AdaptedLenses wrote:
I hit the NC beach this morning for 5 min too. The Pelicans were quiet but it is fun and relaxing to watch them go by. They never seem to run out. Watching them dive to eat is pretty cool too. Few B&W from this morning, Z6II w/ 105/1.8. 105 made me want an 85…
PS, someone please buy that Df before I do something I shouldn’t.
James Markus wrote:
I had been having quite a battle with multiple health issues since July, and since mid October I have been getting steadily better. The funny thing is that none of the docs know why I went bad for three months, nor why I now am getting better. I don't have any solid theory either. I'm glad I kept pushing the doctors and specialist, because it ruled out a bunch of problematic potential causes of my many symptoms. I now have a renewed interest in shooting photos, and getting things done - for that I am thankful.
James Markus wrote:
I had been having quite a battle with multiple health issues since July, and since mid October I have been getting steadily better. The funny thing is that none of the docs know why I went bad for three months, nor why I now am getting better. I don't have any solid theory either. I'm glad I kept pushing the doctors and specialist, because it ruled out a bunch of problematic potential causes of my many symptoms. I now have a renewed interest in shooting photos, and getting things done - for that I am thankful.
Another reversed image, but this time using the 28mm f2.8 ais. I have a set of JIS screw drivers and I always look at lens screw heads before purchasing off eBay. Not only do Philips screw drivers round out JIS screws, but they deform the metal - like this bulge. It tells me a great deal about the history of the lens, and how well the person that worked on it was prepared
GroWeb wrote:
Hi Leighton,
I downloaded the trial of Luminar Neo and tried a few of its sliders and it seemed to be working fine. There was none of the blurring you mentioned. Maybe the copy on your computer became corrupted or fragmented to the point of losing its proper functionality. I am not any sort of a computer or software expert, so my only suggestion would be something you probably already thought of, which would be to uninstall the program, reboot the computer, then reinstall the program.
By the way, isn't Luminar Neo sold on the subscription model like Adobe? That is the only option I see on the website, and a 2-year minimum purchase is fully half the price of Lightroom plus Photoshop. It's even more expensive than the Adobe bundle if you go month by month.
While I'm posting, here are a few images from the Fuji X-T4 with Lens Turbo II and, respectively, the 105 f/2.5 P, the 2.8 f/3.5 H, and the 55 f/2.8 Ai-s, at Forbidden Plateau in early September. Like others here, I, too, have not done any shooting recently; but rather than a slump, I see it as a seasonal change of pastime. I'm doing more guitar playing and other indoor activities, because I do not like being out in the cold weather. When I run out of autumn photos to post, I might get around to some indoor photography, but maybe not, because, for me, photography is highly associated with outdoor activities.
I really appreciate your effort Glen. Yes, I have uninstalled and reinstalled, to no avail. I'm not sure why it does it on my machine. You're right, Luminar does have a subscription model, but they also offer a stand alone desktop version that I have. I think this is all moot now as I've grown to really like On1. Although harder to use, it offers so much more and with a coupon, it was only 80 bucks.
James Markus wrote:
I had been having quite a battle with multiple health issues since July, and since mid October I have been getting steadily better. The funny thing is that none of the docs know why I went bad for three months, nor why I now am getting better. I don't have any solid theory either. I'm glad I kept pushing the doctors and specialist, because it ruled out a bunch of problematic potential causes of my many symptoms. I now have a renewed interest in shooting photos, and getting things done - for that I am thankful.
Another reversed image, but this time using the 28mm f2.8 ais. I have a set of JIS screw drivers and I always look at lens screw heads before purchasing off eBay. Not only do Philips screw drivers round out JIS screws, but they deform the metal - like this bulge. It tells me a great deal about the history of the lens, and how well the person that worked on it was prepared
Very cool colour in the sky Leighton. Got just a bit of rain here from that storm. More wind today and another storm going by Tuesday. We might actually see the very rare white thing called snow that day. I haven't had to dig out more than an inch of snow in 2-3 years, I think its overdue.
James Markus wrote:
I had been having quite a battle with multiple health issues since July, and since mid October I have been getting steadily better. The funny thing is that none of the docs know why I went bad for three months, nor why I now am getting better. I don't have any solid theory either. I'm glad I kept pushing the doctors and specialist, because it ruled out a bunch of problematic potential causes of my many symptoms. I now have a renewed interest in shooting photos, and getting things done - for that I am thankful.
Another reversed image, but this time using the 28mm f2.8 ais. I have a set of JIS screw drivers and I always look at lens screw heads before purchasing off eBay. Not only do Philips screw drivers round out JIS screws, but they deform the metal - like this bulge. It tells me a great deal about the history of the lens, and how well the person that worked on it was prepared
Laura, no need to tell you that, you already know but do keep up with the therapy/exercises. Arthritis and back (and hip) all benefit a lot from regular strengthening and stretching exercises.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Colin, no, knee is arthur-itis... , back was slipped disc and a herniated disc, and now the muscles are having some fun this month. Balance is something that deteriorates as you get older, and then the falls begin, so yeah, I'm definitely working at that. Don't tell my hips that... they may join in the fun.
I got some things to help me work on the balance at home too.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
I hit the NC beach this morning for 5 min too. The Pelicans were quiet but it is fun and relaxing to watch them go by. They never seem to run out. Watching them dive to eat is pretty cool too. Few B&W from this morning, Z6II w/ 105/1.8. 105 made me want an 85…
PS, someone please buy that Df before I do something I shouldn’t.
Indeed, there were constant flights of pelicans, this was in Kitty Hawk. The most interesting was a group of 3-4 (I didn't have any camera with me that time) dive down onto, or very near, a guy trying out surfing. It was a bit distant so couldn't tell if they were checking the surfer dude out for morning protein or some meal of fish near him. They are huge birds and I would be panicking if I saw a flock of them come diving down at me like a flight of Stukas.
saph wrote:
Very cool colour in the sky Leighton. Got just a bit of rain here from that storm. More wind today and another storm going by Tuesday. We might actually see the very rare white thing called snow that day. I haven't had to dig out more than an inch of snow in 2-3 years, I think its overdue.
Same here. I thought about buying a snowblower for my tractor, but I'm not sure we would use it enough to warrant it.
Agreed, such a great lens! It's the only Nikkor I sold and then re-bought, so I can confirm it should be in everyone's kit (if they can shoot MF Nikkors).
grantgoodes wrote:
Agreed, such a great lens! It's the only Nikkor I sold and then re-bought, so I can confirm it should be in everyone's kit (if they can shoot MF Nikkors).
Everyone (!) should have a Nikkor 105 2.5.
One of the very first photos I got with the lens, back in my early manual Nikkor days. Fall 2013, with the D800.
grantgoodes wrote:
Agreed, such a great lens! It's the only Nikkor I sold and then re-bought, so I can confirm it should be in everyone's kit (if they can shoot MF Nikkors).
I believe Curtis considered this lens one of his "desert island lenses". I had it and let it go, mistakingly.
You know when you get a new toy, you want to play with it all the time? Well, I'm playing with On1 now. This is a neighbor down the hill. This house was built in the early 1800s.
James, very glad to hear that your health is on the mend and your activities are returning to normal.
A couple more from The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Lisbon. It was my favorite area of the city with its awesome views and architecture.
cadman342001 wrote:
Lovely bloom Siphewe, is that a peony ?
It's "White perfection" Dahlia Dinner plate. Prior to this season, I'd never seen it but wife had been hunting for it for a few years. She got lucky this year. It seems to be very generous with the blooms.
, back was slipped disc and a herniated disc, and now the muscles are having some fun this month. Balance is something that deteriorates as you get older, and then the falls begin, so yeah, I'm definitely working at that. Don't tell my hips that... they may join in the fun.
