Please help me choose a pic.

[mickey]

I want to put one of my fish pics up for critique on
a photography forum, but I can't decide on which one,
Maybe you guys can help me out by choosing one.
Ps, if you think all the pics are rubbish, i'll go try again.

Thanks for looking



Pic 1
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/1aacatsaMedium.jpg





Pic 2
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/111111111jadeMedium.jpg





Pic 3
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/1afoSmall.jpg





Pic 4
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/1a1hap1Small.jpg





Pic 5
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/brisMedium.jpg





Pic 6
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/1a1greenaMedium.jpg





Pic 7
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/1asaMedium.jpg





Pic 8
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/AposeMedium.jpg





Pic 9
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/knifeMedium-1.jpg





Pic 10
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/fishinfocus/apisto2Medium.jpg

[rich311k]

They are all excellent. I like 1, 5 and 6, with a slight nod toward 1.

[babychristie]

I agree too!!!

[kjr928]

#1 is my favorite

[Rbishop]

I can't choose between #5 and #6...

[12 Volt Man]

I like the pic of the sajica..but all are very nice!

[Coler]

1,10, 5, 8 in that order.

I especially like 1 because it shows the absolute beauty of that little corydoras which is an underappreciated subject. I really liked it the first time you posted it as well.

I just love that fish in 10 - apisto something ?

Then 5 is brilliant because of the way the plec and his resting place tie in together.

And 8 is just a great shot of a big mean fish.

Now having said that there isn't a bad pic there between them but you're used to hearing that :D

edit 3 is also a very cool shot - the colouration and the backdrop work very well.

[OgreMkV]

Speaking from an artist's point of view (and not just looking at the fish)...

3 is the best with 7 a close second. These two have a very definite point where the eye first encounters the image and then can explore the rest of the picture. 3 has a nice semi-focused background that allows the subject to be shown in the best light. 7 has no background to distract the eye and I like how the subject almost fades into the background.

1 is nice and the shadow is a neat touch, but still not quite as good as 3.


As far as fish go, I love the clowns and the cory.

[Coler]

I also think that in 1 the way the fish is totally in sharp focus from nose to fin tip is very impressive in an aquatic picture.

[mee-mee]

I like 2, 5, and 6...with full nods towards 6 definitely...:)

[Nolapete]

I like 5 and 6, and all the others excellent work. 5 is unique in that the way you captured the pleco it's hard to tell if it is alive or stuffed.

[legendaryfrog]

I like pics 1, 6, and 7.

[Malbri]

I like 1 and 2

[Dangerdoll]

I like 7, 8, and 10....

[jm1212]

i liked 6 and 7 the best

[mandy-2007]

I love 3 and 4 :) hehe

[Reefscape]

1

[Dwarf Puffers]

Fav to least (although I love every single pic): 1, 3, 6, 5

Rest are awsome... wish I could take pics like that.....

[PPOHolbrook]

Nowe this is a hard one, but I will say #5.:headbang2:

[Pallen81]

#8 and #1. The sharpness of the focus and the extreme close ups are spectacular. Not easy to do at all. those my two picks that jumped out at me immediately.

[Cheech]

I like 1, 8 , and 10.

[aquariumjunkie]

:) I really like the plec and the clowns!! focus and coloring are great in these pictures!!

[Aaron89]

5, 7 or 8

[KingOfTheDeep]

i'd choose the convict, or the apisto..

[AutumnPine]

I agree also with 1,5, and 6 leaning more to 1. The light really picks up the colors in the fish. The quality on all of them are excellent! Great job!:clap:

[AutumnPine]

I like 1, 5, and 6. In that order. Great shots on all of them!:clap:

[mickey]

Thanks so much for all the feedback folks,
it has been invaluable and very much appreciated.

[guppyguppyfish]

5 or 6

[whiskers]

7, 1 and 8, although it's a shame that the very tip of 8's fin is cropped off or that would be the best. 4 and 10 are my second favourites. As photos. My favourites as fish are 3, 6 and 9. I love the slightly goofy expression on 9's face.

[Mgamer20o0]

another great job.

[smillermom]

5!!! I have to say, all your pics are just beautiful. I like 5 as plecos are just so underrated and the most interesting fish!

[suzy29thompson]

Your pics are beautiful! I love 3&5

[hatcheridiot]

1,2,5 & 10 are fantastic examples of the species IMO. They are far superior to many "species" photos. I think you'd be doing the industry a big favor if you submitted them to sites describing fish characteristics/backgrounds as many are dim, out of focus or are simply poor examples of the species. As a NOOB, I am always amazed at how different a fish can look from one site to the next while researching different species.

Artistically, I'm at a loss to choose.

Nice photo's.

[Swayde]

What a tough choice. You did an excellent job with those photos and have some lovely fish. I think I'd have to pick #5 as my favorite =)

[buttered loins]

i have to dis agree with the others and say that number 2 is the best

[Lukee]

10 and 5!!!

[guitarkev13]

i like 3

[H3D]

Awesome pics!