* The Weekly Image Thread 24 08 04 #901 *

[19andrew47]

Welcome to the Weekly Image Thread!

This thread will appear every Saturday (GMT). If the thread is nearing full before the next Saturday, I may start a new thread and carry on until it fills or the next Saturday arrives and it is reasonably full in which case I will start another. Confused, so am I! From time to time the start could be delayed if I am unavailable.

Although this Weekly thread is in the Olympus SLR forum, we openly welcome users of all brands and models.

Please:

1. Reply to this post and change the TITLE!
2. Please reply to at least one other contribution, your replies encourage posters!!!
3. If asked, please share your processing techniques or technical details.
4. Please show the EXIF if possible. Please identify the lens used regardless of which camera was used to take the image. This helps people form opinions of the lens used with the body to possibly influence future acquisitions.
5. If special lighting was used to create your image stating what was done may help others.

Thanks for joining and contributing this week.

Andrew (19andrew47)

Formerly: The Weekly OMD & 4/3 DSLR Images & The Weekly 4/3 DSLR

 

[19andrew47]

2024

24 07 31 Number 900 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67845863

24 07 28 Number 899 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67840950

24 07 25 Number 898 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67835873

24 07 22 Number 897 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67830878

24 07 17 Number 896 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67821849

24 07 15 Number 895 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67818132

24 07 13 Number 894 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67815063

24 07 09 Number 893 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67808080

24 07 06 Number 892 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67803132

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24 06 30 Number 890 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67791920

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24 06 26 Number 888 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67784487

24 06 25 Number 887 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67782694

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24 06 12 Number 881 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67757517

24 06 10 Number 880 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67753198

24 06 07 Number 879 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67748006

24 06 04 Number 878 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67743844

24 06 02 Number 877 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67740411

24 06 01 Number 876 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67737627

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24 04 30 Number 861 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67681660

24 04 28 Number 860 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67678150

24 04 26 Number 859 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67673906

24 04 22 Number 858 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67665991

24 04 20 Number 857 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67662599

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24 04 12 Number 855 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67647454

24 04 09 Number 854 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67642882

24 04 07 Number 853 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67638459

24 04 04 Number 852 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67634001

24 03 31 Number 851 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67625133

24 03 28 Number 850 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67619796

24 03 25 Number 849 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67612880

24 03 22 Number 848 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67608389

24 03 20 Number 847 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67603980

24 03 17 Number 846 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67597696

24 03 13 Number 845 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67589082

24 03 09 Number 844 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67581343

24 03 03 Number 843 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67569356

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24 02 26 Number 841 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67556813

24 02 24 Number 840 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67551370

24 02 21 Number 839 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67545125

24 02 15 Number 838 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67533266

24 02 10 Number 837 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67524342

24 02 08 Number 836 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67518731

24 02 04 Number 835 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67511600

24 02 01 Number 834 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67505134

24 01 29 Number 833 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67499396

24 01 26 Number 832 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67494193

24 01 22 Number 831 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67487723

24 01 20 Number 830 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67482672

24 01 16 Number 829 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67476425

24 01 14 Number 828 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67471260

24 01 12 Number 827 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67467933

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24 01 05 Number 825 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67454583

24 01 02 Number 824 https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67449154

A Link to all previous Archives since the thread began is below.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/65807150

 

[19andrew47]

If you post a pano that is on its own and not part of set of images feel free to post it as a reply to this post. I will not always have one ready so don't wait for me to post one before you!

Andrew

 

[19andrew47]

You people get busy while I sleep!

Andrew

Nothing new in bloom. I still have not made it out to the hydrangeas. I went out to shoot them a couple of times but got side tracked each time. The mosquitos here are awful at the moment. The grass has been growing from the recent rains and the mower is still out of action at the John Deere facility. A new 'dash' had to be ordered from the States and it is a long weekend. I am considering buying a new to me tractor. Price dependant. Unbelievably a new model the same as the one I have with the mower deck is about $24000 CAD, plus sales tax of 13%. More than a new Hyundai Elantra with air conditioning, heat, an enclosed interior and 120 more horsepower. Also a suspension that stops you from getting spinal issues!

















an alternative version of the one above. Flower colouration is a better match to the actual flower.

 

[maranatha]

All lovely Andrew my favourite is the one with the bee ,hats of two u Andrew ur gardens must take a lot of work for use and up keep

You people get busy while I sleep!

Andrew

Nothing new in bloom. I still have not made it out to the hydrangeas. I went out to shoot them a couple of times but got side tracked each time. The mosquitos here are awful at the moment. The grass has been growing from the recent rains and the mower is still out of action at the John Deere facility. A new 'dash' had to be ordered from the States and it is a long weekend. I am considering buying a new to me tractor. Price dependant. Unbelievably a new model the same as the one I have with the mower deck is about $24000 CAD, plus sales tax of 13%. More than a new Hyundai Elantra with air conditioning, heat, an enclosed interior and 120 more horsepower. Also a suspension that stops you from getting spinal issues!

















an alternative version of the one above. Flower colouration is a better match to the actual flower.

--
A question is only easy when you know the answer
Paul Hegarty N Ireland

 

[19andrew47]

Thanks Paul.

If it gets hot later I may try the gardens again if the bugs are cooperative and don't eat me alive.

Andrew

 

[maranatha]

--
A question is only easy when you know the answer
Paul Hegarty N Ireland

 

[Craig from Nevada]

A cloudy rainy day yesterday--a notable event in this part of the world. A few clouds and some Nik Silver Efex make it look imposing.

Both are three panel stitched with ICE.

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[maranatha]

Nice if u lived here u would have lots of cloudy rainy days Craig --


A question is only easy when you know the answer
Paul Hegarty N Ireland

 

[19andrew47]

All very attractive Paul. The last has a sandy beach visible. Perhaps it accounts for the buildings partially visible in the image.

Andrew

 

[Craig from Nevada]

Nice if u lived here u would have lots of cloudy rainy days Craig --

A question is only easy when you know the answer
Paul Hegarty N Ireland

Thanks for your offer to supply me with an almost endless supply of cloudy and rainy days. Dave has also offered the same. The generosity of forum members knows no bounds.

 

[19andrew47]

Rain is good, too much is another story though!

Nicely done panos Craig. In all these images you show of that area there is only one row of houses visible. Is there more housing behind that row or is that it? Water in front and a nice place to walk about so it looks like a quiet enjoyable place to live. Not CR though!

Andrew

 

[Craig from Nevada]

Rain is good, too much is another story though!

Nicely done panos Craig. In all these images you show of that area there is only one row of houses visible. Is there more housing behind that row or is that it? Water in front and a nice place to walk about so it looks like a quiet enjoyable place to live. Not CR though!

Andrew

Thank you, Andrew. I spent a bit of time on these. The GF system shines on landscapes and can really make some nice panos.

There are houses beyond those in the photo. The open area is a golf course. It's not Costa Rica.

 

[maranatha]

there's a few houses Andrew and a small harbour u have to go very early in the morning during the day it’s really to busy for photography

All very attractive Paul. The last has a sandy beach visible. Perhaps it accounts for the buildings partially visible in the image.

Andrew

 

[Craig from Nevada]

What a magnificent series. I think I prefer the first, but these all excellent. You will never run out of photos your geography.

 

[Craig from Nevada]

Beautiful series, Andrew. Your garden keeps blooming. I particularly like the second and third images.

Too bad about the tractor. That some serious money. Perhaps some goats or sheep might be a lower cost alternative. Perhaps, a lawn service with people?

You people get busy while I sleep!

Andrew

Nothing new in bloom. I still have not made it out to the hydrangeas. I went out to shoot them a couple of times but got side tracked each time. The mosquitos here are awful at the moment. The grass has been growing from the recent rains and the mower is still out of action at the John Deere facility. A new 'dash' had to be ordered from the States and it is a long weekend. I am considering buying a new to me tractor. Price dependant. Unbelievably a new model the same as the one I have with the mower deck is about $24000 CAD, plus sales tax of 13%. More than a new Hyundai Elantra with air conditioning, heat, an enclosed interior and 120 more horsepower. Also a suspension that stops you from getting spinal issues!

















an alternative version of the one above. Flower colouration is a better match to the actual flower.

 

[19andrew47]

Thanks Craig.



The previous owner had sheep which he tied to posts spread around the front. He took out the posts but left the holes. They sheared the sheep and he slaughtered some in the basement on a workbench covered in stainless steel. The guy was a butcher by trade. A large part of the property he had plowed by the farmer next door each spring. When we bought it I mowed it and it turned to grass/weed mix. At least it is green!

A lot of work to maintain but our live at home 43 year old son is now doing the mowing. I enjoyed mowing but for now it is not possible. A lawn service will be necessary if he can find an affordable house of his liking.



Andrew

 

[Craig from Nevada]

A typical summer day.

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[Rich Z]

The LED RGB light I've been using doesn't have enough power. I got a larger, much more powerful model, Luxli Cello 2. It is large and heavy and has a large external Sony L series video camera battery which can be changed easily. The old one has an internal battery, so when it's drained the light must be charged for a few hours. The new light pops the flowers and I can set the color temperature to pop the colors I want to pop.

The little light is good for around 3 feet and drops off within that range. The big light is good for over 10 feet and will give more light than needed at that distance. It is powerful enough to change the color temperature of ambient light even in bright sunlight.

I should have bought it earlier in the season. Rich





These all done with light set at 3,900° K which is the approximate and variable color temp of low sun golden light.













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[Craig from Nevada]

Congratulations on your new acquisition. It does look big and heavy. Did you purchase the "Barndoor Kit" to go with it?

The roses are gorgeous.