The All New More and More Fun With Digital M Images

[endre novak]

Daniel, Wide Angle Brilliance!

agree. amazing!

 

[endre novak]

Unmistakable Noctilicious! Great Stuff!

the first two are superb!
compliments,-

 

[rayyan]

So much good stuff
Rayvan - your life enhancing Himalayan pics

Everyone who I've forgotten - sorry, it doesn't mean the pictures weren't inspiring!

We're in Cornwall for a week . . . I'm supposed to be working hard on a project, but we do get out now and then - the first one was with the 50 'lux in an old barn in the yard - the second one with the 75 'cron asph at Gwynvor.

Jono, thanks for the kind words. This is simply a feast for the eyes.

So many great photos here and from all around the world - lovely!

The lonely shell:

Beautiful capture.

 

[rayyan]

During our trip in the Himalyas, there was a gnawing feeling that I had
seen all this before...different but more same in more ways..

In our stay with the Inuits in the Canadian North or my treks across the desert.

During our journey in the Scandinavian Arctic ( maybe another series ),
we had done the same things..

Come a long way..to the land of the Vikings..

Said our prayers..

And I had watched my wife go in search of Valhalla..

Many things were different, of course. But there were much much more similar. It was the same feeling when we were with the Inuits in the
Canadian North and when we were alone in the vastness of our Desert.

Why? What was it? I think I found the answer much later on!

Thanks for looking.

 

[endre novak]

amazing clarity.

endre

 

[Cindy Flood]

Rayyan, Your series is spectacular. Thank you for sharing it.

Stephane, #1 is brilliant
Thrice, Eleanor, Jono, David wonderful stuff.

 

[shtarka1]

Rayyan, Your series is spectacular. Thank you for sharing it.

Stephane, #1 is brilliant
Thrice, Eleanor, Jono, David wonderful stuff.

Agree! Magnificent Work ladies & Gents!

 

[Braeside]

Another from the M8: Deadwood

 

[jonoslack]

Lovely David (deadwood that is).
Thank you for the kind words Rayvan and Cindy

Let's talk about springtime (M9 75 'cron, which is my current squeeze)

 

[Braeside]

Jono, nice curly ferns. Certainly have a spring in them.

Fancy some Crabs?

 

[rayyan]

On the way to Shangri La..#4

Please allow me to write a little more than usual. In this post I want to
mention something which is very dear to me. I also believe it represents
the sum total of our short journey.

Who reached the summit of Everest..first..second..tenth? Who is the first..always? It is unfortunate that most answers are wrong.

The first person to reach the summit of everest is invariably a Sherpa. The
brave, noble and unsung heroes that make it all possible.

The final ascent to the summit is made in the dead of night. For various reasons..not the least being the time to make the final assault and the
weather approaching the summit as the sun rises. Depending on the attack face.

But..the final ascent is prepared by the Sherpas..let me repeat this; by the
Sherpas. The stakes are hammered in the ice and rock. A step is taken,
another stake another step..All along a ladder is strung for the climber/s
to ascend. The perilous preparations are done ...by the Sherpas.

Then they step aside., holding the ladder against the dreaded and fatal wind shear.
Their job is done, for now. The climber takes the
steps and reaches the summit. The world press reports this with
pictures.

My salute and an insignificant tribute to those that make it all possible.
the Sherpas..we search for Shangri La..The Sherpas live it!

These were ours. They deserve all tribute, praise and acknowledgement.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Lloyd]

During our trip in the Himalyas, there was a gnawing feeling that I had
seen all this before...different but more same in more ways..

In our stay with the Inuits in the Canadian North or my treks across the desert.

During our journey in the Scandinavian Arctic ( maybe another series ),
we had done the same things..

Come a long way..to the land of the Vikings..

Said our prayers..

And I had watched my wife go in search of Valhalla..

Many things were different, of course. But there were much much more similar. It was the same feeling when we were with the Inuits in the
Canadian North and when we were alone in the vastness of our Desert.

Why? What was it? I think I found the answer much later on!

Thanks for looking.

Amazing images, and a more amazing story. I'm very much looking forward to each installment. An most of all, I'm looking forward to "the answer".

 

[Lloyd]

On the way to Shangri La..#4

Please allow me to write a little more than usual. In this post I want to
mention something which is very dear to me. I also believe it represents
the sum total of our short journey.

Who reached the summit of Everest..first..second..tenth? Who is the first..always? It is unfortunate that most answers are wrong.

The first person to reach the summit of everest is invariably a Sherpa. The
brave, noble and unsung heroes that make it all possible.

The final ascent to the summit is made in the dead of night. For various reasons..not the least being the time to make the final assault and the
weather approaching the summit as the sun rises. Depending on the attack face.

But..the final ascent is prepared by the Sherpas..let me repeat this; by the
Sherpas. The stakes are hammered in the ice and rock. A step is taken,
another stake another step..All along a ladder is strung for the climber/s
to ascend. The perilous preparations are done ...by the Sherpas.

Then they step aside., holding the ladder against the dreaded and fatal wind shear.
Their job is done, for now. The climber takes the
steps and reaches the summit. The world press reports this with
pictures.

My salute and an insignificant tribute to those that make it all possible.
the Sherpas..we search for Shangri La..The Sherpas live it!

These were ours. They deserve all tribute, praise and acknowledgement.

Thanks for your time.

An appropriate reminder and tribute. Thank you for calling that to our attention.

 

[shtarka1]

An appropriate reminder and tribute. Thank you for calling that to our attention.

The Sherpas are without a doubt the unsung heroes! Agree with Lloyd. Thank You Rayyan.

 

[shtarka1]

During our trip in the Himalyas, there was a gnawing feeling that I had
seen all this before...different but more same in more ways..

In our stay with the Inuits in the Canadian North or my treks across the desert.

During our journey in the Scandinavian Arctic ( maybe another series ),
we had done the same things..

Come a long way..to the land of the Vikings..

Said our prayers..

And I had watched my wife go in search of Valhalla..

Many things were different, of course. But there were much much more similar. It was the same feeling when we were with the Inuits in the
Canadian North and when we were alone in the vastness of our Desert.

Why? What was it? I think I found the answer much later on!

Thanks for looking.

More Greatness!

 

[shtarka1]

Another from the M8: Deadwood

Jono, nice curly ferns. Certainly have a spring in them.

Fancy some Crabs?

David, 2 wonderful images!

 

[shtarka1]

Lovely David (deadwood that is).
Thank you for the kind words Rayvan and Cindy

Let's talk about springtime (M9 75 'cron, which is my current squeeze)

Beautiful selective focus,color & sharpness Jono!

 

[thrice]

Some low light walkabout fun with the M9 and 50/1.5 C-Sonnar.

 

[m_driscoll]

Jono/rayyan/Thrice/Braeside: Great stuff! Really great! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Matt.

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

On the way to Shangri La..#4

Please allow me to write a little more than usual. In this post I want to
mention something which is very dear to me. I also believe it represents
the sum total of our short journey.

Who reached the summit of Everest..first..second..tenth? Who is the first..always? It is unfortunate that most answers are wrong.

The first person to reach the summit of everest is invariably a Sherpa. The
brave, noble and unsung heroes that make it all possible.

The final ascent to the summit is made in the dead of night. For various reasons..not the least being the time to make the final assault and the
weather approaching the summit as the sun rises. Depending on the attack face.

But..the final ascent is prepared by the Sherpas..let me repeat this; by the
Sherpas. The stakes are hammered in the ice and rock. A step is taken,
another stake another step..All along a ladder is strung for the climber/s
to ascend. The perilous preparations are done ...by the Sherpas.

Then they step aside., holding the ladder against the dreaded and fatal wind shear.
Their job is done, for now. The climber takes the
steps and reaches the summit. The world press reports this with
pictures.

My salute and an insignificant tribute to those that make it all possible.
the Sherpas..we search for Shangri La..The Sherpas live it!

These were ours. They deserve all tribute, praise and acknowledgement.

Thanks for your time.

rayyan: Excellent photo and commentary. Occasionally, a climber will acknowledge sherpas, pack mules, helicopter, etc. that got them "close" to the summit; but, you're right, it doesn't make good copy. Then there's the photographers who record the climber's ascent (from above!). Some of these expeditions look more like an invasion. But, there are still those who respect the mountains, and come and go lightly. Too often these days, especially at the big name mountains, it's the former.

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com