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It was blustery and hot (93 degrees) yesterday. I made a short visit to the yard with the D850 and the Nikkor-P 180mm f2.8 + the tc-16a. The wind made the focus stacks look like Monet paintings on some of these - IMO. Everything was shot at f2.8

Jun 22, 2025 at 06:42 AM

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p.2471 #2 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

James Markus wrote:
It was blustery and hot (93 degrees) yesterday. I made a short visit to the yard with the D850 and the Nikkor-P 180mm f2.8 + the tc-16a. The wind made the focus stacks look like Monet paintings on some of these - IMO. Everything was shot at f2.8

Nice lush colors Jim.
Do you get much rain to go along with those temperatures?

Jun 22, 2025 at 06:48 AM

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p.2471 #3 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

The mercury hit 108F on the afternoon we headed towards the Sphere.
135/2.8 AI-S
Don't be fooled by the perspective since the Sphere is massive and is some way away from the pedestrian bridge joining the Wynn and Ventian hotel complexes.

DSC_1527: Sphere, Las Vegas by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Same lens, but taken a bit closer from the roof of the Venetian's parking garage.
Obstructed view due to safety caging all around but the 138/2.8 was slim enough to minimise the impact.

Z62_1651: Sphere, Las Vegas by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Colin

Jun 22, 2025 at 07:04 AM

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pbraymond wrote:
Brilliantly executed George. Looks like a great spot.

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Very nice colors and interesting exhibit Colin. Looks like a trip was just the ticket to get out of the photo blahs!

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Great clock detail Serge. For the last one looks like you were on pretty even elevation with the clock face, though we can still see some upward orientation of the lens.

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Classic Leighton even if it was posted anonymously. Beautiful.

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I guess counterfeit currency is at least 2000 years old!

Thanks, Ray.

I would estimate the clock is 13-14ft above ground level. I tried to minimize the distortions, a step ladder would have been useful.

Nice photo with the 85/1.8.

Serge

Jun 22, 2025 at 08:19 AM

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p.2471 #5 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

James, stunning rich colors with the 180/2.8.

This is beneath one the the Charles Bridge's 16 supporting arches, an eye catcher.

I was not alone trying to photograph this, it took around 15 minutes for my turn.

The other side of the bridge and up the stairs. The for hire classic looking kit cars are popular in Prague.

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Jun 22, 2025 at 08:33 AM

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p.2471 #6 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

https://cosmopolitanlasvegas.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/eggslut.html

https://www.eggslut.com/

Colin's in luck, he can visit when he gets back home, too

SHOREDITCH, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
94 Leonard St
Shoreditch, London EC2A 4RH, United Kingdom
+44 20 3475 6510
Mon-Sun: 8AM - 5PM
Open for dine in, pick up & take away

FITZROVIA, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
19 Percy Street
Fitzrovia, London W1T 1DY, United Kingdom
+44 20 3673 6762
Mon-Sun: 8AM - 5PM
Open for dine in, pick up & take away

NOTTING HILL, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
185 Portobello Road
Notting Hill, London W11 2ED, United Kingdom
+44 20 3745 1920
Mon-Sun: 8AM - 5PM
Open for dine in, pick up & take away

victoria market hall, london, united kingdom
191 Victoria Street
London, SW1E 5NE, United Kingdom
Mon-Sun: 8AM - 10PM
Open for dine in, pick up & take away

STRATFORD, london, united kingdom
31-34 Victory Parade
London, E20 1FS, United Kingdom
+020 3745 1950
Mon-Sun: 8AM - 10PM
Open for dine in, pick up & take away

CANARY WHARF, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
25 N Colonnade,
London E14 5HD, United Kingdom
+020 3745 1920
Mon-Sun: 8AM - 6PM
Open for dine in, pick up & take away

LIVERPOOL ST, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
1-27 The Arcade, Liverpool Street, Unit 1
London, EC2M 7PN, United Kingdom
Mon-Sun: 8AM - 6PM
NOW OPEN
Open for dine in, pick up & take away

Food sounds interesting,.

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Eggslut eh, now my interest is elevated. But I'm guessing it has nothing to do with loving eggs!

Jun 22, 2025 at 08:59 AM

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DeltaSigma wrote:
Nice lush colors Jim.
Do you get much rain to go along with those temperatures?

Thanks Colin. It rained all last week - the humidity is very high, and the temps today are suppose to be even higher.

Jun 22, 2025 at 09:10 AM

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p.2471 #8 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

DeltaSigma wrote:
The mercury hit 108F on the afternoon we headed towards the Sphere.
135/2.8 AI-S
Don't be fooled by the perspective since the Sphere is massive and is some way away from the pedestrian bridge joining the Wynn and Ventian hotel complexes.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54606155425_4dd617c588_h.jpg DSC_1527: Sphere, Las Vegas by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Same lens, but taken a bit closer from the roof of the Venetian's parking garage.
Obstructed view due to safety caging all around but the 138/2.8 was slim enough to minimise the impact.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54606090624_90a7ffd267_h.jpg Z62_1651: Sphere, Las Vegas by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Colin

Getting some great shots of Vegas Colin. Last time I was there was 1984 on the way to Yosemite to go camping. The world changes so rapidly that if you just stay put for 40 years - whereever you are will change so much - it is like being on another planet.

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Jun 22, 2025 at 09:16 AM

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p.2471 #9 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

serge07 wrote:
James, stunning rich colors with the 180/2.8.

This is beneath one the the Charles Bridge's 16 supporting arches, an eye catcher.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54605948296_9f08a4d25a_h.jpg
I was not alone trying to photograph this, it took around 15 minutes for my turn.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54605948346_7ecbdf98de_h.jpg
The other side of the bridge and up the stairs. The for hire classic looking kit cars are popular in Prague.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54606269135_d458b1fdfd_h.jpg
X-E1+ 28/2.8 AIs
Serge

Wow Serge - Love that painting. Can't get the QR code reader to get the info off the graphic though. Was there an art competition?

Jun 22, 2025 at 09:59 AM

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https://art-satija.com/artists/igor-shulman/prints-by-igor-shulman/prague-kiss-detail

James Markus wrote:
Wow Serge - Love that painting. Can't get the QR code reader to get the info off the graphic though. Was there an art competition?

Jun 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM

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James Markus wrote:
Getting some great shots of Vegas Colin. Last time I was there was 1984 on the way to Yosemite to go camping. The world chages so rapidly that if you just stay put for 40 years - where ever you are will change so much - it is like being on another planet.

Vegas sure is an interesting and dynamic place. My wife and I loved it.
Plenty to do with a ton of photography opportunites on top. It will take me ages to cycle through the image backlog.
50/2 used to look into the Aria hotel front desk / lobby area.

Z62_1156: V marks the spot for check-in by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Jun 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM

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James Markus wrote:
Wow Serge - Love that painting. Can't get the QR code reader to get the info off the graphic though. Was there an art competition?

James, the artist is Igor Schulman, the artwork "Kiss under the Charles Bridge".

Website: https://shulmanart.com/about

I cropped the above and made some adjustments. Our phones could not read the QR codes, perhaps you will have better luck with the full size file.

Kiss under Charles Bridge by Serge, on Flickr
A little closer:

Kiss under Charles Bridge by Serge, on Flickr

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Serge

Jun 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM

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p.2471 #13 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

serge07 wrote:
James, the artist is Igor Schulman, the artwork "Kiss under the Charles Bridge".

Website: https://shulmanart.com/about

I cropped the above and made some adjustments. Our phones could not read the QR codes, perhaps you will have better luck with the full size file.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54606310366_776c574bf2_b.jpg Kiss under Charles Bridge by Serge, on Flickr
A little closer:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54606613895_fef9032183_b.jpg Kiss under Charles Bridge by Serge, on Flickr

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Serge

Thanks Serge - you sure have an eye for romantic paintings. I guess that means I have three things to watch out for Kittens, broken/new camera/tech gear, and now printed romantic paintings. Hope it gets here fast - times a wasting.
Jim

Jun 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM

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DeltaSigma wrote:
Vegas sure is an interesting and dynamic place. My wife and I loved it.
Plenty to do with a ton of photography opportunites on top. It will take me ages to cycle through the image backlog.
50/2 used to look into the Aria hotel front desk / lobby area.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54603958501_3052d188ef_h.jpg Z62_1156: V marks the spot for check-in by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Colin,
None of your photos look anything like 1984 Vegas. I only spent one night there before heading across Death Valley. I went to bed late and when I woke up I wasn't sure where I was. Two of the biggest most famous casinos were right across the street from each other, and both were changing their facades with huge cranes. The old three story facades were gone, and they were plugging huge prefinished three-four story blocks onto the building like giant Legos. The whole block had completely different building fronts on both sides of the street in less than 24 hours. It was very disorienting - though I did drink a lot of gin and tonic the night before - it wasn't the cause of my confusion.

Jun 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM

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James Markus wrote:
Colin,
None of your photos look anything like 1984 Vegas. I only spent one night there before heading across Death Valley. I went to bed late and when I woke up I wasn't sure where I was. Two of the biggest most famous casinos were right across the street from each other, and both were changing their facades with huge cranes. The old three story facades were gone, and they were plugging huge prefinished three-four story blocks onto the building like giant Legos. The whole block had completely different building fronts on both sides of the street in less than...Show more →

G&Ts not to blame? - are you sure?

Jun 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM

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One more flower shot with the 85mm f1.8H and 5T.

Jun 22, 2025 at 01:54 PM

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DeltaSigma wrote:
G&Ts not to blame? - are you sure?

Yep, I'm sure.

I notice details/things. For example: That painting Serge saw on the street is altered from the original - which wouldn't have fit that archway. So, likely in Photoshop, they slid the two towers left, and eliminated a hip roof/flat top building that was behind the woman's shoulder. It doesn't change the emotive feel of the work, but I prefer the original composition even more. I suspect he bases all his work off photographs. Years ago, I illustrated a niche children's book using a technique I came up with just for that book. So far, the royalties got me a happy meal at MickeyD

However, I do support the arts, and it is part of the reason I purchased a canvas copy. If the MET were to offer versions of those two paintings Serge found near some staircase in NY - I likely would purchase copies again. This one has such universal appeal, and impressionistic style.

Jun 22, 2025 at 02:37 PM

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Curious as to what the children�s book is�if it�s the one I�m thinking, we used to have it. �The Last Bedtime Story�?

James Markus wrote:
Yep, I'm sure.

I notice details/things. For example: That painting Serge saw on the street is altered from the original - which wouldn't have fit that archway. So, likely in Photoshop, they slid the two towers left, and eliminated a hip roof/flat top building that was behind the woman's shoulder. It doesn't change the emotive feel of the work, but I prefer the original composition even more. I suspect he bases all his work off photographs. Years ago, I illustrated a niche children's book using a technique I came up with just for that book. So far, the royalties...Show more →

Jun 22, 2025 at 03:52 PM

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kwoodard wrote:
Curious as to what the children�s book is�if it�s the one I�m thinking, we used to have it. �The Last Bedtime Story�?

No Way!

What are the odds Kevin? What are the odds of a specialty book that only a few people purchased, and we're on the same thread on the same site? It has to be astronomical.

Jun 22, 2025 at 04:16 PM

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I think it�s pretty cool. We donated it to the child care center on our campus and remembered seeing your name and thought it could be you. But I didn�t remember you saying that you did any drawing and never thought to ask. It was in the rotation of bedtime stories for a while with my youngest. Donna (my wife) usually read it and I would read something silly like �Unicorns are the Worst�.

James Markus wrote:
No Way!

What are the odds Kevin? What are the odds of a specialty book that only a few people purchased, and we're on the same thread on the same site? It has to be astronomical.

Jun 22, 2025 at 08:20 PM

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