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Title: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 01, 2025, 07:47:56
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: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 01, 2025, 09:22:18
Received my IR-converted Panasonic GF1 yesterday. Looks nice and as shown below, it can use the EL-Nikkor 50mm f/.8 enlarger lens with focus from near 1:1 to infinity. Plus a plethora of other odd lenses of course.

Already tested that the EL-Nikkor 50/2.8 has no IR hotspot.

[Infra]Red dot GF1
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on May 01, 2025, 09:38:28
Received my IR-converted Panasonic GF1 yesterday. Looks nice and as shown below, it can use the EL-Nikkor 50mm f/.8 enlarger lens with focus from near 1:1 to infinity. Plus a plethora of other odd lenses of course.

Already tested that the EL-Nikkor 50/2.8 has no IR hotspot.

[Infra]Red dot GF1
How much can one of those creatures cost with IR conversion?
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 01, 2025, 09:47:26
I paid 150 GP for the camera + conversion with internal 720nm filter. The seller did a good job as far as I can ascertain. The camera was hardly used and looks like new. Quick delivery across the North Sea as well :)
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 01, 2025, 10:09:21
May 1

Z7_2  -  Voigtländer 65mm f/2 apo

Dandelion with a Corizus hyoscyami
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on May 01, 2025, 10:17:35
I paid 150 GP for the camera + conversion with internal 720nm filter. The seller did a good job as far as I can ascertain. The camera was hardly used and looks like new. Quick delivery across the North Sea as well :)
That's great, I'm happy for you.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 01, 2025, 10:17:50
second

Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on May 01, 2025, 10:34:41
Mira Fons, from the same family
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 01, 2025, 10:46:39
Mira Fons, from the same family

!Claro, Arturo!
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Akira on May 01, 2025, 18:03:22
iPhone14.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 02, 2025, 08:33:48
Spring has arrived at the local wetlands. A luxuriant stand of Yellow Flag Iris pseudacorus is rendered vere bright in IR. The invasive floating liverwort Ricciocarpos natans already blankets open water areas - it's invasive dispersal over the last years has been staggering in my region.

Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH on IR-modified GF1. Apparently this native lens has no objectionable IR hot spot.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 02, 2025, 11:45:38
May 2

train passing

ir D5300  18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G


Havent used the d5300 converted 720nm camera
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: KarlMera on May 02, 2025, 12:08:01
Pure May
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 02, 2025, 15:13:12
May 2
train passing
ir D5300  18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G
Havent used the d5300 converted 720nm camera

Obviously you have used the camera today. And you created an image with an apocalyptic touch.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 02, 2025, 15:18:28
Why do I think this is interesting?


Because

a) ALDI did not advertize at all for decades

b) ALDI sends a kind of "sociopolitical message" here stating they care for all which means they care for the poor

c) they do not go for an official billboard here but book a semilegal service to gain "street credibility"

d) Albert-Heijn-aesthetics copied

all very unusual
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Ian Watson on May 02, 2025, 16:12:42
It may be some time before I rival Michael and Bob.....

Nikon Zf, Leitz Focotar 50mm f/4.5

Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 02, 2025, 16:51:29
It may be some time before I rival Michael and Bob.....

Nikon Zf, Leitz Focotar 50mm f/4.5

"Ol' Blue Eyes" : [I did it] My way"
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 02, 2025, 17:57:11
Obviously you have used the camera today. And you created an image with an apocalyptic touch.

Oh, yeah we are entering a new era!
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 02, 2025, 18:03:37
We dont need supermarkets, we want local shops with local produce!
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 03, 2025, 08:03:35
Ravenstein from that same day, May 2

D5300  18-140mm/3.5-5.6



Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: aerobat on May 03, 2025, 08:34:29
gathering the last sun rays - Zf & Z 85mm f/1.8
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on May 03, 2025, 10:48:00
Ravenstein from that same day, May 2

D5300  18-140mm/3.5-5.6
very handsome,
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 03, 2025, 10:49:35
Girl Talk

GF1, EL-Nikkor 50/2.8
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 03, 2025, 13:21:36
very handsome,

Thank you Arturo
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Ian Watson on May 03, 2025, 15:52:22
Spring chores.

Nikon Zf, 50mm f/1.4 AI
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 03, 2025, 22:22:30
By my grandson, made at school.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 04, 2025, 00:11:02
Experimenting with lenses to learn their behaviour on the IR-modified Panasonic GF1. The Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 ASPH apparently works, although there is a tad more vignetting than I had hoped for.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: pluton on May 04, 2025, 06:20:10
Two pieces of social commentary written/stuck onto a disused pay phone from my walk to the food store today.  Zoom-Nikkor 25-50/4 at f/8.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 04, 2025, 08:37:46
An old-timer delivering the goods still (and I mean the Zoom-Nikkor!)
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: KarlMera on May 04, 2025, 10:53:57
Magic wood
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 04, 2025, 11:15:02
The meaning of "DOF".

There is just a single plane of focus and everything else is an illusion of rendered details. The object is a rear lens cap, of yellow colour. Thus the crescent shape of the background is for real.

(Rodenstock XR-Heligon 50mm f/1 on Zf, m=0.7)
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: KarlMera on May 04, 2025, 11:51:21
Why do I think this is interesting?

The Aldi family is impoverished and needs money.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on May 04, 2025, 13:08:48
By my grandson, made at school.
In case of shipwreck, no problem, corks float.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on May 04, 2025, 13:27:17
The meaning of "DOF".

There is just a single plane of focus and everything else is an illusion of rendered details. The object is a rear lens cap, of yellow colour. Thus the crescent shape of the background is for real.

(Rodenstock XR-Heligon 50mm f/1 on Zf, m=0.7)
Your studies and meditations on photography are very good, sometimes your work is magical.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Hugh_3170 on May 04, 2025, 14:35:58
Nice effort from your grandson.  :)

I worry about the corks however;  is the captain of the ship a heavy drinker?  ???

By my grandson, made at school.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 04, 2025, 15:11:36
May 4

White columbine

Zf  -  MC Z 105mm f/2.8Vr S
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Ian Watson on May 04, 2025, 18:34:16
Beguiling, Fons.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Ian Watson on May 04, 2025, 18:35:29
NikonGear is a bad influence. Why else would I be trying to use an enlarging lens on a short focusing helicoid to take a portrait?

Nikon Zf, Leitz Focotar 50mm f/4.5
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: aerobat on May 04, 2025, 19:02:40
pig race - ZF & Z 50mm f/1.8
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: John Geerts on May 04, 2025, 19:04:58
Pub art

D5  28-70/3.5-4.5
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 04, 2025, 19:48:53
NikonGear is a bad influence. Why else would I be trying to use an enlarging lens on a short focusing helicoid to take a portrait?

Nikon Zf, Leitz Focotar 50mm f/4.5

Reckless!
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 04, 2025, 19:52:03
pig race - ZF & Z 50mm f/1.8

Funny!
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 04, 2025, 19:53:07
Pub art

D5  28-70/3.5-4.5

Great!
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 04, 2025, 21:04:28
Pub art

D5  28-70/3.5-4.5

Those pub artists have a limited mindset :)
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 04, 2025, 21:17:29
NikonGear is a bad influence. Why else would I be trying to use an enlarging lens on a short focusing helicoid to take a portrait?

Nikon Zf, Leitz Focotar 50mm f/4.5

We feel your pain :)

On the other side, why not? The focusing likely is very slow, like in the older days, and that might, just might, make taking the photo more enjoyable??

Besides, enlarger lenses tend to be quite affordable items.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 04, 2025, 22:28:31
in the past and future forest. currently out of service.


Is there a cure for fern? any fast growing cover crop that feeds on it and supports the new trees as well?
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 04, 2025, 22:34:40
How do I * Frank permanently get rid of bracken?

Repeated removal of new stems and sections of rhizome will weaken and eventually eradicate bracken. Position your fork at the base of the stems to minimise soil disturbance. Cut or crush stems – damage fronds by cutting them back or crushing them while shoots are still young and tender.

*I  happen to like Bracken in all its subspecific variability
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: John Geerts on May 05, 2025, 00:32:47
Agree Frank, Birna.


We remember our deaths of the wars today. Tilburg Mayor leads the parade to the graveyard.
Z9 28-300
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: John Geerts on May 05, 2025, 00:40:08
We serve.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: aerobat on May 05, 2025, 05:57:35
LEGO - Zf & Z 50mm f/1.8
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: pluton on May 05, 2025, 07:04:38
An old-timer delivering the goods still (and I mean the Zoom-Nikkor!)
Ha! Works both ways...in fact, I pre-date the lens by at least 25 years!
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 05, 2025, 07:43:34
OK, *two* old-timers then, Keith :)
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on May 05, 2025, 08:59:41
small green pineapples
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 05, 2025, 11:06:15
beautiful light this morning


Tech: Pixel 9 Pro Tele Camera
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: KarlMera on May 05, 2025, 12:29:59
pig race - ZF & Z 50mm f/1.8

It could be funny if the organizer in the background would reverse the roles
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: KarlMera on May 05, 2025, 14:26:22
Those pub artists have a limited mindset :)

yes, very limited
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 05, 2025, 15:28:17
[Infrared] Hot Chocolate

I found the tiny Kyoei W.Acall 35mm f/3.5 M39 hidden in a cupboard. I vague recalled it was useless for UV (the M42 version is very fine for this), so many years ago I was about to throw the lens away but didn't. Apparently it likes IR if nothing else.
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Ian Watson on May 05, 2025, 17:13:38
On the other side, why not? The focusing likely is very slow, like in the older days, and that might, just might, make taking the photo more enjoyable??

It has been good fun adapting the lens and trying to use it. The hardest part of focusing on a moving subject (my son will not hold still :) ) is the narrow ring on the helicoid that is right up against the camera body.

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Besides, enlarger lenses tend to be quite affordable items.

I'm going to need a bigger cupboard  :o
Title: Re: May 2025
Post by: Ian Watson on May 05, 2025, 17:14:40
"Captured light."

Nikon Zf, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/4 AI