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AZGMDale · 12-16-2018, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

1/200 hand held, f/7.1, iso 1600, 450 mm

Nicely done and well framed.

AZGMDale · 12-16-2018, 09:35 AM - **14 Likes**

First time of many to come at this spot in the evening. Taken about 10 minutes apart. 450mm, f/8, ISO100, with tripod and K1 with PS. Slight PS artifacts in the second shot. Hard to see the cloud cover in the first shot. Cropped only to 16:9. Since this exact shot location is easy to duplicate, I plan to do a series of shots covering different times of day, and times of year. Luckily this spot is only 40 minutes from my home, with 15 minutes of that on dirt road.

**Mikesul** · 12-16-2018, 07:10 PM

AZGMDale, these are special captures of the different light and mountain textures we who live here love. This is a great spot you found. Keep mining it!

AZGMDale · 12-16-2018, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

AZGMDale, these are special captures of the different light and mountain textures we who live here love. This is a great spot you found. Keep mining it!

Thanks, Mike.

I plan to go back many times to capture as many different looks as I can. Just retired, so I'll have lots of time.

Paul the Sunman · 12-29-2018, 02:33 AM - **8 Likes**

Click for zoom/exif.

Long-billed Corella

Rainbow Lorikeet

Noisy Miner

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RobG · 01-13-2019, 03:13 AM - **5 Likes**

Eastern Spinebill. Thank goodness for the shadow data in the K3 raw. The bird was underexposed but there was plenty of shadow detail!

Gippsland Water Dragon by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Mike L · 01-15-2019, 06:21 PM - **5 Likes**

Some shots from Snow Monkey Park near Yamanouchi, Japan

Paul the Sunman · 01-15-2019, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by Mike L

Some shots from Snow Monkey Park near Yamanouchi, Japan

I guess all those other monkeys around the edge in the last shot were too low-rank to be allowed into the water.

Sandy Hancock · 01-15-2019, 07:01 PM - **12 Likes**

Did I mention that I recently took the DFA150-450 to Argentina and Antarctica?

Apparently Pentax gear can't focus on moving subjects....

Mike L · 01-15-2019, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I guess all those other monkeys around the edge in the last shot were too low-rank to be allowed into the water.

The ones in the water were worried the others might foul the water

RobG · 01-15-2019, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I guess all those other monkeys around the edge in the last shot were too low-rank to be allowed into the water.

It probably wasn't cold enough for them to want to get in. The owners of the monkey park have taken to scattering rice for the monkeys to eat to that they are guaranteed to be there for the tourists.

The second time I went there it was snowing, and more monkeys got into the onsen pool.

You're right, there probably is a ranking amongst the monkeys for who gets the most time in the water. I observed one older female who stayed in for a long time and none of the others went near her. Others were happy to eat the rice scattered on the snow without getting in the water.

---------- Post added 16-01-19 at 01:50 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mike L

Some shots from Snow Monkey Park near Yamanouchi, Japan

Nice shots, Mike! Are you able to link lower resolution images? When I link photos from Flickr I specify 1024 pixels on the long side.

Mike L · 01-15-2019, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by RobG

It probably wasn't cold enough for them to want to get in. The owners of the monkey park have taken to scattering rice for the monkeys to eat to that they are guaranteed to be there for the tourists.

The second time I went there it was snowing, and more monkeys got into the onsen pool.

You're right, there probably is a ranking amongst the monkeys for who gets the most time in the water. I observed one older female who stayed in for a long time and none of the others went near her. Others were happy to eat the rice scattered on the snow without getting in the water.

---------- Post added 16-01-19 at 01:50 PM ----------

Nice shots, Mike! Are you able to link lower resolution images? When I link photos from Flickr I specify 1024 pixels on the long side.

Trust me it was cold enough! Minus 4C when I was taking these shots but it did get to minus 2C later in the day.

The monkey park had changed a lot since I first visited in 2003.

I use Imgur for image hosting so I don't think there is an option for different resolutions, I didn't realize the last shot was so big when I uploaded it.

Paul the Sunman · 01-15-2019, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Nice shots, Mike! Are you able to link lower resolution images? When I link photos from Flickr I specify 1024 pixels on the long side.

You can link to one of a large selection of resolutions in flickr. Select your picture. Click on the download button in the bottom right-hand corner. Select "View all Sizes". Pick whichever one you want. Copy its url. Paste to PF.

AZGMDale · 01-15-2019, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Eastern Spinebill. Thank goodness for the shadow data in the K3 raw. The bird was underexposed but there was plenty of shadow detail!

Gippsland Water Dragon by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Nice Water Dragon shot. Great detail.

RobG · 01-15-2019, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by Mike L

Trust me it was cold enough! Minus 4C when I was taking these shots but it did get to minus 2C later in the day. The monkey park had changed a lot since I first visited in 2003. I use Imgur for image hosting so I don't think there is an option for different resolutions, I didn't realize the last shot was so big when I uploaded it.

The monkey park changed quite a bit even between the two times I visited, which were more recent. OK, I didn't know that you were using a hosting service that didn't provide scaling options.
If it was -4C and still, the monkeys were probably fine. One time I was there, it was windy and snowing and they decided that grooming in the hot spring was a better option.

Originally posted by AZGMDale

Nice Water Dragon shot. Great detail.

Thank you!

12-29-2018, 02:33 AM - 8 Likes	#1670
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Walk along Yarra River and Merri Creek Click for zoom/exif. Long-billed Corella Rainbow Lorikeet Noisy Miner [ Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 01-13-2019 at 11:21 PM.

01-13-2019, 03:13 AM - 5 Likes	#1671
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Eastern Spinebill. Thank goodness for the shadow data in the K3 raw. The bird was underexposed but there was plenty of shadow detail! Gippsland Water Dragon by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Last edited by RobG; 01-13-2019 at 06:16 PM.

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12-16-2018, 09:19 AM	#1666
AZGMDale Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yuma, AZ. Photos: Albums Posts: 403	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman 1/200 hand held, f/7.1, iso 1600, 450 mm Nicely done and well framed.

12-16-2018, 07:10 PM	#1668
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	AZGMDale, these are special captures of the different light and mountain textures we who live here love. This is a great spot you found. Keep mining it!

12-16-2018, 08:09 PM	#1669
AZGMDale Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yuma, AZ. Photos: Albums Posts: 403	Originally posted by Mikesul AZGMDale, these are special captures of the different light and mountain textures we who live here love. This is a great spot you found. Keep mining it! Thanks, Mike. I plan to go back many times to capture as many different looks as I can. Just retired, so I'll have lots of time.

01-15-2019, 06:21 PM - 5 Likes	#1672
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	Some shots from Snow Monkey Park near Yamanouchi, Japan

01-15-2019, 06:38 PM	#1673
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Mike L Some shots from Snow Monkey Park near Yamanouchi, Japan I guess all those other monkeys around the edge in the last shot were too low-rank to be allowed into the water.

01-15-2019, 07:01 PM - 12 Likes	#1674
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Did I mention that I recently took the DFA150-450 to Argentina and Antarctica? Apparently Pentax gear can't focus on moving subjects....

01-15-2019, 07:44 PM	#1675
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I guess all those other monkeys around the edge in the last shot were too low-rank to be allowed into the water. The ones in the water were worried the others might foul the water

01-15-2019, 07:48 PM	#1676
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I guess all those other monkeys around the edge in the last shot were too low-rank to be allowed into the water. It probably wasn't cold enough for them to want to get in. The owners of the monkey park have taken to scattering rice for the monkeys to eat to that they are guaranteed to be there for the tourists. The second time I went there it was snowing, and more monkeys got into the onsen pool. You're right, there probably is a ranking amongst the monkeys for who gets the most time in the water. I observed one older female who stayed in for a long time and none of the others went near her. Others were happy to eat the rice scattered on the snow without getting in the water. ---------- Post added 16-01-19 at 01:50 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mike L Some shots from Snow Monkey Park near Yamanouchi, Japan Nice shots, Mike! Are you able to link lower resolution images? When I link photos from Flickr I specify 1024 pixels on the long side.

01-15-2019, 08:03 PM	#1677
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	Originally posted by RobG It probably wasn't cold enough for them to want to get in. The owners of the monkey park have taken to scattering rice for the monkeys to eat to that they are guaranteed to be there for the tourists. The second time I went there it was snowing, and more monkeys got into the onsen pool. You're right, there probably is a ranking amongst the monkeys for who gets the most time in the water. I observed one older female who stayed in for a long time and none of the others went near her. Others were happy to eat the rice scattered on the snow without getting in the water. ---------- Post added 16-01-19 at 01:50 PM ---------- Nice shots, Mike! Are you able to link lower resolution images? When I link photos from Flickr I specify 1024 pixels on the long side. Trust me it was cold enough! Minus 4C when I was taking these shots but it did get to minus 2C later in the day. The monkey park had changed a lot since I first visited in 2003. I use Imgur for image hosting so I don't think there is an option for different resolutions, I didn't realize the last shot was so big when I uploaded it.

01-15-2019, 08:08 PM	#1678
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by RobG Nice shots, Mike! Are you able to link lower resolution images? When I link photos from Flickr I specify 1024 pixels on the long side. You can link to one of a large selection of resolutions in flickr. Select your picture. Click on the download button in the bottom right-hand corner. Select "View all Sizes". Pick whichever one you want. Copy its url. Paste to PF.

01-15-2019, 08:32 PM	#1679
AZGMDale Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yuma, AZ. Photos: Albums Posts: 403	Originally posted by RobG Eastern Spinebill. Thank goodness for the shadow data in the K3 raw. The bird was underexposed but there was plenty of shadow detail! Gippsland Water Dragon by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Nice Water Dragon shot. Great detail.

01-15-2019, 09:41 PM	#1680
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Mike L Trust me it was cold enough! Minus 4C when I was taking these shots but it did get to minus 2C later in the day. The monkey park had changed a lot since I first visited in 2003. I use Imgur for image hosting so I don't think there is an option for different resolutions, I didn't realize the last shot was so big when I uploaded it. The monkey park changed quite a bit even between the two times I visited, which were more recent. OK, I didn't know that you were using a hosting service that didn't provide scaling options. If it was -4C and still, the monkeys were probably fine. One time I was there, it was windy and snowing and they decided that grooming in the hot spring was a better option. Originally posted by AZGMDale Nice Water Dragon shot. Great detail. Thank you!