No more tests! just pictures

Rupert · 06-14-2014, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

I can't believe that you said that!
(The army will be on it's way to get you.)

Let me correct that, I'm sure I was misunderstood..(as Otis gathers his Army and heads my way).

What I meant was a recipe for an exotic nut mix to keep your squirrels fat and healthy like the one I posted....that's all!

Regards!

**fs999** · 06-14-2014, 03:15 PM

The squirrels in my garden have stopped eating bird food. They are very interrested in your recipe

Click on the photos for details...

Rupert · 06-14-2014, 07:47 PM

Some neat shots there FS, but my favor leans to the tree shot with the perfect sky for the scene.

FS....Don't even think about meeting any squirrel demands for exotic meals....once you start it never ends, but it will get worse...and worse. Next thing you know you will be paying for a weekly beer delivery for them, like I do. I used to have enough cash to last if I lived to be 200......now I just hope to get through each week.

Regards!

TroutHunterJohn · 06-14-2014, 09:54 PM

Love that landscape with the lake, FS.

Here are a few with my 20-40 ltd.

For some reason, I keep reading reviews of the Pentax DA 12-24. Must be coming down with something . . . :-)

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**fs999** · 06-15-2014, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Some neat shots there FS, but my favor leans to the tree shot with the perfect sky for the scene.

FS....Don't even think about meeting any squirrel demands for exotic meals....once you start it never ends, but it will get worse...and worse. Next thing you know you will be paying for a weekly beer delivery for them, like I do. I used to have enough cash to last if I lived to be 200......now I just hope to get through each week.

Regards!

Thank you ! I will try to push them away, it wil be difficult, but I will try. If you don't hear from me tomorrow, please send the navy seals and the special operations command to rescue me

Don't forget the rangers, there won't be enough here

I don't know if they have internet, but one is looking badly to me

Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn

Love that landscape with the lake, FS.

Thank you ! It was totally dark when I took that shot ! The K5 sensor is fantastic !

Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn

Here are a few with my 20-40 ltd.

Very sharp shots ! I will have a look at that little beast ! Oh no my LBA begins again

Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn

For some reason, I keep reading reviews of the Pentax DA 12-24. Must be coming down with something . . . :-)

Don't try the 15mm or you will need both

**Rondec** · 06-15-2014, 11:38 AM

Some recent shots from a trip to the Smokies in North Carolina/Tennessee.

All were shot with the DA *16-50. The last one was shot indoors at an Aquarium in Chattanooga.

**gaweidert** · 06-15-2014, 12:59 PM

Spent a few hours today at the Genesee Country Village and Museum. Saw this high contrast scene and though that I would give it a go. The lens is an old friend of mine that I got new a few decades ago. An Adaptall Tamrom 70-210 F3.5. Some purple fringe. I almost expected it on this scene.

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**Erictator** · 06-15-2014, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Spent a few hours today at the Genesee Country Village and Museum. Saw this high contrast scene and though that I would give it a go. The lens is an old friend of mine that I got new a few decades ago. An Adaptall Tamrom 70-210 F3.5. Some purple fringe. I almost expected it on this scene.

Frederic, outstanding work as usual... always a pleasure... but I have to ask, on my monitor, the first flower shot, the stamens look a little odd... is it my display, or maybe they are a little cooked? My K-5 can really go crazy on yellows if the conditions are just right and sometimes I have to back off the yellow highlights channel during post. That said, you continue to find the picture hidden in the landscape, not unlike the sculptor who finds the statue hidden in the rock or clay.

Trout - You make a strong case for that short zoom...

Rondec, Gaweidert, and all - excellent work!

And I too have lens lust for the DA12-24 or maybe the Samsung 10-20... or 8-16... something to fill that ultra-wide niche' in my setup. My DA16-45 is my widest lens at the moment... but I've been shooting the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 and leaving the DA at home... LBA is a cruel mistress!
Eric

**gaweidert** · 06-15-2014, 02:42 PM

Erictator

I will say nothing bad about about the DA 12-24mm. Here is a sample of it from mine. Pop up flash worked great here.

BTW, this is the birthing room. It is a small room next to the kitchen where the mother stayed as her due date neared. This way she could keep an eye on things.

kcupp95 · 06-15-2014, 11:25 PM

Got a DA35mm f2.4 last week...... Beautiful beach weather....

With the 18-135mm kit lens

And because everyone likes a cute animal shot......

**fs999** · 06-16-2014, 12:33 AM

Nice shots Rondec ! The last one is superb !

Originally posted by Erictator

Frederic, outstanding work as usual... always a pleasure... but I have to ask, on my monitor, the first flower shot, the stamens look a little odd... is it my display, or maybe they are a little cooked?

No they are normal. Is your monitor calibrated ?

Originally posted by Erictator

And I too have lens lust for the DA12-24 or maybe the Samsung 10-20... or 8-16... something to fill that ultra-wide niche' in my setup. My DA16-45 is my widest lens at the moment... but I've been shooting the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 and leaving the DA at home... LBA is a cruel mistress!

The 8-16 would be perfect for you. It has far less fringing than DA12-24 !

Nice shots kcupp95 !

RAART · 06-16-2014, 05:46 PM

K5II and a calm Toronto night.

IMGP4337 by RAART-PHOTO, on Flickr

**Erictator** · 06-16-2014, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by fs999

Nice shots Rondec ! The last one is superb !

No they are normal. Is your monitor calibrated ?

The 8-16 would be perfect for you. It has far less fringing than DA12-24 !

Nice shots kcupp95 !

Yes, with a spider, and the yellow for instance in kcupp95's surfboard shot looks ok on my screen... maybe it has something to do with the texture in the stamens and my minds eye just isn't expecting what it sees? heh... it's only by the smallest margin, and still could be my display. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it since all your shots usually look incredibly good on my screen, it's probably just the way I'm seeing that one picture.
Eric

soumenonline · 06-16-2014, 09:43 PM - **1 Like**

Blending colors from foreground and background.

**Eagle94VT** · 06-17-2014, 06:48 PM - **1 Like**

I haven't posted pictures in a while. Here is the new 55-300WR - tripod through a glass window of the Hotel Jay @ 300mm:

06-15-2014, 03:51 AM	#6515
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	Originally posted by Rupert Some neat shots there FS, but my favor leans to the tree shot with the perfect sky for the scene. FS....Don't even think about meeting any squirrel demands for exotic meals....once you start it never ends, but it will get worse...and worse. Next thing you know you will be paying for a weekly beer delivery for them, like I do. I used to have enough cash to last if I lived to be 200......now I just hope to get through each week. Regards! Thank you ! I will try to push them away, it wil be difficult, but I will try. If you don't hear from me tomorrow, please send the navy seals and the special operations command to rescue me Don't forget the rangers, there won't be enough here I don't know if they have internet, but one is looking badly to me Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn Love that landscape with the lake, FS. Thank you ! It was totally dark when I took that shot ! The K5 sensor is fantastic ! Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn Here are a few with my 20-40 ltd. Very sharp shots ! I will have a look at that little beast ! Oh no my LBA begins again Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn For some reason, I keep reading reviews of the Pentax DA 12-24. Must be coming down with something . . . :-) Don't try the 15mm or you will need both Last edited by fs999; 06-16-2014 at 12:21 AM.

06-15-2014, 11:25 PM	#6520
kcupp95 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 183	Got a DA35mm f2.4 last week...... Beautiful beach weather.... With the 18-135mm kit lens And because everyone likes a cute animal shot...... Last edited by kcupp95; 06-15-2014 at 11:40 PM.

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06-14-2014, 09:01 AM	#6511
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by rod_grant I can't believe that you said that! (The army will be on it's way to get you.) Let me correct that, I'm sure I was misunderstood..(as Otis gathers his Army and heads my way). What I meant was a recipe for an exotic nut mix to keep your squirrels fat and healthy like the one I posted....that's all! Regards!

06-14-2014, 03:15 PM	#6512
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	The squirrels in my garden have stopped eating bird food. They are very interrested in your recipe Click on the photos for details...

06-14-2014, 07:47 PM	#6513
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Some neat shots there FS, but my favor leans to the tree shot with the perfect sky for the scene. FS....Don't even think about meeting any squirrel demands for exotic meals....once you start it never ends, but it will get worse...and worse. Next thing you know you will be paying for a weekly beer delivery for them, like I do. I used to have enough cash to last if I lived to be 200......now I just hope to get through each week. Regards!

06-15-2014, 11:38 AM	#6516
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Some recent shots from a trip to the Smokies in North Carolina/Tennessee. All were shot with the DA *16-50. The last one was shot indoors at an Aquarium in Chattanooga.

06-15-2014, 01:27 PM	#6518
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,345	Originally posted by gaweidert Spent a few hours today at the Genesee Country Village and Museum. Saw this high contrast scene and though that I would give it a go. The lens is an old friend of mine that I got new a few decades ago. An Adaptall Tamrom 70-210 F3.5. Some purple fringe. I almost expected it on this scene. Frederic, outstanding work as usual... always a pleasure... but I have to ask, on my monitor, the first flower shot, the stamens look a little odd... is it my display, or maybe they are a little cooked? My K-5 can really go crazy on yellows if the conditions are just right and sometimes I have to back off the yellow highlights channel during post. That said, you continue to find the picture hidden in the landscape, not unlike the sculptor who finds the statue hidden in the rock or clay. Trout - You make a strong case for that short zoom... Rondec, Gaweidert, and all - excellent work! And I too have lens lust for the DA12-24 or maybe the Samsung 10-20... or 8-16... something to fill that ultra-wide niche' in my setup. My DA16-45 is my widest lens at the moment... but I've been shooting the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 and leaving the DA at home... LBA is a cruel mistress! Eric

06-16-2014, 12:33 AM	#6521
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	Nice shots Rondec ! The last one is superb ! Originally posted by Erictator Frederic, outstanding work as usual... always a pleasure... but I have to ask, on my monitor, the first flower shot, the stamens look a little odd... is it my display, or maybe they are a little cooked? No they are normal. Is your monitor calibrated ? Originally posted by Erictator And I too have lens lust for the DA12-24 or maybe the Samsung 10-20... or 8-16... something to fill that ultra-wide niche' in my setup. My DA16-45 is my widest lens at the moment... but I've been shooting the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 and leaving the DA at home... LBA is a cruel mistress! The 8-16 would be perfect for you. It has far less fringing than DA12-24 ! Nice shots kcupp95 !

06-16-2014, 05:46 PM	#6522
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	K5II and a calm Toronto night. IMGP4337 by RAART-PHOTO, on Flickr

06-16-2014, 06:34 PM	#6523
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,345	Originally posted by fs999 Nice shots Rondec ! The last one is superb ! No they are normal. Is your monitor calibrated ? The 8-16 would be perfect for you. It has far less fringing than DA12-24 ! Nice shots kcupp95 ! Yes, with a spider, and the yellow for instance in kcupp95's surfboard shot looks ok on my screen... maybe it has something to do with the texture in the stamens and my minds eye just isn't expecting what it sees? heh... it's only by the smallest margin, and still could be my display. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it since all your shots usually look incredibly good on my screen, it's probably just the way I'm seeing that one picture. Eric

06-17-2014, 06:48 PM - 1 Like	#6525
Eagle94VT Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 291	I haven't posted pictures in a while. Here is the new 55-300WR - tripod through a glass window of the Hotel Jay @ 300mm: