Better late than never!

que es tu · 12-17-2020, 12:14 PM - **3 Likes**

Hello, and greetings from the Smokies!! I know it is a little late for “introductions”, but I am a bit shy and by default not a joiner, so, since I have not been laughed off of the Forum, I guess everyone at least can tolerate me!!
I will try to be brief. Here is a little history:
I have enjoyed taking pictures all my life, but was mystified by actual “photography”. I thought you had to have a degree in rocket science to be a “photographer” and to understand what ISO 400, 1/250, f 2.8 means!! After my Canon P&S 35mm died in 2015 I was finally ready to “go digital”. I bought a Canon superzoom and checked out a book at the library on digital photography. When the book told me to switch my camera to Av, I looked down, turned the dial to Av, and it has been all downhill from there!
I quickly learned that I REALLY wanted a DSLR and, having an old Spotmatic F sitting around, I curiously looked into Pentax. What I found was: weather sealing, dual control wheels, glass pentaprism, and IBIS! I liked it and set about saving up for a K-S2. Nine months later I had the K-S2!!
Unfortunately, the K-S2 developed ABF in March of this year, so in June I bought a KP, which I really enjoy! I shoot mostly family photos, and pictures of nature while I am out hiking in the Great Smoky Mtns. National Park, or while out walking the dog.
So far I have gotten lots of great advice here on the Forums, and really learned a lot. I hope to be here for a long time, and to learn from everyone’s photos and experiences. I put several photos of mine in the Gallery and have some on my posts. I am no pro, I just enjoy the moment of capture, finding and setting up a shot, and the challenge of learning the art of photography! My kit includes: Pentax KP body, Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6, Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f4-5.8, Pentax SMC DA 50mm f1.8, Pentax SMC DA 35mm f2.4, and a Canon 500D close-up filter. Thank you!

**BigMackCam** · 12-17-2020, 12:21 PM

What a nice (belated) introduction, to which I offer a similarly-belated but sincere welcome!

I may not know a lot, but a lot of what I know was learned from these forums and some wonderful fellow members. It's quite the community, and can always use another like-minded individual such as yourself

eric3929 · 12-17-2020, 12:42 PM

Hello from another North Carolina KP shooter! Hope you got some nice shots during the fall colors over there in the mountains.

**onlineflyer** · 12-17-2020, 12:53 PM

Welcome aboard. The Smokies are one of my favorite areas to visit, you certainly live in a great area with many photo opportunities. You made a smart choice with Pentax. Looking forward to seeing some of your work

**robgski** · 12-17-2020, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by que es tu

I am out hiking in the Great Smoky Mtns. National Park

Welcome. Beautiful place to have so nearby. I look forward to seeing your pictures!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-17-2020, 01:50 PM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland.

C_Jones · 12-17-2020, 02:06 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-17-2020, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the introduction. It doesn’t seem quite appropriate to say welcome, considering you’ve been posting for a while now (didn’t anyone spot your first post as such, and say “welcome”, then?), but of course you are welcome.

que es tu · 12-17-2020, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Thanks for the introduction. It doesn’t seem quite appropriate to say welcome, considering you’ve been posting for a while now (didn’t anyone spot your first post as such, and say “welcome”, then?), but of course you are welcome.

Yes, I got a couple "welcomes", but this is more formal!! Thank you for the welcome!

que es tu · 12-17-2020, 05:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

What a nice (belated) introduction, to which I offer a similarly-belated but sincere welcome!

I may not know a lot, but a lot of what I know was learned from these forums and some wonderful fellow members. It's quite the community, and can always use another like-minded individual such as yourself

Thank you for the reply! In these contentious and stressful times it is nice to go somewhere with "like minded people" where we can just talk about what we enjoy and what brings us happiness and relaxation. Thank you all for being a nice safe place to visit!!

STARHUNTER94 · 12-17-2020, 05:36 PM

Welcome to the forums.

**bhbrake** · 12-17-2020, 08:45 PM

Hi from Colorado, and glad you are enjoying your "mountains" 😉
I hope to do some autumn shooting there someday.

**robgski** · 12-18-2020, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by bhbrake

Hi from Colorado, and glad you are enjoying your "mountains"

My brother came out from Colorado and made a similar remark when I took him to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

que es tu · 12-21-2020, 04:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bhbrake

Hi from Colorado, and glad you are enjoying your "mountains" 😉
I hope to do some autumn shooting there someday.

Originally posted by robgski

My brother came out from Colorado and made a similar remark when I took him to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

I know, I know! 6643’ is not much compared to your 14ers, but our 80-90+” of rain each year gives us lush, thick forests and lots of springs, creeks, and waterfalls!:

pofenloch · 12-21-2020, 05:21 PM

Welcome to the group

12-17-2020, 12:14 PM - 3 Likes	#1
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602	Better late than never! Hello, and greetings from the Smokies!! I know it is a little late for “introductions”, but I am a bit shy and by default not a joiner, so, since I have not been laughed off of the Forum, I guess everyone at least can tolerate me!! I will try to be brief. Here is a little history: I have enjoyed taking pictures all my life, but was mystified by actual “photography”. I thought you had to have a degree in rocket science to be a “photographer” and to understand what ISO 400, 1/250, f 2.8 means!! After my Canon P&S 35mm died in 2015 I was finally ready to “go digital”. I bought a Canon superzoom and checked out a book at the library on digital photography. When the book told me to switch my camera to Av, I looked down, turned the dial to Av, and it has been all downhill from there! I quickly learned that I REALLY wanted a DSLR and, having an old Spotmatic F sitting around, I curiously looked into Pentax. What I found was: weather sealing, dual control wheels, glass pentaprism, and IBIS! I liked it and set about saving up for a K-S2. Nine months later I had the K-S2!! Unfortunately, the K-S2 developed ABF in March of this year, so in June I bought a KP, which I really enjoy! I shoot mostly family photos, and pictures of nature while I am out hiking in the Great Smoky Mtns. National Park, or while out walking the dog. So far I have gotten lots of great advice here on the Forums, and really learned a lot. I hope to be here for a long time, and to learn from everyone’s photos and experiences. I put several photos of mine in the Gallery and have some on my posts. I am no pro, I just enjoy the moment of capture, finding and setting up a shot, and the challenge of learning the art of photography! My kit includes: Pentax KP body, Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6, Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f4-5.8, Pentax SMC DA 50mm f1.8, Pentax SMC DA 35mm f2.4, and a Canon 500D close-up filter. Thank you!

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12-17-2020, 12:21 PM	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,672	What a nice (belated) introduction, to which I offer a similarly-belated but sincere welcome! I may not know a lot, but a lot of what I know was learned from these forums and some wonderful fellow members. It's quite the community, and can always use another like-minded individual such as yourself

12-17-2020, 12:42 PM	#3
eric3929 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 106	Hello from another North Carolina KP shooter! Hope you got some nice shots during the fall colors over there in the mountains.

12-17-2020, 12:53 PM	#4
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Welcome aboard. The Smokies are one of my favorite areas to visit, you certainly live in a great area with many photo opportunities. You made a smart choice with Pentax. Looking forward to seeing some of your work

12-17-2020, 12:57 PM	#5
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,798	Originally posted by que es tu I am out hiking in the Great Smoky Mtns. National Park Welcome. Beautiful place to have so nearby. I look forward to seeing your pictures!

12-17-2020, 01:50 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland.

12-17-2020, 02:06 PM	#7
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12-17-2020, 02:11 PM	#8
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Thanks for the introduction. It doesn’t seem quite appropriate to say welcome, considering you’ve been posting for a while now (didn’t anyone spot your first post as such, and say “welcome”, then?), but of course you are welcome.

12-17-2020, 04:09 PM	#9
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Thanks for the introduction. It doesn’t seem quite appropriate to say welcome, considering you’ve been posting for a while now (didn’t anyone spot your first post as such, and say “welcome”, then?), but of course you are welcome. Yes, I got a couple "welcomes", but this is more formal!! Thank you for the welcome!

12-17-2020, 05:26 PM - 1 Like	#10
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam What a nice (belated) introduction, to which I offer a similarly-belated but sincere welcome! I may not know a lot, but a lot of what I know was learned from these forums and some wonderful fellow members. It's quite the community, and can always use another like-minded individual such as yourself Thank you for the reply! In these contentious and stressful times it is nice to go somewhere with "like minded people" where we can just talk about what we enjoy and what brings us happiness and relaxation. Thank you all for being a nice safe place to visit!!

12-17-2020, 05:36 PM	#11
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Welcome to the forums.

12-21-2020, 05:21 PM	#15
pofenloch Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Gig Harbor ,WA Posts: 29	Welcome to the group

12-17-2020, 08:45 PM	#12
bhbrake Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 332	Hi from Colorado, and glad you are enjoying your "mountains" 😉 I hope to do some autumn shooting there someday.

12-18-2020, 05:35 PM	#13
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,798	Originally posted by bhbrake Hi from Colorado, and glad you are enjoying your "mountains" My brother came out from Colorado and made a similar remark when I took him to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

12-21-2020, 04:04 PM - 1 Like	#14
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by bhbrake Hi from Colorado, and glad you are enjoying your "mountains" 😉 I hope to do some autumn shooting there someday. Originally posted by robgski My brother came out from Colorado and made a similar remark when I took him to the Blue Ridge Parkway. I know, I know! 6643’ is not much compared to your 14ers, but our 80-90+” of rain each year gives us lush, thick forests and lots of springs, creeks, and waterfalls!: