How about some cephalopods?

[Jonathan Bird]

Everyone likes cephalopods!! Post 'em if ya got 'em! Taking it a step further as Mark suggested in another thread, please list with the image as much technical information as you have.

This is a rare Arctic Octopus, photographed in Massachusetts, and there is a good story to this one, but I'll have to wait and tell you later. I am typing one-handed because I'm holding my son right now.

Nikon 8008s, Sigma 50 mm macro, flat port, dual Ike 100 strobes, Velvia 50.

http://www.jonathanbird.net/jpegs/barcticus1.jpeg

Jonathan

[docrobina]

Small bobtail squid having dinner, from Anilao, Philippines.
F100, S&S housing, 60mm lens, Ike strobes, Velvia 50

[Jonathan Bird]

SWEET shot!!!

[dbh]

Dang Robin....how many shots do you have of something eating something ????

one from Bonaire:

http://www.myunderwaterworld.com/Bon06%20Octo%2001.jpg

and two from Lembeh:

http://www.myunderwaterworld.com/NS06Octo01.jpg

http://www.myunderwaterworld.com/NS06Octo02.jpg

Dave

[Jonathan Bird]

That Lembeh guy is cool!

[dbh]

That Lembeh guy is cool!

The first shot is how I found him/her. After a couple of shots, it picked up the coconut shell and held it up tight to its underside with 4 legs and kind of "ran" with its other 4. It was one of those times that you laugh through tour reg.

Dave

[Clay Coleman]

Here's a Carib reef out during the day. It dashed through a little hole in a coral head to hide from me. It didnt' seem to realize that the hole was much bigger on the other side of the coral head, so I just swam around and shot it from the other side. I thought these things were supposed to be smart! I have several goofy-looking images of this particular animal. Nikon N90s/Ikelite housing, 60mm behind flat port, dual Ike 100's, Provia f 100 film, f16 @1/250th -Clay
http://claycoleman.tripod.com/841bcd00.jpg

[docrobina]

Dang Robin....how many shots do you have of something eating something ????
Dave



Sorry to offend with my pictures. I like the behavior shots, and I guess am just in the right place at the right time. Actually have lots more of "eating things" shots. Gotta love the food chain. :eek:

[Jonathan Bird]

Offend? Are you kidding? We're just jealous. Those kinds of behavior shots are the rarest and most interesting. Post a few more!

Jonathan

[dbh]

Offend? Are you kidding? We're just jealous. Those kinds of behavior shots are the rarest and most interesting. Post a few more!

Jonathan

Ditto what JB said!!!!

Everyone has a pic of a GPF. NOT everyone (including me) has one eating another fish!!! I LOVE IT !!!!

Dave

[pasquale]

hey guys, first picture post here, this was from Cocos Keeling in oct06
Spent 4 70minute dives with 2friendly payfull octopi.
(i post on most dive boards as PP, just this site doesnt take 2lettered signons)
http://www.ppfotos.com/data/images/gallery_images/user_id_13/2933.xl.jpg

[docrobina]

Pascuale,

Very cool shot of an octo doing what looks like "pushups"...:D

Robin

[tarczy]

Canon 5D, Ikelite Housing, two DS200 strobes, Canon 100mm Macro Lens, Flat Port
1/80 sec at f22, ISO 50
Turks & Caicos

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/mongo255/Copyright%20Pics/_MG_1163.jpg

:eek:

[Clay Coleman]

hey guys, first picture post here, this was from Cocos Keeling in oct06
Spent 4 70minute dives with 2friendly payfull octopi.
(i post on most dive boards as PP, just this site doesnt take 2lettered signons)
http://www.ppfotos.com/data/images/gallery_images/user_id_13/2933.xl.jpg

I really like this shot--looks like he's on his tiptoes to see over that coral head. Maybe that's exactly what he's doing. -Clay

[Jonathan Bird]

Nice shot! How did you like Cocos Keeling? I was supposed to go there for Skin Diver Mag a few years ago, then they went out of business! (I hope the two are not related!)

Jonathan

[LetThereBeLight]

Shot this abstract anemone while on a wreck dive in Chuuk!

[Jonathan Bird]

Hey Lettherebelight,

I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but back to biology class for you! ;)

Jonathan

[pasquale]

i've really stopped with doing 'all' night dives on a trip, but these dives were pretty awesome, we'd hire a private dm and go in late well after the crowds.

also last trip using the 10d in an Ike housing.
Canon10d Ike housing 1-ds125strobe Canon17-40@40 1/100 f7.1 iso100
http://www.ppfotos.com/data/images/gallery_images/user_id_13/8127_G.xl.jpg

anyone tell me, I cant find to activate an automatic signature with my posts, thanks.
www.ppfotos.com

[docrobina]

anyone tell me, I cant find to activate an automatic signature with my posts, thanks.
www.ppfotos.com


You can't do a signature per Jonathan's post in Miscellaneous +help :( . Which is too bad, as you could use it to designate the equipment used by the photographer....

[Clay Coleman]

Nice shot, Pasquale! How big (or should I say small?) was that little 'pus? -Clay

[Jonathan Bird]

anyone tell me, I cant find to activate an automatic signature with my posts, thanks.

That is a feature that will be available for subscribed users in the future for a small fee. I haven't gotten around to setting it up yet. The idea would be to help fund the site with these proceeds, as the site is entirely funded by my wallet right now! The other thing you would get for this fee is unlimited image hosting. (Right now there is a per person limit of 1 MB).

Jonathan

[pasquale]

Nice shot, Pasquale! How big (or should I say small?) was that little 'pus? -Clay

Very good Clay, this 'little pus' could easily have fit in my hand. was a very active llittle guy, was pretty wild following him round&round those pilings.

That is a feature that will be available for subscribed users in the future for a small fee. I haven't gotten around to setting it up yet. The idea would be to help fund the site with these proceeds, as the site is entirely funded by my wallet right now! The other thing you would get for this fee is unlimited image hosting. (Right now there is a per person limit of 1 MB).
Jonathan

Business is business, nothing wrong with fees.

[sorvju-f]

This is taken from red see. Octo looks like judge, who is giving feedback to fish


http://sorvjuf.1g.fi/kuvat/UW-chat/+m2.jpg/full

Jukka

[Jonathan Bird]

"Listen buddy, you were caught speeding in a school zone. Now pay the fine and get outta here."

[Daniel]

"So ya wanna date my daughter, well she had better be home on time or you'll be on my dinner plate before you know it!"

[sorvju-f]

The picture got lot of more content after couple of poets.

[Robyn C.]

http://www.churchillunderwaterphotography.com/uploads/deluxe/images/0002/0410190908526florida407.jpg

I call this one 'Sucker for Attention'.
Octopi are so amusing! I love watching all the various contortions they make and how they can change colors and textures right before your eyes.
They're each so different. Some are so shy you can't coax them out of their holes, while others are so playful and mischievious that you'd better watch out! I had one wrap his tentacles around my camera one time and it was a little bit of a struggle before he let go. I hate those bandit octopi! :eek:
Robyn

[dbh]

really great angle on that Octo Robyn!


Dave

[Jonathan Bird]

Where is that from?

[Robyn C.]

Phil Foster Park, my home away from home. :) R

[Sealizard]

behavior shot I have ever seen. Most unexpected posture - really fascinating.

Elizabeth

[Robyn C.]

This guy made it so easy. It was like he was saying, "Here I am, take my picture!"
I wish it was always that easy. ;) Robyn

[sorvju-f]

This guy made it so easy. It was like he was saying, "Here I am, take my picture!"
I wish it was always that easy. ;) Robyn

If it too easy, everybody can do it and the "hunting fever" I always feel UW would be away :( :( :(

[Robyn C.]

If it too easy, everybody can do it and the "hunting fever" I always feel UW would be away

Hunting for interesting and unusual creatures to photograph is one matter, while finding creatures that are cooperative and undaunted by your presence is quite another.
Learning how to take it slow and 'blend' with the surroundings does make it easier, but it's always nice to find a creature who plainly knows you're there and seems totally unbothered. R

[Daniel]

All comments are appreciated.

http://photos-385.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/117/117/818530595/n818530595_131385_1778.jpg

http://photos-383.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/117/117/818530595/n818530595_131383_1210.jpg

Thanks,
Daniel :)

[docrobina]

I got a new one on my trip to Anilao last month.

[sorvju-f]

All comments are appreciated.

http://photos-383.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/117/117/818530595/n818530595_131383_1210.jpg

Thanks,
Daniel :)

I feel its always makes more value to pic when there are several objects in same shot. I like the composition of this, maybe sharpnes could be little better.

Jukka

[sorvju-f]

I got a new one on my trip to Anilao last month.

How big is this one? Very impressive against black back-ground. Maybe bigger yield of depth would make it more impressive.

Jukka

[docrobina]

How big is this one? Very impressive against black back-ground. Maybe bigger yield of depth would make it more impressive.

Jukka



It was about 1.5-2.0 cm in length... just a little baby squid. It was also night! Shot at F16 in the water column. Was basically happy to find it and focus on it in the water column as it kept trying to swim toward the focus light... Thanks for the kind comment.:D

[allison finch]

:D

Mimicus is one of my favorites. This one was in Lembeh. he tried to make me think he was a banded sole.

[sorvju-f]

:D

Mimicus is one of my favorites. This one was in Lembeh. he tried to make me think he was a banded sole.

The first one looks like top of the flower, beutiful!

Jukka

[allison finch]

Or this marginatus who ran around holding onto his favorite shell. When he got tired, he sat in it like a bathtub. Also in Lembeh.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/allisonfinch_photos/octopussittinginashell.jpg


He picked up the shell and ran away. Mobile home?

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/allisonfinch_photos/Octopusmobilehome.jpg

[Papa Bear]

This one was out during the day!http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_IMG_3456_Octopus_at_French_Key_T_C_A_II_07.jpg

[allison finch]

:p

This mimic octopus tried to fool me;

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/allisonfinch_photos/mimicoctopus.jpg


He said "I'm a flounder!!" I wasn't fooled.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/allisonfinch_photos/Mimictryingtobeaflounder.jpg

[allison finch]

a few more;


Back OFF!!

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/allisonfinch_photos/Cephlapods/CuttlefishangerinPNG.jpg


Ok, I guess you're all right.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/allisonfinch_photos/Cephlapods/cuttlefishPapuaNewGuinea.jpg

this guy was "lurking"...

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/allisonfinch_photos/Cephlapods/LurkingoctoinPNG.jpg

[andyt]

Here is another one. 278

[Clay Coleman]

Nice pose, AndyT! You might want to try to brighten those shadows to bring out more detail. -Clay

[andyt]

Nice pose, AndyT! You might want to try to brighten those shadows to bring out more detail. -Clay

Hi Clay

Thanks for the advise. I had a quick play in photoshop, but could not really get much improvment. Perhaps the image is just too under exposed? If I use lighten it does bring out a bit more detail, but the image looks very flat and dull. Same thing with the dodge tool. Any suggestions?

Andy

[Clay Coleman]

Andy: I've had a go at it with Elements 5. I really had to crank up the shadow detail in the shadows and highlights function of the enhance lighting menu. I increased shadow detail by 75, which is a far greater amount than I've ever used for one of my photos, but I think this shot is worth some effort. The extreme shadow crank seemed to cause some color temperature issues, so I also backed down the reds by 15. I think the white line down the pus's back is pretty cool. Here's the result from about a minute of work:

[tarczy]

Clay-

Pretty good job on that octopus shot, especially since you were working only with a small-ish jpeg file. I need to take Photoshop lessons from you. ;)

[Jonathan Bird]

If the original is a RAW file from a digicam, you can do wonders with that image.

[andyt]

Andy: I've had a go at it with Elements 5. I really had to crank up the shadow detail in the shadows and highlights function of the enhance lighting menu. I increased shadow detail by 75, which is a far greater amount than I've ever used for one of my photos, but I think this shot is worth some effort. The extreme shadow crank seemed to cause some color temperature issues, so I also backed down the reds by 15. I think the white line down the pus's back is pretty cool. Here's the result from about a minute of work:

Good job Clay. It's certainly a big improvement over my efforts. I still have a great deal to learn about photoshop.

[andyt]

If the original is a RAW file from a digicam, you can do wonders with that image.

I am afraid the original is on ektachrome and then scanned. So there is no option to modify the exposure that way.

Andy

[Jonathan Bird]

It just needs to be scanned on a scanner with better shadow detail at 16 bits! What scanner are you using?

[andyt]

It just needs to be scanned on a scanner with better shadow detail at 16 bits! What scanner are you using?

I am using a CanoScan FS4000US.

[andyt]

Here is a cuttlefish I recently found on a wreck in the Arabian sea.

[allison finch]

Here's a marginatus breeding sequence you might like

This guy was just looking for love. He was not happy to see us, however.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1144/1269671830_c8b5941f7f_o.jpg

LOOK!! A lady octo! Let's GO!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2481466292_d4276898f0_o.jpg

WOW!! That was quick. Was it good for you? Anyone have a cigarette?


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2481547998_2fcb0e9dce_o.jpg

If you look, his breeding arm is still inserted in the female.

[allison finch]

Some reef squid from Bonaire

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2633232817_0d0fff1fd3_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2633232809_30cecdf970_o.jpg

[sorvju-f]

Some reef squid from Bonaire

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2633232817_0d0fff1fd3_o.jpg



Allison, this one is TOP GREAT! I really would like to get pic like that!

Jukka

[Andrew]

A couple of cuttlefish pics...

Andrew

[sorvju-f]

A couple of cuttlefish pics...

Andrew

Andrew. I like the one with rows...where it was I have never seen that.

Here are couple of mine:

http://sorvjuf.1g.fi/kuvat/2008%20Bunaken/UW%20tandor%20800.jpg/full

http://sorvjuf.1g.fi/kuvat/2008%20Bunaken/Kal%209%20800.jpg/full

http://sorvjuf.1g.fi/kuvat/2008%20Bunaken/Kalmari%207%20800.jpg/full

http://sorvjuf.1g.fi/kuvat/2008%20Bunaken/Kal%2010%20b%20800.jpg/full


Jukka

[Andrew]

Hey Jukka, both were in Tioman Island the other month. Great clear pics, I especially like the last one.

Not wanting to be critical but if it was me, I would gave just cropped out that piece of coral at the bottom of the picture as it distracts the eye from the main subject, just my opinion of course... Great picture though.

Andrew

[sorvju-f]

Hey Jukka, both were in Tioman Island the other month. Great clear pics, I especially like the last one.

Not wanting to be critical but if it was me, I would gave just cropped out that piece of coral at the bottom of the picture as it distracts the eye from the main subject, just my opinion of course... Great picture though.

Andrew

Andrew, critic is really what is needed in this thread.

There is many opinions about this dark background...its pleasing eye, but on the other hand it making the pic little unrealistic...all these were taken from same cuttle fish and same time of day and same apperature f10 and same shutter speed 80 and same Iso 100...I think that when we were circulating same coral the dark background was away from the sun and blue backgraund opposite. The dark background has been more darkened with photoshop in last one.

The one thing I like to have in pic is different levels and to me this piece of coral is giving one...maybe it would be better with little more of that...we have different opinions and yours is as good as mine:p

I have been always bad to evaluate my own pics and still am...my favourite is the first one...UW TANDOR!

Jukka

[sorvju-f]

Allison, this one is TOP GREAT! I really would like to get pic like that!

Jukka

I knew that this pic has something...it got honorable mention from the pics during " the digital shootout 2008 Bonaire "

Gongratulation Allison...it is Great!

Jukka

[allison finch]

Thank you!! I had a great time there. Personally, I like this shot better. It was the same obliging squid

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2653565393_fa93d7a851_o.jpg

Bonaire squid are so friendly.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2654230690_85e6ec35d7_o.jpg