Your R System Images - May 2024

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We hope you enjoy creating memorable images this month!

Have fun, but 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.

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

We aim to provide feedback - but note we will be away for part of May (and are 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]

Some images from a recent return stay at the utterly enchanting Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL Elite/ ViewPoint and Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

You can read about Portmeirion Here, The Prisoner at Portmeirion Here and Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society Here.

Be Seeing You...

Phil and Karen


1. Our ‘spring into summer break’ - it rained on the way here and we were met by snow in Wales. (Note ‘Prisoner’ replica cape outside the merchandise shop).

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2. Go on, you know you want to - we were here a couple of weeks ahead of the 40th PortmeiriCon event held by Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society. (A Human Chess game and Election Parade being among the planned festivities!).

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3. ‘Unlike me, many of you have accepted the situation of your imprisonment and will die here like rotten cabbages’… Election campaign speech by Number 6.

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4. We search for strength and inspiration - from the bottom to the top…

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5. Who are the prisoners - and who are the warders?

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6. We are not numbers - well, not whole numbers! - we are free photographers (and we may have discovered a means to finally escape from ‘The Village’)…

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(Source: Portmeirion).

 

[David Berry]

High-Speed Tern …

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Greater Crested Tern : Thalasseus bergii​

 

[PKM-UK]

High-Speed Tern …

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Greater Crested Tern : Thalasseus bergii​

Hi David,

A nailed on BIF - the world flashing smoothly by and pin sharp detail/ terrific eye pop in evidence on the subject.

Well seen and beautifully caught - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

"Doing my giraffe impression."

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[PKM-UK]

"Doing my giraffe impression."
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Hi David,

Got to be some major advantages to having that style of neck - whichever direction you're looking (or fishing)!

Well spotted (to you both) and well captured - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Arbarthisti]

Some images from a recent return stay at the utterly enchanting Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL Elite/ ViewPoint and Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

You can read about Portmeirion Here, The Prisoner at Portmeirion Here and Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society Here.

Be Seeing You...

Phil and Karen


1. Our ‘spring into summer break’ - it rained on the way here and we were met by snow in Wales. (Note ‘Prisoner’ replica cape outside the merchandise shop).

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2. Go on, you know you want to - we were here a couple of weeks ahead of the the 40th PortmeiriCon event held by Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society. (A Human Chess game and Election Parade being among the planned festivities!).

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3. ‘Unlike me, many of you have accepted the situation of your imprisonment and will die here like rotten cabbages’… Election speech by Number 6.

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4. We search for strength and inspiration - from the bottom to the top…

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5. Who are the prisoners - and who are the warders?

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6. We are not numbers - well, not whole numbers! - we are free photographers (and we may have discovered a means to finally escape from ‘The Village’)…

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(Source: Portmeirion).

A great place to visit, its where the Prisoner was filmed, total wacky architecture, once again just lovely compositions and superb colour.

 

[Arbarthisti]

Its a hard life being a parent, the kids are all me me me !

 

[Kamoshika]

Thinking of a caption for this Oriental reed warbler: "Hey, I told you to keep it down over there!"

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[PKM-UK]

A great place to visit, its where the Prisoner was filmed, total wacky architecture, once again just lovely compositions and superb colour.

Hi Nick,

Thank you for those very kind words - much appreciated!

The moment you enter Portmeirion you become spellbound - entranced by it's quirky architectural charm and the ghosts of an intriguing cult allegory.

Of course, the trick is being able to leave again...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi Nick,

An intense and visually striking image - beautifully captured and presented.

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Thinking of a caption for this Oriental reed warbler: "Hey, I told you to keep it down over there!"View attachment 27947

Hi David,

A terrific image - the perfect 'bird with an opinion' pose, with excellent feather and eye detail.

Well seen and beautifully captured - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

Hi David,

A terrific image - the perfect 'bird with an opinion' pose, with excellent feather and eye detail.

Well seen and beautifully captured - thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thank you.

 

[Kamoshika]

"See, Mr. Crow, I'm doing my part to pick up garbage."

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[PKM-UK]

"See, Mr. Crow, I'm doing my part to pick up garbage."View attachment 27957

Hi David,

Well, the inverted flying (or falling?) technique isn't something you see everyday.

It's quite a sight though, which certainly makes for an attention grabbing image.

Very well seen and caught - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Only RF]

Some images from a recent return stay at the utterly enchanting Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL Elite/ ViewPoint and Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

You can read about Portmeirion Here, The Prisoner at Portmeirion Here and Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society Here.

Be Seeing You...

Phil and Karen


1. Our ‘spring into summer break’ - it rained on the way here and we were met by snow in Wales. (Note ‘Prisoner’ replica cape outside the merchandise shop).

View attachment 27927

2. Go on, you know you want to - we were here a couple of weeks ahead of the the 40th PortmeiriCon event held by Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society. (A Human Chess game and Election Parade being among the planned festivities!).

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3. ‘Unlike me, many of you have accepted the situation of your imprisonment and will die here like rotten cabbages’… Election speech by Number 6.

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4. We search for strength and inspiration - from the bottom to the top…

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5. Who are the prisoners - and who are the warders?

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6. We are not numbers - well, not whole numbers! - we are free photographers (and we may have discovered a means to finally escape from ‘The Village’)…

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(Source: Portmeirion).

Nice set.

 

[PKM-UK]

Nice set.

Hi Only RF,

Cheers - much appreciated!

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A Friday afternoon 'throw everything at the wall and see what sticks' re-edit from our stay at Portmeirion.

(s/w: Adobe LrC/ PS with - primarily - Tony Kuyper TK-9/ Magic Mixer Panels and Topaz Labs Studio 2).

Phil


...Who is Number 1?

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[JackC]

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Proof that Spring has FINALLY arrived here in Southern Alberta even if the crocus does have a touch of frost. Taken this morning along the Trans Canada Trail in NE Calgary.

 

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Proof that Spring has FINALLY arrived here in Southern Alberta even if the crocus does have a touch of frost. Taken this morning along the Trans Canada Trail in NE Calgary.

Being Manitobans one thing we miss. We had a cottage in the Boreal forest. Every spring on the drive up there was short section which was just covered with crocuses. We would have to pull over for that every spring.

 

[Kamoshika]

Sand bubbler crab
When I see them eating sand, I'm always reminded of that line in Raising Arizona.

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Proof that Spring has FINALLY arrived here in Southern Alberta even if the crocus does have a touch of frost. Taken this morning along the Trans Canada Trail in NE Calgary.

Hi Jack,

Heartwarming images to start our week here in central England (where some of the mud has started to dry!) - let's hope it's a sign of good things to come.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Sand bubbler crab
When I see them eating sand, I'm always reminded of that line in Raising Arizona.
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Hi David,

Fantastic! An absolute classic - the perfect subject pose and setting with superb detail.

(Reminds us of the 'scintillating jewelled scuttling crabs' in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... ).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Some evening images from our recent return visit to ‘The Village’, Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales.

(A big advantage when staying here - we were in the motorhome campsite - is you can visit after the day visitors have left and before they begin arriving again).

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL Elite/ ViewPoint and Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

Phil and Karen


1. Hello?...

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2. Peace and quiet descends...

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3. When there is only you (and the other residents)...

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4. Plus the wedding reception going on in the 'Town Hall'...

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5. The art of people avoidance...

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6. And then it rained...

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[Kamoshika]

Hi David,

Fantastic! An absolute classic - the perfect subject pose and setting with superb detail.

(Reminds us of the 'scintillating jewelled scuttling crabs' in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... ).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thank you.

 

[JackC]

Great set of photos Phil. I really like the star bursts in #6. You two go to a lot of amazing places, Thanks for the pics.

 

[PKM-UK]

Great set of photos Phil. I really like the star bursts in #6. You two go to a lot of amazing places, Thanks for the pics.

Hi Jack,

Cheers - much appreciated!

We were very pleased with the star bursts and the detail/ colours held up well to our random camera settings approach.

Portmeirion is certainly a very special place and we always enjoy our time there - you could spend hours people watching (it fills up rapidly each day with excited photographers, curious tourists and, of course, fans of 'The Prisoner'). Great food and drink (and ice cream) too!

P&K

 

[Woodbadger]

Last week we went to the James Webb Wildlife Center in Garnett, South Carolina. Having moved from Central Texas two years ago, we are still trying to discover new places to go birding. Although photography was not my primary focus on this trip, as it was more of a scouting visit, here are a few that I am quite happy with.

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1. Western Cattle Egret

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2. Prothonotary Warbler

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3. Eastern Kingbird

 

[AOC]

Some images of owls taken in my backyard in Woodbridge VA and a few other images taken at area nature parks

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[PKM-UK]

Last week we went to the James Webb Wildlife Center in Garnett, South Carolina. Having moved from Central Texas two years ago, we are still trying to discover new places to go birding. Although photography was not my primary focus on this trip, as it was more of a scouting visit, here are a few that I am quite happy with.
View attachment 280701. Western Cattle EgretView attachment 28071
2. Prothonotary Warbler
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3. Eastern Kingbird

Hi Ian,

Three wonderful image of beautiful creatures to showcase your tech (and talents!) - superb detail, colours and eye-pop evident throughout.

A difficult call, but image #1 is (just) our favourite.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K