Matt's NADA Atlanta 2012 log

[Discus-n00b]

This thread will be a place that I can put all of my pictures and ramblings from the show, for those that can't go and for those that can and just want to relive it. This will be much like Barb's found here http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?97230-My-NADA-picture-thread-here. Feel free to add your thoughts/comments/photos/etc....we are all friends here.

I arrived in Atlanta today. Nice hotel. I have a nice room overlooking the airport, perfect.....time for some timelapse and aviation photography!!! Oh this is a fish convention? Well....my fish made it ok, a bit of a burn on one's tail but should be just fine. They seem to be active in the cooler right now, waiting for their color to return but that should come, hopefully by tomorrow ;). FYI, the internet at the hotel is not free so be prepared if you are looking to log on at some point, I'm addicted so I have to. Its also a bit slow.

I haven't scouted out many places to eat yet, there is a Ruby Tuesdays across the street from the hotel, for real...walk. Maybe someone else can fill us in on more.

More to come later!

[JenTN]

Matt I would LOVE for you to take a pic of my male. Will pay in fry ;)

[yim11]

Matt is the Official NADA Photographer so I'm sure this thread will have some incredible pics!

[nwehrman]

I'm here too, we checked in yesterday. Ruby Tuesday is much better than the hotel food! Worth the walk! Hotel is nice otherwise! Looking forward to the pictures. We're going to the Aquarium tomorrow.


Nicole

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[Floppy Fin's]

Its my first trip and year here on the forum, including NADA, so this thread will be most interesting... Show on.
FF

[Chad Adams]

The only restaurants within driving distance is Ruby Tuesday(walking) Joe's on Sullivan(about a mile) and Waffle House.
Otherwise hop on Hwy towards airport or shuttle to airport. There's a few restaurants there.

Chad

[Chicago Discus]

The only restaurants within driving distance is Ruby Tuesday(walking) Joe's on Sullivan(about a mile) and Waffle House.
Otherwise hop on Hwy towards airport or shuttle to airport. There's a few restaurants there.

Chad


Is the food that bad.....josie

[Chad Adams]

Is the food that bad.....josie

Don't know what you mean. What food?

[Chicago Discus]

Don't know what you mean. What food?

the food at the Hotel.....

[Chad Adams]

the food at the Hotel.....

No, they're food is fine. I just think people want alternatives. I usually do.

Chad

[Discus-n00b]

And cheaper options!

[Keith Perkins]

That would be the Waffle House. :)

[April]

Looking forward to the pics! Apparently seanyuki / Francis is there from Vancouver.
Take lots of pics so I can pretend I was there!





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[LizStreithorst]

No Waffle House for me. I'm a food wh0re.

[shoveltrash]

'will see you all tomorrow afternoon!!!! whooop whooop :D
can't wait to see your photos Matt!
(as for food.....I'll eat just about anything LOL)

[Keith Perkins]

I have some fond memories of Awful Waffle. :D

[Discus-n00b]

Updates were slow today, sorry. Larry, Chad, and John roped me into helping build and setup the show tanks starting at 8am. LOL jk. But that's what we did all day. Folks let me just say I've never seen a group of more incredible fish in one single place. Florida Discus came out BIG with some really really nice ones, Mike Beals of course brought his best, Hans added to the mix, and then you have all of the individuals entering top quality fish....WOW is all I can say. You will see the fish soon, just wow. Some of them literally made multiple jaws drop. Talk about tough competition, there is no clear cut winner like you might see in most shows....this will be a tough one lol.

Going to take pictures of the setup, no individual fish shots yet. I want them to settle in before I go flashing their eyes. I should be able to get them up tonight, might be late though.

Loving it so far, everyone who couldn't/didn't come is missing out!

[yusufm52]

Eagerly waiting for the pics as I can't be their to attend it.

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[fattubwhale]

Can't wait for the updates :D:D

[Discus-n00b]

Very quick dirty shots taken tonight. No flash was used, giving the fish at least a day to settle in (which most seem to be doing outstanding already). So these were just taken with the ambient light. Colors may be a bit off on the fish but you get the general idea.

Showroom and where vendor tables are.
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SOME of the fish. Picked out random fish.
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[spiffyfish]

Man that last turk is AWESOME, thanks for the pics Matt. Do you know where that fish is from?

[Discus-n00b]

Piwowarski originally. Around 6.5"....without tail. I posted the last picture to show it in comparison to tank size (normal 20gal). Very nice Turq.

[spiffyfish]

I hope 1 of the 4 piwows im getting turn out to be half the size and quality of that fish.

[DiscusDrew]

Ugh Matt your killing me! Its awful not being there to meet everybody and see/buy some of those incredible fish. Thank you so much for keeping us updated with pictures though Matt, if you can't be there then that's the next best thing ;)

[Orange Crush]

No Waffle House for me. I'm a food wh0re.
“gourmand syndrome.” First identified by neuroscientists in the 1990s, the disorder is marked by “a preoccupation with food and a preference for fine eating.” I too suffer from this expensive affliction. ;)

[Cameronv]

The sadness just got a lot worse.. That looks so unbelievably fun. I never find locals or businesses around me that are so into discus like this community. To be in one place with such a great group of fellow discus lovers, discus paraphernalia, and show fish would truly be a memorable experience. I hope you all have a great time and maybe next year I can link the faces with usernames. If I'm lucky it'll be on the west cost next time :)

ps Matt great job with the photos, I look forward to lots more.

[Discus-Hans]

Ugh Matt your killing me! Its awful not being there to meet everybody and see/buy some of those incredible fish. Thank you so much for keeping us updated with pictures though Matt, if you can't be there then that's the next best thing ;)


Thanks Matt!!!!!! can't wait for more pictures. That Red Turquoise must be Kraig's fish VERY VERY NICE!!!!!! Thanks Kraig for bringing that Discus to the show!!!!!!!!! Great job.

Hans

[Carolina discus]

Thanks Matt ...will be watching all the info as you and others post....thanks for keeping us in the loop....

Have fun
Eric

[yusufm52]

Finally pictures :)
And the Discus are awesome.. man I wish I could be there...
Thanks for the pics matt.

Yusufm52
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[Kingdom Come Discus]

Thanks Matt!!!!!! can't wait for more pictures. That Red Turquoise must be Kraig's fish VERY VERY NICE!!!!!! Thanks Kraig for bringing that Discus to the show!!!!!!!!! Great job.

Hans

Hans,
Sure do miss you. Thanks so much for providing such nice fish for us. I hear they all sold. I hope to see you guys in a few weeks.

Thanks again,

[Keith Perkins]

Thanks for reminding me Matt why I'm afraid to bring a fish to a show, chuckle...man those are some awesome specimens.

[April]

We need a group pic of simply members also!

[Keith Perkins]

With names listed pleazzzzzzzzzze.

[Discus-n00b]

Well I can handle fish, groups of people? Ehh. Especially names, bad with that.

Here are some much better shots from the showroom. I wish I could remove the microbubbles lol.
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[Discus-n00b]

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7421520166_2e5891f41f_b.jpg

And here are Chad's ring leopard crosses that are for sale. Very nice fish.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/7421521844_b773674053_b.jpg

[YSS]

Hey, how come none of my discus look anything like those? :angry:

Man, those are some nice fish. Wow!

[Cambik]

There is nothing like seeing these fish in Person. They are truely huge....

[Poco]

Awesome fish! Im drooling all over. Thanks for the pics.

[fattubwhale]

OMG.... Those guys are gorgeous! Thanks for the updates.

[April]

Beautiful pictures of beautiful fish! Thanks!


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[DiscusKev]

RT no.1 = http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7418474860_8048311fb8_b.jpg
RT no.2 = http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7418474078_43e660cfe1_b.jpg

I'm suspecting Asian RT and Piwowarski's RT, they both look great.
Each one of them have something special about them, I love them!

RT no.1 = Love the body shape and pattern, just gorgeous.
RT no.2 = Classic, so round and the straitions are so straight and beautiful, 6.5" SL, wow!
Even more wonderful on #34!

Thank you Matt for the contribution, your photography is A*

[Kingdom Come Discus]

Matt those are very nice pictures. Your photography skills are impressive.

[DLock3d]

Matt, your pictures are awful. Please take more for practice and keep posting them here for the people who arent here at the show. ^^

[magewynd]

I agree. Matt, maybe you can do a class on aquarium photography next NADA.
Matt those are very nice pictures. Your photography skills are impressive.

[Discus-Hans]

Hey, how come none of my discus look anything like those? :angry:

If you hurry....... I've 3 of the show fish left here lol lol lol

Hans

[buddha1200]

Wow! great pics.

[Discus Origins]

Awesome blog and great pix as always Matt! Def wish I could be there but family duty calls. Hopefully next year for sure. Looking forward to many more updates :)

[Coffee1stLife2nd]

If i wasnt Discus Addicted before I AM now,,,thanks for the pics,,,,Great Job,,,

[PaulD]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yusufm52]

Hey guys please if anyone knows when the live feed is going to be telecasted on nada's website, please post it here.
Thank you.

Yusufm52
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[Poco]

More pics please. I know you are busy looking at some awesome fish, but just think of us who are not there :(

[amyers]

The anticipation is killing me, been up since 4 a.m this morning looking for pictures.:confused:

[Discus-Hans]

Seems Matt is the official NADA picture taker.........great I'm sure he's making a lot of pictures but heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy WE WANT TO SEE THEM!!!!!!!!! UPDATES OR FIRE THAT GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL LOL LOL

Hans

[Discus-n00b]

LOL updates are coming, but I have to make sure I have all the fish photographed in time to get them into the banquet powerpoint to show tonight. They are coming, just gotta wait a little longer.

[Poco]

That is what we are not good at....


LOL updates are coming, but I have to make sure I have all the fish photographed in time to get them into the banquet powerpoint to show tonight. They are coming, just gotta wait a little longer.

[nc0gnet0]

I smell a perfectionist at work ;)

[yusufm52]

Ughhh the waiting is killing me Matt... Only respite was seeing the pics which Barb(disgirl) posted..

Yusufm52
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[nwehrman]

Lol - he's busy.. Probably will be tomorrow. But the fish are awesome..


Nicole

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[Discus-n00b]

Congrats Kraig Koontz, best in show winner. I'm sure a list of winners will be posted soon.

[Discus-Hans]

Congrats Kraig Koontz, best in show winner. I'm sure a list of winners will be posted soon.

CONGRATS KRAIG!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO BETTER PERSON COULD WIN THIS AWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hans

[fattubwhale]

Congrats Kraig Koontz, best in show winner. I'm sure a list of winners will be posted soon.

Congrats Kraig!

[amyers]

Well I can only guess it was the piwowarki fish, I might be wrong but if i am right I can tell u I have seen his fishes and have some,and their is something about them. Hey it even got me in trouble one time on his forum.

[Discus-Hans]

From the NADA Homepage:


Show Pics!
For those of us who aren’t able to make it to the 2012 NADA Discus Show, I’ve got a special treat…

XXX XXXX agreed to take pictures of all the exciting events (and the discus of course!) and I’ll be uploading them to this page nightly.

So stay tuned to this page and experience a little of the fun and excitement of the show.
Counting down the days!

3…

Copyright © 2012 NADA - All Rights Reserved
Log in


2......

1.......

0.......

-1 ...........
-2..............
-3...............


>>>>>>>>>>> ???????????????????????????

[amyers]

Hey Hans, what happened! your keyboard stuck? LOL

[spiffyfish]

your slacking Matt... we demand the pictures.

[nc0gnet0]

Maybe they opted to publish them in paperback?

:p

[amyers]

Maybe they opted to publish them in paperback?

:p

OPPS, did I just hear we have to go to Barnes and Noble .com!

[Discus-Hans]

Think we have to wait for Heiko's new book lol lol lol to see pictures lol lol

[amyers]

Hans , how did your fish do? I saw them and they were awesome. they had that trait in them. you cant miss it. If you know fish u see it right away.

[Discus-Hans]

Hans , how did your fish do?

That's what I want to know too.......... so far I know same as you...... nothing........ now I know the bar closes at 2am so maybe after that we get some info....????? lol lol lol

Hans

[amyers]

Well maybe we could keep ourselves entertained while they sought things out, would anyone want to see the fish i was supposed to enter but coundnt make it.

[Discus-Hans]

Well maybe we could keep ourselves entertained while they sought things out, would anyone want to see the fish i was supposed to enter but coundnt make it.


hmmmmmmm this start to sound like.......... if you show me............ I will show you............ lol lol lol lol

What I mean is (before you think something else lol) I had 24 Show Discus in and only 20 were for the show, was not easy to figure out what 4 were to stay home.....

[Chad Adams]

Best I can do from memory:

Solid Class: Tara Bennet 1st Place
Mike Beals 2nd Place
Angelfish USA 3rd Place

People's Choice Florida Discus

Spotted Class MIke Beals 2nd, 3rd & Maybe 1st?

Fine Line 1st Place Mike Beals (Liz bought the fish the first night)

Wilds-Kraig Koontz(Watanabe), Jerry Baer

Bred by Exhibitor Jim Gallagher

I'm going to bed, you're lucky to get this. No really.

Chad

[amyers]

Your luck Hans I Only had one, and you can only guess where he is from?

[mikev]

Best I can do from memory:

Solid Class: Tara Bennet 1st Place
Mike Beals 2nd Place
Angelfish USA 3rd Place

People's Choice Florida Discus

Spotted Class MIke Beals 2nd, 3rd & Maybe 1st?

Fine Line 1st Place Mike Beals (Liz bought the fish the first night)

Wilds-Kraig Koontz(Watanabe), Jerry Baer

Bred by Exhibitor Jim Gallagher

I'm going to bed, you're lucky to get this. No really.

Chad

Right, Mike won the whole spotted class with some great looking fish!

[Discus-n00b]

Hey, you should of bought tickets to the show. Luckily I have the list of winners and pictures right here. However that's all I can post right now. If you are looking for pictures of the events, speakers, people, etc....you should ask others, I really just handled fish photos.

Solid
Tara Bennett - 1st Place Solid
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Mike Beals - 2nd Place Solid
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Angelfish USA - 3rd Place Solid
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Thin Line
Mike Beals - 1st Place Thin Line
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Florida Discus - 2nd Place Thin Line
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/7430123626_917930f70b_b.jpg

Mike Beals - 3rd Place Thin Line
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Thick Line
Alex Piwowarski/Kraig Koontz - 1st Place Thick Line
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Mike Beals - 2nd Place Thick Line
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Angelfish USA - 3rd Place Thick Line
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7430146890_3e4599b3dc_b.jpg

Spotted
Mike Beals sweep 1, 2, and 3. Photos in order 1-3.
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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7430186074_d00996809b_b.jpg

[Discus-Hans]

Best I can do from memory:

I'm going to bed, you're lucky to get this. No really.

Chad

Really????

Hans

[Discus-n00b]

Wild (Looked much better then they photographed for sure)
Jim Gallagher - 1st Place Wild
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7130/7430208946_0827c626fa_b.jpg
Jerry Baer - 2nd Place Wild
(looking for photo of Jerry's fish)
Kraig Koontz - 3rd Place Wild
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/7430208968_768c39654f_b.jpg

Open Class
Angelfish USA - 1st Place Open
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5320/7430220154_7c2f0da6cc_b.jpg

Mike Beals - 2nd Place Open
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7430220268_ee55fdd5a6_b.jpg

Discus Hans - 3rd Place Open
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7430220192_c79d71be5c_b.jpg

People's Choice
Florida Discus
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/7430229450_d32fa8932f_b.jpg

Bred By Exhibitor
Jim Gallagher
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/7430229658_1b7e4edde5_b.jpg

Best In Show
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7430146566_f244f46769_b.jpg

[Discus-n00b]

Hans I got you a special signed copy of that book, "To my dearest friend Hans..." ;) LOL

[Discus-n00b]

And on that note, I'm going to bed too. My god why do I do this to myself. I'm running on about 8 hours of sleep since Weds.

[Discus-Hans]

Hans I got you a special signed copy of that book, "To my dearest friend Hans..." ;) LOL

Yeah right lol lol lol




And on that note, I'm going to bed too. My god why do I do this to myself. I'm running on about 8 hours of sleep since Weds.

Matt, first show???? 8 hours sleep???????? you wasted a lot of time in bed lol lol lol


THANKS!!!!!!!!!! for posting the pictures and CONGRATS to all winners, I think this was a show with a FREAKING lot of VERY nice Discus,

Hans

[yusufm52]

Congrats Kraig...

Yusufm52
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[wdeleon01]

Congrats to all the winners it looks like really amazing discus.

[ferdinand]

Thank you Matt, Your photography skills are very impressive.

[jimg]

Thank you Matt, Your photography skills are very impressive.+1

[Poco]

Thanks Matt

[PaulD]

Conglatulation to all the winner they all amazing

[DiscusKev]

Congrats to the winners and thanks for the input of photos Matt. That Piwowarski deserved it!

[Altum Nut]

Congrats to all the winners.
And thank you Matt for taking the time to post photos for us at home.

...Ralph

[Lukan]

Congrats to all the winners!

Not surprised that Mike Beals/Jeffrey Yang's s spotted fish dominated that category. Wow!

BIS - Well deserved win. I like it a lot

Matt thank you for the pictures. I'm regretting now going for sure.

Great big thank you to the organizers as well.

Well done. Everyone!

Cheers!

[dprais1]

Hans...i don't care what i've heard...you've got class.....
:o
-dan

[YSS]

If you hurry....... I've 3 of the show fish left here lol lol lol

Hans

Where is here? Hope not Atlanta.

Very nice fish overall, but disappointed with the wilds. I think I have better looking wilds in my tank. :)

[nwehrman]

Lots of very nice fish going all around now... Wonderful show Larry and Chad and all of NADA. Can not wait till 2014!


Nicole

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[Discus-Hans]

Hans...i don't care what i've heard...you've got class.....
:o
-dan


Dan, don't know what you heard or from who (it was probably about my twin brother......... what did he do this time?????) I"m the one with ..... class...... lol lol




Where is here? Hope not Atlanta.

Very nice fish overall, but disappointed with the wilds. I think I have better looking wilds in my tank. :)


Here is home, I think the Discus in Atlanta are sold.


Hans

[Discus-n00b]

The wilds had some strong fish, don't let the pictures fool you. The wilds were VERY hard to get pictures of and most of the wilds never settled as good as the domestics. I think it was one of the weaker classes, but by no means disappointing.

[Keith Perkins]

I think I have better looking wilds in my tank. :)

There's one way to find out, NADA 2014 is coming. :)

[dprais1]

Dan, don't know what you heard or from who (it was probably about my twin brother......... what did he do this time?????) I"m the one with ..... class...... lol lol






Here is home, I think the Discus in Atlanta are sold.


Hans

yeah. you're the one with that agreeable look in your eye, your bro has the gotee and looks like a mean dude! LOL. just saw some posts bu some troll on another site, glad to see people in this world can not place fisrt and still forward the hobby. With my new tank maybe ui'll finally be able to finalize that order that has been sitting in my "online shopping cart" soon.

seriously you make me laugh.


-daN

[yusufm52]

Thanks Matt for the pics and they all look lovely.. :)

Yusufm52
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[Chicago Discus]

Thank you chad and Larry and the nada team for a wonderful time in Atlanta ...........Josie

[nc0gnet0]

Great Pics as always Matt, it was worth the wait. How to you manage to get the focal point on the fish and the surrounding area dark/black? Is that done in the taking of the picture, or in the editting afterwards?

Rick

[Keith Perkins]

Hmm, I hadn't looked past the fish, had to go back and look. That is interesting, good question Rick.

[dadecountyalan]

whats the name of the winner in spotted class.
the second place one two

[Discus-n00b]

Shooting iso 100-200, shutter around 1/250-1/200 and f22 will give you that with the overhead flash. ;). Im really glad it turned out like it did, the backgrounds on the tank were a very light sky blue. Thanks.

By the way I'm home and the fish are acclimating to their tank well. It's a separate QT tank for a while before they rejoin their companions.

[Skip]

hey.. i thought you didn't pick up fish!

[nc0gnet0]

Shooting iso 100-200, shutter around 1/250-1/200 and f22 will give you that with the overhead flash. . Im really glad it turned out like it did, the backgrounds on the tank were a very light sky blue. Thanks.

So how long does it typically take for you to photo one fish/tank and how many shots do you take of that one tank? Is there quite a bit of setup involved?

Rick

[Chicago Discus]

hey.. i thought you didn't pick up fish!

i didn't see you get any discus he was on the down low...LOL....Josie

[Silver]

Hey Matt it's good to know u and your fish make it home save .. :) I don't care what people said about you I think you are kool lol jk. Nice pics by the way...

[roclement]

Matt is the man!

Rodrigo

[Discus-n00b]

So how long does it typically take for you to photo one fish/tank and how many shots do you take of that one tank? Is there quite a bit of setup involved?

Rick

Really depends on the fish Rick, could take a few shots, could take 30mins of shots. The only setup involved for me is a flash on top of the tank (and something to set it on if there is not a lid), and a camera in hand.


hey.. i thought you didn't pick up fish!

I brought home my show fish Skip. Skip wasn't taking any fish home either.....then he strong armed the auction. LOL

I also wanted to say that Tara's Cobalt that took First Place Solid was one of the most impressive fish in the show. It may not have been the biggest in the show, but it started as a young fish from Kenny and was grown by Tara. Really shows what good stock and good care can produce. So everyone out there who thinks they don't have a chance at these things should take notice, grow them up right and you have just as much chance to win as anyone else! Congrats again Tara, and all of the other winners.

[hedut]

Congrats for all winner. Thanks Matt for sharing those picture :)

[Second Hand Pat]

Matt, it was should nice meeting you and all that time you spend getting pictures. Thank you so much.

[Discus-Hans]

I heard about the Discus and Tara, I think those 2 are the biggest winners of this show

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! TARA!!!!!!!!!

Hans

[Mrylln]

Hi Liz,

It was so nice to meet you.

I thought the food at both the hotel and Ruby Tuesday's was excellent! The banquet was so delicious my mouth waters just thinking about it.

Matt's photos take me right back there.

Thanks to all for a wonderful show! Xox, Mary

[nwehrman]

Wonderful pictures Matt! Nice to meet you!


Nicole

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[shoveltrash]

ditto - Matt your photos are stunning!
great to finally meet you :D

in fact that was my favorite part of the show - meeting all the great people! ......still trying to connect names/SD usernames in my head LOLOL

[fattubwhale]

Congrats to all the winners and to all who came home with some new stock :) !!!
Thanks for keeping us updated Matt!

[YSS]

Here is home, I think the Discus in Atlanta are sold.


Hans

May be getting a real nice fish will get my interest in discus going. What do you have Hans?


There's one way to find out, NADA 2014 is coming. :)

2014? If NADA is in the DC area, then I could consider. :)

[Discus-Hans]

May be getting a real nice fish will get my interest in discus going. What do you have Hans?

More as you can handle but think this is not the time and the place to discuss my stock lol lol




2014? If NADA is in the DC area, then I could consider. :)


Yun, talk with your club the CCA and I will support them,

Hans

[buddha1200]

WOW,great great pictures.

[John_Nicholson]

Matt it was great meeting you ( and everyone else). I just got back home and am about to hit the hay. Will read everything and post some tomorrow. I just wanted to say it was a great show because of all of the hard work put into it and because of all the great people who showed up for it.

Thanks everyone.

-john

[DiscusDrew]

Thanks for sharing everything Matt, those were some beautiful fish and I think I speak for all of us that couldnt be there when I say we truly appreciate you allowing us to share in at least some of the experience.

-Drew

[rsawest@yahoo.com]

Thank you Matt for the log and the awesome photography! Like everyone else has said, it was a discus party! Thanks to all who worked so hard and thanks to all the great speakers. I will post some of my photos later this afternoon or evening (although their quality pales in comparison to Matt's) in a separate thread. Thanks to everyone!

[Skip]

Thank you Matt for the log and the awesome photography! Like everyone else has said, it was a discus party! Thanks to all who worked so hard and thanks to all the great speakers. I will post some of my photos later this afternoon or evening (although their quality pales in comparison to Matt's) in a separate thread. Thanks to everyone!

more pics the better

[BOBT00LS]

Matt it was great getting to meet you in Atlanta. You certainly have a talent with that camera of yours. I see big things for you in photography if you pursue it. If any opportunities come up that I think your skills can be utilized I will be sure to get intouch.

Bob

[JamesP]

Yun as Matt said the wilds did not show as well in his photos. I believe all who brought fish not just wilds would agree their fish look better at home than in a small bare tank with no where to hide. Mine were in bags for 28 hours and I know I am not the only one who had them bagged and boxed for an extended period of time. I wish you would have brought some of your fish to show. The more fish the better the show. I for one want to thank Matt for his huge effort in documenting a great event. He definitely does have a gift with the camera and really appreciate his efforts and his investment in equipment.

Thanks,

Jim

Where is here? Hope not Atlanta.

Very nice fish overall, but disappointed with the wilds. I think I have better looking wilds in my tank. :)

[chaoslite]

Amazing photos. Thanks for sharing with us.

Mishka

[cjr8420]

wheres all the fish for an official nada photographer i would think there would be hundreds of pics i heard there was over 80 tanks. nice quality but wheres all the fish not just the winners non winners to come on man more pics i know u got them lol

[Discus-n00b]

I'm burnt out and trying to recover from the show. I'll update as soon as I can, just don't feel like uploading, editing, and going through 400+ files just yet LOL. Maybe I will start tonight. Sorry, should of come to the show to see it earlier! ;)

[JenTN]

For all yall fussin at Matt for pics...just about everytime I saw hom he was taking pics or on his laptop. He worked really hard. Best way to see them rightnow was to be there!!! It was a jampacked weekend with looots to do.

[Skip]

Sorry, should of come to the show to see it earlier! ;)


yep

[TNT77]

For all yall fussin at Matt for pics...just about everytime I saw hom he was taking pics or on his laptop. He worked really hard. Best way to see them rightnow was to be there!!! It was a jampacked weekend with looots to do.
+1 Poor Matt was non-stop everywhere along with all the other guys who did an absolutely wonderful job at keeping everything running smoothly. Really had to be there to enjoy the whole experience. All the great people there made everything even more perfect. I enjoyed everyone I met and talked to. The fishroom was the place to be for more than just beautiful fish.

[Moon]

Just got back home this afternoon. I had a great time meeting the SD people and checking a ton of really nice discus.
A big thanks to Larry, Chad and the NADA team. It was a fabulous convention.

[cjr8420]

I'm burnt out and trying to recover from the show. I'll update as soon as I can, just don't feel like uploading, editing, and going through 400+ files just yet LOL. Maybe I will start tonight. Sorry, should of come to the show to see it earlier! ;) if the pics are coming thats cool i thinking this was it.linda has some good ones that will hold me over until ur ready

[nwehrman]

I'm burnt out and trying to recover from the show. I'll update as soon as I can, just don't feel like uploading, editing, and going through 400+ files just yet LOL. Maybe I will start tonight. Sorry, should of come to the show to see it earlier! ;)

They just should have been there! Matt you did a great job with all the pictures! Thanks for taking all the hundreds and hundreds of pictures that you did. I know I am worn out and I mostly just enjoyed everything.


Nicole

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[shoveltrash]

For all yall fussin at Matt for pics...just about everytime I saw hom he was taking pics or on his laptop. He worked really hard. Best way to see them rightnow was to be there!!! It was a jampacked weekend with looots to do.+2!

[yim11]

We really ran Matt hard as the official NADA photographer! He took hundreds of AMAZING show pics! I know we haven't seen even a portion of them, but I was able get to his laptop for a little while and it's loaded with pics! ;p

I can't say enough for how much Matt did for us at the show!

Thank you so much for all your help my friend!
-jim

[Discus-n00b]

Heres you a tease, more tomorrow. I actually have my tools (photoshop) so I can clean up the pictures a lot better now. Thanks all.

Nice Stendker Tefe.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7445898826_891b86d0a5_b.jpg

[wdeleon01]

Such a tease. Very beautiful tee. Great photography.

[rdiscus]

Supper nice after photoshop

[Disgirl]

I knew I did the right thing by not posting any of my show fish pics. They will be just for my eyes. Great pics Matt, look forward to seeing many more when you have the time. I'm sure they will be Nat. Geo. quality!
Barb

[RichT]

Stunning pictures Matt !!! Just love to see your work. Thanks so much.

Rich

[John_Nicholson]

Man he is good and he works hard. Matt thanks for all of your hard work.

-john

[Skip]

matt.. you got an old camera you want to sell!?

i need to learn how to take pics of fish, shrimp and frogs.. oh yea.. and my Crabs for Jen :)

[roclement]

matt.. you got an old camera you want to sell!?

i need to learn how to take pics of fish, shrimp and frogs.. oh yea.. and my Crabs for Jen :)

You got crabs from Jen!? Must have been a a great show! :) Sorry...had to do it! :)

Rodrigo

[Skip]

You got crabs from Jen!? Must have been a a great show! :) Sorry...had to do it! :)

Rodrigo

no silly crabs FOR jen ;)

[Second Hand Pat]

You got crabs from Jen!? Must have been a a great show! :) Sorry...had to do it! :)

Rodrigo

More pictures not suitable for simply :p

[JenTN]

I was told what happens at NADA stays at NADA :p

[roclement]

Blame Skip and his big mouth! I just made an observation on his statement! :) You guys are both adults... :)

Rodrigo

[Skip]

Blame Skip and his big mouth! I just made an observation on his statement! :) You guys are both adults... :)

Rodrigo

um.. rod.. i think you had the BIGGER MOUTH.. if i remember correctly ;)

[roclement]

shhhh...certain things never really happened, we just imagined them... :)

Rodrigo

[JenTN]

It is a good thing I was nice and quiet :angel:

[shoveltrash]

Jen!!! :laugh:

It is a good thing I was nice and quiet
yeah, me too...........:p
'cept when me & you & Liz parked our butts on the concrete outside for hours late late!

[Discus-n00b]

Well, seems I can't go back and edit my posts (not a fan of that forum feature) so I'll repost the pictures here, fixed to remove microbubbles and such. I think I might have a couple more to do, I'll look later. These are in no specific order really.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7445898562_fa86eef506_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8162/7445898702_3dae82056a_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7445898984_75d7383b88_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7445899106_31a2591ab9_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7445899206_9726888ddf_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7445899362_ac73cea201_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7445899484_9db8209172_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7109/7445899820_5e9c8a812b_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7445899962_5e5c18a056_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7445900212_f30f37c1f8_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7445900644_8f1ab5d0d9_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/7445900498_078bb91092_b.jpg

[Discus-n00b]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7445900792_13f4c0ba5f_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7445900978_29c82db8b6_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/7445901624_68fae268f5_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7445902294_1ba2b6c2b8_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7445902406_7018b13e19_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7445902864_27c37654eb_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/7445903146_f38f9c98d0_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7448499254_d1ccda05e4_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7448820716_65cee7c885_b.jpg

Best in Show
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7445901180_353e8459f9_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7445901334_87ed1a4eba_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8003/7445901512_cfae228b78_b.jpg

[Discus-n00b]

Bob's new albinos
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7445903564_5cbccb2032_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7445903476_70894bb803_b.jpg

Chad's crosses...makes me really want some LOL
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7445899706_be84748e78_b.jpg

Liz's new fish, my favorite at the show. If Liz didn't buy it, I was going to.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7448820950_c5bfef49c1_b.jpg

More of Tara's cobalt. I have the picture without my watermark that you are welcome to use Tara if you want, or you can have these.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7445902128_c6a369ac40_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7448499012_6fcaa61db8_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7108/7445901950_01da9098cd_b.jpg

A massive Altum Flora from Mike Beals, went to Rod.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7448821386_1ff395bc12_b.jpg

And my other personal favorites at the show, Josie's BDs...from Mike.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/7445902558_a3d31ddb9d_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/7448833436_fb0d39327d_b.jpg

[nwehrman]

Matt - amazing pictures! My new girl is gorgeous without the micro bubbles!

Rod thanks for letting me get her from Mike! I think she will pair well with a male I have.


Nicole

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[wdeleon01]

Amazing pictures Matt. Thank you for posting them

[John_Nicholson]

Matt you do amazing work....

-john

[TNT77]

Thank you Matt. You do a fantastic job every photo you post is amazing.

[Crockett]

Hey Matt , great pics, do you recall whose fish is picture #6, in post #153 (the second red Discus). Also what strain is that, looks like a Red Valentine.

Crockett

[fattubwhale]

Great work! Thanks for the updates!

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks all. That Red Fish belongs to AngelfishUSA.....as to what they call it, I have no idea. I'd call it a Valentine personally, but you know everyone has their own name for them. PM David (angelfishusa) and ask him, he'd be the one to know 100%.

[TNT77]

Hey Matt , great pics, do you recall whose fish is picture #6, in post #153 (the second red Discus). Also what strain is that, looks like a Red Valentine.

Crockett
I think that one was the red valentine...David from angelfishusa has it.

[Lukan]

Hi Matt!

Great Photographer you are! I really like the subjects as well.

Cheers!

[Poco]

Hi Matt,

Thanks for posting them again they look great. Which camera did you use and are you using a macro lens?

Thanks

[LizStreithorst]

I don't know because I'm stupid with photography, but I think the main thin is flash from above rather than the flash on the camera. It's expensive. I'd like to know what lens would work best for my Nikkon. I have an 18 to 200 hunderd and a 50mm 1:1.8D.

[nc0gnet0]

I don't know because I'm stupid with photography, but I think the main thin is flash from above rather than the flash on the camera. It's expensive. I'd like to know what lens would work best for my Nikkon. I have an 18 to 200 hunderd and a 50mm 1:1.8D.

As long as we are asking, I would like to know what lense to get for my Olympus E-410 too?

Rick

[Chad Adams]

A big "Thank You" again from the club Matt. You far exceeded our expectations and was awesome to see such dedication.
You're the best & because of people like you this truly was the best discus show ever in North America!

Chad

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks again all, I used a 24-105mm lens for these pictures on a Canon 5D Mk II camera body. No macro lens, though I do have one. The shots of the whole room were done with a 14mm wide angle. And yes, flash above. IMO for aquarium photography more light is more important then a fast lens.

[Skip]

Thanks again all, I used a 24-105mm lens for these pictures on a Canon 5D Mk II camera body. No macro lens, though I do have one. The shots of the whole room were done with a 14mm wide angle. And yes, flash above. IMO for aquarium photography more light is more important then a fast lens.

WTH!!!>. that camera cost like one or two BEST IN SHOW FISH!!

[magewynd]

How about some tips on buying flash equipment specifically for this use.
Thanks

Thanks again all, I used a 24-105mm lens for these pictures on a Canon 5D Mk II camera body. No macro lens, though I do have one. The shots of the whole room were done with a 14mm wide angle. And yes, flash above. IMO for aquarium photography more light is more important then a fast lens.

[wdeleon01]

Hey Matt , great pics, do you recall whose fish is picture #6, in post #153 (the second red Discus). Also what strain is that, looks like a Red Valentine.

Crockett

It looks like the first one is the Royal Ruby Red from angelfishusa and the second red Discus is the red valentine also from AngelfishUSA.

http://www.angelfishusa.net/shopcontent.asp?type=may-tt-shipment

[angelfishusa]

It looks like the first one is the Royal Ruby Red from angelfishusa and the second one red Discus is the red valentine also from AngelfishUSA.

http://www.angelfishusa.net/shopcontent.asp?type=may-tt-shipment Okay, I'm impressed. that's right.

[wdeleon01]

Okay, I'm impressed. that's right.

I told you I liked the discus you brought in but specially the reds and the galaxies.

[yusufm52]

Wow the pics are amazing..

Yusufm52
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[buddha1200]

Great,Great pictures your skills with the camera are top notch.

[Poco]

Thanks again all, I used a 24-105mm lens for these pictures on a Canon 5D Mk II camera body. No macro lens, though I do have one. The shots of the whole room were done with a 14mm wide angle. And yes, flash above. IMO for aquarium photography more light is more important then a fast lens.

Thanks Matt. Mk II is going to cost me a leg and arm :D. I have a 40D will try my luck with it.

Did you use a tripod?

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks all, hey the Mk II will come down a little in price....the Mk III just came out! ;)

Being critical of my own photos, I had to twist my own arm a bit. Seeing edges of the next tank an the rims of the tank and stuff bother me LOL, but hey...just trying to show off the fish. Its really a different animal in the showtanks. This was the first show I've EVER shot. Took some pics at ACA in Atlanta a few years ago....with a point and shoot. This time knowing I was doing it seriously I contacted Mo Delvin (Aquamojo), some might know him he is one of the best, and picked his brain. He gave me some good tips and I think they turned out pretty good for the conditions. Lots of ambient sunlight in the daytime, showtanks, stress, etc. I really really really like the 20 Extra Highs for photography tanks, it actually made a world of difference in some of the tanks. With the height, it really gives the flash time to get down to the bottom and cast a nice soft light over everything instead of on a normal 20 where the flash is bearing down and really puts some hard shadows and light on the fish. The tall tanks also calmed the fish a lot more. Putting a flash above the tank made some in the normal 20s nervous as they could easily see something above them. The taller tanks the fish didn't care one bit.

Honestly I would say the Body of the camera is about 10% of the equation. 70% is lighting, and 20% is lens. I've seen lighting setups as simple as a single flash and a styro cooler to reflect it above the tank. Those of you there saw I was shooting with a round diffuser on my flash. You need something to diffuse the light. You can buy a commercially made one like I did or use something like rain gutter or a styro cooler. Point the flash up into the cooler or gutter material and the light will reflect down into the tank and not be as harsh. It will also spread the light out a little more instead of a beam of light. I opted to go the wireless route. I have a two Canon speedlite flashes, diffusers for each, and then a wireless controller for the hotshoe of my camera (its infrared). You just want a flash that can be used as a slave flash, wired or wireless is up to you. If you use it at home and have the camera on a tripod and the flash setup just sitting there wires would be fine (wires going from the camera to the flashes by the way). If you need something that moves, you might look more at a wireless setup like I have. Not sure what to recommend Nikon wise but for Canon its the St-e2 I use. I'll show you a couple pictures later tonight to show a flash setup above the tank.

I did not use a tripod with these photos Poco.

[John_Nicholson]

Matt I think we need to change your name from Discus-nOOb to Photo-King.

-john

[roclement]

Matt I think we need to change your name from Discus-nOOb to Photo-King.

-john

How about..."Most Patient Guy Around"!

Rodrigo

[John_Nicholson]

That also fits. How about we abbreviate and put it all together..."PKMPGA ". It would confuse the hell out of most folks.

-john

[DLock3d]

I'm confused already

[Skip]

I'm confused already

thats what my Gay Friends say about str8 people :)

[CODISCUS]

Matt,

Great Pics. I should have spent more time with you to hone up on my photography skills. These are the kind of pics that express the true potential of the fish. My bucket and hand shots just don't cut it.

Best Regards,

Mike B

[Skip]

Matt,

Great Pics. I should have spent more time with you to hone up on my photography skills. These are the kind of pics that express the true potential of the fish. My bucket and hand shots just don't cut it.

Best Regards,

Mike B

NADA 2014 Speaker/??

how to take Pictures of Discus?! :) luv it!

[Second Hand Pat]

Great idea Skip especially for the round table discussions or a hands on class in the fishroom. Everyone brings their own equipment.

[CODISCUS]

NADA 2014 Speaker/??

how to take Pictures of Discus?! :) luv it!

That would be great!! I'll be there. We can all bring our cameras!!

[Larry Bugg]

NADA 2014 Speaker/??

how to take Pictures of Discus?! :) luv it!

Well.............................................. .............this could be your decision to make..........................................

[John_Nicholson]

Larry is right......

-john

[Skip]

Well.............................................. .............this could be your decision to make..........................................


Larry is right......

-john

http://images.inmagine.com/img/imagezoo/izs015/izs015654.jpg

[Cambik]

Yes...Skip and I had a very serious talk about this while waiting for our fish to be delivered at the airport. I am Thinking we are going to be asking for an application soon.

[roclement]

Yes...Skip and I had a very serious talk about this while waiting for our fish to be delivered at the airport. I am Thinking we are going to be asking for an application soon.

I'll be there and fully support it! Go for it!

Rodrigo

[Skip]

its no secret.. LOL

AUSTIN will be getting an Application.. just a little FYI :)

[Second Hand Pat]

its no secret.. LOL

AUSTIN will be getting an Application.. just a little FYI :)

Awesome Skip and Steve...definitely a airplane ride for me.

[Discus-n00b]

LOL I'm a terrible public speaker fyi. Maybe I can find a body double.

[DLock3d]

I'm sure you'd do fine. Just prepare yourself and regurgitate your notes.

[yusufm52]

Lolz had think abt it twice while making sense of the abbreviation.. :-)

Yusufm52
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[shoveltrash]

Austin 2014? :D
yay!


Matt a hands on class for Discus photography would be excellent! and then there's your software magic too :) (how DID you get rid of those microbubbles???)

[Kingdom Come Discus]

Matt,
I just regained consciousness. I want you to know I too appreciate all your hard work and fine skills. Thanks for the coolers, I used two today. Those guys will think I got those Piwowarski fish from Kenny.

[Eddie]

Congratulations to all the winners! Those were some beautiful fish! The best in show was a stunner, Congrats Kraig!

Awesome post Matt! Thank you so much for letting me live through it briefly! One thing is absolutely sure, I am not missing the next NADA show!

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks again all.


Austin 2014?
yay!


Matt a hands on class for Discus photography would be excellent! and then there's your software magic too (how DID you get rid of those microbubbles???)

Individually selected them and took them out. JK, but I did do a selection of the whole background around the fish (sometimes involved hand tracing the fish with a selection tool!) and did a noise reduction in photoshop. That's why the background (sponge filters, heaters, etc) appear blurry in some shots. A while back I decided, I'd rather have a blurry background that looks a bit photoshopped rather then tons of microbubbles, glass scratches, streaks of algae, etc.

This:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7421522296_9083485b20_b.jpg

Went to this (and truthfully I could of gotten the bubbles out of the tail/body but I was tired lol):
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7445899484_9db8209172_b.jpg

This:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5197/7421520420_da702b666a_b.jpg

Went to this:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7448820950_c5bfef49c1_b.jpg

Photoshop magic can be good or bad. Being able to use photoshop is like being a superhero, will you use your powers for good or evil? I just turned Kraig's Piwowarski RT into more of a Brilliant/Blue Turq. Thankfully we have good honest sponsors here that wouldn't try to deceive you in purchasing fish.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7445898984_75d7383b88_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7480799396_b6c8fd5e17_b.jpg

[LizStreithorst]

Surely none of our sponsors would stoop so low. I got into a big fight with a forum owner when he stole a copyrighted picture. I am no longer there. His forum is Tropicalfishforums.com. I hope takes my huge rejection of him and puts it an an unmetiontable place.

You need to put your copyright where it cannot be removed without being able to see the entire fish. Try putting it on the Pelvic fins or across the dorsal. Theives are everywhere. Your work is too good to be stolen.

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks Liz. Never suggesting that our sponsors do it or will do it, just saying people out there do.

I've thought about moving my copyright, I think I will start doing it in a way it can't be cropped out.

[LizStreithorst]

I know that our sponsors are good hosest people. You still need to protect yourself.

[Cambik]

Hey Matt, I am going to be putting together a power point and for a presentation at FOTAS show and wanted to know if I could use some of your pictures. Of course would make sure the watermarks are always visable. I would also respect your wishes if you didn't want me to use the photo's.

[DLock3d]

As Matt's agent I can say that yes you can use them for the low low price of 100 dollars a photo. PayPal me directly at toomanydans@hotmail.com and I PROMISE Matt will get the cut he's entitled to. :p

[Cambik]

As Matt's agent I can say that yes you can use them for the low low price of 100 dollars a photo. PayPal me directly at toomanydans@hotmail.com and I PROMISE Matt will get the cut he's entitled to. :p

Umm you think I would fall for that?

[LizStreithorst]

Can I get a cut because I brought up the subject of copyright theft? Surely I deserve a slice of the cut?

[LizStreithorst]

I was looking again at the pic of my fine line. You didn't have to fix much, did you? I've seen pictures of her in the bucket and in Mike's hand. The dang fish has a gift. She says "look at me". She is extremely photogenic. She captured my attenton when she was still floating in the bag. I won't ask you too fill the empty pattern above the ventral. If I were to behold perfection, I would surely die;)

[DLock3d]

Umm you think I would fall for that?

It's a J-O-K-E Stephen. Lol Liz if Stephen sends me money I might give you a cut. :p

[Cambik]

It's a J-O-K-E Stephen. Lol Liz if Stephen sends me money I might give you a cut. :p

Yes I was aware it was a Joke Dan......

[Discus-n00b]

Lol Dan, Stephen PM sent.


I was looking again at the pic of my fine line. You didn't have to fix much, did you? I've seen pictures of her in the bucket and in Mike's hand. The dang fish has a gift. She says "look at me". She is extremely photogenic. She captured my attenton when she was still floating in the bag. I won't ask you too fill the empty pattern above the ventral. If I were to behold perfection, I would surely die

Liz I didn't do much at all to that picture. Took out the microbubbles around it and in its body to give the picture a cleaner look. Didn't replace pattern (except for that long white streak in the tail) or mess with color. I personally like the patch of no pattern, the pattern on that fish is perfect as is. Like I said before and at the show, if you didn't buy it out of the bag I would of bought it out of the tank LOL, its an amazing fish.

[nc0gnet0]

Took out the microbubbles around it and in its body to give the picture a cleaner look.

I am guessing you used the blur tool/brush to remove the bubbles? You can see a clear reduction in clarity in the inside hearer coills.

[Discus-n00b]

Used the Noise tool in photoshop. Filter > Noise > Dust and Scratches. Yeah I sacrificed the background to get a clear fish.

[yusufm52]

i get my bro to do all the photoshopping i need hehe.. :) as that's what he does for a living. ;)

[Mrylln]

Aw, Matt--

You just be you. That's fine by me. Your work speaks for itself.

[Skip]

BUMP... for a PREVIEW what a NADA SHOW looks like :)

[Discus-n00b]

I'd like to do a better job of tracking it this year for those who can't attend. Not talking about all access because you should be there yourself! Just some more happenings then this last time. I can't promise much yet but I want to take more people photos, and I'll be using social media like twitter more for live updates. Stay tuned, and better yet.....be there in person!!!

[musicmarn1]

Ill be there leaving wallet behind how much roughly for a show fish?

And will there be a camera club im very unskilled but want to learn how to use my Nikon for aquatic photos :o

[Skip]

Ill be there leaving wallet behind how much roughly for a show fish?

And will there be a camera club im very unskilled but want to learn how to use my Nikon for aquatic photos :o

It depends. . Most were $250 to $1000 . Sold before auction. ..

At Sunday auction..which lasted about 20 min.. since majority of fish sold Thursday-saturday... I think I got my 3 fish for like $100 each... prices vary..

Jus tag along with Matt to learn photos

[John_Nicholson]

I forgot about this thread. Thanks again Matt for doing it and to Skip for bumping it.

-john

[Skip]

I don't want anybody to experience a NADA thread.. After NADA. . Like in did..

Besides pictures worth 1000 words... but picture of Dan being taken down to ground with an Arm lock from Josie.. is priceless..