Hi folks, I haven't posted here yet, just once in another thread, but I have read through now and then, enjoyed the posts and photos. So I thought I should say "hello" and post something. I've had good fortunes in my Adirondacks of late.
I have a number of physical challenges, and photography is something I can still do so I do it a lot! I have bought a lot of old Nikon lenses and fixed them up, so I shoot almost exclusively with manual primes.
Haven't yet figured out how to post a shot, but here's a link to my Flickr page:
Gonga wrote:
Hi folks, I haven't posted here yet, just once in another thread, but I have read through now and then, enjoyed the posts and photos. So I thought I should say "hello" and post something. I've had good fortunes in my Adirondacks of late.
I have a number of physical challenges, and photography is something I can still do so I do it a lot! I have bought a lot of old Nikon lenses and fixed them up, so I shoot almost exclusively with manual primes.
Haven't yet figured out how to post a shot, but here's a link to my Flickr page:
To post a picture from Flickr you need to go to the photo then click on the curved arrow to share a photo - that is the one you will see it in the middle of a group of 5 icons on the lower right hand side.
This will bring up a new window. Select BBCode and then select the size you want. A lot of people choose 1024 on the long edge, sometimes 1600.
The url should be highlighted so you can copy and paste it directly into your FM forum message.
Gonga wrote:
Hi folks, I haven't posted here yet, just once in another thread, but I have read through now and then, enjoyed the posts and photos. So I thought I should say "hello" and post something. I've had good fortunes in my Adirondacks of late.
I have a number of physical challenges, and photography is something I can still do so I do it a lot! I have bought a lot of old Nikon lenses and fixed them up, so I shoot almost exclusively with manual primes.
Haven't yet figured out how to post a shot, but here's a link to my Flickr page:
Thanks so much! I shoot with a D750. I have a serious love affair with this camera. This pano (the pic is a crop) was shot with my longest lens, the 300mm f4.5 ED IF - 8 seconds x about 20 shots! (and I did that at least 10 times - the last ones at 30 seconds each). I do have teleconverters for it, but this is at 300mm. Also at my Flickr page is a pano I shot at the same spot last winter, with a deer at the edge of the ice. I went back twice at sunset, and though the clouds were thin, it was a colorful sunset. The image is brighter than it really was, but if I saved the jpg that dark it wouldn't have been nearly so beautiful.
It's magnificent what the blue hour does to red maples, but you have to take a lot of shots to be sure the light is exactly right:
I have multiple physical disabilities, and spend a lot of what time I have when not in bed doing physical therapy. The primary focus of my life right now is photography. I don't have much money so I buy old lenses and restore them, slowly and carefully since there are no spare parts for them and it hurts my arms and hands. I have about 20 old lenses now I think. They are like puzzles - hard to get back together correctly! The only problem is getting the focus adjusted exactly right, which is the final step. I have set infinity on clouds before, but now I use the stars. I got a pelican case for them so I can throw them in my canoe and paddle to an island and camp. It takes me a few days to feel better after traveling so I just hang out and shoot photos (and lie down and read a lot). Island camping is my ideal photography dream.
But I decided I needed some foliage shots, so I just did an overnight trip to Saranac Lake last week.
Haha, I know what you mean. I dont think you need to get a new monitor, after posting I think it looks like that too..
//Kristian
DeltaSigma wrote:
Hi Kristian,
Yes, the thread has been slow recently.
Initially I thought pictures 2 and 3 were one picture so the aspect confused me a bit - must have been the glass of wine I consumed whilst waiting for dinner to cook.... or I need to get a better monitor.
Great work with the 300mm, you've come to the right place!
//Kristian
Gonga wrote:
Thanks so much! I shoot with a D750. I have a serious love affair with this camera. This pano (the pic is a crop) was shot with my longest lens, the 300mm f4.5 ED IF - 8 seconds x about 20 shots! (and I did that at least 10 times - the last ones at 30 seconds each). I do have teleconverters for it, but this is at 300mm. Also at my Flickr page is a pano I shot at the same spot last winter, with a deer at the edge of the ice. I went back twice at sunset, and though the clouds were thin, it was a colorful sunset. The image is brighter than it really was, but if I saved the jpg that dark it wouldn't have been nearly so beautiful.
It's magnificent what the blue hour does to red maples, but you have to take a lot of shots to be sure the light is exactly right:
I have multiple physical disabilities, and spend a lot of what time I have when not in bed doing physical therapy. The primary focus of my life right now is photography. I don't have much money so I buy old lenses and restore them, slowly and carefully since there are no spare parts for them and it hurts my arms and hands. I have about 20 old lenses now I think. They are like puzzles - hard to get back together correctly! The only problem is getting the focus adjusted exactly right, which is the final step. I have set infinity on clouds before, but now I use the stars. I got a pelican case for them so I can throw them in my canoe and paddle to an island and camp. It takes me a few days to feel better after traveling so I just hang out and shoot photos (and lie down and read a lot). Island camping is my ideal photography dream.
But I decided I needed some foliage shots, so I just did an overnight trip to Saranac Lake last week....Show more →
Gonga wrote:
......so I buy old lenses and restore them, slowly and carefully since there are no spare parts for them and it hurts my arms and hands. I have about 20 old lenses now I think. They are like puzzles - hard to get back together correctly!.
Welcome Dan, your flickr pictures are really good.
This guy can disassemble, repair and reassemble all Nikon lenses (and more); he shares his knowledge here:
Gonga wrote:
Thanks so much! I shoot with a D750. I have a serious love affair with this camera. This pano (the pic is a crop) was shot with my longest lens, the 300mm f4.5 ED IF - 8 seconds x about 20 shots! (and I did that at least 10 times - the last ones at 30 seconds each). I do have teleconverters for it, but this is at 300mm. Also at my Flickr page is a pano I shot at the same spot last winter, with a deer at the edge of the ice. I went back twice at sunset, and though the clouds were thin, it was a colorful sunset. The image is brighter than it really was, but if I saved the jpg that dark it wouldn't have been nearly so beautiful.
It's magnificent what the blue hour does to red maples, but you have to take a lot of shots to be sure the light is exactly right:
I have multiple physical disabilities, and spend a lot of what time I have when not in bed doing physical therapy. The primary focus of my life right now is photography. I don't have much money so I buy old lenses and restore them, slowly and carefully since there are no spare parts for them and it hurts my arms and hands. I have about 20 old lenses now I think. They are like puzzles - hard to get back together correctly! The only problem is getting the focus adjusted exactly right, which is the final step. I have set infinity on clouds before, but now I use the stars. I got a pelican case for them so I can throw them in my canoe and paddle to an island and camp. It takes me a few days to feel better after traveling so I just hang out and shoot photos (and lie down and read a lot). Island camping is my ideal photography dream.
But I decided I needed some foliage shots, so I just did an overnight trip to Saranac Lake last week....Show more →
Dan,
Amazing colours during the blue hour.
Please share some more....
To post a picture from Flickr you need to go to the photo then click on the curved arrow to share a photo - that is the one you will see it in the middle of a group of 5 icons on the lower right hand side.
This will bring up a new window. Select BBCode and then select the size you want. A lot of people choose 1024 on the long edge, sometimes 1600.
The url should be highlighted so you can copy and paste it directly into your FM forum message.
Give it a try.
Colin
Hi Colin and welcome Dan
1024 is a good size - 1600 is huge and much to big for my screen. The Landscape Forum has the following size guidelines that make a good compromise -
"Suggested photo size for posting is 1200px longest side.
If posting Panoramas, 800px on the height and let the width go where it will."
That eliminates a lot of scrolling to and fro except for panos which is fine.
Dan, Welcome to the thread, the images are great! I'm very impressed by your dedication to the craft in the face of physical difficulties.
Kristian, a lovely set of images there. I too thought that maybe those were the same images of the pier.
For anyone interested in some nice copies of a 24/2.8 AI-S, 35/1.4 AI-S, or a 105/1.8 AI-S that needs some love but has a really low price, check this thread on the B/S: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1512793
Dan, welcome to this thread! I am loving the light on those mountains. Look forward to seeing your work. And definitely check out Richard Haw's website that Roberto posted for repairs tips.
Huss, super film shot with the F2AS 35 2.8 and Fuji C200.
Jose, amazing tanager with the 600 5.6!
Kristian, nice b&ws, and love your product shot of the chili peppers!!
Well I have a Leighton lens stuck to a F2SB with Delta 100 now. Will be discovering what all the craze is about this lens Interesting concept, took a bit to get used to it. There's only ring, one moves it back and forth for the focal length, and turns it for the focus.
Todd wrote:
I picked up a gem today! Looks brand new, no dust or flaws in the optics, focus ring is smooth. So far it performs well on my new Nikon D850. What do you guys think of this lens? I’m sure many of you have one....
Oh, according to Nikon you are not allowed to use that lens on the D850
Well done!
