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I've been getting lots of pictures at the dog park lately. A whole lot. In an effort to slow myself down, I've taken the Helios 40 for the past few days. It's far and away my most difficult lens to use. The minuscule DOF makes it frustratingly inconsistent. The stiff focus ring doesn't help. It does amazing things with backlit subject, but its nonexistent flare resistance makes things dodgy. Anything outside the center is crap.

It hasn't worked! I wound up with just as many pictures as ever.

Now I have to share them with you. I hope you're not sick of them yet.

Rosie the Doberman. Skippy's terrified of her.

Tara the crazy Vizsla. I've posted pictures of her before, but this angle gave me a good excuse to catch her owner, too. Lovely lady.

I don't know this one's name, though I should. I see her all the time.

Jake, who's found some mud to cool his butt with.

This is Max (on the right), who I saw for the first time yesterday. He's some kind of Golden mix. Beautiful dog.

His owner had a water bowl with her. Every time he wanted a drink, he'd lay down next to the bowl. She said he never eats or drinks standing up.

rrstuff · 02-13-2014, 09:34 PM

#3 is pretty much the essence of a happy dog. I would look forward to seeing a some corgi running. They are incredibly happy dogs.

**eaglem** · 02-13-2014, 09:35 PM

Great shots...............................

ausmoose · 02-13-2014, 09:40 PM

Wow, love the depth of field and bokeh here. Sounds like a hard lens to use - but you've got some real great results.

Really like Jake - the DOF here is awesome and he is really sharp and really cute.

Great job throughout

scratchpaddy · 02-13-2014, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by rrstuff

#3 is pretty much the essence of a happy dog. I would look forward to seeing a some corgi running. They are incredibly happy dogs.

That's my favorite of the bunch, too. I hardly ever see any corgis, though. I'll make sure to try and get a picture next time I see one.

Originally posted by eaglem

Great shots...............................

Thanks Em!

Originally posted by ausmoose

Really like Jake - the DOF here is awesome and he is really sharp and really cute.

"You talkin' to me?"

ausmoose · 02-13-2014, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

That's my favorite of the bunch, too. I hardly ever see any corgis, though. I'll make sure to try and get a picture next time I see one.

Thanks Em!

"You talkin' to me?"

'How dare you take that photo of me! Delete it, now!'

zztopd · 02-13-2014, 10:12 PM

all say that the "dog - a friend of man".
But I say otherwise.
"a photographer - a friend of dog"

EJMzagsfan · 02-14-2014, 01:53 AM

I need to get out of this apartment so I can get a dog. Good work

daacon · 02-14-2014, 05:20 AM

Nice series Ivan I always love looking at the pure joy on the dog's faces.

Na Horuk · 02-14-2014, 05:24 AM

Cool photos, very artistic-looking. Good job nailing the exposure and focus on such difficult subjects

**burzum** · 02-14-2014, 07:50 AM

wow.. nice sharp and colorful images..

slowpez · 02-14-2014, 08:27 AM

These dogs are so much fun to watch. TFS these wonderful shots.

Kozlok · 02-14-2014, 10:04 AM

Really great. I love dogs, I love helioses. (Or is it heliosi?). Super light, too.

j2photos · 02-14-2014, 10:07 AM

It may be difficult to use, but when its good, its GOOD. Nice shots!

scratchpaddy · 02-14-2014, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by ausmoose

'How dare you take that photo of me! Delete it, now!'

Yes, he wanted a model release first.

Originally posted by zztopd

all say that the "dog - a friend of man".
But I say otherwise.
"a photographer - a friend of dog"

So true!

Originally posted by EJMzagsfan

I need to get out of this apartment so I can get a dog. Good work

Hey, you just need to find a better landlord. Apartment life works for me and Skippy.

Originally posted by daacon

Nice series Ivan I always love looking at the pure joy on the dog's faces.

Me too, but why do you keep calling me Ivan?

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Cool photos, very artistic-looking. Good job nailing the exposure and focus on such difficult subjects

Thanks! It took me a while to get used to this lens's quirks, but it was worth it.

Originally posted by burzum

wow.. nice sharp and colorful images..

Thank you!

Originally posted by slowpez

These dogs are so much fun to watch. TFS these wonderful shots.

You're welcome! I enjoy watching them every chance I get.

Originally posted by Kozlok

Really great. I love dogs, I love helioses. (Or is it heliosi?). Super light, too.

Or perhaps Helioi?

You got me wondering. Apparently, the plural of Helios is just Helios, according to Dictionary.com.

I'm a big fan of what it does with late-afternoon light. It kinda falls flat at other times.

Originally posted by j2photos

It may be difficult to use, but when its good, its GOOD. Nice shots!

That's the only reason I put up with this darn lens.

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02-13-2014, 09:34 PM	#2
rrstuff Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pasadena, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,126	#3 is pretty much the essence of a happy dog. I would look forward to seeing a some corgi running. They are incredibly happy dogs.

02-13-2014, 09:35 PM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	Great shots...............................

02-13-2014, 09:40 PM	#4
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Wow, love the depth of field and bokeh here. Sounds like a hard lens to use - but you've got some real great results. Really like Jake - the DOF here is awesome and he is really sharp and really cute. Great job throughout

02-13-2014, 10:06 PM	#5
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by rrstuff #3 is pretty much the essence of a happy dog. I would look forward to seeing a some corgi running. They are incredibly happy dogs. That's my favorite of the bunch, too. I hardly ever see any corgis, though. I'll make sure to try and get a picture next time I see one. Originally posted by eaglem Great shots............................... Thanks Em! Originally posted by ausmoose Really like Jake - the DOF here is awesome and he is really sharp and really cute. "You talkin' to me?"

02-13-2014, 10:07 PM	#6
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Originally posted by scratchpaddy That's my favorite of the bunch, too. I hardly ever see any corgis, though. I'll make sure to try and get a picture next time I see one. Thanks Em! "You talkin' to me?" 'How dare you take that photo of me! Delete it, now!'

02-13-2014, 10:12 PM	#7
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	all say that the "dog - a friend of man". But I say otherwise. "a photographer - a friend of dog"

02-14-2014, 01:53 AM	#8
EJMzagsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Idaho Photos: Albums Posts: 241	I need to get out of this apartment so I can get a dog. Good work

02-14-2014, 05:20 AM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice series Ivan I always love looking at the pure joy on the dog's faces.

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Cool photos, very artistic-looking. Good job nailing the exposure and focus on such difficult subjects

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burzum Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 172	wow.. nice sharp and colorful images..

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	These dogs are so much fun to watch. TFS these wonderful shots.

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Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	Really great. I love dogs, I love helioses. (Or is it heliosi?). Super light, too.

02-14-2014, 10:07 AM	#14
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	It may be difficult to use, but when its good, its GOOD. Nice shots!

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scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by ausmoose 'How dare you take that photo of me! Delete it, now!' Yes, he wanted a model release first. Originally posted by zztopd all say that the "dog - a friend of man". But I say otherwise. "a photographer - a friend of dog" So true! Originally posted by EJMzagsfan I need to get out of this apartment so I can get a dog. Good work Hey, you just need to find a better landlord. Apartment life works for me and Skippy. Originally posted by daacon Nice series Ivan I always love looking at the pure joy on the dog's faces. Me too, but why do you keep calling me Ivan? Originally posted by Na Horuk Cool photos, very artistic-looking. Good job nailing the exposure and focus on such difficult subjects Thanks! It took me a while to get used to this lens's quirks, but it was worth it. Originally posted by burzum wow.. nice sharp and colorful images.. Thank you! Originally posted by slowpez These dogs are so much fun to watch. TFS these wonderful shots. You're welcome! I enjoy watching them every chance I get. Originally posted by Kozlok Really great. I love dogs, I love helioses. (Or is it heliosi?). Super light, too. Or perhaps Helioi? You got me wondering. Apparently, the plural of Helios is just Helios, according to Dictionary.com. I'm a big fan of what it does with late-afternoon light. It kinda falls flat at other times. Originally posted by j2photos It may be difficult to use, but when its good, its GOOD. Nice shots! That's the only reason I put up with this darn lens.

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