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**gaweidert** · 10-25-2019, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by cpobuttons

lower falls close up and personal...aka the big gulp

I thought that area was still closed for maintenance work. Great shot. You took it about 2 weeks after I was there.

**Crooski** · 10-25-2019, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

A veritable little village of fairy houses! Good Pic!

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(Sorry, but I have just come from this post: Shrooms! - PentaxForums.com. But you must admit, amazing similarity of shots - same perspective, even look like the same kind of mushrooms!)

Curious: did you also use the LCD screen and live view, as per jgnfld in the above post, or did you get down and dirty, and hunker down for the shot?[COLOR=Silver]

I have used the LCD screen, But you have to go deep in your knees

**K2 to K50** · 10-25-2019, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Crooski

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I have used the LCD screen, But you have to go deep in your knees

I have yet to try Live View - cannot imagine trying to hold the camera steady without holding it against my eye/forehead/nose whatever. But I can see you would still have to get down where the camera is.

Anyway, whatever the method, it is the result that counts, and I like the result you got here.

northcoastgreg · 10-25-2019, 03:24 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by gaweidert

Great shot of the springs. When I am out there in May the trail is not opened yet due to bear activity in the area

Thanks. And speaking of bears, here's a Yellowstone Griz, shot with the KP + DA* 300:

**Mikesul** · 10-25-2019, 03:25 PM

I continue to be amazed at how well this little lens performs!

**gaweidert** · 10-25-2019, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Thanks. And speaking of bears, here's a Yellowstone Griz, shot with the KP + DA* 300:

Great shot. Closer than I would want to be. You would like me as a sidekick though because I am sure that you can outrun me.

**PentaxDent** · 10-26-2019, 06:38 AM - **6 Likes**

My KP arrived late in the afternoon on a cold wet night last night so took a few photos in the kitchen. I'm a beginner.

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**Mikesul** · 10-26-2019, 06:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PentaxDent

My KP arrived late in the afternoon on a cold wet night last night so took a few photos in the kitchen. I'm a beginner.

DAL 18-55 Lens

That is a very good beginning!

**K2 to K50** · 10-26-2019, 06:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Let's make sure you don't confuse people by saying you got a new KP and a lemon!!

But I can understand your desperation to try out your new KP on SOMETHING, even though you couldn't take it out doors when you unboxed.

northcoastgreg · 10-26-2019, 07:49 AM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Mikesul

I continue to be amazed at how well this little lens performs!

If that is in reference to the DA 55-300 PLM and the griz shot, the bear was photographed with the DA* 300. The PLM is a great little lens, but it's not quite DA* 300 great.

Originally posted by gaweidert

Great shot. Closer than I would want to be. You would like me as a sidekick though because I am sure that you can outrun me.

Thanks. That's a great and popular theory to have when dealing with griz, but as point of fact, the bears are smarter than that. I know of several instances when two people ran across bears: the bear whacked disabled the first person and then chased after the second person.

Golden eagle with the DA* 300:

**PentaxDent** · 10-26-2019, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Let's make sure you don't confuse people by saying you got a new KP and a lemon!!

But I can understand your desperation to try out your new KP on SOMETHING, even though you couldn't take it out doors when you unboxed.

Thanks! Yes, the KP is not a lemon, it seems fantastic.

**Crooski** · 10-26-2019, 11:03 AM - **3 Likes**

This cat is not that dangerous

**kwb** · 10-26-2019, 11:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Thanks. That's a great and popular theory to have when dealing with griz, but as point of fact, the bears are smarter than that. I know of several instances when two people ran across bears: the bear whacked disabled the first person and then chased after the second person.

Golden eagle with the DA* 300:

Both great shots, grizzly and eagle, super sharp and great colors! But I'm like gaweidert, not sure if I can get that close to a grizzly.

Below is about the most dangerous situation I allowed myself to be in.

Shot with DA 55-300 PLM.

Porcupine eating thorny shrub plant. by k kwb, on Flickr

I like these peaceful nocturnal creatures. When dark, just be careful to avoid unfortunate contact as they aren't particularly fast to move.

**K2 to K50** · 10-27-2019, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by Crooski

This cat is not that dangerous

What an absurd subject for a photograph!

BUT - it really is SO cute!!! I like it!!! Very whimsical!

**Crooski** · 10-27-2019, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

What an absurd subject for a photograph!

BUT - it really is SO cute!!! I like it!!! Very whimsical!

Thank you for your comment

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10-25-2019, 07:41 AM	#1501
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by cpobuttons lower falls close up and personal...aka the big gulp I thought that area was still closed for maintenance work. Great shot. You took it about 2 weeks after I was there.

10-25-2019, 07:53 AM	#1502
Crooski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rozenburg , Zuid-Holland Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,684	Originally posted by K2 to K50 A veritable little village of fairy houses! Good Pic! . (Sorry, but I have just come from this post: Shrooms! - PentaxForums.com. But you must admit, amazing similarity of shots - same perspective, even look like the same kind of mushrooms!) Curious: did you also use the LCD screen and live view, as per jgnfld in the above post, or did you get down and dirty, and hunker down for the shot?[COLOR=Silver] I have used the LCD screen, But you have to go deep in your knees

10-25-2019, 08:31 AM	#1503
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,823	Originally posted by Crooski . I have used the LCD screen, But you have to go deep in your knees I have yet to try Live View - cannot imagine trying to hold the camera steady without holding it against my eye/forehead/nose whatever. But I can see you would still have to get down where the camera is. Anyway, whatever the method, it is the result that counts, and I like the result you got here.

10-25-2019, 03:24 PM - 6 Likes	#1504
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Originally posted by gaweidert Great shot of the springs. When I am out there in May the trail is not opened yet due to bear activity in the area Thanks. And speaking of bears, here's a Yellowstone Griz, shot with the KP + DA* 300:

10-25-2019, 03:25 PM	#1505
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I continue to be amazed at how well this little lens performs!

10-25-2019, 04:34 PM	#1506
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Thanks. And speaking of bears, here's a Yellowstone Griz, shot with the KP + DA* 300: Great shot. Closer than I would want to be. You would like me as a sidekick though because I am sure that you can outrun me.

10-26-2019, 06:39 AM - 1 Like	#1508
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by PentaxDent My KP arrived late in the afternoon on a cold wet night last night so took a few photos in the kitchen. I'm a beginner. DAL 18-55 Lens That is a very good beginning!

10-26-2019, 06:57 AM - 2 Likes	#1509
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,823	Let's make sure you don't confuse people by saying you got a new KP and a lemon!! But I can understand your desperation to try out your new KP on SOMETHING, even though you couldn't take it out doors when you unboxed.

10-26-2019, 07:49 AM - 8 Likes	#1510
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Originally posted by Mikesul I continue to be amazed at how well this little lens performs! If that is in reference to the DA 55-300 PLM and the griz shot, the bear was photographed with the DA* 300. The PLM is a great little lens, but it's not quite DA* 300 great. Originally posted by gaweidert Great shot. Closer than I would want to be. You would like me as a sidekick though because I am sure that you can outrun me. Thanks. That's a great and popular theory to have when dealing with griz, but as point of fact, the bears are smarter than that. I know of several instances when two people ran across bears: the bear whacked disabled the first person and then chased after the second person. Golden eagle with the DA* 300:

10-26-2019, 10:14 AM	#1511
PentaxDent Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 15	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Let's make sure you don't confuse people by saying you got a new KP and a lemon!! But I can understand your desperation to try out your new KP on SOMETHING, even though you couldn't take it out doors when you unboxed. Thanks! Yes, the KP is not a lemon, it seems fantastic.

10-26-2019, 11:52 AM - 1 Like	#1513
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,225	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Thanks. That's a great and popular theory to have when dealing with griz, but as point of fact, the bears are smarter than that. I know of several instances when two people ran across bears: the bear whacked disabled the first person and then chased after the second person. Golden eagle with the DA* 300: Both great shots, grizzly and eagle, super sharp and great colors! But I'm like gaweidert, not sure if I can get that close to a grizzly. Below is about the most dangerous situation I allowed myself to be in. Shot with DA 55-300 PLM. Porcupine eating thorny shrub plant. by k kwb, on Flickr I like these peaceful nocturnal creatures. When dark, just be careful to avoid unfortunate contact as they aren't particularly fast to move.

10-27-2019, 06:37 AM	#1514
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,823	Originally posted by Crooski This cat is not that dangerous What an absurd subject for a photograph! BUT - it really is SO cute!!! I like it!!! Very whimsical!

10-27-2019, 07:04 AM	#1515
Crooski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rozenburg , Zuid-Holland Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,684	Originally posted by K2 to K50 What an absurd subject for a photograph! BUT - it really is SO cute!!! I like it!!! Very whimsical! Thank you for your comment

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