Even More Fun Pictures with Nikon

[TRSmith]

I fished a remote mountain pond with some new friends tonight. It's the tail end of a Drake hatch. Drakes are enormous aquatic insects that hatch on these cold water ponds in July. The trout love them and it makes for some terrific fishing. Since I fish as much (or more) than I take photos on these trips, I don't have any shots of the insects. But here's one of the grandson of my new friend. His name is Tyler, learning to flyfish at 5 y.o., and at this very moment, enjoying a cookie.

 

[Leica 77]

Hello TRSmith,
Great expression on Tyler! He must have enjoyed both flyfishing and eating his cookies! All the best, Leica 77

 

[Leica 77]

Even More Fun Pictures with Nikon. A Filipino Rock Band called "The Zoo" during their Asian Tour. Nikon D300 + AF Nikkor 18-200 VR Lens. Thanks for looking. Leica 77

 

[AlexLF]

Wonderful Image, AlexLF! Here I post a couple of images recorded at the end of the day. Nikon D300 + AF Nikkor 18-200mm VR Lens. Thanks for looking. Leica 77

Thank you, L77! I like the first one! Very good one!

 

[AlexLF]

Beautiful shot, Alex.

Thank you, Lloyd.

 

[AlexLF]

Here's my first posted shot with my new D700 and the Zeiss 35mm f2 lens (at f2, of course). I'm in love!

Cheers,

WOW! This is very beautifully done still life.

 

[Leica 77]

Thank you, L77! I like the first one! Very good one!

Many thanks for your positive feedback! As I mentioned, at the end of the day, I am grateful to talented digital image enthusiasts on this Forum such as yourself, viablex1, Lloyd, Jorgen,TRSmith, Cindy Flood, TEBnewyork, Stuart Richardson, and others who have given me much encouragement. All the best, Leica 77

 

[Lloyd]

I fished a remote mountain pond with some new friends tonight. It's the tail end of a Drake hatch. Drakes are enormous aquatic insects that hatch on these cold water ponds in July. The trout love them and it makes for some terrific fishing. Since I fish as much (or more) than I take photos on these trips, I don't have any shots of the insects. But here's one of the grandson of my new friend. His name is Tyler, learning to flyfish at 5 y.o., and at this very moment, enjoying a cookie.

Nice moment. Beautiful light here too.

 

[Lloyd]

Even More Fun Pictures with Nikon. A Filipino Rock Band called "The Zoo" during their Asian Tour. Nikon D300 + AF Nikkor 18-200 VR Lens. Thanks for looking. Leica 77

That background, and the striped shirt of the singer on the right make an interesting combination. Very nice; excellent processing as well.

 

[TRSmith]

Thanks Lloyd and L77.

And L77, nice job capturing all players with a decent expression! Nothing like live music!

 

[Leica 77]

Many thanks Lloyd and TRSmith,
Your words of encouragement are always very much appreciated. Best regards, Leica 77

 

[viablex1]

leica77 ftw!!

 

[TRSmith]

I think I'd rather live in Viablex's bridge world than here:

 

[viablex1]

where is this?? man you have to go inside looks cool!!!

 

[Corlan F.]

where is this?? man you have to go inside looks cool!!!

... especially if you like serial killers hideouts.

 

[Leica 77]

I think I'd rather live in Viablex's bridge world than here:

Hello TRSmith,
It has a deep historical and nostalgic feeling about the structure! All the best, Leica 77

 

[simonclivehughes]

WOW! This is very beautifully done still life.

Alex, thanks for the kind words.

Ciao,

 

[Leica 77]

leica77 ftw!!

Hello Senior Forum Member viablex1,
It is a beautiful bridge. I just read that Eiffel who designed the famous landmark in Paris also designed a bridge in the capital of French Indochina around 1903. The bridge you recorded reminded me of the classic bridge design by Eiffel. All the best, Leica 77

 

[TRSmith]

where is this?? man you have to go inside looks cool!!!

Ha! I thought it might appeal to you. It's right here in my small town. An older gentleman still lives there. Hank is his name and he's a decorated veteran. Unfortunately, he's been in decline for the past few years and his ramshackle house is evidence of just that. Still, he's happy to chew your ear off at the cafe nearby, and has some remarkable stories. Someday I hope to be invited inside.

Thanks!
Tim

 

[Jorgen Udvang]

Hello Senior Forum Member viablex1,
It is a beautiful bridge. I just read that Eiffel who designed the famous landmark in Paris also designed a bridge in the capital of French Indochina around 1903. The bridge you recorded reminded me of the classic bridge design by Eiffel. All the best, Leica 77

Eiffel did indeed build a bridge in Indochina, Long Bien Bridge over the Red River in Hanoi to be more precise (Saigon was actually the French capital of Indochina at the time). It's nearly two kilometers long, and an engineering masterpiece. Being the only bridge over the river at that time, and an important connection to Ha Long Bay and the sea, it was bombed extensively during the Vietnam war, but rebuild again every time. That says something about Gustave Eiffel's skills as an engineer.

Here's one of the bridge on a typical Hanoi winter morning:

And a view from the bridge to the island mid-river:

Slightly off-topic, since they are both taken with an Olympus E-1 with an OM Zuiko 100mm f/2.8