John, the first time I saw this post I must have had my glasses off and wondered why you posted that first shot with the smudge. As someone who has used a Q with a telephoto, I salute your efforts and results.But gear lust is fun though, right?
"I'd be a ____ photographer if only I had ____!"
[Add to cart]
I've fallen repeatedly for this false premise. And it's sometimes hard to discern lust from need. And the hunt is fun!
To end the month, a couple of photos where the gear does matter!
July 21, 2020
Went out in search of Comet Neowise but the northern skies were cloudy. Turned around and saw Saturn. Pentax Q-S1, 55-300mm zoom @ 300mm (1395mm eq), ISO100, 0.5s
View attachment 253732
Saturn in the Southern Sky (cropped) by John Flores, on Flickr
January 21, 2019
Went into the backyard to capture the Super Blood Wolf Moon with the Pentax Q1
View attachment 253733
Super Blood Wolf Moon (Pentax Q-S1, 55-300mm zoom @ 200mm (940mm 35mmEQ), ISO1600, 0.5s) by John Flores, on Flickr
Ended up with more than I bargained for! Look closely at around the 8pm position:
View attachment 253734
Meteor impact during Super Blood Wolf Moon by John Flores, on Flickr
Pentax Q-S1, 55-300mm zoom @ 300mm (1410mm 35mmEQ), ISO800, 0.25s
Total dumb luck that I photographed a meteor impact on the moon!
View attachment 253735
Meteor impact (closeup) during Super Blood Wolf Moon by John Flores, on Flickr
Fun challenge - I enjoyed seeing everyone's photos!
Last edited: