Tamron 90mm test shots

[rwalker]

Finally, I get hold of the macro lens after some 'budget planning". I took the lens out for a spin in the morning but it did not help that the sky was cloudy, drizzling in between, and with constant breeze.

Manage to took some photo before the downpour (not too sure about the butterfly name though). C&C are welcome.

B1


B2:


B3:

[benny]

Wow loke! If these are test shots, we can't wait to see you more familiar with your gear!

Some very good shots here.

Cheers,

[Simon]

very nice test shots

1) lesser grass blue
2) pale grass blue
3) pygmy grass blue

[rwalker]

Thanks Benny and Simon for the encouraging words and providing the butterfly name. Ok, I should rephrase the title to something like "sample of Tamron 90mm shots" as I am shooting with best effort and 'serious’ intent . And I have much to learn

After testing the lens outdoors, it is time to shoot the residents of my 2 humble low tech tanks. The photos are passable but they are let down by lack of clear background and…….......algae on the glass. I thought I have cleaned it thoroughly but obviously not enough (must be thinking of leaving some for my Oto while cleaning ). And it is a challenge to wait, hunt and capture a sedentary moment of the ever active Harlequin.

Harlequin (trigonostigma heteromorpha?):




Otocinclus vestitus resting on C. Parva:



Overall, it was fun. May be I should setup a photo shooting tank instead 

-- P.F. Loke

[luenny]

Wow, nice shots! I like the Oto shot the most. Keep up the good work.

[trident]

Loke,
Nice shots on the butterflies and fish.
Only the algae on the glass is trying to spoil your shots.
I have the same problems with my shots too.
The camera is able to pick out every speck of dirt or stain or algae on the glass.

[Quixotic]

Good shot on the T. heteromorpha.

Otocinclus affinis resting on C. Parva:

Well, this could be O. vestitus but definitely not O. affinis. Doesn't match the keys to O. affinis.
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...6&postcount=15

[rwalker]

Thanks Luenny, Trident.
Yes, the algae is kind of annoying for photo shooting....

Thanks Quixotic for pointing out the real Oto name. I didn't aware there are quite a few Oto species around.

[hwchoy]

don't feed fish prior to shooting. first the distended stomach is not "normal" and they also tend to poop

[rwalker]

don't feed fish prior to shooting. first the distended stomach is not "normal" and they also tend to poop

That shows they are happy and well fed . But puns aside, thanks for the pointer.

I guess you are referring to the Harlequin. The Oto has a slightly round belly from day one. In fact, I am a bit worry the little guy does not have enough food as my nirate snails are doing a much better job than her.

[hwchoy]

actually I am referring to the oto. the belly is kind of strange.

[rwalker]

hmm... your comments prompt me to do some research online although the Oto seems to be healthy base on my observation on their swimming patterns.


A quick check on the following links:
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ead.php?t=7934
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...9030459AAV7ktQ
http://www.otocinclus.com/images/fatoto1.jpg
http://www.otocinclus.com/newoto.html

indicates they are either over fed or have bacterial infection. I tend to believe it is the former although I hardly see them eating any blanched lecture or vegetable. Probably there are just too much algae on the glass . All this time I thought they are under fed...