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ryshark
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So put me on the list for when you are ready to frag
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ryshark
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But just think 99% of the people out there will wonder what the heck "got frags" means... but then again, who cares, right
Jimbo7
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Thats some pretty outstanding growth on the Bonsai. They are one of my favorite.
Also, in photoshop if you hit Ctrl+L it brings up a balance menu, you use the eye droppers to set your whitest white, then your darkest black. It's pretty outstanding how big of a difference it makes. When i take pictures for studio I include a card of pure white and black next to whatever to make it easy. Then you can also adjust the blue balance and they end up looking really nice.
Also, in photoshop if you hit Ctrl+L it brings up a balance menu, you use the eye droppers to set your whitest white, then your darkest black. It's pretty outstanding how big of a difference it makes. When i take pictures for studio I include a card of pure white and black next to whatever to make it easy. Then you can also adjust the blue balance and they end up looking really nice.
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ryshark
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I am going to try out some Chalice. I the only 2 I have tried before both melted away on me. Here is my Watermelon Chalice I got today, purple with yellow mouth and green rim.
No Flash.... I need to try the advice from the post above and see if it helps look more like what I see in person
With Flash
No Flash.... I need to try the advice from the post above and see if it helps look more like what I see in person
With Flash
Jimbo7
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Haha i was just rereading this because you mentioned it in chat. I was going to post demanding updates, but as usual, you were 1 min ahead of me. How is the 20K lokani doing? i just was eyeing that up about 15 pages ago
We should swap some frags if i can get some decent growth outta these by the end of the summer. You have a lot of tyree that looks really nice.
We should swap some frags if i can get some decent growth outta these by the end of the summer. You have a lot of tyree that looks really nice.
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ryshark
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Haha i was just rereading this because you mentioned it in chat. I was going to post demanding updates, but as usual, you were 1 min ahead of me. How is the 20K lokani doing? i just was eyeing that up about 15 pages ago
We should swap some frags if i can get some decent growth outta these by the end of the summer. You have a lot of tyree that looks really nice.
The Lokani is growing sooooo sloooow for me. Thats why I haven't posted anymore pics of it. I should post an updated ORA Hawkins, that one browned out and didnt grow for awhile, but it is looking good and growing now. I'd be cool with swapping frags, it would just be tough to arrange.
Mitchell0605
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Nice Ryshark. I like Chalices.
Jimbo7
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Yea i suppose it would. You ever get to Cincinnati for business?
I love this thread because of all the before and after pictures. I would love to see your hawkins, curious how yours grew out.
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ryshark
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No, I've only been to the airport in Cincinnati...and that may have actually been Kentucky. Or is it the other way around
I will try to get a pic of the Hawkins after work today.
Jimbo7
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No, you had it right. I'll have to see what i get outta these new frags by September when i leave. I'd like to see it, is it a fast grower for you? Ziggy said his grew 10x in one year.
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ryshark
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When it browned out on my it stopped growing completely. But it is doing ok now not quite as fast as Ziggy's. I have mine in lower light, it may grow faster in more light.
When I got it
ORA Hawkins
Tonight
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ryshark
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LE Sunset Montipora
When I first got it
Tonight... Notice my GARF Bonsai in the bottom left corner. Under halides
When I first got it
Tonight... Notice my GARF Bonsai in the bottom left corner. Under halides
Jimbo7
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sweeeet. I love the hawkins.
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ryshark
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Thanks. I really need to get a Macro Lens for my camera
Ziggy953
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The hawkins looks like it is doing very well. Mine grew like made and I could never explain why exactly. Jimbo is correct it was about 10x larger than it was when I got it at the end of my tank.
I love that sunset. It along with the pokerstar and rainbow are among my favorites!
I love that sunset. It along with the pokerstar and rainbow are among my favorites!
Jimbo7
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Yea, i was kinda mad. I have a nice Canon SLR camera, but my moms new hundred something point and shoot takes nicer macro shots then i can. I have been meaning to get a macro lens, but they are so ****ed expensive, its hard to bring myself to do it.
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ryshark
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Thanks Ziggy. What tank placement did you have your Hawkins? I am keeping my eye out for a pokerstar or rainbow. I have one piece of Tonga brach which I think would look cool encrusted with one of those montis.
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ryshark
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Yep, I am using the Canon SLR XSI with the lens it came with. I desperately need the macro lense for this camera.
Jimbo7
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Lemme know if you end up finding any good deals or something. I have the XTI, same thing pretty much.
Kristall-99
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Do you have a tripod? Im sure you'll get much better pics if you set it on a 2-sec timer and not have your finger move the camera when you click. not sure Macro lens is a good way to go as they need to be rather close to the object and well. ou can with a glass/acrylic panel in the way.
