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I spent the day photographing some underwater critters for the first time. Very difficult lighting conditions, which needed some intense white balance adjustments. Also since the lighting was so dim, extensive focus stacking was used for the coral shots. The biggest stack was 14 shots if I remember correctly. Im only posting 4 pictures here, but I have many more of my flickr page in much higher resolution for everyone to check out the amazing details of these alien looking corals. Thanks for looking! And thanks to RED CORAL in Edmonton for letting me photograph their beauties! http://www.flickr.com/photos/justingrimmsphotos/ Found Nemo! by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Frag Macro by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Pink Fan by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Glowing Spire by Justin Grimm, on Flickr

Thanks everyone. The moss is going crazy, so the tank might be getting a revamp in the next year or so. And I'm not sure if I already posted it, but here is a video with close up shots of the past inhabitants from a few months ago. I'm posting from my phone so I hope the link works. I have my new dreams frogs now though, so I should probably make a new video sometime.

Still not an aquarium, but hopefully still interesting enough to post here. I did some tank maintenance and snapped some updated pics. Peninsula (Left) - May 1st 2013 by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Peninsula (Front) - May 1st 2013 by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Peninsula (Right) - May 1st 2013 by Justin Grimm, on Flickr

I would retain all photo rights of course. I am taking the pictures and its not like I would be doing it without the consent of the tank owner. I focus on macro work, so the tank itself will not be distinguishable in the photos. Mostly for hobby and gaining experience with underwater photography, but if someone wants a print down the road I wont argue with them if I feel a picture is of high enough quality. With enought time I can guarantee I will get shots that a tank owner would want to purchase and be proud to display on their walls though. I can also take full tank shots for anyone who wants me to. If someone is nice enough to let me in their home I will do favors for them also, hence my offer of a free large print. I also talked to a few reef shops and unfortunately they were not receptive to letting me in prior to customer hours. I'll be heading to Marine Aquaria tonight to see what I can do during regular hours anyways for practice, and I'll chat with the owner too. Big Al's is just too busy and cramped right now with the construction going on.

Thanks. I didnt even know canreef was a thing. Dez was the first person I found from edmonton with a nice tank so I already messaged him before your suggestion. Thanks

Im looking to find someone in Edmonton who has a healthy reef tank with fairly neutral lighting (no crazy deep blues) willing to invite me over to take photographs. I was mostly interested in someone who had some Clown fish or Mandarin Gobies, but it definitely isn't a requirement. Overall tank health, and a range of inhabitants is most important. I would do this at a saltwater shop, but I find it awkward trying to set up a tripod and worrying about being in people's way. If I end up getting some print worthy shots, I will offer a 12x18 high end print of your favourite picture for free. If anyone is interested, please EMAIL me and send me a link where I can see your tank. jgrimmier@gmail.com Here is my flickr page for some of my other work. Thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/justingrimmsphotos/

Almost been a year since I planted the tank Great view from my computer desk Peninsula August 8 2012-1 by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Peninsula August 8 2012-4 by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Peninsula August 8 2012-3 by Justin Grimm, on Flickr Peninsula August 8 2012-2 by Justin Grimm, on Flickr

My bad. The main stone actually looks like 2 stones because of the lightting from above. Or maybe it is 2 stones. I cant really tell right now lol. I fail

Im happy to learn that ADA products are available up here without having to ship them up ourselves. If you dont mind, could you pm me the cost of the substrate/tank combined. Thanks It looks good, but I might suggest trying a few more different layouts. Ive been working with about 15 pieces of driftwood this week, and everytime I think Ive got it right I find another option that looks slightly better. I would suggest taking that small stone in the back far right, and moving it in a frontal position so it will not be hidden once the plants grow in. Or, if you want it back there, a more pronounced slope will help elevate it into view. Also, the rock directly in front of the main stone cannot be distinguished as a separate object. It just blends in and is totally hidden. The most compositionally strong iwagumis tend to have stones that all flow together with similar slopes and angles, yet are all distinguishable from eachother and do not all look identical. Its all personal preference though and what looks best in your own eye. You should know this is all comming from someone that has zero aquascaping experience, but from someone who is obsest with it :P Grain of salt my friend ...What the heck is with the text size on this forum?...hopefully my 3rd time editing this post fixes it... Mod edit: I think I got your main text for you. Left the last paragraph for comparison. (Jvision)

Thanks! The tank is built for these guys.

Havent been here in a while. Figured since I posted a wanted ad I'd update the thread. Oh yeah, and if you have moss for sale let me know :P Timelapse video : These pics were taken a few months ago. I should take some new ones soon, even though it hasnt chaged much.

There is still a video to come but here is where the tank is at so far.

This will have to be a downloaded show then :P I watched the previews for it, and im dissapointed all the "corals" are casted. At least they come up with amazing tanks though.

Thanks for posting, ill definitely try and watch it. My dream job for sure!

Very sweet tank, and awesome video. What body and lens are you shooting with? Im looking to upgrade to a better dslr that can take video, unlike my little canon xti.