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03/30/2007, 08:53 PM
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The pictures are outstanding. The photography technique used, I'd like to know more about.
Were these taken with a digital SLR? Was a flash used? Most importantly, was a UV or other filter used or have the images been enhanced for contrast. I'm very impressed with the contrast in the photos. Having been to the aquarium within the past month, I found my pictures to be rather hazy. Unfortunately, I only carried in my camera and not the normal modest gadget bag (ok, the gadget bag could have been a parachute in another life). As info, to those that might be photographically inclined, some areas prohibit use of flash in this aquarium. Why, I'm not sure but I assume they know best. The place is so breath taking that its easy to overlook those signs till you get used to looking for them. I also have a recommendation for those that might be visiting this facility. Take the behind the scenes tour if you can afford the price and time. The water processing plant is unbelievable, the estuary is also amazing. The view from atop the big tank with the whale sharks is, well, undescribable. I'd still be on that gantry if they hadn't run me off. |
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03/30/2007, 09:06 PM
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I'm not affiliated with the Aquarium, but was there last month and did the 'Behind the scenes tour.' The guy leading the tour was a trainee - his instructor (stayed in the back with me) was one of the people responsible for the reef system. It was amazing to speak with him - we covered everything from salinity to calcium supplementation in the reef. Ozone usage, orp, lighting - you name it and I asked. I highly reccomend the behind the scenes tour. |
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03/31/2007, 07:53 PM
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.... the guy you were chatting with didn't happen to be called "Alan" by any chance, was he? (mid-heighted Asian fellow, perhaps btw 5'7" to 5'9", soft spoken, very nice, who either has or is still working on his dart frog tank?)
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03/31/2007, 08:05 PM
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No - His name was Louis, but he was very nice as well. This thread reminded me to download the pics from my camera. I'm uploading to photobucket right now. When they get done I'll post the behind the scenes pics.
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03/31/2007, 08:10 PM
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Ah. I wonder where the Alan person has wandered off to. Alan is the guy I used to know who worked for Georgia Aquarium in the reef department. Nice guy. He let me stand over the whale sharks with my friend Beth and didn't get mad when the two of us kept asking which shark was swimming under us (*this was back when there was just Ralph and Norton)
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03/31/2007, 10:17 PM
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03/31/2007, 11:29 PM
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Wow thanks for posting. My wife and I are heading to Florida this summer ( from Canada ) We are now going to stop there for a visit on our way down. I also just read on their site that Ralph the whale shark has died from a parasite and Norton was also affected.
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04/03/2007, 03:13 PM
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My Flight back from MACNA connects in ATL for a 10 hour layover (planned) so I can visit this amazing place, I went ahead and bought the behind the scenes tickets today so I am assured an entry. I can't wait, this place seems amazing, I just read the write up about it in the latest issue of Coral magazine.
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04/09/2007, 03:22 PM
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, actually I just want to put on my scuba gear and hop in....
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