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fcweissbach · 04-25-2016, 06:43 PM - **7 Likes**

Hey all!

I posted here in this thread about purchasing advice on cameras. You all were very enthusiastic and helpful. I purchased a K-3 with a few lenses (Pentax 18-135, 40mm XS, Sigma 70-300) to start me on a road trip.

I just wanted to drop by again and say thanks! It's been fun. I had never used a camera before and I set the camera on manual the day I got it and just tried figuring it all out. I recently used Windows 10 photo viewer to do some light touches on pictures and I wanted to share a few of my favorites (impossibly hard to choose so I went a little overboard). Landscapes, cities, dogs, people and some flowers. Feedback is very welcome!

Album Here - Sorry if it is too many.

Regards

**pres589** · 04-25-2016, 08:17 PM

There are some really great shots in there. Sometimes it's fun to look back at how I've progressed as a photographer; I have so many more steps to take on the path of improvement. You seem to be getting along quite well.

**brightseal** · 04-25-2016, 09:19 PM

nice!

**Kerrowdown** · 04-25-2016, 11:43 PM

Re welcome, good to hear that your enjoying your Pentax purchase.

**rod_grant** · 04-26-2016, 12:43 AM

I find it hard to believe that you had not used a camera until you got this one 12 months ago!
Very well done - you have a good eye for a photo.
I look forward to seeing more of your work.

pete-tarmigan · 04-26-2016, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by fcweissbach

...I set the camera on manual the day I got it and just tried figuring it all out.

That's the best way to learn photography.

**Jacquot** · 04-26-2016, 05:54 AM

There are some very nice photos in there. I love my K3. It looks like you transitioned well.

normhead · 04-26-2016, 06:54 AM

Thanks for posting. That's how I started in digital, only there was no 18-135 os my set up was Sigma 70-300 and 18-55. I was good with it for years.

fcweissbach · 04-26-2016, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the kind words!

I purchased the equipment a week before a 6000 mile roadtrip. It is really cool to see how much better the pictures came out the further I got. I did cheat by buying Understanding Exposure, chipping away at it slowly. Definitely feel like I have a lot of control, and even more so feel like I have a crazy amount to learn especially in post processing.

I'm now looking for another prime, I'm thinking a 35mm or 50mm macro as they seem pretty cost efficient.

Regards,

C_Jones · 04-26-2016, 06:56 PM

Welcome to the forums. You have some nice shots there.

04-25-2016, 06:43 PM - 7 Likes	#1
fcweissbach New Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 18	Almost a year later with my first camera, Pentax K3 Hey all! I posted here in this thread about purchasing advice on cameras. You all were very enthusiastic and helpful. I purchased a K-3 with a few lenses (Pentax 18-135, 40mm XS, Sigma 70-300) to start me on a road trip. I just wanted to drop by again and say thanks! It's been fun. I had never used a camera before and I set the camera on manual the day I got it and just tried figuring it all out. I recently used Windows 10 photo viewer to do some light touches on pictures and I wanted to share a few of my favorites (impossibly hard to choose so I went a little overboard). Landscapes, cities, dogs, people and some flowers. Feedback is very welcome! Album Here - Sorry if it is too many. Regards

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pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	There are some really great shots in there. Sometimes it's fun to look back at how I've progressed as a photographer; I have so many more steps to take on the path of improvement. You seem to be getting along quite well.

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brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	nice!

04-25-2016, 11:43 PM	#4
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rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	I find it hard to believe that you had not used a camera until you got this one 12 months ago! Very well done - you have a good eye for a photo. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

04-26-2016, 05:36 AM	#6
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by fcweissbach ...I set the camera on manual the day I got it and just tried figuring it all out. That's the best way to learn photography.

04-26-2016, 05:54 AM	#7
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	There are some very nice photos in there. I love my K3. It looks like you transitioned well.

04-26-2016, 06:54 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Thanks for posting. That's how I started in digital, only there was no 18-135 os my set up was Sigma 70-300 and 18-55. I was good with it for years.

04-26-2016, 11:43 AM	#9
fcweissbach New Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Thanks for the kind words! I purchased the equipment a week before a 6000 mile roadtrip. It is really cool to see how much better the pictures came out the further I got. I did cheat by buying Understanding Exposure, chipping away at it slowly. Definitely feel like I have a lot of control, and even more so feel like I have a crazy amount to learn especially in post processing. I'm now looking for another prime, I'm thinking a 35mm or 50mm macro as they seem pretty cost efficient. Regards,

04-26-2016, 06:56 PM	#10
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	Welcome to the forums. You have some nice shots there.

Almost a year later with my first camera, Pentax K3

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