Your R System Images - January 2025

PKM-UK · Jan 1, 2025

Happy New Year!

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).

We aim to provide feedback - but 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 · Jan 1, 2025

Images from our recent-ish visit to Holker Hall, Cartmel, Cumbria, England.

Holker Hall (aka ‘Hooker’) is the home of Lord Richard Huge Cavendish, Baron Cavendish of Furness, and his wife, Pamela Thomas, who live in the older wing (this area of the house is not open to the public).

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

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

Phil and Karen

1. The land on which the house stands was owned by Cartmel Priory. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century it became a private residence and the Estate passed by inheritance through the Preston, Lowther and Cavendish families.

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2. The Main Hall. Unlike many historic properties, curtains are left open to let the light in (which introduces some photographic challenges on sunny days). [Inset - The grand staircase at the end of the main hall was hand carved by Estate Workers].

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3. The Billiard Room. After it was almost destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1871, William Cavendish, the 7th Duke of Devonshire, and his daughter, Louisa, recruited the most eminent architects and designers to rebuild Holker. (The caricature is by Joshua Reynolds).

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4. The Library contains 3,500 books - many of which survived the great fire, with others later brought over from Chatsworth House, the family residence in Derbyshire. [Inset - the small door allows the family dogs to move between the house and gardens].

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5. The Gallery. The majority of the paintings and much of the furniture at Holker was brought here from Chatsworth House.

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6. Queen Mary’s Bedroom. This room gained its name when it was used by Queen Mary when she stayed in the house in 1937.

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(Sources: Holker Hall, Wikipedia).

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ChrisStan · Jan 1, 2025

R6M2 200-400 EF F4 (@ 560MM 5.6)

Zombo · Jan 1, 2025

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Waiting patiently for his present

klaspavel · Jan 1, 2025

Taken while walking around the river after lunch from a small bridge.
A piece of log sticking out of the water.
I happened to have my camera with me.
No editing.

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AOC · Thursday at 3:46 AM

Went out to photograph some eagles at Pohick Bay that feeds into the Potomac River in Virginia. The bay is about 15 miles from my home.

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AOC · Thursday at 3:52 AM

I just processed an image I took of my daughters during my youngest daughter's holiday visit. They played with their scarves to give me a unique photo op that I then applied a filter to give the image a vintage look.

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PKM-UK · Thursday at 7:39 AM

ChrisStan said:
R6M2 200-400 EF F4 (@ 560MM 5.6)

Hi Chris,

A superb capture of a beautiful creature - perfect pose, pleasing blend of feather detail and blur and nailed on eye catch-light.

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

P&K

(For info - next time you post, hit the 'Full Image' option and it will save people from having to click on the thumbnail to view it).

PKM-UK · Thursday at 7:42 AM

Zombo said:
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Waiting patiently for his present

Hi Steve,

Fantastic!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

PKM-UK · Thursday at 7:45 AM

klaspavel said:
Taken while walking around the river after lunch from a small bridge.
A piece of log sticking out of the water.
I happened to have my camera with me.
No editing.

View attachment 33827

Hi Pavel,

An intriguing composition which will cause a good many to pause and look close to investigate. Well seen and caught!

(Beautiful colour palette too).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

PKM-UK · Thursday at 7:50 AM

AOC said:
Went out to photograph some eagles at Pohick Bay that feeds into the Potomac River in Virginia. The bay is about 15 miles from my home.

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Hi Art,

High drama in the skies featuring absolutely wonderful creatures - beautifully captured and presented.

(Having said all that, it should be noted the fish doesn't appear to be having a particularly great time).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

PKM-UK · Thursday at 7:53 AM

AOC said:
I just processed an image I took of my daughters during my youngest daughter's holiday visit. They played with their scarves to give me a unique photo op that I then applied a filter to give the image a vintage look.

View attachment 33845

Hi Art,

Top drawer work in evidence here - a terrific composition, perfectly presented.

(We trust the subjects were both suitably impressed).

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

Only RF · Thursday at 5:07 PM

AOC said:
I just processed an image I took of my daughters during my youngest daughter's holiday visit. They played with their scarves to give me a unique photo op that I then applied a filter to give the image a vintage look.

View attachment 33845

Nice choice of tones.

Hali · Thursday at 6:07 PM

PKM-UK said:
Images from our recent-ish visit to Holker Hall, Cartmel, Cumbria, England.

Holker Hall (aka ‘Hooker’) is the home of Lord Richard Huge Cavendish, Baron Cavendish of Furness, and his wife, Pamela Thomas, who live in the older wing (this area of the house is not open to the public).

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

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

Phil and Karen

1. The land on which the house stands was owned by Cartmel Priory. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century it became a private residence and the Estate passed by inheritance through the Preston, Lowther and Cavendish families.

View attachment 33807

2. The Main Hall. Unlike many historic properties, curtains are left open to let the light in (which introduces some photographic challenges on sunny days). [Inset - The grand staircase at the end of the main hall was hand carved by Estate Workers].

View attachment 33808

3. The Billiard Room. After it was almost destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1871, William Cavendish, the 7th Duke of Devonshire, and his daughter, Louisa, recruited the most eminent architects and designers to rebuild Holker. (The caricature is by Joshua Reynolds).

View attachment 33809

4. The Library contains 3,500 books - many of which survived the great fire, with others later brought over from Chatsworth House, the family residence in Derbyshire. [Inset - the small door allows the family dogs to move between the house and gardens].

View attachment 33810

5. The Gallery. The majority of the paintings and much of the furniture at Holker was brought here from Chatsworth House.

View attachment 33811

6. Queen Mary’s Bedroom. This room gained its name when it was used by Queen Mary when she stayed in the house in 1937.

View attachment 33812

(Sources: Holker Hall, Wikipedia).

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Fantastic images! Always a thrill to see these amazing and historic places.

Hali · Thursday at 6:09 PM

ChrisStan said:
R6M2 200-400 EF F4 (@ 560MM 5.6)

Great flight shot! So nice and sharp.

Hali · Thursday at 6:10 PM

klaspavel said:
Taken while walking around the river after lunch from a small bridge.
A piece of log sticking out of the water.
I happened to have my camera with me.
No editing.

View attachment 33827

Very interesting, good composition and beautiful reflection!

AOC · Thursday at 6:44 PM

Still going through images of eagles taken on New Years day 2025 at Pohick Bay in Fairfax VA. It was a blustery day with wind gusts above 30 mph. Eagles looked like they were having a blast

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Hali · Friday at 12:04 AM

AOC said:
Went out to photograph some eagles at Pohick Bay that feeds into the Potomac River in Virginia. The bay is about 15 miles from my home.

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Wow that third image is just amazing. All three are wonderful and a delight to see.

Hali · Friday at 12:11 AM

A little bit of abstract macro love to start the year off right.

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PKM-UK · Friday at 8:37 AM

Hali said:
Fantastic images! Always a thrill to see these amazing and historic places.

Hi Hali,

Cheers - much appreciated!

A fascinating venue with very welcoming and knowledgeable staff, beautiful gardens and surrounding parkland - plus there's a cracking courtyard café!

(All the more rewarding for the fact that we cycled there from our campsite - they have a good many 'interesting' hills up in Cumbria...

).

P&K

PKM-UK · Friday at 8:43 AM

AOC said:
Still going through images of eagles taken on New Years day 2025 at Pohick Bay in Fairfax VA. It was a blustery day with wind gusts above 30 mph. Eagles looked like they were having a blast

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Hi Art,

Absolutely breathtaking captures (in every sense!). What an absolutely magnificent and spellbinding sight to behold.

Masters of their art at work here we think - both in front of and behind the camera!

Wonderful stuff - thank you for sharing...

P&K

PKM-UK · Friday at 8:49 AM

Hali said:
A little bit of abstract macro love to start the year off right.View attachment 33866

Hi Hali,

A stunning and mesmeric composition - imaginatively conceived and perfectly presented.

(We suspect Phil won't be the only one hitting his head on the screen when peering into it).

Well done all-round - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

AOC · Friday at 3:02 PM

I am calling this image of youngest daughter Terran a "Bear in the Woods". This is because I nicknamed my youngest daughter Terbear when she was little

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AOC · Friday at 4:32 PM

One more Eagle Fishing Action capture

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taken on January 1, 2025 with Canon R52 and RF 200-800 lens

Hali · Saturday at 2:04 AM

AOC said:
I am calling this image of youngest daughter Terran a "Bear in the Woods". This is because I nicknamed my youngest daughter Terbear when she was little

View attachment 33884

A beautiful image of a lovely young lady. I really like the light vignette and vintage look you've created here as well.

Hali · Saturday at 2:05 AM

AOC said:
One more Eagle Fishing Action capture View attachment 33887taken on January 1, 2025 with Canon R52 and RF 200-800 lens

Another killer image of this eagle (literally!)

Dean Wilson · Saturday at 9:12 PM

AOC said:
I am calling this image of youngest daughter Terran a "Bear in the Woods". This is because I nicknamed my youngest daughter Terbear when she was little

I hate vignettes because they tend to be over done and don't add to the composition.

However, in your photo it really add to the subject and blends quite well. Your photo has an overall "Film" appeal to it. Well done.

Hali · Saturday at 9:41 PM

Signs of spring in the depths of winter... Another from a cold and snow few days in New Hampshire.

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Arbarthisti · Sunday at 3:02 PM

Well we had a touch of snow again, made for a nice backdrop. Made a special fatball for the birds, its going down a treat.

Hali · Monday at 9:02 PM

Arbarthisti said:
Well we had a touch of snow again, made for a nice backdrop. Made a special fatball for the birds, its going down a treat.
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These are so lovely. What a wonderful treat for the birds!! If I tried to do something like that here, the grey squirrels would have demolished it by the time I got back in the house!

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