Your R System Images - October 2024

[NGauger101010]

Beautiful!! Looks like a painting.

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Look upon my features, puny human, and prepare yourself for the afterlife.

Kererū, or New Zealand pigeon: Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae (often referred to as the chunky bois).

 

[dgphoto8]

Shooting fish in a barrel, but it's baby season at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens...

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Juvenile Mallard - Rakiraki, Anas platyrhynchos

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Juvenile Paradise shelduck - Pūtangitangi, Tadorna variegata

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Mum, being protective...

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Mum, being splendid.

The Paradise ducks in the Botanic Gardens are relatively tame - or at least prepared to tolerate humans - but out in the wild they are very wary, and very loud. This makes them unpopular with hunters, because they will set up a loud hooting at the slightest sign of a human, putting everything in the area on to high alert.

Meanwhile, in the Ilex Café...

Will someone show me how to use this thing?

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Chaffinch - Pahirini, Fringilla coelebs

Wonderful detail with all the birds. And my wife asked me if the robins looked familiar...

 

[dgphoto8]

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Wonderful photo of Sunwapta Falls. And we always loved Mistaya Canyon too, but since we have not been back since film days, it was difficult to capture canyons with film dynamic range

 

[dgphoto8]

We took a couple of day trips to Cape Cod after the summer crush ended. I primarily shot landscapes with my IR-modified 7D that I can't post here, but got some nice RF photos too.
I got several photos of this double-crested cormorant swimming near Woods Hole.

I got some nice warmly lit photos of ring-billed gulls at Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth, a place that my family spent a lot of time at when we were kids.

Some nice sunset light on the beach

I was very lucky to be able to photograph this great blue heron who caught a large frog. The bird spent a lot of time trying to maneuver the frog into position to eat it.

The next weekend I photographed Nobska Lighthouse and beach in Falmouth and was lucky enough to get the moon rising over the lighthouse. I took this sunset light photo later after the moon rose more but the IR camera visualized the moon rising directly behind the lighthouse (with a much more bright sky) much better than visible photography.

 

[AOC]

I finally went out to photograph the Atlas Comet and got the Milky Way in the same frame as a bonus. Big Meadows on Skyline Drive in Virginia.

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi Art,

A simply sublime capture of a magnificent series of cascades - there's a wealth of interest here for the viewer to explore.

Great work - thank you for sharing it here...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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Look upon my features, puny human, and prepare yourself for the afterlife.

Kererū, or New Zealand pigeon: Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae (often referred to as the chunky bois).

Hi Gareth,

Giant Attack Pigeons? - Well, you certainly get some strange creatures in your part of the world...

(Joking aside, we certainly wouldn't want to argue with this particular one!).


Great to see you survived the encounter - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

We took a couple of day trips to Cape Cod after the summer crush ended. I primarily shot landscapes with my IR-modified 7D that I can't post here, but got some nice RF photos too.
I got several photos of this double-crested cormorant swimming near Woods Hole.
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I got some nice warmly lit photos of ring-billed gulls at Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth, a place that my family spent a lot of time at when we were kids.
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Some nice sunset light on the beach
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I was very lucky to be able to photograph this great blue heron who caught a large frog. The bird spent a lot of time trying to maneuver the frog into position to eat it.
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The next weekend I photographed Nobska Lighthouse and beach in Falmouth and was lucky enough to get the moon rising over the lighthouse. I took this sunset light photo later after the moon rose more but the IR camera visualized the moon rising directly behind the lighthouse (with a much more bright sky) much better than visible photography.
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Hi Don,

A superb set of images showcasing nature's beauty (and your talents!) - a treasure of interest gathered here, with absolutely glorious colours throughout.

It's impossible to single out a favourite (but if really pushed, we'd have the final two tied).

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

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

I finally went out to photograph the Atlas Comet and got the Milky Way in the same frame as a bonus. Big Meadows on Skyline Drive in Virginia.View attachment 32329

Hi Art,

An astonishing and utterly spellbinding capture, and - as if the Atlas Comet and Milky Way together weren't enough - those trees are absolutely sublime.

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

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

‘Out of Office’ - Hello, we’re now away until near the end of the month and will be unable to provide any feedback until after we return. Please carry on having lots of fun in our absence - and stay safe!

In the meantime, a selection of coffee time ‘processing doodles’ from our most recent Frank Fest, featuring various bits of England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio 2).

Phil and Karen


1. View from Kinder Scout, Derbyshire Peak District.

2. School of Rock, Kinder Scout.

3. Lyme House, Disley, Cheshire.

4. From the Gardens at Lyme.

5. Glimpse of Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire.

6. From the gardens at Quarry Bank.

 

[Only RF]

‘Out of Office’ - Hello, we’re now away until near the end of the month and will be unable to provide any feedback until after we return. Please carry on having lots of fun in our absence - and stay safe!

In the meantime, a selection of coffee time ‘processing doodles’ from our most recent Frank Fest, featuring various bits of England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio 2).

Phil and Karen


1. View from Kinder Scout, Derbyshire Peak District.

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2. School of Rock, Kinder Scout.

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3. Lyme House, Disley, Cheshire.

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4. From the Gardens at Lyme.

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5. Glimpse of Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire.

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6. From the gardens at Quarry Bank.

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Nice set. I always enjoy B&W

 

[Shotbycurtin]

First time out with the camera for a while. Grabbed a bit of Rallycross at Knockhill

 

[dgphoto8]

‘Out of Office’ - Hello, we’re now away until near the end of the month and will be unable to provide any feedback until after we return. Please carry on having lots of fun in our absence - and stay safe!

In the meantime, a selection of coffee time ‘processing doodles’ from our most recent Frank Fest, featuring various bits of England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio 2).

Phil and Karen


1. View from Kinder Scout, Derbyshire Peak District.

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2. School of Rock, Kinder Scout.

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3. Lyme House, Disley, Cheshire.

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4. From the Gardens at Lyme.

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5. Glimpse of Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire.

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6. From the gardens at Quarry Bank.

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Great B&W set! That last flower photo with the detailed curves of the petals is awesome

 

[KEN_A]

Visit to the Watercress Heritage line Autumn Steam Gala at the beginning of the month. I've had the R5 Mk2 subject tracking set

on Auto and found it finds and sticks very well whether trains, planes and birds. Also have it set up for dual back button focus.

 

[NGauger101010]

Great pictures!!
I'll be posting a few from Steamtown in Scranton, PA in the next few days.

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

Yesterday I was prevailed upon by She Who Must Be Obeyed to photograph - on a semi-official basis - a charity golf day in aid of a trust she chairs. She kept telling me not to photograph the birds, but the course was laid out around big lakes, and there were lots of them.

Ma, he's making eyes at me...

We were also blessed by a lack of wind, despite the presence of a Nor'West arch, the wave cloud that usually signals hot windy weather. Nice skies though...

You can't pin that one on me. (Clearwater Golf Club, Christchurch NZ)

 

[David Berry]

Flying under the radar…

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Canon R5m2 | RF 200–800
800 mm | ƒ/9 | 1/4000s | ISO 5000
30 frames/second | raw | ±33 metres
DxO PR4 | LrC | Ps

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Bar-tailed Godwit : Limosa lapponicas
Nudgee Beach, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, QLD, AU
27°S; 153°E : Click & zoom map for exact location.

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The dark streaks are exposed seagrass, cropped short by dugongs (similar to manatees). It was in this tidal pond that a Pied Oystercatcher had found an Elegant Sea Snake about forty minutes before this photo was taken(post #86 on previous page of this thread).

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[NGauger101010]

Here are a few more fall foliage pics:

 

[PKM-UK]

Nice set. I always enjoy B&W

Hi Only RF,

Cheers - much appreciated!

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

First time out with the camera for a while. Grabbed a bit of Rallycross at Knockhill

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Hi MIke,

Terrific action shots - perfect mix of sharp detail and motion/ background blur. Plenty here to get the adrenaline flowing!

I've only been to 'The Knock' once - a long time ago now - for the 2-wheeled variation (it's a long way on a Ducati... ).

Thank you for sharing...

Phil

 

[PKM-UK]

Great B&W set! That last flower photo with the detailed curves of the petals is awesome

Hi Don,

Cheers - very much appreciated!

(When I was looking for images to have a crack at that shot from Karen really caught my eye).

Phil

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi Ken,

A fantastic set of images guaranteed to capture the attention and fire up the excitement level. Looks like you enjoyed this photo opportunity rich setting.

(We've not been here before, but we'll certainly add it to the list of potential visits for when we're next down in that area).

Thank you for sharing - and inspiring...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Yesterday I was prevailed upon by She Who Must Be Obeyed to photograph - on a semi-official basis - a charity golf day in aid of a trust she chairs. She kept telling me not to photograph the birds, but the course was laid out around big lakes, and there were lots of them.


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Ma, he's making eyes at me...

We were also blessed by a lack of wind, despite the presence of a Nor'West arch, the wave cloud that usually signals hot windy weather. Nice skies though...

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You can't pin that one on me. (Clearwater Golf Club, Christchurch NZ)

Hi Gareth,

You did well to sneak in some wildlife shots - love those huge skies (a perfect compliment to the setting).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Flying under the radar…

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Canon R5m2 | RF 200–800
800 mm | ƒ/9 | 1/4000s | ISO 5000
30 frames/second | raw | ±33 metres
DxO PR4 | LrC | Ps

---

Bar-tailed Godwit : Limosa lapponicas
Nudgee Beach, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, QLD, AU
27°S; 153°E : Click & zoom map for exact location.

---

The dark streaks are exposed seagrass, cropped short by dugongs (similar to manatees). It was in this tidal pond that a Pied Oystercatcher had found an Elegant Sea Snake about forty minutes before this photo was taken(post #86 on previous page of this thread).

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Hi David,

Fantastic! A superb BIF of a beautiful creature - nailed on focus, wonderful pose/ feather detail, nice touch of eye catch-light and perfect motion blur.

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Here are a few more fall foliage pics:

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Hi Mike,

An eye-catching series of images with absolutely scintillating colours in evidence throughout. A joy to behold.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

We’re back! A very pleasant autumn visit to Portmeirion (Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, North Wales), with the forecast 45mm of rain (mostly) missing us. For a change, I (Phil) spent the entire weekend using my R5’s Monochrome profile (albeit, shooting raw I captured everything). Some images to follow (in a bit!).

In the meantime, for our final post of this month, images from a recent visit to Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI. Compilations are: R7 - Karen and R5 - Phil).

Phil and Karen


1. A warm welcome from the Rhino-saurus * family… (* Our unofficial name for this charming creature!).

2. We can see you…

3. H-e-l-l-o…

4. What?

5. Hold it right there…

6. Here’s - Napo!…

 

[PKM-UK]

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

A wonderful 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 certainly enjoyed seeing each and every one. A HUGE ‘thank you’ to all of the contributors and commentators - your talents and time are much appreciated!!

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

Phil and Karen

 

[dgphoto8]

We’re back! A very pleasant autumn visit to Portmeirion (Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, North Wales), with the forecast 45mm of rain (mostly) missing us. For a change, I (Phil) spent the entire weekend using my R5’s Monochrome profile (albeit, shooting raw I captured everything). Some images to follow (in a bit!).

In the meantime, for our final post of this month, images from a recent visit to Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI. Compilations are: R7 - Karen and R5 - Phil).

Phil and Karen


1. A warm welcome from the Rhinosaurus * family… (* Our unofficial name for this charming creature!).

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2. We can see you…

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3. H-e-l-l-o…

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4. What?

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5. Hold it right there…

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6. Here’s - Napo!…

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Nice set of photos Phil and Kim. I love the detail and color of the orange frog. And a suggested caption for your green friend in series 3: "Tourist season makes me so depressed..."