Nice kit Scott! Pentax in the background looks good
Looking forward to your time with Nippi
George
spoupard wrote:
I am fortunate enough to be the caretaker of Nippi for the next few weeks. This is just a quick photo of her on the Nikon S2...a match made in heaven. Before I get kicked off the thread for having a Pentax in the background, that's my first camera, the venerable K1000. Anyway, I can't wait to put Nippi to work. I hope to get to spend a lot of time with her this weekend on both the Z6II and the S2. Also, a big thanks to Raphael for sharing this lens with us!
I've continued to be very busy of late, stabilizing, sustaining and rebuilding the residential trauma therapy program that I suddenly came to be in charge of in late February (after the removal of the previous leader and the ensuing departure of several of the clinical staff). The experience has surprised me somewhat, in that it has not been particularly stressful, just very busy, but also unexpectedly invigorating and enjoyable. However, it has also pushed photography and participation in this thread into the background.
I have been dropping by here as often as possible to appreciate the image posts and to read bits and pieces of the conversation. I was saddened to hear of Reagan's passing, and quite affected when his wife dropped by using Reagan's account, as it momentarily seemed as though the man himself was suddenly back in action and made his now-permanent absence that much more poignant. I never met this gentleman in person, but I remember his pattern of never quite settling for any particular camera body and often expressing his mild frustration over never finding one that was just right for him, even while he was enjoying his photography hobby. I also remember his gentle Nikon purism and the "Nikon on Nikon" label he liked to put on his image posts after the thread had opened up to non-Nikon bodies. He now has an honoured place in the history of this thread, alongside his friend Ray Steele, whom he so much missed and whom I hope he has been reunited with in whatever might be the next phase of their existence.
For today, I have a final set of dinosaur museum images from Drumheller Alberta in 2017, courtesy of the Fuji X-E2 and unspecified MFNG.
Some more from Great Smoky National Park with the 28mm f/2.8 (on a Nikon Z6, Nikon on Nikon). Look forward to walking this trail again with a different focal length (probably 20mm next).
pbraymond wrote:
Leighton, it's about about risk acceptance, right? My $0.02.
The potential single points of failure that could result in you being under the Deere include:
*the black strap connected directly to the tractor
*the green strap (looks like a wrapped chain)
*the horizontal L-channel
I am just a desk jockey at work and drive a computer mouse daily, so what do I know about maintenance.
But, if there was a roof joist strong enough that could serve as a secondary attachment point once the Deere is in place, you'd have to have two independent failures to end up under the Deere.
Thanks for the concern, seriously. First I'll begin by telling you a nickname my family gave me years ago, "Mr. Safety". One of the goals of my previous career with the power company was safety first. They drilled it into us every day and I ended up bringing it home with me. Drove my family crazy!
About the black strap...Not sure if you can see it in the photo, but I also have a chain wrapped around the bumper that the strap is connected to for a backup in case the strap were to break.
The green strap is a heavy duty nylon strap rated for 6000 lbs. Judging by the weight of the tractor, I figure there's no more than 300 to 350 lbs on it.
And what you can't see in the pic is that the horizontal L-channel is 10 feet long and is bolted in 5 different locations to a reinforced wall.
I'm not as overly "Mr. Safety" as I once was, but I still think about it when it counts.
That series is making me get off the couch right now! Grabbing camera and hitting the woods. Later!
Need a bigger version of that first one. Love the bridge in the background and especially the lighting!
G
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Some more from Great Smoky National Park with the 28mm f/2.8 (on a Nikon Z6, Nikon on Nikon). Look forward to walking this trail again with a different focal length (probably 20mm next).
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Some more from Great Smoky National Park with the 28mm f/2.8 (on a Nikon Z6, Nikon on Nikon). Look forward to walking this trail again with a different focal length (probably 20mm next).
Matt I am with George. That first one is very nice.
Scott
Thanks George & Scott. I have a pano I need to stitch still as well. Gatlinburg Trail on the west side right out of town. I found the Hilton Garden Inn is a nice spot to stay and it’s 2min to the trail head. Perks of the job! I have about 40 more. Light overcast, early morning and the trail created pools of like with lots of interesting trees and water. Highly recommend it.
I was just getting ready to ask if you processed any of the roots or stone shots in black and white
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Thanks George & Scott. I have a pano I need to stitch still as well. Gatlinburg Trail on the west side right out of town. I found the Hilton Garden Inn is a nice spot to stay and it’s 2min to the trail head. Perks of the job!
Quite a few years ago, Montgomery Wards Dept store would offer products in their bills. One interesting ploy was to simply tic a box for a chance to win a genuine 2 Ct. Lindenwold CZ - with a "certificate of authenticity". I "won" dozens of times, and I could choose in what mount I wanted it delivered - for a "nominal fee". I always chose the "unmounted gem stone", and usually gave them to my father who had a jewelry hobby. That is tonight's macro subject. (about 1/4 of an inch in diameter)
Setup - D800 w-Nikkor_50mm f1.2 ais & tc16a
Results (Sorry about the crud - I didn't see it with my improving eyes) D850 w-EL-Nikkor 63mm f2.8
Oh, and George - sorry about teasing you concerning the 135mm f5.6 EL-Nikkor. I picked up a N model
from someone doing exactly what I did 20 years ago. It is gorgeous! I had picked up a four piece set of vintage Leica M39 extension tubes to use as lens hoods on the EL-Nikkors when reversed. In this case - I just screwed them together to get infinity focus. I couldn't figure out how you were making those still life photos with the lens - now I do. So you inspired me to go down the enlarger lens rabbit hole - Thanks.
D800_w-EL-Nikkor_135mm-f5.6-N with two of the four Leica tubes, a 25-55mm focusing helicoid of the recent art purchase. The lens is huge compared to my black and chrome version - 52mm front thread.
GroWeb wrote:
I've continued to be very busy of late, stabilizing, sustaining and rebuilding the residential trauma therapy program that I suddenly came to be in charge of in late February (after the removal of the previous leader and the ensuing departure of several of the clinical staff). The experience has surprised me somewhat, in that it has not been particularly stressful, just very busy, but also unexpectedly invigorating and enjoyable. However, it has also pushed photography and participation in this thread into the background.
I have been dropping by here as often as possible to appreciate the image posts and to read bits and pieces of the conversation. I was saddened to hear of Reagan's passing, and quite affected when his wife dropped by using Reagan's account, as it momentarily seemed as though the man himself was suddenly back in action and made his now-permanent absence that much more poignant. I never met this gentleman in person, but I remember his pattern of never quite settling for any particular camera body and often expressing his mild frustration over never finding one that was just right for him, even while he was enjoying his photography hobby. I also remember his gentle Nikon purism and the "Nikon on Nikon" label he liked to put on his image posts after the thread had opened up to non-Nikon bodies. He now has an honoured place in the history of this thread, alongside his friend Ray Steele, whom he so much missed and whom I hope he has been reunited with in whatever might be the next phase of their existence.
For today, I have a final set of dinosaur museum images from Drumheller Alberta in 2017, courtesy of the Fuji X-E2 and unspecified MFNG....Show more →
Striking B&W Glen!
Beautiful creek Matt, the next to last with the maze of roots is unique. Like the color one more.
Last week I took you for walk in San Clemente, now to the other side of California, the Chicano Barrio Logan.
Apparently the Bulldog motif came about from British soldiers during WWII. Note that the oldest vehicle, the first one doesn't have the bulldog. Sorry if I'm teaching my grandmother to suck eggs here, just found it interesting (if it's even true !)
James Markus wrote:
Quite a few years ago, Montgomery Wards Dept store would offer products in their bills. One interesting ploy was to simply tic a box for a chance to win a genuine 2 Ct. Lindenwold CZ - with a "certificate of authenticity". I "won" dozens of times, and I could choose in what mount I wanted it delivered - for a "nominal fee". I always chose the "unmounted gem stone", and usually gave them to my father who had a jewelry hobby. That is tonight's macro subject. (about 1/4 of an inch in diameter)
Oh, and George - sorry about teasing you concerning the 135mm f5.6 EL-Nikkor. I picked up a N model
from someone doing exactly what I did 20 years ago. It is gorgeous! I had picked up a four piece set of vintage Leica M39 extension tubes to use as lens hoods on the EL-Nikkors when reversed. In this case - I just screwed them together to get infinity focus. I couldn't figure out how you were making those still life photos with the lens - now I do. So you inspired me to go down the enlarger lens rabbit hole - Thanks.
I haven't heard Montgomery Wards mentioned in a long time. A nickname in Northern Va where I grew up was "Monkey Wards", I really don't know why. I still have an A-frame tool box from there that was my father's.
Loving that set up Jim! And I love the teasing, it is what keeps us having fun around here!
Also, I haven’t thought about a Montgomery Ward store in a long time. I think the last time I was in one was about 25 years ago before they all closed.
James Markus wrote:
Quite a few years ago, Montgomery Wards Dept store would offer products in their bills. One interesting ploy was to simply tic a box for a chance to win a genuine 2 Ct. Lindenwold CZ - with a "certificate of authenticity". I "won" dozens of times, and I could choose in what mount I wanted it delivered - for a "nominal fee". I always chose the "unmounted gem stone", and usually gave them to my father who had a jewelry hobby. That is tonight's macro subject. (about 1/4 of an inch in diameter)
Oh, and George - sorry about teasing you concerning the 135mm f5.6 EL-Nikkor. I picked up a N model
from someone doing exactly what I did 20 years ago. It is gorgeous! I had picked up a four piece set of vintage Leica M39 extension tubes to use as lens hoods on the EL-Nikkors when reversed. In this case - I just screwed them together to get infinity focus. I couldn't figure out how you were making those still life photos with the lens - now I do. So you inspired me to go down the enlarger lens rabbit hole - Thanks.
One of the goals of my previous career with the power company was safety first. They drilled it into us every day and I ended up bringing it home with me. Drove my family crazy!
