Travelogues => Travel Diaries => Topic started by: Jan Anne on May 03, 2016, 00:08:18
Title: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 03, 2016, 00:08:18
Andrea, Bjørn, Erik and me landed in Edinburgh yesterday and today we arrived on the Isle of Lewis were we will be staying for a few days before we head to Killin to meet up with Dave and the rest of the gang.
Here's my opening image (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1480/26176728143_3f3927fd5d_o.jpg) Sony a7R2 with Canon 100-400 IS MKII
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 03, 2016, 00:20:39
Andrea is shooting Gorse (Ulex europaeus) in UV. So did I.
Near Ullapul, Ross-shire.
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Post by: Akira on May 03, 2016, 01:45:45
Wow, this gonna be a looooooong thread! :D
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Post by: Anirban Halder on May 03, 2016, 02:04:36
Awesome! No one would think he is taking pictures! :D
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 03, 2016, 03:22:38
Chonaic mé bolcán in Albain.
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Post by: rosko on May 03, 2016, 10:25:35
Yan Anne, your first picture makes me chilly... :D
Andrea's one warms me up ! ;D
Where is this volcano ?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 03, 2016, 10:41:18
I love the snow looking like lava in your pic, Andrea!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 03, 2016, 10:52:03
Weather conditions change very rapidly, alternating rain with sunshine which to me is perfect.
Here's a little experiment with the 85/1.2 and some extension rings (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7183/26788720895_d2e76f07b6_o.jpg) Sony a7S and Canon FD 85/1.2 with some Novoflex Leica M extension rings, resized OOC JPG
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 03, 2016, 11:05:15
Waiting at Ullapool for the ferry to Lewis Video relay 35mm 1.4 and 50mm 1.2 Ais Full Frame 16:9 on Nikon D810
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Post by: Akira on May 03, 2016, 11:24:45
Ah, exciting near far scenes, guys! Keep 'em comin!!!
Erik, longer ones, please!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 03, 2016, 11:30:50
In case people are wondering, I was trying to keep the seagulls quiet in the fishy video ;D ;D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 03, 2016, 11:37:40
In case people are wondering, I was trying to keep the seagulls quiet in the fishy video ;D ;D
Nice to hear your voice, Jan! Also nice to see Andrea moving (though squeezed!)! Apparently Bjørn is in a good mood. :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 03, 2016, 12:40:35
Fence Wire Tensioner (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7173/26765260736_7306064255_o.jpg) Sony a7S with Canon FD 85/1.2 SSC and some Novoflex Leica extension rings
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 03, 2016, 14:02:57
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7643/26185775474_14cac187d0_o.jpg) Sony a7S with Canon FD 85/1.2 SSC and some Novoflex Leica extension rings
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Andrea B. on May 03, 2016, 14:20:50
Birding & Chatting along the Road Some birders stopped where we were shooting and we all had a chat. Sony a7R Full Spectrum with B410 Filter (which is mostly IR).
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 03, 2016, 16:16:54
Jan and Andrea, thanks for the images.
Jan, the link to the image "Fence Wire Tensioner" doesn't work.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 03, 2016, 21:37:01
Andrea: I love the "Chrstopher Street" meetup in the mountains *ggg*
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frode on May 04, 2016, 08:22:23
Thank you all for letting us "participate".
Looking forward to many inspiring pictures!
Have fun!
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Post by: John Geerts on May 04, 2016, 10:07:43
Beautiful Openings-shot- JA
Have fun there :)
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 04, 2016, 11:52:54
A false-colour impression of Loch Broom on the road to Ullapool and the ferry crossing to Stornoway.
Fuji S5Pro (broad spectrum), 35-135 Zoom-Nikkor.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 04, 2016, 13:23:53
As mentioned weather changes quickly with rain alternating with sun every few minutes or so, this comes with some amazing opportunities like an in camera 2EV overexposed backlit shimmery wet road posted in the opening post or this rainbow mountain shot in pretty much the same place.
Today the weather is overcast so theres less interesting light to play with, we coped by doing a lens chipping day :)
In order to check all the mandatory boxes of used image styles; this psychedelic image checks the maximum pushing of the contrast, saturation, etc ;D :o
Ben Rainbow (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7290/26204856564_affd3a959b_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MKII on a7R2, at 100mm
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 04, 2016, 14:13:33
Rainy and wet weather certainly improves colour saturation, as convincingly demonstrated by Jan Anne's vibrant image.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 04, 2016, 14:47:45
We are not the only ones trying to cope with the rain and the wind ;D
Sheltering from the Rain (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7707/26206135484_39fa8e725b_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 04, 2016, 15:26:12
Keep them coming - !!!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Andrea B. on May 04, 2016, 16:42:46
Archmore Stone Achmore, Isle of Lewis, Scotland D750 + Nikkor 24-70/2.8GThe Achmore Stone Circle was not discovered until 1981 when a crofter (farmer) was cutting peat and began to dig up big stones. This circle has not been restored. The site is up on a hill with long views of the surrounding countryside.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Andrea B. on May 04, 2016, 17:00:22
Peat & Stone Achmore, Isle of Lewis, Scotland D750 + Nikkor 24-70/2.8G
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: rosko on May 04, 2016, 17:27:38
We are not the only ones trying to cope with the rain and the wind ;D
Sheltering from the Rain Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
That's a very beautiful shot JA, touchy at the same time.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 05, 2016, 00:46:52
Calanais Standing Stones, near gale-force wind, no VR available either in camera or lens ...
Nikon Df, 28-85 mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikkor AIS (due compliments extended to Erik for his persistence in CPU-modifying a lens with a negative surprise in store)
Seven Layers of Wisdom
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 05, 2016, 00:55:51
Another one of Andrea.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7142/26787355606_7ed48ee0c2_o.jpg) 35/1.4 FE on a7S, resized OOC JPG
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Post by: Erik Lund on May 05, 2016, 00:57:35
We really timed our visit to the Standing stones well ;D after a 6 hour chipping session,,, ::)
Nikkor Fisheye 6mm 2.8 Standing Stones Callanish Isle of Lewis Hebrides Scotland
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/26549085330_58aec16ac5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gs417w)_EGL2311 (https://flic.kr/p/Gs417w) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
And here a two nice rainbows that appeared just in front of the 6mm 8)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/26216877093_00454881e3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FWGmbi)_EGL2339 (https://flic.kr/p/FWGmbi) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 05, 2016, 01:04:23
Erik, you become the stable part of the stonehenge. :D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 05, 2016, 01:14:33
Frank, I realize that some posts have been moved and merged. I'm not sure where, though.
Admin: the issue referred to has been sorted. Nothing more to worry about.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Andrea B. on May 05, 2016, 01:18:20
The Long Shadows of Time Callanish Standing Stone Circle, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. This construction is older than the Egyptian pyramids. D750 + Nikkor 16/3.6 Fishie
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 05, 2016, 01:21:16
Frank, I realize that some posts have been moved and merged. I'm not sure where, though.
We moved them to the Scotland Projects topic http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,2954.msg51405.html#msg51405
This topic is reserved for photos taken during the event :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Andrea B. on May 05, 2016, 01:30:58
Callanish Rays Calanais (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callanish_Stones), Isle of Lewis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis), Scotland D750 + Nikkor 16/3.6 Fisheye
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 05, 2016, 01:44:23
Boom-Chicka-Boom Back Road, Isle of Lewis, Scotland D500 + 70-200/4.0G VR
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 05, 2016, 01:46:47
On our way to the stones we encountered four red deer, three were brave enough to pose :)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7107/26787903036_1c748930cd_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on A7rII
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 05, 2016, 02:30:15
The 6mm at work, you can actually see me peeking around one of the stones making this image in the first image posted here ;D http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,3494.msg51467.html#msg51467
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7381/26728876092_1e78dcbfe4_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on a7rII
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 05, 2016, 03:01:30
And of course the mandatory self portrait, 6mm style 8)
And what a boke, really starting to like that 85/1.2.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7069/26822992335_c22743d8db_o.jpg) Canon 85/1.2 FD SSC on a7S
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 05, 2016, 13:03:45
Gorgeous, Jan Anne! Both the photograph and Andrea standing there blowing in the wind.
Thanks Charlie, Andrea is my new muse, she has a knack for being in the right place at the right time while looking cute ;D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 05, 2016, 15:51:36
IR impression from the stones,,,
Nikkor Fisheye 6mm Nikon D200 Infrared IR
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/26559493220_a66e87b2ed_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GsYm1U)_EGL9048 (https://flic.kr/p/GsYm1U) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Post by: Chayelle on May 05, 2016, 15:57:38
These are all really wonderful captures! I think this is one of the best threads of your many ventures... :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 05, 2016, 16:21:52
Gone Fishing ;)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/26227379254_0a4da24def_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FXCb73)_EGL2329 (https://flic.kr/p/FXCb73) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 05, 2016, 16:38:09
Callanish Standing stones - This is shot ground level inside the original settlement, amazing site! Can imagine how it must have been there back then,,, Nikkor Fisheye 6mm Nikon D810 on the vertical base
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/26832865075_a4283a47c5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GT8rWK)_EGL2299 (https://flic.kr/p/GT8rWK) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 05, 2016, 17:13:35
Thanks Hugh, found the mistake, it now should now like the others.
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 05, 2016, 17:54:44
And thanks for all the compliments and feedback everybody!!!!
Really appreciated, it makes us go out in the foul weather and capture more images ;D ;D
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 05, 2016, 18:05:00
Here is the starting point of the adventure.
Andrea exiting Edinburgh Airport.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Hugh_3170 on May 05, 2016, 18:15:43
Thanks Jan Anne - I too can see it now.
Many thanks for this and the other images from yourself and all of the other participants. My great grandfather came from Dunbeath in Caithness in the far north east of Scotland, so I am quite delighted to glimpse the country via your images. Hope to get myself there some day.
Thanks Hugh, found the mistake, it now should now like the others.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 05, 2016, 19:50:52
Erik handles the massive Fish with utmost ease.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Lowell on May 05, 2016, 20:10:40
Erik,
The photos of the Standing Stones with the fish eye lens are really spectacular! I appreciate the work that you put into the mechanism to hold the thing. When you use the vertical mount how do you ensure that you get the framing and focus correct, since there is no way to use the optical view finder of the lcd on the back of the camera. Are you hooked up to something like an iPad or other computer?
Thanks,
Lowell
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 05, 2016, 20:46:32
Erik - you defnitely are the man :)
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Post by: chris dees on May 05, 2016, 20:57:56
Quite a few amazing images! :)
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Post by: Akira on May 05, 2016, 21:29:27
Jan, thanks. The link works now. Awesomely shallow DOF!
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 05, 2016, 21:58:17
Back to the Calanais (Callanish) Standing Stones. This time in b/w IR.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor 15 mm f/3.5, R720.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 06, 2016, 01:32:49
Erik and I went to the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse today, Erik brought his 6mm fishy for some cool shots and videos while I focussed on the local wildlife.
Cormorant (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7634/26773533341_132f58b2ec_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on a7RII
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 06, 2016, 01:48:52
Erik in action at the edge of the cliff, the things we do to please the NG community ;D
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7202/26840974195_c4747feb4c_o.jpg) Canon 85/1.2 FD SSC on Sony a7S, resized OOC JPG
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7739/26806897106_feb503401e_o.jpg) Voigtlander 15/4.5 FE on Sony a7S
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 06, 2016, 01:52:02
Thanks all! It's a full time job handling this big eye ;) Lowell there is a circular cut out so full access to the rear screen after the image is shot,,, no need to frame every thing is in the image ;)
Nikkor Fisheye 6mm Nikon D810 16:9 Video - Lens relay 35mm 1.4 50mm 1.2 Ais supplied by Bjørn and Jan Anne - Thanks ;)
Here one of the first 'full frame' test images with the relay at f/5.6 - It's sharp enough
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/26568291800_c895904abc_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GtKrwy)_EGL2384 (https://flic.kr/p/GtKrwy) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
And here the set
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/26236461813_d714a82d6f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FYqJ2T)_EGL9063 (https://flic.kr/p/FYqJ2T) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
It's such a beautiful lens to look into,,,
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/26840981055_1a406a58f1_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GTR3xr)_EGL9065 (https://flic.kr/p/GTR3xr) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: pluton on May 06, 2016, 02:02:36
Fascinating photography...please keep posting from Scotland.
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 06, 2016, 02:06:25
Because they are so cute ;D
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7793/26747436452_bacf2c8dcd_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 06, 2016, 02:07:29
Edinburgh is adorable!
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Post by: Erik Lund on May 06, 2016, 02:25:42
Here the video. Butt of Lewis - Nikkor Fisheye 6mm Nikon D810 16:9 Video - Lens relay 35mm 1.4 50mm 1.2 Ais
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 06, 2016, 02:41:00
Lot of great photographs especially of fish and through the fish!
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Post by: Erik Lund on May 06, 2016, 10:02:48
Butt of Lewis 6mm
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/26242295463_e577e25f7b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FYWCb4)_EGL2370 (https://flic.kr/p/FYWCb4) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 06, 2016, 10:55:41
Thank you JA and Anirban. Here is one for Frank :) And also a colorful facade. And I have also added another one of the beautiful cathedral.
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 06, 2016, 11:35:36
On the Butt of Lewis we encountered a Grey Seal, he came up for air every few minutes.
I first spotted this weird triangle, really had to look whether it was a rock or something else but when it disappeared I knew I had to pay attention :)
This is him when I spotted him a second time (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7460/26574841250_f76fddd2cd_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
Later in the evening he came in for a look ;D (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7602/26242073894_fca761fced_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 06, 2016, 11:57:31
.J A. ...did you kiss him this time ?
great pictures you all show here - it is time to come over and learn
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Hugh_3170 on May 06, 2016, 12:36:51
No kissing - you quickly learn that these animals have really bad breath - even from a safe distance! ;)
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 06, 2016, 20:19:08
Edinburgh, Greyfriars Kirk. D200IR + 10.5 fish-eye I am in love with the city!
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 06, 2016, 20:21:35
Edinburgh, Scottish National Museum. Really worthy of a visit! Df and my affectionate 16/3.5 fish-eye.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 06, 2016, 20:42:09
Edinburgh, East Princess Street Gardens and Scott Monument. D200IR and 10.5 fish-eye
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Post by: Akira on May 07, 2016, 01:01:03
Hmm...the thread has been increasingly fishy... :)
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Post by: Anirban Halder on May 07, 2016, 06:15:59
Hmm...the thread has been increasingly fishy... :)
JA is balancing it out with his 100-400. ;D
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Post by: ColinM on May 07, 2016, 08:24:19
Hi guys - I flew over you all on Thursday, coming back from Iceland to the South of England :) Sounds like you're all having fun
I like Eric's Fished images (the video even manages to create the slight sensation of seasickness!)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 07, 2016, 11:45:14
Thank you Jakov! Wonderful organ and church shots.
Sitting on the airport. Two tripod heads in my luggage. Just lost my Linhof legs. They wanted to have additional 75€ for the tripod legs transport per direction. I sent them back to Bonn with my wife and kids. Either I find some local to lend me tripod legs or I will buy another tripod in Scotland. Next time I buy a tripod that fits into my luggage.....
My normal work is always with a car. I try to avoid going by plane.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 07, 2016, 11:48:34
Love the colorful Bjørn and the making of fish by the cliff.
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Post by: simsurace on May 07, 2016, 12:15:55
Thank you Jakov! Wonderful organ and church shots.
Sitting on the airport. Two tripod heads in my luggage. Just lost my Linhof legs. They wanted to have additional 75€ for the tripod legs transport per direction. I sent them back to Bonn with my wife and kids. Either I find some local to lend me tripod legs or I will buy another tripod in Scotland. Next time I buy a tripod that fits into my luggage.....
My normal work is always with a car. I try to avoid going by plane.
Tripods are always a pain, but hard to live without. I hope you find some other legs for your head. I'm also at the airport. Soon I will join you in the quest to make images. Great work so far to all who contributed to this thread!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 08, 2016, 17:07:01
No new posts for the whole day...the calm before the storm!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 08, 2016, 17:56:45
Wifi does not work so well yet. Especially not in the Lodges. So if you want to post a picture you should go to a bistro...
I can speak for myself and say that I took some very nice pictures some even edited. As soon as I get proper Internet access I will Post some...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Thomas G on May 08, 2016, 18:06:05
Wifi does not work so well yet. Especially not in the Lodges. So if you want to post a picture you should go to a bistro...
I can speak for myself and say that I took some very nice pictures some even edited. As soon as I get proper Internet access I will Post some...
Good to hear that the silence has only technical reasons and everything seems well. Looking forward for the pictures :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 08, 2016, 18:25:49
Frank, no worries. Enjoy your stay and store the images to post!!
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Post by: chris dees on May 08, 2016, 18:26:04
I'm on the ferry to Newcastle. We have Some 2 hours delay for "a minor technical issue". 😟
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 08, 2016, 19:08:11
I am in the Bistro now where WiFi is slow, but beer is warm and tasty ::)
We start with the "spiritus rector" raising his spirits on the opening dinner. We were nearly 20 people there an I loved his earrings, the "Celtic tree of life" his girlfriend gave him. Technical: "D600 plus my master's Noct"
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 08, 2016, 19:20:43
Second is and must be our loveable wonderful Scotish host, Dave, who does not feel so well and we all pray for his health.
Title: "King of Scotland greeting his Subjects" Technical: "D600 plus 1.8/50G"
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 08, 2016, 19:29:48
Ulli and Martin at the opening dinner and ... because you are what you eat ... their food for last night ... sorry about the picture frame ... slow WiFi and warm beer.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 08, 2016, 20:21:39
One of the first shots with the 200-500 & Nikon D500
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Post by: Danulon on May 08, 2016, 20:30:56
Caravan hiking up the slopes of Ben Lawers:
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 08, 2016, 20:37:35
Finally some wifi access, though dreadfully slow and sharing with 10 other NG members ;D
On our way out of Isle of Lewis we visited a small sand beach for a change in scenery. (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7733/26289866904_a28cf2689a_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 08, 2016, 20:40:52
We spend Friday night in a little village on the shore of Loch Ness, the next morning we drove South passing Fort August where we found this lovely boat.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7263/26895124895_bc1af86d23_o.jpg) Sony 35/1.4 FE on a7S
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on May 08, 2016, 20:45:06
Today some of us visited Killin, Daves very picturesque little home town.
In Killin we visited the local Kinnell Stones, the sheep were shedding their coats providing a unique opportunity for a high contrast image (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7004/26827666671_66254ebb7e_o.jpg) Voigtlander 15/4.5 on a7RII
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 08, 2016, 20:58:17
Glen Coe Bridge
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7638/26862050646_09e6d04e8c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GVH2Nf)_EGL2505 (https://flic.kr/p/GVH2Nf) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Glen Coe Bridge - Uploaded upside down somehow ;)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/26291389193_058f42659a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G4hf2F)_EGL2506 (https://flic.kr/p/G4hf2F) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: John Geerts on May 08, 2016, 20:59:33
Spectacular shots !
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 08, 2016, 22:19:10
Castle Urquhart on Loch Ness.
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 08, 2016, 22:34:55
Aleksandra enjoying the scenery (IR)
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 08, 2016, 22:55:44
Two more from the Lewis beach.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7622/26292777394_98cde3e22b_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7500/26804546152_c8bfee9e2f_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7RII
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Post by: Danulon on May 08, 2016, 23:21:52
more pictures from Ben Lawers:
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 08, 2016, 23:26:51
These are images from Edinburgh that do not include flowers. I am so proud of myself for being able to make some other kind of images. We didn't have an internet connection yesterday when I made these images, so please excuse me :) I really enjoyed Edinburgh.
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 08, 2016, 23:31:35
One more from today in Killin. (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7423/26898600055_c459105096_o.jpg) Voigtlander 15/4.5 E on Sony a7RII
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Post by: Akira on May 09, 2016, 00:09:03
Thanks, guys, for the "fist storm"!
Hope Dave's health problem is not serious...
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 09, 2016, 17:49:00
Mercury Transit was the big common factor for activities today, on the 9th May.
As the planet is very small, it is not easily seen and in this depiction, I made it stand out in red against an inverted solar disk.
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Post by: Akira on May 09, 2016, 18:28:34
Jakov, the last two reminds me of "Physical Graffiti". :)
Jan, your subjects works very well with the B&W treatment.
Bjørn, thanks for the Mercury in Transit image. In which wavelength region did you capture it?
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 09, 2016, 18:32:47
Here is a multiple exposure of the Sun. You will see a sun spot on the top and Mercury on the lower trajectory. Many thanks to Bjørn for his assistance and wisdom!
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 09, 2016, 18:50:48
Akira: approx. visible light.
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Post by: Akira on May 09, 2016, 18:55:36
Bjørn, thanks!
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Post by: Olivier on May 09, 2016, 18:57:07
Happy that you see the transit, Paris was overcast today!
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 09, 2016, 19:13:12
Mercury, multiple exposure of ten images 3 seconds apart. It's amazing how quickly the Earth revolves...
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Post by: Olivier on May 09, 2016, 19:41:03
24h ;)
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Post by: Thomas G on May 09, 2016, 20:22:03
Here is a multiple exposure of the Sun. You will see a sun spot on the top and Mercury on the lower trajectory. Many thanks to Bjørn for his assistance and wisdom!
Did I say I like blue? Marvellous!
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Post by: golunvolo on May 09, 2016, 20:30:01
Guys and girls, this thread is killing me. Wonderful images and company!
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Post by: Erik Lund on May 09, 2016, 20:36:08
Mercury Transit Killin - Composite D200[IR] Infrared and D810 TC20E III and TC14E III on Jakovs AF-I 300mm 2.8 Thanks for that and thanks to Bjørn for the filter!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7700/26823921352_c984ba3774_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GSkBhC)Mercury_small1 (https://flic.kr/p/GSkBhC) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Post by: Akira on May 09, 2016, 21:10:47
Erik, this is great. It is surprising to realize that a tiny black dot can show such a tremendous presence!
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 09, 2016, 21:30:08
One from a few days ago on Loch Ness. (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7219/26314435003_2b0826699c_o.jpg) Sony 35/1.4 FE on a7S
EDIT: Got rid of the crop, the image is now as shot originally with a little more foreground space.
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Post by: Øivind Tøien on May 09, 2016, 21:38:39
Very creative, Erik and Jakov!
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Post by: BW on May 09, 2016, 21:49:59
Looks like you all have a great time over there! The variation in the pictures are huge, which tells a tale of a diverse photographic community :)
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Post by: David Paterson on May 10, 2016, 00:46:05
1. The Mercury team at a crucial moment. 2. Martin is too shy to come out of his tent. 3. Mission Control.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 10, 2016, 00:49:04
Three scenes from the forest beside the lodges.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on May 10, 2016, 02:46:06
1. The Mercury team at a crucial moment. 2. Martin is too shy to come out of his tent. 3. Mission Control.
Thank you Dave for sharing the candid shots!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 10, 2016, 11:26:39
I have given up. Quite positive that I do not have to share the 1 Mbit connection now sitting by the harbour this very page has not loaded after 15 minutes.
There may be some decent WiFi at Dave's place later.
I will probably ignore it too and do the editing and uploading at home.
We had a great time with the two Simones, took long trips to places well worth it. Would not want to miss a moment.
All the best
Frank
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 10, 2016, 11:29:51
PS. The D500 continues to amaze me. I took wet dogs playing on the beach going full throttle. Wonderful action performance only limited by my non existing experience.
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Post by: Akira on May 10, 2016, 12:00:00
LOL, Frank!
So, you guys haven't joined the main group? Take your time and enjoy your experiences at hand. The images (BIF especially) are amazing enough to me. I'm looking forward to watching your further improvements!
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 10, 2016, 13:30:36
Yesterday Chris and Mike teamed up so we were finally at full war strength.
Each morning small groups go to different places which match their interest best and we see each other again in the evening for dinner, hopefully we'll see some of their images soon.
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Post by: Akira on May 10, 2016, 13:55:29
I see. Thanks for the live report, Jan. :D
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 10, 2016, 14:02:28
We are having a great time! Erik chipped an extension ring for my Heligon, which means that I have a dedicated PN-1 just for the Heligon and it reads f/2.7 as calculated by Bjørn 8) ::) I am so happyyyyy
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 10, 2016, 14:20:38
Today will be the BIG chipping service event. Erik & I have completed 5 lenses by now and more are queued up to await their destiny ....
Currently the 90 mm f/3.5 Voigtländer SL.1 of Rosko is in the works.
Unfortunately, my recurrent leg infections flared up badly, so I have to leave the NG Event and Scotland tomorrow morning to go to a Norwegian hospital for admission. Collateral damage from a traffic accident in 1998 when I was run over by a bus. Seeing all the enjoyment and creativity on display here in Killin makes me sure my absence will hardly be noticed, though.
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Post by: John Geerts on May 10, 2016, 14:37:44
Ai, get well soon, Bjørn.
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Post by: Akira on May 10, 2016, 14:57:32
Too bad. Take care, Bjørn!
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 10, 2016, 20:21:28
I had the pleasure of borrowing Francis' Heligon 68/1.25 for a brief moment just to compare it to mine, and I have to say that it's great! We are taking good care of Bjørn with bananas, industrial coffee and good company :)
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Post by: John Geerts on May 10, 2016, 20:27:05
Good ;)
Great stuff, Jakov. Much different than the Heligon 100?
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 10, 2016, 20:30:35
Great stuff, Jakov. Much different than the Heligon 100?
It's lighter. I didn't use an extension ring, I could get in rather close. There is more depth of field. I like it a lot! So if you get a chance to get the 68/1.25, don't hesitate, all the aberration qualities are there! ::)
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 10, 2016, 20:34:42
Some of the gang last night shooting the stones in Killin. And the stones in various takes...
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 10, 2016, 20:41:25
I hope you get better soon Bjørn. Guys - your contributions are great!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 10, 2016, 21:16:04
Akira. The fast photo team with the Italian driver has of course taken responsibility! While I was working a church with very small organ, the others errected a Mercury observatory outside.
We had a trunk full of equipment and picked the top shelve items for the purpose.
We just had roughly ten other photographic challenges on a long day starting at 8 a.m. when the others were still asleep and came back at Mindnight. Then we started drinking.
At four in the morning we went to bed. Supershooting!!!
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Post by: Thomas G on May 10, 2016, 22:00:20
Bjørn, all the best and safe travels home!
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Post by: David Paterson on May 11, 2016, 00:38:48
Frank shot Simone. Fortunately there were no serious injuries, but Frank appears to be using a lens which can see round corners.
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Post by: Akira on May 11, 2016, 01:09:33
Frank shot Simone. Fortunately there were no serious injuries, but Frank appears to be using a lens which can see round corners.
With the Ais Micro 200/4.0 IF, the result should be a big eyeball of Simone with the graceful vignetting. :D
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 11, 2016, 09:02:21
The sloppy lens hood is a give-away for the 200/4 Micro AI/AIS ...
Departing Killin in a short while, unfortunately. Amongst other things I probably managed to be the first NG Member to be bitten by a tick indoors ... The event up to now has been a huge success and my departing will not detract from that, I surmise. I'm always positively surprised by the strong feeling of community and friendship that develops within these events and the Scottish meet-up was no exception to this general rule. Thanks and gratitude goes to Dave for his efforts to arrange all the meeting details and assist the members flocking to his home country. Well done, Dave.
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Post by: Olivier on May 11, 2016, 09:15:34
The 105 mm f/2.5 AIS has the same "feature", giving the perfect impression that I am using non-professional tools.
Take good care of you, Bjørn.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 15:13:54
Akira. Well spotted. This is a 200/4 Micro. No vignetting though. This is a D500.
In a Café we have the first decent WiFi in Scotland.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on May 11, 2016, 16:18:41
something wrong with the connection forgot to send some of the pixels ;D
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Post by: Mike G on May 11, 2016, 19:35:33
Hope you are all having a great time, although for a non cognoscenti a few names would be nice, so one can marry up the names to faces!
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 11, 2016, 19:45:10
Kelpie Falkirk, Scotland D750 + 24-70/2.8G AFS
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Post by: Akira on May 11, 2016, 20:01:42
Andrea, this is super. Well spotted!
The exif data says the focal length is 45mm. I suspect you used 24-70 zoom?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 20:23:16
colors in the water
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 20:39:18
This is from the Sunday hike. The car on the left stands at 400 meters above sealevel, the first peak on the right side is 1100 meters.This is where Günther, Francis, the Simones and me had lunch. The Simones followed Bez who waited on the next peak, I descended with Günther and Francis. This was 5 hours for us, 12 hours for them. On the second pic you see Francis on the peak.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 20:42:34
Simone Surace @ our lunch position at 1100 meters
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Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on May 11, 2016, 20:57:54
Wonderful images! Love the big variation and those fisheye shots.
I hope Dave has gotten better by now. Really unfortunate timing Bjørn, I hope you get well soon, safe trip home!
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 11, 2016, 21:08:13
Akira, yes, it was the 24-70/2.8G AFS, old version, which is getting a little creaky. I'm becoming tempted to replace it with the new version after seeing it used here.
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 11, 2016, 21:12:01
IR Spring Green Killin, Scotland Sony a7R + Asahi Ultra-Achromatic-Takumar 85/4.5
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 21:20:09
Hope you are all having a great time, although for a non cognoscenti a few names would be nice, so one can marry up the names to faces!
bez - simone - simone - frank
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 21:24:33
10 Scotch castles
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Post by: David Paterson on May 11, 2016, 21:26:54
From left to right -
Chris, Gunter, Martin, Ulli, Mike, Andrea - Cuilldochart Woods, Wed. 11th May
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 21:29:25
|Just got back home from the trip - sad I had to go early. Never managed to get internet going while there so there is a slight log of images to come. Starting from the first full day together - Sunday. This is from the hike, after Gunther, Francis and Frank dropped out. 3 stalwarts continue, this is Simone the Younger getting almost blown off Ben Lawers ("Blowing in the wind")
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 21:39:09
Bez conquering his fear in the treacherous descent of An Stuc ("not for the faint hearted" said the passing girl as Bez laughed in her face)
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Post by: golunvolo on May 11, 2016, 21:40:43
What an experience, you guys. The images are terrific. Andrea, that horsey, so neat and well seen. Frank, 10 castles I looove. Nice as always to put some faces to known names. You all look good!!!
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 21:50:49
Harry Potter's train on the way to Hogwarts (The Jacobite on the Glenfinnan viaduct)
Sadly the steam is not showing well - the temperature was 27 Celsius, well above he dew point.
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 21:56:26
More of the Glenfinnan viaduct - great location.
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 11, 2016, 22:08:46
Bez, Simone Uno, Simone Due, Martin, Francis (back), Anthony (front), Frank Sony a7R Full Spectrum Camera + Asahi Ultra-Achromatic-Takumar 85/4.5 Unfiltered
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Post by: David Paterson on May 11, 2016, 22:11:45
I hope Dave has gotten better by now. Really unfortunate timing Bjørn, I hope you get well soon, safe trip home!
Yes, I'm fine thanks, Jørgen, but this get-together has been slightly dented by 4 of us (so far) being unwell - me, Bjørn, Francis and Mike.
But I think we are all still having a good time.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 22:12:21
hm ... you have seen the "making of"
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 22:15:59
My take on the Mercury transit. Fuji X-T1, Mamyia 500/5.6 and 2X TC, Baader Astro Solar I wonder what the image could looked like if the lens actually focused to infinity and if I did not have to stop down to f/32...
PS: If you have the same dust bunnies it means that they could be sunspots ;)
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 22:17:38
Indeed. I don't know what you have done to develop it, but I remember it better on the camera screen, this one seems darker and noisier.
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 11, 2016, 22:19:55
Today Erik et moi dropped Bjørn at the airport a little past 10am and we used the time in between flights to have brunch and spend some quality time at The Kelpies before I had to climb on board of a blue metal bird myself.
Here's two of my favourites from earlier today, uploaded from home :)
The mandatory sunstar eye, shot at f/16 for a nice crisp star (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7245/26924231876_5e6b02f348_o.jpg) Sony 35/1.4 FE on a7RII
One of the horses turned out to be a bit skittish about birds ;D (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7143/26889431161_9dc0659e00_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on a7rII
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 22:26:08
Today Erik et moi dropped Bjørn at the airport a little past 10am and we used the time in between flights to have brunch and spend some quality time at The Kelpies before I had to climb on board of a blue metal bird myself.
Here's two of my favourites from earlier today, uploaded from home :)
The mandatory sunstar eye, shot at f/16 for a nice crisp star
One of the horses turned out to be a bit skittish about birds ;D
I love the second one. Next time I go I will also pay a visit to the Kelpies. Pity there was not enough time to fit all in.
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Post by: simato73 on May 11, 2016, 22:27:20
Beautiful Celts repairing ships in the docks at Mallaig. My 75-150 works well on the X-T1 :)
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 11, 2016, 22:28:11
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Post by: golunvolo on May 11, 2016, 22:30:14
The star eyes work very well for those mythical creatures. Powerful as they look but I think is brilliant to show them alive: looking at a passing bird while the other one calmly eats grass...
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 11, 2016, 22:34:40
Scottish Tulip Outside Old Mill, Killin, Scotland
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Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 11, 2016, 22:52:35
Great series of a great trip ! I hope all will go well for Bjorn ! Have a drink of brown ale at the Mallaig's inn, I used to have some friends there, so many years ago :-)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 11, 2016, 22:56:01
frog
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 11, 2016, 23:28:28
Home at last and been to the Emergency Ward. New antibiotics of industrial strength administered every 6th hour for ten days, and I should be just fine. Meanwhile I ought to be at rest as much as possible. Oh well. I will at least have no excuse any longer not to making my annual tax report ...
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Post by: Akira on May 12, 2016, 06:57:24
The star eyes work very well for those mythical creatures. Powerful as they look but I think is brilliant to show them alive: looking at a passing bird while the other one calmly eats grass...
Thanks Paco for noticing what I was trying to do :)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 12, 2016, 18:01:24
Home at last and been to the Emergency Ward. New antibiotics of industrial strength administered every 6th hour for ten days, and I should be just fine. Meanwhile I ought to be at rest as much as possible. Oh well. I will at least have no excuse any longer not to making my annual tax report ...
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Post by: simato73 on May 12, 2016, 20:59:16
Add to taste to your single malt.
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Post by: simato73 on May 12, 2016, 21:11:19
Leftovers from Frank's lamb on Thursday.
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 12, 2016, 23:02:40
Erik and Bjørn at work at the Callanish Stones when the rainbow appeared for a brief moment in time.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7600/26371340874_52ef1c821f_o.jpg) Sony 35/1.4 FE on a7S
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 12, 2016, 23:07:02
Andrea hard at work on the little Lewis beach with the wind hard at work to make a mess of her hair ;D ;D
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7400/26703210840_a4e6ec3d94_o.jpg) Canon FD 85/1.2 SSC on Sony a7S
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 12, 2016, 23:10:38
And the mandatory selfie at the Three Sisters in Glen Coe, an amazing area to drive through.
Maybe a bit too serious ::) (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7447/26882327312_8e6de71f3b_o.jpg) Voigtlander 15/4.5 E on a7S
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Post by: simato73 on May 12, 2016, 23:29:41
For Anthony ;D
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Post by: Edgy01 on May 12, 2016, 23:30:53
Mercury in Transit, and a Scottish Fish--you guys have been busy. (Love the F/E rig counter weight). Go find some kippered herring for breakfast!
Dan
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 13, 2016, 14:03:10
One more from Loch Ness, almost the same as the one posted before but shot from a higher viewpoint.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7769/26381754884_99003e8d15_o.jpg) Sony 35/1.4 FE on a7S, wide-open at 1.4
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 13, 2016, 14:13:28
Jan Anne - I noticed you missed the monster... great shot though !
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Post by: Akira on May 13, 2016, 15:09:54
Jan Anne - I noticed you missed the monster... great shot though !
I guess that the ripples were caused by... :o :o :o
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 13, 2016, 15:13:21
Lets blame the slow focus of the Sony for missing Nessie ;D ;D
I did capture him btw on an other occasion, will post one later after I've offloaded some files to make room for the last batch of images.
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Post by: simato73 on May 13, 2016, 21:08:11
White beaches of Morar 1
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 21:58:47
I had some friends over to dinner last night
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 22:04:38
dave - jakov - mayumi - guenther - ursula - bez - martin - aleksandra - chris - francis - michael - erik - anthony - thomas - andrea - simone s (from right :)
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Post by: simato73 on May 13, 2016, 22:05:26
How nice, I am sorry I had to miss out on the big dinner together and on Frank's delicious lamb. Safe journey back home to everyone!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 22:29:20
Same beach different activity
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 22:36:24
In Mayumi's garden, JPEG ooc
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 22:45:27
they were in the mood, the light was bad and I forgot to reset the aperture from 8 to 2 after changing lenses from 200-500 to 85 which means lots of ISO
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 23:03:31
now its it 3 hours and the upload rate is ~ two pics per hour. bullocks.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 23:06:09
I still have to understand how to develop the D500 NEF properly. My RAW developments still look worse than the in camera JPEGs...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 23:10:18
still the ooc JPEGs look better than my RAW developments when it comes to D500 files
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Post by: simato73 on May 13, 2016, 23:10:40
it basicly happens when I develop D500 stuff in PN 133c .... but I do a lot of 20k ISO files
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Post by: simato73 on May 13, 2016, 23:20:56
Beaches of Morar 2
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Post by: simato73 on May 13, 2016, 23:44:41
Last one for tonight: Harry Potter train pano
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 13, 2016, 23:46:07
cool pano. did one too. later. shooting puffins tomorrow!!!
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Post by: Akira on May 14, 2016, 00:53:36
Frank, thanks for sharing this beautiful group photo of the participants! It's great to see them!
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Post by: Lars Hansen on May 14, 2016, 11:54:09
Really great series of shots and looks like it has been fun!
That big eye of Erik's ... looks more like the eye of Nessie than the eye of a fish ;D
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 14, 2016, 14:05:24
The industrial strength antibiotics are starting to have a positive impact, so the occasional RAW file can be processed.
The Scottish landscape as seen from Loch Tulla Viewpoint, captured in IR with my Nikon D5300 (internal 720 filter) and Andrea's little 18-105/3.5-4.5 Zoom Nikkor. Despite the crappy plastic mount on the lens it apparently works fine also for IR.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 14, 2016, 14:56:24
We said goodbye to all friends, old and new, then took Sally the dog for a walk, AND I LOST ALL MY KEYS - to the car, house, garage, everything. We were spared a long hot walk back to the house because JAKOV AND ALESSANDRA came along the road and took us to our house. So it's a big thanks to Jakov.
I had no time so far to process and upload much, but here is one showing our intrepid 6mm fisheye operator, Erik the Fearless.
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Post by: simato73 on May 14, 2016, 16:55:26
We said goodbye to all friends, old and new, then took Sally the dog for a walk, AND I LOST ALL MY KEYS - to the car, house, garage, everything. We were spared a long hot walk back to the house because JAKOV AND ALESSANDRA came along the road and took us to our house. So it's a big thanks to Jakov.
I had no time so far to process and upload much, but here is one showing our intrepid 6mm fisheye operator, Erik the Fearless.
Gee that is dreadful, I hope you find your keys again soon. Carefully tracking back one's steps is usually the way to go for finding them.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 14, 2016, 18:03:39
We said goodbye to all friends, old and new, then took Sally the dog for a walk, AND I LOST ALL MY KEYS - to the car, house, garage, everything. We were spared a long hot walk back to the house because JAKOV AND ALESSANDRA came along the road and took us to our house. So it's a big thanks to Jakov.
I had no time so far to process and upload much, but here is one showing our intrepid 6mm fisheye operator, Erik the Fearless.
The meet up in Scotland seemed to be the festival of accidents. Glad to know all the troubled folks have survived and enjoyed at the end of the day.
Erik is fearless mentally, physically AND financially. :D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 14, 2016, 18:25:36
yes Akira some small accidents, but it was stated clearly: you´re entering the Danger Zone
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 14, 2016, 18:30:19
yes Akira some small accidents, but it was stated clearly: you´re entering the Danger Zone
Thomas, is that a screen capture of the top page of NikonGear? :D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 14, 2016, 18:36:02
:)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 14, 2016, 18:49:28
Great fun we have had so far out for en evening in Edinburgh shotly,,, ;)
A huge thanks to all participants and David for a job well done for organizing!
Here Stars over Standing Stones i Killin
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7774/27086920841_70e9c806b7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HgzxSz)_EGL2710 (https://flic.kr/p/HgzxSz) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
A spot scouted by David and we had free night access even though it's privately owned land - Thanks.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 14, 2016, 20:14:29
Not sure Jakov is familiar with 'Fun With Flags' series by Sheldon Cooper of 'Big Bang Theory' fame, but their enthusiasm is remarkably similar. Said Sheldon Cooper may be appearing a little less mafioso-style, though.
Nikon D5300 (IR), 35-135/3.5-4.5 Nikkor AIS.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 14, 2016, 20:45:07
hahaha Sheldon would be appalled by Jakov not shaving twice a day! :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 14, 2016, 20:45:57
Thank you Bjørn!!! I love the photo and I will start watching Big Bang Theory!
Special thanks goes to Dave for organising our get together and taking us to places we would not have seen was it not for his generous willingness to put up with us. Thanks goes to the Crew for choosing to go to Scotland and being there for all of us :) Then I would like to express my gratitude to all the old and new friends for being so nice to me (especially Bez) and I hope that our friendships will evolve even further.
Since we didn't have WiFi as we are accustomed to, I didn't post as much as I would normally do but I will eventually populate this thread with my images and I encourage everybody else to do the same.
Let me not forget Frank's dinner that got us all around the table to experience his excellent culinary skills.
Already looking forward to our one-day walk through in Maastricht, as well as our next get together in Cologne for Photokina.
Best, Jakov
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 14, 2016, 20:49:06
hahaha Sheldon would be appalled by Jakov not shaving twice a day! :)
IR brings out the hidden qualities of the subjects, you know ...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 14, 2016, 21:13:47
It was indeed and great week with un-Scottish weather. I think most of us got a sunburn.
Dave, again thanks for organizing and bringing us to so many beautiful places.
Today Frank, Francis and I went to the Isle of May for some burning. Although the Puffins stayed far away we could get som nice pictures. It was my first real test with the D500, but man that camera is made for birders (and probably sport shooters too). Even with my Tamron 150-600 focus and tracking were instant and I got much more keepers than with my D810
Our boat took a hit when setting us at May and we needed help from a rescue boat to leave the Island and get to the mainland.
Two fighting Black-legged Kittiwakes ISO 7200, 1/2000, F8
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 14, 2016, 21:35:41
Safely at the Hotel in Edinburgh. Now try to find if other NG people are still in town...
...today we had a big adventure. Our ferry had an accident and had to be towed home from the Isle of May. See you later. Do not speak to my mailbox. Noone is listening!
Thank you Chris and Francis for a grand day out and special thanks to Francis for the ride.
Hope everybody else arrived safely at home!!!!
Super Event. My expectations were exceeded.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on May 14, 2016, 22:17:00
Frank was the star of the show, and Erik was our rock.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 14, 2016, 22:40:03
Davids garden Killin
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/26408351434_f47687fc5b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GeBGQ3)_EGL2958 (https://flic.kr/p/GeBGQ3) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 14, 2016, 22:41:46
Glencoe River
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/26916225442_1e36820a5a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H1uG5s)_EGL2906 (https://flic.kr/p/H1uG5s) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 14, 2016, 22:43:07
Peter Flemings estate, in the far background.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7672/26736464540_d88518a0df_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GJBnqy)_EGL2864 (https://flic.kr/p/GJBnqy) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 14, 2016, 22:49:11
Frank was the star of the show, and Erik was our rock.
you nailed it. There is always two to a rock and roll .... I am more of a rolling stone than a resting one like yourself.
Thank you Dave. You done us more than we deserved.
PS: It is so difficult to be polite. Erik did a great job teaching me, but I am a hopeless case it seems. After all I learned that Danish English, German Englisch and French Englich are different languages and that the result of politeness can be that dremels stay unused in cars and lenses stay unchipped...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: golunvolo on May 14, 2016, 22:56:02
Erik, I love the way you are using that lens. Amazing, brave, creative. Please, keep them coming!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 14, 2016, 23:02:54
Here the last of Glencoe river kayaks
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/26920069612_e24d5b1fb7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H1QoPf)_EGL2919 (https://flic.kr/p/H1QoPf) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 14, 2016, 23:08:31
Beaches of Morar 3 Sunset.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 14, 2016, 23:15:30
Small things from the woods. From a relaxing walk in the wood with Dave before driving back home.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 14, 2016, 23:20:17
Photo Walking Sally and Rainbows
I have kept the tiny raindrops and the small rainbows they create - only visible if you go to the Flicker image I guess,,,
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/26740609710_738d1c233a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GJYBD1)_EGL2961 (https://flic.kr/p/GJYBD1) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 14, 2016, 23:49:16
More fisheye (Sigma 8/3.5) in the woods. Not as dramatic as Erik's 6mm, but much easier to handle. :)
And the second one is how it's done. :) Sally does not understand.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Lowell on May 15, 2016, 00:49:50
Erik and Chris,
There many photographs here which are really wonderful. I must admit however, that the Fisheye images are truly stunning. You gentlemen, really know how to use these lenses.
Chris, What is the angle of view of the Sigma lens? I assume that one could NOT use the Nikon lens as shown with you lying on the ground since it is a 220 degree lens. In the mountains behind our home, there are some wonderful stands of tall, perfectly white Aspen trees which have a brilliant orange-yellow foliage in the fall. I tried you approach with my 14-24 Nikkor but it didn't come our like yours.
Thanks to everyone for posting these really wonderful images. I really like the shots, of Erik taking the Kayak pictures at Glencoe and then the resulting photos which he took. Nice to see what is happening.
this is good viewing and reading.
Lowell
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 01:39:25
The harvest from this week is looking good. Let me start with a few impressions from the Highlands. As Simone Tomasi already recounted, we did an extensive hike last Sunday. It was really great to have the light and excellent 300 PF with me to shoot some detailed shots of distant things. The last one is a three-shot pano of soft grass and moss against the background hills.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 15, 2016, 04:20:05
a first part of our rescue OP
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 15, 2016, 04:44:34
part two...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 15, 2016, 04:53:48
The harvest from this week is looking good. Let me start with a few impressions from the Highlands. As Simone Tomasi already recounted, we did an extensive hike last Sunday. It was really great to have the light and excellent 300 PF with me to shoot some detailed shots of distant things. The last one is a three-shot pano of soft grass and moss against the background hills.
Thank you Simone! We had a super week together with Bez and Signore Tomasi!!!! Thank you. I nearly forgot the shopping tour with Anthony and Thomas .... Good Crief!!! And you did a great job testing the AF performance of the D500 + 200-500/5.6 Example: "without sunglasses"
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on May 15, 2016, 05:42:57
Roaring fifties?
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 15, 2016, 06:57:38
Really wonderful images in this thread. Frank - that pic is sooooooo cool :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 15, 2016, 09:43:59
Really wonderful images in this thread. Frank - that pic is sooooooo cool :)
Thank you. Simone made a snake look like a greyhound. ;-)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 15, 2016, 09:51:25
Has anybody forgotten a Musto dark blue rain jacket? Simone found it when we were clearing out the lodges. I have it and I will ship it to the lucky winner :)
Here is a shot from Dave's garden taken with a newly chipped Heligon thanks to Erik and Bjørn! I love Scotland!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 10:11:45
A few portraits of participants. Did not get everyone unfortunately. I think Frank completed his portrait challenge, haven't you Frank?
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 11:16:53
A few boat impression from Mallaig. We had nice summer temperatures (around 27 degrees Celsius I think) and amazing seafood. The stroll around the port was very relaxing.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on May 15, 2016, 11:38:25
Both the Simones have produced some beautiful images - in particular Simato's woodland details, and Simsurace's portraits which I think show real talent. All those portraits are terrific, and the one of me is the best shot of me by anyone, ever - thank you.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 15, 2016, 11:56:38
More than a few of you need a shave.... :o
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Mike G on May 15, 2016, 12:11:55
Have these mugshots been nicked from the local constabulary? ;)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Danulon on May 15, 2016, 12:17:33
Internet access proved to be quite challenging. So here are the omitted pictures of last Sunday during our hiking tour to Ben Lawers.
The persons depicted are: - Frank testing how far reaching his new D500 is. - Simone waiting for me to set down my camera. - Rosko aka Francis documenting plant life on Ben Lawers.
P.S. I'd also like to apologize for the quality of these shots. It's a bad idea to re-assign card slots just before such an intense week of photography. Unfortunately I could just save the jpeg files of the first two days... :(
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Anthony on May 15, 2016, 12:20:17
Eric at sunset, Glen Etive, Friday.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Danulon on May 15, 2016, 12:25:58
My favourite shot of day 2: After a 2,000 ft. height climb Frank still had enough energy left to test the auto focus quality of his new cam.
Here is a shot of his infamous crazy chicken hop on the first summit of Ben Lawers:
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Danulon on May 15, 2016, 12:30:34
A few portraits of participants. Did not get everyone unfortunately. I think Frank completed his portrait challenge, haven't you Frank?
All shot with Zeiss 135 APO.
Excellent portraits, helped by a lens of excellent quality.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 15, 2016, 15:03:58
Prelude to NG Scotland 2016: camping at the head of the loch.
The last one shows Tarmachan ridge from below.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 15, 2016, 15:05:53
Prelude to NG Scotland 2016: the Tarmachan ridge.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 15, 2016, 15:28:51
Testing the 'new' Fuji S5Pro (converted to broad-spectrum by Kolari vision and brought to me by Andrea), here in combination with the UV-Nikkor for false-colour landscapes. It was very windy and my eyes started immediately to run thus focusing was next to impossible. I just pushed the shutter release and hoped for the best. Not sure that actually manifested itself though.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 15, 2016, 16:02:48
Testing the 'new' Fuji S5Pro (converted to broad-spectrum by Kolari vision and brought to me by Andrea), here in combination with the UV-Nikkor for false-colour landscapes. It was very windy and my eyes started immediately to run thus focusing was next to impossible. I just pushed the shutter release and hoped for the best. Not sure that actually manifested itself though.
Like a painting on an acid trip. I am normally for rather conventional (boring?) images, but occasionally there are exceptions that I find new and interesting, like this one. Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 15, 2016, 16:53:22
An other attempt of a Kelpie with the D810 and 18-35G @35mm. Jakov helped me with the PP. :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 15, 2016, 16:58:07
There many photographs here which are really wonderful. I must admit however, that the Fisheye images are truly stunning. You gentlemen, really know how to use these lenses.
Chris, What is the angle of view of the Sigma lens? I assume that one could NOT use the Nikon lens as shown with you lying on the ground since it is a 220 degree lens. In the mountains behind our home, there are some wonderful stands of tall, perfectly white Aspen trees which have a brilliant orange-yellow foliage in the fall. I tried you approach with my 14-24 Nikkor but it didn't come our like yours.
Thanks to everyone for posting these really wonderful images. I really like the shots, of Erik taking the Kayak pictures at Glencoe and then the resulting photos which he took. Nice to see what is happening.
this is good viewing and reading.
Lowell
Hi Lowell,
It's the Sigma 8/3.5 a relative cheap option. It has a 180 degree angle. The lens is still sold new in Holland, I got mine second hand for a nice price. It's Dave on the ground, not me. :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 15, 2016, 17:28:50
The Three Sisters at Glencoe with a Common Gorse (Ulex europaeus) as a foreground decoration.
Nikon D5300 (IR), 15 mm f/3.5 Nikkor.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 15, 2016, 17:34:03
Car washing at Fort William.
Nikon D5300 (IR), 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom-Nikkor AIS.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 15, 2016, 17:49:07
A few Puffins. Sadly they were far away, so no close-ups. All heavy crops. The D500 works great, but the Tamron 150-600 is falling apart on distance subjecs. Close by it's pretty good.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on May 15, 2016, 18:25:44
I like those flying puffins, Chris.
Here's another view of The Monster - the lens, that is, not Erik. 8) ;D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 15, 2016, 18:48:49
He he ;) Nice one David - Again ;) You sure have some strange Railways up there,,, ;)
The Forth Bridge, The Engine was running full power to make the climb,,,
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/26427981353_f677022ece_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ggmj7V)_EGL3221 (https://flic.kr/p/Ggmj7V) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
BTW made it back home safely ;) - Again; A huge Thank You to all participants!!!!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 15, 2016, 19:00:20
I want a puffin and a circular fisheye :-\
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 15, 2016, 19:05:49
And then try to shoot the Puffin with the Fisheye,,, ;D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 15, 2016, 19:10:15
And then try to shoot the Puffin with the Fisheye,,, ;D
oh Erik you read my mind - you know that's what I like - the in-your-face bird shots :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 15, 2016, 19:44:52
The Kelpies - Inspired by Jakov and Jan Ann
I kept the distinctive blue circle at the edge of the image, it is formed by the lens itself i.e. the optical design of the circular Nikon Nikkor Fisheye lenses such as the 8mm and here the 6mm f/2.8.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/26426961534_ec009ca58a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ggg5XQ)_EGL2737_1 (https://flic.kr/p/Ggg5XQ) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Anthony on May 15, 2016, 19:58:04
There are many ways to shoot the Kelpies. I am sure others have their own.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 20:15:28
Both the Simones have produced some beautiful images - in particular Simato's woodland details, and Simsurace's portraits which I think show real talent. All those portraits are terrific, and the one of me is the best shot of me by anyone, ever - thank you.
Thank you Dave, this is an enormous compliment. I am very happy that you like your portrait. If you would like a print, I would very much enjoy making one and sending it to you.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 20:17:50
I had the pleasure of borrowing Francis' Heligon 68/1.25 for a brief moment just to compare it to mine, and I have to say that it's great! We are taking good care of Bjørn with bananas, industrial coffee and good company :)
The first one of these two is absolutely amazing!!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 15, 2016, 20:40:22
Thank you Simone. I wouldn't know where to start and compliment all the photos posted thus far. Let it continue :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 20:47:07
Thank you Simone. I wouldn't know where to start and compliment all the photos posted thus far. Let it continue :)
True, but that one stood out to me as being a prime example of painterly photography.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 21:05:37
Another one of Castle Stalker: (http://www.suracephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/D750_5933_1.jpg)
The Buachaille with Coupall River: (http://www.suracephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/D600_33748.jpg)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 15, 2016, 21:49:39
7 days in Scotland are not enough! What Simone and Simone are posting, what Günther is posting, and Chris with his puffins, and so on and so on, on so many places that I haven't been... Luckily a band on NG photographers recorded it all for us :)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 15, 2016, 22:45:46
Another one of Castle Stalker: (http://www.suracephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/D750_5933_1.jpg)
The Buachaille with Coupall River: (http://www.suracephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/D600_33748.jpg)
I see that you have returned to Castle Stalker... And you have also been to take that shot of Buachaille Etive Mor I could not find the time for. I have to go back for that one...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 15, 2016, 22:49:08
stunning images - I am enjoying them all
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 15, 2016, 22:51:41
I have to go back for this one too:
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 15, 2016, 23:13:19
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on May 15, 2016, 23:14:03
I've prepped some jpegs but I don't know if I dare show them, with everyone posting such amazing work. Scotland certainly seems to have got the creative juices flowing, and my "standard landscapes" begin to look a little tired.
I will post them, if only because there will be some information (correct names for example) which may be useful.
1. At the lodges. The woods right beside our 3 lodges. 2. Beinn na Chruilaste - where Glen Coe and Glen Etive meet. 3. Bluebell, Cuildochart Forest - where a number of us went on Wednesday morning. 4. Coiletir Cottage - beneath the large mountain at the bottom of Glen Etive. 5. Glen Ogle Forest - where some of us went on dull, cold Friday morning. 6. Falls on the River Coupal - we stopped here twice and parked in trees beside a bridge, 7. River Coupal (2) - shot in the last moments of sunshine from that bridge. 8. Canoist - River Etive 9. River Etive (2) - near where it meets the waters of the fjord. 10. Storm damage - Glen Etive.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 15, 2016, 23:29:21
I've prepped some jpegs but I don't know if I dare show them, with everyone posting such amazing work. Scotland certainly seems to have got the creative juices flowing, and my "standard landscapes" begin to look a little tired.
I will post them, if only because there will be some information (correct names for example) which may be useful.
1. At the lodges. The woods right beside our 3 lodges. 2. Beinn na Chruilaste - where Glen Coe and Glen Etive meet. 3. Bluebell, Cuildochart Forest - where a number of us went on Wednesday morning. 4. Coiletir Cottage - beneath the large mountain at the bottom of Glen Etive. 5. Glen Ogle Forest - where some of us went on dull, cold Friday morning. 6. Falls on the River Coupal - we stopped here twice and parked in trees beside a bridge, 7. River Coupal (2) - shot in the last moments of sunshine from that bridge. 8. Canoist - River Etive 9. River Etive (2) - near where it meets the waters of the fjord. 10. Storm damage - Glen Etive.
Not at all Dave, your images always set the standard for me.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 15, 2016, 23:32:31
This is how I saw Castle Stalker
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 16, 2016, 00:57:38
Good we have this thread to share the memories of a wonderful week. Hope to see many of us old and new at Photokina.
Frank
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 16, 2016, 01:33:31
Jan Anne arriving at Edinburgh airport, eager to take on Hebrides and Scotland.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 16, 2016, 02:06:21
Finally safe home, backup made, starting to sort, delete & edit. Never did serious action before, nor tele and the D500 / 200-500 as a new tool.
A grand day out: 1) Explorers (Simsurace, Bez, Simato) 2), 3), 4) people on the beach 5), 6), 7), 8) dogs playing 9) Bez tired, Frank shooting, Simsurace reflecting, Simato approaching 10) landscape impressions
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 16, 2016, 02:19:08
continued: 1) Simato running to catch the best light 2) landscape impressions
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simsurace on May 16, 2016, 10:20:03
first one looks like an LCD on LSD-Mescaline-Psylocybin Second one like coming from a blade runner 2016 remake
Frank you virtually filled up my batteries :) Thanks!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on May 16, 2016, 12:37:30
Kelpie nightmare - kelpie dreams - kelpie awakening - the world through kelpie eyes?
Strong - powerful - I like these.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 16, 2016, 12:39:46
I'm probably the last to arrive at home, but I'm there. No delays this time with the ferry. On my way from Anstruthers to Newcastle I took a scenery route as I had enough time. I didn't expect these kind of obstacles though! :o
One normal and one B&W IR (focus on the little house in stead of the foreground :()
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 16, 2016, 12:42:41
Jakov, a little psychedelic but I like them much.:)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 16, 2016, 12:58:00
I'm probably the last to arrive at home, but I'm there. No delays this time with the ferry. On my way from Anstruthers to Newcastle I took a scenery route as I had enough time. I didn't expect these kind of obstacles though! :o
One normal and one B&W IR (focus on the little house in stead of the foreground :()
Did you drive across that?
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Thomas G on May 16, 2016, 13:10:45
I'm probably the last to arrive at home, but I'm there. No delays this time with the ferry. On my way from Anstruthers to Newcastle I took a scenery route as I had enough time. I didn't expect these kind of obstacles though! :o
One normal and one B&W IR (focus on the little house in stead of the foreground :()
Now I really want to get there once!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 16, 2016, 13:11:22
Well done! Roads like these make a very interesting and attractive drive... 8)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on May 16, 2016, 14:01:53
Puffin attack! :D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Aleksandra on May 16, 2016, 14:14:49
Finally, after a series of technological (and nervous :)) breakdowns, I am able to join you! First of all, I would like to thank Dave and his lovely wife for welcoming us and for organising such an amazing event. A big thank you goes to all the participants - you are such a wonderful bunch of people and it was my pleasure to be with you all and learn what good photography is. Last, but certainly not least, a big thanks goes to my dear friend Jakov for inviting me one more time to join this community. Six years have passed and I remembered how great time I had with some of you in Norway. I hope to see you all soon and to meet other members as well. For those who don’t know me, I am from Serbia but I live in Holland for a long time. I enjoy photography and even though I got side-tracked a bit, I hope that I will continue and become better in this very inspiring art. Here are some of my views on bonnie Scotland!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 16, 2016, 14:15:29
I am still sorting through my bird shots. Have some nice pif too (Puffins in Flight)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 16, 2016, 14:17:36
Hi Aleksandra. Good to have you on board. We can be quite rough at times, but generally friendship and forgiveness is the currency we pay in!
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Post by: John Geerts on May 16, 2016, 14:18:47
Great and impressive photo's by everyone. Makes it a real joy to view this special topic.
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Post by: chris dees on May 16, 2016, 14:25:03
Hi Aleksandra, welcome on this forum. I especially like the Kelpie with the steam coming out of his/its nose. :)
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 16, 2016, 15:04:51
great captures - there are a lot of excellent views I have simply not seen.... need to upgrade my eyes to 220° ::)
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Post by: chris dees on May 16, 2016, 16:22:04
The last evening we went to Glencoe valley (I think). This tree caught the last sunstroke.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 16, 2016, 17:30:00
While we were in Crief to buy ingredients we tried to find some pipe organs there. Pity the churches were closed. Then I found a burning bush in front of this church (all done in camera).
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 16, 2016, 17:53:24
Frank, I love the bush!
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Post by: David Paterson on May 16, 2016, 20:38:47
Finally, after a series of technological (and nervous :)) breakdowns, I am able to join you! First of all, I would like to thank Dave and his lovely wife for welcoming us and for organising such an amazing event. A big thank you goes to all the participants - you are such a wonderful bunch of people and it was my pleasure to be with you all and learn what good photography is. Last, but certainly not least, a big thanks goes to my dear friend Jakov for inviting me one more time to join this community.
Thank you, Aleksandra, for being so kind (and I'm sorry for mis-spelling your name earlier). I so much enjoyed meeting you and Jakov and all the other participants that there is no need for thanks; Mayumi and I enjoyed every moment. As you say, the group was made up of marvellous individuals - there was no rivalry, no jealousy, no bad temper, no rudeness, no selfishness (or, at least, none that I was aware of ::) ) - it's a kind of miracle.
It was wonderful for me to meet old friends from Lofoten and before, and to make new friends. As I said at Frank's dinner-party, these get-togethers are about photography and making good images - of course - but what they are really about is friendship. I feel that I have made new friendships that will last the rest of my life; even if we rarely meet, or never, we will remain friends.
My deep thanks to everyone who came to Scotland 2016. You gave me memories that I will often return to.
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Post by: simato73 on May 16, 2016, 21:21:16
My take on the Killin standing stones.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 16, 2016, 23:23:10
me too ... it came out even better than I thought ... thank you.
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Post by: chris dees on May 16, 2016, 23:47:25
It's not an attack. :D
Common House Martin, D500 + Tamron 150-600
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 07:14:10
shag shaggin' shagess sitting on two shaggies while neighbourhood watch is in flyby
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 07:21:12
"Scotch Castle at 90 mph"
Simato wanted not to be where perspective and light were best but where he had preorganized to be. So I had to take my shot at speed, through a car window zooming through the landscape.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 07:25:42
When in Scotland, eat...
the Haggis!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 07:28:36
Tomasi Tours required us to take a certain train at some point. We did so in eager compliance:
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Post by: simato73 on May 17, 2016, 08:23:59
Simato wanted not to be where perspective and light were best but where he had preorganized to be. So I had to take my shot at speed, through a car window zooming through the landscape.
Nice shot, but you are very harsh with me. I just wanted to be where our very informed host suggested we should go and time was running out. Next time you are free to make your own arrangements and drive a car by yourself ;) The same goes for the train. If anything you should be glad because it forced us to be out on location by a certain time, which prevented us from wasting time.
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 17, 2016, 08:26:07
frank - great photo of that train!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 08:27:39
Simone. Not meant harshly. Sorry. I enjoyed every minute of our tours. It was just wonderful to watch your determination. It required a lot of us and brought us to new heights of creative expression. Thank you again!
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Post by: simato73 on May 17, 2016, 08:52:14
Simone. Not meant harshly. Sorry. I enjoyed every minute of our tours. It was just wonderful to watch your determination. It required a lot of us and brought us no new heights of creative expression. Thank you again!
OK then, we are pals again ;) Pity that I cannot go to these NG get togethers more often, I had lots of fun too.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 09:42:54
ddd
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Post by: simsurace on May 17, 2016, 10:41:50
Simato wanted not to be where perspective and light were best but where he had preorganized to be. So I had to take my shot at speed, through a car window zooming through the landscape.
This shot turned out very well! There are probably enough pretty shots of the castle at sunset already on the internet, but I doubt that I could find another one like yours. Sometimes I enjoy giving up control/planning to find things I would not seek out myself. In the case of the day trip with Simone, it turned out to be very worthwhile, everything we saw was worth seeing and even though we missed the sunset at the castle by a few minutes, we had great fun shooting the blue hour.
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Post by: simato73 on May 17, 2016, 11:49:59
This shot turned out very well! There are probably enough pretty shots of the castle at sunset already on the internet, but I doubt that I could find another one like yours. Sometimes I enjoy giving up control/planning to find things I would not seek out myself. In the case of the day trip with Simone, it turned out to be very worthwhile, everything we saw was worth seeing and even though we missed the sunset at the castle by a few minutes, we had great fun shooting the blue hour.
In retrospect we should perhaps have spent some time at the "wrong" location first. In the future I'll try to be more open to serendipity and the unexpected. Having a plan is a good thing but it can be a limit when one sticks to it too rigidly as I tend to do. I am aware of this and am trying to work on it, not always successfully.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 17, 2016, 12:41:31
Since all you guys left -
1) The weather has been like this. 2) Spring is looking like this. 3) Bluebells are looking like this.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 17, 2016, 13:07:19
My last set of images for this thread, then it's time for me to wake up from this dream we were all having.
1. Backlit rowan-tree, Glen Etive. 2. Summit rocks of Ben Starav, Glen Etive. 3. Finlarig Castle. 4. Gorse bushes below Ben Starav. 5. Buachaille Etive Mor ("The Great Shepherd of Etive"), Glen Coe. 6. Trees at the head of Loch Tay. 7. Larch needles in woodland beside our lodges. 8. Tree, isolated by soil erosion, River Lochay. 9. Rock pool, top end of Glen Etive. 10. Stob Dubh - a Glen Coe mountain, seen from Glen Etive.
That was the week that was.
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Post by: simsurace on May 17, 2016, 13:12:15
In retrospect we should perhaps have spent some time at the "wrong" location first. In the future I'll try to be more open to serendipity and the unexpected. Having a plan is a good thing but it can be a limit when one sticks to it too rigidly as I tend to do. I am aware of this and am trying to work on it, not always successfully.
I think you did a great job, the research was very good and we made the most of the time.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 13:39:57
In retrospect we should perhaps have spent some time at the "wrong" location first. In the future I'll try to be more open to serendipity and the unexpected. Having a plan is a good thing but it can be a limit when one sticks to it too rigidly as I tend to do. I am aware of this and am trying to work on it, not always successfully.
We all go trough this endless phases of change and see deeper and deeper as we absorb the world into our system.
We cannot control forces of nature like Bez and many others. We can just love every minute we are given to spent with them.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 13:41:33
Dave. I love the greens and blues especially. Thank you again for your book. There is so much to learn!!@@
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Post by: simsurace on May 17, 2016, 14:06:44
What inspired me most about the Scottish landscape were the different kinds of trees and how humans deal or don't deal with them. Seven images of trees:
it's time for me to wake up from this dream we were all having.
I don't want to wake up... :P
Dave, we can't thank you enough for all this work you made, resulting a such successful week !
And this is not just flattery, but a sincere statement.
This was my first trip to Scotland and I discovered a very beautiful country with interesting history and nice people. And there are so many more things to discover ...
The first pic I want to post is a symbolic image from isle of May. As nature/bird photographer, I dreamed for long time to get puffins through my lens.
Got it ! :)
Df + legendary 300mm f/4.5 ED (non IF), freshly chipped by our Dr Lens an Bjørn...
I have to say that I have taken some risks to get it as I had to crawl on the very edge of a cliff with about 60 metres high. But rocks were very dry.
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 17, 2016, 18:21:10
Interesting trip back home to the US from Edinburgh...
Because President Obama was speaking at the Rutgers University commencement in my home state of New Jersey, we were warned at the beginning of the 7.5 hour flight that we might be delayed in landing because the Presidential jet, Air Force One, would be using Newark International Airport thus causing all operations at all three terminals of this huge airport tototally shut down while AF One was active. Our pilot announced over the loudpeaker, "Don't worry folks we will have enough fuel for hours of delay" -- thus causing everyone on the plane to groan in unison.
Fortunately, however, the Edinburgh tower was able to slot us in for an earlier departure, we were granted a higher altitude flight path and the Newark tower was able to land us before airport chaos broke loose due to Presidential motorcades.
I recall attempting to explain at some point to some of my European companions, that our US President does not have as much power as is generally thought. I should have added "except when traveling by air". ::) ;D :P
*****
I enjoyed the Scotland Meet-up tremendously. It was wonderful to meet NG members and get to know them a bit more than is possible online. Scotland itself was delightful, interesting, friendly and beautiful. The Scottish people were ever helpful and friendly to us. I hope everyone had as good a time as I did. ;D
Amazingly I did not gain any weight from all those steak & ale pies, beef burgers and Scottish shortbread cookies which I consumed!! Nor from Frank's delicious banquet.
*****
Dave, thank you heaps & heaps for arranging the lodging, the groceries, the informative packets and the most excellent excursions to the forests and glens. We will have a lifetime of memories and photos to recall these happy days we all shared. Best regards to Mayumi for her friendly & cheerful assistance. And a pat on the head to sweet Sally.
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 17, 2016, 18:23:33
I miss the Bluebells!! Terrific photo of that Dave.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 20:49:13
Francis. You went a long way into illegal and dangerous territory to capture these puffins. To be cook or photographer or any creative with an audience means to be bold and daring obviously. I enjoyed the time with you since I met you online many years ago. Meeting you meant adding an incredible lot to that.
Andrea. In my book you are Ultravioletta, living in a dreamworld, very small footprint, very broad spectrum, a lot like all of my Mathematician friends, so you are not alone but still lovely.
I could say that for everybody here: continue to surprise me.
love it.
Jakov... where to begin, where to ever end?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 17, 2016, 21:01:22
A man with a view...
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 17, 2016, 21:10:54
Frank, that is a lovely portrait of a lovely person!
I don't remember seeing anybody posting a photo of the memorial place of William Wallace. Taken from the Stirling Castle. IR D200 + 135DC that performs rather well in IR :)
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Post by: chris dees on May 17, 2016, 21:16:03
...... The first pic I want to post is a symbolic image from isle of May. As nature/bird photographer, I dreamed for long time to get puffins through my lens.
Got it ! :)
Df + legendary 300mm f/4.5 ED (non IF), freshly chipped by our Dr Lens an Bjørn...
I have to say that I have taken some risks to get it as I had to crawl on the very edge of a cliff with about 60 metres high. But rocks were very dry.
That's one really fine image Francis, but I'm glad I didn't followed you. ;D
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Post by: rosko on May 17, 2016, 21:22:45
Francis. You went a long way into illegal and dangerous territory to capture these puffins. To be cook or photographer or any creative with an audience means to be bold and daring obviously. I enjoyed the time with you since I met you online many years ago. Meeting you meant adding an incredible lot to that.
Thanks, Frank !
On our way to Antrusther with Isle of May behind you...
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Post by: rosko on May 17, 2016, 21:35:11
That's one really fine image Francis, but I'm glad I didn't followed you. ;D
Thank you, Chris !
I could actually approach them, take pics of them, and discretely leave the place without any disturbance : these birds were still standing on their rock when I left. ;)
Note that I haven't crop the picture or used any teleconverter.
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Post by: Aleksandra on May 17, 2016, 22:12:07
Thank you, Aleksandra, for being so kind (and I'm sorry for mis-spelling your name earlier). I so much enjoyed meeting you and Jakov and all the other participants that there is no need for thanks; Mayumi and I enjoyed every moment. As you say, the group was made up of marvellous individuals - there was no rivalry, no jealousy, no bad temper, no rudeness, no selfishness (or, at least, none that I was aware of ::) ) - it's a kind of miracle.
Dave, it is quite OK about the name! I love this Italian note to it. ;) You are quite right, it is a kind of miracle to meet so many amazing people gathered at one place. And this is something that stays with you forever. Amazing photos from everyone, I really enjoy seeing them! I am glad I can learn from all of you!
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Post by: Aleksandra on May 17, 2016, 22:19:08
Dave, we can't thank you enough for all this work you made, resulting a such successful week !
And this is not just flattery, but a sincere statement.
This was my first trip to Scotland and I discovered a very beautiful country with interesting history and nice people. And there are so many more things to discover ...
The first pic I want to post is a symbolic image from isle of May. As nature/bird photographer, I dreamed for long time to get puffins through my lens.
Got it ! :)
Df + legendary 300mm f/4.5 ED (non IF), freshly chipped by our Dr Lens an Bjørn...
I have to say that I have taken some risks to get it as I had to crawl on the very edge of a cliff with about 60 metres high. But rocks were very dry.
Francis, great photo and I am glad you have recovered enough to be able to create it!
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Post by: Anthony on May 17, 2016, 22:20:43
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 17, 2016, 22:33:19
Dave took us to a lovely place on Friday morning. In the woods next to a lake but I am so bad with names and places that I have no idea where exactly, I apologise for that. Martin and Aleksandra taking photos.
EDIT: The exact location is Glen Ogle Forest.
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 17, 2016, 22:36:20
Having a GPS on your camera will help sort out your bad memories, Jakov ...
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 17, 2016, 22:38:27
This is my view of Glencoe taken with Df + 300/2.8 AF-I.
Having a GPS on your camera will help sort out your bad memories, Jakov ...
Bjørn you can always by me one for my birthday.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 17, 2016, 22:43:45
River Coe River Etive shot with a fish-eye, dedicated to the biggest fish of all - Erik 8)
Edit: Thank you Dave for clearing things up, I thought we were in Glen Coe all the time, but it was Glen Etive.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 17, 2016, 22:52:50
I really like these - the bluebell, especially, is a very clever shot.
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 17, 2016, 22:56:54
Nice capture of young brackens, Jakov. The long lens helped create a very flattering background for these fronds.
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Post by: simato73 on May 17, 2016, 23:04:44
Jakov I did not know you could also do "normal" shots! ;) Not only that, they are also very pleasing. (although I have to say the first one of the pink flowers done with the Heligon was truly something and remains for me one of the most unique images from this trip) I don't know which one of the two fishys I prefer, they are both excellent. Since Dave has already mentioned the bluebells, I will spend a word in favour of the beautiful light making patterns on the underwater rocks.
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Post by: Anthony on May 17, 2016, 23:06:58
Thank you, Dave and Mayumi, for making this such a great week.
Here is a shot of their garden.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 17, 2016, 23:22:29
Jakov I did not know you could also do "normal" shots! ;) Not only that, they are also very pleasing. (although I have to say the first one of the pink flowers done with the Heligon was truly something and remains for me one of the most unique images from this trip) I don't know which one of the two fishys I prefer, they are both excellent. Since Dave has already mentioned the bluebells, I will spend a word in favour of the beautiful light making patterns on the underwater rocks.
Simone, you are most kind! Thank you for your kind words! Although I consider all of my shots to be "normal" I know exactly what you mean :) It's just that having Bjørn around all the time in the back of my mind makes me rock the boat or push the envelope a bit further than "normal" :) I am sorry I didn't get to experience driving around with you. I for one would not have minded a bit of speed around the slopes of Scotland.
Now back to normality. Here are some images of Castle Urquhart on Loch Ness ::)
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Post by: David Paterson on May 17, 2016, 23:25:03
Dave took us to a lovely place on Friday morning. In the woods next to a lake but I am so bad with names and places that I have no idea where exactly, I apologise for that. Martin and Aleksandra taking photos.
Jakov - I like the trees picture very much. You shot it in Glen Ogle Forest and the lake nearby was "Lochan na Bealach" (it doesn't really have an English name, but a translation would be "The small lake at the pass").
It might be helpful to have a list of the places we went to, around Killin.
The ruined medieval castle in the woods near Loch Tay is Finlarig Castle. The island in the river, reached by a gate with a padlock (burial place of Macnab clan chiefs) is "Innis Bhuidhe", trans. - Yellow Island A group went with me to woods on the far side of Loch Tay (on the Wednesday morning). That area is called Cuildochart Forest. Several of us went to Loch Tulla, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Etive on Thursday. In Glen Etive we first parked in trees near a bridge over the River Coupal, and later we photographed the canoists at the waterfall. That river was the River Etive. On Friday afternoon we went back to Glen Etive but first we briefly visited the start of Glen Coe. We parked in a rough area beside the road and near a large rock mountain - stopping just for 10 minutes or so - then went back a little and drove to the turn into Glen Etive, then a long way down that road. The "bicycle-shed", the yellow flowering bushes, the quiet river flowing towards the end of a fjord, and the small distant cottage beneath a large dark mountain, these were all in Glen Etive.
I hope this is helpful. D.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 17, 2016, 23:30:08
Thomas posted an image of Bjørn and I taking a selfie on the road to Loch Ness. I guess it's contagious taking selfies, Bjørn ;D
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 17, 2016, 23:36:28
Jakov - I like the trees picture very much. You shot it in Glen Ogle Forest and the lake nearby was "Lochan na Bealach" (it doesn't really have an English name, but a translation would be "The small lake at the pass").
It might be helpful to have a list of the places we went to, around Killin.
The ruined medieval castle in the woods near Loch Tay is Finlarig Castle. The island in the river, reached by a gate with a padlock (burial place of Macnab clan chiefs) is "Innis Bhuidhe", trans. - Yellow Island A group went with me to woods on the far side of Loch Tay (on the Wednesday morning). That area is called Cuildochart Forest. Several of us went to Loch Tulla, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Etive on Thursday. In Glen Etive we first parked in trees near a bridge over the River Coupal, and later we photographed the canoists at the waterfall. That river was the River Etive. On Friday afternoon we went back to Glen Etive but first we briefly visited the start of Glen Coe. We parked in a rough area beside the road and near a large rock mountain - stopping just for 10 minutes or so - then went back a little and drove to the turn into Glen Etive, then a long way down that road. The "bicycle-shed", the yellow flowering bushes, the quiet river flowing towards the end of a fjord, and the small distant cottage beneath a large dark mountain, these were all in Glen Etive.
I hope this is helpful. D.
Thank you Dave for clearing things up, I thought we were in Glen Coe all the time, but it was Glen Etive. I will modify my posts accordingly.
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Post by: simato73 on May 18, 2016, 00:02:00
Simone, you are most kind! Thank you for your kind words! Although I consider all of my shots to be "normal" I know exactly what you mean :) It's just that having Bjørn around all the time in the back of my mind makes me rock the boat or push the envelope a bit further than "normal" :) I am sorry I didn't get to experience driving around with you. I for one would not have minded a bit of speed around the slopes of Scotland.
Now back to normality. Here are some images of Castle Urquhart on Loch Ness ::)
Where did I get the fame of speeding?! My driving is totally relaxed, it's just that when I drive the distance from the arbitrary points A and B become shorter. ;D Next time we can try to do a bit more of driving and shooting together.
Castle Urquart is a big distance for a return trip from Killin. Now I am even more grateful for the lift you gave to Bez, Simone and me.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 18, 2016, 00:14:41
Simone, we share a common concept of travel from A to B :) Having sexy Bez sitting next to me in a car after the 12 + hour hike you guys had was a true pleasure ;)
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Post by: Anirban Halder on May 18, 2016, 01:26:50
Francis, great photo and I am glad you have recovered enough to be able to create it!
Thanks for kind words, Anthony !
And a big thanks to Aleksandra who gave me painkillers until I went to see a doctor. (what a doctor, men !) :-* :-* :-*
By the way, I guess that some males inhabitants of Killin should be ill more than normal...Dave knows what I mean !
Kilchurn castle old fashion...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 18, 2016, 15:06:11
10 Scotch castles part two (this time I added some post production, not only a BW-conversion as in part one)
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Post by: Mikes on May 18, 2016, 20:36:13
I finally got back to Tokyo today after a few days of recuperation in London, feasting on antibiotics and antihistamines. I hasten to add that the need for antibiotics was NOT food based.
Such wonderful and diverse images here - a fascinating range of perspectives on the scenery of Killin and its environs.
Many thanks to Dave for the effort he put into organising the event and the weather, and then keeping on eye on things each day. He was a brave man to take on the project.
Here are some images from my (unfortunately) limited time in and around Killin - such a beautiful place.
1) The Falls of Dochart from under the bridge 2) Beautiful tree near the Finlarig Castle ruins 3) A take on the ruin of Finlarig Castle 4) From a walk in the Cuildochart Forest on Loch Tay 5+6) Early morning shots at the head of the loch on Friday - I didn't actually get to see the sun, despite getting there at 4.30. :(
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Post by: David Paterson on May 18, 2016, 21:45:05
Nice set, Mike - I particularly like the b/w castle shot - good thinking. It's a real shame your week was so messed around; and a week was short enough to begin with.
There will just have to be another "next time".
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Post by: Akira on May 19, 2016, 01:27:29
Frank, you are not just prolific, but so inspired.
Mike, hope you feel much better now. Despite your your health problem, your set definitely reflect your own photography style which I like and appreciate.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 19, 2016, 04:05:28
Thank you, Akira, for your nice words!
I am far from only having seen all the shots I produced. Just got rid of all BIF images that were technically sub par, next step will be to delete all that are a not interesting expression wise
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Post by: Mikes on May 19, 2016, 07:07:56
Nice set, Mike - I particularly like the b/w castle shot - good thinking. It's a real shame your week was so messed around; and a week was short enough to begin with.
There will just have to be another "next time".
Thanks, Dave. Agreed, though it will be hard to beat Killin as a location. Maybe Japan, when you are here next. ;)
Mike, hope you feel much better now. Despite your your health problem, your set definitely reflect your own photography style which I like and appreciate.
Thank you, Akira for your kind comments. I am on the mend now, but still house-bound. :(
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 19, 2016, 09:40:47
Mike. DSC1533 continues to intrigue me. It looks a bit like a refined piece of Confiserie yet it is clear it is a fern of some kind still enrolled possibly in an infant state. This issomething else. Great to have met you in person.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 19, 2016, 10:10:03
Francis cut the meat professionally and arranged it on the plates. Did someone take a shot of the table / food / people on table?
I think I saw a camera or two there....
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Post by: simsurace on May 19, 2016, 10:20:33
I did not, but I have a photo of the two chefs:
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 19, 2016, 13:39:23
Thank you Simone for this wonderful memory of a great day!
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 19, 2016, 17:51:00
from there comes the light
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Post by: Mikes on May 19, 2016, 18:54:36
Mike. DSC1533 continues to intrigue me. It looks a bit like a refined piece of Confiserie yet it is clear it is a fern of some kind still enrolled possibly in an infant state. This issomething else. Great to have met you in person.
Great to have met you, too. Frank. I recognized you there in an instant!
Thanks for your comments - yes, it was an infant fern, just born.
And thanks for your determination and ability to produce a memorable dinner in a less than ideal chef's working environment. Fun night!
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 19, 2016, 20:41:28
Mike, you have shown us all that you are a great landscape photographer. I really enjoyed your series of photos. Meeting you was also a pleasure :)
Simone, what a beautiful portrait of the chefs ;)
On our way from Loch Ness to our base in Killin, we stopped for a while and Bjørn generously allowed me to try out the 15/3.5. I am not sure what the purple colors are on my pullover, flare, fringing, aberrations but I wasn't impressed when I saw it...
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 19, 2016, 20:51:26
My review of the 15/3.5 states this lens is prone to flare. As you have demonstrated quite well.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 19, 2016, 21:15:03
Thomas - who was that old geezer you photographed? I don't think I recognise him. :-\ ;D
Here are positively the last images I will post on this thread - variations on a theme -
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 19, 2016, 21:39:13
Dave, these are fantastic! I see my future house in Glen Etive :) The trees and the pyramid mountain are just super!!!
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Post by: Anthony on May 19, 2016, 22:11:08
Simone, what a great shot of the chefs!
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Post by: chris dees on May 19, 2016, 22:12:22
A few from me at Glen Etive
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Post by: Lowell on May 19, 2016, 22:13:32
Dave, I really like all of these last photographs. I must admit to having a soft spot in my heart for images of old, falling down, barns and buildings. The bike only adds extra character to this wonderful shot. Lowell
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Post by: David Paterson on May 19, 2016, 22:38:26
Thank you, Jakov and Lowell - it really means a lot to me that you like the work. And Lowell, if you've looked at all 28pages of this thread, then top marks to you for sticking to it.
I like Chris's Glen Etive pictures too. He gets really good things with that fisheye (but not only the fisheye).
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 19, 2016, 22:50:20
I know that there have been many fish-eye images in this thread, but Erik's big fish inspired us all 8) I know that there have been many tree shots in this thread, but Dave's photos inspired us all 8)
Anyhow, something that I have noticed was that you don't need to get far away from home to make a photo. This one was taken one morning just next to the lodges...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 19, 2016, 23:25:14
I am going through my photos more systematically and I am currently editing images from the day of the hike to Ben Lawers, which took Bez, Simone and me all the way trhough most of the ridge: Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, An Stuc and Meall Garbh. Here is a pano of An Stuc, seen looking west while ascending the last Munro of the day, Meall Garbh. To the left, higher, is Ben Lawers. Colour and B&W versions (I made three B&W conversions, with Color Efex, DxO Film Pack 3 and Lightzone; the last is my pick).
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Post by: simato73 on May 19, 2016, 23:28:41
I know that there have been many fish-eye images in this thread, but Erik's big fish inspired us all 8) I know that there have been many tree shots in this thread, but Dave's photos inspired us all 8)
Anyhow, something that I have noticed was that you don't need to get far away from home to make a photo. This one was taken one morning just next to the lodges...
I have to say these circular fisheye images are pretty mindblowing.
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Post by: Anthony on May 19, 2016, 23:51:59
Hut, bike, mountain. Two versions.
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Post by: David Paterson on May 19, 2016, 23:52:28
I love that mountain shot, Simone - it makes those hills look like one of the major ranges. Colour or mono, both excellent.
Also Jakov's circular fisheye shot - very very nice. I think I'm gonna have ta git one o' those critters . . . .
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Post by: Anthony on May 19, 2016, 23:52:52
Life in the ruins of Finlarig Castle.
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Post by: Anthony on May 19, 2016, 23:53:39
Gorse, web.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 19, 2016, 23:59:32
The master of all fish 8)
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Post by: simato73 on May 20, 2016, 00:02:39
I love that mountain shot, Simone - it makes those hills look like one of the major ranges. Colour or mono, both excellent.
Also Jakov's circular fisheye shot - very very nice. I think I'm gonna have ta git one o' those critters . . . .
I am glad you like it, I am contemplating a test print of the B&W version.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 20, 2016, 00:03:22
135DC can also do portraits ;D
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 20, 2016, 00:05:53
Simone your pano is magical. Well worth the hike. I equally like the color version :) Anthony, "Life in the ruins of Finlarig Castle" is so romantic and gentle! It's as if you had a crew of 15 lighting up the shot :)
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 20, 2016, 00:24:23
135 DC does landscape too :)
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 20, 2016, 00:34:30
135 DC can be used for event photography. Thomas and Mike having a laugh on Thomas' hiking skills.
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Post by: Akira on May 20, 2016, 00:41:39
All in all, the 135 DC is very versatile and I simply adore it :)
Yeah, the 6mm fish is his "standard lens" for the trip! Glad you enjoy your DC, Jakov!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2016, 08:37:49
Dave. In #406 the old growth forest with all the lichen on the bark fascinates me. It is so easy to see with bare eyes and so difficult to show in a photo! Also the copper golden rock in the second water fall shot is very special. Thank you.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2016, 08:42:28
I am going through my photos more systematically and I am currently editing images from the day of the hike to Ben Lawers, which took Bez, Simone and me all the way trhough most of the ridge: Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, An Stuc and Meall Garbh. Here is a pano of An Stuc, seen looking west while ascending the last Munro of the day, Meall Garbh. To the left, higher, is Ben Lawers. Colour and B&W versions (I made three B&W conversions, with Color Efex, DxO Film Pack 3 and Lightzone; the last is my pick).
we had superb light on that day. Love the mountain pano! On the way down I did a Loch Tay Pano calling now to be developed. This will be a long thread!!!!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2016, 08:43:26
I know that there have been many fish-eye images in this thread, but Erik's big fish inspired us all 8) I know that there have been many tree shots in this thread, but Dave's photos inspired us all 8)
Anyhow, something that I have noticed was that you don't need to get far away from home to make a photo. This one was taken one morning just next to the lodges...
This is soooo coool. Light breaking through.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 20, 2016, 09:43:56
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on May 20, 2016, 09:48:34
Thanks Jakov, nice ;)
Here are the corresponding images ;) First the 'Fire in the hole' crew that helped me out scouting for the location and helped by running away every-time I was shooting the Fish,,, Bez, Jakov and Simone
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 20, 2016, 09:52:00
sorry Jakov to correct you: this was not hiking, this break through of the surface into a mud hole was the German understanding of spa (at least for people with my specific ground pressure)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 20, 2016, 09:52:43
Here are the corresponding images ;) First the 'Fire in the hole' crew that helped me out scouting for the location and helped by running away every-time I was shooting the Fish,,, Bez, Jakov and Simone
Really cool images! Especially the first two.
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Post by: Anthony on May 20, 2016, 09:53:15
Jacob, Frank, thank you. No lighting team, just one very large Scottish light.
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 20, 2016, 09:54:15
what a pitiy that others cannot hear the roar of the group of wild animals, taking the first of these 3 fish pictures
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Post by: simato73 on May 20, 2016, 09:55:32
sorry Jakov to correct you: this was not hiking, this break through of the surface into a mud hole was the German understanding of spa (at least for people with my specific ground pressure)
Did you go dipping in a peat bog?
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2016, 10:02:24
Erik. What I could not write before because of no internet in a certain Northern European country: I love your shots on the bridge esp. The rusty one, my favorite. Although I never contemplated to do fisheye myself I love to look at these images. I know the perspective from hundreds of 180°x360°.
That said I see what a big fish is really made for: action. The canoo shot is just what these things are made for or any RedBull event. Pity you have to give this great tool back that was so well suited for your way of seeing things.
PS. I am not sure if I wrote about my adoration for the composite with Mercury and Jurte? I love it.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 20, 2016, 10:04:30
Jacob, Frank, thank you. No lighting team, just one very large Scottish light.
That is a very brave image which works really well and is the best I've seen yet of the castle. I think most people, including myself, would have been afraid of all that acreage of black, and would have cropped a lot of it.
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Post by: Erik Lund on May 20, 2016, 10:59:00
Thank you Frank, Simone et al! Much appreciated ;)
The Mercury transit was merged with the domed tents above our Lodges :)
I will have one more go at shooting the 6mm on Saturday, Svend Erik at Photografica asked me to do some images in their shop - They where very pleased with the images they got So a huge thank you to all for the inspiring joy- and colorful company!
So many amazing images in this thread! A true pleasure to see them all! What a huge amount of diversity
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on May 20, 2016, 11:13:59
we had superb light on that day. Love the mountain pano! On the way down I did a Loch Tay Pano calling now to be developed. This will be a long thread!!!!
Thank you Frank. Looking forward to seeing your pano.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 20, 2016, 11:55:00
Simone, first processed the colors in Photoninja, then opened in PS and tried using the Nik collection software for the first last night. A bit of HDR and sharpening if I remember correctly. But I am a novice to these filters - still learning...
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Post by: Mikes on May 20, 2016, 12:38:03
Mike, you have shown us all that you are a great landscape photographer. I really enjoyed your series of photos. Meeting you was also a pleasure :)
Jakov, thank you for your flattering comments. Great to have met you, although I feel that I already knew you. Many thanks for making me feel at home on my (late) day 1.
Mike.
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Post by: Mikes on May 20, 2016, 13:01:08
Another take on Finlarig Castle and nearby, on a high contrast day.
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 20, 2016, 13:49:26
so many excellent pictures from this group - images are as different as characters of the shooters. I have the impression, that this landscape shows more of the photographers view as f.e.a busy city shoot does
pure landscape
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 20, 2016, 14:10:46
unknown species on Scottish grasslands
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 20, 2016, 14:20:00
Such cool photos from everyone!! I want to get on the plane and go right back to Scotland to get all the shots I missed because I was too busy socializing. <smile>
Thomas, looking forward to some Edinburgh castle shots from that loooong walk around it which Erik took us on. That park was so nice with the blooming cherry trees.
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 20, 2016, 14:54:55
Andrea...I think it was not socializing, you were just looking into the wrong direction ;) :D ;)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2016, 20:23:41
Mikes. Wow. The castle shots in #446 edited in low key add some magic to the place which it certainly deserves!!!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2016, 21:07:34
Loch Tay. Preliminary edit. I wanted to know how far I can push D500 100-ISO-JPEGs ... pretty far!
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Post by: David Paterson on May 20, 2016, 21:07:51
Signore Tomasi, may you hike over all the mountains on this planet and share the images with us!
:) I am sure I have enough mountain photos to bore you and all the other forum members to death ;D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2016, 23:52:15
Chris asked me to post some shots taken with the D500 & 5.6/200-500 on static subjects. Here is an impressive gull who was not scared of us at all. 1) frame 2) 100% crop EXIF in files
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 21, 2016, 00:10:27
due to lack of hand holding technique my puffins look a lot like having had too much VR... shaken, not stirred 1) 100% 2) edit/crop resized
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Post by: simsurace on May 21, 2016, 00:39:03
By the other posts I can tell many of you went to take pictures of Buachaille Etive Mor near the little bridge on river Etive. Unfortunately I could not manage to do that too...
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Post by: Akira on May 21, 2016, 01:02:36
That is a very brave image which works really well and is the best I've seen yet of the castle. I think most people, including myself, would have been afraid of all that acreage of black, and would have cropped a lot of it.
Thanks, David, I don't feel brave, just lucky to be there at the right time.
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Post by: Anthony on May 21, 2016, 01:03:58
Chris asked me to post some shots taken with the D500 & 5.6/200-500 on static subjects. Here is an impressive gull who was not scared of us at all. 1) frame 2) 100% crop EXIF in files
Did someone say Sharp?
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 21, 2016, 02:15:15
Thanks, Frank and Dave. For me, its an intriguing, almost mystical location, and there is so much to work with there. It would be great to be there in a full moon.
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Post by: Mikes on May 21, 2016, 04:30:05
By the other posts I can tell many of you went to take pictures of Buachaille Etive Mor near the little bridge on river Etive. Unfortunately I could not manage to do that too...
Total agreement about the tryptych; but not about the name of the river at that bridge. The river which the road crosses at that bridge is the Coupal. About 100m to the east of the bridge, the Coupal merges with the Allt Chaillach to form the River Etive. Sorry to seem pedantic, but anyone who needs accurate captioning and/or keywording would have been misled.
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Post by: simato73 on May 21, 2016, 10:13:03
Total agreement about the tryptych; but not about the name of the river at that bridge. The river which the road crosses at that bridge is the Coupal. About 100m to the east of the bridge, the Coupal merges with the Allt Chaillach to form the River Etive. Sorry to seem pedantic, but anyone who needs accurate captioning and/or keywording would have been misled.
I stand corrected. :)
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Post by: HCS on May 21, 2016, 11:49:18
Wow, just wow. If only i could have been there with you guys :(
Loch Tay: different render set, different projection and less aggressive mixdown from RAW & same in BW & same with more color
Great pano Frank, IMHO the first rendering in this post (#470; semi monotone) works best. In the others i feel you took the tone mapping too far. Of course, just my opinion, YMMV.
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Post by: simsurace on May 21, 2016, 12:11:40
Thank you. The idea for this presentation (instead of the contiguous panorama) came from an exhibition where a photographer presented his square format medium format images in this way (without stitching). Since we don't have square sensors, stitching seems like the most natural way to achieve this, although you could also shoot images, crop them to a square and set them side by side.
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Post by: simsurace on May 21, 2016, 12:12:34
Total agreement about the tryptych; but not about the name of the river at that bridge. The river which the road crosses at that bridge is the Coupal. About 100m to the east of the bridge, the Coupal merges with the Allt Chaillach to form the River Etive. Sorry to seem pedantic, but anyone who needs accurate captioning and/or keywording would have been misled.
Indeed, river Coupal (or Coupall). In post #298 the same river is visible. For me, this is easily the best location we've been to, I could spend hours upon hours at that stream with all the colorful rocks.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 21, 2016, 14:39:17
Great pano Frank, IMHO the first rendering in this post (#470; semi monotone) works best. In the others i feel you took the tone mapping too far. Of course, just my opinion, YMMV.
Thank you, Hans!
I can see what you mean. The first one is quite simple and works best for me too, but YMMV as you say.
For me the light beams make the picture. As you can see in the picture attached to this reply, I felt the piece of rock in the middle was in the way. So I went there and took the pic from that point.
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Post by: rosko on May 21, 2016, 14:54:52
I can see what you mean. The first one is quite simple and works best for me too, but YMMV as you say.
For me the light beams make the picture. As you can see in the picture attached to this reply, I felt the piece of rock in the middle was in the way. So I went there and took the pic from that point.
Not sure if you are interested in my opinion, each one has their own tastes, be here it goes. This pano and the previous framing all have elements of interest, which are mutually exclusive, but they also share some interesting and difficult features.
The first set has more sense of depth, showing all the slope down to the lake, with its beautiful texture. The lighting is reasonably uniform across the whole composition.
In the second image there is a clear divide between foreground and distant ground; these two are also separated by a great difference in exposure. In this case I think the image would work better if one went one or another of two opposite directions. One possibility is to bring up shadow detail from the foreground, while trying to make the exposure as harmonious as possible in the far ground. The other is to give more emphasis to the far ground and the silhouetted figure in the notch; work on the exposure and colour of the far ground, letting the foreground go black and cropping out a good portion of it, to make the other walker disappear, while keeping the ridge profile intact.
Both have the defining feature of the rays, which also means that this is difficult lighting that poses technical challenges to the image. I seldom manage to get decent enough results from hazy and backlit landscapes like this, but I think with some work both could become good images. Personally I feel the first composition will work better in black and white (perhaps with a slightly less dark sky).
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Post by: rosko on May 21, 2016, 15:04:39
3/ Arrow slit (a shape I had never saw before).
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Post by: rosko on May 21, 2016, 15:06:55
4/ From the south of the lake : with V/C 90mm apo lanthar.
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Post by: rosko on May 21, 2016, 15:08:34
Slightly same location, same lens :
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Post by: simato73 on May 21, 2016, 15:08:44
While most of the ''gang'' was travelling to Oban, I went to Kilchurn castle, on the end of loch Awe (I wonder how I should pronounce ''Awe''... :P)
So the castle is taken from 4 different points of view.
1/ with 300mm f/4.5 from near Loch Awe train station.
Thanks Jakov!
Thanks for the inspiring images of Kilchurn castle, this is another of the locations that I did not manage to "squeeze" in my schedule and the images are telling me I should go back for it. In my dreams I would have shot it from the shore opposite to the jetty. There is still a chance that I'll do it at some later point though, it is only a 7 hours drive from home :) Maybe an autumn visit to Dave could fix this missed opportunity, and a few others. ;D
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Post by: simato73 on May 21, 2016, 15:12:12
This is the side I was mentioning in my reply to Jakov! A bit further to the left and lower, to get a view into the valley and summits behind the castle. I'll definitely try to go back in the autumn. This should be a morning shot: browns, yellow, reds, some mist, clear reflective water. Humm...
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Post by: rosko on May 21, 2016, 15:39:35
This should be a morning shot: browns, yellow, reds, some mist, clear reflective water. Humm...
For sure !
As Dave stated before Scotland meet-up, one full day is needed to get nice pictures of Kilchurn castle, at different times of the day, and with different lightings. ;)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 21, 2016, 17:54:45
Not sure if you are interested in my opinion, each one has their own tastes, be here it goes. This pano and the previous framing all have elements of interest, which are mutually exclusive, but they also share some interesting and difficult features.
The first set has more sense of depth, showing all the slope down to the lake, with its beautiful texture. The lighting is reasonably uniform across the whole composition.
In the second image there is a clear divide between foreground and distant ground; these two are also separated by a great difference in exposure. In this case I think the image would work better if one went one or another of two opposite directions. One possibility is to bring up shadow detail from the foreground, while trying to make the exposure as harmonious as possible in the far ground. The other is to give more emphasis to the far ground and the silhouetted figure in the notch; work on the exposure and colour of the far ground, letting the foreground go black and cropping out a good portion of it, to make the other walker disappear, while keeping the ridge profile intact.
Both have the defining feature of the rays, which also means that this is difficult lighting that poses technical challenges to the image. I seldom manage to get decent enough results from hazy and backlit landscapes like this, but I think with some work both could become good images. Personally I feel the first composition will work better in black and white (perhaps with a slightly less dark sky).
This is rather helpful. I will sure try to take your wirds as inspiration and start another remix of the Files
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Post by: David Paterson on May 21, 2016, 20:30:10
I'm astonished at the range and quality of the images being posted by absolutely everyone, and delighted that Scotland was so stimulating. What a week that was, and I've been missing "my photographers" as Mayumi used to say. The weather finally broke in midweek and we have had some heavy rain, but the gardens and the rivers needed it. And this afternoon the sun shone again and I had a long walk with my son - in a really beautiful place I had never seen before. I wish I could take you all there.
So I'm signing off with a few "people" pictures. Thank you all for making last week so memorable.
1. Another view of Erik and The Beast. 2. If it's Friday, it must be Glen Coe. 3. You can run but you can't hide. 4. Mike soon learned how a gate works.
Thanks again, for everything.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on May 21, 2016, 20:54:42
I have just spent considerable time going through this wonderful thread. It's mission impossible to comment on all the stunning shots you've posted, but wow what a consistent high standard and a huge variance (just look at all the shots of the Kelpies) as well. I would have loved to taken part of it, Franks dinner and all the other fun you all had, including seeing The Fisheye Beast. Erik, I'm not the least surprised that Photografica were pleased - really impressive work.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 21, 2016, 21:05:28
It was fun to wait for the extremely brave men to kayak down the Etude. We were all photographing the vent. I decided to set the camera on a stone and try a long exposure. The first one went down and I was happy with the results eagerly expecting the second one to stream down, and then I saw Erik with his fish getting on to the edge and trying to get in close. What a guy :) I know it has been posted here before, including Erik's shot of the kayaks up close, but I thought of sharing these three I took :)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 21, 2016, 21:32:29
Jakov: That is the real treat with wonderful colors & forms & motion blur!
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Post by: Erik Lund on May 21, 2016, 22:12:33
Thanks all ;) Great shots Jakov! Here is the final edit on the night shooting with Jakov;
Night sky Visitors Killin Scotland Standing Stones Nikkor Fisheye 6mm
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7774/27086920841_70e9c806b7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HgzxSz)_EGL2710 (https://flic.kr/p/HgzxSz) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Post by: MFloyd on May 21, 2016, 23:04:46
Sorry Andrea, but something is wrong with the colors: very over saturated, no ?
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 21, 2016, 23:09:52
Hmmm...not sure what happened. I was "batching" output. I'll try again later. ;D
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 22, 2016, 00:15:58
I was stuck next to this mountain with the subtle evening light trying out the 300PF that Erik gave me for a spin on my Df :) These low contrast images could have easily ended up in other threads. I like the mellowness. It is only now that I processed them that I saw the fences mid way up the cliff?!?! :o
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 22, 2016, 00:20:22
This is how Bez felt tonight after Lingard scored for ManU :) Congrats!
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 22, 2016, 10:18:15
One more from the Butt of Lewis (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7064/26558956624_a80604f22a_o.jpg) Canon 100-400 IS MkII on Sony a7rII
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 10:59:52
JA. The bird is just in the right spot and the hardedit is very suitable here
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 22, 2016, 18:05:40
the meal part I
1. table before the meal
2. realizing that one place is missing
3. humidification of the problem to better understand it
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Post by: simato73 on May 22, 2016, 18:12:04
3. humidification of the problem to better understand it
Fabulous! What a pity that I missed out. More please, there certainly have been other interesting stages in that evening.
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 22, 2016, 18:14:10
the meal part II
1. decision to cut the number of guests
2. by placing this installation in front of the door
3. one of the poor, who had to care for his own meal, by using his Nikon DuckFake to catch fresh food
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 18:33:12
I like the bones-shot, Thomas!
In "meal part I., 3." was just testing how bad the choice of wine would be. "Quite bad" was the answer, although the Austrian wines were well above average for the evening and the boxed Corbiére was clean and drinkable, yet not in the category to cause instant illumination for any avid drinker ... HAHAHA ... we did have a great night anyway!
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 22, 2016, 18:46:18
the meal part III
1 waiting
2 serving
3 big eyes
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 22, 2016, 18:57:33
the meal part IV (Frank´s personal show)
1 your hat 2 is my hat 3 is our hat 4 hat-trick
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Post by: Thomas G on May 22, 2016, 19:03:34
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 19:21:28
My daugther (5) did not recognize the kinky Scotsperson: "Who is that?" she said. I burst into laughther and she had to cry...
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 22, 2016, 21:52:03
Thomas shot me shooting ducks :D Here they are, no need to mention the gear used, no need to mention the skillful approach either :)
Ducks, Elsa style!
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Post by: David Paterson on May 22, 2016, 22:01:03
Thomas and Jakov - truly wonderful, in different ways.
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 23, 2016, 01:15:00
We walked all around the Oban harbor but I didn't see any cashmere goats. Only cashmere sweaters.
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Post by: ColinM on May 23, 2016, 14:35:29
When I visited Oban many years ago, I was amused to see protective clothing on sale for tourists that included a wide-brimmed hat and mesh to stop midges biting your face. The rest of the outfit was much like a bee-keepers suit.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 23, 2016, 17:38:22
I was up for a whacky edit and found another shot of our Tomasi Tour to Train, Loch, Mercury, Church, Beaches...
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 23, 2016, 20:13:24
Frank, your wackiness is more than welcome!
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Post by: Danulon on May 23, 2016, 23:12:56
Some photos from our visit of the Clan MacNab Burial Ground in Killin:
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 24, 2016, 13:58:46
Did anyone miss anything in this meal?
I can guarantee that in this meal there was no GLUTEN, no WHEAT and no DAIRY PRODUCTS.
And: There are millions of other allergen free recipies and most of them are not frugal and very tasty
Here again the image by Thomas Stellwag:
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 24, 2016, 21:37:48
Günther, you got a better foto of that arched bridge than I did !! I was trying to shoot in in IR, but it didn't work out too well.
BTW, just crop the bottom third out of this foto!! <laughing>
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Post by: Andrea B. on May 24, 2016, 21:40:35
Jakov, your duckies are the cutest things! I love the quacking foto.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 24, 2016, 21:43:45
Thank you, Andrea :)
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Post by: simato73 on May 24, 2016, 22:53:19
I can guarantee that in this meal there was no GLUTEN, no WHEAT and no DAIRY PRODUCTS.
And: There are millions of other allergen free recipies and most of them are not frugal and very tasty
Here again the image by Thomas Stellwag:
Beautiful, yummy food. And I missed it!
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Post by: simato73 on May 24, 2016, 22:55:18
On reflection, I think the happiest moments for me have been on the beach in Morar. That was an absolutely unique, precious afternoon. Pure bliss.
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Post by: simato73 on May 24, 2016, 23:35:50
Simone uses his plasma beam cannon to defend Earth from the hairy invaders from Mercury.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 25, 2016, 01:11:29
The day at the beach was a day to remember for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Simone Tomasi!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 25, 2016, 01:13:04
Günther. Your tree shots are exceptional!
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Post by: Anthony on May 26, 2016, 17:36:03
David used his local knowledge and contacts to get us to Glen Etive just as the late afternoon sun broke through the clouds. We had a very rewarding time there.
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Post by: Anthony on May 26, 2016, 17:37:39
A couple more from Glen Etive.
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Post by: simato73 on May 26, 2016, 18:15:34
I have not been able to go to Glen Etive and from all I've seen it seems a place to which I must go when I go back to Scotland. Pity the chances of a weather like that repeating are slim.
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Post by: simato73 on May 26, 2016, 22:55:58
Morar
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 27, 2016, 00:01:03
window at Paterson's
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Post by: David Paterson on May 27, 2016, 11:20:59
I have not been able to go to Glen Etive and from all I've seen it seems a place to which I must go when I go back to Scotland. Pity the chances of a weather like that repeating are slim.
Not all that slim. The weather we had during The Week has pretty much remained the same here - warm sunshine, cool breeze, very clear air. We had some rain last week, mainly overnight; I've been out shooting every day.
Scottish weather is usually pretty reliable in May/June and Sept/October; this year March was fantastic (this is unusual). The months to avoid are July and August - wet, humid, lots of midges, LOTS of tourists.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 27, 2016, 11:27:23
another window at Paterson's, this time a very old hand made pane that confuses the light shining through to a very nice effect
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 27, 2016, 11:44:51
When we were on our assignment to shoot the Loch near the Train, I found an open church door. You know I have a thing with pipe organs so I went there to check on the musical instruments there:
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 27, 2016, 11:49:23
Not sure if you are interested in my opinion, each one has their own tastes, be here it goes. This pano and the previous framing all have elements of interest, which are mutually exclusive, but they also share some interesting and difficult features.
The first set has more sense of depth, showing all the slope down to the lake, with its beautiful texture. The lighting is reasonably uniform across the whole composition.
In the second image there is a clear divide between foreground and distant ground; these two are also separated by a great difference in exposure. In this case I think the image would work better if one went one or another of two opposite directions. One possibility is to bring up shadow detail from the foreground, while trying to make the exposure as harmonious as possible in the far ground. The other is to give more emphasis to the far ground and the silhouetted figure in the notch; work on the exposure and colour of the far ground, letting the foreground go black and cropping out a good portion of it, to make the other walker disappear, while keeping the ridge profile intact.
Both have the defining feature of the rays, which also means that this is difficult lighting that poses technical challenges to the image. I seldom manage to get decent enough results from hazy and backlit landscapes like this, but I think with some work both could become good images. Personally I feel the first composition will work better in black and white (perhaps with a slightly less dark sky).
I found time to edit this again. This time using NX-D to get a much better starting point. As soon as I am finished I share the results with you Thank you again for your inspiration, Hans!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 27, 2016, 11:52:29
I still have lots of edited files ready to post.
Here are two Killin fishermen in front of a Killin church beside their car just next to the Killin Hotel where I had this Cereal called Haggis.
[[I remember Haggis to be more intestines that Oat ... still very intersting ...]]
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Post by: simsurace on May 27, 2016, 13:46:36
I found time to edit this again. This time using NX-D to get a much better starting point. As soon as I am finished I share the results with you Thank you again for your inspiration, Hans!
Didn't know that his second name is Hans... :D
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Post by: simato73 on May 27, 2016, 14:18:01
Yeah, I was also wondering if I had missed a post by "Hans" :o
Sorry. My memory did not serve me well. I was sure HCS did oroginally post new ideas on changing the edit??? My bad obviously.
Here is a rendering based on NX-D development (looks pretty much like it looked with bare eyes) and an edit using Silver Efx with a significant deviation from defaults in structure & contrast (looks more like it looked wearing dark polarizing sunglasses)
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Post by: rosko on May 27, 2016, 17:43:14
Here is a rendering based on NX-D development (looks pretty much like it looked with bare eyes) and an edit using Silver Efx with a significant deviation from defaults in structure & contrast (looks more like it looked wearing dark polarizing sunglasses)
Amazing to state how many detail you gained and making the shot more interesting !
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 31, 2016, 20:36:11
being back home now for some days, I can torture you with more pics
the boat
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 31, 2016, 20:37:35
Loch Ness.
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 31, 2016, 20:51:09
trees at the head of the loch
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on May 31, 2016, 21:10:20
horses
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Post by: Jakov Minić on May 31, 2016, 21:13:46
Dave's garden, Scottish flag as background, endless inspiration :)
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Post by: Akira on May 31, 2016, 22:24:59
being back home now for some days, I can torture you with more pics
the boat
Thomas, nice variation of the tortured boat! :)
Jakov, nice color composition!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 01, 2016, 00:44:21
[recipe] How to cure a dead lamb
Life teaches that death is the point where we stop to feed on other life and other life starts to feed on us. Just because this is the course of life does not mean we should skip thankfulness for all life that we feed on. I guess if we would be more thankful and thoughtful for our life and all life that dies to feed us, we would quite possibly live more harmonious. That is my basic understanding when I cook.
Humans are distinguished from other life by cooking.
When I decided to prepare lamb in Scotland I first had to find good ingredients. I asked Dave to find the best butcher in the area and when I had his name and address I asked Anthony and Simone (Surace) and Thomas to accompany me. A wonderful day out. I guess someone took some pictures.
Butchers were priests to many gods in our history. To reign the line between life and death should be an act of decency and dignity. With the best butchers this tradition is still alive, if only as a faint background tune. And one can taste the difference.
Cooking can be done in a technical sense or it can be done with purpose. So I caressed both legs of our lamb with fine Italian vinegar to open the pores for salt and spices and I said “thank you, your sacrifice made sense, you are at center stage of our little feast”. Then I grinded the wonderful sea salt harvested from the shores of the Outer Hebrides with some extremely tasty fresh rosemary and garlic (Simone found them) and caressed it again. After the marinade soaked into the meat I added some fine Olive Oil and cooked it slowly for 8 hours in the stove.
The trick is to watch the cooking. The meat shall not get dry or too hot, that is why I used a thermometer to see the innermost temperature not raised beyond 82°C. So you want to use a cover of some kind, some thoughtfully applied aluminium foil will do.
Now you can do it as I did. Hope someone will add some pictures.
Love
Frank
PS: I did not have decent light on me or a tripod not the time to set anything up, so here is the curing process in some strange form:
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 01, 2016, 01:02:04
On the way to the stone circle in Killin the was a white horse that drew my attention more than the stones
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 01, 2016, 01:04:56
Bez in kneeling down in awe before the majesty of two little dust bunnies on the sun called "Planet Mercury" and "solar eruption"
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 01, 2016, 01:28:56
somehow I arrived early at the ship yard in Maleigh.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 01, 2016, 01:37:36
life jackets
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 01, 2016, 01:45:27
waiting for our ferry to the Isle of May we had some wonderful fish and chips of the freshest and most satifying kind in Anstruther...
This portrait is taken through the windows of the restaurant: http://www.anstrutherfishbar.co.uk/location
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Post by: simsurace on June 01, 2016, 08:58:20
now you will see the tortured butchers when we shopped the lamb (for vegetables shopping I preferd to wait outside)
butcher one, cutting a lamp in 2 pieces after detailed explanation from Frank with royal British translation and confidence building Swiss support
Frank seeing what he gets, start thinking about an exit strategy
butcher one´s face, when he heard that Frank never wanted this meat
Anthony, wanting to be at the other end of the world
That last one is priceless. 😄
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on June 05, 2016, 18:46:37
thx Chris - yes I had good models, only changing sides in the narrow shops took too much time
butcher two, who was briefed by butcher one, before we arrived
he said: look guys, I just had a heart attack, so do not upset me, otherwise see the gambrels, I prepared for you
this is the meat, you wanted in our other shop?
finally everyone was satisfied
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Post by: Andrea B. on June 06, 2016, 15:57:27
Good series, Thomas! "-)
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Post by: Jakov Minić on June 06, 2016, 16:25:26
I am so sorry I wasn't there to witness the thriller ;D
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 06, 2016, 16:40:50
Thomas, Thank you! The light and atmosphere is very well captured!
I doubt the story you tell is closly knit along the path of reality.
Butcher one, family of butcher two was not very customer oriented. I wanted two legs but he did not ask for my wishes in detail.
Truth is legs contain a lot of meat in one piece and some big bones, which is great for a slow cooking roast from the stove as planned by the chef.
The chest contains a lot of small bones with little meat between them, which is great if you want fast cooking chops for a barbecue or frying pan not planned by the chef.
The second butcher asked exactly what I wanted and I got exactly what I wanted. The first one only had one leg anyway.
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Post by: Akira on June 06, 2016, 19:13:47
I really enjoy the "report from the bitcher's". Thanks for sharing, Thomas and Frank! :D
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Post by: Anthony on June 06, 2016, 20:59:27
Frank, you were right, and the proof was in the eating.
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Post by: Thomas Stellwag on June 07, 2016, 00:40:41
sorry Frank and Anthony, this is my only reply to your answers, because I will not fight for wright or wrong if you go into a shop and let the salesman do something especially for you - here cutting a lamb into 2 halfs is an artisan work that allows no withdrawal from the purchase (EU law - maybe outdated in UK soon) sawing the poor animal apart is documentent in my pictures ... I reported this a s a funny eventand want to keep it as this in my mind how it tasted had nothingh to do with the purchase process
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 07, 2016, 01:10:33
The first butcher only saw the amount. The second butcher saw the requirement.
Both were wonderful.
#1 saw his personal perspective. What he wanted and needed to sell.
#2 saw that there was a cook who wanted to create something special and he could help and earn.
Both have great faces!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 07, 2016, 01:12:45
PS. Technically the first one has to use the saw to make chops. Nothing lost. Profit stays in the family.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 07, 2016, 01:16:04
PPS. I love your photos ... Thomas ... and I am greatful.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 17, 2016, 11:02:46
OK. I just copy 5,972 Scotland NEFs from my backup to my current data disk to revisit them, delete all I posted and all I dislike and then edit the remaining. I did not edit most of the panoramas and experimental stuff yet...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 18, 2016, 15:52:30
first evening ... I feel I am living through the whole magic of the gathering again browsing these files. First time I just went cherry picking taking one here one there. This time I really look at all pictures.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 18, 2016, 20:51:48
first night, aftermath, second post
=> flower => coffee => Bjørn
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 19, 2016, 23:49:58
so, these two I chose because they represent corresponding colors
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 20, 2016, 20:46:24
A few from our hill climbing challenge:
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 20, 2016, 20:56:32
our group...
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Post by: Danulon on June 20, 2016, 22:40:59
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 21, 2016, 02:56:26
Thank you, Günther. That was a great day. And I still got lots of unedited shots to discover...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 21, 2016, 20:24:37
castle variations...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 21, 2016, 20:25:25
and a blue house in Oban...
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Post by: David Paterson on June 21, 2016, 20:40:07
Lots of great things there, Frank. I like nearly all, but especially the castle variations - wonderful.
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Post by: elsid on June 21, 2016, 20:46:51
Castle variations, very imaginative, very artistic.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on June 21, 2016, 23:22:07
I saw Frank's castle on his LCD screen and I liked them even then!
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Post by: Akira on June 22, 2016, 00:38:16
Yes, the castle variation is happening!
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Post by: rosko on June 22, 2016, 18:07:49
Nice ones, Franck ! ;)
:)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 29, 2016, 20:00:32
The famous "Scotish wood duck dance" with a daring jump (in mid air) and a nice portrait.
All D500 & 300PF by Simone Surace
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Post by: rosko on June 29, 2016, 21:29:05
Few more version by rosko... :P
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Post by: golunvolo on June 29, 2016, 22:07:03
FIF -Frank in Flight- :)
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 29, 2016, 22:38:18
Frank is more fit than I thought ... Hilarious posture.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on June 30, 2016, 01:30:39
What a lovely series, Francis!
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Post by: Akira on June 30, 2016, 03:00:43
Frank, der fliegende Deutsch!
Francis, the color "composition" of #1 is nice. :)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 30, 2016, 04:49:47
Thank you, Francis and Simone and Paco, Akira and Bjørn.
What a great time we had in Scotland.
700 hundred meters "upstairs" that was quite exhausting.
Need more training. Bicycle ride with trailer and two kids is good but not as training for mountains.
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Post by: David Paterson on July 03, 2016, 13:25:36
My one regret about Scotland 2016 is that we didn't have time to explore Glencoe in addition to Glen Etive (which we visited twice). Glencoe is known for its history and its mountains, but there is much more than that. Mayumi and I were there yesterday on a wet stormy day.
1. The entrance to the glen. 2. Looking east from the Glencoe road. 3. The "Glencoe Lochan". 4. Waterlilies near the Lochan. 5. Falls on the River Coe. 6. The river near Glencoe village.
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Post by: Danulon on July 03, 2016, 14:08:55
My one regret about Scotland 2016 is that we didn't have time to explore Glencoe in addition to Glen Etive (which we visited twice). Glencoe is known for its history and its mountains, but there is much more than that. Mayumi and I were there yesterday on a wet stormy day.
1. The entrance to the glen. 2. Looking east from the Glencoe road. 3. The "Glencoe Lochan". 4. Waterlilies near the Lochan. 5. Falls on the River Coe. 6. The river near Glencoe village.
Lovely pictures, David!
I am pretty sure that I will revisit this beautiful area. :)
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Post by: Danulon on July 03, 2016, 14:14:15
700 hundred meters "upstairs" that was quite exhausting.
Need more training. Bicycle ride with trailer and two kids is good but not as training for mountains.
After those 700 m uphill I was surprised that any breath at all was left inside you. But the pictures prove the opposite. Maybe some "D500 doping" infusing you with additional energy? ;)
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Post by: Akira on July 03, 2016, 14:23:00
Dave, these Glencoe images look priceless...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on July 03, 2016, 16:15:50
Glencoe. We went through this place on our way to the west coast twice. But you were there in much better light. We were engaded applying sun protection to our skin. Light was not good at all....
super pictures. Thenk you Dave and all the best to Mayumi
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Post by: simato73 on July 03, 2016, 21:33:10
My one regret about Scotland 2016 is that we didn't have time to explore Glencoe in addition to Glen Etive (which we visited twice). Glencoe is known for its history and its mountains, but there is much more than that. Mayumi and I were there yesterday on a wet stormy day.
1. The entrance to the glen. 2. Looking east from the Glencoe road. 3. The "Glencoe Lochan". 4. Waterlilies near the Lochan. 5. Falls on the River Coe. 6. The river near Glencoe village.
Fantastic images Dave, I am taking notes for my next visit. I have tried to do as much as possible during the short days while I was there, but there was not time for everything and I am hoping to be back in the autumn, possibly October. I have a number of things in my list, including yellow larches. That will require cooperative weather and the wife consenting to me going away a weekend. If you are interested to join me please let me know and we'll see nearer the time if that can be done, I would be very happy - indeed, honoured.
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Post by: David Paterson on July 04, 2016, 20:10:18
Thank you, Akira, Guenther, Frank and Simone for the comments on my Glencoe photos - I am very, very slowly learning to take decent photos even when the weather is bad.
Simone - it would be a great pleasure to show you something of Glencoe - or wherever - this autumn, but bear in mind that I can no longer do any kind of hillwalking or strenuous hiking; even on the flat I am limited to about 2 miles, max. Changed days.
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Post by: simato73 on July 04, 2016, 20:48:29
Simone - it would be a great pleasure to show you something of Glencoe - or wherever - this autumn, but bear in mind that I can no longer do any kind of hillwalking or strenuous hiking; even on the flat I am limited to about 2 miles, max. Changed days.
I am aware of it and it is not a problem at all. For that visit I was thinking about shooting always near to the car - what I call "drive & shoot".
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Post by: rosko on July 07, 2016, 08:54:48
Francis, the color "composition" of #1 is nice. :)
Thanks for your kind words, Akira !
And sorry for delayed answers : I am very busy outside by these times and I don't go online every days... ;)
Cheers, Francis.
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Post by: Akira on July 07, 2016, 09:59:19
Ah, Francis, no worries. Just expressed my feelings. :)
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Post by: David Paterson on July 13, 2016, 19:08:44
Most of you who came to Scotland 2016 met our lovely golden labrador, Sally. I'm sorry to say that we have just discovered that Sally has widespread - and therefore inoperable - cancer, and probably only has a few months left.
It is foolish to become too attached to pet animals, they are so short-lived, but Mayumi and I are both stricken by this news.
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Post by: Anthony on July 13, 2016, 19:20:27
I am very sorry to hear this, David. She is a lovely dog.
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Post by: chris dees on July 13, 2016, 19:33:39
That's really sad news.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on July 13, 2016, 20:14:40
Poor friends of us. I am so sorry to hear about your companion's fate...
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Post by: Mike G on July 13, 2016, 21:33:10
Dave I know what it is to lose a family canine member to the dreaded "C" so I sympathise with you and Mayumi!
P.S. It is most definitely not foolish to love a pet, they become very dear family members!
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Post by: Mikes on July 13, 2016, 22:18:37
Oh, that is awful news, Dave. She was your shadow during the Scotland week, and I cannot imagine you heading out on your photography trips without her.
I feel for you and Mayumi - make the most of the next few months.
Mike.
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Post by: Akira on July 13, 2016, 23:51:11
Dave, it's not foolish at all. I'd like to share the sorrow with you and Mayumi-san.
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Post by: Hugh_3170 on July 14, 2016, 01:28:52
David, very sad news indeed. It is almost as hard to watch a companion animal die of terminal disease as it is a person - at least it has been that way for myself. May you and your wife continue to enjoy her company for as long as you have her.
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Post by: Andrea B. on July 14, 2016, 02:12:41
Sally is a very dear dog. I'm happy that I could make her acquaintance while in Scotland. Becoming attached to our pets is something which makes us good humans. The love that you and Mayumi and Sally share will not go away just because Sally will soon step out of her earthly dog suit into a more ethereal form somewhere else in the universe. You and she will still feel it.
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Post by: David Paterson on July 14, 2016, 10:02:52
Thank you all for your kindness.
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Post by: Jakov Minić on July 14, 2016, 12:48:14
I am so sorry Dave :(
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Post by: David Paterson on July 14, 2016, 23:03:10
Thanks, Jakov.
And thanks again to everyone for the wise and touching comments.
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Post by: David Paterson on July 15, 2016, 11:29:45
Something happened today which has helped us both to feel somewhat better - the postman brought an enormous parcel which turned out to contain a beautiful print, luxuriously framed, of Erik's 220deg-fisheye shot of our house and garden. The sender was Thomas (Stellwag); we are delighted with the print and deeply grateful to Thomas and anyone else who might have been involved.
For me, this is what NG get-togethers - like Scotland 2016, Lofoten, and my meets in Tokyo with Mike Selby and Akira - are all about. I don't mean getting presents, nice though that is, and I don't even mean photography (which is the catalyst) - I mean friendship. And of course this applies equally to all the other get-togethers, like Maastricht, which I wasn't able to attend.
So thank you, Thomas, my friend.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on July 15, 2016, 17:14:38
Oh, wonderful to hear!
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Post by: Erik Lund on July 20, 2016, 11:37:18
A huge thanks to >Thomas for the framing! ;)
Would love to see how it looks framed and on the wall,,, ;)
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 20, 2016, 11:40:37
Such a delightful surprise for our local initiator, Dave et al.
Join you in the wish to see how this appears in situ on the wall.
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Post by: David Paterson on July 21, 2016, 00:01:25
Would love to see how it looks framed and on the wall,,, ;)
This will not be its final resting-place, but I want it to be seen by as many visitors as possible, so for now it is in the central hallway of the house, just beyond the always-open kitchen door. So as we tend to congregate with friends in the kitchen, all who come will see the print, and of course, the frame. Both are magnificent.
Not a very good picture, this. :-\
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 21, 2016, 00:13:18
Dave, this looks amazing. What an exclusive photograph to have on your wall ...
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Post by: Anthony on July 21, 2016, 00:30:20
Great work, Thomas.
And a brilliant photo from Eric.
A wonderful piece of NG teamwork.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on July 21, 2016, 00:44:28
Anthony you nailed it: teamwork thx to Erik who gave me access to a file, we were able to give Dave a bit back what he gave to the group I rate your comment about framing really high, because you´re the one who has spent a hour with me in my shop and listend to the story about my way of doing it - 2 years ago? reading the pms of Dave, I feel quite well to have found his and Mayumi´s taste thx to other positive comments which I see more directed vs Erik, because he did the image - I only got it printed and processed
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on July 21, 2016, 02:18:42
Great cooperative work! The 6mm fisheye should symbolize this great Scotland gathering, and I'm sure that the beautiful memory is beautifully epitomized in this stunning image.
Kudos to Erik and Thomas!
Dave, I hope you feel much better now.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: golunvolo on July 21, 2016, 02:30:50
Looks amazing indeed!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on July 21, 2016, 08:57:55
Thanks Dave and also Mayumi, I'm honored ;) Frame looks amazing Thomas! Here is the image:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7379/27035675574_3f181c41e2_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hc3Uru)_EGL2958_01 (https://flic.kr/p/Hc3Uru) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on July 21, 2016, 10:01:06
"I do not like these pictures because I got no round frames"
who said that?
I feel the rectangular looks even better than a perfect square would have looked.
Super work.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on July 21, 2016, 10:50:34
I want one! ;D
Super generous Erik and Thomas! And let's not forget the wonderful idea of doing this in the first place and it all came via a true gentleman Thomas!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Anthony on July 21, 2016, 12:07:58
I rate your comment about framing really high, because you´re the one who has spent a hour with me in my shop and listend to the story about my way of doing it - 2 years ago?
That is how I came to know about the quality of your framing work.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Andrea B. on July 21, 2016, 15:49:47
That is simply a lovely - and dramatically beautiful - print by Erik and presentation by Thomas. So nice to see !!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Hugh_3170 on July 21, 2016, 16:08:07
Lovely image Erik and great work Thomas. I hate the saying, but for once a really nice example of "working outside of the square"! ;D
Your pre-trip metalwork Erik in creating the lens support system has paid real dividends in enabling the capture of this style of image. Preparation is everything.
Compliments also to Dave and Mayumi on what looks to be a beautiful spring garden. (I see a lot of solar panels - worthwhile at your northerly latitude?)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Mikes on July 21, 2016, 16:37:20
That is a stunning image, beautifully printed and framed - it's one of the best and most innovative from the Scotland visit in my view. Well done Erik and Thomas and well deserved, Dave.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on July 21, 2016, 17:08:38
Dave, this looks amazing. What an exclusive photograph to have on your wall ...
Yes, I couldn't agree more. How nice that so many NG members have come this week to visit our house, as it were, in order to see the framed print. And yesterday we had a visit from a very distinguished London photographer (now retired) who spent about half-an-hour examining the print and the frame - both got top marks, of course.
I look at the print many times every day - every time I enter or leave the kitchen, in fact - and its uniqueness impresses me every time. Thanks again, Thomas and Erik.
Hugh - yes, the panels do very well. Our electricity bill is 35% lower, and we get a useful chunk income from sales to the grid. 8)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on July 21, 2016, 22:56:02
I am late to the party but I'd like to add my voice: what a generous and marvellous gift. A truly great idea. Dave is a splendid person and it is a pleasure to see that others feel the same way.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on July 22, 2016, 10:19:17
I am late to the party but I'd like to add my voice: what a generous and marvellous gift. A truly great idea. Dave is a . . . .
Simone - spare my blushes, please! In this particular story, Thomas is the truly splendid one.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: simato73 on July 22, 2016, 10:51:17
I succumbed to soppiness - I promise it won't happen again ;)
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 02, 2016, 15:10:33
double penetration...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 02, 2016, 15:19:01
bird of prey... by the Loch... painter man... bird of prey (crop)...
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 02, 2016, 19:24:42
On my last day,
I shot at the Loch (our home Loch) shot 1 & 2 Then I went to the harbour somewhere shot 3 & 4 & 5 To go to the Isle of May with Chris Dees and Francis shot 6: I sure do not love the nervous bokeh the VR of the 200-500/f=5.6 produces shot 7: She loves him yea yea yea
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: golunvolo on August 02, 2016, 21:03:49
This trip was productive!
Love your "bird of prey" uncropped version.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 03, 2016, 13:26:44
Thank you Paco. I still got a few hundred nice shots up my sleeve...
Difficult to find time to edit.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on August 03, 2016, 17:36:45
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 11, 2016, 16:55:03
explorers, go explore
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 06, 2017, 10:29:24
For those of you who met Sally last year.
Sally still runs in the Killin woods, but she runs with the angels now.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 06, 2017, 11:19:54
condolences - All the best wishes
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on June 06, 2017, 11:46:15
Sad to hear David, my condolences.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Anthony on June 06, 2017, 12:58:54
I am sorry to hear this, she was a lovely dog.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on June 06, 2017, 13:18:20
I am sorry Dave, my thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on June 06, 2017, 13:37:06
sorry to hear this, let´s hope it will be a good angel, visiting sometimes your japanese garden
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on June 06, 2017, 13:37:25
I'm sorry, Dave. Hope the sorrow in you and Mayumi-san will go away as soon as possible. Then there will only be happy memories about Sally.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Hugh_3170 on June 06, 2017, 14:11:34
Dave, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dog. Our four footed friends do enrich our lives and its nice to think that she may still be with you at least in spirit when you venture into the woods.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: armando_m on June 06, 2017, 15:29:56
so sorry about your dog
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 06, 2017, 17:06:13
She was a wonderful dog. My condolences!
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on June 06, 2017, 17:25:08
A warm hug to the former owners, may she rest in peace and enjoy the eternal hunting grounds.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Mikes on June 06, 2017, 18:19:14
I'm very sad to hear that Sally has lost the battle despite the loving care and attention lavished on her over many months by you and Mayumi. I can imagine that its going to be a real struggle for you to get out and around the headwaters of Loch Tay without Sally's companionship. You and Sally were regulars there. My sympathies to you both.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 06, 2017, 19:09:56
Thank you, Mike, for your sympathy and for the photos of Sally (especially that *very* flattering one of me!).
Thank you too, JA, Frank, Armando, Hugh, Akira, Jakov, Erik, Thomas, Anthony and Chris, for your kindness. It really helps.
I was broken-hearted when the vet left this morning but I knew we had done the right thing for Sally. Her deterioration in the past week was faster and deeper than I could have imagined, with multiple very upsetting symptoms including, quite obviously, a lot of pain. Now we have the pain but it will slowly fade.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: chris dees on June 06, 2017, 19:10:23
You can hear her thinking: What the heck is he doing? :o Not sure if I posted this before.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 06, 2017, 19:42:31
Thanks, Chris - memories of Sally and also that wonderful week.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Andrea B. on June 06, 2017, 20:11:10
Sally is not gone - she simply needed to exchange her earthly doggy suit for a celestial one -- to be part of the light. My very best regards and condolences to you, Dave & Mayumi.
Sally, who was a very patient dog that day, waiting for the photographers to finish. 11 May 2016
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: John Geerts on June 06, 2017, 20:20:16
It is alway sad and hard to loose such a close companion. All the best for you and your family.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 06, 2017, 20:45:14
In a former life, I raised dogs thus only too well know the grief and pain when a canine family member leaves to hunt ethereal sticks. Be glad you have all the fond memories, and photos, of Sally.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 06, 2017, 22:48:26
Thank you so much, Andrea, John and Bjørn - it seems that many of us understand the hurt of losing a favourite dog. It can go very deep.
Andrea - that is a beautiful image, one of the best ever taken of Sally. It captures perfectly her calm, her patience and her sweet character. Mayumi will be as thrilled as I am; we will probably both need to cry again.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: CS on June 06, 2017, 23:31:17
Thank you so much, Andrea, John and Bjørn - it seems that many of us understand the hurt of losing a favourite dog. It can go very deep.
Andrea - that is a beautiful image, one of the best ever taken of Sally. It captures perfectly her calm, her patience and her sweet character. Mayumi will be as thrilled as I am; we will probably both need to cry again.
David, I've never met you or Sally, but believe me, we feel your pain. I've been in your position too many times for my liking, it's always a traumatic experience. In the last few years we have been taking in rescue dogs (Bullmastiffs), and they're almost always old dogs by the time we get them. They quickly become a member of the family, and losing them is cause for grief.
On the other side of that you must recall the goodness, the love, and companionship that the Sally provided, and the loving home that you provided for her. All dogs should be so lucky to have such a life. Sadly that is not always the case.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: BEZ on June 06, 2017, 23:39:51
So sad to hear David ...I feel your loss, it reminds me of my own and share your tears.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 07, 2017, 11:10:17
Thank you for your kindness and understanding, Carl and Bez. I am overwhelmed by the response from so many forum members - something I didn't really expect.
Thank you all, again; everyone.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 09, 2017, 11:47:57
Here is yet another capture of the pair of you in your element,,,
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7162/26740609710_738d1c233a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GJYBD1)_EGL2961 (https://flic.kr/p/GJYBD1) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 10, 2017, 17:22:21
Erik - thank you. So many friends - in NG and not in NG - have sent their sympathy and their photographs, it's quite humbling. Lots of people obviously understand very well what it means to have to kill (not "put to sleep") a much-loved pet animal. The hurt can go very deep, as it did with me. I don't think we'll have another dog.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: BEZ on June 10, 2017, 23:13:07
David, It has been over 20 years since I lost my dog, and I would love another one but could not bear the heartache of losing it. Your loss did bring me to tears (something that almost never happens), as I felt for you and it brought back memories.
Some people could never understand, but I am sure many do share our thoughts.
Best Regards
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 11, 2017, 11:39:14
Bez - thank you for that. It's comforting to know that others, like you, have been deeply affected by the death of their dog; and that my grief over the loss of Sally isn't just some kind of exaggerated self-indulgence. These past few days I've cried as I last cried when I was a child, and it's not over yet.
Thank you again. With best wishes, David
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Hugh_3170 on June 13, 2017, 16:17:06
It is always hard to lose ones dog or cat, but a replacement animal really is a great antidote to the loss of a special pet, such as your Sally. I know from personal experience.
... . The hurt can go very deep, as it did with me. I don't think we'll have another dog.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 14, 2017, 11:01:37
Thanks, Hugh - good advice, I'm sure. We are slowly regaining our sanity and adjusting to life without Sally, but it's hard.
I don't know about another dog - we still have a cat and will take some time before thinking seriously about further pets.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: BEZ on October 13, 2018, 13:54:39
I had to find this image for David Paterson http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,7972.msg129354.html#msg129354
But decided it's real home should be here ....and would like to thank him again for the special memories.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1929/44376243515_3841581294_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aBnR9P)piper (https://flic.kr/p/2aBnR9P) by #Bez (https://www.flickr.com/photos/75085278@N04/), on Flickr
Cheers
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: David Paterson on October 13, 2018, 14:42:25
Thanks for that, Bez. If I get my way, there will be another chance to make some Scottish memories, perhaps next spring. If it happens, it would be nice to have you on board.
Title: Re: NG Scotland 2016
Post by: Akira on October 13, 2018, 14:57:10