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Title: !DAILY UPDATES! February. 366 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 01, 2016, 12:55:09
ripped apart. (may fit into Death & Decay as well).

somewhat mysterious. a snakes's skin? an old leaf?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 01, 2016, 13:02:08
late comer of yesterday, 31. Jan 2016. Today I collected my son from hospital.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 01, 2016, 14:07:44
Frank may your son be in full working order soon!

Feb 1 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1692/24124623703_e8d279984f_o.jpg)

D800 Tokina macro 100mm f/2.8D

broadleaved snowdrops
2 images in windy weather
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 01, 2016, 16:46:51
beautiful dyptich
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Post by: John Geerts on February 01, 2016, 17:40:25
Good to hear your son is back from Hospital, Frank.

Februari 1rd

In a few days Carnaval is prominent in Tilburg, and during 4 days from 6 till 9 February the name will be 'Kruikenstad'. 

A number of shops sell clothing and other articles for that event.  The Tilburg- Carnaval colours are Orange and Green.  A nice example below...

D800E/CV58

Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Jacques on February 01, 2016, 20:36:40
The school run ! there has been much press coverage in the UK when a headteacher requested that the school run drivers did not turn up in their pajamas, dressing gowns and Ugg style boots.
1st Feb D810 58 1.4
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1547/24664068341_b6a8e92d0f_h.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 01, 2016, 21:32:32
Quick lunch time testing of the G. Rodenstock Trinar 13.5 cm F4 I got from the flea market. It is reaching 1/1 at max extension of the PB-6. Both pictures at F9.
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Seapy on February 02, 2016, 01:07:25
Bruno, the Rodenstock looks as though it is fitted with a shutter, if it is, would you use the leaf shutter or the focal plane shutter from preference?
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Post by: Chip Chipowski on February 02, 2016, 05:50:01
Lake Shasta
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 02, 2016, 09:20:01
Chip. What is wrong with the water? Why does the green not extend to the shore?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 02, 2016, 09:20:44
Yesterday. Homecoming.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 02, 2016, 11:39:11
Bruno, the Rodenstock looks as though it is fitted with a shutter, if it is, would you use the leaf shutter or the focal plane shutter from preference?
Hi Seapi, it is indeed fitted with a shutter but a rather basic one. For the first test, I just put it open and used the focal plane as I mostly wanted to check if the lens was useable. Next time, I'll make a comparison.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 02, 2016, 15:14:29
feb 2 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1521/24146239653_35144bf2a9_o.jpg)

i made spicy quince chutney today

Df 28/2 ai  sb910 @f22 13 sec exposure
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 02, 2016, 17:40:11
Rainy peaceful day. Had to order new reading glasses in the city and went looking around....
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Post by: John Geerts on February 02, 2016, 17:46:57
February 2nd  2016

Lot's of rain, but dry in the late afternoon

On assignment in Spoorzone,  a part of the 'Lochal' close to Central Station

Df  17-35/2.8



Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 02, 2016, 17:57:59
Bruno, the Rodenstock looks as though it is fitted with a shutter, if it is, would you use the leaf shutter or the focal plane shutter from preference?

I shoot a lot with Large Format lenses and the D600 as my back (and D3 before) and prefer the in camera shutter for flexibility. See. You have to fully open the camera shutter to be able to use the leaf shutter. The whole contraption has to be extremly light proof therefore. You will probably see the vibration of the shutter in the final frame, also the cable release has to go somewhere. Afterwards you have to remember to close the camera shutter before your next exposure.

With in camera shutter you can use life view & Tethering & Mirror Up & IR-Release & Bracketing ... Much better Routine!
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Post by: Jacques on February 02, 2016, 18:17:57
Decorator with very steady hand required !
2nd Feb D810 58 1.4
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1688/24480493900_043b2b9087_h.jpg)
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Post by: Chip Chipowski on February 02, 2016, 18:36:00
Quote
Chip. What is wrong with the water? Why does the green not extend to the shore?

Frank, this is an artificial reservoir in Northern CA.  Water levels are significantly down due to drought, so lots of exposed areas that are normally under water.  It is a pity about the water shortage, but the end result is interesting to look at.  The exposed banks have an orange-red color that is very striking!
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Post by: John Geerts on February 02, 2016, 19:16:42
A real winterpainter, Jacques.

Nice statues in Bonn, Frank.

Long cooking time, Fons?

Used the Nikkor K 28/2.0  as well  with D800E  -  Lochal and Central Station, Tilburg

Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 02, 2016, 20:13:29
The statues are really lively. "Gänsebrunnen" in Bonn.

Yellow blue tristesse, John.
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 03, 2016, 00:20:55
London, from the hotel room. Smartphone jpg, Lumia 930.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 03, 2016, 13:03:26
Feb 3 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1600/24673875032_4454509c81_o.jpg)

Den Bosch carnaval tricolours, renamed Oeteldonk

Df 85mm/1.8H
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Post by: John Geerts on February 03, 2016, 17:04:02
February 3rd, partly sunny but bitingly cold wind from the North

Parking lot

D800E  - 28/2 K
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 03, 2016, 20:16:33
A real winterpainter, Jacques.

Nice statues in Bonn, Frank.

Long cooking time, Fons?

Used the Nikkor K 28/2.0  as well  with D800E  -  Lochal and Central Station, Tilburg

True all fresh ingredients and handcuisine and a fairly long cooking time, thanks John.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 03, 2016, 20:18:28
Feb 3 2016 a 2nd image

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1520/24766190686_abaeb77109_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Jacques on February 03, 2016, 21:01:35
Three former work mates along with myself meet for a ' I remember when ... ' breakfast, standing on the pavement chatting after the food this young lady without any provocation seemed to think the gesture was appropriate for four grey heads !
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1569/24431212779_9c8b15e89a_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 04, 2016, 01:13:43
Full day again. Smartphone jpg, Lumia 930.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 04, 2016, 08:47:41
Three former work mates along with myself meet for a ' I remember when ... ' breakfast, standing on the pavement chatting after the food this young lady without any provocation seemed to think the gesture was appropriate for four grey heads

she looks fresh and funny
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 04, 2016, 10:53:35
My entry for the 3rd of February.

Yesterdy I came by our city hall shortly after the sun had setteled. The sky was deep blue and all windows in our city hall were lit. Great time for ISO 50 and more than one second of moving the camera over the light field, grazing impressions...
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 04, 2016, 14:28:10
Feb 4 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1547/24719625541_f0fe4d2b28_o.jpg)

apples in a bag

Df L56/1.6
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 04, 2016, 14:34:30
My entry for the 3rd of February.

Yesterdy I came by our city hall shortly after the sun had setteled. The sky was deep blue and all windows in our city hall were lit. Great time for ISO 50 and more than one second of moving the camera over the light field, grazing impressions...
Very cool shots, Frank. Patterns, minimalist, light painting....


Feb 4 2016
apples in a bag

Df L56/1.6
Most artistic impression of apples that I've seen. What is L56?
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 04, 2016, 15:03:20
A. L stands for Lensbaby, i dont like the name, stupid..
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Post by: John Geerts on February 04, 2016, 15:36:50
February 4th.  Rain again, and a cold wind


The wild Pivet ( Ligustrum vulgare) and it's poisonous berries, probably the reason they still hang there. 

Df  17-35/2.8

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 04, 2016, 18:26:51
A. L stands for Lensbaby, i dont like the name, stupid..

The more I see of these Babies the more I am interested.

And you handle them very well

I know these translucent bags well. I see the photo and feel it. Hear it.
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 04, 2016, 18:42:00
This is pars pro toto for a series I took at a children's carnival today 4/Feb/2016

I was very unhappy with my performance and with the Cameras performace too. Currently she tends to signal focus acquisition and the face is still dead unsharp. I did lose some series today.

Sometimes it helps to put her into Focus "M" and then switch back to Autofocus "S"-Mode and she works as normal again.

I cannot say the X100T has made it into the "reliable workhorse" park of my equipment after one year of heavy use.


EDIT: Added three pictures to this thread.

EDIT2: added another picture
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 04, 2016, 21:13:43
Really great apples, Fons.
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Post by: Thomas G on February 04, 2016, 21:20:47
tumblers. at your service.
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Post by: Chip Chipowski on February 05, 2016, 06:31:19
Two friends walking in the rain
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 05, 2016, 16:20:05
This is pars pro toto for a series I took at a children's carnival today 4/Feb/2016

I was very unhappy with my performance and with the Cameras performace too. Currently she tends to signal focus acquisition and the face is still dead unsharp. I did lose some series today.

Sometimes it helps to put her into Focus "M" and then switch back to Autofocus "S"-Mode and she works as normal again.

I cannot say the X100T has made it into the "reliable workhorse" park of my equipment after one year of heavy use.

very nice Frank
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 05, 2016, 16:23:19
feb 5 2014

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1513/24207427123_54ef79aceb_o.jpg)

yellow and blue the colours for carnival this village of Krullendonk

Df 28/2 ai
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Post by: Jacques on February 05, 2016, 20:28:15
11am GMT Friday 5th Feb, my local indoor market, the traders are ready but the customers are scarce !
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1468/24744563891_f00e7dab18_h.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 05, 2016, 22:49:30
When I have little time left for the daily update and everything is dark outside, the 19mm TV-Heligon remains the most fun lens to play with.

NEX5 with fixed focus, no iris, TV-Heligon 19mm, 2 rubber bands mounts :)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 05, 2016, 23:16:22
February 5th 2016

Fish

Df  17-35/2.8
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Post by: Thomas G on February 05, 2016, 23:26:26
playing with close up settings allowing very short object to front lens distances. About 4mm here.
Iphone 6 showing a capture of home made fresh sausage, 25-50 f/4, PK-12, Tokina achromat extender, Df

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 06, 2016, 10:08:59
Fons. Thank you. I guessed you would like it

Bruno. This figure has a spookey aura and I dig your way of showing it. Shiver.

All. Spend most of yesterday in the neon lit catacombs of a hospital waiting for some follow up treatment of my son's
arm. Did not carry a camera not even a phone. These places I feel suck all time and life from people. I feel like a piece
of life stock in a feed lot there.

John. The water swirl in the aquarium fascinates me. Strange light reflections.
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Post by: Peter Forsell on February 06, 2016, 14:37:34
Ceiling. Sanyang 8/3.5.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1450/24824911436_d025d5a319_o.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 06, 2016, 14:47:40
Very interesting portrait of a girl on your wall, Peter!
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Post by: Thomas G on February 06, 2016, 15:21:57
Artichoke plant covered for the winter. Artichokes have a hard winter time at the lattitude here, not only related to temperatures but due to the amount of rain.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 06, 2016, 15:40:22
Very technical, hexagonal bokeh "circles". What lens?
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Post by: John Geerts on February 06, 2016, 15:48:12
Februari 6th

Official start of 'Carnaval' in Tilburg with the arrival of the Prince,  Robért d'n Irste on Central Station


D800E  - 105/1.8
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Post by: John Geerts on February 06, 2016, 15:51:51
Thanks Frank.  Yes, the title could have been 'Psychedelic Fish'   ;)
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Post by: Thomas G on February 06, 2016, 16:46:46
 :)
Very technical, hexagonal bokeh "circles". What lens?
Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/4, Big, Bulky, Slow, better has sunshad stick to it, colors slightly different :-)
It's rendering helps to bring up the texture of the protective sleeve.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 06, 2016, 18:03:02
Feb 6 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1490/24737131742_ff15850513_b.jpg)

Carnaval in Krullendonk (His)

D800 70-200/2.8 @200mm f/5 sb910
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 06, 2016, 20:33:59
nice architecture in my neighbourhood
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Post by: Thomas G on February 06, 2016, 21:35:22
dandelion, found in a protected corner of the garden
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 06, 2016, 23:42:08
Thank you Frank.

The hamamelis in in full bloom. D750 AFS 80-400
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Post by: John Geerts on February 07, 2016, 00:30:42
Beautiful Dandelion, Thomas. 

Very pretty Hamamelis, Bruno.

Two others from the 'arrival' of the Prince.
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Post by: Øivind Tøien on February 07, 2016, 10:46:17

February 6: From the start of the 1000 mile Yukon Quest sled dog race in Fairbanks Alaska. Finish will be in Whitehorse, Canada.

(http://otoien.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v125/p1805848942.jpg)

NIKON 300mm f/4 E PF @ f/5.6 on D7100, 1/500, ISO 720.

This is the very first processed image, more to come elsewhere once I get through the >600 frames that I captured...
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Post by: Thomas G on February 07, 2016, 11:43:42
February 6: From the start of the 1000 mile Yukon Quest sled dog race in Fairbanks Alaska. Finish will be in Whitehorse, Canada.

[... pic ...]

NIKON 300mm f/4 E PF @ f/5.6 on D7100, 1/500, ISO 720.

This is the very first processed image, more to come elsewhere once I get through the >600 frames that I captured...
Øivind, very atmospheric. A lot of details. Impressive amount of spectators - this must be the event around.
I knew it exists but long distance sled racing is not a concept for my home country.
Would love to see more images.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 07, 2016, 15:49:40
Agree, detailed overview,  Øivind. Very nice colours too.

February 7th. 

The statue of the 'Kruikenzeiker', symbol for the Tilburger.  It's part of the history that workers in the Textile industry needed to take their urine to the factory which was used for bleaching the wool. They used a special jar for that purpose.

There is a permanent statue of 'The Kruikenzeiker' as well, but this one is carried to the main centre on 'Heuvel' during the openings-festivities.

D800E  105/1.8
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 07, 2016, 20:19:18
Thank you

Feb 7 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1546/24511459629_5451dcae4a_o.jpg)

Df 50mm f/1.4 S.C. auto

Den Bosch railwaystation tonight 17:13
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 07, 2016, 22:57:14
Great one, Øivind, it is alive. 
I like your statue, John, the crows goes very well with the expression.
 
Today's catch: an Ent walking through the garden (D750 28/2 AI) and sunset on the hamamelis (D750 400/5.6 AIS)
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Post by: Thomas G on February 07, 2016, 23:46:55
(not so) lonely heart
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 08, 2016, 06:02:53
7/Feb/2016 finally found a few minutes to experiment with the Biotar again...

the first shows the Blütenstand of a Hibiskuspflanze
the second is from a series of dead Hortensie.

I am not aware of the biological names in Latin or English.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 08, 2016, 06:31:23
Feb 7th: Indian classical music concert. Artists are being felicitated at the end of the concert with traditional turban of this state (Mysore) and shawl.
That’s Pandit Shivkumar Sharma on right, an eminent Santoor player.

Fuji X-T10 straight out of camera JPEG, 55-200.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 08, 2016, 16:47:57
feb 8 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1445/24529590799_7bb439dd53_o.jpg)

boerenbruiloft ( or farmers' wedding), carneval krullendonk 2016

Df lensbaby velvet 56mm f/1.6
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Post by: John Geerts on February 08, 2016, 18:11:19
Thanks Bruno. I like that 'Ent' ;)

Intriguing effect, Thomas.  What is that backlight?

Not sure what the 'Biotar' is showing, Frank.  But very nice colours in the first one.

Very crisp colours, Anirban. Interesting story too.

Farmers with a 'farmers-lens' Fons?



February 8th Very hard wind.


First victims of the wind

Df 17-35/2.8
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 08, 2016, 22:01:56
Chained banana
Lumia 930 jpg
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Post by: Jacques on February 08, 2016, 22:52:47
8th Feb a very wet and windy day.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1666/24903210685_21ec709d43_b.jpg)
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Post by: Thomas G on February 08, 2016, 23:02:57
Intriguing effect, Thomas.  What is that backlight?

There is a LED molded into a heart shaped transparent piece of red plastic.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 09, 2016, 02:48:16
Very crisp colours, Anirban. Interesting story too.


February 8th Very hard wind.


First victims of the wind

Df 17-35/2.8
Thanks John!
What's with the wind? Everyone seem to talk about it.
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Post by: Øivind Tøien on February 09, 2016, 05:42:45
Øivind, very atmospheric. A lot of details. Impressive amount of spectators - this must be the event around.
I knew it exists but long distance sled racing is not a concept for my home country.
Would love to see more images.

Thanks Thomas and John for your comments. Yes, sled dog racing is sport no. 1 in Alaska with respect to publicity. The Iditarod race is the longest one, but the Yukon Quest has an even higher star here in Fairbanks, as it runs in the interior and is a tougher race with respect to environmental conditions and less support along the trail.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 09, 2016, 10:17:50
For 8 Feb 2016 it is of course Karneval.
German title, sorry: "Lebensfreude pur"
Wonderful, spontaneous performance of two "Turnerinnen"
Can someone help to translate this?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 09, 2016, 10:20:36
comments on your wonderful contributions later, I am off to the hospital again...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 09, 2016, 14:07:44
dandelion, found in a protected corner of the garden

wild swirly effect. Lens or movement or both?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 09, 2016, 14:12:50
Chained banana
Lumia 930 jpg



I generally love photos with monochrome scenes and one stark color element. I do not like color keys though.

very cool banana peel scene!
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 09, 2016, 14:12:57
Thanks Bruno. I like that 'Ent' ;)

Intriguing effect, Thomas.  What is that backlight?

Not sure what the 'Biotar' is showing, Frank.  But very nice colours in the first one.

Very crisp colours, Anirban. Interesting story too.

Farmers with a 'farmers-lens' Fons?



February 8th Very hard wind.


First victims of the wind

Df 17-35/2.8

Lensbaby needs to be stopped down all the way to have dof

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1474/24885144006_23569f4a6a_o.jpg)
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 09, 2016, 14:15:31
feb 9 2016

today wet, wet, wet indoors for paperwork and so on

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1477/24915544815_4a99a82927_o.jpg)

4 images stacked

Df lensbaby 56mm f/1.6
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Post by: John Geerts on February 09, 2016, 14:41:28
Beautiful effect, Fons !!

Nicely captured Frank, those acrobats, or female gymnasts ;)

There was a storm here, Anirbar. Yesterday all Carnaval parades were cancelled.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 09, 2016, 15:00:09
They cancelled the parades in Düsseldorf and Mainz. Cologne and Bonn only had slight wind an a lot of sunshine. All streets full of life.
I took more than 1500 pics in 3 hours but I am sure I will not keep more than 300 to 400 due to very bad AF performance
of the D600 with the 1.8/50G. I very much hope the D5 will deliver better AF at roughly the same resolution and better
tonality and Hi ISO.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 09, 2016, 15:02:23
Fons: Is that a glass bowl? Intriguing volor scape
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 09, 2016, 15:02:39
There was a storm here, Anirbar. Yesterday all Carnaval parades were cancelled.
Hope all is well now.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 09, 2016, 16:34:42
Yes, very rainy today.

February 9th 

Some shopping is essential, despite the rain...

Xperia
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Post by: Jacques on February 09, 2016, 19:49:25
Feb 8, now the storm is over a local grandad is back on double buggy duty ! infant chasing duties performed by grandma
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1477/24625650660_8211f678aa_b.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 09, 2016, 21:19:34
Wind, meetings, highway.
Lumia 930, dng, cropped
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Post by: Gary on February 10, 2016, 03:22:25
California Snow. 85F today.
iPhone image
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 10, 2016, 10:19:53
Hi Gary. Great to have you back ... in spring ... wow.

Have you been on a holiday?
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 10, 2016, 13:11:13
feb 10 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1700/24568190029_c2d3f84332_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1510/24935817395_736a7e802f_o.jpg)

Df 58/1.4g
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 10, 2016, 17:03:24
I am late again. Yesterday as rainy as today:
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Post by: John Geerts on February 10, 2016, 18:26:39
The last one is very nice, Frank !

February 10th Rain - again.

Df   - AI AF Nikkor 80mm f/2.8S  (which colours are so beautiful) 
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 10, 2016, 18:57:28
8th Feb a very wet and windy day.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1666/24903210685_21ec709d43_b.jpg)

what is this?
I see strong light source in movement.
I know you work on picturing movement....

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 10, 2016, 18:58:55
feb 10 2016
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1700/24568190029_c2d3f84332_o.jpg)


This dove has a red light at its tail
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 10, 2016, 19:07:39
California Snow. 85F today.
iPhone image
Lovely colors Gary. I can smell spring in this photo. :)

The last one is very nice, Frank !

February 10th Rain - again.

Df   - AI AF Nikkor 80mm f/2.8S  (which colours are so beautiful)
That's a beautiful photo for "bike" thread as well, John.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 10, 2016, 19:08:50
The last one is very nice, Frank !
February 10th Rain - again.
Df   - AI AF Nikkor 80mm f/2.8S  (which colours are so beautiful) 

I love the bike. Looks just like mine today.
But I did not take one photo today.
I could have used up three days to get everything done
on my list.

chestnuts.

very interesting tree.
Costed me hours to research and it is not
easy to decide which of the contradictory statements
is valid.

children. Music or not music? A  question of tears.

food. Sweet rice cooked in milk? French fries?
Sausages? Soup of tomatoes and apricots?
Nothing of it?

Plenty of pictures in my head but no files.
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Post by: Thomas G on February 10, 2016, 20:27:31
2016-02-10. The weather is... bad awful? Rain. A lot of. 3 centigrades.

Cooking some nice food will heal it.
#1 will end up as a lentil stew
#2 will marinate for an hour in the sauce cooking in the lower right corner of #1 resulting in a fresh & fruity winter raw food vegetables salad

Recipes available on request.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 10, 2016, 20:33:35

This dove has a red light at its tail

must be a very special dove :)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 10, 2016, 20:47:50
That's a beautiful photo for "bike" thread as well, John.
Thanks Anirban. Is shall post it there too  ;)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 10, 2016, 21:36:29
ThomasG: Love the first one. It creates a sense of space and details. The only thing I would change is to add a little water to the finecut. looks better in the photo.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 10, 2016, 22:03:44
Quick stop back from work. The Lion of Waterloo commemorates the battle.
Nikon J4
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Post by: John Geerts on February 10, 2016, 22:28:20
A great shot, Bruno. Atmospheric light too.
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Post by: Thomas G on February 10, 2016, 22:46:54
ThomasG: Love the first one. It creates a sense of space and details. The only thing I would change is to add a little water to the finecut. looks better in the photo.
Thanks, Frank. I'll try to remember your recommendation for the next food capture occasion.
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Post by: Gary on February 11, 2016, 01:09:56
Hi Gary. Great to have you back ... in spring ... wow.

Have you been on a holiday?

Just working hard.
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Post by: Gary on February 11, 2016, 04:30:24
Walking The Cook.

iPhone image
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Post by: Akira on February 11, 2016, 04:55:19
Sign of spring...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 11, 2016, 06:43:22
Crazy weather. It felt like spring in December, but currently it is more gray, feels more "wintery" and is said to get colder even.

longing for spring!
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Post by: Akira on February 11, 2016, 13:03:22
Nah, the cat enjoys his temporary sunbathing.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 11, 2016, 13:12:53
Ha Nice Akira, I see some resemblances with mine  ;)
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Post by: Akira on February 11, 2016, 13:37:52
John, thanks for kind words.  :)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 11, 2016, 15:45:40
guess what lens? (I am in love again!)
(1) cycle
(2) crop of (1)
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 11, 2016, 16:49:26
feb 11 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1442/24328796424_45c1ef1459_o.jpg)

Df 50-135mm f/3.5 at 50mm macrosetting vignette is from the sunhood HN-23
which is to deep for the wide end
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Post by: John Geerts on February 11, 2016, 17:05:30
Ha Fons, same subject  ;)   (apart from a lot of other things today)

February 11th  -  The Sun came back, at last


Crocuses

Df  -  Nikkor AF 80/2.8
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 11, 2016, 19:47:26
Thanks John.
Looking at your crocuses, Fons and John, I could only go out and take a quick snap of ours but in the dark and under the rain :)
Lumia 930 jpg
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Post by: Asle F on February 11, 2016, 20:17:13
I was asked if I would photograph for counting wild reindeers today, a question I can't say no to. For this task, we are flying over the whole area with a small aircraft and photograph every herd we are seeing.
Here is one picture of Finse, a little community with a railroad station and a hotel in the mountains, and a herd of reindeers just south of Finse. This herd of 171 reindeer was the biggest herd my plane found today.
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Post by: Thomas G on February 11, 2016, 21:05:35
Walking The Cook.

iPhone image
Great snap!
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Post by: Jacques on February 11, 2016, 21:07:58
11th Feb, unseasonable winter sun falls on the absent gardeners vegetable plot.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1505/24332777104_0246063f44_h.jpg)
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 11, 2016, 21:15:04
Ha Fons, same subject  ;)   (apart from a lot of other things today)

February 11th  -  The Sun came back, at last


Crocuses

Df  -  Nikkor AF 80/2.8

that lens the 80/2.8 how does that fit on df, thought it fitted the f3af only,
fotographing crocus is lke tiptoeing by the dogshit
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 11, 2016, 21:16:13
I was asked if I would photograph for counting wild reindeers today, a question I can't say no to. For this task, we are flying over the whole area with a small aircraft and photograph every herd we are seeing.
Here is one picture of Finse, a little community with a railroad station and a hotel in the mountains, and a herd of reindeers just south of Finse. This herd of 171 reindeer was the biggest herd my plane found today.

thats an interesting job Asle
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Post by: John Geerts on February 11, 2016, 22:17:24
that lens the 80/2.8 how does that fit on df, thought it fitted the f3af only,
fotographing crocus is lke tiptoeing by the dogshit
The Autofocus of the 80/2.8 will only work on the F3AF (and apparantly also on some other Filmbodies).

But the lens will work on any other Nikon-body that accepts AI lenses  as a manual lens.  It has the same focus behaviour as the 105/1.8 but in this case 'damped' by the non-functioning AF.     

The lens is perfect, colourful, contrast, and sharp  at f2.8  and unbelievable sharp stepped down. It is at least in the class of the Voigtlander 90 in my opinion.  The only little drawback (and that is a personal note) is the focus at 1 meter only, in which case the use of the close-up attachment lenses is an outcome.

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Post by: Akira on February 11, 2016, 22:31:46
If I remember correctly, Af lenses for F3AF drain the battery power when mounted on the modern AF camera or DSLR.  Didn't you experience that?
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Post by: John Geerts on February 11, 2016, 22:40:59
Nope, no battery-loss at all, not on the D200, D700, Df and D800E.  But the AF-selection-button is switched to M of course.
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Post by: Gary on February 12, 2016, 03:03:17
Okay, you all know how I love California and our weather... Well, here's another, all-in-fun, poke at you cold weather peoples. We are experiencing a heat wave here ... another 85F day. I just picked a salad from the backyard and I'm firing up the BBQ for the rest of dinner. Kale, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, parsley, a pepper and a lemon for some zest, topped with some Mandarin Orange slices. (Yes, I cook with wine, that's an Oak Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.)

iPhone image
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Post by: Gary on February 12, 2016, 05:02:14
I have moved on to a red blend for dinner, Primal Roots, delish.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 12, 2016, 06:37:32
Jaques: Great light work in the garden
Gary: Very tempting and inviting
John: Love the Crocus in #602! Translucence & glamour glow!
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 12, 2016, 17:47:58
Finally spring starts to arrive
D600 & 1.4/35 AiS (my eyes seem to get better!)
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 12, 2016, 20:18:05
feb 12 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1568/24982792785_706b859de9_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1481/24982793055_fe47ae2f80_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1691/24352191194_bf9b86778b_o.jpg)

a small photoexhibition of National geographic
photographers among Steve MCCurry,
a video documentary of refinding the Afghan girl



Afrikamuseum Berg en Dal
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Post by: Akira on February 12, 2016, 20:19:52
Sharbat Gula.  The photographer's name is Steve McCurry.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 12, 2016, 20:28:12
thanks Akira for the correction

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1651/24956749076_4d549f6e05_o.jpg)
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Post by: Jacques on February 12, 2016, 21:20:00
12th Feb ' New Build '
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1523/24688336260_0cda742e31_b.jpg)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 12, 2016, 21:30:13
These pictures give an enormous appetite, Gary  ;)

That's a great lens, Frank !!  I used it daily for more than three years.

Very interesting exhibition, Fons.

Fascinating Structure, Jacques.

February 12th 2016. Sometimes a Sun but it's getting colder.

Df with 80/2.8 but this time wide open.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 13, 2016, 00:20:24
Took the 16/3.5 in the garden on the D750 for the first time. Next time, I'll stop it down :)
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Post by: Akira on February 13, 2016, 00:48:50
thanks Akira for the correction

You are welcome, Fons.  I love curry, though.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 13, 2016, 02:58:30
John. 3054 ist wonderful Krokussen on de Plein....
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 13, 2016, 03:02:29
http://zentralkraft.com/12022016_OBF_1636_v1.jpg

D600 1.4/35ais@1.4 @12022016

Very flexible lens. Brings new joy into my photography.

I feel cameras are overrated. A new lens though opens a whole
new world. I lost one of these 10 years ago to fungus possibly
Had to sell it for parts. Was very happy to buy Chris's from the
forum.

Love

Frank
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Post by: Gary on February 13, 2016, 06:57:00
Looking at office space.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 13, 2016, 14:45:33
feb 13 2016


(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1713/24371252343_43c7963257_o.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 13, 2016, 14:47:06
Did cook today .... updates will follow later. Kid swimming course .....

Fons: love the dreamy atmosphere...

Bruno: yellow brown tones warm and enstranging. Great use of FullFrameFish ... 3F

Jaques: The ultimate moiree test for every monitor .... crass texture ... grating cheese on it seems very possible.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 13, 2016, 16:56:02
thank you Frank
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Post by: John Geerts on February 13, 2016, 20:03:25
February 13th  Cold


Testing...

D200  180/2.8
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 13, 2016, 20:36:35
this morning it was freeezing ... literally:

(D600 / 4/200 Micro AiS)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 13, 2016, 20:42:31
February 13th  Cold
Testing...
D200  180/2.8

Strange effect. Bottom sharp. Top bokeh
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Post by: Jacques on February 13, 2016, 21:11:52
At the culmination of an outdoor fitness class the tutor required the participants   pair up and give a piggy back lift to their partner, I cannot help but feel the lady on the right has drawn the short straw !
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1485/24637507439_4438648017_h.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 13, 2016, 21:35:23
Jaques. Very funny. Yes. The lady might carry the muscular lad for 10 Seconds...
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Post by: John Geerts on February 13, 2016, 21:50:42
Strange effect. Bottom sharp. Top bokeh
Thanks. Yes, that was the way I framed it.  I am comparing the 180/2.8 ED AiS with the 180/2.8 ED IF AF first version,  but I find  the first AF 180/2.8 is better. Perhaps the Ais sample is not 100%...

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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 13, 2016, 22:00:22
Grey cold and rainy day so inside test today. First use of a 1936 Contax CZJ 135/4 Sonnar I got cheap on a flea market. Mounted on Sony NEX5 via a custom made adapter.
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Post by: ColinM on February 13, 2016, 22:14:10
Nah, the cat enjoys his temporary sunbathing.
Excellent Akira
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Post by: ColinM on February 13, 2016, 22:18:32
You are welcome, Fons.  I love curry, though.
Curry, or McCurry?

Is that a Scotch with a Vindaloo?
A potent combination!
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Post by: Akira on February 14, 2016, 00:02:31
Curry, or McCurry?

Is that a Scotch with a Vindaloo?
A potent combination!

Colin, I haven't tried Vindaloo.  That looks great.  I'll look for one offered in an Indian restaurant here in Tokyo.  Thanks for the info!
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Post by: Gary on February 14, 2016, 05:05:22
Wine Country
iPhone image
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Post by: Gary on February 14, 2016, 05:07:35
More wine country.
iPhone image
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 14, 2016, 05:18:11
Feb 13th:
Festival day. Saraswati Puja (Hindu goddess for wisdom, knowledge, music; Greek equivalent Athena, Roman equivalent Minerva) at neighbour's place.
This occasion is widely celebrated in every single school in Bengal and few other Northern parts of India. Prayers followed by traditional meal: Khichdi, a dish from cabbage, Papad, Tomato "chutney", sweet dish.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 14, 2016, 05:22:20
Gary, the wine country shot is beautiful. I could live there forever. The drive along those valleys must be enjoyable as well.
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Post by: tommiejeep on February 14, 2016, 05:35:34
Gary, I miss driving the Wine Country  :(
and where it goes when it comes to Goa.   A friend's temperature controlled wine storage at his restaurant.  You sure do not want room temperature wine here  ;)
Shot last night with Sony a7II, 55 1.8  The staff keep that plate glass clean  :)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 14, 2016, 05:43:16
While we are at wine as topic.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 14, 2016, 16:51:36
I like your last one a lot, Anirban,  mostly the contrast between the precise drawing on the fabric and the softness of the hand.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 14, 2016, 16:59:56
Keeping the bottle but with another content than wine. From the brunch this morning.
I forgot to change the non-cpu lens data so exif is incorrect. In fact 50/1.4 AI-S at f5.6
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Post by: Gary on February 14, 2016, 17:10:07
Buenas Dias Daily Updaters!  It is foggy today. Oddly, when Cookie (the pooch and my best friend) retrieved the newspaper this morning it was clear as a bell.  But an hour later the fog started rolling in, casting everything in grayness.

@ Airnban- The color images all tell a great story and capture some of the spirit of the event, the B&W not-so-much.

My wine country photos are from Temecula, not as old, bountiful or uniformly as delish as Napa or Sonoma. But it also only an hour+ drive away from home. If you search enough you'll discover a jewel here and a jewel there. The discovery part is half the fun.

@ Tommy- I don't think that anything in India would truly surprise me ... But I've never seen such a well stocked wine fridge in my travels to Asia.  But the times, they are a changing.   
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Post by: Gary on February 14, 2016, 17:19:16
@ Bruno-
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 14, 2016, 17:43:18
Today I took a lot of shots with my soul. Wonderful light at mass today. Because I served as an acolyte I was not supposed to, neither wanted to wear a camera.

It was a festive service with a renowned flute player accompaining the organ. Festive because one of our priest had his 50th anniversary of ordination. A funny intellectual and warm hearted old man, everyboy loves him. All the priests were dressed in purple and white. Great faces, great expressions, great colors....

*

Then I went to the meeting of a costomer supported agriculture community and met this old fighter. Very nice and interesting chap, Friedhelm:

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 14, 2016, 17:44:57
@ Bruno-

How did you get this ship into the bottle?
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Post by: John Geerts on February 14, 2016, 17:49:26
February 14th.  Cold, rainy mixed with snow. Brrr.


Df - 180/2.8 AF  vs AIS
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Post by: Gary on February 14, 2016, 19:11:14
Good stuff John. Those buds look like purple whales breaching up for a look around.
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Post by: Gary on February 14, 2016, 19:12:55
Today I took a lot of shots with my soul. Wonderful light at mass today. Because I served as an acolyte I was not supposed to, neither wanted to wear a camera.

It was a festive service with a renowned flute player accompaining the organ. Festive because one of our priest had his 50th anniversary of ordination. A funny intellectual and warm hearted old man, everyboy loves him. All the priests were dressed in purple and white. Great faces, great expressions, great colors....

*

Then I went to the meeting of a costomer supported agriculture community and met this old fighter. Very nice and interesting chap, Friedhelm:

I think Friedheim would look good in B&W.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 14, 2016, 20:09:02
feb 14 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1546/24400277803_10eaf05e7f_o.jpg)
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Post by: Gary on February 15, 2016, 03:47:22
On our morning walk.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 15, 2016, 07:14:49
I think Friedheim would look good in B&W.

& for the sake of the "fotocontext" a picture of Bernd the farmer with a map of the CSA
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 15, 2016, 07:16:12
On our morning walk.

One does not see aliens these days so often...
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 15, 2016, 08:24:41
I like your last one a lot, Anirban,  mostly the contrast between the precise drawing on the fabric and the softness of the hand.
Thank you Bruno.

@ Airnban- The color images all tell a great story and capture some of the spirit of the event, the B&W not-so-much.
Thank you Gary for the feedback. Please continue to tell me what I can do better or what you don't like, as they come. Thanks again!
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Post by: John Geerts on February 15, 2016, 09:54:23
Thanks Gary.   Nice Valentine collection there.  And the whine valleys and whine look very 'tempting'. 

Good serie on the festival, Anirban. Beautiful colors and the serving of the food I like especially.

The black and white works wonderful, Frank. #1807 is impressive with the details of the hand.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 15, 2016, 10:25:27
John. Thank you. I also feel that the hands are emphasized by the bw edit.

This morning, 15 Feb 2016, yes I know it is a bit early...
Galaxy Note II
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 15, 2016, 14:36:41
feb 15 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1590/24417393093_a571f8e0e4_b.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 15, 2016, 15:09:09
Fons: multi-exposure overlay?
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 15, 2016, 15:25:42
Indeed two layers Frank
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Post by: John Geerts on February 15, 2016, 19:16:04
February 15th  Morning sun, but chilly.

2 Daffodils in the morning and a clever windowcleaner, I guess ;)

D800E - 80/2.8
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 15, 2016, 21:11:21
A bit of morning sun.
TAIR 11A 135/2.8 on D750 at f4
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 15, 2016, 21:13:23
Lovely light on the muscari and on the daffodils, Fons and John
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Post by: Thomas G on February 15, 2016, 21:58:59
just a reminder to work more on mixed twilight
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 15, 2016, 22:20:51
Good reminder indeed. I take note :)
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Post by: Thomas G on February 15, 2016, 22:54:44
Good reminder indeed. I take note :)
Thanks. You are welcome. Might do the trick for me to really stick with it ::)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 15, 2016, 23:22:34
Nice atmosphere, Thomas. 

Morning and evening-light offer no doubt extra challenges and possibilities. It all depends on the subject (and a timing) which light you want ;) 

But  on many occasions the circumstances play a rol, time-lack on a travel, or a meeting with a specific time to photograph. Or the location of the subject.  For instance,  The Kerria japonica in my garden can catch some sun but only in the early morning. This time of year that's only fifteen minutes sun.

This morning there was a bright sun,  and despite the cold the Kerria starts to flower enthusiastic. 
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 16, 2016, 09:16:29
feb 16 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1524/24431077234_c5f0804667_o.jpg)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 16, 2016, 12:13:55
February 16th

A frosty early morning

Df -  180/2.8
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 16, 2016, 13:06:28
Frozen morning.

cool graphics and colors too.

Netherlands 12 points!

also for regular participation. Wish we would be more!
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 16, 2016, 13:14:29
just a reminder to work more on mixed twilight

love the golden glow and the classic lamp!
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Post by: Jacques on February 16, 2016, 18:23:22
I hope it is alright to still post  an image from the 15th as there was no internet connection on that day.
This is where we are staying for a 3 day winter break.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1590/24951646322_8e2302af96_b.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 16, 2016, 18:27:18
Jaques: I feel we are a core team now shooting our way through the 366 days of 2016, so minimal deviation seems OK for me. Others?

Here is my contribution for 16 Feb 2016. Ice morning & Warm sunlight (D600 & 1.4/35 AiS):

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Post by: Jacques on February 16, 2016, 19:16:00
16th Feb The walk down to the hotel for breakfast
( Frank, thanks the image was prepared but the hotel room had a speed that made me recall the days of 256k modems ! )
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/25044326236_70864cb17e_h.jpg)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 16, 2016, 19:58:44
I don't think a day later or earlier is a problem ;)

Look really lovely there Jacques.   Were is it? 
Nice colours-effect with the 35/1.4,  Frank.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 16, 2016, 20:31:19
Where is that Jaques? Why are there so many powerlines? very nice Place & Light!
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Post by: Jacques on February 16, 2016, 21:28:37
These images are taken in Portmeirion village in North Wales, we live a 2 hour drive from here so we are able to take advantage of some of the off season pricing deals. Portmeirion is Clough Williams-Ellis imaginative Italian style village that was used in numerous TV shows when they wanted to pretend to be in Italy, it is most well known as the location for all the exterior shots of the Prisoner TV drama starring Patrick McGoohan. Within the hills opposite is an early hydro electric generating plant, the power lines are one of the downsides.
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Post by: Thomas G on February 16, 2016, 22:18:32
night, led torch ligth, 2 minutes time, at least I got mine today

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Post by: Thomas G on February 16, 2016, 22:20:03
February 16th

A frosty early morning

Df -  180/2.8
I admire the graphical red & green.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 16, 2016, 22:36:06
Thanks, Thomas.

Cook Jurgen van Poppel serves meals in six different neighbourhoodcenter's  in Tilburg in order to help (especially older) people out of social isolation. He offers a three course dinner for 6,50 euro. Today he started in a new neighbourhoodcenter 'De Spoor'. He is assisted by more than 10 volunteers in his task.


D800E  35-70/2.8 D
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 16, 2016, 23:03:25
Not mixed twilight but you have to do with what you have. Lumia 930 jpg, hoping the image is decent enough as it is straight from the phone.
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Post by: Gary on February 17, 2016, 06:46:06
This is a pork shoulder after 12 hours in a smoker and another eight hours in a crock pot. The black stuff is called bark, it is crispy and full of seasonings. Beneath the bark, falling off the bone, is this tender, flavorful pork full of subtle yet intoxicatingly smokey flavoring. We paired it with Caverio, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes. Mary Lou steamed some rice and grilled some veggies from the garden.

iPhone image
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Post by: John Geerts on February 17, 2016, 16:08:41
Looks delicious, Gary ;)

February 17th, Cold but sunny

On the canalside...

Df -  180/2.8
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 17, 2016, 17:42:22
I echo the idea of the frozen cars...
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 17, 2016, 19:52:59
Lots of great photos. John and Frank's frozen car photos are inspiring. Framing, colours, graphics!
Gary - pork shoulder looks so yummy. Nice shot.

Feb 18th:
Music festival day. Wonderful performance by an extremely talented and passionate sitar player "Niladri Kumar". Another reason he is famous, for creating an instrument "zitar", which is a combination of sitar and guitar. The concept initiated from a traveling sitar, which was modified by Kumar to create rock guitar sound out of it. He was accompanied by Ustad Zakir Hussain on Tabla.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 17, 2016, 22:02:17
I feel the smell of it, Gary. John's canal would be perfect to eat it.
Great shots Anirban and interesting looks at frozen cars, Frank.

In a hurry this morning with only 5 or 6 minutes for a few quick shots.
D750 105/2.8 VR
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 17, 2016, 22:50:12
Arirban: I like Niladri Kumar. He is so into this! Does he sing while he is playing the Sitar?
Bruno: Looks like fog / underwater. Great effect. Hope to meet you in Killin....
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Post by: John Geerts on February 18, 2016, 00:39:22
Nice effect in the last one, Frank.

Love the pink background, Anirban. Good show of the emotions.

Bruno, that's really sweet and delicate.

Late afternoon sun on the daffodils

Df - 50G/1.8

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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 18, 2016, 02:28:47
Thank you Bruno, Frank, John.
He doesn't sing, he only plays sitar.

Bruno - I like the white on white shot. Nice creamy, sugary effect.
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Post by: Gary on February 18, 2016, 02:29:13
I love this thread and the skill and eye of all the contributors.
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Post by: Gary on February 18, 2016, 02:30:32
Anirban- That tight shot, #2, is very very nice.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 18, 2016, 02:40:22
Thank you Gary. Glad you like it.  :)
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Post by: Gary on February 18, 2016, 02:57:22
From the morning walk.

iPhone image
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 18, 2016, 11:33:10
feb 17 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1597/24809487240_e86be85396_o.jpg)

Df 105/2.5
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 12:38:58
I love this thread and the skill and eye of all the contributors.

In my personal view I see that I am not up to my best shot every day
sometimes I am more inspired, sometimes less. How unprofessional.

in that sense I love the diversity, I love the time and effort, I love to be
part of a team, and I would love more people to join. If not on a daily
basis then on a weekly or irregular basis.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 18, 2016, 14:36:20
I don't think anyone can be completely happy with a daily photo of high quality. Some images need more time, to develop in the head, for selecting which one is the best.     Apart from any post-procession possibilities.


Yesterday-evening in a pop-up neighbour-restaurant. (Tilburg - West-west)



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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 14:41:45
John. Very nice characterisation of the soup woman.

Could you try to develop the RAW for better skin tones? I know the light in these venues is bad.

Did you use a flash? I would try to do a soft RAW development and then use a filter like dynamic skin softener
befor output sharpening. Or am I on the wrong track here?
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 18, 2016, 15:14:33
i more or less shoot every day, but with a daily challenge there is a certain tension to get one in.

feb 18 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1473/25108090285_3e684ff88d_o.jpg)

Df zf35/2

two shots one focus on the flowers,
one on the bench
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Post by: Gary on February 18, 2016, 15:47:42
I take the easy road by only posting snaps from my iPhone.  I am so backlogged on other stuff that when I turn on the computer I need to process stuff for other people, stuff that was shot in the past and not stuff the daily stuff.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 16:10:20
Gary. I have a huge backlog of unprocessed shots.

I need a faster computer and a faster workflow too. Hundreds of shots I cannot process on by one
Batch processing is no option, because the files are so different.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 17:57:58
My exercise today is threefold:

1) geometry, how to create the impression of depth
2) The second attempt on the Rosemary blossom, this time with the X100T. Difficult light, difficult background forms & colors, very complex structure to form a balanced composition from
3) decay & new life
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Post by: Jacques on February 18, 2016, 20:11:08
Wednesday 17th Feb, no internet connection and a rainy day in Portmeirion
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1532/24486060713_5c3c56942c_b.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 20:16:15
Jaques. Wonderful moody shot. Love it. Smells of earth and leafs.
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Post by: Jacques on February 18, 2016, 20:38:54
Thanks Frank, weather variation is a feature of the UK :-) this is 18th Feb the sun has returned to highlight the Neapolitan colours on one of the buildings,
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/24486060343_0a06e70249_b.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 18, 2016, 23:18:51
Thanks John, Anirban, Frank. I'm not joining in Killin, some dates have changed at work, unfortunately.
With the cold, the birds are closer to the house. D750, 80-400 AFS
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Post by: John Geerts on February 18, 2016, 23:30:45
February 18th 2016

Cloudy.

D800E  85G/1.8

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Post by: John Geerts on February 18, 2016, 23:56:02
John. Very nice characterisation of the soup woman.

Could you try to develop the RAW for better skin tones? I know the light in these venues is bad.

Did you use a flash? I would try to do a soft RAW development and then use a filter like dynamic skin softener
befor output sharpening. Or am I on the wrong track here?
Thanks Frank.

This is typical an example were you need more time to consider options of post processing. Shot in high ISO, dark, scarcely lit, cropped. I refrain the usage of flash in the fieldwork. The world-outside is not a studio, and it gives me a feeling of an unnatural effect (although very controlled diffuse flash can be useful) 

And as I only needed web-quality of very small size, an opportunity to use different lenses I normally would have done. In this case the 50G/1.8   I have three 1.8G lenses (28-50-85) and in evening and night situations they behave, how shall I put it, uncontrolled. Sometimes very lousy, sometimes acceptable, sometimes good, usually when going on the 'all manual' options. Perhaps an autofocus-issue...

Back to the lady. She has a natural browny skin, which I tried to emphasize. Getting the correct white-balance is the first issue. My Df has, especially at daylight, an considerable green overtone, which needs correction (around -25 or 30 in the tint of the white balance). It's much less in evening-and night situations.   With portraying people I try to avoid any sharpening even with resizing. 

I must have a closer look at the file later this week.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 23:58:40
John: Which RAW converter do you use?

PS: Does the following picture look like an "unnatural" flash use? Flash here is only for getting rid of the ugly downlight situation, so 80% ambient + 20% flash on a D70 with 1.8/50D IRRC .... 1250 ISO 1/125 s f=4 manual flash dose 1/32 or 1/64 of SB800
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Post by: John Geerts on February 19, 2016, 00:01:32
CC and DxO. I switch between them. DxO is very good in correcting High ISO, but weaker in colours. It has a very fast workflow for output of more or less 'standard' photo's.   CC has more fine-tuning options.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 19, 2016, 02:48:47
Feb 18th:
World Press Photo Awards 2016 has made front page headline.
http://www.worldpressphoto.org/collection/photo/2016
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 19, 2016, 06:20:03
Feb 18th:
Music Fest Day-2. "Violin and Percussions in South Indian Style".
Mridangam (a type of percussion): Vidwan Umayalpuram K Sivaraman
Violin: Dr Mysore Nagaraj and Dr Mysore Manjunath.. Popularly known as "Mysore Brothers"
Tabla: Pundit Anindo Chatterjee
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 19, 2016, 10:51:05
feb 19 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1715/24497815203_e34b0c880f_b.jpg)

potted "blue grapes"  (Muscari A.)

D800 voigtländer 125/2.5
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Post by: John Geerts on February 19, 2016, 12:12:58
February 19th

Kerria in the morning sun awaiting the 'autumns-depressions' with lots of rain

Df  17-35/2.8
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 19, 2016, 16:00:47
Today I went to a forest ...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 19, 2016, 16:01:27
feb 19 2016
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1715/24497815203_e34b0c880f_b.jpg)
potted "blue grapes"  (Muscari A.)
D800 voigtländer 125/2.5

love the dreamy atmosphere
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 19, 2016, 21:37:24
Today I drove along a wood.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 19, 2016, 21:41:17
potted "blue grapes"  (Muscari A.)

Nice one, nice light, Fons
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Post by: John Geerts on February 20, 2016, 11:14:58
PS: Does the following picture look like an "unnatural" flash use? Flash here is only for getting rid of the ugly downlight situation, so 80% ambient + 20% flash on a D70 with 1.8/50D IRRC .... 1250 ISO 1/125 s f=4 manual flash dose 1/32 or 1/64 of SB800
Oh yes, I agree a limited use of flash can be very effective. But it means time for setup. What I prefer, when possible, is directing the people to natural light-sources and get the shot I want.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 20, 2016, 13:28:00
Oh yes, I agree a limited use of flash can be very effective. But it means time for setup. What I prefer, when possible, is directing the people to natural light-sources and get the shot I want.

that is a nice idea I sometimes employ too. In this case some Event of a financial company I felt it was not OK
to drag people away from their meeting point. It was a low ceiling darkish place with hard downlights.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 20, 2016, 13:29:03
Food
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2016, 16:21:42
Thanks for the ups Frank and Bruno
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Post by: John Geerts on February 20, 2016, 17:08:02
February 20th

A rainy- autumn-like day.

Time for some experiments with the Nikkor 80/2.8 combined with 4T
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 20, 2016, 17:48:37
Tussilago in the garden
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Post by: John Geerts on February 20, 2016, 18:21:10
Nice Bruno. !  No rain over there?


The wet pavements

Df - 17-35/2.8
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2016, 18:30:26
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1532/24524404763_71bde7b3a0_b.jpg)

Feb 20 2016
D800 14-24mm f/2.8
30 sec shutter
cropped
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Post by: Jacques on February 20, 2016, 19:18:05
I am not sure if it is common practice everywhere but in the UK the FA cup pitches all clubs into the pot regarding who plays who on a knockout basis, the dream fixture for a small club is to be drawn to play one of the premier clubs, these events are attractive to the black economy entrepreneurs who are seen on the streets selling their officially authorised merchandise  !
D810 58 1.4 f5.6 400 ISO
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1494/25125657146_bbcf886a43_h.jpg)
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Post by: Jacques on February 20, 2016, 21:55:21
Feb 20th first ice cream of the year ! D810 58 1.4 f3.5 ISO 400
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1520/25061327621_6358db3a96_h.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 20, 2016, 22:26:19
Nice Bruno. !  No rain over There?

Thanks John. Lots of rain here. I had to wipe out camera and lens after the shot.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 21, 2016, 10:17:48
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1494/25125657146_bbcf886a43_h.jpg)

Great study of human expression. All of them, the sharpies and the bokehista.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 21, 2016, 10:31:06
early ... I know ... 21 Feb 2016
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Post by: Jacques on February 21, 2016, 17:38:42
21st Feb Sunday morning ritual/chore/challenge splitting logs down into kindling size sticks, result I tub of sticks and a bad back ! D810 58 1.4 f9 400 ISO
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1660/24876939170_9728ee2ca7_h.jpg)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 21, 2016, 17:56:27
Good luck with your back,  Jacques.   Nice overview.

Great shots with the 58/1.4 by the way.  I observe a slight red tone in your photo's. Is that a part of your post-processing?
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 21, 2016, 18:00:07
Nice Bruno. !  No rain over there?


The wet pavements

Df - 17-35/2.8
John, the wet pavement shot is absolutely beautiful. Feels very rainy and cold at the same time.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 21, 2016, 18:04:07
Thanks Anirban.  It's about 2 degrees.  And the heating is on  ;)

Like your series of the 18th, especially the second one, with the visible sweat. That colourful pink background is a plus.
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 21, 2016, 18:08:24
Thanks John.  :)
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 21, 2016, 18:28:19
Feb 21 2016

my fathers 107th birthday had he been around;

-windy day-

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1600/25078685041_ffce716901_b.jpg)

Df 85/1.8H
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 21, 2016, 19:20:22
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1532/24524404763_71bde7b3a0_b.jpg)

Feb 20 2016
D800 14-24mm f/2.8
30 sec shutter
cropped

you can tell he was playing the smurfsong
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 21, 2016, 20:52:28
Rainy day again, we needed a bit of spring. Nikon J4
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Post by: John Geerts on February 21, 2016, 21:01:27
February 21st

Hard wind with rain.
A trash can next to the supermarket entrance.
D800E  20/3.5

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Post by: John Geerts on February 21, 2016, 21:17:25
Rainy day again, we needed a bit of spring.
  I agree ;)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 21, 2016, 22:44:08
my church today
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Post by: John Geerts on February 22, 2016, 10:33:52
Like the daffodils -   test with the 85K and 4T  (handheld and f/4)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 22, 2016, 11:23:37
Like the daffodils -   test with the 85K and 4T  (handheld and f/4)

Can you elaborate on the 4T and 6T how they work in your experience?
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Post by: John Geerts on February 22, 2016, 11:53:52
How it works is pretty good described here: Close Up Lens vs Macro Extension Tubes (http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/macro-extension-tubes-closeup.htm#calculator-closeup)

In the field I usually don't switch lenses, but getting closer with a close up lens is very convenient.

Loss of light is minimized and all camera-controls work. For lenses you are dependent on the filter-size but step down-and up rings are a perfect tool to get them on every lens. It takes however some fine-tuning and testing which combination works best.

For the available Nikon Close-up Attachments see:  http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf2/macro/index3a.htm (http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf2/macro/index3a.htm)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 22, 2016, 11:59:43
John: I have some close up lenses (one 77mm Canon, some Hoya for other lenses) but they distorted the images so much that I gave up using them. Good to know it is worth to experiment more
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Post by: John Geerts on February 22, 2016, 12:06:57
Yes, there is a lot of bad-quality stuff on the market.  This is important:  "Numbers 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T are two-element achromatic lenses that still maintain a high image quality. 3T and 4T work best with lenses from 85mm to 200mm, and 5T and 6T with lenses from 70mm to 210mm."  I also use them for wide-angle lenses by the way were the effect may be less, but still is there, especially when looking for the best background. 

Disadvantage is that the usage of close-up filters are not in the EXIF, unless you store it in the 'comments field' or author.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 22, 2016, 12:23:47
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1602/24560003814_c3a9c55b7b_b.jpg)

feb 22 2016

the sky holds a promise

D800 14-24/2.8
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Post by: John Geerts on February 22, 2016, 13:10:39
February 22nd

A miserable rainy day

Df - 85K
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 22, 2016, 13:19:12
February 22nd
A miserable rainy day
Df - 85K

Pavement on the Ceiling? Unusual architectural feature.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 22, 2016, 13:20:01
I used a staircase today:
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Post by: Jacques on February 22, 2016, 20:44:33
A man and his ladders
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1522/25080635472_5dfd13a8f1_b.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 22, 2016, 20:48:19
Bruno. Love the birds in #701 .... D70? Really?
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 22, 2016, 23:54:23
Oops no, D750. Thanks for the kind words and for pointing out. I corrected in the original post.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 23, 2016, 00:17:01
John. #720 is lovely. Such tender rendering of wet leafs

Jaques. #727. Love it. Such beautiful clarity in color and wood structure!
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 23, 2016, 00:37:46
  I agree ;)
Sinking daffodils ... that's raining. Nice shots with the 4T, John. Did you also test the reverse mounting?
 
Quick shot under a pouring rain. Daffodils seem to resist better here :). D750 AFS 105/2.8

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Post by: John Geerts on February 23, 2016, 00:49:16
Thanks Frank  and Bruno.

The reversal of the T4 you mean? Not yet because You probably would need a 'reversal-ring' or something?
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 23, 2016, 00:58:11
Yes, indeed. BjørnR. sometimes refers to reverse mounting giving better image quality with certain lenses.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 23, 2016, 19:13:51
feb 23 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1497/25218080345_9f5142494c_o.jpg)

local flooding lots of rain

Df 58/1.4g
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Post by: Jacques on February 23, 2016, 19:49:47
23rd Feb D810 58 1.4 f8 ISO 200
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1674/25192413416_3acdd427c0_h.jpg)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 23, 2016, 20:22:24
February 23rd - Finally the sun after the showers

Free bicycle park - Central Station

D800E - 20/3.5
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 23, 2016, 20:26:38
thats an inspiring subject John 8)
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Post by: John Geerts on February 23, 2016, 20:33:09
Yes Fons ;)  Tilburg is loaded with bikes, and parking problems of all kinds are part of the daily news.

But also a nice test how the 20/3.5 performs on the D800E. Not the best combination to my idea.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 23, 2016, 20:46:15
20/3,5 makes me think of the voigtländer which similar specs but i suspect it performs a little better, although the corners remain weak even stopped down, better invest in a 20/1.8 if you want to upgrade on that focal length.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 23, 2016, 20:51:14
today I looked out of my windows
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 23, 2016, 20:54:26
Frank i see b/w material 8)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 23, 2016, 20:56:36
Fons, I see b/w filters ;-)
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 23, 2016, 21:02:04
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1491/24922946070_0265fb13eb_o.jpg)

Ernie by the side of the road
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 23, 2016, 22:32:10
Bird again D3300 AFS 80-400. I should start working on noise.
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: John Geerts on February 23, 2016, 23:26:34
20/3,5 makes me think of the voigtländer which similar specs but i suspect it performs a little better, although the corners remain weak even stopped down, better invest in a 20/1.8 if you want to upgrade on that focal length.
Wides are always difficult. Mostly I use the 17-35/2.8, but that has serious drawbacks regarding architecture.

Nice Bird, Bruno.  Didn't notice to much noise on my screen...

Another Central Station ---  Df  - 85K
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 24, 2016, 10:30:08
24 Feb 2016 I met Christian:
D600 & 1.4/35 AiS @1.4
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 24, 2016, 12:05:22
remains one of my favourite lenses the 35/1.4ais, good example Frank
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 24, 2016, 12:07:44
feb 24 2015

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1576/24864490459_ec45423577_o.jpg)

with lil' Puck at the doctors' after she cut her chin

Df 35mm f/1.4g
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 24, 2016, 12:13:45
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1482/24936688680_ac365526b7_o.jpg)

emptying the containers

Df 35/1.4g
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 24, 2016, 15:52:59
remains one of my favourite lenses the 35/1.4ais, good example Frank

wild & crazy Bokeh.
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: John Geerts on February 24, 2016, 15:55:04
Yes, the 35/1.3 AIS is a lovely lens with special bokeh, and I think it is comparable with the Voigtlander 58/1.4
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 24, 2016, 17:00:12
Fons. Your grandchild does not look so happy. Those blue eyes. Smashing.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 24, 2016, 17:23:12
She fell chin down, bleeding very much, straight to the doctor, so nowadays they glue such cuts.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 24, 2016, 17:28:01
She fell chin down, bleeding very much, straight to the doctor, so nowadays they glue such cuts.

I know. Good glue. My son once trew a big metal toy down from a bed, meeting his friend back of the head.
A fountain of blood. Wow. The hospital people put some glue there and gone was tze wound. Great technique.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 24, 2016, 17:39:20
A really dramatic portrait, Fons.  Hope she is well soon.

And a great portrait, Frank.

February 24th

Market

D800E - Zeiss 35/2
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Post by: Anirban Halder on February 24, 2016, 17:43:58
feb 24 2015

with lil' Puck at the doctors' after she cut her chin

Df 35mm f/1.4g

That is such a compelling portrait Fons. Hope little dear feels better soon. Best wishes!
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 24, 2016, 18:24:27
thank you fellows for your sympathy, she's doing better already
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Post by: Jacques on February 24, 2016, 19:11:27
' Chugger ' ( charity mugger ) working hard to persuade a young lady to commit to a regular charitable donation, note all collectors are provided with an iPad !
Feb 24th D810 58 1.4 f5.6 ISO200
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1523/24942922420_ac562713d1_b.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 24, 2016, 21:35:13
You all have a day with people today with very good portraits. I'm glad Puck is already going well.
I only had time for the frozen daffodils after a very cold night. D750 AFS 105/2.8, severely cropped and aggressively edited. I like the colors that remain when brightness is pushed totally down.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 25, 2016, 17:33:51
feb 25 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1675/24630534443_3df6e79066_o.jpg)

the courtyard of the noordbrabants museum at 's hertogenbosch
at present an international exposition of jheronimus bosch

Df 55mm f/3.5 pc auto
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Post by: Mike G on February 25, 2016, 18:10:12
And a drop of rain by the looks of it Fons, interesting sculpture.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 25, 2016, 18:23:59
February 25th - Cold.

A frozen morning..

D800 - Zf 35/2
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 25, 2016, 18:24:24
Today I met a Feng Shui Master and interior architect

D600 1.4/35mm @1.4
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 25, 2016, 18:39:20
And a drop of rain by the looks of it Fons, interesting sculpture.

thank you Mike, precipitation in 3 qualities today
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Post by: Jacques on February 25, 2016, 19:24:37
The absent jeweler's workbench.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/24628395734_5a7df22974_h.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 25, 2016, 21:09:45
Smartphone only day
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 25, 2016, 23:42:15
Brone: Very interesting crystal structure.
Jaques: Wonderful backlit workshop with lots of retro elements.
John. Yes! What cold it was. All the roofs were frozen all car windows, but it got really nice during the day.
Fons: Half male, half female? What is this sculpture? Is there a title, an explanation?
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Post by: John Geerts on February 26, 2016, 00:02:20
Thanks Frank.  Nice portrait again.
Busy at the exposition, Fons?
Great overview, Jacques, he uses old equipment?
Interesting Structure, Bruno. What is it?


The sun did shine a bit, but we had rain and snow and hail as well.

And frozen Daffodils...

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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 26, 2016, 10:14:43
The exposition is most certainly recommended to see the paintings "in the flesh" is fascinating yet is very crowded people treading along with headphones stalling ifo the paintings, will have to deal with it.
The sculpture in the courtyard will have to look that up, my initial thought looking at it "Worldtraveller"?
I will be gone today a grandson is born.
Cheers
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 26, 2016, 10:17:26
today, 26th I decided to use the Fuji JPEGs...
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 26, 2016, 10:18:27
I will be gone today a grandson is born.

Hey cool. New Grandson! Good luck with the transition!
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 26, 2016, 19:18:17
feb 26 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1714/25252088756_7f80bec93b_o.jpg)

Df 55/3.5
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Post by: Jacques on February 26, 2016, 19:32:11
Coffee shop photographer ? I think he may have noticed me !
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/24647903274_b3d1e5a032_b.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 26, 2016, 20:40:14
feb 26 2016
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1714/25252088756_7f80bec93b_o.jpg)
Df 55/3.5


hyper clarity ... love the way the fish looks at me
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 26, 2016, 21:28:48
Interesting Structure, Bruno. What is it?
It is molten garden candle on an isolation brick

Welcome to your grandson, Fons. Great light on the workbench and the fish bowl, Jacques and Fons.

Shadow of a flower. Lumia 930 jpg
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Post by: John Geerts on February 26, 2016, 22:01:25
February 26th

The frost-survivors...

D800E - Zf 35/2
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 27, 2016, 14:06:07
feb 27 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1627/25277491936_fbc463fb96_o.jpg)

Df, micro-nikkor-p.c auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, M2 ring
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 27, 2016, 15:38:23
All good with grandson?
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 27, 2016, 16:09:27
Today I needed to test some equipment because my D600 does not expose according to measurement. Now I am quite sure the aperture lever of the cam is broken.

That is why I had some very unsharp shots at f=5.6 and f= 8.0 ... the aperture did not close ... I had to dial in a time 4 stops "too low" ... and got DOF 4 stops too low. ... great excuse to buy a D5 !!!

A possible culprit is a metal pice on the 1.4/35 AiS that seems to be bended in the wrong direction. But I have no clue. I will visit NPS on monday
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Post by: John Geerts on February 27, 2016, 17:09:18
Aii Frank.   Doesn't look fine. Good luck with the repair.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 27, 2016, 17:48:18
February 27th  Sunny and cold

In the middle of the city

D800E - 20/4     -  EDIT  for contrast
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 27, 2016, 17:51:36
All good with grandson?
Thank you all's well.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 27, 2016, 17:53:22
Congratulations Fons.  Good to hear !
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 27, 2016, 18:20:25
Thank you John,
Frank, which ai slide zoom is standing up its got a macro setting by the look of it.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1472/25187110032_c57eafeed8_o.jpg)
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 27, 2016, 18:21:29
Frank, which ai slide zoom is standing up its got a macro setting by the look of it.

This is my New 35mm/1.4 Ai-S
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 27, 2016, 18:22:03
February 27th  Sunny and cold In the middle of the city
D800E - 20/4

Future Construction Site?
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 27, 2016, 18:23:28
This is my New 35mm/1.4 Ai-S

????
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Post by: Lars Hansen on February 27, 2016, 19:18:28
My camera is collecting a bit of dust these days so today I took it out for a walk to dust it off.
A grey day at the edge of spring with signs of the winter that haven't given up yet.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 27, 2016, 20:26:50
Lovely Lars! 

Future Construction Site?
Yes, the whole area will be rebuilt. Unfortunately those pruned Limes (Linde) will be removed due to a new big sewer-system.
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 27, 2016, 21:04:07
Recycling today and an opportunity to use the 25-50/4
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 28, 2016, 06:43:36
I took a lot of shots in the evening but only developed one so far.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 28, 2016, 06:45:40
Lars. I like the broken ice and the yellow flowers. I feel I can touch their structute with my eyes
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 28, 2016, 06:46:53
Fons. In #804 I like the subtle color variations of the blossom.
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 28, 2016, 09:00:22
This belongs to last Thursday the 25th feb 2016, the Pearle building on the corner has collapsed last night it was being renovated.
The building next to it "De Kleine Winst" has been the former workshop of the painter Jheronimus Bosch, statue.
I took this shot last Thursday after going to the J. Bosch exposition.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1576/25306291056_335254fbf1_o.jpg)
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Post by: Lars Hansen on February 28, 2016, 13:12:29
Lovely Lars! 
 Yes, the whole area will be rebuilt. Unfortunately those pruned Limes (Linde) will be removed due to a new big sewer-system.
Lars. I like the broken ice and the yellow flowers. I feel I can touch their structute with my eyes

Thank you John and Frank.

John - that's sad with those Linden trees! It will certainly change the city. I'm very fortunate to have old and tall Linden trees just outside my door. If those were to be cut down I think I would consider moving.

Frank - that statue seems to stare at you like he just asked you a question and awaits the answer.. I prefer the BW.
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Post by: Lars Hansen on February 28, 2016, 13:26:56
This belongs to last Thursday the 25th feb 2016, the Pearle building on the corner has collapsed last night it was being renovated.
The building next to it "De Kleine Winst" has been the former workshop of the painter Jheronimus Bosch, statue.
I took this shot last Thursday after going to the J. Bosch exposition.

Scary story Fons - hope noone was hurt. Those are very old houses if Bosch had his workshop there. Paintings of Bosch are fascinating .. and his depictions of hell can make you slightly uneasy.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 28, 2016, 14:14:41
Frank - that statue seems to stare at you like he just asked you a question and awaits the answer.. I prefer the BW.

Here is yet another version with brighter BG for separation:

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 28, 2016, 14:15:59
And here are my entries for 28th February:
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Post by: Fons Baerken on February 28, 2016, 19:24:58
feb 28 2016

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1682/24981393379_b7e4b16388_b.jpg)

mouse at a birdfeeder, shot through a double pane window,
Df 105mm f/2.5 pre-ai, cropped
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 28, 2016, 19:36:10
Fun catch, Fons

Crocus day
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Post by: Thomas G on February 28, 2016, 20:38:11
feb 27 2016

[#797]

Df, micro-nikkor-p.c auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, M2 ring
Nice spring awakening yellow color riot :-)
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Post by: Thomas G on February 28, 2016, 20:50:56
Sunday walk - Zeche Zollverein World Heriatage Site, Essen, The Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
A place suitable for a NG meet up.

Architectural Chris-Chros
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Post by: Alaun on February 28, 2016, 22:02:49
Fons, that "mouse" looks like a hazel dormouse, which isn't a mouse at all.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 28, 2016, 22:13:38
February 28th. Sunny but icy cold, the photo's won't show that.  ;)

The old Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 S auto  at f/4
Central Station
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Post by: John Geerts on February 28, 2016, 22:15:52
Sunday walk - Zeche Zollverein World Heriatage Site, Essen, The Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
A place suitable for a NG meet up.
Very interesting Idea.

800E - Nikkor 20/4,  a jewel, if you have a good mint sample.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 29, 2016, 16:51:46
29. February 2016 --- an every day scene totally converted into mystery glow using layer mixing in PSCC
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 29, 2016, 16:53:38
Central Station

Interesting interplay with the placard people and the real people!
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Post by: Lars Hansen on February 29, 2016, 17:22:43
February 29. - had to take a few shots on such a rare date.
 
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Post by: John Geerts on February 29, 2016, 19:19:00
John - that's sad with those Linden trees! It will certainly change the city. I'm very fortunate to have old and tall Linden trees just outside my door. If those were to be cut down I think I would consider moving.
Yes it's sad. Too many trees have suffered from the building-and re-building mob and corrupted the city civil servants with their 'financial' influence. The only cure is planting more trees ;)
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: John Geerts on February 29, 2016, 19:22:12
29th February.  The last sunny day, but still very cold wind.

Daffodil in the park
50/1.4 S-auto  at f/4 (the sweet spot and the required DOF)  straight from camera.

Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 29, 2016, 19:31:42
feb 29 2016
took no pictures today in bed most of the day with a cold

so yesterdays'

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1529/25263559552_aa788558f4_o.jpg)

Df 105mm f/2.5
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: John Geerts on February 29, 2016, 19:44:36
Get well soon, Fons.

Thanks, Frank.  Special processing, looks like night ;)

Very nice colours and atmosphere in the last two, Lars.
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: Bruno Schroder on February 29, 2016, 22:25:58
Very intriguing one, Fons. I like it a lot.

Snowdrop in the sun, end of afternoon. D750, AFS 105/2.8 and TV Heligon 42mm
Title: Re: Re: !DAILY UPDATES! 365 days: your 2016 in photographs
Post by: John Geerts on February 29, 2016, 22:56:58
Very subtle, Bruno, like it.

It was a sunny day, and time to revisit the ´touristic´ hotspots in Tilburg  ;)

Here one of the oldest church in Tilburg with a tower from 15th century but 'Neo-Gothicised' in 1890.

with the Nikkor 20/4