No, not my partner. I was not going to post this because I thought it pretentious to post a shot of myself. Taken with self-timer last weekend. Curtis encouraged me to post. On Monday I took a severe fall while working in the yard. Broke my glasses, bloodied both hands and my nose. Sprained left wrist and right knee, both quite swollen. Bit into both upper and lower lip. Definitely not a pretty picture. But life goes on.
Whenever things aren't going well, I just remind myself to be thankful that I'm not living — or dying — in Ukraine....Show more →
Sorry to hear about the fall Ken, glad you are more than strong enough to put it in perspective and heal.
James Markus wrote:
My son Angus found these decayed Tomatillos husks in the garden today. I had never grown Tomatillos before, and the nursery tag said they would get about three feet high. Well, all four of the plants grew into 7 foot high Christmas tree shaped plants in last years garden. The husks are beautiful - so I intend to shoot them some more. 5DS-R and the Nikkor-P.C 55mm f3.5 ai'd
James Markus wrote:
Ok - I have my helmet on, and I am wrapped in cotton batting for the "pummeling". All these are with the 5DS-R and the Nikkor-P.C 55mm f3.5 ai'd. Barbara doesn't use cook books - just her head. This savory Streusel was modified from the last one. Shiitake mushrooms instead of a wild mushroom mix. More leeks, a different Sherry sauce, and Nigella seeds on top instead of sesame seeds. It was delicious, but none is left for mailings. Maybe next time. Don't know how I could anyway - having no addresses to work with.
The 35mm 1.4 N thorium glass is extremely sharp, I did a comparison of my four 35mm 1.4, the best was an unused N, the worst was the last series 6XX ais. Small but real differences. The yellowing of the elements with age does not affect practical use on digital cameras or take away from sharpness. ((I promised myself not to test lenses again)
Leighton,
If you have seen the inside of a Welsh, or Cornish pastie - that pretty much is what potato, mushroom, Pancetta, Leeks, Pine nuts etc look like - beige. She does use puff pastry instead of the stiff shortcrust pastry of the original miners pastie. (Which served as a handle, storage pouch, plate etc) However, it tastes nothing like any pastie I have ever had. The Sherry sauce, and her spices just put it over the top. Last night she just walked in the living room with a cracker smeared in chicken liver pate - "taste this and tell me what you think". I've made pate before, and even got really good compliments on it, but this was next level. That weak in the knees - omg kinda of flavor. It's a talent. Next time she makes a Streusel I'll try to get an inside shot.
Jim
leighton w wrote:
The ONLY issue I have, is that we never get to see the inside of these beautiful creations of Barbara's.
Serge,
Thanks for sharing these amazing building and interior photos from your travels. You give all of us the best seat in the house; while you do all the leg work.
The "bread" is a filled pastry that my wife calls "Streusel", and it is tasty. I bought her the new range about one year ago, and it is very complicated compared to the almost commercial 36" gas Thermodor it replaced. It even has a phone app to control it's two ovens.
Jim
serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
Leighton, excellent capture of the sun/clouds with the D600 and 50-135.
Ken, terrific portrait.
Jay, colorful turkeys. Reserving one for Thanksgiving?
James, very tasty looking bread. I bet the stove came with a hefty instruction manual.
Rafael, great to see photos of classic autos. Prefer the photo @ f/5.6.
James Markus wrote:
Serge,
Thanks for sharing these amazing building and interior photos from your travels. You give all of us the best seat in the house; while you do all the leg work.
The "bread" is a filled pastry that my wife calls "Streusel", and it is tasty. I bought her the new range about one year ago, and it is very complicated compared to the almost commercial 36" gas Thermodor it replaced. It even has a phone app to control it's two ovens.
Jim
James, thanks and it is my pleasure. I am glad that you enjoy the photos.
It is a heck of a lot of leg work plus heavy use of planes, trains and automobiles.
These are from the party city of Bologna, home of Europe's oldest university.
This chap gets a photo plus tip for performing a great "Stairway to Heaven". The background is the Asinelli Tower, ca 11th century. It has a height of 320ft and a climb of 498 wooden steps will take one to the apex. Apparently, the Alps can be seen on a clear day.
A small spring flower contribution:
X-E1 + 28/2.8 As and 16/3.5
Thanks to all for the likes and comments.
Serge
Raphael, I’ll take all three. The truth is I have a 2023 Z51 convertible on order and it should get here in October/November and can’t wait. It’ll be A Red Mist with a. Kalahari tan interior. Sort of like DDG1000 but 50 years younger.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Enough!
Back to the semi-restored dwelling on the semi-restored car!
Ken Hill wrote:
Raphael, I’ll take all three. The truth is I have a 2023 Z51 convertible on order and it should get here in October/November and can’t wait. It’ll be A Red Mist with a. Kalahari tan interior. Sort of like DDG1000 but 50 years younger.
