K3 sample shots ... post here !

**Rondec** · 03-14-2016, 03:47 AM - **2 Likes**

In the theme of spring, here is a tiny flower with the 100 macro.

**WPRESTO** · 03-14-2016, 04:31 AM - **3 Likes**

I've posted other images on other threads of this place. The yard out of sight to the right was stacked with, well, stuff.

LeRolls · 03-14-2016, 08:09 AM - **1 Like**

charchri4 · 03-14-2016, 08:35 AM - **3 Likes**

LOL well I was just about to post some from the weekend feeling very good about them and LeRolls does it again! But this is actually a good spot because much of what I did in the shoot and even doing the shoot at all was inspired by him. I love his tasteful balanced approach fitting all the elements together and nailing the technical details spot on.

There are so many dumb shots out there like a model in a wedding dress in a swamp and he never does anything stupid like that. So I have really enjoyed LeRolls work and about half of my folder of work that inspires me is his stuff. And with that tip of the hat here is my first ever model shoot and first ever night shoot.

My gal is a bit older, has been through a really rough patch as of late and never done anything as crazy as posing for a shoot before. So my goal was just to make her relaxed and feel wonderful. I am delighted to report she had a blast and was totally blown away with the shots!

Now I just need to learn when my model has had enough!

Last edited by charchri4; 03-14-2016 at 08:46 AM.

**WPRESTO** · 03-14-2016, 08:44 AM

V-A-V the third shot: As some great philosopher stated: "Happiness is a warm puppy."

loco · 03-14-2016, 08:55 AM - **3 Likes**

The puppy photo is very cute, charchri4!

Here's a portrait taken of one of my cats, Greta. This is her typical expression when I'm around. She's not particularly friendly unless she has just eaten. At that time, she will allow some brief petting.

Taken with the Helios 44k-4 at f/2.

gda13 · 03-14-2016, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by loco

She's not particularly friendly unless she has just eaten.
Taken with the Helios 44k-4 at f/2.

I know some people like that

Great shot with perfect focus! You helios users have sure been peaking my interest...I just don't know where to begin as there are so many variants and options

loco · 03-14-2016, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by gda13

I know some people like that

Great shot with perfect focus! You helios users have sure been peaking my interest...I just don't know where to begin as there are so many variants and options

Thanks!

I chose the 44k-4 58mm because it is K-mount, and I would not need an adapter. The nice thing about it is at larger apertures you get the nice creamy bokeh and when you stop it down a bit, you can sometimes get the crazy nervous swirly bokeh. It's a fun lens. I should use it more. It's not the easiest to use, though. The focusing ring is a bit stiff, but not too bad.

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-14-2016, 10:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by charchri4

LOL well I was just about to post some from the weekend feeling very good about them and LeRolls does it again! But this is actually a good spot because much of what I did in the shoot and even doing the shoot at all was inspired by him. I love his tasteful balanced approach fitting all the elements together and nailing the technical details spot on.

Well said. I really, really, really like shots 1 and 3 in your post. They are delightful.

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-14-2016, 06:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Pronghorn, K-3 and Sigma 150-500.

Jorgario · 03-14-2016, 07:12 PM - **3 Likes**

K-3 with HD DA 55-300 mm:

**bobbotron** · 03-14-2016, 07:22 PM

Very cool, I really like the first one.

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

K3 & Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 at Alcatraz.

IMGP4708 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP4716a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP4719a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Jonathan Mac · 03-15-2016, 01:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bobbotron

Very cool, I really like the first one.

Thanks. I got the same shot on medium format film but missed focus a bit.

Here a few more from San Francisco, same setup (K3 + Tammy 17-50). Forget about super-zooms, a fast-aperture standard zoom is the best travel lens.

IMGP4653a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP4614a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP4407a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**Rondec** · 03-15-2016, 03:53 AM - **3 Likes**

A couple more spring-ish photos with the 100 macro WR

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-15-2016, 08:05 AM

Jonathan - that fish on a string snap is great!

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	In the theme of spring, here is a tiny flower with the 100 macro.

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charchri4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sunny SW Minnesota Posts: 282	LOL well I was just about to post some from the weekend feeling very good about them and LeRolls does it again! But this is actually a good spot because much of what I did in the shoot and even doing the shoot at all was inspired by him. I love his tasteful balanced approach fitting all the elements together and nailing the technical details spot on. There are so many dumb shots out there like a model in a wedding dress in a swamp and he never does anything stupid like that. So I have really enjoyed LeRolls work and about half of my folder of work that inspires me is his stuff. And with that tip of the hat here is my first ever model shoot and first ever night shoot. My gal is a bit older, has been through a really rough patch as of late and never done anything as crazy as posing for a shoot before. So my goal was just to make her relaxed and feel wonderful. I am delighted to report she had a blast and was totally blown away with the shots! Now I just need to learn when my model has had enough! Last edited by charchri4; 03-14-2016 at 08:46 AM.

03-14-2016, 08:44 AM	#6065
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	V-A-V the third shot: As some great philosopher stated: "Happiness is a warm puppy."

03-14-2016, 09:38 AM	#6067
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by loco She's not particularly friendly unless she has just eaten. Taken with the Helios 44k-4 at f/2. I know some people like that Great shot with perfect focus! You helios users have sure been peaking my interest...I just don't know where to begin as there are so many variants and options

03-14-2016, 10:00 AM	#6068
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by gda13 I know some people like that Great shot with perfect focus! You helios users have sure been peaking my interest...I just don't know where to begin as there are so many variants and options Thanks! I chose the 44k-4 58mm because it is K-mount, and I would not need an adapter. The nice thing about it is at larger apertures you get the nice creamy bokeh and when you stop it down a bit, you can sometimes get the crazy nervous swirly bokeh. It's a fun lens. I should use it more. It's not the easiest to use, though. The focusing ring is a bit stiff, but not too bad.

03-14-2016, 10:26 AM - 1 Like	#6069
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by charchri4 LOL well I was just about to post some from the weekend feeling very good about them and LeRolls does it again! But this is actually a good spot because much of what I did in the shoot and even doing the shoot at all was inspired by him. I love his tasteful balanced approach fitting all the elements together and nailing the technical details spot on. Well said. I really, really, really like shots 1 and 3 in your post. They are delightful.

03-14-2016, 06:12 PM - 2 Likes	#6070
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Pronghorn, K-3 and Sigma 150-500.

03-14-2016, 07:12 PM - 3 Likes	#6071
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	K-3 with HD DA 55-300 mm:

03-14-2016, 07:22 PM	#6072
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Very cool, I really like the first one. Originally posted by Jonathan Mac K3 & Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 at Alcatraz. IMGP4708 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP4716a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP4719a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

03-15-2016, 01:09 AM - 2 Likes	#6073
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Originally posted by bobbotron Very cool, I really like the first one. Thanks. I got the same shot on medium format film but missed focus a bit. Here a few more from San Francisco, same setup (K3 + Tammy 17-50). Forget about super-zooms, a fast-aperture standard zoom is the best travel lens. IMGP4653a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP4614a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP4407a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

03-15-2016, 03:53 AM - 3 Likes	#6074
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	A couple more spring-ish photos with the 100 macro WR

03-15-2016, 08:05 AM	#6075
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Jonathan - that fish on a string snap is great!

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