Superb railroad crossing shot Scott! Great choice of shutter speed and just perfect lighting.
My virtual passport now getting it's first stamps for Austria, thanks Colin. Love that second shot in the series of three. So happy to hear you escaped the collision unharmed!
Great winter frosting series James. The delicate drop is a catch, but my personal favorite is #2.
20mm f3.5 AI action. My contacts dried out some and affected my ability to check focus carefully. Thanks goodness for these old full feature lenses; stop down, use the focus distance and DOF markings.
We arrived on a beautiful sunny afternoon and the sun was streaming onto the balcony of our hotel room.
I was trying to get a sunstar effect but that didn't work out too well so what you see was me fiddling around with the lens wide open.
Skiing went well. I did get taken out by a snowboarder on the first day. I had just stopped to see where the rest of the family were when this idiot came straight into me and took my legs out from under me. His momentum caused us to both slide down a steep piste in a tangled mess for some way. My uphill ski came off at the point of impact so the binding did its job. Could have been nasty but I walked away totally unscathed without even a bruise - probably because he hit me square on so there was no twisting action. It freaked out my wife for a few moments since she saw the whole thing happening in front of her. And yes, we do wear helmets.
We flew back in an Airbus A320. It seated about 180 people. Not all of the passengers were skiiers. There were 4 people returning home with severe knee trauma, legs in braces, in need of wheelchair assistance and potential surgery.
Revisited a small waterfall that I originally went to last fall. The trails are empty this time of year and did not see another bike out there. With no leaves on the trees I decided to render this one in black and white. Second shot of my transportation
Both with the Hassy 907x and Nikkor 28mm PC adapted. Processed in Lightroom for iPad
GeorgeBo wrote:
Revisited a small waterfall that I originally went to last fall. The trails are empty this time of year and did not see another bike out there. With no leaves on the trees I decided to render this one in black and white. Second shot of my transportation
Both with the Hassy 907x and Nikkor 28mm PC adapted. Processed in Lightroom for iPad
Maybe the reason you didn't see anyone else on the trails is because they have better sense. Just saying!
Both shots are very nice, but the waterfall is just outstanding. B&W was a good choice.
For anyone interested, the bench features in an ad on insta (link below) which was sent to me by my son with the challenge to find the bench and photograph the view.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Scott - yes, right time and place helps but being ready to capture the shot is what matters
Andy - great series you have been showing! Now snow capped mountains to Colin’s snow covered mountains from one side of the globe to the other. Love this thread!
Colin - keep them coming from your holiday! Enjoying the view with my hot cup of coffee this morning .
James Markus wrote:
Huss, You are making me regret selling a mint Nikonos V with 35mm f2.5 lens on ebay a few years ago. I should have known it would work fine on dry land. Just in the last few days I came across some unused film, and the only film camera I have left is an old Argus.
Jim
How badly do you regret selling that camera and lens, Jim? Badly enough to replace them?
For today's contribution, I offer you some vegetation (that green stuff that returns in the spring) from Big Qualicum River at the beginning of October, brought to you by my D800E with the 105 f/2.8 micro Ai-s and TC-16A (and weird lens ID in EXIF data) (first and fourth images), the 28 f/2 N (second photo), and the 105 f/1.8 Ai-s (third photo).
NIKON D800E70.0-210.0 mm f/4.0 lens145mmf/4.01/400s200 ISO0.0 EV
NIKON D800E0.0 mm f/0.0 lens105mmf/2.01/1250s100 ISO0.0 EV
NIKON D800E0.0 mm f/0.0 lens28mmf/8.01/60s400 ISO0.0 EV
NIKON D800E70.0-210.0 mm f/4.0 lens145mmf/4.01/500s200 ISO0.0 EV
Cool challenge! Just gave me an idea for our local photo club. With local challenges of course
cadman342001 wrote:
Thanks George
For anyone interested, the bench features in an ad on insta (link below) which was sent to me by my son with the challenge to find the bench and photograph the view.
Not that bad Glen. I originally got the Nikonos via a phone call from my wife. She found it, underwater lights, and battery packs at a thrift store for $100. It was all contained in a Pelican-like case, which she knew I might be interested in acquiring. As she explained the find - the shopkeeper yelled out "how about $50 for the whole lot". I said yes. I sold it complete on ebay for about $225-250 when I discovered the case was really cheaply made. I'll use the old Argus for the 8-10 rolls of tri-x I found. I think I have some unmixed chemistry left in the now store room/darkroom.
Jim
GroWeb wrote:
How badly do you regret selling that camera and lens, Jim? Badly enough to replace them?
I spent my last 2 days off up at Mount Cook NP again, this time exploring the walk and views of the Tasman Glacier/Lake/River. View below with the PC 28/3.5 on the GFX. (I also used the GF 23 f4 native lens for the GFX. I think the PC nikkor compares quite well for sharpness or at least my new one will ! but the colour brightness and contrast of the fuji lens - WOW !)
Incidentally, the area is in a Bortle Sky 1 area which is the darkest skies you can get and has re-ignited my interest in astrophotography. I've ordered a Star Adventurer GTi portable equatorial mount and plan to try the GFX + GF23 f4. (the GTi has GoTo and app control now)
The medium format combined with the Bortle 1 skies was amazing, eg Orion Nebula not only clearly visible in a 15 second exposure but also in full glorious technicolour SOOC but at ISO12800
(The GFX sensor is quite Ha sensitive apparently)
Obviously the f4 and 50MP is the limiting factor exposure and ISO wise hence the purchase of the tracker.
I still have the option of the D850 + 14mm Rokinon too but doubt it will get a look in.
Any suggestions for a combo that will qualify to post here ? The coma of the PC lens, the 20mm UD and the 16 fisheye is terrible.
JUST TO BE CLEAR I'M NOT BUYING A NOCT ! anyone used one for astro shots btw ?
Anyway, back to the glacier. You can just see it in the distance used to be a LOT closer
cadman342001 wrote:
I spent my last 2 days off up at Mount Cook NP again, this time exploring the walk and views of the Tasman Glacier/Lake/River. View below with the PC 28/3.5 on the GFX. (I also used the GF 23 f4 native lens for the GFX. I think the PC nikkor compares quite well for sharpness or at least my new one will ! but the colour brightness and contrast of the fuji lens - WOW !)
Incidentally, the area is in a Bortle Sky 1 area which is the darkest skies you can get and has re-ignited my interest in astrophotography. I've ordered a Star Adventurer GTi portable equatorial mount and plan to try the GFX + GF23 f4. (the GTi has GoTo and app control now)
The medium format combined with the Bortle 1 skies was amazing, eg Orion Nebula not only clearly visible in a 15 second exposure but also in full glorious technicolour SOOC but at ISO12800
(The GFX sensor is quite Ha sensitive apparently)
Obviously the f4 and 50MP is the limiting factor exposure and ISO wise hence the purchase of the tracker.
I still have the option of the D850 + 14mm Rokinon too but doubt it will get a look in.
Any suggestions for a combo that will qualify to post here ? The coma of the PC lens, the 20mm UD and the 16 fisheye is terrible.
JUST TO BE CLEAR I'M NOT BUYING A NOCT ! anyone used one for astro shots btw ?
Anyway, back to the glacier. You can just see it in the distance used to be a LOT closer
I did not realise so much goes into designing skiing shoes. I'm sure so much of the design elements have a functional purpose but form looks so good, too.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
More early morning with the 35/1.4.
I love all your pier shots.
In the midst of the Zf hype I came across Jeff Neville's Youtube channel(Selective Imagery). In the commentary he shared some pictures and footage in which a pier that looks very much like the one(s) you shoot appeared. I immediately thought of you and your pictures. I was curious if he was in your neighbourhood. He's a little South from you, if I understand your as posted location correctly.
St. Anton has a reputation for lively apres-ski. We were there for the extensive skiing opportunities but a lot of visitors seem to hit the slopes hard during the day and then the bars in the evening.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
More early morning with the 35/1.4.
I Like the starburst effect on the lights and also the color of the twilight sky. Not to mention the stars. You picked the perfect time to capture this.
pbraymond wrote:
20mm f3.5 AI action. My contacts dried out some and affected my ability to check focus carefully. Thanks goodness for these old full feature lenses; stop down, use the focus distance and DOF markings.
Didn't know contacts could dry out. Can you feel it when it happens? What do you do then?
GeorgeBo wrote:
Revisited a small waterfall that I originally went to last fall. The trails are empty this time of year and did not see another bike out there. With no leaves on the trees I decided to render this one in black and white. Second shot of my transportation
Both with the Hassy 907x and Nikkor 28mm PC adapted. Processed in Lightroom for iPad
Nice. I remember the colored version and I must say, I like this one better. Bet it was a cold ride.
SiMuMe wrote:
I did not realise so much goes into designing skiing shoes. I'm sure so much of the design elements have a functional purpose but form looks so good, too.
Ski boots are indeed high tech.
These are a few years old now. When I purchased them I had custom liners made to ensure a snug fit and the correct stance.
