Your R System Images - March 2024

[PKM-UK]

Thanks. Having fun with the reno?

Hi Only RF,

Emptying, gutting, first fix and re-plastering done (now drying), the garage is chock full of boxes of new kitchenalia - and the final fix is next week...

(Then comes the bill... ).

P&K

 

[Only RF]

Back to a spot I call Cormorant Rock for an evening shoot.

 

[Only RF]

Hi Only RF,

Emptying, gutting, first fix and re-plastering done (now drying), the garage is chock full of boxes of new kitchenalia - and the final fix is next week...

(Then comes the bill... ).

P&K

I hate the bill part

 

[PKM-UK]

Back to a spot I call Cormorant Rock for an evening shoot.

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Hi Only RF,

A terrific set of nailed on shots, each standing on their own merit - but image #1 is sublime (the perfect pose, light, feather detail and eye catch-light).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

Nice work. Crows or any black birds can be a challenge to expose and get details in the blacks.

Thanks.

 

[Kamoshika]

Back to a spot I call Cormorant Rock for an evening shoot.

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You've really demonstrated the capabilities of the R7.

 

[David Berry]

Silver Gull…

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Silver Gull : Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Moreton Bay, Queensland​

 

[PKM-UK]

Silver Gull…

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Silver Gull : Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Moreton Bay, Queensland​

Hi David,

An excellent capture of a splendid creature - who seems fascinated by your tech.

Perfectly complimented by an expansive coast and a simply sublime cloudscape.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Images from a recent visit - yes, this actual current month… - (and another one in 2022!) to Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint/ Nik Silver Efex, Adobe LrC/ PS with TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

You can find out more about Calke Abbey by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Calke Abbey stands on the site of a medieval religious house established in the 12th century, initially as an independent community and then from 1172 as a ‘cell’ of Repton Priory.

2. Following the fallout from the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of King Henry VIII, a 99-year lease for Calke priory was negotiated in 1537 by John Preste, a Master Grocer of London. He converted the priory at Calke into a Tudor house.

3. In 1622, Sir Henry Harpur bought the estate - and it stayed in the Harpur family for over 350 years, until it was handed to the National Trust in 1985.

4. When Sir Henry Harpur, 7th Baronet, inherited the estate and title from his father in 1789, he started Calke's vast natural history collection, much of which was assembled by Sir Vauncey Harpur-Crewe, 10th Baronet. (It is the largest natural history collection in the National Trust, despite around half of it being sold off to settle death duties by Hilda, Sir Vauncey’s daughter).

5. The research library of Sir John Gardner Wilkinson, an early scholar of ancient Egypt who spent 12 years studying there. His books accompanied field trips to the Valley of the Kings. He bequeathed his work to Sir John Harpur Crewe, 9th Baronet (his wife, Georgina Lady Crewe, was Wilkinson’s cousin).

6. The National Trust decided not to restore most rooms at Calke, which had remained untouched for many years, but rather preserve them as they were found. (The interiors have scarcely changed since photographs were taken in 1886).

7. Calke Staff photograph from 1910. (As presented above, with edited version below). The image itself is not ‘R System’ of course, but it was captured using an R System camera - with permission.

(Sources: National Trust, Wikipedia).

 

[Chris Summers]

Images from a recent visit - yes, this actual current month… - (and another one in 2022!) to Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint/ Nik Silver Efex, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

You can find out more about Calke Abbey by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Calke Abbey stands on the site of a medieval religious house established in the 12th century, initially as an independent community and then from 1172 as a ‘cell’ of Repton Priory.

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2. Following the fallout from the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of King Henry VIII, a 99-year lease for Calke priory was negotiated in 1537 by John Preste, a Master Grocer of London. He converted the priory at Calke into a Tudor house.

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3. In 1622, Sir Henry Harpur bought the estate - and it stayed in the Harpur family for over 350 years, until it was handed to the National Trust in 1985.

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4. When Sir Henry Harpur, 7th Baronet, inherited the estate and title from his father in 1789, he started Calke's vast natural history collection, much of which was assembled by Sir Vauncey Harpur-Crewe, 10th Baronet. (It is the largest natural history collection in the National Trust, despite around half of it being sold off to settle death duties by Hilda, Sir Vauncey’s daughter).

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5. The research library of Sir John Gardner Wilkinson, an early scholar of ancient Egypt who spent 12 years studying there. His books accompanied field trips to the Valley of the Kings. He bequeathed his work to Sir John Harpur Crewe, 9th Baronet (his wife, Georgina Lady Crewe, was Wilkinson’s cousin).

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6. The National Trust decided not to restore most rooms at Calke, which had remained untouched for many years, but rather preserve them as they were found. (The interiors have scarcely changed since photographs were taken in 1886).

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7. Calke Staff photograph from 1910. (As presented above, with edited version below). The image itself is not ‘R System’ of course, but it was captured using an R System camera - with permission.

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(Sources: National Trust, Wikipedia).

I've done a lot of genealogical research on my family over the years and spent many hours looking at various British census records from the 19th century and always amazed that so many family entries included a cook, a butler and perhaps a gardener or maid.

 

[Chris Summers]

I spent the day with one of my granddaughters west of Houston trying to find the perfect patch of bluebonnets to take some portraits. We did find some although it's still a week or 2 early for really good blooms. She has very sensitive blue eyes so while the hazy sunlight was good for portraits she had a hard time not blinking or taking breaks with her eyes shut, and it was also quite windy which didn't help. But we did get a few shots. I tried to coax her to show some teeth in her smile but like a lot of teenage girls she thinks there is something imperfect about her smile. Oh well, I did enjoy just talking to her for a few hours and finding out what she's been up to. After the bluebonnets we stopped at a local park along the river.

 

[Kamoshika]

Slow day at the park today, though there's always something to shoot.

Juvenile black-crowned night heron wasn't sure what to do when I popped into view.

Northern shoveler

 

[PKM-UK]

I spent the day with one of my granddaughters west of Houston trying to find the perfect patch of bluebonnets to take some portraits. We did find some although it's still a week or 2 early for really good blooms. She has very sensitive blue eyes so while the hazy sunlight was good for portraits she had a hard time not blinking or taking breaks with her eyes shut, and it was also quite windy which didn't help. But we did get a few shots. I tried to coax her to show some teeth in her smile but like a lot of teenage girls she thinks there is something imperfect about her smile. Oh well, I did enjoy just talking to her for a few hours and finding out what she's been up to. After the bluebonnets we stopped at a local park along the river.

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Hi Chris,

A terrific set of portraits set amid tranquil and very pleasing scenery - your granddaughter has spectacular eyes (and an infectious grin... ).

Karen is able to blink in coordination with my camera's shutter (even in silent mode!) - things are easier when she's wearing sunglasses...

Thank you for sharing...

Phil

 

[PKM-UK]

Slow day at the park today, though there's always something to shoot.

Juvenile black-crowned night heron wasn't sure what to do when I popped into view.
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Northern shoveler
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Hi David,

It's always fascinating to see nature's remarkable diversity - you've caught two beautiful examples superbly here (the young heron is an absolute cutie!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Only RF]

Birding wasn't going well this morning so I had to make lemonade.

 

[PKM-UK]

Birding wasn't going well this morning so I had to make lemonade.

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Hi Only RF,

A very tasty brew you've mixed for us here - perfect for the B&W treatment (our favourite being image #2).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[RW2024]

Early morning visitor.

 

[Arbarthisti]

Another visit from the Sparrowhawk this afternoon. It stayed for around 20 minutes, but was in a part of the garden that is quite difficult to photograph.
It had seen a bird, blue tit I think underneath him inside the thorny haven that protected it. The hawk tried several attempts at getting in, but being a bigger bird found it impossible. It was quite a sight to see. Still very pleased its visited again.

 

[Kamoshika]

Yeah, a wild mammal for a change. Caught this Japanese weasel, itachi (イタチ), about to crawl back into the undergrowth.

 

[PKM-UK]

Early morning visitor.

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Hi RW,

A superb image of a wonderful creature - terrific fine fur detail/ eye-pop - and what a great pose! (Definitely a contender for absolute cutie of the month).

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

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Another visit from the Sparrowhawk this afternoon. It stayed for around 20 minutes, but was in a part of the garden that is quite difficult to photograph.
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Hi Nick,

Terrific captures of a truly magnificent creature - 'the look' in image #1 would surely give any potential victim the most intense and vivid of nightmares.

(Not a great time to be dish of the day on the menu!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Yeah, a wild mammal for a change. Caught this Japanese weasel, itachi (イタチ), about to crawl back into the undergrowth.View attachment 26667

Hi David,

A great spot/ capture of this wonderful creature - terrific fur detail (a beautiful range of colours) and the perfect eye catch-light.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[David Berry]

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Time to fly? Within a month, the Far Eastern Curlews of Moreton Bay will be gone, flying north to China, Korea, Kamchatka and Siberia.

 

[PKM-UK]

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Time to fly? Within a month, the Far Eastern Curlews of Moreton Bay will be gone, flying north to China, Korea, Kamchatka and Siberia.

Hi David,

A terrific capture of this fascinating and beautiful creature - finely timed to nail a pleasing pose with well presented feather detail and spot-on eye-pop.

(Whichever of those destinations is chosen - it's going to be a major long-haul journey).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[RW2024]

Mr & Mrs enjoying Sunday brunch.

 

[PKM-UK]

Mr & Mrs enjoying Sunday brunch.

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Hi RW,

A fascinating 'family shot', with terrific detail on the main subject, pleasing eye-pop on both and a satisfyingly creamy/ warm toned background.

They both seem very content with the hospitality on offer too (and well done for that)...

Well caught - and thank you for sharing!

P&K

 

[RW2024]

Hi RW,

A fascinating 'family' shot, with terrific detail on the main subject, pleasing eye-pop on both and a satisfyingly creamy/ warm toned background.

They both seem very content with the hospitality on offer too (and well done for that)...

Well caught - and thank you for sharing!

P&K

We set the feeder out a couple of weeks ago and it took a while to attract anything. It has become populated most mornings now but when I was trying to sneak out to get photos, they would always flutter away.
Yesterday, I set up my tripod, placed the camera and connected with my phone (Canon Connect). This allowed me to not interrupt their meal and capture some nice shots from the comfort of my kitchen.
It felt like cheating, in a way, but I figure it is less stressful for them and me.
Thank you, as always, for the kind words.

 

[PKM-UK]

We set the feeder out a couple of weeks ago and it took a while to attract anything. It has become populated most mornings now but when I was trying to sneak out to get photos, they would always flutter away.
Yesterday, I set up my tripod, placed the camera and connected with my phone (Canon Connect). This allowed me to not interrupt their meal and capture some nice shots from the comfort of my kitchen.
It felt like cheating, in a way, but I figure it is less stressful for them and me.
Thank you, as always, for the kind words.

Hi RW,

A very productive technique - the skill here lies in seeing the opportunity, thoughtful and considerate planning and preparation, then sitting back with a coffee.

Work smart, not hard!



Phil

 

[dgphoto8]

Some relatively recent photos:
The Bank of America Building in downtown Boston. The building was completed in 1971 and was the headquarters for what was then the First National Bank of Boston. It gained the local nickname of "The Pregnant Building" since several lower floors are wider than the base and top of the tower. The intent was to provide pedestrians a wider view of the street but also to provide additional office floor space.
My father worked for the First National Bank and successor companies for 40 years and spent much of his time working in this building. His office was on the 14th floor, which is the top floor of the "pregnancy bulge".

The spiral staircase in the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts. This was taken from the upper floor of the staircase and looks down to the basement level. Built in 1713, the Old State House was the seat of the Massachusetts Colonial and State governments until 1798, when the current State House was constructed. This is now maintained as a historical museum of the American Revolution and represents the oldest preserved public building in Boston. While you are immersed in history, reminders of modern life are inescapable, as you can feel the subway line rumbling under the building...

Some bird and animal friends in the backyard. First up a dark-eyed junco on a branch near our feeder. Juncos usually eat off the ground and rarely spend much time on or near the feeders and are usually very passive. This junco seemed quite upset about the goldfinches and other birds blocking his access to the feeder and was displaying and cheeping away. Now you know what a junco's tongue looks like...

A grey squirrel munching on some grass

A black-capped chickadee stopped long enough to pose

And on a cold day, this white-breasted nuthatch was all puffed up to keep warm

 

[PKM-UK]

Some relatively recent photos:
The Bank of America Building in downtown Boston. The building was completed in 1971 and was the headquarters for what was then the First National Bank of Boston. It gained the local nickname of "The Pregnant Building" since several lower floors are wider than the base and top of the tower. The intent was to provide pedestrians a wider view of the street but also to provide additional office floor space.
My father worked for the First National Bank and successor companies for 40 years and spent much of his time working in this building. His office was on the 14th floor, which is the top floor of the "pregnancy bulge".
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The spiral staircase in the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts. This was taken from the upper floor of the staircase and looks down to the basement level. Built in 1713, the Old State House was the seat of the Massachusetts Colonial and State governments until 1798, when the current State House was constructed. This is now maintained as a historical museum of the American Revolution and represents the oldest preserved public building in Boston. While you are immersed in history, reminders of modern life are inescapable, as you can feel the subway line rumbling under the building...
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Some bird and animal friends in the backyard. First up a dark-eyed junco on a branch near our feeder. Juncos usually eat off the ground and rarely spend much time on or near the feeders and are usually very passive. This junco seemed quite upset about the goldfinches and other birds blocking his access to the feeder and was displaying and cheeping away. Now you know what a junco's tongue looks like...
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A grey squirrel munching on some grass
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A black-capped chickadee stopped long enough to pose
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And on a cold day, this white-breasted nuthatch was all puffed up to keep warm
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Hi Don,

A splendid haul of images - an eye-popping building, to die for staircase and a bunch of little cuties (the architectural backstories are absolutely fascinating).

Tough calls, but our favourites are (just) the mesmerising and extremely arty staircase - and that smile inducing, angelic squirrel.

Well seen and very well captured all-round - thank you for sharing...

P&K