Your R System Images - February 2024

[AOC]

• Canon EOS R5
• EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
• 241.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 1250

• Canon EOS R5
• EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
• 241.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 1250

Sunday February 25, 2024 night skies were clear making capturing the moonrise over the DC Monuments possible. Here are two blended image from a Manassas Warrenton Camera Club Meetup I organized taken from the Carilion Bell Tower area next to the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington Virginia. The second image was taken as the moon was just over the tip of the Washington Monument and because the moon rose around 7:10 the skies were quite dark. The first blended composite image shows 3 stages of the moon rise on this night. These images were created by combining layers of the moon captured with a shorter exposure and faster shutter speed with a longer exposure and a smaller F stop to give lights a starburst effect, create light trails of cars and lighter monuments. I also decided to clone out some work fences and a trailer in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

 

[PKM-UK]

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Sunday February 25, 2024 night skies were clear making capturing the moonrise over the DC Monuments possible. Here are two blended image from a Manassas Warrenton Camera Club Meetup I organized taken from the Carilion Bell Tower area next to the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington Virginia. The second image was taken as the moon was just over the tip of the Washington Monument and because the moon rose around 7:10 the skies were quite dark. The first blended composite image shows 3 stages of the moon rise on this night. These images were created by combining layers of the moon captured with a shorter exposure and faster shutter speed with a longer exposure and a smaller F stop to give lights a starburst effect, create light trails of cars and lighter monuments. I also decided to clone out some work fences and a trailer in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Hi Art,

Mind-blowingly sublime images - wonderful work and an absolute joy to behold.

(We simply wouldn't know where to start - or finish - creating something like this).

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

P&K

 

[RW2024]

Hi RW,

For some reason ducks always bring a smile to our faces and these here are no exception - wonderful warm colours in image #1 and a pair of little cuties (with splendid eye-catch-light) in image #2.

Well caught and thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thank you for the kind words P&K.

 

[PKM-UK]

Our final images for this month are (yet again) from an unremittingly soggy Hartshill Country Park, Warwickshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PhotoLab Elite, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI/ Sharpen AI).

Phil and Karen


1. Got one...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 8000

2. Hello bright eyes...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 6400

3. Go on, you know you want to...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 6400

4. Hang on - it's the sun!

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1250

5. Don't forget to look sideways...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 12800

6. Happiness is...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 451.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Hali]

There is a bald eagle nest not too far from my home, it has 2 chicks who are starting to get pretty big. I went and waited for some movement and the chicks suddenly got up and began to flap their wings, maybe testing them out for a future flight. The nest is fairly high up in a pine tree and there are only a few spots to shoot from. View attachment 25597View attachment 25598View attachment 25599View attachment 25600

Great shots Chris!!

 

[Hali]

Due to the abysmally bad weather here in Derbyshire over the last few months, I have confined myself to shooting from my office window. I have various perches set up near the feeders. It has worked pretty well. A few images from the winter months.


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The ever watchful Starling

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One of a pair of feisty Robins

These are wonderful!! You must have incredibly clean windows. Those are great perches!

 

[Hali]

Two recent images from a photoshoot I went to lately.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/80 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/80 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[PKM-UK]

Two recent images from a photoshoot I went to lately.

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Hi Hali,

Two wonderful images. Captivating compositions, perfectly complimented by the treatments.

An imaginative and artistic approach which delights the viewer - these are right up our alley!

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Chris Summers]

Two recent images from a photoshoot I went to lately.

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I like these!

 

[PKM-UK]

*** Your R System Images - February 2024 *** Thread Closed…

A terrific 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 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 March thread is now open for all new images (including any additional February material).

Phil and Karen