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chrism

18-Apr-2016, 12:09

Got my rocks off today!

F6, Plus-X, HC-110, X1 scans:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1463/26442536931_1d6244ee1d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GhCUZa)
Rocks 2 (https://flic.kr/p/GhCUZa) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1475/26235802420_b42711d67f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FYnm23)
Breakwater 2 (https://flic.kr/p/FYnm23) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1616/26482682676_a3e4029cd6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GmbEVb)
Anticline (https://flic.kr/p/GmbEVb) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Scott Schroeder

18-Apr-2016, 12:41

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/94__MG_2229.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/94__MG_2212.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/94__MG_2049.jpg

David Lobato

18-Apr-2016, 17:38

Surviving the Houston Floods today. Most roads and streets are inaccessible and businesses are closed. Normally this creek is maybe 8-12 feet across.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55432652/Flood%20DSC_0624%20750LFF.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55432652/Flood%20DSC_0750%20750LFF.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55432652/Flood%20DSC_0653%20750LFF.jpg

chrism

22-Apr-2016, 11:36

goamules

22-Apr-2016, 14:54

Chris, nice shots. And it's nice to see someone else posting here!

Pali K

22-Apr-2016, 15:21

Chris - these are really nice!

chrism

22-Apr-2016, 17:04

Thanks, guys!

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Jim Andrada

22-Apr-2016, 23:01

I've been in Japan for a couple of weeks. Took everything from Minox (8 x11mm) to 4 x 5. Here's a Minox shot taken at my favorite Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) shop. I've been eating there for maybe 30 years and couldn't even think of going to Tokyo without stopping in to recharge my cholesterol. I'm having fun with the Minox - it's so small that people don't seem to react to it like they would to a bigger camera - they seem very natural. Both are on Delta 400

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And here's one of my wife at the chopstick store - they don't sell anything else. Must have 5000 sets or more in stock.

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And a couple shot with a 1937 Zeiss Super Ikonta 6 x 4.5 that my father bought new in 1937

This is at Choumeiji temple in Tokyo, Ilford XP2. It's of one of the Nioh (仁王 - literally "two kings") commonly found at the main gate of a temple as protectors of Buddha.

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And this is at Shirakawa (A UNESCO World Heritage site) on a drizzly day

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Jim Andrada

22-Apr-2016, 23:24

And while I'm at it here's one shot with the Mamiya 645 on Ektar 100. Taken at Nagoya Castle.

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goamules

23-Apr-2016, 01:12

Good pictures Jim! Looks like another good trip to Japan.

Jim Andrada

23-Apr-2016, 01:38

Hi Garrett

Thanks - it was a great trip with a few "minor inconveniences".

Like having two auto accidents with the rental car. One was on me when I just barely got too far to the left and ticked the side mirror of another car - wound up spending two hours at the police station. Although the cops were pretty amiable, the paperwork was ferocious. The second when one of our Japanese friends was driving down a narrow ramp to a traditional sea salt producer and veered off the ramp and took the Prius "off-road" down an embankment and across a concrete curb, tried to back up and slammed into an evaporation tank and cracked the whole rear bumper. He returned the rental car and had to pay a $200 penalty (not covered by insurance) to compensate the car rental company for the loss of use of the vehicle for two days. Something to bear in mind should you ever rent a car in Japan. Which by the way is an excellent way to tour the rural parts of the country - excellent roads, no traffic, no buildings in sight for thirty minutes at a time. pets sleeping in the middle of the road, etc. Once you're out of the major cities it's a different world.

And like being sick as the proverbial pooch the whole trip - Yukie had to be hospitalized as soon as we landed in Tucson with a horrendous case of Pneumonia (she's home now and recovering nicely) and I had a foul cold followed by an ear infection that's taken almost three weeks to clear up. And it rained almost every day. Did I mention that it was a great trip? Really. It was.

I'll post a write-up in the travel section soon.

mono

23-Apr-2016, 02:25

Oooops, that sounds like a really great trip ;-))
Sorry for all your inconveniences!
That makes journeys so unpredictable.

chrism

23-Apr-2016, 08:11

Must remember to never travel with Jim.

M2, 35FLE, Acros 100, HC-110, X1 scans:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1584/25992278593_4d5c8f3131_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FARdSn)
Railway bridge, Amherst (https://flic.kr/p/FARdSn) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/26569246746_8b12a1e3a1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GtQkp9)
Pugwash Fishermen's Wharf (https://flic.kr/p/GtQkp9) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

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Jim Andrada

23-Apr-2016, 10:08

On the other hand we saw a part of Japan neither of us had been to before - a small peninsula that sticks out into the Sea of Japan, and it was worth the "inconveniences". Saw a lot of friends and family as well. And got some good photos. Cherry blossoms this year were fantastic. My wife's only disappointment was that we only spent one night at Wakura Onsen instead of two or three.

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23-Apr-2016, 10:09

M2, 35FLE, Acros 100, HC-110, X1 scans:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1507/26487709782_39f1373038_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GmCriq)
Reaching for the sky (https://flic.kr/p/GmCriq) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Lots of potential here! I'd be tempted to visit and crop way tighter with soft focus and get the reeds in the foreground and the wind turbines in the background with a blue sky and orange/red filter. Or small format at sunset with warm light on the windmill in the background and warm light lighting one side of the reeds.

here's a recent one with my D600/Sigma hsm 50. The first part of spring here is the unthawing of what winter has done, along with wind and rain that rips trees out of the ground and apart. Later in spring is blooming flowers and petals the things like that.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1712/26321345980_9c217d4b1d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/G6VM91)_DSC3585 (https://flic.kr/p/G6VM91) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Corran

23-Apr-2016, 21:07

Photographing musicians is always fun, and mirror-finish pianos make it even better.

Leica M9, 50mm f/1.1 Nokton:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/x-1011267ss.jpg

Salmo22

24-Apr-2016, 08:06

An early Arizona morning "moonset" over this B-26B Intruder.

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goamules

24-Apr-2016, 08:23

Nice shot Jeff. Getting a little hot in AZ now, we have to shoot at night for the next 6 months!

Michael E

24-Apr-2016, 08:24

Like having two auto accidents with the rental car.

On my last trip to the US, we had three flat tires on our rental in two weeks, usually somewhere out in the boonies (like at a 21 mile one-way route through Organ Pipe NM in the Arizona desert, just before dawn. We had only met two other visitors all day). Wasn't very expensive, though.

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!

Michael

Salmo22

24-Apr-2016, 08:33

Nice shot Jeff. Getting a little hot in AZ now, we have to shoot at night for the next 6 months!

Thanks Garrett. You are spot-on about it getting hot for desert day time shooting. Yesterday a fellow photographer and I spent time photographing several elderly and dilapidated railroad water towers/tanks near a stretch of the old Highway 80 between Gila Bend and Tacna. If there had not been a nice breeze during the afternoon, it would have been very uncomfortable. Hopefully, the negs from this trip will be decent after I have a chance to develop them next week.

chrism

24-Apr-2016, 13:50

M2, 35FLE, Pan F, HC-110, X1 scan:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/26017475524_f3da896cc2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FD5n3d)
Reflections #249 (https://flic.kr/p/FD5n3d) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

HiHoSilver

24-Apr-2016, 18:05

fe2, 24mm HP5/PyroHD

chrism

25-Apr-2016, 12:10

M2, Visoflex 3, Summilux 50, Pan F, HC-110, X1 scan:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1534/26643055365_aacabe5720_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GAmC8x)
Orchids 1 (https://flic.kr/p/GAmC8x) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

HiHoSilver

25-Apr-2016, 22:27

Swamp veggies in the yard150043

HiHoSilver

25-Apr-2016, 22:44

St. John's Bridge, Portland, OR 500cm, 80mm FP4, PyroHD semi150046

Scott Schroeder

26-Apr-2016, 07:44

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160406_084147.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160424_161458.jpg

rich815

26-Apr-2016, 07:58

Ah, the Contax G 90/2.8 Sonnar is such a wonderful lens....

Contax G2, 90/2.8 Sonnar, Kodak Gold 200, Nikon LS-4000 scanner

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rich815

26-Apr-2016, 07:59

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160406_084147.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160424_161458.jpg

Wow! Scott that first one blows my socks off!

HiHoSilver

26-Apr-2016, 08:30

Scott & Tony Lockerbie (apug/photo.net) show me what good 35 looks like.

HiHoSilver

26-Apr-2016, 08:31

150072Local decor

chrism

26-Apr-2016, 10:59

I read of somebody's 'Dark 2 rule' - ISO400 film, aperture at 1.4 or 2.0 and shutter speed the reciprocal of focal length. So I wandered round the house last night with the M2, Neopan 400, Lux 50 @1.4, 1/60 sec. HC-110 and X1 scans:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/26055803304_eca20fcf2e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FGsNy1)
In the dark 1 (https://flic.kr/p/FGsNy1) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1588/26055771034_89e478c8b6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FGsCXC)
In the dark 2 (https://flic.kr/p/FGsCXC) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Corran

27-Apr-2016, 16:41

This evening I put my new Speedotrons into action.

Nikon D800E, 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-S, 3 strobes placed to mimic frontal stage lighting, Yonguo radio triggers with appropriate Wein safe-sync:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/jazztemp416-1.jpg http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/jazztemp416-3.jpg

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/jazztemp416-2.jpg

goamules

27-Apr-2016, 16:47

27-Apr-2016, 18:51

On an evening walk recently.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/26401544100_832cfb3156_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ge1Pfd)
_DSC3602 (https://flic.kr/p/Ge1Pfd)
by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1691/26070887933_d00621b69e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FHN7FP)
_DSC3627 (https://flic.kr/p/FHN7FP)
by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Salmo22

27-Apr-2016, 21:05

Some small format cameras, take with a 1930 Leica Hektor 50/2.5. First one stopped down two stops, second wide open. Another early lens that can give a soft affect, before that was considered a bad thing.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1595/26408842570_7f13cc6f54_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1520/26408843190_c387397462_b.jpg

What a gorgeous collection of vintage cameras and lenses Garrett. Makes me think of what I might see in the window of this photo shop that existed in downtown Phoenix many years ago. I don't remember the place, but my dad said he had taken me there with him a few times.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/26083878453_4087a8c739_b.jpg

Scott Schroeder

1-May-2016, 08:03

It's getting to where you can do a lot with a phone. This is my Galaxy S7 and I used Snapseed to tweak it.

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160424_160948.jpg

rich815

1-May-2016, 20:08

Somewhere off the side of the highway in the Utah desert

Contax G2 camera, 45/2 Planar lens

Fuji RVP converted to B&W

Nikon LS-4000 scanner

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DG 3313

1-May-2016, 20:25

150349 St Maarten last week.

goamules

2-May-2016, 06:27

Thanks Jeff, I never thought of it, but I guess I do have as many cameras as some retail stored used to show!

Ari

2-May-2016, 10:01

150349 St Maarten last week.

Love it!

Michael Graves

2-May-2016, 13:00

What a gorgeous collection of vintage cameras and lenses Garrett. Makes me think of what I might see in the window of this photo shop that existed in downtown Phoenix many years ago. I don't remember the place, but my dad said he had taken me there with him a few times.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/26083878453_4087a8c739_b.jpg

That eventually turned into Wilson Camera in the sixties somewhere along the line. They had the most amazing selection of used cameras. My first sales job out of high school was selling cameras out of that store.

Which sort of tells you how old I am....

David Lobato

2-May-2016, 16:33

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55432652/Magnolia%20Blossom%20DSC_1031%20375LFF.jpg

Salmo22

2-May-2016, 20:16

That eventually turned into Wilson Camera in the sixties somewhere along the line. They had the most amazing selection of used cameras. My first sales job out of high school was selling cameras out of that store.

Which sort of tells you how old I am....

Wow Michael. I don't remember the Wilson Camera either, and I'm no spring chicken myself. Dad says this was on Central between Van Buren and Monroe. At 90, dad's memory isn't state of the art. Does he have the location correct?

Scott Schroeder

6-May-2016, 08:16

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160504_195247.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160505_19350801.jpg

HiHoSilver

7-May-2016, 19:00

Scott, your small format stuff is so stonking clean. You get tonality I only see on larger negs. 'Lovely.

Tin Can

8-May-2016, 09:39

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/26620469930_6e0b4ebf2d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GymSgu)Steel Wave 35 mm 5X7 Print 200mm TRIX 400 50 Rodinol (https://flic.kr/p/GymSgu) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

goamules

9-May-2016, 06:54

I bought an Olympus Pen-F half-frame kit at a garage sale this weekend, with a couple of fantastic lenses. Here is the 40mm F1.4.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7675/26912789225_d9404d49d7_b.jpg

chrism

11-May-2016, 11:35

Went for a long weekend in Toronto (and two operas!). M2, 35FLE, Tri-X, HC-110, X1 scan:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7512/26956369365_d370cab98d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H53rt4)
DH-4 (https://flic.kr/p/H53rt4) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

chrism

12-May-2016, 07:17

A couple more from a bright sunny day on the waterfront in Toronto. M2, 35FLE, Tri-X, HC-110, X1 scans:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/26936912486_ac1259dbf1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H3jHBC)
CN Tower (https://flic.kr/p/H3jHBC) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7740/26366329633_ea2567f8dd_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GaUkde)
An artist's impression of a colonoscopy (https://flic.kr/p/GaUkde) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Barry Kirsten

12-May-2016, 14:19

Heh heh, not often seen in real life. :)

rich815

12-May-2016, 18:16

I bought an Olympus Pen-F half-frame kit at a garage sale this weekend, with a couple of fantastic lenses. Here is the 40mm F1.4.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7675/26912789225_d9404d49d7_b.jpg

Wow. Just wonderful!

chrism

13-May-2016, 03:35

Heh heh, not often seen in real life. :)

An obstetrician friend saw it last night and also had anatomical comparisons, and predictably they were not related to the gastrointestinal tract.

ckagy

13-May-2016, 06:12

Bleeding Hearts from my garden. D90, 50mm

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/26908455321_e9071aec6e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GZNShR)Bleeding Heart (https://flic.kr/p/GZNShR) by Chris Kagy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ckagy/), on Flickr

chrism

13-May-2016, 08:03

I always wondered about the mechanics of an escalator, and came across one in pieces in an underground shopping precinct.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7697/26956328726_b1e677683d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H53eoo)
Escalator Guts (https://flic.kr/p/H53eoo) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

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RSalles

13-May-2016, 12:23

ckagy, Really beautiful. I would put more "ground" to anchor, but that's only a matter of taste,

Cheers,

chrism

14-May-2016, 04:57

Giving away free comics on Yonge St, and a queue quickly formed:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7492/26401613023_69412be7c2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ge2aJx)
Queue (https://flic.kr/p/Ge2aJx) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

C.

ckagy

14-May-2016, 06:45

ckagy, Really beautiful. I would put more "ground" to anchor, but that's only a matter of taste,

Cheers,
I'm glad you like it and thanks for the feedback, rsalles.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Corran

14-May-2016, 09:17

Later this month or early June I will be packing most of my cameras up and preparing for a big move. I might be shooting more digital in the future out of necessity - possibly will have no way to develop film for a while.

In preparation I bought some adapters and filters more suited to what I need on my D800E, especially with the less forgiving nature of digital. This includes a filter adapter for my 14-24mm Nikkor and a huge 150mm 2-stop hard GND filter, both made by Haida. Ari hooked me up as he is a dealer. Haven't had a lot of free time but last weekend made it out to the woods and shot some at a tributary to the Withlacoochee. The weather wasn't terrible conducive, but here are two shots with the 14-24mm and 2-stop GND. I was trying to emulate the look of Portra 160VC:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/withcreek-4378ss.jpg

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/withcreek-4357ss.jpg

Scott Schroeder

14-May-2016, 18:48

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/87_BigBendArea2015_008.jpg

goamules

14-May-2016, 20:59

Went to my daughter's graduation (BS in Env Sci/Poly Sci) and was in the Arizona high country, Flagstaff.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7691/26925629172_a8f6ba2440_h.jpg

Then I returned to the 100 degrees AZ low country, and this strange evening sky. I hear the Tucson mountains are on fire again.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7656/26414176204_d5947eb212_h.jpg

Jmarmck

14-May-2016, 21:46

Bryan, hope you are happy with your new digs.
Garrett. that first shot is very nice!

I have been lax in my photography of late. I blame work and Corran for selling me those tape decks. It lead me down a road I am still traveling.
Anyway I have picked up the camera again, even if it is digital. This is the same shot from a swamp in Fairfield, GA close to the Chattahoochee River. It was taken in November when my son was visiting. It was a aimless road trip, the best kind.

This is the same shot but one cropped for effect. Not sure which one I like the best.
Cropped
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/26986831606_35cc84bd2e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H7JyQ7)Cyprus and Marsh Grass (https://flic.kr/p/H7JyQ7) by Marty McKimmey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/marty_mckimmey/), on Flickr
The original.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/26926172942_8bb1328bd4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H2nF85)Marsh Grass and Cyprus (https://flic.kr/p/H2nF85) by Marty McKimmey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/marty_mckimmey/), on Flickr

goamules

15-May-2016, 06:14

Looks nice Marty. Spring coming to the marsh.

Scott Schroeder

15-May-2016, 08:31

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/87_BigBendArea2015_034.jpg

Corran

15-May-2016, 08:42

Hey Marty! I was wondering where you'd been. I hope those tape decks are working out for you! I need to visit Albany at least once before I leave, especially Radium Springs and the Flint.

15-May-2016, 13:55

Went to the beach with my DSLR and Rolleiflex and ran out of film. 2 rolls for a 2 hour walk is not sufficient and I fail to remember that. But I had my DSLR as well, and got this on my way back.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/26430450474_6dc62b2e95_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GgyY6Y)_DSC3979 (https://flic.kr/p/GgyY6Y) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Scott Schroeder

15-May-2016, 14:25

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/65__MG_8034.jpg

chrism

15-May-2016, 15:21

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/65__MG_8034.jpg

This is lovely!

Chris

Brian Sims

15-May-2016, 18:23

Very Beautiful. A provocative composition that really works.

Bleeding Hearts from my garden. D90, 50mm

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/26908455321_e9071aec6e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GZNShR)Bleeding Heart (https://flic.kr/p/GZNShR) by Chris Kagy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ckagy/), on Flickr

Scott Schroeder

15-May-2016, 19:18

Hunter today

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83__MG_2253.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83__MG_2245.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83__MG_2234.jpg

mono

16-May-2016, 00:00

Great doggy portraits!!

ckagy

16-May-2016, 06:20

Very Beautiful. A provocative composition that really works.

Thank you so much, Brian.

-Chris

Bob T

16-May-2016, 15:11

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1710/25957554273_066b512ea6_c.jpg

Scott Schroeder

17-May-2016, 08:55

http://www.schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160516_194516.jpg

http://www.schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160516_202021.jpg

ScottPhotoCo

17-May-2016, 11:21

Still working on making a landscape photograph that I can live with. Baby steps...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/26966086112_7e486fd22f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H5UeVb)Alabama Hills – May 2016 – Morning Skyline (https://flic.kr/p/H5UeVb) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr
Mamiya RB67 + 90mm + TMax400 + XTOL 1:1
Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, CA, May 2016

scheinfluger_77

17-May-2016, 16:38

ScottPhotoCo

17-May-2016, 22:38

Well, regardless of your particular goals, I say you have made an impressive effort here. Not only that, a tight crop just above the clouds over the mountains yields a second interpretation of equal impressiveness.

Thank you sir. Very kind of you to say. Here are a couple more from this trip.

"Edge of the World"
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/27086098255_b9ea279c21_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Hgvkm4)Alabama Hills – May 2016 – Edge of the World (https://flic.kr/p/Hgvkm4) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

"Best Friend"
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/26482282443_5c142564c4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Gm9BWB)Alabama Hills – May 2016 – Best Friend (https://flic.kr/p/Gm9BWB) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

FredrickSummers

18-May-2016, 04:47

Yellow on Yellow

Minolta A9/Minolta 100-400 APO/Kodak Portra 800

https://photos.smugmug.com/Subject-Galleries/Wildlife/i-GN7N8Hg/0/L/Yellow%20on%20Yellow%20-%20Monarch%20on%20Mustard%20flowers-L.jpg (http://www.summersmountainphoto.com/Subject-Galleries/Wildlife/i-GN7N8Hg/A)

monotux

18-May-2016, 13:09

I made a 12x16" print of this the other way, Ilford MGIV sure is matt in it's matt surface!

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/658/21330467125_12486691bd_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yuUdJz)B-huset (https://flic.kr/p/yuUdJz) by Oscar Carlsson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/oscar-carlsson/), on Flickr

Corran

18-May-2016, 21:44

Couple of photographs from a roll I shot today. Went canoeing and exploring and saw quite a lot of wildlife, including a turtle laying eggs.

Bessa R2S, Nikkor 3.5cm f/1.8, TMX:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/wildlife2ss.jpg

Jmarmck

19-May-2016, 06:44

I find those a gopher tortoise plodding across the yard occasionally trying to find a place to bury her eggs. The other critter is the one responsible for the divots in my yard. They need to go back to Texas. Don't get me started on the wild hogs.

Corran

19-May-2016, 12:40

:)
I've never seen a wild hog in all my time hiking through the forests. I think I've heard them though.

Here's two more shots from the canoe of my friends Dominick and Sally, same gear:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/domsal.jpg

HiHoSilver

21-May-2016, 14:35

Oregon Rail Heritage Museum, Portland, OR. FE2 50mm HP5 PyroHD semi151111

HiHoSilver

22-May-2016, 15:10

FE2 50mm HP5 PyroHD Semi Lower cockpit of the most photographed working steam locomotive (4449 Daylight)151124

HiHoSilver

22-May-2016, 15:11

Tilikum Crossing Bridge & streetlight FE2 50mm HP5 PyroHD semiClick image for larger version. Name: img194.jpg Views: 31 Size: 200.5 KB ID: 151111151125

HiHoSilver

22-May-2016, 15:13

Early Version of a Planned Community - Ladd's Addition, Portland, OR FE2 50mm HP5 PyroHD semi151126

Peter De Smidt

22-May-2016, 19:10

https://www.dropbox.com/s/68cdxsh680kzlg2/Prom_Hair.jpg?raw=1

Tin Can

22-May-2016, 19:32

Very good Peter. I have been considering rear head shots.

Really nice hair too!

Peter De Smidt

22-May-2016, 19:51

Thanks, Randy. I'll pass your comments on to Lauren.

Miguel Coquis

24-May-2016, 02:36

Migration and rear head shots,
Macedonia/EU
this was taken with a tiny format

Jim Jones

24-May-2016, 06:12

Miguel -- intriguing and moving.

Scott Schroeder

24-May-2016, 10:02

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160521_153952-0101.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160521_133743-0101.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160521_163001-0101.jpg

HiHoSilver

24-May-2016, 11:35

Migration and rear head shots,
Macedonia/EU
this was taken with a tiny format

Rather powerful shot.

monotux

24-May-2016, 13:24

Migration and rear head shots,
Macedonia/EU
this was taken with a tiny format
Miguel, next time you make a digital composite like this, I think that you can do a better job. The first step would be to make sure that all parts of the image are in the same scale, and not one part b&w and another in color. And use more people in the foreground, and not just one cloned multiple times...

Daniel Stone

24-May-2016, 19:14

A few recent shots, all will be printed to 6x8" and mounted. I can go larger, but I prefer intimate-sized prints which can go in any size home/office, etc.

151181

25-May-2016, 08:18

I visited Monhegan island yesterday to drop off some prints (which includes one LF photo) for the upcoming Monhegan Photo Fest ( https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/monhegan-island-photo-festival-inaugural#/ ) which is fully funded.

I took my IR converted DSLR bought from a forum member here. In sunny weather it makes skies look nice. In any weather, it makes the ocean look dark, which is good sometimes. Weather ended up not being nice. Once you get past the coastal islands, you're in the exposed ocean and you get swells. If a boat goes perpendicular to the swells, you get spray but a smooth ride. If you go sideways to the swells the boat rolls enthusiastically.

In my youth, I watched many news reels of WWII rough landing craft rides, saw blurred Capa photos, etc.. I noticed the weather was just right for that so I shot a bunch of photos appreciating the motion. Many people would get seasick but I enjoy this sort of thing.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7116/26624380644_f4aac1828a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GyGUMA)_DSC2906 (https://flic.kr/p/GyGUMA) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Corran

25-May-2016, 08:49

goamules

25-May-2016, 14:49

hanging tree, Olympus Pen-F 38mm 2.8 Pancake.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7676/26975202450_5940d278ff_b.jpg

mdarnton

25-May-2016, 19:15

I have been spending the last few weeks reading and studying pictorialism.
Just finished a couple of Clarence White books, F. Holland Day before that,
Coburn, Kasebier, those people.....

This one's from my cell phone:

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7341/26647606734_2b15d15190_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GAKX6q)

Bicycle (https://flic.kr/p/GAKX6q)
by Michael Darnton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stradofear/), on Flickr

Miguel Coquis

26-May-2016, 08:57

Walking along the small village near my home.
Sony shot

Salmo22

26-May-2016, 10:05

An image taken from inside the TeePee Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. Good food and a terrific setting for impromptu image-making.

Sony A7RII + Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AI-S MF lens.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7538/26991253870_1b6de96338_c.jpg

Miguel Coquis

27-May-2016, 03:40

Walking along the small village near my home (II).
Sony shot

jon.oman

27-May-2016, 09:07

#1
http://www.gophotog.org/allphotos/magnolia6/large_photos/D2X_7677.jpg
#2
http://www.gophotog.org/allphotos/magnolia6/large_photos/D2X_7683.jpg
#3
http://www.gophotog.org/allphotos/magnolia6/large_photos/D2X_7703.jpg
#4
http://www.gophotog.org/allphotos/magnolia6/large_photos/D2X_7731.jpg

Salmo22

27-May-2016, 10:31

#4
http://www.gophotog.org/allphotos/magnolia6/large_photos/D2X_7731.jpg
Terrific work Jon. I like them all, but #4 is my favorite.

Jim Jones

27-May-2016, 15:14

Jon, the last one is indeed nice, but the first one is great.

HiHoSilver

27-May-2016, 18:35

HiHoSilver

27-May-2016, 18:36

Walking along the small village near my home (II).
Sony shot

Miguel This looks alot like IR film. Was there some IR filter used in Post process?

'Very handsome.

Professional

27-May-2016, 19:16

HDR from tiny format

http://s26.postimg.org/64digq0jd/IMG_8181a_b_c_d_e_tonemapped.jpg

http://s26.postimg.org/tmfb8wny1/DSC0794a_b_c_d_e_tonemapped2.jpg

http://s26.postimg.org/5l8f7g94p/DSC1347a_b_c_d_e_tonemapped.jpg

jon.oman

28-May-2016, 08:26

Terrific work Jon. I like them all, but #4 is my favorite.

Jon, the last one is indeed nice, but the first one is great.

Thanks, Jeff and Jim!

jon.oman

28-May-2016, 08:27

Professional,

That last image is wonderful!

Miguel Coquis

28-May-2016, 11:55

Miguel This looks alot like IR film. Was there some IR filter used in Post process?

'Very handsome.

Sony shot on high contrast B&W, no IR even though it looks like.
Thanks

hmf

30-May-2016, 07:38

I'm not much of an expert in digital processing (to say the least). Can you explain what I'm seeing on the tops of the buildings in image 2?
What was your purpose in creating that effect?

30-May-2016, 13:03

That looks kind of scary, perhaps due to the IR capture. I don't like waves when I'm on a boat, they do make me a bit queasy sometimes.

My uncle used to have a big ~25ft boat but he really didn't know how much about boating I don't think. He took me and my dad out once to the mouth of Pensacola Bay which gets really choppy and was running the boat full-out into big swells. Not particularly fun!!

Thanks, you understood the intent. 25' isn't big for boats around here. I like the swells, but wouldn't like it with an inexperienced captain!

Here is nicer weather (Saturday) on the island. (also infrared)

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7310/27324416306_9f64203093_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HCyLZY)
DSC2969 (https://flic.kr/p/HCyLZY) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Peter Lewin

30-May-2016, 14:47

Just a couple of Sony A7 digi-snaps from the local (Green Village, NJ) Memorial Day commemoration, but I thought we should have at least an image or two in honor of the day and those who have served. I had my 4x5 in the car, but couldn't find a composition which looked like it would be memorable in B&W.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7167/27084437380_afb4e40e66_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HgmPCh)memday2016-1 (https://flic.kr/p/HgmPCh) by Peter Lewin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/peterlewin/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7634/27084437310_77ab8b3409_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HgmPB5)memday2016-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HgmPB5) by Peter Lewin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/peterlewin/), on Flickr

RSalles

30-May-2016, 17:34

Thanks, you understood the intent. 25' isn't big for boats around here. I like the swells, but wouldn't like it with an inexperienced captain!

Here is nicer weather (Saturday) on the island. (also infrared)

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7310/27324416306_9f64203093_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HCyLZY)
DSC2969 (https://flic.kr/p/HCyLZY) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

So nice...

Cheers,

Renato

Salmo22

30-May-2016, 20:45

Ootsk

31-May-2016, 01:01

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Kav

31-May-2016, 21:42

I took some work home with me this weekend:

Nikon D800, 24-55mm @25mm
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TSGbPHj/0/XL/i-TSGbPHj-XL.jpg

Corran

4-Jun-2016, 07:42

So I just got back from a week in New Orleans. I got to stay free of charge as my fiancee was attending a conference for work. While she was in sessions I was out exploring.

Here's a couple of photos. First is a plane hanging from the ceiling at the WWII Museum, taken with my Nikon F2 and 15mm f/3.5:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/neworleans-3584ss.jpg

And here is a shot of Jackson Square using a new lens I just acquired, an 8mm f/2.8 circular fisheye:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/neworleans-3590ssf.jpg

jon.oman

4-Jun-2016, 07:51

Bryan, I really like the fisheye view!

Tin Can

4-Jun-2016, 07:58

And I love the 15mm!

Corran

4-Jun-2016, 08:10

Thanks guys - I might've overused the 8mm since it was new though so you might get sick of it! But I'm a wide-angle junkie, as you probably know.

Tin Can

4-Jun-2016, 08:14

Keep it coming. We can ignore anybody with a click, but never you. I mean that.

Now I desire a 15mm...

And please no offers, as I am not buying. :)

Thanks guys - I might've overused the 8mm since it was new though so you might get sick of it! But I'm a wide-angle junkie, as you probably know.

Corran

4-Jun-2016, 09:24

:)
One more of an incoming streetcar:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/neworleans-3635ss.jpg

cjdewey

4-Jun-2016, 10:07

Narcissus
RB67, 140mm, Ektar 100.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rcXWefw4r2LJVD8o1zl8UZzZhR2tixOfcMPpAcuJaGayFrKtl2DlW6ld8EWmtHXZLu3VtPVf6QOTvZTnGSvFupSMouzJThDYFxT50hKDKTv0hc4nz1t-FZM_jst4vvUKbc243A1A9hPDTOkKC3rI4wuaUo_ZMSvlg2Kc2-4cUa4nTRxvvM0haDzYaieee98fsx3qJ2PZlV36BdGKCaqcPDUs_dy62zN-jHoumD6QmosKOvuPbQ3RCSs3FW7x1DzAMsBF6Cs5EaGBsqxtrW8dXGwjlo1r54GhTtRZ87SsM23OIpOWo9aNyk9wKElgpsI-g-p_iKEm5nBJQ1obogRQWc37kEpeu5bkVKEM2KzVzcDkXIvPKLgvuoLLpvvn7DUcjdjqsn5dpf78TBUAVttl7n5dEdzO1HATjJ5I9Lo2Xi7XmV61WxSQeW2JY_pGAoGUfizzZyHlOokgEIHelvzcHFiPBMRmrrMmJ4x_peNyN6zbn4UKWEi1n-eGxPkEG7-JxrTx3w2QHobwcuTyN-Wo-q0_mBLVlH5yZ4GmO-_KgBZhA0xuhRHheT3X8vRGg-GZKPDZIMraneujzeUYT9fU5tdGON_HTh4=w1314-h917-no

jon.oman

4-Jun-2016, 17:21

:)
One more of an incoming streetcar:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/neworleans-3635ss.jpg

Another great image! You appear as a shadow......

BetterSense

4-Jun-2016, 18:30

Are the fisheyes cropped digitally? Is there a good way to achieve a similar effect in the darkroom?

Corran

4-Jun-2016, 21:25

Thanks Jon! Here's one more because I'm just loving the results. This is a cannon at the Chalmette Battelfield:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/neworleans6 (13)ss.jpg

BetterSense - no cropping, technically. The negative actually has a sphere on it. In the darkroom it would print as a circle in blackness. Here, I have presented them as a sphere surrounded by the default background color of the forum so as to blend it into the background - this is done by selecting the sphere in Photoshop and feathering it slightly, and then filling in the negative area with that color. If you use a non-default color for the forum it won't work, and the "quote" function has a slight blue tint in that box as you can see in the post above which throws it off, so it's not perfect. When I post them on my blog, I'll leave them black so as to blend with my theme.

jon.oman

5-Jun-2016, 09:28

Bryan, You are on a roll! They just keep getting better! Now, I want this lens.......

Corran

5-Jun-2016, 10:14

You are too kind. I've been kind of hunting for this lens for years. I first bought a normal fisheye about 5 years ago - I was aware of this lens but figured a normal full-frame fisheye was more appropriate. In the meantime the prices have skyrocketed on this fairly uncommon lens and so I figured I wouldn't be able to get one or would settle for a Sigma or other 3rd-party model. Surprisingly I found this gem on eBay mis-listed as simple a "Nikkor" 8mm lens and sniped it for almost 1/3 the normal going rate. I really didn't think I'd win it.

I'm through all my TMX and was scanning a roll of Tri-X and found the real gem of this trip. I thought about this shot before my trip and was able to get just what I wanted - looking up at the mural in the St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square, shot wide-open at 1/15. I will have to try printing this one in the darkroom I think:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/neworleans400-3682ss.jpg

That's the last one I promise ;)

jon.oman

5-Jun-2016, 11:59

Bryan, I would not mind to see more. I really like this last one!

Pali K

5-Jun-2016, 13:34

Really enjoying these Bryan. Please keep them coming. Pali

Corran

5-Jun-2016, 21:37

Thanks Jon and Pali! I am about out of decent fisheye shots. Here are two scenes on the streets of New Orleans, taken instead with a 5cm f/2 lens on T-Max 3200 shot at 800 and developed in T-Max developer:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/ms-tmz-3807ss.jpg

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/ms-tmz-3808ss.jpg

I found some more of this film in my freezer. I really like it and am sad it is gone. Delta 3200 has not done well for me but I guess I'll have to give it another go.

6-Jun-2016, 08:31

Enjoyed the fisheye photos!
It won't be as grainy but you could get similar tones by pushing tmax400 one stop to 1600 (slightly underexposed).

Here's an infrared DSLR shot of part of the D T Sheridan shipwreck on Monhegan island. May 2016.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7349/27464861076_c6d7d75fa1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HQYAkw)
_DSC2949 (https://flic.kr/p/HQYAkw) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Jmarmck

6-Jun-2016, 08:37

I love that 15mm Bryan.

That is a nice composition Jason.

Corran

6-Jun-2016, 10:41

Thanks Jason, good suggestion.
Yep Marty the 15mm is a great lens. I shot a lot with it as well this past week. Going to print that airplane shot for sure.

Corran

11-Jun-2016, 20:58

Years ago I found a little Nikon point and shoot, an L35AF, for like $5. It seemed to work fine but I just never really bothered. I happened to come across it a few days ago and threw it in with my water bottle and snacks for my canoe trip Thursday.

The little bugger is actually pretty dang good. Sadly, while disembarking from my canoe after a long day, I tripped on the sheer bank and the little thing tumbled out of my shoulder bag because I was careless and didn't properly pack it up. Into the sand and water it went. Seems to be toast, and worse, apparently these little guys are getting a cult following - a trip to eBay shows them selling for up to $100 now! Oops. At least it wasn't something more expensive.

Here's one image I shot from that day on the little L35, with T-Max developed in FX-39:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/deadriver-3879ss.jpg

One more of my friend Julie painting, plein air style:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/deadriver-3882ss.jpg

RSalles

12-Jun-2016, 16:16

DG 3313

12-Jun-2016, 22:40

Love this....
151333

Ari

13-Jun-2016, 08:14

Ever get into a good fence? I have.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7461/27369650940_39a933272a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HGyBFs)

13-Jun-2016, 14:25

Thanks Marty & Renato.

Renato: I bought used a d800 that was converted by maxmax.com to ir-only by the previous owner. I had an older camera converted by lifepixel which was very nice too, but I wanted something newer to do video and higher dynamic range such as the d800 can handle. I use a 50/1.8 d-af lens which is good at medium apertures. (has a hot spot at small apertures)

RSalles

13-Jun-2016, 20:58

JP,

Thanks for the info, as the D800 is coming more affordable as the newer models are showing on the market we can try a FF camera with real high pixels count for infrared conversion,

Cheers,

Renato

Michael Graves

16-Jun-2016, 14:51

Had my Nikon D750 out with me a few weeks ago when the trees were just starting to sprout leaves. I've been discovering the joys of prime lenses on the digital camera. Found this old abandoned store about 70 miles south of where I live.

151886

chrism

18-Jun-2016, 10:10

EM-5 MkI, 25-50 kit zoom, from the dining room window:
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7722/27140510223_8667ee9ea6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Hmjd8r)
P6180487-1 (https://flic.kr/p/Hmjd8r) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

I've been training a chipmunk to feed from my hand, but I could only manage an iPhone shot using my left hand:
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7210/27140504793_e05bae2d94_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HmjbvP)
Chippers (https://flic.kr/p/HmjbvP) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Barry Kirsten

18-Jun-2016, 14:53

Both beautiful, Chris. It's winter over here and we're both feeding birds and 'pet' geese in the cold. They all sing (or honk) when they're hungry. Getting to be an all-day occupation.

monotux

19-Jun-2016, 12:27

https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1484/26097244312_1d9dea9209_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FL8cw9)

6x9" print on 8x10" Adox MCC. I love split-grade printing.

Corran

20-Jun-2016, 21:58

Summer Solstice Moonrise

Nikon D800E, 14-24mm f/2.8, 87 minute exposure:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/solsticemoonrise.jpg

And here is a time-lapse video made from this image:

https://youtu.be/YuC_D03C8Xc

Jim Jones

21-Jun-2016, 06:07

Wonderful capture!

Jmarmck

21-Jun-2016, 06:11

That is very nice Bryan. What waterbody is that?

Corran

21-Jun-2016, 06:25

Thanks - that is Banks Lake in Lakeland, the best place I've found for night photos.

MAubrey

21-Jun-2016, 14:10

Self-portrait with an Olympus 180mm f/2:

152043

Scott Schroeder

24-Jun-2016, 17:38

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83__MG_2257.jpg

24-Jun-2016, 18:19

Evening outing to the beach with the family and D600. I say "the beach" as if there is one, but we have two state parks with beaches, four private beaches we have access too, and four other beaches for locals in town.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7250/27590238090_0f8bdd17fd_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J34byb)
_DSC4183 (https://flic.kr/p/J34byb) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7324/27867648765_eca1d1566f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JsyZ5R)
_DSC4205 (https://flic.kr/p/JsyZ5R) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Corran

26-Jun-2016, 18:21

Way out in gator country. Storm was blowing past.

Nikon D800E, 14-24mm f/2.8 + 10-stop ND + 2-stop GND, roughly 5-minute exposure using multiple images combined:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/hickory1ss.jpg

Ari

26-Jun-2016, 19:04

Very good shot, Bryan; I really like the look of the foreground grass.

Corran

26-Jun-2016, 19:08

Thanks! The Haida filters worked great for this!

Ari

26-Jun-2016, 19:10

Thanks! The Haida filters worked great for this!

Hey, good to know!

Michael Graves

27-Jun-2016, 05:32

Corran

27-Jun-2016, 07:05

Thanks Michael.

Corran

27-Jun-2016, 08:58

Here's one more, looking the other way. Same setup minus the GND.

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/hickorymounds-5112-2ss.jpg

chrism

27-Jun-2016, 10:45

D810, 50/1.4:

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7647/27329164863_b70fea2911_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HCZ7zD)
Bridge Ahead (https://flic.kr/p/HCZ7zD) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Old_Dick

27-Jun-2016, 13:56

Always good work Chris.

Scott Schroeder

27-Jun-2016, 17:31

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83_20160623_203512-0101.jpg

Michael Graves

27-Jun-2016, 18:44

Another from the other day with my D750...

RSalles

27-Jun-2016, 21:52

Nice Michael, deserves to be hung - that's funny how we can sometimes pass by an image like this and don't project their full photographic power, their latent impact,

Cheers,

Renato

chrism

29-Jun-2016, 11:32

F6, 50/1.4, Superia 400, Unicolor presskit, X1 scans:

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7380/27984291875_5def496d12_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JCSP1X)
Ants and woodpeckers (https://flic.kr/p/JCSP1X) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7255/27906677811_7a96a40d64_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Jw224r)
Stump (https://flic.kr/p/Jw224r) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7473/27906670441_43c888a1b7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Jw1YSn)
Orchid (https://flic.kr/p/Jw1YSn) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Old_Dick

29-Jun-2016, 12:29

Super orchid.

DennisD

29-Jun-2016, 21:32

House with Picket Fence
Bridgeport, CA

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/ca_bridgeport_house_750x614px.jpg

DennisD

29-Jun-2016, 21:39

Another from the other day with my D750...

Interesting image, Michael. Like a painting.
The deep, dark tones are quite striking.

chrism

1-Jul-2016, 13:00

F6, 35/1.4. Pan F. HC-110, Hasselblad X1 scan:

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7305/27988701926_944616d41e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JDgpYj)
Waugh's River (https://flic.kr/p/JDgpYj) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7133/27988705016_725ae8a06d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JDgqTA)
French River (https://flic.kr/p/JDgqTA) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

chrism

2-Jul-2016, 03:49

More Pan F:

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7442/27988698956_a47b9f82f8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JDgp67)
Norfolk Island Pine (https://flic.kr/p/JDgp67) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7430/27409492614_ca3240d060_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HL5PdS)
Hostas (https://flic.kr/p/HL5PdS) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Pali K

2-Jul-2016, 14:34

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7519/27981886506_0a6db4bc02_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JCEtZ5)
Boulders in AZ (https://flic.kr/p/JCEtZ5) by Pali K (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palikalsi/), on Flickr

Pali

RSalles

2-Jul-2016, 15:11

Nice shot, Pali, dialog between the rocks & the green,

Cheers,

Renato

Pali K

2-Jul-2016, 17:21

Thank you Renato!

This was from our recent vacation in AZ which also was my 1st time in the southwest region of the country. I was completely taken back with the gorgeous views everywhere and this seemed to be a typical view near our hotel in the sonoran desert. I also have a few more images on film that I'll share once I get to process it.

I will never forget the sunrises, sunsets, and the stars at night in AZ. I'll definitely be going back there again soon :)

Pali

Corran

2-Jul-2016, 18:22

I'm travelling to AZ at the end of this month for business! I am so excited to see that landscape. Nice colors, as usual Pali!

Scott Schroeder

2-Jul-2016, 18:41

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83__MG_2279.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/83__MG_2266.jpg

Pali K

2-Jul-2016, 20:05

I'm travelling to AZ at the end of this month for business! I am so excited to see that landscape. Nice colors, as usual Pali!

Thanks Bryan! You'll really like AZ and make sure you have your favorite photography gear ready. There are endless photography opportunities there.

Pali

DennisD

3-Jul-2016, 07:55

From a weekend trip - Long Island Barn
- straight from the camera, no refinement.

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scheinfluger_77

3-Jul-2016, 08:12

Dennis I like this a lot. The flag on the barn reinforces the Americana aspect of the subject matter. Glad to see it's hung properly too.

:cool:

DennisD

3-Jul-2016, 10:12

Hi Steve,
Thanks for your comment. I thought it was an appropriate image for the 4th.
The day was overcast with strong wind blowing the flag all over. Lucky to get it at a quiet moment.

I did some quick adjustments in PS - see below.
It looks a bit improved, perhaps I should reduce the saturation (green) next go round.

I'm only sorry the image is from an iPhone and not a 4x5.

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/NY_LI_Barn_PS.jpg

chrism

3-Jul-2016, 11:18

Leica M2, Summilux 50 ASPH, Plus-X, HC-110, Hasselblad X1:

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7716/27782686050_79cbc6c71e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Jk4wCs)
Beaver Pond (https://flic.kr/p/Jk4wCs) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Leica M2, Summilux 35FLE, Plus-X, HC-110, Hasselblad X1:

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7359/27448994143_f3c49f9d80_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HPzgDH)
Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/HPzgDH) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

HiHoSilver

3-Jul-2016, 19:34

Chris, that beaver pond shot is just nasty-good. 'Logged in to say so. I'd be obnoxiously proud if I had taken it.

chrism

4-Jul-2016, 03:36

Thank you!

C.

RHITMrB

4-Jul-2016, 10:57

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7593/27805494140_15486b4c17_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Jn5qFo)
Scooter (https://flic.kr/p/Jn5qFo) by Isaac Sachs (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rhitmrb/), on Flickr

Michael R

4-Jul-2016, 11:34

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goamules

4-Jul-2016, 15:15

Old_Dick

4-Jul-2016, 16:57

Chris,

Bridge is my favorite.

Pali K

4-Jul-2016, 21:45

Pali, glad you came to AZ! Anyone else, it's 106 degrees here today, and hikers are dropping like flies on the trails. So go out at 5AM to about 7AM, or 7PM til dark. The rest of the day you need a full Apollo Spacesuit right now. Unless you head to the northern part of the state.

Thank you Garrett! I was there when it hit 120 which everyone told me was a record high. We started at 6 AM most days and got our outdoor activities done by 11 AM and didn't get out for extended periods until after 6:30 PM. It was 85 here and humid in MD once I got back and it felt worse here than it did in 120 in AZ. Love AZ now and I think I can get used to the heat :)

Salmo22

4-Jul-2016, 21:54

Thank you Garrett! I was there when it hit 120 which everyone told me was a record high. We started at 6 AM most days and got our outdoor activities done by 11 AM and didn't get out for extended periods until after 6:30 PM. It was 85 here and humid in MD once I got back and it felt worse here than it did in 120 in AZ. Love AZ now and I think I can get used to the heat :)

You're a better man than I Pali. I've lived in AZ all my life (60 years) and been around for every high record temp during that time, including a 125 day in Bullhead City! I've never gotten used to it. All the best on your visit and I hope you get some great photo opportunities. I've been getting up at 4:00 AM lately. Those early morning hours are pleasant enough and the light can be terrific. This photo was taken on a very early morning visit to the Buckeye Airport. I got lucky to catch the moon setting in the frame as the sun was rising behind me.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/2/1620/26002193383_c2bc8139c9_c.jpg

chrism

5-Jul-2016, 12:05

Back to XP2 @200 in Rodinal 1+100, which gives the nicest results but takes longer. F6, 28-300, X1 scans:

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7300/28032761301_9cf0d65749_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JHaehH)
Ventilator (https://flic.kr/p/JHaehH) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7547/28032757851_6bbcbe20ea_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JHadge)
Waugh's River (https://flic.kr/p/JHadge) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

DennisD

5-Jul-2016, 21:04

Chris-
I like the 'ventilator' - nicely seen.

Here's another from a recent weekend trip:

Shelter Island Tree with Fence

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/NY_ShelterIsl_Tree-w-fence.jpg

Old_Dick

6-Jul-2016, 07:36

+1 for the ventilator

chrism

6-Jul-2016, 12:36

Ilford XP2 developed in Rodinal 1+100. M2, 50 ASPH, X1 scans:

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7296/28134718375_4a3e1b9be2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JSaMzi)
Ben will... (https://flic.kr/p/JSaMzi) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7280/28099978406_bbbb18d40d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JP6JAj)
Birches (https://flic.kr/p/JP6JAj) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7409/28099982746_0311101c03_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JP6KT9)
Patterson's Wharf (https://flic.kr/p/JP6KT9) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

h2oman

9-Jul-2016, 06:37

Old_Dick

9-Jul-2016, 07:51

h2oman, very nice work.

RSalles

9-Jul-2016, 17:34

Homage to Frederick Evans:

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I've printed these on a warm matte paper with some toning and gotten really nice results. I've tried to reproduce the toning here, but don't think I've succeeded...

Wonderful series. This series would be a real chalenge for me as I have a tremendous difficulty dealing with images that haven't "real" black or near that. That's why I find hard to work - among other reasons - to print with matte paper. I did it wonderfully,

Cheers,

Renato

HiHoSilver

9-Jul-2016, 19:47

Tom1234

9-Jul-2016, 20:19

Homage to Frederick Evans:

I've printed these on a warm matte paper with some toning and gotten really nice results. I've tried to reproduce the toning here, but don't think I've succeeded...

Really interesting set of images, beautifully done in style and composition. Each one is a gem.

IMHO yours are even higher key than Evans's images. You could go darker with more contrast without any issue.
Take a look at the "Sea of Steps" image on the Philadelphia Museum of Art site for comparison.

Tom

Tom1234

9-Jul-2016, 20:25

Shelter Island Tree with Fence

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/NY_ShelterIsl_Tree-w-fence.jpg

Very lovely image.
The lighting is particularly interesting because it undulates from one side of the tree to the other.
The effect outlines the tree nicely within the image frame. The toning is also pleasant.

h2oman

10-Jul-2016, 18:07

Thanks to those of you who responded to my images.

Tom, I agree with your assessment, but chose to process them the way I did (and there was some subtle but important processing on all of them) to preserve somewhat the feel of each view. The second and fourth were more interior, so very evenly lit. I could have made them darker overall, but I liked the high key effect, which is faithful to the feeling I had when there. The steps in the first image were fairly brightly lit with filtered sunlight through some windows, and the middle portion of the third was lit brightly by some lights that can't be seen in the photo.

Thanks again for looking.

chrism

11-Jul-2016, 05:59

E-M5, Panasonic 150-300:

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7480/28240474125_c89a322bae_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K2vP5i)
Squirrel 1 (https://flic.kr/p/K2vP5i) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Fangel

16-Jul-2016, 02:50

Leica M7 + Summicron 50mm + HP5 400 + D76 + Enlarger Kaizer

Town : Lyon in France

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/938301QuaidelaSanestGeorge1.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=938301QuaidelaSanestGeorge1.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/402577QuaidelaSanestGeorgeBIS1.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=402577QuaidelaSanestGeorgeBIS1.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/555131quaifourvire1.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=555131quaifourvire1.jpg)

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/117861quaidurhne1.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=117861quaidurhne1.jpg)

Fangel

16-Jul-2016, 08:52

Some steps in the street

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/393554despasdanslarueBIS1.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=393554despasdanslarueBIS1.jpg)
http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/641598despasdanslarue1.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=641598despasdanslarue1.jpg)

Leica M7 + Summicron 50mm + HP5 400 + D76 + Enlarger Kaizer

17-Jul-2016, 18:21

Bought a IR converted d800 on the forum here last year. I've been putting it to good use. Too hot and muggy to hike yesterday, so I sat on the porch, drank iced beverages, and made photos of the clouds, one of my favorite things to do with IR.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8665/28274028082_1c0c4fcb7f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K5tMuN)
_DSC3101 (https://flic.kr/p/K5tMuN) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7567/28377944935_3e9c278a66_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KeEomF)
_DSC3099 (https://flic.kr/p/KeEomF) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

DennisD

17-Jul-2016, 20:45

Jason,

I especially like the 1st image. There's a lot of interest within.
Nice (comfortable) way to spend a hot summer afternoon !

Miguel Coquis

18-Jul-2016, 10:09

Beautiful sky !!!
Here is one of a sunset in Normandy this WE
Enjoy

Corran

22-Jul-2016, 23:14

My aunt and uncle's driveway in AZ!

Nikon D800E, 14-24mm f/2.8:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/azstars1ss.jpg

chrism

24-Jul-2016, 13:16

Pentax SF1, 100mm/f2.8, Rollei Crossbird 200, Argentix E6 kit, Hasselblad X1 scan:

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8694/28444263141_6e180ef7e1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kkwhs2)
Zinnia (https://flic.kr/p/Kkwhs2) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8867/28238356060_169bf93f49_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K2jXrW)
Bullrushes (https://flic.kr/p/K2jXrW) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8872/27906171453_dc6cc931d2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JvYqx8)
Rudbeckia (https://flic.kr/p/JvYqx8) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

chrism

25-Jul-2016, 06:02

Two more Rollei Crossbird with Argentix E6 kit:

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8519/28460873351_6d53f5c774_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KmZq5X)
Rudbeckia (https://flic.kr/p/KmZq5X) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8756/28254845100_b36b55f355_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K3Mt4J)
Willow (https://flic.kr/p/K3Mt4J) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

chrism

26-Jul-2016, 04:19

Last two from the 35mm Rollei Crossbird 200:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8102/27943671984_8354237b01_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JzhC91)
Runner Bean flowers (https://flic.kr/p/JzhC91) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8095/27945224293_b94a3e0864_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JzqzzX)
Cosmos (https://flic.kr/p/JzqzzX) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Jmarmck

26-Jul-2016, 06:34

Mt. Tom, January 2015. I made the trip with hope of snow but the drought changed things a bit.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7745/16707425803_d9728c8818_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rsnVBz)Mt. Tom (https://flic.kr/p/rsnVBz) by Marty McKimmey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/marty_mckimmey/), on Flickr

Jim Jones

26-Jul-2016, 17:23

jmarmck -- Snow or not, it's a lovely photograph.

DennisD

27-Jul-2016, 06:40

Marty,
Lovely image, beautiful light & colors !
Dennis

Scott Schroeder

27-Jul-2016, 06:41

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/95__MG_2304.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/95__MG_2311.jpg

RSalles

27-Jul-2016, 14:53

Local legend -

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7503/28556046656_66c3ee7ba3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KvpcN1)MG_8651-bw-tmax-100 (https://flic.kr/p/KvpcN1) by Renato Salles (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sallesrenato/), no Flickr

DennisD

27-Jul-2016, 16:09

Scott,
Nice work !
- especially the stepping stones.

Dennis

DennisD

27-Jul-2016, 16:42

Quite a character, Renato.

Blanket over his arm, beach towel ? over his shoulder, outstretched hand & interesting wardrobe.
What do you know about him ?

DennisD

27-Jul-2016, 16:43

Photo of the Tappan Zee bridge in Tarrytown, NY taken at twilight.
The new TZ bridge, currently under construction, is well under way in front of the old bridge.

This is a three image stitch from D800E camera.
In the original image the pinkish sky was so strong, I desaturated before posting.
Here the overall image seems a bit dull, so I may try to improve.

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/ny_tarrytown_tzbridge.jpg

RSalles

27-Jul-2016, 17:00

Quite a character, Renato.

Blanket over his arm, beach towel over his shoulder, outstretched hand & interesting wardrobe.
What do you know about him ?

Dennis,

Thanks! You'll have to learn something about the "Gauchos" here in the Brazil's South: everything he's wearing is part of the Gaucho's wardrobe. No beach towel at all, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaucho

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I know this man there is six years or so, from when I moved to this region in the extreme south of the country.
He was elected to the community council last year, and even being a person who has barely write and read skills he is proving a great sense of reality and responsibility in this position. So, a folklore person, but not just that.
More about that

Glad you liked it,

Cheers,

Renato

DennisD

27-Jul-2016, 17:28

Thank you, Renato, very interesting re the Wikipedia writeup.
Now, I'm wondering where he left his horse !

Wikipedia quoted this translation of poetic verse which gives some further insight. --
"My horse and my woman/Went off to Salta/May the horse return/For I don't need my woman."

Regards, Dennis

Jmarmck

27-Jul-2016, 22:36

Thanks Jim and Dennis!

Dennis. I think it looks fine. Very cool cloud.

RSalles

28-Jul-2016, 07:40

Peter De Smidt

28-Jul-2016, 08:52

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xehqxwqlrhxq6oi/Exterior.jpg?raw=1

Jim Jones

29-Jul-2016, 06:10

Perfect choice of time-of-day to balance inside and outside lighting.

Peter De Smidt

29-Jul-2016, 07:58

Thank you, Jim.

Corran

29-Jul-2016, 15:54

Tiny hummingbird - D800E, 200mm f/4 Micro:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/hb2ss.jpg

Jim Jones

29-Jul-2016, 16:23

Bryan -- One of your most impressive photos yet.

Tin Can

29-Jul-2016, 16:57

I agree!

Next time hunt the Giant Hummingbird!

TrentM

29-Jul-2016, 17:29

Incredible image! BTW, it's a female Ruby-throat.

Tin Can

29-Jul-2016, 17:33

There is a recent Doc on Amazon Hummingbirds using drones and slow mo.

PBS I think.

It included many bird types. All fantastic footage.

Bryan how does that look printed big?

Corran

29-Jul-2016, 17:41

Thanks Jim, Randy. I am currently staying just a few miles outside of "the hummingbird capital of the world" a.k.a. Sierra Vista, AZ, so these little guys are buzzing around by the dozen all day. I got rained out of my plans so I started fooling around with shooting through a window, and then I decided I'd get a bit bolder - I setup a remote flash and stood stock-still about 3 feet from the feeder. I had to resist flinching as they swooped in past me, sounding like a giant fly or bee, and ended up finding a very interesting variety with iridescent blue throat feathers when lit:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/hb3s.jpg

He was especially skittish so it's not the best. I need to try again and put up another flash. This other, plainer one kept chasing him away too!

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/hb6s.jpg

Corran

29-Jul-2016, 17:45

Thanks for the ID Trent. I hadn't looked into it yet. Randy, I'll have to check that out. I've always loved hummingbirds but they are fairly uncommon to see in GA as far as I know.

I just shot these and am editing on my laptop with hi-rez screen. It's a bit hard to tell if the detail is there as I am not used to this ~ 300dpi screen. I should print one for my mom, who is big into birding and such.

TrentM

29-Jul-2016, 17:55

Did you shoot that first photo in AZ? Then it is NOT a female Ruby-throat! If in Georgia, yes. Ruby throats summer on the eastern seaboard and Piedmont, and winter in South America. They visit us here in Florida twice a year; going down to S.A., and coming back up.
Great shots! They are fast little devils!

Pali K

29-Jul-2016, 18:02

Just spectacular Bryan!

Corran

29-Jul-2016, 18:06

Thanks Trent and Pali! Yes these are all in AZ, I am here for 3 weeks on business. Most of this upcoming week I have off to do what I want though! There's a book here somewhere with photos/descriptions of all the hummingbird types but I can't seem to put my hands on it.

Jmarmck

29-Jul-2016, 19:08

Bryan, all you have to do is put up a feeder in late winter early spring depending on where you are. 1 to 3 solution of sugar and water. If competing with other feeders enrich the ratio a bit. They will come and most likely stay till mid fall. Most are Ruby Throats but there are two other species here in GA. The female ruby throat have no color underneath. I used to get a lot of immature with partial red on the throat. There is another species I have seen here that has a nearly black throat.

There will always be a dominate hummer around the feeder, a male most of the time. Though the young ones try. The real kicker is when there are two feeders close to each other. Talk about a long tail cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

Hummers do not feed exclusively on nectar. They also eat bugs. If you do put up a feeder keep it filled as in climates where it gets cool at night they need the energy to make it to sunrise. Very entertaining little things and they will get accustomed to you. Mine hardly ever flinch when I walk by the window. I have had them land on the feeder while I was taking it down to fill it as if saying "NO YOU DON"T!". Even had a female land on my knee once while a male tried to mate with her.

Corran

29-Jul-2016, 19:35

I'll definitely have to get a feeder and try at my new house, thanks for the tips!

TrentM

30-Jul-2016, 03:24

"There is another species I have seen here that has a nearly black throat. "

Marty, that would be the "Black chinned" hummer. They're supposed down here too, but I've only seen them on Grand Bahama.
Bryan, I've always enjoyed your large format photos, but these birds are something totally different; a different mindset.

Corran

30-Jul-2016, 21:26

Thanks Trent, that's always nice to hear. I really wish I had my LF gear here in AZ! But it couldn't fit and I need the DSLR for the work I am doing.

Went to Saguaro National Park this morning! I found myself fascinated by the old ribs of dead cacti, something I had never seen before. Here's one shot:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/cactus4ss.jpg

Leszek Vogt

30-Jul-2016, 21:39

Wow, that's a great find, Bryan. I likely would try to use some sorts of filters on it....and likely return at night or at least at sunset. Been around Pipe Organ and other places and never found one of those. Dang.

Les

Corran

30-Jul-2016, 22:01

I don't know anything about cactus but there were a few dead ones out there like this. I got there early (7am) but it got real hot quick (which is when I escaped to a cave tour). I definitely should go back in the evening. I would love to shoot startrails here but weather has been poor lately. It's cloudy again tonight otherwise I'd be out right now shooting.

I'm still feeling the landscape out. Most of my photos are garbage right now because I just don't know what to do in this place, so obviously different from south GA / FL of course!

Here's one more from a bit earlier in the day:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/cactus5ss.jpg

Ken Lee

31-Jul-2016, 13:27

http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/IMG_0801.jpg
Coneflower, July 2016
Canon SX710

Ari

31-Jul-2016, 14:07

My aunt and uncle's driveway in AZ!

Nikon D800E, 14-24mm f/2.8:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/azstars1ss.jpg

Some driveway!

Corran

1-Aug-2016, 00:54

Right?! Well the remoteness of their house was not a good thing today. I went out a ways to the Ruby Ghost Town. As I started on my way home a massive storm hit. It rained and rained and when I had navigated back to just half a mile from their house I came to a wash you have to cross. Of course with the buckets of rain it was a raging torrent. So I had to sleep in the car for a couple of hours until the water went down to a manageable level that I could drive through safely. Made it home around midnight.

Here's a couple shots from Ruby:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/ruby1ss.jpg

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/ruby2ss.jpg

Jmarmck

1-Aug-2016, 05:19

Nice Bryan.

Did you know the D800e has a B&W mode?

1-Aug-2016, 09:07

Bryan, I'd like to visit that area too, but perhaps during a cold season!

I spent Saturday swimming at a lake to stay cool. Part of the deal with being at the lake is that you are not surrounded by trees and get some "big sky". Summer clouds are different here, so I keep my IR converted D800 handy. It does a great job with dynamic range for a digital camera.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8880/28630788526_cbf4804498_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KC1gWW)
_DSC3200 (https://flic.kr/p/KC1gWW) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8876/28556472772_a40da698a4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KvrosQ)
_DSC3203 (https://flic.kr/p/KvrosQ) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Corran

1-Aug-2016, 09:41

Always like the look of those IR images Jason. Makes me want to convert my old D700 I don't use much!

Marty, yes I often set the D800 to b&w to help me visualize a scene as such but I edit RAW for everything anyway - better control of individual color values in a b&w conversion.

chrism

1-Aug-2016, 12:07

Pentax MZ-S, 100mm/f2.8, XP2, HC-110 1+49, Hasselblad X1 scan:

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8787/28419471550_de0917c1c2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KikdLN)
Fallen Tree (https://flic.kr/p/KikdLN) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8028/28703966585_605c27868d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KJtkeB)
Birch on the bay (https://flic.kr/p/KJtkeB) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris