[ecruz]

Went to a nearby park on my lunch hour today, planning to photograph swans & ducks, ended up shooting insects & fish. Some of the fish shots turned out ok, but I think they could have been much better. I'm looking for technique recommendations, settings, etc.

Thanks,
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[carrrlangas]

fast shutter speed and a polarizer filter. Find a way to get close!

[nomadkng]

always make sure a good garnish is used to contrast the fish, and white wine, and perhaps a cream sauce.

[MPrince]

always make sure a good garnish is used to contrast the fish, and white wine, and perhaps a cream sauce.

But no cheese! Cheese and fish do not complement each other.

[crewl1]

Cheese works sometimes as bait for certain fish.

But seriously - I think as mentioned above a polarizer is key to reduce reflection and allow you to capture an image through the water.
You may need to experiment in various locations and lighting/time of day to get the best images.

Are these koi fish? I think they make lovely subjects.

[Kerrowdown]

Advice on photographing fish

With a crispy batter, plenty of chips (French Fries) and a slice of lemon.

[ecruz]

Are these koi fish? I think they make lovely subjects.

Not koi. Bluegill & "sunfish", not sure that's the scientific name.

[ecruz]

With a crispy batter, plenty of chips (French Fries) and a slice of lemon.

Mmmm...my favorite.

[Tanzer]

Probably manual focus is necessary.

[JimJohnson]

I'm loving this thread!

By the way carrrlangas gave the right answer. You need a polarizing filter. The only other options tend to require getting wet, but result in even better fish photos.

[carrrlangas]

Fish and cheese do get along... No one had some with roquefort??? or "napolitana"???

[RoxnDox]

I'm loving this thread!

By the way carrrlangas gave the right answer. You need a polarizing filter. The only other options tend to require getting wet, but result in even better fish photos.

Note that the "even better fish photos" is still going to be a challenge.... The darn things are really bad about posing and holding still for a good shot! There are a lot more "dammits" than keepers... (one of each here) - nicely grilled fillets come to mind as photographic subjects.

Jim

[JimJohnson]

Note that the "even better fish photos" is still going to be a challenge.... The darn things are really bad about posing and holding still for a good shot!

And some subjects think they are fashion models. This guy just kept circling me. At one point our noses were maybe 45cm apart - barely enough room for my camera to focus. I have several other shots, but in many my subject was kicking up debris from the bottom.