Your R System Images - April 2023

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Hi Gareth,

What an absolute little cutie - well seen and captured! Thank you for sharing.

Phil

Cutie is one word. Little bastards, are two more. They are relentless in their desire to eat fruit, and are an absolute menace in the vineyard because they peck at the grape berries, drink a drop or two of juice and then move on to the next - and they refuse to be scared out of the nets. They laugh at our cat...

But they are pretty to look at. Ish.

 

[PKM-UK]

Cutie is one word. Little bastards, are two more. They are relentless in their desire to eat fruit, and are an absolute menace in the vineyard because they peck at the grape berries, drink a drop or two of juice and then move on to the next - and they refuse to be scared out of the nets. They laugh at our cat...

But they are pretty to look at. Ish.

 

[PKM-UK]

Some random street shots from my recent trip to Japan.

Hi Myles,

Wow, a wealth of photographic treasures here! Very hard to choose a favourite, but image 9 (IMG_6622) draws the viewer in and is quite captivating, so just takes it.

We had planned to visit Japan before 'this and that' intervened (sadly, it is now firmly on the back-burner - but not yet in the bin). Looks like you had a very fine time...

P&K

 

[Myles Baker]

Hi Myles,

Wow, a wealth of photographic treasures here! Very hard to choose a favourite, but image 9 (IMG_6622) draws the viewer in and is quite captivating, so just takes it.

We had planned to visit Japan before 'this and that' intervened (sadly, it is now firmly on the back-burner - but not yet in the bin). Looks like you had a very fine time...

P&K

Thanks Phil,
This was a much delayed trip to Japan and well worth it. (IMG_6622) was taken on Nakamise Street heading towards Senso-Ji temple in Tokyo. Crazy crowded & literally holding the camera above my head while we were walking and firing off a couple of shots, the definition of spray & pray

 

[JustUs7]

More waterfall adventures. Processed using the in camera raw file processing.

Dry falls, Lower Falls, and Upper Falls. All along the Blue Ridge Parkway and US 64 in North Carolina. 6 stop ND used.

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM
• 27.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 3.2 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM
• 47.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 3/10 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 3/10 sec
• ISO 100

 

[PKM-UK]

More waterfall adventures. Processed using the in camera raw file processing.

Dry falls, Lower Falls, and Upper Falls. All along the Blue Ridge Parkway and US 64 in North Carolina. 6 stop ND used.

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Hi Stephen,

Beautifully captured examples of dreamy waterfalls, with the first image of the splendidly silky (Dry Falls?) being our favourite of the set.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[JustUs7]

Hi Stephen,

Beautifully captured examples of dreamy waterfalls, with the first image of the splendidly silky (Dry Falls?) being our favourite of the set.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Yes. That’s Dry Falls. So called because you can walk behind it under the cliff and stay dry. The light was best in that area. Nice and soft and shaded. The others were out in the bright sun. Nice little hike though. A couple miles or so with the Upper and Lower falls along the trail.

 

[Chimpy]

Images from Somewhere (Else)...

A few images from a recent-ish visit to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle, Leicestershire, England.

You can read about its dramatic history by clicking Here.

All were shot raw, processed - and occasionally fiddled about with (sometimes seriously).

(Software: DxO PhotoLab Elite and ViewPoint, Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop).

Phil and Karen


Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle began as a 12th century Manor House, reaching 'Castle' status by the 15th century.
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The impressive Hastings Tower was built by Lord Hastings (King Edward IV's Chamberlain). It suffered massive damage during the Civil War (basically it was blown up!).
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Musket holes can still be seen in the walls of the castle.
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The 'un-blown up' face of Hastings Tower. You can still climb up the stairway to catch views across the surrounding town.
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The Chapel, which was also added by Lord Hastings.
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There is an underground passage linking the kitchens to the tower - thought to have been built during the Civil War.
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Lovely set of images guys, you have a great eye for composition, I think some of your shots would be stunning in BW as it would bring out the details in the buildings ? IMHO Chimpy

 

[Chimpy]

PKM suggested I post some more puffin images here. These were taken last July on Skomer. I'm hoping to visit again in early May when the bluebells are out.
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Wow what cracking images of one of my favourite birds,I particularly like the second shot with the puffin looking up, great timing.

 

[YangMills]

Wow what cracking images of one of my favourite birds,I particularly like the second shot with the puffin looking up, great timing.

That's very kind of you. Of the three, that is also my favourite.