safe haven for tiny formats

[Tin Can]

My local Public Radio, not PBS, is playing my 60's favorites

Old friends, silently 70...

a time of innocence

[jon.oman]

Here are some photos from yesterday in Fond du Lac:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x6hnavietpwleka/_DSC1989-Edit_2.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/971ekgtg4hsi8cs/_DSC2059-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2spohhnxqfs1s1j/_DSC2143-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f6d2k0t4a0ozxea/2022-03-15-18.21.56%20ZS%20PMax.jpg?raw=1

Nice images Peter. Too cold for me though!

[Peter De Smidt]

Thanks, Jon. It was about 50F when I was out photographing! But I'm tired of winter....a few days ago it was 10F.

[austin granger]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51943660902_4251671eb6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n95QGo)Portland (https://flic.kr/p/2n95QGo) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Ari]

Another B&W conversion, this one uses an ND5.0 filter.

GFX, Minolta-Rokkor 45 f/2

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51946322130_0e27537c13_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n9jtMC)

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51946361455_09dc3f6628_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/z3E3R2)SUn DAY (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/z3E3R2) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Peter De Smidt]

Good one, Ari!

Nice sky, Randy.

[Ari]

Thanks, Peter. Here's another:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51945858011_3a7a2dd142_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n9h6Pz)

[jon.oman]

Another B&W conversion, this one uses an ND5.0 filter.

GFX, Minolta-Rokkor 45 f/2

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51946322130_0e27537c13_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n9jtMC)

Real nice!

[Ari]

Very kind of you, Jon.

[austin granger]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51945373692_6df2d983c5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n9eBRf)Portland (https://flic.kr/p/2n9eBRf) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51945938678_34f9f32734_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n9hvNo)Portland (https://flic.kr/p/2n9hvNo) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[drew.saunders]

Just a sprinkle of (much needed) rain made for some nice droplet photos of the wisteria in my apartments micro back "yard." Fuji X-E3 and my new toy, the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x macro (as in it'll go to 2x life size! They make a 100/2.8 that'll do 2x for 24x36mm sensors too).

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51948779364_c63f6b5187.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n9x5eJ)
Fuji-X-E3-DSCF7921-20220319 (https://flic.kr/p/2n9x5eJ) by Drew Saunders (https://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_saunders/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51947486062_fafb7823d4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n9qrMq)
Fuji-X-E3-DSCF7916-20220319 (https://flic.kr/p/2n9qrMq) by Drew Saunders (https://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_saunders/), on Flickr

[Bernice Loui]

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[Tin Can]

Your series speaks a tale

Thanks!


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[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xm7dq88rsc5fqle/IMG_20220320_132525_b.jpg?raw=1
Basilica of Saint Josaphat

[Roger Thoms]

Peter, love the tones, is that a black and white conversion?

Roger

[Peter De Smidt]

Hi Roger,

Thanks! Yes, I used a gradient map to do the conversion.

[Ari]

Yup, agreed. Well done, Peter.

[jon.oman]

Very nice Peter!

[Tin Can]

Agree!

[Peter De Smidt]

Thank you, Gentlemen!

[Ari]

Another view of the National Holocaust Monument near downtown Ottawa.
GFX, Canon 24mm TS-E

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51954837484_e557327b77_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2na5875)

[jon.oman]

Nice!

[Tin Can]

Timely

My local radio station has an American DJ that just told a long story about his time as a child in American Occupied Berlin

He said forgive my tears, I was crying with him, still am.

My first wife was borne in USA Occupied Berlin (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/allies-end-occupation-of-west-germany) 1946

The DJ read a letter about scarce food, fuel, heat his mother wrote, she was a nurse taking care of blinded Germans and one little American boy, her son

I met my wife in Skokie IL, neither of us Jewish. The Holocausts Museum is there

Seems to me, War is too constant




Another view of the National Holocaust Monument near downtown Ottawa.
GFX, Canon 24mm TS-E

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51954837484_e557327b77_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2na5875)

[Ari]

Thanks, Jon and Randy.

[Bernice Loui]

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[Corran]

Antique Store Helper - Payne, GA
Leica M6, MS-Optical 35mm f/3.5, T-Max 100, Pyrocat, cropped to 4:5

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkX2T-dw3KXryh7ZBm-kSadJlymU0EJiz-MBj9GSj29V2M0VuR92tYR8xLhlDnMgVbBJNpFKYK7dDcfoyp0q84eUqZ5dXN27Zxt46nct2Rkb08S0Lr-tyVuI5n1A8ssFxZWV-Fyp0Q997RKMY40d71iF_pi9Ik6p4d1dWKT2hLm6XvxJKKcqB3CxwW/s800/us41-8659cs.jpg

This nice guy greeted customers coming in and helped them load their car if they needed. We bought a piece of artwork found at this antique market and after he helped me load it in our car, I took some images around the building. He was helping another customer so I asked if I could take his pic when I was leaving.

Oh - when he was helping me with the painting I bought (it was 4x5 feet!) he saw my camera and asked if I was a paparazzi! I thought that was funny, and also prompted me to ask to take his picture.

[Richard Wasserman]

Pulaski at Belden—Chicago, IL

[Ari]

Another way to process B&W, this time I used gradient tool applied to selective areas.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51962908134_ffca1d8834_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2naMued)

[Ari]

And the obligatory dog shot

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51962670718_bfba7ab4b9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2naLgDQ)

[Peter De Smidt]

And the obligatory dog shot



Good one, Ari.

[Ari]

Thanks, Peter.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51964593864_e4d2d244bc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2naW8kw)18x24 Sinar Norma 300 Xenar F4.5 Rembrandt Lighting (https://flic.kr/p/2naW8kw) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

The cool thing about having multiple Normas, is that you can leave them set up for a while. Getting ready to shoot this one. Classic Rembrandt Lighting, Broncolor Beauty Light pointed straight down from up high as possible. Silver reflector on the floor tilted towards the subject. Lens is 300mm chrome Schneider Xenar, on custom made Norma board. Xenars are lovely to shoot through at near full aperture. The focus blows out behind the front row of petals which I find attractive. Strobe meter says F22 at EI 50 so just one pop will do. Canvas Background is by David Maheu "Kelly Grey" Like it Stormy Grey middle key with no corner vignettes. I can vignette with light if required

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51967198200_9449c5d43c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nbatvS)Rembrandt Broncolor Beauty Light 8x10 (https://flic.kr/p/2nbatvS) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

[jon.oman]

Today was "Sour Dough Bread Day".

https://www.gophotog.org/allphotos/summerville3/large_photos/DZ7_0357.jpg

[John Earley]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacketch/51962728250/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jacketch/51961169237/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jacketch/51962165141/in/dateposted-public/

[Ari]

A few from last month, all GFX with the GF35-70 lens.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51970310928_28ff7b7965_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nbrqPA)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51970805500_a4bd54f6bc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nbtXQG)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51970310843_b245422ff8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nbrqN8)

[Ari]

A couple of test shots using two different projection lenses on the GFX.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51974042168_7172d3fced_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nbLxZj)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51974042093_1cd579baa4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nbLxY2)

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[Tin Can]

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[Corran]

We went to a live show Friday night in Atlanta to see The Midnight (https://www.themidnightofficial.com/). Actually this was the first time I've ever been to a non-classical concert where I wasn't either part of the backstage crew, or doing something related to sound, video, or photography for the performers. Or playing. Anyway, I of course had to bring a camera so I stuffed my Leica M6 and MS-Optical 35mm f/3.5 in my jeans pocket like a proper hipster and a 15mm Voigtlander in my vest. Security stopped me but the manager let me in since "it wasn't an interchangeable lens camera" and I hid the little 15mm under my phone showing them what was in my pocket :rolleyes:.

Anyway, dev'd the T-Max 100 and the roll of color is hanging to dry. Shot this with the 15mm, probably at 1/30th. The light bars on stage were crazy bright. Lot easier to snap pics when you've got serious lights, unlike some of the dingy bars I've shot in with 3200 speed film and still needed 1/15.

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1L3IUCAHFg_VOFMyKummX8pfkEAogi_aM1yc04-ACBsM3gawZ2KO5CwGGZLKUt7LrEnyTt6V6DizJNcecOabIfuVit-CYJTjXWXkTmb0_CgDUvGHa6tF1OAX4ShWgUlq4LRIfanQ7QvvHO0zR0c1jdeTzbfOMLNHkh-tyWIioHg3OGiWWsAG4qMsn/s900/midnight-8753s.jpg

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51839541297_7acca574eb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mYTcyM)Nautilus One Digital Test (https://flic.kr/p/2mYTcyM) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Digital test shot. Also 220 Shanghai 100 with Mamiya C22/180 lens, also 220 Shanghai 100 Hasselblad 500C/M/135 Planar-S with Bellows.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50822855668_291fd77bda_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kr3qmd)Minolta Autocord FP4+ ADOX Borax MQ (https://flic.kr/p/2kr3qmd) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Minolta Autocord Key Day 1/250 f6.3 FP4+ ADOX Borax MQ Arista #2 Multigrade dev. Key Day Full sun No Fill. The Tessar type Rokkor lens has a pleasing plastic rendition.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49742257991_fca797e4b5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iMy5iM)Plaubel Makina III Columbus Zoo 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2iMy5iM) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Plaubel Makina III 100mm F2.9 Anticomar FP4+ ADOX Borax MQ Arista 5x7 RC #2 Multigrade

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49741676298_0c23ee88f8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iMv6oA)Plaubel Makina III Columbus Zoo 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2iMv6oA) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Plaubel Makina III 100mm F2.9 Anticomar FP4+ ADOX Borax MQ 5x7 Arista RC #2 Multigrade dev

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49636529857_3a3f308d31_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iCdc1V)Makina II HP5+ Reclaimed Creek Bed (https://flic.kr/p/2iCdc1V) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Plaubel Makina II HP5+ Overcast Day 100mm F2.9 Anticomar Yellow Filter

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49628164533_3cdc5edf95_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iBtjic)Zoo 3 Makina III FP4+ (https://flic.kr/p/2iBtjic) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Animatronic Dinosaur. Makina III FP4+ 100mm F4.2 ADOX Borax MQ 5x7 Arista #2 Multigrade dev

Gotta be quick to snap this thing

[moggi1964]

Mamiya C3 using FP4 Plus and developed in Ars Imago Monobath. My first batch of self-development at home.

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[Tin Can]

Gotta take my C3 out for a walk!

and I will buy that soup next BH order




Mamiya C3 using FP4 Plus and developed in Ars Imago Monobath. My first batch of self-development at home.

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[chris73]

Kodak Retina 118 / Agfa APX 100 / Caffenol C . "Scanned" with m43 Panasonic GM1 and an Industar from a 1955 Zorki camera.

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[Ulophot]

Moggie1964, nice feeling for the light.

[moggi1964]

Gotta take my C3 out for a walk!

and I will buy that soup next BH order

I was surprised by the results to be honest. It dealt rather well with the contrast.

As for the C3 - I love that camera. A lifetime keeper or until I can't lift it anymore :)

[moggi1964]

Moggie1964, nice feeling for the light.

Thank you Philip.

It caught my eye as we were leaving the pub so I just focused on the basket and hoped I had judged it correctly. I am really happy with how it turned out.

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51985284854_41368e3c4d.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/6GNM80)End of Club Foot (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/6GNM80) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/21053598032_7a5087e188_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/y5rccw)Makina3 #2 (https://flic.kr/p/y5rccw) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Handheld 6x9 Plaubel Makina IIIR 100mm F2.9 Orthometar FOMA 200 Legacy Mic-X JOBO drum Uniroller. Omega DII laser aligned Omegalite Arista 5x7 #2 RC Multigade developer

Japanese Garden Innis Woods

[Tin Can]

Cameramen

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51238045521_e27edeba3b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/oWVA0n)Cameramen (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/oWVA0n) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Ari]

Played some B-ball with my daughter. In exchange, she "agreed" to be an unwilling participant in my mania.
Both shot on GFX with Minolta-Rokkor 45mm lens.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51985289112_02f5a4b5a6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ncLcj9)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51986582734_bf5d0d502c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ncSPRY)

[Peter De Smidt]

Those are terrific, Ari!

[Ari]

Thanks, Peter.

[Peter De Smidt]

Just to give you all something to point and laugh at, here's a photo of my hawk, Screamer, and I, circa 1985:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c88vxwtkn41mim4/Screamer_1985.jpg?raw=1

[Ari]

Birds of prey are pretty awesome.
Wish I had a photo like that!

[Richard Wasserman]

Peter you and your hawk seem to have had similar plumage!

Have you read Helen Macdonald's 'H Is for Hawk'? I highly recommend it. It's about much more than raptors—life, death and other easy topics.

[Peter De Smidt]

Thanks, Ari. It was very interesting....but also a ton of work. I got interested in it while reading a Hardy Boys book when I was in 6th grade.

You're right, Richard! I didn't know about that one. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51986802924_1939a6b0a6_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/3wufM8)Rag Microscope 8X10 Print with Rag (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/3wufM8) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr


1999 I 'made' this completely DIGI

The Dyed 'Rag' was shot with toy DIGI Hasbro microscope

The image is the fibers, vastly enlarged to 8X10 printed on board with EPSON

The rag makes it 3D and pokes out of a hole in the print

This is 1 of 5 made same time, all vary

I made it in an all women SAIC Textiles class

Learned a lot

[Richard Wasserman]

Easter is coming...

[Rayt]

Chinese canal with Rolleiwide 55mm Zeiss. TMax 400

I missed my LF camera very much that day.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51983437529_79e39360d1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ncAGUi)RAY-P071F08 (https://flic.kr/p/2ncAGUi) by Ray T (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193279838@N06/), on Flickr

[Peter De Smidt]

That's lovely, Ray!

[Tin Can]

Also looks like Venice Italy

Like!


Chinese canal with Rolleiwide 55mm Zeiss. TMax 400

I missed my LF camera very much that day.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51983437529_79e39360d1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ncAGUi)RAY-P071F08 (https://flic.kr/p/2ncAGUi) by Ray T (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193279838@N06/), on Flickr

[Rayt]

Thanks Peter and Tin Can.

There are many such towns near Hangzhou and Suzhou, China known for the canals. The tour books call this area “Venice of China”. This shot was taken in the city of Shaoxing a few years ago. I took a long weekend from a business trip to Hangzhou which in itself a beautiful city. Anyway I didn’t choose Shaoxing randomly. Shaoxing is home to the famous Shaoxing wine. I bought a small bottle of the local stuff and enjoyed it by myself in the hotel room. The wine tasted like Japanese sake but with more flavour. Pretty smooth at room temperature.

[jon.oman]

Just to give you all something to point and laugh at, here's a photo of my hawk, Screamer, and I, circa 1985:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c88vxwtkn41mim4/Screamer_1985.jpg?raw=1

Now, that is really cool! Closest I got to something like that was helping a buddy of mine with his fancy pigeons. Of course, they would of been prey to your hawk!

[jon.oman]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51986802924_1939a6b0a6_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/3wufM8)Rag Microscope 8X10 Print with Rag (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/3wufM8) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr


1999 I 'made' this completely DIGI

The Dyed 'Rag' was shot with toy DIGI Hasbro microscope

The image is the fibers, vastly enlarged to 8X10 printed on board with EPSON

The rag makes it 3D and pokes out of a hole in the print

This is 1 of 5 made same time, all vary

I made it in an all women SAIC Textiles class

Learned a lot

Randy, You have an interesting art background!

[Peter De Smidt]

Now, that is really cool! Closest I got to something like that was helping a buddy of mine with his fancy pigeons. Of course, they would of been prey to your hawk!

Thanks! The pigeons wouldn't have been prey for a red tail. Red tails hunt small mammals on the ground, rabbits, squirrels, mice.... Mine would ignore pheasants running on the ground.....The local pigeon guy hated me and gave me the stink eye every time he saw me...but my hawk was no threat to his pigeons. Falcons, though, would've been another story.

[Bernice Loui]

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[jon.oman]

Thanks! The pigeons wouldn't have been prey for a red tail. Red tails hunt small mammals on the ground, rabbits, squirrels, mice.... Mine would ignore pheasants running on the ground.....The local pigeon guy hated me and gave me the stink eye every time he saw me...but my hawk was no threat to his pigeons. Falcons, though, would've been another story.

Well, I did not know that! You learn something every day.

[jon.oman]

Here is an old image.

https://www.gophotog.org/allphotos/showprints/large_photos/D20_6834_co.jpg

2008:03:03 14:14:03 : NIKON D200 : 600mm : Nikkor 300mm f4.5 ED : 100 ISO : F8 : 1/30 sec : 1 EV

[Peter De Smidt]

Nice one, Jon! That's a juvenile.

[jon.oman]

Nice one, Jon! That's a juvenile.

Thanks Peter. You can add snakes to your list. This one just finished making a meal of one.

[Certain Exposures]

Ollie North up the ramp and over the cone. He landed it this frame.

35mm, Nikon FM, ORWO UN54 in Eco Pro developer.

https://i.imgur.com/1T9PP61.jpg

[David Schaller]

Nice one, Jon! That's a juvenile.

I’m no expert, but that looks to me like a Red-shouldered Hawk, not a Red-tailed.

[Peter De Smidt]

You could be right, David! We don't see those around here.

[David Schaller]

You could be right, David! We don't see those around here.
They are becoming more common farther north in New England now Peter. I never saw them when I was growing up in northern New Hampshire, but I’m always looking very carefully now in Western Mass, where they are increasingly common.

[tuco]

M9, Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.5

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51988679562_619fc3dd19_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nd4zbb)
Chance the Gardener: 'Yes, there will be growth in the Spring.' (https://flic.kr/p/2nd4zbb) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr


Zeiss 35/2

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51993787213_f7762d7b8d_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/yo_tuco/hj8zX5)
Where Roadside Signs End Up (https://www.flickr.com/gp/yo_tuco/hj8zX5) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

[Corran]

Went to the GA Renaissance Fest this past weekend. Here's a few images from the joust (always my favorite), taken with my Widelux F7 and Leica M6 w/ 5cm Summitar on T-Max 100:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83mTS2y7CJpZLpm4A-KT4XnnezPVb_zB9mbEZyt4P2poa0iF7kP6DTbrF4IT0g-OYwVrDDCaV3_mMC5pzZtFLVeSaqF0VXIyrcmCltwK-6VE-SdFhElayaV-M4-7o2ZtKT3AnPscCHeWw6IER9QQhdn0tjHyBUiVp_Ye7mOF2CHp1P9nbUOzUGS8c/s900/renfair-8842s.jpg

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[Ari]

Some weekend wanderings at the nearby community college.
GFX and tilt/shift lenses.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51998957089_7df273ec84_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ndYfjV)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51998957114_5ec603afe1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ndYfkm)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51998957174_d70ed37697_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ndYfmo)

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52002207106_47f1228eb4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nefUrG)Makina III F4.2 F2.9 Anticomar Modern Sync (https://flic.kr/p/2nefUrG) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

The Plaubel Makina III moves into the studio with the Makiflexes. Two lenses, the speedo F2.9 Anticomar, and the uber sharp F4.2 Anticomar. Makina Yellow Filters and original Lenshoods . These will both get some more use. Glenn Evans had the original Makina Strobe Sync Plug with fires my 70s era Broncolor strobes just fine. Plaubel recommended the F4.2 lens for commercial product shooting. Shown plugged into my Paramount homemade Pulso Sync cord. With the F2.9 lens I'll be selecting Ilford Pan F at EI 50 which gives me about 1/125 wide open or so outdoors. If I want uber sharpness with the F4.2 lens I will switch to EI 100 Delta 100

[jon.oman]

Some weekend wanderings at the nearby community college.
GFX and tilt/shift lenses.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51998957089_7df273ec84_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ndYfjV)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51998957114_5ec603afe1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ndYfkm)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51998957174_d70ed37697_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ndYfmo)

Interesting set of images!

[Ari]

Thanks, Jon.

[Ari]

I'm telling' ya we need more kiosks! More kiosks!
GFX, TS-E 24mm

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52003588199_a0f311e7e3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nenYZD)

[Peter De Smidt]

Ari, fun stuff with the tilt/shift! I bought a Nikon 24t/s this winter, but I haven't really been able to use it much yet. Your pictures gave me some motivation to do so...probably after this semester is over....

[Ari]

Thanks, Peter. I'm getting more and more into them, they're wonderful instruments to have and can really change the look and feel of a photo quickly and with subtle impact.
I'll soon have 35mm and 45mm T/S lenses to complement the 24mm. Can't wait!

[Rayt]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52004001582_0bbf40de33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2neq6SW)lahore5 (https://flic.kr/p/2neq6SW) by Ray T (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193279838@N06/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52006012538_b42aed5cec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2neApEA)Lawn (https://flic.kr/p/2neApEA) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Martin Aislabie]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52004001582_0bbf40de33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2neq6SW)lahore5 (https://flic.kr/p/2neq6SW) by Ray T (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193279838@N06/), on Flickr

Absolutely stunning shot.

XPan ?

Martin

[Tin Can]

Dang!


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52006012538_b42aed5cec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2neApEA)Lawn (https://flic.kr/p/2neApEA) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[jon.oman]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52004001582_0bbf40de33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2neq6SW)lahore5 (https://flic.kr/p/2neq6SW) by Ray T (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193279838@N06/), on Flickr

Very nice!

[Ari]

Very nice!

Agreed. Well done, Ray!

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9m7s49nahr6cnhk/UWO_FDL_2.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vrkjd13e3yax2zk/_DSC6040-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Bernice Loui]

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Bernice

[Ari]

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Bernice

Very nice set of images, Bernice.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/9m7s49nahr6cnhk/UWO_FDL_2.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vrkjd13e3yax2zk/_DSC6040-Edit.jpg?raw=1

Nikon T/S lens? Good choice of subject.

[Peter De Smidt]

"Nikon T/S lens? Good choice of subject."

Yep. Thanks! I wonder who gave me the idea.....

[Rayt]

Absolutely stunning shot.

XPan ?

Martin

Thanks. Yes it was from an Xpan but sadly I no longer own it. Here’s a shot from Jaipur.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52004063200_9a3cf104e1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2neqqcj)Jaipur1 (https://flic.kr/p/2neqqcj) by Ray T (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193279838@N06/), on Flickr

[Peter De Smidt]

. Here’s a shot from Jaipur.



Terrific photo, Martin!

[Ramiro Elena]

We visited New York a couple weeks ago and I bought a Contax G1 while I was there. Here's a test with it.

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[Ari]

Great 35mm camera!
Which lens(es) did you get?

[Ramiro Elena]

Great 35mm camera!
Which lens(es) did you get?

My favorite focal length for traveling is 28mm. The guy I got it from happened to be selling one too. I might look into getting the 40mm but the truth is, I took a Nikon F80 with a 28mm and a 50mm and didn't use the 50mm even once.
Mine is not green label but I found a source online on how to convert it and will definitely do it soon.
You can tell the difference in quality with the Nikon btw...

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[Ari]

My favorite focal length for traveling is 28mm. The guy I got it from happened to be selling one too. I might look into getting the 40mm but the truth is, I took a Nikon F80 with a 28mm and a 50mm and didn't use the 50mm even once.
Mine is not green label but I found a source online on how to convert it and will definitely do it soon.
You can tell the difference in quality with the Nikon btw...

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Agreed. The quality of these lenses is out of this world, some of the best lenses ever made in that format.
I liked the 28, and the 21 and 45 were unreal as well.
Hope you enjoy the new camera!

[Bernice Loui]

Perspective from a long time Contax G system user. IMO, the G1 is ideal for travel due to size, low weight, ease to use and GOOD optics. G2 has more features and better "autofocus" and such over the G1, trade off is size-weight.

Green sticker on the G1 mean modified/updated to accept later lens offerings like the 21mm Biogon and 35mm Planar.

IMO, best lenses for the Contax G, 45mm Planar, 28mm Biogon, 35mm Planar, 21mm Biogon.


21mm Biogon has an external view finder which is Meh, after owning and using this lens for a while. Eventually, the external finder thing became such a Meh it negated the optical performance of the 21mm Biogon. 35mm Planar is GOOD.

IMO, for a two lens set, 28mm Biogon and 45mm Planar, single lens would be the 35mm Planar. This plus the small flash makes a nice light weight and small travel camera set.

Avoid the 90mm Sonnar and 35-70mm zoom, neither are all that worthy as they are not ideal with a range finder cameras. The "Holy Grail" lens would be the 16mm f8 Hologon again with external finder. Having been and done the 16mm f8, Meh, over rated ad over priced for what it is.

In time, gave up on all that went back to Canon L series for a very long list of image quality and optical reality reasons. Keep in mind range finders are another example of trade offs. If their limitations meet your image goals, they can meet those needs extremely well.


Bernice





My favorite focal length for traveling is 28mm. The guy I got it from happened to be selling one too. I might look into getting the 40mm but the truth is, I took a Nikon F80 with a 28mm and a 50mm and didn't use the 50mm even once.
Mine is not green label but I found a source online on how to convert it and will definitely do it soon.
You can tell the difference in quality with the Nikon btw...

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[Peter De Smidt]

Easter Frolic

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk7xhwzas358g05/LC_Easter_5.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ciu5jex9gj51l9k/LC_Easter_6.jpg?raw=1

[Martin Aislabie]

Easter Frolic

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk7xhwzas358g05/LC_Easter_5.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ciu5jex9gj51l9k/LC_Easter_6.jpg?raw=1

Fabulous - just fabulous

Martin

[Ulophot]

Marvelous, Peter.

[Peter De Smidt]

Thank you, Martin and Philip!

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52020630014_5d3f7e7169_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nfTjW3)OPTIMUM Duracells SRM Electroflash 80cm F8 Rokkor (https://flic.kr/p/2nfTjW3) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Putting Optimum Duracell AA batteries into the battery pack of the motorized SRM, and into my two Minolta SRT Electroflashes, turns them into instantaneous screamers. The flashes fully recycle 100% in four seconds! Amazing. Very pleased with the upgrade. The SRM shoots at 3.5 frames per second with reg Duracells, with the Optimum Duracells I think it's more like four frames per second. I can shoot rapid flash bursts one handed with this rig no problem. Mucho fun.

Here I'm ready to take the SRT101 (has MLU) original SRT Cable Release, and the four original filters (F16 ND, Dark Red, Orange, and Yellow). Use yellow most of the time for B&W. And the original Filter Wrench for the 80cm Filters. Nice built in tripod mount so I am starting to think about potential subjects for extreme telephotgraphy. This will be fun. BTW F8 is quite fast for a lens in reflex style of this focal length. I think Minolta was way ahead of the curve on this one! Will be great for lower light when my Wife and I go to the local birding areas around here

[Ari]

The X-700 was my first camera in 1992.
I've been appreciating Minolta quality again, using some of their lenses with the GFX. Great combination.

[Daniel Unkefer]

The X-700 was my first camera in 1992.
I've been appreciating Minolta quality again, using some of their lenses with the GFX. Great combination.

Yep. Great glass I have a few

https://live.staticflickr.com/5752/22334078950_9eb2dd04c1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A2zZyJ)DSC04450 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/A2zZyJ) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

[Ari]

Yep. Great glass I have a few

https://live.staticflickr.com/5752/22334078950_9eb2dd04c1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A2zZyJ)DSC04450 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/A2zZyJ) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Only 21 lenses? :)

[Daniel Unkefer]

Only 21 lenses? :)

I have a few more :) It's an old photo! As you can see I like the old vintage MC Rokkors. With the original hoods :)

[Ari]

The older Rokkors are really special, I agree. I'd even include the generation that includes the mid-70s Rokkors.
I have the 58mm f/1.2, 45mm f/2 and 28mm f/2.5, and the last two are very good with IR.

[Corran]

Trying out a lens I've wanted to have in my collection for a while - the Nikkor 7.5mm f/5.6 circular fisheye. Still a big lens but much, much smaller than the venerable 8mm f/2.8! I used it on a Leica M6 + N-L adapter and walked around town.

Marbles - Dahlonega General Store
Leica M6 / Nikkor 7.5mm fisheye / TMX / Pyrocat

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogUTZ3DOVQZI_TFeNpSZTPFFjzYrbleA0_97WqHNc4TO8og1SoigSeDggnqY4l2KYky7ZGHjxsbl_Gx20O9b1183m0P9qKZRhKliWb-krM9FrnvcM3qUHWH_DfzMLaYR_as7tE7yzzr_REmTtTwyKdTO0yAy6b3e8OZX504MM8IcEkdMvP2zOWIxz/s750/75fish-9103sq.jpg

[austin granger]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52022506690_e87d556bd7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ng3WNw)Caesar and Larry, Portland (https://flic.kr/p/2ng3WNw) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Corran]

I'm glad you posted that one here Austin! Such an interesting shot.

I recently changed up how I develop color neg film and have been getting much better negatives. This one shot Saturday shows the incredible range in harsh lighting and nice warm colors of this Agfa Optima film. I still have another bulk roll of this film, and I'll miss it when it's gone.

Leica M6, Nikkor 8.5cm f/1.5, Agfa Optima 100

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoasPZUTzRKyPL3tW-dsNMe6uyxEXwtggT8g3lzzRFSt6BQgBqcWmj9TFgxNKpQlGAfaSCZ_OwgMxGoCCIdeOn_U0WiDXdoz5weQrTDFFZSgJjTJOG4pVG2fCrEz2Xm2lyEzju0D6CKgpKpF-GgnUQgl3eWLzfuT1lpnF202scQfjr9oJie77b1Mn4/s700/bearopt-9211s.jpg

(Edit: Thanks John! I mis-typed the cm as mm. That's curiously how Nikon marked their RF lenses.)

[John Layton]

...Bryan I think you need to move that decimal over on that FL!

[austin granger]

Thanks, Bryan. I'm reminded that I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your recent fisheye pictures. I think those can be hard to do well, but you pulled it off, and your photos have a kind of magical feel to them. They actually remind me of a sugar egg I had when I was a kid that you'd peer into to see a tiny little scene of a rabbit in his house. :-)

[Corran]

Thanks Austin, that means a lot coming from you!

[Pali K]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52042356321_5dd47b0cb3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nhNFpx)

Whirlpool Galaxy M51 (https://flic.kr/p/2nhNFpx) by Pali K (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palikalsi/), on Flickr

M51 - Latest Astrophotography Attempt
EdgeHD 11 | CGX | ASI 6200 MM 2x2 Binning | LRGB

L 180x30" | R 120x30" | G 120x30" | B 120x30"

[jon.oman]

Very nice Pali!

[Pali K]

Thank you Jon!

[Peter De Smidt]

Well done, Pali!

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/43seggh5lpve5le/_DSC6302-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/txwc7726733mqlg/_DSC6320-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6vws296odxlx4b/_DSC6333-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ehfz4aueehyvnd/_DSC6342-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/59yqrbit1t9glbv/_DSC6347-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Corran]

Very nice Pali. Nice to see more of M51.

I like the contrast of the b&w Peter!

[jon.oman]

Nice images Peter!

[Tin Can]

Agree!

Great images Peter

[Peter De Smidt]

Thank you, Gentlemen! It was a good walk. I hadn't been to that park, https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kohlerandrae, for quite a long time. The boardwalks through the dunes were a new edition. It's a great way to provide access while also protecting the dunes.

[tuco]

... It's a great way to provide access while also protecting the dunes.

In addition to making for some interesting shots.

[Ari]

GFX, Minolta 58mm f/1.2

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52060483701_234fdf0a78_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2njpA3z)

[jon.oman]

Very nice!

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/93ua0b3n3bm7mlp/_DSC6393-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ur4z32515okcg7v/_DSC6387-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Tin Can]

Nice shot

Reminds me of Lake Lawn, Delevan

I stayed there and loved the serenity, food and bar.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/93ua0b3n3bm7mlp/_DSC6393-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ur4z32515okcg7v/_DSC6387-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Peter De Smidt]

Thanks, Randy. These are just some practice with a 24mm tilt/shift.

[Ari]

Thanks, Jon.
Friend and local belly-filler Rami

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52063011681_c272597434_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2njCxwr)

[Pali K]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52067665626_658aea2fcc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nk3oYS)
M81 Bodes Galaxy | WIP (https://flic.kr/p/2nk3oYS) by Pali K (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palikalsi/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

Keep it up Pali

the truth is out there



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52067665626_658aea2fcc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nk3oYS)
M81 Bodes Galaxy | WIP (https://flic.kr/p/2nk3oYS) by Pali K (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palikalsi/), on Flickr

[Duolab123]

Thanks, Jon.
Friend and local belly-filler Rami

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52063011681_c272597434_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2njCxwr)

Great work!

[Ari]

Thank you!

[Pali K]

Keep it up Pali

the truth is out there

Thank you, Randy! I can't believe I am able to capture these from my backyard - still learning. Here is another attempt at processing the data with annotations this time. Feel free to wander around in the full-res version :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52071298218_e9b9c0ce6a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nkn1PL)

M81 Full Res | Annotated (https://flic.kr/p/2nkn1PL) by Pali K (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palikalsi/), on Flickr

[Peter De Smidt]

Great work, Pali!

[Pali K]

Thank you, Peter!

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52073227501_e510ae8a87_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/586L24)Handrail (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/586L24) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52073208263_05ca10cd84_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/Vk3591)White Yellow Green (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/Vk3591) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[jon.oman]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52073208263_05ca10cd84_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/Vk3591)White Yellow Green (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/Vk3591) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

I like this one!

[Peter De Smidt]

I like this one!

Me, too!

[Pali K]

Me, three!

[Corran]

Nice work Pali. I can't even remember the last time we've had good skies here. Looks like a mediocre night for the eclipse tomorrow too :/.

Today we went up to Blue Ridge, GA. Happened upon a car show, which is always fun. The sun lined up just right to get some shots glinting off the engine.

Nikon F2, 25-50mm f/4 AI, TMX, Pyrocat

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_hXKVBrjReo0NOsnc2TozGvhQZDDpwMNjM8x06AJXMO5Dsz8roQJbTvddYy3ufzzryX-5FIE3t-OYRbuDHadWLCjdDft1QKAErGZ-ccqkGhQ_r29x0qIX_pFSeuBnLQ3hZgBKskB3WRnNB-o5khcnms1s-biByJtUfP4YbBRpWV11aXuxiyFXy8k/s1000/f2-9296s.jpg

[Peter De Smidt]

Good one, Bryan!

[Roger Thoms]

Very well done Bryan!

Roger

[Pali K]

Thanks, Bryan. Same here - I get a night or two every month so have to try to manage it all quickly. Have been tweaker the automation workflow which helps me get the most out of a single night.

Excellent image - love the contrast!

[Duolab123]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52073227501_e510ae8a87_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/586L24)Handrail (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/586L24) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52073208263_05ca10cd84_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/Vk3591)White Yellow Green (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/Vk3591) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

Spax fasteners, from Fasteners, I love these things. Nice photos took :)

[Corran]

Thanks Peter, Roger, and Pali!

One more engine for you, with the 8mm f/2.8 fisheye:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZI1HMMwmBWg6lfjrDpNcJHZw9u2cbofPJc1hr3wWq2kI2_qMivDzU9krh3hDtyaIoPfF-EwCX6CSRvEhB_eLC1B2HRtG4iu6NDbUQdNMMT0ghLoVpjsb5EsmyPr5NL0QdNBvjrmOJs5l9h-Ss-7m650Y1xmoAJzFLHib5iZ4U50sGvCaHvvGPaUmH/s700/f2-9311s.jpg

If you ever wonder just how close one must get with this lens, and why I made some of the car owners nervous, check out the detail on the reflection:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4IFrVWUdiJHRJAIOwxFLslmDHZ-ChErh0ZuwlcAgv6BkZZNw0INgUY2a6_TKkfl_tBD96zYITgwKqsNRQ973AxBD43BtDxRIjKDjWczyzwlOw89KbkamJRjp3mXC9zx8IivnJ61qxcAft_9ahjO8tXYqlQm0yzr-Fm5nZUhJcVftuGUvFd7nmNxb/s700/f2-9311detail.jpg

BTW, I've wanged the front element on things getting too close before! There's a tiny mark on it actually, from doing that, which probably makes this lens less valuable to "collectors" but it works perfectly fine for photographs and I didn't pay a zillion dollars for it luckily.

[Tin Can]

Thanks ALL for your Likes

Brian very nice again with Fisheye

I have one I am testing

[jon.oman]

Nice images Bryan! I still do not have a true fisheye lens. Too expensive! All of the cheaper ones cut off the top and bottom.....

[Corran]

I look forward to seeing what you shoot Randy!

Thanks Jon! I have an amazing skill, when it comes to cameras/lenses. If I get it in my head there is something I'd like to try/buy, it never fails that I'll find one at a can't-pass-up price or in an advantageous trade. Funny thing is I don't have much 'luck' otherwise! Latest is...well I'll just surprise y'all :).

[Tin Can]

Bryan

I bought this 7artisans Photoelectric 7.5mm f/2.8 II Fisheye Lens for Nikon Z (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1628296-REG/7artisans_photoelectric_a305b_ii_7_5mm_f_2_8_mark_ii.html/reviews)

On the Z fc it is 11mm and yes I have touched down with the glass

Hard for me to see focus, I may hook it up to a monitor

Cheap enough to not disappoint

I need to hide my feet!

[Richard Wasserman]

On the honor system

[Peter De Smidt]

I'm not much of a night sky photographer....

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x1bqkvc8jx0zj3m/eclipse.jpg?raw=1

[Tin Can]

Thank you!



I'm not much of an night sky photographer....

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x1bqkvc8jx0zj3m/eclipse.jpg?raw=1

[Corran]

Good job Peter.

Clouds were bad but then we had a neat cloud inversion and the sky cleared. Really clear, nice viewing. Unfortunately I was positively exhausted from working all day and just about fell asleep standing up when looking so I didn't shoot anything.

[Peter De Smidt]

Thanks, Bryan. I understand! I should've shot a bunch of frames and processed, but I was just too knackered....

[Tin Can]

What did you shoot with?

We have another this Fall


Thanks, Bryan. I understand! I should've shot a bunch of frames and processed, but I was just too knackered....

[Peter De Smidt]

Randy,

I used my 300 f/2.8AF-S Nikkor + 1.4TC +Z9 at 12K ISO. I don't have a tracking mount that could handle that.

[Tin Can]

Since it was cloudy I didn't set up

I wanted to try Z fc with Nikon 200-500 = 750 on a gimbal

I have a Sun filter from last eclipse, the next is coming soon and here is best duration again

[Peter De Smidt]

That should work great, Randy.

[Timmyjoe]

I'm not much of a night sky photographer....

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x1bqkvc8jx0zj3m/eclipse.jpg?raw=1

Very cool, thanks for posting. My son and I were really excited for the event, and were getting up every hour checking the sky, unfortunately the clouds never cleared so we didn't get to see it.

Best,
-Tim

[Willie]

My Uncle gave me permission to post these after I saw what he had done. North Dakota, clear skies, warm night in the 50's and NO wind.

Two images, first a composite looking towards the South. Second during the eclipse looking North. Digital - Canon with 400 and 1.4 Teleconverter for the moon. Nikon with 24mm for the Aurora. Very small light show in the night sky but a nice counterpoint to the moon.

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[Peter De Smidt]

Thanks, Tim!

[Ari]

My Uncle gave me permission to post these after I saw what he had done. North Dakota, clear skies, warm night in the 50's and NO wind.

Two images, first a composite looking towards the South. Second during the eclipse looking North. Digital - Canon with 400 and 1.4 Teleconverter for the moon. Nikon with 24mm for the Aurora. Very small light show in the night sky but a nice counterpoint to the moon.

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[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4o65hgtgcr7o4kx/_DSC6502-Edit-2.jpg?raw=1

[Ari]

Ooh. Nice, Peter.

[Ulophot]

Lovely, Peter.

[Peter De Smidt]

Thank you, Gentlemen!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/76smvzxgjm2592x/_DSC6538-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[jon.oman]

Very nice images Peter!

[Pali K]

Peter, these are fantastic. Love the MOON!

I managed to grab another galaxy. This needs to be redone in better sky conditions but I did have a break last night to capture this.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52082958491_9797d0a14b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nmoM1X)
M101 Pinwheel Galaxy 4.5 Hrs (https://flic.kr/p/2nmoM1X) by Pali K (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palikalsi/), on Flickr

4.5 Hours: 60 x 90 Seconds L | 60 x 60 Seconds for RGB Each | MasterBias w 200 Frames | 50 Dark | 50 Flats (for each LRGB)

Pali

[Peter De Smidt]

Wow, Pali. That's Amazing! And thanks for your kind comments.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/22lywil0ush5gji/_DSC6657-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7lb5vb1jbpggr9/_DSC6660-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Heroique]

The big cats had no chance of seeing me when I trespassed for this shot.

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[jon.oman]

Wow, Pali. That's Amazing! And thanks for your kind comments.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/22lywil0ush5gji/_DSC6657-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7lb5vb1jbpggr9/_DSC6660-Edit.jpg?raw=1

Very nice Peter! I like both, but I keep coming back to the train station......

[Peter De Smidt]

Thanks, Jon. It was a beautiful night to be out. Right now, the sweat spot for this kind of photography here is 8:15 - 8:45pm.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6o4h6e7tcrrcreu/_DSC6671-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dc1dqbe8mght43f/_DSC6498-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/g5mngt40epqcjkz/_DSC6442-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/30fqov5o9rk7ld4/_DSC6409-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[jon.oman]

Those old homes make a statement! Great time of day!

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52085368622_99f04731b8_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/8123Mv)Tall Tiny (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/8123Mv) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[tuco]

Nice ambience Peter

If it's not a security camera watching you, it's someone else.
M9, Zeiss 25/2.8

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52088646616_15928b8b25_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nmTVU5)
Washington Ferry (https://flic.kr/p/2nmTVU5) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52087675652_25605cf37a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nmNXgj)
Ferry Ride (https://flic.kr/p/2nmNXgj) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

[tuco]

Guessing a 1962 Nash

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52087401297_33c2686013_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nmMxH4)
Nash Metropolitan (https://flic.kr/p/2nmMxH4) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

M9, Zeiss 35/2

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52089745567_8aa7831040_w.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nmZyzv)Live Wire (https://flic.kr/p/2nmZyzv) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Oren Grad]

http://www.orengrad.com/LFF/TS2022052200.jpg

[Bernice Loui]

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[jon.oman]

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I like these the best!

[Tin Can]

Agree

Very fun too!


I like these the best!

[Bernice Loui]

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Palace we can call home.
Bernice

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52098095722_d69aac66f3_m.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nnJmMG)Wild Sun (https://flic.kr/p/2nnJmMG) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

Lucky you!

I loved many parts of CA and OR

but knew I could never live there


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[Bernice Loui]

Drone video to share, North CA coastside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsUVUyCcfq4


Bernice





I loved many parts of CA and OR.

[Richard Wasserman]

O'Hare Airport

[Peter De Smidt]

Nicely done, Richard!

[Richard Wasserman]

Thanks Peter!

[Tin Can]

Last used 14 years ago, still in Tool Box!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52105735090_f5e133b380_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/1a31x9)Rule Die (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/1a31x9) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Peter De Smidt]

Neat, Randy. Are those punches?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/iz3pzabfkqfe1y5/PDS_1194-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Tin Can]

They are Rule Die Punches (https://acesteelruledies.com/)

Usually mounted in Die wood with rubber pushers and used to cut paper gaskets quickly in Fly Press

I used them to cut FujiFilm Pressure Sensitive Film (https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/business/industrial-materials/measurement-film/prescale) by hand with small hammer

Then installed into an absolutely dry engine, any liquid ruined it

[Tin Can]

Used Thompson Clamshell Die Cutting Press, #27837 (https://youtu.be/5Ri3vaLQyUQ)

Horrible job, I never did

[Bernice Loui]

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[Pali K]

Just a preview of how little information is captured even with multiple hours of exposure. However, when you accumulate enough data, these distance giants start to show in their full glory. I am still not done with this image as some of the brighter stars don't have their true colors.

https://www.netsoft2k.com/Docs/Media/Pictures/Astro/M101%204.5hrs%20vs%2011hrs.jpg

Left is 4.5hrs and the right is the same target with an additional 6.5hrs (11hrs total) of data.

[Peter De Smidt]

Pali, that's really something.

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Something different: multispectral photography (UV + VIS light):

LEWISIA cotyldodon (Bitterroot) in human vision, reflected UV, simulated butterfly and bee vision (left to right, top to bottom)

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I did not know that at the time I took that photo, but when talking to Klaus Lunau he told me this: This clearly visible UV reflecting ring, formed by those shiny petals which is especially visible in reflected UV had been discovered by Prof. (em) Klaus Lunau of the University of Duesseldorf, Germany and he had published about that in NATURE 2020 here: Lunau, K., Ren, ZX., Fan, XQ. et al. Nectar mimicry: a new phenomenon. Sci Rep 10, 7039 (2020). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63997-3

[Tin Can]

Thank you for something very different!


Something different: multispectral photography (UV + VIS light):

LEWISIA cotyldodon (Bitterroot) in human vision, reflected UV, simulated butterfly and bee vision (left to right, top to bottom)

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I did not know that at the time I took that photo, but when talking to Klaus Lunau he told me this: This clearly visible UV reflecting ring, formed by those shiny petals which is especially visible in reflected UV had been discovered by Prof. (em) Klaus Lunau of the University of Duesseldorf, Germany and he had published about that in NATURE 2020 here: Lunau, K., Ren, ZX., Fan, XQ. et al. Nectar mimicry: a new phenomenon. Sci Rep 10, 7039 (2020). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63997-3

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52115106000_f76580245a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2npexmm)Deer in the hedgeapple tree (https://flic.kr/p/2npexmm) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr


They are quite good at balancing for a bit. To reach those juicy hedgeapple leaves. Recently we had fifteen deer laying down in our backyard, some snoozing..... They must feel comfortable LOL

[Tin Can]

Like!

Bambi


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52115106000_f76580245a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2npexmm)Deer in the hedgeapple tree (https://flic.kr/p/2npexmm) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr


They are quite good at balancing for a bit. To reach those juicy hedgeapple leaves. Recently we had fifteen deer laying down in our backyard, some snoozing..... They must feel comfortable LOL

[Daniel Unkefer]

Here's Bambi right here:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52113611297_f92ab8541f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2np6T2B)Newborn Baby Deer in our backyard (https://flic.kr/p/2np6T2B) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Moma Deer left for a while, Baby waited patiently. We came back later, and gone! So all good.

[Tin Can]

I have a Bambi superhighway in my backyard

so they are very nervous and run mostly

our local feral cat chases them away, that cat can run deer down

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52117614331_2705db7f30_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/577P39)June 2 2022 (https://www.flickr.com/gp/tincancollege/577P39) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52119241161_291af2b6b3.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2npAJAe)Sun Rays (https://flic.kr/p/2npAJAe) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Pali K]

A cluster of 50+ galaxies known as Abell 2197. So much to imagine.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52120525557_857bb46550_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2npHjoZ)
Galaxy Cluster Abell 2197 (https://flic.kr/p/2npHjoZ) by Pali K (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palikalsi/), on Flickr

[Peter De Smidt]

"Astronomy is a humbling and character-building activity...." Carl Sagan

[Pali K]

"Astronomy is a humbling and character-building activity...." Carl Sagan

Thanks, Peter! Can't quite describe the feeling when you also look at the night sky with a telescope that can resolve so much information. It's truly breathtaking and I hope everyone gets to experience it.

[Peter De Smidt]

"Astronomy is a humbling and character-building activity...." Carl Sagan

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2r3zkt201n1bk5l/PDS_1280.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wstt2q2mxmp5x70/PDS_1282-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/th5hlgellbjwch9/PDS_1284-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k71uw3m26ssjim0/PDS_1285-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e6tzbtsvqzouh92/PDS_1287-Edit.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x5io6roeanqwnyw/PDS_1289-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[jon.oman]

Nice set of images Peter!

[Bernice Loui]

@ 9:18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUWDJh8Vgt4&list=PLQvzVjHW5eHimPA48giAFevZgKCEe_-P1&index=10


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"Astronomy is a humbling and character-building activity...." Carl Sagan

[Ari]

Went out of my comfort zone and produced a photo with trees and moving water.
It was still good to get out in the woods for an afternoon.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52125266195_eb79aa7016_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nq8BC8)

[Tin Can]

I told you!

[tuco]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52133005208_2fdec7bd04_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nqPhao)
Shave Ice (https://flic.kr/p/2nqPhao) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

M9, Zeiss 25/2.8

[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52143822858_fbd8edebce_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nrLHSA)Gunshot Clotting (https://flic.kr/p/2nrLHSA) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/s4pdq09e58aln2y/All_Souls_1_BW.jpg?raw=1
All Souls Parish Church, Berlin, WI

[Duolab123]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52133005208_2fdec7bd04_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nqPhao)
Shave Ice (https://flic.kr/p/2nqPhao) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

M9, Zeiss 25/2.8

Beautiful truck, color is great

[tuco]

Beautiful truck, color is great

Why thanks.

[tuco]

Nice church interior, Peter.

M9, Voigtländer Nokton 50/1.5

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52147138623_a1754909b2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ns4HwX)
New Wheels (https://flic.kr/p/2ns4HwX) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

[Bernice Loui]

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[Tin Can]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52163055005_a3a05e3d60_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ntthVk)Today (https://flic.kr/p/2ntthVk) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[tuco]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52135289381_129125b7a6_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/yo_tuco/tvou50)
Bellingham Theatre Guild (https://www.flickr.com/gp/yo_tuco/tvou50) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

M9, Voigtländer Nokton 50/1.5

[Scott Schroeder]

Some from Nevada last year

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5878.jpg

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5884.jpg

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5933.jpg

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5889.jpg

[Peter De Smidt]

Terrific photos, Scott!

[jon.oman]

Yes, wonderful images Scott!

[Martin Aislabie]

Scott - a fabulous series of shots
Martin

[tuco]

Yes nice Scott.

PowerShot TX1 @ 15mm zoom

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52179350950_96ce3c676a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nuUP8U)
Underwood Typewriter (https://flic.kr/p/2nuUP8U) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

[Richard Wasserman]

From a couple days ago

[Martin Aislabie]

Some from Nevada last year

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5878.jpg

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5884.jpg

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5933.jpg

https://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/107__MG_5889.jpg

A fabulous series.

They must look terrific as prints.

Martin

[Bernice Loui]

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[jon.oman]

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[Tin Can]

Agree!


Nice set of images Bernice.

[tuco]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52190032359_104b26abac_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nvRym8)
1966 Lincoln Continental (https://flic.kr/p/2nvRym8) by tuco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/), on Flickr

Canon PowerShot TX1

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h4dlvkfosj6xcd9/_DSC7243-HDR-Edit.jpg?raw=1

[jon.oman]

My first thought was
Adam's Family!

Great image!

[Peter De Smidt]

Thanks, Jon. I thought the same thing when I first saw it. It's a couple of block from where I live.

[Old_Dick]

Everyone, great work. Thanks for the inspiration.

[PatrickMarq]

My first thought was

Great image!

Me to Adam’s Family, incredible view