Hey all - I have been very very very busy in the past three years but all is now back to photography. In this trying time of a world-wide pandemic, I have been able to refocus and concentrate on what I love - my photography.
In this time - I have gotten better at my chosen hobby - I have traveled across the country (Moving is NOT a fun thing to do - especially a 3000 mile one). I have learned quite a bit and will be sharing some of my notes in upcoming blog entries. Topics I hope to cover are locations in the Oregon/Washington area with a particular focus on waterfalls; Night photography; Equipment choices and why I chose those items; Hiking and Coastal shot notes and much more.
To start - my updated kit is:
I chose Pentax many years ago - I was a Pentax film shooter and my film lenses would work with Pentax DSLR bodies. I have grown to enjoy the feel, balance, reliability. The rubber-coated magnesium, water resistant body puts up with all I can dish out. There are many other reasons but the best reason is - I like the way the camera feels and I am comfortable with it.
When I go on a trip - depending on whether I drive or fly - will determine the backpack I take and what I pack. Normally - one body, the Sigma 10-20mm lens, Pentax 16-85 lens, filters, batteries, LensPen, spare batteries... That would be my standard, everyday, shoot 95% of my pictures kit...
On my next installment - Thor's Well - one of my favorite places to go and take photos...