POTW 8/22/10

<p>From an earlier hike. I am disappointed at the noise in the wings for ISO 400 (not 1400).</p><div></div>

<p>Day #5 was a relaxation day...my wife and sister relaxing on a (rarely) perfect Adirondack afternoon. Nothing like a mid day nap in the sun to remind you of the simple pleasures in life.</p>

<p><CENTER><a title="Relaxing on LTL by Mountain Visions, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4917440670_14dbfbcd95_z.jpg" alt="Relaxing on LTL" width="640" height="493" /></a><br /> <em>K10D, DA 15mm, Nikon SB-30 w/ 1/8th CTO for fill.</em></CENTER></p>

<p>We had a car show in town over the weekend and they closed the street around my office for it so I had to get a few with the DA15/K-x combo. Light was so-so and I found my favorites were of reflections in the cars.<br>

<a title="IMGP8847 by MattB (somedudeus), on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4917196439_b9deb829d5_z.jpg" alt="IMGP8847" width="640" height="426" /></a><br>

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<a title="IMGP8899 by MattB (somedudeus), on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4917196601_17285ed5bd_z.jpg" alt="IMGP8899" width="640" height="426" /></a><br>

Yesterday I did a big group ride on the Monarch Crest trail. Fun but slow moving due to group size and one person who had 6 flats! Waiting for a flat change:<br>

<a title="IMGP8976 by MattB (somedudeus), on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4917196869_36ea5362c8_z.jpg" alt="IMGP8976" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>

<p>I'm going to try to link to some pix on my photo.net page here; seems as though it should work, and I don't want to go back and re-convert them.</p>

<p>Steeple of the church in Center Harbor, New Hampshire:</p><div></div>

<p>Just attached it, since it was a vertical shot.</p>

<p>Shadows:</p><div></div>

<p>Okay, now I'll try a horizontal-format pic from my photo.net page.</p>

<p>Lake at dusk:</p>

<p>http://www.photo.net/photo/11427512</p>

<p>Try for the (oversize) photo itself:</p>

 

<p>Oops--did that one last week! One loses track of time on vacation.</p>

<p>Instead, a foggy morning on the lake:</p><div></div>

<p>Well I was considering a thread of my own for my recent trip to Mexico, as I get them processed, but here are a few of my favorite. After MUCH internal debate, I ended up taking the FA 20-35, DA 40 and FA-J 75-300, which was about right; I didn't really use the DA that much, but it is so little, how could I not take it?</p>

<p>This is coast across from Cabo San Lucas, with the 20-35.</p><div></div>

<p>A sunrise at sea (my daughters were still on Midwest time).</p><div></div>

<p>That was with the DA40, and this one an accidental over-exposure with the 75-300 of my nephew with a camera he won. A budding photographer!</p><div></div>

<p>Pentax Spotmatic II, Ilford SFX 200, Red 21-1 filter</p><div></div>

<p>Valley Forge National Park, dawn, 8-22-10</p><div></div>

<p>Some neat stuff here--starting with that kick-off caterpillar. I also like Guy's Lily and Garry's tomato (?) splash (what a totally zany idea--I love it!.) I like your first one and the first sitting drunk, Javier--both invite the viewer to imagine the story. Your butterflies are great Bruce--expertly executed. That shot of the idyllic life in the Adirondacks does nothing to dampen my interest in the SA 15, Justin (dittyo you contributions, Matt ;~) But I have to say that shot of your nephew and his camera is my favorite so far, Nick!</p>

 

<p>I went on a hike in Butler State Park this morning- I thought I would only be out for a couple of hours, but ended up being out all morning. There was a lot more there than I would have expected. I need to sift through, but I really liked this one.</p><div></div>

<p>That<em> is</em> interesting, Trevor!</p>

<p><strong>#1 San Jose City Hall</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4870699840_43092a70cf_z.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="640" /><br>

with Pentax K-x White and Pentax DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye</p>

 

<p><strong>#2 A Big Cat</strong><br>

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<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4918459653_b06ace35fc_z.jpg" alt="" width="481" height="640" /><br>

with Pentax K-x and <strong><a href="http://www.techtheman.com/2010/08/pentax-fa-77mm-limited-goes-insane-with.html">Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 limited</a></strong></p>

 

<p><strong>#3 Beer Bash</strong></p>

<p><strong><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4911059139_efaa1f120a_z.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="640" /></strong><br>

Pentax K-x white and <strong><a href="http://www.techtheman.com/2009/08/y-women-in-tech-code-like-girl.html">Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8</a></strong> (Hin's event lens)<strong><br /></strong></p>

 

<p>Two shots. One from the Pentax K10D with 40mm<br>

<a title="World Pentax Day Photograph by Mr. Teflon, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackfist2k2/4899838433/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4899838433_66b7710fc9.jpg" alt="World Pentax Day Photograph" width="500" height="335" /></a><br /><strong>Conversations</strong></p>

<p>And one from a *gasp* Canon XTI with 50mm f1.8 that is passing by. <br>

<a title="Walking by Mr. Teflon, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackfist2k2/4916940643/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4916940643_b1980d9ec9.jpg" alt="Walking" width="357" height="500" /></a><br /><strong>Walking to the alter</strong></p>

<p><strong>Hiking High in the North Cascades</strong></p>

<p>This week Fran and I spent a few days doing some serious hiking in the North Cascades. It was hot, buggy, and exceptionally beautiful. We were both quite happy that Fran was able to hoof the somewhat grueling miles a mere month after successfully completing cancer treatment. I’ll post more pictures in a separate thread, but these are good for now.</p>

<p><strong>Sauk Mountain Summit</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/979356827_4HPpW-L.jpg" alt="" /><br>

K20D, FA 50mm Macro f2.8, f4.5 @1/3000, ISO 200</p>

<p><strong>Sauk Mountain Summit 2</strong></p>

<p><strong><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/976231305_SaW7C-L.jpg" alt="" /></strong><br>

K20D, FA 50mm Macro f2.8, f9.5 @1/500, ISO 200</p>

<p><strong>Greetings from the meadows of Sauk Mountain</strong><br>

<img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/979357020_JgTy2-L.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>K20D, DA Ltd 35mm Macro f2.8, f8 @1/125, ISO 200</p>

<p>ME</p>

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<p>One from me this week. I got my first roll of seamless paper over the weekend. I couldn't wait to try it out, but the only subject I could use for personal testing was....myself. Anyway, I know this is moody, but I like it.<br>

<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4919380830_624d6a1a4c_b.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Three women:<br>

Beer bash is great, Hin--makes me want to run right out and buy a case ;~).<br>

And your first is totally WOW, Jemal--that woman exudes substance. Like Javier's shots it elicits stories.<br>

And talk about s<em>ubstance</em>: it's great to see Fran looking so hale and happy and reveling in her triumph. </p>

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<p>Although there are some great photos this week, the 2 that are the most important (to me anyway) are Michael's first 2 of Fran. It's fantastic that she's doing and looking so well. Congrats Fran and many more years of ME's photos with you as a subject!</p>

<p>Gary's Tomato, Andrew G's 'dapper, dressed man', Javier's "Which Way", Justin's "Nap, Robert C's "Lonely Path" and Matt B's first "car reflections" are all standouts in a group of standout shots. Well done everyone.</p>

<p>For me, I have one crappy little image that shows why I have no shots to share. My wife had other, much bigger plans for my time.</p>

<p>Photo news though. I've left my job as on Aug 27th and have taken the plunge to full-time photog. It's been taking 80% of my time anyway for the last 2 years and now it's going to either pay the bills or break us <strong>:-)</strong></p><div></div>

<p>Great work everyone.. Javier's were standouts for me.. I still lurk here but don't post much because I haven't been shooting much.. Did put in some time on a camping trip to the Sequoia's last week.. Here's an hdr taken on the Tokopah Falls trail in Seqioia National Park... (K100D+KIT, F11, 18mm, ISO 200, 7:21am)<br>

<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4919889991_b77e42ac25_b.jpg" alt="" width="531" height="800" /></p>