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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
09-17-2022, 03:50 PM
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I've ventured into the world of lighting and multiple images. I'm using a godox strobe light but still waiting for a xpro trigger to use with the K1. Here's the first real attempt to do this, it is my bike used for practice. any feedback is welcome.
 s1000rr by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
10-01-2022, 06:04 PM
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I've decided for a second go at a DFA 24-70 f2.8.. second because the first was not sharp at all and returned. This new lens is outstanding in its sharpness, all the images are handheld.
I have plans for automotive photography for this lens and I'm looking forward to using it in all conditions.
here are the first (test) shots after a little work in post.
iso100 f5.6 35mm 1/125
 Morning Marina by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
iso400 f4 58mm 1/3200
 White boats by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
iso100 f3.2 70mm 1/2500
 A perfect day by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
09-09-2022, 08:57 PM
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any thoughts?
I'm interested in automotive photography and these photos were not taken in the best location or in the best light. I tried to make the most of what I had in photoshop.
I am waiting for some lighting equipment to organise some proper shoots.
 Mercedes C300 by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
 Ford XB Coupe by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-20-2022, 10:35 PM
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Hey all,
I'm after a bit of CC on this image. taken with the K1 and I am learning to use light in still photos. I have used a number of images with different light in each to create this picture.
I know I should have removed the UV filter on the camera beforehand but I'm not worried about that, it lives there after all, it's just what you see in the image that may not seem right or what you like that I am interested in.
 k1000 by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
06-13-2022, 03:06 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-27-2022, 11:37 PM
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Challenging conditions, some well needed weather sealing, many times wiping the lens and patience. Taken with a Miops trigger, not the best lightning strike but a stunning image with the clouds being lit up by it. I usually use a higher aperture and use a bulb setting but this image is cool.
 Dark clouds by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
This is the storm preceding the first image, :)
 Afternoon storm by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-05-2021, 12:08 AM
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This shedding python in the scrub, i was close enough for this photo, it has been cropped, I was far enough away to not annoy it too much. the eyes look cloudy as this is part of the shedding process.
beautiful creature
 Shedding Python by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-08-2021, 11:06 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
07-30-2021, 02:09 AM
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
06-08-2021, 01:56 AM
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 Minimalist Outback &;sunrise to the east by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
Sometimes as a Pentax user, i feel like that tree when i get asked what I use to take photos.. the common question. when I say "Pentax", I say it with pride. Often though, if it's not the other big brands they really don't know anything else.
What can I say, as an amateur photographer wondering about how to go about making better images and to find the best quality photo I can... the quality of my gear never seems to worry me, I'm confident I can get the photo I imagine before I take the shot with Pentax. The full frame camera is perfect as I had a couple of carry over lenses from the film days, even though I don't use them so much now. I don't use the biggest and the best lenses as I really don't have the budget and the wife to allow me to get them so I use a lot the 28 - 105mmand then these 70-200mm, 14mm, 31mm, and a macro lens when I feel like it.
I drove from Cairns to Melbourne with the intention of taking photos to keep, I didn't have a plan but to only spend one day in Melbourne and the rest just moving around while I visited people.. the camera didn't always tag along, unfortunately. I was lucky to get some nice weather and nice scenery when I had it with me
There are Pentax users out there somewhere!!
 Pause by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
The K1ii is the best camera I have ever owned, it took a little bit to get to know it, but now that I do, I love it, I love that my fingers know exactly where every button is, what the dials do and at what ease everything is to do on the camera. I know it's not the ultimate camera and it has its flaws, so I'm told but to be honest, none bother me.
 Yarra perfect day by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
Maybe I'm nuts but sometimes I think my camera has feelings when I see the images. When I came back from my trip, I noticed on gumtree that someone selling all their Pentax gear as they were getting out of Pentax, I thought about it for a while and after I sat down beside my camera, I felt like there's no way in the world I would switch brands
Here are a few more pics from the trip
 Caught Capturing by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
 moon presence Rokewood by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
 The beat view by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
 never outdone by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
 homeless man 'keep the faith' by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
 Lake Bolac night by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
07-31-2020, 03:36 PM
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cross post from the K1 photo forum, thought I'd drop these here too
ƒ/10.0 8sec iso 100
 Ocean Thief by BMW _29, on Flickr
ƒ/6.3 1/2500 iso 400
 Looking up by BMW _29, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
07-23-2020, 03:19 AM
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The quality of these images is outstanding, you are going to enjoy this lens i can see. well done
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More time has passed and I've had the camera (with various lenses) follow me around just about everywhere I go. here are a few from the recent times.
Ocean Thief by BMW _29, on Flickr
Looking up by BMW _29, on Flickr
 standout by BMW _29, on Flickr
It's nice when you get to know your camera!! love the K1ii
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-23-2021, 12:03 AM
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
10-16-2020, 01:08 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-09-2020, 11:41 PM
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they do the same thing here, we get cyclones, and they also provide and healthy environment for so many different species of animals and fish.. I was going to get a closer look but I had a creek to cross and there are so many crocodiles in our waterways that I wouldn't be game to pass through the water when I can see what's in it.. maybe next low-low tide i can make it through.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-07-2020, 01:50 AM
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a closer look at the root system
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-05-2020, 01:53 PM
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On a day out with a plan to take some timelapse shots and process when I got home, I stopped to take a few pics of mangroves, I had a 3 stop ND filter on.
 Mangroves by Ben M Wilson 29, on Flickr
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-16-2020, 12:55 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-16-2020, 01:02 PM
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-07-2020, 02:47 PM
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nature's power in B & W
 Hidden Power by Ben_M_ Wilson_29, on Flickr
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stunning series of pictures. nice work
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
09-01-2020, 02:55 AM
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I drove past this old wreck of a car, I had an image in mind that I wanted to take, it was planned to be black and white.. this picture is almost the picture I imagined. I don't know what to think of it
 left alone by Ben_M_ Wilson_29, on Flickr
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-09-2020, 01:44 AM
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We have 2seasons here, the wet season with high humidity and storms, and the dry season with nice weather.. The temperature difference between the two isn't much.. I'm already planning for the next storm/wet season.
Thank you for the comment
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
06-14-2020, 03:01 PM
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I have a couple of shot from over the past few weeks but in all honesty, it's been hard to get out for a while now.. the stars and the 28-105 on my K1ii gave me a nice shot.
 Shooting Star by BMW _29, on Flickr
and a walkaround shot
 lily by BMW _29, on Flickr
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