Thematic Top Ten 2013

**woodywesty** · 01-13-2014, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by dcBear78

I know mine aren't up to some of the standards here. I've only been into this photography thing for a year. Bought my first camera for myself (K-30) at Christmas last year after only ever having crappy P&S or phones. But saying that I am happy with my progress so far.... In chronological order....

First and only acceptance into the PEG

I enjoyed my first year of camera ownership enough I purchased an upgrade...

And last a photo I definitely should not put here, as we are not allowed cameras at work. But I love how it turned out and it's something unique I can share.

With the way 2014 is going so far, I am going to have a much harder time picking only 10.

dcBear78, love the last factory shot!

dcBear78 · 01-13-2014, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by woodywesty

dcBear78, love the last factory shot!

Thanks. Been one of my favourites since I took it. I like the 3Dness of it with the repetitions going all the way into the distance. One of those things I have been seeing for years at work and in the last year since I started photography I have wanted to capture it.

**woodywesty** · 01-13-2014, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Thanks. Been one of my favourites since I took it. I like the 3Dness of it with the repetitions going all the way into the distance. One of those things I have been seeing for years at work and in the last year since I started photography I have wanted to capture it.

Also what is attractive about the picture is what is not seen but is in the subconscious of those who have worked in factories like the sounds, smells and vibrations... Factories are exciting places! That would be a good thread.... "factory pics"!

Bob

**NZ_Ross** · 01-21-2014, 12:41 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by dane.dawg

I would like to start a thread of our top ten photos of 2013.
This will be no easy task and does not have to be your best work, just your favorite.

Dane, thanks for the challenge of this thread. There have been some stunning images posted, which are a credit to the photographers. They display just how varied our world is and how differently we can see things. It would be easy to get intimidated by the quality of the images, but I have decided not to be

I have added mine, which I sorted over the Christmas break, but only found this thread today. These are from around New Zealand and Australia.

A note on the lenses used but not categorised - images from A series lens were as follows 35mm - Zeiss ZK 35/2, 58mm - Voigtlander 58/1.4, 90mm - Leica R 90/2.8 Leitax conversion. The Swans with the K or M lens were taken with a M200/4.

Reading this thread I have again been inspired to take more photos in 2014, and learn more. Thanks for starting this thread.

The last 2 images are on the Carl Zeiss thread here and here and the system doesn't let me load them twice

I had originally completed this exercise as a top 12 and these are on my zenfolio site

Ross

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Tsuken · 01-21-2014, 02:24 AM - **3 Likes**

There are some absolutely stunning photos in here - but despite potential intimidation I've finally decided to have a crack at pulling out ten of my my own photos. It's taken me a while, primarily because I feared sitting down at my clunky old computer to look through photos, and partly because I was unsure from when to start, as I only became a Pentaxian in October (driving a Lumix before that).

I've decided that to address the first point I will just go with whatever I already have on Flickr; as for the second, I will include a small number of non-Pentax photos, as there was no mention in the initial posting of camera restrictions - but I will weight my Pentax photos more heavily.

So...

The first couple are with my Lumix G10:

Camera Roll-14 by -Occasionally Focused-

Camera Roll-7 by -Occasionally Focused-

And then I got my K-30:

Milky Way 8.10.13 by -Occasionally Focused-

Black and White White Takes Black by -Occasionally Focused-

Sidelong Look by -Occasionally Focused-

Out of the Light by -Occasionally Focused-

Turned Away by -Occasionally Focused-

All I Want for Christmas... by -Occasionally Focused-

Birding with a 50mm:

Kingly Profile by -Occasionally Focused-

And then with a 30mm:

The Return of the King by -Occasionally Focused-

Choosing a top ten at the end of this year is going to be just awful. I got a Takumar Bayonet (takette) 28mm and just love it to bits. That, plus the holiday at the beach I'm on with wife and kids at the moment means a whole lot of photos I'm really pleased with. And it's still January.

dane.dawg · 01-23-2014, 10:03 AM

NZ_Ross- Very nice photography!
Tsuken- Love the night shots.

atupdate · 01-23-2014, 10:31 AM - **2 Likes**

A little late to the party but I love seeing all the photos from around the world.

1. Blue Jay

2. Moe

3. My attempt at a Senior Portrait (I probably should have posted this before Moe's picture)

4. From the play, Sweeney Todd or an alternative senior portrait

5. Moe again

We fostered 25 puppies during 2013 (all have found forever homes). Here are a few of my favorite shots.

6. Stella's puppies

7. Puppy composite

8. Bear

9. Stitch (Currently weighs-in at 75 pounds)

10. Ivy (Taken New Year's Eve)

Tim

Last edited by atupdate; 01-23-2014 at 11:26 AM.

alan_smithee_photos · 01-24-2014, 11:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Interesting! When I go through an pull what I think my favs of 2013 were (not including the nsfw ones), they're all film except for one. Curious if anyone can spot it.

In no particular order:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Tsuken · 01-24-2014, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

tsuken- Love the night shots.

Thanks 8) I now the O-GPS unit with the astrotracer function, which I'm coming to grips with; the images are very different - though I haven't had a really clear view of the Milky Way to shoot with it yet.

dcBear78 · 01-24-2014, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos

Curious if anyone can spot it.

Is it 6?

alan_smithee_photos · 01-24-2014, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Is it 6?

Nope. Six is a medium format shot (Fuji GA645i with Fuji Pro 400H).

dane.dawg · 01-25-2014, 07:44 AM

Atupdate- I cant help but smile seeing the pup photos.
Alan_smithee_photos- Is #3 digital? Amazing set BTW.

alan_smithee_photos · 01-25-2014, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Atupdate- I cant help but smile seeing the pup photos.
Alan_smithee_photos- Is #3 digital? Amazing set BTW.

Thx!
Three is film. LX with Ektar.
The answer is five. K-5 IIs with a Lightroom preset that emulates Ilford b&w.

jakeblues · 01-31-2014, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos

Thx!
Three is film. LX with Ektar.
The answer is five. K-5 IIs with a Lightroom preset that emulates Ilford b&w.

Ahh you announced it too soon!

Yeah I shoot a LOT of BW, and I didn't think the BW pic looked like any film I know...

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01-13-2014, 06:46 AM	#91
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by dcBear78 I know mine aren't up to some of the standards here. I've only been into this photography thing for a year. Bought my first camera for myself (K-30) at Christmas last year after only ever having crappy P&S or phones. But saying that I am happy with my progress so far.... In chronological order.... First and only acceptance into the PEG I enjoyed my first year of camera ownership enough I purchased an upgrade... And last a photo I definitely should not put here, as we are not allowed cameras at work. But I love how it turned out and it's something unique I can share. With the way 2014 is going so far, I am going to have a much harder time picking only 10. dcBear78, love the last factory shot!

01-13-2014, 07:55 AM	#92
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Originally posted by woodywesty dcBear78, love the last factory shot! Thanks. Been one of my favourites since I took it. I like the 3Dness of it with the repetitions going all the way into the distance. One of those things I have been seeing for years at work and in the last year since I started photography I have wanted to capture it.

01-13-2014, 08:20 AM	#93
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by dcBear78 Thanks. Been one of my favourites since I took it. I like the 3Dness of it with the repetitions going all the way into the distance. One of those things I have been seeing for years at work and in the last year since I started photography I have wanted to capture it. Also what is attractive about the picture is what is not seen but is in the subconscious of those who have worked in factories like the sounds, smells and vibrations... Factories are exciting places! That would be a good thread.... "factory pics"! Bob

01-21-2014, 02:24 AM - 3 Likes	#95
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	There are some absolutely stunning photos in here - but despite potential intimidation I've finally decided to have a crack at pulling out ten of my my own photos. It's taken me a while, primarily because I feared sitting down at my clunky old computer to look through photos, and partly because I was unsure from when to start, as I only became a Pentaxian in October (driving a Lumix before that). I've decided that to address the first point I will just go with whatever I already have on Flickr; as for the second, I will include a small number of non-Pentax photos, as there was no mention in the initial posting of camera restrictions - but I will weight my Pentax photos more heavily. So... The first couple are with my Lumix G10: Camera Roll-14 by -Occasionally Focused- Camera Roll-7 by -Occasionally Focused- And then I got my K-30: Milky Way 8.10.13 by -Occasionally Focused- Black and White White Takes Black by -Occasionally Focused- Sidelong Look by -Occasionally Focused- Out of the Light by -Occasionally Focused- Turned Away by -Occasionally Focused- All I Want for Christmas... by -Occasionally Focused- Birding with a 50mm: Kingly Profile by -Occasionally Focused- And then with a 30mm: The Return of the King by -Occasionally Focused- Choosing a top ten at the end of this year is going to be just awful. I got a Takumar Bayonet (takette) 28mm and just love it to bits. That, plus the holiday at the beach I'm on with wife and kids at the moment means a whole lot of photos I'm really pleased with. And it's still January.

01-23-2014, 10:03 AM	#96
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436 Original Poster	NZ_Ross- Very nice photography! Tsuken- Love the night shots.

01-23-2014, 10:31 AM - 2 Likes	#97
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	A little late to the party but I love seeing all the photos from around the world. 1. Blue Jay 2. Moe 3. My attempt at a Senior Portrait (I probably should have posted this before Moe's picture) 4. From the play, Sweeney Todd or an alternative senior portrait 5. Moe again We fostered 25 puppies during 2013 (all have found forever homes). Here are a few of my favorite shots. 6. Stella's puppies 7. Puppy composite 8. Bear 9. Stitch (Currently weighs-in at 75 pounds) 10. Ivy (Taken New Year's Eve) Tim Last edited by atupdate; 01-23-2014 at 11:26 AM.

01-24-2014, 11:13 AM - 2 Likes	#98
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	Interesting! When I go through an pull what I think my favs of 2013 were (not including the nsfw ones), they're all film except for one. Curious if anyone can spot it. In no particular order: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

01-24-2014, 11:59 AM	#99
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by dane.dawg tsuken- Love the night shots. Thanks 8) I now the O-GPS unit with the astrotracer function, which I'm coming to grips with; the images are very different - though I haven't had a really clear view of the Milky Way to shoot with it yet.

01-24-2014, 12:19 PM	#100
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos Curious if anyone can spot it. Is it 6?

01-24-2014, 05:20 PM	#101
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	Originally posted by dcBear78 Is it 6? Nope. Six is a medium format shot (Fuji GA645i with Fuji Pro 400H).

01-25-2014, 07:44 AM	#102
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436 Original Poster	Atupdate- I cant help but smile seeing the pup photos. Alan_smithee_photos- Is #3 digital? Amazing set BTW.

01-25-2014, 11:02 AM	#103
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	Originally posted by dane.dawg Atupdate- I cant help but smile seeing the pup photos. Alan_smithee_photos- Is #3 digital? Amazing set BTW. Thx! Three is film. LX with Ektar. The answer is five. K-5 IIs with a Lightroom preset that emulates Ilford b&w.

01-31-2014, 09:41 AM	#104
jakeblues Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Albums Posts: 167	Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos Thx! Three is film. LX with Ektar. The answer is five. K-5 IIs with a Lightroom preset that emulates Ilford b&w. Ahh you announced it too soon! Yeah I shoot a LOT of BW, and I didn't think the BW pic looked like any film I know...