Articles from April, 2011

My Blue Heaven

Written on April 29, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


My Blue Heaven: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Please click on images to see larger versions. Here are a few miscellaneous shots from the past few days:  Some scenics, some birdies.  I’m off to Columbus, OH in a couple of days for about two weeks.  Hopefully I’ll have the weekends to do some photography.  I don’t know what’s there, but if I find anything interesting, I promise to share.

Early Riser: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Seattle Light: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Chugga Chugga Choo! Choo!: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Spring is in the Air: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

In the Blackberry Bush: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Stargazer: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

  • 10 Comments

Aaron: Those first two shots are awesome! Great bokeh in the first, too.

lorri: you are an amazing artist! thank you for sharing - your photos are always a bright spot in my day.

Marla: Ahhh, Mahesh! You capture the beauty. Thanks for sharing!

linda: Seeing an e-mail from you, knowing I;m going to see gorgeous ohotography, brightens my day. And I'm never disappointed!

Bev: Thanks---I love the birds and your technique is improving very quickly--these are really professional.

rachael: do you know what the spotted bird is? woodpecker family? thanks for relaying what's outside. hope there will be something that catches you in OH!

Preston Witt: Mahesh, I've visited your site many times and have enjoyed it immensely. I'm from (and currently live in) the Seattle area so it's always fun to see your posts. But the eagle shot above with the 50-135 COMPELLED me to finally leave a comment. Truly spectacular, like so many of your others.

linda: Are you a "Bird Whisperer" that you manage to get such amazing shots of the birds not in motion?


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Field of Dreams: Skagit Valley Tulips

Written on April 23, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


Field of Dreams: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Please click on the images to see larger versions. It was a beautiful, misty sunrise at Mt. Vernon (Skagit Valley) today.  A few of the fields have begun to bloom, and the scenery looked spectacular with Mt. Baker and the North Cascades in the distance.  Here are a few shots that I thought were worth sharing.  I hope you enjoy ‘em!

What Dreams May Come: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Purple Majesty: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Bug's Eye View: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Backlit Beauties: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

  • 8 Comments

Conrad: Wow wow wow and wow!!!

Min: This is so breathtakingly beautiful.

Sally Allison: I think these are champion photos!! I just am totally moved!

Bev: Wish I were there.

Kalpana: Amazing Mahesh! I never did so many tulips in bloom when I went there last week or maybe I didnt go to the right spot. thanks!

linda: I especially loved the one unique yellow among the reds...must have been like getting down on your hands-and-knees, looking for a 4-leaf clover. Stunning.

Barbara Youngleson: Are you sure these aren't images from the Floriade in the Netherlands? Creative "down low" perspective. Lovely!

Karen: These are breathtaking!!!


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Yesler and 5th

Written on April 19, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


Smith Tower Sunset: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Please click on the image to see a larger version. I found myself walking down Yesler Way last evening.  The clouds dispersed a little bit and some nice light broke through from behind Smith Tower.  Luckily I had my camera and tripod with me.  The above image was probably taken around 7:30 pm, about 1/2 hr before sunset.  Notice the paucity of cars in the street…a benefit of taking this shot after daylight savings has kicked in.  The sun sets so late, everyone has already gone home after the work day.

  • one Comments

Mike Turner: Amazing light!


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From Boston with Love

Written on April 15, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


Moon Over Boston: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Please click on the images to see larger versions. I’m in Boston this week, attending a conference.  For the first few days, it seemed as though I brought the Seattle weather with me.  However, yesterday evening was beautiful, and I photographed the city’s skyline and some areas of the nearby MIT campus.  I hope you enjoy the images.

Beautiful Boston Boats: Pentax K-5, Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC

A Man of Letters: Pentax K-5, Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC

MIT Management: Pentax K-5, Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC

Boston Skyline: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Granary Burying Ground and Park Street Church: Pentax K-5, Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC

Glory Days: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Granary Burying Ground: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

MIT: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Boston Evening: Pentax K-5, Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC

Details: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

  • 6 Comments

Justin: Mahesh, Great pictures from Boston. In the first picture you note having used the DA* 18-50 f/2.8 lens. Which lens is this? I'm not familiar with it. Again, great shots...you really know how to use that wide angle!

--> Mahesh: Justin, thanks! My mistake. The lens is DA* 16-50 (not 18-50). I've made the correction.

Kalpana: beautiful!

David Guidas: Great shots all around. I really like the color in the second boat photo and the composition of the "Boston Evening" dock shot. Well done!

Steve: Having grown up in one of the Boston suburbs, I'm embarrassed to say that I never knew it was so beautiful. Great pictures

Rachael: The headstone shots are really great! I also love the 2 boat and dock shots. I can smell the baked beans now.


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Spring is in the Air – Cherry Blossoms at UW

Written on April 3, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


Needle in a Blossom Stack: Pentax K-5, Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5.5.6ED AL IF DC WR

Please click on the images to see larger versions. It’s that time of year again.  Early April, and the cherry blossoms are our in full force at UW’s main campus.  If anyone wants to see these blossoming beauties, now is the best time.  I hope you enjoy this year’s pickin’s.

Pretty in Pink: Pentax K-5, Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5.5.6ED AL IF DC WR

Raitt Hall: Pentax K-5, Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5.5.6ED AL IF DC WR

The Quad: Pentax K-5, Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5.5.6ED AL IF DC WR

Building Blossoms: Pentax K-5, Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5.5.6ED AL IF DC WR

Small Blossoms: Pentax K-5, Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5.5.6ED AL IF DC WR

  • 8 Comments

paullu: Great photos! I noticed you're using the Pentax quite a bit; have you fully transitioned, or do you still plan on using the Canon from time to time.

--> Mahesh: Thanks, Paul! Nope, I still use all my cameras. Pentax, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic. I do like the K-5 very much, however. The sensor has fantastic dynamic range and the lenses are quite sharp.

Barb Michieli: Brings back memories of my graduate school days! Just gorgeous!!

Dinesh: I used to go running in that quad. Thanks Mahesh!

Bev: Beautiful,and I never knew those were all blossoming cherries.

Hanna: What time of the day did you take these photos? Very nice. Was it morning?

Fine: Mahesh, They are not cherry blossoms. Can you tell me what those trees are? Thank you

--> Mahesh: Thanks, everyone! Hanna, I took these very early morning on a Sunday. Fine, I don't know what blossoms these are. Everyone here just refers to them as, "cherry blossoms."


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