Your R System Images - December 2023

[PKM-UK]

Went on a chilly hike in the woods today. Spent about an hour and a half looking for anything to shoot, but nothing, just very quiet (also quite nice). Then suddenly a Eurasian goshawk swoops down in front of me and nails either a thrush or bulbul...hard to tell. Had the shutter speed set low (low light under the trees), so the action is blurred, but a little excitement for the hike.View attachment 23328View attachment 23329

Hi David,

Wow, right time - right place (unless you were the hapless thrush or bulbul ).

You did very well to capture the episode - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

Hi David,

Wow, right time - right place (unless you were the hapless thrush or bulbul ).

You did very well to capture the episode - thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thank you. Yes, lucky with that one. Now if I can find the nest, that would be very fortunate (only a few thousand trees to inspect).

 

[funjp]

Hi funjp,

A single reply to your 3 posts if we may - scintillating and stunning colours from Kyoto, an eclectic composition that grabs the viewer's attention and series of really well composed and controlled potraits from Tokyo. A diverse mix with terrific captures showcasing your photographic and processing talents. Thought provoking and inspirational.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thanks Phil and Karen . Incredible how you can picture those Medieval places . Here in Japan is quite difficult to find anything original more than 200 years old . I still want to drive from Aberdeen to the Scottish countryside . Preferably in Summer , which is already cold in Scotland . Keep posting photos from your travels in the UK !

 

[Zombo]

Local Christmasmarkt.

 

[PKM-UK]

Local Christmasmarkt.

Hi Steve,

Fantastic! Excellent captures in tricky conditions - a lot of joy being shared (and those festive beverages and snacks look extremely appealing!)...

P&K

 

[AOC]

Still going through images captured during a photography based visit to the Osa Peninsula area of Costa Rica in early December 2023

Spider Monkey Meditation?

Squirrel Monkey Portrait session

Think this might be a Tennessee Warbler that landed nicely on a flowering limb

Kingfisher Repose on the Sierpe River, Costa Rica

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird CR

 

[PKM-UK]

Still going through images captured during a photography based visit to the Osa Peninsula area of Costa Rica in early December 2023View attachment 23448
Spider Monkey Meditation?

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Squirrel Monkey Portrait session

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Think this might be a Tennessee Warbler that landed nicely on a flowering limb

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Kingfisher Repose on the Sierpe River, Costa Rica


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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird CR


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Hi Art,

A series of absolutely stunning shots (the individual poses/ compositions, subject isolation, colours and detail are all top drawer).

Every image is an inspirational treasure - drawing the viewer in and captivating them with their wonders and delights. Fantastic!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Photofarmer]

Big day and night yesterday more to come heaps more but will do a cull probably got 90/100 will done some editing as well

 

[Photofarmer]

More storm spam

 

[PKM-UK]

More storm spamView attachment 23513View attachment 23514View attachment 23515

Hi Peter,

A single reply for your two posts if we may?

All four shots are wonderful (technically and visually), but the set of three in your second post are absolutely stunning - so beautiful and completely enthralling.

Inspirational work - well done indeed and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Our final images for this month/ year are a few (major) re-edits from shots taken in our local woods - Hartshill Country Park, Warwickshire, England.

Owing to a combination of the weather being particularly dire through the festive period (even for us!) and working up our new Loupedeck (and fiddling about) these images combine R System shots blended with AI generated 'guest subjects'. Caution - these are more art than photography, but there you go...

Normal service will resume next year!

(Re-Edit software: Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop - with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and TK Gen Fill Panel and Topaz Labs Photo AI/ Studio 2).

Phil and Karen


1. Morning Glory...

2. The Spirit in the Woods...

3. Alternative treatment -

4. Breathe in the air...

5. It's the sun!

 

[Photofarmer]

Just a bit blown out and if your wondering just a bit close.....Edit darn power lines

 

[PKM-UK]

Just a bit blown out and if your wondering just a bit close.....Edit darn power lines
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Hi Peter,

Crikey, my hair's standing on end just looking at this image. Definitely at the jaw-dropping end of truly spectacular!

(I know you know what you're doing, but top marks for keeping a steady hand - and not beating a hasty retreat... ).


The Photoshop Remove Tool may be able to deal with those power lines, but I suspect it would take a fair bit of fiddling.

Phil

 

[RedCobra]

Still editing some Africa Photos. Here's a couple

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[PKM-UK]

Still editing some Africa Photos. Here's a coupleView attachment 23534View attachment 23536View attachment 23537View attachment 23539View attachment 23538

Hi RedCobra,

Terrific captures of beautiful creatures in their natural environments - a joy for the viewer, who surely cannot fail to pause and stare in wonder. Fantastic!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Dean Wilson]

Weather didn't cooperate.

 

[Kamoshika]

Weather didn't cooperate.

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Is that Mt. Bachelor?

 

[PKM-UK]

Weather didn't cooperate.

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Hi Dean,

In terms of the weather/ nature not cooperating, we definitely feel your pain (and have the images to prove it!)...

However, that is still quite a sight - we love the mist amid the tree line and hugging the mountain. A very fine image considering all the challenges you faced.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

Canon AF is my best buddy. Here, a bashful kingfisher was buried beyond a good meter of branches. I threaded the spot focus through a gap and the AF locked on no problem.

 

[PKM-UK]

Canon AF is my best buddy. Here, a bashful kingfisher was buried beyond a good meter of branches. I threaded the spot focus through a gap and the AF locked on no problem.View attachment 23597View attachment 23598

Hi David,

Despite the challenging conditions, you certainly nailed this one - and what an absolutely beautiful creature. Stunning.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Dean Wilson]

Is that Mt. Bachelor?

Mt Adams from Trout Lake...but don't tell anyone as I don't want the area overwhelmed by tourist.

 

[Dean Wilson]

these images combine R System shots blended with AI generated 'guest subjects'

Have you tried using Multiple Exposure in-camera to achieve the same thing? It can be very challenging as the camera setting remain the same for the duration.

Here is a ME I tried using the distance mountains due South at Blue Hour, then reorienting for the Moon about 40° elevation East-South-East. It would have been completely over exposed using the settings, so I held a 10-stop ND during the Moon exposure.

I view this as Art as this cannot happen in reality. Also the only AI used was inside my skull.

 

[Kamoshika]

Hi David,

Despite the challenging conditions, you certainly nailed this one - and what an absolutely beautiful creature. Stunning.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thanks.

 

[PKM-UK]

Have you tried using Multiple Exposure in-camera to achieve the same thing? It can be very challenging as the camera setting remain the same for the duration.

Here is a ME I tried using the distance mountains due South at Blue Hour, then reorienting for the Moon about 40° elevation East-South-East. It would have been completely over exposed using the settings, so I held a 10-stop ND during the Moon exposure.

I view this as Art as this cannot happen in reality. Also the only AI used was inside my skull.

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Hi Dean,

Your energy and imagination continue to inspire (and real life certainly beats my 'over a cup of coffee' virtual approach to playing around with stuff... ).

I may have to find time to play around with ME at some point (I'll add it to the ever growing Todo list), but in the meantime that is a very pleasing result.

Phil

 

[PKM-UK]

*** Your R System Images - December 2023 *** Thread Closed…

A wonderful collection of inspirational R System images this month - posted by people all around the world and viewed by people all around the world - we’ve really enjoyed seeing them all. A HUGE ‘thank you’ to the contributors and commentators - your talents and time are appreciated!!

You can continue to post any comments here, but the January thread is now open for all new images (including any additional December material).

Phil and Karen

 

[Tim Mayo]

*** Your R System Images - December 2023 *** Thread Closed…

A wonderful collection of inspirational R System images this month - posted by people all around the world and viewed by people all around the world - we’ve really enjoyed seeing them all. A HUGE ‘thank you’ to the contributors and commentators - your talents and time are appreciated!!

You can continue to post any comments here, but the January thread is now open for all new images (including any additional December material).

Phil and Karen

A very big thank you Phil and Karen for managing our final monthly images thread for 2023 so superbly and for everyone who continues to post in these threads. Hopefully we will see some more growth here going into 2024!

 

[PKM-UK]

A very big thank you Phil and Karen for managing our final monthly images thread for 2023 so superbly and for everyone who continues to post in these threads. Hopefully we will see some more growth here going into 2024!

Hi Tim,

Cheers, much appreciated - it's our pleasure!

P&K