Game Single in October 2021

**Cerebum** · 10-25-2021, 12:24 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

which 35/2?

SMC FA 35mm f2

---------- Post added 25-10-21 at 12:34 AM ----------

Originally posted by Chris_K

Today it's been the second time this month when I was interrupted by some random pedestrians when I was taking a photo. The first time I was taking a picture of the colourful leaves over a kindergarten*fence and I was asked by some lady why I had been taking pictures of the place, as it was her kids' place. I was clearly pointing the camera upward and the whole place (playground behind the fence) was empty. I understand the concerns (to some extent...) but I wasn't even given a chance to explain - she had repeated her concerns a few times without letting me answer and then walked away...
Similarly today - I was pointing the camera slightly above the ground and didn't even notice that someone showed up in the vicinity. Again, I've heard some indirect accusations (about taking a picture of that person without her approval) without letting me answer.
Ok, I know that I simply should ignore it as I don't do anything wrong but still, it is demotivating at times... At least the police haven't visited me so far (as it happened to one member here a few months ago)...

Yep. That was me. Pretty much killed my street photography. People are now incidental. If they say anything I tell em off for spoiling my shot

the problem is these bl@&day Karen's can do a lot of harm and ultimately ruin your life, and all they get is an undeserved sense of smug satisfaction. I hate em!

---------- Post added 25-10-21 at 12:36 AM ----------

Originally posted by iheiramo

I went quickly thru all my SIC shots ...

These are glorious. I love the misty mast

**iheiramo** · 10-25-2021, 03:49 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Cerebum

These are glorious. I love the misty mast

Good example that more important than gear is to be out there in the right place at right time.

severalsnakes · 10-25-2021, 05:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Good banter, group!

I've got some good shots, but I still need to import and process them. The days just slip away... I can't believe we're at the end of October already!

Tsuken · 10-25-2021, 09:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by garywakeling

I feel for you, in society today, there is no easy solution, just keep shooting and enjoy, it's easier said than done though

Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it…

Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage.

Still sucky though

**babywriter** · 10-25-2021, 09:41 PM - **5 Likes**

Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up:

Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com

**pepperberry farm** · 10-25-2021, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by babywriter

Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up:

Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com

no worries - thank you for keeping this going!

Benz3ne · 10-25-2021, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by babywriter

Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up:

Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com

Never a need to apologise!

**robgski** · 10-26-2021, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it…

Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage.

Still sucky though

Oh no!

This photo brought two separate sets of words to my mind:
Wrist Strap
Throat Punch

I advocate for the first, I resist the second.

garywakeling · 10-26-2021, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it…

Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage.

Still sucky though

Oh my, he doesn't know how lucky he was, you must have showed great self control, iced up doesn't sound good at all. Glad you are ok

severalsnakes · 10-26-2021, 04:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tsuken

Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it…

Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage.

Still sucky though

UHM. We need to know every minute detail of this drama. Thanks in advance.

**Cerebum** · 10-26-2021, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it…

Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage.

Still sucky though

You were lucky but they were very very lucky! I am glad you are OK but you could still have kicked their heads clean of ... A little bit

---------- Post added 26-10-21 at 04:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by babywriter

Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up:

Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com

Never apologise. We think you are a star

**UncleVanya** · 10-26-2021, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by garywakeling

Oh my, he doesn't know how lucky he was, you must have showed great self control, iced up doesn't sound good at all. Glad you are ok

When I signed up for my first martial arts instruction… we had to explain why we were interested, then read and sign a pledge to avoid violence except in situations where you or someone else would be in danger. My instructor told us that if we started misusing our training he would personally deal with us - and his Sifu with him and then us if he couldn’t resolve it.

Martial artists of any real character are very restrained and the people who do things like this “Iced up” dude are very very lucky that is the case.

zubzubadoodle · 10-26-2021, 10:46 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm swithering about next months lens. It's a toss-up between the Vivitar 17\3.5, the Cyclop 85\1.5 and the Pentacon 300\4.
Definitely up for Monovember. It was great fun last year.

**Cerebum** · 10-26-2021, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by zubzubadoodle

I'm swithering about next months lens. It's a toss-up between the Vivitar 17\3.5, the Cyclop 85\1.5 and the Pentacon 300\4.
Definitely up for Monovember. It was great fun last year.

Fine use of "Swithering"

rocking a 300mm f4 for a month sounds incredibly challenging. The other two could be fun, especially the 85mm. I wanna see some bokeh

brainwave · 10-27-2021, 06:33 AM

All this people trying to break the camera makes me really scared. I love my K- ii and cannot afford a replacement. I would hate it if someone broke it. Damn. Street photography worries I had were real. I'll just stick to shooting during travel and in the home or on the terrace.

I'm TINY, tiny and chubby and almost always smiling. I cannot for the love of god try to intimidate someone off my case.

10-26-2021, 12:48 AM	#173
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	Originally posted by Tsuken Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it… Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage. Still sucky though Oh no! This photo brought two separate sets of words to my mind: Wrist Strap Throat Punch I advocate for the first, I resist the second. Last edited by robgski; 10-26-2021 at 05:55 AM.

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10-25-2021, 12:24 AM - 3 Likes	#166
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by pepperberry farm which 35/2? SMC FA 35mm f2 ---------- Post added 25-10-21 at 12:34 AM ---------- Originally posted by Chris_K Today it's been the second time this month when I was interrupted by some random pedestrians when I was taking a photo. The first time I was taking a picture of the colourful leaves over a kindergarten*fence and I was asked by some lady why I had been taking pictures of the place, as it was her kids' place. I was clearly pointing the camera upward and the whole place (playground behind the fence) was empty. I understand the concerns (to some extent...) but I wasn't even given a chance to explain - she had repeated her concerns a few times without letting me answer and then walked away... Similarly today - I was pointing the camera slightly above the ground and didn't even notice that someone showed up in the vicinity. Again, I've heard some indirect accusations (about taking a picture of that person without her approval) without letting me answer. Ok, I know that I simply should ignore it as I don't do anything wrong but still, it is demotivating at times... At least the police haven't visited me so far (as it happened to one member here a few months ago)... Yep. That was me. Pretty much killed my street photography. People are now incidental. If they say anything I tell em off for spoiling my shot the problem is these bl@&day Karen's can do a lot of harm and ultimately ruin your life, and all they get is an undeserved sense of smug satisfaction. I hate em! ---------- Post added 25-10-21 at 12:36 AM ---------- Originally posted by iheiramo I went quickly thru all my SIC shots ... These are glorious. I love the misty mast

10-25-2021, 03:49 AM - 4 Likes	#167
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,180	Originally posted by Cerebum These are glorious. I love the misty mast Good example that more important than gear is to be out there in the right place at right time.

10-25-2021, 05:56 PM - 2 Likes	#168
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Good banter, group! I've got some good shots, but I still need to import and process them. The days just slip away... I can't believe we're at the end of October already!

10-25-2021, 09:17 PM - 1 Like	#169
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by garywakeling I feel for you, in society today, there is no easy solution, just keep shooting and enjoy, it's easier said than done though Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it… Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage. Still sucky though

10-25-2021, 09:41 PM - 5 Likes	#170
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up: Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com

10-25-2021, 10:09 PM	#171
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645	Originally posted by babywriter Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up: Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com no worries - thank you for keeping this going!

10-25-2021, 11:17 PM	#172
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by babywriter Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up: Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com Never a need to apologise!

10-26-2021, 03:44 AM	#174
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,757	Originally posted by Tsuken Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it… Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage. Still sucky though Oh my, he doesn't know how lucky he was, you must have showed great self control, iced up doesn't sound good at all. Glad you are ok

10-26-2021, 04:48 AM - 1 Like	#175
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by Tsuken Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it… Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage. Still sucky though UHM. We need to know every minute detail of this drama. Thanks in advance.

10-26-2021, 04:57 AM	#176
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Tsuken Specially when iced-up morons smash the camera out of your hand and break it… Guess I was lucky really. Uninjured; I didn’t lose my cool and do anything nasty to him; the DA21 didn’t suffer damage. Still sucky though You were lucky but they were very very lucky! I am glad you are OK but you could still have kicked their heads clean of ... A little bit ---------- Post added 26-10-21 at 04:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by babywriter Sorry for the delay - traveling this week. November thread is up: Single in November 2021 - PentaxForums.com Never apologise. We think you are a star

10-26-2021, 05:22 AM	#177
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,397	Originally posted by garywakeling Oh my, he doesn't know how lucky he was, you must have showed great self control, iced up doesn't sound good at all. Glad you are ok When I signed up for my first martial arts instruction… we had to explain why we were interested, then read and sign a pledge to avoid violence except in situations where you or someone else would be in danger. My instructor told us that if we started misusing our training he would personally deal with us - and his Sifu with him and then us if he couldn’t resolve it. Martial artists of any real character are very restrained and the people who do things like this “Iced up” dude are very very lucky that is the case.

10-26-2021, 10:46 AM - 2 Likes	#178
zubzubadoodle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North Yorkshire Photos: Albums Posts: 231	I'm swithering about next months lens. It's a toss-up between the Vivitar 17\3.5, the Cyclop 85\1.5 and the Pentacon 300\4. Definitely up for Monovember. It was great fun last year.

10-26-2021, 12:39 PM	#179
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by zubzubadoodle I'm swithering about next months lens. It's a toss-up between the Vivitar 17\3.5, the Cyclop 85\1.5 and the Pentacon 300\4. Definitely up for Monovember. It was great fun last year. Fine use of "Swithering" rocking a 300mm f4 for a month sounds incredibly challenging. The other two could be fun, especially the 85mm. I wanna see some bokeh

10-27-2021, 06:33 AM	#180
brainwave Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 196	All this people trying to break the camera makes me really scared. I love my K- ii and cannot afford a replacement. I would hate it if someone broke it. Damn. Street photography worries I had were real. I'll just stick to shooting during travel and in the home or on the terrace. I'm TINY, tiny and chubby and almost always smiling. I cannot for the love of god try to intimidate someone off my case.

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