ones very nose.

My old old brain coral, one of my two oldest colonies also proved to be a willing subject.

Alexraptor · 09/15/2014, 03:04 PM

A little peeved over it turning out that I was only shooting at Normal quality instead of Highest, well at lest I corrected that mistake.

I so do like using my brain as a subject!

And this monti of mine, it kinda looks like some kind of bizarre flowering goo monster!

Maybe it will look a bit less monstrous in daylight!

And my Protopaly's definitely warranted a second look.

As did the Pavona.

But my hermits kind of started to feel a little left out.

Now if only my Clowns and my Mandarin could stop hiding and volunteer for a little photo op. :P

Alexraptor · 09/18/2014, 07:34 PM

Whaddya know, the clowns could hold somewhat still for a moment.

And I managed to provoke a full blown feeding response from my brain for the camera.

And I just love these Zoas, from a distance they don't look like much, but up close they are simply just exploding with color.

Drews89 · 10/01/2014, 07:56 PM

what camera are u using ?

Alexraptor · 10/02/2014, 11:54 AM

I use a Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD.

Drews89 · 10/03/2014, 01:13 PM

That's a nice and clear pics u got there

Alexraptor · 11/01/2014, 02:06 PM

I think my title was a poor choice of words, this should really be called "Alexraptor's Photo Gallery" or something. :P

Managed to taked a few amazing pictures during my visit to the The Maritime Museum & Aquarium of Gothenburg(Sweden)

Button Polyps

Reef Bass · 11/02/2014, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexraptor

Anyone know what this is?

Thanks.

woodnaquanut · 11/02/2014, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Bass

Anyone know what this is?

Thanks.

My guess, Merulina.

Alexraptor · 11/02/2014, 09:00 PM

I've actuallly been trying to figure it out myself, not so sure if its a Merulina though.
Keep in mind, this is a super macro photo.

Reef Bass · 11/03/2014, 07:36 AM

Thanks John, and Alexraptor.

woodnaquanut · 11/03/2014, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexraptor

I've actuallly been trying to figure it out myself, not so sure if its a Merulina though.
Keep in mind, this is a super macro photo.

Keep in mind I said mine was a guess!

Alexraptor · 11/04/2014, 02:16 PM

And now I can make Macro Video's too!

http://youtu.be/X0Z7c0WiYpI

wineman · 11/04/2014, 07:38 PM

Alexraptor, Thanks for sharing, nice looking shots.

Alexraptor · 11/06/2014, 07:44 PM

Deviating from the subject matter, but snails look pretty good too.

And especially when on the move!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v5axaHOVk0

Alexraptor · 11/14/2014, 01:06 PM

My camcorder actually takes really good photos.
Only real negative is one does not have the same control over ISO settings and shutter speed as on Compact or System camera.

But its strenght on the other hand is incredibly crisp pictures at very high zoom!

09/14/2014, 01:59 PM	#1
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	A study of Corals Its amazing the photo opportunities that exists daily right under ones very nose. My old old brain coral, one of my two oldest colonies also proved to be a willing subject.

11/03/2014, 07:36 AM	#11
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Thanks John, and Alexraptor. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

09/15/2014, 03:04 PM	#2
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	A little peeved over it turning out that I was only shooting at Normal quality instead of Highest, well at lest I corrected that mistake. I so do like using my brain as a subject! And this monti of mine, it kinda looks like some kind of bizarre flowering goo monster! Maybe it will look a bit less monstrous in daylight! And my Protopaly's definitely warranted a second look. As did the Pavona. But my hermits kind of started to feel a little left out. Now if only my Clowns and my Mandarin could stop hiding and volunteer for a little photo op. :P

09/18/2014, 07:34 PM	#3
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	Whaddya know, the clowns could hold somewhat still for a moment. And I managed to provoke a full blown feeding response from my brain for the camera. And I just love these Zoas, from a distance they don't look like much, but up close they are simply just exploding with color.

10/01/2014, 07:56 PM	#4
Drews89 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 139	what camera are u using ?

10/02/2014, 11:54 AM	#5
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	I use a Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD.

10/03/2014, 01:13 PM	#6
Drews89 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 139	That's a nice and clear pics u got there

11/01/2014, 02:06 PM	#7
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	I think my title was a poor choice of words, this should really be called "Alexraptor's Photo Gallery" or something. :P Managed to taked a few amazing pictures during my visit to the The Maritime Museum & Aquarium of Gothenburg(Sweden) Button Polyps

11/02/2014, 09:00 PM	#10
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	I've actuallly been trying to figure it out myself, not so sure if its a Merulina though. Keep in mind, this is a super macro photo.

11/04/2014, 02:16 PM	#13
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	And now I can make Macro Video's too! http://youtu.be/X0Z7c0WiYpI

11/04/2014, 07:38 PM	#14
wineman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: atlanta Posts: 45	Alexraptor, Thanks for sharing, nice looking shots.

11/06/2014, 07:44 PM	#15
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	Deviating from the subject matter, but snails look pretty good too. And especially when on the move! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v5axaHOVk0

11/14/2014, 01:06 PM	#16
Alexraptor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 352	My camcorder actually takes really good photos. Only real negative is one does not have the same control over ISO settings and shutter speed as on Compact or System camera. But its strenght on the other hand is incredibly crisp pictures at very high zoom!