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normhead · 08-11-2016, 06:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Well if everyone is doing hummers, I did some today too, may as well pile it on. I see your hummers
K-3 and stack 1.4 and 1.7 TCs for 476mm.
1/400s, 400 ISO ƒ8

And I'll raise y'all a chipmunk headshot....

Doundounba · 08-13-2016, 07:30 AM - **7 Likes**

Some recent shots (reposted from the Show me your insects and/or Flickr Explored threads).

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-13-2016, 08:25 AM

Those are superb images. Thanks For Posting!

**ivanvernon** · 08-13-2016, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Doundounba

Some recent shots (reposted from the Show me your insects and/or Flickr Explored threads).

Wow, what fantastic macro insects. Can you share with me the camera/macro lens setup you used? Is this 1:1, or does it go beyond that standard! Thanks.

**bobbotron** · 08-13-2016, 01:28 PM

A govt complex near here has some silly sight lines. Cloudy, gross day.

Doundounba · 08-13-2016, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Those are superb images. Thanks For Posting!

And thank you for the compliment! I feel like I've brought up my game a bit this summer.

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Wow, what fantastic macro insects. Can you share with me the camera/macro lens setup you used? Is this 1:1, or does it go beyond that standard! Thanks.

Thanks! FYI, I always put all lens details on Flickr. In this case, the first shot (butterfly) is natural light with just the D-FA 100mm Macro (and not near MFD, probably more like 1:3 or thereabouts). The other three are D-FA 100mm plus Raynox DCR-250 with off-camera flash. Those three are all above 1:1, but I don't think any of them are quite at MFD (which, for this combo, gives 2:1). The last is a two-shot focus stack, and the three others are single frames.

loco · 08-13-2016, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

Those macros are amazing, Doundounba!

Also, enjoying the hummingbird posts!

**WPRESTO** · 08-13-2016, 03:34 PM

Corner of a 16th century fort.

charchri4 · 08-14-2016, 01:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Picked up a fa77 for a decent price but still not a sharp image can be had so time to move on. The K-1 came in the mail today so this is the last of the bad K-3 shots.

**WPRESTO** · 08-14-2016, 03:45 AM - **1 Like**

A crowd to tempt tourists, whatever subtle variation on a carving you can imagine. Pick the best one.

**JimJohnson** · 08-14-2016, 06:22 AM

During our nephew's wedding I worked to stay out of the hired (and talented) photographer's way and fill in some possible gaps.
The K-3 is quiet enough to take judicial available light photos during the ceremony. And works fast enough to capture unexpected moments during the reception.
photo 1- the groom collecting himself upon first sight of his bride entering the church
photo 2- 'the cousins' by blood and marriage. For years, parents made them line up in specific orders (age & height) at reunions. On a whim the groom called for all the cousins to come out to the dance floor and line up. All the parents got the line-ups, I also saw the dynamics happening in the line-up shuffle.

loco · 08-14-2016, 11:14 AM - **1 Like**

For Rupert.

This is Scooter, so named because he is often seen belly-crawling across the yard.

Taken with the DA*300 and DA 1.4x converter.

regandon · 08-14-2016, 02:59 PM - **3 Likes**

K3 with 20-40mm Ltd

Driline · 08-14-2016, 06:05 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by regandon

K3 with 20-40mm Ltd

Nice Starbursts.

Heres a few I took tonight outside my front yard. I found this guest on my lilac's. Shot with a Pentax FA 100 macro and a Sunpak DX 8R circular flash.

ckeene · 08-14-2016, 09:59 PM - **2 Likes**

the fennel plant getting lots of love. i counted five Black Swallowtail on the one plant. many parasitic wasps were also present. if you've never seen a parasitic wasp come out of a chrysalis, especially when a beautiful butterfly is expected, it's kinda creepy. i experienced that last year along with my wife and 5y/o daughter. "dad, that's one ugly looking butterfly," she said. 18-135mm. f8. no flash. handheld. CS5 post.

08-13-2016, 10:45 AM	#7129
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Fantastic insects Originally posted by Doundounba Some recent shots (reposted from the Show me your insects and/or Flickr Explored threads). Wow, what fantastic macro insects. Can you share with me the camera/macro lens setup you used? Is this 1:1, or does it go beyond that standard! Thanks.

08-14-2016, 03:45 AM - 1 Like	#7135
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	A crowd to tempt tourists, whatever subtle variation on a carving you can imagine. Pick the best one. Attached Images

08-14-2016, 06:22 AM	#7136
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	During our nephew's wedding I worked to stay out of the hired (and talented) photographer's way and fill in some possible gaps. The K-3 is quiet enough to take judicial available light photos during the ceremony. And works fast enough to capture unexpected moments during the reception. photo 1- the groom collecting himself upon first sight of his bride entering the church photo 2- 'the cousins' by blood and marriage. For years, parents made them line up in specific orders (age & height) at reunions. On a whim the groom called for all the cousins to come out to the dance floor and line up. All the parents got the line-ups, I also saw the dynamics happening in the line-up shuffle. Attached Images

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08-11-2016, 06:12 PM - 2 Likes	#7126
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Well if everyone is doing hummers, I did some today too, may as well pile it on. I see your hummers K-3 and stack 1.4 and 1.7 TCs for 476mm. 1/400s, 400 ISO ƒ8 And I'll raise y'all a chipmunk headshot....

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Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Some recent shots (reposted from the Show me your insects and/or Flickr Explored threads).

08-13-2016, 08:25 AM	#7128
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Those are superb images. Thanks For Posting!

08-13-2016, 01:28 PM	#7130
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	A govt complex near here has some silly sight lines. Cloudy, gross day.

08-13-2016, 03:07 PM	#7131
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Those are superb images. Thanks For Posting! And thank you for the compliment! I feel like I've brought up my game a bit this summer. Originally posted by ivanvernon Wow, what fantastic macro insects. Can you share with me the camera/macro lens setup you used? Is this 1:1, or does it go beyond that standard! Thanks. Thanks! FYI, I always put all lens details on Flickr. In this case, the first shot (butterfly) is natural light with just the D-FA 100mm Macro (and not near MFD, probably more like 1:3 or thereabouts). The other three are D-FA 100mm plus Raynox DCR-250 with off-camera flash. Those three are all above 1:1, but I don't think any of them are quite at MFD (which, for this combo, gives 2:1). The last is a two-shot focus stack, and the three others are single frames.

08-13-2016, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#7132
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Those macros are amazing, Doundounba! Also, enjoying the hummingbird posts!

08-14-2016, 01:36 AM - 2 Likes	#7134
charchri4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sunny SW Minnesota Posts: 282	Picked up a fa77 for a decent price but still not a sharp image can be had so time to move on. The K-1 came in the mail today so this is the last of the bad K-3 shots.

08-14-2016, 06:05 PM - 3 Likes	#7139
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	Originally posted by regandon K3 with 20-40mm Ltd Nice Starbursts. Heres a few I took tonight outside my front yard. I found this guest on my lilac's. Shot with a Pentax FA 100 macro and a Sunpak DX 8R circular flash.

08-14-2016, 09:59 PM - 2 Likes	#7140
ckeene Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Roeland Park, KS Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 64	the fennel plant getting lots of love. i counted five Black Swallowtail on the one plant. many parasitic wasps were also present. if you've never seen a parasitic wasp come out of a chrysalis, especially when a beautiful butterfly is expected, it's kinda creepy. i experienced that last year along with my wife and 5y/o daughter. "dad, that's one ugly looking butterfly," she said. 18-135mm. f8. no flash. handheld. CS5 post.

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