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p.2483 #1 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I was left un-chaperoned in a garden with a 50mm f/1.4 AI� a couple quick edits, more to come.

James, all the best for a speedy recovery.

Morton, love that 300mm shot, great lines.
Ray, second morning mist shot as it �warmed up� is excellent.
Rafael, hope you�re feeling better as well, look like fun times with nice cars. Agree yours would stand out in that crowd.

Jul 12, 2025 at 08:34 PM

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p.2483 #2 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Several night blooming cactus blossoms from my front yard. Nikon 200 F4 AIS micro lens used.
Harry Palmer

Side light top blossom of Organ Pipe cactus.

NIKON Z 7_2 200mm f/4 lens 200mm f/4.0 1/250s 64 ISO 0.0 EV

Open and closed Organ Pipe blossoms.

NIKON Z 7_2 200mm f/4 lens 200mm f/4.0 1/800s 64 ISO -0.3 EV

Closeup of Giant Argentine cactus blossom.

NIKON Z 7_2 200mm f/4 lens 200mm f/4.0 1/320s 64 ISO 0.0 EV

Jul 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM

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p.2483 #3 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

James Markus wrote:
Would appreciate prays or positive thoughts. Eye appt messed up my one good eye - hoping to get it back. I can't see this type - hope it makes sense. Got ice cream for two of the grandkids. One got two - as the other refused to remove her pacifier.

James , my thoughts are with you. I've struggled with vision since I was seven and at 81, thankfully, I still have adequate sight thnks to lasers, cataract lens replacements, and good optometrists.

I hope that your eyes will recover as I know how important they are to you.

God bless.

Jul 13, 2025 at 02:55 AM

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p.2483 #4 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

serge07 wrote:
Laura, I hope this qualifies, It would have been better without the protective gate.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54649579721_3023521405_h.jpg
XE-1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge

Yes, that will do fine.

Jul 13, 2025 at 04:48 AM

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p.2483 #5 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

rafaelcasd wrote:
Read through the last few days, the thread needs boosting!
I have not helped, being rather sick the last couple of weeks, not sure what is going on, just tummy pain for reasons not found yet, good news in that nothing serious is bad, awaiting on ultrasound results to see if it is gallstones, runs in the family.

Finally have the C1 all sorted out, had so many little defects, but now it runs like a dream and everything works, including the clock but excepting the gas gauge, need to replace the sender.

Took it to cars and coffee at Rancho Santa Fe,...Show more →

Hope they figure it out soon to give you some relief.

Jul 13, 2025 at 04:49 AM

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p.2483 #6 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

pbraymond wrote:
85mm f2 AI. Same WB and color adjustments, less than one minute apart. I guess it's just a matter of which direction you point the lens in.
https://www.pbraymond.com/img/s/v-10/p151767153-6.jpg
https://www.pbraymond.com/img/s/v-10/p165166682-6.jpg

Winners!

Jul 13, 2025 at 06:48 AM

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p.2483 #7 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

rafaelcasd wrote:
Read through the last few days, the thread needs boosting!
I have not helped, being rather sick the last couple of weeks, not sure what is going on, just tummy pain for reasons not found yet, good news in that nothing serious is bad, awaiting on ultrasound results to see if it is gallstones, runs in the family.

Finally have the C1 all sorted out, had so many little defects, but now it runs like a dream and everything works, including the clock but excepting the gas gauge, need to replace the sender.

Took it to cars and coffee at Rancho Santa Fe,...Show more →

Sorry about the health issue, Rafael. Hope they figure it out soon. Your car photography muscle memory is the long-term type

, really enjoyed these ones. Different kind of vibe to the familiar Cruising grand. I like the little Fiat 500, and the 918 Spyder.

Jul 13, 2025 at 06:58 AM

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p.2483 #8 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Rafael, hope you feel better soon. Great auto photographs as usual. Rancho Sante Fe seems to have a far more European flavor. Your C1 is a stunner.

Ray, excellent misty photographs.

Harry, great close up captures of the flowering cactus. You must have a very interesting front yard.

Matt, excellent captures and colors.

Shifting gears from Prague for a little while.

It has been a long time since we visited the south of France. It is only a tad over an hour flight from Prague which made it an easy destination for the connecting flight home This entire area is pure eye candy with excellent train service to the various cities and towns along the coast.

The sign was always crowded so decided to photograph the flip side.

NIce, France by Serge, on Flickr

The colors of the Mediterranean are something else.

NIce, France by Serge, on Flickr

Waited for the wind to move the flags into position.

Nice, France by Serge, on Flickr

X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge

Edited on Jul 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM · View previous versions

Jul 13, 2025 at 07:47 AM

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p.2483 #9 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

serge07 wrote:
Scott, great vivid colors!

This is the end of Charles Bridge opposite tourist hot spot, Old Town. It is the entry to Lesser Town (interesting name) which while busy with tourists has a more local vibe.

Directly beneath me is the artwork, ""Kiss under Charles Bridge" posted earlier. It took patience getting a decent photo given the heavy traffic flow. It is amazing how crowded this bridge can get.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54649845640_8e93a9685f_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge

Serge, really liking your images from Europe. Please keep them coming.
Scott

Jul 13, 2025 at 08:54 AM

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Jul 13, 2025 at 08:55 AM

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p.2483 #11 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I see it's Leighton approved.

serge07 wrote:
Laura, I hope this qualifies, It would have been better without the protective gate.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54649579721_3023521405_h.jpg
XE-1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge

Jul 13, 2025 at 09:25 AM

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p.2483 #12 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

What I'm currently reading 🧐
Shot with DF + 35/1.4 ai-s

DF_20250713_BLX_5431.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM

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p.2483 #13 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

A mini-dump

AI Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8S + D3 [+ R1C1] | F5.6

AI Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8S + D3 [+ R1C1] | F8

AI Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8S + D3 [+ R1C1] | F5.6

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM

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p.2483 #14 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

SiMuMe wrote:
Wife is a keen gardener. Even I lose track. There is always stuff added and she is ruthless with removing strugglers. The white roses are part of a moon garden that is under development.

As a girlfriend, I'd drag her to nurseries when I was into it myself(my father's influence). When we got married and found a house of our own, she did the equivalent of "Hold my beer", hahaha. In return, I get stuff to photograph.

Siphiwe, your wife does a fantastic job with her gardening skills.

Give the young lady my compliments.

Nice mini-dump!

Serge

Jul 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM

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p.2483 #15 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

AdaptedLenses wrote:
I was left un-chaperoned in a garden with a 50mm f/1.4 AI� a couple quick edits, more to come.

James, all the best for a speedy recovery.

Morton, love that 300mm shot, great lines.
Ray, second morning mist shot as it �warmed up� is excellent.
Rafael, hope you�re feeling better as well, look like fun times with nice cars. Agree yours would stand out in that crowd.

The focus plane on the first one is perfectly placed Matt.
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serge07 wrote:
Rafael, hope you fell better soon. Great auto photographs as usual. Rancho Sante Fe seems to have a far more European flavor. Your C1 is a stunner.

Ray, excellent misty photographs.

Harry, great close up captures of the flowering cactus. You must have a very interesting front yard.

Matt, excellent captures and colors.

Shifting gears from Prague for a little while.

It has been a long time since we visited the south of France. It is only a tad over an hour flight from Prague which made it an easy destination for the connecting flight home This entire area is pure eye candy with...Show more →

Love that med blue. Nicely echoed in the umbrellas!

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SiMuMe wrote:
A mini-dump

https://www.cimeza.com/stuff/fpic/20250712_D3_41930D.jpg
AI Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8S + D3 [+ R1C1] | F5.6
https://www.cimeza.com/stuff/fpic/20250712_D3_41941D.jpg
AI Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8S + D3 [+ R1C1] | F8
https://www.cimeza.com/stuff/fpic/20250712_D3_41964D.jpg
AI Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8S + D3 [+ R1C1] | F5.6

The water drops on the roses are fantastic!

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mp356 wrote:
Another with the 85 f2 Ai. Early summer lupine. Thanks for looking.
Scott
A wonderful capture with great colors Scott.

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serge07 wrote:
Laura, I hope this qualifies, It would have been better without the protective gate.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54649579721_3023521405_h.jpg
XE-1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge

Outstanding doors and great capture in spite of the gates, and incredible mosaics in the shot prior. I can't remember right now many other cathedrals with such intricate mosaics on the outside.
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rafaelcasd wrote:
Read through the last few days, the thread needs boosting!
I have not helped, being rather sick the last couple of weeks, not sure what is going on, just tummy pain for reasons not found yet, good news in that nothing serious is bad, awaiting on ultrasound results to see if it is gallstones, runs in the family.

Finally have the C1 all sorted out, had so many little defects, but now it runs like a dream and everything works, including the clock but excepting the gas gauge, need to replace the sender.

Took it to cars and coffee at Rancho Santa Fe,...Show more →

Hope you mend quickly Rafael. Thanks for sharing some wonderful pics on desirable cars. I really enjoy how you typically just head out with one lens for the occasion and make things work.

Jul 13, 2025 at 02:36 PM

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p.2483 #16 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Symmetry with the 20mm f3.5 AI.

Jul 13, 2025 at 02:47 PM

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p.2483 #17 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Sort of a theme with the orange. First two with the 24mm f2.8 AIS, third one with the 50mm f1.4AI. Two sides of the same alley.

Jul 13, 2025 at 02:51 PM

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p.2483 #18 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Typing this in notepad++ at about 80 point on a 42" TV.
I can't read forum, but I wanted to thank all of you for
the well wishes. This fifth day is the first not blind,
yet it is like trying to look through a thick layer of
vasoline. Be back soon
Jim

Jul 13, 2025 at 03:56 PM

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p.2483 #19 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

James Markus wrote:
Typing this in notepad++ at about 80 point on a 42" TV.
I can't read forum, but I wanted to thank all of you for
the well wishes. This fifth day is the first not blind,
yet it is like trying to look through a thick layer of
vasoline. Be back soon
Jim

Hope you recover James, Eyesight is the window onto the world.

I am fine now - extensive lab exams, CAT Scans, ultrasound found .......nothing!, and after two weeks of strong abdominal pain I now feel fine, feel grateful. Thanks for the well wishes.

Jul 13, 2025 at 08:30 PM

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p.2483 #20 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

pbraymond wrote:
Symmetry with the 20mm f3.5 AI.
https://www.pbraymond.com/img/s/v-10/p402022247-6.jpg

This is fantastic.

Jul 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM

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