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Images => Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM => Your Weekly Blog => Topic started by: Fons Baerken on February 01, 2022, 13:26:04
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February 1
new month, new chances
mill in the rain
Zfc, Viltrox 56mm f/1.4
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Evening
Z6 AF-S 300/4
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A dull movie....
Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
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Some snow today allowed me to experiment with the "Enigma" 125mm f/1.2 mirror lens on the Z fc. Since the front of the Z fc is nearly flat, this allows the massive mirror lens to be seated flush to the camera front thus adding almost 1m of focus reach. It still only goes to 2m, but you can have more versatility this way.
The in-air whirling snowflakes were not really dense enough to make the image I had envisioned, but at least the outcome was different from my other snow pictures.
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A dull movie....
Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
Looks as exhausted as exhaustion can be. ::)
Some snow today allowed me to experiment with the "Enigma" 125mm f/1.2 mirror lens on the Z fc. Since the front of the Z fc is nearly flat, this allows the massive mirror lens to be seated flush to the camera front thus adding almost 1m of focus reach. It still only goes to 2m, but you can have more versatility this way.
The in-air whirling snowflakes were not really dense enough to make the image I had envisioned, but at least the outcome was different from my other snow pictures.
Wonderful abstraction! I'd like to see the mirror lens as well.
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Building rule: all laundry must be white.
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The in-air whirling snowflakes were not really dense enough to make the image I had envisioned, but at least the outcome was different from my other snow pictures.
It looks like a rendition of the Time Vortex from an early episode of Doctor Who!
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Ah Ha - a med student in your house? ;)
A dull movie....
Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
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-- Wonderful abstraction! I'd like to see the mirror lens as well.
As per your wish, here it is. The front half is a lens shade that often doubles as grip point for lifting the lens since it is very light weight. There is barely any clearance between the rear of the lens and the front of the Z fc.
Lens is engraved MES-ZAN F=125mm f/1.2. Apart from it being very old and well made, I have no further idea about its manufacturer or intended area of use. I bought it on a whim decades ago for next to nothing.
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Some snow today allowed me to experiment with the "Enigma" 125mm f/1.2 mirror lens on the Z fc. Since the front of the Z fc is nearly flat, this allows the massive mirror lens to be seated flush to the camera front thus adding almost 1m of focus reach. It still only goes to 2m, but you can have more versatility this way.
The in-air whirling snowflakes were not really dense enough to make the image I had envisioned, but at least the outcome was different from my other snow pictures.
Very nice to see the Enigma lens set in action!
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Indeed, Erik - cannot wait until the flowering season commences -- now, that'll be fun.
A big thank you for your efforts in making this elusive lens more useful :)
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As per your wish, here it is. The front half is a lens shade that often doubles as grip point for lifting the lens since it is very light weight. There is barely any clearance between the rear of the lens and the front of the Z fc.
Lens is engraved MES-ZAN F=125mm f/1.2. Apart from it being very old and well made, I have no further idea about its manufacturer or intended area of use. I bought it on a whim decades ago for next to nothing.
Thank you, Birna! Wow, this is a beautifully bizarre lens! If there are no refractive elements and only reflective elements in the lens, it could be for UV, perhaps?
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Building rule: all laundry must be white.
I think this is a nice representation of typical residential characteristics in major cities of Japan.
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February 2222
farmhouse
D3s, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr
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Thank you, Birna! Wow, this is a beautifully bizarre lens! If there are no refractive elements and only reflective elements in the lens, it could be for UV, perhaps?
It can do UV as well. However, the Z fc doesn't do UV so I have to forego the "long" reach" and add extension as as to make the lens fit a more sculptured camera shape.
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Ah Ha - a med student in your house? ;)
I met my wife when she worked at the morgue and my work took me there frequently. The skeleton was an appropriate and amusing wedding gift :)
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The closest distance of the Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 is only 1 meter. To get closer Voigtlander sold the close up lenses 'Focar' (32mm) I got the number two, in the original packing of 1968, when the price was 12 guilders and 50 cent...
On the Z7
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Still a bit too early to bloom.
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Nice Akira. I love the promise that blossom and leaf buds offer.
Are these these decorative or fruit bearing?
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Nice Akira. I love the promise that blossom and leaf buds offer.
Are these these decorative or fruit bearing?
Thank you, Hans. Glad you like it. This is a small part of Japanese plum tree growing from the ground. So, the flowers will turn into plum fruits.
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Quick iPhone snap of hibernating bats from my main "in retirement" nature project: measuring environmental conditions in bats shelters and associated bat's activity.
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Still not the ambient conditions I had hoped for, and that my hands can tolerate for any period of time. Anyway, this is a view across the delta at Nordre Øyeren, the largest inland delta in Northern Europe. We can observe only a small and compressed sliver of it through the power of the 360-1200mm Nikkor lens. Thus, the depth of the view in fact is about 4km, with the nearest parts around 1 km away and the conifer forest in the background is >5km away.
Norway spruce Picea abies is now actively invading the usually birch-dominated islands and levées of the delta platform. This conifer is a "late" invader to Norway and has only been here for < 2.000 years. The current rise in temperature has opened up a wave of dispersal of this species to formerly non-optimal habitats.
The Harbinger of Climate Changes
Zoom-Nikkor 360-1200mm f/11 ED @1200mm, f/16, Z9
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Still not the ambient conditions I had hoped for, and that my hands can tolerate for any period of time. Anyway, this is a view across the delta at Nordre Øyeren, the largest inland delta in Northern Europe. We can observe only a small and compressed sliver of it through the power of the 360-1200mm Nikkor lens. Thus, the depth of the view in fact is about 4km, with the nearest parts around 1 km away and the conifer forest in the background is >5km away.
Norway spruce Picea abies is now actively invading the usually birch-dominated islands and levées of the delta platform. This conifer is a "late" invader to Norway and has only been here for < 2.000 years. The current rise in temperature has opened up a wave of dispersal of this species to formerly non-optimal habitats.
The Harbinger of Climate Changes
Zoom-Nikkor 360-1200mm f/11 ED @1200mm, f/16, Z9
Amazing image of the nature mimicking Kodak infrared color film.
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Actually, the colours are quite accurate as seen by the naked eye. The birch crowns get redder and redder towards the spring leafing, and the blue light prevailing from a bleak winter sky makes the aerial perspective distinctively blue. The massive compression of the scene brought about by the very long focal length (1200mm here) just intensifies the colour impression.
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Actually, the colours are quite accurate as seen by the naked eye. The birch crowns get redder and redder towards the spring leafing, and the blue light prevailing from a bleak winter sky makes the aerial perspective distinctively blue. The massive compression of the scene brought about by the very long focal length (1200mm here) just intensifies the colour impression.
Amazing image of the nature mimicking Kodak infrared color film.
I also thought it was a color representation, not actual ones. Impressive beauty
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Actually, the colours are quite accurate as seen by the naked eye. The birch crowns get redder and redder towards the spring leafing, and the blue light prevailing from a bleak winter sky makes the aerial perspective distinctively blue. The massive compression of the scene brought about by the very long focal length (1200mm here) just intensifies the colour impression.
Beautiful depth of field with the colour and the detail.
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February 3
id
Z6, 35mm f/1.4ai
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Fons, I took the same lens yesterday!
Dreaming of bubbles.
Z6, 35mm 1.4 ai
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Beautiful, Birna.
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Fons, I took the same lens yesterday!
Dreaming of bubbles.
Z6, 35mm 1.4 ai
This lens is very esoteric, yes.
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From todays work in Sweden.
Sport with the Z6 ;)
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Very nice Birna, Fons, Paco :)
Leaving the port
Z6 300pf
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The Wagon is a special restaurant inside a train...
Z6 50/1.8S
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Thank you Nasos
John, that has mystery and a story waiting to happen. Lovely ambiance.
The cranes from the port of Cádiz are a sight in my everyday walk to work.
Z6, 24-70mm vr
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Onix, Priorat
Z6, 35mm f/1.4ai
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Onix, Priorat
Z6, 35mm f/1.4ai
Excellent abstraction!
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Paco, your crane motif looks positively Swedish :)
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A scene I pass by several times per day. Just had to let it get the Z9 treatment. Hand-held focus stacking, by Zerene not done in-camera.
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Chaotic chaos. iPhone SE2.
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Thanks Paco. Love the perspective, lines and the colours of the crane
Central Station - A Gourmet Market Restaurant. In an old Locomotive Factory.
Z6 50/1.8S
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The Viltrox lenses work very well on the Z9 if the approx. 20MPix DX format suffices. Balance is superb. The added advantage is that the total package becomes neater and 'smaller', so as far as the Z9 allows itself to be neglected.
For this early morning view, I needed a wider coverage than proved by the 56mm DX lens, so captured 4 frames instead and stitched them in PtGui. A useful alternative if the corresponding FX lens is not at hand.
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Thank you Akira
February 4
So from yesterday rainy day in the Hague
'Love'
Z6, 24mm f/1,8s
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Finally some sun. The Crocus are already very late compared to other years
Nikon D4S AF-D 85/1.4
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Thank you Birna, John.
Birna, that is handheld!?
Today I had a wonderful day with life-long friends in my hometown. Then, a walk with the family. As you can see, Ani is growing very fast! She calls the attention of young, old, locals and tourist alike.
Z6, 105mm 1.4 e
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View on Walenstöcke mountains in our valley. Multiple vertical handheld photos with D850 and 300mm PF stitched to 130MP.
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It has been raining cats and dogs today.
Another image from last friday in the Hague.
Z6, 24mm f/1.8s
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Bon APP...
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We have some winter a few days ago...
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We have some winter a few days ago...
Very nice Andrew! The composition is well balanced with the farmstead accenting the whole; and the tree is luminous. Is that a coat of ice on the tree that makes it shine or is that an effect of post processing (or both)? Also, the near monochrome effect is nicely counterpointed by the brown weeds along the bottom of the photo.
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A rainy and stormy day
D4S AF-S 300/4
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We have some winter a few days ago...
Beautiful graphics and composition. The eye travels very well. Love the 3d effect and character of the tree.
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Very nice Andrew
We had some winder days with snow two weeks ago but now spring is coming
Z50 300pf
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Meet David. An old friend of mine. Wonderful day
Z6, 105mm 1.4e
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Beautiful Portrait, Paco !
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Thank you John. That body-lens is a killer for portraits!
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Thank you John. That body-lens is a killer for portraits!
Yes, I know, and you show it perfectly. Super lens, the 105/1.4
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Soldiers of Climate Change.
Nikon Z9, Zoom-Nikkor 360-1200mm f/11 ED.
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Thank you, guys!
And one more "wintry" pic...
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Another bit of sun this year...
D4S AF-S 300/4
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February 7
Snowdrops
Z6, 300mm f/4
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Fons, tasteful and delicate. You have a series of images that fit those words.
Today shooting for a student´s piece in Cádiz. Flamenco, 6th and last year in the conservatory
D5, 24-70 2.8 vr.
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Fons, tasteful and delicate. You have a series of images that fit those words.
Today shooting for a student´s piece in Cádiz. Flamenco, 6th and last year in the conservatory
D5, 24-70 2.8 vr.
Classy and lovely.
How did you produce the B&W image?
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Very nice Paco, old friend and Flamenco!
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Fons, tasteful and delicate. You have a series of images that fit those words.
Today shooting for a student´s piece in Cádiz. Flamenco, 6th and last year in the conservatory
D5, 24-70 2.8 vr.
Great shot paco, the wall (as part of the composition) and sunlight work great here.
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Fons, tasteful and delicate. You have a series of images that fit those words.
Today shooting for a student´s piece in Cádiz. Flamenco, 6th and last year in the conservatory
D5, 24-70 2.8 vr.
Thank you Paco.
The flamenco scene could be from a movie from Pedro Almodovar.
So are you teaching for a new show or tour? Great!
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pond and trees
Df, zf35mm f/2
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Fons, tasteful and delicate. You have a series of images that fit those words.
Today shooting for a student´s piece in Cádiz. Flamenco, 6th and last year in the conservatory
D5, 24-70 2.8 vr.
Impressive image. Great composition!
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Very nice Paco, old friend and Flamenco!
Thank you Nasos
Great shot paco, the wall (as part of the composition) and sunlight work great here.
Yes, that is the wall in my rooftop, light of 4-5 pm yesterday in Cádiz. It is not called "coast of the light" just beacause :)
Thanks!
Thank you Paco.
The flamenco scene could be from a movie from Pedro Almodovar.
So are you teaching for a new show or tour? Great!
It has a strong folklore flavor for sure. Those are students (mine once a week) of the last year. They are trying to sell the show and needed images for the dossier.
Impressive image. Great composition!
Thank you Akira.
Classy and lovely.
How did you produce the B&W image?
Thanks! The B&W is done in lightroom from a series of presets I have been collecting when one image feels like is working. They are various and I named them: nikon bw, nikon bwII, bw landscape, sweet bw, bw rehearsal and so on...
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Bon APP...
That looks like my favourite type of Autumn Squash Daniel.
This long after harvest, they usually have a rich, slightly sweet taste when roasted (at least, they do in my dreams)
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"My" local river is Glomma, the largest in Norway. Log driving and timber floating long since have ceased, but the specialised structures in the river landscape still stand. This is a series of 'lensekar' (haven't found an English name yet, anyone ?) used in the making of timber rafts to be floated across Øyeren, a large lake just downstream. These structures dominate the riverine landscape for more than 10 km.
Nikon Z fc, Zoom-Nikkor 50-300mm f/4.5 ED
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It has been dry and cold (well, for Tokyo) today.
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"My" local river is Glomma, the largest in Norway. Log driving and timber floating long since have ceased, but the specialised structures in the river landscape still stand. This is a series of 'lensekar' (haven't found an English name yet, anyone ?) used in the making of timber rafts to be floated across Øyeren, a large lake just downstream. These structures dominate the riverine landscape for more than 10 km.
Nikon Z fc, Zoom-Nikkor 50-300mm f/4.5 ED
Had to look this up, you live in a very interesting place. Timber floating has a longe history in Norway, even in Gjøvik where I come regularly there has been a lot of floating on Mjøsa. No Danish word as we don’t have any timber floating ;)
Nice picture by the way :)
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weeping willow tree
Df, Zf 35mm f/2
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Coasting Kite
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Planting trees
Z6 28/1.4E
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Big boats!
Z6, 85mm 1.8S
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Thinking.
Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
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Tokyo skyline
Z6ii. 105mm f2.8 micro Nikkor.
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Thinking.
Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
beautiful picture
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With so little sun this year, there is not much time for the Crocus to bloom ;D
Z6 AF-I 300/2.8
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beautiful picture
Indeed, a beauty.
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February 11
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Indeed, a beauty.
I agree
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One in the sun...
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Thank you Bent, John and Fons.
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Good morning!
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February 12
This morning
Z6, 20mm f/1.8s
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Was there a football match, Fons? ;)
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Scooters
Z6 28/1.4
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Was there a football match, Fons? ;)
The Lucht, the A2, Zaltbommel, early morning, the rider had arranged his bike to join the Freedom convoy against the global tyranny thats being rolled out, on the way to the Hague!
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The Lucht, the A2, Zaltbommel, early morning, the rider had arranged his bike to join the Freedom convoy against the global tyranny thats being rolled out, on the way to the Hague!
Aha, thanks for the background, Fons.
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Spring is coming :)
Z6 50mm f1.8S @f1.8
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Yakinthus spring is also here
Z6 300pf
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Thinking.
Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
Beautiful image
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Spring is coming :)
Z6 50mm f1.8S @f1.8
Beautiful - hopeful - image, Bent.
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Yakinthus spring is also here
Z6 300pf
Lovely!
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Bench
Nikon Z6 + Nikkor Z 50mm f1.8 S
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51877889928_59570fd00e_h.jpg)
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Bold
Z6, 20mm f/1.8s
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Great blue synthese with the wall, water and sky, Fons.
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Watertower (Built in 1897)
Z6 28/1.4
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Thank you Luc :)
Great blue Fons!
Typical Greek tavern by the sea
Not the appropriate lens and camera-z50 200-500 on 200mm- but it works 8)
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Thank you Luc :)
Great blue Fons!
Typical Greek tavern by the sea
Not the appropriate lens and camera-z50 200-500 on 200mm- but it works 8)
You make me wanting a trip to Greece :)
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Blue on blue
Nikon Z6 + Nikkor Z 50mm f1.8 S
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51878129799_a51819c8a3_h.jpg)
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Thank you John and Nasos.
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Blue on blue
Nikon Z6 + Nikkor Z 50mm f1.8 S
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51878129799_a51819c8a3_h.jpg)
Nice Luc, saw the other images as well on https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper)
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You make me wanting a trip to Greece :)
You are welcome!
The page is full of shades of blue :)
Very nice shot Luc!
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On creation
D5, 70-200 2.8 fl
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The 50mm f1.8 S has shallow depth of field ;)
My granddaughter, was on a visit.
Eye focus works, but not if tintet glases is used.
50mm f.18 S @f1.8
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Nice shot Bent!
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February 14
Martha doesnt like this car
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro C190
Z fc - Vx23mm f/1.4z
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Nice shot Bent!
Thank you Fons
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February 14
Martha doesnt like this car
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro C190
Z fc - Vx23mm f/1.4z
Nice combination of composition and process!
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I agree with Martha regarding the car, however the visual outcome is very good.
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I agree with Martha regarding the car, however the visual outcome is very good.
Muscle car not enough room for cameragear to go to a serious photoshoot!
Nice combination of composition and process!
Thank you Akira
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Saint Catherine of Alexandria https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Alexandria (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Alexandria)
One of the 20 statues around the cemetery Bredaseweg
Nikon Z6 Angenieux 35-70 (and a blue sky) ;)
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The 50mm f1.8 S has shallow depth of field ;)
My granddaughter, was on a visit.
Eye focus works, but not if tintet glases is used.
50mm f.18 S @f1.8
Nice portrait.
When you get pretty close the 50/1.8S is very suitable for portraits ;)
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Nice portrait.
When you get pretty close the 50/1.8S is very suitable for portraits ;)
Thank you, yes it works well.
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Nice portrait.
When you get pretty close the 50/1.8S is very suitable for portraits ;)
Agree on both accounts. Relax and close portrait Bent, feels warm and loving.
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Mix of natural and strobe light. For the students project.
D5, 24-70 2.8 vr
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How nice :)
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Driving back home to reach Valentine's Day with Ruth, I encountered a pounding of wet snow enroute. Visibilty for driving declined despite wiper running at full speed.
Yesterday almost all snow had gone. We started to think about a future spring. Oh well. Should have known better.
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Agree on both accounts. Relax and close portrait Bent, feels warm and loving.
Thank you Paco
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Mix of natural and strobe light. For the students project.
D5, 24-70 2.8 vr
Very nice, beautiful lighting and woman :)
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Thank you!
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February 15
new toy
TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 z-mount
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February 15
new toy
TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 z-mount
Reviews from the web
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-ttartisan-90mm-1-25/ (https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-ttartisan-90mm-1-25/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1tgjp1TA58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1tgjp1TA58)
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February 15
new toy
TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 z-mount
Fons, you have made very good use of your new toy. The flowers are beautifully presented.
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February 15
new toy
TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 z-mount
Congratulations with your new toy. I am very curious about your findings. Is the lens chipped?
The image with the flowers is great !
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Driving back home to reach Valentine's Day with Ruth, I encountered a pounding of wet snow enroute. Visibilty for driving declined despite wiper running at full speed.
Yesterday almost all snow had gone. We started to think about a future spring. Oh well. Should have known better.
Lovely snowy/icy contrast.
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The evening arrives over the Forum with the Concert Hall
Z6 Angenieux 35-70/2.5-3.3
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The lens renders this night scene with ease. Contrast isn't always the ultimate goal.
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Congratulations with your new toy. I am very curious about your findings. Is the lens chipped?
The image with the flowers is great !
Fons, you have made very good use of your new toy. The flowers are beautifully presented.
Thank you more to show i hope
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The evening arrives over the Forum with the Concert Hall
Z6 Angenieux 35-70/2.5-3.3
These Angenieux are special, and pricey on the used markets
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Thanks Birna and Fons.
Special lenses indeed and prices go up. One of the reasons is that these lenses work excellent on mirrorless camera's. Another reason is that it is increasingly difficult to find a mint copy.
My current sample is a mint one in the Canon FD- mount, and had a low price because of that mount, I guess. Works perfectly with the FD-Z adapter on the Z's.
The Ai-S 35-70/2.5-3.3 Angenieux is optically much better than the more 'flat' AF-D 28-70/2.6 version where compromises were made because of the AF construction and the fixed f/2.6, Especially wide open the difference is evident.
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Water well counter weight
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Triangles everywhere.
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The spirit of the forest.
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February 16
rain
Z6, TTart. 90mm f/1.25
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There is light in the tunnel...
Z6 Angenieux 35-70/2.5-3.3
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Nice entries here!
Coming back home
Airplanes wing under the moon light
3,6 second iPhone shot
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interesting mystery man in your light John.
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interesting mystery man in your light John.
Oh, yes, the mysterious figure completes the picture!
Nice entries here!
Coming back home
Airplanes wing under the moon light
3,6 second iPhone shot
Nice nightscape shot. Did you push your iPhone against the window glass of the plane?
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Thanks Paco and Akira.
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Thank you Akira, I didn’t Touch the window glass but I used both hands to stop moving
I wait for the airplanes cabin lights to turn off during landing cause the reflections were visible
Normally I have to use -2 stop to the shot it’s very bright comparing to what my eyes were seeing
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The result of Storm Dudley passing over my hometown
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51888077980_bdaf411bc4_b.jpg)
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Nice overview Luc. But that Bike-situation is normal here in Tilburg ;)
Still standing strong
Z6 Angenieux 35-70/2.5-3.3
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The sun and stars
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shopping-carts
Z6, TTartisan 90mm f/1.25
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very nice series Luc
The result of Storm Dudley passing over my hometown
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Central Station
Z6 Ang 35-70
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Council Rock
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We had a storm crossen the south of Denmark.
This was the day before, high water on the west cost
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Mobile Toilet
Z6 105/2.5 PC
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February 20
rainy sunday
Zfc 85mm f/1.8s
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The remains of the Corona-era
Home-delivery of meals...
Z6 58/1.4G
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February 20
rainy sunday
Zfc 85mm f/1.8s
Lovely Tulips, Fons
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Lovely Tulips, Fons
Lovely indeed.
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Thank you John and Paco, appreciated!
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Water well counter weight
There's something very pleasing about this Tom.
When I first quickly scrolled through this page, I thought this was two separate images with a white border between them.
As well as the image, imagining people using this mechanism many years ago is fascinating.
The remains of the Corona-era
Home-delivery of meals...
I think many things from the last few years may remain with us going forward John
(e.g. working more from home, if feasible?)
That cyclist was brave if they did this over our stormy weekend!
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This white Japanese plum tree has just begun to bloom.
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Light Art in the Concert Hall
Z6 AF-S 58/1.4
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There's something very pleasing about this Tom.
When I first quickly scrolled through this page, I thought this was two separate images with a white border between them.
As well as the image, imagining people using this mechanism many years ago is fascinating.
I think many things from the last few years may remain with us going forward John
(e.g. working more from home, if feasible?)
That cyclist was brave if they did this over our stormy weekend!
Thanks Colin. The white border is snow that being north of the evergreens in the picture remains shaded and unmelted. The device probably dates to the late 1600’s, which for these parts is pretty old. Tom
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Finally time to post some again :)
Still reviewing the shoots from last night.
Z6, 70-200 2.8 fl
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Wow!!!!
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Crappy low res phone image, but I wanted to share my first impressions, and sights, of Yakushima island.
Mad Max meets world heritage site?!
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+1
Beautifully executed.
Wow!!!!
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Very nice Paco. Good to find some time ;)
Theaters were closed for months and now will slowly open. Here the entrance and stairs of the theater
Z6 with the ancient 1961 5.8cm 1.4
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Thank you all. I miss this place of ours very much when I have to be away for any reason
Akira, that Japanese plum tree exposure is very tasteful, thanks for sharing!
John, those - stands? - on the left look like characters from the latest "Dune" movie.
I'll not comment about covid measures here as it is not the place and muddy waters, at best but in Spain, bars and restaurants have had it way more relaxed than theaters from the beginning.
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Paco, It's a work of art 'Sisters of Steal' https://www.tilburgers.nl/zusters-in-staal/ (https://www.tilburgers.nl/zusters-in-staal/)
Just framed them in the image as they give a kind of voyeuristic and surrealistic atmosphere to the overall image and using the edge weaknesses of the lens.
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More snow outside, so time to brush up on various techniques for later use (hopefully).
This is a test snap of a silicone wafer for chip production, taken with the (to me) new Mitutoyo 20X objective and the likewise new (to me) CHM-200 tube lens. Camera Z7. Apparently it works?
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Thank you all. I miss this place of ours very much when I have to be away for any reason
Akira, that Japanese plum tree exposure is very tasteful, thanks for sharing!
Paco, glad you like it. I just selected "Adobe Color" in ACR. ::)
You captured this beautiful moment. Hope you would start a dedicated thread!
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San Francisco on a Friday afternoon
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San Francisco on a Friday afternoon
The Marina, Z9!
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February 22
focus
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The Marina, Z9!
Yes, finally getting used to it. A few more sessions and I think my fingers will know what to do.
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The sun and stars
Huuii - nice! :D
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A wall with a heart
Z6, 16mm 3.5
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February 23
Tulips on a vase in a field
Z6, TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25
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Ah, after a week with storms, finally the sun
The remaining crocus family ;)
Z6 Nikkor Ai-S 35-70/3.5 62mm
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Orchids and Camilias in bloom, Z9 + Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 K
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Old orchard on a winter day
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Orchids and Camilias in bloom, Z9 + Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 K
I would take off my chapeau to your image. Beautiful use of the hexagonal bokeh!
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I would take off my chapeau to your image. Beautiful use of the hexagonal bokeh!
Thanks Akira, I took your comment in the Vintage Nikkei thread as inspiration to make good use of the hexagons.
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And you certainly did, what a special image. Thanks for sharing it!
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In my way to work ;D
Z6, 16mm 3.5
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Yesterday we had a collaboration between the arts school and the dance school to show the creations in a "fashion catwalk" with some dance moves throwed in for good measure.
One of the art students helping with make-up and hair preparations.
Z6, 105mm 1.4
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Looking towards Kuchinoerabujima Island. A fascinating little place with an active volcano.
Z6. z 50 1.8
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February 25
Sort of cold springlike weather with spells of rain and hail
Z6, TTArt 90mm f/1.25 wide open m.o.c.
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No 'official' Carnaval this year, which means no public events.
But this year there are no (Corona) restrictions and is the yearly Carnaval on a 'pub' level.
In this special 'Street' Carnaval is bound to begin...
Z6 58/1.4G
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Orchids and Camilias in bloom, Z9 + Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 K
Great shot, Jack and lovely use of this 6 bladed lens. It's already too sharp wide open ;)
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In my way to work ;D
Z6, 16mm 3.5
Adore the graphics, silly walks?
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February 25
Sort of cold springlike weather with spells of rain and hail
Z6, TTArt 90mm f/1.25 wide open m.o.c.
a bit of chromatic aberration, Fons. Is the lens easy to focus?
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a bit of chromatic aberration, Fons. Is the lens easy to focus?
Yes its quite easy to focus since its bright, mind it has no electronics, quite heavy reminds me of the zeiss 100mm f/2 in that respect, flare is an issue, i think portraiture may be its strength etc..
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Adore the graphics, silly walks?
From the ministry itself ;D
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Cerasus lannesiana (called "Kawazu-zakura" in Japan) is in full bloom now.
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The Ministery?
Better Python than a Phranco stance. :-) :-)
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Cerasus lannesiana (called "Kawazu-zakura" in Japan) is in full bloom now.
Lovely the start of the cherries
https://www.thegardenofzen.com/2012/03/kawazu-zakura-cerasus-lannesiana.html (https://www.thegardenofzen.com/2012/03/kawazu-zakura-cerasus-lannesiana.html)
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February 26
cold morning afternoon crocus
Z fc TTartisans 90mm f/1.25
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Cerasus lannesiana (called "Kawazu-zakura" in Japan) is in full bloom now.
Beautiful, great point of view too.
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Finally a sunny day, despite the frost at night.
Walking the dog...
Z6 58/1.4G
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Lovely the start of the cherries
Beautiful, great point of view too.
Thank you, Fons and John!
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Sunset. Industrial zone. Mount Fuji. From a moving bus.
iPhone …
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Sunset. Industrial zone. Mount Fuji. From a moving bus.
iPhone …
You capture this emotional atmosphere nicely!
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Cerasus lannesiana (called "Kawazu-zakura" in Japan) is in full bloom now.
Beautiful.
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De Gekroonde Byenkorf / The Crowned Beehive (built 1687), Amersfoort/The Netherlands
Olympus E-M10 Mk IV + Olympus 12-40mm f2.8
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51907440265_f5ec6c0e28_h.jpg)
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Beautiful.
Thank you, Luc!
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You capture this emotional atmosphere nicely!
Thanks :-)
I think maybe I am also reflected in the window. A lot going on for sure.
Time to sleep now, utterly exhausted. I was bitten by a dog on Yakushima on Friday, and it has been rather epic since then. Tomorrow I have to be up early to trek to the hospital - in the hope they can continue the treatment that was started at the hospital on the island :-(
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Dog bites can be horrendous - I know, so sorry to hear of your misfortune Richard.
Good luck at the hospital. Let us hope that your recovery will be rapid and without any long lasting side effects.
Thanks :-)
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Time to sleep now, utterly exhausted. I was bitten by a dog on Yakushima on Friday, and it has been rather epic since then. Tomorrow I have to be up early to trek to the hospital - in the hope they can continue the treatment that was started at the hospital on the island :-(
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Time to sleep now, utterly exhausted. I was bitten by a dog on Yakushima on Friday, and it has been rather epic since then. Tomorrow I have to be up early to trek to the hospital - in the hope they can continue the treatment that was started at the hospital on the island :-(
That's too bad especially if you were bitten by a wild dog. Hope you to get well solidly.
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The Ministery?
Better Python than a Phranco stance. :-) :-)
;D ;D ;D
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Mutis park near the school.
z6, 16mm 3.5
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A pool in nature area De Liereman, Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Z6 Angenieux 70-210/3.5
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on the road
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on the road
Agave tequilana?
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Agave tequilana?
Akira, that is correct, there is a lot of land growing this plant around the town of Tequila
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A pool in nature area De Liereman, Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Z6 Angenieux 70-210/3.5
wonderful play of light ,shadows, reflections and transparency
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wonderful play of light ,shadows, reflections and transparency
Thanks Armando
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Crocus
Z6 85/1.8 K (no hexagons, wide open) ;)
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on the road
With the Tequila agaves it gives something special to the landscape.
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This will be my last post in Feb 2022
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Not the preferable lens and camera
200mm on DX