Your Pet A Day.... (post up!)

**mattb123** · 08-03-2020, 10:30 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

It's been months since we went to the local dog park / mud hole. They were closed for a while, but now they're open again, and I broke my arm on Sunday, so no bike ride for me. Out of excuses, I headed out this morning with a mask, a sling, the dog, and an old lens.

I don't mind when it's 118° in the afternoon. What gets me is when it never drops below 90°, even at 5:00 in the morning, for weeks on end.

Normally, when a dog starts to head into the mud, you'll here "NONONONO--" and running feet as someone rushes in to stop the inevitable.

But now, it's August. We get it. Have at it, buddy.

I'd join you, but at least one of us has to pretend we're above this kind of behavior.

Ouch! Sorry to hear about the arm! I hope you make a speedy recovery.
Also sorry to hear about that heat. I don't think I'd take it very well. Sounds truly miserable to me.
Finally, nice pics!

---------- Post added 08-03-20 at 11:39 AM ----------

Luna cooling off on out hot hike on Saturday. It was close to 90, which for here and with the high altitude sun (~8000 Ft.) feels pretty hot!

**CharLac** · 08-03-2020, 10:48 AM - **8 Likes**

Grandchildren can be so tiring

**WPRESTO** · 08-03-2020, 12:36 PM - **5 Likes**

Tralee fixing on the next obstacle. She looks so happy and healthy here, with less than a year left.

**aslyfox** · 08-03-2020, 03:13 PM - **5 Likes**

Saxon

now only 29.6 lbs. she was 12.2 lbs. on June 16, 6.0 lbs. at her first vet visit on May 29

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro ( non WR )

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**chuck_c** · 08-03-2020, 04:02 PM - **4 Likes**

Stella with a bead on a cat in the neighbors yard

Stella 07-31-20 by Chuck Campbell, on Flickr

scratchpaddy · 08-03-2020, 06:58 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by mattb123

Ouch! Sorry to hear about the arm! I hope you make a speedy recovery.
Also sorry to hear about that heat. I don't think I'd take it very well. Sounds truly miserable to me.
Finally, nice pics!

---------- Post added 08-03-20 at 11:39 AM ----------

Luna cooling off on out hot hike on Saturday. It was close to 90, which for here and with the high altitude sun (~8000 Ft.) feels pretty hot!

Thanks for the kind words. It's not nearly as bad as the time I broke my wrist in a car crash ten years ago. I was stuck in an elbow cast for two months that time. This time, I fractured the head of the radius at my elbow in a bike crash. It's not nearly as painful, and should heal much faster. Since I know how much worse it could be, I'm not too bothered by this minor disaster. I can't ride my bike for a while now, but I can still do the long, pre-sunrise walk with the dogs each day.

Your mountain stream looks so much cleaner than our sprinkler runoff.

Benz3ne · 08-04-2020, 03:51 AM - **5 Likes**

M35/2.8.

**paulh** · 08-04-2020, 01:35 PM - **4 Likes**

daylily dogwalk

Aaron28 · 08-05-2020, 05:10 PM - **3 Likes**

first time i got to play with godox ad200 & xpro-p.......flash in one hand K-1 with FA77 in the other.....it fired every single time much better success than cactus v6ii....very happy!

Aaron28 · 08-06-2020, 05:00 PM - **3 Likes**

godox ad200...x-pro-p....K-1.....fa77

**carabez** · 08-06-2020, 06:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Aaron28

first time i got to play with godox ad200 & xpro-p.......flash in one hand K-1 with FA77 in the other.....it fired every single time much better success than cactus v6ii....very happy!

I have both Cactus VII and XPro-P also.

Since Godox release the XPro-P I found very attractive their (Godox) light eco-system.

Aaron28 · 08-06-2020, 06:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by carabez

I have both Cactus VII and XPro-P also.

Since Godox release the XPro-P I found very attractive their (Godox) light eco-system.

have cactus v6 which have worked great but the v6ii i always have some kind of issue but generally get through it......

this first go with godox went so well I was amazed.....hopefully i can sell off a few v6ii and flashes to go towards another ad200 or better! feel that good about it

**carabez** · 08-07-2020, 05:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aaron28

this first go with godox went so well I was amazed.

I Never looked back with the Godox XPro-P way better than cactus. Even the TTL600 is amazing: Compatible with m42 and M lenses on socket or remotely controlled by the XPro.

Aaron28 · 08-07-2020, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by carabez

Even the TTL600 is amazing: Compatible with m42 and M lenses on socket or remotely controlled by the XPro.

was not aware of that.....definitely worth a look.....thanks!

love using the auto mode with af360/540 with the old glass

**carabez** · 08-07-2020, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

love using the auto mode with af360/540 with the old glass

AFAIK: Digital Pentax Cameras cannot trigger the flash (xPro-P or Latest Pentax Flash AF360FGZ II / AF540FGZ II) if there is an M42 or M lens mounted. To trigger an A or any AF lenses is required.
Another way to trigger is to "tape" every control pin on the flash or remote. That's why I have found the TTL600 very convenience cos' there is no need to hack the flash socket and HSS is a plus

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08-03-2020, 10:30 AM - 7 Likes	#11251
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by scratchpaddy It's been months since we went to the local dog park / mud hole. They were closed for a while, but now they're open again, and I broke my arm on Sunday, so no bike ride for me. Out of excuses, I headed out this morning with a mask, a sling, the dog, and an old lens. I don't mind when it's 118° in the afternoon. What gets me is when it never drops below 90°, even at 5:00 in the morning, for weeks on end. Normally, when a dog starts to head into the mud, you'll here "NONONONO--" and running feet as someone rushes in to stop the inevitable. But now, it's August. We get it. Have at it, buddy. I'd join you, but at least one of us has to pretend we're above this kind of behavior. Ouch! Sorry to hear about the arm! I hope you make a speedy recovery. Also sorry to hear about that heat. I don't think I'd take it very well. Sounds truly miserable to me. Finally, nice pics! ---------- Post added 08-03-20 at 11:39 AM ---------- Luna cooling off on out hot hike on Saturday. It was close to 90, which for here and with the high altitude sun (~8000 Ft.) feels pretty hot!

08-03-2020, 04:02 PM - 4 Likes	#11255
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Stella with a bead on a cat in the neighbors yard Stella 07-31-20 by Chuck Campbell, on Flickr

08-03-2020, 06:58 PM - 5 Likes	#11256
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Originally posted by mattb123 Ouch! Sorry to hear about the arm! I hope you make a speedy recovery. Also sorry to hear about that heat. I don't think I'd take it very well. Sounds truly miserable to me. Finally, nice pics! ---------- Post added 08-03-20 at 11:39 AM ---------- Luna cooling off on out hot hike on Saturday. It was close to 90, which for here and with the high altitude sun (~8000 Ft.) feels pretty hot! Thanks for the kind words. It's not nearly as bad as the time I broke my wrist in a car crash ten years ago. I was stuck in an elbow cast for two months that time. This time, I fractured the head of the radius at my elbow in a bike crash. It's not nearly as painful, and should heal much faster. Since I know how much worse it could be, I'm not too bothered by this minor disaster. I can't ride my bike for a while now, but I can still do the long, pre-sunrise walk with the dogs each day. Your mountain stream looks so much cleaner than our sprinkler runoff.

08-04-2020, 03:51 AM - 5 Likes	#11257
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08-05-2020, 05:10 PM - 3 Likes	#11259
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	first time i got to play with godox ad200 & xpro-p.......flash in one hand K-1 with FA77 in the other.....it fired every single time much better success than cactus v6ii....very happy!

08-06-2020, 05:00 PM - 3 Likes	#11260
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	godox ad200...x-pro-p....K-1.....fa77

08-06-2020, 06:30 PM - 1 Like	#11262
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by carabez I have both Cactus VII and XPro-P also. Since Godox release the XPro-P I found very attractive their (Godox) light eco-system. have cactus v6 which have worked great but the v6ii i always have some kind of issue but generally get through it...... this first go with godox went so well I was amazed.....hopefully i can sell off a few v6ii and flashes to go towards another ad200 or better! feel that good about it

08-07-2020, 06:54 PM	#11264
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by carabez Even the TTL600 is amazing: Compatible with m42 and M lenses on socket or remotely controlled by the XPro. was not aware of that.....definitely worth a look.....thanks! love using the auto mode with af360/540 with the old glass

08-07-2020, 07:21 PM	#11265
carabez Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cinco de Mayo Photos: Gallery Posts: 794	Originally posted by Aaron28 love using the auto mode with af360/540 with the old glass AFAIK: Digital Pentax Cameras cannot trigger the flash (xPro-P or Latest Pentax Flash AF360FGZ II / AF540FGZ II) if there is an M42 or M lens mounted. To trigger an A or any AF lenses is required. Another way to trigger is to "tape" every control pin on the flash or remote. That's why I have found the TTL600 very convenience cos' there is no need to hack the flash socket and HSS is a plus