April 2024

[Frank Fremerey]

first experiments with the Z 4.5/400 S


today the limiting factor was my getting acquainted to the machine plus the fact that I used it with the Z6 not the Zf. The AF System of the Zf is far better with some lenses but pls do not keep your breath

[Ian Watson]

My son taking a haircut seriously.

Nikon Zf, 50mm f/1.4 AI.

[pluton]

... how is it in California?

Frank, It is now spring time, which on most days means cool air and warm sun.
If you come back, we'll look at some of our vintage vernacular architecture and water conservation efforts(and other things)...

[Birna Rørslett]

My head is on fire in this reflected selfie. No wonder, as the traditional Norwegian 'bunad' is so beautiful. They are also very very expensive and can cost with all accessories included anything from $3000 to $15000. An amazing array of hand-made silverware, bonnets, purses, and trinkets go with the dress which itself is hand-made and sown to fit a  specific person. There are many  local versions and you are  meant to wear the one reflecting your origin in the country. There is even a 'Bunad Police' checking you don't cheat to get the most popular ones. The version for me would cost a cool $8000. Oh well. If I get appointed to have an audience with the King, I'll certainly need it. Meanwhile, I enjoy the sight.

[Hugh_3170]

Are the local variations a little like the Scots and their tartans?

Certainly very colourful.

My head is on fire in this reflected selfie. No wonder, as the traditional Norwegian 'bunad' is so beautiful. They are also very very expensive and can cost with all accessories included anything from $3000 to $15000. An amazing array of hand-made silverware, bonnets, purses, and trinkets go with the dress which itself is hand-made and sown to fit a  specific person. There are many  local versions and you are  meant to wear the one reflecting your origin in the country. There is even a 'Bunad Police' checking you don't cheat to get the most popular ones. The version for me would cost a cool $8000. Oh well. If I get appointed to have an audience with the King, I'll certainly need it. Meanwhile, I enjoy the sight.

[Hugh_3170]

Yes indeed. 

Must have been quite a weather event to see Sahara sand at your latitudes.

Amazing colors John!

[Birna Rørslett]

Are the local variations a little like the Scots and their tartans?

Certainly very colourful.

We operate on geography, they on clans. but in principle, yes, a similar approach.

The one that I'm selected by fate to choose is this one. Usually in black, but sometimes seen in dark blue as well. Price equivalent to a new Z9

[Fons Baerken]

April 27

Acer palmatum 'Princeton Gold'

D850  28-300mm f/3.5-5.6vr

[aerobat]

Folkloristic group - Z6 & Z 24-120mm

[Birna Rørslett]

My photographer friend is now  entirely confined to his electric wheelchair  and bound to the indoors-- still busy culling photos for an upcoming exhibition later this spring.  He has stamina.

Zf with the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 AiS.

[Bruno Schroder]

Lille Flandres train station. I hope they will never clean these windows, they’re fascinating. Every time I’m there I keep taking pictures.
D500 300/4 PF

[Hugh_3170]

Thanks for the explanations.  The Scottish clans can span considerable geographic areas and my clan (Gunn) has up to 77 other surnames associated with it as well - just to add to the confusion!

The dress appears as if it has a lot of hand stitching in its manufacture, so no doubt that adds to the cost.  It certainly looks neat.

We operate on geography, they on clans. but in principle, yes, a similar approach.

The one that I'm selected by fate to choose is this one. Usually in black, but sometimes seen in dark blue as well. Price equivalent to a new Z9

[golunvolo]

Meet Eva, she was extra happy today for personal reasons. We had a nice chat next to the city market in Cádiz, over a decent amount of churros and chocolate

D5, 58mm 1.4g

[John Geerts]

Amazing colors John!

Thanks Daniel

[Fons Baerken]

April 28

Disagreeable weather, windy, some rain, heavy overcast!

Aquilegia vulgaris

Zf,  Z 105mm f/2.8S