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**StigVidar** · 10-27-2021, 11:13 AM - **7 Likes**

Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
1/90 sec at f / 2.8, ISO 560
Focal length: 50 mm
Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway

RobG · 10-28-2021, 04:27 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by StigVidar

Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
1/90 sec at f / 2.8, ISO 560
Focal length: 50 mm
Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway

Wow, that's the flattest Amanita muscaria I've ever seen!

Great shot!

---------- Post added 28-10-21 at 10:27 PM ----------

Mount Doom by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Sandy Hancock · 10-28-2021, 05:28 AM - **6 Likes**

normhead · 10-28-2021, 07:13 AM

Looking at shots like the third, I always wonder, why aren't there more trees growing nearby?

RobG · 10-28-2021, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Photos in the Adelaide Hills

Nice shots! I think I've been on that trail.

Originally posted by normhead

Looking at shots like the third, I always wonder, why aren't there more trees growing nearby?

The early settlers in Australia were determined to cut down every single tree if they could. They left an occasional tree so the sheep or cattle had some shade.
In some cases, the settlers were actually required to clear the land by the government as part of the grant process.

Sadly it means that we lost a lot of soil over the years, the rainfall has become even less stable, and a lot of wildlife became endangered or extinct because of habitat loss. Some animals like kangaroos increased in numbers because they enjoyed the grass as much as the sheep and cattle which were imported.
Now we are trying to put the forests back in order to help retain the soil and moisture. Well, except in some places where farmers are still determined to clear "unproductive" land.

bestwun · 10-29-2021, 08:05 AM - **1 Like**

Flowers. I'm enjoying the 16-50 PLM on the K3III.

RobG · 11-02-2021, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by bestwun

Flowers. I'm enjoying the 16-50 PLM on the K3III.

Nice! I've used it to photograph flowers also.

bestwun · 11-02-2021, 03:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Nice! I've used it to photograph flowers also.

Thank you! I think its a great lens on the K3III.

RobG · 11-02-2021, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by bestwun

Thank you! I think its a great lens on the K3III.

Agreed. I'd post more photos except that I've run out of space on Flickr.

Sandy Hancock · 11-02-2021, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Agreed. I'd post more photos except that I've run out of space on Flickr.

Given the amount we are spending on these fancy lenses, I reckon the cost of a Pro subscription to Flickr is pretty good value

Lloyd_Christmas · 11-04-2021, 07:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Recently picked up one of these lenses. Now learning and experimenting.
K-3 Mk III, ISO 200, f3.2, 1/250, 50mm

**StigVidar** · 11-06-2021, 11:27 AM - **5 Likes**

Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
1/45 sec at f / 4.0, ISO 2200
Focal length: 26 mm
Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway

RobG · 11-07-2021, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by StigVidar

Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
1/45 sec at f / 4.0, ISO 2200
Focal length: 26 mm
Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway

Beautiful! I wish I could walk on that trail right now.

**StigVidar** · 11-08-2021, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Beautiful! I wish I could walk on that trail right now.

Thanks. The autumn is a special time of the year when everything is wet and the moss grows fast and almost glows in the dark forest.

RobG · 11-08-2021, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

Thanks. The autumn is a special time of the year when everything is wet and the moss grows fast and almost glows in the dark forest.

It sounds wonderful and it looks wonderful! We don't usually get such intense green colours in native forests near where I live in Australia. I have seen beautiful mosses in Tasmania where the environment is closer to that of Scandinavia.

I'd like to see more seasons in more of Europe!

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StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW 1/90 sec at f / 2.8, ISO 560 Focal length: 50 mm Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by StigVidar Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW 1/90 sec at f / 2.8, ISO 560 Focal length: 50 mm Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway Wow, that's the flattest Amanita muscaria I've ever seen! Great shot! ---------- Post added 28-10-21 at 10:27 PM ---------- Mount Doom by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

10-28-2021, 05:28 AM - 6 Likes	#18
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275

10-28-2021, 07:13 AM	#19
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Looking at shots like the third, I always wonder, why aren't there more trees growing nearby?

10-28-2021, 09:40 PM	#20
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Photos in the Adelaide Hills Nice shots! I think I've been on that trail. Originally posted by normhead Looking at shots like the third, I always wonder, why aren't there more trees growing nearby? The early settlers in Australia were determined to cut down every single tree if they could. They left an occasional tree so the sheep or cattle had some shade. In some cases, the settlers were actually required to clear the land by the government as part of the grant process. Sadly it means that we lost a lot of soil over the years, the rainfall has become even less stable, and a lot of wildlife became endangered or extinct because of habitat loss. Some animals like kangaroos increased in numbers because they enjoyed the grass as much as the sheep and cattle which were imported. Now we are trying to put the forests back in order to help retain the soil and moisture. Well, except in some places where farmers are still determined to clear "unproductive" land.

11-02-2021, 03:41 PM	#22
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by bestwun Flowers. I'm enjoying the 16-50 PLM on the K3III. Nice! I've used it to photograph flowers also.

11-02-2021, 03:57 PM - 1 Like	#23
bestwun Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 89	Originally posted by RobG Nice! I've used it to photograph flowers also. Thank you! I think its a great lens on the K3III.

11-02-2021, 04:44 PM	#24
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by bestwun Thank you! I think its a great lens on the K3III. Agreed. I'd post more photos except that I've run out of space on Flickr.

11-02-2021, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#25
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by RobG Agreed. I'd post more photos except that I've run out of space on Flickr. Given the amount we are spending on these fancy lenses, I reckon the cost of a Pro subscription to Flickr is pretty good value

11-04-2021, 07:42 PM - 2 Likes	#26
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 463	Recently picked up one of these lenses. Now learning and experimenting. K-3 Mk III, ISO 200, f3.2, 1/250, 50mm

11-06-2021, 11:27 AM - 5 Likes	#27
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW 1/45 sec at f / 4.0, ISO 2200 Focal length: 26 mm Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway

11-07-2021, 07:39 PM	#28
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by StigVidar Pentax K-3 Mark III - HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW 1/45 sec at f / 4.0, ISO 2200 Focal length: 26 mm Place: Sandnes Rogaland Norway Beautiful! I wish I could walk on that trail right now.

11-08-2021, 01:47 AM	#29
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Originally posted by RobG Beautiful! I wish I could walk on that trail right now. Thanks. The autumn is a special time of the year when everything is wet and the moss grows fast and almost glows in the dark forest.

11-08-2021, 04:33 AM	#30
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by StigVidar Thanks. The autumn is a special time of the year when everything is wet and the moss grows fast and almost glows in the dark forest. It sounds wonderful and it looks wonderful! We don't usually get such intense green colours in native forests near where I live in Australia. I have seen beautiful mosses in Tasmania where the environment is closer to that of Scandinavia. I'd like to see more seasons in more of Europe!

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