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Scissortail Sergeant

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Posted by Paul Hillion on October 28, 2007 at 7:19 PM
Scissortail Sergeant
(Abudefduf sexfasciatus) One of the first shots I've processed from my trip to the Red Sea last week. Spent a wonderful week snorkeling and I'm already planning on returning next year as it was so good. All I had with me was a Canon Ixus P&S (no real manual control apart from WB and ISO) in a Canon waterproof housing which all worked quite well but next time I'll definately be getting a housing for my 30D and hopefully have taken a dive course. The Ixus was ok but the focusing was very hit and miss and what with constantly moving fish and me bobbing up and down it was very frustrating at times :mad: But of course all extremely enjoyable :smile:

Thanks.
Posted by Justin on October 28, 2007 at 7:25 PM
A stunning shot of a stunning subject. Very nice indeed.
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Posted by Alan Bryant on October 28, 2007 at 8:24 PM
WOW fantastic photograph :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Kerr on October 28, 2007 at 8:31 PM
That is a damn fine image. :toast: :toast:

John
Posted by Jeremy on October 28, 2007 at 9:08 PM
Lovely shot. The pink against the turquoise is very eye-catching.
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 29, 2007 at 4:53 AM
What a colourful image Paul - watch out Mark and Jim is all I can say :toast:
Posted by PhilH on October 29, 2007 at 6:47 AM
Looks to me like you did very well indeed with the limited equipment, excellent.

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 29, 2007 at 8:16 AM
Hi Paul,

Lovely shot :toast:

Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Andy Bate on October 29, 2007 at 8:20 AM
do the scuba course, it is well worth it and you will get some great photos!!! fab image this one, love it
Posted by Helge Sorensen on October 29, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Great job, of a beautyful fish! :toast:
Posted by Paula Graham on October 29, 2007 at 4:50 PM
That looks a super shot to me, lovely colours, pin sharp and a great subject too.
Posted by Mark Fellowes on October 29, 2007 at 5:20 PM
Stunning image! For me it's the intensity of the colour which makes this shot.
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Mark
Posted by Philip Kirkham on October 30, 2007 at 5:22 AM
Great capture, the fish contrasts so well with the water.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jim Greenfield on October 31, 2007 at 9:00 AM
Only just seen this - a super image and great work to say you were snorkelling