Your R System Images - August 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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Service Announcement: DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SETS! Please note this thread has been started earlier than usual as we are now away until early-mid August (so won't be in a position to start it at the beginning of the month). The existing July thread remains open and available for image posts and comments...

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).

Finally, please post in accordance with the RF Shooters Community Guidelines.

Thank you!

 

[TedG]

VCHSS Mini bike racing with the R52

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[StevenAunan]

I was out running errands and happened upon a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks.

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[TwoWheeler]

I was out running errands and happened upon a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks.

I saw the last one in the “filmstrip” at the top of the landing page and had no idea what I was looking at! I thought it was a bunch of open laptops! Good job.

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Two bees or not two bees, that is the question.

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[dgphoto8]

A few photos from our trip to Great Falls in the Washington D.C. area.

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Great Falls on the Potomac River, which separates Virginia and Maryland; I took the photo from the Virginia side. The Potomac's watershed is large, which means that heavy rain will cause water levels to rise significantly as it passes through the gorge. In May there were significant storms that caused the falls to be completely submerged except for the tops of the rocks shown on the left side of the photo.

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Potholes in the rocks far above the river were formed by erosion over thousands of years.

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A closer look at one of the cascades of the falls.

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A male Baltimore oriole stopping by the feeder for a quick snack of jelly.

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Finally, an eastern chipmunk peering through our deck steps, checking to see if the coast is clear.

 

[Dean Wilson]

Paper: Torn and Twisted
Playing around with multiple exposures and extension tubes.

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[ShipleyNW]

Two bees or not two bees, that is the question.

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That looks like a monster in an Asian parade.

 

[ShipleyNW]

I went to the state capitol at the end of July for the maiden voyage of my new Kase magnetic filter set. They're very cool. I only used the CPL, but that's the only one I'd use on a regular basis. I think it made the most out of those thin, wispy clouds.

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[ShipleyNW]

Over by the high school there's a herd of elk who live in the woods down by the river. But they take their meals in the big meadow with Hwy 202 running right down the middle. I go out there with my long lens pretty often, but they're really just cows. I always come back with way too many frames, and too many of those are just, face in the grass, ass in the air.

This time of the year, the young'ns are getting big and running around on their own. Very cute. But like I said, the highway runs right down the middle of the meadow, and there's always a little drama when the elk decide to cross, especially with the little ones tagging along.

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[PKM-UK]

We’re back!

‘Thank You’ to everyone who gave us US travel advice, it was really helpful in getting things lined up - and what an incredible adventure we’ve had, it’s been absolutely fantastic from start to end. We now have new family and friends in the US and Canada (with a new ‘Mr and Mrs Moore’!) and throughout our travels we were made to feel extremely welcome by everyone we met and chatted with. It’s been an amazing, humbling and truly memorable experience.

Some images will follow, but Phil is now chewing through well over 14,000 files from our Guernsey and US trips, so - unsurprisingly - it may be a while before we can contribute here to the usual degree. (Note Karen took our Sony RX10 IV on both of these ventures, so you’ll be stuck with Phil's efforts on this forum).

We love our travels but, jet-lag aside, it’s great to be home…

Phil and Karen


SpaceX Crew-11...

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We love our travels, but

 

[MikeZ]

So glad that you had a great trip, and I love the launch photo. Looking forward to the rest.

 

[PKM-UK]

So glad that you had a great trip, and I love the launch photo. Looking forward to the rest.

Hi Mike,

Cheers! - We had a wonderful time, both in Danvers and Titusville.

When we arrived in Titusville we found out there was a night launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which was amazing (even from the rooftop 'Space Bar' of our hotel, some 7.5 miles away from the launch site).

We'd already arranged to visit the Kennedy Space Centre on our first two full days (a bucket list item) before we discovered there was an emerging chance of seeing an actual launch, so we bought additional 'Feel The Heat' passes (something of a gamble, but you know what - we were giggling like school kids with excitement!). Things firmed up before we arrived and our excitement and hopes rose - the launch was scheduled for the day after our inaugural KSC visit.

The first launch attempt was scrubbed (though we did get the commentator giving us the '10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-... ' at our viewing point as there was a minute and 15 seconds delay for the official NASA feed due to the set-up). It was still amazing! The next day saw us watching the utterly magnificent launch. Crikey.

(We're still buzzing about the whole KSC experience and it will undoubtedly become a tale very well told - and almost certainly a little taller each time we tell it).



Phil and Karen

 

[THXGEEK]

The next day saw us watching the utterly magnificent launch. Crikey.

(We're still buzzing about the whole KSC experience and it will undoubtedly become a tale very well told - and almost certainly a little taller each time we tell it).

Wonderful!

I am very rarely jealous of others, but watching a major-league rocket launch has always been one of my own 'bucket-list' items! Good for you!

I used to work for Boeing back in the late 80's and found myself at KSC servicing some of their workstations (I was an IT tech back then)... There was a launch scheduled during my trip, but sadly, it was scrubbed. It launched soon after I landed at Dulles a few days later. Oh well.

Congrats again!



(Any adventures in Boston?)

Cheers!

 

[Only RF]

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[PKM-UK]

Wonderful!

I am very rarely jealous of others, but watching a major-league rocket launch has always been one of my own 'bucket-list' items! Good for you!

I used to work for Boeing back in the late 80's and found myself at KSC servicing some of their workstations (I was an IT tech back then)... There was a launch scheduled during my trip, but sadly, it was scrubbed. It launched soon after I landed at Dulles a few days later. Oh well.

Congrats again!



(Any adventures in Boston?)

Cheers!

Hi Craig,

There's no doubt we were very fortunate (but we'll take it... ). As we queued for the 'Feel The Heat' buses on day 2 we chatted with a couple of Americans, one had returned - but without his wife and son who couldn't make the repeat launch attempt (other commitments), the other guy hadn't been able to attend day 1. The twists and turns of fickle fate. Even then, changing weather saw the chance of launch falling from 60% to 40% as the morning progressed. When the countdown reached '0' we all held our collective breath - and then delighted gasps and whooping broke out as the launch dramatically unfolded. Wonderful.

On our final day in Titusville, having successfully ticked off KSC, we journeyed up to Daytona (Speedway and Beach) - a change of pace (literally) and scenery.

As for Boston (read Danvers), this was very much a family focussed affair - with my eldest son marrying his long-term American sweetheart (a joyous occasion from which we have gained not only a beautiful daughter-in-law, but new family and friends). Nevertheless, we were able to squeeze in some extra activities, including going whale watching - another bucket list item - visits to a historical castle and to Salem, along with brief stops in Gloucester and at Halibut Point, with the finale being a luxurious treat at Richardson’s Ice Cream. (As we waited for the tour to begin at our very first visit, we said 'Hi' to what we believed was an American family - only to find they live 50 miles away from us in England!).

During our trip we enjoyed soaking in the sights and sounds, sampling American cuisine (including root/ craft beers) and the pulverising temperatures (kind of).

A breathless 10-days which will live long in our memories.

Cheers!

Phil

 

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[dgphoto8]

Some photos from a trip to central Pennsylvania to visit the American Civil War Gettysburg battlefield. Gettysburg is considered a turning point of the war, in which the American Union troops repelled the rebel Confederate troops that had attacked Gettysburg.

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Much of the battlefield was farmland and has been maintained to preserve the landscape that existed at the time of the battle.

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This is the view that advancing Confederate troops had as they advanced on the rocky hill in the middle of the photo. The occupied Rose Farm visible in front was a staging area for the troops. One of my ancestors was positioned to defend against the advance of the rebel troops.

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This is the the view of Rose Farm that my 3rd great uncle, Private Philip Smith of the 18th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B, had as the Confederate troops attacked on July 2, 1863. He was wounded in the shoulder with a 0.69 caliber ball that shattered his clavicle. He spent the next 10 months in a Philadelphia hospital, undergoing several surgeries to remove parts of the ball, broken bones, and to try to clear an infection. Unlike many wounded, he survived the infection and was eventually discharged due to his disabling medical condition. He died in 1880 at the age of 38 from a stroke.

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A view of the woods where Philip Smith was wounded. Rose Farm is visible to the right.

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Another photo of one of the battlefields, with period fencing, farmhouses, and some of the many memorials on the battlefield.

 

[MSH411]

Green Heron

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[MikeZ]

Some photos from a trip to central Pennsylvania to visit the American Civil War Gettysburg battlefield. Gettysburg is considered a turning point of the war, in which the American Union troops repelled the rebel Confederate troops that had attacked Gettysburg.

Great set of photos, and the personal history makes the set that much more interesting.

 

[Bryan Conner]

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Red Clover (Stacked Macro)

 

[Hali]

Paper: Torn and Twisted
Playing around with multiple exposures and extension tubes.

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I love this!

 

[Hali]

I went to the state capitol at the end of July for the maiden voyage of my new Kase magnetic filter set. They're very cool. I only used the CPL, but that's the only one I'd use on a regular basis. I think it made the most out of those thin, wispy clouds.

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Those came out great. I have a kase cpl but don't use the lens often that I bought it for. I may have to invest in a few others!

 

[Hali]

We’re back!

‘Thank You’ to everyone who gave us US travel advice, it was really helpful in getting things lined up - and what an incredible adventure we’ve had, it’s been absolutely fantastic from start to end. We now have new family and friends in the US and Canada (with a new ‘Mr and Mrs Moore’!) and throughout our travels we were made to feel extremely welcome by everyone we met and chatted with. It’s been an amazing, humbling and truly memorable experience.

Some images will follow, but Phil is now chewing through well over 14,000 files from our Guernsey and US trips, so - unsurprisingly - it may be a while before we can contribute here to the usual degree. (Note Karen took our Sony RX10 IV on both of these ventures, so you’ll be stuck with Phil's efforts on this forum).

We love our travels but, jet-lag aside, it’s great to be home…

Phil and Karen


SpaceX Crew-11...

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So glad you had a good trip! I can't wait to see what you've photographed. (and where can we see Karen's?)

 

[Hali]

Hi Mike,

Cheers! - We had a wonderful time, both in Danvers and Titusville.

When we arrived in Titusville we found out there was a night launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which was amazing (even from the rooftop 'Space Bar' of our hotel, some 7.5 miles away from the launch site).

We'd already arranged to visit the Kennedy Space Centre on our first two full days (a bucket list item) before we discovered there was an emerging chance of seeing an actual launch, so we bought additional 'Feel The Heat' passes (something of a gamble, but you know what - we were giggling like school kids with excitement!). Things firmed up before we arrived and our excitement and hopes rose - the launch was scheduled for the day after our inaugural KSC visit.

The first launch attempt was scrubbed (though we did get the commentator giving us the '10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-... ' at our viewing point as there was a minute and 15 seconds delay for the official NASA feed due to the set-up). It was still amazing! The next day saw us watching the utterly magnificent launch. Crikey.

(We're still buzzing about the whole KSC experience and it will undoubtedly become a tale very well told - and almost certainly a little taller each time we tell it).



Phil and Karen

That is so exciting to hear. We got lucky once when we were down there and caught a launch because we were driving back from Merritt island and saw all these people pulled over. Had no idea how to photograph it but the whole excitement of just watching it was amazing.

Sounds like an amazing trip.

 

[PKM-UK]

So glad you had a good trip! I can't wait to see what you've photographed. (and where can we see Karen's?)

Hi Hali,

You may be able to see one or two of Karen's images over on the DP Review Sony Cyber-shot Talk Forum - as we occasionally participate in their monthly challenges - or possibly here if I forget to apply the metadata filter when I compile our collections, which I may sometimes do ( ).

Phil

 

[PKM-UK]

That is so exciting to hear. We got lucky once when we were down there and caught a launch because we were driving back from Merritt island and saw all these people pulled over. Had no idea how to photograph it but the whole excitement of just watching it was amazing.

Sounds like an amazing trip.

Hi Hali,

Having just arrived in Titusville earlier in the evening and never having seen KSC (or a Falcon 9 rocket), we found ourselves scanning the nighttime horizon from around 7.5 miles out * using our cameras trying to work out where the intended launch site could be. Among the potentials we soon discerned were the Vehicle Assembly Building and the new mobile launch tower for the NASA Space Launch System (neither of which were likely to be taking off any time soon... ).

When the launch unfolded, it soon became clear the settings we'd been using were largely incompatible with photographing the occasion in any kind of detail.

But what incredible fun...

P&K

[* Apparently, this launch took place from SLC-40 @ 12.7 miles from our hotel].

 

[TwoWheeler]

Went to a place we've driven by a bunch of times, but never stopped at. The trail is mostly an arrow-straight old rail bed, so the sight lines were good - helpful for spotting other trail users before the Hellbeast does...

Saw a few things that I would have gotten had I not been a poopyhead and said "...nah, I don't need to bring the tripod..." but it was mostly a bust.

Still, I did come away with this - one of the few occasions where I actually saw the finished image in my head before I took it.

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[MSH411]

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