Your R System Images - December 2025

[PKM-UK]

We hope you enjoy creating memorable images this month!

(For those celebrating the festive season, may Mr and Mrs Santa bring you plenty of cheer - along with love, good health, happiness, world peace and all that kind of stuff!).

Have fun - but stay safe and well…

Phil and Karen

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Any R System images 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’ sort of 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.

Commenting on people’s posts is encouraged, as it keeps everyone interested and coming back. (Please try 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!

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[PKM-UK]

Images from a recent(ish) visit to the New Forest, Hampshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite/ Viewpoint/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio/ Studio 2. Karen used our Sony RX10 IV on this trip, so you’re stuck with Phil’s images. Officially - some insets may occasionally veer a little off-piste. Don't tell Tim... ).

You can find out more about Mottisfont by clicking Here, Bucklers Hard Here and Beaulieu Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Mottisfont, originally a medieval priory (which held the forefinger of St John the Baptist as a sacred relic), eventually became the home of Maud Russell who made this a centre for creatives, including Rex Whistler, Ian Fleming and Boris Anrep (who created ‘The Angel of Mottisfont’).

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2. The New Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in Southern England, covering southwest Hampshire and southeast Wiltshire. It was proclaimed a royal forest by William the Conqueror and featured in the Domesday Book.

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3. Buckler’s Hard, originally owned by the Cistercian monks, eventually developed and flourished as a naval shipbuilding centre - becoming famous for building warships for Nelson’s Navy, including three vessels that took part in the Battle of Trafalgar.

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4. Beaulieu is home to the National Motor Museum, which is jam packed with historic vehicles and motoring artefacts - from F1 cars to land speed records breakers to examples of pioneering motoring innovation, design and engineering.

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5. Beaulieu Palace House is home to the Montagu family and features an extraordinary array of fascinating and delightful photographic opportunities (the guide asked us to let them know if we were able to capture images of any ghosts!).

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6. Beaulieu Abbey was home to medieval monks, with the conserved ruins now being home to an exhibition covering its history.

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7. The gardens and grounds at Beaulieu hold a wealth of interest - including the UK’s first dedicated Soviet Russian art gallery.

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(Sources: National Trust, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu and Wikipedia).

 

[Myles Baker]

A few snaps of 4 generations of my wife's family at a her Aunt's birthday in November. The youngest 6 months the oldest 85 years.

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[PKM-UK]

Hi Myles,

A wealth of interest in these beautifully captured and joy-filled family portraits.

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

P&K

 

[ShipleyNW]

'Tis the season, although it might be a couple of years before this little guy is ready for tinsel and ornaments.

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[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

A rose by any other name would probably be called Fred.

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[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Everything in the garden is lovely.

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No, I haven't been getting out much... ;-)

 

[StevenAunan]

The Tule fog made its annual appearance in the Sacramento Valley, so I drove into the mountains to see the sunset. This is from somewhere on Deadwood Ridge above Foresthill.

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[StevenAunan]

Old Town Sacramento is ready for Christmas.

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[PKM-UK]

'Tis the season, although it might be a couple of years before this little guy is ready for tinsel and ornaments.
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Hi Ken,

Fantastic!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Everything in the garden is lovely.

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No, I haven't been getting out much... ;-)

Hi Gareth,

A set of wonderful images showcasing your beautiful garden (and nurturing/ photographic talents).

(Fred is an absolute classic!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

The Tule fog made its annual appearance in the Sacramento Valley, so I drove into the mountains to see the sunset. This is from somewhere on Deadwood Ridge above Foresthill.

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Hi Steven,

What a wonderful capture. Absolutely beautiful.

Well worth your efforts - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Old Town Sacramento is ready for Christmas.

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Hi Steven,

A classic festive scene evoking past memories and stirring anticipation of things to come - we can hear the sleigh bells ringing from here...

(Well, almost!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

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Hi Gareth,

A set of wonderful images showcasing your beautiful garden (and nurturing/ photographic talents).

(Fred is an absolute classic!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thanks. As I often say - you can have a life, or a big garden. We've got the garden...

 

[funjp]

Last week in Kyoto . Rurikoin temple .

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[PKM-UK]

Last week in Kyoto . Rurikoin temple .
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Hi funjp,

A fascinating set of images - wonderful work setting up the compositions (love the creative use of the frames/ refections and door blinds).

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[NGauger101010]

Sunset 12/4/25

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[dgphoto8]

Images from a recent(ish) visit to the New Forest, Hampshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite/ Viewpoint/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio/ Studio 2. Karen used our Sony RX10 IV on this trip, so you’re stuck with Phil’s images. Officially - some insets may occasionally veer a little off-piste. Don't tell Tim... ).

You can find out more about Mottisfont by clicking Here, Bucklers Hard Here and Beaulieu Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Mottisfont, originally a medieval priory (which held the forefinger of St John the Baptist as a sacred relic), eventually became the home of Maud Russell who made this a centre for creatives, including Rex Whistler, Ian Fleming and Boris Anrep (who created ‘The Angel of Mottisfont’).

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2. The New Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in Southern England, covering southwest Hampshire and southeast Wiltshire. It was proclaimed a royal forest by William the Conqueror and featured in the Domesday Book.

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3. Buckler’s Hard, originally owned by the Cistercian monks, eventually developed and flourished as a naval shipbuilding centre - becoming famous for building warships for Nelson’s Navy, including three vessels that took part in the Battle of Trafalgar.

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4. Beaulieu is home to the National Motor Museum, which is jam packed with historic vehicles and motoring artefacts - from F1 cars to land speed records breakers to examples of pioneering motoring innovation, design and engineering.

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5. Beaulieu Palace House is home to the Montagu family and features an extraordinary array of fascinating and delightful photographic opportunities (the guide asked us to let them know if we were able to capture images of any ghosts!).

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6. Beaulieu Abbey was home to medieval monks, with the conserved ruins now being home to an exhibition covering its history.

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7. The gardens and grounds at Beaulieu hold a wealth of interest - including the UK’s first dedicated Soviet Russian art gallery.

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(Sources: National Trust, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu and Wikipedia).

Great photos, Folks. I really like the symmetry and lines of the Motor Museum, and the arched ceilings of the Beaulieu Palace House are super.

Don