GroWeb wrote:
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.
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....Show more →
Having been an avid surfer when younger, I let others use that analogy - but yes flow with the waves.:
Being unable temporarily to take photos of any significance will keep posting older ones, at least with newer processing.
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!
Colin
This, too, is the AI-S, judging by the focus throw (180 deg). Tradition is to test lenses of same focal length against each other, right? I plan to do this against the Q-Auto 135mm f/3.5, a more substantial lens. This AI-S is really little against modern behemoths.
This is lovely, so calm.
Were you wading in the water?
Colin
Yes, I was in the water with knee high neoprene booties. My hope is that the opportunity with good light AND clouds come together.
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SiMuMe wrote:
Nice.
Thanks!
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Having been an avid surfer when younger, I let others use that analogy - but yes flow with the waves.:
Being unable temporarily to take photos of any significance will keep posting older ones, at least with newer processing.
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 on the new lens Siphewe ! What are those purple flowers on stems called? Lots of them here growing wild in the roadside verges, particularly on the North Island.
cadman342001 wrote:
Congrats on the new lens Siphewe ! What are those purple flowers on stems called? Lots of them here growing wild in the roadside verges, particularly on the North Island.
Andy
Thanks Andy. They are Agapanthus and I believe they are native to Southern Africa. There are many cultivars now though, with different colours.
Excellent work Ray. I don't own any waders. or neoprene booties, but if I did - I think I lack the dedication you have to get that shot. I don't trust my feet or balance enough. However, it was worth it. Beautiful.
Jim
mp356 wrote:
Ray, this is so nice! Great light and composition. Was the water cold?
Thanks!. Water was cold, but neoprene insulation meant that it was very tolerable for the time that I was in it.
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cadman342001 wrote:
Lovely peaceful scene Ray !
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cadman342001 wrote:
Looking back the way I came. All with the PC 28/3.5 as usual.
Thanks Andy. Don't think I've said this before but you're like the ambassador for the 28mm PC, like Jay is for the 24mm PC when he does show up. Love this NZ stuff you keep sharing.
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GeorgeBo wrote:
But did you have a fishing rod in your other hand??
And yes, that was an amazing shot! So beautiful!
G
No rod in hand. There are herons, cranes, and cormorants that hang out occasionally, so I'm sure there some fish in there though I suspect they tend to fish more in the nearby river.
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James Markus wrote:
Excellent work Ray. I don't own any waders. or neoprene booties, but if I did - I think I lack the dedication you have to get that shot. I don't trust my feet or balance enough. However, it was worth it. Beautiful.
Jim
Thanks Jim. It's less than a 10 minute walk from the car, but it's just off the beaten path enough that it's a nice place to enjoy some solitude. It is mucky, and during one setup I found myself sinking up to about an inch from the water going over the top of the booties!
rafaelcasd wrote:
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!
Just after the sun rose above the horizon. The fun thing about wading in the water is that one needs to stay fairly motionless from the knees down after positioning for the water to settle down for still reflections. 24mm f2.8 AIS.
