Roses are TOUGH!
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Roses are TOUGH!
After detox, following the Great Weed Killer Attack by yours truly,
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And there are still some crazy psychedelic roses blooming everyday!
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A wonderful morning that became a wonderful day with glorious rain showers. It is raining at this very moment of typing this post and it is the first rain I have heard on our roof in several months. So, I am happy and decided to share one more image from our sunrise at the lake this morning. After this one, I caught a fish and went home.
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Autumn is right around the corner... Seasons change and so do the flowers in the garden along with decor both indoors and outside.
This is the FUN part of photography, right?
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Each day brings another blessing. This time a very young Francis Meilland Hybrid Rose:
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Sometimes, you see something you want to photograph and just grab the camera, shooting as soon as you can raise the viewfinder to eye level. Not perfect, but I got the shot.
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early morning in Florida (S007 w S24)
Beautifully rendered. Wonderful composition.
If I may ask, where was this .... what part of Florida?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Originally Posted by fotografz
Hi Fotografz:
Thank you for the compliment. The photo was taken in south Florida, suburbs of Ft. Lauderdale.
Curiously, I was debating whether to sell my S 24mm, but after having some morning fun with it decided I could not.
Regards, Rob
My grandaughter, Jordyn, busy with her artwork.
(S007 w S 100)
A gust of wind, a new composition, a new version of the Silver Star Autumn 2019.
Like version 1 posted in the Fun with... thread, it was a spontaneous opportunity. If I see something, I go with it. One day, I will have more time and energy to actually make images with perfection (Not!), or at least, take the time to really finesse the shot. But where is the fun in that?
For a 25-year old daily driver, these images do the car justice. Like a wabi-sabi photo effort, the character is in the imperfection and the impermanence of the two subjects in the image, the leaves and the car. A little wear and tear, a lot of miles, and a hint of a tarnished icon, it still moves the soul.
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A few days behind in my processing.
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Amazing sunset in the Atlanta area the other day.
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Woooah! Nice!Amazing sunset in the Atlanta area the other day.
Dolimights S007 120mm
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Another one from my trip to Euorope
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Here are a few snaps from the SL2 launch in Sydney last night all shot with my 75L cron and SL2 @ ISO 5000-6400 processed in C1 s a generic DNG file as there is no profile (yet) no post processing except B&W conversion , no sharpening , noise reduction etc....
I've only had the camera for a few days now since the weekend but I'm very happy with IBIS and extra depth I get in more megapixels - pretty happy with high ISO shooting capability tbh - even though I am not a big user of high ISO.
Cheers
Pete
Nice images... thanks for sharing.here are a few snaps from the sl2 launch in sydney last night all shot with my 75l cron and sl2 @ iso 5000-6400 processed in c1 s a generic dng file as there is no profile (yet) no post processing except b&w conversion , no sharpening , noise reduction etc....
i've only had the camera for a few days now since the weekend but i'm very happy with ibis and extra depth i get in more megapixels - pretty happy with high iso shooting capability tbh - even though i am not a big user of high iso.
Cheers
pete
SL2?
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From a short visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Scurrying up a tree with his acorn. Leica S180
S 120
S007 w S180
Skeleton Black and White
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Ah... I just looked up and realized it is Christmas Eve. And I have not posted much lately mainly because I have been far too busy and uninspired which is not unusual for this time of year. Short days and short on inspiration.
What is not short by any measure is the Leica S.
It is surreal that this once lively thread filled with amazing images now languishes.
Such is the nature of the forum beast. Sad.
However, those who no longer post have largely moved on. But the images posted here are still excellent which begs the question of what is everyone searching for?
The perfect camera?
The perfect image?
Nothing is perfect.
So, on a day of reflection, there are so many things more important than photography gear. But it is necessary for me to express my own inner being through visual images. That expression, like the inordinate tunes emanating from my acoustic guitar, help me with my writing. My writing helps me with life.
My imperfect life. Telling that story does not require perfection. It only requires me to be, well, a photographer.
That is enough!
Merry Christmas to all, and may the New Year be better because of each of us.
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Dave, absolutely loved almost everything about the S006, except the weight. And it was a bit bulky. Ergonomics, OVF and those gorgeous lenses were all exceptional. Just too freakin’ heavy. Same complaint with Hasselblad H series.
Both cameras terrific landscape choices - but I’ve moved on to something lighter and more portable.
Best to you in the new year.
Making a splash with the S007 and S70mm Summerlux
Neil
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The journey ahead...
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Dave, thank you for that image. It is very evocative of a little trip I made with the late Bob Sutherland in his 1930 Maserati 8C-3000 to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in the 1989 Colorado Grand (the very first one!) along roads similar to the one you photographed. I have several slide pictures, hanging out the side, of the spoked wheels kicking up dust as we made our progress so it was very period. I was in the “riding mechanic’s” seat and I had an actual job which was to watch the fuel pressure gauge and when it dropped to a certain level I pumped a hand pump to bring it back up. A historic car and an experience which will stay with me always.
I apologize for being nostalgic but on this particular day I tend to reminisce a bit.
Oh, wow! What a great story!!! Sure beats any story I ever had in my MGTD!
John, you amaze me with the little glimpses I have seen so far. You must be a real enthusiast for proper motorcars and real sports cars!!! IMO... the definition of sports cars is not even relevant to contemporary usage.
I would love to see some of your photographs and hear more of your personal accounts of such adventures!
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Every journey in life encounters storms and the dark of night...
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S180
Dave,Every journey in life encounters storms and the dark of night...
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I love this image!
Matt
Loving the S shots posted fellas!
Thanks so much, Matt!
After spending a lot of time in these mountains over the years/decades, this was the first time we visited the Cove well after peak color. And it was the first time ever that we only had enough time for a few hours to enjoy our short visit.
There were so many places that stopped us in our tracks. This one reflected the mood I was in and this image has been re-interpreted in my own mind in several different ways. I have learned to love dark, dramatic skies and stormy weather.
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Time to up our game...
Let's take our minds off our troubles and post some Leica S images!
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It seems like so long ago...
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An Orchid a Day is Good for the Soul.
So, what does one do when physically ill? In my case, you eventually pick up the camera that is good for the soul and use it, handheld...
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In the early morning rain...
Leica S
Vario 30-90mm
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For those who may not know...
I do not own a macro lens nor do I have close up filters or anything that a real photographer uses. The Vario 30-90mm lens is a fine lens even at minimum focus distance but I crop as necessary to achieve what I desire and I find the lens very easy to use. It is a joy.
Is it a perfect lens? No. There is no perfect lens or perfect camera.
All of my past Hasselblad florals have been crafted the same way using the 80mm lens. I am very happy with all of the results from both cameras.
My Nikon D2x has a bit faster 50mm 1.8 lens and it requires a different technique but for a "cheap" lens, it gives me images I like.
The Leica S has been an amazing experience though. It is the total experience that I like over all other cameras I have ever used.
Like our grandkids, I love them all individually for who they are. There is no best.
As a grandparent I know that our relationships and the treasures we make and enjoy together are limited only by me and my disabilities as the flawed human being that I am. As a photographer, my treasured images are limited by my disabilities as well, not by the camera or lens I have. I am the weakest link in the chain of crafting from start to finish.
I am certain that I will never master the Leica S 006 so I simply enjoy it for the short time left.
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In the midst of a deadly pandemic, I was taken back to better times singing an old Beatles song in my mind when I saw this...
Here comes the Sun!
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Dave,
Just lovely!
Matt
Easter Surprise hidden deep inside the Knockout Rose bush.
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Vario 30-90mm:
The S is still amazing. Handheld shots like this are getting too easy. So, yesterday, I pulled out the tripod and will be working with that setup from this point on. Pure boredom only.
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Speaking of tripods and boredom ... see the tripod thread.Leica S 006
Vario 30-90mm:
The S is still amazing. Handheld shots like this are getting too easy. So, yesterday, I pulled out the tripod and will be working with that setup from this point on. Pure boredom only.
Matt
Yikes, I just realized how many images I just uploaded from the camera that now need processing!
I will be busy for awhile.
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Slowly, I am getting back to processing so many images from the last few months. The ferns are in their second year/season now... they sure are amazing to watch. They grow so fast!
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Nice Blue Hydrangea surprise this week with a much milder and wetter summer so far.
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Just when I think I am making progress on my backlog of image processing, I find myself shooting even more.
It doesn't take long to add to the backlog and I have the blessing of cooler weather and intermittent rain showers to thank. Last year we went three months in the hot summer with zero rain, so I am grateful!
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Now, I know there are a lot more Leica S owners and users on this forum.
I don't want to continue boring you all with what I do (mostly because we are in quarantine/isolation with no chance of travel).
Edit: IIRC, the great Sahara Desert Dust Storm is due to arrive in the Southeast any day now. That would be perfect for sunrise/sunsets.
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Forget the dust storm. Turned out to be a bust! Typical weather forecast that was wrong,Now, I know there are a lot more Leica S owners and users on this forum.
I don't want to continue boring you all with what I do (mostly because we are in quarantine/isolation with no chance of travel).
Edit: IIRC, the great Sahara Desert Dust Storm is due to arrive in the Southeast any day now. That would be perfect for sunrise/sunsets..
Sadly, our quarantine continues with little hope for any breaks. Just wish people would stay home, wear masks, and shorten the misery. Lol, my parents would shake their heads if they could hear the complaining and intolerance of our "misery"... while the death toll is frightening and the hardest thing we have to do to lower the suffering is, very little effort compared to the World Wars and the Great Depression they went through.
So, I won't complain. It is, after all, a great opportunity for creativity!
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