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mamba909 · 12-05-2021, 11:15 AM

Welcome to the forum! Just finished reading your write up, which is nice, and I am amazed at your skills.

I really should take up my friends' offer next time they decide to head out to Joshua Tree.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 12-06-2021, 03:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ken Lee

Thanks. It's really quite rewarding to photograph at night. I am not an astrophotographer at all, but rather, do night photography with light painting...well, it's easier if I just show you, I suppose.

You show talent and expertise with your photos. Thank you for sharing. Please continue to post more.

Originally posted by robgski

I agree, though I've found many great places in my corner of the US as well. It's a matter of getting out rather than sitting home.
These groups and threads might interest you.

Pentax Night Owls

Lightpainting

Thank you for posting the links, I jad not been aware of those threads and now will be exploring them.

**SelrahCharleS** · 12-06-2021, 07:48 PM

Welcome! The K-1 does seem almost purpose built for night photography.

Ken Lee · 12-07-2021, 06:08 PM - **2 Likes**

I feel like it is. The K-1, even years after its release, is a stunning camera. Put it this way....I purchased it even though I have been a long-time Nikon user. I wrote an article about seven reasons why I now use a Pentax, in fact, I was so happy with it!

**robgski** · 12-07-2021, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Ken Lee

I wrote an article

Good article, a very enjoyable read. Very creative and well made images on your website, too.

The night time temperatures are commonly below freezing at this time of year, which reminds me of one way that LA and Southern California are superior for night shooting.

**DamienW** · 12-08-2021, 04:36 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Ken Lee · 12-08-2021, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by mamba909

Welcome to the forum! Just finished reading your write up, which is nice, and I am amazed at your skills.

I really should take up my friends' offer next time they decide to head out to Joshua Tree.

Thanks! Great place. My spiritual home for night photography.

---------- Post added 12-08-21 at 11:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by robgski

Good article, a very enjoyable read. Very creative and well made images on your website, too.

The night time temperatures are commonly below freezing at this time of year, which reminds me of one way that LA and Southern California are superior for night shooting.

Yeah, unless you have elevation, the temperatures are mild. Did a photography shoot last year where I had to scrape ice and frost from my windshield and run the defroster for five minutes. Now, what’s weird abput this was that it was t-shirt weather during the day.

Thanks for the kind words!

**NZ_Ross** · 12-09-2021, 03:14 AM

Another welcome from New Zealand.

Best wishes for your photography.

Ken Lee · 12-14-2021, 10:52 PM

Thank you! Greatly appreciated!

jab2980 · 12-16-2021, 11:47 AM

Welcome aboard!

**Mbaez** · 12-17-2021, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Ken Lee

Hey, I'm a night photographer from Los Angeles, CA and thought I would say hello.

I'm not gonna write too much about myself except to say that I love night photography and light painting.

Photographed with Nikon for a long time. However, in November or December 2019, I purchased a used K-1 Mk I because of the beautiful image quality and feature set. I have lots of reasons why I purchased the K-1. Funny thing is I don't actually use the Astrotracer all that much. The quality, ease of use, and build are fantastic, though.

I don't have that many lenses yet, although bizarrely, I acquired another 15-30mm, so I will sell that. But I also have a 28-105mm and a Lensbaby, so I'm slowly building up my collection of lenses.

Welcome to the forums! You already have very good equipment.

Ken Lee · 12-21-2021, 10:40 AM

Thanks. I am super pleased with the equipment. You know I really wanted to have Pentax for a few years beforehand, especially when they came out with the K-1. To get me to switch and invest in new lenses was a big deal after being generally happy with Nikon. But the Pentax K-1 is such a great camera that I couldn't stay away.

**lmd91343** · 12-23-2021, 02:01 PM

Ken,

Welcome to the forum from another Los Angeles member.

Great photos. Where was that Joshua tree? Antelope valley?

Ken Lee · 12-23-2021, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by lmd91343

Ken,

Welcome to the forum from another Los Angeles member.

Great photos. Where was that Joshua tree? Antelope valley?

Thanks! Cool to meet another LA member!

The first one is Joshua Tree NP in California.

The second one is in Nevada south of Las Vegas.

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-28-2021, 02:28 PM

Welcome to forum from Poland. Have a great time here!

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12-05-2021, 11:15 AM	#16
mamba909 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: L.A. County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 405	Welcome to the forum! Just finished reading your write up, which is nice, and I am amazed at your skills. I really should take up my friends' offer next time they decide to head out to Joshua Tree.

12-06-2021, 03:34 PM - 1 Like	#17
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Ken Lee Thanks. It's really quite rewarding to photograph at night. I am not an astrophotographer at all, but rather, do night photography with light painting...well, it's easier if I just show you, I suppose. You show talent and expertise with your photos. Thank you for sharing. Please continue to post more. Originally posted by robgski I agree, though I've found many great places in my corner of the US as well. It's a matter of getting out rather than sitting home. These groups and threads might interest you. Pentax Night Owls Lightpainting Thank you for posting the links, I jad not been aware of those threads and now will be exploring them.

12-06-2021, 07:48 PM	#18
SelrahCharleS Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 937	Welcome! The K-1 does seem almost purpose built for night photography.

12-07-2021, 06:08 PM - 2 Likes	#19
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	I feel like it is. The K-1, even years after its release, is a stunning camera. Put it this way....I purchased it even though I have been a long-time Nikon user. I wrote an article about seven reasons why I now use a Pentax, in fact, I was so happy with it!

12-07-2021, 07:12 PM	#20
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Ken Lee I wrote an article Good article, a very enjoyable read. Very creative and well made images on your website, too. The night time temperatures are commonly below freezing at this time of year, which reminds me of one way that LA and Southern California are superior for night shooting.

12-08-2021, 04:36 PM	#21
DamienW Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 847	Welcome to the forum!

12-08-2021, 10:52 PM	#22
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	Originally posted by mamba909 Welcome to the forum! Just finished reading your write up, which is nice, and I am amazed at your skills. I really should take up my friends' offer next time they decide to head out to Joshua Tree. Thanks! Great place. My spiritual home for night photography. ---------- Post added 12-08-21 at 11:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by robgski Good article, a very enjoyable read. Very creative and well made images on your website, too. The night time temperatures are commonly below freezing at this time of year, which reminds me of one way that LA and Southern California are superior for night shooting. Yeah, unless you have elevation, the temperatures are mild. Did a photography shoot last year where I had to scrape ice and frost from my windshield and run the defroster for five minutes. Now, what’s weird abput this was that it was t-shirt weather during the day. Thanks for the kind words!

12-09-2021, 03:14 AM	#23
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Another welcome from New Zealand. Best wishes for your photography.

12-14-2021, 10:52 PM	#24
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	Thank you! Greatly appreciated!

12-16-2021, 11:47 AM	#25
jab2980 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 578	Welcome aboard!

12-17-2021, 07:45 AM	#26
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by Ken Lee Hey, I'm a night photographer from Los Angeles, CA and thought I would say hello. I'm not gonna write too much about myself except to say that I love night photography and light painting. Photographed with Nikon for a long time. However, in November or December 2019, I purchased a used K-1 Mk I because of the beautiful image quality and feature set. I have lots of reasons why I purchased the K-1. Funny thing is I don't actually use the Astrotracer all that much. The quality, ease of use, and build are fantastic, though. I don't have that many lenses yet, although bizarrely, I acquired another 15-30mm, so I will sell that. But I also have a 28-105mm and a Lensbaby, so I'm slowly building up my collection of lenses. Welcome to the forums! You already have very good equipment.

12-21-2021, 10:40 AM	#27
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	Thanks. I am super pleased with the equipment. You know I really wanted to have Pentax for a few years beforehand, especially when they came out with the K-1. To get me to switch and invest in new lenses was a big deal after being generally happy with Nikon. But the Pentax K-1 is such a great camera that I couldn't stay away.

12-23-2021, 02:01 PM	#28
lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	Ken, Welcome to the forum from another Los Angeles member. Great photos. Where was that Joshua tree? Antelope valley?

12-23-2021, 06:40 PM	#29
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	Originally posted by lmd91343 Ken, Welcome to the forum from another Los Angeles member. Great photos. Where was that Joshua tree? Antelope valley? Thanks! Cool to meet another LA member! The first one is Joshua Tree NP in California. The second one is in Nevada south of Las Vegas.

12-28-2021, 02:28 PM	#30
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 605	Welcome to forum from Poland. Have a great time here!

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