There were chairlifts that took us even higher to ~2300m and from there we took a lovely 5km (3 mile) piste back to the resort with a descent of ~1000m
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.
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
Echoing Scott's comment - the waterfall is outstanding, and I wonder about someone wandering around in those temperatures
Andy the deep blue of the sky and the turquoise water below is amazing, with the receding glacier on the left. Did you post the Orion photos somewhere?
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
Quite an adventure there Colin and glad the moron didn't do you any damage. The photography you came back with is amazing.
The passengers coming back with knee injuries on the flight back sounds horrifying.
I am thinking about a trip to Munich and Innsbruck but in much warmer weather and no skiing
DeltaSigma wrote:
Thanks Leighton.
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.
Scott, I love this shot. Were you in the car when you took it? The perspective seems low?
Jim
spoupard wrote:
I finally got inspired to do a little photography. Since Andy has been sharing his fantastic train photos with us lately, I thought I would share one that I captured today. I forgot to change the lens info in the camera prior to the shot, so the exif is incorrect.
Colin, terrific captures of the awesome scenery. Have fun on your trip and keep them coming.
mmai, welcome the forum and looking forward to your photos from the left coast.
Spring and summer, the ladies of Ponte Santa Trinita, 1608:
The bridge was rebuilt in1958 (destroyed during WW II) and the four statutes representing the seasons were returned to their respective corners. Spring at left remained decapitated until 1961 when her head was found downstream the Arno River.
George, The waterfall is beautiful. and I am relieved there wasn't snow on the bike trail. Be safe.
Jim
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
Andy, The difference in sky and water color is amazing. So beautiful, and a seeming tropical foreground with a glacier in the distance. wow
Jim
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
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
James Markus wrote:
Scott, I love this shot. Were you in the car when you took it? The perspective seems low?
Jim
Thanks, Jim. The train arrived at the crossing just before I did and there wasn't anyone in front of me. I grabbed the camera, put the 28/3.5 on it, stood in front of the truck and started shooting. I got several frames that I really like, but this one is my favorite.
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
anyone used one for astro shots btw ?
