Oh Mary that is quite scary indeed, loss of vision in this hobby/profession is definitely disabling. Hope to see some new exciting things from you on the new journey.
mjgphotoz wrote:
Happy Holidays and New Year to you all!
It's been quite a while since I posted, but I have been here with you all each and every day enjoying your shared images and travels. Due to an occipital stroke in early May, I was faced with the decision to close the studio at the end of June, which I did. I was fortunate in that damage was only to my vision, and that was minimal considering what it could have been, but was sufficient that I was not about to deal with post processing client images and events any longer. Otherwise, I am now the same old "me"! I will leave it to others to determine if that is a good or bad thing!
I did retain my studio equipment and set up, added a few items, and made a few changes to my gear lineup, mainly a 500 PF via NPS, so the new adventure begins. I have found the D850s and live view work very well with the MF lens I have and I am very anxious to get back to the travel, landscape, critter photography I love. I also plan to "finally" use some of the film I have in the freezer, both with NIkon and the 645. I have said this for so long now I think we can call it vintage film!
Lots of love and and best wishes for the new year to all!
Yep it was kinda scary and unexpected. I am very fortunate that it was left upper occipital quadrant only. It is the brain that has damage, not the eyes themselves. Will PM you tomorrow. Happy new year to you!!!
Mary
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Oh Mary that is quite scary indeed, loss of vision in this hobby/profession is definitely disabling. Hope to see some new exciting things from you on the new journey.
Wow, picked up some speed. Is it the beer and wine?
Love the variety as always Samy. You dedication to heading out and shooting is wonderful to see.
Seeing Ansel and Margot definitely highlights how long it's been since Curtis has not been too active posting. Good to hear from you.
Love the light on the sheep Leighton.
Chin, superb shot in the Taipei station.
and Reagan, and Jose! Who else is going to show up? Mary, Phillipe, Sar? Time warp.
Beautiful night sky Scott. I admire your getting out and and shooting even in the winter months.
Not to forget the recent regulars, Ken, and Jay, and Serge; thanks for the picture to warm up the insides. Still loving the autumn shots and museums from across the Atlantic.
Another railroad museum shot. I had to look up the meaning of that the crane has written on it. Apparently this was a big company in the crane world, but in 1960 it was bought out by a competitor.
Perhaps it has less to do with beer and wine that a couple of blabbermouths showing up...
Sorry to hear about your health issues Mary. Yes, as Laura notes, when vision is involved photographers grimace, especially those turning the focusing ring. We've lost a few participants over the years when vision problems made AF lenses the only way to go. Good luck navigating this chapter in your life.
Another day of rambling in the watershed near my home. It was a lovely day. Again, I had the 135 f/3.5 Q AI mounted. Here is a shot of Mount Tamalpais composed to two images merged by Photoshop. A PM exchange with Doug who is visiting the Bay Area this weekend reminded me of a panorama I created from near where he hopes to shoot this evening that I stitched together on my own... what a painful process. Now Adobe can do the job much better and in a fraction of the time. I like that. The image was run through Silver Efext Pro 2.
This side of the mountain is laced with hiking trails, all of which I traversed in years gone by. As I get older it becomes clearer that even were I in great condition, I likely wouldn't tackle some of them that had me scrambling over rocks. Old age and treachery MAY overcome youth and skill, but it won't necessarily make it easy to climb over boulders and leap crevices...
So this young man asked if he should wait while I took a photo and I told him I intended to take the photo with him IN IT... and he asked whether he should have his hands in his pocket. What a fine young man. I said he should do what comes naturally. Here are two photos of him walking this trail in both directions... one WITH hands in pocket, one without.
What beautiful renditions with that 135 from both of you! I borrowed one from Jack briefly a while back, but it was obviously wasted on me as I didn't get anything like these. It has an obvious affinity for flowers! Impressively well done!
I am hoping to get to that cityscape tomorrow (Sunday) night, Curtis. If not then, well maybe next weekend on my way back through back to Montana. Too bad, I couldn't get out tonight as from Oakland it looked like a very nice sunset.
Thank you, Doug. Maybe it does have an affinity for flowers or Curtis and I love flowers or both. I'm just happy that the green dot seems to be fairly accurate on it. Two more,
Hidden gem in suburbia - ruins of a building of a long gone college from over a hundred years ago in suburban Maryland. Somehow this structure got preserved as a neighbourhood sprang up all around it, and in fact the locals have maintained it and use it for gatherings and events. This shot was in driving rain, and used the appropriate "Wet Rocks" setting in SEP (or is it Nik tools or something now) for the b&w conversion.
Scott,
Love the grills or bars laying flat in front of the engines
I suppose they are to remove obstacles on the tracks
Do you know what they are called?
