Keep looking at these, really like the processing especially the color shot. GroWeb wrote:
You have a great attitude about this curveball that's come your way George! In your position I think I would be sorely tempted to "pull the plug" as you say. I turned 65 in February, but I plan to hang in at work until I turn 70, if I can resist the plug-pulling urge for that long. If any pressure to reconsider my plan were to come along---such as a need to relocate---I'm pretty sure my plan would change in a heartbeat!
Here is a final group of photos from the beach at the end of my street, courtesy of the X-T4 and the 28-50 f/3.5 Ai-s....Show more →
George - Thanks! You are correct these are all with the 19mm PC-E.
All but the last are 3 or more image panos, indeed there was no space.
The final did not escape my zeal for multiple images, several frames were blended in hopes of acceptable expressions.
Attached is a 3 frame pano in the dome of the 60-in showing the Dr (left) who showed us about.
Serge - I have been enjoying your sojourn through my old haunting ground.
George – Super landscapes. Love that last one showing the higher fall in the distance.
Jim - IR with the 20/2.8 looks great. Your execution using it has me looking at auction sites.
Leighton - Nice to see Nikki out for a spin. Her journey around the world happened before I joined this safe corner of the internet.
Ray – fantastic fern images. I too would like to see a B&W version. Lots of varied stuff from you.
Laura – glad to see you getting some camera time.
Glen – I like the artistry in your false color IR images. Something I need to explore (but I tend to prefer your B&W renditions)
Jay - so that's where you have been hiding
Hassle indeed.
We were told cases A & B would be delivered Monday evening - cases A & C turned up instead. Still a result since one was my son's and he had some valuable stuff inside
Case B made a solo journey to Toulouse first thing Tuesday morning and will be shipped back tomorrow. This is the one with some photography bits and bobs.
How can they ignore the fact we arrived back from France 36 hours earlier. Duh?
I find it interesting at times to notice how this thread and its participants have changed over time. Recently it seems that the thread has remained rich, even while we have had a relatively small total number of folks checking in regularly. Some of our contributors are shooting and posting quite a lot, some are contributing either additionally or mainly by keeping the conversation going, and others are popping in at lesser degrees of frequency. The non-lens gear balance has shifted with technological development towards mirrorless and away from DSLR's, but it has also remained broad through the use of film and infrared photography along with the visible spectrum digital work.
My own DSLR's, especially my D800E, sit in my cupboard calling to me to put them to use, and I figure I will eventually drag one or both of them out for some indoor photography; but their size and weight make them unattractive for outdoor excursions, or even events. Meanwhile, I can bring both my visible spectrum X-T4 and my IR-converted X-T2 and a few lenses on a hike and not feel overburdened by them. I have observed that there is a story of this general sort for each of us, which has resulted in the gradual transformation of the thread that I mentioned above.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Glen – I like the artistry in your false color IR images. Something I need to explore (but I tend to prefer your B&W renditions)
I share your preference for the B&W IR renderings, Colin, but that approach just doesn't seem to work with some images, where false colour does seem to work. I also suspect I would get bored pretty quickly if B&W were the only approach I took with IR.
Here are a couple more IR images from Bald Mountain, both of which were taken with the 24 f/2.8 NC.
Looks like a place where it would take a few days to get into the slowdown mode and then need a week or two to enjoy it. I see some great cycling potential there
DeltaSigma wrote:
Some color from the Z6ii and 50/2 HC
I got up early so had the place to myself for a while.
Colin, bummer about the baggage. I've been fortunate so far, but we always try to fly carry-on only. A little restrictive at times but balanced out by no baggage check in, no waiting on baggage, and no lost luggage.
Thanks for the fern comments. I will post a B&W version, currently only have a faux IR one that I like but has lost quite a bit of detail and texture, so I want to play around a little more. Until then, some flower shots for flower season. It's forecasted in the high 80's / low 90's all week, and I think today is day 10 without rain, so spring flower season may be done except for the watered gardens.
pbraymond wrote:
It's flower season. The sun reflecting off the river, tempered by Canadian wildfire smoke, makes for something a little different than just a straightforward clover portrait. 105 f2.8 AIS Micro (this lens has put the 105 f2.5 on the backburner since it joined the collection).
Interesting thoughts on he evolution. It’s a tight knit group, may be intimidating for some. Even though I like Nikkors and post sporadically I’ll admit to feeling like an outsider most of the time. Don’t think it’s anyone here, VERY welcoming group, just very close knit!
GroWeb wrote:
I find it interesting at times to notice how this thread and its participants have changed over time. Recently it seems that the thread has remained rich, even while we have had a relatively small total number of folks checking in regularly. Some of our contributors are shooting and posting quite a lot, some are contributing either additionally or mainly by keeping the conversation going, and others are popping in at lesser degrees of frequency. The non-lens gear balance has shifted with technological development towards mirrorless and away from DSLR's, but it has also remained broad through the use of film and infrared photography along with the visible spectrum digital work.
My own DSLR's, especially my D800E, sit in my cupboard calling to me to put them to use, and I figure I will eventually drag one or both of them out for some indoor photography; but their size and weight make them unattractive for outdoor excursions, or even events. Meanwhile, I can bring both my visible spectrum X-T4 and my IR-converted X-T2 and a few lenses on a hike and not feel overburdened by them. I have observed that there is a story of this general sort for each of us, which has resulted in the gradual transformation of the thread that I mentioned above.
I share your preference for the B&W IR renderings, Colin, but that approach just doesn't seem to work with some images, where false colour does seem to work. I also suspect I would get bored pretty quickly if B&W were the only approach I took with IR.
Here are a couple more IR images from Bald Mountain, both of which were taken with the 24 f/2.8 NC....Show more →
You are not an outsider at all! You have contributed a lot and add a lot to the group. Just cannonball into the pool and join the crowd
AdaptedLenses wrote:
The second is intense!
Interesting thoughts on he evolution. It’s a tight knit group, may be intimidating for some. Even though I like Nikkors and post sporadically I’ll admit to feeling like an outsider most of the time. Don’t think it’s anyone here, VERY welcoming group, just very close knit!
Interesting thoughts on he evolution. It’s a tight knit group, may be intimidating for some. Even though I like Nikkors and post sporadically I’ll admit to feeling like an outsider most of the time. Don’t think it’s anyone here, VERY welcoming group, just very close knit!
It is very nice to have you with us, participating in any way that feels comfortable to you! I did no more than lurk here for over a year until I bought a lens from a regular (Leighton) who invited me to participate more actively, which I then started to do. Since that time I have run hot and cold with photography, and this has been reflected in my level of participation (or non-participation!) in this thread. My purchase of an X-T4 last fall, followed by IR conversion of my X-T2, revived my enthusiasm for photography along with my participation here. I learned early in my time here that I was welcome to join in on existing conversations, or to start conversations of my own at any time. While its currently relatively small size can make this seem like a somewhat closed community, it is actually very open.
Here are a few non-IR shots from the Cowichan River, about an hour's drive south of Nanaimo. These were taken with the 28-50n f/3.5 Ai-s (second image) and the 85 f/1.8 HC (the other three) and the Fuji X-T4.
I appreciate it and to be honest it doesn’t bother me, love this board in particular because it drifts between imagery and true friendship. It wasn’t meant as a criticism or issue, it should be celebrated! But there’s a active and long standing core that’s knows each other on a personal level (or at least almost!) That’s impressive on the modern internet but also intimidating to folks that haven’t posted here before.
It’s a feature, not a bug! But something worth mentioning.
Gentle rolling hills and great road surfaces would make cycling a joy.
I saw a few cyclists but not as many as I had anticipated.
I sat next to a couple of guys on the plane who were heading out to cycle some of The Tour's classic Pyrenees stages but given all of the confusion at the airport I don't know whether their road bikes arrived or not.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Looks like a place where it would take a few days to get into the slowdown mode and then need a week or two to enjoy it. I see some great cycling potential there
What's that song from Oliver... Consider yourself....
AdaptedLenses wrote:
I appreciate it and to be honest it doesn’t bother me, love this board in particular because it drifts between imagery and true friendship. It wasn’t meant as a criticism or issue, it should be celebrated! But there’s a active and long standing core that’s knows each other on a personal level (or at least almost!) That’s impressive on the modern internet but also intimidating to folks that haven’t posted here before.
It’s a feature, not a bug! But something worth mentioning.
