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**jabobby** · 07-03-2019, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Hattifnatt

Thank you! here are two more from the same park (this time with FA 77).

Hattifnatt I have really been enjoying your street photos. Bet that man has a ton of stories to tale. The second shot is nice but I love the first one.

Best Regards, Bob

**WPRESTO** · 07-03-2019, 07:17 PM - **10 Likes**

Two with Old Faithful 200mm f4 macro, tiger lilies just coming into bloom in our yard, and a tiny little weevil.

**WPRESTO** · 07-04-2019, 02:53 AM - **5 Likes**

CELEBRATE! Or at least use this day as an excuse to do a little mild over indulgence.

**mattb123** · 07-04-2019, 03:52 AM - **11 Likes**

I stopped by the river park again last night for better clouds than the previous night. I was on my way back from a real estate shoot and had everything with me anyway,
K-1ii & 15-30

Unregistered User · 07-04-2019, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

CELEBRATE! Or at least use this day as an excuse to do a little mild over indulgence.

Though I admire the technique (both photographic and caloric), I have to observe that the United States was invented thirteen years after Virginia and Massachussetts seceded from Great Britain. The Fourth of July holiday does not celebrate the founding of the United States. Offensive cultural appropriation?

**WPRESTO** · 07-04-2019, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by dlh

Though I admire the technique (both photographic and caloric), I have to observe that the United States was invented thirteen years after Virginia and Massachussetts seceded from Great Britain. The Fourth of July holiday does not celebrate the founding of the United States. Offensive cultural appropriation?

About holidays being the "correct" day: Washington's? Lincoln's? Christmas? Easter? Passover? Columbus'? Mlk? At least Memorial Day is still Nov 11.

Unregistered User · 07-04-2019, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

About holidays being the "correct" day: Washington's? Lincoln's? Christmas? Easter? Passover? Columbus'? Mlk? At least Memorial Day is still Nov 11.

No problem for me - I just ignore all that stuff. "See that you do not keep days and months and seasons and years." But this one's not just "incorrect", it's outright fraud on more than one level. Take, for example, the phrase, "our nation's birthday": a "nation" is a collection of humans bound by common historical culture, language, religion, race, and ethnicity. Japan is a "nation", the U.S. is not. I don't know why they feel that, for propaganda purposes, they need to shoehorn our views into traditional ways of thinking that relate to other kinds of governments. Why not celebrate what we've got under the Constitution instead? Seems like a much better option, to me. Or is there some need for emotional manipulation that I don't understand?

**WPRESTO** · 07-04-2019, 06:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dlh

No problem for me - I just ignore all that stuff. "See that you do not keep days and months and seasons and years." But this one's not just "incorrect", it's outright fraud on more than one level. Take, for example, the phrase, "our nation's birthday": a "nation" is a collection of humans bound by common historical culture, language, religion, race, and ethnicity. Japan is a "nation", the U.S. is not. I don't know why they feel that, for propaganda purposes, they need to shoehorn our views into traditional ways of thinking that relate to other kinds of governments. Why not celebrate what we've got under the Constitution instead? Seems like a much better option, to me. Or is there some need for emotional manipulation that I don't understand?

The date is taken from the one emblazoned at the head of the Declaration of Independence and adopted as the official "start" of the United States of America, although the collective states were really not united then, nor now for that matter. As to history, to paraphrase Napoleon: what is history but a collection of myths to which we all ascribe?

**Erictator** · 07-04-2019, 06:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jabobby

Common grackle; morning dove; red-bellied woodpecker male; red-bellied woodpecker female.
Best Regards, Bob

Outstanding set Bobby! Really like the IQ on the morning dove, she's a beaut!

And don't think I didn't notice that 630mm stuff in the exif, heh. That makes the shots even more impressive. So which TC did you pick up? The DA 1.4x ?

Great IQ & Bokeh with that 150-450mm lens and TC combo, I'm impressed. I've been patiently waiting for the release of the new FF TC... but you have me re-thinking that. Is the AF still quick with the TC in anything other than bright daylight?

And....Thanks!
Eric

**riseform** · 07-04-2019, 07:54 AM - **13 Likes**

Black-headed grosbeak
K1 and DA 560

northcoastgreg · 07-04-2019, 08:55 AM - **12 Likes**

Del Norte Redwoods, with the FA-J 75-300:

GvilleRick · 07-04-2019, 09:48 AM - **7 Likes**

Our local zoo has a new baby giraffe. He was born Sunday evening and got to go outside for the first time yesterday morning. Here are a few shots from our visit yesterday using the Bigma and K1.

Mom and baby

Exploring a bit

**fs999** · 07-04-2019, 10:25 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by jabobby

Common grackle; morning dove; red-bellied woodpecker male; red-bellied woodpecker female.
Best Regards, Bob

Nice last little fellow !

FF Mode • 200 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

FF Mode • 100 ISO • Irix Blackstone 15mm F2.4 • Rollei Astroklar clear-night filter

**eaglem** · 07-04-2019, 03:28 PM - **3 Likes**

Yet more rain

Racer X 69 · 07-04-2019, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by dlh

Though I admire the technique (both photographic and caloric), I have to observe that the United States was invented thirteen years after Virginia and Massachussetts seceded from Great Britain. The Fourth of July holiday does not celebrate the founding of the United States. Offensive cultural appropriation?

And George Washington wasn't the first president.

But he could not tell a lie.

Or so they say.

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07-03-2019, 06:58 PM	#24466
jabobby Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: north west pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 786	Originally posted by Hattifnatt Thank you! here are two more from the same park (this time with FA 77). Hattifnatt I have really been enjoying your street photos. Bet that man has a ton of stories to tale. The second shot is nice but I love the first one. Best Regards, Bob

07-04-2019, 03:52 AM - 11 Likes	#24469
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	I stopped by the river park again last night for better clouds than the previous night. I was on my way back from a real estate shoot and had everything with me anyway, K-1ii & 15-30

07-04-2019, 04:51 AM	#24470
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by WPRESTO CELEBRATE! Or at least use this day as an excuse to do a little mild over indulgence. Though I admire the technique (both photographic and caloric), I have to observe that the United States was invented thirteen years after Virginia and Massachussetts seceded from Great Britain. The Fourth of July holiday does not celebrate the founding of the United States. Offensive cultural appropriation?

07-04-2019, 05:15 AM	#24471
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Originally posted by dlh Though I admire the technique (both photographic and caloric), I have to observe that the United States was invented thirteen years after Virginia and Massachussetts seceded from Great Britain. The Fourth of July holiday does not celebrate the founding of the United States. Offensive cultural appropriation? About holidays being the "correct" day: Washington's? Lincoln's? Christmas? Easter? Passover? Columbus'? Mlk? At least Memorial Day is still Nov 11.

07-04-2019, 05:26 AM	#24472
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by WPRESTO About holidays being the "correct" day: Washington's? Lincoln's? Christmas? Easter? Passover? Columbus'? Mlk? At least Memorial Day is still Nov 11. No problem for me - I just ignore all that stuff. "See that you do not keep days and months and seasons and years." But this one's not just "incorrect", it's outright fraud on more than one level. Take, for example, the phrase, "our nation's birthday": a "nation" is a collection of humans bound by common historical culture, language, religion, race, and ethnicity. Japan is a "nation", the U.S. is not. I don't know why they feel that, for propaganda purposes, they need to shoehorn our views into traditional ways of thinking that relate to other kinds of governments. Why not celebrate what we've got under the Constitution instead? Seems like a much better option, to me. Or is there some need for emotional manipulation that I don't understand?

07-04-2019, 06:05 AM - 1 Like	#24473
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Originally posted by dlh No problem for me - I just ignore all that stuff. "See that you do not keep days and months and seasons and years." But this one's not just "incorrect", it's outright fraud on more than one level. Take, for example, the phrase, "our nation's birthday": a "nation" is a collection of humans bound by common historical culture, language, religion, race, and ethnicity. Japan is a "nation", the U.S. is not. I don't know why they feel that, for propaganda purposes, they need to shoehorn our views into traditional ways of thinking that relate to other kinds of governments. Why not celebrate what we've got under the Constitution instead? Seems like a much better option, to me. Or is there some need for emotional manipulation that I don't understand? The date is taken from the one emblazoned at the head of the Declaration of Independence and adopted as the official "start" of the United States of America, although the collective states were really not united then, nor now for that matter. As to history, to paraphrase Napoleon: what is history but a collection of myths to which we all ascribe?

07-04-2019, 06:35 AM - 1 Like	#24474
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,352	Originally posted by jabobby Common grackle; morning dove; red-bellied woodpecker male; red-bellied woodpecker female. Best Regards, Bob Outstanding set Bobby! Really like the IQ on the morning dove, she's a beaut! And don't think I didn't notice that 630mm stuff in the exif, heh. That makes the shots even more impressive. So which TC did you pick up? The DA 1.4x ? Great IQ & Bokeh with that 150-450mm lens and TC combo, I'm impressed. I've been patiently waiting for the release of the new FF TC... but you have me re-thinking that. Is the AF still quick with the TC in anything other than bright daylight? And....Thanks! Eric

07-04-2019, 07:54 AM - 13 Likes	#24475
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	Black-headed grosbeak K1 and DA 560

07-04-2019, 08:55 AM - 12 Likes	#24476
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Del Norte Redwoods, with the FA-J 75-300:

07-04-2019, 09:48 AM - 7 Likes	#24477
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,690	Our local zoo has a new baby giraffe. He was born Sunday evening and got to go outside for the first time yesterday morning. Here are a few shots from our visit yesterday using the Bigma and K1. Mom and baby Exploring a bit

07-04-2019, 10:25 AM - 4 Likes	#24478
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,648	Originally posted by jabobby Common grackle; morning dove; red-bellied woodpecker male; red-bellied woodpecker female. Best Regards, Bob Nice last little fellow ! FF Mode • 200 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM FF Mode • 100 ISO • Irix Blackstone 15mm F2.4 • Rollei Astroklar clear-night filter

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07-04-2019, 04:05 PM	#24480
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by dlh Though I admire the technique (both photographic and caloric), I have to observe that the United States was invented thirteen years after Virginia and Massachussetts seceded from Great Britain. The Fourth of July holiday does not celebrate the founding of the United States. Offensive cultural appropriation? And George Washington wasn't the first president. But he could not tell a lie. Or so they say.

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