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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-01-2016, 04:32 PM
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Aha, for a moment I thought there had been a bit of new construction in one of the back fields. :)
Wonderful gradation in the sky - love those colours.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-21-2016, 01:38 PM
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The DA 15mm Limited serves well as a 'foreground lens' - it takes sharp images of close subjects while including the surroundings.
This image was taken at Fort Anne, Annapolis Royal in Canada's province of Nova Scotia.
- Craig
K52_7043_Guarding Annapolis Royal by c.a.m_1, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-19-2016, 08:15 AM
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Very nice images from the DA 15. I especially like the third one - the horizon at the middle works very well, the colours blend and complement, and the texture in the clouds mimics the sand. Great composition. May I suggest cropping out the small (distracting) element on the right hand side (is it a breakwater?).
Thanks for sharing.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
11-25-2014, 08:01 AM
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Depends on what you want to be the subject.
To me, the B&W version is balanced overall; the bridge is the main subject. In the colour version, the bright blue tree and the bright lights at the tree are dominant, and I find that the tree contends with the strong reflections of the lights in the water.
Personally, I prefer the B&W version.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-18-2014, 06:39 AM
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Jeez, Matt, you live in spectacular country. The DA 15 was made for you! Great captures.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-04-2014, 01:27 PM
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Another 'like.' Well done on taking advantage of an unexpected and unusual photo opportunity. Very nice job.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-28-2014, 06:24 PM
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Dawn on the prairies, west of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-19-2014, 04:19 PM
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Thanks for the compliments. I'm very pleased with the 15 Ltd.
- Craig
---------- Post added 19th Feb 2014 at 06:21 PM ----------
Richard, Matt, thanks also for your comments. I'm pleased to be able to add a few pictures to this terrific thread.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-18-2014, 04:59 PM
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Here is a classic situation when the 15mm Ltd came to rescue - my 35mm Ltd was just a bit too narrow, so I swapped in the 15 and there you go. The RAW file was developed in Photo Ninja, and tweaked slightly in Paintshop Photo Pro X3.
This is Almonte, Ontario, through which the other Mississippi River - the Canadian mini version - flows. The power plant supplies almost half of the town's electrical power.
For those interested, details on the hydro operation may be found at: Our History: Past
- Craig
K5_17460_Mississippi Power by c.a.m_1, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-18-2014, 01:56 PM
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Thought I'd post a picture from another season - the winter in Ottawa is full of 'grey and dull' these days, with only an occasional bright sunny day.
- Craig
K5_10451_Manotick Mist by c.a.m_1, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-18-2013, 02:38 PM
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Yes, I totally agree. A while ago I was reading these posts during my work lunch break. Before I could resist, my mind was controlled and I was bidding on E-bay for a DA 15. When I won the bid, I thought "yikes, I'll have some 'splainin to do at home this evening..." One of my better impulse buys!
- Craig
PS. This was early in my Pentax dSLR days, so I didn't get too many questions as to "what, another lens?" Not sure I could talk my way out of it now.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-05-2013, 07:20 PM
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Dennis,
I really like this one. There is an almost painting-like impression, and the person seems to be staring directly at that sunburst as if it was real. The second sunburst is a bonus. Nicely done, and a great start with your DA 15!
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-03-2013, 04:34 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
11-21-2013, 12:26 PM
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My wife sometimes asks me why I am getting up soooo early on a Saturday morning... I tell her "cuz Mattb gets out there early on cold mornings... I gotta go take some pics too..."
Just kidding Matt. But thanks for your continuous stream of great images. Helps to inspire on those cold, dark Saturday mornings!
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
11-13-2013, 05:02 AM
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Ha ha, it's too late for the aluminum foil.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
10-30-2013, 08:47 AM
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Nice shots, Matt. You certainly captured the feeling of a crisp fall morning.
I'm eagerly waiting for our first snowfall - things are brown and dull here after a glorious display of colour during the past several weeks! Our first lasting snow usually arrives mid-late November.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
10-24-2013, 10:13 AM
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Hee hee, we got another one! Strange, the effect this thread has. One minute you're casually clicking through the posts, admiring images, the next minute you're clicking the "Checkout" button or bidding on a DA 15 Ltd. Then you're 'splaining to your partner/spouse - "Honey, I just did something..."
This little beauty really exerts a mind-controlling power.
I never leave home without my 15.
This is my favourite thread here.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
10-19-2013, 06:25 PM
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My photo outings today met several periods of rain, a thunderstorm, and a hiding sun. We are still enjoying splashes of colour in the trees, but they are fading. One species of maple is bright red.
I've learned that I'll need to be careful with the DA 15 - the bokeh is somewhat 'interesting' in the second shot.
- Craig
K52_2463_Colour in Grey by c.a.m_1, on Flickr
K52_2454_Crimson leaves by c.a.m_1, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-18-2013, 06:41 AM
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Kyle - A classic shot! I feel like I'm standing there. Thanks for posting.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-20-2013, 04:54 PM
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Welcome to PentaxForums. Looking forward to seeing photos from your new DA 15mm.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-31-2013, 10:39 AM
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You are right! I think the temperature was somewhere in the minus 12-15 C range. 'Cold' is a relative sense, isn't it? Many of our forum members are probably thinking "Where's the sand?" "Where's your flower photo?" Haha. Anyways, it was indeed a beautiful morning with a bright clear sky and sun, and the K-5 performed flawlessly in the 'cold.'
Thanks for your compliment. I like you snow pics, also.
- Craig
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-30-2013, 05:10 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-21-2013, 01:00 PM
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You're right - it's getting pretty cold in here! Canada is far from the tropics, so this image of the Ottawa River in summer will have to do until spring comes!
Craig
Ottawa River Inukshuk by c.a.m_1, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-20-2013, 06:16 PM
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Hi,
First post in this lens club!
The DA 15 is a great lens to take out on cold winter days - it's small, easy to use, rejects flare but has plenty of flair and personality!
Here is a recent photo on a crisp Ottawa morning (one of the many urban trails in our city).
Craig
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