Waikiki Aquarium - Tour by Charles Delbeek
Photographer: James Wiseman
11/9/2002
In October 2002, I was
fortunate enough to visit the Hawaiian Islands. While on Oahu, I was
one of those lucky hobbyists that got a behind the scenes tour of the
Waikiki Aquarium from Charles Delbeek - a professional curator there.
As many of you know, Charles Delbeek is a contributing author to Advanced
Aquarist and co-author of The Reef Aquarium Vols. I and II.
Be sure to read Delbeek's Feature this month, which describes a research
project conducted by him at the Waikiki Aquarium. I learned a lot
from this tour, including ongoing research that benefits both professional
and amateur aquarists. Thanks Charles for your time and the excellent
tour.
All photos were taken using the Fuji S2pro digital SLR camera, using the
ultra-wide-angle 14mm Sigma lens. Fill flash was used for many of
the photos. Shooting conditions were extremely challenging, with
lighting varying from low ambient light in the aquarium gallery to bright
afternoon sun for the outdoor displays.
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