Subject: A Cardinal in his pyjamas. While most Cardinalfish species are dressed in red or reddish hues, there are some who display a completely different colour pattern. The Striped Cardinalfish (Apogon angustatus) is one of the many species with dark stripes (in fish markings “stripes” are horizontal lines, while “bars” are the vertical ones). Although sometimes found in small aggregations, this species prefers a solitary existence near crevices and undercuts.
Technique: To paint a near complete picture of a subject, I prefer to start the clip with a close-up, followed by a broader picture, to finally finish with an overall shot that also shows the subject’s surroundings.
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