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.

**MSL** · 05-06-2012, 07:50 PM

Well, let me be the first to criticize and say that image #3 isn't quite as stunning as the other four.

I suspect we could give you a pinhole camera and you'd still produce the magic.

hcarvalhoalves · 05-06-2012, 08:11 PM

The first photo would look great on a wall print.

**paulh** · 05-06-2012, 08:40 PM

I'd say these stand up pretty well, Bob. And that DA50-200 isn't looking too shabby either! Agree with the above poster about a wall print from #1 - beautiful/

Acheron · 05-06-2012, 10:38 PM

First photo is really great. Impressive landscape

Serenity · 05-06-2012, 11:52 PM

Beautiful photos! I love them all!

What is Death Valley?

altopiet · 05-07-2012, 12:15 AM

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.

imaspy · 05-07-2012, 04:05 AM

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.

tessfully · 05-07-2012, 04:21 AM

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

charliezap · 05-07-2012, 06:11 AM

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

daacon · 05-07-2012, 06:34 AM

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

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by MSL

Well, let me be the first to criticize and say that image #3 isn't quite as stunning as the other four.

I suspect we could give you a pinhole camera and you'd still produce the magic.

Wanted: Pinhole camera for comparison reasons.

Thanks Marc, here is a link to basically the same shot of the valley floor using the K5 and 70mm and I think there is a major difference in the photos . I am not taking in effect the day, lighting etc but they are close. thanks for the kind words. DV is a very magical area to photograph.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/182629-landscape-viewing...ley-above.html

**MSL** · 05-07-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Wanted: Pinhole camera for comparison reasons.

Happy to trade you a pinhole camera for your Kx. I'm not asking for your K5 as I already have one of those, and I don't want to be seen as being greedy.

I agree with you that the factor here is angle/composition. The image here isn't bad, but the one from your other set captures more of the awe/awesomeness of the landscape.

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves

The first photo would look great on a wall print.

Quite a difference in vertical rise in this photo, the valley floor is below sea level and Telescope Peak is over 11,000'. thank you for commenting. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 05-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by paulh

I'd say these stand up pretty well, Bob. And that DA50-200 isn't looking too shabby either! Agree with the above poster about a wall print from #1 - beautiful/

Paul, I use this lens on the K5 quite a bit as a walk around with nice results. Not many walls to hang prints on in the motorhome, but I will save the photo for the future. Thanks Bob

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05-06-2012, 07:50 PM	#2
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Well, let me be the first to criticize and say that image #3 isn't quite as stunning as the other four. I suspect we could give you a pinhole camera and you'd still produce the magic.

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hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	The first photo would look great on a wall print.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,243	I'd say these stand up pretty well, Bob. And that DA50-200 isn't looking too shabby either! Agree with the above poster about a wall print from #1 - beautiful/

05-06-2012, 10:38 PM	#5
Acheron Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Croatia Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	First photo is really great. Impressive landscape

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Serenity Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Uppsala Photos: Albums Posts: 77	Beautiful photos! I love them all! What is Death Valley?

05-07-2012, 12:15 AM	#7
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	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.

05-07-2012, 04:05 AM	#8
imaspy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	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.

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tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	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

05-07-2012, 06:11 AM	#10
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Always plenty of elbow room showing in your shots Bob.Nice series.--charliezap

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nothing wrong with the Kx - perhaps the common good tool is photographer

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05-07-2012, 11:33 AM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL Well, let me be the first to criticize and say that image #3 isn't quite as stunning as the other four. I suspect we could give you a pinhole camera and you'd still produce the magic. Wanted: Pinhole camera for comparison reasons. Thanks Marc, here is a link to basically the same shot of the valley floor using the K5 and 70mm and I think there is a major difference in the photos . I am not taking in effect the day, lighting etc but they are close. thanks for the kind words. DV is a very magical area to photograph. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/182629-landscape-viewing...ley-above.html

05-07-2012, 11:38 AM	#13
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by Bob Harris Wanted: Pinhole camera for comparison reasons. Happy to trade you a pinhole camera for your Kx. I'm not asking for your K5 as I already have one of those, and I don't want to be seen as being greedy. I agree with you that the factor here is angle/composition. The image here isn't bad, but the one from your other set captures more of the awe/awesomeness of the landscape.

05-07-2012, 11:57 AM	#14
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves The first photo would look great on a wall print. Quite a difference in vertical rise in this photo, the valley floor is below sea level and Telescope Peak is over 11,000'. thank you for commenting. Bob

05-07-2012, 12:05 PM	#15
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh I'd say these stand up pretty well, Bob. And that DA50-200 isn't looking too shabby either! Agree with the above poster about a wall print from #1 - beautiful/ Paul, I use this lens on the K5 quite a bit as a walk around with nice results. Not many walls to hang prints on in the motorhome, but I will save the photo for the future. Thanks Bob