Floating Jellyfish
I took this photo at the amazing Monterey Bay aquarium in Monterey California. The town is one of the best I've ever visited and the aquarium is definitely the best I've seen.
I was surprised how easy it was to take photographs throught the thick glass and with low lighting. The only minor side effect is the small square of light on the top of the jellyfish. This photo really captures how delicate jellyfish are and how the literally float through the water.
Canon 20D, 24-85mm 3.5-4.5, AV f 3.0
posted by Ahamed Iqbal at 12:01 AM
19 Comments:
I took lots of jelly fish photos while in Dallas. Yes, the glare is the major problem, otherwise they're outstanding subjects - just like here.
I've put my lens all the way against the glass before to eliminate the glare.
Someone told me to use a flexible lens shade would work best that or photoshop it out.
I've been told about that aquarium being the best, I do need to visit it.
I love jellyfish and how they so gracefully glide through the water. Of course, they are much nicer to view behind glass than next to you in the ocean! But this is a really nice photo- it looks so peaceful, and I LOVE Monterey Bay!
I love jellyfish. I even have a tattoo of the Atlantic version of this guy. They're so beautiful, and yet so dangerous...
Very nice photo. I've always wanted to go that aquarium. Here in Atlanta, they just opened today the world's biggest aquarium (according to them). I know it'll be packed--to the gills :-), groan. I really must go sometime soon, though.
Thanks for all the comments.
I really do like Jellyfish as subjects, they are tough to capture but interesting when the photo turns out.
I did keep the lens pressed against the glass but maybe I'll try a lens shade next time.
And while most aquariums aren't the best for photos, Monterey was excellent.
Otto,
The Atlanta aquarium seems interesting, apparently they will have 2 'teenage' Whale sharks on display.
jellyfish creep me out. they're so freaky looking, they scare the crap out of me.
Yeah I'm not a fan of direct contact with jellyfish, they move through the water a lot better than I do.
It's nice easier to get a clear picture in the low lighting. This one turned out well. I love the delicate features here.
that is so interesting shot. amazing jellyfish!
Thanks for the comments, I appreciate the feedback.
That is a gorgeous picture. I love jellyfish.
Wow. That's just a fantastic shot, Ahamed.
Thanks for the comments, I have a photo of a wild jellyfish I'll post sometime (not quite as colorful).
Great shot! You can't see it was taken through glass! Excellent!
Sweet. Dueling jellyfish from Monterey Aquarium in the Battle of the Blogs!
Thanks for the commments.
Sheila-As others have mentioned the trick is to get the lens touching the glass and to use a wide aperture to let as much light in as possible.
Hi Ahamed,
Thank you for the comments on the jet. This is a beautiful photo of the jelly but I am a surfer and have had way to many run ins with them to like them much. Cheers.
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