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I work in agricultural development which has led me to far flung places in Eastern and Southern Africa for most of the past 15 years - generally places considered 'just beyond the end of the road'. I have seen the most incredible sights while off the beaten path – such as this young gymnast on the streets of Nampula, Mozambique (October 2012). I slammed on the brakes of the 4x4 and did my best to capture these kids (there were 6 of them) launching themselves off used truck tires. They were fearless and didn't need video games to have fun. While still a cool picture, the old Panasonic Lumix point and shoot simply couldn't do the kids justice.

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Leaving behind what is comfortable and experiencing new people, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse cultures is what being fearless means to me. Letting go and being fearless can provide a profound learning experience. I enjoy chronicling my life journey through photography to share my experiences with other people. I have had the opportunity to take pictures throughout the Pacific Northwest from the snowy peaks of the Cascades to forest fires in the dry coniferous forests, and more recently of the great diversity and urban landscapes of New York. However, the photographs for this “Pentax Event” are from a trip to the humid tropical country of Brazil.

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Why is it good to be fearless? For me, fearlessness is being prepared to step out of one's comfort zone, regardless of the occasion. This might be something physically challenging, such as skiing off something. Sometimes it is something new such as traveling somewhere different or agreeing to a new job (as I discovered recently when everyone else turned out to be far more optimistic about my ability than I am). Sometimes it is being prepared to stand-up for what you believe is right. OK, I admit it, the lesser spotted Pentaxian isn't a real cause; however being prepared to publicly poke fun at yourself is important.

For me, photographically this mean being prepared to follow my imagination and find a way of making that seemingly impossible idea possible. It also means having the courage to put the results of my photography in front of an audience.

A new (weather sealed) lens would help me make a few more of my ideas possible. As an example, there have been many occasions shooting in the rain where I have been reduced to walking around nursing the non-weather sealed lens attached to the front of my weather sealed Pentax K-10D. It would also give me a really good excuse to sing the praises of Pentax (and the Pentax community) more than I currently do.

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It is good to be fearless because fear cripples mankind's ability to enjoy life, as well as our ability to view the world in an artistic manner...

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It's Good to be FEARLESS means going outside my normal routine, often outside my comfort zone, to get that shot I want. It means to be focused on the end product. Going forward without fear allows achieving the desired result and usually comes with a nice reward, such as accomplishing something difficult or new, a good feeling, or taking satisfaction in a job well done. If I win this lens I'll use it to take better photos of things that matter. Watch the video below to see what "things that matter" means to me...

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My name is Martynas (Marty that's how you can call me) and I live in Lithuania.

It is good to be FEARLESS

The Pentax K-5 is the very first my DSLR camera. I was always looking for possibilities to buy it, and two years ago, I had finally bought it. I am one of the happiest Pentax camera users!

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There are many things that attract me to Japan but probably the one that has withstood best the test of time has been its martial traditions. Not so much those that have transformed into sports like judo or paths of self-discovery like aikido but the ones that remain as much as possible true to the values that led to their creation. These armed and unarmed arts are usually labeled “koryu” (“old traditions”) or “kobudo” (“old martial arts”) and are generally only taught in Japan, not because of elitism or secretiveness but because their system of organization and teaching is also old: non-professional teachers who teach in their spare time a number of students big enough to ascertain the viability of the ryu, the school/tradition.

Overcoming the fear of others: Putting yourself in someone else’s hands is an exercise in trust;
it’s about seeing your partner as someone who wants to kill you but who will not harm you.

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