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Title: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 01, 2024, 07:07:40
Happy new year, everyone!

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: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 01, 2024, 07:09:49
I paid a new year's visit to Ikegami Honmonji shrine today.  Every year, I pray for my mother's health, but this year I also prayed for David Paterson to rest in piece.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2024, 11:37:36
Good morning newyear! 

Zf, Voigtländer color-skopar 20mm f/3.5

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 01, 2024, 13:38:07
Even our small European continent shows a high climate diversity :)

True to weather forecasts, snow is falling, and much more to come. Oh well.

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 on Z fc.

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 01, 2024, 17:18:58
Happy New Year every one


New years stroll
D850  80-200/2.8
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 01, 2024, 19:08:38
The storm that was brewing has brewed: Fort of Ambleteuse

Happy new year, NG.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 01, 2024, 22:44:00
Thank you John and Fons for the comments.

  Today, first day of 2024, we have had a perfect day for the beach. Spending it with family at "Faro de Trafalgar".

  D5, 50mm 1.4g
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 02, 2024, 00:32:58
<Wistful sigh>

Winter has arrived in southwestern Ontario.

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 02, 2024, 03:01:18
<Wistful sigh>

Winter has arrived in southwestern Ontario.

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.

Beautiful scene!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 02, 2024, 13:01:29
January 2

grass

Zf, 180mm f/2.8ais

developed with photoninja

shows the sensor of the Zf is similar to the Z6

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 02, 2024, 14:03:00
Again, lots of rain
D2X  AF-D 50/1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 02, 2024, 17:32:36
Reflections on the balcony

  D5, 50mm 1.4G
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 02, 2024, 19:28:45
Received  a new lens  8) Sigma 56mm f/1.4
I had forgotten how good it feels to try new photo equipment, it has been a while since I bought anything photo related


Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: aerobat on January 02, 2024, 20:41:54
wishing you all a sweet and happy new year  :)
D850 & Neo Noct
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 02, 2024, 23:29:04
After two-day consecutive tragic incidents in Japan, at least the dawn sky of the third day of 2024 was beautiful...
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 02, 2024, 23:31:44
The updated forecast now warns of approaching low tempatures in the -25 to -30C range. Which is even for us bad news. I do my best to be prepared and hope my current bout of pneumonia has disappeared towards the Siberian encounter in a couple of days ahead. Sigh. Sunny Spain with Paco is a dream yet to come true.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 03, 2024, 00:54:16
After two-day consecutive tragic incidents in Japan, at least the dawn sky of the third day of 2024 was beautiful...

Akira, I'm glad you are ok

so sorry the hear about the earthquake, and accident at the airport
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 03, 2024, 02:14:44
Akira, I'm glad you are ok

so sorry the hear about the earthquake, and accident at the airport

Thank you, Armando, for your concern.  Luckily I've been totally unaffected.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 03, 2024, 03:20:53
After two-day consecutive tragic incidents in Japan, at least the dawn sky of the third day of 2024 was beautiful...
  Sorry that happened.
  An image full of promise. May the rest of year get better and better
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 03, 2024, 03:22:14
The updated forecast now warns of approaching low tempatures in the -25 to -30C range. Which is even for us bad news. I do my best to be prepared and hope my current bout of pneumonia has disappeared towards the Siberian encounter in a couple of days ahead. Sigh. Sunny Spain with Paco is a dream yet to come true.

  Soon!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 03, 2024, 03:38:02
  Sorry that happened.
  An image full of promise. May the rest of year get better and better

Thank you, Paco.  These were among the worst things imaginable except for the war.  So, I also hope for the better.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 03, 2024, 03:48:22
The updated forecast now warns of approaching low tempatures in the -25 to -30C range. Which is even for us bad news. I do my best to be prepared and hope my current bout of pneumonia has disappeared towards the Siberian encounter in a couple of days ahead. Sigh. Sunny Spain with Paco is a dream yet to come true.

Hope you to keep yourself warm, Birna!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 03, 2024, 10:53:14
The updated forecast now warns of approaching low tempatures in the -25 to -30C range. Which is even for us bad news. I do my best to be prepared and hope my current bout of pneumonia has disappeared towards the Siberian encounter in a couple of days ahead. Sigh. Sunny Spain with Paco is a dream yet to come true.


Why not move to Spain? You are old enough to do silly things for your pleasure! You do not need to work anymore and the temperatures in Spain do comfort your health conditions
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 03, 2024, 10:54:41
Reflections on the balcony

  D5, 50mm 1.4G


I love this shot very much
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 03, 2024, 13:50:11

Why not move to Spain? You are old enough to do silly things for your pleasure! You do not need to work anymore and the temperatures in Spain do comfort your health conditions

I don't need to relocate to Spain in order to do silly things, Frank :) Plus there are family matters to attend to as well.

However, later today I'm  booking flight tickets to Cádiz so I can team up with my dear friend Paco again.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 03, 2024, 13:52:45
Downtown Oslo today -- snow is mostly cleared off the streets, but air temperatures cannot be dealt with as easily :( I'm wearing my heat-exchanger mask though, so that helps a bit.

Nikon Z5 (IR), Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 Z
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 03, 2024, 15:34:58
For those not familiar with Norwegian idiosyncrasies, the signs you now at this time of the years see everywhere with the text 'Rasfare' (literally, 'Danger of an avalanche') mean you should stay away from that area. Which nobody does. Thereby they are exposed to the real danger of being maimed by falling icicles, a fact of Nordic life seen every winter. However, the property owners and landlords can claim the general public has been warned :(
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 03, 2024, 18:07:56
a sunny spot by the Rhein today
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on January 03, 2024, 18:11:52
After two-day consecutive tragic incidents in Japan, at least the dawn sky of the third day of 2024 was beautiful...
Akira I am very sorry about the incidents in Japan and happy that you are OK!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 03, 2024, 18:26:13
Akira I am very sorry about the incidents in Japan and happy that you are OK!

Thank you, Nasos, for your concern and kind words!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 03, 2024, 18:35:39
January 3

'wrong door'

Zf, 35mm f/1.4ai

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 03, 2024, 19:13:49
Between the raindrops
Z9  Angenieux 35-70/2.5-3.3
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 03, 2024, 19:18:17
a sunny spot by the Rhein today
Siebengebirge?   Nice one.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on January 03, 2024, 19:20:31
Cat, 24-70/f4 on Z8
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 04, 2024, 00:00:19

I love this shot very much

  Thank you Frank
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 04, 2024, 00:06:31
Beautiful scene!

Thank you, Akira.

I am glad that you were not affected by the troubles in Japan these last few days.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 04, 2024, 00:07:06
'wrong door'

Such is the power of 13!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 04, 2024, 00:13:37
January 3

'wrong door'

Zf, 35mm f/1.4ai

 Wrong indeed  ;D
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 04, 2024, 00:48:54
Thank you, Akira.

I am glad that you were not affected by the troubles in Japan these last few days.

Thank you, Ian, for kind words.  I'm totally unaffected, but the celebrating mood of the New Year has completely gone...
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 04, 2024, 07:38:45
Reflections on the balcony

  D5, 50mm 1.4G
Great shot, Paco. Love those shadows and details
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 04, 2024, 09:24:35
Once in a while we see some snow in the down town areas. Dumping snow into the harbour isn't permitted any more (pollution danger) thus there are temporary snow stacks here and there, waiting to be moved into the out-of-city snow depots. If we are to get a new snow-rich winter those depots can have snow depths > 100m, meaning they need many many months to thaw. Once in a while the snow isn't entirely gone by October/November when new snow arrives, thus the foundation for a new local 'glacier' is present. The scenery starkly reminds of the Planet Winter in Ursula LeGuin's famous novel 'The Left Hand Side of Darkness'.

Now, this pitiful small heap just reminds me the winter has arrived.

Nikon Z5 (IR), Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 Z.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Erik Lund on January 04, 2024, 13:26:41
Reflections on the balcony

  D5, 50mm 1.4G
Magnifique - Really well captured, composition reflections, clean, colors - Wow
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on January 04, 2024, 17:03:39
Now Denmark got sone real winter, snow storm and now several day with subzero temperatures,
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 04, 2024, 17:29:34
Welcome to winter, Bent :)

I just purchased my flight tickets to Spain ...
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on January 04, 2024, 17:39:22
Welcome to winter, Bent :)

I just purchased my flight tickets to Spain ...
Send my regards to Paco
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 04, 2024, 17:41:18
I certainly will.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2024, 18:09:09
January 4

Winter's suppose to arrive this weekend, now its all rain,
with high waters like here on a local lake!

Zf, 20mm f/1.8s

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 04, 2024, 23:33:56
Thank you John, Erik, truly appreciated.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 04, 2024, 23:42:44
Siebengebirge?   Nice one.


I love these village like structures not far from the center of my beloved home town.


They make me feel.like being on a holiday


Thank you
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 04, 2024, 23:44:01
Welcome to winter, Bent :)

I just purchased my flight tickets to Spain ...




I do envy you ... will ho to the south later ... maybe easter ... I desperately do need sun
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 04, 2024, 23:48:46
The whole "Central bus station" is in a very bad state. We as the governing coalition try to bring the administration to showing activity. But now that she shows activity, we do not really like what they do. It lacks quality in every respect. So we can chose between two pieces of shit. Old shit and new shit. Oh shit.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 05, 2024, 00:06:15
The mask

   D5, 50mm 1.4g
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 05, 2024, 07:08:38
Silent communication. As the image title suggests, I have purchased my flight tickets to Spain.

According to the weather forecast, it'll get colder.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 05, 2024, 14:19:44
the water level has risen since I took the last picture 48 hours ago.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 05, 2024, 14:20:20
a sunny spot by the Rhein today


see the difference (3 January 2024)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 05, 2024, 14:31:24
the water level has risen since I took the last picture 48 hours ago.

Coming this way, inundating NW-Europe! Some major roads already closed off for traffic!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 05, 2024, 15:50:00
Rain and rain again!

Zf  zf50mm f/1.4

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 05, 2024, 18:10:01
We are now at -26C. All is silent, and cold.

Nikon Zf, Nikkor 40mm f/2 SE
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: ColinM on January 06, 2024, 00:24:16
According to the weather forecast, it'll get colder.

As Fons, Frank and John have pointed out Birna, western Europe to the South of you is drowning at the moment.

My weather forecaster tells me that High Pressure over Scandinavia is to blame....
(please switch it off before you fly to Spain! ;) )
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 06, 2024, 00:28:22
Life will find a way.


 D5, 50mm 1.4G
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 06, 2024, 04:55:13
the water level has risen since I took the last picture 48 hours ago.

So far as I'm aware, there are serious floods in Germany, France and UK.  Hope no folks here (and of course, any others either) are affected.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 06, 2024, 11:15:55
Meanwhile, it's getting even colder around here. This night down to -31C, inland to -36C. The air is filled with tiny ice crystals that are deposited everywhere and give a blanket-like appearance of all landscape details. The silence is deafening and the dryness of the air makes breathing even harder.

Voigtländer 180mm f/4 APO-Lanthar, Nikon Zf.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 06, 2024, 15:56:08
January 6

Roses on a Saturday

Z7_2, MC 105mm f/2.8S

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 06, 2024, 17:12:19
Am Rhein
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 06, 2024, 19:41:14
I had a blast shooting from the balcony today with the D200 ir and the 300mm 2.8 vrII. Amazing combination for infrared, af spot on.

  "Clean energy"
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 06, 2024, 20:22:13
The studio of Omroep Tilburg, the Local Broadcaster...

D3X  58G
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 07, 2024, 12:07:32
Snow is piling up. Low temperatures means whatever comes down, stay there :(

Nikon Zf, Voigtländer 180mm f/4 APO-Lanthar
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 07, 2024, 17:15:24
January 7

clearing

Z7_2, Z24mm f/1.8S


Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 07, 2024, 19:34:47
Finally we had some sun...

Df  AF Micro 55/2.8
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 07, 2024, 19:44:45
no sun here but a nice collection of greys
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 07, 2024, 20:53:22
This remind me of "Interstellar"


  Z6, 200mm f4 ai
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: ColinM on January 07, 2024, 23:08:19
Coming to the end of things
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on January 07, 2024, 23:19:07
luxury
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 08, 2024, 03:35:32
luxury


sign of our times
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 08, 2024, 07:59:04
The snow kraken awakes in the cold.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 08, 2024, 15:59:31
"Only" -24C calls for a genuine postcard picture :)

Nikon Zf Nikkor 40mm f/2. Not the sharpest of the Nikkors, but its rendition is pleasant. And it works quite well for IR too, a feat uncommon amongst the Z Nikkors these days.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 08, 2024, 19:35:15
January 8

Now frozen flooded land!

D850, 24-70mm f/2.8

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bob Foster on January 09, 2024, 00:24:49
No snow here yet, though we may see some Thursday. Any moisture will be welcome due to drought!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 09, 2024, 08:26:15
Impetuous crucifer.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 09, 2024, 11:38:40
January 8

Now frozen flooded land!

D850, 24-70mm f/2.8

   Strong statement, great balance between the deepest dark and harsh white. Great impact with an overall delicate harmony. Excellent shot.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 09, 2024, 11:40:37
"Communications from the lab" IV, I think

  Z6, 200mm f4 ai
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 09, 2024, 11:49:49
If the relentless attacks of Nature weren't enough, we have to suffer the impact of brutalist architecture as well :(

Nion Z5, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 Z, IR (image title is wrong)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bern on January 09, 2024, 13:36:59
Christmas ain't over yet

Zfc + Takumar 50mm f1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 09, 2024, 15:10:25
   Strong statement, great balance between the deepest dark and harsh white. Great impact with an overall delicate harmony. Excellent shot.

Thank you Paco!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 09, 2024, 15:11:53
January 9

'Uden'

Zfc  Viltrox 23mm f/1.4

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Chimper on January 09, 2024, 16:45:09
Birna,
Agree with the ongoing eyesore of brutalist architecture. Here's the not-very-photogenic but daily view from my home. While Washington DC has a long list of brutalist-style buildings, this one has the informally claimed the title of ugliest of all. Hence the desire of many citizens to anticipate the first snowfall to add some charm to the urban scenery.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 09, 2024, 19:47:23
My Tomcat   (He is pretty camera shy so I operated the camera next to me, and the auto focus noise got his attention ;)  )
Z9 50/1.8S
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 09, 2024, 23:03:40
Lille, street art.
Zf, Voigt 180/4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: ColinM on January 09, 2024, 23:23:27
My Tomcat 

I always find your cat portraits sensitvely done and this is no exception John.

Meanwhile the sun shone for several hours today.
I know it's worse farther North, but look how long the shadows were just after mid-day!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Thomas G on January 10, 2024, 10:30:11
'Candles Burning Hot' - as seen from my #WorkFromAnywhere seat.

The 2nd day with very welcome sun after long weeks of winterly grey.
IMHO straight not boring - (see: https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?topic=10857.msg196562#msg196562 (https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?topic=10857.msg196562#msg196562))
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 10, 2024, 14:31:30
January 10


shoppingcentre


Zfc, Viltrox 23mm f/1.4



Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 10, 2024, 15:23:07
I always find your cat portraits sensitvely done and this is no exception John.

Meanwhile the sun shone for several hours today.
I know it's worse farther North, but look how long the shadows were just after mid-day!
Thanks Colin.   Lovely landscape view!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 10, 2024, 15:23:42
Tilburg by Night (in the freezing cold)
Z9 50/1.8S
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 10, 2024, 16:02:15
First lesson for car owners in the winter season: don't forget where you put your car :) You might be in for a surprise (and no, it's not my car, the license plate indicates it originates from the southern, winter-mild coast)

Nikon Z5 IR, Nikkor 40mm f/2
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on January 10, 2024, 16:20:00
Tilburg by Night (in the freezing cold)
Z9 50/1.8S
This is a very nice image :)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on January 10, 2024, 16:23:27
I always find your cat portraits sensitvely done and this is no exception John.

Meanwhile the sun shone for several hours today.
I know it's worse farther North, but look how long the shadows were just after mid-day!
Agree with on John’s cats.
I really like the lines in this landscape image, well done.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: ColinM on January 10, 2024, 18:32:40
Agree with on John’s cats.
I really like the lines in this landscape image, well done.

Thanks Bent.

Birna, I'm loving the seasonal images you're sharing.
It's been 0°C for two days here and today I felt cold even with thick coats & hat on.

Seeing winter life in Norway is a great reminder for me to be grateful for the kind effect the Gulf Stream has on the UK :)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 10, 2024, 19:55:43
Believe me, the Gulf Stream is what [is meant to] makes us survive over here as well. The cold spells of recent weeks have been sent us from Siberia. "From Russia with Love" -- indeed.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 10, 2024, 22:06:17
the other room in my office. We use it for meetings
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 11, 2024, 15:37:01
Januari 11

A short visit to Utrecht today for an errand!

Z fc, Viltrox 23mm f/1,4

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 11, 2024, 18:16:48
Warmer temperatures approaching...

Df AF-D 50/1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 11, 2024, 18:17:43
This is a very nice image :)
Thanks Bent !
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 11, 2024, 19:46:40
Warmer temperatures approaching...

Df AF-D 50/1.4

  Total contrast John. Stablished and ethereal; nature and man-made; lineal and free-floating; dark and luminous...The limited palette giving some sense of unity. Then there is the asigned space in the composition to balance it out. Just lovely.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 11, 2024, 21:25:51
Snow is not an amorphous powder -- it has delicate structure and layering. It is also portrays the sequence of weather changes over time.  Rather unexpectedly, IR photography can help illustrate these facts.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 11, 2024, 21:45:21
Warmer temperatures approaching...

Df AF-D 50/1.4


WOW
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 11, 2024, 22:32:53
indeed !
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 12, 2024, 07:07:57
Thanks Paco,  Frank and Airy
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 12, 2024, 13:17:57
January 12

windows

Zfc, Viltrox 23mm f/1.4

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 12, 2024, 14:38:20
our men, in the middle of the street
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 12, 2024, 19:41:49
An ordinary grey day
Z6 24-70/2.8S
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Dogman on January 12, 2024, 22:11:27
This morning, on the way back from the airport.

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 12, 2024, 22:24:36
Don't forget *only* a single image per day :)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Dogman on January 12, 2024, 22:37:08
Sorry about that.  Completely slipped my mind.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 12, 2024, 23:56:11
It's OK. We don't police our members. However, perhaps wait a few days before posting the next one?
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 13, 2024, 08:36:05
looks like Frank has fun with the 50/1.0. Thanks for sharing the fun :)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 13, 2024, 09:59:38
looks like Frank has fun with the 50/1.0. Thanks for sharing the fun :)




I could post hundreds but I do not even take the time to look at them let alone edit...


... and the fun has a lot to do with the Zf
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 13, 2024, 10:13:20
... and the fun has a lot to do with the Zf

A nice combo indeed.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 13, 2024, 10:27:31
A nice combo indeed.
ideed:
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 13, 2024, 11:29:07
This week we had the first 'full day sunshine' since September Last Year

Z9 50/1.8S
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 13, 2024, 11:31:34
looks like Frank has fun with the 50/1.0. Thanks for sharing the fun :)
Yes, looks like a great combination too.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 13, 2024, 12:26:25
Lindentrees at a cemetery in Reek

Zf, Distagon 28mm f/2

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 13, 2024, 17:55:41
Lindentrees at a graveyard in Reek

Zf, Distagon 28mm f/2
Your addition looks like an answer to my addition in another thread:

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Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 13, 2024, 19:44:41
Thank you Frank!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 14, 2024, 10:18:52
The Christmas decoration still rules in the City Center on this grey cold day

Z9 50/1.8S
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 14, 2024, 13:00:55
Inside out.

I prefer the inside, it's warmer :)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 14, 2024, 14:52:43
January 14

Still life with apples

Zf  nikkor SC auto 50mm f/1.4

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 14, 2024, 20:08:34
January 14

Stil life with apples

Zf  nikkor SC auto 50mm f/1.4




your most beautiful series continues
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 14, 2024, 20:14:45
Involving in the art
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 14, 2024, 21:49:21
This hermitage was finished on a 13, of all days, and every 13 of every month there is mass. The priest is right now 92 years old and still going strong, with clear head and nice manners. Meet "Padre Junco"

  There is also the very peculiar situation in the grounds around this little place.  People started to bring the ashes pets and has evolved into families bringing here the ashes of their elders to rest in an not-official-at all columbarium.

 D2X, 35mm 1.8 dx
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 15, 2024, 03:03:14
"La Maria" lagoon, Colima Mexico
x-t3 55-200 zoom
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 15, 2024, 07:45:37
Sunday morning weather...

D700  Nikkor SC auto 50mm f/1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Snoogly on January 15, 2024, 08:17:40
Sunday morning weather...

D700  Nikkor SC auto 50mm f/1.4

It’s hard to be inspired in such conditions, but your aged combo was able to make it pretty :)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 15, 2024, 08:41:07
Strong wind. Drifting snow. Late night. Nikkor 400/4.5Z
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 15, 2024, 11:44:39
It was relatively cold this morning (as in Tokyo under the global warming).
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 15, 2024, 11:45:22
"La Maria" lagoon, Colima Mexico
x-t3 55-200 zoom

Great capture of the moment!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 15, 2024, 13:21:53
Strong wind. Drifting snow. Late night. Nikkor 400/4.5Z
like scratched glass, great effect
Taken from inside I hope
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 15, 2024, 14:21:11



your most beautiful series continues

Thank you Frank!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 15, 2024, 14:22:18
like scratched glass, great effect
Taken from inside I hope

-21C *and* strong winds outside -- I'd be dead within minutes in a heavy asthma attack. So yes, from the inside. Even handheld at a  very slow shutter speed the 400 Nikkor can make a passable image. The dynamic range of the Z fc struggles with the contrasts of this night scene though.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 15, 2024, 15:36:36
I liked the contrasts and reflections caused from the early  hour
Had fun processing this in B&W
X-T3 55-200 zoom
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 15, 2024, 17:08:25
It was relatively cold this morning (as in Tokyo under the global warming).
That's a special sky, Akira.  Impressive.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 15, 2024, 17:10:17
It’s hard to be inspired in such conditions, but your aged combo was able to make it pretty :)
Thanks Richard.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 15, 2024, 17:20:25
January 15

detail from a large vacuum cleaner after a carwash

Zf  nikkor 50mm f/1.4ais

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 15, 2024, 19:01:18
That's a special sky, Akira.  Impressive.

Thank you, John!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 15, 2024, 19:49:07
A more civilised winter scene.

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 15, 2024, 20:42:42
A more civilised winter scene.

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.
Really like it when the ocean reflects the light as in your image
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 15, 2024, 21:41:09
I liked the contrasts and reflections caused from the early  hour
Had fun processing this in B&W
X-T3 55-200 zoom




feels to me like I can smell the air of the scene
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 15, 2024, 21:41:54
A more civilised winter scene.

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.




That looks like a holiday I take with my eyes
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 15, 2024, 21:43:57
answer to #141 ❤️ Fons
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 15, 2024, 22:10:46
answer to #141 ❤️ Fons

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 15, 2024, 23:10:51
Snowy today
D3S  300/2.8
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 15, 2024, 23:34:28
White stuff coming down -- looks familiar :)

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 15, 2024, 23:53:34
Good Mid Night
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 16, 2024, 00:19:59
Lille, in front of the train station.
Zf, Voigt 50/1.0 wide open.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 16, 2024, 01:09:36
Snowy today
D3S  300/2.8
 

Environmental action street portrait   sounds about right. It works very well

 
Lille, in front of the train station.
Zf, Voigt 50/1.0 wide open.

  She is powerful here Airy.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 16, 2024, 01:10:22
Winter colors



  Z6, 200mm f4 ai
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 16, 2024, 09:10:54
Morning breaks with those special ice-cold winter colours dyeing the sky.

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on January 16, 2024, 09:18:13
Morning breaks with those special ice-cold winter colours dyeing the sky.
Nice colors, but pretty cold inside  ;)
Even in Copenhagen is it cold -10C
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 16, 2024, 09:25:02
Well, the thermometer was just inside the window. This night we had -33C, so the air is "heating up". We aim at +20 to +21 C indoors.

Copenhagen with its ever-persistent winds and -10C -- no thanks.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 16, 2024, 12:27:50
some snow

D3s - 28-300mm

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 16, 2024, 19:06:44
Thanks Paco.

My Queen in the House...
D850    70-200/2.8 FL
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 16, 2024, 20:57:39
Thank you, Armando and Frank.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 16, 2024, 20:59:06
Another civilised view of winter.

Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Hans_S on January 17, 2024, 02:22:46
A straight, boring image of bored people being forced to put into words an unstraight image by the unboring Señor Miró.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 17, 2024, 07:01:42
A straight, boring image of bored people being forced to put into words an unstraight image by the unboring Señor Miró.  ;) ;D
Looks like a scene from an Eric Rohmer film.  Love it.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 17, 2024, 07:02:21
A bike-walk in the park just before dawn

D850  70-200/2.8E
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 17, 2024, 07:04:45
Another civilised view of winter.

Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
Precious landscape, jealous for that tropical and warm view ;-)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 17, 2024, 07:55:22
Morning view -- slightly different from what others report??
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 17, 2024, 14:05:34
Blue building

Zf  105mm f/2.5, (sonnar)

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 17, 2024, 15:55:49
Precious landscape, jealous for that tropical and warm view ;-)

Thanks, John. It was a very welcome break from winter in Canada.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 17, 2024, 15:56:44
Morning view -- slightly different from what others report??

Look on the bright side, Birna. You are in no danger of falling into a swimming pool with your camera....  :-[
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 17, 2024, 16:36:01
Look on the bright side, Birna. You are in no danger of falling into a swimming pool with your camera....  :-[

The thought slipped my mind -- thanks for the reminder, Ian :)

During the new, heavy snow fall today, the depth of the snowpack outside increased to well over 1m, thus there now are doors that cannot be opened to the outside. Swimming pools become a remote dream.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 18, 2024, 00:07:50
The thought slipped my mind -- thanks for the reminder, Ian :)

I'm glad that it gave you a smile  :)

However, I actually managed it while in Grand Cayman. My Z6 is now in Silicon Heaven.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Ian Watson on January 18, 2024, 00:16:03
Making oneself at home.

Nikon Z6, 35mm f/1.8S.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Hans_S on January 18, 2024, 01:41:25
Looks like a scene from an Eric Rohmer film.  Love it.
Thank you John.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Chip Chipowski on January 18, 2024, 03:48:56
Sled incoming.  Took this as I was avoiding impact.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 18, 2024, 06:46:48
You caputures great movement, Chip.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 18, 2024, 06:52:42
Archaeological activities in the City center

D850  70-200/2.8E
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 18, 2024, 07:43:49
View from the breakfast table -- our porch is no longer accessible because the snow pack blocks the door :(

Nikon Z fc, Viltrox 75mm f/1.2. At late night the lens "speed" comes in handy.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 18, 2024, 14:16:15
hip hop

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 18, 2024, 17:38:45
we only had a wee bit snowfall but everything seemd to break down. Schools were closed and Bus service stopped due to 50 cm of snow announced of which 10 cm materialzed Good heavens!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: ColinM on January 18, 2024, 23:53:44
No snow here in my part of the UK yet :(
Earlier this week, there were clear blue skies and soft golden later afternoon light
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 19, 2024, 08:11:11
River Glomma, the largest watercourse in Norway, now has frozen all over. Solid ice covered by wind-blown snow. This is a rare incident and I cannot remember last time :(

Nikon Zf, Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 SE
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 19, 2024, 08:27:05
the new owner of my gym went bankrupt before he finished the construction. Irony on the wall
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 19, 2024, 15:00:21
This time of the year the most popular game to play is entitled 'where is my car'

Nikon Z30, 16-50
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 19, 2024, 15:54:46
River Glomma, the largest watercourse in Norway, now has frozen all over. Solid ice covered by wind-blown snow. This is a rare incident and I cannot remember last time :(

Nikon Zf, Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 SE
really impressive story and image and wonderful light on top of this
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 19, 2024, 16:39:33
January 19

Some snow this morning most has melted this afternoon,
and a change in the weather.

Zf, nikkor 28mm f/2

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bob Foster on January 19, 2024, 17:41:48
It's been exceptionally cold in my location. The photo shows the total amount of snow so far this year. We do need precipitation in any form due to drought; but were it my choice I'd rather have something other that the sleet is predicted for Monday  :-\ 
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 19, 2024, 20:30:46
A walk in the park after the snow this morning

D3X  70-200/2.8E
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 20, 2024, 10:29:09
A seasonal game similar to that involving hidden cars, but with fewer takers, is the one entitled  'Where is my bicycle'. Players are enthusiastic, however, and don't care about the playing field being less densely populated.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 20, 2024, 10:49:17
A seasonal game similar to that involving hidden cars, but with fewer takers, is the one entitled  'Where is my bicycle'. Players are enthusiastic, however, and don't care about the playing field being less densely populated.


in our area most of the people prefer to simply walk instead of bike in the snow.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 20, 2024, 11:36:23
parts.nl

Zf  40mm f/2

first shots with the pancake

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 20, 2024, 12:00:21

in our area most of the people prefer to simply walk instead of bike in the snow.

Many use their bikes during winter, often bikes are equipped with spiked tyres.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 20, 2024, 19:26:20
Dorm room bickering.
Bycatch of the Great Cormoran European counting day. Egrets often use the same dormitories but arrive much later, in near dark.
D500 500/5.6 PF
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 20, 2024, 22:30:41
A seasonal game similar to that involving hidden cars, but with fewer takers, is the one entitled  'Where is my bicycle'. Players are enthusiastic, however, and don't care about the playing field being less densely populated.

   ;D
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 20, 2024, 22:31:31
Dorm room bickering.
Bycatch of the Great Cormoran European counting day. Egrets often use the same dormitories but arrive much later, in near dark.
D500 500/5.6 PF

  Interesting and houting result. Really pops the action and creates a whole ambiance
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 20, 2024, 22:32:20
The fountain is taking a rest.

  Z6, 24-70 f4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 21, 2024, 12:12:05
keep it simple

Zf, 40mm f/2

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 21, 2024, 12:33:53
keep it simple

Zf, 40mm f/2

This is a nice one, Fons!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 21, 2024, 14:23:31
Very nice. The 40mm is a suitable companion to the Zf.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 21, 2024, 14:28:09
In a suddent twist of Nature. ambient temperatures shot up >20C in a few hours and snowfall threatens to come as rain instead. This has the dire consequence that all the snow on our porch would be wet *and heavy*, possibly weighings tonnes, so could damage the wooden structure due to the weight. Snow clearance was immediately required and Ruth bravely stepped forward. We managed to get her out the window, as the door was blocked by the snow pack, and she set to work immediately. A brave lady :)


IR with the Nikon Z5 and the Nikkor 40mm f/2 Z.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 21, 2024, 16:13:23
  Interesting and houting result. Really pops the action and creates a whole ambiance

Thanks, Paco. It is quite a (dance) show when they pop out of the dark and rearrange themselves in the tree. There is plenty of space around but for reasons only known to egrets, they all want to be in this specific tree, bickering in silence for a few minutes till everyone agrees with an emerging arrangement.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 21, 2024, 17:07:15
Melting

Df  20/3.5 UD
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 21, 2024, 20:24:50
Thank you for the comments!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 21, 2024, 20:51:14
Walking on an (almost) empty seafront, the weather being what it is these days, windy cold. Ambleteuse, Opal Coast, France.

It's a quick storytelling challenge I made for a Twitter photo community I follow: a story on a 3*3 BW square grid.  All on iPhone and a free, but low-res, grid making app.
I liked the exercise.
 

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 21, 2024, 23:10:37
Nice story Bruno!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 21, 2024, 23:41:07
Laying around.

  Z6, 24-70 F4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Thomas G on January 22, 2024, 16:36:20
River Glomma, the largest watercourse in Norway, now has frozen all over. Solid ice covered by wind-blown snow. This is a rare incident and I cannot remember last time :(

Nikon Zf, Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 SE
Wow... just from watching I can feel the blistering cold
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Thomas G on January 22, 2024, 16:38:30
Dorm room bickering.
Bycatch of the Great Cormoran European counting day. Egrets often use the same dormitories but arrive much later, in near dark.
D500 500/5.6 PF
This image ticks a lot of boxes for me. Nice one!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2024, 17:43:04
January 22

No photo

Zf, 40mm f/2

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 22, 2024, 18:16:15
Longing for water

D500 AFS 70-200/4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 22, 2024, 18:17:21
Thanks, Thomas.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 22, 2024, 20:21:07
Damage

Df 20/3.5 UD
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 22, 2024, 21:33:37
Keeping warm whilst waiting for the next train

Nion Zf, 28mm f/2.8 Z SE
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 22, 2024, 21:38:49
Damage

Df 20/3.5 UD

A real story in my head pops up if I see that...
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 22, 2024, 21:39:41
Dorm room bickering.
Bycatch of the Great Cormoran European counting day. Egrets often use the same dormitories but arrive much later, in near dark.
D500 500/5.6 PF
great poetic shot
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 23, 2024, 07:57:30
A real story in my head pops up if I see that...
Thanks Frank.  Yes it does. 
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 23, 2024, 07:58:06
Rain

Z6 70-200/2.8E
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 23, 2024, 09:44:43
Local scenery, de Wijst.

Zf  40mm f/2 Z

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Adli Wahid on January 23, 2024, 11:58:24
A leaf cutter bee getting nectar from the blue Salvia. 

Nikon D7200 + Panagor macro 90mm 2.8 + flash & diffuser
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 23, 2024, 14:05:55
Waiting for the next storm, I guess … iPhone
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 23, 2024, 14:10:32
A leaf cutter bee getting nectar from the blue Salvia. 

Nikon D7200 + Panagor macro 90mm 2.8 + flash & diffuser
Beautiful Adli.  !  Great details
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: ColinM on January 23, 2024, 19:13:11
Rain

Lovely John
There's a lively brightness to this, despite the dismal weather

A leaf cutter bee getting nectar from the blue Salvia. 


I love your bee photos Adli and this is another one that takes my mind off the cold of our winter
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 23, 2024, 19:57:22
Thanks Colin.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 23, 2024, 20:36:27
general sadness corporation
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 23, 2024, 20:50:53
Waiting for the next storm, I guess … iPhone




These Smartphone Cameras got so amazingly good. Esp for moody shots... thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 24, 2024, 19:48:29
X-T3 56mm f/1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 24, 2024, 20:20:01
January 24

wilting roses

Zf, 50mm f/1.4G

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 24, 2024, 22:10:49
A leaf cutter bee getting nectar from the blue Salvia. 

Nikon D7200 + Panagor macro 90mm 2.8 + flash & diffuser
Wonderful color contast, and crazy details
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 24, 2024, 22:11:59
January 24

wilting roses

Zf, 50mm f/1.4G
this would make a great cover for a romantic book
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 24, 2024, 22:42:38
X-T3 56mm f/1.4

this would make a great cover for a romantic book

Thats the book, you's talking ;) about, cheers Armando.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 24, 2024, 23:05:09
Rain

Z6 70-200/2.8E

  Love this action detail. The lines and blurry movement with the amount of visual information you decided to provide works very well. Movement and action lines all around
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 24, 2024, 23:11:33
Meet Carlos.

 He is a very talented guy who nowadays plays live music for my (and others) dance class. Curious and creative, always pleasure to share the work with him. We had a specially good 3 hours lesson today.

 Z6, 24-70 F4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 25, 2024, 00:32:29
Meet Carlos.

 He is a very talented guy who nowadays plays live music for my (and others) dance class. Curious and creative, always pleasure to share the work with him. We had a specially good 3 hours lesson today.

 Z6, 24-70 F4
Looks like Carlos can use some dark glasses, nice portrait
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 25, 2024, 16:42:14
  Love this action detail. The lines and blurry movement with the amount of visual information you decided to provide works very well. Movement and action lines all around
Thanks Paco.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 25, 2024, 16:42:51
Those rainy winter evenings...

Z9  70-200/2.8E
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 25, 2024, 16:44:47
Meet Carlos.

 He is a very talented guy who nowadays plays live music for my (and others) dance class. Curious and creative, always pleasure to share the work with him. We had a specially good 3 hours lesson today.

 Z6, 24-70 F4
Great pose, light and natural shot.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 25, 2024, 17:37:27
Playground

Zf, nikkor 40mm f/2 Z

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 25, 2024, 22:10:40
I just purchased a discounted 40/2 SE. A real bargain indeed. Pics to follow.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 26, 2024, 00:18:12
Brussels, this evening. Under the railway viaduct, close to Brussel Zuid station. The street art was masked by the car which at first irritated me, but it being white facilitated this "ambiguous" shot.

Zf, 40/2 at f/4. Nice lens and terrific bargain, although the six times (ahem) more expensive Voigtländer 50/1.0 beats it in every respect (sharpness, contrast, LoCA...).
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 26, 2024, 00:18:54
Thank you Armando, John.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 26, 2024, 00:20:15
Minimal morning. "V""

   D200 ir, 300mm 2.8 vrII
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 26, 2024, 06:39:47
Brussels, this evening. Under the railway viaduct, close to Brussel Zuid station. The street art was masked by the car which at first irritated me, but it being white facilitated this "ambiguous" shot.

Zf, 40/2 at f/4. Nice lens and terrific bargain, although the six times (ahem) more expensive Voigtländer 50/1.0 beats it in every respect (sharpness, contrast, LoCA...).
Nice shot, Airy.  The car now helps. ;)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 26, 2024, 06:40:57
Rush hour on a rainy evening
Z9 70-200/2.8E
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Hans_S on January 26, 2024, 11:11:54
Minimal morning. "V""

   D200 ir, 300mm 2.8 vrII
Elegancia ...beautiful!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 26, 2024, 11:48:17
January 26

On the go fridaymorning.

Zf  40mm f/2

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 26, 2024, 17:34:18
The image title says it all.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 26, 2024, 21:28:55
Rush hour on a rainy evening
Z9 70-200/2.8E
I hope  you are not in a car waiting for the green light

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 26, 2024, 21:29:53
Purple sky
Downtown Guadalajara
x-t3 56mm f1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 26, 2024, 21:32:09
Minimal morning. "V""

   D200 ir, 300mm 2.8 vrII
great framing and light
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 27, 2024, 02:20:13
Rush hour on a rainy evening
Z9 70-200/2.8E

Despite the frustrating situation, the atmosphere of the image is lovely!  The red halo around the red lights gives a nice touch.


Purple sky
Downtown Guadalajara
x-t3 56mm f1.4

Yet another beautiful capture of the atmospheric lighting and color.  Love this purplish sky.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Øivind Tøien on January 27, 2024, 08:07:38
From last night - signs of strong inversion. Thermometer at my cabin shows -41°C right now...
(Quick phone snap).
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 27, 2024, 09:11:01
Luckily not Armando. ;)
Thanks Akira
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 27, 2024, 09:13:40
From last night - signs of strong inversion. Thermometer at my cabin shows -41°C right now...
(Quick phone snap).
That is very cold, Øivind.   Impressive view of that inversion
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 27, 2024, 09:33:56
From last night - signs of strong inversion. Thermometer at my cabin shows -41°C right now...
(Quick phone snap).

Hope the air is dry -- such cold air is unpleasant anyway, however. I would need a heat mask :(
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 27, 2024, 09:36:08
Winter dawn. The full moon is up but scarcely visible in thelayers of pink-hued clouds. Strong winds the last days have cleared the trees of most snow, but make no mistake -- winter still reigns supreme.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Øivind Tøien on January 27, 2024, 10:09:18
Hope the air is dry -- such cold air is unpleasant anyway, however. I would need a heat mask :(
Yes, quite dry when get to this time of the year, and the air cannot hold much humidity anyway at these temperatures as can be seen in the image. Air pollution can get pretty bad under this lid though.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 27, 2024, 22:10:41
Waiting for the Spring

Z9  Nikkor 5.8cm  f/1.4 
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 27, 2024, 22:30:56
artposter

Zf   40mm f/2

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 28, 2024, 01:58:49
Waiting for the Spring

Z9  Nikkor 5.8cm  f/1.4

Nice street image, still a bit long to wait

artposter

Zf   40mm f/2
awesome poster
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 28, 2024, 02:19:05
Downtown Guadalajara Mexico
x-t3 56mm f1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 28, 2024, 04:16:24
Downtown Guadalajara Mexico
x-t3 56mm f1.4

Nice color and atmosphere!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 28, 2024, 08:53:59
Thank you Armando!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 28, 2024, 13:05:16
Thank you all for the comments.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 28, 2024, 13:05:58
Purple sky
Downtown Guadalajara
x-t3 56mm f1.4

  Beautiful light play all around...and that purple
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 28, 2024, 13:06:54
The image title says it all.

  Strong statement Birna. Extreme weather it is..
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 28, 2024, 13:07:43
Winter dawn. The full moon is up but scarcely visible in thelayers of pink-hued clouds. Strong winds the last days have cleared the trees of most snow, but make no mistake -- winter still reigns supreme.

  I know you suffer the climate but it looks amazing and exotic from here.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 28, 2024, 13:09:02
Alright, move on, nothing to see here.

 D200 ir, 300mm 2.8 vrII
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: aerobat on January 28, 2024, 16:06:57
Different kind of rain ... Z6ii & Z 24-120mm
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 28, 2024, 21:42:25
January 28

Sunny day

Zf, 40mm f/2

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 29, 2024, 10:35:52
During class.
 A field trip with some students. Here, you can see them enjoying a guest class in Seville.  I used the silent shutter. The light through the window is ok but I got heavy banding with the fluorescent lights. It took some time for me to realize and change to mechanical. That also brought up the question of what will happen in a situation like this with a electronic only shutter camera?

  Z6, 24-70mm f4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 29, 2024, 10:56:08
During class.
 A field trip with some students. Here, you can see them enjoying a guest class in Seville.  I used the silent shutter. The light through the window is ok but I got heavy banding with the fluorescent lights. It took some time for me to realize and change to mechanical. That also brought up the question of what will happen in a situation like this with a electronic only shutter camera?

  Z6, 24-70mm f4
The read-out speed of the Nikon Z9 gives no issues when using the electronic shutter.

Some background info:  https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z9/5 (https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z9/5)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 29, 2024, 12:43:38
Sunday morning:  Care after the scooter accident

Z9  400/5.6 ED
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 29, 2024, 12:47:02
January 29

Witch hazel, Hamamelis

Z7, Z105mm f/2.8S

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 29, 2024, 18:59:53
lost & found
the "blue pill"
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Dogman on January 29, 2024, 21:45:06
From the groomer's salon last week.

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: aerobat on January 29, 2024, 22:03:35
lost & found
the "blue pill"
nice one Frank - which lens?
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Birna Rørslett on January 29, 2024, 22:18:22
Probably the Voigt 50/1 ?
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Airy on January 29, 2024, 22:41:28
... Voigt 50/1 ? you bet. That one was shot at f/2.

Brussels, my favourite pub: the Houtsiplou, place Rouppe. A quiet place for peaceful people.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 29, 2024, 23:06:17
The read-out speed of the Nikon Z9 gives no issues when using the electronic shutter.

Some background info:  https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z9/5 (https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z9/5)

Thank you for the info John.


  Same day as last picture. "Do the thing so he can take a picture" Here you can see "the thing"

  Z6, 24-70mm F4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 29, 2024, 23:28:17
The read-out speed of the Nikon Z9 gives no issues when using the electronic shutter.

Some background info:  https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z9/5 (https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z9/5)

John, how about the potential flicker problem of LED lighting?  They flicker much faster than at 50/60 cps.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Adli Wahid on January 30, 2024, 03:16:55
Afternoon outing in Wan Chai, Hong Kong

D700 + Nikkor 50mm 1.8 ais 
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 30, 2024, 06:21:08
Thank you for the info John.


  Same day as last picture. "Do the thing so he can take a picture" Here you can see "the thing"

  Z6, 24-70mm F4
yes, that is how I stretch every morning  :)

LOL  j/k

Amazing flexibility, great shot
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: pluton on January 30, 2024, 09:49:50
lost & found
the "blue pill"
Nice one, Frank.  You've found good 'glass' to shoot glass.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 30, 2024, 11:18:57
lost & found
the "blue pill"

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2S?
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 30, 2024, 11:21:23
Afternoon outing in Wan Chai, Hong Kong

D700 + Nikkor 50mm 1.8 ais

Used to do tibetan yoga with some elaborate physical exercises similar to your pic, stopped doing the more difficult ones after hurting my back ;)
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 30, 2024, 14:43:31
... Voigt 50/1 ? you bet. That one was shot at f/2.

Brussels, my favourite pub: the Houtsiplou, place Rouppe. A quiet place for peaceful people.
Beautiful shot, and lovely place.  My favorite pub in Brussels is Café Maison du Peuple on the Parvis Saint-Gilles.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 30, 2024, 14:45:34
John, how about the potential flicker problem of LED lighting?  They flicker much faster than at 50/60 cps.
I have never noticed anything.  Did Birna notice a flicker problem with the Z9?
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 30, 2024, 14:47:02
The Courtyard with Beech on the Arts Academy.  A faint sun on a bit warmer day

D700  70-200/2.8E
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 30, 2024, 15:07:30
January 30

Lemon

Zf, 85mm f/1.4ais+pk11A

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 30, 2024, 16:09:18
The Courtyard with Beech on the Arts Academy.  A faint sun on a bit warmer day

D700  70-200/2.8E
Such a beautiful view, wonder how it looks when the tree  has leaves
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 30, 2024, 20:05:05

nice one Frank - which lens?


The lens was probably the Olympus OM 1.2/55mm  or the 1.4/50mm of same make on the Z6 with Novoflex. I just found the picture yesterday. EXIF reads DateTime: 2021:06:04 09:29:51, ... If it was the Voigt it would read in the EXIF
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 30, 2024, 20:08:38
The Courtyard with Beech on the Arts Academy.  A faint sun on a bit warmer day

D700  70-200/2.8E


that is a very beautiful picture! such a depth and detail and color scape
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: armando_m on January 30, 2024, 20:26:38
Playing with window light plus a display  for backlight on a Botero ceramic figure
x-t3 56mm f1.4
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: golunvolo on January 30, 2024, 23:19:13
yes, that is how I stretch every morning  :)

LOL  j/k

Amazing flexibility, great shot
  If it was me, will be closer to falling than stretching  ;D

Used to do tibetan yoga with some elaborate physical exercises similar to your pic, stopped doing the more difficult ones after hurting my back ;)

  You are full of surprises Fons...
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 30, 2024, 23:51:24
I have never noticed anything.  Did Birna notice a flicker problem with the Z9?

Thank you, John.  Enviously, the fast sensor read-out helps.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 31, 2024, 07:49:52
Sunday afternoon up over the world
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: aerobat on January 31, 2024, 08:10:12
Music formation having fun - Z6ii & 24-120mm & 2 x remote SB-5000
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 31, 2024, 09:12:04
Music formation having fun - Z6ii & 24-120mm & 2 x remote SB-5000

The 'Merrimen", nice!
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 31, 2024, 13:11:05
January 31

first narcissus flowers

Z7, Z105mm f/2.8S

Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Akira on January 31, 2024, 15:49:31
Instant composition.
Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: Dogman on January 31, 2024, 15:59:32


The Evil Eye.


Title: Re: January 2024
Post by: John Geerts on January 31, 2024, 20:56:50
Thanks Armando and Frank.

Fountain reflection
D700  70-200E