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Ken Lee · 12-02-2021, 09:58 PM - **1 Like**

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.

Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 12-02-2021 at 11:19 PM.

Not a Number · 12-02-2021, 11:24 PM

Greetings and Welcome to the Forums from Los Angeles.

sarge · 12-02-2021, 11:25 PM

Welcome aboard! I hope you can share your technique on shooting night sky. It is something I am keen on learning.

Ken Lee · 12-02-2021, 11:34 PM - **4 Likes**

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.

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**i_trax** · 12-03-2021, 12:01 AM

great photos!
Welcome and warm regards from Western Australia

VictorDA · 12-03-2021, 01:11 AM

Hi Ken and welcome to the forums!
The pictures look great, thanks for sharing! Keep them coming

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2021, 01:17 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

Unregistered User 8 · 12-03-2021, 01:40 AM

Excellent images, Ken, welcome from Australia.

Ken Lee · 12-03-2021, 10:20 AM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

**robgski** · 12-03-2021, 10:56 AM

Welcome! Light painting is a fun genre, I look forward to seeing your pictures!

**Mikesul** · 12-03-2021, 01:13 PM

Welcome, Ken! Love your photos.

**kiwi_jono** · 12-03-2021, 02:12 PM

Welcome from New Zealand!

Los Angeles sounds like a great place for night photography.

Ken Lee · 12-03-2021, 11:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

Welcome from New Zealand!

Los Angeles sounds like a great place for night photography.

Thanks again, everyone.

I think what makes it great is its relatively close proximity to places to photograph at night. Although heavily light polluted, you can drive just 2-3 hours and find places that are reasonably devoid of light pollution, whether going to the desert, mountains, or sometimes the coast.

The Southwest region of the United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah) has a lot of great scenery. Amazing landscapes, amazing abandoned stuff.

**robgski** · 12-04-2021, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by Ken Lee

The Southwest region of the United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah) has a lot of great scenery. Amazing landscapes, amazing abandoned stuff.

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

Ken Lee · 12-05-2021, 07:53 AM - **1 Like**

I will definitely check them out, thanks!

And yes, there are so many parts of the country that have fantastic and beautiful subjects for night photography.

12-02-2021, 09:58 PM - 1 Like	#1
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648	Greetings from Los Angeles, California! 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. Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 12-02-2021 at 11:19 PM.

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sarge Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 460	Welcome aboard! I hope you can share your technique on shooting night sky. It is something I am keen on learning.

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	great photos! Welcome and warm regards from Western Australia

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VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	Hi Ken and welcome to the forums! The pictures look great, thanks for sharing! Keep them coming

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Excellent images, Ken, welcome from Australia.

12-03-2021, 10:20 AM	#9
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

12-03-2021, 10:56 AM	#10
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Welcome! Light painting is a fun genre, I look forward to seeing your pictures!

12-03-2021, 01:13 PM	#11
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Welcome, Ken! Love your photos.

12-03-2021, 02:12 PM	#12
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Welcome from New Zealand! Los Angeles sounds like a great place for night photography.

12-03-2021, 11:39 PM - 1 Like	#13
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	Originally posted by kiwi_jono Welcome from New Zealand! Los Angeles sounds like a great place for night photography. Thanks again, everyone. I think what makes it great is its relatively close proximity to places to photograph at night. Although heavily light polluted, you can drive just 2-3 hours and find places that are reasonably devoid of light pollution, whether going to the desert, mountains, or sometimes the coast. The Southwest region of the United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah) has a lot of great scenery. Amazing landscapes, amazing abandoned stuff.

12-04-2021, 04:16 AM	#14
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Ken Lee The Southwest region of the United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah) has a lot of great scenery. Amazing landscapes, amazing abandoned stuff. 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

12-05-2021, 07:53 AM - 1 Like	#15
Ken Lee Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648 Original Poster	I will definitely check them out, thanks! And yes, there are so many parts of the country that have fantastic and beautiful subjects for night photography.

Greetings from Los Angeles, California!

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