Thematic The Purely Pentax Grand Canyon Tribute

**WPRESTO** · 03-03-2016, 08:39 AM

I get frustrated with the color in scans. I can never get it just right. It never looks quite like the original. Sometimes I give up and convert to B&W, which sometimes works (as in the images posted by Rense above), but not always. B&W sometimes blurs together elements of an image that separate well in color.

wombat2go · 03-30-2016, 07:58 PM

Hoover Dam photo queries
I would appreciate any advice about 6x7 ** lenses and light levels for the tours to the Penstock and the Generator Hall.

Hoover Dam | Bureau of Reclamation

( I put the same query on ..Apug )
Thanks

Edit: ** And 35 mm lenses

MattCard · 03-30-2016, 08:33 PM - **5 Likes**

Here's my addition,
I went to the canyon for the first time last November, and i was actually lucky the road was still open. The North Rim road closes in winter and the day before we go, SNOW. Armed with a rental Elantra with all season tires, we braved the mountain road that was happily not closed. At the rim, we where alone and it was magnificent. Very happy to have seen the place, next time i plan to stay more than a day

**Mallee Boy** · 04-05-2016, 11:27 PM - **1 Like**

Beautiful shot, I can easily imagine the clean crisp air. I would think you could even see the Sth Rim Village if you were to zoom in on this.
Great shot, deserves a wall.

---------- Post added 04-06-16 at 04:30 PM ----------

I used my Sigma EX DG 24mm f1.8 down there (my go to lens if in doubt about light), and got reasonable results. If I can find them, I will post a couple.

MattCard · 04-06-2016, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Beautiful shot, I can easily imagine the clean crisp air. I would think you could even see the Sth Rim Village if you were to zoom in on this.
Great shot, deserves a wall.

---------- Post added 04-06-16 at 04:30 PM ----------

I used my Sigma EX DG 24mm f1.8 down there (my go to lens if in doubt about light), and got reasonable results. If I can find them, I will post a couple.

Thanks a lot ! As i said, a was very lucky to have these conditions, even if it was tough to go up there with all the snow on the road ( as a Quebecer i was not scared at all

).

**rod_grant** · 04-06-2016, 05:48 PM

Matt, that is right up there with the nest GC images I have seen (well at least that I can remember!!)
Golden rocks in the foreground, trees at the foot of the canyon, nice light on the middle ground, the hazy horizon. Beautiful.

MattCard · 04-06-2016, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Matt, that is right up there with the nest GC images I have seen (well at least that I can remember!!)
Golden rocks in the foreground, trees at the foot of the canyon, nice light on the middle ground, the hazy horizon. Beautiful.

Wow thanks Rod, although i don't know what GC is, its much appreciated. I have to say there is many absolutely stunning shots in the tread, its a very nice idea to tribute this place

**Glenn5995** · 04-06-2016, 08:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MattCard

...although i don't know what GC is,

I believe Grand Canyon.

Excellent photo!

**rod_grant** · 04-06-2016, 08:56 PM - **1 Like**

GC = Grand Canyon
(and to confuse you I typed nest instead of best)

**Glenn5995** · 04-06-2016, 09:53 PM - **3 Likes**

Sunset at the Grand Canyon a couple of months ago in February.

**Mallee Boy** · 04-06-2016, 10:03 PM

Thats a triple WOW ! You must be running out of wall space !!??

MattCard · 04-07-2016, 04:24 AM

Ha Gc ! I guess i was a bit slow last night

Great shot Glen, i love the sun burst !

wombat2go · 04-07-2016, 12:08 PM - **1 Like**

The Hoover Dam visit

The Generators
https://app.box.com/s/yz6sra28c47crql5fjc4165y25h19o83

A rotor under repair (a rare sight according to the guide)
https://app.box.com/s/vu9bc9r87075kjqsyk7st8uk0ar7jrp9

The new Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
https://app.box.com/s/9j4s8chx575yody7q733gqcwbjp85kpb

An angled transmission tower
https://app.box.com/s/5hj5qauctp2sl0i2sxinaui9k14s7btu

At Grand Canyon Arizona we were at the Mather's point before sunrise, at 27 Farenheit ( -3 C)
https://app.box.com/s/pxhp6ec2y8jkv7vwsur314elz1mcmdh0

Some of the above were taken by my 11 y/o son using the Olympus M43
while I lugged the RB67.
I have quite a few rolls to develop of Ektar, Fuji 160ns and HP5 (used inside power plant)

**Glenn5995** · 07-16-2016, 11:30 AM - **2 Likes**

It has been a while since any photos have been added to this thread, so I will remedy that with this photograph.

**Mallee Boy** · 07-17-2016, 01:12 AM

Glad you did. Beautiful.

03-30-2016, 07:58 PM	#62
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Hoover Dam photo queries I would appreciate any advice about 6x7 lenses and light levels for the tours to the Penstock and the Generator Hall. Hoover Dam \| Bureau of Reclamation ( I put the same query on ..Apug ) Thanks Edit: And 35 mm lenses Last edited by wombat2go; 03-30-2016 at 08:05 PM.

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03-03-2016, 08:39 AM	#61
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,137	I get frustrated with the color in scans. I can never get it just right. It never looks quite like the original. Sometimes I give up and convert to B&W, which sometimes works (as in the images posted by Rense above), but not always. B&W sometimes blurs together elements of an image that separate well in color.

03-30-2016, 08:33 PM - 5 Likes	#63
MattCard Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mirabel,Qc Posts: 130	Here's my addition, I went to the canyon for the first time last November, and i was actually lucky the road was still open. The North Rim road closes in winter and the day before we go, SNOW. Armed with a rental Elantra with all season tires, we braved the mountain road that was happily not closed. At the rim, we where alone and it was magnificent. Very happy to have seen the place, next time i plan to stay more than a day

04-05-2016, 11:27 PM - 1 Like	#64
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	Beautiful shot, I can easily imagine the clean crisp air. I would think you could even see the Sth Rim Village if you were to zoom in on this. Great shot, deserves a wall. ---------- Post added 04-06-16 at 04:30 PM ---------- I used my Sigma EX DG 24mm f1.8 down there (my go to lens if in doubt about light), and got reasonable results. If I can find them, I will post a couple.

04-06-2016, 10:01 AM	#65
MattCard Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mirabel,Qc Posts: 130	Originally posted by Mallee Boy Beautiful shot, I can easily imagine the clean crisp air. I would think you could even see the Sth Rim Village if you were to zoom in on this. Great shot, deserves a wall. ---------- Post added 04-06-16 at 04:30 PM ---------- I used my Sigma EX DG 24mm f1.8 down there (my go to lens if in doubt about light), and got reasonable results. If I can find them, I will post a couple. Thanks a lot ! As i said, a was very lucky to have these conditions, even if it was tough to go up there with all the snow on the road ( as a Quebecer i was not scared at all ).

04-06-2016, 05:48 PM	#66
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Matt, that is right up there with the nest GC images I have seen (well at least that I can remember!!) Golden rocks in the foreground, trees at the foot of the canyon, nice light on the middle ground, the hazy horizon. Beautiful.

04-06-2016, 06:32 PM	#67
MattCard Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mirabel,Qc Posts: 130	Originally posted by rod_grant Matt, that is right up there with the nest GC images I have seen (well at least that I can remember!!) Golden rocks in the foreground, trees at the foot of the canyon, nice light on the middle ground, the hazy horizon. Beautiful. Wow thanks Rod, although i don't know what GC is, its much appreciated. I have to say there is many absolutely stunning shots in the tread, its a very nice idea to tribute this place

04-06-2016, 08:44 PM - 1 Like	#68
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835	Originally posted by MattCard ...although i don't know what GC is, I believe Grand Canyon. Excellent photo!

04-06-2016, 08:56 PM - 1 Like	#69
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	GC = Grand Canyon (and to confuse you I typed nest instead of best)

04-06-2016, 09:53 PM - 3 Likes	#70
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835	Sunset at the Grand Canyon a couple of months ago in February.

04-06-2016, 10:03 PM	#71
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	Thats a triple WOW ! You must be running out of wall space !!??

04-07-2016, 04:24 AM	#72
MattCard Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mirabel,Qc Posts: 130	Ha Gc ! I guess i was a bit slow last night Great shot Glen, i love the sun burst !

04-07-2016, 12:08 PM - 1 Like	#73
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	The Hoover Dam visit The Generators https://app.box.com/s/yz6sra28c47crql5fjc4165y25h19o83 A rotor under repair (a rare sight according to the guide) https://app.box.com/s/vu9bc9r87075kjqsyk7st8uk0ar7jrp9 The new Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge https://app.box.com/s/9j4s8chx575yody7q733gqcwbjp85kpb An angled transmission tower https://app.box.com/s/5hj5qauctp2sl0i2sxinaui9k14s7btu At Grand Canyon Arizona we were at the Mather's point before sunrise, at 27 Farenheit ( -3 C) https://app.box.com/s/pxhp6ec2y8jkv7vwsur314elz1mcmdh0 Some of the above were taken by my 11 y/o son using the Olympus M43 while I lugged the RB67. I have quite a few rolls to develop of Ektar, Fuji 160ns and HP5 (used inside power plant)

07-16-2016, 11:30 AM - 2 Likes	#74
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835	It has been a while since any photos have been added to this thread, so I will remedy that with this photograph.

07-17-2016, 01:12 AM	#75
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	Glad you did. Beautiful.