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Title: June 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 01, 2025, 06:35:42

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: June 2025
Post by: Akira on June 01, 2025, 08:29:37
Waiting for an interview to start.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 01, 2025, 11:09:02
June

pink roses

Zf   -  Z20mm f/1.8S


Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: kasperbergholt on June 01, 2025, 12:56:18
In the final episode of Homeland ("Prisoners of War"), Carrie attends a Kamasi Washington concert. It opened my eyes to modern jazz.

(https://bergholt.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/kamasi-washington-the-epic-scaled-e1748775135994.jpg)
 

Nikon D4 & Zeiss 50mm f/2 macro.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 01, 2025, 19:27:48
Kitchen sink surprise redux. Not certain the unknown seedling can hold out much longer despite  its unquestionable tenacity?
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: John Geerts on June 01, 2025, 21:35:41
Visit to the estate Sparrenhof which was now open for public for the first time since 1879
D850 28-300
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Airy on June 01, 2025, 22:44:41
Brugge.
Zf, Voigt 180/4 @5.6.
"He who suffers, wins", if I understand correctly. Probably picturing Mary Magdalene. Not sure what 1474 stands for.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 00:04:05
grasshopper in Campillo de Adentro (Cartagena)
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 00:54:48
The same photo with more brightness
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 02, 2025, 08:19:04
A brightness somewhere in between the two settings would be best? Even better, look at the brightness histogram with a calibrated monitor.

Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 08:44:07
A brightness somewhere in between the two settings would be best? Even better, look at the brightness histogram with a calibrated monitor.
Ok, I'll try to figure out how to do it. Thanks.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 02, 2025, 08:45:14
gardenshot

Zf  - Voigtländer 65mm f/2

Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Jürgen Pfeiffer on June 02, 2025, 08:52:38
Ok, I'll try to figure out how to do it. Thanks.

Good morning Arturo,
what kind of PhotoEditor/RAW Converter are you using?
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: pluton on June 02, 2025, 08:55:35
grasshopper in Campillo de Adentro (Cartagena)
Unusual approach leads to a good look for the insect.  The brighter version allows more to be seen without changing the "dreamy" effect.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 10:35:34
Good morning Arturo,
what kind of PhotoEditor/RAW Converter are you using?
Hi Jürgen, I think I'm using the Windows image editor. I've never actually looked at a photo's histogram.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 02, 2025, 11:33:43
Close the gate.

GF1, Lumix 14/2.5, IR
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 13:06:16
first one and then another
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: BL on June 02, 2025, 13:30:43
first one and then another

Hi Arturo, you seem to have become absolutely fascinated by macro photography lately! I like this one (subject, color, composition)!
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 13:44:56
Hi Arturo, you seem to have become absolutely fascinated by macro photography lately! I like this one (subject, color, composition)!
Hola, I love nature up close and from afar. I learn from it, and it's never disappointed or betrayed me. That photo of the beetles was from yesterday. I was in Campillo de Adentro.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 14:18:07
Hi Arturo, you seem to have become absolutely fascinated by macro photography lately! I like this one (subject, color, composition)!

Look, Jan, this is a detail of what was happening in the thistle, the distracted beetles and the fly looking for something.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 02, 2025, 14:43:18
A beetle-fly threesome ?? Fantastic.

The thistle looks like Carduus acanthoides, but there are other possibilities so just a guess.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 15:19:10
A beetle-fly threesome ?? Fantastic.

The thistle looks like Carduus acanthoides, but there are other possibilities so just a guess.
Dear Birna, it was more of a bacchanal than a trio.
 
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: golunvolo on June 02, 2025, 15:48:54
On the beach, best case scenario.

  Z9, 70-200 2.8 fl
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: BL on June 02, 2025, 18:31:15
Dear Birna, it was more of a bacchanal than a trio.
This is a wonderful series Arturo! Was already impressed by the first one, but the series got better and the last one’s amazing! You must have been enjoying!
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 21:32:41
This is a wonderful series Arturo! Was already impressed by the first one, but the series got better and the last one’s amazing! You must have been enjoying!
Thank you very much. Campillo de Adentro is located within a natural park. I'm trying to restore a shepherd's house there. It's a coastal Mediterranean landscape full of surprises.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ARTUROARTISTA on June 02, 2025, 21:51:48
Unusual approach leads to a good look for the insect.  The brighter version allows more to be seen without changing the "dreamy" effect.
I agree with you, Plutón. I took that photo with a lens that doesn't have an aperture, which is why it's a bit dark. Cheers.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: golunvolo on June 03, 2025, 13:12:47
Of all the images of that day, he liked the one we took to test exposure the most, go figure...

 Z9, 50mm 1.8 S
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 03, 2025, 15:36:40
Of all the images of that day, he liked the one we took to test exposure the most, go figure...

I'm trying ... He certainly comes forward as very manly.

The braid is amazing :)
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 03, 2025, 16:36:35
Sun is getting stronger by the day. Peak of summer is slowly approaching.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: ColinM on June 03, 2025, 21:29:31
The same photo with more brightness

This one works better for me Arturo
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: golunvolo on June 04, 2025, 11:24:27
I'm trying ... He certainly comes forward as very manly.

The braid is amazing :)

  He is a very talented artist (actually the artist´s artist, as they call him to dance in private parties), kind and funny but not manly. He can play the part as you see here and he is vey handsome.
   His flamenco nickname is "el pelon" meaning the one with a mane? strong and lustrous head hair.  I'll pass the comment along. He'll love it!  :)
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: golunvolo on June 04, 2025, 11:26:12
The very first image we selected that day

  Z9, 50mm 1.8 S
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Hugh_3170 on June 04, 2025, 16:48:07
That braid again!  ;D

The very first image we selected that day

  Z9, 50mm 1.8 S
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 05, 2025, 13:16:37
June 5

orange

Z7_2  -  Z105mm f/2.8S

Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 05, 2025, 14:08:03
my small ecosystem bravely tries to fight the Agepodium
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 05, 2025, 14:28:42
my small ecosystem bravely tries to fight the Agepodium

Its edible!
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 05, 2025, 14:34:14
Why not eat it? Aegopodium podagraria is edible and sees use as a medicine plant.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: KarlMera on June 05, 2025, 14:44:43
Hot and sunny
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: golunvolo on June 05, 2025, 15:35:21
That braid again!  ;D

yeah.... :D 8)


  I think at least one more is coming.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 05, 2025, 17:57:33
Storm is brewing.

Lumix 14/2.5, GF1, IR
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 05, 2025, 18:23:16
Why not eat it? Aegopodium podagraria is edible and sees use as a medicine plant.








it is directly by the heavy trafic road. All air pollution is exerted into the leafs
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 05, 2025, 18:23:57
Storm is brewing.

Lumix 14/2.5, GF1, IR




nice darkish film scene
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 05, 2025, 19:41:03
You need the minerals too, Frank :)
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 05, 2025, 20:49:15
You need the minerals too, Frank :)
When I need THESE minerals I can suck an exhaust pipe  :o
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Birna Rørslett on June 05, 2025, 21:04:44
Just inform me and I'll make a terrific shot to memorise the event :)

Seriously, you should make plants your friends not your enemies. There are so many edible and/or useful plants out there. For example, take the A. podagraria. Did you know it was planted by monks at monasteries for use in healing illnesses such as gouts? Young leaves are excellent substitute for spinach. And so on.
Title: Re: June 2025
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 06, 2025, 00:30:42
Just inform me and I'll make a terrific shot to memorise the event :)

Seriously, you should make plants your friends not your enemies. There are so many edible and/or useful plants out there. For example, take the A. podagraria. Did you know it was planted by monks at monasteries for use in healing illnesses such as gouts? Young leaves are excellent substitute for spinach. And so on.

Yes, I will plant it in a closed environment (where it cannot escape and uncontrollably spread)  in my garden in Asturia when I move there, together with a lot of other medicinal herbs...



ASTURIAS:::::