Freshwater

ourselves, continually searching for new and exciting ways to enhance your
aquarium-keeping records. In any case, see this book’s color section to get a
sense of how beautiful and exciting aquarium photography can be.
Many hobbyists try their hands at selective breeding at one time or another.
Have you finally succeeded in breeding the perfectly colored platy and now
feel an overwhelming need to capture and preserve that beauty? Have you
had a fish for a long time that has become very dear to you? Fish photography
can offer a new challenge for you.
There are a variety of reasons for photographing fish: You may want to capture
the beauty of your aquarium and email these aquatic treasures to your
family, friends, and colleagues. Nothing compares to the pride you feel when
others openly admire your aquatic and photographic creativity.
Another good reason to consider fish photography is that you can turn goodquality
fish photos into extra spending money if you catch the right scene,
interaction, or pose on film. Many aquarium magazines, stock photo houses,
and publishers purchase photos to use in their articles. It takes time to build
up a photo business, so don’t quit your day job until you are established.
All types of fish photos are important resources for historical preservation. In
today’s world where once-abundant species are slipping into extinction at an
alarming rate, photographs may become the only reminder to future generations
that a particular species of fish once existed and is now extinct due to
human carelessness.
Get to know the personalities and habits of the fish you’re taking pictures of
and make sure the fish are healthy and happy before starting your photo
shoot.
After all is said and done, the most important rule of fish photography is
have fun!
There are many places to practice your aquatic photography outside the
home, such as zoos, aquariums, and fish shows. Check your local phonebook
for great opportunities to try out your photography skills.
The camera
Chapter 21: Recording Data and Photographing Fish
Almost any camera works well for fish photography. However, a single-lens
reflex (SLR) camera has several options that other cameras lack:
The picture you see through the camera lens on an SLR is basically the
image that you see in the finished and developed photo.
You can easily equip most SLRs with auxiliary wide angle, telephoto,
macro, and zoom lenses.
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