Thank you Laura! I figured someone here would know the answer to my weirdly worded question.
rafaelcasd wrote:
I am failing in my duties to the thread (that is posting) but so far this year I have had surgery, the flu, threw my back out - and now an immediate family member had a heart attack and a stent placed. Looking at the good side, my health is now fine and my relative had no heart damage from the episode.
Also on the good side, Kevin has received Nippi, I am looking forward to his view of the world through her.
Wow Rafael, you've had some eventful times! I'm glad you and your relative have come through okay!
I've been through some eventfulness lately too. My wife is in the process of converting stress leave into long term disability, which is already doing her some good. Then my boss got fired a week ago Tuesday, with two other counsellors leaving in her wake (this represented a loss of 60% of the clinical staff of the consequently traumatized trauma program!). All of a sudden, I became the supervisor of a department-on-life-support. Exciting times!
James Markus wrote:
My D300 doesn't get much love now days. I used it last fall for probably my last freelance job, and it really is a great little camera. I've made many 2' x 3' prints from its 12 megapixel crop sensor, and they always came out wonderful. Just as good as its predecessor the D2X which I also had at the same time. In fact, the D300 had 3 color modes named D2X. Anyway - was researching specs on the D300 and found it could do 8 FPS. I had the grip, but had purchased it so I would never run out of battery again on a job. Popped the grip on and put it in CH mode - wow! I only have one other camera body faster (7DmkII does 10 FPS) Got to thinking - what would the same lens on an old crop frame Nikon and a much newer full frame differences be? D300, and D850 with the 35mm f1.4 ais at f1.4 - I leaned to and fro to fill the frame similarly. D300 at 8 fps, and the D850 at 7 fps. Biggest difference are the DOF variation due to crop frame versus full frame.
"A Peach Rose" for appreciation by a client for my wife's work is the subject
D300
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After a D50 got me started on this photographic path, my second DSLR was a D300, Jim. When I see one come up on the B&S forum, I am often tempted to buy it. But then I remember how much I enjoy my D800E and I return to my financial senses. My old D300 (which I passed onto my now late brother) is responsible for the photography that hangs on my office wall at work, where it helps my traumatized clients to relax and feel calm.
For today, I have some more Coca-Cola brown northern Ontario fast water to offer, from the X-E2 with unknown MFNG in 2017. This water looks to be moving about as fast as my life has been lately!
Seems like everyone is having curveballs thrown at them. Or are they fast balls up and in? Sorry, spring training has baseball on my mind, bring it on!
Coca-Cola water is a great description for that! Is that color due to sediment, tannins, processing?
GroWeb wrote:
Thanks Serge!
Thank you Laura! I figured someone here would know the answer to my weirdly worded question.
Wow Rafael, you've had some eventful times! I'm glad you and your relative have come through okay!
I've been through some eventfulness lately too. My wife is in the process of converting stress leave into long term disability, which is already doing her some good. Then my boss got fired a week ago Tuesday, with two other counsellors leaving in her wake (this represented a loss of 60% of the clinical staff of the consequently traumatized trauma program!). All of a sudden, I became the supervisor of a department-on-life-support. Exciting times!
After a D50 got me started on this photographic path, my second DSLR was a D300, Jim. When I see one come up on the B&S forum, I am often tempted to buy it. But then I remember how much I enjoy my D800E and I return to my financial senses. My old D300 (which I passed onto my now late brother) is responsible for the photography that hangs on my office wall at work, where it helps my traumatized clients to relax and feel calm.
For today, I have some more Coca-Cola brown northern Ontario fast water to offer, from the X-E2 with unknown MFNG in 2017. This water looks to be moving about as fast as my life has been lately!...Show more →
I opened the box and the lens and mount are totally okay. Box took a little moisture, but nothing else got wet. I don’t think I have seen a more pretty lens than this one. None of my lenses focus as smoothly as this one. Batteries are charging, so I will take a couple pictures tomorrow.
kwoodard wrote:
Nippi has arrived, I just haven’t had the chance to open the box yet. I will probably have to use a new box, this one got pretty beat up and with all the rain, there is a little water damage on a corner. I already have a new box, so it’s not an issue and I doubt highly that the lens is damaged. When I pack to mail off, I will make sure the lens is bagged and I have a desiccant sack to put in just in case. This semester has been the busiest I have ever seen in my IT department. Been putting in 50+ hours a week and I’m barely able to stay on top of things, let alone get in front of it all. You will see some views of my campus, the construction going on, lots of things are blooming, and probably some shots of my daughter who is turning into a camera ham. I’m excited!...Show more →
Good to hear Nippi is ok Kevin. I think as with the other ventures maybe the first priority should be a shot of the lens?
I took a walk along the lakeside (Lake Wakatipu) last week from camp at 12 Mile Delta (scenes from LoTR were filmed there, known as Ithilien Camp and Ithilien Lookout) to Bob's Cove. Beautiful cloudless day but with a coolness to the air.
rafaelcasd wrote:
I am failing in my duties to the thread (that is posting) but so far this year I have had surgery, the flu, threw my back out - and now an immediate family member had a heart attack and a stent placed. Looking at the good side, my health is now fine and my relative had no heart damage from the episode.
Also on the good side, Kevin has received Nippi, I am looking forward to his view of the world through her.
James Markus wrote:
Serge I am not sure if I am getting the construction technique correct, but it looks like the Romans used concrete and rubble for the interiors of load bearing walls, and then faced them with brick. Some parts look like just straight concrete construction. Is that correct? Also, the scale is so intimidating - just look at the size of the people in the second tier by the arches (far end). You could be some poor soul could being sadistically killed for audience blood sport/lust, but literally be like an ant in size due to distance. Thank you again for sharing.
The scripting in Photoshop is actually easy, but time consuming. I just think in my head what and how I want to do something - create a new action and name it - then hit the record button - finish - then hit the stop button. From that point on I can just hit play to apply the same action to any photo, or scale it to entire folders of photos off the File > Automate >Batch menu.
Jim
James, it seems the key to the Colosseum's longevity is attributable to its massive concrete (mixed with stone) foundation. The other is the extensive use of Roman brick arches held together with concrete. The stone walls were further supported with 300 tons of iron clamps throughout but those were looted during the Medieval period. The extensive use of concrete in the construction of arena was a first at the time.
Andy, beautiful scenery. New Zealand was the perfect place to film "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
A couple of parting shots:
This was a surprise upon exiting the Colosseum. It was a massive march in support of the elimination of violence against women. The major arteries of Rome were closed to traffic which meant a super long walk back to the casa. I think we lost a few pounds on this day.
kwoodard wrote:
Nippi has arrived, I just haven’t had the chance to open the box yet. I will probably have to use a new box, this one got pretty beat up and with all the rain, there is a little water damage on a corner. I already have a new box, so it’s not an issue and I doubt highly that the lens is damaged. When I pack to mail off, I will make sure the lens is bagged and I have a desiccant sack to put in just in case. This semester has been the busiest I have ever seen in my IT department. Been putting in 50+ hours a week and I’m barely able to stay on top of things, let alone get in front of it all. You will see some views of my campus, the construction going on, lots of things are blooming, and probably some shots of my daughter who is turning into a camera ham. I’m excited!...Show more →
This tour is leisurely, take your time and enjoy! the lens is in a case inside a Ziplock bag, the box !was not a good one, yours will be an improvement!
Thank you Laura! I figured someone here would know the answer to my weirdly worded question.
Wow Rafael, you've had some eventful times! I'm glad you and your relative have come through okay!
I've been through some eventfulness lately too. My wife is in the process of converting stress leave into long term disability, which is already doing her some good. Then my boss got fired a week ago Tuesday, with two other counsellors leaving in her wake (this represented a loss of 60% of the clinical staff of the consequently traumatized trauma program!). All of a sudden, I became the supervisor of a department-on-life-support. Exciting times!
After a D50 got me started on this photographic path, my second DSLR was a D300, Jim. When I see one come up on the B&S forum, I am often tempted to buy it. But then I remember how much I enjoy my D800E and I return to my financial senses. My old D300 (which I passed onto my now late brother) is responsible for the photography that hangs on my office wall at work, where it helps my traumatized clients to relax and feel calm.
For today, I have some more Coca-Cola brown northern Ontario fast water to offer, from the X-E2 with unknown MFNG in 2017. This water looks to be moving about as fast as my life has been lately!...Show more →
Nice water Glen! life is full of curves, our job is to steer the course for as long as it takes. Good luck with your department!
GeorgeBo wrote:
Seems like everyone is having curveballs thrown at them. Or are they fast balls up and in? Sorry, spring training has baseball on my mind, bring it on!
Coca-Cola water is a great description for that! Is that color due to sediment, tannins, processing?
According to my brief research, it is most likely caused by high levels of manganese in the water, George. Also, I did lift the vibrance a bit in post to emphasize the colour.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Nice water Glen! life is full of curves, our job is to steer the course for as long as it takes. Good luck with your department!
Thanks Rafael! I think of the curves as more like waves, in the sense of Swami's Beach. I see my role as similar to that of a surfer, in that it requires a degree of preparedness, alacrity, and calm responsiveness, combined with a willingness to learn the proffered lessons (as the Swami in question happens to have recommended). Also like a surfer, I am greatly enjoying the ride and the many new possibilities it has opened up. It has actually breathed new life into my work!
To add to the momentum of the thread, here are a few more images from the restored fur trading post at Fort William from the Fuji X-E2 and the 16 f/3.5 Ai fisheye.
I welcomed a new member to my MFNG family. Primary reason was a telephoto lens to use on D3/D700 as the others are Pre-AI. Secondary reason was...GAS. I was very surprised how small it is. Naturally, Df is still running it in. I like it so far.
SiMuMe wrote:
I welcomed a new member to my MFNG family. Primary reason was a telephoto lens to use on D3/D700 as the others are Pre-AI. Secondary reason was...GAS. I was very surprised how small it is. Naturally, Df is still running it in. I like it so far.
SiMuMe wrote:
I welcomed a new member to my MFNG family. Primary reason was a telephoto lens to use on D3/D700 as the others are Pre-AI. Secondary reason was...GAS. I was very surprised how small it is. Naturally, Df is still running it in. I like it so far.
SiMuMe wrote:
I welcomed a new member to my MFNG family. Primary reason was a telephoto lens to use on D3/D700 as the others are Pre-AI. Secondary reason was...GAS. I was very surprised how small it is. Naturally, Df is still running it in. I like it so far.
Congrats. The 135/2.8 was the first ever MF Nikon that I bought to use on my D80, yes,eighty, and D70 IR.
For many years I had a love-hate relationship with it but over the course of time I began to appreciate it.
I have the AI-S and it creates wonderful sunstars.
Have fun!
