Chris Dees wrote:
I like the 1st one better; so colorful.
It's almost ridiculous, isn't this normally one of the busiest stations?
It remembers to video clip of The Rolling Stones; " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Living In A Ghost Town only 6 months ago.
BTW mostly shot thru a circular fish-eye.
Chris,
Yes it is. Two underground lines intersect here and it is one of the main portals to China Town, Soho, Theatreland and high end shopping. I knew it was going to be quiet but didn't anticipate it being that quiet. It was an overcast chilly day so no real reason to be out and about in this part of the city given most retail outlets were closed.
Hey all, happy holidays! Just dropped by for a quick hello.
My health has finally deteriorated to a point where MF glass is no longer really feasible for me anymore. I have pretty bad diabetic neuropathy in my feet (goes from my toes to just past my knees, numbness and random nerve firings all the time) but what is the worst is that its now in my hands. I can still type (but I am starting to slow down as I don't always feel the keys or the depression while typing), but holding heavy things, I have to be very careful. I can no longer shoot anything longer than 200mm without either a tripod or a modern lens with image stabilization. Brings me to my eyesight. My vision fluctuates all the time now. For 90% of things, its not a problem, but holding a camera to my eye...well, half the time I can't really make out anything that clearly, even with all the focusing assist tools. I just can't see them up close like that. I looked through my F2 with the 55/1.2 mounted and I can just make out the split focusing screen if the light is good. I can't compose worth beans, but I can at least use it. That will probably be all that I keep, letting everything else go.
For now, I have a small Fuji kit with their OIS zoom lenses. They are fine and I will use them more than I can with my Nikon kit. The two zooms and the XT2 weigh less (or are very near) just the weight of the 300/2.8 I have. Since I plan to keep the 55/1.2, I will still post here from time to time (when I can see)...either on the Fuji or on film.
Between COVID and some of the other issues I am having at home, I don't have any opportunity to shoot anymore either. With the small Fuji kit, I am hoping that on the days I go out to campus for work, I can take it with me to at least shoot some stuff. I'm an essential employee at my job and I have been on campus between 1-3 times a week during this whole pandemic. Thankfully, my health issues haven't really impacted my job too much. Someone has to keep our fleet of Mac's running on my campus (about 700 devices) and that is me. Job security is something during these trying times.
Take care everyone! If anyone is shopping for glass or needs a couple 35mm film scanners, hit me up.
Have you been in contact with Ben? He seems to have been AWOL for the last 3-4 weeks.
But then again, maybe he doesn't want to reply to my Flickr messages....
Colin
Colin,
Yes I have been in touch with Ben. He did not indeed post on Flick for 3 weeks but he is fine.
I think he is fed up with that lockdown which leaves little room for photographic inspiration (especially for street shooters).
But I know him and I feel fairly optimistic that he will soon return.
saph wrote:
Philippe, excellent sample with the 180 2.8 AIS. Reminds me of my early days on the thread and getting pulled into buying that lens, and then the 180 Leica Apo-Telyt after watching you showcasing that one too.
Thank you Samy, those Leica & Nikon 180mm are indeed pretty fine lenses but unfortunately quite difficult to use with Sony mirrorless cam.
So sorry to hear that your health has prompted this.
Colin
kwoodard wrote:
Hey all, happy holidays! Just dropped by for a quick hello.
My health has finally deteriorated to a point where MF glass is no longer really feasible for me anymore. I have pretty bad diabetic neuropathy in my feet (goes from my toes to just past my knees, numbness and random nerve firings all the time) but what is the worst is that its now in my hands. I can still type (but I am starting to slow down as I don't always feel the keys or the depression while typing), but holding heavy things, I have to be very careful. I can no longer shoot anything longer than 200mm without either a tripod or a modern lens with image stabilization. Brings me to my eyesight. My vision fluctuates all the time now. For 90% of things, its not a problem, but holding a camera to my eye...well, half the time I can't really make out anything that clearly, even with all the focusing assist tools. I just can't see them up close like that. I looked through my F2 with the 55/1.2 mounted and I can just make out the split focusing screen if the light is good. I can't compose worth beans, but I can at least use it. That will probably be all that I keep, letting everything else go.
For now, I have a small Fuji kit with their OIS zoom lenses. They are fine and I will use them more than I can with my Nikon kit. The two zooms and the XT2 weigh less (or are very near) just the weight of the 300/2.8 I have. Since I plan to keep the 55/1.2, I will still post here from time to time (when I can see)...either on the Fuji or on film.
Between COVID and some of the other issues I am having at home, I don't have any opportunity to shoot anymore either. With the small Fuji kit, I am hoping that on the days I go out to campus for work, I can take it with me to at least shoot some stuff. I'm an essential employee at my job and I have been on campus between 1-3 times a week during this whole pandemic. Thankfully, my health issues haven't really impacted my job too much. Someone has to keep our fleet of Mac's running on my campus (about 700 devices) and that is me. Job security is something during these trying times.
Take care everyone! If anyone is shopping for glass or needs a couple 35mm film scanners, hit me up....Show more →
DeltaSigma wrote:
The underground station at Piccadilly Circus.
I got off the train and there was nobody there.
Two separate frames from the same position - one processed in colour, the other in black and white
pbraymond wrote:
Serge, it'll be awhile before the wife and I plan any trip to NYC; we keep talking about it and I've never actually been there. Thanks for sharing your shots to allow some virtual travel. The tree at the Palace Hotel is beautiful.
Hi, Ray:
Glad you enjoyed the tour.
I think you and your wife will have a blast whenever you decide to visit. Being your first trip, I bet you will take a boat load of photos. It is a beautiful city with spring and fall being the best times to be here.
Although the SE of England is under a Tier 4, Stay-At-Home, order I had an allowable reason (daughter's house move) to travel to London recently. The mainline trains were practically empty - about 3 people per carriage. Paddington station was like a ghost town. Here are a few frames from the journey.
Colin, excellent series of Paddington and Piccadilly Circus. It is amazing how empty it all is but not totally surprising as parts of Manhattan are similar. Last time I was at Piccaddily Circus in April 2019, there was a large crowd outside the entrance just to get into the station, something I have not seen in NYC.
gbohannon wrote:
Did you ever get stopped and asked why you were out? Still amazed at the empty streets.
G
Police cars were cruising around but nobody doing foot patrols in the streets I selected.
Had I not been legitimately helping my daughter move home into her new apartment then there is no way I would have made the journey into central London.
A burly security guard challenged me when I approached the new apartment complex - he was a fellow Scot but mellowed immediately after I told him why I was there.
A few people were out walking/exercising on the banks of the river Thames and more visible nearer food stores so it wasn't completely deserted. Nevertheless, I too was surprised by the lack of people. This is the quietest I have ever seen London. Driving home was a complete breeze compared to normal.
DeltaSigma wrote:
The underground station at Piccadilly Circus.
I got off the train and there was nobody there.
Two separate frames from the same position - one processed in colour, the other in black and white
Colin, they are both nice but I prefer the color version. Great bold colors. The 24mm focal length is my favorite to work with. It worked well for you with these station images (Paddington and the tube).
Scott
Kevin, I am sorry to hear your health has taken a turn for the worse. Being on the other side of the globe, there isn't an aweful lot I can offer to help.
One thing has come to my mind though. The typing problems. Have you ever used, or thought about a keyboard with an audible clicky noise from the micro switches? There are several options available these days, and as long as you can type without looking at the keys, the audible click and haptic feedback of such a keyboard could keep you typing with some comfort for quite a while still. I am looking at some of those options myself, although for purely geeky reasons, rather then health related issues.
On another note, the thing we talked about? I did not have a lot of time to start on that yet, but I have the wood (purple heart) ready, so I should be able to start on that special order as soon as I find some time.
the solitaire wrote:
Kevin, I am sorry to hear your health has taken a turn for the worse. Being on the other side of the globe, there isn't an aweful lot I can offer to help.
One thing has come to my mind though. The typing problems. Have you ever used, or thought about a keyboard with an audible clicky noise from the micro switches? There are several options available these days, and as long as you can type without looking at the keys, the audible click and haptic feedback of such a keyboard could keep you typing with some comfort for quite a while still. I am looking at some of those options myself, although for purely geeky reasons, rather then health related issues.
On another note, the thing we talked about? I did not have a lot of time to start on that yet, but I have the wood (purple heart) ready, so I should be able to start on that special order as soon as I find some time....Show more →
Excellent on the project! As for the keyboard, that is what I currently use. Since I primarily use a Mac, when things are at their worst, I will use the built in dictation feature. My biggest issue really is carrying heavy stuff without a handle. So easy to drop stuff.
Thanks for the kind feedback everyone on my Milky Way photo.
@Ken Hill That's a couple of really beautiful sunset photos! Are those a few dust spots on the top 1/3 of the second photo? Seems odd to show up at f/1.2
NNL,
Not at F1.2 which is what the Z6 always reports for non CPU lenses. If I recall correctly the lens was stopped down to get the effect shooting into the sun.
DeltaSigma wrote:
The underground station at Piccadilly Circus.
I got off the train and there was nobody there.
Two separate frames from the same position - one processed in colour, the other in black and white
