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Title: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 01, 2017, 18:53:52
November 1

14 degrees centigrade and still some roses flowering

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4477/24241555488_927e3851cb_b.jpg)

Df, 50mm f/1.2ais
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: gryphon1911 on November 01, 2017, 18:55:39
I like it.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 01, 2017, 20:13:42
thank you Andrew
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 01, 2017, 20:57:14
Statue of Vincent van Gogh, when he was student in Tilburg = based on a school photo...

Df   25-50/4
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 01, 2017, 21:21:37
Great rose with the f/1.2, Fons.   

btw Hudson's Bay not my favo too. Turnover seems to be very low in Tilburg, which is not a surprise...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 01, 2017, 22:44:57
Anything Vincent van Gogh i like ;)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 02, 2017, 10:10:29
November 2

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4484/26332092659_6659afab95_o.jpg)

Schlumbergera trunctatus

Df, 50mm f/1.2ais, pk-13
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 02, 2017, 13:48:46
All Souls' Day

D800E - Angenieux 35-70
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 02, 2017, 21:22:12
A perfect day to remember those that have left us , family, friends and son on.

Thank you.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 03, 2017, 11:22:26
November 3

last of the greenhouse peppers, frost is on its way

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4575/26358511579_8fef152afb_o.jpg)

setup see yesterday
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 03, 2017, 11:50:53
Nov. 03, in Akihabara, Tokyo.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 03, 2017, 12:26:49
I like the peppers, Fons. Very nice.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 03, 2017, 13:01:17
I like the peppers, Fons. Very nice.

Too hot to eat well almost.

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 03, 2017, 20:48:52
I think Christmas is soon coming...

In a vintage shop--

Df  35/2 K version
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 03, 2017, 22:40:28
Too hot to eat well almost.

Habanero?   :o
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 03, 2017, 23:05:33
probably hotter, madame Jeanette (Surinam Yellow or Red) Peppers


Pepper Category: 
Scovile Heat Scale
Orange Habanero 150000 Scovilles
This Pepper 225000 Scovilles
Jalapeño 5000 Scovilles
Scientific Classification
Capsicum Chinense



Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 04, 2017, 05:28:56
probably hotter, madame Jeanette (Surinam Yellow or Red) Peppers


Pepper Category: 
Scovile Heat Scale
Orange Habanero 150000 Scovilles
This Pepper 225000 Scovilles
Jalapeño 5000 Scovilles
Scientific Classification
Capsicum Chinense

That is formidable, both the Scoville value and the name.   :o :o :o
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 04, 2017, 15:13:16
Sun in the morning but cloudy and rainy later...

'Decoration' ?

Fuji S5 -  50/1.8G
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 04, 2017, 17:38:55
Sun in the morning but cloudy and rainy later...

'Decoration' ?

Fuji S5 -  50/1.8G

Work-Out ;)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 04, 2017, 19:18:57
punk concert last night sickboyzband
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 04, 2017, 19:39:08
That is formidable, both the Scoville value and the name.   :o :o :o

I make a condiment out of these peppers,

'chopped onions garlic ginger peppers ( without the seeds?) sauteed till tender add salt shoyu, mirin and ume su, when cooled fill small jars and refrigerate, this should keep awhile'.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 04, 2017, 19:49:36
November 4

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4561/38112947906_2875787741_k.jpg)

saturdaymorning
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 04, 2017, 21:45:56
Nice optical quiz Fons, makes the sides of my brain work  :D

   Frank, strong movement and energy captured, not sure about the crop... care to share technical data?
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 04, 2017, 23:04:08
Nice optical quiz Fons, makes the sides of my brain work  :D

   Frank, strong movement and energy captured, not sure about the crop... care to share technical data?

I will post a whole set of this concert. EXIF in the file for technical data

NIKON D850
Nikkor 1.4/105E
f/2.5
105 mm
1/125 s
5000
Nov 3, 2017
fotokontext.de

I did a lot of experimentation. Slow shutter down to a 40th, fast shutter up to 400th. I went on stage for very near shots and far back to capture the whole band...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 05, 2017, 09:39:33
I will post a whole set of this concert. EXIF in the file for technical data

NIKON D850
Nikkor 1.4/105E
f/2.5
105 mm
1/125 s
5000
Nov 3, 2017
fotokontext.de

I did a lot of experimentation. Slow shutter down to a 40th, fast shutter up to 400th. I went on stage for very near shots and far back to capture the whole band...

Nice to see some more
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 05, 2017, 10:47:52
Nice to see some more
Yes, love to see more.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 05, 2017, 10:50:03
Morning sun after a night with rain

D600  105/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 05, 2017, 10:50:18
Nice optical quiz Fons, makes the sides of my brain work  :D

   Frank, strong movement and energy captured, not sure about the crop... care to share technical data?

thank you Paco
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 05, 2017, 10:51:04
Morning sun after a night with rain

D600  105/2.8 Ai-S

wonderful John
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 05, 2017, 10:55:30
Thanks, Fons.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 05, 2017, 11:24:41
Wonderful John. Just the bare lens? What a rendition and use of the light coming, colors of leave and background. Floating beauty  ;)


   Frank, thanks a lot for the information. I´ll love to have a pick at the series.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 05, 2017, 11:33:38
Wonderful John. Just the bare lens? What a rendition and use of the light coming, colors of leave and background. Floating beauty  ;)
Thanks Paco.    Yes, used only the Micro-Nikkor 105/2.8   Ai-S close to the minimum distance.   Because of it's relative fast speed (for a 105mm macro lens) it has a narrow DOF and that can give great effects. In order to get a little bit more DOF I even used f/4 here.

I shall post a f/2.8 version at a little bit more distance in the 'leaves' topic.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 05, 2017, 13:40:17
November 5

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4566/38185437681_cb4393bb48_o.jpg)

Sundaymorning
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 05, 2017, 16:55:04
The bass player of Friday's concert:

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 05, 2017, 19:20:19
November 5.  Dawn.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 05, 2017, 19:30:50
Saying goodbye to the summer sun
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 05, 2017, 19:34:20
Frank, that looks like tough to get to. Like your every decision. Will try a 8/10 or even square version? Just a thought

I need to get myself to Japan...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 05, 2017, 20:49:24
Paco: It was the square or the headroom to chose from. I choose the headroom which is the decision I took at exposure. Did not change even rotation. Original​ frame.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 05, 2017, 21:03:47
I see. Please don´t take me wrong, it is your choice of course and it does work for me too. Getting that tight framing from the beginning is a feat on itself. Also 105 1.4?
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 05, 2017, 21:55:00
Paco, you will always be welcomed!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: simato73 on November 05, 2017, 22:26:38
Today 5 November.
Dusk on the Peak District.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 05, 2017, 22:53:19
Thanks Akira!  ;)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 06, 2017, 00:00:38
Victoriabad leuchtet!

A friend is lobbying for a regular illumination of this window created 1970 by Pritzker lauretate architect Gottfried Böhm. Today it was unprofessionally lit by an enthusiast. A nice way to draw attention to the issue. I hope they will save it after the public bath behind it could not be saved: http://victoriabad.de/
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Harald on November 06, 2017, 14:56:07
On the Autobahn...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4556/24358390308_23647d6b3e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D7t7NG)

Need more time for photography. ;)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on November 06, 2017, 15:20:18
Had to do an autumn pano ;)
My nearby forrest, quite new and not very large.
(D800 85/f1.8 @f11)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 06, 2017, 17:30:46
Orange Rose
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 06, 2017, 18:08:19
Orange Rose
What a color !
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 06, 2017, 18:10:53
The bass player of Friday's concert:
wow !
dramatic contrast and movements
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 06, 2017, 18:23:47
an interesting mess: fence, flowers, corn
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 06, 2017, 18:58:16
wow !
dramatic contrast and movements

reflects the energy of them nicely. Great musicians. Thank you
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 06, 2017, 19:04:23
November 6

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4456/26442768549_78fc5a8c97_o.jpg)

Df, 50mm f/1.2ais
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 06, 2017, 22:52:11
High ISO is not so bad on the D850 either....

NIKON D850
Nikkor 1.4/105E

    f/1.4
    105 mm
    1/400 s
    25600
    Nov 3, 2017
    fotokontext.de

This time I decided to leave the chroma noise as is, because it gives the shot a Frankenstein like aura
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas G on November 07, 2017, 00:09:59
Guano Apes in concert
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 07, 2017, 08:49:39
very cool, Thomas. Let's to a concert run!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 07, 2017, 14:58:18
November 7

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4476/38241574281_b02101567b_o.jpg)

Df, 15mm f/3.5ais
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 07, 2017, 19:23:18
Thanks Armando.

Afternoon sun stroll in the main shopping street of Tilburg:  Heuvelstraat. In the background the twin towers of the Saint Joseph church.

F S5  85/1.4
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 08, 2017, 04:29:07
November 7.  Ready for the mission.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 08, 2017, 16:20:33
November 8

Figs!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4517/38265957471_a3537e7379_o.jpg)

Df, 105/2.5
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 08, 2017, 16:32:12
Gray cold weather

Breakfast   ;)

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 08, 2017, 21:05:36
the punks are asking for more, so I developed some more today:



Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas G on November 08, 2017, 21:08:53
the punks are asking for more, so I developed some more today:
The seem to understand the power of visuals. Get it on.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 08, 2017, 22:17:00
Fons, Figs ! I can't recall how long since I ate one, when growing up we had a fig tree in the garden , I loved them

John, tasty breakfast !

Frank , I can see why the "punks" (LOL) want more images, this portrait of the crazy hair, intense contrast and the serene expression is outstanding
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 09, 2017, 15:16:25
Fons, Figs ! I can't recall how long since I ate one, when growing up we had a fig tree in the garden , I loved them

John, tasty breakfast !

Frank , I can see why the "punks" (LOL) want more images, this portrait of the crazy hair, intense contrast and the serene expression is outstanding

Armando figs are rare in Holland they never used to make it through the winter unless in a very sheltered spot, let alone their fruit to ripen, as the climate is changing, possibilties change as well.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 09, 2017, 15:17:26
November 9

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4516/37574665794_e57cde1deb_o.jpg)

Cyclamen

Df, Voigtländer 125mm f/2.5
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 09, 2017, 16:42:33
the bass player again, this time in a bright remix
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 09, 2017, 17:53:39
Testing one of the last 35mm f/2.0 Ai-S from 2005.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas G on November 09, 2017, 20:54:16
Testing one of the last 35mm f/2.0 Ai-S from 2005.
Nice drawing on the far end OOF. Pleasent transition.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 09, 2017, 21:01:18
Thanks Thomas.  Yes, seems a bit 'different' or 'better' than earlier or older versions of the 35/2.  -  Very sharp at f/2 - (Sharper than the 1.4  at f/2)  and easier to focus than the Zeiss 35/2

But not a night lens, it handles street-lights not in the best way.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 10, 2017, 15:44:57
November 10

continued

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4586/24439297638_f354f97d73_o.jpg)

D3, 300mm f/2.8
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on November 10, 2017, 15:58:20
John,  this cat shot is a good combination of bubbles  (like thinking in a comic) and cateyes - I like it very much
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 10, 2017, 19:33:29
Thanks, Thomas !
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 10, 2017, 19:34:29
Sunny!  A cold winter coming?

Df   200 Q C  f/4
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 10, 2017, 22:31:35
[ON ASSIGNMENT] The kids from three Kindergardens made some incredible fish to support the current climate change COP23 conference in our city...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 11, 2017, 21:21:46
A dark and grey day. 
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 11, 2017, 21:26:30
November 11

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4518/38340802161_ebd56570b8_o.jpg)

misty fields at de Weebosch
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 12, 2017, 00:16:55
John & Fons: Jou both pulled a moody 11/11 ... I pulled this:

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 12, 2017, 09:41:03
good one Frank
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 12, 2017, 12:35:33
good one Frank

Thank you, Fons!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 12, 2017, 13:05:16
Light and shadow. Albaycin right now. Taken with d750 in monochrome and send to the phone. Now here. Techno sooc in ng :) good sunny sunday morning!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 12, 2017, 15:21:48
Nice portraits, Frank and Paco.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 12, 2017, 15:26:26
Grey, cold, hail, rain and now and then sun.

In a nearby field, full of Marigold.  A backlight one. At the moment when the sun suddenly came *and disappeared a few seconds later  ;) The fierce wind did not make it easy with a 200mm  Q  (Edited version)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 12, 2017, 15:42:24
Nice one Frank  :)

   A question: do you see my image in normal orientation? It is ok in my phone but rotated 90 degrees cw in the computer

 
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 12, 2017, 15:52:20
Nice one Frank  :)

   A question: do you see my image in normal orientation? It is ok in my phone but rotated 90 degrees cw in the computer
No, it's rotated, in landscape format.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 12, 2017, 18:50:24
Nice one Frank  :)

   A question: do you see my image in normal orientation? It is ok in my phone but rotated 90 degrees cw in the computer
 

Thank you!

she is lying on her back
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 12, 2017, 21:11:58
Thank you. As explained it was transferred from the camera to the phone and uploaded from there. When browsing in the phone the image shows as intended and rotated here  :o
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 12, 2017, 21:45:06
November 12

Resting...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4526/24485908458_40f5e268e3_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 13, 2017, 05:29:55
Old Dutch master? Fons.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 13, 2017, 06:59:46
Old Dutch master? Fons.
D500, 85mm f/1.4d, in PS i have to desaturate to make skincolours realistic.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 13, 2017, 11:17:31
November 13

Morning in Den Bosch, cold and sunny.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4550/38384924481_17303d11e0_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 13, 2017, 16:55:25
Light painting show
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 13, 2017, 21:22:56
dialog
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 13, 2017, 21:36:06
Some sun.

Leaves are still falling-
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 13, 2017, 23:27:06
Gorgeous leave John
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 14, 2017, 12:18:38
Thanks, Paco.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 14, 2017, 14:54:24
I took a lot of nice pictures today in superb autumnal light. Here is one:

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 14, 2017, 15:02:46
John, I love this poetic image!

Frank, great perspective and framing!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 14, 2017, 15:37:05
Quote
do not try such a stunt with a delicate lens like the 1.4/58G. I think about selling mine because my results with the D850 are not good. I feel they do not pair well.

What exactly is the matter? I found no issues on D3, Df, D800 although the D500 hasnt been my camera of choice with the neo-noct, Frank.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 14, 2017, 15:52:08
November 14

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4556/38360273936_f6529e40fe_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 14, 2017, 15:52:59
Some sun.

Leaves are still falling-

subtle bokeh
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 14, 2017, 17:12:09
Thanks Akira and Fons.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 14, 2017, 17:12:53
Inspection of the new Primark-building, next to city hall
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 14, 2017, 17:23:11
I took a lot of nice pictures today in superb autumnal light. Here is one:
Nice framing, Frank.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 14, 2017, 20:47:01
What exactly is the matter? I found no issues on D3, Df, D800 although the D500 hasnt been my camera of choice with the neo-noct, Frank.

the D500 is great with the 58G, the D600 too. The D850 grain above ISO2000 has a bad interference with the lens, all fine details are lost, lower frequencies are alright
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 14, 2017, 20:49:30
John, I love this poetic image!

Frank, great perspective and framing!

thank you
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 15, 2017, 12:18:34
November 15

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4549/38434929121_95eb508f27_o.jpg)

Spent flowers on a kenzan

D500, 300mm f/2.8
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 15, 2017, 18:16:04
under repair
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 15, 2017, 20:17:30
A grey and dark day with slight rain -   a bit of colour comes from the birch

D600 - 105/2.8
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 15, 2017, 20:18:49
under repair
Great light, Armando !
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas G on November 15, 2017, 23:08:46
Some sun.

Leaves are still falling-
'Like the image!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas G on November 15, 2017, 23:09:48
I took a lot of nice pictures today in superb autumnal light. Here is one:
Good one. :-)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas G on November 15, 2017, 23:14:07
A grey and dark day with slight rain -   a bit of colour comes from the birch

D600 - 105/2.8
I came to my mind that only french may be suitable to let it -sound- right: une lumière grise et terne.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 15, 2017, 23:32:11
under repair

This is a beautiful church in the setting (?) sun.  Was it damaged by the recent earthquake?
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: David H. Hartman on November 16, 2017, 03:00:39
I'm quite certain this is the same church as above. The photograph is Armando's from a previous post. Here is a link...

Puebla Mexico earthquake (http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,6578.msg105460.html#msg105460)

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on November 16, 2017, 06:22:21
Fall brings color
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4540/38394344796_36f15e9b27_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21uM451)DSC_8707 (https://flic.kr/p/21uM451)
Heliogon 100mm + TC14 + Persimmon
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 16, 2017, 07:06:46
Fall brings color

Heliogon 100mm + TC14 + Persimmon

Jack, I like this endearing rendition.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on November 16, 2017, 07:40:25
Jack, I like this endearing rendition.

Thanks, it is one of my favorite subjects to photograph and eat at the time the leaves are falling. The crop from my tree this year is quite good.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 08:12:42
Fall brings color
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4540/38394344796_36f15e9b27_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21uM451)DSC_8707 (https://flic.kr/p/21uM451)
Heliogon 100mm + TC14 + Persimmon

a beaute, what do they taste like they look a bit like apricot and peach
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 16, 2017, 11:11:42
I'm quite certain this is the same church as above. The photograph is Armando's from a previous post. Here is a link...

David, thanks for the link.  Apparently the top part (sorry for my ignorance of the technical term.  It is called Helm in German) of both bell towers are completely missing.  Hope they will be restored well.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 16, 2017, 11:26:13
a beaute, what do they taste like they look a bit like apricot and peach

The persimmons don't have any characteristic fragrance like apricot or even peach.

Their taste...it is difficult to describe...they are sweet basically, but some are quite bitter.  This afternoon I happened to watch a TV program showing how to debitter persimmons: they cover the buskets filled with persimons with the sheet of jute which is moist with alcohol.  Then the whole thing is sealed with a large plastic bag into which a package of dry ice is put.  According to the program, both the alcohol vapor and the carbon dioxide have the effect of debittering.   :o :o :o
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 12:34:01
Akira, are they what is named ume, the basic ingredient for, umeboshi, umesu etc
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Akira on November 16, 2017, 12:49:24
Akira, are they what is named ume, the basic ingredient for, umeboshi, umesu etc

Fons, no, it is called "Kaki" in Japanese (Diospyros spp.).  Ume is Japanese apricot.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 12:55:30
Funny, there is a lot of them in the supermarket today.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 16, 2017, 13:34:45
Jack. Love the Painting like Rendering!!!!

Fons. Spent flowers. Wow!

Lots of shots I took but not much time to post!

I have a shipload of customer files to sort through and edit!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 16, 2017, 13:40:16
Fons, no, it is called "Kaki" in Japanese (Diospyros spp.).  Ume is Japanese apricot.

the Kaki we can buy here are bright orange. They taste similar to certain melons but their texture is not as soft, more kohlrabi like: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diospyros_kaki
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 14:29:24
Thank you Frank!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 14:31:12
November 16

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4582/38459951711_a1f0e2d3cb_o.jpg)

"Elstar" grown locally
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 16, 2017, 14:52:59
fish with a fish made by local kids
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 14:56:07
Yes like in a fishtank :)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on November 16, 2017, 21:41:22
The persimmons don't have any characteristic fragrance like apricot or even peach.

Their taste...it is difficult to describe...they are sweet basically, but some are quite bitter.  This afternoon I happened to watch a TV program showing how to debitter persimmons: they cover the buskets filled with persimons with the sheet of jute which is moist with alcohol.  Then the whole thing is sealed with a large plastic bag into which a package of dry ice is put.  According to the program, both the alcohol vapor and the carbon dioxide have the effect of debittering.   :o :o :o

There are two types, fuyu is the one shown in my photo. It is sweet and slightly crunchy - sort of of like a meaty apple. Hachiya is long and is very astringent until ripe. When it is ripe it is like jelly inside. They are often dried whole and are sweet and chewy.

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: David H. Hartman on November 16, 2017, 22:30:07
David, thanks for the link.  Apparently the top part (sorry for my ignorance of the technical term.  It is called Helm in German) of both bell towers are completely missing.  Hope they will be restored well.

The structure is call a dome. Famous examples are the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore of Florence, Italy who's architect was Filippo Brunelleschi. That dome is egg shaped as a key design element allowing it to be as I believe the largest church dome or any dome of it's day. Another is the United States Capitol's dome in Washington, D.C.

DeSoto a division of Chrysler called the top of the combustion chamber and a car in '50s the DeSoto Firedome. The engine, a 292 cu. in. V8 was better known as the Chrysler Hemi. A 671 GMC roots blower sat on top. These engines were as sacred to some drag racers of the '60s as a church and as profane to others and a government capital building.   :D  :D  :D

Dave Hartman who is writing to Santa Claws and asking for a Dodge Ram Express 1500 with a 5.7L Hemi (dome) with a locking rear axle. The base 2-door short bed, style side is preferred.

I'm jealous of those with even a small amount of time for photography. At least I can come here and see some really beautiful photographs. Thank you to all who post. 

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 16, 2017, 22:59:17
It is called "Kuppel" in German and sometimes it is on top of a "Dom". "Helm" is the Soldier's or Builder's cap made of steel or hard plastic or Kevlar, sturdy materials to keep tje people safe.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 16, 2017, 23:17:40
Sierra Nevada. Still not in season so almost everything was close. Nice ride to the top  8)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 16, 2017, 23:18:14
Thanks Thomas.

I came to my mind that only french may be suitable to let it -sound- right: une lumière grise et terne.
Yes ! Good one
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 16, 2017, 23:21:35
A very dark day again.

100 years of Red Cross in Tilburg

D800E  35/2 Ai-S
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 17, 2017, 09:41:56
November 17

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4533/37590563355_908049db8e_o.jpg)

very late flowering Aster tataricus(?)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 17, 2017, 14:47:50
I'm quite certain this is the same church as above. The photograph is Armando's from a previous post. Here is a link...

Puebla Mexico earthquake (http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,6578.msg105460.html#msg105460)
David, correct it is the same one

John,  I took that as the sun was just coming up
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 17, 2017, 22:56:30
Thanks for the info Armando. An early shot, then ;)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 17, 2017, 22:57:28
Finally some sun :D

The former abbey of Koningsoord, Berkel-Enschot

http://reliwiki.nl/index.php/Berkel-Enschot,_Raadhuisstraat_26_-_O.L._Vrouw_Koningsoord (http://reliwiki.nl/index.php/Berkel-Enschot,_Raadhuisstraat_26_-_O.L._Vrouw_Koningsoord)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 17, 2017, 23:04:49
the problem is solved when to take photos but I am more than 10.000 back editing... so today only a smartphone shot, although I took lots of customer shots and fun shots with my real cameras today. Office is blocked by MLW and her ironing equipment.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 18, 2017, 19:17:20
November 18

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4540/24632120708_0556672a4e_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 18, 2017, 22:10:36
autumnal birch street
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 19, 2017, 00:00:11
Beautiful Frank.!

Christmas decoration in the streets...

D800E  ZF 35/2
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 19, 2017, 09:13:55
November 18

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4540/24632120708_0556672a4e_o.jpg)

mysterious
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 19, 2017, 15:27:40
mysterious

thanks Frank
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 19, 2017, 15:31:05
November 19

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4532/26744842199_4e160bc159_o.jpg)

The arrival of Sinterklaas and his zwarte Pieten
one of many shots, D500 and 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6vr
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 19, 2017, 21:12:09
worked for Men Duri Melcher today http://menduriart.com/aktuelles.html

the shark is made of lead and weighs 150kg

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 19, 2017, 23:11:13
Still some flowers on a rainy day with occasionally sun
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: simato73 on November 19, 2017, 23:26:03
Family-free morning :)
I like this place but it is photographed to death. Oh well...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 20, 2017, 11:17:20
still  alive!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 20, 2017, 14:31:27
still  alive!

What of it? ;D
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 20, 2017, 14:32:31
November 20

Maintenance on the sewers.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4516/37653732225_1d91b6bd46_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 20, 2017, 16:13:39
What of it? ;D

the greenish brownish parts and the sperm. guess what happens here if you fence out the sheep and let wild boar do some gardening?
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 20, 2017, 16:14:10
November 20

Maintenance on the sewers.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4516/37653732225_1d91b6bd46_o.jpg)

great environmental portrait
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 20, 2017, 16:19:36
Nice steam, Fons.

Rainy weather...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 20, 2017, 17:22:44
(http://fotokontext.de//tagesrhythmus/one_bit_7332.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 21, 2017, 17:11:27
Nice steam, Fons.

Rainy weather...

thanks John, i like cemeteries.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 21, 2017, 17:12:44
November 21

wind and rain

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4579/37847282934_ba4edb9dff_o.jpg)

D500, Voigtländer 180/4
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 21, 2017, 17:37:32
thanks John, i like cemeteries.
You are welcome !
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 21, 2017, 17:38:13
Special bicycle road to the city
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on November 22, 2017, 17:22:38
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/38526161496_41d812f5e6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21GqDzJ)DSC_8730 (https://flic.kr/p/21GqDzJ)
Posterized appearance courtesy of 100mm heligon
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 22, 2017, 17:35:17
autumn leaves
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 22, 2017, 18:01:08
November 22

Larches catching the light of the setting sun

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4556/38584153481_df62b087f5_o.jpg)

Df 20mm f/3.5ud
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 22, 2017, 22:10:47
Sunny day :)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Alaun on November 22, 2017, 22:33:07
so many peaceful pictures in November ...

by chance, I got some action today  (IR 550nm filter):
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 23, 2017, 13:22:22
so many peaceful pictures in November ...

by chance, I got some action today  (IR 550nm filter):

nice one Werner
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 23, 2017, 13:23:27
November 23

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4571/26821478869_1286649edc_o.jpg)

D800, Voigtländer 125/2.5
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on November 23, 2017, 13:40:13
I like the colours and the refections on the outer bowls
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 23, 2017, 14:10:28
I guess a phone booth is something that will be hard to explain to our grandchildren...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on November 23, 2017, 17:49:17
Sunsetting across San Francisco Bay
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4558/37713821755_a7b2c134f2_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZsDch8)DSC_8824 (https://flic.kr/p/ZsDch8)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 23, 2017, 21:50:56
Beautiful, Jack !


Minimal christmas street decoration... 
D600  35/1.4
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 24, 2017, 09:03:20
November 24

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4517/37895819164_ae1127ddf4_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 24, 2017, 09:55:32
just now it is official:
the end is near



of this year
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 24, 2017, 11:04:20
just now it is official:
the end is near of this year

Oof , Frank?
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 24, 2017, 14:00:03
Oof , Frank?

no, Smartphone
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 24, 2017, 22:57:18
Busy in City center

Bicycle and walk road
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 25, 2017, 15:14:30
November 25, 2017

of fruits

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4566/38579271866_3a378e605e_o.jpg)

D800, 18mm f/4, K 1 ring
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 25, 2017, 16:11:06
they build a new Primark in front of the historic train station in our city center:
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 25, 2017, 16:25:14
Nice Frank,

This is the 'Tilburg'  version of the 'Primark'   
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 25, 2017, 17:28:57
Sweatshop Outlet .... exploitation combined with unsustainability
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Alaun on November 25, 2017, 17:51:08
Frank, nice view of the station, showing how fine it would be to have a free place in front of the building!

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: simato73 on November 25, 2017, 22:15:34
25 November
Castleton
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 25, 2017, 23:22:06
Frank, nice view of the station, showing how fine it would be to have a free place in front of the building!

open public space? my dream!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 25, 2017, 23:22:42
25 November
Castleton

you have a way with castles, Simone!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Thomas G on November 26, 2017, 11:27:20
one of my favourite garden plants: chaenomeles.
This one is probably a chaenomeles japonica hybride flowering dark red.
It seems to like the place in the garden and is flowering most time of the year.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 26, 2017, 19:28:18
on some days the light is just different and magically so:
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 26, 2017, 23:29:53
Indeed, beautiful light, when the sun finally comes.

The late afternoon sun.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 27, 2017, 08:34:19
IIRC it was morning light, just before the sun made it over the horizon... golden dawn light as one might sax
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 27, 2017, 15:47:12
November 26

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4547/38603169176_2ff5374dae_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 27, 2017, 15:48:10
November 27

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4556/38644807362_60d6fc6b95_o.jpg)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 27, 2017, 15:55:47
Ginko glows
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 27, 2017, 20:07:44
Interview with musician Pieter Bon

Natural setting in a pub

D600  105/1.8
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 27, 2017, 21:20:39
great portrait, John
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: golunvolo on November 27, 2017, 21:30:56
Yes John, great connection.
 Fons, love your use of the background in the photo of the statue
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 27, 2017, 22:27:21
Thanks Frank and Paco.

Yes, great background, Fons.   Which lens did you use?
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 28, 2017, 07:14:30
Thanks Frank and Paco.

Yes, great background, Fons.   Which lens did you use?
Yes John, great connection.
 Fons, love your use of the background in the photo of the statue

I used the Df, and 85mm f/1.4ais and it was pouring rain, the Df being not waterproof at all, the eyepiece runs full after a while. Thanks.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 28, 2017, 08:51:56
Eduardo Chillada on a construction site today

http://welt-der-form.net/Bonn/Chillida-1999-De_Musica_IV-1.html

http://www.bonn.de/tourismus_kultur_sport_freizeit/bonn_ist_kultur/bildende_kunst/00085/index.html?lang=de
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 28, 2017, 14:49:38
November 28

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4525/37812479005_bf53aaebb8_o.jpg)

Df 135mm f/2.8ai

Composting
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 28, 2017, 14:57:36
A cold morning
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 28, 2017, 15:01:55
john. out of time superb bw shot
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 29, 2017, 00:46:09
Thanks Frank.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 29, 2017, 08:43:43
art? in midway
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: armando_m on November 29, 2017, 14:56:31
A cold morning

The woman pushing the bicycle , the bicycle on the side, the steam at the end, the leafs on the ground, the trees on the left and the buildings framing the scene, I like it all
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 29, 2017, 15:30:04
November 29

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4546/38691038252_c6905c94b8_o.jpg)

Df 135 f/2.8 ai
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 29, 2017, 16:48:51
Thanks Armando.

Nice post-card Fons.  The 135mm /2.8  is good and practical because it's so damn small ;)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 29, 2017, 16:52:10
Installation of the new mayor Theo Weterings was in the Pop center 013. 

Light was horrible, dark, and occasionally filled with magneta's and blue strayed spot lights.

Holding the chairman - hammer of City Council for the first time

Df       80-200/2.8 new

Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 29, 2017, 17:13:13
On the 135/2.8 neat small lens but quite flat in contrast yet there are times i like that lo-contrast look, very wintery and good for headshots as well. ;)
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 29, 2017, 17:24:12
Yes true. And the 135mm focal length is too close to the Nikkor 105mm's. Those are better.
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 29, 2017, 21:01:07
Wonderful tableau, Fons!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 30, 2017, 14:14:01
Wonderful tableau, Fons!

Thank you Frank
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 30, 2017, 14:15:25
November 30

final day of the month

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4529/24869772058_3cf0accf04_o.jpg)

Jan Cunen museum, Oss

Df 28mm f/2ai
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 30, 2017, 16:04:08
I guess I shot the artist this morning (but not the deputy)
rainy, dark, cold, wet, ugly...
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on November 30, 2017, 17:11:32
A grey day with rain

A former garage...

D600  35/2.8 Ai-S
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: David H. Hartman on December 01, 2017, 05:27:41
Holding the chairman - hammer of City Council for the first time

Maxwell Edison majoring in medicine? 

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Great shot: perfect timing!
Title: Re: November 2017
Post by: John Geerts on December 01, 2017, 08:53:31
haha.

Thanks, David.