I’ve read somewhere that every man gets prostate cancer, but it's usually a very slow-growing cancer.
More men die with prostate cancer than from it.
CGrindahl wrote:
Sorry to hear that Chris. With a great deal of care and good fortune I was able to avoid COVID. My former wife is immune compromised so we supported one another in staying healthy. I would grocery shop for her, always wearing a mask, of course, then I would do my laundry at her home. She also cut my hair. She was the only person with whom I spent time without a mask... for over two years..
Prostate issues I know about though when they did a biopsy a number of years ago the test was negative. It seems to be a part of the male body that is vulnerable. Take good care of yourself. I'll be recovering next week from oral surgery. Perhaps we can commiserate with one another on this thread as we convalesce... ...Show more →
I take comfort in that idea Chris. I'd heard it before. I have symptoms of BPH but am beyond the age where it makes sense to keep doing PSA tests. I may very well have prostate cancer. I hope to outlive it! A good friend went through surgery quite a few years ago. I recall the assessment process... a Gleason score. I drove him home after surgery. He's trucking along without a problem.
San Francesco Church ca 1247, Cortona built in honor St. Francis of Assisi.
The main interest of the church is a fragment of the Cross. It is enclosed in an 10th century Byzantine reliquary made of silver and ivory. The relic was a gift from the Emperor of Constantinople in 1243 to the founder of the church.
Chris - here's hoping for a good result and a speedy recovery.
Colin
Chris Dees wrote:
Nahhh... not too good. I still suffer from long-COVID. And if that wasn't enough, I had prostate cancer surgery last Monday. Now I'm lying on the couch doing nothing for the time being.
We’re all getting old.
Having visited Assisi I'm curious about this church. I did a quick search and came across this site with has information that folks here might find interesting.
I was in Assisi during Christmas in 1986... a time in my life when photography was not on the radar. I'd let go of the Nikon gear I'd shot with the decade before. But it was an amazing trip documented by a friend who brought her camera. Snow fell on Christmas Eve after we'd left San Damiano where a yellow rose was still growing in the courtyard. Fond memories for sure. Thanks for these photos.
Very interesting, inspiring time on this thread these days, with a nostalgically high pace of posting and news from various corners of the Earth (best wishes Chris; nice to see you Peter). It's becoming like a worldwide family reunion!
Here are a few more images from the "sport and import" car show in Victoria. This has been such a busy season of car shows for me that these photos mark only about the halfway point in the photos I've accumulated from them. Two excellent shows, including the very best one, have yet to appear in my posts. So, as I suggested once before, buckle up! The photos below were all shot with the 24 f/2.8 NC.
Apologies if this is too large, but I couldn't appreciate the sharpness of this little lens at smaller sizes.
It's too hot and smokey here for this old codger, so I spent some time looking at old images. This is from last Sept. and was shot with the Nikon 75-150/3.5 E. This inexpensive lens continues to impress me. Perhaps I just have a good copy. My only complaint is that color saturation and contrast is a bit less than with the more expensive multi-coatings on Nikkor lenses.
As I've mentioned before, the 75-150 and the 25-50 have become my "travel kit." Sometimes I supplement that with the 18/3.5 or 16/3.5. That covers 95% of what I want to shoot. Now if I could just travel.
Yes, that lens has long had a stellar reputation. I was certainly impressed by its performance but the build quality of the E series lenses left much to be desired. When I eventually bought the 50-135 f/3.5 AI-s I let the other lens go. I also added the 25-50 f/4 AI-s, which complements the shorter zoom as well.
I love the processing of this image Ken. I often worked toward that tone when making conversions in Lightroom but, alas, I don't have Lightroom any longer so I'm at a loss. I know if I worked hard enough in Affinity Photo I could get there but I haven't been doing enough shooting to have the need to convert images. Perhaps if I stick around a bit I will. Glad you chose to share this with us. I understand not wanting to be rambling about when the air is filled with smoke. We experienced that in the Bay Area a few years ago when a fire tore its way through Santa Rosa and the foothills of the Sierra Mountains were ablaze. We still have our fingers crossed that it won't happen again but there are no guarantees. Stay safe my friend.
Apologies if this is too large, but I couldn't appreciate the sharpness of this little lens at smaller sizes.
It's too hot and smokey here for this old codger, so I spent some time looking at old images. This is from last Sept. and was shot with the Nikon 75-150/3.5 E. This inexpensive lens continues to impress me. Perhaps I just have a good copy. My only complaint is that color saturation and contrast is a bit less than with the more expensive multi-coatings on Nikkor lenses.
As I've mentioned before, the 75-150 and the 25-50 have become my "travel kit." Sometimes I supplement that with the 18/3.5 or 16/3.5. That covers 95% of what I want to shoot. Now if I could just travel.
Makes for a nice travel kit. Right now, I have a three lens travel kit...the 28mm f2.8 ais, 55mm f2.8 ais and of course the 50-135mm f3.5 ais. I've been kicking around the idea of adding the 25-50/4, but I haven't acted on it yet.
The smoke from Canada has been an issue here several times this Summer as well. I go out in it if I HAVE to do, but I don't spend a lot of time outside. Fortunately, we haven't seen any for at least a month. Stay well my friend.
Curtis, you didn't accidentally hit that "HIDE ME" button on Peter, did you?
CGrindahl wrote:
I think Fred is angry with me since he is unwilling to allow me to read Peter's response except through the quote Laura uses to offer her services should he wish to pick up another D200.
I'm delighted Peter that you've found a way to keep itching that photography bug. I hear from Leighton and others shooting with manual focus lenses on other camera systems that offer digital viewfinders that it is easier to get focus. I'm not interested in buying another camera so I'll just shoot with my Df until I can't see what I'm doing any longer.
Glad to hear your health is good. I would say essentially the same for myself. I would benefit from dropping a few pounds but everything else seems to be working. I visited a doctor recently and was asked to list the medications I'm taking. She smiled when I said there is only one... the lowest dose blood pressure medicine on offer. She noted that many of her patients arrive with a long list. I chalk it up to my good Norwegian genes AND to my pescatarian diet...
Perhaps Fred will relent so I can see your posts in the future. I may hang around here for awhile... ...Show more →
Apologies if this is too large, but I couldn't appreciate the sharpness of this little lens at smaller sizes.
It's too hot and smokey here for this old codger, so I spent some time looking at old images. This is from last Sept. and was shot with the Nikon 75-150/3.5 E. This inexpensive lens continues to impress me. Perhaps I just have a good copy. My only complaint is that color saturation and contrast is a bit less than with the more expensive multi-coatings on Nikkor lenses.
As I've mentioned before, the 75-150 and the 25-50 have become my "travel kit." Sometimes I supplement that with the 18/3.5 or 16/3.5. That covers 95% of what I want to shoot. Now if I could just travel.
Ken, You’re last sentence is a frame of mind. Yes … you can travel and yes … you can go far and wide or stick closer to base. We do 15 to 20 states each year. Returning to favorite spots like now in Michigans UP or finding new ones. It’s 51 degrees and I’m wishing I was home in Florida.
Ps I agree with your lenses and add one. The 35-200 is great and it’s macro feature is a plus.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Curtis, you didn't accidentally hit that "HIDE ME" button on Peter, did you?
I'd forgotten that feature. I visited an earlier post by Peter but perhaps I inadvertently did something. How do I find out and how would I fix it if I did?
Suddenly, I'm remembering very early on this thread when I displayed my ignorance about extension tubes. You were so kind to demonstrate what they are and how they work. A friend asked me yesterday whether I encountered folks from early in the thread's life and I said there was one woman who lives in Dayton, Ohio... that I've never seen because she doesn't share her photo... . I guess that would be YOU...
Ken Hill wrote:
Ken, You’re last sentence is a frame of mind. Yes … you can travel and yes … you can go far and wide or stick closer to base. We do 15 to 20 states each year. Returning to favorite spots like now in Michigans UP or finding new ones. It’s 51 degrees and I’m wishing I was home in Florida.
Ps I agree with your lenses and add one. The 35-200 is great and it’s macro feature is a plus.
/Ken
Quick double take here... Ken talking with Ken... I thought we were dealing with multiple personalities AGAIN...
I'm curious Florida based Ken... are you still traveling in a Corvette? I've been very impressed with their newer models with the mid-engine. I don't know how much space there is for luggage in these cars. That might prove an impediment when traveling for extended holidays.
With regard to the 35-200 I remembered the fact George sent me his copy of the lens when I was considering adding it to my kit. My memory was tickled when I looked at old photos that had EXIF information that made no sense to me given my kit. Then I came across the conversation George and I had about his offer. I don't know if I ever expressed my appreciation for that gesture on the thread... but I will now. Yes, it is a fine performer and would make a great addition to a travel kit... IF one wants to bring a zoom lens. When traveling by car I generally bring more lenses. When I travel via plane with a very small bag it tends to be primes. Of course, unlike adventurous souls like you I haven't done ANY traveling for the last four years. It is shocking to realize my last trip to Europe was 11 years ago... when Rinie and I traveled to Turkey.
Happy traveling my friend. And if you're driving a new Corvette, share a photo so I can drool...
. I guess that would be YOU...