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A silver Jupiter 9 photographed with a silver Helios 44, early 13 blades version.
I decided to include both these lenses and this photo in a video I've just posted on the best M42 lenses (even though they are M39 lenses!!)
Here's a photo I took while traveling on along The Great Ocean Rd. It's a shot I took at The Twelve Apostles which are between the towns of Port Campbell and Princetown. The name "Twelve Apostles still is used but only 8 are actually still standing. The formation closest to the foreground fell in 2005.
The stacks you are looking at are actually what's left of the coastline, which is composed of limestone. There unique shapes are formed by erosion. Btw these stacks are massive, the one in front is/was 50 meters tall. Another interesting fact is that the rate of erosion at the base of the stones is about 2cm per year!
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Another pic from our town's tiny park... It used to be a private garden, attached to the old rectory but now, it's open to the public. Well, the sign says it's a public space but Flynn doesn't believe WE count as The Public - he thinks it's his park, which I inexplicably allow strangers to occasionally wander about in! He is less than impressed when other people & dogs appear & have the audacity to stroll along "his" paths & worse: sit on the benches! Luckily, this time of year, it's often pretty empty here - except for a few fat wood pigeons which call the place home & which Flynn has grudgingly agreed are permitted to remain, so long as they don't make too much noise... He's such a grumpy old man!
Haha, I'll always remember one of Flynn's "grumpy old man" incidents... We were waiting for a friend who was arriving by train. It started raining, so we ducked into the small platform shelter. Soon, a guy in his late teens joined us. The three of us were the only ones present in the entire station. Near complete stillness & silence descended, even the rainfall was soft. Minutes passed. An announcement sounded: the train was delayed. The guy pulled his phone out & began playing music at high volume through the speakers - meaning it had that awful, tinny sound. I sighed to myself but had no intention of saying anything. Suddenly, from beside me there came a low, loud, pointed growl. It was over before I could react. Flynn barely twitched his ear, didn't even fully look at the man but the meaning of his grumble was very clear: "turn that racket off, boy!". Out the corner of my eye, I saw the poor chap go still, before hurriedly digging through his bag & extracting headphones! Quiet returned. Flynn went right back to staring calmly out into the rain, like nothing had happened. I was torn between embarrassment at my dog growling at a stranger (blatantly telling them to shut up!) & wanting to fall about laughing at the effectiveness of Flynn's communication. I was SO relieved when the train appeared & we could flee - I suspect I wasn't the only one!
Am 08.03.2021 fuhr 159 203-9 von Heavy Haul Power International mit einem Kieszug Teil bei Oberrohn Richtung Eisenach.
The first signs of springtime
always come with a proper dose of nostalgia
as I feel my skin take in the warmth
- I shiver. Like a sudden breath of fresh air
That goes through and reminds the body
- and makes the heart envious of a child
lucky enough to run out, play in the sun
roll in the grass, and not to worry
Someone might judge it for doing so.
(photo & words © Els Vanopstal)
frame # 9 ~ Upholsterers - Glasgow
FILM: Fujichrome Provia 400F
CAMERA: ZENIT Automat (ЗЕНИТ - Автомат) (1980s)
DATE SHOT: 4/3/1010
gratitude in the morning for words that fill me with peace and gratitude in the evening for croquet with tweenagers for laughter and friendship between them.
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The yard was alive with birds today. All of the usual suspects, plus the waxwings (fast becoming regulars), plus a hermit thrush and the first townsend warbler of the year. Cedar waxwings, backyard Olympia.
This is a Hand from the card game Cribbage. It scores 9 points as follows:-
4+5+6 = 15 >> 2 pts
456 run >> 3 pts
4 card flush >> 4 pts
9 for macro mondays
Thanksgiving has been defined for years by turkey, potatoes, and pie. What are the thoughts of those participating in this unconventional Thanksgiving meal? What is the meal itself cogitating? How would you title this situation? Record your thoughts in the comments section below!
The Bank Holidays over Christmas 2021 saw a large rail replacement bus operation covering services between Farnborough, Woking, Weybridge, Aldershot, Guildford and Basingstoke. As a result, a large number of vehicles were out and about and I snapped a few in Farnborough, Guildford and Woking.
This is a shot from a few months ago in 9 Mile Pond shooting with Michael Pancier.
This was supposed to be a cloudless morning according to forecast yet, it ended up being a nice one.
This is a single file. No saturation added. Dodge & burning, 3 levels of local contrast (highlights/mid tones and overall tonal)
Hope you all have a very nice week.
As always, thank you for stopping by and looking, I appreciate your comments & critiques.