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« on: June 12, 2011, 10:33:10 PM »
Most of the wild flowers I shoot are tiny, but I finally ran across these Day Lilies along the Current River and used the 15mm like Dominique showed me.
* IMGP9366. Day Lilly (Hemerocallis fulva), small.jpg (165.51 KB - downloaded 24 times.)
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2011, 02:36:10 AM »
As strange as it sounds, using an ultra wide angle such as the DA15 for flower closeups, but it does really work well!

Very nice shot Ron, detailed shot, great colors and showing not only the large flower but also the surrounding, well done!
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2011, 04:26:59 AM »
Great shot Ron, super detail  Cool

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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2011, 07:33:50 AM »
Thanks Dominique and Mike. Here's a couple more of that ilk that I shot today.
* IMGP9427, A crowd of Susans, small.jpg (167.16 KB - downloaded 6 times.)
* IMGP9445, Group of Tall Coneflowers, small.jpg (162.47 KB - downloaded 10 times.)
* IMGP9454, Field of Susans, small.jpg (192.75 KB - downloaded 8 times.)
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 10:44:47 AM »
T-man,

Way to explore the power of the 15mm and its ability to serve up subjects larger than life.


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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 12:18:31 PM »
Great work Ronny. I think I may want me camera back! Same price and deal? JIMBO
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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 07:57:40 PM »
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Excellent shots with the 15  Cool

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« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2011, 01:46:03 AM »
Thanks Spy. The many things the 15mm can do still amaze me. They sprinkle each one with magic dust before it leaves the factory.
I'm convinced it is the CCD over the CMOS, Jimbo. This is the "look" that attracted me to Pentax in the first place. I have a K20D I'll sell or trade with you.
Thanks Mike.
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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2011, 06:34:42 AM »
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I have a K20 Ronny and will keep it for awhile as a back up. Will be selling a few lenses soon though. [18-250, 50 1.8, 12-24, Tamron 90 Macro, will be sold soon] Keeping the 16-50 2.8 Pentax as the kit lens. Cheers JIM
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« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2011, 06:45:59 AM »
Wow, Jimbo. From the pics I've seen from you, I'm surprised you're selling the 12-24, but since you now have a D3, I think I realize why.
I'm strictly a prime guy, but that 12-24 is an exceptional zoom.
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« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2011, 02:23:58 AM »
 Love all those shots, Ron.  That lens seems to have everything,  Very vivid color, clarity  and bokeh.  Nice going,   Freddy
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« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2011, 02:30:40 AM »
 Well, those short zooms can really be nice.   I love my 16-45 F4.   Took great floral shots with it, and of course it's a neat wide angle. 
 I would also like to get back to my Takumar SMC 55.  I was delighted with the shots I got from that baby.  Really sharp and contrasty.  Freddy
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