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Single-For-Today-50mm-ƒ2-200ISO · 02:05 PM

K-3 and FA 50 ƒ1.7 @ ƒ2, 200 ISO and Aperture Priority

I'm not sure I've ever shot much at ƒ2, maybe on film, when you couldn't just dial your film up to ridiculous ISOs. So today I gave it try...some of them definitely suffered, but hey, it was an exercise.
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**luftfluss** · 08-26-2015, 02:18 PM

#3 is really neat. Did you find that, or did you pose it?

normhead · 08-26-2015, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

#3 is really neat. Did you find that, or did you pose it?

The dogs had knocked it over so I picked it up and put it on the tree stump. I know, I know, if i was a photojournalist I might lose my job.

You can't let those dogs ruin your life.

If I was a photojournalist, would have taken it in place and the headline would have been "Dogs knock over mushroom, ruin photographers picture."

As it is, I got to use a mushroom I never would have picked and the headline should be " Dog's force photographer to place mushroom on log, luftluss likes it."

My favourite is the little bug on #5

**eaglem** · 08-26-2015, 03:28 PM

An interesting array of fungi..................

normhead · 08-26-2015, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

An interesting array of fungi..................

Oh, did I forget to put in the tomato?

Here ya go...

Or how about a lichen?

I guess the fungus among us were just more compelling.

**Scorpio71GR** · 08-26-2015, 05:40 PM

Interesting series, I know I rarely shoot below f4 at all anymore, I do not think I did much in the days of film either. Number 2 and 6 are my favorites.

Michael

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 08-26-2015, 05:49 PM

Good tomato, niche lichen and the fungi aren't bad either

thanks for the entertainment Norm.

normhead · 08-26-2015, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Interesting series, I know I rarely shoot below f4 at all anymore, I do not think I did much in the days of film either. Number 2 and 6 are my favorites.

Michael

I had to force myself to do it. Normally I shoot wide open, 4 5.6 8 11, and choose the one I like, and it's rarely the wide open, whether it's 2 or 2.8, so today I didn't give myself the choice.

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Good tomato, niche lichen and the fungi aren't bad either

thanks for the entertainment Norm.

There's always something going on around here. I just report the stories

mole · 08-26-2015, 08:27 PM

Indeed a fascinating assemblage of fungi, and I'm really "likin" the lichen! Thanks for showing us was f 2 can do!

normhead · 08-27-2015, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by mole

Indeed a fascinating assemblage of fungi, and I'm really "likin" the lichen! Thanks for showing us was f 2 can do!

Everyone should have at least one ƒ2 lens. Especially with the DA 50 ƒ1.8 on sale right now for pocket change.

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08-26-2015, 07:40 PM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Interesting series, I know I rarely shoot below f4 at all anymore, I do not think I did much in the days of film either. Number 2 and 6 are my favorites. Michael I had to force myself to do it. Normally I shoot wide open, 4 5.6 8 11, and choose the one I like, and it's rarely the wide open, whether it's 2 or 2.8, so today I didn't give myself the choice. Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Good tomato, niche lichen and the fungi aren't bad either thanks for the entertainment Norm. There's always something going on around here. I just report the stories Last edited by normhead; 08-26-2015 at 07:47 PM.

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	#3 is really neat. Did you find that, or did you pose it?

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss #3 is really neat. Did you find that, or did you pose it? The dogs had knocked it over so I picked it up and put it on the tree stump. I know, I know, if i was a photojournalist I might lose my job. You can't let those dogs ruin your life. If I was a photojournalist, would have taken it in place and the headline would have been "Dogs knock over mushroom, ruin photographers picture." As it is, I got to use a mushroom I never would have picked and the headline should be " Dog's force photographer to place mushroom on log, luftluss likes it." My favourite is the little bug on #5 Last edited by normhead; 08-26-2015 at 03:15 PM.

08-26-2015, 03:28 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	An interesting array of fungi..................

08-26-2015, 03:31 PM	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem An interesting array of fungi.................. Oh, did I forget to put in the tomato? Here ya go... Or how about a lichen? I guess the fungus among us were just more compelling.

08-26-2015, 05:40 PM	#6
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,037	Interesting series, I know I rarely shoot below f4 at all anymore, I do not think I did much in the days of film either. Number 2 and 6 are my favorites. Michael

08-26-2015, 05:49 PM	#7
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Good tomato, niche lichen and the fungi aren't bad either thanks for the entertainment Norm.

08-26-2015, 08:27 PM	#9
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	Indeed a fascinating assemblage of fungi, and I'm really "likin" the lichen! Thanks for showing us was f 2 can do!

08-27-2015, 11:20 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by mole Indeed a fascinating assemblage of fungi, and I'm really "likin" the lichen! Thanks for showing us was f 2 can do! Everyone should have at least one ƒ2 lens. Especially with the DA 50 ƒ1.8 on sale right now for pocket change.

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