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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-13-2020, 03:15 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-11-2020, 01:26 PM
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Same here. Very nice job!
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Forum: Photo Critique
12-11-2020, 06:52 AM
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I really like those light patterns, and I like the original composition as-is. I agree that the person adds to the image; it's more of a story when he/she is included.
If it were me, I would try dropping the saturation a little (maybe add vibrance to counter-balance) and also play with the contrast to get it overall lower. I think those two things might pair well with the softer focus.
A straight monochrome conversion does look promising too. (Did you know if you're on Windows 10 that WIN-Ctrl-C will toggle your whole display to monochrome?)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-07-2020, 12:27 PM
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My K50 is my 6th camera (in my lifetime). I learned on my dad's film SLR which only had a light meter for "automation". In grade school I won a disc camera (the kind with 10 or 15 little pieces of film arranged in a circular cartridge). Time went on and I upgraded and so on. By the time I decided I wanted an DLSR, I was experienced enough to have some idea of what I valued, and Pentax came out on top.
I think if a serious beginner wanted to pick up "real" camera for the first time, I bet he or she would probably end up at DPReview or somesuch. Where would that lead? Probably not to Pentax.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-23-2020, 06:25 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
I've been by this tree almost every summer for the past several years. It's majestic (the photo doesn't do it justice). Every time I go there...I wonder if it will still be standing.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-22-2020, 02:00 PM
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
10-23-2020, 08:27 AM
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I've been liking it quite a bit. I've found it much easier/faster in general to get the end product I want out of Photolab than other raw editors I've used. In particular I've been really pleased with Prime and the ability to do local edits in a parametric editor. Especially the control points.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
10-22-2020, 11:14 AM
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Just want to add this tidbit. I purchased a license for PL 3 last year during their launch sale. A few weeks later they had a Black Friday sale that was an even better deal. I know it's rolling the dice but just thought I'd share that info.
I've been very happy with PL3 over the past year..
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-18-2020, 02:48 PM
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Hmm...interesting discussion. You said essential. Essential to me means exactly what you need to accomplish what you set out to accomplish, and no more.
Checking out your flickr album, I saw lots of really great travel photos there; a wide range of interesting subject matter. I didn't look at any image data. Going just from the images, I think your essential lens is the DFA 28-105. A bit big for travel maybe (or maybe not, according to your preferences), but it gives a decent focal length range for travel, is WR, and would work with both your full frame and crop body.
For a second lens, add the 15-30. Also WR. Maybe you'd put this in the essential category if you need that range. It would help with wide end coverage on your K3-II especially. I don't think you have this one already, but you could easily fund it with the proceeds of selling other stuff if that were a consideration.
Now, if I wanted to keep some primes around too, I'd add the three amigos and the 100 mm macro to the list of lenses I'd want to keep.
Disclaimer: I'm going by specs and reputation with these choices--I haven't had the pleasure of shooting with any of the six lenses I mentioned. Incidentally, or maybe not so incidentally, I have something like the junior version of the kit I just recommended for you.
Edit: Sorry @-JW-: I was writing while you posted your latest reply...
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Forum: Photo Critique
10-14-2020, 02:16 PM
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Forum: Photo Critique
10-14-2020, 11:58 AM
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I think monochrome. With all that primer showing, she looks too much like the Sea Tiger in Operation Petticoat. |
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-07-2020, 02:09 PM
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This discussion motivated me to withdraw my for-sale listing on the 18-135. I was on the fence anyway--I suppose I should keep one modern AF lens around.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-22-2020, 08:34 AM
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It's so clean! Very nice shot though, I like how the tones worked out.
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Forum: Sold Items
08-21-2020, 09:07 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
08-15-2020, 06:10 AM
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Bump #3 with price reduction.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-12-2020, 12:11 PM
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Thanks swip & Kerrowdown! I've been enjoying making these, hope to do more.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-12-2020, 12:07 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-11-2020, 04:30 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2020, 08:36 AM
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-10-2020, 08:34 AM
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This is really cool--I'm glad it worked for you!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-08-2020, 04:17 PM
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Great composition. And the colors!!!
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Forum: Lens Clubs
08-08-2020, 04:15 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-06-2020, 07:19 AM
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Great shot! Their expressions tell the story of a hard-fought battle.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-06-2020, 07:17 AM
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I'll second (or fourth?) the above comments. Beautiful flower, beautifully captured!
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Forum: Photographic Technique
08-05-2020, 06:46 PM
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Fascinating images, and incredible work! Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed these.
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