Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi,
I guess I should have mentioned that I've seen the exhibit several times,
so I know about the light. A tripod isn't mandatory, although, for some
shots, it could be useful. Blur might be nice, BTW ...
Ok, I'll change that to would make a big difference from
Hi,
I don't have any F4.0 lenses ;-((
What I meant about the t'pod is that, in a lot of cases, the camera can be
put directly against the glass, obviating the need for additional support
yet allowing for stability and longer shutter speeds/greater DOF.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Gonz
From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/02/23 Thu AM 02:12:34 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Photographing the Jellies
http://www.mccullagh.org/theme/monterey-aquarium-jellyfish.html
--
http://pug.komkon.org/04aug/jllyfsh1.html
I've just been so busy lately with some local issues, but I'll have some
time next week. Check with me next Thursday.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Gautam Sarup
On 2/22/06, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Nothing like a little hubris first thing in the
AM, eh LOL
'Tis nothing, come back
On Tue, Feb 21, 2006 at 10:53:24PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I'm going to try to take some time off and head down to the Monterey Bay
Aquarium for some R n R. Photographing the jellyfish exhibit has been on
my to do list for a while. Has anyone photographed the exhibit - any
suggestions?
Hello Shel,
Just got back from there on Saturday. I can tell you two things not
to do. 1) Don't go with the kids - mine were constantly wanting to
move on. 2) Don't go when the aquarium is jam packed (like Saturday).
The crowds make it difficult to shoot.
So for me not really being prepared
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/02/22 Wed AM 08:24:03 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Photographing the Jellies
On Tue, Feb 21, 2006 at 10:53:24PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I'm going to try to take some time off and head down to the Monterey Bay
Hi Bruce,
Well, I won't be taking any kids, and my schedule allows mid-week visits.
I'd probably go on a Tuesday or Wednesday, and try to get in as close to
opening time as possible.
Not sure if I'll have replaced the digi by then, although I'd like to try
it for this project.
Your shot's quite
Hi John,
Thanks for your input. I believe that I can make better photos than the
fellow who put up that gallery, and that I'll be able to get better shots,
and better quality shots. Nothing like a little hubris first thing in the
AM, eh LOL
Do you think digital would have helped you get better
Bruce Dayton wrote:
http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_2912.htm
That's an awesome shot, Bruce. Well done!
The best way to photograph jellies is under controlled studio lighting
in small aquariums that limit the animal's movement. Obviously not
possible in a public place. I think Bruce
At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, you can get right up to the glass on
most of the Outer Bay exhibits.
Bring a monopod with a ball head or flex head on it. A tripod is
unwieldy in the often crowded, dimly lit areas, but a monopod will be
fine. Light levels are low and you need something to
That's a cool shot Bruce.
Dave
On 2/22/06, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, Handheld
ISO 1600, 1/60 sec @ f/4.0, 45mm
http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_2912.htm
Hello Shel,
You can get right up to the glass if you want. The shot I showed was
not against the glass. One of the biggest problems you are going to
have is that the jellies are always moving. You can't have too slow
of a shutter speed. This is where digital would do way better than
film.
Digital is at it's best when dealing with large, uniform expanses
such as the blue of the jellyfish tanks; the noise from high-ISO
film shows up rather too much for my liking.
On Wed, Feb 22, 2006 at 07:02:11AM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi John,
Thanks for your input. I believe that I
Here's one of my efforts:
http://pug.komkon.org/04aug/jllyfsh1.html
I've never tried this, but I understand the best results are obtained by (1)
lens against the glass and (2) flash against the glass.
Joe
There's a sameness to all the jellie-pix I've seen, no matter how nice they
may be. I really want something different.
Flash? What's that?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: jtainter
Here's one of my efforts:
http://pug.komkon.org/04aug/jllyfsh1.html
I've never tried this, but I
I have, the light is very low, so you have to use high iso or the
movement will show up as blur. Of course it goes without saying that a
tripod is mandatory.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I'm going to try to take some time off and head down to the Monterey Bay
Aquarium for some R n R. Photographing
On 2/22/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There's a sameness to all the jellie-pix I've seen, no matter how nice they
may be. I really want something different.
snip
Shel, I'm offended. That's a very specieist comment.
The pix to which you refer don't look the same to other
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From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 22 February 2006 21:09
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Photographing the Jellies
There's a sameness to all the jellie-pix I've seen, no matter
how nice they may be. I really want something
On 2/22/06, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
it's an exhibition, isn't it? Nail them to the wall!
I thought many of the pictures shown were quite nice, but as you say, a bit
samey. But isn't that in the nature of jellyfish? I mean, what else are they
going to do all day but float around?
On 22 Feb 2006 at 10:23, Christian wrote:
The best way to photograph jellies is under controlled studio lighting
in small aquariums that limit the animal's movement. Obviously not
possible in a public place. I think Bruce made the best of the
situation: High ISO and wide open. Use as
Rob Studdert wrote:
Big rubber hoods
Did we change the subject? ooh I hope so! :-)
--
Christian
http://photography.skofteland.net
frank theriault wrote:
So, another anti-medusite, eh?
-frank
That depends frank... Stinging or stingless? Rightside up or upside
down? Where do you stand on the issues? eh? These Cnidarians are a
divisive bunch.
--
Christian
http://photography.skofteland.net
Hi,
I guess I should have mentioned that I've seen the exhibit several times,
so I know about the light. A tripod isn't mandatory, although, for some
shots, it could be useful. Blur might be nice, BTW ...
On a separate note, your Mitch Hedberg sig got me to rent one of his DVD's.
Thanks!
Shel
Perhaps some creative or innovate techniques might enhance the photographic
viewing experience.
They don't just float around. Some are quite capable of initiating and
maintaining movement on their own.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Bob W
I thought many of the pictures shown were quite
Shel,
One thought I had was to take a multi exposure or perhaps just cover
the lens while on bulb - first shot, then some movement, then another
image and so on. Sort of showing a directional move, rather than just
a blurred move.
--
Bruce
Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 4:09:33 PM, you wrote:
Interspersed
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Bruce Dayton
You can get right up to the glass if you want.
I was hoping that was still the case. I'd like to make a few pics with the
camera resting directly on the glass, eliminating the need for t- or
mono-pods and perhaps allowing for
Oooo - I like that idea.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Shel Belinkoff pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 2/22/2006 4:25:40 PM
Subject: Re: Photographing the Jellies
Shel,
One thought I had was to take a multi exposure or perhaps just cover
the lens while
Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
frank theriault wrote:
So, another anti-medusite, eh?
That depends frank... Stinging or stingless? Rightside up or upside
down? Where do you stand on the issues? eh? These Cnidarians are a
divisive bunch.
Cnidarians and Canadians! Do we celebrate
Interpersed, too.
--
Best regards,
Bruce
Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 4:25:53 PM, you wrote:
SB Interspersed
SB Shel
[Original Message]
From: Bruce Dayton
You can get right up to the glass if you want.
SB I was hoping that was still the case. I'd like to make a few pics with
: Re: Photographing the Jellies
Shel,
One thought I had was to take a multi exposure or perhaps just cover
the lens while on bulb - first shot, then some movement, then another
image and so on. Sort of showing a directional move, rather than just
a blurred move.
--
Bruce
Wednesday, February 22
There's a sameness to all the jellie-pix I've seen, no matter
how nice they may be. I really want something different.
Flash? What's that?
Shel
--
Shel, when you achieve your innovation, please share it with us.
Joe
http://www.mccullagh.org/theme/monterey-aquarium-jellyfish.html
--
http://pug.komkon.org/04aug/jllyfsh1.html
--
There's a sameness to all the jellie-pix I've seen, no matter
how nice they may be.
Shel
--
Shel, that's just not so. The first batch are all pointing
- Original Message -
From: Christian
Subject: Re: Photographing the Jellies
These Cnidarians are a
divisive bunch.
We prefer Canadarians.
William Robb
Bruce Dayton wrote:
So for me not really being prepared to shoot, here is probably the
best shot I managed. I only had the DA 16-45/4 lens with me, so speed
was an issue.
Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, Handheld
ISO 1600, 1/60 sec @ f/4.0, 45mm
http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_2912.htm
I think
On 2/22/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks for your input. I believe that I can make better photos than the
fellow who put up that gallery, and that I'll be able to get better shots,
and better quality shots. Nothing like a little hubris first thing in the
AM, eh LOL
'Tis
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