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While it is a bit cliche', I still like how it turned out. Maybe there is a reason everyone makes this shot of the Pike Place Market...
@ Katase-Enoshima Beach, Kanagawa / Japan
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Very overcast , cold and just about to rain. (Rain started just as we finished a couple of more pics and went inside). Roxy was being very cooperative today as I practiced with the Z50 and the Voigtlander lens (with the FTZ adapter). Strictly a manual focus lens but the Z50 with focus peaking makes it a joy to use. Getting in some practice with this setup before I start using it out in public.
@ Showa Kinen Park / Tokyo, Japan
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Those are some of the remains of my bridge-playing period. Plastic playing cards are infinitely superior to cardboard ones, and when they’re dirty, you can simply wash them in lukewarm water with mild soap... brand new!
The Kem were the best, although I had some French-made sets too.
With a set of poker dice.
Flat-lay shot taken for one of my former Flickr theme-based groups.
Z 7II
FTZ
AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6 VR
On a hike with my granddaughter, she stopped to draw some of the 'nature' she saw on the walk.
@ Showa Kinen Park / Tokyo, Japan
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Nikon Z7 (pre-production)
FTZ (pre-production)
NIKKOR 600mm f/4 FL
One more from the first trip to the San Diego Zoo with the new gear.
Stagecoach 19082 MX56 FTZ
ADL Enviro 400
New to Stagecoach Manchester in 2006 transferred to Stagecoach Midlands Leamington Spa depot in 2016
Not in Service
Stratford Upon Avon
Richelieu is the type of French pâté en croûte that has truffle and foie gras in it. Yummy !
Originally, I thought I might use this slice with a fork for the eponymous theme of my Macro Mondays group; however, I ended up using smoked trout and therefore, I had to “recycle” the pâté en croûte in another food photograph!
Single exposure with the Micro–Nikkor 85mm f/2.8 tilt–shift macro lens.
Strobist and technical: One Phottix Pro Indra500 monolight on a Profoto boom stand in backlit Rembrandt position to camera left, 2 meters from subject and 1 meter above it, firing horizontally at ¼ power through a Phottix Pro 110–cm octabox with double diffuser. White card reflectors in the back and to camera right.
Strobe set and triggered via Phottix Pro Odin II radio controller on the Nikon Z7 hot shoe, manual mode. Gitzo GT3543 XLS tripod with Arca–Swiss Cube C1 geared head. Nikon Z7 camera body, Micro–Nikkor 85mm f/2.8 PC–E tilt–shift lens, manual focus. FTZ adapter.
Z 6
FTZ + 500mm f/8 Reflex (manual focus)
I used the cloudy WB to enhance the in-camera effect of the warm gold light as the sun got low in the sky. I love the donuts this lens makes.
Wild deer browsing at the base of the sea dyke near Cushaven-Duhnen (North Sea).
Captured with the old BIGMA lens (Sigma 50-500/f4-6.3) and the Nikon FTZ adaptor.
Heavy crop of a snail macro (Z6, FTZ, 11mm Extension Tube, Tamron 90mm Macro Lense). Really liked the textures of it's skin.
An assortment of levels for various uses... Shot taken for a Flickr theme-based group, September 2019.
Composite shot made up of 36 focus-stacked exposures, using the built-in function on the Nikon Z7. Stack processed with Helicon Focus. Micro-Nikkor 105mm ƒ/2.8 macro lens on FTZ adapter.
Robber Fly (Mallophora).
* A bumble bee mimic or maybe with a little imagination a ZZ Top mimic, :-)
Mike Lewis Park. Grand Prairie, Texas.
Dallas County. July 30, 2022.
Nikon Z fc + Nikon FTZ II mount adapter.
Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/5.6 @ 1/320 sec. ISO 400.
Alexander-Dennis Enviro 400 City/E40D, new to Go-Ahead Plymouth Citybus in August 2017.
Seen here operating a GWR rail replacement service to Exeter.
This morning, I took my second technical walk with the Nikon Z8. In an effort to get more familiar with its functions, I decided to switch things up and mounted my trusted Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 FX AF-S ED lens using the FTZ II Mount Adapter. Despite its hefty weight, this lens has always delivered sharp results and beautiful bokeh—even under the shadowy canopies of trees. I hope the photos speak for themselves and you’ll agree after having a look.
As I stepped out from the Charnwood Water car park, swans and a variety of ducks approached me, expecting breakfast. Some of the swans even reminded me—by gently touching—that they were waiting to be fed. I spotted a pair of Mandarin ducks, known as a perching duck species, but decided to leave them undisturbed, knowing how shy they tend to be. I made a mental note to return to them on my way back.
The woodlands surrounding Charnwood Water were in full spring bloom—cherry and plum trees had turned the area into a painter’s palette. I noticed dew drops gently collecting on their petals in the crisp morning air. I captured some of my first images of the day here among the Cherry Blossoms, hoping to share a sense of their quiet beauty.
While the squirrels were surprisingly elusive, I spotted one mischievously peeking at me from high up in an ancient oak tree. It kept its distance, still unfamiliar with my lens, but I managed to get a fairly close shot at 200mm. As always, nature photography is a lesson in patience. Those who wait are often rewarded.
Blue tits were flitting about in small groups, clearly busy with nesting preparations. One male—at least I believe it was a male—paused briefly along the walking trail, singing its heart out. Surely calling for a mate.
After photographing the squirrel, I turned my attention to a Wood Pigeon that allowed me to get unusually close. I took the opportunity to capture a soft portrait of it, with a background of warm greens and yellows rendered into pleasing bokeh.
On my way back to the car, I saw the Mandarin duck pair being fed by some generous passers-by. Bathed in morning light, their vibrant colors were on full display. I finally took several shots of them and continued testing the Z8’s AF Subject Detection for the second time. It's definitely a major upgrade over the D850, and I know it will take practice to master. But I’m optimistic—it’s a journey I look forward to.
Mandarin Duck in the UK - Distribution & Population
Introduction to the UK: Mandarin Ducks are native to East Asia, including regions like southeastern Siberia, Korea, eastern China, and Japan. They were introduced to the UK in the 20th century, primarily for ornamental purposes in wildfowl collections. Escapees from these collections began breeding in the wild around the 1930s, leading to the establishment of a feral population.
Current Population: As of recent estimates, the UK hosts a population of approximately 7,000 Mandarin Ducks. This population has been increasing over time and is considered valuable, especially since the species' numbers have declined in its native range.
Geographical Distribution: Mandarin Ducks are primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas with park lakes and other wetlands surrounded by overhanging trees. They are also present in parts of North England, Wales, and Scotland.
Habitat Preferences
Breeding Sites: Mandarin Ducks prefer breeding in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes, or ponds. They are known for nesting in tree cavities, making them one of the UK's few "perching duck" species.
Winter Habitats: During the winter months, they can be found in marshes, flooded fields, and open rivers. While they prefer freshwater environments, they may also inhabit coastal lagoons and estuaries.
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Tech notes:
Lens: Handheld or on monopod, always with VR on.
Aperture: Mostly f/6.3 to f/8.
All images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.
I've started using a Nikon Cross-Body Strap or a monopod for longer walks.
Here are the monopod details:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever
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