Game Daily in January 2019 - discussion thread

**robgski** · 01-07-2019, 03:27 AM

I've had my k-5 for over 5 years now, I'm sure you'll be very happy. I look forward to seeing the pictures.

Shot a little on Sunday with the 135mm on the K-1, but most of my time was taken by much needed yardwork. I tell myself the sweat and back strain will pay off in spring when I'll have lovely garden pictures.
Going back to the botanical gardens for the final evening of the light show. Since I'm going alone, I can take my time and try some different ideas.
I'm Probably using the DA 40mm LTD, the 17mm Takumar FE, and maybe the 135 Takumar. I have the Theta as well.
I might not post anything until Tuesday, though.

**todd** · 01-07-2019, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by zippythezip

Lumix 14mm

Great move. Inexpensive and addictive little thing.

wstruth · 01-09-2019, 04:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zippythezip

This is going to be a good month, I can feel the force. I have a K5IIS coming, and a Lumix 14mm. Pepper berry farm would not sell me his K5iis so I had to go shopping.
Now to sell my K70 and all will be well, till my next bout of GAS.

Congrats and LOL - GAS has been strong in me lately too! I just picked up a slightly worn Rokinon 14mm 2.8 for taking milky way shots when I go out to Oregon in March. I'm also thinking of adding the 55-300 PLM to add to my KP kit.

**robgski** · 01-09-2019, 04:51 AM

Busy week, I'm a few days behind in posting, hope to catch up this evening.

graeme83 · 01-10-2019, 09:24 AM - **3 Likes**

Today can be summed up with a made up word, fogtastic!
Misty trees galore and even got quite close to some deer. Need to check it all out on the big screen but feeling optimistic.

**UncleVanya** · 01-10-2019, 06:36 PM

Ive been sick over a week. Two different problem. Sinus cold and now flu! Crap.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-10-2019, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Ive been sick over a week. Two different problem. Sinus cold and now flu! Crap.

sounds like three problems...

**UncleVanya** · 01-10-2019, 08:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

sounds like three problems...

Boo! Hiss...flush

**savoche** · 01-11-2019, 02:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zippythezip

This is going to be a good month, I can feel the force. I have a K5IIS coming, and a Lumix 14mm. Pepper berry farm would not sell me his K5iis so I had to go shopping.
Now to sell my K70 and all will be well, till my next bout of GAS.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

dude!

**mattt** · 01-15-2019, 05:46 PM - **2 Likes**

The crunch of employment servitude and parental servitude has limited my ability to spend time appreciating everyone’ Posts this week- through the weekend- pardon my sparse remarks... the foot of snow expected Sat/Sun will also necessitate homeownership servitude... sigh...so much to do and so little time.

graeme83 · 01-16-2019, 04:14 PM - **3 Likes**

I have a task to do tomorrow, for better or for worse we shall see.
Not long before getting the GRII for a steal of a price I picked up an old Sony Nex5 as a somewhat pocket-able walk around camera (with the pancake lens this is just about feasible) which is now pretty much redundant, I could sell it but where is the fun in that! So instead, in order to justify keeping it I shall be converting it to full spectrum, seems simple enough, if a little fiddly but nothing that scares me.

**robgski** · 01-16-2019, 05:02 PM - **1 Like**

Real world demands are keeping me from shooting as I'd like.

Also, over the past week I went through 3+ years of photos on Flickr, culling out most shots over 120 days old which were technically poor, or uninspired, or had received few faves, or few comments. This was driven by the idea of somewhat curating my account now that I pay for it, as well as assessing my style, and strengths and weaknesses. IT was also an effort to shake off winter blahs and get some inspiration. Many of my landscape shots are very good, and both contest judges and Flickr users have agreed, so I feel good about that.
Otherwise, I really feel like I need to expand my subject matter, and gain some skills. For example, I needed a headshot of a co-worker at the last minute, so I hastily took one using the K-1 and 77mmm. Well, in the end, though my shot was adequate, it was not as good as a shot he'd had professionally taken a few years ago, so we used it instead.
I know that very little in photography is rocket science, I just need to learn this sort of composition and processing, I wanted to get into Portrait Photos anyway.
I think I might take some time off of Daily and Single In to concentrate on learning some skills and refining them before spring comes.

**mattt** · 01-16-2019, 05:56 PM - **1 Like**

Kind of hard on yourself but catharsis can be like that. There is great value in learning. I’m not sure culling the lot is respectful of your past effort- those older photos hold more value than assessment of good or bad...

**OzzRod** · 01-16-2019, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by graeme83

I have a task to do tomorrow, for better or for worse we shall see.
Not long before getting the GRII for a steal of a price I picked up an old Sony Nex5 ...... I shall be converting it to full spectrum, seems simple enough, if a little fiddly but nothing that scares me.

Good on you. I hope it works out well - please keep us posted on the outcome; you're braver than me!

graeme83 · 01-17-2019, 04:52 AM - **1 Like**

I looked into doing it on Pentax dslr's as I have an old K-r that doesn't get used anymore, but that's not something I would fancy tackling myself. This little mirrorless thing is a doddle compare to that.

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01-07-2019, 03:27 AM	#46
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	I've had my k-5 for over 5 years now, I'm sure you'll be very happy. I look forward to seeing the pictures. Shot a little on Sunday with the 135mm on the K-1, but most of my time was taken by much needed yardwork. I tell myself the sweat and back strain will pay off in spring when I'll have lovely garden pictures. Going back to the botanical gardens for the final evening of the light show. Since I'm going alone, I can take my time and try some different ideas. I'm Probably using the DA 40mm LTD, the 17mm Takumar FE, and maybe the 135 Takumar. I have the Theta as well. I might not post anything until Tuesday, though.

01-07-2019, 09:05 AM	#47
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,791 Original Poster	Originally posted by zippythezip Lumix 14mm Great move. Inexpensive and addictive little thing.

01-09-2019, 04:30 AM - 1 Like	#48
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by zippythezip This is going to be a good month, I can feel the force. I have a K5IIS coming, and a Lumix 14mm. Pepper berry farm would not sell me his K5iis so I had to go shopping. Now to sell my K70 and all will be well, till my next bout of GAS. Congrats and LOL - GAS has been strong in me lately too! I just picked up a slightly worn Rokinon 14mm 2.8 for taking milky way shots when I go out to Oregon in March. I'm also thinking of adding the 55-300 PLM to add to my KP kit.

01-09-2019, 04:51 AM	#49
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	Busy week, I'm a few days behind in posting, hope to catch up this evening.

01-10-2019, 09:24 AM - 3 Likes	#50
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Today can be summed up with a made up word, fogtastic! Misty trees galore and even got quite close to some deer. Need to check it all out on the big screen but feeling optimistic.

01-10-2019, 06:36 PM	#51
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Ive been sick over a week. Two different problem. Sinus cold and now flu! Crap.

01-10-2019, 06:47 PM	#52
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by UncleVanya Ive been sick over a week. Two different problem. Sinus cold and now flu! Crap. sounds like three problems...

01-10-2019, 08:04 PM - 1 Like	#53
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by pepperberry farm sounds like three problems... Boo! Hiss...flush

01-11-2019, 02:18 AM - 1 Like	#54
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by zippythezip This is going to be a good month, I can feel the force. I have a K5IIS coming, and a Lumix 14mm. Pepper berry farm would not sell me his K5iis so I had to go shopping. Now to sell my K70 and all will be well, till my next bout of GAS. Originally posted by pepperberry farm dude!

01-15-2019, 05:46 PM - 2 Likes	#55
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	The crunch of employment servitude and parental servitude has limited my ability to spend time appreciating everyone’ Posts this week- through the weekend- pardon my sparse remarks... the foot of snow expected Sat/Sun will also necessitate homeownership servitude... sigh...so much to do and so little time.

01-16-2019, 04:14 PM - 3 Likes	#56
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	I have a task to do tomorrow, for better or for worse we shall see. Not long before getting the GRII for a steal of a price I picked up an old Sony Nex5 as a somewhat pocket-able walk around camera (with the pancake lens this is just about feasible) which is now pretty much redundant, I could sell it but where is the fun in that! So instead, in order to justify keeping it I shall be converting it to full spectrum, seems simple enough, if a little fiddly but nothing that scares me.

01-16-2019, 05:02 PM - 1 Like	#57
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	Real world demands are keeping me from shooting as I'd like. Also, over the past week I went through 3+ years of photos on Flickr, culling out most shots over 120 days old which were technically poor, or uninspired, or had received few faves, or few comments. This was driven by the idea of somewhat curating my account now that I pay for it, as well as assessing my style, and strengths and weaknesses. IT was also an effort to shake off winter blahs and get some inspiration. Many of my landscape shots are very good, and both contest judges and Flickr users have agreed, so I feel good about that. Otherwise, I really feel like I need to expand my subject matter, and gain some skills. For example, I needed a headshot of a co-worker at the last minute, so I hastily took one using the K-1 and 77mmm. Well, in the end, though my shot was adequate, it was not as good as a shot he'd had professionally taken a few years ago, so we used it instead. I know that very little in photography is rocket science, I just need to learn this sort of composition and processing, I wanted to get into Portrait Photos anyway. I think I might take some time off of Daily and Single In to concentrate on learning some skills and refining them before spring comes.

01-16-2019, 05:56 PM - 1 Like	#58
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Kind of hard on yourself but catharsis can be like that. There is great value in learning. I’m not sure culling the lot is respectful of your past effort- those older photos hold more value than assessment of good or bad...

01-16-2019, 09:52 PM	#59
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by graeme83 I have a task to do tomorrow, for better or for worse we shall see. Not long before getting the GRII for a steal of a price I picked up an old Sony Nex5 ...... I shall be converting it to full spectrum, seems simple enough, if a little fiddly but nothing that scares me. Good on you. I hope it works out well - please keep us posted on the outcome; you're braver than me!

01-17-2019, 04:52 AM - 1 Like	#60
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	I looked into doing it on Pentax dslr's as I have an old K-r that doesn't get used anymore, but that's not something I would fancy tackling myself. This little mirrorless thing is a doddle compare to that.