Fish behind glass

[The F1 Man]

Hi there all, I have a question. I am due to visit Sea Life shortly and in the past I have taken pictures of the fish behind the glass but to be quite honest I have never really been happy with them. The biggest problem is the darkness of the areas but when you put flash on you just end up with a picture of flashlight on glass.
Any suggestions on composition and exposure would be really appreciated.
Many thanks in anticipation of your replies, Keith

 

[Ben6]

Polarising filters help alot but they can take some getting used to for some people.

 

[TCR4x4]

High ISO, wide aperture, no flash. Get as close to the glass as you can.

Polarisers can help, but you loose up to 2 stops of light, which in an already dark environment isn't always possible.

From Brighton


Fishy Friends by TCR4x4, on Flickr


Turtle by TCR4x4, on Flickr

I went to Birmingham recently too, but didn't take many shots as it was so crowded and just not all that interesting.

 

[specialman]

Tom - The birmingham one is like the black hole of Calcutta..... plus, the underwater tube is scratched to hell and the fish don't do what you tell them

 

[The F1 Man]

Thanks for you kind advice and by the way nice pictures Tom. I just hope I am able to replicate. Thanks again, Keith

 

[Nod]

A flxible rubber lens hood pressed up against the glass will reduce reflections. If you're allowed a tipod, use that (if the fish are still enough!) and a polariser. HTH