Recent Images from Mornington Peninsula, Australia- Nexus D90.

Hi Folks,

I've been shooting with the new rig for a couple of months now and have really been enjoying tuning in to it. Getting a feel for composing

though the 'keyhole' now but still hankering for a more ergonomic view. Here's a few of my better images, comments and critique welcome.

I finally got around to trying out using the 18-55mm on some Weedies with some mixed results

but I'm happy with this one. I just think lighting will be easier once I get a 2nd strobe.

I had been keen to find a Blue Devil ever since I got the new rig and finally scored on the weekend.

Found a lovely Weedfish showing just how they get their name.

Cheers,

Jim.

Good set Jim - Thats quite a nice composition with the sea dragon. Leading the viewer into the detail of the shot. I imagine that all the eggs have hatched by now. Shame I missed it agin this year.

Cool ... Loved the 'Weedie' Looks like it was taken in a studio !!! ... Lovely ...

Dive safe

DeanB

AWESOME!

That weedy shot rocks.

The blue devil portrait is brilliant as well.

Where was that? on the wall?

Cal

WOAHH!!

The seadragon is incredible! Superb work Jim!

Karel

Hey Jim,

Yes another vote for the dragon. Great composition, and the lighting is spot on to light the subject. Awesome!

Adam

ah, don't rush the second strobe for macro work, that weedie lighting is outstanding. I much prefer single strobe for macro subjects. great job

Thanks for the feedback Guys. I knew the Weedy image would be popular, just need to work some more on getting the lighting right for that lens.

Good set Jim - Thats quite a nice composition with the sea dragon. Leading the viewer into the detail of the shot. I imagine that all the eggs have hatched by now. Shame I missed it agin this year.

Thanks Steve, I do get the feeling that you'll still get a chance as often many will breed twice if the season is long enough, which I think it will be. I sure did start early.

AWESOME!

 

That weedy shot rocks.

 

The blue devil portrait is brilliant as well.

 

Where was that? on the wall?

 

Cal

Cheers Buddy! The Blue Devil was taken at Nepean Bay around the same time a 3m(12ft)+ GWS had been sighted there. We didn't spot it but did find a 2m Wobby.

ah, don't rush the second strobe for macro work, that weedie lighting is outstanding. I much prefer single strobe for macro subjects. great job

Thanks Mike. I certainly won't be rushing out to get a 2nd, it's just I noticed how challenging it was to get the light right with that subject and the 18-55mm without getting a snowstorm. This is

my bridging lens for now until I can afford to go Wide with the 10-17mm. With my 1st rig I shot exclusively with a single DS125 so am very familiar with the single method and like yourself prefer to

work that way on Macro. I feel the single light source easily gives a more natural 3D look to the images due to the shading. That and it's smaller and lighter to lug around.

Cheers,

Jim.