Thanks Algi!

Carl: You are forgiven I agree that the image is improved by adding some contrast/boosting of yellow and orange.

A nice series of images. Number three stands out in my mind, both with regards to composition, and good light and nice colours. In image number one the sky is too grey and dull, the image would have been much more dynamic with either an even darker/more dramatic sky, or some sunlight. Otherwise the composition with the breaking waves and houses is very good.

Regards
Bjørn

Thank you for your comments David and Ted!

I agree absolutely about number 5 + 6. I have never really tried to capture such sceneries before, and I can see now it takes more practice.



I was initially inspired by your recent post with autumn photos, especially your first image (with the light rays in the dark forest). But finding such a spot is quite a difficult task, so I ended up with other types of scenery

Regards
Bjørn

A wonderful set! My favorites are number 6+7. The Lake District is high on my wish list for future trips to the UK

Bjørn

Hi Carl

Thank you for your comments! I am glad you have taken time to improve my photo, and I especially like the boosting of the yellow in the trees.

Best regards
Bjørn

I have started to get to know my newly acquired DA 12-24mm. Last weekend there was a spell of truly wonderful weather, and I had time to take some photos. So, here are some (quick and dirty) autumn shots from Norway. Hope you like them!

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Bjørn

Thank you Robin and Giorgio!

Bjørn

Thank you very much Gwyn! I will off course share my Aurora attempts with the new lens, and I believe your suggestion above, with longer exposures, is a good way to get the most out of my new/current equipment. Images of Auroras with 20-30 seconds exposure can turn out to be equally interesting to those caught with shorter exposures. It all depends on the speed and intensity of the Aurora, and the weather conditions. What is more important, is to have a lens that is wide enough to capture the Aurora and some foreground elements (water, trees, etc.). Based on some test shots today, the DA 12-24mm seems to be a fantastic lens, very sharp from corner to corner. I cannot wait to get out and do some real shooting

Bjørn

Today is a day of personal celebration I have finally purchased a Pentax DA 12-24mm. This investment means that a K-5 is put on hold into the unknown future. I will have to stick with my K20D for the time being. Maybe I now get a chance to learn how to get the most out of the camera

Thank you all again for your good advice!

Bjørn

I purchased a Pentax 67II with 45mm, 105mm and 165mm lenses roughly half a year ago. So far I have mostly used the 67II with the 45mm, loaded with Kodak Porta 400. Most of my shots with this combination have been hand held. I believe the 6x7 45mm is similar to about 21mm in 35mm film field of view, and is perfect for landscape photography. I have also done some star trail attempts and also one session with Northern Lights with the 67II and the 45mm, and I find that this set up can produce excellent images - with practice.

For photographing things far away, for instance birds, or moving subjects, I will go to the K20D. It is much much easier to deal with tele and movement when one has AF and the other conveniences of a DSLR. Although I am a newcomer to analogue medium format, I see clearly the niches of photography where the 67II will fit the bill, for me.

I have no experience with the 645 system, but the 67II is a brilliant camera with a large range of great, possibly legendary, lenses. When comparing medium format systems (at least 6x7 and 6x6), only the Pentax 6x7 system has a full range of tele lenses (up to 800mm if I am not completely mistaken). The 6x7 cameras have also been very popular with astrophotographers, and is as functional as an outdoors camera as well as in a studio.

When it comes to lenses, I guess it is correct that much of the Pentax 6x7 equipment has seen heavy professional usage. One has to keep this in mind when purchasing 6x7 equipment second hand. On the other hand, many 645 lenses have become quite a bit more sought after since the arrival of the 645D, and therefore often demand higher prices than 6x7 lenses.

Anyway, this is some of my experience as a 67II freshman Good luck with your medium format purchase!

Bjørn