Manual Focus Nikon Glass
p.2636 #1Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Ballard wrote:
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New frond of western sword fern, Polystichum munitum
16-image stack using 105/4 Micro on D700
While camping in the Binna Burra mountains in Australia in 2007 - I had a baby fern tree right outside my tent. It was about six feet tall with a fiddlehead larger than my hand. I think they get 12-15 tall when mature - at least there were a few that large nearby. They had the same fuzzy hairs as yours. This is from my old website - I only shot Nikkor AF that trip
https://www.photomatter.com/Articles/BinnaBurra3.html
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16-image stack using 105/4 Micro on D700
While camping in the Binna Burra mountains in Australia in 2007 - I had a baby fern tree right outside my tent. It was about six feet tall with a fiddlehead larger than my hand. I think they get 12-15 tall when mature - at least there were a few that large nearby. They had the same fuzzy hairs as yours. This is from my old website - I only shot Nikkor AF that trip
https://www.photomatter.com/Articles/BinnaBurra3.html
May 09, 2026 at 12:43 PM
p.2636 #2Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Incredible shots and such detail Ken! And bonus points with the OG D700 
George
Ballard wrote:
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New frond of western sword fern, Polystichum munitum
16-image stack using 105/4 Micro on D700
George
Ballard wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55256957117_ba59b0521b_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258250230_eb300dd588_b.jpg
16-image stack using 105/4 Micro on D700
May 09, 2026 at 02:10 PM
p.2636 #3Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Ballard wrote:
Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrOK, Rafael. It's not a competition, but you win hands down with that exotic lens. I always enjoy your contributions, whether fast cars, fast lenses, or rare wonders from the world of Nikon.
Hi Ken,
I am just having fun with you, I had an advantage in having some exotic orchid at the San Diego Botanical garden to play with. But hey, here is a link to a Oscilloscope Nikkor for sale!:
https://bmisurplus.com/products/nikon-nikkor-o-55mm-f-1-2-lens/?_gl=1
rafaelcasd wrote
Ken,Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Hi Ken,
I am just having fun with you, I had an advantage in having some exotic orchid at the San Diego Botanical garden to play with. But hey, here is a link to a Oscilloscope Nikkor for sale!:
https://bmisurplus.com/products/nikon-nikkor-o-55mm-f-1-2-lens/?_gl=1
May 09, 2026 at 02:11 PM
p.2636 #4Manual Focus Nikon Glass
So, the Z7II is here, I love the grip and the heft, the vertical controls and double battery. Purchase from Adorama and it is new shutter count 1 for the fist image.
I never used the used Z7 much, will compare images with the same lens later, just for fun.
Took the new Z7II with my absolutely like new 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C, the last one made according to the listing at Photosynthesis.
15/5.6 QD·C Auto LMIJ 5+ Prototype starts 330001 first production 330019 - last 330981 981made from 1972 to- Aug 1976.
(Claiming last made usually fails as a newer one often appears)
nikkor 15mm 5.6 qd.c z7 test home 20240221_27 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
I was late and most cars and coffee fellows had already finished the donut and left.
Rancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-9 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Rancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Rancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-7 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Nikkor 15mm 5.6 Q.D C Z7 Riviera NX studio 1 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
I never used the used Z7 much, will compare images with the same lens later, just for fun.
Took the new Z7II with my absolutely like new 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C, the last one made according to the listing at Photosynthesis.
15/5.6 QD·C Auto LMIJ 5+ Prototype starts 330001 first production 330019 - last 330981 981made from 1972 to- Aug 1976.
(Claiming last made usually fails as a newer one often appears)
nikkor 15mm 5.6 qd.c z7 test home 20240221_27 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrI was late and most cars and coffee fellows had already finished the donut and left.
Rancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-9 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-7 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrNikkor 15mm 5.6 Q.D C Z7 Riviera NX studio 1 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrMay 09, 2026 at 02:36 PM
p.2636 #5Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Despite a threat of rain, Waltham (the Watch City) held their annual Steampunk Festival today, a tribute to the Watch Factory of a century and more ago. The rain held off. We walked over, had great fun, took lots of pics. (All with either the 105mm or the 55mm.) Where to begin?
Opening ceremonies. The woman in the center was then the first of several musical acts. Awesome soprano.
OpeningFestivities by James Muller, on Flickr
OpeningSinger by James Muller, on Flickr
A later musical act was The Harlot Queens.
HarlotQueens by James Muller, on Flickr
Some real skills were on display - Prospect Hill Forge (also here in Waltham).
Forge2 by James Muller, on Flickr
Forge1 by James Muller, on Flickr
Some practical re-purposing of stuff, I think.
Robots2 by James Muller, on Flickr
LampStyle by James Muller, on Flickr
One act was a pair of aerielists. Awesome display of physical skill and strength. Hard to get good pics, as someone was always in the way.
Aerielist1 by James Muller, on Flickr
Aerielist2 by James Muller, on Flickr
Aerielist3 by James Muller, on Flickr
Some cool old stuff.
Camera by James Muller, on Flickr
Graphophone by James Muller, on Flickr
Edited on May 09, 2026 at 03:45 PM · View previous versions
Opening ceremonies. The woman in the center was then the first of several musical acts. Awesome soprano.
OpeningFestivities by James Muller, on FlickrOpeningSinger by James Muller, on FlickrA later musical act was The Harlot Queens.
HarlotQueens by James Muller, on FlickrSome real skills were on display - Prospect Hill Forge (also here in Waltham).
Forge2 by James Muller, on FlickrForge1 by James Muller, on FlickrSome practical re-purposing of stuff, I think.
Robots2 by James Muller, on FlickrLampStyle by James Muller, on FlickrOne act was a pair of aerielists. Awesome display of physical skill and strength. Hard to get good pics, as someone was always in the way.
Aerielist1 by James Muller, on FlickrAerielist2 by James Muller, on FlickrAerielist3 by James Muller, on FlickrSome cool old stuff.
Camera by James Muller, on FlickrGraphophone by James Muller, on FlickrEdited on May 09, 2026 at 03:45 PM · View previous versions
May 09, 2026 at 03:36 PM
p.2636 #6Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Of course the clothes were part of the fun.
FourWomen1 by James Muller, on Flickr
InUniform2 by James Muller, on Flickr
InUniform1 by James Muller, on Flickr
PurpleAndGold by James Muller, on Flickr
TVHead2 by James Muller, on Flickr
TVHead by James Muller, on Flickr
NiceHats by James Muller, on Flickr
SteampunkLego2 by James Muller, on Flickr
Steampunkmobile1 by James Muller, on Flickr
Steampunkmobile2 by James Muller, on Flickr
H.G.Wells would have loved it.
FourWomen1 by James Muller, on FlickrInUniform2 by James Muller, on FlickrInUniform1 by James Muller, on FlickrPurpleAndGold by James Muller, on FlickrTVHead2 by James Muller, on FlickrTVHead by James Muller, on FlickrNiceHats by James Muller, on FlickrSteampunkLego2 by James Muller, on FlickrSteampunkmobile1 by James Muller, on FlickrSteampunkmobile2 by James Muller, on FlickrH.G.Wells would have loved it.
May 09, 2026 at 03:37 PM
p.2636 #7Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
Of course the clothes were part of the fun.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259517131_8b8bdd35fb_b.jpgFourWomen1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585848_ba73102031_b.jpgInUniform2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585888_3df7408c7a_b.jpgInUniform1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547677_0cb6625756_b.jpgPurpleAndGold by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259678134_c786c6c797_b.jpgTVHead2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444796_50b04c2ae6_b.jpgTVHead by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547597_448034b282_b.jpgNiceHats by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444896_09e5aa0236_b.jpgSteampunkLego2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547612_11266e7465_b.jpgSteampunkmobile1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585898_07cbdd64a9_b.jpgSteampunkmobile2 by James Muller, on Flickr
H.G.Wells would have loved it.
Great series Jim, humans can be such fun!
Of course the clothes were part of the fun.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259517131_8b8bdd35fb_b.jpgFourWomen1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585848_ba73102031_b.jpgInUniform2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585888_3df7408c7a_b.jpgInUniform1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547677_0cb6625756_b.jpgPurpleAndGold by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259678134_c786c6c797_b.jpgTVHead2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444796_50b04c2ae6_b.jpgTVHead by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547597_448034b282_b.jpgNiceHats by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444896_09e5aa0236_b.jpgSteampunkLego2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547612_11266e7465_b.jpgSteampunkmobile1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585898_07cbdd64a9_b.jpgSteampunkmobile2 by James Muller, on Flickr
H.G.Wells would have loved it.
Great series Jim, humans can be such fun!
May 09, 2026 at 04:18 PM
p.2636 #8Manual Focus Nikon Glass
How does the lens mount? Will it reach out to infinity? Renders beautifully!
rafaelcasd wrote:
Ken,
Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
rafaelcasd wrote:
Ken,
Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
May 09, 2026 at 04:22 PM
p.2636 #9Manual Focus Nikon Glass
kwoodard wrote:
How does the lens mount? Will it reach out to infinity? Renders beautifully!
Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Hi Kevin, I mount lens on a Leica thread M39 to F adapter, then to a focusing helicoid that goes from F to Z mount. It will not focus to infinity but out to 6 feet or so, however you do not want to focus this lens further, it is designed for close ups and given the large aperture when focused further it gets ugly.
How does the lens mount? Will it reach out to infinity? Renders beautifully!
rafaelcasd wrote
Ken,Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Hi Kevin, I mount lens on a Leica thread M39 to F adapter, then to a focusing helicoid that goes from F to Z mount. It will not focus to infinity but out to 6 feet or so, however you do not want to focus this lens further, it is designed for close ups and given the large aperture when focused further it gets ugly.
May 09, 2026 at 08:39 PM
p.2636 #10Manual Focus Nikon Glass
rafaelcasd wrote:
... humans can be such fun!
Yes, we can.
... humans can be such fun!
Yes, we can.
May 10, 2026 at 03:42 AM
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p.2636 #11Manual Focus Nikon Glass
I don't know about anyone else, but I can hear Reagan drooling over that Riveria now.
rafaelcasd wrote:
So, the Z7II is here, I love the grip and the heft, the vertical controls and double battery. Purchase from Adorama and it is new shutter count 1 for the fist image.
I never used the used Z7 much, will compare images with the same lens later, just for fun.
Took the new Z7II with my absolutely like new 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C, the last one made according to the listing at Photosynthesis.
15/5.6 QD·C Auto LMIJ 5+ Prototype starts 330001 first production 330019 - last 330981 981made from 1972 to- Aug 1976.
(Claiming last made usually fails as a newer one often appears)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53544748730_9214d1ac02_3k.jpgnikkor 15mm 5.6 qd.c z7 test by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
I was late and most cars and coffee fellows had already finished the donut and left.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259749205_f28c5622dd_3k.jpgRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-9 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259749295_d0945c3c44_3k.jpgRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258450587_aae90939ae_3k.jpgRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-7 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259748850_c61819303a_3k.jpgNikkor 15mm 5.6 Q.D C Z7 Riviera NX studio 1 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr...Show more →
rafaelcasd wrote:
So, the Z7II is here, I love the grip and the heft, the vertical controls and double battery. Purchase from Adorama and it is new shutter count 1 for the fist image.
I never used the used Z7 much, will compare images with the same lens later, just for fun.
Took the new Z7II with my absolutely like new 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C, the last one made according to the listing at Photosynthesis.
15/5.6 QD·C Auto LMIJ 5+ Prototype starts 330001 first production 330019 - last 330981 981made from 1972 to- Aug 1976.
(Claiming last made usually fails as a newer one often appears)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53544748730_9214d1ac02_3k.jpgnikkor 15mm 5.6 qd.c z7 test by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
I was late and most cars and coffee fellows had already finished the donut and left.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259749205_f28c5622dd_3k.jpgRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-9 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259749295_d0945c3c44_3k.jpgRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258450587_aae90939ae_3k.jpgRancho Santa Fe Cars 15mm 5.6 Q.D. C Nikkor-1-7 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259748850_c61819303a_3k.jpgNikkor 15mm 5.6 Q.D C Z7 Riviera NX studio 1 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr...Show more →
May 10, 2026 at 04:16 AM
p.2636 #12Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Looks like watch meets RenFair meets steampunk. NICE!
jimmuller wrote:
Of course the clothes were part of the fun.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259517131_8b8bdd35fb_b.jpgFourWomen1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585848_ba73102031_b.jpgInUniform2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585888_3df7408c7a_b.jpgInUniform1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547677_0cb6625756_b.jpgPurpleAndGold by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259678134_c786c6c797_b.jpgTVHead2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444796_50b04c2ae6_b.jpgTVHead by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547597_448034b282_b.jpgNiceHats by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444896_09e5aa0236_b.jpgSteampunkLego2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547612_11266e7465_b.jpgSteampunkmobile1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585898_07cbdd64a9_b.jpgSteampunkmobile2 by James Muller, on Flickr
H.G.Wells would have loved it.
jimmuller wrote:
Of course the clothes were part of the fun.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259517131_8b8bdd35fb_b.jpgFourWomen1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585848_ba73102031_b.jpgInUniform2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585888_3df7408c7a_b.jpgInUniform1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547677_0cb6625756_b.jpgPurpleAndGold by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259678134_c786c6c797_b.jpgTVHead2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444796_50b04c2ae6_b.jpgTVHead by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547597_448034b282_b.jpgNiceHats by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444896_09e5aa0236_b.jpgSteampunkLego2 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55258547612_11266e7465_b.jpgSteampunkmobile1 by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259585898_07cbdd64a9_b.jpgSteampunkmobile2 by James Muller, on Flickr
H.G.Wells would have loved it.
May 10, 2026 at 04:20 AM
p.2636 #13Manual Focus Nikon Glass
What a cool event Jim. Loved the robots !
Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
DSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
DSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrAndy
May 10, 2026 at 04:42 PM
p.2636 #14Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Ok, we need some movement here. The tulips have arrived. 200mm f4 ais
Sony A7riii with 200mm f4 ais
Sony A7riii with 200mm f4 ais
May 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
p.2636 #15Manual Focus Nikon Glass
cadman342001 wrote:
What a cool event Jim. Loved the robots !
Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55254782530_2621e09d1f_h.jpgDSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Lovely rain forest pics!
I glad everyone enjoyed the Steampunk Festival pics. Here are some background and other interesting tidbits.
The Waltham Watch Company was founded in 1854 when they developed tooling to make interchangeable watch parts. This meant they could make watches cheaply enough that ordinary folk could afford one. The factory was finally bought out in 1950, not a bad run, 96 years.
The festival this year had other vendors and exhibitions. For example, from the Athena School of Arms (AthenaSchoolOfArms.org) in the adjacent town of Watertown, a display of swords.
Swords by James Muller, on Flickr
The two aerielists, Baechtold and Abel Aerial Artistry (BaechtoldandAbel.com).
The pics titled Four Women were from this dance group who did a belly dance later in the afternoon, Kalilia Dance and Friends, (KaliliaDance.com).
The forge was from the Prospect Hill Forge (www.ProspectHillForge.com).
The Harlot Queens (www.TheHarlotQueens.com).
The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation (www.charlesrivermuseum.org in Waltham).
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum (waterworksmuseum.org).
Museum of Interesting Things (www.MuseumofInterestingThings.org).
Finally, for local color...across one side street was this building from a past age, i.e. the Steam era. (Taken today with the 35mm f/2.8 S.)
MusicHall by James Muller, on Flickr
And on a building across Main St, this sign. Note, no area code. A google search reveals that Gilberto Rivera is apparently still in business at the same address, but now with local area code 781. (With the 55mm.)
Gilberto2 by James Muller, on Flickr
A colorful city with some history. I need to get some pics of the old Watch Factory building. And Chemistry Station Park just because the name is so intriguing.
What a cool event Jim. Loved the robots !
Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55254782530_2621e09d1f_h.jpgDSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Lovely rain forest pics!
I glad everyone enjoyed the Steampunk Festival pics. Here are some background and other interesting tidbits.
The Waltham Watch Company was founded in 1854 when they developed tooling to make interchangeable watch parts. This meant they could make watches cheaply enough that ordinary folk could afford one. The factory was finally bought out in 1950, not a bad run, 96 years.
The festival this year had other vendors and exhibitions. For example, from the Athena School of Arms (AthenaSchoolOfArms.org) in the adjacent town of Watertown, a display of swords.
Swords by James Muller, on FlickrThe two aerielists, Baechtold and Abel Aerial Artistry (BaechtoldandAbel.com).
The pics titled Four Women were from this dance group who did a belly dance later in the afternoon, Kalilia Dance and Friends, (KaliliaDance.com).
The forge was from the Prospect Hill Forge (www.ProspectHillForge.com).
The Harlot Queens (www.TheHarlotQueens.com).
The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation (www.charlesrivermuseum.org in Waltham).
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum (waterworksmuseum.org).
Museum of Interesting Things (www.MuseumofInterestingThings.org).
Finally, for local color...across one side street was this building from a past age, i.e. the Steam era. (Taken today with the 35mm f/2.8 S.)
MusicHall by James Muller, on FlickrAnd on a building across Main St, this sign. Note, no area code. A google search reveals that Gilberto Rivera is apparently still in business at the same address, but now with local area code 781. (With the 55mm.)
Gilberto2 by James Muller, on FlickrA colorful city with some history. I need to get some pics of the old Watch Factory building. And Chemistry Station Park just because the name is so intriguing.
May 11, 2026 at 01:48 PM
p.2636 #16Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
Despite a threat of rain, Waltham (the Watch City) held their annual Steampunk Festival today, a tribute to the Watch Factory of a century and more ago. The rain held off. We walked over, had great fun, took lots of pics. (All with either the 105mm or the 55mm.) Where to begin?
Opening ceremonies. The woman in the center was then the first of several musical acts. Awesome soprano.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259677874_a05969176a_b.jpgOpeningFestivities by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444411_d30fd78dc4_z.jpgOpeningSinger by James Muller, on Flickr
A later musical act was The Harlot Queens.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444706_4dbbe8b966_b.jpgHarlotQueens by James Muller, on Flickr
Some real skills were on display - Prospect Hill Forge (also...Show more →
Laura said it best, steampunk meet ren-fair. Looks like it was a fun time.
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cadman342001 wrote:
What a cool event Jim. Loved the robots !
Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55254782530_2621e09d1f_h.jpgDSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Classic Andy processing, very nice setting.
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Coltrane wrote:
Ok, we need some movement here. The tulips have arrived. 200mm f4 ais
Thanks, it's been slow for sure. Very nicely done light and airy tulips!
Despite a threat of rain, Waltham (the Watch City) held their annual Steampunk Festival today, a tribute to the Watch Factory of a century and more ago. The rain held off. We walked over, had great fun, took lots of pics. (All with either the 105mm or the 55mm.) Where to begin?
Opening ceremonies. The woman in the center was then the first of several musical acts. Awesome soprano.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259677874_a05969176a_b.jpgOpeningFestivities by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444411_d30fd78dc4_z.jpgOpeningSinger by James Muller, on Flickr
A later musical act was The Harlot Queens.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55259444706_4dbbe8b966_b.jpgHarlotQueens by James Muller, on Flickr
Some real skills were on display - Prospect Hill Forge (also...Show more →
Laura said it best, steampunk meet ren-fair. Looks like it was a fun time.
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cadman342001 wrote:
What a cool event Jim. Loved the robots !
Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55254782530_2621e09d1f_h.jpgDSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Classic Andy processing, very nice setting.
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Coltrane wrote:
Ok, we need some movement here. The tulips have arrived. 200mm f4 ais
Thanks, it's been slow for sure. Very nicely done light and airy tulips!
May 11, 2026 at 07:15 PM
p.2636 #17Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Ballard wrote:
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New frond of western sword fern, Polystichum munitum
16-image stack using 105/4 Micro on D700
Really great stacking job here, Ken. Great details, I can feel the edges.
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rafaelcasd wrote:
Ken,
Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Great to hear you're getting some photographic motivation back, Rafael. Always love that 'vette.
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16-image stack using 105/4 Micro on D700
Really great stacking job here, Ken. Great details, I can feel the edges.
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rafaelcasd wrote:
Ken,
Single image with Nikkor 55mm 1.2 O
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55248467847_52a3a0928b_h.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-53 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Great to hear you're getting some photographic motivation back, Rafael. Always love that 'vette.
May 11, 2026 at 07:17 PM
p.2636 #18Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Been busy, and recently chasing our feathered friends with AF lenses. Finally took out the MF Nikkor for a try at this. First up a couple of northern (red) cardinals. 400mm f5.6 AIS with a TC-14Eii and still quite cropped in.
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May 11, 2026 at 07:22 PM
p.2636 #19Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Just letting the Nikkor-S 5.8cm f1.4 Nippon Kogaku–non-AI do it's thing. I added a K-1 extension ring to the dandelion ai-eos adapter to the 5DSR for closer mfd of about 10-12 inches)
May 11, 2026 at 07:30 PM
p.2636 #20Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55254782530_2621e09d1f_h.jpgDSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
AndyLovely rain forest pics!
I glad everyone enjoyed the Steampunk Festival pics. Here are some background and other interesting tidbits.
The Waltham Watch Company was founded in 1854 when they developed tooling to make interchangeable watch parts. This meant they could make watches cheaply enough that ordinary folk could afford one. The factory was finally bought out in 1950, not a bad run, 96 years.
The festival this year had other vendors and exhibitions. For example, from the Athena School of Arms (AthenaSchoolOfArms.org) in the adjacent town of Watertown, a display of swords.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55264019648_213741b560_b.jpgSwords by James Muller, on Flickr
The two aerielists, Baechtold and Abel...Show more →
Jim,
I have this Waltham watch from the civil war era, YOM 1868 which makes it 158 years old. works fine, it is keywound and set, on a heavy coin silver case. I am told it is the same model Abraham Lincoln wore.
Note that the brand is "American Watch Co," of Waltham, Mass. It is an advanced watch, with a bimetal balance wheel to compensate for temperature, solid gold adjustment screws on the balance wheel, real jewels as there were not synthetic ones at the time, and solid gold mounts for the jewels and solid gold gears for smoothness. These are not worth much money today as they were made by the many thousands but they are outstanding watches. You probably know that americans were the ones that made the Swiss watch industry successful.
nikon nikkor 55mm 3.5 waltham speedmaster omega D800 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
nikon nikkor 55mm 3.5 waltham D800 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
nikon nikkor 55mm 3.5 waltham bartlett inside D800 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
cadman342001 wrote
What a cool event Jim. Loved the robots !Another pic from the rainforest with the NKJ 28mm f2 , 1/6 @f5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55254782530_2621e09d1f_h.jpgDSC_5775-Edit-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
I glad everyone enjoyed the Steampunk Festival pics. Here are some background and other interesting tidbits.
The Waltham Watch Company was founded in 1854 when they developed tooling to make interchangeable watch parts. This meant they could make watches cheaply enough that ordinary folk could afford one. The factory was finally bought out in 1950, not a bad run, 96 years.
The festival this year had other vendors and exhibitions. For example, from the Athena School of Arms (AthenaSchoolOfArms.org) in the adjacent town of Watertown, a display of swords.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55264019648_213741b560_b.jpgSwords by James Muller, on Flickr
The two aerielists, Baechtold and Abel...Show more →
Jim,
I have this Waltham watch from the civil war era, YOM 1868 which makes it 158 years old. works fine, it is keywound and set, on a heavy coin silver case. I am told it is the same model Abraham Lincoln wore.
Note that the brand is "American Watch Co," of Waltham, Mass. It is an advanced watch, with a bimetal balance wheel to compensate for temperature, solid gold adjustment screws on the balance wheel, real jewels as there were not synthetic ones at the time, and solid gold mounts for the jewels and solid gold gears for smoothness. These are not worth much money today as they were made by the many thousands but they are outstanding watches. You probably know that americans were the ones that made the Swiss watch industry successful.
nikon nikkor 55mm 3.5 waltham speedmaster omega D800 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickrnikon nikkor 55mm 3.5 waltham D800 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickrnikon nikkor 55mm 3.5 waltham bartlett inside D800 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrMay 11, 2026 at 08:57 PM