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And the Asian ones bite.
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.
jimmuller wrote:
James Markus wrote
Barb gave me a present yesterday. A Lady Bug was chewing on her Basil.Aug 10, 2026 at 06:41 AM
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SiMuMe wrote:
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
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SergeImpressive 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.
It was very nice of them to allow photography of the exterior, but no flash allowed.
Italy does have endless photographic opportunities, that is for sure.
The "small contribution" photo has killer colors. Great job with the D3.
Serge
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
It was very nice of them to allow photography of the exterior, but no flash allowed.
Italy does have endless photographic opportunities, that is for sure.
The "small contribution" photo has killer colors. Great job with the D3.
Serge
Aug 10, 2026 at 09:30 AM
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Today's pics are a mixed bag. Things very much alive and growing. Man-made things past end of life.
From the back yard yesterday.
This looks like a youngster. The chickenwire fence was originally to keep our neighbors' cat away from birds on the ground. This bird has nothing to fear.
Turkey
by James Muller, on Flickr
My sweetie likes her garden. So do hummingbirds, butterflies, bees.
GardenFlowers
by James Muller, on Flickr
From this morning's bike ride.
Weston Station has seen no train for many a year.
WestonStation
by James Muller, on Flickr
Toward the western end of Waltham the air had a peculiar smell. Rounding a corner I saw why, a big plume of dust from what had been a lighting supply company. I took a few pics on the return. Fortunately the dust column had dissipated so that I didn't have to breathe much of it.
BuildingGoingDown
by James Muller, on Flickr
From the back yard yesterday.
This looks like a youngster. The chickenwire fence was originally to keep our neighbors' cat away from birds on the ground. This bird has nothing to fear.
Turkeyby James Muller, on Flickr
My sweetie likes her garden. So do hummingbirds, butterflies, bees.
GardenFlowersby James Muller, on Flickr
From this morning's bike ride.
Weston Station has seen no train for many a year.
WestonStationby James Muller, on Flickr
Toward the western end of Waltham the air had a peculiar smell. Rounding a corner I saw why, a big plume of dust from what had been a lighting supply company. I took a few pics on the return. Fortunately the dust column had dissipated so that I didn't have to breathe much of it.
BuildingGoingDownby James Muller, on Flickr
Aug 10, 2026 at 09:58 AM
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Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
Z62_9126 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Z62_9126 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrAug 10, 2026 at 01:03 PM
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Late afternoon in Borough Market, London.
A pickpocket thief's paradise.
Warning signs are everywhere.
I use a 10L Peak design sling bag and tuck it in front of me. Camera attached to wrist.
Z62_9046 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Z62_9066 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Z62_9049 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Z62_9056 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Z62_9058 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
A pickpocket thief's paradise.
Warning signs are everywhere.
I use a 10L Peak design sling bag and tuck it in front of me. Camera attached to wrist.
Z62_9046 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrZ62_9066 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrZ62_9049 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrZ62_9056 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrZ62_9058 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrColin
Aug 10, 2026 at 01:12 PM
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saph wrote:
Purple shamrock flowers (Oxalis Triangularis). PC-E Nikkor 85mm f2.8 on Nikon ZR, at f/22 and close focus.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55453516854_1a81a3ab38_b.jpgPurpleShamrock by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Samy, This is gorgeous and technically looks perfect. Is this a new camera and lens or did I miss your new acquisition? Either way - congrats
Aug 10, 2026 at 05:07 PM
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SiMuMe wrote:
Small contribution..
Siphiwe, That is the healhiest Lily ever. Beautiful.
Aug 10, 2026 at 05:09 PM
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DeltaSigma wrote:
Late afternoon in Borough Market, London.
A pickpocket thief's paradise.
Warning signs are everywhere.
I use a 10L Peak design sling bag and tuck it in front of me. Camera attached to wrist.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55455881335_d333d69ee5_h.jpgZ62_9046 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55455673584_5b186d7e9b_h.jpgZ62_9066 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55455490036_00d54f1347_h.jpgZ62_9049 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55455489266_06b346339e_h.jpgZ62_9056 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55455489171_11b93ffccb_h.jpgZ62_9058 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Colin, Really vibrant market scenes.
"Large amounts don't grow on trees,
you've got to pick a pocket or two. You got to pick a pocket or two lads." Probably a paraphrased lyric
Aug 10, 2026 at 05:20 PM
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Here are a few photos from the Forbidden Plateau in July 2025, courtesy of the 25-50 f/4 Ai-s on my Fuji X-T4.
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Aug 10, 2026 at 06:37 PM
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Stormed all night, and I hardly slept. Went to the river and the air was thick as can be.
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Aug 10, 2026 at 08:51 PM
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James Markus wrote:
Stormed all night, and I hardly slept. Went to the river and the air was thick as can be.
Very idyllic. It just needs a cane fishin' pole.
And a cold beer.
Stormed all night, and I hardly slept. Went to the river and the air was thick as can be.
Very idyllic. It just needs a cane fishin' pole.
And a cold beer.
Aug 11, 2026 at 06:56 AM
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We strolled around the neighborhood last evening. The western sky was bright orange. I'm not sure these pics do it justice. Taken with my 50+ y.o. 50mm f/1.4, exposure stopped down. No color or brightness/contrast enhancements applied. Limited field of view because of the neighborhood trees.
EveningSky0
by James Muller, on Flickr
EveningSky1
by James Muller, on Flickr
EveningSky2
by James Muller, on Flickr
EveningSky0by James Muller, on Flickr
EveningSky1by James Muller, on Flickr
EveningSky2by James Muller, on Flickr
Aug 11, 2026 at 07:01 AM
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James Markus wrote:
Siphiwe, That is the healhiest Lily ever. Beautiful.
Thanks a lot, James.
Siphiwe, That is the healhiest Lily ever. Beautiful.
Thanks a lot, James.
Aug 11, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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DeltaSigma wrote:
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55455658514_e36a61e661_h.jpgZ62_9126 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Grain and all the framing reflections make this very interesting, Colin.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55455658514_e36a61e661_h.jpgZ62_9126 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Grain and all the framing reflections make this very interesting, Colin.
Aug 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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jimmuller wrote:
We strolled around the neighborhood last evening. The western sky was bright orange. I'm not sure these pics do it justice. Taken with my 50+ y.o. 50mm f/1.4, exposure stopped down. No color or brightness/contrast enhancements applied. Limited field of view because of the neighborhood trees.
I can relate. I've been in a similar situation before. Sky seemed on fire, trees and neighbour houses, and the resulting pictures didn't feel like they did what I saw justice. Thanks for sharing, always amazed how evening and morning light can vary day to day.
We strolled around the neighborhood last evening. The western sky was bright orange. I'm not sure these pics do it justice. Taken with my 50+ y.o. 50mm f/1.4, exposure stopped down. No color or brightness/contrast enhancements applied. Limited field of view because of the neighborhood trees.
I can relate. I've been in a similar situation before. Sky seemed on fire, trees and neighbour houses, and the resulting pictures didn't feel like they did what I saw justice. Thanks for sharing, always amazed how evening and morning light can vary day to day.
Aug 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Two...
AI NIKKOR 135mm f/2.8S + D3 | F4
I love the bigger version of this one even more. Shows just how good the resolution of the Micro is.
A Poppy - click for larger
AI Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8S + Z50
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I love the bigger version of this one even more. Shows just how good the resolution of the Micro is.
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Aug 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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SiMuMe wrote:
Two...
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AI NIKKOR 135mm f/2.8S + D3 | F4
I love the bigger version of this one even more. Shows just how good the resolution of the Micro is.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55458634759_955049fc65_h.jpg A Poppy - click for larger
AI Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8S + Z50
Excellent shots
I agree that 55 is amazing
Two...
I love the bigger version of this one even more. Shows just how good the resolution of the Micro is.
Excellent shots
I agree that 55 is amazing
Aug 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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No pics today, just a saga of MFNG. With the lenses and camera bodies my friend Jim had given me I had three redundant MFNG lenses. I had selected for my own use what I thought were the better of each pair, clean optics and smooth aperture and focus ring. They had evaluated my three original F-mount lenses when I bought the Z5ii and I have looked at them carefully quite often. So I believe they are good.
Today I took the others over to the local Hunts. Two of them had visible mold (which I had seen but wasn't sure what I was seeing), some of it unfortunately inside so not cleanable easily, or a full smattering of dust inside. Jim had used them for various activities on Cape Cod so they could have picked up salt spray or any other moisture internally. The guy offered me $10 for one but said they couldn't use the others. I told him to keep them. They were just collecting dust on my shelf but a student might want them or someone could take them apart for cleaning.
I have not posted anything here taken with those, always used the better of each pair.
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Today I took the others over to the local Hunts. Two of them had visible mold (which I had seen but wasn't sure what I was seeing), some of it unfortunately inside so not cleanable easily, or a full smattering of dust inside. Jim had used them for various activities on Cape Cod so they could have picked up salt spray or any other moisture internally. The guy offered me $10 for one but said they couldn't use the others. I told him to keep them. They were just collecting dust on my shelf but a student might want them or someone could take them apart for cleaning.
I have not posted anything here taken with those, always used the better of each pair.
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Aug 12, 2026 at 03:08 PM
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Reminder I need to crack into a lens element on a 135/2.8 NAI. Is it acetone that works to dissolve the dots of glue they use to seal elements?
jimmuller wrote:
No pics today, just a saga of MFNG. With the lenses and camera bodies my friend Jim had given me I had three redundant MFNG lenses. I had selected for my own use what I thought were the better of each pair, clean optics and smooth aperture and focus ring. They had evaluated three my original F-mount lenses when I bought the Z5ii and I have looked at them carefully quite often. So I believe they are good.
Today I took the others over to the local Hunts. Two of them had visible mold (which I had seen but wasn't sure...Show more →
jimmuller wrote:
No pics today, just a saga of MFNG. With the lenses and camera bodies my friend Jim had given me I had three redundant MFNG lenses. I had selected for my own use what I thought were the better of each pair, clean optics and smooth aperture and focus ring. They had evaluated three my original F-mount lenses when I bought the Z5ii and I have looked at them carefully quite often. So I believe they are good.
Today I took the others over to the local Hunts. Two of them had visible mold (which I had seen but wasn't sure...Show more →
Aug 12, 2026 at 08:40 PM
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Checking on the matos, and a surprise
All focus stacks with the D850 200mm-f4-ais-micro
Where did you come from
All focus stacks with the D850 200mm-f4-ais-micro
Where did you come from
Aug 13, 2026 at 07:01 PM