Your R System Images - May 2026

[Dwardski]

Seeing Albert in person would be a thrill of a lifetime!
Fantastic shots!
That last image of him grinning gives the impression of thriving over the long haul by doing what you love.

I was lucky - I only found out about the concert the night before!

Yes, there were quite a few pics like that last one. Albert was clearly enjoying himself - after all this time, he's nothing left to prove, and he and his band were obviously up for a good time. A great night was had by all!

 

[SwampGrizz]

Walter,
Terrific shots of an imposing structure. Well done!

Apparently building armories was a thing back in the day. We have three, and they were all built about the same time.

This is one of ours:

From Google:

Poetter Hall (Savannah Volunteer Guard Armory)

• History: Constructed in 1892 in the Romanesque Revival style, this red-brick armory features massive corner towers and turrets. Notably, the U.S. Army's Eighth Air Force was activated in this building in 1942.
• Current Use: Acquired by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 1979 as their first academic building. Today, it houses shopSCAD, the May Poetter Gallery, and an immersive exhibition detailing the university's history.

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[Sela69]

Gravellona Toce (Italia) as seen from Mount Montorfano | Canon EOS R8, RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

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[Sela69]

Hi Andrea,

This very striking image gets off to a flying start by appealing to our B&W side (the perfect treatment here) - with the leading lines guiding the viewer into the scene wherein lies the fascinating subject.

Well seen, captured and beautifully presented.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thank you, truly appreciated !

 

[PKM-UK]

New band, new venue to me last night. Tough shoot with limited places and sight linesView attachment 46073View attachment 46074 in a cozy room. My two favorites.

Hi Bob,

While - possibly not ideal for your purposes - we think the inclusion of a few members of the crowd adds something.

Either way, another cracking set of concert images - well done!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Esmond Park is a tribute to the men who served in the war, the former Esmond Mills, and a subtle reminder of the significant role Rhode Island played in the Industrial Revolution. In a few weeks, I will have a new article on my site with a little more information and more photographs. A quiet and calming area.

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Hi Cemal,

A wonderful capture of a peaceful and thought provoking location - the perfect place (and image) to pause and reflect for a few quiet moments.

(We imagine the sounds of slow flowing water combined with softly shifting foliage and a gentle cooing breeze would complete the experience).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

The Cranston Street Armory is an historic building in the Broadway–Armory Historic District of Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1907 at a cost of $650,000.00. The building was occupied by the Rhode Island National Guard from its opening until 1996. Since then, parts of the building have been used as film studios, and some of its offices occupied by the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal. The National Trust for Historic Preservation listed the Armory as one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" in its annual list for 1997. (From Wikipedia)
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Hi Walter,

A terrific set of images of an absolutely wonderful historic building (it would be its own 'disaster movie' if this were ever to be lost for good - surely not?).

Definitely an amazing sight to behold - something to be treasured and protected.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Gravellona Toce (Italia) as seen from Mount Montorfano | Canon EOS R8, RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM


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Hi Andrea,

A gloriously expansive image of an absolutely beautiful location - looks like the view of the town is every bit as stunning as the view of the mountain!

A wealth of interest here for the viewer - terrific lines, colours, features and detail aplenty to explore and wonder at. (You live in an incredible place!).

Thank you for sharing so we can all enjoy these sights...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Walter,
Terrific shots of an imposing structure. Well done!

Apparently building armories was a thing back in the day. We have three, and they were all built about the same time.

This is one of ours:

From Google:

Poetter Hall (Savannah Volunteer Guard Armory)

• History: Constructed in 1892 in the Romanesque Revival style, this red-brick armory features massive corner towers and turrets. Notably, the U.S. Army's Eighth Air Force was activated in this building in 1942.
• Current Use: Acquired by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 1979 as their first academic building. Today, it houses shopSCAD, the May Poetter Gallery, and an immersive exhibition detailing the university's history.

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Hi Dale,

Detail rich shots of a very historic building - love those elevated walkways (?) and the deep/ rich colours of the brickwork.

(Nice to see that it remains very much in use today).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[VanDyck]

Poetter Hall (Savannah Volunteer Guard Armory)

Dale,
Your photos highlight the beauty of that building. It's current usage evokes a strong sense of contentment.

 

[SwampGrizz]

Phil & Walter,
Thanks for the kind words. My pictures don’t do justice to the building. It’s massive.

I particularly look forward to seeing what you two guys are doing, so keep em coming.

I’m going to give a big tip of the hat to the Savannah College of Art and Design. They purposely declined to establish a central campus in favor of making the entire city a campus by restoring old historic buildings, rarely building new ones. They brought a sense of art and culture to what was formerly a closed, stratified society. The good old boys didn’t like it at the time, but they have revolutionized Savannah. The quality of the students work is world class. An added bonus of this cultural revolution is that Savannah has become a culinary wonderland. There are some great restaurants here.

 

[VanDyck]

I’m going to give a big tip of the hat to the Savannah College of Art and Design. They purposely declined to establish a central campus in favor of making the entire city a campus by restoring old historic buildings, rarely building new ones. They brought a sense of art and culture to what was formerly a closed, stratified society. The good old boys didn’t like it at the time, but they have revolutionized Savannah. The quality of the students work is world class. An added bonus of this cultural revolution is that Savannah has become a culinary wonderland. There are some great restaurants here.

I heartily applaud all of that!