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Also known as Chaenomeles Japonica, this is a hardy woody shrub with thorny branches that bears cup-shaped flowers in winter and early spring.
Found and photographed at work.
Part 1 of a theme based album. Trying something new.
Using the Helios 44-2 2/58 Soviet lens (from 1975).
Critique is welcomed.
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While hiking yesterday on this portion of the trail that has small oak trees lining along the sides and with gorgeous morning sunlight coming through, I wanted to take an image that looked like you are walking in the bokeh trail or tunnel. So, this is one of the resulting pictures. I am glad I have chosen to take Helios lens with me that morning. It was perfect for the job.
NikonD7500
Helios 44-2
f/2
1/800
ISO100
Although we have not received our customary spring rain yet ( almost two months late now), some flowers have still decided to make life beautiful.
With all these lovely light and colors, I had to try to capture what I see in my mind.
At Randfontein in my (very dry) garden using the Helios 44-2 2/58 Soviet lens (from 1975) with M adaptor to F adaptor and FTZ adaptor on Nikon Z5.
Handheld in manual mode.
A stack of hearts for you...
Uploaded for the theme "Stacked" in "Looking close... on Friday!".
Using the Helios 44-2 2/58 Soviet lens (from 1975).
Critique is welcomed.
Thank you all very much for your visits, favs and comments.
Another image from the visit to the Cabrillo National Monument yesterday. This is one of the native plants growing along the trails. When people think about California super bloom, flowers certainly come to mind, but it is not only flowers that are blooming. The succulent plants are also native here and while not as flashy as California poppies, they are beautiful.
I took 2 lenses yesterday, my wide angle and Helios44-2. I usually have one lens on for the hike to the end of the trail and put another one for the hike back.
NikonD7500
Helios 44-2
f/2
1/250
ISO100
Last 6 images I have shared on my feed had so much yellow, that I felt I need to share something pink today. 😆 Plus, when orchid trees were in full bloom I took so many images, but only shared 2 so far.
Once again, the Heilos44-2 and extension tubes combination creates really lovely soft painterly look that I love.
NikonD7500
Helios 44-2 + 11mm extension tube
f/2
1/500
ISO100
From the walk in the neighborhood this morning. Jacaranda tree in the wind. Decided to take Helios lens out today. It was a bit neglected since I got Pentacon 50mm.
NikonD7500
Helios 44-2
f/2
1/500
ISO100
It is very cold today with a mild wind, it is dry, winter and there is not a lot of flowers.
Plumbago Auriculata / Cape leadwort / Royal Cape / Blousyselbos
Using the Helios 44-2 2/58 Soviet lens (from 1975).
Critique is welcomed.
Thank you all very much for your visits, favs and comments.
Another from my 1980 slides project. Photos taken from 40yrs slides with DIY cardboard light box with helios 44-2 and extension tubes. The slides were taken with a Pentax K1000 and a SMC Pentax-M 50mm 2.0. These I think were taken somewhere in London.
A macro lens would be great but don't have one.
Slides taken June 1980
Also look lower right to see the little boy amusing himself
This tree is overtaken by its own beautiful pink blooms. How beautiful!
I only wished I could have made better photos of it.
These shots were quickly captured at home in limited time.
Also I am not sure what the name of this tree is, any help in this regard will be appreciated.
EDIT:
[ I have found the specific species of this beautiful plant. It is a "Calliandra Brevipes also known as Pink Powderpuff" the Mimosa is more of a tree and this one is more of a shrub. The leaves also differs considerably in size. ]
All camera and lens information available in the EXIF data.
Critique is welcomed.
Thank you all very much for your visits, favs and comments.
I felt like with the excitement of new vintage lenses I have and my addiction to Pentacon50 ever since I got it last fall, my first love, helios44-2 have been feeling a bit neglected. Here is an image I took last spring while hiking along the local trails. These dried up blooms are very common around here and not particularly easy to photograph as they look like hot mess, but I like the painterly look of this particular image. Also, this image is from a period when I had ISO on my old Nikon camera with Helios attached stuck on 800 and did not notice. Do not ask why or how, but here we are. 😂
NikonD5100
Helios 44-2
f/2
1/4000
ISO800