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Title: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 01, 2019, 09:14:34
Post your "blog" contributions here.

No theme (other than what the passage of time creates), no contest implied, a maximum of one picture per day in the actual month and no more than 4 images per month for NG members, up to 30/31 for Supporters. You can distribute the contributions as once per week if you so prefer.

The posted picture(s) must be taken within the designated time period.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 01, 2019, 10:30:58
Frank loves to eat "Frankfurter" for breakfast
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 01, 2019, 11:24:51
You are connected Frank
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 01, 2019, 13:25:27
Frank, you and the branches behind you remind me of the Van-de-Graaff generator.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 01, 2019, 13:38:44
Frank, you and the branches behind you remind me of the Van-de-Graaff generator.

it reminded me of something I liked so I hit the release..


thx
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 01, 2019, 13:40:40
Bon Appetit, Frank :)

Darker now, and rainy

Df  CV180/4

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 01, 2019, 13:43:50
Urban sculpture.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 01, 2019, 14:49:59
very nice turn and geometry
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 01, 2019, 14:50:38
You are connected Frank

bzzzzzz
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 01, 2019, 14:58:54
The day before yesterday, lumberjacks suddenly appeared in my neighbourhood. Fortunately, still 1 km away. I didn't realise more houses are required in the area :(

Df, 35/1.4 AIS

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 01, 2019, 16:18:23
March 1

Willow catkins

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7839/33371900728_c1baf55369_o.jpg)

D500  Voigtländer 125/2.5
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 01, 2019, 17:54:36
very nice turn and geometry

Thank you!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 01, 2019, 18:24:30
superb entries, Fons & Birna!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 01, 2019, 19:31:26
superb entries, Fons & Birna!

Thank you Frank.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 01, 2019, 19:31:59
Urban sculpture.

Interesting one.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 02, 2019, 00:08:52
my entry for 2 March 2019
my little ecosystem test site
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: rosko on March 02, 2019, 00:43:18
Still 1st of march here...

Noddles with spinach and chorizo...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 02, 2019, 01:50:58
Night alien.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 02, 2019, 03:29:58
Interesting one.

Thank you, Fons.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Matthew Currie on March 02, 2019, 05:41:03
Still a little bleak but at least it's sunny.



Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 02, 2019, 07:51:13
Still a little bleak but at least it's sunny.

Nice and minimal.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 02, 2019, 08:26:48
March 2.

It has been warm today, and the plums of the tree which is mostly in the shadow blossomed very quickly.

Fujifilm X-E3, Ai Nikkor 200/4.0@f5.6.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 02, 2019, 08:40:42
March 2.

It has been warm today, and the plums of the tree which is mostly in the shadow blossomed very quickly.

Fujifilm X-E3, Ai Nikkor 200/4.0@f5.6.

a very beautiful picture with a background that is so subdued that it makes the subtle colors if the blossom shine
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 02, 2019, 09:46:42
a very beautiful picture with a background that is so subdued that it makes the subtle colors if the blossom shine

Thank you, Frank.  This color profile is based on "Classic Chrome" simulation which is actually the simulation of Kodachrome.  Kudos to Fuji for its open-mindedness.  :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 02, 2019, 10:01:53
Thank you, Frank.  This color profile is based on "Classic Chrome" simulation which is actually the simulation of Kodachrome.  Kudos to Fuji for its open-mindedness.  :)

I really like the Fujis best choice for a 2nd system, imo.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 02, 2019, 11:08:17
I really like the Fujis best choice for a 2nd system, imo.

Second system? Too daring for me. That is why I chose Fuji Non System X100T
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 02, 2019, 11:16:10
Or an X100F streetwalker.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 02, 2019, 12:08:18
Or an X100F streetwalker.

X100F was not invented at the time of my purchase, early in 2015...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 02, 2019, 15:14:05
March 2

We met Dora in Grave.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7871/46342229775_86e8ef12d4_o.jpg)

D850  28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 @300mm f/5.6
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 02, 2019, 17:10:51
After a day at the vet, and general grooming
she is 12 yrs old
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 02, 2019, 18:35:29
After a day at the vet, and general grooming
she is 12 yrs old

Loyalty no regrets.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 02, 2019, 18:56:57
Thank you Fons
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 02, 2019, 19:02:46
After a day at the vet, and general grooming
she is 12 yrs old

she is very beautiful
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 02, 2019, 19:40:32
 A lost umbrella, holding itself upward in my school of Architecture, as a play between colors and directions... ;)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7840/40284702573_f8c7a883b0_b.jpg)

Ton sur ton... Df, with 24-120mm f/4 at f/5
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 02, 2019, 20:09:34
I really like the Fujis best choice for a 2nd system, imo.

Fuji works nicely as a 1st system as well.  :)

Second system? Too daring for me. That is why I chose Fuji Non System X100T

If a 35mm equivalent would be my main lens, I would have chosen X100 whatever.  But I wanted to use my existing Nikkors, so I went for X-E3.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 02, 2019, 20:10:50
A lost umbrella, holding itself upward in my school of Architecture, as a play between colors and directions... ;)

Ton sur ton... Df, with 24-120mm f/4 at f/5

Nice objets trouvé.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bill Mellen on March 02, 2019, 20:39:56
After a day at the vet, and general grooming
she is 12 yrs old

A very distinguished looking lady !
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 02, 2019, 23:50:12
Thanks Akira  :) "Found and lost" at the same time... ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 03, 2019, 00:38:54


  Reflected by the sea.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 03, 2019, 03:38:21

  Reflected by the sea.

Well seen, Paco!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Tom Hook on March 03, 2019, 04:49:44
Spirit Locker
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 03, 2019, 12:53:11
my entry for 3 March 2019

*Parkhauspano*
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 03, 2019, 14:54:56
Anti flu articles.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 03, 2019, 16:23:20
Woke up this morning -- it was raining and remnants of the snow pack are rapidly dwindling in my neck of the woods. I decided, after being fortified by some strong coffee, that I needed to do something else than writing up scientific stuff or testing the Z range with their all-too-perfect optics. Thus hauled out my old modified Fuji S5Pro with its broad-spectrum sensor and slapped an 18-140 Nikkor on it. Whilst that zoom lens is quite good, the S5Pro is almost an antiquity among today's cameras and processing its peculiar RAW files (.Raf) is a a nightmare as most software shun them.

Exactly the challenge I required. Here is one of the images from today.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: beryllium10 on March 03, 2019, 17:15:04
Frank - your Parkhauspano is great!  The Guggenheim Museum transplanted, or a UFO lifting off ... 
Cheers,  John
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 03, 2019, 17:16:25
Birna Birna you continue to surprise and amaze me
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 03, 2019, 17:17:57
Frank - your Parkhauspano is great!  The Guggenheim Museum transplanted, or a UFO lifting off ... 
Cheers,  John

THX

freshly renovated by the hospital that attaches to the parking lot ... then Frank came for a little deconstructivist image
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 03, 2019, 17:19:24
Spirit Locker

the lock seems to be broken ...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 03, 2019, 17:24:48
my entry for 3 March 2019

*Parkhauspano*

Interesting Pano, Frank ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 03, 2019, 17:26:10
Lovely Birna
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 03, 2019, 17:36:52
Redwing blackbirds are making their way back to their springtime spots. I don't often shoot birds, but this seemed to capture their spirit.

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Tom Hook on March 03, 2019, 17:40:54
the lock seems to be broken ...
Not broken, simply unlocked.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 03, 2019, 17:58:34

  Reflected by the sea.
Fantastic !
A lost umbrella....
And a  bunch of lines and patterns found
she is very beautiful
A very distinguished looking lady !
Thank you, getting old is making her more cranky :)

A walk with the old 35mm f2.8S adapted to the D800

Shot wide open , amazing and fun little lens, found a car that may be about as old as the lens
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 03, 2019, 17:59:56
Not broken, simply unlocked.

;-)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 03, 2019, 18:11:33
March 3

Carnival Sunday in this village, rain and wind.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7917/33393499208_3381161994_o.jpg)

D850  28-300/3.5-5.6
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 03, 2019, 19:21:58
Spirit Locker

Hmmmm, an unfamiliar bourbon, and a familiar gin. I like Maker's Mark, but don't know how it compares to Town Branch. I'm not into the more floral botanicals gin, like Tangueray (the best way I know of to ruin a martini), instead preferring the more traditional such as Bombay Safire Blue. We might agree on the vermouth, it looks like it could be Martini Rossi.

I  quite like your Spirit Locker, cheers!  ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 03, 2019, 19:56:30
Thanks.
Beautiful, calm time-lost corner Armando
 
 Birna! Always something special coming from you.


 Windmills in Barbate, do not pass. 
 
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Tom Hook on March 03, 2019, 20:48:32
Hmmmm, an unfamiliar bourbon, and a familiar gin. I like Maker's Mark, but don't know how it compares to Town Branch. I'm not into the more floral botanicals gin, like Tangueray (the best way I know of to ruin a martini), instead preferring the more traditional such as Bombay Safire Blue. We might agree on the vermouth, it looks like it could be Martini Rossi.

I  quite like your Spirit Locker, cheers!  ;D
This table is from my father-in-law’s house (passed down from his father-in-law as things turn out). After he died, not one of his children wanted it so I got it. Many a time over the years I drank from this little bar so it has a good pedigree. As for Town Branch, I’ve never tried it but will do so tomorrow on my birthday. The liquor store didn’t have any of my favorite bourbons - Old Grand Dad, Wild Turkey to name two - so I tried something new. As for Maker’s Mark, a pal of mine swears by it but I find it too smoky for a regular drinking whiskey. Finally, martinis - that is indeed Martini and Rossi but it is there for my guests. I drink my gin straight, shaken not stirred (!), so it may not even qualify as a martini. I do like some fruit in it, an onion, an olive or a lemon peel twist, but never all three at once!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Tom Hook on March 03, 2019, 20:58:52

 Windmills in Barbate, do not pass. 
 
Wonderful color and composition and even the windmills look good (something I would rarely say as I generally find them to be scars on the landscape and a hazard for birds).
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 03, 2019, 20:59:46
Redwing blackbirds are making their way back to their springtime spots. I don't often shoot birds, but this seemed to capture their spirit.

Amazing abstraction!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 03, 2019, 21:49:59
This table is from my father-in-law’s house (passed down from his father-in-law as things turn out). After he died, not one of his children wanted it so I got it. Many a time over the years I drank from this little bar so it has a good pedigree. As for Town Branch, I’ve never tried it but will do so tomorrow on my birthday. The liquor store didn’t have any of my favorite bourbons - Old Grand Dad, Wild Turkey to name two - so I tried something new. As for Maker’s Mark, a pal of mine swears by it but I find it too smoky for a regular drinking whiskey. Finally, martinis - that is indeed Martini and Rossi but it is there for my guests. I drink my gin straight, shaken not stirred (!), so it may not even qualify as a martini. I do like some fruit in it, an onion, an olive or a lemon peel twist, but never all three at once!

First, let me say Happy Birthday!

Great story behind the Spirit Locker, and one that I can appreciate. My regular bourbon is Jim Beam, with an occasional fill in by Makers Mark.

As for martinis, my wife makes the best, IMO. Her recipe is 1 tablespoon of vermouth over the ice in the shaker, shake once, and strain it out. Add gin and shake 40 times.Garnish with onion, or olive, and once is a great while a Maytag blue cheese stuffed olive (yes, I have a source). I too like my martinis on the dry side, and have them with straight gin if the vermouth accidentally runs out. I  believe that merely saying "vermouth" over the shaker (but not too loudly!) qualifies it as a martini!  ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 03, 2019, 21:57:03
a fulminant start into the month, we are one page two on day three and I set pages to 50 posts per page. A new record!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Alaun on March 04, 2019, 00:50:47
a fulminant start into the month...

yes, spring is coming

"Denn wenn dat Trömmelchen jeht, ..."

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 04, 2019, 10:08:32
yes, spring is coming

"Denn wenn dat Trömmelchen jeht, ..."



I guess I will take some shots of Rosenmontag today
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 04, 2019, 13:56:05
No comment ;)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7916/47269232011_b81c21fa81_o.jpg)

D850  28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 04, 2019, 13:58:22
No comment ;)

D850  28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr
Made me smile
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 04, 2019, 14:02:48
Window Television, Fons?  ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 04, 2019, 14:03:57
The Forsythia is very late. Normally January or February flowering

D850   105/4 Ai
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 04, 2019, 14:27:14
Window Television, Fons?  ;)
Made me smile

Thank you, i started the window thread some time ago on these forums, windows are a good motive for suggesting dimensions in your photos.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 04, 2019, 14:28:41
The Forsythia is very late. Normally January or February flowering

D850   105/4 Ai

When nature you never can tell, fortunately, each year and season are so different.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 04, 2019, 14:49:52
No comment ;)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7916/47269232011_b81c21fa81_o.jpg)

D850  28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr

very beautiful group shot
Title: Re: [Theme] March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 05, 2019, 08:07:22
Woke up early this morning to yet another snow fall. Just when I had hopes for a change-over to spring conditions. Oh well.

At least the scene allowed me to ascertain the performance of the 100mm f/1.6 Rodenstock XR-Heligon on my Z6. Not bad at all. There is some inevitable colour fringing as indeed expected for a high-contrast scenery like this, but nothing out of bonds for Photo Ninja to handle. The depth-of-field is of course pretty wafer thin, but the transition to the out-of-focus areas is superbly smooth. The overall impression is that of a muted pastel-like painting. Exactly as I had hoped for.

This is my kitchen view, by the way.
Title: Re: [Theme] March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 05, 2019, 09:11:28
Woke up early this morning to yet another snow fall. Just when I had hopes for a change-over to spring conditions. Oh well.

At least the scene allowed me to ascertain the performance of the 100mm f/1.6 Rodenstock XR-Heligon on my Z6. Not bad at all. There is some inevitable colour fringing as indeed expected for a high-contrast scenery like this, but nothing out of bonds for Photo Ninja to handle. The depth-of-field is of course pretty wafer thin, but the transition to the out-of-focus areas is superbly smooth. The overall impression is that of a muted pastel-like painting. Exactly as I had hoped for.

This is my kitchen view, by the way.

The image doesn't look at all like the one shot with the specialized lens whose purpose is nowhere near the landscape shots.  Amazing.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 05, 2019, 09:12:12
March 5.

Here in Tokyo, the climate feels totally different.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on March 05, 2019, 09:16:04
No comment ;)

@ Fons, the first leopards I see without bars  :D
great shot
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 05, 2019, 10:24:53
@ Fons, the first leopards I see without bars  :D
great shot

Probably without teeth anyway. :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 05, 2019, 10:28:09
March 5.

Here in Tokyo, the climate feels totally different.

These cherry flowers probably have a specific name to go by :)
Kawazuzakura?

https://www.kyuhoshi.com/2016/03/15/10-most-popular-sakura-varieties-in-japan/ (https://www.kyuhoshi.com/2016/03/15/10-most-popular-sakura-varieties-in-japan/)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 05, 2019, 11:26:19
These cherry flowers probably have a specific name to go by :)
Kawazuzakura?

https://www.kyuhoshi.com/2016/03/15/10-most-popular-sakura-varieties-in-japan/ (https://www.kyuhoshi.com/2016/03/15/10-most-popular-sakura-varieties-in-japan/)

Fons, thank you for the response.  Although Kawazu-zakura is right in season, the flower looks different.  So, the flowers I shot should be some kind of Japanese plums (ume).

https://fujimist.info/blog-2016-03-12-01
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 05, 2019, 12:37:33
Love your Japanese plume Akira. Weather here is doing some changes too.

   By the lighthouse @f1.4

   
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 05, 2019, 13:16:33
March 5.

Here in Tokyo, the climate feels totally different.

different compared to ... ?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 05, 2019, 13:53:31
Today I took some documentary shots in front of our train station, where concrete is vomited in insane amounts...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 05, 2019, 13:54:58
different compared to ... ?

...that of Norway.   8)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 05, 2019, 13:55:53
Love your Japanese plume Akira. Weather here is doing some changes too.

   By the lighthouse @f1.4

 

Thank you, Paco.  I love the color of your image!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 05, 2019, 15:26:05
March 5

'Trachystemon orientalis'  flowers, most years they are frozen.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7912/46567815494_05020fde7f_o.jpg)

D850  Voigtländer 125mm f/2.5
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 05, 2019, 19:16:44
Daffodil Field

Df  Voigtländer 180mm f/4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Eddie Draaisma on March 05, 2019, 22:40:58
Ready to start a new family

Z7 - 300/2.8VRII
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Tom Hook on March 06, 2019, 05:10:15
Taken yesterday as I awoke to blue skies and a foot of fresh snow.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 06, 2019, 07:19:46
This is my favourite state of a building, almost transparent
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 06, 2019, 07:26:25
Ready to start a new family

Z7 - 300/2.8VRII

Very nice Eddie.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Eddie Draaisma on March 06, 2019, 08:08:04
Very nice Eddie.

Thanks Fons
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Andrew on March 06, 2019, 09:34:23
"Vomiting concrete"-I love this expression!!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 06, 2019, 11:08:04
"Vomiting concrete"-I love this expression!!

Thank you. I fight for a city emphasizing public space, equality and quality of living for poor and rich, stupid and educated ... not the way it is done here currently.

I want participation not segregation!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 06, 2019, 12:26:59
Rain expected

On the Bike

Fuji IS  35-135/3.5-4.5  R25A
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 06, 2019, 20:28:27
Nice use of reflections in that bike shot.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 06, 2019, 23:54:48
March 6

Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

Exhibition Erwin Olaf

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7813/40338767863_a43aa5622a_o.jpg)

D850  20mm f/1.8g slight crop
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 07, 2019, 00:35:16
What a shot Fons. I love the interactions: me and the photos; people and the photos; people with people; people with some mystery of-frame left; everything and everyone with the spatial arrangement... And the colors and the framing.

   It is a bit tilted counterclockwise? I think I will like the exhibition as well.

   Thanks for the experience.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Tom Hook on March 07, 2019, 03:46:35
March has come in like a lion. May it go out like a lamb.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 07, 2019, 07:46:03
folding reflections
in the polished metal you see the reflection of the historic University building from the 19th century
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 07, 2019, 07:48:13
What a shot Fons. I love the interactions: me and the photos; people and the photos; people with people; people with some mystery of-frame left; everything and everyone with the spatial arrangement... And the colors and the framing.

   It is a bit tilted counterclockwise? I think I will like the exhibition as well.

   Thanks for the experience.

Thank you Paco.
I always try correcting the perspective, something i think: 'dont interfere looks better unaltered',
whether that applies here, i leave to the viewer.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 07, 2019, 11:33:51
Nice use of reflections in that bike shot.
Thanks Birna

How was the Expo, Fons. ?  I was planning a visit too.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 07, 2019, 11:42:40
Thanks Birna

How was the Expo, Fons. ?  I was planning a visit too.

John, it was pretty crowded, nonetheless you should go, a complete retrospective of his work, there is a book too showing all that is on display.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 07, 2019, 16:58:06
Commuter trains pulling jointly out from Oslo Central Station. No problem handling the light contrasts with the Z6.

I just discovered that Silkypix 8 (of which I have a license) will do Z6 NEFs properly, something that cannot be said for my usual converter Photo Ninja.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 07, 2019, 17:34:18
March 7

Sudden showers

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7842/47309998151_57f0e731ed_o.jpg)

D850  24mm f/1.4g
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 07, 2019, 17:45:40
Commuter trains pulling jointly out from Oslo Central Station. No problem handling the light contrasts with the Z6.

I just discovered that Silkypix 8 (of which I have a license) will do Z6 NEFs properly, something that cannot be said for my usual converter Photo Ninja.


Another Z6 shot that commands my attention........
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 07, 2019, 18:04:29
Lots of rain, but suddenly also sun

Despite the hard wind

Df 180/4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 07, 2019, 23:25:00
Plums are leafing out now.

Z6 + 85mm f/1.8 K
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 08, 2019, 16:11:29
March 8

International women's day, young girls chatting over lunch...

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7835/47318572011_4a53becac0_o.jpg)

D500  17-55mm f/2.8



Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 08, 2019, 16:15:17
Maintenance roof Central Station is finished. One of the designers of the Tilburg Alphabet and Icons (Ivo van Leeuwen on the right) made a special Icon for the Central Station.

He is presenting that image to the renovator of the roof of Central Station Stan Sontrop.

D850   Angenieux AF  28-70/2.6
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 08, 2019, 16:19:26
March 8
Women's day, young girls ...
D500  17-55mm f/2.8
Lovely scene Fons. Great timing.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 08, 2019, 16:21:09
Maintenance roof Central Station is finished. One of the designers of the Tilburg Alphabet and Icons (Ivo van Leeuwen on the right) made a special Icon for the Central Station.

He is presenting that image to the renovator of the roof of Central Station Stan Sontrop.

D850   Angenieux 24-70/2.6

building is so rewarding and designing. In your photo I see they are happy ..
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 08, 2019, 16:33:45
Maintenance roof Central Station is finished. One of the designers of the Tilburg Alphabet and Icons (Ivo van Leeuwen on the right) made a special Icon for the Central Station.

He is presenting that image to the renovator of the roof of Central Station Stan Sontrop.

D850   Angenieux AF  28-70/2.6

Kroepoekdak :o
made it into the paper.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 08, 2019, 17:35:12
A new strange flower came into our livingroom ;)
D800 105 f4.0 Ai @f32
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 08, 2019, 17:58:15
A new strange flower came into our livingroom ;)
D800 105 f4.0 Ai @f32

A burst of colors, Bent!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 08, 2019, 19:40:15
Nice variety of Orchids (I guess) ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 08, 2019, 20:25:49
Nice variety of Orchids (I guess) ;)

A Calceolaria (Lady's Purse; Slipper Flower). Which is way apart from the true Orchids.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 08, 2019, 20:26:24
A new strange flower came into our livingroom ;)
D800 105 f4.0 Ai @f32

A burst of colors, Bent!
Nice variety of Orchids (I guess) ;)

Calceolaria type or sometimes 'Lady's purse' or 'Darwin slippers'.
ps i was stopped while posting
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: aerobat on March 08, 2019, 21:42:14
This morning during the bike ride to work the sky suddenly turned nice for a few minutes - X100f:
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 08, 2019, 21:53:16
A Calceolaria (Lady's Purse; Slipper Flower). Which is way apart from the true Orchids.
There was a label on the plant, was just testing all you who  know plants (Fons and Birna).
I did not know that it was not an Orchid, the flower looks like one, so now I know more that what was written on the label. Unfortunately it won’t last long according to Wikipedia :(
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 08, 2019, 23:03:04
From our trip to London last week. Z6 and 24-70/4S.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 08, 2019, 23:04:19
March 8

International women's day, young girls chatting over lunch...

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7835/47318572011_4a53becac0_o.jpg)

D500  17-55mm f/2.8

Best 8. March documentation I've seen in a long time. Just lovely!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 08, 2019, 23:05:33
Plums are leafing out now.

Z6 + 85mm f/1.8 K

Perfect pallette! That old 85 renders well.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 08, 2019, 23:06:39
A new strange flower came into our livingroom ;)
D800 105 f4.0 Ai @f32

So this is where the idea of the travel neck pillow came from  :D
Good one!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 08, 2019, 23:08:09
This morning during the bike ride to work the sky suddenly turned nice for a few minutes - X100f:

Cycling to work often presents on with serene scenes...like here :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 09, 2019, 00:22:13
I did not know that it was not an Orchid, the flower looks like one, so now I know more that what was written on the label. Unfortunately it won’t last long according to Wikipedia :(
Same here... :-)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 08:20:29
This morning during the bike ride to work the sky suddenly turned nice for a few minutes - X100f:

Very nice Daniel.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 08:21:41
Plums are leafing out now.

Z6 + 85mm f/1.8 K

Lovely capture Jack.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 08:22:26
There was a label on the plant, was just testing all you who  know plants (Fons and Birna).
I did not know that it was not an Orchid, the flower looks like one, so now I know more that what was written on the label. Unfortunately it won’t last long according to Wikipedia :(

Bent you are welcome.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 08:23:31
From our trip to London last week. Z6 and 24-70/4S.

Z6 is the cam that appeals to me, thank you Sten.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 09, 2019, 09:43:25
This morning during the bike ride to work the sky suddenly turned nice for a few minutes - X100f:
Very nice ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 09, 2019, 09:44:18
From our trip to London last week. Z6 and 24-70/4S.
Very colorful :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 09, 2019, 12:19:12
heavy new gear ...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 09, 2019, 12:23:47
From our trip to London last week. Z6 and 24-70/4S.

wonderful
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 09, 2019, 14:07:32
March 9.

Demonstration sale of candies.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 09, 2019, 15:13:48
heavy new gear ...

Oleeeee  ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 09, 2019, 15:56:56
This morning during the bike ride to work the sky suddenly turned nice for a few minutes - X100f:
What a great view, indeed !
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 09, 2019, 15:57:31
From our trip to London last week. Z6 and 24-70/4S.
Love the angle and the colours.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 09, 2019, 16:06:17
Rain and wind dominate the weather.

White Magnolia

D850  Nikkor 28/2.8 AF (non D version)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 16:29:34
heavy new gear ...

Now these beasts need to purr ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 16:30:30
Rain and wind dominate the weather.

White Magnolia

D850  Nikkor 28/2.8 AF (non D version)

Supposedly one of the worst nikkors.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 09, 2019, 16:57:05
I think all the 'reviews' are based on the epoch of film.  And on the AF-D version, which is a different lens-design. 

Apparently the Non-D version is based on the 5 elements lens design of the Series-E 28/2.8
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 17:55:40
I think all the 'reviews' are based on the epoch of film.  And on the AF-D version, which is a different lens-design. 

Apparently the Non-D version is based on the 5 elements lens design of the Series-E 28/2.8

I think i have the non-d version also, not that it really inspired me, will need to check on the D850 some time.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 17:59:30
March 9

After really bad weather all day, the weather picked up late afternoon with sunshine.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7845/40363913873_10bd8656cd_o.jpg)

D850  Zf35mm f/1.4 wide open here.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 09, 2019, 18:14:37
Now these beasts need to purr ;)

roar...

from a deep sea themed birthday party

D850 2/200VR @f/2.0
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 09, 2019, 18:15:49
Rain and wind dominate the weather.

White Magnolia

D850  Nikkor 28/2.8 AF (non D version)

mysterious
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 09, 2019, 18:23:58
I think i have the non-d version also, not that it really inspired me, will need to check on the D850 some time.
Not too bad, taken the 'reputation' into account.  A bit more than average.  Small, petit lens, like the 20/2.8 AF.

 I had to dial +1 on the D850 to get a better exposure. A bit dark in matrix-metering.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 18:27:28
roar...

from a deep sea themed birthday party

D850 2/200VR @f/2.0

very deep sea blue ;D nice
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 09, 2019, 18:27:56
mysterious
Thanks
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 09, 2019, 18:32:00
very deep sea blue ;D nice

Monday Schedule: check & clean at NPS...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 09, 2019, 18:34:15
Congrats on the heavy new gear Frank.  Is it dirty?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 09, 2019, 19:10:06
Clear message (?)

Snow, wind, and the V1
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2019, 19:15:42
Clear message (?)

Snow, wind, and the V1

Norwegian weather so blue, so blue...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 09, 2019, 21:05:29
Congrats on the heavy new gear Frank.  Is it dirty?

Monday check & clean at NPS, esp. the VR makes an unpleasent sound similar to my former rental 105VR
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 09, 2019, 21:19:54
Monday check & clean at NPS, esp. the VR makes an unpleasent sound similar to my former rental 105VR

I think my back would make an unpleasant sound hauling that 200mm around.
Don’t forget to warm-up and stretch before sessions with it!

Im looking forward to seeing what you capture through those lenses.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 09, 2019, 23:34:41
It's just 2.5kg -- even I can manage it :D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 10, 2019, 01:20:25
z6 with 55mm 3.5 pretty close down. 2.5 sg shutter speed.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 10, 2019, 02:53:53
It's just 2.5kg -- even I can manage it :D

Looks bigger. I'm off tomorrow to photograph rowers with the venerable 300mm f/2.8 ED-IF which is heavy enough.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 10, 2019, 08:41:01
It's just 2.5kg -- even I can manage it :D

Birna, it's a 2.9kg monster...

Frank, congrats on your purchase of new gear!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 10, 2019, 08:43:52
March 10.

Dawn in the land of rising sun with sinking economy...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 10, 2019, 09:03:52
Looks bigger. I'm off tomorrow to photograph rowers with the venerable 300mm f/2.8 ED-IF which is heavy enough.

Also 2.5 kg ....
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 10, 2019, 09:18:52
Looks bigger. I'm off tomorrow to photograph rowers with the venerable 300mm f/2.8 ED-IF which is heavy enough.

IIRC both are same weight, same size. 100mm more, one stop less...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 10, 2019, 10:07:11
The af-s 300mm f/2.8 does 3,1 kgs.
Do you go out with monopod or not?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 10, 2019, 11:26:23
The af-s 300mm f/2.8 does 3,1 kgs.
Do you go out with monopod or not?

I tried a tripod a few weeks back but rather clumsy so I most hand held or sat and rested it on a knee. Fortunately rowers travel mostly in a horizontal plane and always in the same direction. Z6 IBIS really helps.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 10, 2019, 13:14:49
Test shooting lenses in preparation for a journey into the world of false-colour IR emulated (IE) images. The 35-200/3.5-4.5 Nikkor normally is a good performer -- at least my copy is -- but didn't work too well on the IE test. There are too much residual chromatic aberrations and a tendency to form a hot spot. The search continues.

35-200/3.5-4.5 Nikkor @35mm, Fuji S5Pro.

(in case any one should wonder, the white stuff on ground is freshly fallen snow. Which loses a lot of its intense whiteness with IE)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 10, 2019, 14:39:47
Interesting Birna. Do you use an extra filter for the IE images?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 10, 2019, 14:40:43
Storm weather here.

Damage in the Forsythia?

D850-200/2
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 10, 2019, 14:41:49
March 10.

Dawn in the land of rising sun with sinking economy...
Great pastel colours, Akira.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 10, 2019, 15:02:52
Interesting Birna. Do you use an extra filter for the IE images?

In the film era, one used a medium yellow (to cut blue) otherwise the IR rendition would wash out in dirty cyan-magenta hues, with a broad-spectrum digital camera an orange or red filter comes into use. These captures are with the Nikon O56, a deep orange filter. 

I recently have ordered an "IR Aerochrome" filter from Kolari that claims to mimic the typical IR film response on a DSLR. No experience with it yet as it hasn't arrived.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 10, 2019, 15:42:50

(in case any one should wonder, the white stuff on ground is freshly fallen snow. Which loses a lot of its intense whiteness with IE)

Yeahbut, it's looking whiter in the just off center tree than it is on the ground.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Alaun on March 10, 2019, 17:42:32
Another IR from today (with a Lee#729 filter foil):  ;)


Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 10, 2019, 18:41:12
Nice Werner.

In the film era, one used a medium yellow (to cut blue) otherwise the IR rendition would wash out in dirty cyan-magenta hues, with a broad-spectrum digital camera an orange or red filter comes into use. These captures are with the Nikon O56, a deep orange filter. 

I recently have ordered an "IR Aerochrome" filter from Kolari that claims to mimic the typical IR film response on a DSLR. No experience with it yet as it hasn't arrived.
Thanks for the info. From Hoya I have the R (25A) which is red) and Orange  ( O (G) )  I shall test these with the Fuji IS Pro  when we have some sun here ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 10, 2019, 18:51:12
Do note this IE simulation is with a modified S5Pro, not the stock camera.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 10, 2019, 19:05:18
March 10

A few times the sky shows blue and a pale sun breaks through the clouds

(My shots are always of the day, my personal challenge, a few exceptions only in the time this thread runs).

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/33464241418_a5e13c9aa3_o.jpg)

D850  58mm f/1.4g
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 11, 2019, 01:23:00
At the Auditorio Manuel de Falla. Getting ready for the representation of "Acis y Galatea". Some of my students were doing the dancing inside this classic "zarzuela"
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 11, 2019, 04:45:28
drive in the baja desert
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 09:02:46
drive in the baja desert


painterly quality. grear start into the day. wow!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 09:03:40
At the Auditorio Manuel de Falla. Getting ready for the representation of "Acis y Galatea". Some of my students were doing the dancing inside this classic "zarzuela"

Airy will love the contextual organ portrait too
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 10:59:30
great read about relationships, death, life, parenting, friendship, clearest language, emotional precision, truth without decoration ... love in emergency could be a teanslation or love in the rough of life

.... waiting at NPS.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 11, 2019, 11:46:41
Science museum, Granada
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2019, 12:14:23
Opening new Busstation

The Minister of the district of Brabant, Christophe van der Maat expresses the importance of the new Busstation. In the background Alderman Berend de Vries

D850  17-35/2.8
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 11, 2019, 12:26:46
John, I always wonder how you can make the older lenses with this latest  and the most unforgiving camea.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 12:36:29
John, I always wonder how you can make the older lenses with this latest  and the most unforgiving camea.

My findings with the D850, it tends to blow the blue channel.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2019, 12:46:50
My findings with the D850, it tends to blow the blue channel.
That is not my experience.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2019, 12:49:50
John, I always wonder how you can make the older lenses with this latest  and the most unforgiving camea.
I think the DX camera's are more unforgiving, like the D7200.  D850 improved a lot compared with the D800E  -  Focus screen -  Focus  - Auto Focus.  And all lenses that already worked on the D800/E  will mostly improve when using the D850.  That is my experience so far.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 11, 2019, 13:04:25
I think the DX camera's are more unforgiving, like the D7200.  D850 improved a lot compared with the D800E  -  Focus screen -  Focus  - Auto Focus.  And all lenses that already worked on the D800/E  will mostly improve when using the D850.  That is my experience so far.

That sounds interesting.  Thank you for sharing your solid experience.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 13:07:13
That is not my experience.

I maybe the happy exception, find myself desaturating the blue in skies frequently, i am using photoshop here.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2019, 13:10:07
I maybe the happy exception, find myself desaturating the blue in skies frequently, i am using photoshop here.
Did you make a profile for the D850 with X-rite Color Checker? 
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2019, 13:15:05
I maybe the happy exception, find myself desaturating the blue in skies frequently, i am using photoshop here.
Perhaps an exception yes. I sometimes do find the RAW's are more leaning towards the Red than with the D800E and D700
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 13:19:23
Colorchecker i should, thanks John.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 13:19:40
I do not see color preferences in my D850, only issue is chrominance noise kicking in early
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 15:30:06
I do not see color preferences in my D850, only issue is chrominance noise kicking in early

True!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 15:32:01
March  11

Still on blue, Muscari.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7836/40384107543_28f4495863_o.jpg)

D850  Voigtländer 125mm f/2.5
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 11, 2019, 15:40:12
March  11

Still on blue, Muscari.

D850  Voigtländer 125mm f/2.5
Beautiful tones and OOF background
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 16:48:12
March  11

Still on blue, Muscari.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7836/40384107543_28f4495863_o.jpg)

D850  Voigtländer 125mm f/2.5

that is very beautiful!

NPS has checked and cleared the PC-E 24 f/3.5 ,,, the 2/200VR screeching sound issue when using the VR / AF is not yet finally diagnosed. NPS guess one or two motors maybe worn or torn. I hope it will not be too expensive to fix....
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 17:03:49
Frank i wonder what you agreed with the seller, my private thought anyway.

If there is next to no processing involved at base iso blue chroma is not an issue.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 18:01:41
That is not my experience.

Lloyd Chambers mentions that stopping down lenses on the D850 changes wb significantly.

https://diglloyd.com/prem/s/DAP/Sigma28f1_4A/Sigma28f1_4A-aseries-WhiteBalanceTint.html?dglyPT=true (https://diglloyd.com/prem/s/DAP/Sigma28f1_4A/Sigma28f1_4A-aseries-WhiteBalanceTint.html?dglyPT=true)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 11, 2019, 18:07:35
drive in the baja desert

That scene could be mere minutes from my home. It's so like Mesa, Az. that nobody here would think of Baja when viewing it Really nice shot Armando!


Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 18:20:06
Frank i wonder what you agreed with the seller, my private thought anyway.

I am in contact with the seller. No issues were labelled. All my used items always go to NPS after arrival for check & clean. We will see if a repair is necessary or not and what it might cost. The other lens was flawless, only slightly dirty, no issues according to NPS.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 11, 2019, 18:25:21
Hopefully the clouds will not be to thick to night, as my homemade “Barn door tracker” is ready for first test.
May have to revise it.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 18:29:11
Another thought: I got two unintentional days of one camera one lens and these are 3.5/24 PC-E plus D850 ...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 11, 2019, 18:29:49
Hopefully the clouds will not be to thick to night, as my homemade “Barn door tracker” is ready for first test.
May have to revise it.

hangs from the ceiling. you might want to turn the house as a first revision?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2019, 19:32:16
Lloyd Chambers mentions that stopping down lenses on the D850 changes wb significantly.

https://diglloyd.com/prem/s/DAP/Sigma28f1_4A/Sigma28f1_4A-aseries-WhiteBalanceTint.html?dglyPT=true (https://diglloyd.com/prem/s/DAP/Sigma28f1_4A/Sigma28f1_4A-aseries-WhiteBalanceTint.html?dglyPT=true)

With Sigma lenzen (Non-Nikkors) ?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 11, 2019, 19:39:46
I quote from the link

Quote
The behavior shown here occurs in various fast lenses, not just Sigma lenses. It appears to be related to the Nikon D850 sensor design
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 11, 2019, 20:03:05
Lloyd Chambers is not really a reliable source with his attitude of hiding everything between pay-walls.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 11, 2019, 21:18:24
My Nikon repair facility greets its users with an exploded view of a D800. Never so bad it cannot get worse.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Seapy on March 11, 2019, 21:43:22
Hope I never see mine like that! ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 11, 2019, 21:46:16
Hopefully the clouds will not be to thick to night, as my homemade “Barn door tracker” is ready for first test.
May have to revise it.
Wow! awesome job

I wish luck with the weather and a lot of patience getting it aligned
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 11, 2019, 21:48:28
That scene could be mere minutes from my home. It's so like Mesa, Az. that nobody here would think of Baja when viewing it Really nice shot Armando!
Thanks Carl, I should have some images where the sierra, desert and sea are visible , that should make it different
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 11, 2019, 22:46:49
My Nikon repair facility greets its users with an exploded view of a D800. Never so bad it cannot get worse.

It appears to take its hat off to the customers.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Øivind Tøien on March 11, 2019, 23:16:25
Wow! awesome job

I wish luck with the weather and a lot of patience getting it aligned

+1
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 12, 2019, 00:01:51
The alignment was difficult, must find something better than the tube.
And the I have to turn the knob the reverse direction of what I thought  8)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 12, 2019, 00:03:44
Very interesting project Bent. Looking forward to images coming from it  :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 12, 2019, 02:35:51
Unicorns caretaker
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 12, 2019, 08:02:26
Unicorns caretaker
:D, nice picture
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 12, 2019, 09:09:06
Friends
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 12, 2019, 09:25:20
Beautiful tones and OOF background

Thank you Armando.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Eric Borgström on March 12, 2019, 10:24:49
Friends
Twins?  ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 12, 2019, 12:17:40
a new roof for St. Joseph
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 12, 2019, 12:25:18
 :)
:D, nice picture
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 12, 2019, 12:28:12
March 12.

The interrupter...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 12, 2019, 12:29:32
Akira, Akira, Akira...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 12, 2019, 12:53:45
Akira3
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 12, 2019, 14:36:47
Thank you, thank you, thank, you, Paco and Birna!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 12, 2019, 16:23:23
March 12

Very windy day,
Helleborus orientalis

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7921/47360020351_e90c04002d_o.jpg)

D850  zf2 35mm f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 12, 2019, 16:25:25
March 12.

The interrupter...

Lovely one, i like.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 12, 2019, 17:58:50
Lovely one, i like.

Thank you, Fons!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 12, 2019, 18:09:12
March 12.

The interrupter...

signs of the street, interesting geometries
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 12, 2019, 19:06:52
signs of the street, interesting geometries

Thank you, Frank.  The signs in this color doesn't seem to be common here in Tokyo.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 12, 2019, 19:26:03
Thank you, Frank.  The signs in this color doesn't seem to be common here in Tokyo.

I have never seen the form or color of the blue arrows, but the red color is quite common for "do not touch or cross bicycle areas"
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 12, 2019, 19:33:05
I have never seen the form or color of the blue arrows, but the red color is quite common for "do not touch or cross bicycle areas"

I guess the blue-red combination is diificult to discern for the color blind people, and thus it is not suitable for the traffic signs.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 12, 2019, 20:50:43
Home cat in the Broadcast studio

D850 CV 180/4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 12, 2019, 20:52:27
Nice graphics and colorcombination, Akira !!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 12, 2019, 22:16:29
Home cat in the Broadcast studio

D850 CV 180/4

very beautiful composition. And the cat seems to be consciouly modeling
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 12, 2019, 23:01:34
very beautiful composition. And the cat seems to be consciouly modeling
+1 Serene and beautiful mode added by the composition. Just enough extra information to make it close emotionally.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 12, 2019, 23:19:44
Nice graphics and colorcombination, Akira !!

Thank you, John!

I love the delicate rendition of both the cat and the atmosphere of the light.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 12, 2019, 23:44:41
70-300 vr at f8 did very well with the d5300 830nm ir.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Tom Hook on March 13, 2019, 00:17:59
I enjoy taking photographs of my television screen. This one appeals to me as it has the look of one small section of some medieval triptych. The satisfaction of this particular genre of course is that you can take pictures of the world from the comforts of your home. In the winter, this option is appealing to me.

Reality or Memorex?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 13, 2019, 07:51:57
Thanks Frank, Paco and Akira.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: tommiejeep on March 13, 2019, 11:18:19
Todays gardening
He is actually my coconut picker but Friday is my son's 18th so he is having a big party.  The tree he is chopping has a fruit that the Fruit Bats love which means lots of Bat Doodoo which is not nice for car/bike paint or humans  >:( ,  :)   Not great photography but what I shoot .  a7iii with 70-200 f4 handheld
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 13, 2019, 11:34:07
Coconut picking and tree chopping - over here, half a metre of fresh snow dumped during last night. We live in parallel worlds.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2019, 12:51:46
March 13

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/46644495134_b53124680e_o.jpg)

Rainy day cam 1 aw1
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 13, 2019, 13:46:57
The current view from my work place ...

Icicles

Zoom-Nikkor 50-300mm f/4.5, Z6 (hand-held). Light is very flat (dull overcast skies) so it's a miracle any details are preserved within the ice itself.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: tommiejeep on March 13, 2019, 15:18:46
Coconut picking and tree chopping - over here, half a metre of fresh snow dumped during last night. We live in parallel worlds.
Yup,  ;D, my grown daughter was here a couple of weeks ago.  She has been back in Denver for about 10 days and her photos are more like yours.
Tom
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 13, 2019, 15:20:42
'Forbidden to Park because of the Weekly Market'   

AW1  (Yes, that kind of weather)  ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 13, 2019, 18:19:10
NPS Cologne declared incompetence concerning the 2/200VR and forwarded it to NPS Düsseldorf. While Cologne said cost could be up to 1700€, Düsseldorf said that probably the lens sat idle on a shelve for too long and a free check & clean will probably do the job to revitalize the AF and VR motors...

First cherry blossom on a dull day:
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 13, 2019, 18:26:59
NPS Cologne declared incompetence concerning the 2/200VR and forwarded it to NPS Düsseldorf. While Cologne said cost could be up to 1700€, Düsseldorf said that probably the lens sat idle on a shelve for too long and a free check & clean will probably do the job to revitalize the AF and VR motors...

First cherry blossom on a dull day:
Nice, I can smell spring from here!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 13, 2019, 18:31:51
Nice, I can smell spring from here!

The air after the rain is next to dust free which I love
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 13, 2019, 22:16:54
Not having adequate time to attend the discussions here I am building up a huge load of guilt.
This is a pic made with the dreadful 43-86 (@86mm) in front of my Z6.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 13, 2019, 22:40:58
What a 'dreadful' lens that 43-86 zoom is ...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 13, 2019, 23:35:32
I like dreadful  ;D

  d80 ir Lola. Not much in service beacuse the filter is all scratched and pp is long trying to fix them all. Still, with 70-300 vr.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 13, 2019, 23:40:26
I do like power pylons. Were they in IR even better :D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 13, 2019, 23:53:46
 ;D Thanks Birna
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 14, 2019, 11:33:06
A sudden increase in temperature made the recent snow fall starting to melt away. The railing on my porch is a convenient spot to test the rendition of the 100mm f/1.6 XR-Rodenstock on the Z camera, by the way. The lens clearly has excellent flatness of field and acutance, but little depth of field (as expected).
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 14, 2019, 12:31:13
March 14

Rain keeps pouring

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/47323709932_d65eba4678_o.jpg)

1 AW1 kitlens 11-27,5mm f/3.5-5.6
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 14, 2019, 12:44:19
... rain keeps falling down down down...

D850 / 105E
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 14, 2019, 12:46:21
A sudden increase in temperature made the recent snow fall starting to melt away. The railing on my porch is a convenient spot to test the rendition of the 100mm f/1.6 XR-Rodenstock on the Z camera, by the way. The lens clearly has excellent flatness of field and acutance, but little depth of field (as expected).

freshly painted green. very very nice.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 14, 2019, 12:46:58
March 14

Rain keeps pouring

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/47323709932_d65eba4678_o.jpg)

1 AW1 kitlens 11-27,5mm f/3.5-5.6

High Voltage low Contours ... very nice
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 14, 2019, 13:04:57
High Voltage low Contours ... very nice

Thank you Frank.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 14, 2019, 13:07:19
Actual colour is not green -- however, in my mind it should be. So it became.

Freshly painted is correct though.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 14, 2019, 13:47:05
Despite rain hail and wind, the 'Forsythia' continues  ;)

D850  Voigt 180/4  and 3T
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 14, 2019, 13:55:47
d5300 ir 830nm and 70-300 vr. Those files are hard work. I´ll keep trying...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 14, 2019, 14:09:51
d5300 ir 830nm and 70-300 vr. Those files are hard work. I´ll keep trying...

Considering a 590nm filterpack for more colour, well i do?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 14, 2019, 14:11:30
Paco: I think you are doing pretty well :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 14, 2019, 14:41:59
Thanks Birna  :)

  At what point one says: ok, enough photo gear... :o :-\ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 14, 2019, 16:14:24
Not having adequate time to attend the discussions here I am building up a huge load of guilt.
This is a pic made with the dreadful 43-86 (@86mm) in front of my Z6.

I like the melancholic touch to this shot. cannot "see" a lens fault though, nice subject definition and bokeh
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 14, 2019, 21:54:55
Enough of color and springtime.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 14, 2019, 22:01:06
Enough of color and springtime.

Posting tomorrow's photo in advance
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 14, 2019, 22:31:03
Enough of color and springtime.


you pour concrete in waveform???
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 14, 2019, 22:57:08
you pour concrete in waveform???
Sine of spring?

It is the pattern created by the worker with a power trowel going back and forth across the slab.
For those that don't know concrete, one of the steps is to trowel the concrete. This occurs when the concrete has started to stiffen and has the purpose of smoothing the surface, consolidating the aggregate and bringing a slurry of concrete paste to the surface.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: ColinM on March 15, 2019, 01:19:27
Enough of color and springtime.

I prefer the b&w version.
No explanation needed, it just spoke to me Jack :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 15, 2019, 02:28:54
Sine of spring?

It is the pattern created by the worker with a power trowel going back and forth across the slab.
For those that don't know concrete, one of the steps is to trowel the concrete. This occurs when the concrete has started to stiffen and has the purpose of smoothing the surface, consolidating the aggregate and bringing a slurry of concrete paste to the surface.

Otherwise known as smoothing it out so that you don't see or feel the rocks (or aggregate if you prefer) once it cures.   ;D

However, I don't think I've ever seen an exposure of the wavy pattern such as created by your post.  B&W or color, boh are interesting.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 15, 2019, 04:05:43
Sine of spring?

It is the pattern created by the worker with a power trowel going back and forth across the slab.
For those that don't know concrete, one of the steps is to trowel the concrete. This occurs when the concrete has started to stiffen and has the purpose of smoothing the surface, consolidating the aggregate and bringing a slurry of concrete paste to the surface.


yes  you also want to get rid of air containers, bubbles and air trapped under rough parts of the construction
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 15, 2019, 05:09:10
yes  you also want to get rid of air containers, bubbles and air trapped under rough parts of the construction

Frank, for settling concrete and releasing bubbles we typically use a concrete vibrator at the time the concrete is placed. Troweling takes place when the concrete has become firm enough to support weight. I could talk about concrete for hours.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 15, 2019, 09:31:18
Frank, for settling concrete and releasing bubbles we typically use a concrete vibrator at the time the concrete is placed. Troweling takes place when the concrete has become firm enough to support weight. I could talk about concrete for hours.

very interesting. The structures look like forkwork...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 15, 2019, 17:50:57
March 15

Wind and rain again, though we had some sun also.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7848/33511149418_cbe846120d_o.jpg)

Testing a recently acquired zf50mm f/1,4 on d850, a controversial lens if i may follow the reviews.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 15, 2019, 18:10:39
I took so many lovely shots today, rainy day and melancholic mind ... a perfect match

The mimosa is my favourite I guess

taken with D850 & 105E

Quote came in. Repair of the 2/200VR is not 0€ and not 1700€ but just under 600€. Unboxing the gem I already found the screeching sounded like 500€ to 600€. The seller announce the lens as "I own this lens for 5 years but i hardly use it anymore, it's in perfect condition": http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,8407.0.html
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 15, 2019, 19:29:37
Nice, Frank.  That's a huge misfortune with that lens.

Rainy all day.

Df  Ang. 28-70/2.6
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 15, 2019, 19:34:15
Frank: at least the 200/2 is repairable. Enjoy the lens after it being fixed.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 15, 2019, 19:34:36
March 15
Wind and rain again, though we had some sun also.
Testing a recently acquired zf50mm f/1,4 on d850, a controversial lens if i may follow the reviews.
Nice.
The reviews are a mixed bag.  I noticed.

I have the Zeiss Planar 50/1.4   -   a bit of LoCa but a unique character. 
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 16, 2019, 13:03:28
Fons, Frank and John, you together make an enjoyable series of color compositions!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 16, 2019, 13:04:03
March 16.

Urban surrealism.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 16, 2019, 13:21:16
Akira: Like a Murakami story being visualised (reading 'A wild sheep chase' at present).
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 16, 2019, 13:23:59
Frank: at least the 200/2 is repairable. Enjoy the lens after it being fixed.

I feel it is not OK to sell a lens as flawless if it is not.

I will shoulder the repair and probably sell the PC-E which does not really speak to me after a few days of testing. The 2/200VR is wonderful ...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 16, 2019, 13:32:25
Nice, Frank.  That's a huge misfortune with that lens.

I paid 2800€ incl shipping for both lenses as a package Adding the 600€ repair brings the price to "normal" levels. What was a bargain is now a standard transaction.

If I sell the PC-E the repaired 2/200VR will be at a very fair price point with warrenty from the mothership.

Disappointed I am only by the seller's policy to sell a defect item as flawless. Fair it is he offered to take the items back and refund the price I paid.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 16, 2019, 13:40:40
Akira: Like a Murakami story being visualised (reading 'A wild sheep chase' at present).

I do neither understand the "surrealism" in the picture nor the Murakami parallel. I love Murakami though and his Surrealism just read both volumes of "Killing Commendantore" ... this is surreal.

Can you enlighten me to better understand your picture and your intention, Akira?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 16, 2019, 13:55:51
Akira: Like a Murakami story being visualised (reading 'A wild sheep chase' at present).

Birna, I'm afraid I haven't read any of his novels.  But I'm glad my image seems to offer something amusing to you.  :)


I do neither understand the "surrealism" in the picture nor the Murakami parallel. I love Murakami though and his Surrealism just read both volumes of "Killing Commendantore" ... this is surreal.

Can you enlighten me to better understand your picture and your intention, Akira?

Frank, the surrealism is in the eye of the beholder.  Seriously, the mysterious huge pipe-like constructions covered with ivies, a tower in the distance, shadows of the buildings cast onto the wall of the building on the opposite side, the lighting at dusk, a delivery man with a big red carrier...all together turn an ordinary urban scene in Shinjuku into something surreal, which made me push the shutter button.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 16, 2019, 14:04:10
Akira: your description matched my perceived impression.

And you should really read something of Murakami's writings.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 16, 2019, 14:21:50
Akira: your description matched my perceived impression.

And you should really read something of Murakami's writings.

Birna, I will put his novels into my (near) future "to read" list.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 16, 2019, 14:23:41
Akira & Birna: thank you for explaining your impression. For my feel the picture shows the theatrical performance of everyday life in the city, I often feel people are not living their lives but performing a role in a play instead.

Concerning Murakami: You, Akira, are fortunate enough to read the originals you will probably find in any public library and I am fortunate to have a German genious translator for Murakami meaning the German translation appears long before the English version. In the past the German translator used the English version instead of the Japanese original. I feel the result is now much better without being able to really judge; I do know zil about Japanish language.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 16, 2019, 14:40:05
Fons, Frank and John, you together make an enjoyable series of color compositions!

Akira, thank you for your kind words.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 16, 2019, 14:41:44
March 16

Windy day

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4880/32452352287_437a20b934_o.jpg)

Further explorations with D850 and zf 50mm f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 16, 2019, 15:05:54
And you should really read something of Murakami's writings.
Agree. One of the best writers of our time.

Concerning Murakami: You, Akira, are fortunate enough to read the originals you will probably find in any public library and I am fortunate to have a German genious translator for Murakami meaning the German translation appears long before the English version. In the past the German translator used the English version instead of the Japanese original. I feel the result is now much better without being able to really judge; I do know zil about Japanish language.
Luckily we have a very good translator for the Dutch language who translates directly from the Japanese.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 16, 2019, 15:14:04
Akira & Birna: thank you for explaining your impression. For my feel the picture shows the theatrical performance of everyday life in the city, I often feel people are not living their lives but performing a role in a play instead.

Concerning Murakami: You, Akira, are fortunate enough to read the originals you will probably find in any public library and I am fortunate to have a German genious translator for Murakami meaning the German translation appears long before the English version. In the past the German translator used the English version instead of the Japanese original. I feel the result is now much better without being able to really judge; I do know zil about Japanish language.

Agree. One of the best writers of our time.
Luckily we have a very good translator for the Dutch language who translates directly from the Japanese.

Frank and John, thank you for your additional suggestion of the works by Murakami.  It goes without saying that the direct translation is far better than the indirect one.  Other translations may help as reference, though.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 16, 2019, 15:25:05
Fons, Frank and John, you together make an enjoyable series of color compositions!
Thank you very much Akira.  Your view and vision on Tokio and your surrounding is always a joy to see.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 16, 2019, 15:26:38
March 16

Further explorations with D850 and zf 50mm f/1.4

Nice.   

On the D7200  (Bubble bokeh is easyily achievable  ;) )

The heavy wind made it difficult to get a good composition
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 16, 2019, 15:29:32
Akira, thank you for your kind words.

You are welcome.  I'm enjoying the unique color rendition of your images.


Thank you very much Akira.  Your view and vision on Tokio and your surrounding is always a joy to see.

Thank you for kind words.  Very encouraging.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 16, 2019, 17:55:34
the 105E again
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 16, 2019, 19:23:35
Another 105mm but the f/2.5 one... :-)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7890/33519814388_b389bb2257_b.jpg)

Les volets clos...Df; 105mm f/2.5 AI-s
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bill De Jager on March 16, 2019, 19:39:49
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/33520459628_8253ae4bd9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T567P7)_DSC8994 (https://flic.kr/p/T567P7) by Bill de Jager (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/), on Flickr

Nikkor 8mm f/2.8 nAI at f/5.6 on Df.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 17, 2019, 00:06:31
Yin yang ir d200 in Albayzin. Today walking around with CGoss, a great evening!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 17, 2019, 08:54:25
ditch
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 17, 2019, 14:00:29
Still windy but ..  finally the Sun...

D7200   50/1.4 Zeiss Planar
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 17, 2019, 18:22:07
On a sunny and very windy day in Roskilde.
D500 35mm f1.8 DX @f8
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 17, 2019, 19:52:47
As noticed before NG members live in parallel worlds.

This morning a heavy snow fall started - again - later the ambient temperature rose and the fresh snow turned into dirty slush on the roads.

100mm f/1.6 Rodenstock XR-Heligon, Z6.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 17, 2019, 20:22:38
On a sunny and very windy day in Roskilde.
D500 35mm f1.8 DX @f8

I like that one, Bent!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 17, 2019, 20:31:16
The moon went out early yesterday. D200 ir and 70-300 vr at f8
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 17, 2019, 20:33:01
Beautiful sensations of movement, color and texture John.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 17, 2019, 20:40:30
Thanks Paco,

I like your IR 'experiments' and results.  I must find time to dive into my converted Fuji IS Pro....  A litte bit of sun will help :) 
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 17, 2019, 20:52:33
Thanks John and please, do! :)

   Frank, you have said that you are sensitive to sounds. I can "hear" you ditch image
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 17, 2019, 20:56:19
March 17

Whatever you say.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7923/32463680167_2b310d52a2_o.jpg)

D850  zf 50mm f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 17, 2019, 21:12:21
March 17.  Warped world.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 17, 2019, 21:36:09
Ah, Akira´s other worlds, we get a glimpse again  ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 17, 2019, 21:39:23
Ah, Akira´s other worlds, we get a glimpse again  ;)

Paco, I would have liked to employ your IR view here!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 17, 2019, 22:32:17
I like that one, Bent!
Thank you Carl
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 17, 2019, 23:09:08
   Frank, you have said that you are sensitive to sounds. I can "hear" you ditch image

that is a HUGE compliment, dear Paco

When I took it it was like a geometrical exercise, the jalousie of the house reflected in the water and a light drizzle disturbance, then, editing, it came out much clearer and with more dimensions...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 17, 2019, 23:11:10
March 17

Whatever you say.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7923/32463680167_2b310d52a2_o.jpg)

D850  zf 50mm f/1.4

a great arrangement
a political statement?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Alaun on March 17, 2019, 23:42:06
a savings box?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 18, 2019, 07:46:07
a great arrangement
a political statement?

We were in Utrecht yesterday (see my flickr for more), i saw this in a shop's windows, thought the arrangement was funny.
Thaks for viewing.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 18, 2019, 08:45:19
We were in Utrecht yesterday (see my flickr for more), i saw this in a shop's windows, thought the arrangement was funny.
Thaks for viewing.
Yes, a funny window shop :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 18, 2019, 11:25:46
a savings box?

Savings? ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: MFloyd on March 18, 2019, 11:38:58
Oeil de Boeuf - view on the garden

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7849/33535219908_3900d955e2_b.jpg)
Nikon D850
Nikkor 16.0-35.0 mm f/4.0
ƒ/8.0  35.0 mm 1/50s ISO 125
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 18, 2019, 13:35:09
March 18

'Black monday,.. terrorist attack'.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7912/33535825798_c8863e32c4_o.jpg)

D850  Voigtländer 125/2.5
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 18, 2019, 13:47:53
A contrast y yellow IR evening moon over Albayzin. D200 with 750mn filter and 70-300 vr at f8, handheld.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 18, 2019, 14:53:58
The sun, and suddenly everything is in blossom :)

Here the white-pink Camellia.

D850/  Voigt 180/4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 18, 2019, 15:56:33
hungry???

I made some pancakes with maple syrup today...

D850/105E/Tripod/Base ISO/Osram D65 Converters
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 18, 2019, 15:59:34
A contrast y yellow IR evening moon over Albayzin. D200 with 750mn filter and 70-300 vr at f8, handheld.

very nice compositum of artificial and natural infrastructure
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 18, 2019, 16:14:03
Paco makes great pictures also in invisible light.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 18, 2019, 16:26:04
Paco makes great pictures also in invisible light.

he makes the invisible visible
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Alaun on March 18, 2019, 22:23:35
Savings? ;D
It looks, you can put a coin in his hand, hit the lever on his back, he will swallow the coin.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 19, 2019, 13:05:24
A contrast y yellow IR evening moon over Albayzin. D200 with 750mn filter and 70-300 vr at f8, handheld.

Paco, Paco, Paco!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 19, 2019, 13:07:51
March 19.

Premonition of cherry blossoms.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 19, 2019, 15:49:04
On a sunny and calm day
D500 300 f4 PF @f4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 19, 2019, 16:41:25
Purple Magnolia ready to blossom...


D850   Nikkor  85/1.8 K
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 19, 2019, 16:47:00
March 19

Caltha palustris

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7870/40455130393_1800cb1f2d_o.jpg)

D850  35mm f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 19, 2019, 17:00:25
John and Fons, I see spring in your pictures, nice.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 19, 2019, 17:17:53
Part of business travel is the «mandatory» lounge task.
Iphone shot.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 19, 2019, 17:26:49
Nice.  The basic Rietveld- colours ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on March 19, 2019, 18:12:15
John awesome 35/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 19, 2019, 20:39:17
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.
 
  I have to thank you all for the knowledge, support and inspiration through the years.
   
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 19, 2019, 21:09:13
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.

A short-cut to get closer to the heavenly skies :D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 19, 2019, 22:23:18
 :) ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 20, 2019, 02:46:45
After the winter mustard survived unexpectedly, phacelia prospers, raddish flourishes, clover, deadnettle also and lupine, but many others are not to be seem, some parts are a thicket, some are next to bare earth. Of the more than 80 species I have sown only a small fraction grew...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 20, 2019, 08:17:47
A Dead-Nettle Lamium species, Frank. Nice specimen.

The species in this genus are quite similar and are differentiated on details not always apparent on images. Might be a Northern Dead-Nettle L. confertum.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 20, 2019, 10:12:52
March 20.

Moon and magnolias.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 20, 2019, 10:27:18
March 20.

Moon and magnolias.

Nice mood -- even including your favourite power pylon !
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Erik Lund on March 20, 2019, 10:42:16
March 20.

Moon and magnolias.


Indeed very nice mood but also quite a interesting feng shui placement of the lamp lower right, near the mirrored position of the moon  :o
Cool!  8)   
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 20, 2019, 11:01:32
Nice mood -- even including your favourite power pylon !

Thank you, Birna.  I guess the pylon is your favorite as well.  :D


Indeed very nice mood but also quite a interesting feng shui placement of the lamp lower right, near the mirrored position of the moon  :o
Cool!  8)   

Erik, you are absolutely right.  The lamp is an important compositional element here.   8)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 20, 2019, 12:39:39
The form factor of Japanese pylons are strikingly different to our native ones. So its presence is rather exotic !
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 20, 2019, 12:44:50
Onset of rush hour on the central railway station in Oslo. Commuter trains are flocking to the tracks to serve the traffic.

V1, 18.5 lens. Low afternoon sun and the scene contrast is almost too much for the poor sensor of the little V1, but it pulls though nonetheless.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 20, 2019, 13:48:12
Maybe I should start having the V1 with me at all times  :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 20, 2019, 15:06:50
With the tiny yet very sharp 18.5mm attached, the V1 fits nicely into my handbag. One just has to remember pull it out once in a while :D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 20, 2019, 15:18:43
Under the tree. IR 830mn d5300, 105mm 1.4 at f8. A lot of massage to the nef file to get any color...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 20, 2019, 15:22:30
The massage succeeded massively :D among the best of the IR-ish images I've seen from you.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 20, 2019, 15:26:18
Thanks a lot Birna. The NG meeting in Granada was an inflection point. Yes they are a lot of work but very rewarding as well!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 20, 2019, 15:52:39
With the tiny yet very sharp 18.5mm attached, the V1 fits nicely into my handbag. One just has to remember pull it out once in a while :D

Not one of my strong points, even though it's always been my intention when going about with my iPhone in my pocket. Thankfully, some folks, like you, do remember their capabilities, and post the results here!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 20, 2019, 16:12:00
Under the tree. IR 830mn d5300, 105mm 1.4 at f8. A lot of massage to the nef file to get any color...
Beautiful

Beter temperature, but where is the sun?

D7200  ZF 50/1.4

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 20, 2019, 16:14:39
March 20.

Moon and magnolias.
Nice minimalistic translation of the spring
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 20, 2019, 16:36:07
Under the tree. IR 830mn d5300, 105mm 1.4 at f8. A lot of massage to the nef file to get any color...

Paco, the image does not only look beautiful but also reminds me of a book "The Story Of Ferdinand" I fondly read when I was still naive.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 20, 2019, 16:36:38
Nice minimalistic translation of the spring

Thank you, John!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 20, 2019, 18:30:53
mimosa again,
this time with a longer lens:
D500 & 4/300PF
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 20, 2019, 18:36:44
A Dead-Nettle Lamium species, Frank. Nice specimen. The species in this genus are quite similar and are differentiated on details not always apparent on images. Might be a Northern Dead-Nettle L. confertum.

Thank you, Birna!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 20, 2019, 18:38:36
Still windy but ..  finally the Sun...
D7200   50/1.4 Zeiss Planar

flaming yellow. very beautiful!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 20, 2019, 18:39:26
March 20.
Moon and magnolias.

Magic light!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 20, 2019, 19:26:04
March 20

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7860/46705906474_a0ee9b8aec_o.jpg)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 20, 2019, 21:55:40
March 20

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7860/46705906474_a0ee9b8aec_o.jpg)

confusing beauty
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 20, 2019, 22:14:01
confusing beauty

Lol :), thanks Frank.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 20, 2019, 22:29:57
Enjoyable polkadots....
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 21, 2019, 07:59:56
Enjoyable polkadots....

Thank you Birna.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 21, 2019, 10:38:03
March 21

Euphorbia ready to go

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7801/46710215124_d1fa9d2571_o.jpg)

D850  Voigtländer 180mm f/4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 21, 2019, 10:46:09
March 21

Euphorbia ready to go

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7801/46710215124_d1fa9d2571_o.jpg)

D850  Voigtländer 180mm f/4

near dark. Interesting
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: tommiejeep on March 21, 2019, 15:20:51
Happy Holi to all....tougher on some  ;) , and since it is the Festival of Colours I went the opposite way  ;D .  I think I like B&W more but cannot take all colour out.  A7iii, 30-400 f4 with BIF settings...dug
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: BW on March 21, 2019, 15:25:17
Steinvikholmen castle in Stjørdal today. Transition to spring has begun, but we are sure to have setbacks. Testing the IR chrome filter.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 21, 2019, 17:07:44
Børge, is this the Kolari Aerochrome filter? I have ordered it, but it hasn't arrived.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: BW on March 21, 2019, 18:13:34
Yes it is their IR chrome filter. It arrived yesterday with a full spectrum modified OMD EM1 mII :) They said the filter would ship early April, but it seem like they have some already.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 21, 2019, 20:03:35
Sun in the park

D7200  55/1.2 Ai
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 21, 2019, 20:05:39
flaming yellow. very beautiful!
Thank you, Frank.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 21, 2019, 20:10:55
Yes it is their IR chrome filter. It arrived yesterday with a full spectrum modified OMD EM1 mII :) They said the filter would ship early April, but it seem like they have some already.

Interesting!

Børge and Birna, please start a dedicated thread for the Kolari IR Chrome filter and post more!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 21, 2019, 20:21:47
Will contribute once I get the filter myself ... and the full-spectrum Z6 that is on its way to Andrea as of now.

Børge can initiate an Aerochrome thread.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 22, 2019, 14:30:10
I stood on my balcony sadly, because Greta Thunberg just turned politician by sacrificing the truth on the altar of her popularity.

I look down on my little 30-sqm-ecosystem in sadness and see two species of butterflies there one yellow and the attached one. The world might turn to shit, but I hold up the green flag of hope.

Let's grow something on the droppings of our civilisation!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 22, 2019, 15:18:09
Nice Spring Day
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 22, 2019, 16:41:08
March 22

Too warm for a sweater.

Scilla siberica, the few dabs of yellow from Ficaria verna, which spreads rampant here.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7818/46719202204_31e23656df_o.jpg)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on March 22, 2019, 17:26:35
Spring has arrived at the construction site
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Derek of Venango on March 22, 2019, 22:27:44
Did He Make It ... snow???

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 23, 2019, 00:03:41
Nice Spring Day

Nice one John! The double imaging of the pinkies is great.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 23, 2019, 00:04:38
Did He Make It ... snow???

Olaf is soon history it seems  ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 23, 2019, 00:05:42
Went out with the dog in moonlight a couple of days back.
Z6 with the kit zoomer.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: CS on March 23, 2019, 00:53:48
Apparently, there is no known way to produce soft images from the Z6. Those posted here are all very sharp, even those shot in the middle of the bloody night!  :o
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 23, 2019, 12:14:24
Nice one John! The double imaging of the pinkies is great.
Thanks, Sten
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 23, 2019, 12:41:40
the blue black water stone water picture is very beautiful

question: does it show more than you could see with your bare eyes?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 23, 2019, 16:27:28
3-23

Bugambilia
Playing the the new toy , x-t3 with nikon 50mm E-Series f/4 1/100 iso 250
slight crop

Colors are just right no adjustment needed, with the nikons I never get this pink right on camera
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 23, 2019, 16:39:29
Nice Spring Day

Love the color and the composition!

Spring has arrived at the construction site

Pleasant rubberneck shot!

Did He Make It ... snow???

Hi, Derek, well seen and captured!

Went out with the dog in moonlight a couple of days back.
Z6 with the kit zoomer.

Love the tone and the atmosphere.  Was it raining?

3-23

Bugambilia
Playing the the new toy , x-t3 with nikon 50mm E-Series f/4 1/100 iso 250
slight crop

Colors are just right no adjustment needed, with the nikons I never get this pink right on camera

Congrats on the purchase of the new toy.  You should try the free Capture One Express Fujifilm.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 23, 2019, 16:40:21
March 23.  Shot with iPhone SE.

It's been a hard day's night.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Anthony on March 23, 2019, 17:10:51
Well seen!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 23, 2019, 17:39:03
March 23.  Shot with iPhone SE.

It's been a hard day's night.
;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 23, 2019, 18:31:38
March 23

Take care.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7869/33573695698_f42b30bc9a_o.jpg)

d850 24mm/1.4g
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 23, 2019, 19:25:51
March 23

Take care.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7869/33573695698_f42b30bc9a_o.jpg)

d850 24mm/1.4g

sweet memories ... I sold the lens ... too heavy and I love the 1.8/20G so much, I did simply not use the 24 anymore
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 23, 2019, 19:28:23
March 23.  Shot with iPhone SE.

It's been a hard day's night.

exhausted Pandas in Japan? A Chinese invasion???
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 23, 2019, 19:29:25
3-23

Bugambilia
Playing the the new toy , x-t3 with nikon 50mm E-Series f/4 1/100 iso 250
slight crop

Colors are just right no adjustment needed, with the nikons I never get this pink right on camera

gosh. pink? I see purple / lilac
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 23, 2019, 19:30:29
Did He Make It ... snow???



looks more like fire than snow
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 23, 2019, 19:36:56
for those who do not follow my ecosystem thread here is one example  of how sweet the 2/200VR renders on 23mm extension, which brings the nearest possible focus to 72 cm down from 211cm... the range is though just up to rougly one meter
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 23, 2019, 19:37:29
Ruth brought with her a most vivacious 4-year old acquaintance, who wondered about my Z6 and  immediately moved in closer than the old-fashioned 90 cm near limit of my 21mm f/4 Voigtländer CV (for Nikon S). Nonetheless, the image conveys her exuberance and the promising lack of vignetting on the 21mm.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 23, 2019, 20:05:29
sweet memories ... I sold the lens ... too heavy and I love the 1.8/20G so much, I did simply not use the 24 anymore

I have both like them both for different reasons.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 23, 2019, 21:04:53
gosh. pink? I see purple / lilac
cheers Frank !
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 23, 2019, 21:25:34
Spring -  Feeding the ducks in the Park.


D7200   55/1.2
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 23, 2019, 21:29:17
March 23.  Shot with iPhone SE.

It's been a hard day's night.
Great capture, Akira.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 23, 2019, 23:43:19
Well seen!

;D

Great capture, Akira.

Thank you, Anthony, Bent and John, for the response.  That was something I couldn't just pass by.  :)


exhausted Pandas in Japan? A Chinese invasion???

That has happened for centuries!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 23, 2019, 23:43:51
Spring -  Feeding the ducks in the Park.

D7200   55/1.2

John, I love this idyllic rendition.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Derek of Venango on March 24, 2019, 01:34:03
looks more like fire than snow

Frank lol!  Seriously, those folks apparently tried to burn that house down three times prior (carelessness).

His crystal relatives melted but he didn't, I was too late to get the capture that I envisioned when we had abundant snow, but lighting didn't suit me then.

Also, one of those times when a perfectly exposed shot just didn't capture the mood.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Derek of Venango on March 24, 2019, 01:48:01

Hi, Derek, well seen and captured!

Thank you Akira. :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 24, 2019, 02:18:29
Spring -  Feeding the ducks in the Park.


D7200   55/1.2

very beautiful
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 24, 2019, 02:20:57
Frank lol!  Seriously, those folks apparently tried to burn that house down three times prior (carelessness).

His crystal relatives melted but he didn't, I was too late to get the capture that I envisioned when we had abundant snow, but lighting didn't suit me then.

Also, one of those times when a perfectly exposed shot just didn't capture the mood.

crystal meth and cocaine and playing with fire. Nice neighbours you have .... ;-)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 24, 2019, 08:08:38
Thanks Frank and Akira.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: BW on March 24, 2019, 11:12:31
Playing and building snow castle in todays snow.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on March 24, 2019, 14:14:21
That’s the Globe
Playing with snow there, spring has come here
Inspired by your spring photos
D7200 85 1.8G plus Kenko 1.4x
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 24, 2019, 14:15:28
Playing and building snow castle in todays snow.
awesome image

Jacaranda tree
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 24, 2019, 15:56:19
Today Breshna, my 4-year old neighbour visited me again and was spellbound watching my daughter play the big concert harp. She just *had* to try herself ...

100mm f/1.6 Rodenstock XR-Heligon on the Z6. A fast-moving child isn't the easiest subject to follow with a slow-worked manual lens, but I did get close enough on occasion.  The very selective focus and butter-smooth out-of-focus area of the 100 Heligon helped a lot as well.

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: BW on March 24, 2019, 16:01:11
Its always fascinating to see how different weather can be in the other regions of the world. But I must admit that I getting a bit jealous of all the flowers, after shoveling the road for the third time today..
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 24, 2019, 17:18:54
I am very happy how this thread developed since I started it in January 2016. It has become a joint effort of so many of us here. Thank you all, esp the regulars right from the start: Fons, John, Akira, Armando!!!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 24, 2019, 18:44:16
Sunny but cold.  A whole new village was built in the Western outskirt of the city.  With playgrounds...

Nikon Df  Zeiss Planar 85/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 24, 2019, 18:48:12
Playing and building snow castle in todays snow.
Great shot Børge
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 24, 2019, 18:48:46
awesome image

Jacaranda tree
Impressive purple, Armando
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 24, 2019, 18:50:18
Today Breshna, my 4-year old neighbour visited me again and was spellbound watching my daughter play the big concert harp. She just *had* to try herself ...

100mm f/1.6 Rodenstock XR-Heligon on the Z6. A fast-moving child isn't the easiest subject to follow with a slow-worked manual lens, but I did get close enough on occasion.  The very selective focus and butter-smooth out-of-focus area of the 100 Heligon helped a lot as well.
Superb shot, Birna.

Great to see how the Z makes the Rodenstock 100/1.6  a versatile lens.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 24, 2019, 19:15:11
I am very happy how this thread developed since I started it in January 2016. It has become a joint effort of so many of us here. Thank you all, esp the regulars right from the start: Fons, John, Akira, Armando!!!

Heads up Frank!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 24, 2019, 19:16:00
March 24

the wall

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7881/46542675005_70531ec1a5_o.jpg)

d850  24mm/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 24, 2019, 19:20:34
This is seriously good. The 24mm f/1.4 is no slouch.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 24, 2019, 19:42:32
This is seriously good. The 24mm f/1.4 is no slouch.

Shot from a driving car, actually :), thank you Birna.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 24, 2019, 21:35:15
a heart of gold to give away...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 24, 2019, 21:40:38
March 24

the wall

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7881/46542675005_70531ec1a5_o.jpg)

d850  24mm/1.4

very nice abstract, Fons
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 24, 2019, 22:45:56
I am very happy how this thread developed since I started it in January 2016. It has become a joint effort of so many of us here. Thank you all, esp the regulars right from the start: Fons, John, Akira, Armando!!!

You and many others included!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 24, 2019, 22:59:25
You and many others included!

depends on how you define "regular"...

in the beginning there were three or four of us, now there are 10 or 15 that post at least every week.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 24, 2019, 23:59:49
Back on track to find all this, oleeee!

   Have spent the weekend in a rural area with friends using almost exclusively the Z6 and 35mm 1.4 ai. I have had a great time. Here one portrait. This lens is one to get to know...so is him  ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: BEZ on March 25, 2019, 00:07:38
March 24

the wall


Superb image Fons, the azure sky suits the subject....   and what a wonderful wall.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 25, 2019, 00:51:05
Superb image Fons, the azure sky suits the subject....   and what a wonderful wall.
+1 Great shot Fons
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 25, 2019, 01:00:55
March 24

the wall

d850  24mm/1.4

That's quite an epihany!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 25, 2019, 01:02:19
Back on track to find all this, oleeee!

   Have spent the weekend in a rural area with friends using almost exclusively the Z6 and 35mm 1.4 ai. I have had a great time. Here one portrait. This lens is one to get to know...so is him  ;D

What a character!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 25, 2019, 06:40:50
A walk in the woods
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 25, 2019, 07:08:41
That's quite an epihany!
+1 Great shot Fons
Superb image Fons, the azure sky suits the subject....   and what a wonderful wall.
very nice abstract, Fons

Thank you guys.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Anthony on March 25, 2019, 10:05:37
+1 Great shot Fons

+1.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 25, 2019, 15:49:51
+1.

Thanks.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 25, 2019, 15:53:32
March 25

A rain and shine day with plenty of gusts of wind,
60 Km/h lane.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7849/47411597932_19342582d6_o.jpg)

d850 zf35mm f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 25, 2019, 19:40:21
March 25th. Ice breaking up on "my" river.

AFS 105mm f/1.4, Z6.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 25, 2019, 22:18:07
March 25th. Ice breaking up on "my" river.

AFS 105mm f/1.4, Z6.

looks like a pic taken from a satellite in outer space
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 25, 2019, 22:21:23
True. There is no perception of scale here. The ice floe was around 1x1 m, by the way.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 25, 2019, 22:24:37
2/200VR on extension:
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Eddie Draaisma on March 25, 2019, 22:35:38
Construction in downtown Eindhoven, wider than usual @10mm
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 25, 2019, 23:02:57
Apparently a capable lens and not too much distortion for such a wide angle. Which one?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Eddie Draaisma on March 25, 2019, 23:05:27
Apparently a capable lens and not too much distortion for such a wide angle. Which one?

Voigtlander Heliar-hyper wide 10mm F/5.6 e-mount...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 25, 2019, 23:06:51
Very hyper wide, impressive.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 26, 2019, 07:02:11
2/200VR on extension:

Very nice Frank.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 26, 2019, 07:26:10
Construction in downtown Eindhoven, wider than usual @10mm

well seen and framed
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 26, 2019, 10:25:56
March 25th. Ice breaking up on "my" river.

AFS 105mm f/1.4, Z6.

Looks like a multiple exposure burst shot of a white monolith falling onto the earth...


Construction in downtown Eindhoven, wider than usual @10mm

I like this very dynamic composition!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 26, 2019, 10:33:13
"My" river has many hydroelectric facilities, one of them is Rånåsfoss dating back to 1917. At the time of its inception it was considered to produce enough power to the city of Oslo for the "foreseeable future". Hundred years later we can marvel on the difficulty of predicting the future -- today it delivers enough electricity to charge the mobile phones of the Oslo citizens, but hardly enough to charge their electric vehicles :D

AFS 105mm f/1.4E Nikkor, Z6.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 26, 2019, 14:19:34
March 26.  Fuji X-E3, Ai 200/4.0

View of night owl.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 26, 2019, 14:19:54
"foreseeable future"... is at least an interesting concept. :)
Staggering amounts of detail in the image. I have the impression the z6 delivers better in this regard than the d750 being both pretty similar in paper. Paired with the 105 even better.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 26, 2019, 14:40:28
The Z6 + AFS 105/1.4 actually handles better than the same lens on most Nikon DSLRs.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 26, 2019, 14:52:44
Very nice Frank.

thank you, Fons!

Next is 1.4/58G @f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 26, 2019, 14:55:59
The Z6 + AFS 105/1.4 actually handles better than the same lens on most Nikon DSLRs.

I guess the 1.4/105E is a great lens on any camera? I love mine and do not want to miss it, although it is still a heavy lens.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 26, 2019, 15:26:15
Construction in downtown Eindhoven, wider than usual @10mm
Perfectly framed
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 26, 2019, 17:57:53
March 26

Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/32531012497_2e9aa76f26_o.jpg)

d850 zf 35mm f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on March 26, 2019, 18:03:48
March 26

Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'



d850 zf 35mm f/1.4
Nice Fons, showing spring is closing in on us :)
Lovely colors
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 26, 2019, 18:38:57
Nice Fons, showing spring is closing in on us :)
Lovely colors

Thank you Bent, the weather has been staying behind the last few days.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Eddie Draaisma on March 26, 2019, 20:59:53
Birna, Frank, Akira, Armando: thanks for the comments on the 10mm picture...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: acgiannopo on March 26, 2019, 22:12:21
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7904/46558902485_3ed1c97c02_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dWfxC2)20190326-DSC_4628 (https://flic.kr/p/2dWfxC2) by Achilleas Giannopoulos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/acgiannopo/), on Flickr

A view of the famous "Castella" of Pireus.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 27, 2019, 12:21:32
Recovering from a nasty cold and see some sun :)

The D850 with the good old 20/2.8 AF-D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 27, 2019, 15:33:47
  27 March 2019

1.8/20G ... exchanged the picture & good night!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 27, 2019, 16:50:28
March 27

Ficaria verna

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7830/46564394475_ba75ef104c_o.jpg)

Nikon 1 v1 nikkor-o 55mm f/1.2
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 27, 2019, 17:59:01
 Achilleas, wow, beautiful sunset (?) with the view of the "Castella" of Pireus

Brought the camera to work, made a pano of a patio just outside my work area
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 28, 2019, 15:56:30
Cityhall tried to invent an original way to close a lane...

D850   28/2.8 Ai-S  (Great lens on the D850 by the way)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 28, 2019, 16:14:07
March 28

Sideways

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7870/40520447093_2e199db975_o.jpg)

d500 ... 300mm f/4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 28, 2019, 16:32:13
March 28

Sideways

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7870/40520447093_2e199db975_o.jpg)

d500 ... 300mm f/4

very beautiful. Colors next to impossible with any other camera!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 28, 2019, 16:33:23
Cityhall tried to invent an original way to close a lane...

D850   28/2.8 Ai-S

they must have found a pallette of green color buckets in the cellar of city hall...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 28, 2019, 16:38:05
28 March: Electrical Installation on a construction site:

D850 & 1.8/20G

I feel the 20G does not fully utilize the potential of the D850 in the far field. Near field perfornance is astounding though. Can anyone confirm? Or do I need to check focus accuracy?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 28, 2019, 16:49:42
they must have found a pallette of green color buckets in the cellar of city hall...
Yes,  never saw such a strange green on a public road  ;)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 28, 2019, 20:33:11
March 28

Sideways

d500 ... 300mm f/4
Gorgeous ! thanks for sharing

Street shot - x-t3 fujinon 27mm f2.8
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 28, 2019, 20:42:02
Street shot - x-t3 fujinon 27mm f2.8

Nice color.  The angle-of-view looks very natural.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 28, 2019, 20:43:03
March 28.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 28, 2019, 20:49:30
very subtle colors, beautiful

Akira, I picked the classic chrome film simulation
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 28, 2019, 21:09:10
March 28.

Jaguar Electrical Vehicle and a lot of Japanese blooming
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 28, 2019, 21:15:20
very subtle colors, beautiful

Akira, I picked the classic chrome film simulation

Thank you, Armando.  I chose ASTIA profile, raised the shadow slider a wee bit.  I also tweaked WB very slightly to warm it up.  I added some red color as the foreground bokeh.  Hope it worked.

Classic Chrome works nicely for taming down bright colors a bit.


Jaguar Electrical Vehicle and a lot of Japanese blooming

I couldn't identify the vehicle, but Jaguar should be fitting to this luxury area.  :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 28, 2019, 21:22:02
very beautiful. Colors next to impossible with any other camera!

The af on the d500 has always been very responsive.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 28, 2019, 21:23:22
Gorgeous ! thanks for sharing

Street shot - x-t3 fujinon 27mm f2.8

Thank you Armando; lovely shot wonder what lenses you will pick for the fuji.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 28, 2019, 22:31:43
March 28.
Excellent photography Akira 👍🏽😊
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 28, 2019, 23:27:59
Say hello to Birna
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 28, 2019, 23:44:09
Hello Birna  :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 28, 2019, 23:56:18
Hello, Paco :D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 29, 2019, 00:23:32
29 March 2019

Again the 2/200VR on extension
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Nikfuson on March 29, 2019, 08:52:51
Twas too crowded...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Seapy on March 29, 2019, 09:02:51
Or even two crow ded?   ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 29, 2019, 11:22:52
Spring has sprung

Finally, the cheerful little Tussilago shows its yellow heads along road verges amongst dirt, grime and old rotten foliage. A new season has begun.

Oops wrong lens ID, this is what happens when there is no EXIF and one neglects to consult one's field notes :(

Rodenstock TV-Heligon Oude Delft Rayxar 50mm f/0.75, Z6

Little harm done as these lenses are rather similar in their optical properties, however the Rayxar interfaces better with the Z cameras.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 29, 2019, 11:56:50
Oleeee.

  I found I have more control with in and out of focus areas with the rodenstocks because of the magnification while focusing. Have you?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 29, 2019, 12:11:08
For the use of the 100mm at distance, yes. Not so much for the shorter 50mm as the entire image goes in and out of focus with alarming speed :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 29, 2019, 13:04:48
Although our Biologists Fons & Birna predict an Agepodemaggedon for my little experiment, I am still happy with my micro garden. I love to see it grow & I love the green and the many species of blooming stuff that attracts birds & bees. I am sure I will learn something by keeping it and I hope that the attractiveness for birds & bees will provide many nice photographic opportunities in the course of the year. I seeded 80+ species and hope many of these will come up and stay, find their niche in my little Ecosystem. Currently Mustard, Raddish and Phacelia predominate even over the Aegopodium. In the parts where mustard predominates, Aegopodium is well suppressed. In the picture, front left, there was a patch of bare soil which was immediately taken by Aegopodium. I guess I have to cultivate an underground root network that does not leave much space to Aegopodium.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 29, 2019, 13:58:02
It's the second and subsequent growing seasons that decide the outcome, Frank. Unless you put in the suggested goat, I think Aegopodium will "win" hands down.

Mowing the patch at least once a year and remove all cut material might help bring floral diversity and expanse of grasses. But do remember the goat :D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 29, 2019, 14:07:25
March 29

D850 ... afs 300mm f/4

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7917/40526435623_6d8e91c6ae_o.jpg)

Quote
Shes got everything delightful, shes got everything I need,
Takes the wheel when Im seeing double, pays my ticket when I speed

She comes skimmin through rays of violet, she can wade in a drop of dew,
She dont come and I dont follow, waits backstage while I sing to you.

Well, she can dance a cajun rhythm, jump like a willys in four wheel drive.
Shes a summer love for spring, fall and winter. she can make happy any man alive.

Sugar magnolia, ringing that bluebell, caught up in sunlight, come on out singing
Ill walk you in the sunshine, come on honey, come along with me.

Shes got everything delightful, shes got everything I need,
A breeze in the pines and the sun and bright moonlight, lazing in the sunshine yes
Indeed.

Sometimes when the cuckoos crying, when the moon is half way down,
Sometimes when the night is dying, I take me out and I wander around, I wander
round.

Sunshine, daydream, walking in the tall trees, going where the wind goes
Blooming like a red rose, breathing more freely,
Ride our singin, Ill walk you in the morning sunshine
Sunshine, daydream. sunshine, daydream. walking in the sunshine…

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 29, 2019, 15:07:44
Beautiful image Fons. Great use if the lens characteristics. Color, shapes and bouquet in harmony. Tasteful
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 29, 2019, 15:20:52
It's the second and subsequent growing seasons that decide the outcome, Frank. Unless you put in the suggested goat, I think Aegopodium will "win" hands down.

Mowing the patch at least once a year and remove all cut material might help bring floral diversity and expanse of grasses. But do remember the goat :D

I love goats, dead or alife, yet German veterinary standards will sure not allow a goat in my front garden or only as a temporary visitor.

I will mow after the Phacelia have done their job for the local bee population in May
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 29, 2019, 16:08:32
Robotgoat ;)*. Mow and remove, and/or plant some you like to see.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 29, 2019, 16:09:05
Beautiful image Fons. Great use if the lens characteristics. Color, shapes and bouquet in harmony. Tasteful

Thanks Paco.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 29, 2019, 16:21:31
Robotgoat ;)*. Mow and remove, and/or plant some you like to see.

Mow and Moo robot goat??? Wonderful Idea!!! Will sure be stolen!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 29, 2019, 16:24:08
Forbidden...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 29, 2019, 16:24:59
Forbidden...

Going where?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on March 30, 2019, 15:00:52
Backyard roses

sigma 150 macro fmount on x-t3
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 30, 2019, 15:35:48
March 30

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7923/47446728212_5b62d36308_o.jpg)

d500, 300mm f/2.8 x tc-20e-3 cropped
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 30, 2019, 17:06:10
Looking for Deco?
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 30, 2019, 17:21:55
Looking for Deco?
    ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 31, 2019, 04:25:18
Fons and John, your images echo each other very well!   ;D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 31, 2019, 08:37:13
    ;D ;D ;D

Sure ;D

Fons and John, your images echo each other very well!   ;D

Thanks Akira.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 31, 2019, 09:22:08
Thanks  :D
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: John Geerts on March 31, 2019, 09:23:03
Golden Boys

D600 Voigt 180/4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 31, 2019, 09:27:07
Golden Boys

D600 Voigt 180/4

Great shot!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 31, 2019, 09:39:04
March 31

Sundaymorning

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7836/32562608407_978f869d32_o.jpg)

Df .. zf 50mm f/1.4
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 31, 2019, 14:42:45
Golden Boys

D600 Voigt 180/4

difficult to pass this eye candy spontaneously, necessary to create a sense of emergency!
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 31, 2019, 15:21:58
March 31.  At the nearby shrine.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 31, 2019, 16:14:04
very besutiful, Akira, also the mirror on the pole adds locality...
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 31, 2019, 18:33:40
The Neo Noct on the D500 wide open adds magic &CA to everyday scenes:

Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on March 31, 2019, 23:25:45
Thank you, Frank.  I like the atmosphere captured in your image.  The two figures in the distance in the center adds an intimacy to the image.
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: golunvolo on March 31, 2019, 23:36:23
Strong golden boys and gorgeous tree Akira.

   Two worlds at once
 
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: armando_m on April 01, 2019, 00:20:44
3/31
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on April 01, 2019, 00:32:28
Strong golden boys and gorgeous tree Akira.

   Two worlds at once
 

Thank you, Paco.  That is an interesting juxtaposition.  :)
Title: Re: March 2019
Post by: Akira on April 01, 2019, 00:33:12
3/31

Armando, I know you couldn't resist!  (Actually, anyone could resist!)