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Forum: Contest Voting
03-12-2024, 08:14 AM
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I've pulled this one from my archives. Taken with the XR Rikenon 1:4 200mm, a manual lens, so long ago I cannot remember the F-stop used, but it would have been f/16 or higher.
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Forum: Lens Sample Photo Archive
01-04-2020, 06:20 PM
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Thank you for that. I've ordered a long plate for under $10 that is now coming to me on a slow boat from China (literally) So I will be able to rig up something for better stabilization. Until then I will just play around a bit. I put this on my KS-2 today and was able to get a shot with light at a better angle. I think I'm going to like this lens once I master it:
 Heron on rail Adjusted by Sean O'Connell, on Flickr
Thanks for everyone's comments and feedback!
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
02-12-2024, 06:31 PM
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All images taken with a Pentax K-1
Left image shot with the Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 - f/3.2 1/200 sec, ISO 6400
The other two images taken with the 24 - 70 DFA 2.8
Middle image f/3.2, 1/60 sec, ISO 3200
Third image f/3.2, 1/100 sec, ISO 3200
The story of a bassist playing a piece of music from start to finish.
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
03-02-2024, 09:44 PM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Sold Items
12-31-2022, 08:00 AM
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Sold! Thank you everyone.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
07-03-2020, 07:01 AM
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Sorry folks - I'm out for a bit. I picked up a second job (part time - on top of my full time+ current job) so I can get my foot in the door with the company I've been wanting to work for for years. I'll be back at some point, but for now I need to focus on this transition. Happy shooting everyone!
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
05-31-2020, 03:55 PM
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Still hanging on. Yes - in.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
04-30-2020, 07:41 PM
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In. Despite work I seem to be finding the time to keep up most months. I think I have only missed two days in 14 months, so I'm not going to beat myself up if I miss a day here or there. I did join Flickr's "Macro Monday" and "Crazy Tuesday" groups. They are helping me with image inspiration - so expect a lot more macros from me this month - well more than normal since I have never shied away from macros. I'm still struggling to get comments out to you fine folks however, and I will endeavor to do better in the coming months. Keep on shooting.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-28-2020, 04:47 PM
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It may be spotty, but I'll poke my head in as much as I can. Stay safe out there everyone.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-28-2020, 04:44 PM
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Fell behind with posting, but caught up today (with a bit of cheating). I work on the front lines in health care and one of the departments I oversee is housekeeping. The days are very long and tense right now. So far our team has done a good job at keeping things at bay, but staff are dropping like flies and I can't hire fast enough to replace them. It all leaves little time for time for post processing. If I drop off of a bit I'm probably just too tired to process and post anything.
We're in for the long haul, but I'm optimistic we will all come out the other side. I'm glad to see that most people here are staying safe - keep that up.
S.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
02-29-2020, 05:52 PM
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Somehow I managed to catch up on my February postings, so I'm in until I can't keep up anymore.
On another note - we can now all forget how to spell February again for another year :-) I swear I need to relearn how to spell it every time it comes around.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
01-30-2020, 09:22 PM
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- I'm with Rob. I will have been at this one year now. I've learned a lot, and I still have more to learn, but I find myself toying with the idea of taking a breather and taking less photos. Maybe it's the combination of the short days and short weekends wearing on me. Let's see how we do......
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Forum: Lens Sample Photo Archive
01-01-2020, 09:40 PM
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My first day with the lens, and yes I will need to do something to stabilize it for sure as my keeper rate was very low - even on the tripod. Heavy is an understatement! My post processing program is having a hard time dealing with the fringing (though it was very sunny and I was shooting into the sun - it should be less noticeable with better lighting.) Here are first set of keepers from the lens tests.
 Three Ducks by Sean O'Connell, on Flickr
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 Two Ducks by Sean O'Connell, on Flickr
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 Moon with Tamron 200-500mm by Sean O'Connell, on Flickr
No where near as nice as some of the other images here, but I think this lens will take a bit of practice to master - especially with the razor thin depth of field at the long end.
A question for those who have used the lens before. Mine came with the 'normal' 43mm filter installed in the lens (none of the others came with it). Has anyone tried shooting without the filter, and if so, are the results much different?
Thanks!
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
12-28-2019, 05:58 PM
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Must keep going..... One more month to make the one year mark!
My version does just fine on the K-S2. As others have said, check the focus calibration or look into warranty/service. Pentax quality control should not be so shoddy that your copy of the lens cannot get a good keeper rate. There is a flicker group dedicated to this lens that show numerous quality images at Flickr: The PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Pool
The 100 macro has already been mentioned - it's one of my favorites and certainly gets my vote, but don't overlook the host of legacy lens out there - so much to choose from. There are some high quality F & FA lens that can be found at second hand & pawn shops for well under value if you know what to look for, as well as keeping an eye open in your local buy, sell & trade sites. I've picked up several lenses this way and it's worth the time if you are on a budget.
I would love to do more than one challenge at a time, but I can't keep up on comments for people's images in this group, so until I can do that I will probably stick with a single daily in!
Looking forward to seeing everyone's images next month.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
11-17-2019, 05:08 PM
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Well - finally found some time to make some comments on all the amazing images. Hoping I can keep it up for a bit before I get buried again.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
11-01-2019, 04:07 PM
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Oh wow - November already. Getting caught up today and doing my best to keep up in November.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-30-2019, 06:27 AM
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Been struggling to keep up, but not willing to quit just yet. I'm in. Once I'm able to hire more staff at work and not work stupid long hours I will be getting back to the comments....
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
07-29-2019, 07:09 PM
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I'm in. I do want to sincerely apologize for not having the time time to post comments and thank yous. I am hoping things will lighten up at my end in the next month so I can be a bit more active again. Regardless, I'm committed to shooting and posting. Know that all the comments are appreciated at my end - even if I have not had time to reciprocate.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
07-03-2019, 03:38 PM
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I'm in - though a bit late. Been away for a few days and should be able to catch up shortly.
Apologies for my lack of comments thorough the month of June - not sure how it is I have less time when I am off work for a couple weeks.....
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
05-29-2019, 09:42 PM
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What the heck - let's do the 5th month in a row...... Wow, has it really been that long?
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
05-04-2019, 09:36 PM
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I think I have to admit to myself that I am just too far behind in the comments to catch up! My apologies to all. I'm going to have to wipe the slate clean for April and start on the May images at this point.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
04-28-2019, 08:04 AM
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Having too much fun with this not to be in.......
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
04-04-2019, 06:54 AM
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This is a composite of two different exposures in an attempt to pull more detail and tones out of the bright sky and the shadows in the rocks.
 The Reader by Sean O'Connell, on Flickr
Pentax KS-2 w/ smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-31-2019, 08:25 AM
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Let's keep this train running - I'm in.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-26-2019, 07:47 PM
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We're at the tail end of winter here, and I am amazed at plants, or rather, what still remains of plants from previous seasons. Won't be long before I will be seeing these green and white again....
 still here by Sean O'Connell, on Flickr
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