Landscape the Kx @ Death Valley

the Kx @ Death Valley · 07:34 PM

The last month, we have posted several threads on different parts of Death Valley using the K-5 and an assortment of lens and also Terri's Optio A40 point/shoot thread. I decided to shoot Death Valley using only the Kx and kit lens to see how it would stand up to not only my photos but others that I have viewed. Here are five of many photos that I took, hope you enjoy the view from the Kx.

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Acheron

First photo is really great. Impressive landscape

thanks so much, glad you like the view from this area, it is quite impressive for sure. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by Serenity

Beautiful photos! I love them all!

What is Death Valley?

thank you Serenity for the kind words, I bet you don't have anything like this in Sweden. Here is a link to the Death Valley area. Bob
Death Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by altopiet

Hi Bob, you seem to have a good copy of the DA L 50-200. I must say, I would not want to be left alone in that place; it seems as if not much can stay alive in that valley for long.

Christo, I can't imagine what the Pioneers must of thought when they arrived in and crossed through Death Valley. There was a stretch of almost 4 years when DV did not receive any rain at all. Thanks for taking a look, always appreciated. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by imaspy

what a stunning part of the world. definitely on my list of places to visit, should I ever venture to the US. awesome work mate.

The s/w has a lot of varied landscapes to view and photograph. If you are ever able to visit, allow plenty of time to soak up the beauty. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

Oh Bob these are terrific! I love them all but the first and last really sing!! I love my kx and using the kx and k5 interchangeably I find the real difference comes during the soft light of early morning, but then again, I got some amazing photos from the soft light of dusk the other night with my Kx so who knows.

I am with MSL on this, you can create magic with whatever you are shooting with. Thanks for Sharing

Tess, I found that the K5 made me look like I was a better photographer right from the start. Using TAV mode is my favorite and fun to experiment with. Put a sharp lens on the K5 and all I have to worry about is pushing the button. I appreciate your kind words, thanks Bob

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

Always plenty of elbow room showing in your shots Bob.Nice series.--charliezap

Charlie, we have a tendency to visit places way out of the city, love the wide open scenery and of course the peace and quiet.

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Nothing wrong with the Kx - perhaps the common good tool is photographer

Point taken Dave, composition is a key element too. It is wonderful to start out with a beautiful area, really makes photography enjoyable even if the photos aren't quite right.

Rupert · 05-07-2012, 08:01 PM

Fantastic views, fantastic shots! It's like being there! Very ice shooting!
Regards!

slackercruster · 05-07-2012, 08:20 PM

WOW!!

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Fantastic views, fantastic shots! It's like being there! Very ice shooting!
Regards!

Well thank you Rupert, I really appreciate the kind words, come and see DV for yourself and bring Otis too.

**Bruce Clark** · 05-07-2012, 10:49 PM

Another terrific series. I don't care that much what camera/lens combo is used. The results speak for themselves. #4 is special in my mind

**crewl1** · 05-07-2012, 11:08 PM

Wow Bob those are beautiful!

**Bob Harris** · 05-08-2012, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by slackercruster

WOW!!

I don't think I have ever gotten a "WOW" before, thank you very much

. Bob

godavari · 05-08-2012, 03:43 PM

Great shots. Curious, did you shoot in RAW and used any software to process? Thanks.

**Bob Harris** · 05-08-2012, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by godavari

Great shots. Curious, did you shoot in RAW and used any software to process? Thanks.

No, did not shoot in raw, I did edit these in Corel X2 though. thanks for asking. Bob

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Serenity Beautiful photos! I love them all! What is Death Valley? thank you Serenity for the kind words, I bet you don't have anything like this in Sweden. Here is a link to the Death Valley area. Bob Death Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by altopiet Hi Bob, you seem to have a good copy of the DA L 50-200. I must say, I would not want to be left alone in that place; it seems as if not much can stay alive in that valley for long. Christo, I can't imagine what the Pioneers must of thought when they arrived in and crossed through Death Valley. There was a stretch of almost 4 years when DV did not receive any rain at all. Thanks for taking a look, always appreciated. Bob

05-07-2012, 12:53 PM	#19
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by imaspy what a stunning part of the world. definitely on my list of places to visit, should I ever venture to the US. awesome work mate. The s/w has a lot of varied landscapes to view and photograph. If you are ever able to visit, allow plenty of time to soak up the beauty. Bob

05-07-2012, 01:12 PM	#20
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Oh Bob these are terrific! I love them all but the first and last really sing!! I love my kx and using the kx and k5 interchangeably I find the real difference comes during the soft light of early morning, but then again, I got some amazing photos from the soft light of dusk the other night with my Kx so who knows. I am with MSL on this, you can create magic with whatever you are shooting with. Thanks for Sharing Tess, I found that the K5 made me look like I was a better photographer right from the start. Using TAV mode is my favorite and fun to experiment with. Put a sharp lens on the K5 and all I have to worry about is pushing the button. I appreciate your kind words, thanks Bob

05-07-2012, 01:17 PM	#21
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Always plenty of elbow room showing in your shots Bob.Nice series.--charliezap Charlie, we have a tendency to visit places way out of the city, love the wide open scenery and of course the peace and quiet.

05-07-2012, 01:24 PM	#22
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Nothing wrong with the Kx - perhaps the common good tool is photographer Point taken Dave, composition is a key element too. It is wonderful to start out with a beautiful area, really makes photography enjoyable even if the photos aren't quite right.

05-07-2012, 08:01 PM	#23
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Fantastic views, fantastic shots! It's like being there! Very ice shooting! Regards!

05-07-2012, 08:20 PM	#24
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	WOW!!

05-07-2012, 09:59 PM	#25
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Fantastic views, fantastic shots! It's like being there! Very ice shooting! Regards! Well thank you Rupert, I really appreciate the kind words, come and see DV for yourself and bring Otis too.

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Another terrific series. I don't care that much what camera/lens combo is used. The results speak for themselves. #4 is special in my mind

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Wow Bob those are beautiful!

05-08-2012, 03:43 PM	#29
godavari Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 230	Great shots. Curious, did you shoot in RAW and used any software to process? Thanks.

05-08-2012, 03:46 PM	#30
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by godavari Great shots. Curious, did you shoot in RAW and used any software to process? Thanks. No, did not shoot in raw, I did edit these in Corel X2 though. thanks for asking. Bob