Your R System Images - July 2026

[PKM-UK]

Life has been really busy and I have not posted for a while. I hope to get back into the forum a bit more now. Catching up on some spring bird photos. First up, a red-winged blackbird that has been consistently visiting our yard.
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A female cardinal seemed to have quite an itch...
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A gray catbird posing, partly showing its rust-colored rump.
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Finally, a couple of common grackle photos. The first shows a grackle calling out his territory-they always look angry to me. The second photo captured the grackle mid-blink, showing a transparent eyelid.
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Hi Don,

We feel your pain on life getting in the way, but welcome back!

A terrific return too, with a set of beautifully captured birds - wonderful fine feather detail, eye-pop and vibrant colours in evidence.

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

An early entry for September's "After Dark"

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Hi Roy,

We're kind of hoping this isn't a self-portrait...

A very eye-catching image - and possibly the last good night's sleep many viewers will have had for some time.

Inspirational stuff! Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Gannet Bempton Cliffs

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Hi Phil,

A sublime capture.

Well done indeed! - And thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

OK this may be too many photos of a Puffin, but when they are this charismatic and so talented at posing. You can’t help yourself.
I’ve posted a link below rather than uploading multiple photos. Hope that is OK?


The posing Puffin.

Hi Phil,

The link is very welcome - and the images waiting at the end are well worth following it for.

Bempton is another 'puffin hot spot' which has been on our list for a good while (and another we have yet to get round to visiting).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A few more martins

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Hi Only RF,

Great captures of beautiful creatures.

(#2 being our favourite - terrific pose, feather detail and eye-pop).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Got a thread on possible issues with brand new R5 MK II color, at least in comparison with my R3. But went to my test area today to see if everything works and how it fared:

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Hi Bob,

Congratulations on your new/ additional tech! (We hope you get the colour thing sorted to your satisfaction).

Looks like you have an interesting neighbourhood...

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Grub's up!

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Hi David,

We presume this is, in fact 'the early bird' - it certainly got the worm...

(Possibly to the worm's annoyance - something we'll never know for sure).

However, a moment in time where the fates of the participants diverged significantly - superbly captured. Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

The riding hall, at the time adapted for cultural events (the sawdust had been removed from the floor and seating provided for the audience).

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Hi Pavel,

A stunning piece of architecture - and art - beautifully captured and presented.

Well done indeed - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Sela69]

Il lago Vargno , Valle del Lys. Val d'Aosta, Italia | Canon EOS R6 Mark III , RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

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[Sela69]

Hi Andrea,

Wonderful. The leading lines guide the viewer into the shot to where they discover the enchanting cabin with its stunning backdrop.

A breathtaking scene - well seen and beautifully captured.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Appreciated !

 

[PKM-UK]

Il lago Vargno , Valle del Lys. Val d'Aosta, Italia | Canon EOS R6 Mark III , RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

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Hi Andrea,

A delightful mirror lake shot which will tempt any viewer to move close to the screen to gaze deeper into the depths.

You live in a beautiful part of the world - thank you for allowing us to share the sights...

P&K

 

[SwampGrizz]

Hi Dale,

A set of fascinating glimpses of urban life and architecture - love those steps, but the candid park shot through the winding trees is our favourite.

(And what a little cutie to finish on!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Many thanks!
You can’t go wrong with wiener dogs. I was in Ellis Square right before Halloween, and they had a festival/party called “Wag-O-Ween” where the dogs and owners dressed up in costumes. It was a great day, beautiful dogs with clever costumes. I’ll dig around a bit and post a few more.

 

[SwampGrizz]

Il lago Vargno , Valle del Lys. Val d'Aosta, Italia | Canon EOS R6 Mark III , RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

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Andrea,
You are lucky to live in such a beautiful area, and we are grateful that you share that beauty and your talent with us. Very well done!

 

[SwampGrizz]

Dog pics from Wag-O-Ween. It was a great day.

Good girl. (Or boy)

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Savannah Bananas

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Happy Dogs…..

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Just in from Hawaii

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A standoff….

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I wanted to get this guy fully in focus, but he and his Mom were scooting right along, and I was slow on the uptake.

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[AOC]

Lily Reflection in a small pond at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington DC on July 3, 2026

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[Dean Wilson]

One George ~ "What's in your wallet?"

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[Sela69]

Orta , Piazza Mario Motta. Italia | Canon EOS R6 Mark III, RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM

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[Grumps]

One George ~ "What's in your wallet?"

all others we monitor

This section always struck me as being a bit freemasonry-ish

(the imagary has history, though)

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[AOC]

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

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[AOC]

Washington DC and the 250th Projections on the Washington Monument. The lightning bolt was just before a projection of Ben Franklin's Kite flying

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[PKM-UK]

Dog pics from Wag-O-Ween. It was a great day.

Good girl. (Or boy)

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Savannah Bananas

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Happy Dogs…..

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Just in from Hawaii

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A standoff….

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I wanted to get this guy fully in focus, but he and his Mom were scooting right along, and I was slow on the uptake.

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Hi Dale,

A difficult choice, but for us it's between the banana splits and batdog...

A fun way to start any day - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Washington DC and the 250th Projections on the Washington Monument. The lightning bolt was just before a projection of Ben Franklin's Kite flying

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Hi Art,

You can't beat a bit of creative projection - and you've captured this one beautifully.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Lily Reflection in a small pond at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington DC on July 3, 2026
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Hi Art,

A beautiful - and beautifully controlled - composition.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

One George ~ "What's in your wallet?"

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Hi Dean,

In my case - far too many membership cards (and not enough money).

An eye-catching image which offers 'a wealth of interest' to the viewer.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Orta , Piazza Mario Motta. Italia | Canon EOS R6 Mark III, RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
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Hi Andrea,

A huge amount of interest here to encourage the viewer to pause and explore (perhaps over a beverage of their own?).

The B&W treatment is perfect.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Yellow-crowned Night Heron
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Hi Art,

A superb capture of an extraordinary looking (for us) creature - such doleful eyes.

(Looks like one of nature's more bizarre 'cut and paste' mash-ups).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Having just finished the edits from the first venue of our most recent Frank-Fest, a few compilations from the associated gardens.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL E/ Nik, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio. These shots are all by Phil as Karen eschewed taking a camera along on this trip... Plus, we were getting to grips with Arfur - our new DJI Neo 2 Drone).

Phil and Karen


And now in Colour...

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[SwampGrizz]

Astounding…I don’t know where to begin.

We are blessed with such beauty in nature, and oftentimes are so wrapped up in our own little world that we fail to see it. Thanks for slowing down to see it, and taking the time to share it with us. Very well done!

 

[PKM-UK]

Astounding…I don’t know where to begin.

We are blessed with such beauty in nature, and oftentimes are so wrapped up in our own little world that we fail to see it. Thanks for slowing down to see it, and taking the time to share it with us. Very well done!

Hi Dale,

Thank you for your very kind words - much appreciated!

P&K

 

[Grumps]

Having just finished the edits from the first venue of our most recent Frank-Fest, a few compilations from the associated gardens.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL E/ Nik, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio. These shots are all by Phil as Karen eschewed taking a camera along on this trip... Plus, we were getting to grips with Arfur - our new DJI Neo 2 Drone).

Phil and Karen


And now in Colour...

Names?

Working from top. And left-to-right.

Selection 1. Lavatera (x2). Centaurea dealbata (I think)
Selection 2. Alstromeria (x2). Echinops.
Selection 3. Teasel. ? (stumped me there). One of the many types of (bulbous) lilly.
Selection 4. Salvia (type/species not identified). Allium (seed head). Another of the many types of (bulbous) lilly.
Selection 5. Delphinium. Another of the many types of (bulbous) lilly. Phlox (I think).
Selection . Acanthus mollis. Geranium (possibly type Ann Folkard). Some sort of fencing. Centaurea cyanus. Veronica (possibly type of longifolia).

(I saw a close relative of Neo in a local Currys)

(Last edit - veronica - brought on after scanning a list of names of species, which jogged the grey matter. That still leaves one "stumped")