Gary and His little Buddy

Pictures by Brian Gillis

Sea Anemone

Here are some more pictures from the National Aquirium in Washington D.C. These sea anemone and soft/hard coral creatures live underwater in oceans worldwide. I used 2 flashes holding one in my hand usually underneath the subject. Shooting into glass is a bit tricky, to avoid flashback shoot on an angle and it really helps if the room is dark so you don't pick up reflections. The camera setting were all the same as follows Camera Nikon D-300, Lens 18-270mm Tamron, Iso 250, shutter speed 1/60sec at F-14....Gary

Orchid

These will brighten a gray day. Valerie

National Aqurium Washington D.C.

In the Bottom of the Commerce Building in Washington D.C. you can enter the National Aquirium. Many odd fishes and reptiles can be found their. On display untill Feburary is an albino alligator. I understand their are less than 100 in captivity world wide. She is 5 feet long and growing fast. I used 2 flashes Iso 250 and F-16 in ap priorty....Gary

The garden I wish I had

This was taken at Longwood Gardens early this summer, I put the camera ledge and used my arm to keep it still. Not the best way to get the shot but it worked that day..................Brian Gillis

A Beautiful Bird

My favorite flower, so exotic, I love the color, Nikon D90, Nikon 18-200 Lens. Valerie