Oh the colors

[gparr]

SaraB and I made a trip to Midwest Saltwater last night because Bill said he had some stuff that I needed to add to my photo collection. The paying job is screaming at me, so I can't spend the day processing the photos, but I couldn't resist this one. I'm sure it'll end up being my favorite of the session. It's a five-image stack. More to come.
Gary

 

[SaraB]

That photo turned out great!

 

[revhtree]

Unreal! Awesome! Magnificent!

 

[Patwa]

wow..that is unreal!....what sort of camera are you using? lens? and what does a 'five stack image' mean?

Zach

 

[Poseidon]

WOW!

I think I know what you like it!

 

[BenJ]

Wow .. Beautiful color combo and awesome picture.

 

[Fish n' Frags]

Great shot! I really like that piece.

 

[gparr]

Thanks to all. It's my new favorite coral shot.

Patwa: For this shot I used a Canon 20D body; Sigma EX180 macro; Bogen tripod, horizontal arm, and ball head; remote release; angle finder so I can see what I'm shooting; and patience.

Stacking is shooting multiple shots, using a relatively shallow depth of field, each with a different focus point. Software (Helicon Focus in my case) is used to combine the images, keep the parts that are in focus, and reject the parts that aren't. The result is greater depth of field than is possible in a single shot.

Gary

 

[Viva'sReef]

ITS SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome pic too..............

 

[MikeB]

Can someone attach it I cant see it.

 

[gparr]

Browns,
Here's the link:

http://www.gparr.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/mwstrach03~0.jpg

 

[MikeB]

My company is blocking your website hence why the picture is not showing.

 

[ecotoxlady]

Beautiful picture!

 

[aaronlovesshel]

Great Phot Gary and wonderful Coral Specimen, thankyou for sharing.

 

[Poseidon]

My company is blocking your website hence why the picture is not showing.

LOL! Busted!

Guess you gotta wait till you get home.

 

[Eye Candy Coral]

Wow Gary that pics turned out great. I am glad the stacks worked out.

 

[gparr]

Some more colors from Midwest Saltwater

Cynarina, four-image stack

Cynarina

Trachyphyllia, five-image sack

Trachyphyllia, six-image stack

 

[jakem]

sweet shot!

 

[ficklefins]

Cynarina

This shot is just insane. The details in the ridges and the shadows in the folds are just amazing.

 

[gflat65]

I've gotta try some stacking. Those are some awesome shots.

Does Bill still have his orange/yellow BTA??? He told me he only had a few clones a year, but I'm gettign an itch.