Connecticut Pentaxians?

Daniel North II · 05-28-2014, 04:09 PM

Im a Pentax user in Manchester, CT. I was wondering if there are any other Pentax users near me.

DennisH · 05-28-2014, 05:36 PM

Stratford, CT, here - about an hour away.

**mwilky55** · 05-28-2014, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Daniel North II

Im a Pentax user in Manchester, CT. I was wondering if there are any other Pentax users near me.

waterford...used to live in Bolton

**pbancr** · 05-29-2014, 07:54 AM

Essex. Used to live in Hebron.

**mwilky55** · 05-29-2014, 12:02 PM

Seems like we are from some of the same "necks of the woods".

BTW, I find the Pentax Forum really useful. Hopefully you do as well.

Regards,
Michael

Daniel North II · 05-29-2014, 02:24 PM

Thanx for the reply Michael. I think Pentax Forums is an amazing and extremely helpful site.I have learned a lot and am very grateful.
Resources like the lens database and Pentax news is awesome. I never realized how many lenses are compatible with Pentax especially screw mount ones too.

**mwilky55** · 05-29-2014, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Daniel North II

Thanx for the reply Michael. I think Pentax Forums is an amazing and extremely helpful site.I have learned a lot and am very grateful.
Resources like the lens database and Pentax news is awesome. I never realized how many lenses are compatible with Pentax especially screw mount ones too.

I was spending quite a bit of time in the lens database today....found a Takumar 135 mm lens on e-Bay and was able to learn about it on the Forum.

FYI, there is a photo contest (I'm pretty sure) for the land trusts of Lyme, Haddam and some of the other towns in your neighborhood. I'll try to remember to pass the details on when I find them.

What is some of the favorite equipment you have??? I am trying to recover from my lens buying addiction

. Take care, Daniel. Maybe we'll bump into each other in SE CT one of these days.

**pbancr** · 05-30-2014, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by mwilky55

waterford...used to live in Bolton

I take a lot of my photographs out by you...some of the places we like to go to include Mystic, Stonington, Avery Point, Fort Griswold, Fort Trumbull, Bluff Point and Harkness along with western RI.

If you folks want to have fun, participate in the Monthly Single In...challenge here in the forum. You select one of your lenses and take and post a photo each day. You see and can comment on others' photos as well. Lots of fun and you learn a lot.

Here's a link to the challenge for June...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/26...ne-2014-a.html

And if you're interested, you can see my work this month in Flickr under Single in May album. I'm sure you'll recognize some of the locations.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbkelley/sets

**mwilky55** · 05-30-2014, 11:53 AM

Great to see your note. I will check out the links. The one lens concept sounds pretty cool and I'm sure I'd learn a lot.

I will also check out your Flickr collection when I get a chance. I don't have an online presence, but I have boatloads of photos of Harkness and quite a few from Bluff and Avery Points.

My name is Michael, btw, and yours?

**pbancr** · 05-30-2014, 12:39 PM

I'm Pam and I'd love to see you participate in the Singles challenge! It's a great learning experience.

**mwilky55** · 05-30-2014, 03:28 PM

Nice to "meet" you....I'll look into the Singles challenge. One other place I go often that you might like (if you don't already know it) is St Edmunds Retreat on Enders Island....you get to it through Mason's Island in Mystic.

**mwilky55** · 06-26-2014, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by pbancr

I take a lot of my photographs out by you...some of the places we like to go to include Mystic, Stonington, Avery Point, Fort Griswold, Fort Trumbull, Bluff Point and Harkness along with western RI.

If you folks want to have fun, participate in the Monthly Single In...challenge here in the forum. You select one of your lenses and take and post a photo each day. You see and can comment on others' photos as well. Lots of fun and you learn a lot.

Here's a link to the challenge for June...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/26...ne-2014-a.html

And if you're interested, you can see my work this month in Flickr under Single in May album. I'm sure you'll recognize some of the locations.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbkelley/sets

Hi Pam,
Not sure if you remember but we struck up a "conversation" about Connecticut Pentaxians a while ago. A couple of things:
1. I had a chance to look at your work on Flickr...some wonderful images...you do very nice work.
2. I also remembered you saying you like manual lenses. I'll be putting an M135 f/3.5 up for sale shortly. I was fortunate to come across a copy of the F135 and I don't need both. No idea if you have any interest, but thought I'd check with you first. Keep things local, if possible.
Anyway, give me a note if you are interested. Either way, hope all is well.
Michael

Jatcat · 09-26-2014, 10:07 PM

Hey Folks,

Jeff here - I'm in Norwalk.

I think a local group here in Connecticut would be great - perhaps a monthly meet-up, photo hike, etc.
One of my favorite spots to shoot is Devil's Den, the Nature Conservancy Preserve in Weston, where I took these:

**mwilky55** · 09-27-2014, 06:43 AM

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for chiming in on this thread. Speaking for myself, I'd be game for some type of monthly hike/shoot or similar gathering, virtual or actual.

We're at opposite ends of the state, but it is a small state and there are things in your neighborhood (Bush-Holley, Sherwood Island, Glass House, Stepping Stones, Mianus Preserve) that are on my list of visits.

So perhaps we can keep the conversation going and see what comes of it.

At the risk of sounding parochial, I'm in a very photogenic part of the state up here in the SE corner, so I'd also be happy to share some spots up this way....

Finally, really like your waterfall shot! Nicely done.
Michael

Jatcat · 09-27-2014, 08:17 AM

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your reply (I didn't expect anyone to answer so quickly, but I did set my alerts to email notification).

Yes, I've been to Sherwood Island (also the lighthouse) and the Glass House).

Today I'm off to Greenwich Audubon for their annual Hawk Watch (a great photo op !).

It's on today until 5pm, and also tomorrow, if you want to check it out: 16th Annual "Hawk Watch Festival & Green Bazaar" | Greenwich

Yes, let's keep in touch.

Jeff

05-28-2014, 04:09 PM	#1
Daniel North II New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3	Connecticut Pentaxians? Im a Pentax user in Manchester, CT. I was wondering if there are any other Pentax users near me.

09-27-2014, 06:43 AM	#14
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Pentax Fans in Connecticut Hi Jeff, Thanks for chiming in on this thread. Speaking for myself, I'd be game for some type of monthly hike/shoot or similar gathering, virtual or actual. We're at opposite ends of the state, but it is a small state and there are things in your neighborhood (Bush-Holley, Sherwood Island, Glass House, Stepping Stones, Mianus Preserve) that are on my list of visits. So perhaps we can keep the conversation going and see what comes of it. At the risk of sounding parochial, I'm in a very photogenic part of the state up here in the SE corner, so I'd also be happy to share some spots up this way.... Finally, really like your waterfall shot! Nicely done. Michael Attached Images

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DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Stratford, CT, here - about an hour away.

05-28-2014, 05:52 PM	#3
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Originally posted by Daniel North II Im a Pentax user in Manchester, CT. I was wondering if there are any other Pentax users near me. waterford...used to live in Bolton

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pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Essex. Used to live in Hebron.

05-29-2014, 12:02 PM	#5
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Seems like we are from some of the same "necks of the woods". BTW, I find the Pentax Forum really useful. Hopefully you do as well. Regards, Michael

05-29-2014, 02:24 PM	#6
Daniel North II New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thanx for the reply Michael. I think Pentax Forums is an amazing and extremely helpful site.I have learned a lot and am very grateful. Resources like the lens database and Pentax news is awesome. I never realized how many lenses are compatible with Pentax especially screw mount ones too.

05-29-2014, 06:10 PM	#7
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Originally posted by Daniel North II Thanx for the reply Michael. I think Pentax Forums is an amazing and extremely helpful site.I have learned a lot and am very grateful. Resources like the lens database and Pentax news is awesome. I never realized how many lenses are compatible with Pentax especially screw mount ones too. I was spending quite a bit of time in the lens database today....found a Takumar 135 mm lens on e-Bay and was able to learn about it on the Forum. FYI, there is a photo contest (I'm pretty sure) for the land trusts of Lyme, Haddam and some of the other towns in your neighborhood. I'll try to remember to pass the details on when I find them. What is some of the favorite equipment you have??? I am trying to recover from my lens buying addiction . Take care, Daniel. Maybe we'll bump into each other in SE CT one of these days.

05-30-2014, 11:09 AM	#8
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by mwilky55 waterford...used to live in Bolton I take a lot of my photographs out by you...some of the places we like to go to include Mystic, Stonington, Avery Point, Fort Griswold, Fort Trumbull, Bluff Point and Harkness along with western RI. If you folks want to have fun, participate in the Monthly Single In...challenge here in the forum. You select one of your lenses and take and post a photo each day. You see and can comment on others' photos as well. Lots of fun and you learn a lot. Here's a link to the challenge for June... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/26...ne-2014-a.html And if you're interested, you can see my work this month in Flickr under Single in May album. I'm sure you'll recognize some of the locations. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbkelley/sets

05-30-2014, 11:53 AM	#9
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Great to see your note. I will check out the links. The one lens concept sounds pretty cool and I'm sure I'd learn a lot. I will also check out your Flickr collection when I get a chance. I don't have an online presence, but I have boatloads of photos of Harkness and quite a few from Bluff and Avery Points. My name is Michael, btw, and yours?

05-30-2014, 12:39 PM	#10
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	I'm Pam and I'd love to see you participate in the Singles challenge! It's a great learning experience.

05-30-2014, 03:28 PM	#11
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Nice to "meet" you....I'll look into the Singles challenge. One other place I go often that you might like (if you don't already know it) is St Edmunds Retreat on Enders Island....you get to it through Mason's Island in Mystic.

06-26-2014, 09:11 AM	#12
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Originally posted by pbancr I take a lot of my photographs out by you...some of the places we like to go to include Mystic, Stonington, Avery Point, Fort Griswold, Fort Trumbull, Bluff Point and Harkness along with western RI. If you folks want to have fun, participate in the Monthly Single In...challenge here in the forum. You select one of your lenses and take and post a photo each day. You see and can comment on others' photos as well. Lots of fun and you learn a lot. Here's a link to the challenge for June... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/26...ne-2014-a.html And if you're interested, you can see my work this month in Flickr under Single in May album. I'm sure you'll recognize some of the locations. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbkelley/sets Hi Pam, Not sure if you remember but we struck up a "conversation" about Connecticut Pentaxians a while ago. A couple of things: 1. I had a chance to look at your work on Flickr...some wonderful images...you do very nice work. 2. I also remembered you saying you like manual lenses. I'll be putting an M135 f/3.5 up for sale shortly. I was fortunate to come across a copy of the F135 and I don't need both. No idea if you have any interest, but thought I'd check with you first. Keep things local, if possible. Anyway, give me a note if you are interested. Either way, hope all is well. Michael

09-27-2014, 08:17 AM	#15
Jatcat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 100	Hi Michael, Thanks for your reply (I didn't expect anyone to answer so quickly, but I did set my alerts to email notification). Yes, I've been to Sherwood Island (also the lighthouse) and the Glass House). Today I'm off to Greenwich Audubon for their annual Hawk Watch (a great photo op !). It's on today until 5pm, and also tomorrow, if you want to check it out: 16th Annual "Hawk Watch Festival & Green Bazaar" \| Greenwich Yes, let's keep in touch. Jeff