Potw #6

Potw #6 · 01:16 AM

Hi, it seems I am hosting this weeks POTW from "Down Under"
POTW #6. 6th to 20th April.
Looking at Dave's #5 you all supported with some really great shots.
Lets all come up with some equally good material for this weeks.

Here's the link to the First POTW #1 to get an idea of how it works https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games/22484-potw-1-a.html

The rules are simple:
1) No theme just your favourite stuff.
2) lets keep it to about 4-6 images just so the thread doesn't get too big each week
3) Any Pentax camera is fine, film, P&S, DSLR (or Samsung DSLR)
4) Runs for 7 days April 6th to April 13th
5)Enter anything you shot last week or this current week until the thread closes.

Next Sunday I'll pick a host for the next week from the entries.

Here's my shots to start, taken this morning, a very foggy morning with a great deal of dew.

dws1117 · 04-16-2008, 01:47 PM

I like it. The colors are really good and the detail is superb.

dws1117 · 04-16-2008, 01:49 PM

Bramela · 04-16-2008, 04:38 PM

That first shot looks like something from the Dinosaur era.
Great shots!

dantuyhoa · 04-16-2008, 05:02 PM

Great shots , folks .

I've been too busy but manage to snap a few photos . Here is one at 500mm:

woof · 04-16-2008, 05:26 PM

Late entry, taken last Saturday as a part of a series. I submitted one similar to this to the weekly, but this is a slightly different version. Of tyhe photos I took that week, this series was my favorite.

I shouldn't reveal this... but... this is my back yard. That probably devalues the photo. I mention this because it puts me in mind of a quote that imparts a very important principle for us, as photographers....

“Most people are only peripherally aware of the world that surrounds them, especially if their surroundings are familiar… Some people feel more alive when they travel and visit unfamiliar places or foreign countries because at those times sense perception - experiencing - takes up more of their consciousness than thinking.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

Here's to NOT thinking...

weatherwise2 · 04-16-2008, 05:53 PM

I like this series and there are so many good pictures in this weeks POW.

I went to the Roger Williams Botanical Garden outside of Providence RI this weekend and got a lot of nice flower pictures to add.

1. this was my favorite and looks even better in a large format.

2. They had an exhibit on carnivorous plants that was interesting:

3. new evergreen growth

4. Lots of regular flower pictures:

daacon · 04-16-2008, 07:11 PM

Well not a picture of WOW factor but as the title suggests it is my favorite thing this week

[IMGWIDEleft]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2420236724_20d0b448b1_b.jpg[/IMGWIDEleft]

dws1117 · 04-16-2008, 07:14 PM

Dave do you have a bad case of LBA?

daacon · 04-16-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by dws1117

Dave do you have a bad case of LBA?

the plugged was pulled several weeks ago (story Here ) it appears in remission now for the next several weeks anyway I have been told that is the best one can hope for, a temporary relief, it is rarely cured

bbpa103 · 04-16-2008, 08:04 PM

Folks - stunning macros all around - woof - love that shadow shot - feels like I need to be walking up to the trees looking for a lost golf ball

A few of my shots from local swamp this week. Ken.

dantuyhoa · 04-16-2008, 08:43 PM

Dave
Congrats on the new lens

. It's a wonderful optical device ! Absolute joy to use .

daacon · 04-16-2008, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by dantuyhoa

Dave
Congrats on the new lens

. It's a wonderful optical device ! Absolute joy to use .

Thanks Dan I am looking forward to it - might not get out till this weekend and there is snow in the forecast but hey it is weather-sealed !

dantuyhoa · 04-16-2008, 09:11 PM

Haha

I know what you mean , Dave . I have no " excuse " to stay inside when it rains

though we're almost heading to dry season here .

May I suggest , I'm sure you know this already , you try shooting a low speed for some shot . Falling snow can create a "dreamy effect " on landscape . Have fun .

Tran

PS I should have picked an easier nick . Everybody is calling me "Dan" ! I guess I do have a Pentax NAME from now on

daacon · 04-17-2008, 05:41 AM

Bruce I love the Web ! Going to have to start calling you Spiderman. Wating for the spiders and other insects to wake up here.

dws117 - that first bug is strange indeed great capture. Love the angle of the dragon fly wings nice timming.

tran - so you name is not dan eh

a 500mm flower shot unique indeed !

woof - nice backyard ! I am envious.

weatherwise2 - I love that first shot. I image it does look great in a large format.

bba103 - Nice walk about the gesse are very good, but I really like the deer - I have not been able to hunt one down yet very nice.

daacon · 04-17-2008, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by dantuyhoa

Haha
I know what you mean , Dave . I have no " excuse " to stay inside when it rains

though we're almost heading to dry season here .
May I suggest , I'm sure you know this already , you try shooting a low speed for some shot . Falling snow can create a "dreamy effect " on landscape . Have fun .
Tran
PS I should have picked an easier nick . Everybody is calling me "Dan" ! I guess I do have a Pentax NAME from now on

Sorry Tran - I just kinda assumed Dan (at least it rhymes) I will try that , really hoping it will be next winter but I have a feeling I may be able to try it this weekend freaking weather!

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04-16-2008, 07:11 PM	#37
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Here's a Picture of my favorite thing this week Well not a picture of WOW factor but as the title suggests it is my favorite thing this week [IMGWIDEleft]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2420236724_20d0b448b1_b.jpg[/IMGWIDEleft]

04-16-2008, 08:04 PM	#40
bbpa103 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 169	Folks - stunning macros all around - woof - love that shadow shot - feels like I need to be walking up to the trees looking for a lost golf ball A few of my shots from local swamp this week. Ken. Last edited by bbpa103; 05-11-2008 at 03:32 PM.

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weatherwise2 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwick, RI Photos: Gallery Posts: 740	I like this series and there are so many good pictures in this weeks POW. I went to the Roger Williams Botanical Garden outside of Providence RI this weekend and got a lot of nice flower pictures to add. 1. this was my favorite and looks even better in a large format. 2. They had an exhibit on carnivorous plants that was interesting: 3. new evergreen growth 4. Lots of regular flower pictures:

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by dws1117 Dave do you have a bad case of LBA? the plugged was pulled several weeks ago (story Here ) it appears in remission now for the next several weeks anyway I have been told that is the best one can hope for, a temporary relief, it is rarely *cured*

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dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Dave Congrats on the new lens . It's a wonderful optical device ! Absolute joy to use .

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by dantuyhoa Dave Congrats on the new lens . It's a wonderful optical device ! Absolute joy to use . Thanks Dan I am looking forward to it - might not get out till this weekend and there is snow in the forecast but hey it is weather-sealed !

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04-16-2008, 09:11 PM	#43
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Haha I know what you mean , Dave . I have no " excuse " to stay inside when it rains though we're almost heading to dry season here . May I suggest , I'm sure you know this already , you try shooting a low speed for some shot . Falling snow can create a "dreamy effect " on landscape . Have fun . Tran PS I should have picked an easier nick . Everybody is calling me "Dan" ! I guess I do have a Pentax NAME from now on

04-17-2008, 05:41 AM	#44
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Bruce I love the Web ! Going to have to start calling you Spiderman. Wating for the spiders and other insects to wake up here. dws117 - that first bug is strange indeed great capture. Love the angle of the dragon fly wings nice timming. tran - so you name is not dan eh a 500mm flower shot unique indeed ! woof - nice backyard ! I am envious. weatherwise2 - I love that first shot. I image it does look great in a large format. bba103 - Nice walk about the gesse are very good, but I really like the deer - I have not been able to hunt one down yet very nice.

04-17-2008, 05:42 AM	#45
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by dantuyhoa Haha I know what you mean , Dave . I have no " excuse " to stay inside when it rains though we're almost heading to dry season here . May I suggest , I'm sure you know this already , you try shooting a low speed for some shot . Falling snow can create a "dreamy effect " on landscape . Have fun . Tran PS I should have picked an easier nick . Everybody is calling me "Dan" ! I guess I do have a Pentax NAME from now on Sorry Tran - I just kinda assumed Dan (at least it rhymes) I will try that , really hoping it will be next winter but I have a feeling I may be able to try it this weekend freaking weather!