You've captured a very nice end-of-game-day mood here, JaKo. And it's great to see a fellow British Columbian here on the MFNG thread!
Here are a few more images from last year's Hot August Nights car show (in Comox, BC), all courtesy of the 25-50 f/4 Ai-s on my Fuji X-T4, with assistance from the Lens Turbo II focal reducer (and sensor protector ).
GroWeb wrote:
When I moved out to the west coast from central Canada (Toronto area) and experienced lingering wildfire smoke for the first time (i.e., never in Ontario after many decades there, and never during my decade in Newfoundland), I worried that I might have made a bad trade. But now I'm seeing that this troubling climate-related problem is spreading, such that one would need to be deficient in all five senses not to see the trouble we're in. I sure hope these situations start soon to bring about an awakening!
I love a good reflection photo, and I find these last two of yours very nicely composed, Serge! In fact, I consistently enjoy the images you produce with your humble X-E1. Your shutter actuations on that camera must be approaching GDP numbers for a small country!
In keeping with the reflection theme, here are a few reflections in vintage automobiles at Hot August Nights, 2025, by way of my Fuji X-T4 and 25-50 f/4 Ai-s. ...Show more →
Love the theme and the imagination here Glen! Colors look great on my screen too.
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BLLX wrote:
A few more with the 50/1.2 ai-s - shot with Zf
I';ve said this before but I really enjoy your eye on things, and the palette you use Morten.
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jimmuller wrote:
Giving things a little push. In the back yard yesterday. A full resolution cropping (1144 x 631), taken with the 105mm f/2.5. Of course, Flickr and your browser are resizing it anyway.
I've yet to seriously do any closeup with the micro MFNG this summer, Tim e to break that trend I think, inspired by this post.
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serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
Jim, great capture of the hummingbirds. Nice job on the manual focus front.
Morten, excellent close up series with the 105/4 micro. Good to see that you are enjoying the summer break, interesting book.
Ponte Santa Trinita (original 1569), Florence.
The current bridge was completed in 1958, the original was destroyed by the Nazis in August, 1944. The Italians did one heck of a job rebuilding it to its original glory. The statutes representing the four seasons were added in 1608. The head of Spring (left) was found in the Arno River in 1961 after a lengthy search. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55414708032_ed62dfcd79_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
GroWeb wrote:
You've captured a very nice end-of-game-day mood here, JaKo. And it's great to see a fellow British Columbian here on the MFNG thread!
Here are a few more images from last year's Hot August Nights car show (in Comox, BC), all courtesy of the 25-50 f/4 Ai-s on my Fuji X-T4, with assistance from the Lens Turbo II focal reducer (and sensor protector ).
I absolutely LOVE this use of B&W, the compositions and post processing! YES!
My yard is getting hard to maintain. I bought one of those 60 tooth 10" saw blades to attach to my weed wacker. It is a scary sight, but extremely effective. A Tiger Lilly paid the price as I was focused on leaf structure and didn't even notice the blossom waving 7 feet off the ground. This is my penance with the 135mm f2 ai wide open
@GroWeb - thank you! Interestingly, after decades of favoring the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, my wife and I have come to prefer the island's east side, especially the scenic stretch between Nanaimo and Comox. With its charming seaside communities, and ever-changing ocean views, it's truly a photographer's paradise.
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