Macro a clandestine meeting with the K5

a clandestine meeting with the K5 · 08:27 AM

I snuck out early with the K5 to see for myself what the fuss is about... Here are a couple of my photos from this morning...they make me happy

tessfully · 03-22-2012, 06:55 PM

WoW... thank you everyone for such great feedback!!

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Love the clarity and color Tess and the K-5 is now on sale for $999. You would have matching K-5's in the house, that is a lot cheaper than matching Corvettes in the driveway.

Thanks Bob! I mentioned your suggestion and lo, the next time we went out shooting he insisted I use the K5...(I still love my Kx, glad to have it back, so very happy)

Originally posted by marcusyoung

The first shot with the subject is nice, the background being out of focus

Thank you marcus!

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

I think the K5 and you wil get along just fine. Wonderful detail in all.

Thanks Bruce! I do enjoy the privilege, that's for sure!

Originally posted by Rondec

Nice shots. I like the first one the best.

Thanks so much Rondec!

Originally posted by lamented bovine

Simply magnifient, a wonderfull series of shots.

Shane

Shane, that is such a nice comment! Thank you very much!

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

beautiful detail and perspective(s).... made me happy too tess... thanks! dave m

Thanks Dave

Originally posted by Sailor

Very nicely done, tess - primarily because of you, not the camera.

Jer

Jer, thank you for commenting...that is so nice to read. I do agree that the photographer needs to compose the image and set the camera properly. I've sure made lots of mistakes that even the K5 is not designed to correct!

Originally posted by loco

These are beautiful shots, Tess! That Tamron macro really is sharp and the bokeh is gorgeous!! Inspiring work.

Lori, I love that Tamron. It is my favourite lens by a long shot. Thank you for the wonderful comments!

Originally posted by charliezap

A nice series of shots Tess with the K5.Keep em coming.--charliezap

Thank you Charlie

Originally posted by Cee Cee

great series, I really like the detail in second shot.

cheers

Thanks Cee Cee, That second shot has really grown on me, so I am glad you like it. Thank you for your nice comments!

tessfully · 03-22-2012, 07:12 PM

Oops, I missed a few!

Originally posted by joe.penn

Like them all Tess! The first one is really nice, love the rusty red|brown color!!!

Thank you joe, yes, the colours really do it for me too.

Originally posted by MSL

Beautiful colours Tess - makes me jealous that I can't find more daylight time to sneak out with my K-5.
Couple of suggestions - more for curiosity than because I think I know what I'm talking about. On the first photo try cropping the right side close to the flower that is in focus, so that it ends up on the far right. On the last photo I'd be inclined to crop about 1/2 to 1 inch (on my screen) all round.

Thank you MSL, I really appreciate your suggestions and will see how they look cropped. I can already see the last one would be much better cropped. thanks again!

Originally posted by Den

That 3rd photo must be a dogwood

All nice and sharp!

That's my Kenzie! She is hard to photograph because she never stops moving, so I am really happy with that shot! Thanks for commenting Den!!

Originally posted by bluestringer

Excellent. Nice detail and colors.

Thank you bluestringer. I have been taking a page out of your book so I appreciate the comments!

cardinal43 · 03-23-2012, 11:47 AM

I think I would send it back, half of the first shot is out of focus.

I like this shot and the pic of the dog. What a beautiful dog. (I also like your white dog).

Rupert · 03-23-2012, 02:30 PM

When did you get the K5! Those are great shots, in particular the Doggie with the straw in his mouth.....what a cool Doggie! You can thank me for making Norm give your Doggies back to you...he does good, but you do better with them!

Regards!

tessfully · 03-24-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by cardinal43

I think I would send it back, half of the first shot is out of focus.

I like this shot and the pic of the dog. What a beautiful dog. (I also like your white dog).

Very funny cardinal! Thank you for commenting!! Yes the white dog Tripper is usually the photogenic one, it is rare to get a good shot of Kenzie.

Originally posted by Rupert

When did you get the K5! Those are great shots, in particular the Doggie with the straw in his mouth.....what a cool Doggie! You can thank me for making Norm give your Doggies back to you...he does good, but you do better with them!

Regards!

Hey Rupert ... it is a long and complicated story but I broke my kx and that allowed thoughts of purchasing a K5 which we did and then I ended up with a Kx as well... I have actually had the K5 out a couple of times now and decidedly jumped on the K5 band wagon ... although I still think my Kx is a fine camera. And thank you for reminding Norman that the doggies are mine... lets work on the K5 now!

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03-22-2012, 06:55 PM	#16
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860 Original Poster	WoW... thank you everyone for such great feedback!! Originally posted by Bob Harris Love the clarity and color Tess and the K-5 is now on sale for $999. You would have matching K-5's in the house, that is a lot cheaper than matching Corvettes in the driveway. Thanks Bob! I mentioned your suggestion and lo, the next time we went out shooting he insisted I use the K5...(I still love my Kx, glad to have it back, so very happy) Originally posted by marcusyoung The first shot with the subject is nice, the background being out of focus Thank you marcus! Originally posted by Bruce Clark I think the K5 and you wil get along just fine. Wonderful detail in all. Thanks Bruce! I do enjoy the privilege, that's for sure! Originally posted by Rondec Nice shots. I like the first one the best. Thanks so much Rondec! Originally posted by lamented bovine Simply magnifient, a wonderfull series of shots. Shane Shane, that is such a nice comment! Thank you very much! Originally posted by dcmsox2004 beautiful detail and perspective(s).... made me happy too tess... thanks! dave m Thanks Dave Originally posted by Sailor Very nicely done, tess - primarily because of you, not the camera. Jer Jer, thank you for commenting...that is so nice to read. I do agree that the photographer needs to compose the image and set the camera properly. I've sure made lots of mistakes that even the K5 is not designed to correct! Originally posted by loco These are beautiful shots, Tess! That Tamron macro really is sharp and the bokeh is gorgeous!! Inspiring work. Lori, I love that Tamron. It is my favourite lens by a long shot. Thank you for the wonderful comments! Originally posted by charliezap A nice series of shots Tess with the K5.Keep em coming.--charliezap Thank you Charlie Originally posted by Cee Cee great series, I really like the detail in second shot. cheers Thanks Cee Cee, That second shot has really grown on me, so I am glad you like it. Thank you for your nice comments!

03-22-2012, 07:12 PM	#17
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860 Original Poster	Oops, I missed a few! Originally posted by joe.penn Like them all Tess! The first one is really nice, love the rusty red\|brown color!!! Thank you joe, yes, the colours really do it for me too. Originally posted by MSL Beautiful colours Tess - makes me jealous that I can't find more daylight time to sneak out with my K-5. Couple of suggestions - more for curiosity than because I think I know what I'm talking about. On the first photo try cropping the right side close to the flower that is in focus, so that it ends up on the far right. On the last photo I'd be inclined to crop about 1/2 to 1 inch (on my screen) all round. Thank you MSL, I really appreciate your suggestions and will see how they look cropped. I can already see the last one would be much better cropped. thanks again! Originally posted by Den That 3rd photo must be a dogwood All nice and sharp! That's my Kenzie! She is hard to photograph because she never stops moving, so I am really happy with that shot! Thanks for commenting Den!! Originally posted by bluestringer Excellent. Nice detail and colors. Thank you bluestringer. I have been taking a page out of your book so I appreciate the comments!

03-23-2012, 11:47 AM	#18
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	I think I would send it back, half of the first shot is out of focus. I like this shot and the pic of the dog. What a beautiful dog. (I also like your white dog).

03-23-2012, 02:30 PM	#19
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	When did you get the K5! Those are great shots, in particular the Doggie with the straw in his mouth.....what a cool Doggie! You can thank me for making Norm give your Doggies back to you...he does good, but you do better with them! Regards!

03-24-2012, 04:04 PM	#20
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by cardinal43 I think I would send it back, half of the first shot is out of focus. I like this shot and the pic of the dog. What a beautiful dog. (I also like your white dog). Very funny cardinal! Thank you for commenting!! Yes the white dog Tripper is usually the photogenic one, it is rare to get a good shot of Kenzie. Originally posted by Rupert When did you get the K5! Those are great shots, in particular the Doggie with the straw in his mouth.....what a cool Doggie! You can thank me for making Norm give your Doggies back to you...he does good, but you do better with them! Regards! Hey Rupert ... it is a long and complicated story but I broke my kx and that allowed thoughts of purchasing a K5 which we did and then I ended up with a Kx as well... I have actually had the K5 out a couple of times now and decidedly jumped on the K5 band wagon ... although I still think my Kx is a fine camera. And thank you for reminding Norman that the doggies are mine... lets work on the K5 now!