Nature New lens - same pictures

New lens - same pictures · 11:05 AM

I got a new lens and took it on a walk... I post in the Aquisitions thread, but who reads that?

If you get a macro lens, you have to try out the macro... no?

And of course you have to have dog pictures.

And of course the pre-requisite group shot...

**todd** · 02-13-2013, 11:09 AM

looking good Norm! (and cold!)

normhead · 02-13-2013, 11:11 AM

Thanks for commenting

It's quite mild up here right now.... we talk about it being cold when it's minus 30, now that's cold...-3, pfffft

jnguyen · 02-13-2013, 11:13 AM

Image looks sharp. I like the snow on the pine needles.

normhead · 02-13-2013, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by jnguyen

Image looks sharp. I like the snow on the pine needles.

I can hardly wait to get it on a tripod and find out how sharp it can be. These are all hand held.

jnguyen · 02-13-2013, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I can hardly wait to get it on a tripod and find out how sharp it can be. These are all hand held.

Wow! It should even be sharper then.

Den · 02-13-2013, 11:22 AM

Looks like a winner of a lens. In the last image it looks like your oldest dog (don't remember the name)is thinking, I've had enough of this cold white stuff, I going back home!

normhead · 02-13-2013, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Den

Looks like a winner of a lens. In the last image it looks like your oldest dog (don't remember the name)is thinking, I've had enough of this cold white stuff, I going back home!

He was right under Tess' feet so i called him to break up the group a bit, he's probably thinking "What the heck could he possibly want with me right now? No doggy biscuits? No treats? Oh well, I guess I'll go see him just to humour him."

Rupert · 02-13-2013, 11:38 AM

More fine shots Norm, I think you're going to make it!

Regards!

normhead · 02-13-2013, 11:42 AM

Thanks Rupert... I think I'll probably die with the reputation as the guy who got more moderately acceptable shots out of his daily dog walk than any other. Before ya'll jump in and say Tess gets more and better, I'd just like to point out, Tess isn't a guy. I always take care to define the parameters so I come out on top.

civano · 02-13-2013, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Thanks Rupert... I think I'll probably die with the reputation as the guy who got more moderately acceptable shots out of his daily dog walk than any other. Before ya'll jump in and say Tess gets more and better, I'd just like to point out, Tess isn't a guy. I always take care to define the parameters so I come out on top.

Well said!

Nice pictures! I really enjoyed all of them but the pine macro is especially striking.

normhead · 02-13-2013, 12:07 PM

Hmmmm. the pine macro? There are some shots we've taken so often, and that's one of them. We could fill a gallery of pine and fir needle images. But thinks for commenting on it. We always owner... what can you do with this type of shot? Besides post them on Pentax forum?

I actually like the one of Kenzie crouching behind the snow bank. Now there's an image we haven't taken anything like before.

civano · 02-13-2013, 12:47 PM

No doubt your dogs are always fun to see pictures of whether it is you or Tess taking the pictures.

You both happen to take pictures of things I especially love....dog, birds, and nature so I'm never bored with the shots however often they are taken. What I really enjoy about the shot of the pine needles is that it makes me think of how winter can be quietly beautiful. Being a former desert girl who has lived in Michigan for almost 7 years, I often yearn for warmer climates in the winter. However when I see the quiet beauty of snow...falling outside or melting off leaves or in this case sitting on pine needles, it just leaves me in a state of wonder. I think many of Tess's and your photos beautifully portray winter however cold it is outside and remind me why I can love winter.

loco · 02-13-2013, 01:20 PM

Beautiful shots, Norm! I, too, really like the snow on the pine needles. So much detail and just a wonderful nature photo!

normhead · 02-13-2013, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by civano

No doubt your dogs are always fun to see pictures of whether it is you or Tess taking the pictures.

You both happen to take pictures of things I especially love....dog, birds, and nature so I'm never bored with the shots however often they are taken. What I really enjoy about the shot of the pine needles is that it makes me think of how winter can be quietly beautiful. Being a former desert girl who has lived in Michigan for almost 7 years, I often yearn for warmer climates in the winter. However when I see the quiet beauty of snow...falling outside or melting off leaves or in this case sitting on pine needles, it just leaves me in a state of wonder. I think many of Tess's and your photos beautifully portray winter however cold it is outside and remind me why I can love winter.

That's why we live here. But this is way better than Michigan (unless you're up on the peninsula.)

Originally posted by loco

Beautiful shots, Norm! I, too, really like the snow on the pine needles. So much detail and just a wonderful nature photo!

Thanks loco... I have to admit... it was "the pine branch" that stood out on the walk among the thousands we must have seen... personally for me the walk was more about the curly maple leaves, those things are a challenge.

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02-13-2013, 11:09 AM	#2
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,800	looking good Norm! (and cold!)

02-13-2013, 11:11 AM	#3
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Thanks for commenting It's quite mild up here right now.... we talk about it being cold when it's minus 30, now that's cold...-3, pfffft

02-13-2013, 11:13 AM	#4
jnguyen Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 446	Image looks sharp. I like the snow on the pine needles.

02-13-2013, 11:14 AM	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by jnguyen Image looks sharp. I like the snow on the pine needles. I can hardly wait to get it on a tripod and find out how sharp it can be. These are all hand held.

02-13-2013, 11:19 AM	#6
jnguyen Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 446	Originally posted by normhead I can hardly wait to get it on a tripod and find out how sharp it can be. These are all hand held. Wow! It should even be sharper then.

02-13-2013, 11:22 AM	#7
Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	Looks like a winner of a lens. In the last image it looks like your oldest dog (don't remember the name)is thinking, I've had enough of this cold white stuff, I going back home!

02-13-2013, 11:25 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Den Looks like a winner of a lens. In the last image it looks like your oldest dog (don't remember the name)is thinking, I've had enough of this cold white stuff, I going back home! He was right under Tess' feet so i called him to break up the group a bit, he's probably thinking "What the heck could he possibly want with me right now? No doggy biscuits? No treats? Oh well, I guess I'll go see him just to humour him."

02-13-2013, 11:38 AM	#9
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	More fine shots Norm, I think you're going to make it! Regards!

02-13-2013, 11:42 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Thanks Rupert... I think I'll probably die with the reputation as the guy who got more moderately acceptable shots out of his daily dog walk than any other. Before ya'll jump in and say Tess gets more and better, I'd just like to point out, Tess isn't a guy. I always take care to define the parameters so I come out on top.

02-13-2013, 11:55 AM	#11
civano Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 224	Originally posted by normhead Thanks Rupert... I think I'll probably die with the reputation as the guy who got more moderately acceptable shots out of his daily dog walk than any other. Before ya'll jump in and say Tess gets more and better, I'd just like to point out, Tess isn't a guy. I always take care to define the parameters so I come out on top. Well said! Nice pictures! I really enjoyed all of them but the pine macro is especially striking.

02-13-2013, 12:07 PM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Hmmmm. the pine macro? There are some shots we've taken so often, and that's one of them. We could fill a gallery of pine and fir needle images. But thinks for commenting on it. We always owner... what can you do with this type of shot? Besides post them on Pentax forum? I actually like the one of Kenzie crouching behind the snow bank. Now there's an image we haven't taken anything like before.

02-13-2013, 12:47 PM	#13
civano Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 224	No doubt your dogs are always fun to see pictures of whether it is you or Tess taking the pictures. You both happen to take pictures of things I especially love....dog, birds, and nature so I'm never bored with the shots however often they are taken. What I really enjoy about the shot of the pine needles is that it makes me think of how winter can be quietly beautiful. Being a former desert girl who has lived in Michigan for almost 7 years, I often yearn for warmer climates in the winter. However when I see the quiet beauty of snow...falling outside or melting off leaves or in this case sitting on pine needles, it just leaves me in a state of wonder. I think many of Tess's and your photos beautifully portray winter however cold it is outside and remind me why I can love winter.

02-13-2013, 01:20 PM	#14
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Beautiful shots, Norm! I, too, really like the snow on the pine needles. So much detail and just a wonderful nature photo!

02-13-2013, 01:38 PM	#15
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by civano No doubt your dogs are always fun to see pictures of whether it is you or Tess taking the pictures. You both happen to take pictures of things I especially love....dog, birds, and nature so I'm never bored with the shots however often they are taken. What I really enjoy about the shot of the pine needles is that it makes me think of how winter can be quietly beautiful. Being a former desert girl who has lived in Michigan for almost 7 years, I often yearn for warmer climates in the winter. However when I see the quiet beauty of snow...falling outside or melting off leaves or in this case sitting on pine needles, it just leaves me in a state of wonder. I think many of Tess's and your photos beautifully portray winter however cold it is outside and remind me why I can love winter. That's why we live here. But this is way better than Michigan (unless you're up on the peninsula.) Originally posted by loco Beautiful shots, Norm! I, too, really like the snow on the pine needles. So much detail and just a wonderful nature photo! Thanks loco... I have to admit... it was "the pine branch" that stood out on the walk among the thousands we must have seen... personally for me the walk was more about the curly maple leaves, those things are a challenge.