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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-09-2016, 06:00 AM
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Nice lighting job. Nominated.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-09-2016, 05:59 AM
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Great tones and textures. Nominated.
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
04-09-2016, 05:57 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-09-2016, 05:55 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-03-2016, 08:23 AM
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Inspired by...not an attempt to copy... 🙂
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
04-01-2016, 09:44 PM
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Beautiful tones. I love her eyes! Nominated
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-27-2016, 10:57 AM
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I have admired the work of Yousuf Karsh for many years. Lately I have been attempting some portraits in his style. This one is inspired by Karsh's portrait of Ernest Hemingway.
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Just realized that I mispelled Hemingway's name in my title. I don't see a way of correcting it at this point. My apologies to Hemingway Fans!
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
03-10-2016, 11:18 PM
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Thanks for the comments and nominations, everyone!
My first contest entry, so it's very encouraging to have such a positive response.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-05-2016, 03:08 PM
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Love the old world feel of this one and the shadow is very nice. Nominated.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-02-2016, 11:52 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-21-2016, 11:41 PM
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Ah! Looking more closely I can see other differences, too. Thanks for the info.
Again...great shots!
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
02-21-2016, 11:28 PM
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Thanks rawr. I realize it is unique. I was just wondering what might be similar and whether there were any issues. If I understand what you mean by a flippy screen correctly it's the type that is hinged rather than supported on "struts" like the K1. Correct?
Point taken wrt the screen being retracted in most cases. I guess what I'm saying is that the new design makes me a little nervous. While I like the flexibility it would provide it has a bit of an "achilles heel" feel to it. I'd hate to have what looks like a great camera brought down by what is a "nice to have" feature. Once I actually have a chance to see it and try it out I might feel better about it. We'll see!
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I agree. I can definitely see where it can be a handy feature.
Being in Ottawa you have a sense of what I mean when I wonder how the cold weather will affect it. Again, I guess we'll see soon enough.
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Good point! I also wonder about the design and durability of the cable that connects the screen to the camera body.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-20-2016, 07:13 PM
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Nice, gifthorse!
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Are these all of the same duck?
Just wondering why the change in colour on the head?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-20-2016, 07:09 PM
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
02-20-2016, 07:04 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with tilt screens similar to that on the K1?
Anyone have any concerns about it's durability?
How will such a screen fare in the depths of our Canadian winters?
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
02-20-2016, 06:44 PM
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My actual shutter speed was 1/100, but it didn't appear on the dropdown list.
Good luck all!
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
02-12-2016, 06:04 AM
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Cool. Nicely done. Nominated.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
02-12-2016, 06:00 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
02-12-2016, 05:54 AM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-06-2016, 08:17 AM
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Well, I asked for advice and I've certainly gotten it! Thanks for the input everyone...yes, even the "tough" comments!
The 100 and the 50 are both relatively new additions to my bag so most of my experience has been with the older lenses. And, I must say that the 100, and even the 50, have given me some better results. I suppose I should have said that in my original post, but....
Referring to the comments about the K5, I agree that it is getting a little long in the tooth and that I will need to upgrade. That's partially why I'm looking for the input here. I'm trying to decide whether to stay with the Pentax line or switch to another brand when I take the step to lay down the cash for the new body.
Overestimating my ability? If I hadn't made the choice to return to school at 56, then I'd say that might be true. Self critical? Yes. Anxious to create great images? Yes. Looking at all aspects to get there? Yes! I recognize that I have things to learn and I am learning lots! But, among the great feedback I've gotten here at school is that my current gear is somewhat limiting. Another reason that I came here for input.
Anyway....you don't need to hear my life story. Just a brief response to your replies. Thank you again. Especially thanks for the resource links. Very useful!
All the best!
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Don't think I said that at any point....
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-05-2016, 08:19 PM
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I've been a Pentax shooter for a number of years now, but I have found the lack of lens availability frustrating. I always thought my images were pretty good, but since I began attending photography school a few months i have been impressed by the sharpness and quality of the images produced by fellow classmates shooting some competing products (Canon and Nikon).
I currently use a K5 with the following lenses.
FA 1:1.4 50mm
DFA Macro1:2.8 100mm WR
DA 1:4(22) 16-45mm ED-AL
F Zoom 1:4-5.6 70-210mm
I want to remain loyal to Pentax, but I'm finding it more and more difficult to do so. I plan to go pro when I'm finished school and want to be able to provide high quality images. Is it possible to do so and remain a Pentax shooter? If so, what equipment would I want to buy when I upgrade? What does Pentax have to offer that can compete with the high quality images that Canon and Nikon can produce?
Would appreciate any advice you can give.
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