James Markus wrote:
Another infrared with the 24mm f2.8 ais. This is an 8 image stitch of the flooded forest floor. The river is running paralell to the railing on the left side of the image, and has gone under the walkway into the forest.
Really love the way you processed and shot this Jim. Lovely texture on the ice, moody look, and perfect flare.
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rafaelcasd wrote:
Updating Nippi's voyage, had misplaced Matt's address, here is the new sequenced list, will inform Kevin of the tracking number as soon as she is shipped.
Have been so busy that I miss reading your posts, but plan to change that as your photos are the true fun in this thread, with the lens conversations a close second for me.
Here are my three versions of the Nikkor 15mm Manual focus lenses.
The newest to me, the QD.C on the right was the first version made, this copy is the last one made of the first version. This is the lens Jose has wanted. I do have the AI Kit for it but will not convert it.
It is very sharp, today we had a sunny day in SoCal after all the rain so I could test it!
Sorry, don't have anything more interesting to show, lens is sharp - they tolerate the sun grazing the front element, but it is best to shade with hand to avoid blobs.
Congrats on the newest 15 Rafael, looks like a beauty like the other two.
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GroWeb wrote:
Hmmm. It sounds like this consolidation might be going in the favourite direction for this thread's members---in short, sell to buy; or, downsize to upsize; or, take a step back before leaping forward!
How about a few antique windows to continue the flow. These are from Fort William in 2017 via the Fuji X-E2 and anonymous MFNG.
That distorted look through the glass is just incredible. I guess they really used windows for light back then vs for a view outside.
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rafaelcasd wrote:
This is a good price for a millenium! I love mine. George?
mp356 wrote:
Glen, there are so nice. Love the painterly effect through the glass!
pbraymond wrote:
That distorted look through the glass is just incredible. I guess they really used windows for light back then vs for a view outside.
Thanks for your kind comments, gentlemen!
Ray, my father was quite the antique collector. He even (with the help of my two brothers and me) found, tore down, relocated, and reconstructed several log farm houses, as well as a frame house from the early 19th century. In those days (the 1970's and 80's), what he called "seeded" glass panes (due to the oblong air bubbles in the glass) had to be salvaged from as yet unbroken antique windows, or from dealers who had salvaged such glass. Nowadays, there are craftspeople who use the old processes to make true replica panes. They make their business viable by providing stock for historic sites like Fort William.
So, how about some more fast water photos from Northern Ontario in 2017. Like the other images from our cross-Canada trip, these monochromes were shot with the Fuji X-E2 and anonymous MFNG.
Funny story, there was a big ol’ shrimp boat anchored right off the waterfront this morning. And of course I’d pulled my Z6II out of my truck and I never grab my bag with A7SII in it first thing, so I had no camera this morning… so I definitely need a spare to live in my truck!
GeorgeBo wrote:
Yeah, I am trying to sell him some stuff. Cut it out
I shot these in 1994 on Fuji Velvia. Camera was either a Nikon FM or a F3HP - lens was the Nikkor 35-105mm ais. The point of land is Paradisa Point, and in the summer the sun and moon rise from behind this Peninsula of land. I know these three shots were taken within a short period of time - a few days - same day?. Sunrise over Paradisa, Sunset at Northport bay, and Moonrise at Paradisa. They are all in one bay (1 & 3 looking left, #2 looking right)
Speaking of film:
Squeezed off about 6-8 frames this afternoon with some 20 year old expired Tri-X bulk loaded film. (to practice & get the rust out) I noticed two things. Every time I take a picture I look at the little metal square on the back of the Nikon FM body (that you are suppose to put the film box top in to remind you what film you are using) expecting there to be a screen. Yeah, gotta be patient - I haven't even got all the chemistry, nor plumbed the wet sink drain leak. The other thing I noticed is that a split image focusing screen is a wonderful thing. I sure missed that, and the small purring sound of brass gears on the film advance lever.
She is extremely sharp, but with curvature of field, near edges and corners stay sharp, far ones not so much, she is better for landscape with near foreground or interiors, the 15mm 3.5 has flatter field, but not sure how much flatter, will test. All these Superwide Nikkors have field curvature to varying degrees.
California is looking pretty with all the rain, so green, I have been clearing the land and making it like a county park to hike and sit under a tree to read a book, but ended up with too much brush to get rid off.
Mountains of brush, check them at 100% in Flckr, super sharp central area and closer edges.
But, the solution is here - bought a new Mechmaxx P4206 15HP drum chipper and it works great!
Below is the end result after chipping brush, chipper under palms and tarp. Still have a lot of chipping to do, but now clean land is just a matter of time.
Patrick Kolb wrote:
Visiting the different churches in Seville, one thing they have in common is the amount of gold used on the altar pieces. All the glitters is gold.
Lens looks good and good luck with the land. I have a few acres I have been trying to get cleaned up, it can be a bear of a job.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Back to the 15mm QD.C 5.6.
She is extremely sharp, but with curvature of field, near edges and corners stay sharp, far ones not so much, she is better for landscape with near foreground or interiors, the 15mm 3.5 has flatter field, but not sure how much flatter, will test. All these Superwide Nikkors have field curvature to varying degrees.
California is looking pretty with all the rain, so green, I have been clearing the land and making it like a county park to hike and sit under a tree to read a book, but ended up with too much brush to get rid off.
Mountains of brush, check them at 100% in Flckr, super sharp central area and closer edges.
But, the solution is here - bought a new Mechmaxx P4206 15HP drum chipper and it works great!
Below is the end result after chipping brush, chipper under palms and tarp. Still have a lot of chipping to do, but now clean land is just a matter of time.
Rafael,
What a lush bit of land you have! It is way more verdant than I experienced in my various travels around California. That looks like a ton of work, and since you own a great chipper - I think you should take many many breaks - have a bit of tea, coffee, or your favorite beverage with a snack at each break. What's the hurry?
Jim
rafaelcasd wrote:
Back to the 15mm QD.C 5.6.
She is extremely sharp, but with curvature of field, near edges and corners stay sharp, far ones not so much, she is better for landscape with near foreground or interiors, the 15mm 3.5 has flatter field, but not sure how much flatter, will test. All these Superwide Nikkors have field curvature to varying degrees.
California is looking pretty with all the rain, so green, I have been clearing the land and making it like a county park to hike and sit under a tree to read a book, but ended up with too much brush to get rid off.
Mountains of brush, check them at 100% in Flckr, super sharp central area and closer edges.
But, the solution is here - bought a new Mechmaxx P4206 15HP drum chipper and it works great!
Below is the end result after chipping brush, chipper under palms and tarp. Still have a lot of chipping to do, but now clean land is just a matter of time.
