Macro Time Pieces

Time Pieces · **1 Like**

Finally decided to take a proper photo after playing around with my K-3 and learning about settings

Original size : Time Pieces | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I took this sort of photo before with my K20D but I thought it was worth revisiting to see how different it would be to take macro shots like this...

And for sure, it's completely different... live-view with focus peaking makes it magnitudes easier! Knowing exactly where the focus was (at the number 8) meant more time to worry about the placement of the pieces!

I'm definitely loving this camera

**Mutters** · 11-10-2013, 06:35 AM

Very, very good. Loving the rendering of the K-3.

8540tomg · 11-10-2013, 08:16 AM

Very nice.

Reminds me a bit of Dali's Persistence of Memory.

Tom G

tessfully · 11-10-2013, 11:10 AM

Wonderful shot!!! I am happy to hear you like your new camera.

KDAFA · 11-10-2013, 12:41 PM

That's a good picture, Vylen. May I ask what lens you used for it?

Vylen · 11-10-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by KDAFA

That's a good picture, Vylen. May I ask what lens you used for it?

Thanks everyone for the comments

I used my trusty D-FA Macro 100mm F2.8 WR... my favourite lens

**Kerrowdown** · 11-10-2013, 02:09 PM

Great shot, it reminds me of my one and only attempt at watch repairs.

Vylen · 11-11-2013, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Great shot, it reminds me of my one and only attempt at watch repairs.

Haha, give it another shot - if it doesn't work out, it could turn into a great photo op

Adam · 06-24-2018, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by Vylen

Finally decided to take a proper photo after playing around with my K-3 and learning about settings

Original size : Time Pieces | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I took this sort of photo before with my K20D but I thought it was worth revisiting to see how different it would be to take macro shots like this...

And for sure, it's completely different... live-view with focus peaking makes it magnitudes easier! Knowing exactly where the focus was (at the number 8) meant more time to worry about the placement of the pieces!

I'm definitely loving this camera

I really like the shadows in this shot. Well done!

Vylen · 06-28-2018, 07:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

I really like the shadows in this shot. Well done!

Taken so long ago, but I do remember the light source was just a an ordinary desk lamp, and that I did spend a while positioning it around the time pieces and changing the angles/heights.

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06-24-2018, 11:32 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Vylen Finally decided to take a proper photo after playing around with my K-3 and learning about settings Original size : Time Pieces \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! I took this sort of photo before with my K20D but I thought it was worth revisiting to see how different it would be to take macro shots like this... And for sure, it's completely different... live-view with focus peaking makes it magnitudes easier! Knowing exactly where the focus was (at the number 8) meant more time to worry about the placement of the pieces! I'm definitely loving this camera I really like the shadows in this shot. Well done! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Wonderful shot!!! I am happy to hear you like your new camera.

11-10-2013, 12:41 PM	#5
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	That's a good picture, Vylen. May I ask what lens you used for it?

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Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262 Original Poster	Originally posted by KDAFA That's a good picture, Vylen. May I ask what lens you used for it? Thanks everyone for the comments I used my trusty D-FA Macro 100mm F2.8 WR... my favourite lens

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Great shot, it reminds me of my one and only attempt at watch repairs.

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Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown Great shot, it reminds me of my one and only attempt at watch repairs. Haha, give it another shot - if it doesn't work out, it could turn into a great photo op

06-28-2018, 07:19 PM - 1 Like	#10
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I really like the shadows in this shot. Well done! Taken so long ago, but I do remember the light source was just a an ordinary desk lamp, and that I did spend a while positioning it around the time pieces and changing the angles/heights.