DeltaSigma wrote:
Thanks to everybody for the continued support and kind words.
Doug summed up this small, and probably unique, section of cyberspace in a very eloquent way.
I have had the fantastic opportunity to meet 3 members of this community so far and once the world rids itself of Covid then I'd like to continue that path to meet more. 3rd time lucky Ken?
Tomorrow is the day I have been dreading for a very long time now. The final farewell to my dear old Dad. Covid has put paid to us staying anywhere. Hotels are closed. Church services and social gatherings are not allowed. So it will be a long, sad, trek to Scotland there and back. At least this time I will have my own family with me for support and to share the 1000 mile journey.
I thought that this photo I took on Sunday to be rather symbolic.
The London Eye. Static, not moving, and not providing joy anymore.
[That is pretty deep coming from me, an engineer]
Colin absolutely a meetup is overdue and a meetup is in order. Hope we can do this safely without someone in the world or in my family or yours passing on.
We are currently in North Carolina and will be in Staunton Va. tomorrow. Now - No One Tell Leighton we are going to the market Saturday morning to buy veggies. If he’s not there I’ll have to check the parking garage.
No one say anything. OK!
As to my count! I’ve met the late Ray Steele, Reagan, Jay, Samy, Leighton and Laura. That’s six. WOW !!
DeltaSigma wrote:
Thanks to everybody for the continued support and kind words.
Doug summed up this small, and probably unique, section of cyberspace in a very eloquent way.
I have had the fantastic opportunity to meet 3 members of this community so far and once the world rids itself of Covid then I'd like to continue that path to meet more. 3rd time lucky Ken?
Tomorrow is the day I have been dreading for a very long time now. The final farewell to my dear old Dad. Covid has put paid to us staying anywhere. Hotels are closed. Church services and social gatherings are not allowed. So it will be a long, sad, trek to Scotland there and back. At least this time I will have my own family with me for support and to share the 1000 mile journey.
I thought that this photo I took on Sunday to be rather symbolic.
The London Eye. Static, not moving, and not providing joy anymore.
[That is pretty deep coming from me, an engineer]
Just got up and saw this Colin. Thinking of you. It's blazing hot here and it's only 8am.....but I've decided to ride across Rome to raise a ciambella (a donut) and coffee in your honour. I know that will probably be of no assistance to you at all but, being powerless to help, it's at least a gesture of sympathy and consolation.
Travel safely.
Ben
DeltaSigma wrote:
Thanks to everybody for the continued support and kind words.
Doug summed up this small, and probably unique, section of cyberspace in a very eloquent way.
I have had the fantastic opportunity to meet 3 members of this community so far and once the world rids itself of Covid then I'd like to continue that path to meet more. 3rd time lucky Ken?
Tomorrow is the day I have been dreading for a very long time now. The final farewell to my dear old Dad. Covid has put paid to us staying anywhere. Hotels are closed. Church services and social gatherings are not allowed. So it will be a long, sad, trek to Scotland there and back. At least this time I will have my own family with me for support and to share the 1000 mile journey.
I thought that this photo I took on Sunday to be rather symbolic.
The London Eye. Static, not moving, and not providing joy anymore.
[That is pretty deep coming from me, an engineer]
Colin, wish you and your family a lot of strength. It helps during such a time for friends and family to be around. These are very challenging times, where such normal support systems have become impossible.
It was a beautiful day at the market. All taken with the 55mm f2.8 AIS again. I'm having a hard time taking that of the camera since I bought the Zhongyi adapter.
Our customers are behaving and maintaining social distancing.
leighton w wrote:
It was a beautiful day at the market. All taken with the 55mm f2.8 AIS again. I'm having a hard time taking that of the camera since I bought the Zhongyi adapter.
Our customers are behaving and maintaining social distancing.
gbohannon wrote:
I really like the results you are getting with that adapter.
Thanks. I was just telling Jack how much I liked it. Makes a huge difference.
Not related but... I was editing photos on my MB in LR using a mouse and decided I liked the trackpad better. I can't believe how good the trackpad is.
leighton w wrote:
It was a beautiful day at the market. All taken with the 55mm f2.8 AIS again. I'm having a hard time taking that of the camera since I bought the Zhongyi adapter.
Our customers are behaving and maintaining social distancing.
Beautiful shots Leighton, love the colours in the third one. I'll participate in one of the local farmers market in july if everything works well. Cant wait!!
Finally after many lunar cycles of searching, found a mint example the all chrome H.C 50/2 LTM with original caps and leather case at a down to earth price tag. The build of the tiny lens is stunning and much heavier than its size would indicate. It is amazing that a lens that has celebrated 60+ birthdays can be in this sort of condition. May have to pick up a couple more.
Took the new toy to the Conservatory Garden for an initial test drive, all @ f/2.8:
The new model which happens to be very easy to work with:
Colin, thanks for stepping in for me with the flower photo above. I've been incapacitated by a tear in a quadricep muscle that laid me low about ten days ago, and that after a bout of vertigo that kept me from my daily walks for a week.
I've been rambling back in the thread to find out how things were going with your father and noted your post about his death, as well as the death of his brother. I'm sorry for you loss Colin. Its especially difficult when our parents pass. From what you've shared on the thread over time I had the impression you had a good relationship with your father. Glad you were able to say goodbye.
I remember when we were burying my mother. I was standing with my half-brother watching when I glanced down and noted the headstone for my father. It shook me for a moment to realize they were both gone.
Wonderful to ramble around the neighborhood this afternoon without pain in my thigh. The advice I was given after the mysterious injury to my left quadricep muscle was to rest, which I've done. Yes, I've been sheltering in place so my life was hardly active before the injury but the big downside is it kept me from rambling around town and taking photos. That, of course, is what got me involved in the thread a few months ago.
Today I felt ready to take that first walk... a warm, breezy day. I mounted the 135 f/3.5 Q AI because I'd noted the gorgeous roses down the street at a neighbor's home. But these two were taken across the street where a magnolia tree spreads out against a fence with blossoms close enough to the ground that I can get good shots. Here is what is left of one flower I posted previously.
I was really happy to have a bit longer lens to reach into the tree where a blossom was hidden. I love this shot. This modest lens is a great performer.
leighton w wrote:
It was a beautiful day at the market. All taken with the 55mm f2.8 AIS again. I'm having a hard time taking that of the camera since I bought the Zhongyi adapter.
Our customers are behaving and maintaining social distancing.
Leighton, Robin and I just missed you as I learned “Tom” with the white floppy hat had just left. We bought a ton of vegetables and had as much fun as anyone can while social distancing. I parked in the same spot as I did four years ago, only no Vette, just the Tahoe.
Took some pictures but my heart wasn’t in it. Social distancing got me some strange looks. Couldn’t understand people keeping their distance yet getting close and petting each other’s dogs.
Anyway got checked in at Massanutten and visited my daughter and grandkids in Crozet. Remarkably beautiful drive, passed beautiful small farms along nice country roads and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
