Finally the long exposure shot I was aiming for.
I was expecting more lights to be on but villages like this one have fallen foul to rich city people snapping up properties for holiday homes that sit idle for most of the year. So different to what it used to be like.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I took the 180/2.8 ED on a short visit to Cornwall.
Photography was not the mission but I did manage to grab an hour out in the field.
The 'Red Store' in Lerryn taken three ways at different stages as the sun was setting.
Finally the long exposure shot I was aiming for.
I was expecting more lights to be on but villages like this one have fallen foul to rich city people snapping up properties for holiday homes that sit idle for most of the year. So different to what it used to be like.
leighton w wrote:
Love the last one. Has the building always been in the water?
Thanks Leighton.
Yes, it has. Just beyond it you might be able to make out a small quay.
At high tide, in days gone by, boats could moor alongside the building and transfer goods to and from it.
On a very high tide that road on the left of frame, in front of the building, will mostly be under water.
In summer a passenger ferry transports tourists from Fowey and they disembark at this little quay.
The building upstairs is now repurposed for arts, crafts and community social space.
James Markus wrote:
Grant, That is quite the website. I'm pretty deep into this rabbit hole already - ah, what the heck.
Sorry about opening up another rabbit hole in your life, James! And sorry about mentioning my Componon-S on this Nikon thread. To get back on topic, if you want to try out the tilt/shift capabilities of the amazing PB-4 bellows, I recommend staying away from the obvious Bellows-Nikkor choices (135mm and 105mm short-mount lenses) as they are rare/collectable (read expensive), very old designs (50's, with correspondingly ineffective coatings), and being adapted 35mm designs, do not really have the coverage to permit much in the way of lens movements. You can of course go with medium- or large-format Nikkors (I personally have always dreamed of the Nikkor-AM ED 120mm f/5.6, but never found an affordable copy). These lenses, however, usually come with a built-in shutter mechanism (really of no use in a PB-4 setup), adding to their size and expense.
Which brings us to a great, inexpensive option: EL-Nikkor enlarging lenses. First, you get a lens that is designed for close focusing out of the box. Second, EL-Nikkors are quite petite, so even with the PB-4 make for a reasonably light setup. And finally, if you go for 75mm or longer focal length, you'll have more than enough coverage to permit movements. You'll need to purchase or improvise a way to adapt them to the F-mount, but in the worst case you can just take an old plastic body-cap and cut a hole big enough to take the lens: Just press-fit it in the hole and make sure it's light-tight, using some caulking if needed -- ugly but functional!.
As I mentioned, if you want to try the tilt-shift feature at infinity focus, you'll need 120mm or longer focal length, so an EL-Nikkor 135mm/5.6 is a great choice, and you can find them very cheaply.
A bit late, but thank you Riccardo for sharing these beautiful Athens photos. I guess the outdoors vestal virgins are concrete copies of the originals in the museum. I took three years of latin and greek in high school, and had always wanted to see Greece and Italy. I really appreciate your sharing these.
Concerning the 24, 28, 35mm preferrence. I have all three lengths, and for landscapes they fill required roles. For interiors or closer work you can literally compose with your feet. A step or two closer or further away gives you the same perspective. However, nothing can give the amazing bokeh and seperation from the background of the 35mm f1.4 - except another f1.4 - like the 50mm, 85mm f1.4 etc.
Grant, There is no need to apologize. I collected many manual focus lenses before Nikkors. Sold most of the lot between 2003-2005, and focused (pun intended) on Nikkors, because I could use them on both my Canon, and Nikon bodies. However, I regret selling some of it, and miss some of them. Lately it has been the 58mm f2 17 iris blade Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar (in Exakta mount) - On the Exa I it was a magic lens.
grantgoodes wrote:
Sorry about opening up another rabbit hole in your life, James! And sorry about mentioning my Componon-S on this Nikon thread. To get back on topic, if you want to try out the tilt/shift capabilities of the amazing PB-4 bellows, I recommend staying away from the obvious Bellows-Nikkor choices (135mm and 105mm short-mount lenses) as they are rare/collectable (read expensive), very old designs (50's, with correspondingly ineffective coatings), and being adapted 35mm designs, do not really have the coverage to permit much in the way of lens movements. You can of course go with medium- or large-format Nikkors (I personally have always dreamed of the Nikkor-AM ED 120mm f/5.6, but never found an affordable copy). These lenses, however, usually come with a built-in shutter mechanism (really of no use in a PB-4 setup), adding to their size and expense.
Which brings us to a great, inexpensive option: EL-Nikkor enlarging lenses. First, you get a lens that is designed for close focusing out of the box. Second, EL-Nikkors are quite petite, so even with the PB-4 make for a reasonably light setup. And finally, if you go for 75mm or longer focal length, you'll have more than enough coverage to permit movements. You'll need to purchase or improvise a way to adapt them to the F-mount, but in the worst case you can just take an old plastic body-cap and cut a hole big enough to take the lens: Just press-fit it in the hole and make sure it's light-tight, using some caulking if needed -- ugly but functional!.
As I mentioned, if you want to try the tilt-shift feature at infinity focus, you'll need 120mm or longer focal length, so an EL-Nikkor 135mm/5.6 is a great choice, and you can find them very cheaply. ...Show more →
Just opened this on my big monitor vs phone. Wow. I love the light in the background on the first one. Love all of them really. The red really does it.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I took the 180/2.8 ED on a short visit to Cornwall.
Photography was not the mission but I did manage to grab an hour out in the field.
The 'Red Store' in Lerryn taken three ways at different stages as the sun was setting.
Finally the long exposure shot I was aiming for.
I was expecting more lights to be on but villages like this one have fallen foul to rich city people snapping up properties for holiday homes that sit idle for most of the year. So different to what it used to be like.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I took the 180/2.8 ED on a short visit to Cornwall.
Photography was not the mission but I did manage to grab an hour out in the field.
The 'Red Store' in Lerryn taken three ways at different stages as the sun was setting.
Finally the long exposure shot I was aiming for.
I was expecting more lights to be on but villages like this one have fallen foul to rich city people snapping up properties for holiday homes that sit idle for most of the year. So different to what it used to be like.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I took the 180/2.8 ED on a short visit to Cornwall.
Photography was not the mission but I did manage to grab an hour out in the field.
The 'Red Store' in Lerryn taken three ways at different stages as the sun was setting.
Finally the long exposure shot I was aiming for.
I was expecting more lights to be on but villages like this one have fallen foul to rich city people snapping up properties for holiday homes that sit idle for most of the year. So different to what it used to be like.
Curtis Grindahl sent me a message yesterday about Reagan's death. I'm very sorry to hear that, and I want to express my sincerest condolences.
I haven't been active for years already, but this thread and all the people active here, are very dear to me, including Reagan. I've had very good times here.
I wish you all the strength you need to cope with this big loss!
Regards, Rinie
Reagan wrote:
Thank you for the posts in remembrance of Reagan. He loved this thread for many years; always excitedly posting pictures, looking at others' photos, and probably always commenting. I can't count the number of times he would call me into the room to look at your pictures. I remember the trips around the state he made to meet some of you in person. I was still working and he had retired, and off he would happily go with camera and gear. He excitedly told me about each trip when he got home and for years after. We were fortunate enough to go to Maine on two vacations and spend time with Scott and Joanne. Scott - thank you for the beautiful original post.
Sadly, Reagan's tremor and other health issues kept him from taking pictures these past few years. He had basically given up taking pictures but still enjoyed looking at yours. While I am heartbroken and in shock at his sudden passing, I just had to let you all know how much he enjoyed his time on this thread.
You've probably been at this for eons, but the engineer in me does not see a redundancy in support and must say something. Apologies in advance, please take care!
That's a good one.