Landscape More HD DA 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED water pictures with the K3 before it freezes solid.

**RICHARD L.** · **1 Like**

Today I drove to see the Batiscan before it freezes solid. I tried my new HD DA 16-85 ED lens on the K3 handheld. My shooting site is "exactly" 50.0 miles from my house. First picture is of the River getting snowy, second one shows my Mazda on the bridge from where I shoot (the aura of mystery has just disappeared, I know) and the third picture shows a little trout brook I know just a few miles from the river. Results look promising @ f/8.

**angkymac** · 12-23-2021, 06:42 PM

That little trout stream really does incite my "hormones"!
Angky.

**JimS_256** · 12-23-2021, 07:15 PM

Definitely looks cold. Great images! Thanks for posting!

**MikeNArk** · 12-23-2021, 07:39 PM

These photos show great contrast between the deep blue waters and snowy banks. The river has swift waters. When I look at your photos, I wonder if the flow is like this year long or this is an area of narrowing that produces the rapid flows. Regardless, you get great photos on this river. And yes the 16-85 produces good results.

**MSL** · 12-23-2021, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

with the K3 before it freezes solid

I was worried it was your K3 that was freezing solid...
Never happened to my K5 yet, but I'm still on my original battery after 10 years, and it does let me know it doesn't like the cold.

jab2980 · 12-23-2021, 09:25 PM

Beautiful crisp blue water

**i_trax** · 12-24-2021, 04:22 AM

I love the first photo.
It takes me back to my child & teenage - hood .
thank you!

**RICHARD L.** · 12-24-2021, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by angkymac

That little trout stream really does incite my "hormones"!

AH, ha ! I think I found an angler here ... lol !

Originally posted by JimS_256

Definitely looks cold.

This was a day at -15 degree C (almost 0 deg F).

Originally posted by MikeNArk

I wonder if the flow is like this year long or this is an area of narrowing that produces the rapid flows

Discharge varies according to seasonal changes. Spring and Fall bring the highest water levels. The rock weir associated with a narrowing of the river under the bridge creates this turbulence.

Originally posted by MSL

I was worried it was your K3 that was freezing solid...

When writing the "headliner" for the post, I noticed this possibility of interpreting the sentence one way or the other : either it was the water that would freeze or it was the camera ... lol ! At -15 C, I keep the camera inside my jacket to keep it warm.

Originally posted by jab2980

Beautiful crisp blue water

Finally, someone who appreciates the blue color of this river ... SIGH !

Originally posted by i_trax

It takes me back to my child & teenage - hood .

This river creates a show of its own, the color, the energy and the roar of the flow.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL !

**MSL** · 12-24-2021, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

Finally, someone who appreciates the blue color of this river ... SIGH !

Blue coloured rivers are one of your specialties, so to me it wasn't a standout feature this time - unlike the middle photo which tells an altogether new and different story

**RICHARD L.** · 12-24-2021, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by MSL

unlike the middle photo which tells an altogether new and different story

No "red-faced" emojis ... sorry ! LOL ! I knew the second picture would kill this aura of mystery around my river pictures ...

Best Regards

**ToddK** · 12-24-2021, 09:32 AM

Terrific shots Richard! I really like this spot that you shoot with the snow. It contrasts so nicely with the deep blue water.

**RICHARD L.** · 12-24-2021, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Terrific shots Richard!

Thank you and take care of yourself. Happy Holidays !

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12-24-2021, 04:48 AM	#8
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,565 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac That little trout stream really does incite my "hormones"! AH, ha ! I think I found an angler here ... lol ! Originally posted by JimS_256 Definitely looks cold. This was a day at -15 degree C (almost 0 deg F). Originally posted by MikeNArk I wonder if the flow is like this year long or this is an area of narrowing that produces the rapid flows Discharge varies according to seasonal changes. Spring and Fall bring the highest water levels. The rock weir associated with a narrowing of the river under the bridge creates this turbulence. Originally posted by MSL I was worried it was your K3 that was freezing solid... When writing the "headliner" for the post, I noticed this possibility of interpreting the sentence one way or the other : either it was the water that would freeze or it was the camera ... lol ! At -15 C, I keep the camera inside my jacket to keep it warm. Originally posted by jab2980 Beautiful crisp blue water Finally, someone who appreciates the blue color of this river ... SIGH ! Originally posted by i_trax It takes me back to my child & teenage - hood . This river creates a show of its own, the color, the energy and the roar of the flow. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL ! Last edited by RICHARD L.; 12-24-2021 at 05:23 AM.

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12-23-2021, 06:42 PM	#2
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,942	That little trout stream really does incite my "hormones"! Angky.

12-23-2021, 07:15 PM	#3
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,107	Definitely looks cold. Great images! Thanks for posting!

12-23-2021, 07:39 PM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,042	These photos show great contrast between the deep blue waters and snowy banks. The river has swift waters. When I look at your photos, I wonder if the flow is like this year long or this is an area of narrowing that produces the rapid flows. Regardless, you get great photos on this river. And yes the 16-85 produces good results.

12-23-2021, 08:26 PM	#5
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by RICHARD L. with the K3 before it freezes solid I was worried it was your K3 that was freezing solid... Never happened to my K5 yet, but I'm still on my original battery after 10 years, and it does let me know it doesn't like the cold.

12-23-2021, 09:25 PM	#6
jab2980 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 578	Beautiful crisp blue water

12-24-2021, 04:22 AM	#7
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	I love the first photo. It takes me back to my child & teenage - hood . thank you!

12-24-2021, 06:45 AM	#9
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by RICHARD L. Finally, someone who appreciates the blue color of this river ... SIGH ! Blue coloured rivers are one of your specialties, so to me it wasn't a standout feature this time - unlike the middle photo which tells an altogether new and different story

12-24-2021, 06:50 AM	#10
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,565 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL unlike the middle photo which tells an altogether new and different story No "red-faced" emojis ... sorry ! LOL ! I knew the second picture would kill this aura of mystery around my river pictures ... Best Regards

12-24-2021, 09:32 AM	#11
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,513	Terrific shots Richard! I really like this spot that you shoot with the snow. It contrasts so nicely with the deep blue water.

12-24-2021, 10:06 AM	#12
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,565 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Terrific shots Richard! Thank you and take care of yourself. Happy Holidays !

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