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Title: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 01, 2023, 08:14:49
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 for NG Supporters and no more than 8 images per month for NG members.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Hans_S on September 01, 2023, 08:31:26
First day of spring! Bud-burst on the cabernet sauvignon.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 01, 2023, 11:01:53
First day of spring! Bud-burst on the cabernet sauvignon.

Are you a winemaker Hans?
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 01, 2023, 11:27:16
September 1

Green

Z fc, Viltrox 13mm f/1.4

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Hans_S on September 01, 2023, 13:12:37
Are you a winemaker Hans?
No Fons, I just help to keep winemakers employed ;)  :)  This vine is one of the few that remain in our garden.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 01, 2023, 20:44:58
I was reminded of the classic 'Sheep in Scotland' story and made the following hip shot en route to my museum task ...  (to get the original, substitute 'black sheep'  and 'Scotland for 'red-haired female' and 'Norway', respectively).

A mathematician, a physicist, and an engineer are riding a train through Norway

The engineer looks out the window, sees a red-haired female, and exclaims, "Hey! They've got red-haired females in Norway!"

The physicist looks out the window and corrects the engineer, "Strictly speaking, all we know is that there's at least one red-haired female in Norway."

The mathematician looks out the window and corrects the physicist, " Strictly speaking, all we know is that at least one side of one female is red-haired in Norway."


Very dry humour which suits my current work situation :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Ian Watson on September 01, 2023, 22:25:35
 :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Ian Watson on September 01, 2023, 22:52:54
Lego, fresh air and a lovely evening. What more does a lad need?

Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 02, 2023, 01:09:43
I was reminded of the classic 'Sheep in Scotland' story and made the following hip shot en route to my museum task ...  (to get the original', substitute 'black sheep'  and 'Scotland for 'red-haired female' and 'Norway', respectively).

A mathematician, a physicist, and an engineer are riding a train through Norway

The engineer looks out the window, sees a red-haired female, and exclaims, "Hey! They've got red-haired females in Norway!"

The physicist looks out the window and corrects the engineer, "Strictly speaking, all we know is that there's at least one red-haired female in Norway."

The mathematician looks out the window and corrects the physicist, " Strictly speaking, all we know is that at least one side of one female is red-haired in Norway."


Very dry humour which suits my current work situation :)
We now know that at least 2 women in Norway has red hair  ;)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 02, 2023, 01:19:36
We now know that at least 2 women in Norway has red hair  ;)

Strictly speaking, all we know is that at least one side of one female and all sides of another female are red-haired in Norway.  ;D

Seriously speaking, I love Birna's hipshot; perfect timing, geometry and color composition!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 02, 2023, 11:51:33
Spring has sprung here. I  saw a few solitary/native bees visiting the plants in the garden today including this leaf cutter bee.

Nikon D7200 & Lester Dine macro 105mm 2.8
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 02, 2023, 19:35:09
September 2

Eindhoven

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 02, 2023, 20:53:20
The PRIDE dog. He was very enthusiastic all along the march :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 03, 2023, 01:01:46
Yeyo´s mother. She is quite the lady, loving and easy going. This was taken at their living room with a single bulb on the ceiling.

 D3S, 58mm 1.4G
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 03, 2023, 14:52:34
Today´s picture was also taken at the end of august. I´m in the process of moving to my new place, not far from where I did last year but even closer to the beach.

  This image is the end of the visit to a museum dedicated to Ortega Bru, a well known artist from the city of San Roque. The little one in the picture, was very interested in the process of image making and really enjoyed doing a few himself. "Have you taken a picture of picture of that?" Was his cue to actually ask "I´ll love to get the camera again and take a picture of that"  ;D

 D3S, 58mm 1.4G
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 03, 2023, 18:36:01
VAT  returns took a lot of time thus I'm lagging behind with processing. Like someone I could mention.....

Anyway, the scene below is something to warm my heart as an avid dandelion aficionado ...
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 04, 2023, 07:16:51
September 3

Some sharp some unsharp

Z7  Voigtländer 180/4

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 04, 2023, 18:53:24
The new Parking Garage 'Spoorzone Zwijsen'

D3X  28/1.4
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 04, 2023, 21:00:48
I had a commission for a red listed aquatic plant down on the southern coast today, thus spent more time than I appreciate on trains. I found the species so can make my invoice, and on the return voyage whilst changing trains at Oslo Central station, I grabbed this shot of two young people lost in their own world, oblivious to their surrounding apparently.

The new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 is an excellent performer optically speaking.  Only wish they had designed the lens hood with a better and more secure fit. Now I have to modify it like Erik 'Dr. Lens' taught me in conjunction with Zoom-Nikkors of the past (in particular the 17-35 & 28-70).
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 04, 2023, 21:39:00
Eindhoven, a camper in the city!

Z fc, Viltrox 13mm f/1.4
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 05, 2023, 12:41:24
September 5

Early morning, we are having a heatwave this week!
A scene i often pass on the way for some job!

D3s, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr nowadays this simple setup i take in my car to work!

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 05, 2023, 15:30:20
Apparently, it works :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 05, 2023, 17:25:38
September 5

Early morning, we are having a heatwave this week!
A scene i often pass on the way for some job!

D3s, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr nowadays this simple setup i take in my car to work!

  It is a magical place Fons.
The combo does work indeed  :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 05, 2023, 20:00:25
Thank you Birna and Paco!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 05, 2023, 20:36:58
September 5

Early morning, we are having a heatwave this week!
A scene i often pass on the way for some job!

D3s, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr nowadays this simple setup i take in my car to work!
Great Combo.  The 28-300 is a lens that usually delivers.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 05, 2023, 20:38:27
Loc Hal library with blue zones for parking bikes...

D3X 28/1.4
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bob Foster on September 05, 2023, 23:58:14
Heat wave and drought here in southern Oklahoma U.S.. The average daily high in August was 39.5° (103°F), rainfall in the past 30 days less than 0.8 cm.

I've shown a small part of a grove of post oaks (Quercus stellata) where it is considerably cooler during the afternoon hours.

Bob
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 06, 2023, 07:05:48
Heat wave and drought here in southern Oklahoma U.S.. The average daily high in August was 39.5° (103°F), rainfall in the past 30 days less than 0.8 cm.

I've shown a small part of a grove of post oaks (Quercus stellata) where it is considerably cooler during the afternoon hours.

Bob

Had to look it up, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_stellata (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_stellata)!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 06, 2023, 07:47:27
Solitary bee Banded Amegilla aka Blue Banded Bee visiting my Salvia flowers.

Nikon D7200 & Lester Dine 105mm macro
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 06, 2023, 13:27:43
You certainly have found your way around the insects and that 105mm lens :) I'm impressed. No flash?
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 06, 2023, 13:42:23
You certainly have found your way around the insects and that 105mm lens :) I'm impressed. No flash?

D7200 is known for it sharpness, but the Lester Dine did you use some extension? I have the Kiron should be similar in output!
Well done!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 06, 2023, 13:43:37
Slowly working my way through the image backlog accumulating this autumn .... Too much time spent on my pro bono chores at the Botanical Museum apparently .) Oh well. I'll get there eventually. Or so I hope.

Fallen leaf on car roof. Z30 with the 16-50 DX Z lens, which is optically quite good although its build quality is a little on the uncertain side. I wonder how long it would last were I to use it every day??
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 06, 2023, 13:44:20
September 6

Devil on orange ;)

D3s, afs nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bob Foster on September 06, 2023, 16:08:11
Hello Adli,

I too am impressed.

Bob
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bob Foster on September 06, 2023, 16:11:54
Hello Fons,

The Wikipedia article you have linked to gives a good description of this specis when growing as a solitary, in widely spaced company, or near other small trees such as Ulmus alata (Winged elm).

This tree is also commonly found in growing in proximity to other members of its' specis, or occasionally mixed with other mid sized trees such as Quercus palustris (Pin oak), Carya tomentosa (White hickory), or Fraxinus americana (White ash). In this sort of grouping the trunk of a mature tree will rise 7-10 meters before branching to form the crown. Situated thus, the height is often  17-20 meters in the northern and central portions of the range.

Bob
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on September 06, 2023, 17:00:51
September 6

Devil on orange ;)

D3s, afs nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr

Daewo, Doosan, Develon, they change names more often than products, third name since 2000, soon it will be Saint Develon, as they now hired a MD for Central Europe from an Austrian company  ;)

I like the picture
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 06, 2023, 17:36:54
Daewo, Doosan, Develon, they change names more often than products, third name since 2000, soon it will be Saint Develon, as they now hired a MD for Central Europe from an Austrian company  ;)

I like the picture

Competitors Thomas?
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 07, 2023, 09:45:27
Are wee really goiing green?

  D5300 ir 720nm, 18-70 3,5-4.5G
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 07, 2023, 10:27:49
Are wee really goiing green?

  D5300 ir 720nm, 18-70 3,5-4.5G

"the eye of the beholder"
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 07, 2023, 11:55:02
September 6

Devil on orange ;)

D3s, afs nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr

Nice geometry, Fons!


Are wee really goiing green?

  D5300 ir 720nm, 18-70 3,5-4.5G

Beautiful HIE simulation, Paco!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 07, 2023, 11:55:58
A tiny portion of the rainbow for a tiny moment of the sunset.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 07, 2023, 12:01:27
D7200 is known for it sharpness, but the Lester Dine did you use some extension? I have the Kiron should be similar in output!
Well done!

Thanks Fons! For this shot I actually have the PK-13 attached to the Lester Dine / Kiron as I was photographing a smaller bee. Normally for this particular bee I'll shoot without any extension at 1:1. 
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 07, 2023, 12:02:39
You certainly have found your way around the insects and that 105mm lens :) I'm impressed. No flash?

Thank you Birna. Oh yes I have used a small  flash (Meike 320) with DIY diffuser for taking the bee shots.  I got interested in stalking bees mainly in the backyard, especially native & solitary bees thanks to the lockdown  8). It got me into gardening as well - to attract more bees.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 07, 2023, 12:03:11
Hello Adli,

I too am impressed.

Bob

Thank you Bob. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 07, 2023, 17:01:53
September 7

Grave, town of, streetview!

D3S, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr

2 images stitch vertically, photoshop

the distortion is huge at 28 mm,

a few artifacts in the low lefthand corner
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 08, 2023, 00:06:11
"the eye of the beholder"
I´m full of doubts with official opinions for a while now...
Nice geometry, Fons!


Beautiful HIE simulation, Paco!



  Thank you both
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 08, 2023, 00:09:11
Cádiz has been historically well known for producing salt. This monument is very close to my actual home in Valdelagrana´s beach


  D5300 ir, 18-70 3.5-4.5
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 08, 2023, 08:34:06
That looks familiar, Paco -- en route to Cádiz?
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 08, 2023, 08:36:08
Bee hive humming with workers' activitity before the 'queen' arrives and another superfluous shop is opened in the mall.

Z fc, Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 SE Z.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 08, 2023, 10:13:14
That looks familiar, Paco -- en route to Cádiz?
Yes! How can you remember?!  :o
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 08, 2023, 10:27:40
Seen this before -- like in a dream, perhaps ???  :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 08, 2023, 12:52:19
The ground nesting Lipotriches bee 'buzz' pollinating my tomatoes.

D7200, Lester Dine 105mm 2.8 + TC-200 2X
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 08, 2023, 13:18:56
September 8

Warm days of September '23.

Z fc, dx16-50mm f/3.5-6.3

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 08, 2023, 15:13:44
Yes! How can you remember?!  :o

Man, that's what the photographic memory is!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 08, 2023, 20:26:50
Adding colour to a drab environment :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 09, 2023, 17:13:36
September 9

Lambo passing

Z7, 24mm f/1.8s
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 10, 2023, 13:55:42
Leaving train...
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 10, 2023, 17:00:57
Leaving train...

Riding shotgun with the driver, Akira?
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: aerobat on September 10, 2023, 17:21:10
The one and only Cabrio cablecar in the world  :)
Z6ii & Z 24-120
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 10, 2023, 18:38:06
A room with a view :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bruno Schroder on September 10, 2023, 18:43:53
Baby, you can drive my car ...
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bruno Schroder on September 10, 2023, 18:46:38
Lazing on a sunny 30C afternoon
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 10, 2023, 21:01:08
Riding shotgun with the driver, Akira?

Oh, no, I'm a model passenger.   :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 10, 2023, 22:10:41
September 10

From above...?

Zfc , 16-50mm f/3,5-6,3vr

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: aerobat on September 11, 2023, 05:28:32
Marmot - Z6ii & Z 24-120
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Hans_S on September 11, 2023, 12:23:47
Adding colour to a drab environment :)
V2.0
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 11, 2023, 14:25:52
September 11

black cat

Zfc, 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Dogman on September 11, 2023, 14:49:01
September 10

From above...?

Zfc , 16-50mm f/3,5-6,3vr


I love this one, Fons.  The guy on the left looks to be either laughing or is about to be ill.  Makes for a great moment captured!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 11, 2023, 15:23:21
Time to go ...

Nikon D700, Nikon Series E 100mm 2.8
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: ColinM on September 11, 2023, 21:00:01
Lazing on a sunny 30C afternoon

Lovely Bruno
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 11, 2023, 22:01:31

I love this one, Fons.  The guy on the left looks to be either laughing or is about to be ill.  Makes for a great moment captured!

Thank you sir!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: kirillr on September 12, 2023, 08:13:39
Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 90/2.8

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53180592886_ae3898a994_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p2ortU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2p2ortU) by Kirill Rudynski (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kirillr/)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: MFloyd on September 12, 2023, 09:50:38
September 9

Lambo passing

Z7, 24mm f/1.8s

Maserati passing …  ;)

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDOPblBK7NLDIrXFzwKGfpX5xjRjbp_VOPbQ&s)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 12, 2023, 10:01:57
Maserati passing …  ;)

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDOPblBK7NLDIrXFzwKGfpX5xjRjbp_VOPbQ&s)

Oops :o Thanks!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 12, 2023, 11:48:45
September 12

Orchids

Z7, Z 105mm f/2.8 vr

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Dogman on September 12, 2023, 17:28:34
The old lichen covered tiles from our roof.  The roof was too damaged to save and too expensive to replace with one like it.  We kept a few tiles in rememberence.  D3, 85/1.8 Nikkor-H converted to AI.




Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 12, 2023, 18:03:33
Crane routing.

Z fc, 28/2.8 SE Z
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 12, 2023, 21:56:45
The one and only Cabrio cablecar in the world  :)
Z6ii & Z 24-120

 :o :o 8)  wow...
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 12, 2023, 21:57:46
Lonely.

  D5300 ir, 18-70mm 3.5-4.5
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 13, 2023, 17:25:54
September 13

Coffee with Pip

Iphone SE



Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on September 13, 2023, 19:27:02
one of our early robbers earls
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: MFloyd on September 13, 2023, 23:04:10
#78, #79 and #80 top  ;)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 14, 2023, 08:31:17
Thanks!

September 14

Gardenshot

Z7_2, MC 105mm f/2.8vr S

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Dogman on September 14, 2023, 14:50:45
September 13

Coffee with Pip

Iphone SE

Pip is a pip!  And who couldn't help but love that look--soft dog eyes.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 14, 2023, 15:58:15
Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca deigns to grace a construction site with its presence :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 14, 2023, 16:39:58
Thanks!

September 14

Gardenshot

Z7_2, MC 105mm f/2.8vr S

Such delicate use and rendering.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 14, 2023, 16:40:51
Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca deigns to grace a construction site with its presence :)

100% Birna´s magic
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 14, 2023, 16:41:39
Birthday Woman new finger-nails
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 14, 2023, 17:03:12
#78, #79 and #80 top  ;)

 Thank you!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on September 14, 2023, 17:08:31
#78, #79 and #80 top  ;)

thanks
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 14, 2023, 18:51:58
Birthday Woman new finger-nails

Happy birthday!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 14, 2023, 18:55:04
Temporary Camping
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 14, 2023, 22:13:31
As a side effect of my current work at the Botanical Museum of Natural history, University of Oslo, I come across rarities and even "time capsules". The oldest specimens I have examined in the herbarium is from the early 17th Century and when time marches on, from the 1830's onwards there are massive collections available for scrutiny. Today, I worked with a specimen collected around 1860, and came across an attached, but yet unopened, letter on the herbarium sheet. The text, written in a clear and concise hand, was from the Swedish Pastor J.O.Hagström, a widely recognised expert on the genus Potamogeton, and outlined his comments on that very specimen. He claimed it matched an exceeding rare triple hybrid that  at the time only was known from a single station world wide. As natural triple hybrids are so rare among plants, this taxon has recently attracted research interest using molecular genetics. The real existence of the triple hybrid has been verified by the modern methods, but no other locality has come up. That is, until the forgotten letter, unread and ignored for 107 years, came to light. I read his very precise remarks and confirmed the existence of the described features on the specimen seen in the background. Thus, now the taxon has increased its world wide distribution 100% :) :). I also got a first-hand impression of the working mindset of a scholar who unfortunately died shortly after this letter was written. I returned home today with a lot of food for thoughts.

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 14, 2023, 22:36:17
I found this on the subject mentioned by Birna!

https://academic.oup.com/aob/article/99/6/1213/2769320?login=false (https://academic.oup.com/aob/article/99/6/1213/2769320?login=false)

There is more https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166177 (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166177)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 14, 2023, 23:10:22
It's indeed the very same taxon I referred to! Thanks, Fons.

I have read the first article you linked to, but only other quite similar to the 2022 paper mentioned.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 15, 2023, 00:27:41
I was  curious about the phenomena of triple hybrids a subject new to me, "something new learned here, i may hope". Thanks also.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 15, 2023, 18:27:58
September 15

Peacock butterfly

Z fc, afs 300mm f/4d

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 15, 2023, 21:31:42
September 15

Peacock butterfly

Z fc, afs 300mm f/4d
Wow, very colourfull
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 15, 2023, 23:10:15
Thank you Bent!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: aerobat on September 16, 2023, 06:47:54
Have a nice weekend all - Nikon Z6ii & Z 24-120 @ 120mm
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 16, 2023, 15:44:24
Sunflower in the garden
Z6  58G
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 16, 2023, 21:15:33
September 16

Catching the soapbubble

Z7, 85mm f/1.8s

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 16, 2023, 21:38:20
A good catch :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 16, 2023, 22:41:41
Thanks Birna!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 16, 2023, 23:24:15
September 16

Catching the soapbubble

Z7, 85mm f/1.8s

Love the action Fons!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 16, 2023, 23:28:32
New project cooking with the students. So nice to start with creation instead of going back straight into the routine. It is looking good too....


 Z6, 85mm 1.8S worked very well to fade away distractions in a busy environment.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 16, 2023, 23:47:43
Humanoid nature.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 17, 2023, 03:26:36
Thank you Paco!

Love the action Fons!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 17, 2023, 08:52:17
September 16

Catching the soapbubble

Z7, 85mm f/1.8s
Great shot, Fons
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 17, 2023, 09:07:39
Grapes from the garden
Z6  105MC
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 17, 2023, 13:22:14
Thank you John.

Great shot, Fons
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 17, 2023, 13:39:39
Visited Landschaftpark Duisburg-Nord, a site for industrial heritage, yesterday!

Approaching from the backside!

Z7_2, 35mm f/1.8S

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 17, 2023, 14:30:01
Rain at Kyoto Station

D700, Nikkor 20mm 3.5 ai
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 18, 2023, 00:34:15
I'm having trouble today to get to NG. It doesn't work on the google browser or the phone. Finally it is opening on Tor.

  A detail of today's walk on the beach.

  Z6, 85mm 1.8S fully open
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Tom Hook on September 18, 2023, 05:15:21
Uncut grass going to seed.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 18, 2023, 12:23:06
Orange - one of shops  at Changi Airport.

D700 & Nikkor-O 35mm f/2
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 18, 2023, 15:17:21
Orange - one of shops  at Changi Airport.

D700 & Nikkor-O 35mm f/2

The brand Bacha for coffee ;)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 18, 2023, 15:21:40
September 18

country road

D850 - 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 18, 2023, 15:59:13
Clouds and Trees

  Z6, 85mm 1.8S
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: ColinM on September 19, 2023, 11:24:19
September 18

country road

Very nice Fons, I'd like to be walking down this road
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 19, 2023, 14:17:25
Very nice Fons, I'd like to be walking down this road

Ditto!  I like the geometry, too!


Clouds and Trees

  Z6, 85mm 1.8S


Interesting.  Looks a bit like a fisheye image.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 19, 2023, 17:45:22
Thank you Colin, thank you Akira!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 19, 2023, 17:51:48
Up the stairs,
Landschaftspark Duisburg

Z7 - 85mm f/1.8s

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 19, 2023, 21:32:44
Sunset

Df  20/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 19, 2023, 22:28:39
Just returned from at vacation in Kraków

It is difficult to show the enorme size of the cavers (chambers) in the saltmine, does anyone have an idea?

Z6 14-30 @14mm
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 19, 2023, 23:22:08
Just returned from at vacation in Kraków

It is difficult to show the enorme size of the cavers (chambers) in the saltmine, does anyone have an idea?

Z6 14-30 @14mm

I think the image is framed nicely.  You may want to include some very common and familiar elements like human beings in the frame to convey the enormous size of anything in general.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 20, 2023, 00:05:00
I think the image is framed nicely.  You may want to include some very common and familiar elements like human beings in the frame to convey the enormous size of anything in general.
Thank you Akira.
The only thing to compare against is the balcony and the staircase.
We all had to go to forward the railing, so no-one in front of me
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 20, 2023, 03:05:24
Just returned from at vacation in Kraków

It is difficult to show the enorme size of the cavers (chambers) in the saltmine, does anyone have an idea?

Z6 14-30 @14mm

I agree interesting shot!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 20, 2023, 11:36:13
September 20

pram

ir_d5300, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: ColinM on September 20, 2023, 12:31:57
Gathering in the last of the summer's bounty.
Greek Gigantes (butter) beans
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Akira on September 20, 2023, 12:46:46
Humid sunrise.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 20, 2023, 15:30:42
"Taxi rink" in Krakow. Those horses did not get much rest during the day.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 20, 2023, 23:11:30
Umbrellas at the swimming pool  from my balcony.


  D200 ir, 300mm 2.8vrII (marvelous combination with spot on af)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on September 21, 2023, 00:34:50
Umbrellas at the swimming pool  from my balcony.


  D200 ir, 300mm 2.8vrII (marvelous combination with spot on af)

I like this a lot
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Hans_S on September 21, 2023, 06:48:14
September 20
pram

Fons, there is now a Zf available that matches that pram both in styling and colour ;D ;D
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 21, 2023, 09:24:37
I like this a lot

 Thank you Thomas. It is a straight conversion of the D200 ir file with alien skin exposure program.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 21, 2023, 09:40:54
Alien skin exposed to the fierce Spanish sun, presumably :)

Great outcome by the way, Paco.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 21, 2023, 09:45:07
Gathering in the last of the summer's bounty.
Greek Gigantes (butter) beans

Looking tasty, and they are ;)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 21, 2023, 09:48:36

Fons, there is now a Zf available that matches that pram both in styling and colour ;D ;D

Mustard? The Zf looks appealing maybe a few more pixels.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: ColinM on September 21, 2023, 14:09:13
Shenanigans!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 21, 2023, 14:23:13
Alien skin exposed to the fierce Spanish sun, presumably :)

Great outcome by the way, Paco.
;D

  Thank you Birna. I think you will like that camera/filter/lens combination!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 21, 2023, 15:34:30
chapel for Mary, Loosbroek

D850, 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 21, 2023, 16:20:16
I like this a lot
Yes, lovely Paco.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 21, 2023, 23:01:08
Early dark and rainy.   The geveltuin
Z9  20/4 K
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 22, 2023, 00:24:39
Yes, lovely Paco.

Thank you John
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 22, 2023, 02:19:58

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Nikon D700, Nikkor 28-105mm AF-D 
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 22, 2023, 07:59:14
Shenanigans!
Beautiful action, Colin.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: ColinM on September 22, 2023, 10:13:42
I like your geveltuin John (though I had to look the word up)

Beautiful action, Colin.
Thanks John
It was hilarious to watch
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 22, 2023, 14:33:37
September 22

Pampas

Z fc, adapter 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G


Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Ian Watson on September 22, 2023, 18:16:04
A demonstration of how to make rope in Peak Cavern, Derbyshire, UK. The cave mouth was both home and workshop for rope-makers for centuries. It was both the only reliably dry spot in Derbyshire and surrounded by lead mines, which needed rope. My son is getting off lightly considering the work that children would have done there in the past.

(The cave was known as the Devil's Arse for centuries until Queen Victoria paid a visit. Nobody could bring themselves to use this name to her face.)

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 23, 2023, 20:06:28
September23

Martin Parr and the art of selfies

Z7, 85mm f/1.8s

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 23, 2023, 21:59:09
Waterfall in Kleine Nete, Herentals, Belgium

Fuji S5 Pro  AF-S 24-70/2.8
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 24, 2023, 11:59:23
Outdoors

Z7 - 35mm f/1.8S

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 24, 2023, 17:05:43
Interesting bike :o

This got lost in our local lake
Z8 200-500 f5.6 @f5.6 and 440mm
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on September 24, 2023, 18:16:22
structure
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 24, 2023, 21:48:34
Sunny again,  here in the main shopping street in Tilburg

Fuji S5 Pro  AF-S 24-70/2.8
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: ColinM on September 25, 2023, 00:02:58
Interesting bike :o

This is just so surreal Bent
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 25, 2023, 00:18:25
Interesting bike :o

This got lost in our local lake
Z8 200-500 f5.6 @f5.6 and 440mm

  What kind of wildlife is this?
  Lovely surreal shot. I like it a lot!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Luc on September 25, 2023, 08:14:46
Solo

Z6 + 14-30mm

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53211277669_7b5fbdfadc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p56GZT)Z6_DSC3990 (https://flic.kr/p/2p56GZT) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 25, 2023, 09:12:52
  What kind of wildlife is this?
  Lovely surreal shot. I like it a lot!
Thank you Paco :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 25, 2023, 09:14:17
Solo

Z6 + 14-30mm

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53211277669_7b5fbdfadc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p56GZT)Z6_DSC3990 (https://flic.kr/p/2p56GZT) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr
Interesting place, I like the graphics
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 25, 2023, 10:10:21
Fun at the Blue Lagoon, Vanuatu

D700, Nikkor 28mm ais
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 25, 2023, 11:02:19
Holidays?

Z7  35mm f/1.8S

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 25, 2023, 11:05:55
September 24

hands-on

Z7  35mm f/1.8s

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Dogman on September 25, 2023, 15:34:46
Luc, lovely photo!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Ian Watson on September 25, 2023, 18:25:49
This seagull was quite accustomed to humans. Even ones with cameras.

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 25, 2023, 20:04:15
Great shot, Luc

The Herentals Kebab
Fuji S5 Pro  24-70G
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on September 25, 2023, 20:53:51
Infight in " Jægersborg Dyrehave"

It now the time of the year when the deer has its mating season.

Z8 200-500 f5.6 @f5.6 cropped
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: armando_m on September 25, 2023, 22:25:04
Infight in " Jægersborg Dyrehave"

It now the time of the year when the deer has its mating season.

Z8 200-500 f5.6 @f5.6 cropped
wow, great action  !
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: armando_m on September 25, 2023, 22:31:50
New project cooking with the students. So nice to start with creation instead of going back straight into the routine. It is looking good too....


 Z6, 85mm 1.8S worked very well to fade away distractions in a busy environment.
That is one funny way to "cook" ;)
Nice shot Paco
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: armando_m on September 25, 2023, 22:42:13
September 9

Lambo passing

Z7, 24mm f/1.8s
nice catch Fons
the logos are from a masseratti
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Adli Wahid on September 26, 2023, 12:57:44
Central Market, Port Vila

D700, Nikkor 28mm ais
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 26, 2023, 22:50:05
Thank you Armando. I never get tired of this kind of shot. Love the dynamics of the group and improvised interaction, ever changing and evolving.

From a recent rehearsal.

  Z6, 85mm 1.8S
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 27, 2023, 02:49:14
September 26

Baby

Z fc viltrox 13mm f/1.4
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: aerobat on September 27, 2023, 12:55:47
lets see what nice things the day brings - D850 & AF-S 58mm f/1.4
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 27, 2023, 23:50:20
Catch of the day

  Z6, 135mm 2.8 ai-s
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 28, 2023, 14:27:28
Apparently a good place to be :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 28, 2023, 14:39:58
Apparently a good place to be :)

 Not bad at all  ;D

  The next couple of weeks and  the beginning of May are my favorites here, just saying ...
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: golunvolo on September 28, 2023, 23:58:46
Always moving creation is. Yoda

  Z6 and 85mm 1.8S, amazing tools for the job at hand.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 29, 2023, 03:51:08
September 28

Df, 105mm f/2 DC

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 29, 2023, 08:20:37
Nice flowers which really benefit from the DC feature of the 105 :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 29, 2023, 11:03:02
Thank you Birna.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Birna Rørslett on September 29, 2023, 12:50:35
The reason(s) why I'm not as active as before on NG :)

The revision work at the Botanical Museum of Natural History, Oslo University, fills much of my time, thus little free time left. I'm currently at 40% of the total amount of specimens to examine. So expect to keep soldiering on for quite some time yet. Oh well.

My daily working place, with labels;

A: specimens needing further close examination, possibly involving microscopy of morphological features or pollen;
B: specimens currently waiting for examination;
C: specimens examined and verified, no further action is required;
D: specimens re-identified, new labels should be written and the finished specimen re-inserted at a new position in the herbarium collections;
E: one of many text-books to consult with;
F: Leica stereo binocular loupe, 6.3-40X magnification available

Not shown is Birna's stamina. I shall prevail.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 29, 2023, 16:39:36
The reason(s) why I'm not as active as before on NG :)

The revision work at the Botanical Museum of Natural History, Oslo University, fills much of my time, thus little free time left. I'm currently at 40% of the total amount of specimens to examine. So expect to keep soldiering on for quite some time yet. Oh well.

My daily working place, with labels;

A: specimens needing further close examination, possibly involving microscopy of morphological features or pollen;
B: specimens currently waiting for examination;
C: specimens examined and verified, no further action is required;
D: specimens re-identified, new labels should be written and the finished specimen re-inserted at a new position in the herbarium collections;
E: one of many text-books to consult with;
F: Leica stereo binocular loupe, 6.3-40X magnification available

Not shown is Birna's stamina. I shall prevail.

Quite a task!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 29, 2023, 16:41:02
Baby on the bar

Z fc Viltrox 13mm f/1.4

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Dogman on September 29, 2023, 19:57:02
Love the baby pictures, Fons.
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 29, 2023, 21:00:16
Love the baby pictures, Fons.

Thank you Dogman!
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 30, 2023, 13:48:39
New Appartment building now finished.
S5 Pro  24-70
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Hugh_3170 on September 30, 2023, 14:12:58
John, you have made the old S5 perform well here.

New Appartment building now finished.
S5 Pro  24-70
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: aerobat on September 30, 2023, 16:56:04
 :)
Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 30, 2023, 19:12:49
Third baby

Title: Re: September 2023
Post by: John Geerts on September 30, 2023, 20:01:28
John, you have made the old S5 perform well here.
Thanks Hugh!