the dailypic 6146 yr17 302 Wet Walk

A walk in the rain with my favorite lens, the gorgeous manual-focus Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 from 1968.

Its use of thorium oxide, a radioactive rare-earth element, caused the internal glass to undergo a chemical change over time, giving it an amber or yellow “tea-stained” tint. This tint creates a natural warmth, and the bokeh is beautiful.

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2 thoughts on “the dailypic 6146 yr17 302 Wet Walk

  1. Sharon says:

    Nothing compares to the joy of a quiet stroll in the rain among the trees.

    Reply

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