K3 sample shots ... post here !

normhead · 05-07-2017, 08:27 AM - **5 Likes**

From my trip, images are cross posted everywhere, but, just in case you haven't seen them....

K-3 and Tamron 300 or DA* 200 both with the 1.4 TC.

tim60 · 05-07-2017, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by Doundounba

Thank you so much! What winds up requiring the most patience is waiting for a snowfall with good conditions at a time when I can shoot.

Now that I'm using an external battery pack and my flash can keep up with the K-3 at 8.3fps, the shooting itself has become much more pleasurable. Just have to be careful with freezing fingers. (Photo gloves are not super warm even with the "finger tops" on.) Then the patience moves to the post-processing - shooting focus stacks at continuous high generates a metric ton of shots to go through in order to pick the most promising flakes. Then usually I'll have 3-10 stacks attempts per interesting flake, so lots of stacks to run through the stacking software (with the parameter tweaking and retouching there); then for each promising flake, pick the most successful stack (or two) out of the 3-10 attempts and go through final post processing...

I used to consider snowflake macros as just practice for shooting insects and spiders in the summer, but I'm developing a taste for it. I think that's at least partially because my flake shots have improved by a greater margin than my insect shots...

You remind me that many years ago I saw pictures of a German rangefinder type camera with extra big controls for use in reconnaissance flights while wearing flying gloves.

**aslyfox** · 05-07-2017, 01:12 PM - **1 Like**

In today's world of security cameras, cell phones and other cameras

if you choose to be an exhibitionist and get ready for that big date by bathing in public

don't be surprised and complain if someone takes photos.

K 3 + Smc Pentax-DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR

RAART · 05-07-2017, 03:21 PM - **3 Likes**

**WPRESTO** · 05-08-2017, 03:50 AM

Lovely soft-color image, perfect bokeh.

RAART · 05-08-2017, 05:54 AM

Thanks

joeblues · 05-09-2017, 02:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax K3 + Sigma 50-500mm f4,5-6,3 APO DG OS HSM

RAART · 05-09-2017, 04:15 PM - **1 Like**

**aslyfox** · 05-09-2017, 04:32 PM

well, I have to say I liked the photos I got today, including some of the new young three male cheetahs, with the K 3 and the various lenses I used

however, I am not too sure it was worth the trip from Topeka Kansas to Kansas City Zoo for the opportunity given the fact I lost my prescription glasses and cell phone there.

( I will gladly accept "good thoughts" toward their recovery if anyone wants to offer them )

here is a group photo of the youngsters

K 3 + HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW hand held

here is one of them

[ note the fly keeping him company ]

K 3 + HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW hand held

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-10-2017, 07:25 AM - **4 Likes**

K-3 and Sigma 150-500.

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-10-2017, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

K-3 and Sigma 150-500.

King of the castle - lovely shot

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-10-2017, 12:02 PM

Thank you!

JMMM · 05-10-2017, 02:38 PM - **4 Likes**

K-3 Sigma 150-500 150mm

Artesian · 05-10-2017, 03:08 PM - **6 Likes**

This family is living in a giant oak tree in my back yard. Pretty cool.

Steve

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-10-2017, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Artesian

This family is living in a giant oak tree in my back yard. Pretty cool.

Steve

You are a lucky person!

05-10-2017, 03:08 PM - 6 Likes	#8174
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365	Two Juvenile Screech Owls This family is living in a giant oak tree in my back yard. Pretty cool. Steve

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05-07-2017, 08:27 AM - 5 Likes	#8161
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	From my trip, images are cross posted everywhere, but, just in case you haven't seen them.... K-3 and Tamron 300 or DA* 200 both with the 1.4 TC.

05-07-2017, 10:09 AM	#8162
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Doundounba Thank you so much! What winds up requiring the most patience is waiting for a snowfall with good conditions at a time when I can shoot. Now that I'm using an external battery pack and my flash can keep up with the K-3 at 8.3fps, the shooting itself has become much more pleasurable. Just have to be careful with freezing fingers. (Photo gloves are not super warm even with the "finger tops" on.) Then the patience moves to the post-processing - shooting focus stacks at continuous high generates a metric ton of shots to go through in order to pick the most promising flakes. Then usually I'll have 3-10 stacks attempts per interesting flake, so lots of stacks to run through the stacking software (with the parameter tweaking and retouching there); then for each promising flake, pick the most successful stack (or two) out of the 3-10 attempts and go through final post processing... I used to consider snowflake macros as just practice for shooting insects and spiders in the summer, but I'm developing a taste for it. I think that's at least partially because my flake shots have improved by a greater margin than my insect shots... You remind me that many years ago I saw pictures of a German rangefinder type camera with extra big controls for use in reconnaissance flights while wearing flying gloves.

05-07-2017, 03:21 PM - 3 Likes	#8164
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05-08-2017, 03:50 AM	#8165
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Lovely soft-color image, perfect bokeh.

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RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	Thanks

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05-10-2017, 07:25 AM - 4 Likes	#8170
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	K-3 and Sigma 150-500.

05-10-2017, 08:09 AM	#8171
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn K-3 and Sigma 150-500. King of the castle - lovely shot

05-10-2017, 12:02 PM	#8172
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	Thank you!

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05-10-2017, 03:17 PM	#8175
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Artesian This family is living in a giant oak tree in my back yard. Pretty cool. Steve You are a lucky person!