I might have mentioned in a few of my posts that I spent last weekend with my parents. I stayed at my Dad’s house since my Mom has her hands full with my Grandpa (he is 97 this year!). I also wanted to stay with Dad since after my last visit in February I pulled him back into photography.

My Dad purchased a Pentax K-1000 and several lenses almost 30 years ago. He hasn’t really done anything with them for quite a long time. I was hoping to buy the system from him but after talking to him I convinced him to keep everything if there was even a small inkling he would be interested again. I found him a used Pentax K10D with a 16-55mm lens which will still accept the old lenses.  This past weekend was our first chance to get together and figure everything out for him.

I have to admit I am a little impressed with the Pentax camera.  I’m not a big fan of the way it handles ISO settings but overall it is easy to use, has in-camera image stabilization and captures a great image with the old lenses.  I was able to get Dad all setup so he doesn’t have to worry about too many settings as he learns about this “digital” camera world.  He wants to be ready for a cruise to Alaska he is taking in June.  I think he’ll be fine.

Even though he wants to understand the camera I kept stressing that the only good way to learn was to get outside and capture some images.  I told him he has to start carrying the camera everywhere he goes so he will be ready when that next image captures his eye.  We did manage to stop last Monday at Long Point State Park which is just done the road from his house.  The park is on the shores of Chautauqua Lake and we had a great time photography by the marina and along the trail all the way to the point.

I have already posted some of the images from that day.  The ones included in this post are more of my favorites…

Buoy, What A Spring…
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 55mm, f/5.6, ISO 200

Oh, The View…
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 42mm, f/8, ISO 200

Rock View
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200

Finding My Way
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/30s, 46mm, f/11, ISO 200

Green Tiles
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 35mm, f/8, ISO 200