HCE HCE wrote:
Guess there is a lot of this going around.
This is the view up my driveway as I returned to beat back the flames and save the house.
No water so I used a hoe.
Got lucky and only had 2 heat cracked windows after firefighting all night.
A trip to Scotland wouldn't be complete without seeing a thistle or two. A little early in the flowering season but I did see this one whilst out walking the dog today.
Quite the storm going here in Henrietta at the moment. Torrential downpour, rain going sideways, thunderstorms, and pea sized hail. Watching through the window as the hail bounces off my car. Glad I'm not out in it!!!
leighton w wrote:
Are you trying to convert someone?
I'd love to see a pic of the whole rifle.
Not much need for converting Leighton. I'm already trying to figure out how to pay for an X Pro 2.
After I considered the X-T2 for a while (2 days give or take) I decided I would never be able to live with an EVF only, so I started looking into the X Pro 2 and found pretty much all I was looking for in a camera to replace my D3.
However, with paid assignments piling up the way they do now, selling the D3 would not be the smartest move. Mostly because I know the camera so well. So I'm trying to come up with ways to not need to sell the D3 to fund the Fuji. So far none of the Fuji salesmen was in need of a kidney
George, a photo of the complete Browning BAR Safari would be a nice addition to the ongoing conversation But a photo of the Fuji with the T/S adapter and Nikkor would be appreciated as well
Laura, keep dry. Pea sized hail isn't much to worry about. Over here, we had golf ball sized hail, and a few fist sized chunks of ice falling down, destroying car windshields and skylights and slate roofs in the process. I had to wait that one out under cover of a car port because I was out walking the dog at that time.
Thanks Buddy, I did keep dry, I ordered pizza in. I'm heading for the shower and a good snooze in a warm bed rather than a cold car. Last night's temps were in the 50's
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Thanks Buddy, I did keep dry, I ordered pizza in. I'm heading for the shower and a good snooze in a warm bed rather than a cold car. Last night's temps were in the 50's
We have twice that. I'll gladly trade for these 50 degrees Pizza makes me hungry, but we're past midnight
Buddy, just for the record, there are approximately 33,000 deaths in the United States each year through use of a firearm, two-thirds of which are suicides. There are about 700-800 accidental deaths and 11,000 homicides. As Ken notes, the Second Amendment of the Constitution has been interpreted to mean every person is entitled to own a weapon. And as Reagan observes, in some states a person is free to carry the gun wherever they wish. Clearly, Germans have taken a much different path regarding gun ownership.
In Germany, being murdered with a gun is as uncommon as being killed by a falling object in the United States. About two people out of every million are killed in a gun homicide. Gun homicides are just as rare in several other European countries, including the Netherlands and Austria. In the United States, two per million is roughly the death rate for hypothermia or plane crashes.
But we're talking about camera lenses not guns. Honestly, this topic sits close to religion and politics as subjects best left to other forums. Opinions are deeply held. In my opinion, differences are best respected rather than debated.
Close call Jay... I'm glad you were able to prevail. That looks like a pretty close call. I guess it is nice to be on the top of the hill, unless, of course, winds are pushing fire to the top. Amazed you had time to take a photo. It is at once stunning and unsettling. I was visiting a friend's home in Berkeley the night of the 1991 fire in the Oakland hills that destroyed 3,469 homes but I've never felt threatened myself. You did amazingly well.
gbohannon wrote:
For Buddy. Browning BAR MkII Safari in .300 Win Magnum. Made in 1995. This one staying in the family. No iron sights for 400 yard shots on this one
Taken with the X-Pro2 and 24mm AIS wide open 2.8 with the tilt/shift Kipon adapter.
George
MY DREAM GUN! Do you want an 80-200mm 2.8 Zoom? real rare, Trade ya!
I've been out of town on business and not able to keep up lately. I enjoyed spending the last 2 hours picking up where I left the thread. There are some wonderful photos.
I've been intrigued with Fuji cameras for a couple of years, but have been able to resist the urge to do more than look. However, after seeing Leighton's and George's photos taken with their Fuji's, I knew I had to figure out a way to give one a try without selling all of my Nikon gear. Last week, I came across a very good deal on a used, but in new condition, X-E1. My adapter just came in today so I went to our local Confederate cemetery this evening to see how the camera would do.
These were all made with the X-E1 and Nikon Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 (52.5mm equivalent). This is the widest non-G lens that I currently have, but I have a 24mm AI-S on the way to approximate my favorite focal length of 35mm.
The photos are nothing special, but I've got to say I'm truly impressed with this camera, even if it is "old" technology. These jpegs are straight from the camera with absolutely no adjustments at all. I think it's time to start saving my pennies for an X-T2!
HCE HCE wrote:
Guess there is a lot of this going around.
This is the view up my driveway as I returned to beat back the flames and save the house.
No water so I used a hoe.
Got lucky and only had 2 heat cracked windows after firefighting all night.
-Jay-
Well done Jay. So glad your house is safe. Now for the insurance claim!!
Having heard the horror stories and narrow escapes our friends have had I'm so glad we were away at the time.
HCE HCE wrote:
Guess there is a lot of this going around.
This is the view up my driveway as I returned to beat back the flames and save the house.
No water so I used a hoe.
Got lucky and only had 2 heat cracked windows after firefighting all night.
But a photo of the Fuji with the T/S adapter and Nikkor would be appreciated as well 
