Manual Focus Nikon Glass
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This is with the Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2.
Nikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
Nikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Nikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrThis with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
Nikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrMay 23, 2026 at 08:41 PM
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Both incredible Rafael.
rafaelcasd wrote:
This is with the Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249365711_7d388c674a_k.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55289537218_a7718e8129_k.jpgNikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
rafaelcasd wrote:
This is with the Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249365711_7d388c674a_k.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55289537218_a7718e8129_k.jpgNikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
May 23, 2026 at 09:10 PM
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rafaelcasd wrote:
This is with the Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249365711_7d388c674a_k.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55289537218_a7718e8129_k.jpgNikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Incredible shots, Rafael. Stuff that can have one question the need for modern lenses.
This is with the Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249365711_7d388c674a_k.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55289537218_a7718e8129_k.jpgNikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Incredible shots, Rafael. Stuff that can have one question the need for modern lenses.
May 24, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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mivadep wrote:
Another with the 105 of my son having fun in a puddle:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286765984_de3f8c2f06_b.jpgPuddle Jumper by Mike, on Flickr
That's what boots were invented for.
Great action pic!
Another with the 105 of my son having fun in a puddle:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286765984_de3f8c2f06_b.jpgPuddle Jumper by Mike, on Flickr
That's what boots were invented for.
Great action pic!
May 24, 2026 at 03:48 AM
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rafaelcasd wrote:
This is with the Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249365711_7d388c674a_k.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55289537218_a7718e8129_k.jpgNikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Beautiful - they both look like paintings
This is with the Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249365711_7d388c674a_k.jpgNikkor 55mm 1.2 Oscilloscope orchid-1-47 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This with the 90mm Rayfact 1:4
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55289537218_a7718e8129_k.jpgNikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-30 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Beautiful - they both look like paintings
May 24, 2026 at 06:23 AM
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SiMuMe wrote:
Siphiwe and Andy, great sunset photographs.
These were taken from Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence.
The bridge in the background is Ponte alla Carraia. The 16th century structure was also destroyed by the retreating Nazi army and rebuilt in 1948 as close to the original as possible.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55287424967_4b7f94754d_h.jpg
Spring (1608), one of the four statures that decorate the corners of Ponte Santa Trinita.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55288657175_52cd1b4e98_h.jpg
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SergeI love that first one, and I think you took it from a spot that many photographers have been. The difference is I've always seen pictures of it with the buildings and the bridge fully lit. This is nicely different.
Oh, I also only have a good view of sunrises, sunset is obscured by hills or tall trees on the West side of the house. A great shame as sometimes I can tell from the clouds directly overhead that the sunset must've been lovely.
Thanks, Siphiwe.
Ponte Santa Trinita gets very crowded around sunset time, lots of photographers plus the selfie crowd. I took other photographs at different times/angles where the bridge is clearly visible, this one was the first that caught my attention.
Serge
serge07 wrote
Jim, great series and colors with the Kodacolor 200. The Nikomat cameras are built like an anvil.Siphiwe and Andy, great sunset photographs.
These were taken from Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence.
The bridge in the background is Ponte alla Carraia. The 16th century structure was also destroyed by the retreating Nazi army and rebuilt in 1948 as close to the original as possible.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55287424967_4b7f94754d_h.jpg
Spring (1608), one of the four statures that decorate the corners of Ponte Santa Trinita.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55288657175_52cd1b4e98_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Oh, I also only have a good view of sunrises, sunset is obscured by hills or tall trees on the West side of the house. A great shame as sometimes I can tell from the clouds directly overhead that the sunset must've been lovely.
Thanks, Siphiwe.
Ponte Santa Trinita gets very crowded around sunset time, lots of photographers plus the selfie crowd. I took other photographs at different times/angles where the bridge is clearly visible, this one was the first that caught my attention.
Serge
May 24, 2026 at 07:49 AM
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mp356 wrote:
Siphiwe and Andy, great sunset photographs.
These were taken from Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence.
The bridge in the background is Ponte alla Carraia. The 16th century structure was also destroyed by the retreating Nazi army and rebuilt in 1948 as close to the original as possible.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55287424967_4b7f94754d_h.jpg
Spring (1608), one of the four statures that decorate the corners of Ponte Santa Trinita.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55288657175_52cd1b4e98_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
SergeSerge, that first image is soooooo nice! Well seen and captured!
Thanks, Scott.
The fantastic weather was a big contributor.
Serge
serge07 wrote
Jim, great series and colors with the Kodacolor 200. The Nikomat cameras are built like an anvil.Siphiwe and Andy, great sunset photographs.
These were taken from Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence.
The bridge in the background is Ponte alla Carraia. The 16th century structure was also destroyed by the retreating Nazi army and rebuilt in 1948 as close to the original as possible.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55287424967_4b7f94754d_h.jpg
Spring (1608), one of the four statures that decorate the corners of Ponte Santa Trinita.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55288657175_52cd1b4e98_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Thanks, Scott.
The fantastic weather was a big contributor.
Serge
May 24, 2026 at 08:10 AM
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Not sure where @Leighton is, but hopefully he comes to find all the doors he's missed, there have been many that would attract his attention
serge07 wrote:
Jordan, excellent capture of the attractive young lady.
This should qualify for a door photo.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286706745_fcb64ec0b3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 5.8cm f/1.4
SergeCongrats on the lens - or is it one you've had for awhile?
Maybe Leighton will show up for the door - looks heavyThanks, James.
I have had this one for a while, it came with a Nikomat EL. Both were in like new condition.
The doors were substantial. I took the photo from across the street to capture their scale.
Where is Leighton? I may have to post more photos of interesting doors.
Serge
serge07 wrote:
James Markus wrote
serge07 wrote
Hi, everyone:Jordan, excellent capture of the attractive young lady.
This should qualify for a door photo.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286706745_fcb64ec0b3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 5.8cm f/1.4
Serge
Maybe Leighton will show up for the door - looks heavy
I have had this one for a while, it came with a Nikomat EL. Both were in like new condition.
The doors were substantial. I took the photo from across the street to capture their scale.
Where is Leighton? I may have to post more photos of interesting doors.
Serge
May 24, 2026 at 09:14 AM
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Nothing wrong with a photo of the clouds at sunset...
SiMuMe wrote:
Siphiwe and Andy, great sunset photographs.
These were taken from Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence.
The bridge in the background is Ponte alla Carraia. The 16th century structure was also destroyed by the retreating Nazi army and rebuilt in 1948 as close to the original as possible.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55287424967_4b7f94754d_h.jpg
Spring (1608), one of the four statures that decorate the corners of Ponte Santa Trinita.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55288657175_52cd1b4e98_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
SergeI love that first one, and I think you took it from a spot that many photographers have been. The difference is I've always seen pictures of it with the buildings and the bridge fully lit. This is nicely different.
Oh, I also only have a good view of sunrises, sunset is obscured by hills or tall trees on the West side of the house. A great shame as sometimes I can tell from the clouds directly overhead that the sunset must've been lovely.
SiMuMe wrote:
serge07 wrote
Jim, great series and colors with the Kodacolor 200. The Nikomat cameras are built like an anvil.Siphiwe and Andy, great sunset photographs.
These were taken from Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence.
The bridge in the background is Ponte alla Carraia. The 16th century structure was also destroyed by the retreating Nazi army and rebuilt in 1948 as close to the original as possible.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55287424967_4b7f94754d_h.jpg
Spring (1608), one of the four statures that decorate the corners of Ponte Santa Trinita.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55288657175_52cd1b4e98_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Oh, I also only have a good view of sunrises, sunset is obscured by hills or tall trees on the West side of the house. A great shame as sometimes I can tell from the clouds directly overhead that the sunset must've been lovely.
May 24, 2026 at 09:17 AM
p.2643 #10Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Currently in Mt. Desert island, Maine, hiking in Acadia National Park. Some people mistakenly call it Arcadia but it is A-cadia. Except that every 17 years there are not just a cadia but millions of cadias. That was last year. Won't happen again for another 16 years. (Sorry, bad joke.)
TopOfAcadiaMt That's that the entrance to Somes Sound and in the distance the Atlantic Ocean.
by James Muller, on Flickr
PitchPineClusters
by James Muller, on Flickr
CedarLeaves
by James Muller, on Flickr
All with 35mm f/2.8 Nikkor S Auto. We are hoping to meet up with Scott (mp356) while we are here.
TopOfAcadiaMt That's that the entrance to Somes Sound and in the distance the Atlantic Ocean.by James Muller, on Flickr
PitchPineClustersby James Muller, on Flickr
CedarLeavesby James Muller, on Flickr
All with 35mm f/2.8 Nikkor S Auto. We are hoping to meet up with Scott (mp356) while we are here.
May 24, 2026 at 02:49 PM
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Rafael, excellent captures and colors! The Oscilloscope 55mm 1.2 is a beauty for close up photography.
James, great photos with the 45/2.8 P. I have the tiny silver beauty but rarely use it. As I recall, it is a high contrast lens.
I am still getting used to the new clean look of the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a nice day but very windy:
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.
Serge
James, great photos with the 45/2.8 P. I have the tiny silver beauty but rarely use it. As I recall, it is a high contrast lens.
I am still getting used to the new clean look of the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a nice day but very windy:
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.
Serge
May 25, 2026 at 08:44 AM
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Thanks for the encouragement. Nature in its beauty sometime takes my breath away.
This one is for some reason special to me and proper for this memorial day.
Nikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-27 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
This one is for some reason special to me and proper for this memorial day.
Nikkor 90mm 1-4 Rayfact Nikon Z7ii Orchid (1 of 1)-27 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrMay 25, 2026 at 03:02 PM
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Beaverby James Muller, on Flickr
Beaver1by James Muller, on Flickr
Beaver2by James Muller, on Flickr
View with caution: Dangerously high Cuteness Coefficient. Mom and chick.
HoodedMerganserFemaleby James Muller, on Flickr
MerganserChickby James Muller, on Flickr
All taken with 300mm f/4.5 AIS and TC-14B.
May 25, 2026 at 05:20 PM
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These are our five remaining rescued cats - a less embarrassing number. - all shot with the sold 200mm f2.0 ai. Turns out I have thousands of photos I never got around to imaging. Pecking order adjustments have happened three times in the last year as other cats aged out of this plane of existence to a happy one of catnip mice.
Charlie
Oliver
Momma Cat
Marnie
Oscar
Edited on May 26, 2026 at 06:17 AM · View previous versions
Charlie
Oliver
Momma Cat
Marnie
Oscar
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May 25, 2026 at 09:10 PM
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I walked the Rob Roy Glacier track out of Mt Aspiring NP near Wanaka on Monday.
This is the start looking towards the suspension bridge that takes you over the Matukituki River and then up the glacier track.
DSC_6680-Pano-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
This is the start looking towards the suspension bridge that takes you over the Matukituki River and then up the glacier track.
DSC_6680-Pano-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrAndy
May 26, 2026 at 03:36 AM
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Palazzo Carpegna and the National Academy of St. Luke.
Even after living in Rome for more than sixty years, I still discover places that are enchanting in their beauty and rich in works of art. Rome is an endless wellspring of beauty.
All with Z5 II & AI 50/1.4.
Borromini's portico on the ground floor (1643-1647)
Exhibition: "Concorsi Clementini di Architettura"
"Lion Drinking", terracotta by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)
"The Three Graces" (1842, detail), gypsum, by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844)
"Saint Luke Painting the Virgin in the Presence of Raphael," Raffaello Sanzio (aka Raphael, 1483 – 1520)
Selfportrait by Antonio Canova (1812), gypsum
"The Constellation of Leo" (1980) by Carlo Maria Mariani (Rome 1931 – New York 2021), preparatory drawing (detail)
Even after living in Rome for more than sixty years, I still discover places that are enchanting in their beauty and rich in works of art. Rome is an endless wellspring of beauty.
All with Z5 II & AI 50/1.4.
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May 26, 2026 at 03:43 AM
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James Markus wrote:
These are our five remaining rescued cats - a less embarrassing number. - all shot with the sold 200mm f2.0 ai. Turns out I have thousands of photos I never got around to imaging. Pecking order adjustments have happened three times in the last year as other cats aged out of this plane of existence to a happy one of catnip mice.
Ohhh those eyes! Beautiful!
Mary
These are our five remaining rescued cats - a less embarrassing number. - all shot with the sold 200mm f2.0 ai. Turns out I have thousands of photos I never got around to imaging. Pecking order adjustments have happened three times in the last year as other cats aged out of this plane of existence to a happy one of catnip mice.
Ohhh those eyes! Beautiful!
Mary
May 26, 2026 at 08:01 AM
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mjgphotoz wrote:
Ohhh those eyes! Beautiful!
Mary
Charlie and Oscar seem to have the same mismatched eye colors. Are they litter mates or do you actually know? Beautiful!
Mary
James Markus wrote
These are our five remaining rescued cats - a less embarrassing number. - all shot with the sold 200mm f2.0 ai. Turns out I have thousands of photos I never got around to imaging. Pecking order adjustments have happened three times in the last year as other cats aged out of this plane of existence to a happy one of catnip mice. Mary
Charlie and Oscar seem to have the same mismatched eye colors. Are they litter mates or do you actually know? Beautiful!
Mary
May 26, 2026 at 03:45 PM
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mjgphotoz wrote:
Ohhh those eyes! Beautiful!
MaryCharlie and Oscar seem to have the same mismatched eye colors. Are they litter mates or do you actually know? Beautiful!
Mary
Momma cat has a bit of chimera markings. Momma cat is the mother of Oscar (dob 7-20-18) and Marnie (dob 3-6-18). She was having two liters a year there for a while with a huge long hair ginger that I named Georgie. He has an album on my flickr acct. Missing part of an ear, tangles in his fur - ear mites etc. And Momma cat was crazy about him.
He was near death when decided he wanted to move in, but I refused him entry because of all the parasites. I built him an apartment in the garage, and bought him a heated little condo - which he preferred, and put it on a bench by my slider for the winter. Charlie was kicked out of my neighbors house for digging in a house plant at about 3 months old. I think he was a freebie they found, but they treated all their animals dreadfully. When they would get sick of a dog they would call the animal shelter and claim it was a stray. My 2nd youngest son called him "uncle fester" - and the name stuck.
Edit2_Crop_D800_Nikkor-300mm-f2.8-ais-IF-ED_Georgie_DSC1844-Edit by James Markus, on Flickr
mjgphotoz wrote
James Markus wrote
These are our five remaining rescued cats - a less embarrassing number. - all shot with the sold 200mm f2.0 ai. Turns out I have thousands of photos I never got around to imaging. Pecking order adjustments have happened three times in the last year as other cats aged out of this plane of existence to a happy one of catnip mice. Mary
Mary
Momma cat has a bit of chimera markings. Momma cat is the mother of Oscar (dob 7-20-18) and Marnie (dob 3-6-18). She was having two liters a year there for a while with a huge long hair ginger that I named Georgie. He has an album on my flickr acct. Missing part of an ear, tangles in his fur - ear mites etc. And Momma cat was crazy about him.
He was near death when decided he wanted to move in, but I refused him entry because of all the parasites. I built him an apartment in the garage, and bought him a heated little condo - which he preferred, and put it on a bench by my slider for the winter. Charlie was kicked out of my neighbors house for digging in a house plant at about 3 months old. I think he was a freebie they found, but they treated all their animals dreadfully. When they would get sick of a dog they would call the animal shelter and claim it was a stray. My 2nd youngest son called him "uncle fester" - and the name stuck.Edit2_Crop_D800_Nikkor-300mm-f2.8-ais-IF-ED_Georgie_DSC1844-Edit by James Markus, on FlickrMay 26, 2026 at 06:41 PM
p.2643 #20Manual Focus Nikon Glass
85mm f/2 AIS.
Annoying younger brother by Mike, on Flickr
Annoying younger brother by Mike, on FlickrMay 26, 2026 at 08:38 PM