POTW 5/31/2015

[stemked]

<p>Hi fellow Pentaxians! (Couldn't find that term in the newest Websters Dictionary, gotta work on that)<br>

<br />I got some nice local images this week, but have more from Costa Rica, so I'll pass along a few of those images.</p>

<p>All taken with a K3.<br>

I took, surprise, surprise a lot of hummingbird photos. I even have some on my student's head (can't post those though).<br>

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Brilliant Green Hummingbird. Caribbean slope near La Fortuna. Pentax 55-300 DA. <br>

Lots of Iguana photos too.<br>

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From boat, Los Chiles. Green Iguana 55-300.<br>

Same boat same lens. I love the look on this guy.<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18025195-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="419" /><br>

White Faced Capuchin Monkey.</p>

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[ukhov]

<p>Festival 2015, "Taste of Marietta"</p><div></div>

[ukhov]

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[ukhov]

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[ukhov]

<p>my last</p><div></div>

[dorus]

<p>my 50 cents :<br>

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<strong>cheers !</strong><br>

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<strong>the sound of music (well.....)</strong><br>

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<strong>sunset view from my bedroom</strong><br>

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[hjoseph7]

<p>Following Doug's foot steps I decided to take some pictures of birds, in my apartment that is...</p>

<p><br /> Actually I was testing the much maligned Takumar 135mm f2.5 Bayonet mount($50 ) this weekend. This lens is extremely finicky. Outdoors it flares up at the slightest hint of bright sunlight, giving you that washed-out look.</p>

<p>On an ASP-C it is the equivalent of a 200mm which makes it a little hard to hold. You really have to "squeeze" the shutter very carefully to get a good shot. However, with a little PP it's not too bad. <br /> Picture #1 - 9:00AM to 5:00PM</p><div></div>

[hjoseph7]

<p>Picture #2 - Programming ...</p><div></div>

[htarragon]

<p>Speaking of birds, I was out birdwatching and found these:<br>

Sunglasses - Saw the glasses and got a smile as a bonus</p>

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[htarragon]

<p>Asked these two young ladies if I could take their picture. 0nly one spoke English (left), the other one needed a translation, but agreed, as well. They were here from Brazil for a dance competition, leaving tomorrow.</p>

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[htarragon]

<p>She caught me. I didn't need another picture.</p><div></div>

[htarragon]

<p>I actually called to this woman from across the street. She was carrying a bouquet of flowers and it was perfect. She said she doesn't look good in pictures. I beg to differ.</p><div></div>

[MattB.Net]

<p>I shot a roller derby last night. Pretty fun!<br>

K-5 & 60-250<br>

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Today I went for a hike to see how high the water was getting in the Black Canyon.<br>

K-3 & DA8 16-50<br>

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K-3 & DA 15<br>

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[kathyb]

<p>Pentax K-5iis and SMC DA 35mm macro limited lens</p><div></div>