Your R System Images - January 2024

[PKM-UK]

We hope you have fun making wonderful images this month - and year!

Stay safe and well…

Phil and Karen

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Any R System images (stills or movies) can be posted. If you would like to say something about them in terms of the subject, settings, or post-processing, that will be very welcome.

Remember, you don't have to only post things you took this month - sometimes people don't get around to processing/ editing images straight after shooting them. (Think of it more as an ‘images I’d like to post here this month’ thing). Images taken with non-R System lenses are also very welcome - this adds to the interest and diversity.

Images posted here will also be available to view in a dedicated Monthly R System Images Galley, which can be found Here.

Commenting on other people’s posts is encouraged, as it keeps everyone interested and coming back. (Please aim to be considerate, thoughtful and constructive).

We’ll aim to provide some feedback too - but please note we are away for part of each month and busy with ‘life stuff’. The lack of a comment from us is not a sign of disfavour!

Finally, please post in accordance with the RF Shooters Community Guidelines.

Thank you!

 

[PKM-UK]

Images from our recent(ish) visit to Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint and Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with TK-9 Panels).

You can find out more about Hanbury Hall by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. From the Norman Conquest onwards, the Hanbury Estate was within the boundaries of the Royal Forest of Feckenham. The Vernon family, one of the most prominent families in Worcestershire, began building the hall in 1701.

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2. Thomas Vernon amassed a fortune as an eminent Chancery barrister for 40 years, as well as becoming Whig MP for Worcester in 1715. He married Mary Keck in 1680 but they had no children, so the estate was passed to his cousin, Bowater Vernon.

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3. Thomas’ legacy at the hall included the wall and ceiling paintings that he commissioned Sir James Thornhill to create. These depict the story of Achilles and, having been recently restored, are Hanbury's crowning glory.

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4. Emma Vernon inherited Hanbury in 1771 at the age of 16, using her fortune to alter the sitting room and drawing room.

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5. Lady Georgina Vernon and Sir Harry Foley Vernon took great interest in the care of other people, opening The Mount as a convalescent home for soldiers injured in the Boer War in 1900, and both become involved in the Red Cross.

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6. The original garden at Hanbury Hall was designed in 1705 by George London, the most celebrated garden designer of his time, creating gardens for royalty and nobility at Chatsworth, Hampton Court and Kensington Palace.

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(Sources: The National Trust, Wikipedia)

 

[Kamoshika]

Fishing boats flying their Tairyō-bata on New Year's Day, hoping for big catches in 2024.

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Hi David,

A splendid sight indeed! Well caught too, given the demanding dynamic range you had to deal with.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[TMax007]

We hope you have fun making wonderful images this month - and year!

Stay safe and well…

Phil and Karen

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Any R System images (stills or movies) can be posted. If you would like to say something about them in terms of the subject, settings, or post-processing, that will be very welcome.

Remember, you don't have to only post things you took this month - sometimes people don't get around to processing/ editing images straight after shooting them. (Think of it more as an ‘images I’d like to post here this month’ thing). Images taken with non-R System lenses are also very welcome - this adds to the interest and diversity.

Images posted here will also be available to view in a dedicated Monthly R System Images Galley, which can be found Here.

Commenting on other people’s posts is encouraged, as it keeps everyone interested and coming back. (Please aim to be considerate, thoughtful and constructive).

We’ll aim to provide some feedback too - but please note we are away for part of each month and busy with ‘life stuff’. The lack of a comment from us is not a sign of disfavour!

Finally, please post in accordance with the RF Shooters Community Guidelines.

Thank you!

Hi Everyone... My first day in the forum... I'm a professional photographer, educator, traveler, author, consultant and Pappy (grand father)... It's nice to be in this community and I look forward to learning and sharing. 2023 marked my 50th year in the photography business so I've come a long way through A2D (analog to digital)... Studied fashion photography in college and now even though I'll never retire, I am semi retired after traveling the world as a photographer and educator. My primary camera today is the R5 and half my lenses are RF and the other half are EL... I'm currently at the airport leaving for 35 days (30 day cruise starting in Sydney where my wife and I will be giving lectures on creative media fundamentals...) so not sure how many R5 images are on my computer but over the next few weeks there will be plenty... Cheers... Eddie

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

You'll believe a boy can fly...

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Happy new year!

 

[PKM-UK]

Hi Everyone... My first day in the forum... I'm a professional photographer, educator, traveler, author, consultant and Pappy (grand father)... It's nice to be in this community and I look forward to learning and sharing. 2023 marked my 50th year in the photography business so I've come a long way through A2D (analog to digital)... Studied fashion photography in college and now even though I'll never retire, I am semi retired after traveling the world as a photographer and educator. My primary camera today is the R5 and half my lenses are RF and the other half are EL... I'm currently at the airport leaving for 35 days (30 day cruise starting in Sydney where my wife and I will be giving lectures on creative media fundamentals...) so not sure how many R5 images are on my computer but over the next few weeks there will be plenty... Cheers... Eddie

Hi Eddie,

Welcome to Canon RF Shooters - and the Monthly Your R System Images thread!

We look forward to seeing your images. In the meantime - enjoy your cruise...

Phil and Karen

 

[PKM-UK]

You'll believe a boy can fly...

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Happy new year!

Hi Gareth,

Happy New Year!

Looks like a thrilling opening - plenty of energy and joy on show here - we trust there was also a happy ending...

P&K

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Looks like a thrilling opening - plenty of energy and joy on show here - we trust there was also a happy ending...

There was...

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They've headed home today. House is silent... Either blessed peace, or quietly sad. Or both!

 

[sosh]

Some winter time walkaround pics with my daughter. R10 + EF-S 55-250 IS II

 

[PKM-UK]

Some winter time walkaround pics with my daughter. R10 + EF-S 55-250 IS II

Hi Josh,

Three different, but equally fascinating, images - we love the two wildlife shots (the squirrel is an absolute cutie!), but our favourite is the one of your daughter (you caught a terrific moment, with the pose/ look and background combining to paint a vivid winter picture - makes us want to put some extra clothing on just looking at it! ).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[sosh]

Hi Josh,

Three different, but equally fascinating, images - we love the two wildlife shots (the squirrel is an absolute cutie!), but our favourite is the one of your daughter (you caught a terrific moment, with the pose/ look and background combining to paint a vivid winter picture - makes us want to put some extra clothing on just looking at it! ).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thanks! It is our regular winter, yesterday (shot time) was just around -15C. Today is around -30, more light, but less desire to go around. LOL

 

[PKM-UK]

Thanks! It is our regular winter, yesterday (shot time) was just around -15C. Today is around -30, more light, but less desire to go around. LOL

Hi sosh,

Crikey - that, is well chilly!

(Well done for holding the camera steady!).

P&K

(Plus - apologies for failing to spot our auto-correction had decided to give you a name change - technology eh?! ).

 

[Szychor]

Hello, here are some of my better shots from end of the december and form january.
All photos was takem with canon R8 + Sigma 150-600 C @ 600mm F6.3.
Hope you like it

 

[StevenAunan]

The storm clouds were beautiful today in the Sierra foothills near Penryn, CA, but it was cold and wet and I couldn't stay out long enough to really nail the compositions. But a bad day with a camera is better than a good day doing anything else.

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[MikeZ]

Cold and wet ... you did a fantastic job. Love these images.

 

[PKM-UK]

Hello, here are some of my better shots from end of the december and form january.
All photos was takem with canon R8 + Sigma 150-600 C @ 600mm F6.3.
Hope you like it

Hi Bartek,

We certainly do 'like it'! Four terrific captures of beautiful creatures - the fox and deer are absolutely enthralling (and are our joint favourites).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

The storm clouds were beautiful today in the Sierra foothills near Penryn, CA, but it was cold and wet and I couldn't stay out long enough to really nail the compositions. But a bad day with a camera is better than a good day doing anything else.

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Hi Steven,

A wonderful set of captures - well worth the effort (we hope you've warmed up again by now!).

Beautiful skies indeed - a splendid backdrop to the leading line rail and stark tree-top compositions (and that dreamy looking mist is right up our alley).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

With the seemingly endless rains mercifully abating for a few seconds at the end of last week, I ventured out into the local woods for a trudge in the mud.

The resultant haul gave me a chance to try out and refine my new Loupedeck CT set-ups, which added to the fun. Some of the shots are shown below.

Venue - Hartshill Country Park, Warwickshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PhotoLab Elite, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

Phil


1. Start the day with a song... (European robin).

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2. H-e-l-l-o... (Grey squirrel).

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3. Yes, it's for you... (Cold tit).

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4. Choices, choices... (Nuthatch).

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5. Happiness is... (European robin).

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[Chimpy]

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Hi all I haven't posted much on the forum as lifes been a bit hectic recently. I managed to get out yesterday with my new toy the RF 200 - 800mm and my R6II, for once in what seems ages the sun decided to come out . These are full frame shots without cropping and no post processing Chimpy.

The swan shot was f9. 1/2500th sec, ISO 640 @ 800mm

The shell duck was f11. 1/2500th sec, ISO 2000 @ 539mm.

 

[Kamoshika]

Looks like the new lens performs well.

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi all I haven't posted much on the forum as lifes been a bit hectic recently. I managed to get out yesterday with my new toy the RF 200 - 800mm and my R6II, for once in what seems ages the sun decided to come out . These are full frame shots without cropping and no post processing Chimpy.

The swan shot was f9. 1/2500th sec, ISO 640 @ 800mm

The shell duck was f11. 1/2500th sec, ISO 2000 @ 539mm.

Hi Ron,

Two excellent images to showcase your new tech (and talents!) - that's certainly an intriguing lens (I must remember not to mention it to Karen... ).

Looks like you've got yourself a winning combination there - great OOC shots of beautiful creatures - looking forward to seeing more of your results.

Thank you for posting...

Phil

(PS. This 'sun' thing you mention sounds very interesting too - I'll keep an eye out for that!).

 

[Chimpy]

Hi Ron,

Two excellent images to showcase your new tech (and talents!) - that's certainly an intriguing lens (I must remember not to mention it to Karen... ).

Looks like you've got yourself a winning combination there - great OOC shots of beautiful creatures - looking forward to seeing more of your results.

Thank you for posting...

Phil

(PS. This 'sun' thing you mention sounds very interesting too - I'll keep an eye out for that!).

Cheers Phil, it nice to hear I've still got it it is indeed a great bit of kit, I'm sure if you grovel and beg enough Karen will let you buy a new lens fingers crossed

Apparently Phil, the big yellow ball in the sky does occasionally come out to play not as often as I would like

 

[PKM-UK]

Cheers Phil, it nice to hear I've still got it it is indeed a great bit of kit, I'm sure if you grovel and beg enough Karen will let you buy a new lens fingers crossed

Apparently Phil, the big yellow ball in the sky does occasionally come out to play not as often as I would like

Hi Ron,

Actually, Karen is the zoom freak so I need to keep her calm when we talk about such matters - not the other way round...

Also - breaking news - we have clear skies and sun!!

(But also therefore - frost... ).

Phil

 

[StevenAunan]

My wife told me to run an errand today, and I took the long way home just to catch the storm clouds east of Sacramento, CA. For some reason I feel like I shouldn't like this photo of a box, but I really do like it. My college creative writing instructor told me to delete any paragraphs that I liked too much. Does the same rule apply to photography?

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[PKM-UK]

My wife told me to run an errand today, and I took the long way home just to catch the storm clouds east of Sacramento, CA. For some reason I feel like I shouldn't like this photo of a box, but I really do like it. My college creative writing instructor told me to delete any paragraphs that I liked too much. Does the same rule apply to photography?

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Hi Steven

An interesting slant - 'delete things you like too much'. (We can think of a few instances through history where that concept would have gone spectacularly badly - perhaps your creative writing instructor should consider applying the principle to their own pet theory?... ).

Anyway, we're pleased you kept that idea separate from your photography and went with your instinct - we really like this too!

Plenty here to attract and fascinate the viewer - and the B&W treatment is spot on. Thank you for (keeping and) sharing...

P&K

 

[Flango85]

70-200 RF 2.8, EOS R6 MK2

 

[Chris Summers]

We've had a lot of rain and cloudy days so it was nice to get out just to see if any birds were along the riverbank near my home. A pair of mottled ducks, a brown pelican and a blue heron. I wasn't really prepared for when the pelican decided to fly but managed to grab one quick shot; a challenge with the 800 f/11 on my R7.

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70-200 RF 2.8, EOS R6 MK2

Hi Jeff,

That's terrific action shot in what must have been very demanding conditions - speed-noise balance in low light/ artificial lighting (and not forgetting actually tracking/ focusing on the fast moving subject!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

We've had a lot of rain and cloudy days so it was nice to get out just to see if any birds were along the riverbank near my home. A pair of mottled ducks, a brown pelican and a blue heron. I wasn't really prepared for when the pelican decided to fly but managed to grab one quick shot; a challenge with the 800 f/11 on my R7.

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Hi Chris,

A terrific set of shots to showcase your tech (and talents!). Finding/ tracking the subject (particularly with sudden movements) must be a real challenge with the R7 and RF800mm combo (@ 1280mm) so respect is due. We can also empathise with 'a lot of rain' (though it's now turned cold/ frosty... ).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K