Your R System Images - May 2025

[PKM-UK]

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 away. (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).

Service Announcement: Please note we’re away in our camper van (‘Frank’ ) until later in the month with only very limited connectivity, so we will not be providing any feedback or comments until after we return. As usual, the lack of feedback or 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 visit to Nostell Priory, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite/ ViewPoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI. Compilations feature Karen R7 and Phil R5).

You can find out more about the history of Nostell by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Nostell Priory was an Augustinian priory founded on the site in the early 12th century, dedicated to St Oswald, an Anglo-Saxon King of Northumbria. After flourishing for over 400 years the priory was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

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2. After various owners, Nostell was sold to the Winn family in 1654. The main structure of the house was built in the Palladian style for the 4th baronet Sir Rowland Winn in the mid-1730’s. Nostell became one of the greatest houses in the north of England and remained with the Winn family until it was given to the National Trust in 1953.

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3. After Sir Rowland’s death in 1765 Nostell was inherited by the 5th baronet, also called Sir Rowland Winn, and his wife, Swiss heiress Sabine d'Hervart. They picked up the project with new vigour, employing fashionable architect Robert Adam and leading craftsmen such as Thomas Chippendale and Joseph Rose.

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4. Nostell holds a world-class collection of furniture by master craftsman Thomas Chippendale, commissioned by Sir Rowland 5th baronet and Sabine Winn (shown inset). The many Chippendale pieces around the house are denoted by a ‘C' placemat block.

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5. Nostell is home to a huge collection, including 6 of the National Trust’s ’125 Treasures’, amongst which is a rare and exquisite 18th century dolls’ house. The barometer was made by Justin Vulliamy with Thomas Chippendale supplying the case. (It cost £25 in 1769 - the equivalent of a small car today).

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6. The house is home to one of the first long case clocks made in 1717 by John Harrison, the man who invented the marine chronometer - a device to solve the ‘problem of how to calculate longitude while at sea’. (His father was a carpenter at Nostell).

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(Sources: National Trust, Wikipedia).

 

[Bryan Conner]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing them. I really like the detail shots of the clock that you included, this made it a very intereting set. Not that I know anything about old clocks.....

 

[PKM-UK]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing them. I really like the detail shots of the clock that you included, this made it a very intereting set. Not that I know anything about old clocks.....

Hi Bryan,

Cheers - much appreciated!

The clock - and accompanying small exhibition were fascinating, particularly so in view of the historically significant 'longitude problem' backstory).

P&K

 

[Tim Mayo]

Images from our recent visit to Nostell Priory, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Stunning images as usual Phil and Karen. Thanks again for all of your effort put into managing these monthly threads. Wishing you a fantastic time away making more beautiful memories and images with Frank

 

[PKM-UK]

Stunning images as usual Phil and Karen. Thanks again for all of your effort put into managing these monthly threads. Wishing you a fantastic time away making more beautiful memories and images with Frank

Hi Tim,

Cheers for your very kind words - much appreciated!

We have a number of interesting historic venues lined up to visit with some fairly challenging cycle rides (particularly if this spring heat keeps up!).


We're looking forward to sharing a few of our images here...

P&K

 

[Bryan Conner]

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× Doritaenopsis A multiple image stack from a recent trip to Mainau Island here in Germany. We are very fortunate that the island is about an hour bus and ferry ride from our house. It is a wonderful, small island with an orchid house, a butterfly house and acres and acres of all types of trees and flowers from all over the world. It is truly a gem of this area of Germany/Europe.

 

[StevenAunan]

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Filed under "Photographers Photographing Photographers."

 

[David Berry]

Why I'm called an Oystercatcher…

Okay, it's not an oyster, but no one (humans as well as birds) can properly claim to 'catch' oysters either!

The 'catch' was made in the slightly deeper tidal water beyond (note the wet lower feathers), and then brought onto the mudflat to be opened and consumed. (Photos of the meal preparation and consumption to follow.)

Thirty frames per second allowed me to choose an acceptable 'pose' that conveyed the depth of water but did not leave both feet — especially those toes! — lost from sight. By having an assortment of images, I was also able to choose an image in which the clam (?) was held away from the bird's chest, and there was apparent eye contact with me.

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800 mm | ƒ/9 | 1/2500s | ISO 8000
30 frames/second | pre-continuous raw | ±25 metres
DxO PR5 | LrC

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Pied Oystercatcher : Haematopus longirostris
Nudgee Beach, Moreton Bay, Australia​

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[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Last tauhou for a while, promise...

When not eating figs, they're happy to finish off our crop of Syrah grapes. Bastards.

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[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Sticking with the birds, this variety of olive is called Uovo di Piccione (pigeon's egg) because the fruit is as large as... you get the picture. Or in this case, I did.

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Currently working on persuading one of Christchurch's best restaurants to come and pick the crop, and pickle it themselves. That way, I get a couple of jars for my own use, with none of the pesky labour. They'll be ripe enough to harvest soon after the shortest day.

I've found that the adaptive colour profile works well with this sort of image. A little bit of tweaking after application to open up shadows, tame highlights and add local contrast (punch preset, basically), and a bit of vignette to bring out the subject, but nothing too demanding.

 

[AOC]

Baby Mallard Drool

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[Shotbycurtin]

A few shots from Brands Hatch today.

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[Only RF]

Why I'm called an Oystercatcher…

Okay, it's not an oyster, but no one (humans as well as birds) can properly claim to 'catch' oysters either!

The 'catch' was made in the slightly deeper tidal water beyond (note the wet lower feathers), and then brought onto the mudflat to be opened and consumed. (Photos of the meal preparation and consumption to follow.)

Thirty frames per second allowed me to choose an acceptable 'pose' that conveyed the depth of water but did not leave both feet — especially those toes! — lost from sight. By having an assortment of images, I was also able to choose an image in which the clam (?) was held away from the bird's chest, and there was apparent eye contact with me.

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Canon R5m2 | RF 200–800
800 mm | ƒ/9 | 1/2500s | ISO 8000
30 frames/second | pre-continuous raw | ±25 metres
DxO PR5 | LrC

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Pied Oystercatcher : Haematopus longirostris
Nudgee Beach, Moreton Bay, Australia​

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I like the perspective

 

[David Berry]

I like the perspective.

Agreed. Getting low is important: however, I was half-kneeling, rather than lying on the mud. Getting up again whilst holding a big lens can be a challenge!

In the photo, being able to see beyond the bird’s raised right leg helps with the impression of being at the oystercatcher’s level.

… David

 

[klaspavel]

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[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Quick edit of last night's sunset, seen from our veranda...

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I think there's more to be done, but this shows what was going on.

 

[NGauger101010]

Storm clouds and a flash of lightning

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[Chris Summers]

Today was a busy day for me and the R7. This morning I shot my grandson's soccer match. He is 7 and a bit shy but is getting better at getting after the ball and actually having a plan when he kicks it instead of kicking it where ever! It was a bright sunny morning so fast shutter speeds and low ISO overall.

This afternoon I had to photograph my 18 year old granddaughter and her boyfriend who took leave from his navy post to take her to the school prom. The location I had scouted earlier this month was not available so at the last minute we found another spot which worked out ok.

Busy day and I thought when I retired from commercial photography I would have a less busy life...... NOT.

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[Hali]

Images from our recent visit to Nostell Priory, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite/ ViewPoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI. Compilations feature Karen R7 and Phil R5).

You can find out more about the history of Nostell by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Nostell Priory was an Augustinian priory founded on the site in the early 12th century, dedicated to St Oswald, an Anglo-Saxon King of Northumbria. After flourishing for over 400 years the priory was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

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2. After various owners, Nostell was sold to the Winn family in 1654. The main structure of the house was built in the Palladian style for the 4th baronet Sir Rowland Winn in the mid-1730’s. Nostell became one of the greatest houses in the north of England and remained with the Winn family until it was given to the National Trust in 1953.

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3. After Sir Rowland’s death in 1765 Nostell was inherited by the 5th baronet, also called Sir Rowland Winn, and his wife, Swiss heiress Sabine d'Hervart. They picked up the project with new vigour, employing fashionable architect Robert Adam and leading craftsmen such as Thomas Chippendale and Joseph Rose.

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4. Nostell holds a world-class collection of furniture by master craftsman Thomas Chippendale, commissioned by Sir Rowland 5th baronet and Sabine Winn (shown inset). The many Chippendale pieces around the house are denoted by a ‘C' placemat block.

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5. Nostell is home to a huge collection, including 6 of the National Trust’s ’125 Treasures’, amongst which is a rare and exquisite 18th century dolls’ house. The barometer was made by Justin Vulliamy with Thomas Chippendale supplying the case. (It cost £25 in 1769 - the equivalent of a small car today).

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6. The house is home to one of the first long case clocks made in 1717 by John Harrison, the man who invented the marine chronometer - a device to solve the ‘problem of how to calculate longitude while at sea’. (His father was a carpenter at Nostell).

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(Sources: National Trust, Wikipedia).

Incredible images, both of you and I love the breadth of them as well, from landscape to close up intricate workings of the clock and the furnishings of the rooms. Thank you for sharing!

 

[Hali]

Today was a busy day for me and the R7. This morning I shot my grandson's soccer match. He is 7 and a bit shy but is getting better at getting after the ball and actually having a plan when he kicks it instead of kicking it where ever! It was a bright sunny morning so fast shutter speeds and low ISO overall.

This afternoon I had to photograph my 18 year old granddaughter and her boyfriend who took leave from his navy post to take her to the school prom. The location I had scouted earlier this month was not available so at the last minute we found another spot which worked out ok.

Busy day and I thought when I retired from commercial photography I would have a less busy life...... NOT.


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Both of these are great series, Chris! Seems you aren't letting any moss grow under your cameras!

 

[Hali]

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× Doritaenopsis A multiple image stack from a recent trip to Mainau Island here in Germany. We are very fortunate that the island is about an hour bus and ferry ride from our house. It is a wonderful, small island with an orchid house, a butterfly house and acres and acres of all types of trees and flowers from all over the world. It is truly a gem of this area of Germany/Europe.

Wow, this is so beautiful! Wonderful job with the focus stacking!

 

[Hali]

Baby Mallard Drool


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absolutely adorable!

 

[Hali]

It's the tulip time of year up here, and the tulips at Wicked Tulip Farms have put on quite a show. There are 3 farms, 2 in Rhode Island and 1 in Connecticut. The one in Connecticut is over an hour's drive for me, but it's worth it. The show gardens there are the most extensive I've seen, and they have this cute tractor for the kids to pose on.

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[ShipleyNW]

Here are a few from a quick trip to Victoria, BC. These were actually taken in April, but we got back too late for the that month's thread.

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[Only RF]

Here are a few from a quick trip to Victoria, BC. These were actually taken in April, but we got back too late for the that month's thread.

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All very familiar Close friends moved there about 15 years ago. We paid them a visit last summer. Thanks for the memories.

 

[NGauger101010]

Some random street photos

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[AOC]

Do Fish Fly?

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[Tim Mayo]

It's the tulip time of year up here, and the tulips at Wicked Tulip Farms have put on quite a show. There are 3 farms, 2 in Rhode Island and 1 in Connecticut. The one in Connecticut is over an hour's drive for me, but it's worth it. The show gardens there are the most extensive I've seen, and they have this cute tractor for the kids to pose on.

Love these Hali. You certainly captured the beauty here. The little tractor is definitely cute! We'd never get our boys off it.

 

[klaspavel]

Gathering clouds over a nuclear power plant.

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