My zoa collection (mostly macro's)

Blazer88 · #1 02/12/2007, 07:23 PM

I've posted a few of these in the photography forum but thought I would share with you guys. I don't know all of the names but I'll try to post the ones I do know. Enjoy!

I think these are Radioactive Dragoneyes:

Eagle Eye closing up:

Eagle Eye Open:

Mean Green Colony:

Unknown pink ones:

Blazer88 · #2 02/12/2007, 07:24 PM

Mean Green Macro:

Don't know the names of these:

Uh, pretty orange?

Fire and Ice:

Pretty Blue?

Blazer88 · #3 02/12/2007, 07:25 PM

More Eagle Eye's:

Blue Paly's:

I have a few that I haven't processed yet, I'll post those up as I can.

thecichlidpleco · #4 02/12/2007, 08:14 PM

Those are some fantastic pics and great zoas also.

water hazzard · #5 02/12/2007, 08:43 PM

Those are great pics. Nice collection

edwing206 · #6 02/13/2007, 12:45 AM

you got some nice eagle eyes.

Elite · #7 02/13/2007, 01:14 AM

GREAT PICS and very nice zoa too

InvaderJim · #8 02/13/2007, 01:18 AM

Beautiful.

hexedagain · #9 02/13/2007, 02:55 AM

What kind of camera are you using?

Engine 7 · #10 02/13/2007, 06:27 AM

very very nice!

Blazer88 · #11 02/13/2007, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone. The camera is a Rebel XT w/100mm F/2.8 macro lens. I'm always hoping to get some more zoa's, there are just so many different color and such to collect.

Hattie B · #12 02/13/2007, 12:31 PM

great shots Blazer.. I love the "unknown" ones you posted; the orange and green ones..

fishinbuc · #13 02/13/2007, 01:40 PM

Awesome pics and collection.

sambo123 · #14 02/13/2007, 04:36 PM

nice zoos, really like the unknown pinks

nUgZ · #15 02/14/2007, 06:42 PM

Very nice Zoanthids and pictures.

blueface · #16 02/14/2007, 08:21 PM

nice zoos and excellent pics

irvin3 · #17 02/14/2007, 08:29 PM

great photos. what kind of camera are you using?

nUgZ · #18 02/14/2007, 08:41 PM

He's already said what camera he uses.

"The camera is a Rebel XT w/100mm F/2.8 macro lens."

saltman123 · #19 02/15/2007, 02:02 AM

Awesome!!!!!

How much is a decent camera and lens to take pics of this quality?

Default · #20 02/15/2007, 02:51 AM

Nice!!!

Blazer88 · #21 02/15/2007, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone. I still have a few more that I need to upload to my photobucket account. As for the cost of a decent camera/lens, it would be about $1000 on the low end for used gear. But learning how to use it takes all the time, lol.

oddiseus · #22 02/15/2007, 01:52 PM

Wow I am awestruck!! Nice zooa

Psychographic · #23 02/15/2007, 04:20 PM

What lighting are these taken under? The colors are incredible!

ct_vol · #24 02/15/2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blazer88
Thanks for the comments everyone. The camera is a Rebel XT w/100mm F/2.8 macro lens. I'm always hoping to get some more zoa's, there are just so many different color and such to collect.

I'm looking to purchase a macro lens... Still debating upon which one I want... Those are awesome pics... Do you have any experience with the Sigma 150mm f/2.8??? Thats the other I'm considering besides the Canon 100mm... I wish I could try them both out before buying them...

Blazer88 · #25 02/15/2007, 08:39 PM

You would think the 150mm would be better since it has more "reach", but it just isn't worth it, IMO. You can still only get 1:1 magnification with the Sigma and the minimum focusing distance is 15". The pictures will have the same magnification but you will just have to stand farther back. I personally press the lens right up to the glass when I don't want to use a tripod, the 15" focusing distance would really limit my shooting options. The Canon 100mm is a tough piece of glass to beat.