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Title: October 2017
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 01, 2017, 15:04:09: Post your "blog" contributions here.

No theme (other than what the passage of time creates), no contest implied, a maximum of one picture per day in the actual month and no more than 4 images per month for NG members, up to 30 for Supporters. You can distribute the contributions as once per week if you so prefer.

The posted picture(s) must be taken within the designated time period.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 01, 2017, 20:02:17: October 1

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4345/36764457673_4d1d8d097f_o.jpg)

Into autumn
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 02, 2017, 09:48:10: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4455/37404377252_34b14d12df_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YZidd5)_D4H9781 (https://flic.kr/p/YZidd5) by Bill Mellen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25146156@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 02, 2017, 11:39:29: Oktober 2

Pretending full recovery from photorun intensive ;)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4477/37418064902_78650707e0_o.jpg)

IR D5300, 15mm f/3.5 ais
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 02, 2017, 12:05:03: Sunday I missed mass but found a wonderful church named "Holy Ignatius van Loyola" just round the corner from Janov's place
I love the film like grain that the D500 creates in "Standard" picture style
Taken with the MINUS SEVEN lens (8-15 = -7)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 02, 2017, 16:34:56: Beautiful fungus Fons
Frank , tell more about the -7 lens
Bill hope you are ok , medicare ?

Postcard from the side of the road
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 02, 2017, 20:30:22: Quote from: armando_m on October 02, 2017, 16:34:56
Beautiful fungus Fons
Frank , tell more about the -7 lens
Bill hope you are ok , medicare ?

Postcard from the side of the road

Beautiful wildflowers!

Thank you for asking Amando, No worries, I am fine, it’s an annual,publication sent to Medicare beneficiaries in the US. All US Citizens over 65 are eligible.

I was playing with my very underused Sigma 150 APO Macro lens and liked the image. I need to use it much more often.

Excellent contributions by everyone so far. Looking forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 03, 2017, 15:11:59: Waterfall

Car is parked a good 2km away from here and perhaps 200m difference in altitude, coming down is easy, going up not so much, good exercise :)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 03, 2017, 15:39:40: Great shot, Armando
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 03, 2017, 20:34:30: Very nice Armando
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 03, 2017, 20:36:05: October 3

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4459/36808904813_79faace751_o.jpg)

D500, 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 03, 2017, 22:05:08: Great colour tone, Fons.

Mountain Ash
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 04, 2017, 06:57:42: Thanks John, all well again i hope.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 04, 2017, 09:30:39: John, we missed you. I spent an unforgettable afternoon with Fons who is as lovely in real life as he is here!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 04, 2017, 14:15:39: October 4

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4475/37444240686_d828d9b177_o.jpg)

Fisherman
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 04, 2017, 14:36:18: This is a wonderful shot, Fons. Color IR?
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 04, 2017, 17:25:37: a play of hue/saturation :)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 05, 2017, 00:03:19: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 04, 2017, 06:57:42
Thanks John, all well again i hope.
Thanks Improving a bit, luckily.

Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 04, 2017, 09:30:39
John, we missed you. I spent an unforgettable afternoon with Fons who is as lovely in real life as he is here!
Thanks Frank. It's a pity I was not able to come.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 05, 2017, 00:05:06: church on Sunday
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 05, 2017, 00:11:07: Chestnut
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 05, 2017, 18:31:49: Oktober 5

Noordbrabants museum

artiste

Chiharu Shiota

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4495/37257109620_4e201edd0b_o.jpg)

Df, 35mm f/1.4ais
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 05, 2017, 22:09:29: In the 'eye' of the storm we had a short period sun...

Df 55/1.2 Ai
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 06, 2017, 14:14:21: Oktober 6

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4448/36860770573_e98200f40c_o.jpg)

Cyclamen

D800, Voigtländer 125mm f/2.5
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 06, 2017, 21:04:24: Today I met HERCULES the old horse:
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 07, 2017, 19:25:59: Oktober 7

Rainy day

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4449/37522443422_ecc9100247_b.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 07, 2017, 22:38:42: What Ever...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 07, 2017, 23:08:27: This page has some contrast!
Gritty rainy day Fons. Strong
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 08, 2017, 00:28:19: Close to a full moon yesterday.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 08, 2017, 13:46:24: Oktober 8

more horse

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4495/36898895403_dac82b6584_o.jpg)

D500, 17-55mm f/2.8
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 08, 2017, 17:36:36: Lots of horses ! the last one had it's tail cut ?

A bit of street shooting: "reading "
and a surprise look from the young girl
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 08, 2017, 18:52:03: touching expression and great post production, Armando!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 08, 2017, 18:52:54: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 07, 2017, 19:25:59
Oktober 7

Rainy day

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4449/37522443422_ecc9100247_b.jpg)

emotional horse shot!!!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 08, 2017, 22:13:49: group shot today. great interaction:
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 08, 2017, 22:29:05: On the sax: Paul van Kemenade
Piano: Jasper van het Hof

Theatre, Tilburg.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 09, 2017, 00:08:49: Wow, Jasper van't Hof　is still going strong!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 09, 2017, 10:59:26: 3 Kiwis 2 Apples 1 Sharon 1/3 Chilli Orange Juice Fresh Ginger .... Yummy
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 09, 2017, 11:36:20: Quote from: Akira on October 09, 2017, 00:08:49
Wow, Jasper van't Hof　is still going strong!
Yes, fanatic as always.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 09, 2017, 13:11:55: October 9th. It was very hot for early autumn.

Panasonic GH5, Olympus M.Zuiko 25/1.8.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 09, 2017, 14:25:04: Oktober 9

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4504/37543538856_3e46c92832_o.jpg)

getting a grip on the season
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 09, 2017, 23:02:11: Trying the di-gps on the d500. It works very well, of course. Street view of Albaycin neighborhood at night
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 10, 2017, 01:06:48: like the scene of a mistery movie
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 10, 2017, 01:15:22: Quote from: Akira on October 09, 2017, 13:11:55
October 9th. It was very hot for early autumn.

Panasonic GH5, Olympus M.Zuiko 25/1.8.
impressive dynamic range and how there is visible details in the highlights and shadows
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 10, 2017, 03:56:08: Quote from: armando_m on October 10, 2017, 01:15:22
impressive dynamic range and how there is visible details in the highlights and shadows

Armando, yes, the metering of Panasonic cameras is amazing right from their fist mirrorless model G1.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 10, 2017, 17:26:20: Oktober 10

Signs of Fall

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4499/36947035223_c103fac26f_o.jpg)

Df, 105mm f/2.5
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 10, 2017, 20:37:06: Yesterday cazught me by surprise, when an unexpected package arrived ... I did in fact support a kickstarter project so long ago that I did not think they would ever make it to a product, but they did. Because I did not believe in success anymore I now have:

1) my old i1display 2 with Eye-One Match 3 by GretagMacbeth
2) my recently aquired Spyder 5 Elite with the accompaining software
3) The new globell color suite that just arrived

As I have no time to test the solutions currently (only for a group shot), I will stay with the GretagMacbeth for the moment, the Spyder Calibration is obviosly off....
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 11, 2017, 17:29:40: Oktober 11

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4462/37637661191_031c650ee9_o.jpg)

D3, afs300mm f/2.8
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 11, 2017, 21:21:06: Coming-Out day in Tilburg

At city hall the Rainbow-flag is raised. The Alderman (in Pink) looks at the progress...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 11, 2017, 23:35:14: After seeing my lot today I tought, well, after a month I start to understand the D850 in post processing and the colors still impress me at ISO 25.600:
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 12, 2017, 15:05:26: Oktober 12

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4464/37621051762_de19bcb0e0_o.jpg)

D500, 50mm f/1.2ais
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 12, 2017, 16:02:18: Beautiful simple composition, Fons. Lovely rendering.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 12, 2017, 16:31:11: As stated by Lloyd Chambers fujifilm -x cameras are toycameras on his review on the D850, so i must come close here ;)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 12, 2017, 16:48:20: fishing some autumnal mood...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 12, 2017, 16:49:15: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 12, 2017, 16:31:11
As stated by Lloyd Chambers fujifilm -x cameras are toycameras on his review on the D850, so i must come close here ;)

You said: D500 & 1.2/50 Ai-S, did you not? What about fuji X?
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 12, 2017, 17:24:51: Thé man in the House...

Df 85/1.4
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 12, 2017, 21:10:58: Sweetfish roasted in the Japanese style.

Panasonic GH5, Olympus 25/1.8.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Thomas G on October 12, 2017, 21:14:02: Quote from: Akira on October 12, 2017, 21:10:58
Sweetfish roasted in the Japanese style.
mmmmm (sound of tastyness)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 12, 2017, 21:17:42: Quote from: Thomas G on October 12, 2017, 21:14:02
mmmmm (sound of tastyness)

You're gonna like it, Thomas! :D
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 13, 2017, 02:32:56: Akira, do you eat the fish bones?
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on October 13, 2017, 03:53:08: Frank,

Looks like humble beginnings for your construction project.
Mine just wrapped up. Here is a shot of the central atrium.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4460/37631587622_a0d52a6da3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZknHWf)DSC_8163 (https://flic.kr/p/ZknHWf)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 13, 2017, 04:00:07: Quote from: Jakov Minić on October 13, 2017, 02:32:56
Akira, do you eat the fish bones?

I don't, but some do. :o :o :o
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 13, 2017, 07:36:55: Jack: current rendering. finish line is christmas 2018.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 13, 2017, 15:15:45: Oktober 13

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4478/37622921246_05d39e2c17_o.jpg)

crossing Den Bosch

D800, 58mm f/1.4
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Asle F on October 13, 2017, 17:09:13: Some wild reindeers I saw today. When I first saw the herd, my plan was to sit down and wait where I thougth the herd would come. Well, I think I had luck with my planning this time. At least I got really cold…

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4467/36963192254_9e9dbd1dce_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yjj2hb)
Villrein (https://flic.kr/p/Yjj2hb) by Asle Feten (https://www.flickr.com/photos/afoton/), on Flickr
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: marco on October 13, 2017, 18:24:16: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4497/23821777108_1e5aac27cd_b.jpg)

D850 together with A lee polarizer and the big stopper.
exp. 1.10 min.

Marco.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 13, 2017, 18:27:33: It is quite warm here. Getting colder if I see your Reindeer shot, Asle. I love the width of the landscape. It is quite crammed here in the inner city in Bonn. People, traffic, buildings. None of that in your place...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 13, 2017, 18:29:23: Quote from: marco on October 13, 2017, 18:24:16
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4497/23821777108_1e5aac27cd_b.jpg)

D850 together with A lee polarizer and the big stopper.
exp. 1.10 min.

Marco.

Marco. Great shot. Do you need the Lee for the 14-24G???

How do you like the D850? I am happy with mine, she does all that I expected and more.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: simato73 on October 14, 2017, 10:05:50: The larches are starting to turn yellow.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 14, 2017, 11:01:01: Quote from: marco on October 13, 2017, 18:24:16

D850 together with A lee polarizer and the big stopper.
exp. 1.10 min.

Marco.

Scheveningen strand en pier.
Very nice Marco
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 14, 2017, 12:34:53: A sunny day...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 14, 2017, 18:23:35: Today open doors for the parents and new kids destined to enter our school next summer!

Someone said "hello" by baking these charming Halloween Cookies. Lovely!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 14, 2017, 18:33:53: Oktober 14

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4509/23840352008_67d2222ed7_o.jpg)

Balmy weather
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 14, 2017, 19:04:23: Such sweet light, Fons!
Such calm scene, Fons!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 14, 2017, 19:17:50: Thanks Frank, has been quite warm today, lovely weather.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: simato73 on October 15, 2017, 00:04:16: Rabbit rock.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 01:25:25: Simone: WOW. Perfect light & angle. Great shot!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 12:54:56: "Down by the Riverside"
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: simato73 on October 15, 2017, 13:07:45: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 12:54:56
"Down by the Riverside"

I question this picture ;)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 13:16:14: Quote from: simato73 on October 15, 2017, 13:07:45
I question this picture ;)
nice city I live in and I love the river as long as I stay away from the flood line
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 15, 2017, 18:23:05: Oktober 15

the artist with his two women while at work

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4508/37681515522_3137118207_o.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 15, 2017, 19:11:49: Intriguing image Frank. There a story to be unfold and is visually engaging!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 20:08:29: Quote from: golunvolo on October 15, 2017, 19:11:49
Intriguing image Frank. There a story to be unfold and is visually engaging!

I am very proud if I dare to express my feelings in a picture. Thank you. The fish appeals to my emotion.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 20:11:36: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 15, 2017, 18:23:05
Oktober 15

the artist with his two women while at work

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4508/37681515522_3137118207_o.jpg)

I love the golden October light, you make great use of it
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 15, 2017, 20:22:03: I agree with Paco its a great shot one wonders if it adds significance in b/w.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 20:47:05: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 15, 2017, 20:22:03
I agree with Paco its a great shot one wonders if it adds significance in b/w.

Thank you Fons, means a lot to me. The Question! is, whether color adds anything to the shot, the answer is quite possibly "no".
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 15, 2017, 21:16:57: A lonely leaf...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 21:46:09: Wonderful moody shot, John, inspirational!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 15, 2017, 22:26:30: D500 and dancers
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 15, 2017, 23:43:22: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 15, 2017, 21:46:09
Wonderful moody shot, John, inspirational!
Thanks Frank.

Intimate shot, Paco !
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 16, 2017, 01:52:25: Another set of nice mages
Fons and the reflection of her wife
Question
the leaf into the bokeh
the embrace

here is one of mine
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Jim Covello on October 16, 2017, 02:50:16: Bullsnake near Front Walk, Tucson, Arizona.
Nikon D800, Nikon 300mm f/4E PF + Canon 500D Close-Up Lens
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 16, 2017, 12:07:02: James: Impressive. Is the snake behind glass or is she not dangerous??? With the 500D the subject distance is quite small...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 16, 2017, 17:39:40: scary snake !

A dormant volcano by the town of Tequila
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 16, 2017, 19:58:06: Many lovely shots, good to see this thread maintaining quality.

Oktober 16

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4448/37738569801_6215a33b0e_o.jpg)

Zie-Zoo, Volkel

D500, 70-200mm f/2.8
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 16, 2017, 20:30:28: Warmest 16 October 2017 ever ...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 16, 2017, 21:40:34: a band played on the farmers market tonight
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 16, 2017, 21:42:27: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 16, 2017, 19:58:06
Many lovely shots, good to see this thread maintaining quality.
Oktober 16
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4448/37738569801_6215a33b0e_o.jpg)
Zie-Zoo, Volkel
D500, 70-200mm f/2.8

classy Action shot, super colors & bokeh!!!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 17, 2017, 01:05:16: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 16, 2017, 21:40:34
a band played on the farmers market tonight
Beautiful color and light
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 17, 2017, 12:24:08: Quote from: armando_m on October 17, 2017, 01:05:16
Beautiful color and light

the X100T is a lovely piece of hardware
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 17, 2017, 13:22:57: October 17. On my way from the nearby supermarket to my place.

Panasonic GH5, Olympus 25/1.8.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 17, 2017, 13:40:49: Your autumns apparently are colourful using different means, Akira :D

A snapshot of the silver birch sapling in my front yard. (Df, 50/1.4 AIS)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 17, 2017, 16:02:38: A very rare 'orange' sun today.

D600 200/2 Ai EDIT
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 17, 2017, 20:06:08: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on October 17, 2017, 13:40:49
Your autumns apparently are colourful using different means, Akira :D

A snapshot of the silver birch sapling in my front yard. (Df, 50/1.4 AIS)

Bjørn, we are entering the flowerless season, and these are the only ones to stand out around here, both in terms of the flourishing flower and the color. I also had my venerable CRT which was of no use..

John, the orange sun was caused by the haze or dust particles in the air, I guess? I like the atmosphere.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 17, 2017, 20:29:35: Oktober 17

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4474/37501044840_9683f52285_o.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 17, 2017, 23:03:18: 3D jigsaw crystal puzzle, 44 parts
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: David H. Hartman on October 18, 2017, 00:02:53: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 17, 2017, 20:29:35
Oktober 17

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4474/37501044840_9683f52285_o.jpg)

The dandelion is a nice touch.

Dave
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Jim Covello on October 18, 2017, 06:40:07: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 16, 2017, 12:07:02
James: Impressive. Is the snake behind glass or is she not dangerous??? With the 500D the subject distance is quite small...

Thank you, Frank.
The snake is not dangerous and is not behind glass. I used a setup similar to what is shown in the attached picture (not sure why it is sideways...). Basically, I have a hiking staff onto which I have mounted the red threaded "ball" (made by Manfrotto), attach a pair of little legs to make a sort of bipod arrangement, and use a Really Right Stuff BH-25 ballhead to hold the D800 (I had the ballhead on the top rather than out in front as shown.). I put the camera in Live View and use an MC-30 cable remote to release the shutter. (I also pop into the menu to allow the shutter button to activate focus...usually I use back-button autofocus, but that's no good here.) By maneuvering the far end of the hiking staff around I can position the camera where I want it and watch the screen to get the focus point where I want it. You can also zoom the live view image in a bit. To avoid focusing on the tip of the snake's nose I had to sort of catch the eye with the edge of the focus area; a bit tricky, but I pulled it off.

Once I get a D850, the focus shift mode would be a nice help; not so much to get images to stack, but to just focus on the tip of the nose and sweep the focus through...call it focus bracketing.
Of course a wireless remote would be nice...perhaps even the much-maligned SnapBridge could get it done.

I also took pictures with the AF-S 20mm f/1.8G (which focuses nice and close) by the same basic method. I will be ordering the new 8-15 fish which would also be a nice option.

Since this all happened on my front porch, it was easy to run inside and toss all this together; my dream is to use the same approach (perhaps with the extension cord to the MC-30!) on a nice rattlesnake, like the one in this post:

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,5572.msg89388.html#msg89388 (http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,5572.msg89388.html#msg89388)

(I would try the fisheye last, but I would try it!) The staff and cable give some personal standoff distance. (The same staff + bipod arrangement works well as a tripod against boulders, trees, or the ground...handy for a hike.)

Jim
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 18, 2017, 08:51:23: Quote from: Akira on October 17, 2017, 20:06:08
John, the orange sun was caused by the haze or dust particles in the air, I guess? I like the atmosphere.
Thanks, Frank. Yes it was a combination of the hurricane Ophelia, causing fearce southern winds combined with Sahara-dust and the effects of the fires in Portugal.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: marco on October 18, 2017, 17:27:38: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 13, 2017, 18:29:23
Marco. Great shot. Do you need the Lee for the 14-24G???

How do you like the D850? I am happy with mine, she does all that I expected and more.

It's such a great camera Frank although i didn't thought that i would use the touch/flip screen much i notice that in the field i use it all the time, shooting action sport (kids soccer) a lot i must say it is such an improvement on the D810 and for the Lee system, my main hobby is landscape and i use it often the Pol. and sometimes the big stopper when i want the motion in the sky/sea.
atm i am looking for a good macro lens to photograph the products that i sell (nuts and dried fruits).

all the best,marco.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 18, 2017, 20:12:09: a bit of fun
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 18, 2017, 20:23:04: Nice one Armando ;)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 18, 2017, 20:24:05: Oktober 18

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4447/37108481263_27013d6d14_o.jpg)

Still some rose flowering late in the season.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 18, 2017, 22:24:49: Bosnian Paprika dish
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 18, 2017, 23:18:51: the most film like feel I ever had with any digital camera: D850. You read it here first.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 19, 2017, 17:04:42: Oktober 19

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4444/37745589486_ae2b780f24_o.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 19, 2017, 17:06:38: Interview with the city poet of Tilburg- Onias Landveld

D600 105/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 19, 2017, 19:08:14: Quote from: marco on October 18, 2017, 17:27:38
It's such a great camera Frank although i didn't thought that i would use the touch/flip screen much i notice that in the field i use it all the time, shooting action sport (kids soccer) a lot i must say it is such an improvement on the D810 and for the Lee system, my main hobby is landscape and i use it often the Pol. and sometimes the big stopper when i want the motion in the sky/sea.
atm i am looking for a good macro lens to photograph the products that i sell (nuts and dried fruits).

all the best,marco.

I shoot products with my Sinar, the Nikon as digiback. the easier solution will be an 85PC
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 19, 2017, 19:09:59: i am braindead after too much work, need sleep
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 19, 2017, 21:04:40: Brain dead is an state not easy to achieve. You made good use of it!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 19, 2017, 22:50:46: John, Nice portrait of the poet
Frank, you do look stressed out

Here is another portrait of the warrior
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 19, 2017, 23:01:35: Quote from: jaanco on October 18, 2017, 06:40:07
Thank you, Frank.
The snake is not dangerous and is not behind glass. I used a setup similar to what is shown in the attached picture (not sure why it is sideways...). Basically, I have a hiking staff onto which I have mounted the red threaded "ball" (made by Manfrotto), attach a pair of little legs to make a sort of bipod arrangement, and use a Really Right Stuff BH-25 ballhead to hold the D800 (I had the ballhead on the top rather than out in front as shown.). I put the camera in Live View and use an MC-30 cable remote to release the shutter. (I also pop into the menu to allow the shutter button to activate focus...usually I use back-button autofocus, but that's no good here.) By maneuvering the far end of the hiking staff around I can position the camera where I want it and watch the screen to get the focus point where I want it. You can also zoom the live view image in a bit. To avoid focusing on the tip of the snake's nose I had to sort of catch the eye with the edge of the focus area; a bit tricky, but I pulled it off.

Once I get a D850, the focus shift mode would be a nice help; not so much to get images to stack, but to just focus on the tip of the nose and sweep the focus through...call it focus bracketing.
Of course a wireless remote would be nice...perhaps even the much-maligned SnapBridge could get it done.

I also took pictures with the AF-S 20mm f/1.8G (which focuses nice and close) by the same basic method. I will be ordering the new 8-15 fish which would also be a nice option.

Since this all happened on my front porch, it was easy to run inside and toss all this together; my dream is to use the same approach (perhaps with the extension cord to the MC-30!) on a nice rattlesnake, like the one in this post:

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,5572.msg89388.html#msg89388 (http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,5572.msg89388.html#msg89388)

(I would try the fisheye last, but I would try it!) The staff and cable give some personal standoff distance. (The same staff + bipod arrangement works well as a tripod against boulders, trees, or the ground...handy for a hike.)

Jim

Thank you. Seems to be still dangerous for me...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 20, 2017, 19:16:38: Oktober 20

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4463/37104993754_08503dec41_o.jpg)

Zebu

Df, 300mm f/2.8
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 20, 2017, 19:35:09: Thanks Armando. Interesting black-white series.

Cool green background, Fons.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 20, 2017, 19:57:06: Definitely colder now

Df 55/3.5
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 21, 2017, 15:13:07: yesterday at the horses...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 21, 2017, 18:59:51: Oktober 21

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4495/37125093884_c6b3da0b0f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 21, 2017, 20:08:49: Citypark

Df 28/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 22, 2017, 19:41:36: Oktober 22

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4478/37860138341_96a2605966_o.jpg)

attic
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 22, 2017, 19:56:39: Sunday shopping
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 22, 2017, 20:59:17: fons! cool big drum
john! blasphemic deed ;-)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 22, 2017, 21:00:18: hang over ...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 22, 2017, 22:28:33: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 22, 2017, 21:00:18
hang over ...

Katzenjammer?!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 22, 2017, 22:32:47: Nice hangover Frank ;)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 22, 2017, 22:57:14: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 22, 2017, 20:59:17
fons! cool big drum
john! blasphemic deed ;-)
Thanks Frank.

Yes, a great hangover ;)

Nice fisheye, Fons.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 22, 2017, 22:57:45: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 22, 2017, 22:32:47
Nice hangover Frank ;)

I like the D850 because she is really fast and I can express my spontaeous ideas...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 23, 2017, 05:56:26: red planet
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 23, 2017, 08:33:11: Very nice oranges, Armando. A sunset?
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 23, 2017, 11:12:34: autumnal colors
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 23, 2017, 14:39:24: Oktober 23

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4488/37879116111_f627f5b2b4_o.jpg)

St.Jansbasiliek, Den Bosch

D500, 10.5mm f/2.8
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Chuck Clark on October 23, 2017, 14:45:20: Under starter's orders. The ladies field gets final instructions before their only race of the day begins. Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg, Ontario.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Hugh_3170 on October 23, 2017, 14:48:08: The wee girl makes this delightful image. Well spotted and taken.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 23, 2017, 16:06:25: Fons: lovely light fishing church!!!
Chuck: great find!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 23, 2017, 16:40:56: Quote from: John Geerts on October 23, 2017, 08:33:11
Very nice oranges, Armando. A sunset?
yup :)

Chuck,
The scene with the little girl in front of the bikers is fantastic!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 23, 2017, 18:42:00: Very nice shot, Chuck.

The Fly agaric, in an early stage, probably.

Df 28/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 23, 2017, 19:12:17: Chick, what a lovely image!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on October 24, 2017, 11:59:03: Autumn is coming, my Ginkgo biloba is now turning yellow.
Df, 28 f2.8 Ais
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 24, 2017, 14:49:31: Oktober 24

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4446/37869705852_8e70feb648_o.jpg)

lite rain, windy, gloomy day

Df, Voigtländer 58mm f/1.4sl
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 24, 2017, 16:09:24: Indeed, a rainy day...

Df 28/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 24, 2017, 17:33:06: woman drinking bottled water
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 24, 2017, 22:04:41: Bloody chains
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 25, 2017, 12:07:12: Oktober 25

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4491/37211742594_a5ea2005ef_o.jpg)

Df, 28mm f/2.8 ais
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Akira on October 25, 2017, 13:03:41: Paco and Fons, you made a nice diptych together!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 25, 2017, 13:33:11: #148 & #149 ... I am deeply impressed by the single shots and the resonance effect of this thread
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 25, 2017, 14:12:33: Cloudy and Dark

Df 28/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Chuck Clark on October 25, 2017, 14:54:13: Species Eo-hippy-us?

CWC

Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 24, 2017, 14:49:31
Oktober 24

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4446/37869705852_8e70feb648_o.jpg)

lite rain, windy, gloomy day

Df, Voigtländer 58mm f/1.4sl
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 25, 2017, 17:30:56: Thanks Akira and Frank, and thanks Fons!!!! ;D

John, all those subtle, calm underlying in many of your shots always makes me stop and enjoy. Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 25, 2017, 19:17:57: subtle, calm street scene ;-)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 25, 2017, 23:35:11: Quote from: golunvolo on October 25, 2017, 17:30:56
John, all those subtle, calm underlying in many of your shots always makes me stop and enjoy. Thanks a lot.
Thanks, Paco.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 26, 2017, 08:02:56: Quote from: Chuck Clark on October 25, 2017, 14:54:13
Species Eo-hippy-us?

CWC

Little pony, not mine.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 26, 2017, 08:03:30: Quote from: golunvolo on October 25, 2017, 17:30:56
Thanks Akira and Frank, and thanks Fons!!!! ;D

John, all those subtle, calm underlying in many of your shots always makes me stop and enjoy. Thanks a lot.
Quote from: Akira on October 25, 2017, 13:03:41
Paco and Fons, you made a nice diptych together!

thanks
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 26, 2017, 11:50:20: Oktober 26

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4462/37943536301_ce75995f2b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: David H. Hartman on October 26, 2017, 13:20:22: OK, what is it?

At first I though it was a stained glass window. Anyway it caught my eye in a very good way.

Dave
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 26, 2017, 13:27:10: Quote from: David H. Hartman on October 26, 2017, 13:20:22
OK, what is it?

At first I though it was a stained glass window. Anyway it caught my eye in a very good way.

Dave

a floral arrangement David, thank you
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 26, 2017, 14:52:18: Fons . fantastic results !
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 26, 2017, 16:32:51: Very colourful Fons !
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 26, 2017, 16:39:19: Not so good news for this Linden tree. This is probably the Laetiporus sulphureus, Bracket Fungus or a close family member and it will eat the tree from the inside.

Df 28/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 27, 2017, 06:34:39: Love you picture, John. Emotionally appealing by offering a great color scape and setting the action (bicycle rider) in the back to make a great docum,entation shot more lively.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 27, 2017, 06:46:19: Yesterday I went to the Botanical Gardens of the Bonn University to catch some fall colors with my Sinar, Schneider APO Digitar N°48 and the D850 as a Digital back.

I am absolutely stunned and blown away by the image quality the D850 has to offer. I shoot a whole tree and still get a macro like resolution of single leafs!

My only enemy yesterday was wind and subject movement in general, so I had to overshoot significantly and it is a PITA to sort through and throw out the shots destroyed by subject movement.

Yes, most of the shots are "good enogh" for most purposes, but my idea is to make them work as a whole AND as a 100% crop which means a lot more work, concentration, energy and time.

right click the image "view image" and zoom to 100% ... and think that this is significatly downscaled
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on October 27, 2017, 07:36:25: Frank, persimmon trees are lovely this time of year. The D850 seems to really capture the detail and color too. Sry easy to blow out the red channel with those leaves. I’m sure I’ll post some of my persimmon tree over the next month or two.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 27, 2017, 07:45:40: Quote from: Jack Dahlgren on October 27, 2017, 07:36:25
Frank, persimmon trees are lovely this time of year. The D850 seems to really capture the detail and color too. Sry easy to blow out the red channel with those leaves. I’m sure I’ll post some of my persimmon tree over the next month or two.

Thank you. I am still in the training phase to get the most from the D850. Of course it is easier to get the maximum from her in a studio situation were light & subject movement are fully controlled and ISO=64 , yet the potential of her outdoors with the Sinar are stunning. I always dreamt of a setup that delivers the whole tree AND the single leaf at the same time. I got that now and will practice until it shows much better than is already shows in this shot.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 27, 2017, 08:55:27: Thanks Frank. Detailed shots with the Schneider Apo.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 27, 2017, 09:49:39: Shopping evening in the 'new' street

Df 28/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 27, 2017, 13:54:54: Oktober 27

floral arrangement,

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4511/37254570024_e251416830_o.jpg)

D3, 80-200mm f/2.8
DxO created tiff
PS and nik color efex preset vignette
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 28, 2017, 19:55:54: Oktober 28

Today in Eindhoven,
dancing the wild fandango.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4487/37962901662_826b7f65a9_o.jpg)

D500, 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 28, 2017, 20:19:31: Mannequins...

Df 80/2.8
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 28, 2017, 21:12:40: Botanical Garden with the Schneider
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 28, 2017, 21:13:13: Quote from: John Geerts on October 28, 2017, 20:19:31
Mannequins...
Df 80/2.8

Im press ive

As if they were alive!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 28, 2017, 21:24:08: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 28, 2017, 19:55:54
Oktober 28

Today in Eindhoven,
dancing the wild fandango.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4487/37962901662_826b7f65a9_o.jpg)

D500, 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6

Wonderful mood, perfect match by John!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Thomas G on October 28, 2017, 21:29:21: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 28, 2017, 19:55:54
Oktober 28

Today in Eindhoven,
dancing the wild fandango.

[pic, robot, dancer]

D500, 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6
Emotionally strong!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Thomas G on October 28, 2017, 21:30:21: Quote from: John Geerts on October 28, 2017, 20:19:31
Mannequins...

Df 80/2.8
Style, as clean as alive!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 28, 2017, 21:52:29: Thanks Frank and Thomas.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on October 29, 2017, 04:50:33: Off-colored sky provided by the recent California Wildfires. Still learning how to best use the 15mm AI-S.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4451/37631587002_a7df464bee_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZknHKy)DSC_8208 (https://flic.kr/p/ZknHKy)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 29, 2017, 07:51:34: thank you Frank and Thomas
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 29, 2017, 12:33:50: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37299587624_470e7c0371_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YQ38Um)

Another Beautiful Evening at the Pier Cafe (https://flic.kr/p/YQ38Um)

Alas, the Pier Cafe is closing for good. The old fishing pier is in need of very expensive repairs and the owners have sold the property to an adjacent retirement and elderly care complex.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 29, 2017, 12:38:49: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 27, 2017, 06:46:19
Yesterday I went to the Botanical Gardens of the Bonn University to catch some fall colors with my Sinar, Schneider APO Digitar N°48 and the D850 as a Digital back.

I am absolutely stunned and blown away by the image quality the D850 has to offer. I shoot a whole tree and still get a macro like resolution of single leafs!

My only enemy yesterday was wind and subject movement in general, so I had to overshoot significantly and it is a PITA to sort through and throw out the shots destroyed by subject movement.

Yes, most of the shots are "good enogh" for most purposes, but my idea is to make them work as a whole AND as a 100% crop which means a lot more work, concentration, energy and time.

right click the image "view image" and zoom to 100% ... and think that this is significatly downscaled

Beautiful and most impressive detail Frank! Between an upcoming birthday and Christmas, there may very well be a D850 in my future :)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 29, 2017, 13:24:10: Very ill at the moment. Extra vet. visit in early morning, hope he will survive it.

Df 25-50/4
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 29, 2017, 19:26:20: Sorry to hear about Puck the cat, John.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 29, 2017, 19:26:51: Quote from: Bill Mellen on October 29, 2017, 12:33:50
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37299587624_470e7c0371_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YQ38Um)

Another Beautiful Evening at the Pier Cafe (https://flic.kr/p/YQ38Um)

Alas, the Pier Cafe is closing for good. The old fishing pier is in need of very expensive repairs and the owners have sold the property to an adjacent retirement and elderly care complex.

I like this one.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 29, 2017, 19:27:52: Oktober 29

oaktrees

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4514/26240112219_edc030925b_o.jpg)

D800, 35-70mm f/3.5 ais
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 29, 2017, 19:29:09: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 29, 2017, 19:26:51
I like this one.
Agree. A kind of surreal atmosphere.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 29, 2017, 20:01:41: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 29, 2017, 19:26:20
Sorry to hear about Puck the cat, John.
Thanks, Fons.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 29, 2017, 20:37:42: Spanish dog in siesta mode
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 29, 2017, 20:44:43: Quote from: John Geerts on October 29, 2017, 19:29:09
Agree. A kind of surreal atmosphere.

Thank you for the kind words John and Fons!

John, I hope your cat is doing better. It is always hard on us when our beloved pets fall ill.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 29, 2017, 20:45:44: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 29, 2017, 19:27:52
Oktober 29

oaktrees

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4514/26240112219_edc030925b_o.jpg)

D800, 35-70mm f/3.5 ais

Lovely image Fons!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 29, 2017, 21:57:05: one more ....
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 10:25:51: Quote from: Bill Mellen on October 29, 2017, 20:44:43
Thank you for the kind words John and Fons!

John, I hope your cat is doing better. It is always hard on us when our beloved pets fall ill.
Thanks Bill.

Unfortunately he died this morning.

Df 25-50/4
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 30, 2017, 12:29:23: Quote from: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 10:25:51
Thanks Bill.

Df 25-50/4

my condolences, sorry for your loss!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 30, 2017, 12:30:18: Oktober 30

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4466/37327955254_7c240994fe_o.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: marco on October 30, 2017, 16:23:50: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4444/37987973236_0c3293126a_b.jpg)

the Dutch Bear Grylls #Clingendael the haque.
Taken with the D850 and 70-200 VRII
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Thomas G on October 30, 2017, 19:11:28: todays last sun rays, Westpark Plateau, Bochum, Germany

Grafitti on this wall are subject to addition and subject to change quite often, this is probably not new but has been there less than a week.
Matching Fons' subject of the day, somehow.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Thomas G on October 30, 2017, 19:18:21: Quote from: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 10:25:51
Thanks Bill.

Unfortunately he died this morning.

Df 25-50/4
You have my deepest sympathy, John. It's hard to see companions pass.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: armando_m on October 30, 2017, 19:24:21: Quote from: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 10:25:51
Thanks Bill.

Unfortunately he died this morning.

Df 25-50/4
John, so sorry for your loss
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 19:32:07: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 30, 2017, 12:30:18
Oktober 30
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4466/37327955254_7c240994fe_o.jpg)

Totally love it!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 19:33:55: Quote from: marco on October 30, 2017, 16:23:50
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4444/37987973236_0c3293126a_b.jpg)
the Dutch Bear Grylls #Clingendael the haque.
Taken with the D850 and 70-200 VRII

Very cool forest garden. We have not been these, when we were in Den Haag
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 19:36:49: Quote from: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 10:25:51
Unfortunately he died this morning.

My condolences.

I once had six cats. Some died some moved in at neighbours, the rest I gave away when my son developed an allergy...

Life goes on, we are always in a flow equilibrum and the memories, esp. the good ones, make an important part of our personalities...
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 19:40:26: Interesting Ebay find: Andreas.

He bought my beloved 1.4/24G (in the picture on his D810) and because he seemed nice and did not live far away, I visited him for personal delivery, a camera walk in the park and a coffee in a little hipster place!

technical: D850 / AF-S 1.4/105E @f/1.4
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 20:02:18: Thanks Fons, Thomas and Armando.

Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 19:36:49
My condolences.

I once had six cats. Some died some moved in at neighbours, the rest I gave away when my son developed an allergy...

Life goes on, we are always in a flow equilibrum and the memories, esp. the good ones, make an important part of our personalities...
Thanks Frank.

There are different bonds with cats, I had the same relation as a dog owner.

As a very young kitten he came to me during a difficult divorce period in 2012 so I had an emotional band with him.

I posted this earlier in 'Self Portraits'.

(http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2754.0;attach=8817;image)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 20:03:06: Quote from: marco on October 30, 2017, 16:23:50
the Dutch Bear Grylls #Clingendael the haque.
Taken with the D850 and 70-200 VRII
Great shot, Marco !
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 30, 2017, 20:43:03: Quote from: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 20:02:18

There are different bonds with cats, I had the same relation as a dog owner.

As a very young kitten he came to me during a difficult divorce period in 2012 so I had an emotional band with him.

Sorry to hear.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: golunvolo on October 30, 2017, 20:45:56: Nice story and impressive image. Serious magic you pull from there.
technical: D850 / AF-S 1.4/105E @f/1.4 :o That combo really works!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 20:58:02: Quote from: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 20:02:18
Thanks Fons, Thomas and Armando.
Thanks Frank.
There are different bonds with cats, I had the same relation as a dog owner.
As a very young kitten he came to me during a difficult divorce period in 2012 so I had an emotional band with him.
I posted this earlier in 'Self Portraits'.

Immediately fell in love with the little one!!!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 20:59:42: Quote from: golunvolo on October 30, 2017, 20:45:56
Nice story and impressive image. Serious magic you pull from there.
technical: D850 / AF-S 1.4/105E @f/1.4 :o That combo really works!

Thank you. I had a great model & exceptional light. He needed five pics to let loose, but then we hit it ... really a very nice guy!!! Hope he will join Nikongear!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 30, 2017, 22:27:31: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 30, 2017, 19:32:07
Totally love it!

+1

Great image Fons!
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Bill Mellen on October 30, 2017, 22:29:53: Quote from: John Geerts on October 30, 2017, 10:25:51
Thanks Bill.

Unfortunately he died this morning.

Df 25-50/4

I am sorry for your loss, John.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 31, 2017, 10:36:31: Oktober 31st

a bit of cooking

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4452/38029247232_baafe3e840_o.jpg)
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 31, 2017, 21:41:43: Thanks Bill.!

Nice effect, Fons.
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: John Geerts on October 31, 2017, 21:44:44: The 28/2.8 Ai-S is pretty good by night

The new Hudson's Bay
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 31, 2017, 21:53:12: Quote from: John Geerts on October 31, 2017, 21:41:43
Thanks Bill.!

Nice effect, Fons.
Quote from: Bill Mellen on October 30, 2017, 22:27:31
+1

Great image Fons!

thanks
Title: Re: October 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 31, 2017, 21:54:35: Quote from: John Geerts on October 31, 2017, 21:44:44
The 28/2.8 Ai-S is pretty good by night

The new Hudson's Bay

One in den Bosch also, terrible store imo.