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p.158 #1 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

No raptors found today, and just one lousy warbler, so I headed to the farmers market for the first daylight test of the Nikkor 800/8 AI-S. Drone fliers, eat your heart out! Also getting first use was the acclaimed Wimberley gimbal WH-200 and a new tripod:

Camera JPEGS are uncropped, and lightly processed. Exposure was manual, f/11, 1/200s, ISO 100, i.e. Sunny 16. Also, manual WB (sunny):

WH-200 was perfectly balanced with low drag settings. I could adjust framing with one finger and shoot without any shutter delay (I needed 10s with the old alu tripod while it stopped oscillating). This 35-year old supertele is sharp as a tack when focus is achieved (not easy given the narrow DOF). Inspect the 1x-scale crops from the last two images above:

The watch reads 12:40 and is within 2min of the EXIF timestamp.

Jul 16, 2017 at 03:49 AM

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p.158 #2 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

CGrindahl wrote:
And from the market. There are farmers' markets most days in one or another community, but the two major markets at both in San Rafael. The largest is Sunday morning. The operators of that market have been given permission by the Board of Supervisors for Marin County to construct a building to house the market. It operates year round on Civic Center vacant parking lots, rain or shine. The second large market is Thursday morning and early afternoon. That is the one we visited. I was carrying produce so didn't have much freedom to take photos but I got three...Show more →

Always love to see market shots from around the world. Interesting to see the eggs just sitting on the table. Here in Virginia, we are required to keep them cold until the time of purchase. How much were they for a dozen?

Jul 16, 2017 at 05:01 AM

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saph wrote:
Another one from the northern Michigan trip:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4330/35772725472_798f7dce74_b.jpg RJL_9969 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

Nikon Df, 35 2.8 PC-Nikkor with SEP conversion

I like your processing with this Samy. There's a FB page called "Abandoned in Virginia" where folks share images similar to this of abandoned buildings they find. There's some really cool shots on there.

There may be a FB page like it for Maryland.

Jul 16, 2017 at 05:08 AM

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p.158 #4 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Thanks Leighton, that particular one needs an abandoned in Michigan page though

Jose, good to document what uncontrolled development can do.

Thanks Glen, that was great for Laura to start the moving objects thread since normally one doesn't think of these vintage lenses when shooting action. Very enjoyable air museum shots.

Joseph, cool acquisition of the radio-35 Nikkor. Agree with others, there's just a few more to complete your collection of metal ring Nikkors

Philippe, enjoyed your parade pics. Had to look up the origin of spahis, since that's a term used commonly in many areas. Spahis or sipahis were orignially the Ottoman Turkish troops, and the term is derived from Persian.

Francis, wow, very impressive portrait with the Noct. Looks like you have put the Noct to use very sparingly, hope to see more from that lens!

Chris, cool whisky bokeh

Ken (Portland), great processing of that factory image.

George, lovely rust at Cape Hatteras!

James, superb close up shot of the blue jay feather! Very cool setup, and thanks for your writeup!

Kevin, those leaves must have been tiny !

Andy, superb coastline scenery

Curtis, very nice market pics!

Rafael, those 18 3.5 pics remind me that I meant to get to some or the other auto show this summer. I can afford at least one of the model cars

Steve, that first Canal du Midi shot was fantastic, keep on going back to look at it!

Laura, very interesting formation, and the clouds complete that pic!

Kristian, wow, that's a long vacation, look forward to seeing some of your 1400 shots. The krystal klear water is very inviting

Rico, love the shot of the 800 on its robust setup, and that lens is sure good for surveillance!

Jul 16, 2017 at 07:28 AM

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p.158 #5 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Still digging through the Northern Michigan pics, and haven't gotten film from there developed. This was with the Df and 35 2.8 PC-Nikkor. I was there with the tripod, trying to get the fading light on the calm water. The guy came up to me and talked about film cameras he used in the old days. He said he wanted to make sure he didn't get into the frame and walked behind me. And then went around, right into the frame!

RJL_0011 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

Jul 16, 2017 at 07:40 AM

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p.158 #6 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

CGrindahl wrote:
So one bourbon, the Four Roses, one blended scotch, Famous Grouse, a Dutch single malt whiskey a few years old AND the classic Islay Scotch Lagavulin... I don't know whether that is a 12 or 16 year old bottle. I'm not sure what you mean by "wrong on all of them." If that means you didn't like them I would understand, though Lagavulin is my favorite single malt, the 16 year old version. It has the qualities of an Islay whisky which can be an acquired taste.

I know the photo fits this thread but perhaps my waxing eloquent about Scotch...Show more →

It was the 16 years Lagavulin (my own favorite).
I meant I guessed all wrong. Even the Lagavulin. :-( I thought it was a Jura.
The regular Fryske Hynder is only 3 years old and is matured on red wine casks (only used once).
The cask strength Fryske Hynder is 5 years old and matured on cognac casks.

Jul 16, 2017 at 09:20 AM

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p.158 #7 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Local airshow yesterday. Taken with the 18 f3.5 ais and 55 f3.5 Ai. Thanks for looking.
Scott

18 f3.5 Ais

55 f3.5 Ai

Jul 16, 2017 at 09:31 AM

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p.158 #8 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

leighton w wrote:
Always love to see market shots from around the world. Interesting to see the eggs just sitting on the table. Here in Virginia, we are required to keep them cold until the time of purchase. How much were they for a dozen?

Sorry Leighton, but I wasn't shopping for eggs and didn't check the price.

I agree with you, market shots are always interesting and it definitely is fun to see markets from around the world. I'll re-post a shot from Istanbul during my visit in 2012 with Rinie.

This was shot with the 50 f/1.2 AI-s.

50.1.2.AsiaSideMarket02 copy by Curtis Grindahl, on Flickr

I've been reading about the benefits of eating a vegan diet... no meat, poultry, fish or dairy, so I'm developing a deeper appreciation for all the lovely fruits and vegetables one finds in a market...

Jul 16, 2017 at 09:54 AM

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p.158 #9 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I went to hunt for some birds in the woods earlier, and my strategy didn't pay off. When I realized it was a wash, I locked up my gear and pulled out the Df with the Nikkor 55mm Micro F3.5 to go goof around.

blast by James, on Flickr

Odd sunburst there. 2 Seconds at F22

decay by James, on Flickr

This area is a small swamp caused by a creek that sort of just ends in a mud puddle about 50 yards square.

1 Second at F8

woods by James, on Flickr

I don't have a reason for liking this photo. It's rather snap-shotish. But, maybe I like the tree in the frame and the jigsaw light patterns.

F8 1/4 second

Cheers!

Jul 16, 2017 at 10:17 AM

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p.158 #10 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

mp356 wrote:
Local airshow yesterday. Taken with the 18 f3.5 ais and 55 f3.5 Ai. Thanks for looking.
Scott

Love the set Scott. There's nothing like the sound of a radial engine. There's also nothing like flying in one of these. Hope you had a chance to go up.

Jul 16, 2017 at 10:23 AM

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p.158 #11 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

CGrindahl wrote:
Sorry Leighton, but I wasn't shopping for eggs and didn't check the price.

I agree with you, market shots are always interesting and it definitely is fun to see markets from around the world. I'll re-post a shot from Istanbul during my visit in 2012 with Rinie.

This was shot with the 50 f/1.2 AI-s.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8220/28908388194_9d9f562bfa_o.jpg
50.1.2.AsiaSideMarket02 copy by Curtis Grindahl, on Flickr

I've been reading about the benefits of eating a vegan diet... no meat, poultry, fish or dairy, so I'm developing a deeper appreciation for all the lovely fruits and vegetables one finds in a market...

I remember this shot. What a beautiful variety of produce. I wonder if our old friend Monty is still a vegan?

Jul 16, 2017 at 10:24 AM

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p.158 #12 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

CGrindahl wrote:
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I've been reading about the benefits of eating a vegan diet... no meat, poultry, fish or dairy, so I'm developing a deeper appreciation for all the lovely fruits and vegetables one finds in a market...

Nothing wrong with fruits and vegetables, but vegan..... nah...

Jul 16, 2017 at 11:04 AM

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p.158 #13 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Thanks Samy,

I like both the house shot and the lake shot you posted. There is something special about abandoned buildings

Here�s one tucked in the jungle in Bali. Perhaps it was gonna be one of those villas for tourists they tend to build everywhere on the island. Maybe they ran out of money. I�m also not really sure it�s totally abandoned...

105mm f/2.5 ais

Abandoned in the jungle by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

saph wrote:
Thanks Leighton, that particular one needs an abandoned in Michigan page though

Philippe, enjoyed your parade pics. Had to look up the origin of spahis, since that's a term used commonly in many areas. Spahis or sipahis were orignially...Show more →

Jul 16, 2017 at 11:40 AM

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Nothing wrong with fruits and vegetables, but vegan..... nah...

I know... it seems rather impossible to do since I'm such a lover of cheese. At the moment I'm simply reading the science related and learning about the health benefits of eating a whole food plant based diet. Time will tell what changes this will have on what I choose to eat. At the moment I'm on an acid-reducing diet to deal with acid reflux, with guidance from a doctor. That has prompted me to do more in-depth reading on the subject. It is difficult following the guidance of the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, who receive the bulk of their financial support from agribusiness and pharmaceutical interests... or from the federal government which appears more interested in supporting agribusiness and big pharma than in pursuing public health. So I'm trying to educate myself. I'd like to live to be a hundred...

Jul 16, 2017 at 11:57 AM

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p.158 #15 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

leighton w wrote:
Love the set Scott. There's nothing like the sound of a radial engine. There's also nothing like flying in one of these. Hope you had a chance to go up.

Jul 16, 2017 at 11:58 AM

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p.158 #16 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

more 5.8cm old trucks, mostly 1.4.

nikon nikkor 5.8cm at 1.4 D810 Vista Steam Museum old truckk 2 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

nikon nikkor 5.8cm at 1.4 D810 Vista Steam Museum old truck 2 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

nikon nikkor 5.8cm at 1.4 D810 Vista Steam Museum old trucks by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

nikon nikkor 5.8cm at 2.0 D810 Vista Steam Museum old truck tarp by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

Jul 16, 2017 at 12:00 PM

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p.158 #17 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I�m really trying to eat more and more plant based food, but I�m also having a hard time not eating the cheese

. I�ve watched a whole lot of documetaries about the health and environmental benefits of eating plant based. I had no idea, but to produce one kg beef it takes about 10m3 water. I recommend you watch "Forks over knifes", it�s a really good documentary about the health benefits of eating plant based food

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I know... it seems rather impossible to do since I'm such a lover of cheese. At the moment I'm simply reading the science related and learning about the health benefits of eating a whole food plant based diet. Time will tell what changes this will have on what I choose to eat. At the moment I'm on an acid-reducing diet to deal with acid reflux, with guidance from a doctor. That has prompted me to do more in-depth reading on the subject. It is difficult following the guidance of the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, who...Show more →

Jul 16, 2017 at 12:08 PM

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p.158 #18 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

leighton w wrote:
I remember this shot. What a beautiful variety of produce. I wonder if our old friend Monty is still a vegan?

I forgot about that Leighton. Interesting as I've been doing my reading and viewing, how many athletes are turning to a vegan diet. Without protein from meat, these athletes are having great success. Of course, when reminded that protein is produced by plants and exists in meat only because they eat plants, I guess that shouldn't be surprising. One thing that surprised me when doing my research is that a mother's milk has around 2 percent protein in it. Nature says that is an adequate amount of protein for an infant to grow into childhood. I think we misunderstand our body's need for protein and likely eat too much meat, fish and poultry.

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Jul 16, 2017 at 12:33 PM

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p.158 #19 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Tested new Luminar Beta for windows
Did some small adjustment also in LR and CS also
Well, surely it can be a good program

The Beta version for windows don't have all the functions in this version
It's very very very slow
I'm not very impressed .. but can they get a good endversion there are some good things about the program
Know this is a test version

Nikkor 16mm f3.5 AI fisheye by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr

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Jul 16, 2017 at 12:33 PM

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p.158 #20 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Well, I�ve been working through some of the material from the trip. We spent two weeks on a little island, Gili Air, outside of Lombok, which is part of Indonesia. Then we spent another a bit more than a week on Bali which we flew to. I should start from the beginning...

The only way of getting a ride on Gili Air is to go by horse behind in a wagon. Felt very old fashioned but it worked out really well. The locals on the islands are using bicycle or electric driven motorbike. They are self reliant in electricity since they have their own solar cell park generating enough power. This means there are no loud vehicles or motors around making noise. The only noise were from tourist resorts blasting out music having partys on the beach all night

Also, they were celebrating the muslim highlight Ramadan so there was quite some noise from the mosque and the minaretes.

Anyway here�s one of the "rides" from Gili Air.
Shot with 105mm f/2.5 ais.

Horse Transport Gili Air by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

Here�s a shot of a local fishermen hauling up the catch, the volcano in the background is from Bali, the biggest one and most holy, Gunung Agung.

50-135mm f/3.5 ais

Pulling Up The Nets by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

Here�s another one, 50-135mm f/3.5 ais

Indonesian Fisherman by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

28/2.8 ais

Tropical Paradise by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

The last three were shot during an awesome snorkelling trip. Wish I had some underwawter shots to share. It was truly magnificent to snorkel around sea turtles, corals and lots of fish...

Jul 16, 2017 at 12:44 PM

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