DA 16-85 WR,show us what it can do.

**CBM** · 01-20-2022, 08:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

These are both striking images. The sunlight striking the bird in flight in the second one is magic.

Thanks Des - that's the best compliment I've had - of course there was a bit of luck involved with the timing!

jgnfld · 01-21-2022, 07:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CBM

Thanks Des - that's the best compliment I've had - of course there was a bit of luck involved with the timing!

A lot of "luck" in photography is simply being out there trying things.

**CBM** · 01-21-2022, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by jgnfld

A lot of "luck" in photography is simply being out there trying things.

This is true - trying/ failing/ adjusting, followed by trying/ failing/ adjusting...then (in my case) being rewarded with a lucky bit of timing! Mostly, I just like being out there, trying to bring back something I've seen that looked cool to me.

**Scorpio71GR** · 01-21-2022, 06:16 PM - **1 Like**

Getting out there is one of my main reasons to continue with photography.

On the K-3

John Ball Zoo 2021-121 by Michael, on Flickr

**CBM** · 01-22-2022, 04:28 AM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Getting out there is one of my main reasons to continue with photography.

On the K-3

John Ball Zoo 2021-121 by Michael, on Flickr

This is my favorite of the Lego's - the light makes the colors pop, and at this distance the Lego's are "there but not there" if you know what I mean - the other shots showed great detail but this one just is more pleasing to my eye. Thanks for posting - it is a very cool exhibition.

**subsea** · 01-22-2022, 05:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Another sunset image with the HD DA 16-85mm, from tonight.

timb64 · 01-23-2022, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by CBM

This is true - trying/ failing/ adjusting, followed by trying/ failing/ adjusting...then (in my case) being rewarded with a lucky bit of timing! Mostly, I just like being out there, trying to bring back something I've seen that looked cool to me.

Gary Player: “The more I practice the luckier I get.”

**RICHARD L.** · 01-23-2022, 01:53 PM - **2 Likes**

**RICHARD L.** · 01-26-2022, 03:41 PM - **1 Like**

**RICHARD L.** · 01-26-2022, 07:42 PM - **1 Like**

@ 16 mm FL

I paired this HD DA 16-85 mm ED wide angle zoom with an HD DA 55-300 mm ED telephoto zoom to form a light "travel kit" :

@ 230 mm FL

**subsea** · 01-29-2022, 03:56 PM - **1 Like**

Sunset following today's (20220129) blizzard. K-3III and HD DA 16-85mm.

timb64 · 02-06-2022, 06:51 AM

**CBM** · 02-08-2022, 05:03 PM - **3 Likes**

From the arctic to the sunbelt and everything in between, the 16-85 is well suited for almost anything!

**subsea** · 02-11-2022, 06:46 PM - **1 Like**

Tonight's sunset (20220211).

timb64 · 02-12-2022, 10:52 AM - **3 Likes**

A couple more from a recent ski trip

01-23-2022, 01:53 PM - 2 Likes	#1418
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01-26-2022, 03:41 PM - 1 Like	#1419
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01-26-2022, 07:42 PM - 1 Like	#1420
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582	HD DA 16-85 mm ED @ 16 mm FL and f/11. VERY SHARP ! @ 16 mm FL I paired this HD DA 16-85 mm ED wide angle zoom with an HD DA 55-300 mm ED telephoto zoom to form a light "travel kit" : @ 230 mm FL Last edited by RICHARD L.; 01-28-2022 at 01:28 PM.

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CBM Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2021 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Originally posted by Des These are both striking images. The sunlight striking the bird in flight in the second one is magic. Thanks Des - that's the best compliment I've had - of course there was a bit of luck involved with the timing!

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jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	Originally posted by CBM Thanks Des - that's the best compliment I've had - of course there was a bit of luck involved with the timing! A lot of "luck" in photography is simply being out there trying things.

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CBM Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2021 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Originally posted by jgnfld A lot of "luck" in photography is simply being out there trying things. This is true - trying/ failing/ adjusting, followed by trying/ failing/ adjusting...then (in my case) being rewarded with a lucky bit of timing! Mostly, I just like being out there, trying to bring back something I've seen that looked cool to me.

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Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Getting out there is one of my main reasons to continue with photography. On the K-3 John Ball Zoo 2021-121 by Michael, on Flickr

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CBM Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2021 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Getting out there is one of my main reasons to continue with photography. On the K-3 John Ball Zoo 2021-121 by Michael, on Flickr This is my favorite of the Lego's - the light makes the colors pop, and at this distance the Lego's are "there but not there" if you know what I mean - the other shots showed great detail but this one just is more pleasing to my eye. Thanks for posting - it is a very cool exhibition.

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510 Original Poster	Originally posted by CBM This is true - trying/ failing/ adjusting, followed by trying/ failing/ adjusting...then (in my case) being rewarded with a lucky bit of timing! Mostly, I just like being out there, trying to bring back something I've seen that looked cool to me. Gary Player: “The more I practice the luckier I get.”

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510 Original Poster

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510 Original Poster	A couple more from a recent ski trip