Your R System Images - April 2024

[PKM-UK]

We hope you enjoy creating memorable images this month!

(One year in now and still going strong - a HUGE ‘Thank You’ to all of the contributors from us both).

*** Posted early as we’re off to North Wales for a Frank-Fest - no feedback from us until we return ***

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 the subject, settings, or 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. (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 as this adds to the interest.

Images posted on this thread will also be available to view in the dedicated Monthly R System Images Gallery, which can be found Here.

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Thank you!

 

[PKM-UK]

Images from a recent visit to Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

You can find out more about Baddesley Clinton by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Baddesley has Saxon origins. A man called Baeddi, Badde or Bade drove his cattle up to the Forest of Arden and made a clearing in the woods for extra grazing. It would have been protected from predators with a ditch and wooden palisade. Such a clearing was known as a ‘leah’ or ‘ley’ – hence 'Badde’s Ley'.

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2. In about 1100 the estate was given to Walter de Bisege. Baddesley remained in the Bisege family for four generations until Walter’s great-granddaughter, Mazera, who was heir to the property, married Sir Thomas de Clinton in about 1290, and the name of the estate became Baddesley Clinton.

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3. Two generations of Ferrers (Edward and his son Henry) held Baddesley during the English Civil War and its aftermath. During the civil war most Catholics supported the King, but Edward Ferrers managed to appear neutral, by allying with his wife’s Protestant family and his building work at Baddesley church.

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4. It was the practice by both sides during the war, the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, to raise funds by levying taxes and raiding large houses and estates. Baddesley was raided twice in 1643 by the Parliamentary forces. (Inset are items they left here).

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5. In 1590, a period when anti-Catholic views ran high, Baddesley was rented to ardent Catholics Anne and Eleanor Vaux. Anne had a builder to create hiding places for up to 12 priests. In 1591 Baddesley was surrounded by priest-hunters - looking for five priests who were in hiding here at the time. Despite several searches they were not discovered - Anne had saved the lives of the priests at no small risk to her safety. (Right - the concealed priest hole trap door access).

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6. It is rumoured this bed is made from wood taken from a Spanish galleon, part of the Spanish Armada, which sank off the Kent Coast in 1588. (Whilst this is unproven, tests have shown salts in the wood are consistent with having come from the North Sea, which borders the Kent coast to the north).

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(Source: National Trust).

 

[mimigamez]

My bday happens on Eclipse day this year. My husband asked what I wanted, he thought I would want a filter to photograph the eclipse, but no. I asked for the R35mm lens. Today he surprised me with it. Early birthday gift, since I have a couple of photoshoots where I could use it in the next couple of days.

Had to go test it out in my unkept garden. It's also a little windy today, so I might have a little blur, but still I love it!

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[Only RF]

Hope to get something back home. We leave on Monday. Last time I think I shot here was March 19. We had a few other things to do and hoped to get out there before heading home. Like others in Europe/UK we are being battered by storm Nelson.

Looking forward to shots the will be posted here.

 

[RW2024]

Breakfast House Finch.

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[Kamoshika]

Got lucky yesterday with this bird, a Eurasian hoopoe (ヤツガシラ yatsugashira). A bit of a rarity in our parts.

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[Kamoshika]

Stalking pheasants again. I've learned they give themselves away with a goose-like honking sound.

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[Szychor]

Today was my lucky day, short walk in forest and in distance i can hear crane callings. So i walk slowly to spot where i think they gonna be and yessss i got my best shots so far .

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[Brucey]

Trying to make the most of the dry weather over Easter, I went hiking around the isle of Lismore; a beautiful, unspoilt and sparsely populated island. Picture 1 is part of an old limestone quarry on the north side of the island, the second picture is of a few locals spotted on the way back to the ferry.

 

[Kamoshika]

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Trying to make the most of the dry weather over Easter, I went hiking around the isle of Lismore; a beautiful, unspoilt and sparsely populated island. Picture 1 is part of an old limestone quarry on the north side of the island, the second picture is of a few locals spotted on the way back to the ferry.

Is that cow on sheep dog duty?

 

[Kamoshika]

A brown-cheeked rail (クイナ kuina) in the mud at low tide...a first for me.

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[Hali]

Images from a recent visit to Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

You can find out more about Baddesley Clinton by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Baddesley has Saxon origins. A man called Baeddi, Badde or Bade drove his cattle up to the Forest of Arden and made a clearing in the woods for extra grazing. It would have been protected from predators with a ditch and wooden palisade. Such a clearing was known as a ‘leah’ or ‘ley’ – hence 'Badde’s Ley'.

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2. In about 1100 the estate was given to Walter de Bisege. Baddesley remained in the Bisege family for four generations until Walter’s great-granddaughter, Mazera, who was heir to the property, married Sir Thomas de Clinton in about 1290, and the name of the estate became Baddesley Clinton.

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3. Two generations of Ferrers (Edward and his son Henry) held Baddesley during the English Civil War and its aftermath. During the civil war most Catholics supported the King, but Edward Ferrers managed to appear neutral, by allying with his wife’s Protestant family and his building work at Baddesley church.

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4. It was the practice by both sides during the war, the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, to raise funds by levying taxes and raiding large houses and estates. Baddesley was raided twice in 1643 by the Parliamentary forces. (Inset are items they left here).

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5. In 1590, a period when anti-Catholic views ran high, Baddesley was rented to ardent Catholics Anne and Eleanor Vaux. Anne had a builder to create hiding places for up to 12 priests. In 1591 Baddesley was surrounded by priest-hunters - looking for five priests who were in hiding here at the time. Despite several searches they were not discovered - Anne had saved the lives of the priests at no small risk to her safety. (Right - the concealed priest hole trap door access).

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6. It is rumoured this bed is made from wood taken from a Spanish galleon, part of the Spanish Armada, which sank off the Kent Coast in 1588. (Whilst this is unproven, tests have shown salts in the wood are consistent with having come from the North Sea, which borders the Kent coast to the north).

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(Source: National Trust).

Fabulous Images, Phil and Karen! And, as always, I love your narratives that give me a glimpse into the history of the places you visit. My list of places to see grows and grows every month. Now to make it over there!

 

[Hali]

A brown-cheeked rail (クイナ kuina) in the mud at low tide...a first for me.View attachment 27174View attachment 27175View attachment 27176

Nice Images! Such a well camouflaged bird, I don't know if I could have spotted it!

 

[Hali]

Trying something a little different (so what else is new?) doing some in-camera multiple exposures to create a soft, dreamy effect. Not quite sure I got what I was looking for since I didn't trim out the leaf in front of the flower (it was in someone's yard and I didn't want to be rude), but I do like the effect and will keep trying, if it ever stops raining long enough.

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[Kamoshika]

Nice Images! Such a well camouflaged bird, I don't know if I could have spotted it!

Thank you. They do these sprints here and there that make them more noticeable.

 

[Szychor]

Ok, today was the craziest day . While walking in fileds with camera i noticed something white in distance, at fitrst i think that maybe a goat or a sheep runned from someone's farm . But when i jumped in bushes to hide and wait to get it closer to me , what a surpise i got. It was an albino deer.

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[PKM-UK]

My bday happens on Eclipse day this year. My husband asked what I wanted, he thought I would want a filter to photograph the eclipse, but no. I asked for the R35mm lens. Today he surprised me with it. Early birthday gift, since I have a couple of photoshoots where I could use it in the next couple of days.

Had to go test it out in my unkept garden. It's also a little windy today, so I might have a little blur, but still I love it!

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Hi Mimi,

Well firstly - Happy Birthday! (for the 8th?).

And what a superb pressie to receive - we love the RF 35mm (and really should use it far more) - and it looks like you're off to a flying start with it.

Beautiful shots - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Breakfast House Finch.

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Hi RW,

A very content muncher - love the warm colours too!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Got lucky yesterday with this bird, a Eurasian hoopoe (ヤツガシラ yatsugashira). A bit of a rarity in our parts.View attachment 27077

Hi David,

Well done on capturing this fascinating, remarkable and exotic (for us!) creature. That's quite a sight.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Today was my lucky day, short walk in forest and in distance i can hear crane callings. So i walk slowly to spot where i think they gonna be and yessss i got my best shots so far .


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Hi Bartosz,

Extraordinary captures of beautiful creatures - you really nailed these, with excellent poses and detail in their natural setting. (#1 is - just - our favourite!).

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

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Trying to make the most of the dry weather over Easter, I went hiking around the isle of Lismore; a beautiful, unspoilt and sparsely populated island. Picture 1 is part of an old limestone quarry on the north side of the island, the second picture is of a few locals spotted on the way back to the ferry.

Hi Ian,

Wonderful shots of a stunningly beautiful place - and you managed to avoid the rain! (Well done there - we had some snow and got drenched in Wales).

As ever, the locals are full of character and charm - we are looking forward to popping north of the border later in the year.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A brown-cheeked rail (クイナ kuina) in the mud at low tide...a first for me.View attachment 27174View attachment 27175View attachment 27176

Hi David,

Once again, you showcase the local fauna (and your talents for nailing it) with these fine shots of another beautiful creature.

Well seen and very well caught - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Fabulous Images, Phil and Karen! And, as always, I love your narratives that give me a glimpse into the history of the places you visit. My list of places to see grows and grows every month. Now to make it over there!

Hi Hali,

Thank you for these very kind words - much appreciated!

It's very rewarding to hear that people are enjoying our images and are being inspired by them.

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

Hi David,

Well done on capturing this fascinating, remarkable and exotic (for us!) creature. That's quite a sight.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thanks. Welcome back.

 

[PKM-UK]

Trying something a little different (so what else is new?) doing some in-camera multiple exposures to create a soft, dreamy effect. Not quite sure I got what I was looking for since I didn't trim out the leaf in front of the flower (it was in someone's yard and I didn't want to be rude), but I do like the effect and will keep trying, if it ever stops raining long enough. View attachment 27180View attachment 27181

Hi Hali,

Fascinating images - love the dream-like effect and the way that detail and softness shift and blend (complimented well here by the colour palette).

Definitely well worth your efforts - keep up the great work!

P&K

PS. We feel your rain pain.

 

[PKM-UK]

Ok, today was the craziest day . While walking in fileds with camera i noticed something white in distance, at fitrst i think that maybe a goat or a sheep runned from someone's farm . But when i jumped in bushes to hide and wait to get it closer to me , what a surpise i got. It was an albino deer.

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Hi Bartosz,

An extraordinary sight indeed. Very well seen and captured (you did really well to keep a steady hand and nail the shot!).

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Hali]

Ok, today was the craziest day . While walking in fileds with camera i noticed something white in distance, at fitrst i think that maybe a goat or a sheep runned from someone's farm . But when i jumped in bushes to hide and wait to get it closer to me , what a surpise i got. It was an albino deer.

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What a great capture if an unusual deer!!! I have never seen an albino deer before!

 

[Hali]

A few images from a recent walk around Providence, RI. A cold and partly cloudy day it certainly doesn’t feel like spring here and it would be nice to have more than a day without torrential rains.

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[dgphoto8]

A mish-mash of some recent photos:

A bridge tower of the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge at night. I liked the lines of the lit bridge tower against the dark sky. Typically referred to as the Zakim Bridge, the towers are shaped to represent the nearly Bunker Hill Monument, which commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, fought during the American Revolutionary War.

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Storrow Drive with light trails and the Boston skyline at night. I was setup on a footbridge over the road, which is the occasional site of what is locally called a "Storrowing": this road has several low bridges and tunnels through which trucks cannot pass. Despite warning signs, height warning chains/bars, flashing lights, and media campaigns, "Storrowing" is a common event, especially during college move-in where students and parents drive to Boston for the first time in their moving trucks and can't comprehend a city that built bridges that trucks cannot fit under. In reality, the road was originally a parkway designed for cars only.

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A photo of my niece taking a penalty shot at a hockey tournament. Although it looks like she might have the goalie beat, the puck went above the net.

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An eastern bluebird savoring a tasty mealworm snack at our feeder.

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Finally, a work in progress: this male American goldfinch is changing from his relatively drab winter plumage to the bold black, white, and yellow plumage of mating season. This male seems to be more advanced in plumage than other males, which might give him a breeding advantage soon.

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[Kamoshika]

It's full-blown, cherry-blossom viewing (花見 hanami) season right now in Japan, and many were out today (my wife and I as well) having their annual hanami picnic under the trees.

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