CGrindahl wrote:
Wonderful having good friends visit... Chin, Buddy and Jose. Congratulations on your new camera Jose. I have no need for so many megapixels but I certainly understand how they can help someone going long, as you do most of the time. And a reminder to those who are new to the thread, Jose is an ornithologist eternally taking photos of birds that he has generously shared with all of us.
Spending so much time at the computer, which most of us are doing because of Covid, finding a bit of relief from life's challenges makes a visit to this thread a must. We just keep rolling along. In six weeks we'll be marking the TENTH anniversary of this thread. Hope everyone is able to drop by on August 22 to say hello. This is a rather remarkable feat in the internet world. We definitely have to thank Fred for keeping this website going as well as a thank you to each other for keeping the conversation going. I guess if we weren't enjoying ourselves we would have left as many have over the years. But somehow the draw of these lenses continues to inspire us. All good. ...Show more →
I do thank Fred quite frequently, for hosting this space. I think about you guys almost every other day, and about how uh I would like to take photographs and post more frequently, but as Chin said, Covid has the world in it's grip and takes us for a rollercoaster ride. The past 3 months for me meant being away from home 12+ hours a day. There were days where I left home at 5 in the morning (which has become the new normal for me) and return after 22.
With another 3 weeks before I get a few (5) days off for the first time since April (I had 2 or 3 days in March), I grabbed an oportunity to take some pictures last Sunday, and process them yesterday. Nothing speial, but these were the results of a 4 hour hike with Kristina, Anouk and all 3 of our dogs.
I visited the area before. And I think I posted some photos of the wild horses roaming that area here as well.
I only took 2 lenses with me. The 35mm f2 Nikkor-O and the 105mm f2,5 Nikkor-P
I like the rendering of the 35mm f2 better then that of the 35mm f1,4, which is of course personal preference. The f2 lens shines in not being spectacular in any sense, but doing an awesome job at that.
anitrone wrote:
Love the rendering of the 35mm F/2. Been looking for a pristine copy for a bit now. Thanks for the video too!
the solitaire wrote:
I like the rendering of the 35mm f2 better then that of the 35mm f1,4, which is of course personal preference. The f2 lens shines in not being spectacular in any sense, but doing an awesome job at that.
I agree. Never warmed up to the 35/1.4. My 35/2, will be one of the last to go.
Ken Hill wrote:
Leighton I’ll have to keep Natural Bridge in mind. Before I broke both legs I was a Cave Diving instructor with over a 1000 cave dives taking students into caves with the lights we carried being the only light there was. That, plus being submersed in water did freak some students out when doing their first lights out air share drills. As we traversed Luray, I couldn’t help think how much easier it would be to swim thru weightlessly.
This thread really brings me reading stuff I would never have reached in my everyday channels...
I googled the Natural Bridge after Leighton mentioned it as a recommended visit (there's a haunted tour for this).
I also googled about the fire at NBSD after reading Rafael's reply then spent an hour reading up on different class of vessels.
I saw this rather unique street name in Dean's photo - Stone Nullah Lane - and ended up in a rabbit hole reading about the expat's tavern at the corner serving American diner food closing down, segue to op-ed pieces on the f&b industry in HongKong.
I must say that cave diving scares me, right up there with spelunking (the Nutty Putty accident) although I doubt I'd ever be doing either anyway.
Stumbled upon an article last week on the Ben McDaniel's mystery disappearance at Vortex Springs, started reading about talkboxes, and all sorts of conspiracy theories.
Yeah I don't have much time left to take much less process photos...
Walked the streets in this small rural township in Taiwan while waiting for our rented car to pick us up
We were at the fish market just across, but no real keepers from that one; shot from the hip but, well, missed almost every one
Thought this shop was quite interesting, partly because it triggered my semi-compulsive cleaning and arranging self
Chin - sorry to hear you don't have much time for taking photos.
I am on a "staycation". Having already lost 3 weeks previously planned vaction due to Covid I am now eating into my full annual leave entitlement. The company I work for instilled a 1 week enforced shutdown week at the end of July so I tagged this week on as well. I am working my way through a whole bunch of household chores but, as is evidenced of late, still find time to stalk nature or stay up late to do some nighttime shooting.
This view is looking Northwest towards the Perseids. I spotted a few metorites whilst shooting Neowise. Nothing of note in this image but I liked the ambient lighting. The Perseids peak in about 3 weeks time so on the next clear night I will be out trying to image them.
the solitaire wrote:
I like the rendering of the 35mm f2 better then that of the 35mm f1,4, which is of course personal preference. The f2 lens shines in not being spectacular in any sense, but doing an awesome job at that.
The shots look great.
Intersting you say that and from what I've seen I agree. I've never liked the Nikon's 35/1.4's much. Every time I've tried one I always end up not buying it.
I've been looking at the 35 Nikkor-O on eBay. Eventually, I'd like to get one along with the 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor-H to compliment my 55/1.2 S.C. They'd make a nice trio
the solitaire wrote:
I do thank Fred quite frequently, for hosting this space. I think about you guys almost every other day, and about how uh I would like to take photographs and post more frequently, but as Chin said, Covid has the world in it's grip and takes us for a rollercoaster ride. The past 3 months for me meant being away from home 12+ hours a day. There were days where I left home at 5 in the morning (which has become the new normal for me) and return after 22.
With another 3 weeks before I get a few (5) days off for the first time since April (I had 2 or 3 days in March), I grabbed an oportunity to take some pictures last Sunday, and process them yesterday. Nothing speial, but these were the results of a 4 hour hike with Kristina, Anouk and all 3 of our dogs.
I visited the area before. And I think I posted some photos of the wild horses roaming that area here as well.
I only took 2 lenses with me. The 35mm f2 Nikkor-O and the 105mm f2,5 Nikkor-P
Zichar wrote:
This thread really brings me reading stuff I would never have reached in my everyday channels...
I googled the Natural Bridge after Leighton mentioned it as a recommended visit (there's a haunted tour for this).
I also googled about the fire at NBSD after reading Rafael's reply then spent an hour reading up on different class of vessels.
I saw this rather unique street name in Dean's photo - Stone Nullah Lane - and ended up in a rabbit hole reading about the expat's tavern at the corner serving American diner food closing down, segue to op-ed pieces on the f&b industry in HongKong.
I must say that cave diving scares me, right up there with spelunking (the Nutty Putty accident) although I doubt I'd ever be doing either anyway.
Stumbled upon an article last week on the Ben McDaniel's mystery disappearance at Vortex Springs, started reading about talkboxes, and all sorts of conspiracy theories.
Yeah I don't have much time left to take much less process photos......Show more →
I know what you mean Chin, I travel vicariously through all of you posting from your part of the world. And in today's world, that's not a bad thing.
Intersting you say that and from what I've seen I agree. I've never liked the Nikon's 35/1.4's much. Every time I've tried one I always end up not buying it.
I've been looking at the 35 Nikkor-O on eBay. Eventually, I'd like to get one along with the 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor-H to compliment my 55/1.2 S.C. They'd make a nice trio
You guys have sparked an interest in me with the 35/2. I too, had the 1.4 ais version some time ago and never grew to like it. The f2 may be worth a look. But which version, the O, or one of the others?
It's the reverse for me. I have the 35/2 but never warmed up to it. Mine felt a bit soft, always. Always lusted after the 35/1.4 which was why I instantly asked to borrow it when Curtis asked me to pick any from his collection. But I know the weight is probably not something I'd enjoy.
An early Nikkor-O is what I use as well. It is a nice, small lens. I added a screw in lens shade, normally for the 28mm. That way the package stays small, no loose parts to worry about, and it works.
If there is one quality the 35mm f2 Nikkor-O excels in, then that would, for me, be the transition from in-focus to OoF which is rendered very pleasantly
deang001 wrote:
The shots look great.
Intersting you say that and from what I've seen I agree. I've never liked the Nikon's 35/1.4's much. Every time I've tried one I always end up not buying it.
I've been looking at the 35 Nikkor-O on eBay. Eventually, I'd like to get one along with the 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor-H to compliment my 55/1.2 S.C. They'd make a nice trio
Last week I worked 64 hours. I did indeed start a new job a year and a half ago. The employer and coleagues are excellent. Payment is good as well. I got a company car and on request get every tool I ask for.
The company went through a difficult time with 2 big customers shut down due to fires (none of which were related to work we did there , due to Corona and due to one of 3 company founders leaving to persue personal projects.
With that, I now kind of play a role as ambassador for this company. I am sent to big projects and potential new customers to do my thing, and end up staying there for 2 or 3 months. After that I get to train one or two colleagues who then take over while I move on to the next project.
Next week I move from my current project to Xerox, and am scheduled to stay there for 3 weeks. Good thing is that this site is only 20 miles from my home, so the next 3 weeks might offer some oportunities to spend more time with my family
leighton w wrote:
Good to see you again. Wow, what a work schedule. Didn't you just get this new job not long ago?
, due to Corona and due to one of 3 company founders leaving to persue personal projects.