No offer but I've just sent mine to John Pye due to it overheating on the left side and it now overexposes everything. Frightened to think what the price of a repair might be. I was waiting to see what the k3iii was going to bring but it looks dead in the water so I'll repair what I have (maybe).

The first one has exactly the sort of strong, clear colour you expect from vintage Pentax. As everyone has said it's a joyous shot that gives you a boost.

Thank you. Comments such as these are really encouraging and appreciated.

These have a wonderful vintage look to them. #2 and #3 are quite striking and could have come from a plate camera!

Welcome to our mixed bunch. Some commercial images would be interesting.

Good question !
I'm just jealous 'cos all my socks are black

Just out of interest, here is the Schneider lens in question. I have slightly modified the rear to make it an M42 fitting. The
only part of the shutter still working is the aperture mechanism; the remainder is simply junk but the glass is superb.

Yes, vintage glass can produce some wonderful results. And now I know what a 'jonquil' is! Thank you John.
I've grown Crown imperials - they are very showy but boy, do they stink! Now you've reminded me Aitch I will get some (expensive too).
And thank you for those kind words David.

These were sent to me by mistake and looked strange from the first shoots. I've since learned that they
are called Narcissus Bulbocodium or Hoop Petticoat daffodils. They have made a nice display on the
kitchen windowsill. This image is with a k5 and Meyer Optic Primotar. The others are with a K1, Pentax
bellows and a 1940s Schneider Kreuznach 105mm Radionar.
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I have no idea what is supposed to pollinate them in the wild. The stigma sticks out of the corona on
the end of a very long style where most bees would probably miss colliding with it.
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The stamens don't ripen at the same time so it looks like the flower uses 'belt and braces' tactics anyway.
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It's a heck of a long way to the end of the corona, which again suggests a different pollinator in their
native Spain and Portugal.
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All told, a very interesting and pretty spring flower.
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If anyone knows any more about them, please feel free .....

Very clever and very effective.