Thematic The 2020 Monthly Challenge - March - Wide Angle Shots

ChristianRock · 02-28-2020, 08:41 PM

This is a Monthly challenge to give us 12 different themes for the year to pursue photography - easy themes but themes that will make us have something to work on.

The full list containing each month's theme is at: The 2020 Monthly Challenge - PentaxForums.com

For February, the theme is "Wide Angle Shots - 35mm (equiv.) or wider".
The rules are that there are no rules!

First, there are no awards... this is for fun only.

Second, it's not a "ok I posted my picture for the month, I'm done" challenge. It's meant so that you will have something to focus on every month. Ideally, you will post one picture every day based on the theme. But there's no pressure - no one's keeping tabs If you post one a week that's fine. If you post the best shot of the month that's fine too. Just go out and have fun and shoot, and hopefully be challenged to improve your photography.

Third, conversation is encouraged. What are you learning and what are you enjoying in regards to this month's theme?

Last Month's Challenge: The 2020 Monthly Challenge - February - Black and White - PentaxForums.com

ChristianRock · 03-01-2020, 02:14 PM - **1 Like**

It's for 35mm or wider in full frame equivalent, so in APSC it's 24mm or wider. On micro 4/3, 17mm or wider. For the 645D/Z, 45mm or wider.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's shots!

**aslyfox** · 03-01-2020, 03:18 PM

K 3 II + SMC PENTAX-DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited

[ (35mm equivalent: 31mm) ]

**paulh** · 03-01-2020, 06:36 PM

New month! Taken this afternoon with the S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D:

**djb47** · 03-06-2020, 11:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Week 10 -- This morning at South Mountain State Park

*ist DS2/DA 18-55mm @ 18mm

**ramseybuckeye** · 03-08-2020, 06:09 PM - **2 Likes**

I took this tonight, I was doing something in the house, walked outside and happen to see the clouds. So I grabbed the camera jumped in my truck and headed out to the country. It was getting close to sunset, and being the day before the full moon, moonrise was well before sunset. Anyway I shot this with the DA 20-49 at 20mm, the goal here was the clouds, the barn provided a nice foreground and the moon an added bonus. 20 mm allowed me to get just the amount of clouds I wanted.

**aslyfox** · 03-09-2020, 02:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Ka-Boom

K3 II + HD Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited

re-enactment of Searle's raid upon St. Augustine Florida

https://www.visitstaugustine.com/event/searles-sack-st-augustine

https://governorshouselibrary.wordpress.com/2019/09/19/pirate-attack-drake-a...st-augustine/]

[ no crop, simple pp applied ]

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**paulh** · 03-10-2020, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

Question: Can we use different wide angle lenses for the challenge? Or are we limited to one lens only?

S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D:

**aslyfox** · 03-10-2020, 04:43 PM

Quote:

the theme is "Wide Angle Shots - 35mm (equiv.) or wider".
The rules are that there are no rules!

First, there are no awards... this is for fun only.

Second, it's not a "ok I posted my picture for the month, I'm done" challenge. It's meant so that you will have something to focus on every month. Ideally, you will post one picture every day based on the theme. But there's no pressure - no one's keeping tabs If you post one a week that's fine. If you post the best shot of the month that's fine too. Just go out and have fun and shoot, and hopefully be challenged to improve your photography.

Third, conversation is encouraged. What are you learning and what are you enjoying in regards to this month's theme?

Read more at: The 2020 Monthly Challenge - March - Wide Angle Shots - PentaxForums.com

___________________

since there are no rules, these must be guidelines

Originally posted by ChristianRock

It's for 35mm or wider in full frame equivalent, so in APSC it's 24mm or wider. On micro 4/3, 17mm or wider. For the 645D/Z, 45mm or wider.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's shots!

**paulh** · 03-10-2020, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

since there are no rules, these must be guidelines

Thanks, Allen. I'd read that previously, but somehow I was under the impression we had to pick and choose a single wide angle lens. Good to know there's no such restriction - and hoping to see some more entries!

**aslyfox** · 03-11-2020, 04:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

Thanks, Allen. I'd read that previously, but somehow I was under the impression we had to pick and choose a single wide angle lens. Good to know there's no such restriction - and hoping to see some more entries!

actually I was under the same belief

perhaps there was a change ??

[ found the answer, it is in the thread announcing the idea of the 12 month challenge but not in this thread ] -

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/173-general-photography/400770-2020-mont...ml#post4881806

____________________________

any way, I think there is one controlling rule

have fun with the challenge

**BigDave** · 03-11-2020, 07:20 AM - **3 Likes**

A 15mm wide angle and waiting for the right shot to present itself. Photography takes patience! From atop the World Trade Center, NYC

**djb47** · 03-12-2020, 10:59 AM - **1 Like**

Wk 11 -- A yard full of bradford pear trees

**aslyfox** · 03-12-2020, 03:20 PM

going to be another Ka Boom

told ya

**paulh** · 03-14-2020, 04:39 PM

Mobilepark skies...

02-28-2020, 08:41 PM	#1
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	The 2020 Monthly Challenge - March - Wide Angle Shots This is a Monthly challenge to give us 12 different themes for the year to pursue photography - easy themes but themes that will make us have something to work on. The full list containing each month's theme is at: The 2020 Monthly Challenge - PentaxForums.com For February, the theme is "Wide Angle Shots - 35mm (equiv.) or wider". The rules are that there are no rules! First, there are no awards... this is for fun only. Second, it's not a "ok I posted my picture for the month, I'm done" challenge. It's meant so that you will have something to focus on every month. Ideally, you will post one picture every day based on the theme. But there's no pressure - no one's keeping tabs If you post one a week that's fine. If you post the best shot of the month that's fine too. Just go out and have fun and shoot, and hopefully be challenged to improve your photography. Third, conversation is encouraged. What are you learning and what are you enjoying in regards to this month's theme? Last Month's Challenge: The 2020 Monthly Challenge - February - Black and White - PentaxForums.com

03-06-2020, 11:27 AM - 2 Likes	#5
djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,561	Week 10 -- This morning at South Mountain State Park ist DS2/DA 18-55mm @ 18mm Last edited by djb47; 03-06-2020 at 11:28 AM. Reason: typo*

03-11-2020, 04:12 AM - 1 Like	#11
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by paulh Thanks, Allen. I'd read that previously, but somehow I was under the impression we had to pick and choose a single wide angle lens. Good to know there's no such restriction - and hoping to see some more entries! actually I was under the same belief perhaps there was a change ?? [ found the answer, it is in the thread announcing the idea of the 12 month challenge but not in this thread ] - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/173-general-photography/400770-2020-mont...ml#post4881806 ____________________________ any way, I think there is one controlling rule have fun with the challenge Last edited by aslyfox; 03-11-2020 at 04:31 AM.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910 Original Poster	It's for 35mm or wider in full frame equivalent, so in APSC it's 24mm or wider. On micro 4/3, 17mm or wider. For the 645D/Z, 45mm or wider. Looking forward to seeing everyone's shots!

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	New month! Taken this afternoon with the S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D:

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ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	I took this tonight, I was doing something in the house, walked outside and happen to see the clouds. So I grabbed the camera jumped in my truck and headed out to the country. It was getting close to sunset, and being the day before the full moon, moonrise was well before sunset. Anyway I shot this with the DA 20-49 at 20mm, the goal here was the clouds, the barn provided a nice foreground and the moon an added bonus. 20 mm allowed me to get just the amount of clouds I wanted.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Question: Can we use different wide angle lenses for the challenge? Or are we limited to one lens only? S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D:

03-10-2020, 04:43 PM	#9
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Quote: the theme is "Wide Angle Shots - 35mm (equiv.) or wider". The rules are that there are no rules! First, there are no awards... this is for fun only. Second, it's not a "ok I posted my picture for the month, I'm done" challenge. It's meant so that you will have something to focus on every month. Ideally, you will post one picture every day based on the theme. But there's no pressure - no one's keeping tabs If you post one a week that's fine. If you post the best shot of the month that's fine too. Just go out and have fun and shoot, and hopefully be challenged to improve your photography. Third, conversation is encouraged. What are you learning and what are you enjoying in regards to this month's theme? Read more at: The 2020 Monthly Challenge - March - Wide Angle Shots - PentaxForums.com ___________________ since there are no rules, these must be guidelines Originally posted by ChristianRock It's for 35mm or wider in full frame equivalent, so in APSC it's 24mm or wider. On micro 4/3, 17mm or wider. For the 645D/Z, 45mm or wider. Looking forward to seeing everyone's shots!

03-10-2020, 10:46 PM	#10
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Originally posted by aslyfox since there are no rules, these must be guidelines Thanks, Allen. I'd read that previously, but somehow I was under the impression we had to pick and choose a single wide angle lens. Good to know there's no such restriction - and hoping to see some more entries!

03-12-2020, 10:59 AM - 1 Like	#13
djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,561	Wk 11 -- A yard full of bradford pear trees

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Mobilepark skies...