That's exactly what I was talking about George. I knew this took time and consideration of such things. It paid huge dividends in my mind. I sent a link to my friend who is also named George so he could check it out. As I've mentioned before he's the pro who gets up at 3:00 a.m. and hikes three hours up the mountain with his 4 by 5 camera and tripod so he can capture the once in a lifetime shot of the rising sun across something of interest. Twice his photo has graced the cover of the Sierra Club Wilderness calendar. I value his opinion though I'm not nearly as disciplined as both he and you are. Love the work... the dedication to craft.
Went out fishing yesterday. I brought the camera just in case I caught a nice fat trout. No trout only garfish, no photos of those though, they went back in again. Not very much to eat.
I took a few other shots though. First one I took on my way, just by the road:
Nikon 50-135mm f/3.5 ais Spring Time by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr
gbohannon wrote:
Posting one from a lens that hasn't gotten a lot of play time lately. Non-Ai Reflex-Nikkor 1000mm f/11 (the one with the color filter wheel built in).
Had it mounted on the Z6 yesterday because it is just so hard to focus on a DSLR. Is for me anyway. I was up in southern Va again this weekend and the location seems to be a major flyway for jets. I counted 12 in the sky at one time. Very high altitude.
The moon was still in the sky midday and I was able to get this shot.
Took the 300 f/4.5 AI-s ED-IF out of the bag and mounted it with a 36mm Vivitar extension tube... manual mode at f/8 and 1/500th of a second in midday light, which required an ISO of 140. I grabbed a few photos that I like. Here is the first. If you look at my TOP 15 you'll see a photo that I'm quite certain was taken of this same rose bush with the 80-200 f/4.5 AI with the same tube attached.
Not a shameless plug at all Scott, simply a public service announcement that shows appreciation and respect for the folks who hang out on the thread. We're exactly the folks who should be looking at beautiful manual focus lenses like this. I have to say I'm sorely tempted knowing the history of this lens and all the fine photos we've seen. Of course, you aren't the only person who has shown us the quality of this lens. Alas, I'm not in a buying mood at the moment since I have other claims on my money. I also seldom mount a wide lens on my camera, so this would be definitely an indulgence. But it is a winner at a very fair price for anyone who wants to go wide... GLWS.
GroWeb wrote:
Well okay, since you insist . I'll start with the most recent one I bought, because it relates to my brother's part of my guitar story. When I was about 20 years old, he suggested that I should start playing bottleneck-style slide guitar, which I did. My most recently purchased guitar is what I always thought of as the Holy Grail of guitars for that purpose, which is a metal-bodied resonator guitar. I order to avoid paying upwards of $4000 USD for one I would have had to purchase sight-useen and imported from the US, I did not buy a National. Instead, I picked up an excellent Recording King guitar from a local dealer. This guitar has a nickel-plated bell brass body with a biscuit bridge resonator, and it sounds exactly as I had hoped it would.
Both photos below were shot with my 35 f/1.4 N, and the second shot includes slides made of glass, brass, and ebony, each of which produces a unique sound. I currently have a ceramic slide on order from my local dealer (who happens also to be a very skilled luthier).
Beautiful guitar! I have always been a fan of a slide-guitar. My uncle is an exceptional player. Back in the 80’s I remember him playing a similar looking guitar, but for slides, he used shot glasses, and for a different sound, sockets from a socket wrench set.
Like others have said, would love to hear you play...on any of your guitars.
Thanks for posting that Glen. Slide guitar is a unique sound. I haven't listened to Duane Allman recently, reminds me I need to get back with Allman Brothers music again. Now I know what slides look like.
GroWeb wrote:
Well okay, since you insist . I'll start with the most recent one I bought, because it relates to my brother's part of my guitar story. When I was about 20 years old, he suggested that I should start playing bottleneck-style slide guitar, which I did. My most recently purchased guitar is what I always thought of as the Holy Grail of guitars for that purpose, which is a metal-bodied resonator guitar. I order to avoid paying upwards of $4000 USD for one I would have had to purchase sight-useen and imported from the US, I did not buy a National. Instead, I picked up an excellent Recording King guitar from a local dealer. This guitar has a nickel-plated bell brass body with a biscuit bridge resonator, and it sounds exactly as I had hoped it would.
Both photos below were shot with my 35 f/1.4 N, and the second shot includes slides made of glass, brass, and ebony, each of which produces a unique sound. I currently have a ceramic slide on order from my local dealer (who happens also to be a very skilled luthier).
George, superb moon/jet scene. I took something like that flying high over Baltimore, probably with the D300 and 70-300 VR many years ago, before I stumbled onto this thread. I didn't know apps could pinpoint which plane it is.
^^^
The French own the northern side of the island and its called "Saint-Martin"
The Dutch own the southern side and call it "Sint Maarten"
no real border crossing except for a sign telling you you have changed sides
The major port is on the Dutch side
Gorgeous guitars and great pics Glen.
I join the chorus of "great shot" George, now that's patiience waiting 90 minutes for one shot. Hopefully the setting was a good one to wait in.
Yard work is overrated Laura. Heal first.
The variegated rose is a stunner Curtis.
Reagan, I can see you converting to a "bubble tea" man :-o
I would, but the city will place an ugly yellow 2'x3' lawn ornament, then charge $300-400 to mow... I should be able to get 2-3 weeks before I have to get back out there again.
saph wrote:
Laura ignore the yard, just get healthy and strong first!
. I'll start with the most recent one I bought, because it relates to my brother's part of my guitar story. When I was about 20 years old, he suggested that I should start playing bottleneck-style slide guitar, which I did. My most recently purchased guitar is what I always thought of as the Holy Grail of guitars for that purpose, which is a metal-bodied resonator guitar. I order to avoid paying upwards of $4000 USD for one I would have had to purchase sight-useen and imported from the US, I did not buy a