Manual Focus Nikon Glass
p.2647 #1Manual Focus Nikon Glass
The Shard, the UK's (and western Europe's) tallest building at 1016 feet, can be seen in the background.
All shot with the 50/2 & Z8
DSC_5026 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Back at ground level in the financial district.
DSC_5136 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Those trainers....
50mm manual focus for a walk-by street candid. Surprised it was in focus.
DSC_5104 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Cheers,
Colin
All shot with the 50/2 & Z8
DSC_5026 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrBack at ground level in the financial district.
DSC_5136 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrThose trainers....
50mm manual focus for a walk-by street candid. Surprised it was in focus.
DSC_5104 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrCheers,
Colin
Jun 05, 2026 at 12:20 PM
p.2647 #2Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
The Shard, the UK's (and western Europe's) tallest building at 1016 feet, can be seen in the background.
All shot with the 50/2 & Z8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315297307_1504778f76_h.jpgDSC_5026 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Back at ground level in the financial district.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316361303_b8341d848e_h.jpgDSC_5136 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Those trainers....
50mm manual focus for a walk-by street candid. Surprised it was in focus.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316433129_458cc77cc8_h.jpgDSC_5104 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Cheers,
Colin
Very nice. If that's the 50/2 from the early 70's or thereabouts I must stat using mine.
The Shard, the UK's (and western Europe's) tallest building at 1016 feet, can be seen in the background.
All shot with the 50/2 & Z8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315297307_1504778f76_h.jpgDSC_5026 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Back at ground level in the financial district.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316361303_b8341d848e_h.jpgDSC_5136 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Those trainers....
50mm manual focus for a walk-by street candid. Surprised it was in focus.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316433129_458cc77cc8_h.jpgDSC_5104 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Cheers,
Colin
Very nice. If that's the 50/2 from the early 70's or thereabouts I must stat using mine.
Jun 05, 2026 at 02:28 PM
p.2647 #3Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Moving things along here. Only one interesting picture today. No, make that two.
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in flight. They aren't rare, can be see in the suburbs just about anywhere, or at least where we live. But they don't stand still very often. If you want a picture you have to be lucky and catch one in flight. I got lucky.
TigerSwallowtilInFlight
by James Muller, on Flickr
A pretty stone bridge, built about 100 years ago.
StoneBridge
by James Muller, on Flickr
Both pics with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro on Z5ii w/FTZ
Edited on Jun 06, 2026 at 04:17 AM · View previous versions
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in flight. They aren't rare, can be see in the suburbs just about anywhere, or at least where we live. But they don't stand still very often. If you want a picture you have to be lucky and catch one in flight. I got lucky.
TigerSwallowtilInFlightby James Muller, on Flickr
A pretty stone bridge, built about 100 years ago.
StoneBridgeby James Muller, on Flickr
Both pics with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro on Z5ii w/FTZ
Edited on Jun 06, 2026 at 04:17 AM · View previous versions
Jun 05, 2026 at 03:55 PM
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The Honeysuckle is in bloom.
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Jun 05, 2026 at 07:45 PM
p.2647 #5Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
The Shard, the UK's (and western Europe's) tallest building at 1016 feet, can be seen in the background.
All shot with the 50/2 & Z8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315297307_1504778f76_h.jpgDSC_5026 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Back at ground level in the financial district.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316361303_b8341d848e_h.jpgDSC_5136 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Those trainers....
50mm manual focus for a walk-by street candid. Surprised it was in focus.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316433129_458cc77cc8_h.jpgDSC_5104 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Cheers,
Colin
Lovely people shots, Colin. Every generation has its dress code, for sure.
The Shard, the UK's (and western Europe's) tallest building at 1016 feet, can be seen in the background.
All shot with the 50/2 & Z8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315297307_1504778f76_h.jpgDSC_5026 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Back at ground level in the financial district.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316361303_b8341d848e_h.jpgDSC_5136 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Those trainers....
50mm manual focus for a walk-by street candid. Surprised it was in focus.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316433129_458cc77cc8_h.jpgDSC_5104 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Cheers,
Colin
Lovely people shots, Colin. Every generation has its dress code, for sure.
Jun 06, 2026 at 01:12 AM
p.2647 #6Manual Focus Nikon Glass
James Markus wrote:
The Honeysuckle is in bloom.
The look of Summer. Lovely greens.
The Honeysuckle is in bloom.
The look of Summer. Lovely greens.
Jun 06, 2026 at 01:13 AM
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serge07 wrote:
Colin, great views and photos from London.
Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313899291_75308c7550_h.jpg
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Looks like a driving enthusiast. Well seen. Thanks Serge.
Colin, great views and photos from London.
Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313899291_75308c7550_h.jpg
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Looks like a driving enthusiast. Well seen. Thanks Serge.
Jun 06, 2026 at 01:14 AM
p.2647 #8Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
Moving things along here. Only one interesting picture today. No, make that two.
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in flight. They aren't aren't rare, can be see in the suburbs just about anywhere, or at least where we live. But they don't stand still very often. If you want a picture you have to be lucky and catch one in flight. I got lucky.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316564711_5a0c4c43d4_b.jpgTigerSwallowtilInFlight
by James Muller, on Flickr
A pretty stone bridge, built about 100 years ago.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316986230_18c09d999e_b.jpgStoneBridge
by James Muller, on Flickr
Both pics with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro on Z5ii w/FTZ
I like the butterfly, Jim. Might need to give butterfly-in-flight a go.
Moving things along here. Only one interesting picture today. No, make that two.
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in flight. They aren't aren't rare, can be see in the suburbs just about anywhere, or at least where we live. But they don't stand still very often. If you want a picture you have to be lucky and catch one in flight. I got lucky.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316564711_5a0c4c43d4_b.jpgTigerSwallowtilInFlight
by James Muller, on Flickr
A pretty stone bridge, built about 100 years ago.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55316986230_18c09d999e_b.jpgStoneBridge
by James Muller, on Flickr
Both pics with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro on Z5ii w/FTZ
I like the butterfly, Jim. Might need to give butterfly-in-flight a go.
Jun 06, 2026 at 01:16 AM
p.2647 #9Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Hi, everyone:
kuujinbo, great series specially number one. The 8.5 cm LTM is a great lens, been tempted on several occasions.
Colin, you are darn good at street photography.
Palazzo dell'Arte, Florence where art is almost everywhere.
The space is home to a restaurant known for its extensive wine selection. Upon entry, the eyeballs are immediately drawn to artwork in the ceilings and side walls, amazing. The frescoes date to the 14th century and are very well preserved.
X-E1 + 16/3.5
Serge
kuujinbo, great series specially number one. The 8.5 cm LTM is a great lens, been tempted on several occasions.
Colin, you are darn good at street photography.
Palazzo dell'Arte, Florence where art is almost everywhere.
The space is home to a restaurant known for its extensive wine selection. Upon entry, the eyeballs are immediately drawn to artwork in the ceilings and side walls, amazing. The frescoes date to the 14th century and are very well preserved.
X-E1 + 16/3.5
Serge
Jun 06, 2026 at 07:27 AM
p.2647 #10Manual Focus Nikon Glass
The most famous fresco at the Pallazo dell'Arte is this one. It was discovered in 2005 and dated to 1366. There are images of other poets of the time on the side walls.
The earliest known portrait of Dante that is considered authentic.
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Edited on Jun 06, 2026 at 06:00 PM · View previous versions
The earliest known portrait of Dante that is considered authentic.
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Edited on Jun 06, 2026 at 06:00 PM · View previous versions
Jun 06, 2026 at 07:35 AM
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p.2647 #11Manual Focus Nikon Glass
I was attracted by the tree and the angles and curves of the buildings fighting against each other.
The London red bus arrived on time too.
50/2 & Z8
DSC_5171 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
The London red bus arrived on time too.
50/2 & Z8
DSC_5171 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrColin
Jun 06, 2026 at 11:43 AM
p.2647 #12Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
Horizon 22 candid.
Z8 & 50/2 HC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55308001328_a45392229d_h.jpgDSC_5091: Horizon 22 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Great to have you posting more regularly now Colin, always enjoy London through your eyes.
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cadman342001 wrote:
Nugget Point Lighthouse with NKJ 28/2 (which you can see by the coma is not really suited to astro, I was also shooting the Viltrox 16/1.8 - https://flic.kr/p/2sg6UYh )
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305044900_9f5532326b_b.jpgDSC_6328-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
AndyGorgeous. And amazing Viltrox and framing on your Flickr link.Thanks Michel !
Here's the view while I was waiting for night time
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309180921_7906e956f0_h.jpgDSC_6202-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
There are more islands behind the lighthouse promontory too which you can view from the observation platform on the other side, the end of it is visible in this shot on the right
Andy
Quite the setting indeed Andy. Also enjoyed seeing the islands behind the peak.
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jimmuller wrote:
Bird photography is a lot like fishing. The object of fishing is not to catch fish. It's to try to catch fish. Bird photography is the same way. Otherwise why would I carry a camera with 197 pounds of glass attached (okay, I exaggerate a little) into the woods? And come away with no bird pics? (My sweetie suggested I take the 300mm x 1.4 combo. It wasn't my idea. Really.) Lots of birdsong. None visible. Nevertheless, we did get a few pics of interest.
The Tiger Swallowtails have been flying for a few days. They don't stop very often.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55312815218_f4bb182170_b.jpgTigerSwallowtail (1)
by...Show more →
Good way to describe birding. Might explain why I only go birding when the chances are high to spot a good variety.
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serge07 wrote:
Colin, great views and photos from London.
Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313899291_75308c7550_h.jpg
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Great reflexes Serge, just enough sharpness and movement.
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lumenspixel wrote:
Waiting at the market.
Nikon O 35 2,0
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313578272_23ec8bde76_b.jpgBoucherie Bougeard by lumens pixel, sur Flickr
Perfectly framed and processed Michel, the arcs at the top really helps provide a great frame.
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kuujinbo wrote:
Zf & ~70 year old Nikkor P.C 8.5cm f2 LTM
Looks like a great lens backed up with a great eye kuujinbo.
Horizon 22 candid.
Z8 & 50/2 HC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55308001328_a45392229d_h.jpgDSC_5091: Horizon 22 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Great to have you posting more regularly now Colin, always enjoy London through your eyes.
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cadman342001 wrote:
lumenspixel wrote
cadman342001 wrote
The reason for buying a ZfNugget Point Lighthouse with NKJ 28/2 (which you can see by the coma is not really suited to astro, I was also shooting the Viltrox 16/1.8 - https://flic.kr/p/2sg6UYh )
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305044900_9f5532326b_b.jpgDSC_6328-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Here's the view while I was waiting for night time
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309180921_7906e956f0_h.jpgDSC_6202-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
There are more islands behind the lighthouse promontory too which you can view from the observation platform on the other side, the end of it is visible in this shot on the right
Andy
Quite the setting indeed Andy. Also enjoyed seeing the islands behind the peak.
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jimmuller wrote:
Bird photography is a lot like fishing. The object of fishing is not to catch fish. It's to try to catch fish. Bird photography is the same way. Otherwise why would I carry a camera with 197 pounds of glass attached (okay, I exaggerate a little) into the woods? And come away with no bird pics? (My sweetie suggested I take the 300mm x 1.4 combo. It wasn't my idea. Really.) Lots of birdsong. None visible. Nevertheless, we did get a few pics of interest.
The Tiger Swallowtails have been flying for a few days. They don't stop very often.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55312815218_f4bb182170_b.jpgTigerSwallowtail (1)
by...Show more →
Good way to describe birding. Might explain why I only go birding when the chances are high to spot a good variety.
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serge07 wrote:
Colin, great views and photos from London.
Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313899291_75308c7550_h.jpg
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Great reflexes Serge, just enough sharpness and movement.
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lumenspixel wrote:
Waiting at the market.
Nikon O 35 2,0
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313578272_23ec8bde76_b.jpgBoucherie Bougeard by lumens pixel, sur Flickr
Perfectly framed and processed Michel, the arcs at the top really helps provide a great frame.
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kuujinbo wrote:
Zf & ~70 year old Nikkor P.C 8.5cm f2 LTM
Looks like a great lens backed up with a great eye kuujinbo.
Jun 06, 2026 at 01:46 PM
p.2647 #13Manual Focus Nikon Glass
James Markus wrote:
The Honeysuckle is in bloom.
Some of these look focus stacked James. Grest work with the focal plane and color.
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serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
kuujinbo, great series specially number one. The 8.5 cm LTM is a great lens, been tempted on several occasions.
Colin, you are darn good at street photography.
Palazzo dell'Arte, Florence where art is almost everywhere.
The space is home to a restaurant known for its extensive wine selection. Upon entry, the eyeballs are immediately drawn to artwork in the ceilings and side walls, amazing. The frescoes date to the 14th century and are very well preserved.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317733944_f3df2e2bb8_h.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317675223_f8f1c580b3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 16/3.5
Serge
New meaning to dining alfresco.
The Honeysuckle is in bloom.
Some of these look focus stacked James. Grest work with the focal plane and color.
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serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
kuujinbo, great series specially number one. The 8.5 cm LTM is a great lens, been tempted on several occasions.
Colin, you are darn good at street photography.
Palazzo dell'Arte, Florence where art is almost everywhere.
The space is home to a restaurant known for its extensive wine selection. Upon entry, the eyeballs are immediately drawn to artwork in the ceilings and side walls, amazing. The frescoes date to the 14th century and are very well preserved.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317733944_f3df2e2bb8_h.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317675223_f8f1c580b3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 16/3.5
Serge
New meaning to dining alfresco.
Jun 06, 2026 at 01:49 PM
p.2647 #14Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Been awhile since I've had an Nikon MF lens attached to the Z. From this morning, it did not look hopeful at all when I left the house but there was a brief opening that made it worthwhile photographically. 20mm f3.5 AI.
Jun 06, 2026 at 01:54 PM
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pbraymond wrote:
Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313899291_75308c7550_h.jpg
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
SergeGreat reflexes Serge, just enough sharpness and movement.
Thanks, Ray.
It helped being super familiar with the 28/2.8.
The "alfresco" dinning was by interrupted several times with photo duties It is an amazing place.
Excellent sunrise photographs with the 20/3.5. I think your Z8 needs more use with the manual focus Nikkors.
Serge
serge07 wrote
Colin, great views and photos from London.Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313899291_75308c7550_h.jpg
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Thanks, Ray.
It helped being super familiar with the 28/2.8.
The "alfresco" dinning was by interrupted several times with photo duties
It is an amazing place.Excellent sunrise photographs with the 20/3.5. I think your Z8 needs more use with the manual focus Nikkors.
Serge
Jun 06, 2026 at 03:36 PM
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SiMuMe wrote:
I like the butterfly, Jim. Might need to give butterfly-in-flight a go.
Thanks. I'd like to see what you come up with. Your butterflies are surely different form ours. Expect lots of bad pics!
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pbraymond wrote:
Good way to describe birding. Might explain why I only go birding when the chances are high to spot a good variety.
Thanks. We heard and could identify lots of birds on this trip. Black-throated Green Warblers, Hermit Thrushes (very pretty song, sounds like it's in an echo chamber), Blue-headed and Red-eyed Vireos, Loons, Common Yellowthroat Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Northern Parula, the usual suspects Bluejay and Robin and Black-capped Chickadee and Dark-eyed Juncos and Ravens. In most cases the usual suspects were the only ones willing to be seen. What few pics I did get of the rest weren't so great, alas. If you can't see 'em you can't take their picture, now can you?
Your sunrise pics are gorgeous!
I like the butterfly, Jim. Might need to give butterfly-in-flight a go.
Thanks. I'd like to see what you come up with. Your butterflies are surely different form ours. Expect lots of bad pics!
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pbraymond wrote:
Good way to describe birding. Might explain why I only go birding when the chances are high to spot a good variety.
Thanks. We heard and could identify lots of birds on this trip. Black-throated Green Warblers, Hermit Thrushes (very pretty song, sounds like it's in an echo chamber), Blue-headed and Red-eyed Vireos, Loons, Common Yellowthroat Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Northern Parula, the usual suspects Bluejay and Robin and Black-capped Chickadee and Dark-eyed Juncos and Ravens. In most cases the usual suspects were the only ones willing to be seen. What few pics I did get of the rest weren't so great, alas. If you can't see 'em you can't take their picture, now can you?
Your sunrise pics are gorgeous!
Jun 06, 2026 at 05:42 PM
p.2647 #17Manual Focus Nikon Glass
pbraymond wrote:
Some of these look focus stacked James. Grest work with the focal plane and color.
Well Ray every single frame is at f4 - which goes to show how sharp that old micro is, but dof is so narrow near mfd. My fav is #3, and the bottom left has a cool artifact where Helicon smeared it like wet paint. I'll take it.
Oh, and they all were focus stacked
James Markus wrote
The Honeysuckle is in bloom.Well Ray every single frame is at f4 - which goes to show how sharp that old micro is, but dof is so narrow near mfd. My fav is #3, and the bottom left has a cool artifact where Helicon smeared it like wet paint. I'll take it.
Oh, and they all were focus stacked
Jun 06, 2026 at 08:03 PM
p.2647 #18Manual Focus Nikon Glass
A couple more to round out the recent London ttip.
Looking west towards Canary Wharf. A 3 shot vertical pano from 50/2 & Z8
DSC_5082-Pano: View from Horizon 22 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
This is a Pedibus. You hire the party bike and pedal orthogonally to your direction of travel.
DSC_5182 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Looking west towards Canary Wharf. A 3 shot vertical pano from 50/2 & Z8
DSC_5082-Pano: View from Horizon 22 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrThis is a Pedibus. You hire the party bike and pedal orthogonally to your direction of travel.
DSC_5182 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrColin
Jun 07, 2026 at 01:07 AM
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ZF, 50mm f/1.8 Ai-S
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Jun 07, 2026 at 01:48 AM
p.2647 #20Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
A couple more to round out the recent London ttip.
Looking west towards Canary Wharf. A 3 shot vertical pano from 50/2 & Z8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55319059831_5401b8dc7c_h.jpgDSC_5082-Pano: View from Horizon 22 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
This is a Pedibus. You hire the party bike and pedal orthogonally to your direction of travel.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55319286844_802c6e6786_h.jpgDSC_5182 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
So many beautiful leggy women pedaling (and paying) for the sole benefit of one man. Makes me jealous.
Jun 07, 2026 at 03:51 AM