todd_phillips3 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Many thanks for the kind regards for my daughter! She is doing really well considering she has to wear those patches for two weeks (one week down and one to go).. She only occassionally tears them off out of frustration. She can't get her eyes wet either so that has also been challenging. I will have to post more of her and not just the hard stuff as she is quite the stunning little beauty. Oh how I would like to get some LASIK done myself. Someday... Although you're not making it sound like the bed of roses that the commercials do (surprise surprise). Btw, If you're interested in knowing more about our Hope, and her progress: http://www.tmphillips.com/adoption/hope/ Oh ok, twist my arm and I'll drop one of her from last weekend (getting a guitar lesson from my friend Mike)<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisa_stieg Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Todd, thank you so much for posting your blog address...I've just read it and will continue to pray for your sweet little girl! The latest entry is VERY exciting! Keep the news coming! One never tires of hearing about miracles! *BIG smile!* Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Well, the eyes are something we all don't want touched, and having worn glasses all my life I had this feeling probably stronger than most. A LASIK, other that the surgery of your daughter, is done at full conciousness, and apart from the fact that they are just cutting your eyes they also make it clear that the success depends on your self-control of staring into a reference point. The operation itself is something you'd skip if there was a chance, but it is the way to the goal. In the end, I know quite a few people who all say it was worth it, and even if two weeks is a bit early to say so: I'm very confident. And you are certainly right: Her story is touching and encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane_mills Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hi Thomas, not to nit-pik, it's 21fps for up to 115 images in burst mode at the reduced resolution of 1.6mp for the K20D. Being a tech geek I know the specs too. What I was referring to is the full resolution for any particular Pentax dslr. For the K20D it's 3fps. For my K100D Super it's a mere 2.8fps whick is proving to be very adequate for fast moving animals and people. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 The only occasion in the recent past (before the K20D) I found myself to miss a rapid mode was when I was trying to capture salute firing. Otherwise I don't recall ever having missed it, in there I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserere_mei Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Todd, it's great to hear that Hope is doing well. And it was about time that you posted some pics of her! :-D I look forward to news of her improving eyesight. As for me...I took a photo! Yes, that's right, I can now say that last week I took ONE photo with the K10D. You can see it below. It might not be great, but on the plus side: It was an easy choice out of one :-) In case anyone's wondering, these are our "kids"; except for the big lamb, all the other kids were presents I got my wife while we were living our long-distance relationship (for over 4 years!) before we got married and I moved to the States. And this scene? It's what my wife found when she walked in the door getting back from the airport last Wednesday. In the box is her wedding dress, which her sister had secretly brought over from their parents house, where it had been stowed for 2.5 years. She left the kids there the rest of the week and finally asked me to take a photo yesterday so she could put them away. Yes, they need to work on their calligraphy. And that's my photo of the week!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisa_stieg Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 SO DANG CUTE! That is precious! I bet that made her feel very special! Aren't you the guy?! Now THIS gives me an idea...I think there should be a thread of pics with all the sweet things guys do for their gals...y'all could post pics of your sweet deeds...go on now...I DARE YOU! (gentlemen, you will thank me later! ;) Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Well, it's 11:20pm Monday night and, after an endless series of conversations with very nice people on a remote sub-continent, I've finally got connectivity restored (but there are still some residual problems- which require me to contact Microsoft. The K20D arrived on Friday just as I was heading off, fly-rod in hand, for the Potomac. It's still in the box, preempted by the technical difficulties which surfaced on Saturday. So, just to show I survived, here's a shot I'm not sure about. Oh, and on my next trip up to Harper's Ferry, I think Ill take the camera rather than the fishing rod.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry_young1 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Andrew - puffball is striking! Dirty little bird is very good.<br> Patrick - thanks!<br> <b><i>Alisa - I am such a sucker for winding roads, especially with trees! My favorite of the whole week's pics!</b></i><br> Duane - what a cool story! How many times in life do we wish we had been attended by someone like that older salesman, rather than bumping our heads!<br> Todd - we will keep Hope in our thoughts.<br> Mis - that is deserving of a very "romantic" response!<br> Alisa - don't put us under pressure! Besides, we might have to start an "x-rated" thread if that theme is adopted!<br> Dave - I second the camera over the fishing rod. Never had that much luck with a rod, and I really don't enjoy eating fish. And yes, that may be why I am dumb and love cameras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisa_stieg Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 "don't put us under pressure! Besides, we might have to start an "x-rated" thread if that theme is adopted!" Honestly, the thought never crosssed my mind until AFTER I hit submit! It would be SO helpful to have an edit button! LOL! I always got the impression this was sort of a "family channel" kind of place! "Alisa - I am such a sucker for winding roads, especially with trees! My favorite of the whole week's pics!" Awwww...thanks for saying so! I keep staring at it and it keeps staring back at me...we're both stuck on ways to "make it a wow" on CS3...LOL! That's ok, I like it just the same! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisa_stieg Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Maria, I was researching the same trip at the same time of year! How funny is that!? It's definitely a plan in my book! I HOPE it will be this October! Are you thinking November is better? We'll have to talk... Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmanamey Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/ There's a foliage watch on there somewhere. Maybe they only post it in the fall. I'm hoping for a foggy morning start both ways. I think our biggest obstacle has been trying to do it on the cheap (no hotels) and by the time you get to the start point in OK, we'll have been in the car for 6 - 8 hrs. ick. (6yr old & 3yr old being the "problem") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markus maurer Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Every week more photos and new members to get some inspiration and enjoyment, thanks Pentaxians! Dave, the "bath" photo is missing EXIF data about the lens but I remember using the A-50mm F 1.7 and the Pentax (Cosina) FA 100mm macro F 3.5 that day for a very small and handy solution with the *istD. In fact the lens does not matter that much for this photo as long as it is from Pentax and you are ready to move yourself :-) Since I mostly dislike ISO shots higher than 200 (in the shadows) I had to take off the polarizer for that photo to make it without a tripod and SR at 1/125 F 3.5 and I had to take care of the reflections from the shopping window and took the photo finally at a slight angle and distance of about 2.5 meters from the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_hilner Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Summertime in Florida can produce some rather unique cloud formations <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28021568@N06/2631836571/" title="IMGP4525 by RodHilner, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2631836571_0ca8de8386_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="IMGP4525" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Cloud shots are really boring Rod (except that one--the light is just wonderful!) Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry_young1 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Great shot Rod! I can never seem to get the sun's rays pouring through the clouds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorus Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Well Garry, you really got me there. I scrolled quickly through the lot, and ond struck me as being just to my taste, then read the text next to it.......! I consider it a compliment, thanks. To everyone: great images all around, quite impressive really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
personalphotos Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Wow, what a great series of shots this week. Too many good ones to comment individually. I've been very busy with paid stuff and done very little personal shooting. The first one is with the FA50mm Macro and 60mm of extension tubes. These flys were smalllll. <a target='_blank' title='ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting' href='http://imageshack.us/'><img src='http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1511/imgp2619flyus5.jpg' border='0'/></a> Since it was a paid work week. Here's a sample from a really fun couple to work with: <a target='_blank' title='ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting' href='http://imageshack.us/'><img src='http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4435/imgp0758is2.jpg' border='0'/></a> Second shot from the same group. <a target='_blank' title='ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting' href='http://imageshack.us/'><img src='http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9133/imgp0844tn2.jpg' border='0'/></a> Now this is not a great shot but taken with a new to me Meade 1000mm telescope converted to K mount. <a target='_blank' title='ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting' href='http://imageshack.us/'><img src='http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/6687/1000mm4sl2.jpg' border='0'/></a> The lens on the body: <a target='_blank' title='ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting' href='http://imageshack.us/'><img src='http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1925/2307081349fi6.jpg' border='0'/></a> if you are interested in more about the lens and some sample shots. Have a look at the following thread: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/32864-first-test-1000mm-k10d.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad_n Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Taken with the K20D, DA* 300, FG540 with Better Beamer at ISO 800. The wings were clipped in the original but I like the effect anyway. I kind of like the fact that its faceless too - adds mystery and separates it from your ordinary bird photo.<br/><br/> The Unkown Seagull <br/><br/> <img src="http://smile-123.smugmug.com/photos/337893152_aUYdM-L.jpg" /><br/><br/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_hilner Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Brad...Nice shot. I think the frozen splash of water and the reflections of the tones of the bird in the water help make the shot. Hin Man...Very nice macro, I like how the colors of the caterpillar are repeated in the flower. Andrew... I don't believe this shot !!! Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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