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**WPRESTO** · 07-06-2018, 02:17 PM - **2 Likes**

You'll never guess where we were when I took this picture.

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photoptimist · 07-06-2018, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

I like rocks. This looks like some kind of elaborate confectionary but it came out an undersea volcano in Phoenix 10-20 million years ago.
K-1 DFA 28-105

Nice!

That rock looks more metamorphic to me with those veins of quartz. Sea water percolating through fractures in the volcano can dissolve the minerals in the hardened lava and then those minerals can recrystallize where the water reaches cooler parts of the volcano. The dark rock might contain some interesting metal ores.

**WPRESTO** · 07-06-2018, 02:29 PM - **1 Like**

Must you talk hydrothermal in the midst of a contest?

**Mikesul** · 07-06-2018, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

Nice!

That rock looks more metamorphic to me with those veins of quartz. Sea water percolating through fractures in the volcano can dissolve the minerals in the hardened lava and then those minerals can recrystallize where the water reaches cooler parts of the volcano. The dark rock might contain some interesting metal ores.

Yes, Photoptimist you are exactly right. I was just speaking quickly. In a way it is all volcanic or at least starts with the magma. There are a lot of such water generated spots in the cliffs all around here. Thanks for commenting.

**Mikesul** · 07-06-2018, 02:34 PM - **2 Likes**

K-1ii DFA 28-105
Also probably metamorphic.

**Mikesul** · 07-06-2018, 02:37 PM

In the early 20th century and especially during WWII miners hacked lots of small tunnels into these veins in the mountains in and around Phoenix. There was some mercury production (so we have a Dreamy Draw area) but little else was profitable.

**WPRESTO** · 07-06-2018, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

K-1ii DFA 28-105
Also probably metamorphic.

Don't overlook the discarded washer

**WPRESTO** · 07-06-2018, 02:40 PM - **4 Likes**

That bridge from the other side in that state. So many man-made structures can be an eyesore out in beautiful country, but bridges can be graceful, dramatic, and a welcome-useful visual addition to a picture.

photoptimist · 07-06-2018, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Must you talk hydrothermal in the midst of a contest?

Are you implying that it might get me in hot water?

**Mikesul** · 07-06-2018, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Don't overlook the discarded washer

Provides ambiance !

**Erictator** · 07-06-2018, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Don't overlook the discarded washer

And the bottle top!
Eric

**eaglem** · 07-06-2018, 03:27 PM - **10 Likes**

Soaking up the moisture

**Mallee Boy** · 07-06-2018, 04:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eaglem

Soaking up the moisture

Has the makings of a great print on metallic paper.

---------- Post added 07-07-18 at 10:13 AM ----------

Originally posted by SimonAtkinson

Fairy Glen falls last Autumn in Scotland.

Wonderful shot Simon, admire the difficulties in this capture, expertly done.

---------- Post added 07-07-18 at 10:17 AM ----------

Originally posted by timautin

I have both. I used the 300 for several year before buying the 150-450, I now it well and I love it.
Yet it stayed in the bag since I bought the 150-450

A few low light samples:

1/60sec - f/6.3 - ISO6400 - 450mm

1/30sec - f/4.5 - ISO3200 - 220mm

1/13sec - f/6.3 - ISO1600 - 360mm

Then, when you do have the light...

1/250sec - f/7.1 - ISO1600 - 450mm

1/80sec - f/7.1 - ISO800 - 360mm

1/250sec - f/7.1 - ISO1600 - 450mm

1/1000sec - f/7.1 - ISO800 - 450mm

If you want to play with some RAWs, I can upload a few. The rainbow lorikeet shot was extremely underexposed, it's a nice shadow recovery example.
You can see a lot more birds pictures with the K1 & 150-450 in this gallery .

Sorry for your wallet, but that lens deserves it

.

Wow. Very impressive.

---------- Post added 07-07-18 at 10:19 AM ----------

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Never will you guess where we were driving when we saw this herd off to the south.

Between Borrika and Halidon ?

**WPRESTO** · 07-06-2018, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by photoptimist

Are you implying that it might get me in hot water?

Well, not to put any pressure on you - -

SimonAtkinson · 07-06-2018, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Wonderful shot Simon, admire the difficulties in this capture, expertly done.

Thanks ever so much, yes it certainly wasn't easy!

Originally posted by WPRESTO

What a spot! Onto the bucket list it goes. And that is a fine, fine image.

Thank you, Definitly make sure you visit it sometime!

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07-06-2018, 02:26 PM	#17717
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	Originally posted by Mikesul I like rocks. This looks like some kind of elaborate confectionary but it came out an undersea volcano in Phoenix 10-20 million years ago. K-1 DFA 28-105 Nice! That rock looks more metamorphic to me with those veins of quartz. Sea water percolating through fractures in the volcano can dissolve the minerals in the hardened lava and then those minerals can recrystallize where the water reaches cooler parts of the volcano. The dark rock might contain some interesting metal ores.

07-06-2018, 02:29 PM - 1 Like	#17718
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Must you talk hydrothermal in the midst of a contest?

07-06-2018, 02:32 PM - 1 Like	#17719
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by photoptimist Nice! That rock looks more metamorphic to me with those veins of quartz. Sea water percolating through fractures in the volcano can dissolve the minerals in the hardened lava and then those minerals can recrystallize where the water reaches cooler parts of the volcano. The dark rock might contain some interesting metal ores. Yes, Photoptimist you are exactly right. I was just speaking quickly. In a way it is all volcanic or at least starts with the magma. There are a lot of such water generated spots in the cliffs all around here. Thanks for commenting.

07-06-2018, 02:37 PM	#17721
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	In the early 20th century and especially during WWII miners hacked lots of small tunnels into these veins in the mountains in and around Phoenix. There was some mercury production (so we have a Dreamy Draw area) but little else was profitable.

07-06-2018, 02:40 PM	#17722
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by Mikesul K-1ii DFA 28-105 Also probably metamorphic. Don't overlook the discarded washer

07-06-2018, 02:43 PM	#17724
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	Originally posted by WPRESTO Must you talk hydrothermal in the midst of a contest? Are you implying that it might get me in hot water?

07-06-2018, 02:52 PM	#17725
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by WPRESTO Don't overlook the discarded washer Provides ambiance !

07-06-2018, 02:56 PM	#17726
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,344	Originally posted by WPRESTO Don't overlook the discarded washer And the bottle top! Eric

07-06-2018, 03:27 PM - 10 Likes	#17727
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,146	Soaking up the moisture

07-06-2018, 04:11 PM - 1 Like	#17728
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Originally posted by eaglem Soaking up the moisture Has the makings of a great print on metallic paper. ---------- Post added 07-07-18 at 10:13 AM ---------- Originally posted by SimonAtkinson Fairy Glen falls last Autumn in Scotland. Wonderful shot Simon, admire the difficulties in this capture, expertly done. ---------- Post added 07-07-18 at 10:17 AM ---------- Originally posted by timautin I have both. I used the 300 for several year before buying the 150-450, I now it well and I love it. Yet it stayed in the bag since I bought the 150-450 A few low light samples: 1/60sec - f/6.3 - ISO6400 - 450mm 1/30sec - f/4.5 - ISO3200 - 220mm 1/13sec - f/6.3 - ISO1600 - 360mm Then, when you do have the light... 1/250sec - f/7.1 - ISO1600 - 450mm 1/80sec - f/7.1 - ISO800 - 360mm 1/250sec - f/7.1 - ISO1600 - 450mm 1/1000sec - f/7.1 - ISO800 - 450mm If you want to play with some RAWs, I can upload a few. The rainbow lorikeet shot was extremely underexposed, it's a nice shadow recovery example. You can see a lot more birds pictures with the K1 & 150-450 in this gallery . Sorry for your wallet, but that lens deserves it . Wow. Very impressive. ---------- Post added 07-07-18 at 10:19 AM ---------- Originally posted by WPRESTO Never will you guess where we were driving when we saw this herd off to the south. Between Borrika and Halidon ?

07-06-2018, 04:48 PM	#17729
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by photoptimist Are you implying that it might get me in hot water? Well, not to put any pressure on you - -

07-06-2018, 04:53 PM	#17730
SimonAtkinson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 36	Originally posted by Mallee Boy Wonderful shot Simon, admire the difficulties in this capture, expertly done. Thanks ever so much, yes it certainly wasn't easy! Originally posted by WPRESTO What a spot! Onto the bucket list it goes. And that is a fine, fine image. Thank you, Definitly make sure you visit it sometime!