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Well, I did take advantage of Harry's lenses he had in B&S... and another he didn't.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1949727
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1949667
I better start lifting more weights...
I saw the news story about that wild game, don't know what lit them on fire after that awful start to the season. Almost like the ghost of 2004 ALCS came early.
jimmuller wrote:
Warning: Very little MFNG content.
Enemy hat indeed. And why did he apply the red coloring?
As for the Sox, umba-leavable! In last night's game they scored for a tie in the 9th, 10, 11th, and 12th before winning in the 13th. Since June 25 they are 31-5, since July 3 26-3. Normally even the best teams win only 2 out of 3, the worst lose 2 out of 3. Baseball teams aren't supposed to go on winning streaks like that. When that stat-geek dweeb left (supposedly voluntarily, though I wonder) something clicked into place. Go Sox!
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1949727
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1949667
I better start lifting more weights...
I saw the news story about that wild game, don't know what lit them on fire after that awful start to the season. Almost like the ghost of 2004 ALCS came early.
jimmuller wrote:
NightOwl Cat wrote
And the "enemy hat"...Go Sox!Enemy hat indeed. And why did he apply the red coloring?
As for the Sox, umba-leavable! In last night's game they scored for a tie in the 9th, 10, 11th, and 12th before winning in the 13th. Since June 25 they are 31-5, since July 3 26-3. Normally even the best teams win only 2 out of 3, the worst lose 2 out of 3. Baseball teams aren't supposed to go on winning streaks like that. When that stat-geek dweeb left (supposedly voluntarily, though I wonder) something clicked into place. Go Sox!
Aug 07, 2026 at 03:38 PM
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BLLX wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55435476404_5d12f8b62d_h.jpg
X-E1 + 50mm f/1.8 Ai
SergeI really like the mood here - well done
Thanks, Morten.
That is some tasty looking coffee, great photos.
Serge
serge07 wrote
Took this one on return trek from Piazzale Michelangelo, barely made it in time.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55435476404_5d12f8b62d_h.jpg
X-E1 + 50mm f/1.8 Ai
Serge
Thanks, Morten.
That is some tasty looking coffee, great photos.
Serge
Aug 07, 2026 at 04:36 PM
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Siphiwe, the close up photo of the rose bush is excellent.
Colin, great street photography as usual.
Andrea, great capture and colors.
Another reflection photo plus one of Rafael's boats (target).
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Colin, great street photography as usual.
Andrea, great capture and colors.
Another reflection photo plus one of Rafael's boats (target).
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Aug 08, 2026 at 08:53 AM
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Thanks Serge,
Here's a few more from the D610 IR & 28/2.8 combo
DSC_7239 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
DSC_7247 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
DSC_7232 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
DSC_7167 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Here's a few more from the D610 IR & 28/2.8 combo
DSC_7239 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrDSC_7247 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrDSC_7232 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrDSC_7167 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrAug 08, 2026 at 09:52 AM
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Thank you Serge. All the youngins fortunately look like their mothers.
Barb gave me a present yesterday. A Lady Bug was chewing on her Basil. About a third of the size of a coffee bean, and constantly in motion. I put her in a small petri dish, but she would not cooperate at all. These are the best two stacks - a 2 frame and three frame stack. Anything more and it started multiplying her legs. I released her after about 45 minutes. D850 with the 24mm f2.8 ais reversed. slight crops for centering.
Barb gave me a present yesterday. A Lady Bug was chewing on her Basil. About a third of the size of a coffee bean, and constantly in motion. I put her in a small petri dish, but she would not cooperate at all. These are the best two stacks - a 2 frame and three frame stack. Anything more and it started multiplying her legs. I released her after about 45 minutes. D850 with the 24mm f2.8 ais reversed. slight crops for centering.
Aug 08, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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James Markus wrote:
Barb gave me a present yesterday. A Lady Bug was chewing on her Basil.
Nice close-ups of the ladybug. FWIW, it wouldn't have been chewing on the basil. Ladybugs are carnivorous and go after aphids and such. Which is to say it is good to have them around! The red/black one are native North American. The orange/black one are Asian, non-native. They have the unpleasant tendency of hiding out in winter by finding crevices and such which retain warmth. That means to sometime show up in houses.
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Barb gave me a present yesterday. A Lady Bug was chewing on her Basil.
Nice close-ups of the ladybug. FWIW, it wouldn't have been chewing on the basil. Ladybugs are carnivorous and go after aphids and such. Which is to say it is good to have them around! The red/black one are native North American. The orange/black one are Asian, non-native. They have the unpleasant tendency of hiding out in winter by finding crevices and such which retain warmth. That means to sometime show up in houses.
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Aug 08, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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I spent part of this day processing some film shot over the last month with an F and an assortment of vintage lenses.
YellowFlowers
by James Muller, on Flickr
Tomatoes
by James Muller, on Flickr
GardenNeedsColor
by James Muller, on Flickr
I realized I posted this last one a few days ago, that it isn't from the film roll at all. I thought I was posting another, Too much beer, I guess.
Edited on Aug 09, 2026 at 02:52 PM · View previous versions
YellowFlowersby James Muller, on Flickr
Tomatoesby James Muller, on Flickr
GardenNeedsColorby James Muller, on Flickr
I realized I posted this last one a few days ago, that it isn't from the film roll at all. I thought I was posting another, Too much beer, I guess.
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Aug 08, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Colin and Serge, I REALLY like those back to back B&W images! Nice!! 
Mary
Mary
Aug 08, 2026 at 02:12 PM
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Small contribution..
AI NIKKOR 135mm f/2.8S + D3 | F5.6
Aug 09, 2026 at 05:47 AM
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jimmuller wrote:
Nice close-ups of the ladybug. FWIW, it wouldn't have been chewing on the basil. Ladybugs are carnivorous and go after aphids and such. Which is to say it is good to have them around! The red/black one are native North American. The orange/black one are Asian, non-native. They have the unpleasant tendency of hiding out in winter by finding crevices and such which retain warmth. That means to sometime show up in houses.
Also, the Asian ones actually can nip you (like an ant) and have a strong/unpleasant odour if you touch them. Up in Canada we’re seeing a LOT less native ones these days, alas, so the Asian ones seem to be taking over.
James Markus wrote
Barb gave me a present yesterday. A Lady Bug was chewing on her Basil.Also, the Asian ones actually can nip you (like an ant) and have a strong/unpleasant odour if you touch them. Up in Canada we’re seeing a LOT less native ones these days, alas, so the Asian ones seem to be taking over.
Aug 09, 2026 at 06:01 AM
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jimmuller wrote:
James Markus wrote
Barb gave me a present yesterday. A Lady Bug was chewing on her Basil.I guess she assumed. the holes in the leaves were caused by the lady bug. Speaking of aphids - my apple didn't have any this year last time I checked. I read about a non toxic spray for them and wasps, but never mixed any ir sprayed. The peach and bing cherries always get taken by the birds and squirrels.
Aug 09, 2026 at 08:19 AM
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Pisa, Italy:
The Baptistry of St. John, construction began in 1152 and completed, 1363. It is said to have excellent acoustics. The details and workmanship are awesome.
Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
The Baptistry of St. John, construction began in 1152 and completed, 1363. It is said to have excellent acoustics. The details and workmanship are awesome.
Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Aug 09, 2026 at 09:01 AM
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serge07 wrote:
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Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
Serge
Nice pics. Considering that the cathedral is more than 900 years old and is a religious building, the restrictions aren't surprising. Inspiring, yes.
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Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
Serge
Nice pics. Considering that the cathedral is more than 900 years old and is a religious building, the restrictions aren't surprising. Inspiring, yes.
Aug 09, 2026 at 09:17 AM
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jimmuller wrote:
Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
SergeNice pics. Considering that the cathedral is more than 900 years old and is a religious building, the restrictions aren't surprising. Inspiring, yes.
Thanks, Jim.
In my experience, visitors are normally allowed to explore freely and photograph the interiors. I am glad they do not have these sort of rules elsewhere.
The only other Cathedral that I have visited that did not allow photography was Westminster Abbey. Thankfully the ban was lifted in 2020.
Great vivid colors from your garden
Serge
serge07 wrote
...Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
Serge
Thanks, Jim.
In my experience, visitors are normally allowed to explore freely and photograph the interiors. I am glad they do not have these sort of rules elsewhere.
The only other Cathedral that I have visited that did not allow photography was Westminster Abbey. Thankfully the ban was lifted in 2020.
Great vivid colors from your garden
Serge
Aug 09, 2026 at 09:37 AM
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mjgphotoz wrote:
Colin and Serge, I REALLY like those back to back B&W images! Nice!!
Mary
Thank you, Mary.
Glad you enjoyed them.
Serge
Colin and Serge, I REALLY like those back to back B&W images! Nice!!
Mary
Thank you, Mary.
Glad you enjoyed them.
Serge
Aug 09, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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serge07 wrote:
Pisa, Italy:
The Baptistry of St. John, construction began in 1152 and completed, 1363. It is said to have excellent acoustics. The details and workmanship are awesome.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55451575472_de6412e013_h.jpg
Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55452716649_cd71f610c3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Serge you should do a photobook with your travel photos.
Its so disheartening to come to a place with architecture or other highlights and then you are told no photos! I generally check online first.
Pisa, Italy:
The Baptistry of St. John, construction began in 1152 and completed, 1363. It is said to have excellent acoustics. The details and workmanship are awesome.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55451575472_de6412e013_h.jpg
Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55452716649_cd71f610c3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Serge you should do a photobook with your travel photos.
Its so disheartening to come to a place with architecture or other highlights and then you are told no photos! I generally check online first.
Aug 09, 2026 at 04:01 PM
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Purple shamrock flowers (Oxalis Triangularis). PC-E Nikkor 85mm f2.8 on Nikon ZR, at f/22 and close focus.
PurpleShamrock by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
PurpleShamrock by Maryland Photos, on FlickrAug 09, 2026 at 04:05 PM
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SiMuMe wrote:
Small contribution..
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55452425914_ff6cb48d98_h.jpg
AI NIKKOR 135mm f/2.8S + D3 | F5.6
Siphiwe, very colourful flowers!
Small contribution..
Siphiwe, very colourful flowers!
Aug 09, 2026 at 04:06 PM
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serge07 wrote:
Pisa, Italy:
The Baptistry of St. John, construction began in 1152 and completed, 1363. It is said to have excellent acoustics. The details and workmanship are awesome.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55451575472_de6412e013_h.jpg
Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55452716649_cd71f610c3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Impressive building Serge. At least you are allowed to photograph the outside of it. It seems there's never a shortage of architecture to photograph in Italy.
Pisa, Italy:
The Baptistry of St. John, construction began in 1152 and completed, 1363. It is said to have excellent acoustics. The details and workmanship are awesome.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55451575472_de6412e013_h.jpg
Pica Cathedral, ca 1092:
Upon entry we were promptly informed of the rules, no exploring and zero photography. One was allowed in for prayer only at a small side section. I have visited a few churches and cathedrals and never seen anything this restrictive.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55452716649_cd71f610c3_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Impressive building Serge. At least you are allowed to photograph the outside of it. It seems there's never a shortage of architecture to photograph in Italy.
Aug 09, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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saph wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55452425914_ff6cb48d98_h.jpg
AI NIKKOR 135mm f/2.8S + D3 | F5.6 Siphiwe, very colourful flowers!
And very big. Thank you Samy.
SiMuMe wrote
Small contribution..And very big. Thank you Samy.
Aug 09, 2026 at 11:07 PM