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advice on aquarium shots, or shots through glass
Apr 19, 2018 15:46:51 #
I'm interested in getting some shots of jellyfish, seahorses, and similar subjects at the aquarium at the local zoo. I have no idea how to get great shots and would love any advice on how to get good light and color without any reflections in the glass. I am a new user, new to the UHH site.
Apr 19, 2018 16:20:58 #
Apr 19, 2018 17:00:43 #
bhennessy wrote:
I'm interested in getting some shots of jellyfish, seahorses, and similar subjects at the aquarium at the local zoo. I have no idea how to get great shots and would love any advice on how to get good light and color without any reflections in the glass. I am a new user, new to the UHH site.
I love going to our local Shedd Acquarium to photograph Jelly Fish.
My advise high ISO and 1/500 of a second, camera set for Shutter Priority.Wear dark clothes and stand close to the glass and try to shoot at a slight angle.
Have fun. Patience is key.
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Apr 19, 2018 20:08:05 #
Good tips - thanks so much! I've also been told that a rubber hood that can be pressed up against the glass to cut out reflection is a great thing. I hope to get some good shots soon. Thanks again for your tips!
Apr 19, 2018 20:08:54 #
oh yeah - lovely image of the jellyfish! That's exactly the kind of thing I would love to capture!
Apr 19, 2018 21:13:49 #
Additional thought on reflections from PixelStan77 in addition to the dark clothes. Get a piece of heavy black card-stock, the larger the better. Cut a hole in it that your lens or lens shade will fit snugly into. Press the lens against the glass and you might be able to shoot straight into the aquarium.. I wish we had some jelly fish around here.
Apr 20, 2018 06:00:09 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
bhennessy wrote:
I'm interested in getting some shots of jellyfish, seahorses, and similar subjects at the aquarium at the local zoo. I have no idea how to get great shots and would love any advice on how to get good light and color without any reflections in the glass. I am a new user, new to the UHH site.
I put my camera lens snug to the glass, lens hood and filters off. You can, if you want, do a white balance check because you may end up with off color shots.
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Apr 20, 2018 07:40:31 #
Over the years I have found that anytime you shoot behind glass it's a hit and miss situation. Sometimes you get lucky. The main thing I try to keep in mind is shoot a lot. The more you shoot the more you improve your odds. In today's digital world, you don't have the extra expense of film and development. Fire at will! Have fun!
Apr 20, 2018 07:40:31 #
Over the years I have found that anytime you shoot behind glass it's a hit and miss situation. Sometimes you get lucky. The main thing I try to keep in mind is shoot a lot. The more you shoot the more you improve your odds. In today's digital world, you don't have the extra expense of film and development. Fire at will! Have fun!
I need to add that I agree with all of the suggestions. Try everything you think will work. Years ago when I was in college in Chicago, I too spent a lot of time at the zoos and Shedd Aquarium, especially on tuesdays when there was no admission. I still call Chicago home!
I need to add that I agree with all of the suggestions. Try everything you think will work. Years ago when I was in college in Chicago, I too spent a lot of time at the zoos and Shedd Aquarium, especially on tuesdays when there was no admission. I still call Chicago home!
Apr 20, 2018 09:05:32 #
Apr 20, 2018 09:53:31 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
What kind of camera do you have? Are you just going to look at them on a screen or try to get sharp prints?
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Apr 20, 2018 10:48:02 #
Apr 20, 2018 11:36:40 #
I Use a rubber lens hood and rest it against the glass. I use my ring light held in my left hand. The ring light held close to the glass will overpower other lights which are giving glare in the glass. You can move the light around while looking through the viewfinder to give the desired illumination.
Some aquariums only allow rubber lens hoods.
If the glass is dirty on the inside, ask the attendant when they clean the inside of the glass and come back then.
Some aquariums only allow rubber lens hoods.
If the glass is dirty on the inside, ask the attendant when they clean the inside of the glass and come back then.
Apr 20, 2018 11:58:43 #
Use your cellphone camera for Jellyfish. Seriously. You'll get better results than a DSLR. I've done it.
Apr 20, 2018 12:14:08 #
A 8X10 inch or larger piece of Black chipboard or foamcore with a hole cut out in the center for the lens to go through is all you need. The glass or plastic will always reflect so let it reflect nothing (black). Try it ... it works so well and so easily.
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