Into the Sun

Laurence · Jan 16, 2009

I think that this shows the high flare reduction capabilities of the Pentax-A medium format 55mm lens. Also, the shadow detail was surprisingly good for a "straight-on" shot into the sun.

Pentax 645
Pentax-A manual 55/2.8 lens
Provia

Tilted Meadows - Olympic Mountains

LaFoto · Jan 16, 2009

This photo is so-so-so beautiful. I love it!
And not a flare in sight! That's cool.
I just love this kind of light you had here. It really sculpts the country. Wonderful.

Laurence · Jan 16, 2009

LaFoto said:
This photo is so-so-so beautiful. I love it!
And not a flare in sight! That's cool.
I just love this kind of light you had here. It really sculpts the country. Wonderful.

Why THANK YOU! I actually traversed across those steep meadows and made an evening camp on the farthest meadow you see, near the top of the ridge.

Susan1114 · Jan 16, 2009

Absolutely the most beautiful picture I've seen today. My eyes search the entire picture because the contrasts are so pleasing.

invisible · Jan 16, 2009

Very cool shot! The angle makes the surface of the side of the mountain look like texture! Did you use a filter for this one?

(I'm slowly starting to think that Pentax makes the best glass out there.)

Laurence · Jan 17, 2009

Susan1114 said:
Absolutely the most beautiful picture I've seen today. My eyes search the entire picture because the contrasts are so pleasing.

Thank you very much, Susan. I am glad it appeals to you. I have decided to make this one a keeper because of the good feedback. I appreciate your comment.

Laurence · Jan 17, 2009

invisible said:
Very cool shot! The angle makes the surface of the side of the mountain look like texture! Did you use a filter for this one?

(I'm slowly starting to think that Pentax makes the best glass out there.)

I did not filter this shot, invisible. My purpose was to shoot straight into the sun without anything filtered, to see just how well the SMC coating would survive such a shot. It answered my question, and I have to agree that the Pentax lenses, whether Takumars, Pentax-A SMCs, or other Pentax lenses...ALL seem to be characteristically quite efficient equipment.