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CTR01 · 11-11-2011, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by Antifreez

Thanks. This is actually taken from Jose Rizal Bridge which (kind of) connects Beacon Hill to the Int'l District. If you take 12th Ave heading south you'll cross the bridge. It's a popular spot for photogs but be careful at night. It's not particularly dangerous but not a bad idea to bring a buddy if you're there at night with a nice tripod and equipment.

Funny you mentioned Kerry Park. I went there next after the Rizal Bridge and took the pic below. What a great spot to get that iconic image of downtown Seattle. Not sure what that streak is to the right side of this image, though. I zoomed in and can't make it out. Must be a plane.

K5 + FA31
exposure: 30s; f/16; ISO 200

(by the way, I have no idea what I'm doing with a tripod - I need to learn more about bulb mode)

Thanks for the information. I'll have to go and check it out sometime when I'm not busy with college classes...

Yeah, I've gone to Kerry park only 2 times now but still love it.

Nice pano too!

Antifreez · 11-11-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by CTR01

This is really nice. Where specifically was this taken? I've already gone to Kerry park and Bike Rack but always looking for new places like this one.

CTR01 - by the way, I forgot to ask you about Bike Rack? Where is this?

**paulh** · 11-12-2011, 03:27 PM

*istD + 18-55 v.1 kit lens:

Colbyt · 11-12-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by paulh

*istD + 18-55 kit lens:

You still have streams in Texas?

Seriously. I like the capture. It looks like a great place to meditate for a bit.

**paulh** · 11-12-2011, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Colbyt

You still have streams in Texas?

Seriously. I like the capture. It looks like a great place to meditate for a bit.

Back when I took this shot (July), we had streams. I would imagine if I went back here now, I'd be lucky to find a puddle

. Thanks for the comment!

Colbyt · 11-12-2011, 05:49 PM

Sorry for you bad weather. I was surprised to find Texas grapefruit in the store. A little smaller than normal but still tasty.

CTR01 · 11-13-2011, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by Antifreez

CTR01 - by the way, I forgot to ask you about Bike Rack? Where is this?

sorry for the late response, I'm not quite sure as some friends took me there but it is really close to kerry park.

So apparently it isn't bike rack but Bhy Kracke and if you google map that you should find directions too it.

Sagitta · 11-18-2011, 01:08 AM

*snipped* Wrong thread! Shot was definitely not from the kit lens...

nate_b · 11-18-2011, 10:13 AM - **3 Likes**

With my DA35 Limited all but permanently affixed to my K-x, the kit lens doesn't see much time. That being said, I'm always pleasantly surprised by just how competent a performer it is when it does find its way onto the camera. Here are a few examples - some old, some new(er):

[Field of Dreams]

[Fields of Gold]

[Footloose & Fancy Free]

[First Frost]

[Deciduous Dusk]

[The Great Bubble Migration]

[Skid Row]

[1808]

[Wild & Free]

[Hold]

[Palm Up]

**paulh** · 11-18-2011, 10:23 AM

nate_b - nice collection of kit lens shots!

Antifreez · 11-18-2011, 04:31 PM

@sagitta: great shot and I agree the retro-look fits the image well

@ nate_b: that "field of dreams" shot is absolutely, positively stunning. it's really a great series and a testament to how well, in good hands, these kit lenses can be. BTW - I've never seen an aggregate bubble like that, ever... wow (and great shot of it)

Here's an oldie of my daughter with the kit 55-300. This lens gets the most use of my daugter (even more than my FA31 and DA40) because of the distance I can get from her.

1/2000; f/4; ISO 200

theunartist · 11-18-2011, 04:38 PM

The last few pages of images has certainly raised the bar in the Kit Lens Club!!! Just great stuff everybody...

K20D + Kit Lens 18-55 @ ISO1600

(x posted)

theunartist · 11-19-2011, 10:01 AM

K20D + Kit Lens 18-55 @ ISO1600

jeztastic · 11-21-2011, 03:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Cropped and de-saturated. 15 secs at f8, 400 ISO. I was actually metering for a film camera, hence the high ISO, but liked the shot anyway.

gramar · 11-23-2011, 02:07 PM - **1 Like**

K100D +18-55 version 1
Taken indoors, using ambient light, late afternoon with light fading. f14, 1/125 sec, 35mm, no flash, AF ON, and no
post processing
.

11-12-2011, 03:27 PM	#963
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,252	istD + 18-55 v.1 kit lens: Last edited by paulh; 11-12-2011 at 08:18 PM.*

11-18-2011, 01:08 AM	#968
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	snipped Wrong thread! Shot was definitely not from the kit lens... Last edited by Sagitta; 11-18-2011 at 06:42 PM.

11-18-2011, 10:13 AM - 3 Likes	#969
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368	Kit-Lens is No Slouch With my DA35 Limited all but permanently affixed to my K-x, the kit lens doesn't see much time. That being said, I'm always pleasantly surprised by just how competent a performer it is when it does find its way onto the camera. Here are a few examples - some old, some new(er): [Field of Dreams] [Fields of Gold] [Footloose & Fancy Free] [First Frost] [Deciduous Dusk] [The Great Bubble Migration] [Skid Row] [1808] [Wild & Free] [Hold] [Palm Up]

11-23-2011, 02:07 PM - 1 Like	#975
gramar Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ingham,UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 229	"Willum" K100D +18-55 version 1 Taken indoors, using ambient light, late afternoon with light fading. f14, 1/125 sec, 35mm, no flash, AF ON, and no post processing .

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11-11-2011, 01:05 AM	#961
CTR01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 160	Originally posted by Antifreez Thanks. This is actually taken from Jose Rizal Bridge which (kind of) connects Beacon Hill to the Int'l District. If you take 12th Ave heading south you'll cross the bridge. It's a popular spot for photogs but be careful at night. It's not particularly dangerous but not a bad idea to bring a buddy if you're there at night with a nice tripod and equipment. Funny you mentioned Kerry Park. I went there next after the Rizal Bridge and took the pic below. What a great spot to get that iconic image of downtown Seattle. Not sure what that streak is to the right side of this image, though. I zoomed in and can't make it out. Must be a plane. K5 + FA31 exposure: 30s; f/16; ISO 200 (by the way, I have no idea what I'm doing with a tripod - I need to learn more about bulb mode) Thanks for the information. I'll have to go and check it out sometime when I'm not busy with college classes... Yeah, I've gone to Kerry park only 2 times now but still love it. Nice pano too!

11-11-2011, 09:35 AM	#962
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by CTR01 This is really nice. Where specifically was this taken? I've already gone to Kerry park and Bike Rack but always looking for new places like this one. CTR01 - by the way, I forgot to ask you about Bike Rack? Where is this?

11-12-2011, 04:41 PM	#964
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Originally posted by paulh *istD + 18-55 kit lens: You still have streams in Texas? Seriously. I like the capture. It looks like a great place to meditate for a bit.

11-12-2011, 04:55 PM	#965
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,252	Originally posted by Colbyt You still have streams in Texas? Seriously. I like the capture. It looks like a great place to meditate for a bit. Back when I took this shot (July), we had streams. I would imagine if I went back here now, I'd be lucky to find a puddle . Thanks for the comment!

11-12-2011, 05:49 PM	#966
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Sorry for you bad weather. I was surprised to find Texas grapefruit in the store. A little smaller than normal but still tasty.

11-13-2011, 11:55 PM	#967
CTR01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 160	Originally posted by Antifreez CTR01 - by the way, I forgot to ask you about Bike Rack? Where is this? sorry for the late response, I'm not quite sure as some friends took me there but it is really close to kerry park. So apparently it isn't bike rack but Bhy Kracke and if you google map that you should find directions too it.

11-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#970
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,252	nate_b - nice collection of kit lens shots!

11-18-2011, 04:31 PM	#971
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	@sagitta: great shot and I agree the retro-look fits the image well @ nate_b: that "field of dreams" shot is absolutely, positively stunning. it's really a great series and a testament to how well, in good hands, these kit lenses can be. BTW - I've never seen an aggregate bubble like that, ever... wow (and great shot of it) Here's an oldie of my daughter with the kit 55-300. This lens gets the most use of my daugter (even more than my FA31 and DA40) because of the distance I can get from her. 1/2000; f/4; ISO 200

11-18-2011, 04:38 PM	#972
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	The last few pages of images has certainly raised the bar in the Kit Lens Club!!! Just great stuff everybody... K20D + Kit Lens 18-55 @ ISO1600 (x posted)

11-19-2011, 10:01 AM	#973
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K20D + Kit Lens 18-55 @ ISO1600

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11-21-2011, 03:36 PM - 2 Likes	#974
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Cropped and de-saturated. 15 secs at f8, 400 ISO. I was actually metering for a film camera, hence the high ISO, but liked the shot anyway.