A few pics with the new camera

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A few pics with the new camera

Post by Emma Turner » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:15 pm

My new (well, second hand but in A1 condition) Nikon Coolpix 8700 turned up yesterday and I've been playing around with the settings and snapping a few pics of the Clowns. I noticed something interesting on Marge (see below):

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If you look at the top of her ventral (pelvic) fin, you can see a kind of 'skin flap'.

Here it is in close-up:
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She has this on each side, and on closer inspection a few of my larger clowns have these. Haven't been able to check them all out just yet though as a lot of them are lounging about round the back of the tank :roll: :lol: . Anyone else notice this on any of their big clowns? :?:

Here's a couple more pics:

Marge and Stripes in one of their friendlier moments....
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And finally, Marge proving she's still as flexible as some of the younger whippersnappers!....
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I'll probably be boring you all with lots more experimental pics over the coming weeks, so be prepared! :roll:

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Post by mamaschild » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:19 pm

Gorgeous, Emma :):)

Yep, Albert has those, too, as do the other "larger" clownies in my tank. Not sure what they are???
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Post by chefkeith » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:24 pm

Incredible pics. Is that like a belly button ring on Marge. :D
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Post by Graeme Robson » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:35 pm

Stunning pictures! :D
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Post by Jim Powers » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:06 pm

Maybe Marge is growing legs?
I really doubt you will be boring us with pics if they are anywhere near as stunning as these.
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Post by Barracuda518 » Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:46 pm

Very nice pictures Emma. I still cant get over how big Marge is. It really shows you how big a clown loach can get.
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Post by Mad Duff » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:49 am

Great pictures Emma, I hope Marge got some Prawn for being so cooperative :lol:
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Post by Dave_2133 » Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:40 am

Great pics Emma, I'll never get bored of looking at the pics. Does anyone reckon its how you sex the clowns?

PS, what kind of settings do you use to take the pics as i just keep getting flashs backs from the glass?
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Post by helen nightingale » Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:15 am

Emma, when you combine your talents for fishkeeping and photos, we are definately not going to get bored. Marge and Stripes are on our side too :D

keep the pic coming :D
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Post by piggy4 » Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:06 am

Great pics Emma, it would take millions of pics to bore me ! so keep up the good work .
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Post by Emma Turner » Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:47 am

Thank you all for your kind comments! :D
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Post by angelfish83 » Sat Nov 11, 2006 12:59 am

The appendages you mentioned on Marge's ventral fins are also visible on the pickled specimens in the other thread we've been chatting in on a pickled rostrata. Thought you would think this was interesting
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Post by Vancmann » Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:15 pm

Nice Pic, Nice Camera Emma. I use a Nikon coolpix as well for my photos. the only difference is mine is the older Coolpix E995
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Post by kimmers318 » Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:21 pm

Your pics are great! I am so jealous....several times we have purchased small clowns hoping to get some tankbusters for ourselves in the future, but clown loaches are not for me apparently because I always lose them. I am so in love with Marge! She is gorgeous! Clowns were the first of the "biggies" I had wanted....and it is such a disappointment for me not to be able to keep my babies.
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Post by Emma Turner » Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:44 pm

Thank you's. :D
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