Your R System Images - January 2025

[Hali]

Reflections on my New favorite Art Installation in Providence. The reflections of the winter trees in it just makes my abstract loving heart beat faster. I see a dachshund chasing a rhino and a dragon with a bad hairdo swooping down on the dachshund. Anyone else see things?

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[NGauger101010]

A few pictures of today's snow in Pennsylvania
These are all in color, even though they look to be B&W
I couldn't resist taking the broken parking meter

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[PKM-UK]

I am calling this image of youngest daughter Terran a "Bear in the Woods". This is because I nicknamed my youngest daughter Terbear when she was little

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Hi Art,

A very pleasing treatment which draws the viewer inexorably into those mesmerising eyes.

(Hopefully your daughter was suitably impressed!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

One more Eagle Fishing Action capture View attachment 33887taken on January 1, 2025 with Canon R52 and RF 200-800 lens

Hi Art,

A text book image of a wonderful creature, beautiful captured and presented.

Eye-catching in every sense - with superb levels of detail and rich colours.

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

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Signs of spring in the depths of winter... Another from a cold and snow few days in New Hampshire.View attachment 33901

Hi Hali,

A relatively minimalist composition which nonetheless speaks volumes (we began to feel the need for warmer clothing just looking at it!).

The pastel shades add to the already dreamy ambience, creating a peaceful space fit for endless daydreams.

Well seen and caught - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Well we had a touch of snow again, made for a nice backdrop. Made a special fatball for the birds, its going down a treat.
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Hi Nick,

Splendid images - and great work!

Beautifully controlled shots of absolutely wonderful (and very grateful) subjects.

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Reflections on my New favorite Art Installation in Providence. The reflections of the winter trees in it just makes my abstract loving heart beat faster. I see a dachshund chasing a rhino and a dragon with a bad hairdo swooping down on the dachshund. Anyone else see things?View attachment 33941

Hi Hali,

What a fantastic piece of art which, combined with your eye and imagination (and talents!), has become a truly eye-catching composition.

We see mainly tortured faces of ghosts in the night, but there's also a touch of bar-room brawl at the end of a heavy night of celebrations.

Either way, what a striking effect - no pun intended! - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A few pictures of today's snow in Pennsylvania
These are all in color, even though they look to be B&W
I couldn't resist taking the broken parking meter

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Hi Mike,

We do enjoy wandering around in the snow - early when possible, though later in the day often yields some interesting shots in the wake of other people.

A fascinating shiver inducing collection here - we'd be tempted to go B&W with image #2 (but leave the shovel in colour).

You did well to keep a steady hand amid the icy conditions (hopefully no lasting chills!).

Well done on getting out there - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A few images from our recent strolls around the local woods in Hartshill, Warwickshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

Phil and Karen


1. Welcome to (a bit of) England in winter...

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2. Don't worry - you're not alone... (Karen's hand).

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3. Yes, the bulge in my pocket is a bag of seed and nuts...

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4. Nuthatch (with nut)...

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5. Hello bright eyes...

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6. Sitting on the fence...

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[Arbarthisti]

Had another dusting of snow overnight, the sky looked promising decided to take the Sigma art 24 and 50 out, these lenses are just a joy to use. A tad heavy though.

A huge amount of Starlings took off as I approached incredible to see, glad I wasn't under them.

 

[AOC]

Looks like they are playing with their food again. Pohick Bay Bald Eagle aerial antics 1.1.2025

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[Dean Wilson]

Practicing a Shallow Depth of Field

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[PKM-UK]

Had another dusting of snow overnight, the sky looked promising decided to take the Sigma art 24 and 50 out, these lenses are just a joy to use. A tad heavy though.

A huge amount of Starlings took off as I approached incredible to see, glad I wasn't under them.
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Hi Nick,

Stupendous tree/ sky-scapes, each with their own charm and pleasing qualities, but for us #2 is an absolute peach (cracking tree and perfect timing!).

Getting out their early has certainly reaped rich rewards - well done and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Looks like they are playing with their food again. Pohick Bay Bald Eagle aerial antics 1.1.2025View attachment 33972

Hi Art,

Exceptional work yet again in securing this remarkable capture.

(Pohick Bay is looking like a particularly bad place to be a fish).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Practicing a Shallow Depth of FieldView attachment 33974

Hi Dean,

A striking and punchy capture featuring a pleasing combination of colours, textures, detail and blur.

The 1:1 crop works well - and the incredibly cute subject is a guaranteed attention grabber.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Kicking my heels while we get a new side gate fitted today, so found myself doing another sample editing workflow. (Similar in principle to the last one).

This shot was taken by me with my R (a long time ago - but in the same galaxy) in Hartshill, Warwickshire, England.

Software used: Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels, DxO Nik Collection (Color Efex) and Topaz Labs Studio 2.

Phil

(I repeat this is not saying I'm God's gift to processing, but if you're interested in what I do - here you go... again. ).


1. In the beginning - as shot (unedited raw/ converted to jpg for upload). My objective was to create a dreamy/ minimalist and (vaguely) B&W-ish image.

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2. LrC - Initial basic edit (tone, presence, 5:4 crop applied).

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3. PS - Healing of minor blemishes on the flower petals and crop adjusted. TK9 Panels - minor subject spotlight and subtle contrast to petals added. NCE (Solarisation and Infrared Film Filters applied). PS - Very minor colour grading, custom logo brushed in (slight L->R fade created using a layer mask/ gradient).

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4. LrC - Minor tweaks to tone (basically to address slight over-popping of the highlights, plus shadows raised a smidge). TS2 - Digital Frame added.

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