Last days with the Limiteds/K100D (images)

doyle shafer · Nov 11, 2007

Man I loved using this camera. Its so fun! But my gear has been sold so now I just have to wait. Some of the pics are kind of boring but, enjoy. (I also put in a few 50 1.2 L pics left over.)

31 lmt, on our way to some smug club that I would normally never be able to get into.

31 lmt, kind of a boring shot but I love the texture of the wall.

31 lmt, cool hair huh!

31 lmt, cute dog, but he didnt like me.

50 L, this place is flooded with people after work...I waited 2 weeks for it to rain just to catch this shot!

50 L, Angry girlfriend...well she wasnt really angry but it made a cool pic.

31 lmt, I dont know what they were thinking about but it was something deep!

31 lmt, check out the lady staring ahead, she looks scary! I love the trains, especially the way some people end up sleeping (hehe).

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Doyle
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Darren M · Nov 11, 2007

More really nice photos from you Doyle. You do the street scene very well.

When will you have the D3 in your hands? Is it out yet?

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Godfrey · Nov 11, 2007

Have to say I love your stuff, Doyle. Excellent photos.
I look forward to seeing some work with the D3 when you get it.

Godfrey

doyle shafer · Nov 11, 2007

Hi Darren ^ ^v

The D3 comes out in Japan on November 30th (the D300 a week earlier.) Im #9 on the waiting list at Yodobashi Camera so I hope I can get one the first day...I'll be waiting when they open the doors ; P
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Doyle
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doyle shafer · Nov 11, 2007

Thanks Godfrey! I just checked out your site...WOW. Very cool stuff! I like "Jurrasic Rock"...I think thats the name. I book marked it!
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Doyle
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Perceptron · Nov 11, 2007

Hey Doyle,

Really great photos (even the "boring" one)! I don't normally look at a picture for more than 10s, but couldn't get my eyes of of these ones... Trying to capture the moment is not an easy task, but you did it very well in my opinion. "Angry girlfriend" is truly amazing!

Only one comment: can't understand the use of signatures in photos, but maybe that is just me...

Kind regards,

Mark.

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It's all a matter of perception...

gavinhw · Nov 11, 2007

Wow! Shot #5, street scene, is brilliant!

-Gavin

Kyle Logan · Nov 11, 2007

Doyle, fund needs aside, for someone who loves the 31mm as much as you did, and for someone who takes as amazing pictures as you do (honestly, you could do your own show), I don't understand why you let this lens and your Pentax go. It seems to me you could have explored the streets for years and years and never run out of material. You're inspired me to master the two lenses I have (the 31 and 50) before moving on to anything other for quite some time.

MBBNF · Nov 11, 2007

Hi Doyle!

Amazing pictures, just like what I would like to achieve as a result, including in terms of lighting, contrasts and clarity. Congrats!

I have had the same camera for almost a year now, but have not practiced enough with it, I guess, as my results are not that spectacular... and as I am quite a newbie in photography. My question : did you use the lens provided with the 'kit' or used other lenses? I wonder if I should get more equipment or this is just a question of technique I have not mastered. I guess yes..

Thx,

Nathalie

Duplo · Nov 11, 2007

... Amazing photos.

I will be missing you photos a lot.

Please drop in and say hi every now and then.

Good luck.
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Thomas

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DLBlack · Nov 11, 2007

Very nice photos!!! I will miss your postings here. I am sure you will enjoy the D3.

Dave

hamidlmt · Nov 11, 2007

I'm sure gonna miss your fantastic street photography with those Limiteds! But, it's truly not going to matter which camera system you use.... your excellent eye will come through no matter what.

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mskad · Nov 11, 2007

I love your style! Intimate and spontaneous. And it's technically terrific.

Not sure what you would gain with the humongous D3, but I can't wait to see you pictures with this camera.

Take care and keep posting!

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doyle shafer · Nov 12, 2007

Hey Mark,

Thanks for the compliment! Yeeaah signatures are something I do incase someone snatches one of my photos and puts it on their site without my permission. You could blur them out, but it would probably be easier to crop.

Also, and most importantly, I think it looks cool ; P
I got the idea from John Dorn, great photographer and only 17!
( http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndohrn/sets/ )
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Doyle
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doyle shafer · Nov 12, 2007

Thanks Gavin,

I did a PS layer/boot-let HDR from Joey Lawrence...its pricey but if you are a photoshop newb like I was (sorta still am) it is so worth it. I think its a much better investment than adding another lens to the collection ; P
http://tutorial.joeyl.com/

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Doyle
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doyle shafer · Nov 12, 2007

Hi Nathalie!

Hmmm I used the FA 31mm Limited ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/394223-REG/Pentax_20290_Wide_Angle_SMCP_FA_31mm.html )

Its by far my favorite lens of all time...ever. I've found a great lens helps but by no means replaces technique!

How long have you been using a DSLR? I would stick with the kit lens or wide range zoom (like 35mm equiv. 35mm-200mm, one of those cheap Sigmas would work) and just shoot away. When you go home and look at the pics on your PC, trash the ones you don't find appealing and keep the ones you like. Keep taking pics of the things you like, then when you start to develop your own personal technique, you will know what kind of lens or camera body you need. THEN I would start looking at what lens to buy next ^ ^v.

Check out this guy on Flickr ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherd6/page28/ )...If you start from his oldest photos to his newest ones, you can see how far he came in 1 year...now hes a professional @. @

But thats just my 2 cents after wasting tons of money on gear I never used. I'd also recommend looking at some free photoshop tutorials. I purchased this tutorial but its not exactly cheap ( http://tutorial.joeyl.com/ ). I really like it.
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Doyle
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doyle shafer · Nov 12, 2007

Thanks Thomas, you have some stunning landscapes.
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Doyle
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doyle shafer · Nov 12, 2007

Thanks Dave! I still be posting here and there.
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Doyle
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doyle shafer · Nov 12, 2007

Thank you so much! I took a peek at your gallery. I'd love to purchase some prints of some of your dog photos...do you sell? (What can I say Im a dog fanatic)
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Doyle
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falcon_wizard · Nov 12, 2007

Hey Doyle ;-)

Thanks for these amazing shots again... the last in that line...

I still don't understand how you can manage to get people so candidly straight off the street (except your girlfriend!), albeit with a 31mm lens... I'm too shy to do that! Would you share a little bit of your secret... ? ;-)

I think that's one of the things I find most difficult, approach strangers/make contact to have a nice candid shot...

Cheers ;-)

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Steph

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