January 2026!

[Fons Baerken]

Subtle and very beautiful!

Thank You Ann.

[Fons Baerken]

January 14

day

D850  28mm f/1.4E

[John Geerts]

Duck

D850  AF 70-210/4 

[ARTUROARTISTA]

tiger fly. D200 camera, LAOWA 100mm F2.8 lens

[Birna Rørslett]

We live indeed on different planets (?)

The conifers around here are unhappy about being weighted down by thick coats of frozen snow. I can understand their feelings.

[Frank Fremerey]

I took this photo of Joseph Weizenbaum a while ago, when I met him in Berlin. Who is? https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/en/institute/our-guiding-principles/about-joseph-weizenbaum/

Tech: FM-2n with 1.4/50mm Ai and Fuji Velvia 100, scanned with the Nikon D850; 2.8/60G; current Nikon Film scanner scew in contraption.

Why do I post it?

Because we face a very strong form of ELIZA-effect (humans like to converse with machines more than with humans live or through machines): https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/08/1114369/ai-companions-are-the-final-stage-of-digital-addiction-and-lawmakers-are-taking-aim

[KarlMera]

The forum needs sunlight

[John Geerts]

The Hydrangenia after the frost and snow...

Zf Rokkor-X  58/1.2

[ARTUROARTISTA]

Some like being in the opposition.

[ARTUROARTISTA]

We live indeed on different planets (?)

The conifers around here are unhappy about being weighted down by thick coats of frozen snow. I can understand their feelings.

I like that photo of the German-Jewish genius, his enigmatic and observant gaze.

I believe the language of the future is being formed; humanity still has to evolve. Sometimes I think we're almost primates.

[Airy]

Frank, a gorgeous portrait, no matter the convoluted technique used.
John and Arturo, two great shots and two very different painters, if you look at the background. The Rokkor (wide open I guess) uses a squirrel quill while the other one (which lens?) an airbrush.

[ARTUROARTISTA]

Frank, a gorgeous portrait, no matter the convoluted technique used.
John and Arturo, two great shots and two very different painters, if you look at the background. The Rokkor (wide open I guess) uses a squirrel quill while the other one (which lens?) an airbrush.

Hello, the lens is AF.S MICRO NIKKOR 105mm 2.8G ED

[Ann]

I took this photo of Joseph Weizenbaum a while ago, when I met him in Berlin.

Wonderful portrait!

[John Geerts]

Frank, a gorgeous portrait, no matter the convoluted technique used.
John and Arturo, two great shots and two very different painters, if you look at the background. The Rokkor (wide open I guess) uses a squirrel quill while the other one (which lens?) an airbrush.

Thanks Airy.  Yes wide open at f/1.2

[ARTUROARTISTA]

I took this photo of Joseph Weizenbaum a while ago, when I met him in Berlin. Who is? https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/en/institute/our-guiding-principles/about-joseph-weizenbaum/

Tech: FM-2n with 1.4/50mm Ai and Fuji Velvia 100, scanned with the Nikon D850; 2.8/60G; current Nikon Film scanner scew in contraption.

Why do I post it?

Because we face a very strong form of ELIZA-effect (humans like to converse with machines more than with humans live or through machines): https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/08/1114369/ai-companions-are-the-final-stage-of-digital-addiction-and-lawmakers-are-taking-aim

I like that photo of the German-Jewish genius, his enigmatic and observant gaze.

I believe the language of the future is being formed; humanity still has to evolve. Sometimes I think we're almost primates.