Game Single in December 2019

D1N0 · 11-28-2019, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

hmm December starts sunday already. Just posting so this thread turns up in my subscriptions.

severalsnakes · 11-29-2019, 08:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-)

I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-)

I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.)

**iheiramo** · 11-29-2019, 08:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-)

Yep, still here. Welcome back

**pepperberry farm** · 11-29-2019, 09:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-)

I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-)

I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.)

those are some serious changes.... welcome back!

Sandy Hancock · 11-29-2019, 01:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

heavyweight personal life changes.

Indeed. Large virtual hug sent.
Welcome home xx

Tsuken · 11-29-2019, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-)

I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-)

I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.)

Woah, Sara. That’s all massive.

Huge internet hug from me.

(Will be really glad to see you back here though)

womble · 11-30-2019, 04:58 AM - **1 Like**

I didn't do a very good job in November... I'm going to try and do better in December but will be late starting while I wait for my new lens to arrive. I'm going to be using the K18/3.5 that I just ordered...

Sandy Hancock · 11-30-2019, 01:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by womble

I'm going to be using the K18/3.5 that I just ordered...

Oooh, that's a rare beast! Is it version 1 or 2?

And another participant in WIDE Christmas

womble · 11-30-2019, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Oooh, that's a rare beast! Is it version 1 or 2?

And another participant in WIDE Christmas

The smc PENTAX version rather than the SMC one, although optically they are the same, I believe. I'm going to have to test it carefully because I think someone has opened it up at some point. Fingers crossed...

**robgski** · 11-30-2019, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition.

Welcome back, sorry it is not under better circumstances.

Maybe Wolfie Girl will make an appearance as well, a Single In reunion?

**babywriter** · 11-30-2019, 06:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-)

I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-)

I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.)

Welcome back! Those are some huge changes. Wishing the best for you this holiday season, and beyond.

---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 07:06 PM ----------

I'm in this month with the SMC Pentax 1.4/50. Picked it up a few months ago at a garage sale, along with a near-pristine KM. It's in excellent shape and looks barely used.

Sorry for my intermittent participation in November. I ended up devoting a lot of time to a novel I'm writing (got 50k words generated, so I'm happy with the result).

ChatMechant · 11-30-2019, 07:23 PM - **3 Likes**

In with the dfa 24-70 for an easy one. Hoping to be more of a participant this month, we'll see. Glad to see so many familiar names.

Benz3ne · 12-01-2019, 02:31 AM - **1 Like**

It’ll be the D-FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR.

D1N0 · 12-01-2019, 01:29 PM - **2 Likes**

I have decided upon the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm 1:2.5 six element version. And now for some pics...

**robgski** · 12-01-2019, 02:24 PM

Geez, wide angles o 135s, I might have to change my plans...

11-30-2019, 06:03 PM - 2 Likes	#41
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by severalsnakes Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-) I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-) I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.) Welcome back! Those are some huge changes. Wishing the best for you this holiday season, and beyond. ---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 07:06 PM ---------- I'm in this month with the SMC Pentax 1.4/50. Picked it up a few months ago at a garage sale, along with a near-pristine KM. It's in excellent shape and looks barely used. Sorry for my intermittent participation in November. I ended up devoting a lot of time to a novel I'm writing (got 50k words generated, so I'm happy with the result). Last edited by babywriter; 11-30-2019 at 06:09 PM.

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11-28-2019, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#31
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	hmm December starts sunday already. Just posting so this thread turns up in my subscriptions.

11-29-2019, 08:21 AM - 3 Likes	#32
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-) I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-) I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.)

11-29-2019, 08:40 AM - 2 Likes	#33
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by severalsnakes Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-) Yep, still here. Welcome back

11-29-2019, 09:34 AM - 2 Likes	#34
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	Originally posted by severalsnakes Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-) I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-) I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.) those are some serious changes.... welcome back!

11-29-2019, 01:14 PM - 1 Like	#35
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by severalsnakes heavyweight personal life changes. Indeed. Large virtual hug sent. Welcome home xx

11-29-2019, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#36
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by severalsnakes Wow, look at all you people still at it! :-) I took a little break from photography to handle some heavyweight personal life changes. I'm an open book and I won't make anyone wonder or ask: I left my husband, sold the house and moved to an apartment. I'm still not totally settled, but I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. I tried last December with the m42 Sears 55/1.4 and never saw it through (although I think I actually did get the photos...). I figure a nice, normal focal length with bokeh encouragement is a perfect way to ease back in to the game. :-) I hope I remember which buttons to press! (Just kidding. I have still been taking headshots and event photos voluntarily for my law office job - I'm not totally out of practice.) Woah, Sara. That’s all massive. Huge internet hug from me. (Will be really glad to see you back here though)

11-30-2019, 04:58 AM - 1 Like	#37
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I didn't do a very good job in November... I'm going to try and do better in December but will be late starting while I wait for my new lens to arrive. I'm going to be using the K18/3.5 that I just ordered...

11-30-2019, 01:19 PM - 1 Like	#38
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by womble I'm going to be using the K18/3.5 that I just ordered... Oooh, that's a rare beast! Is it version 1 or 2? And another participant in WIDE Christmas

11-30-2019, 01:25 PM	#39
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Oooh, that's a rare beast! Is it version 1 or 2? And another participant in WIDE Christmas The smc PENTAX version rather than the SMC one, although optically they are the same, I believe. I'm going to have to test it carefully because I think someone has opened it up at some point. Fingers crossed...

11-30-2019, 01:26 PM - 1 Like	#40
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,816	Originally posted by severalsnakes I'm unpacked enough emotionally and physically that I think I can take part in the time-honored Bokehcember tradition. Welcome back, sorry it is not under better circumstances. Maybe Wolfie Girl will make an appearance as well, a Single In reunion?

11-30-2019, 07:23 PM - 3 Likes	#42
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,284	In with the dfa 24-70 for an easy one. Hoping to be more of a participant this month, we'll see. Glad to see so many familiar names.

12-01-2019, 02:31 AM - 1 Like	#43
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	It’ll be the D-FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR.

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12-01-2019, 02:24 PM	#45
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,816	Geez, wide angles o 135s, I might have to change my plans...