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jimH · 01-09-2013, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by gjtoth

Just picked up the K-30 on Monday evening.

These guys are so photogenic. But, they always wear out their welcome very quickly. I don't mind one or two, but it always escalates to a FLOCK of mayhem & chaos.

I've never seen that particular kind of bird. Be interested in knowing what it is. Very nice shots.

gjtoth · 01-09-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by jimH

I've never seen that particular kind of bird. Be interested in knowing what it is. Very nice shots.

Thanks very much, Jim. These are European Starlings. They are common throughout the US and Canada. They are the bane of farmers. They flock in the thousands and can decimate crops in a hurry. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/lifehistory

**pbancr** · 01-09-2013, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by gjtoth

Just picked up the K-30 on Monday evening.

These guys are so photogenic. But, they always wear out their welcome very quickly. I don't mind one or two, but it always escalates to a FLOCK of mayhem & chaos.

Nice captures, especially the first photo.

gjtoth · 01-09-2013, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by pbancr

Nice captures, especially the first photo.

Thanks very much. I'm still feeling my way around the K-30.

gjtoth · 01-09-2013, 01:58 PM

..."Stuffing your gullet"?

I wish I had taken the time to remove the dead stalk of millet. This would have been a nice one.

It's gone NOW, of course.

loco · 01-09-2013, 02:11 PM

Wonderful job with those cardinals and the bluejay, Gary! Well done! Great colors!

gjtoth · 01-09-2013, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by loco

Wonderful job with those cardinals and the bluejay, Gary! Well done! Great colors!

Thanks very much, Lori. Much appreciated.

jimH · 01-09-2013, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by gjtoth

Thanks very much, Jim. These are European Starlings. They are common throughout the US and Canada. They are the bane of farmers. They flock in the thousands and can decimate crops in a hurry. European Starling, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Thanks Gary, I don't recall seeing them in my neck of the woods though. Maybe they haven't made it this far west yet.

esancho · 01-09-2013, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by FruitLooPs

Not strictly speaking the correct criteria but hopefully forgiven

The *ist DS from this marketplace, used for this shot was intended to tide me over until NZ finally got the K-30. showed up on my doorstep yesterday, it's missed the boat by week or two though

Still takes a good picture

I've got same lens

dcBear78 · 01-09-2013, 08:45 PM - **1 Like**

Completely new to photography and the K30 is my first ever semi-serious camera. Also generally got no idea what I am doing so will be learning as I go. My first couple shots I took, nothing spectacular....

Click for full size image

My favourite model

The next few were while camping over New Years...

Hand held and surprised how good it turned out. No flash (was a light source somewhere) and at about 9pm.

curlednoodles · 01-10-2013, 02:43 AM - **1 Like**

Nothing particularly special about these photos but i was impressed with how my older Pentax M 50mm f1.4 works with the K30.

The first is at f1.4 and the second is at f8

cliner · 01-12-2013, 03:24 PM

I also tried out some macro pictures. I used the 50-200 WR Kit lens and a Marumi Achromat +3 in front of it. My first shots with the Marumi...

godwinaustin · 01-12-2013, 10:57 PM

wait, i thought I couldnt shoot sports with this?

dcBear78 · 01-13-2013, 03:51 AM

Had a day where I could go out and actually take some photos around town. Unfortunately I discovered this place is hard to take interesting photos (plus I am not very good). The first one is the only one that is any decent of my time at the marina here. Then ended up just taking some pictures of my car which turned out ok.

Can't wait for my Sigma 10-20 to get here....

curlednoodles · 01-13-2013, 04:37 AM

Nice wheels!

01-09-2013, 01:58 PM	#185
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	Ever hear the expression... ..."Stuffing your gullet"? I wish I had taken the time to remove the dead stalk of millet. This would have been a nice one. It's gone NOW, of course.

01-10-2013, 02:43 AM - 1 Like	#191
curlednoodles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far North Qld, Australia Posts: 184	Nothing particularly special about these photos but i was impressed with how my older Pentax M 50mm f1.4 works with the K30. The first is at f1.4 and the second is at f8 Attached Images

01-13-2013, 03:51 AM	#194
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Had a day where I could go out and actually take some photos around town. Unfortunately I discovered this place is hard to take interesting photos (plus I am not very good). The first one is the only one that is any decent of my time at the marina here. Then ended up just taking some pictures of my car which turned out ok. Can't wait for my Sigma 10-20 to get here.... Last edited by dcBear78; 01-13-2013 at 04:37 AM.

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01-09-2013, 11:11 AM	#181
jimH Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Nebraska - USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,771	Originally posted by gjtoth Just picked up the K-30 on Monday evening. These guys are so photogenic. But, they always wear out their welcome very quickly. I don't mind one or two, but it always escalates to a FLOCK of mayhem & chaos. I've never seen that particular kind of bird. Be interested in knowing what it is. Very nice shots.

01-09-2013, 11:18 AM	#182
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	Originally posted by jimH I've never seen that particular kind of bird. Be interested in knowing what it is. Very nice shots. Thanks very much, Jim. These are European Starlings. They are common throughout the US and Canada. They are the bane of farmers. They flock in the thousands and can decimate crops in a hurry. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/lifehistory

01-09-2013, 01:33 PM	#183
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by gjtoth Just picked up the K-30 on Monday evening. These guys are so photogenic. But, they always wear out their welcome very quickly. I don't mind one or two, but it always escalates to a FLOCK of mayhem & chaos. Nice captures, especially the first photo.

01-09-2013, 01:58 PM	#184
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	Originally posted by pbancr Nice captures, especially the first photo. Thanks very much. I'm still feeling my way around the K-30.

01-09-2013, 02:11 PM	#186
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Wonderful job with those cardinals and the bluejay, Gary! Well done! Great colors!

01-09-2013, 02:35 PM	#187
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	Originally posted by loco Wonderful job with those cardinals and the bluejay, Gary! Well done! Great colors! Thanks very much, Lori. Much appreciated.

01-09-2013, 03:24 PM	#188
jimH Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Nebraska - USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,771	Originally posted by gjtoth Thanks very much, Jim. These are European Starlings. They are common throughout the US and Canada. They are the bane of farmers. They flock in the thousands and can decimate crops in a hurry. European Starling, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology Thanks Gary, I don't recall seeing them in my neck of the woods though. Maybe they haven't made it this far west yet.

01-09-2013, 04:44 PM	#189
esancho Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 55	Originally posted by FruitLooPs Not strictly speaking the correct criteria but hopefully forgiven The *ist DS from this marketplace, used for this shot was intended to tide me over until NZ finally got the K-30. showed up on my doorstep yesterday, it's missed the boat by week or two though Still takes a good picture I've got same lens

01-09-2013, 08:45 PM - 1 Like	#190
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Completely new to photography and the K30 is my first ever semi-serious camera. Also generally got no idea what I am doing so will be learning as I go. My first couple shots I took, nothing spectacular.... Click for full size image My favourite model The next few were while camping over New Years... Hand held and surprised how good it turned out. No flash (was a light source somewhere) and at about 9pm.

01-12-2013, 10:57 PM	#193
godwinaustin Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jackson, Wyoming Posts: 89	wait, i thought I couldnt shoot sports with this?

01-13-2013, 04:37 AM	#195
curlednoodles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far North Qld, Australia Posts: 184	Nice wheels!

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