Your R System Images - July 2023

[David Berry]

Winter Shower…​

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Deception Bay, Queensland​

 

[PKM-UK]

Winter Shower…​

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Deception Bay, Queensland​

Hi David,

Very similar to our summer (but sunnier)...

On a serious note, the sun, rain and leading lines of the ground water all combine to produce a very satisfying image. Well seen and caught!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[David Berry]

Hi David,

Very similar to our summer (but sunnier)...

P&K

I read somewhere that June temperatures in London and Brisbane are much the same.

In the photo the 'horizon' might appear a bit wonky: actually, our view towards the open Pacific is blocked by one of the largest sand islands in the world (Moreton Island).

Note the mangroves on the right and their 'breathing roots' poking up through the mud closest to the camera. (My knowledge of botany is limited!)

 

[JustUs7]

Hanging out in the Canadian Rockies.

 

[Cxizent]

Just stunning photos of the rockies! That second-to-last photo with the green water in particular is stunning, I love the haze of sunlight, and the shadows the mountain is casting

 

[PKM-UK]

Hanging out in the Canadian Rockies.

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Hi Stephen,

A terrific set of images - eye catching colours and breathtaking expansive views.

Having said that, we love waterfalls so you can guess our favourite…

Thank you for sharing.

 

[ACEkin]

We had a couple of visitors in our front and back yards and I published posts to share their photographs on my site. Here are the leading characters!

Monarch Butterfly

Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly

 

[JustUs7]

Just stunning photos of the rockies! That second-to-last photo with the green water in particular is stunning, I love the haze of sunlight, and the shadows the mountain is casting

That’s Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, Canada. We were able to go canoeing on that lake for about an hour. This was taken on a walk around the lake. It really is that emerald color from the glacial flour in the runoff that supplies the lake. Basically rocks ground into a powder by the glaciers.

 

[PKM-UK]

We had a couple of visitors in our front and back yards and I published posts to share their photographs on my site. Here are the leading characters!

Monarch Butterfly

Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly

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Hi Cemal,

Two fabulous images - wonderfully rich colours and a joy to behold. Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[MikeZ]

Wonderful images, nicely done.

 

[David Berry]

Bound for the Wide Blue Yonder…​

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Reef Point, Shorncliffe
Redcliffe Peninsula, Queensland​

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No: this photo isn't a pano.

Once again I was caught out with just one do-it-all lens — my RF100–500, of course — and had to figure out how to capture this motor yacht heading for the open ocean from the sheltered waters of Moreton Bay.

My choice was to play by the rule of thirds and hope for the best.

 

[PKM-UK]

Bound for the Wide Blue Yonder…​

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Reef Point, Shorncliffe
Redcliffe Peninsula, Queensland​

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No: this photo isn't a pano.

Once again I was caught out with just one do-it-all lens — my RF100–500, of course — and had to figure out how to capture this motor yacht heading for the open ocean from the sheltered waters of Moreton Bay.

My choice was to play by the rule of thirds and hope for the best.

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Hi David,

Another wonderfully pleasing shot of an expansive (and gorgeously blue) scene.

We live in central England - about as far away from the sea as you can get in every direction, so images such as yours always capture our attention.

We love our RF 100-500 - it's such a versatile lens. Perhaps we'll pop down the local canal and see if we can replicate this shot (using brown)...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

The last of the images from our recent visit to Chester Zoo, Chester, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ Nik Collection, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop and Topaz Studio 2).

Phil and Karen


1. H-e-l-l-o...

2. What a bunch of cuties...

3. Morning all...

4. Take some time to reflect...

5. Tiger Club - let us hear you say 'grrrrrr'...

6. Re-edit - What an eye-full...

 

[ACEkin]

QUite a collection!

 

[dgphoto8]

Hanging out in the Canadian Rockies.

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Love the Canadian Rockies but have not been back there for 20 years. The fireweed photo in front of Mount Burgess reminded my wife and I of the wonderful walk around Emerald Lake in Yoho. And the photo of Natural Bridge reminds me of the polarizer cover I lost in those rapids...

 

[David Berry]

Poison Spewer …​

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Bell 206L Helicopter​

I was hoping to shoot some birds in our backyard (once again no luck) when along came this chopper, returning from a session killing off fire ants.

Hopefully, the next time that I hear one approaching, I'll remember to use a slower shutter speed to blur the blades a bit. Thoughts on that, anyone?

 

[PKM-UK]

Poison Spewer …​

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Bell 206L Helicopter​

I was hoping to shoot some birds in our backyard (once again no luck) when along came this chopper, returning from a session killing off fire ants.

Hopefully, the next time that I hear one approaching, I'll remember to use a slower shutter speed to blur the blades a bit. Thoughts on that, anyone?

Hi David,

Crikey - how big are the ants...

(I have no particular expertise/ talent when it comes to aircraft - or anything else - but I've seen fairly low shutter speeds cited - 1/200-320-400th for propellor aircraft and for helicopters >1/160th, or lower. If you do find the secret to success perhaps you could come back and let us all know... ).

Nice shot too!

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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

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

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

Phil and Karen