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SiMuMe wrote:
Wonderful to see you again, Glen. I missed the cars. Hopefully we are going to see some soon. Speaking of George ... mmmmm.
Thanks Siphiwe, both for the welcome back and for setting me up to post some vintage car photos
, of which I have a bunch from last year that had yet to be processed. The three below are from what I consider to be the best annual show on Vancouver Island, which is called "Hot August Nights," is staged on a golf course in Courtney, BC, and attracts upwards of 500 cars each year. The images below were taken with the 25-50 f/4 Ai-s on my Fuji X-T4.
Wonderful to see you again, Glen. I missed the cars. Hopefully we are going to see some soon. Speaking of George ... mmmmm.
Thanks Siphiwe, both for the welcome back and for setting me up to post some vintage car photos
, of which I have a bunch from last year that had yet to be processed. The three below are from what I consider to be the best annual show on Vancouver Island, which is called "Hot August Nights," is staged on a golf course in Courtney, BC, and attracts upwards of 500 cars each year. The images below were taken with the 25-50 f/4 Ai-s on my Fuji X-T4.Jul 16, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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milt wrote:
The tall ships came to Boston's Seaport. The orange color in these photos is from smoke from the Canadian wildfires. D850, 24mm f2.8.
Great pics of the ships!
That orange sky was frightening. According to the AirNow maps there are folks in the US and Canada whose air quality was and still is well into the danger zone. "Hazardous" is any AQI over 300 and some places are currently over 1000. I feel for the people and the wildlife, would worry if worrying would do any good. The best one can do is stay indoors, preferably in a house or building with good HEPA filtration., or evacuate.
We have two Coway HEPA filters in the house. I have a small air monitor, a PocketLab Air which I carried while bike commuting. (It taught me to avoid two construction sites.
) Yesterday it showed "good" AQI and PM levels in the house but readings in the range "unhealthy for sensitive groups" outside in agreement with the AirNow report. I opened the front door to pick up a package and the indoor reading spiked then slowly came back down. So the filters are doing their job. Being trapped indoors yesterday was starting to feel like COVID times. Today the AQI is predicted here to be "moderate". Not everyone is so fortunate.
I have nothing new to post. Maybe later today though. Stay healthy if you can.
The tall ships came to Boston's Seaport. The orange color in these photos is from smoke from the Canadian wildfires. D850, 24mm f2.8.
Great pics of the ships!
That orange sky was frightening. According to the AirNow maps there are folks in the US and Canada whose air quality was and still is well into the danger zone. "Hazardous" is any AQI over 300 and some places are currently over 1000. I feel for the people and the wildlife, would worry if worrying would do any good. The best one can do is stay indoors, preferably in a house or building with good HEPA filtration., or evacuate.
We have two Coway HEPA filters in the house. I have a small air monitor, a PocketLab Air which I carried while bike commuting. (It taught me to avoid two construction sites.
) Yesterday it showed "good" AQI and PM levels in the house but readings in the range "unhealthy for sensitive groups" outside in agreement with the AirNow report. I opened the front door to pick up a package and the indoor reading spiked then slowly came back down. So the filters are doing their job. Being trapped indoors yesterday was starting to feel like COVID times. Today the AQI is predicted here to be "moderate". Not everyone is so fortunate.I have nothing new to post. Maybe later today though. Stay healthy if you can.
Jul 17, 2026 at 04:29 AM
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Today's AQI was in the Good range (yay!) so we went for a stroll through several conservation areas. I got a few good pics in the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. All taken with the 300mm f/4.5 AIS x TC-14B = 420mm.
HedgeBindweed
by James Muller, on Flickr
Apparently edible but not recommended. I think I'll pass. It is pretty though.
GreatBlueAndWhite by James Muller, on Flickr
Two herons, taken from about 3 miles away. Okay, I exaggerate but they were a long ways away.
BlueLookingAtMe by James Muller, on Flickr
Who's that looking at me so intently?
Blue-FrontedDancer by James Muller, on Flickr
Ah! A male Blue-Fronted Dancer damselfly!
RubyMeadowhawk by James Muller, on Flickr
And a red guy, a male Ruby Meadowhawk.
I got a few shots of what Seek identified as a Black-and-white Warbler, but they weren't great pics and I'm not sure I believe the identification. Also a male Redwing Blackbird, this time of year around marshes as common as Robins in back yards. You don't need to see any of those.
HedgeBindweedby James Muller, on Flickr
Apparently edible but not recommended. I think I'll pass. It is pretty though.
GreatBlueAndWhite by James Muller, on FlickrTwo herons, taken from about 3 miles away. Okay, I exaggerate but they were a long ways away.
BlueLookingAtMe by James Muller, on FlickrWho's that looking at me so intently?
Blue-FrontedDancer by James Muller, on FlickrAh! A male Blue-Fronted Dancer damselfly!
RubyMeadowhawk by James Muller, on FlickrAnd a red guy, a male Ruby Meadowhawk.
I got a few shots of what Seek identified as a Black-and-white Warbler, but they weren't great pics and I'm not sure I believe the identification. Also a male Redwing Blackbird, this time of year around marshes as common as Robins in back yards. You don't need to see any of those.
Jul 17, 2026 at 04:27 PM
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Been playing with film cameras, both large and small. Shot this with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais. In the 1960's Japanese manufacturer's would partner with Honeywell to sell their products in the US (Canon and Pentax & ?). Hanging under the big 6x7 Pentax is the Canon Demi half frame and Honeywell tacked their name on. The 6x7 is the 731st one made in 1969. It's huge, and the 55mm f3.5 lens has a 100mm filter on it. Apparently, it's 35mm equivalent would be a 28mm f1.8 - half way through my 10 shot roll - can't wait to see what that looks like wide open.
Jul 17, 2026 at 08:47 PM
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Hi, everyone:
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Jul 18, 2026 at 07:23 AM
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serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Serge, I think that is the CRC correction on the 24mm near MFD (28 and 35mm have it also)
edit -- I also think that reflection is a moire pattern
Edited on Jul 18, 2026 at 02:39 PM · View previous versions
Hi, everyone:
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Serge, I think that is the CRC correction on the 24mm near MFD (28 and 35mm have it also)
edit -- I also think that reflection is a moire pattern
Edited on Jul 18, 2026 at 02:39 PM · View previous versions
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Not sure I have posted a video here before, let's see if the Flickr link works.. This is with Nikon ZR and PC-Nikkor 28 3.5, in Trois-Rivieres in Quebec. The town is between Montreal and Quebec City.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marylandphotos/55402409948/in/dateposted/
Raw video processed with DaVinci Resolve.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marylandphotos/55402409948/in/dateposted/
Raw video processed with DaVinci Resolve.
Jul 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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James Markus wrote:
Been playing with film cameras, both large and small. Shot this with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais. In the 1960's Japanese manufacturer's would partner with Honeywell to sell their products in the US (Canon and Pentax & ?). Hanging under the big 6x7 Pentax is the Canon Demi half frame and Honeywell tacked their name on. The 6x7 is the 731st one made in 1969. It's huge, and the 55mm f3.5 lens has a 100mm filter on it. Apparently, it's 35mm equivalent would be a 28mm f1.8 - half way through my 10 shot roll - can't wait to...Show more →
Hefty camera in that mix - the Pentax 6X7.
Been playing with film cameras, both large and small. Shot this with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais. In the 1960's Japanese manufacturer's would partner with Honeywell to sell their products in the US (Canon and Pentax & ?). Hanging under the big 6x7 Pentax is the Canon Demi half frame and Honeywell tacked their name on. The 6x7 is the 731st one made in 1969. It's huge, and the 55mm f3.5 lens has a 100mm filter on it. Apparently, it's 35mm equivalent would be a 28mm f1.8 - half way through my 10 shot roll - can't wait to...Show more →
Hefty camera in that mix - the Pentax 6X7.
Jul 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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saph wrote:
Hefty camera in that mix - the Pentax 6X7.
It really is simply a scaled up SLR - even the lenses are scaled up for the format. The attached 55mm lens weighs 920 grams (more than most of my cameras) and that is not counting the hefty 100mm UV filter.
James Markus wrote
Been playing with film cameras, both large and small. Shot this with the Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais. In the 1960's Japanese manufacturer's would partner with Honeywell to sell their products in the US (Canon and Pentax & ?). Hanging under the big 6x7 Pentax is the Canon Demi half frame and Honeywell tacked their name on. The 6x7 is the 731st one made in 1969. It's huge, and the 55mm f3.5 lens has a 100mm filter on it. Apparently, it's 35mm equivalent would be a 28mm f1.8 - half way through my 10 shot roll - can't wait to see what that looks like wide open.It really is simply a scaled up SLR - even the lenses are scaled up for the format. The attached 55mm lens weighs 920 grams (more than most of my cameras) and that is not counting the hefty 100mm UV filter.
Jul 18, 2026 at 02:45 PM
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When I was getting into medium format I did consider the Pentax 67. But the prospect of walking around with it was daunting even a number of years ago.
The Makina 67 or 67W have been relatively easy to haul around.
The Makina 67 or 67W have been relatively easy to haul around.
Jul 18, 2026 at 03:27 PM
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GroWeb wrote:
Thanks Siphiwe, both for the welcome back and for setting me up to post some vintage car photos, of which I have a bunch from last year that had yet to be processed. The three below are from what I consider to be the best annual show on Vancouver Island, which is called "Hot August Nights," is staged on a golf course in Courtney, BC, and attracts upwards of 500 cars each year. The images below were taken with the 25-50 f/4 Ai-s on my Fuji X-T4.
Awesome. A beautiful internal combustion engine, and a car riding on fat tyres - comfort.
Thanks Siphiwe, both for the welcome back and for setting me up to post some vintage car photos
, of which I have a bunch from last year that had yet to be processed. The three below are from what I consider to be the best annual show on Vancouver Island, which is called "Hot August Nights," is staged on a golf course in Courtney, BC, and attracts upwards of 500 cars each year. The images below were taken with the 25-50 f/4 Ai-s on my Fuji X-T4.Awesome. A beautiful internal combustion engine, and a car riding on fat tyres - comfort.
Jul 19, 2026 at 01:38 AM
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Out and about last week.
NIKKOR-H 85mm f/1.8 + Df | F5.6
NIKKOR-H 85mm f/1.8 + Df | F5.6
Jul 19, 2026 at 01:56 AM
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serge07 wrote:
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Many thanks 🙏
That is a great shot for sure👏 Well spotted with the reflections 👍
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Many thanks 🙏
That is a great shot for sure👏 Well spotted with the reflections 👍
Jul 19, 2026 at 05:13 AM
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saph wrote:
When I was getting into medium format I did consider the Pentax 67. But the prospect of walking around with it was daunting even a number of years ago.
The Makina 67 or 67W have been relatively easy to haul around.
My experience exactly (though I have the 670). I tried out a Pentax 67 with the standard 105/2.4 lens, and even taking off the wooden grip was quite shocked at the weight. Then dry-firing it and hearing the mirror-slap (and feeling it in my fingers)! I really wanted interchangeable lenses, but I also wanted a built-in meter, so I had to compromise and go with a the fixed lens Plaubel Makina. Over the years, being able to take my relatively light-weight 670 traveling and hiking, I've come to realize that I made the right choice.
Edited on Jul 19, 2026 at 07:11 AM · View previous versions
When I was getting into medium format I did consider the Pentax 67. But the prospect of walking around with it was daunting even a number of years ago.
The Makina 67 or 67W have been relatively easy to haul around.
My experience exactly (though I have the 670). I tried out a Pentax 67 with the standard 105/2.4 lens, and even taking off the wooden grip was quite shocked at the weight. Then dry-firing it and hearing the mirror-slap (and feeling it in my fingers)! I really wanted interchangeable lenses, but I also wanted a built-in meter, so I had to compromise and go with a the fixed lens Plaubel Makina. Over the years, being able to take my relatively light-weight 670 traveling and hiking, I've come to realize that I made the right choice.
Edited on Jul 19, 2026 at 07:11 AM · View previous versions
Jul 19, 2026 at 06:51 AM
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James Markus wrote:
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
SergeSerge, I think that is the CRC correction on the 24mm near MFD (28 and 35mm have it also)
edit -- I also think that reflection is a moire pattern
James, building reflections off the glass towers are common in Manhattan specially with the high Sun. One just has to be there at the right time.
Here is another taken shortly before the Chrysler Building photo.
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
serge07 wrote
Hi, everyone:Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
edit -- I also think that reflection is a moire pattern
James, building reflections off the glass towers are common in Manhattan specially with the high Sun. One just has to be there at the right time.
Here is another taken shortly before the Chrysler Building photo.
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Jul 19, 2026 at 07:11 AM
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The Chapel of the Princes (1640), Florence:
It was originally planed to decorate the ceiling entirely with deep blue Lapis, that would be something to see. Due to budgetary constraints, that work was never done. The frescoes were later added and completed in 1828.
The interior is decorated with different colored marble and semi precious stones, the workmanship is a stunner.
X-E1 + 16mm f/3.5 Ai
Serge
It was originally planed to decorate the ceiling entirely with deep blue Lapis, that would be something to see. Due to budgetary constraints, that work was never done. The frescoes were later added and completed in 1828.
The interior is decorated with different colored marble and semi precious stones, the workmanship is a stunner.
X-E1 + 16mm f/3.5 Ai
Serge
Jul 19, 2026 at 07:34 AM
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saph wrote:
When I was getting into medium format I did consider the Pentax 67. But the prospect of walking around with it was daunting even a number of years ago.
The Makina 67 or 67W have been relatively easy to haul around.
Samy, If I could focus a rangefinder it definitely would have been preferable, but I can no longer do so. I have the Zeiss Ikonta folding cameras - 6x4.5, 6x6 and 6x9 that I restored and fit in my pocket, but the sharpest images are at infinity, and f8 or f11 on a tripod. I really wanted to do portraits within 5-6 feet, and as it is I had to modify a left over Nikon DG-1 so I can focus well on the 6x7, Once that becomes impossible I'll sell the kit. The 645N and 645Z have focus confirmation so I can use them indefinitely. I'm just doing what I can while I can.
Jim
When I was getting into medium format I did consider the Pentax 67. But the prospect of walking around with it was daunting even a number of years ago.
The Makina 67 or 67W have been relatively easy to haul around.
Samy, If I could focus a rangefinder it definitely would have been preferable, but I can no longer do so. I have the Zeiss Ikonta folding cameras - 6x4.5, 6x6 and 6x9 that I restored and fit in my pocket, but the sharpest images are at infinity, and f8 or f11 on a tripod. I really wanted to do portraits within 5-6 feet, and as it is I had to modify a left over Nikon DG-1 so I can focus well on the 6x7, Once that becomes impossible I'll sell the kit. The 645N and 645Z have focus confirmation so I can use them indefinitely. I'm just doing what I can while I can.
Jim
Jul 19, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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serge07 wrote:
Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
SergeSerge, I think that is the CRC correction on the 24mm near MFD (28 and 35mm have it also)
edit -- I also think that reflection is a moire patternJames, building reflections off the glass towers are common in Manhattan specially with the high Sun. One just has to be there at the right time.
Here is another taken shortly before the Chrysler Building photo.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55403091557_f6a6a16da9_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Serge, I think we are referring to different reflections. The building on the right is a straight reflection, but the building on the left is an optical distortion (moire pattern) of the same building in the center of the frame in the distance. The bands and grids between the rows on the left side building. In Australia in 2007 I noticed a weird distortion on a glass building that I titled "The Tower of Babel".
Tower of Babel LINK
James Markus wrote
serge07 wrote
Hi, everyone:Morten, excellent series with the 35/1.4. The sunset with the 50/1.2 is marvelous.
Andy, terrific captures of beautiful scenery.
James, great photos of the film cameras. The third has a 3D feel to it.
Glen, good to see your classic car photos, great processing.
I have been in the area many times but had not seen this reflection.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55402115490_7b77ca0f9b_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
edit -- I also think that reflection is a moire pattern
Here is another taken shortly before the Chrysler Building photo.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55403091557_f6a6a16da9_h.jpg
X-E1 + NC 28/2.0
Serge
Serge, I think we are referring to different reflections. The building on the right is a straight reflection, but the building on the left is an optical distortion (moire pattern) of the same building in the center of the frame in the distance. The bands and grids between the rows on the left side building. In Australia in 2007 I noticed a weird distortion on a glass building that I titled "The Tower of Babel".
Tower of Babel LINK
Jul 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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serge07 wrote:
The Chapel of the Princes (1640), Florence:
It was originally planed to decorate the ceiling entirely with deep blue Lapis, that would be something to see. Due to budgetary constraints, that work was never done. The frescoes were later added and completed in 1828.
The interior is decorated with different colored marble and semi precious stones, the workmanship is a stunner.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55404168203_39236c831f_h.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55404044111_81e5ac035d_h.jpg
X-E1 + 16mm f/3.5 Ai
Serge
What a gorgeous space - Thanks again Serge!
The Chapel of the Princes (1640), Florence:
It was originally planed to decorate the ceiling entirely with deep blue Lapis, that would be something to see. Due to budgetary constraints, that work was never done. The frescoes were later added and completed in 1828.
The interior is decorated with different colored marble and semi precious stones, the workmanship is a stunner.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55404168203_39236c831f_h.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55404044111_81e5ac035d_h.jpg
X-E1 + 16mm f/3.5 Ai
Serge
What a gorgeous space - Thanks again Serge!
Jul 19, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Harry, check email 
Kingfishphoto wrote:
Harry PalmerIf I did not already have the 200 micro and the 400 I'd be buying Harry's. For the other NMFG aficionados, these are great lenses from essentially a thread family member. If you've wanted to try these get them!Thank you Raymond, i priced them at 50% less t han i paid plus estimated packing materials and shipping. I have done same on all the recent B/S ads.
Harry
Kingfishphoto wrote:
pbraymond wrote
Kingfishphoto wrote
COMING TO A CAMERA BAG NEAR YOU SOON. Iam starting to put some items on B/S due to my 93 year old eyes have AMD. Items priced to sell, so no offers.Harry Palmer
Harry
Jul 19, 2026 at 11:25 AM