Photo of the Week #122, July 11 - July 25, 2010

Photo of the Week #122, July 11 - July 25, 2010 · 01:46 PM

Welcome to 122nd edition of the Pentax Forum's Picture of the Week! This edition covers photos taken between July 18 and July 25, 2010.

Thanks to jmschrei for hosting last week. Another first time host here so let me know if something isn't right.

POTW is a great place to show what you're shooting day-to-day with your Pentax cameras. It gives us all a chance to virtually visit with one another, to get a glimpse of what it's like where others live and where they've been, and to extend the same invitation to others to share what we've been seeing.

The best pictures can only be taken with the camera you are carrying with you, so have you camera with you and keep always an eye on the things which are and happen around you.

Again same rules as before:

1) No theme, just post your favourite pix.

2) Let's keep it to under 6 images per post just so the thread doesn't get too big each week.

3) Any Pentax camera or Samsung SLR is fine, whether it's film, P&S, or DSLR.

4) Date: Sunday 11 July 2010 to Sunday 25 July 2010. Enter anything you shot last week or during this current week until the thread closes. Old shots with a new look from post-processing during the open time period are also welcome.

5) The current host will appoint the new host as an invitation via PM. If possible, the new thread will be linked to the previous one and the new thread will start between Noon EDT and 5PM EDT on Sunday. If the thread doesn't start, please contact Peter Zack, Moderator via PM.

Ready? Great! Shoot and post!
Previous hosts: Each one is a hotlink to that POTW thread to look past at the previous 117 weeks. 1 Peter Zack, 2Eaglerapids 3 rmtagg, 4 Peter Zack, 5 daacon, 6 Bramela, 7 mtnbearhug, 8 dantuyhoa, 9 gawan,10 roentarre, 11 daacon, 12 Kris, 13 mtnbearhug, 14 SCGushue, 15 daacon, 16 maxwell1295, 17 dantuyhoa, 18 daacon, 19 maxwell1295 19(2) daacon, 20 Bramela, 21 Syb, 22 maxwell1295, 23 maxwell1295, 24 dantuyhoa, 25 Gawan, 26 Peter Zack, 27 borno, 28 daacon, 29 gawan, 30 Damn Brit, 31 maxwell1295 32 maxwell1295 , 33 dantuyhoa, 34 daacon, 35 Peter Zack, 36 Damn Brit, 37 Borno, 38 Kevint, 39 Peter Zack, 40 Timbo13, 41 daacon, 42 daacon, 43 gawan, 44 dantuyhoa, 45 daacon, 46 Rense, 47 daacon, 48 Rense, 49 borno, 50 Rense, 51 daacon, 52 Peter Zack, 53 Peter Zack, 54 dadipentax, 55 David Whiteley, 56 planedriver, 57 daacon,58 Bramela, 59 daacon, 60 gawan, 61 virgilr, 62 daacon, 63 RickL, 64 Peter Zack, 65 Peter Zack, 66 Causey 67 daacon, 68 Bramela, 69 georgeweb, 70 daacon, 71 seacapt, 72 daacon, 73 AOski, 74 Rense 75 eccs19, 76 daacon, 77 xs400, 78 daacon, 79 Bramela, 80 borno, 81 legacyb4, 82 daacon, 83 gawan, 84 Rense, 85 Peter Zack, 86 davef, 87 davef, 88 xjjohnno 89 Bramela , 90 Peter Zack, 91 daacon, 92 stevebrot ,93 reeftool, 94 jezza323, 95 oldschool, 96 Iris, 97 Rense, 98 planedriver, 99 xs400, 100 Peter Zack, 101 Netuser 102 Photolady, 103 Tamia, 104 Irishwhite, 105 Ramseybuckeye, 106 xjjohnno, 107 Bumbibop, 108 JeffJS, 109 Tpeace, 110 Nomad, 111 Photolady, 112 rparmar, 113 Peter Zack, 114 casil403, 115 Tamia 116 JeffJS, 117 bbluesman, 118 Clou, 119 ruggiex, 120 Jimbow007,121 jmschrie

**rparmar** · 07-21-2010, 03:16 PM

I put these in the Pet thread too, but I like them so here they are!

Thursday all tuckered out

(Shot with the FA 77mm Limited.)

"I want to play too!"

(Shot with the FA 77mm Limited.)

stevebrot · 07-21-2010, 04:56 PM

Robin,
I am usually not much into the pet pictures, but these two are very nice. Good work!

Steve

**rparmar** · 07-22-2010, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I am usually not much into the pet pictures, but these two are very nice. Good work!

Thanks Steve. I must say I have attained a new appreciation of pet photos this last year. These were shot on the first day with my new flash gun, the Metz 58.

Peter Zack · 07-22-2010, 07:08 AM

Robin, I was wondering what was in the dog's eye. It's you with the flash! Very nicely executed, neither one has the 'flash' look.

Jimbow007 · 07-22-2010, 04:36 PM

This little guy was not camera shy at all. Both pictures are of the same dragonfly.
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**rparmar** · 07-22-2010, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Robin, I was wondering what was in the dog's eye. It's you with the flash! Very nicely executed, neither one has the 'flash' look.

I have always hated flash and the only reason I am using one now is to broaden the range of my techniques. But I certainly don't want the flash look! Thanks for your encouragement.

**rparmar** · 07-23-2010, 03:05 PM

No-one's posted in 12 hours? OK, I'd better remedy that.

balcony smoker

(Shot with the DA 55-300mm.)

the hidden field

(Shot with the DA 55-300mm.)

VaughnA · 07-23-2010, 04:09 PM

I love watching what this little group can do in one week. There are a lot of great photos and photographers this week. Thanks to everyone for playing.

I'll play one last time. I'm not sure if my six shots can be in two separate posts but since I'm running this show here are three more;-)

Who wants to volunteer for next week?

Juvenile Dove In the Yard

The Greenbrier Resort in WV.

Lounge at the Greenbrier.

xjjohnno · 07-23-2010, 05:35 PM

Some pics playing with a lens baby, not quite the lens to use for checking sharpness using a brick wall though.
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photolady95 · 07-24-2010, 11:55 AM

I haven't played this week. Been too busy, first my computer crashed with bad hdd, so I spent all of this last week trying to decide what I was going to do...finally got me back up and running. I wanted a 1TB drive, but suffice it to say that didn't happen.

Anyway, on to the photos I took in the last few days.

This one I took this morning:
Gulf Fritillary:

Swallowtail in flight, also taken this morning.

Lily:

Sunlit Swallowtail:

And Vaughn, if you haven't found someone to host, I will.

**jmschrei** · 07-24-2010, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by VaughnA

Lounge at the Greenbrier.

Love this shot! What lens did you use? I sure would hate to have to make my way across that carpet after one too many!

-Joe

VaughnA · 07-24-2010, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by jmschrei

Love this shot! What lens did you use? I sure would hate to have to make my way across that carpet after one too many!

-Joe

Thanks, I was using my go-to lens. The Sigma 10-20 F4-5.6. I tend to use it more than any of my other lenses. I'm still waiting for the ultra-wide love to wear off. The carpet was a trip. The whole place makes opulent sound like an understatement.

**rparmar** · 07-24-2010, 02:59 PM

Here are a couple from my thread Worldwide Photo Walk In Limerick. Had a great day!

vegetable vendor

(Shot with the Vivitar Series 1 105mm macro.)

fountain heads

(Shot with the Vivitar Series 1 105mm macro.)

**rparmar** · 07-24-2010, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by VaughnA

The carpet was a trip.

One of those magic carpets was it?

VaughnA · 07-24-2010, 03:14 PM

Love the limerick shots! And the butterflies and damselfies are awesome. Great photos all!

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07-21-2010, 03:16 PM	#31
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	I put these in the Pet thread too, but I like them so here they are! Thursday all tuckered out (Shot with the FA 77mm Limited.) "I want to play too!" (Shot with the FA 77mm Limited.)

07-21-2010, 04:56 PM	#32
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Robin, I am usually not much into the pet pictures, but these two are very nice. Good work! Steve

07-22-2010, 06:10 AM	#33
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by stevebrot I am usually not much into the pet pictures, but these two are very nice. Good work! Thanks Steve. I must say I have attained a new appreciation of pet photos this last year. These were shot on the first day with my new flash gun, the Metz 58.

07-22-2010, 07:08 AM	#34
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Robin, I was wondering what was in the dog's eye. It's you with the flash! Very nicely executed, neither one has the 'flash' look.

07-22-2010, 04:36 PM	#35
Jimbow007 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 124	This little guy was not camera shy at all. Both pictures are of the same dragonfly.

07-22-2010, 05:57 PM	#36
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by Peter Zack Robin, I was wondering what was in the dog's eye. It's you with the flash! Very nicely executed, neither one has the 'flash' look. I have always hated flash and the only reason I am using one now is to broaden the range of my techniques. But I certainly don't want the flash look! Thanks for your encouragement.

07-23-2010, 03:05 PM	#37
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	No-one's posted in 12 hours? OK, I'd better remedy that. balcony smoker (Shot with the DA 55-300mm.) the hidden field (Shot with the DA 55-300mm.)

07-23-2010, 04:09 PM	#38
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363 Original Poster	I love watching what this little group can do in one week. There are a lot of great photos and photographers this week. Thanks to everyone for playing. I'll play one last time. I'm not sure if my six shots can be in two separate posts but since I'm running this show here are three more;-) Who wants to volunteer for next week? Juvenile Dove In the Yard The Greenbrier Resort in WV. Lounge at the Greenbrier.

07-23-2010, 05:35 PM	#39
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Some pics playing with a lens baby, not quite the lens to use for checking sharpness using a brick wall though. [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/july2010/slides/PICT7776.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT] [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/july2010/slides/PICT7762.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT] [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/july2010/slides/PICT7772.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

07-24-2010, 11:55 AM	#40
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I haven't played this week. Been too busy, first my computer crashed with bad hdd, so I spent all of this last week trying to decide what I was going to do...finally got me back up and running. I wanted a 1TB drive, but suffice it to say that didn't happen. Anyway, on to the photos I took in the last few days. This one I took this morning: Gulf Fritillary: Swallowtail in flight, also taken this morning. Lily: Sunlit Swallowtail: And Vaughn, if you haven't found someone to host, I will.

07-24-2010, 02:14 PM	#41
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884	Originally posted by VaughnA Lounge at the Greenbrier. Love this shot! What lens did you use? I sure would hate to have to make my way across that carpet after one too many! -Joe

07-24-2010, 02:26 PM	#42
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363 Original Poster	Originally posted by jmschrei Love this shot! What lens did you use? I sure would hate to have to make my way across that carpet after one too many! -Joe Thanks, I was using my go-to lens. The Sigma 10-20 F4-5.6. I tend to use it more than any of my other lenses. I'm still waiting for the ultra-wide love to wear off. The carpet was a trip. The whole place makes opulent sound like an understatement.

07-24-2010, 02:59 PM	#43
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Here are a couple from my thread Worldwide Photo Walk In Limerick. Had a great day! vegetable vendor (Shot with the Vivitar Series 1 105mm macro.) fountain heads (Shot with the Vivitar Series 1 105mm macro.)

07-24-2010, 03:00 PM	#44
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by VaughnA The carpet was a trip. One of those magic carpets was it?

07-24-2010, 03:14 PM	#45
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363 Original Poster	Love the limerick shots! And the butterflies and damselfies are awesome. Great photos all!