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Buddhism does not require other religions to be wrong... in order to be right. That would be small minded.
- Domo Geshe Rinpoche -
Most important - and that is what I wish you all, my good
flickrfriends - to love what you do and to be content <3
or...Nectaroscordum siculum, Allium nectaracsardium,
Allium siculum...take your pick!
texture thanks to TCP
June...a strange month...it begins with warm..dare I say 'hot' sunny weather...hmmm...I might need another summer dress!I so...I buy the required dress....and...the weather decides that cooler temperatures and thunderstorms....and torrential rain (on and off...you'll never know when it's coming) is what we need...aaaagh!! a typical British summer!!
we needed some rain for the garden....but...ENOUGH NOW! our Peonies have collapsed from so much rain :-(
"I know well
that the June rains
just fall."
Onitsura
I've discovered that the images that require the most amount of work to produce... quite often turn out to be my current favourite images!
Like this one for instance... it's a two-image panorama shot with my ultra-wide lens. Neither Photoshop nor PTGui managed to stitch the two images together seamlessly... so this afternoon I decided to attempt to hand-stitch the images... which requires a tremendous amount of twisting, shaping and resizing the images before they fit together.
This process took me about two hours... was it worth the effort? I'll let you be the judge of that! :)
Nikon D800, Nikkor 14 -24 mm at 14 mm, ISO of 1600, aperture of f/10 with a 30 second exposure.
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No heavy equipment required. Repairing underground landscape irrigation pipes ain't easy as it looks. Remember, measure twice, cut once.
To give the guy some credit though, he told me this wasn't his job. He's a heavy equipment mechanic. But somebody at CalTrans, in their infinite wisdom sent him out to the old Dumbarton bridge to fix these irrigation pipes.
Newark, California.
Cloud formations in Central Florida can be quite amazing, as this shot shows. Generally, when I've seen shots of this type, they are either from an airplane window, or focused on the top of mountains! This was taken from a dock in Holly Hill, Florida and shows the spectacular clouds just before sunset. no elevation required.
A foreground suddenly ablaze by the early rising sun presented me with both an opportunity & a conundrum. Incorporating it whilst avoiding my own shadow required a fair bit of moving around. This, & the necessity of revealing as much of the loch as possible, required a number of attempts from different spots, with this one achieving an acceptable compromise.
I must admit to having a problem with dammed lochs/lakes, that had previously existed in a natural state only to be exploited with no regard for visual & ecological consequences. There are many in the Highlands: Glascarnoch, Monar, Mullardoch, Cluanie, to name but a few. The celebrated views at the southern end of Haweswater, in Lakeland, highlight how most are willing to embrace a certain idea of what represents exceptional scenery. I, personally, find the man-made effects for the best part repulsive. Conversely, & maybe a little surprisingly, incomparable writer & tireless environmentalist, W.H. Murray, proclaimed Quoich, ". . . one of the most splendid water-scapes in the Highlands". My own position is to find it very difficult accepting permanent alterations. Exacting damaging interference to a land we should be preserving - not exploiting for all it's worth - & therefore leaving behind an unforgivable mess for future generations, represents yet another backward step in the "ascent of man" (sic).
To photograph sunspots a special lens filter and protective eyewear is required. It can be done, as shown in these photographs with a telephoto lens. I sat on a chair in my front yard, wearing my certified, protective eyewear, I used a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L ISUSM +2.0x extender. I handheld my Canon EOS 7D camera and Canon lens for all shots. The only editing was to sharpen the contrast and crop the shots.
The sun activity was moderate today, with 20 flares, the largest was produced by AR3213.
"Sunspots form from concentrations of magnetic fields inside the sun. They build up over time inside the sun and may become buoyant and rise to the surface. This buildup happens over the 11-year solar cycle. And the current cycle – Solar Cycle 25 – is now heading toward a peak in the middle of this decade."
earthsky.org/sun/sun-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-upda...
Location: Orland Park, Illinois, USA
"Sunspots are phenomena on the Sun's photosphere that appear as temporary spots that are darker than the surrounding areas. They are regions of reduced surface temperature caused by concentrations of magnetic flux that inhibit convection. Sunspots appear within active regions, usually in pairs of opposite magnetic polarity. Their number varies according to the approximately 11-year solar cycle.
Individual sunspots or groups of sunspots may last anywhere from a few days to a few months, but eventually decay. Sunspots expand and contract as they move across the surface of the Sun, with diameters ranging from 16 km (10 mi) to 160,000 km (100,000 mi). Larger sunspots can be visible from Earth without the aid of a telescope. They may travel at relative speeds, or proper motions, of a few hundred meters per second when they first emerge." (Wikipedia)
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Notre-Dame de Paris; meaning "Our Lady of Paris", referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine River), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Several attributes set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style, particularly its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colorful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration. Notre-Dame also stands out for its three pipe organs (one historic) and its immense church bells.
Built during medieval France, construction of the cathedral began in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was largely completed by 1260, though it was modified in succeeding centuries. In the 1790s, during the French Revolution, Notre-Dame suffered extensive desecration; much of its religious imagery was damaged or destroyed. In the 19th century, the coronation of Napoleon and the funerals of many of the French Republic's presidents took place at the cathedral. The 1831 publication of Victor Hugo's novel Notre-Dame de Paris (in English: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) inspired interest which led to restoration between 1844 and 1864, supervised by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. On 26 August 1944, the Liberation of Paris from German occupation was celebrated in Notre-Dame with the singing of the Magnificat. Beginning in 1963, the cathedral's façade was cleaned of soot and grime. Another cleaning and restoration project was carried out between 1991 and 2000.
On 15 April 2019, while Notre-Dame was undergoing renovation and restoration, its roof caught fire and burned for 15 hours. The cathedral sustained serious damage. The flèche (the timber spirelet over the crossing) was destroyed, as was most of the lead-covered wooden roof above the stone vaulted ceiling. This contaminated the site and nearby environment with lead. Restoration proposals suggested modernizing the cathedral, but the French National Assembly rejected them, enacting a law in July 2019 that required the restoration preserve the cathedral's "historic, artistic and architectural interest". The task of stabilizing the building against potential collapse was completed in November 2020. The cathedral is expected to reopen on 8 December 2024; the date was confirmed by President Macron.
(source: Wikipedia)
A Grand Island to Chicago NS combine train is back on the move again at Calamus. The train stopped long enough to let the hot ZG1BRB slam by at CP032 on main #1. I'm not sure if the high wide restrictions require this train stop to when meeting other trains or not? The train is working east on the Clinton Sub and 32 miles from Clinton and the next crew change point.
The Hawker Sea Fury was a British naval fighter-bomber developed in the late 1940s, known for its exceptional speed and handling as one of the fastest piston-engine aircraft ever built. It featured a massive Bristol Centaurus 18-cylinder radial engine, producing around 2,500 horsepower, requiring a five-blade Rotol propeller to efficiently convert power into thrust without excessive diameter or supersonic tip speeds. This propeller design allowed the Sea Fury to achieve excellent acceleration, climb performance, and short takeoff distances, which were crucial for carrier operations. The combination of its powerful engine, advanced aerodynamics, and five-blade propeller made the Sea Fury a formidable aircraft, famously used during the Korean War, where it even managed to shoot down a MiG-15 jet.
We pass this old church on our Main St regularly, but only yesterday noticed that some maintenance is in order.
One of Sue taking a similar photo in Comments.
©AnvilcloudPhotography
Getting this shot required about 2% of effort... 3% of patience... and 95% luck!
Getting out from the warmth of my bed well before dawn was the easiest part. The mostly clear sky wasn't looking very promising for a pink sunrise... but after a quick (strong) cup of coffee... there was no point in going back to bed.
I wanted to find something different to what I usually shoot when I'm in Greyton... but I didn't have a clue where to go... and the fact that it was still dark wasn't really helping me find to an interesting subject either!
So I did what I usually do... just drive around aimlessly... waiting for that little voice in my head to speak... saying things like "stop the car, I wonder what the view is like from the top of that hill?".
The little voice did speak... and I did stop the car and hike up a hill... and this is what I found when I looked over the top of it.
Hmm... nice tree! Pity about the hazy air though! I could barely make out any detail in the mountain when the dawn broke... and the whole scene continued to look flat and dull... despite a little bit of pink.
Damn... yet another fruitless shoot! The chances of this scene looking amazing were miniscule! I imagined how it could look if a beam of light came shining out between the clouds to light up just the tree and nothing else... but considering all my recent failures in communicating effectively with mother nature... I wasn't really expecting that to happen!
I've had too many fruitless shoots recently... my hit-rate has dropped to about 1 interesting photo to every 500 photos taken... which has even recently made me wonder if I should perhaps start thinking about maybe getting depressed about that!?
But that seemed like too much effort... so I decided to just stick around... enjoy the beautiful scenery and sunrise... and just maybe get lucky.
Mother Nature clearly felt sorry for me on Sunday morning... as she rewarded me for my patience and perseverance with this amazing spectacle!
The beam of light only lasted for about 5 seconds... allowing me to get only 5 shots... with only one shot where the spotlight was exactly on the tree!
What a "Hum-Worthy" moment that was... sometimes everything just falls into place perfectly... I was humming all the way on my hike back to the car!!
Nikon D800, Nikkor 24 - 70 mm at 38 mm, ISO of 100, aperture of f/14 with a 1/200th second exposure.
SN/NC: Strongylodon macrobotrys, Fabaceae Family
Strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as the jade vine, emerald vine, or turquoise jade vine, is a leguminous vine endemic to the Philippines. It is a popular ornamental plant known for its cascading clusters of vibrant turquoise or greenish-blue claw-shaped flowers. Cultivating jade vine requires a tropical environment, making it a popular choice in botanical gardens and conservatories. The plant's striking appearance and limited distribution contribute to its allure among plant enthusiasts worldwide. Absolutely gorgeous!
Strongylodon macrobotrys, comumente conhecida como trepadeira-jade, videira-esmeralda ou jade-turquesa, é uma trepadeira leguminosa endêmica das Filipinas. É uma planta ornamental popular, conhecida por seus cachos em cascata de flores vibrantes em forma de garra, nas cores turquesa ou verde-azulada. O cultivo da trepadeira-jade requer um ambiente tropical, o que a torna uma escolha popular em jardins botânicos e estufas. A aparência marcante da planta e sua distribuição limitada contribuem para seu fascínio entre entusiastas de plantas worldwide. Simplesmente deslumbrante!
Strongylodon macrobotrys, comúnmente conocida como parra de jade, enredadera esmeralda o jade turquesa, es una enredadera leguminosa endémica de Filipinas. Es una planta ornamental popular, conocida por sus racimos en cascada de flores vibrantes en forma de garra, de color turquesa o verde azulado. Su cultivo requiere un ambiente tropical, por lo que es una elección popular en jardines botánicos e invernaderos. La apariencia llamativa de la planta y su distribución limitada contribuyen a su encanto entre los entusiastas de las plantas de todo el mundo. ¡Absolutamente impresionante!
Strongylodon macrobotrys, communément appelée liane de jade, liane émeraude ou jade turquoise, est une liane légumineuse endémique des Philippines. C'est une plante ornementale populaire, connue pour ses grappes en cascade de fleurs vibrantes en forme de griffe, de couleur turquoise ou bleu-vert. Sa culture nécessite un environnement tropical, ce qui en fait un choix populaire dans les jardins botaniques et les conservatoires. L'apparence frappante de la plante et sa distribution limitée contribuent à son attrait auprès des passionnés de plantes du monde entier. Absolument magnifique !
Strongylodon macrobotrys, comunemente nota come vite di giada, vite smeraldo o giada turchese, è una pianta rampicante leguminosa endemica delle Filippine. È una popolare pianta ornamentale, conosciuta per i suoi grappoli a cascata di vibranti fiori artigliati di colore turchese o verde-azzurro. La sua coltivazione richiede un ambiente tropicale, il che la rende una scelta popolare negli orti botanici e nelle serre. L'aspetto straordinario della pianta e la sua distribuzione limitata contribuiscono al suo fascino tra gli appassionati di piante di tutto il mondo. Assolutamente splendida!
Strongylodon macrobotrys, allgemein bekannt als Jaderanke, Smaragdranke oder Türkis-Jaderanke, ist eine leguminose Rankenpflanze, die auf den Philippinen endemisch ist. Sie ist eine beliebte Zierpflanze, die für ihre herabfallenden Trauben von lebhaften, krallenförmigen Blüten in Türkis oder Grünlich-Blau bekannt ist. Der Anbau der Jaderanke erfordert ein tropisches Klima, was sie zu einer beliebten Wahl in botanischen Gärten und Gewächshäusern macht. Das auffällige Erscheinungsbild der Pflanze und ihre begrenzte Verbreitung tragen zu ihrer Anziehungskraft bei Pflanzenliebhabern weltweit bei. Ganz wunderbar!
Strongylodon macrobotrys, algemeen bekend als de jaderank, smaragdrank of turkoois jaderank, is een peulvormige klimplant die endemisch is in de Filipijnen. Het is een populaire sierplant, bekend om zijn cascades van levendige, klauwvormige bloemen in turkoois of groenachtig blauw. De teelt van de jaderank vereist een tropische omgeving, waardoor het een populaire keuze is in botanische tuinen en kassen. Het opvallende uiterlijk van de plant en de beperkte verspreiding dragen bij aan haar aantrekkingskracht onder plantenliefhebbers wereldwijd. Echt prachtig!
ストロンギロドン・マクロボトリスは、一般にジェードバイン（翡翠葛）、エメラルドバイン、またはターコイズジェードバインとして知られ、フィリピン固有のマメ科のつる植物です。ターコイズまたは青緑色の鮮やかな爪形の花が滝のように連なる房で知られる人気の観賞植物です。栽培には熱帯環境が必要なため、植物園や温室でよく見られます。その印象的な外観と限られた分布が、世界中の植物愛好家の間で人気を集めています。実に見事です！
翡翠葛（Strongylodon macrobotrys），俗称碧玉藤、绿玉藤或绿松石碧玉藤，是菲律宾特有的一种豆科藤本植物。它是一种受欢迎的观赏植物，以其层叠的花序和 vibrant 的绿松石或蓝绿色爪形花朵而闻名。栽培碧玉藤需要热带环境，因此它是植物园和温室的热门选择。其引人注目的外观和有限的分布范围使其受到全球植物爱好者的追捧。真是太美了！
سترونجيلودون ماكروبوتريس، المعروفة باسم نبات اليشم، أو المتسلقة الزمردية، أو اليشم الفيروزي، هي نبتة متسلقة من البقوليات مستوطنة في الفلبين. إنها نبتة زينة مشهورة، معروفة بعناقيدها المتتالية من الأزهار الفيروزية أو المزرقة المخضرة المنقارية الشكل. زراعة نبات اليشم تتطلب بيئة استوائية، مما يجعله خيارًا شائعًا في الحدائق النباتية والمحميات. المظهر المذهل للنبتة وتوزيعها المحدود يساهم في جاذبيتها لدى عشاق النباتات حول العالم. رائعة حقًا!
The theme for “Smile on Saturday” for the 4th of June is “tiny-tiny” which requires a small object to be photographed alongside a larger object to help give the item scale. When I read the theme, I thought how perfect it was for me, and a few of my friends who also post to this group. Anyone who follows my photostream knows that I love and collect 1:12 size miniatures which I photograph in realistic scenes. The artifice of recreating in minute detail items in 1:12 scale always amazes me, and it’s amazing how the eye can be fooled. Therefore, when the theme came up, I immediately thought of some of my kitchen accessories. I settled on the idea of baking, as I had only a few days prior to the announcement of the theme received a pastry preparation board and tray of empty tart casings. I originally just had the floured board and the tray of tart casings which I photographed alongside my beloved and well used rolling pin to show the scale. Then I decided to add to it, so I have included a fluted teacup that could be used to cut the ruffled pastry casings, the flour, butter and jug of water needed to make the pastry, and some P. C. Flett & Co. jam and some Macfie’s treacle to fill the tarts with. I even included cutlery and a floral spoon rest in the shape of a teapot. The latter is less than half a centimetre in diameter to give you a clue as to how tiny-tiny these objects are! I hope you like my miniature whimsy for this week, and that it brings a smile to your face.
All these miniatures are 1:12 scale, and some are artisan pieces.
The pastry preparation board, complete with flour, cut and uncut pastry and the rolling pin come from Kathleen Knight’s Dolls’ House Shop in the United Kingdom, as does the accompanying tray of pastry shells. Both are artisan made pieces with amazing attention to detail.
The rather worn and beaten looking enamelled flour cannister in the typical domestic Art Deco design and kitchen colours of the 1920s, cream and green, has been aged on purpose. An artisan piece, it also comes from Kathleen Knight’s Dolls’ House Shop, as do the 1920s enamel handled spoons and knife, the floral spoon rest in the shape of a teapot, and the hand painted tray on which the butter sits.
The jug with its dainty rose pattern and gilt rim is made by M.W. Reutter Porzellanfabrik in Germany, who specialise in making high quality porcelain miniatures. The floral patterned teacup comes from an online miniatures stockist on E-Bay.
The butter is also an artisan piece that has been hand painted and printed. It comes from Mick and Marie’s Miniatures in the United Kingdom.
The tin of Macfie’s Finest Black Treacleand jar of P.C. Flett and Company jam are 1:12 size artisan miniatures made by Little Things Dollhouse Miniatures in Lancashire, with great attention to detail paid to their labels and the shapes of their jars and cans. Robert Andrew Macfie sugar refiner was the first person to use the term Golden Syrup in 1840, a product made by his factory, the Macfie sugar refinery, in Liverpool. He also produced black treacle. P.C. Flett and Company was established in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands by Peter Copeland Flett. He had inherited a small family owned ironmongers in Albert Street Kirkwall, which he inherited from his maternal family. He had a shed in the back of the shop where he made ginger ale, lemonade, jams and preserves from local produce. By the 1920s they had an office in Liverpool, and travelling representatives selling jams and preserves around Great Britain. I am not sure when the business ceased trading.
First run of Butler Henderson after restoration by the Great Central Railway, March 1982...Restoration began in 1981 and it was returned to steam in March 1982 as very little restoration work was required following the overhaul at Gorton some years earlier. It was retubed because the boiler insurers would not insure it without all the small and big tubes being replaced. Seen here at Rothley March 1982. Copyright David Bagent.
Jixi Mining Bureau's 'SY' 2-8-2 No.1446 has come to the rescue of sister 'SY' 0950 to shift its wagons on the icy tracks out of the Didao landsale yard during the morning of 4th January 2010 as workers make their way on and off shift.
© Copyright Gordon Edgar - All rights reserved. Please do not use any of these images without my explicit permission
My latest project...A Canon IIIb.
This camera much like the early Leica's, has a two piece top plate. This requires a complete tear down to get to all the parts required for painting. A real PITA!!
On this one, the curtains were shot and the chrome had seen better days. A perfect candidate for rebuilding/refinishing.
Camera painted with Cerakote.
Vor das Wandervergnügen im Verzasca-Tal hat der Herrgott die Alpenüberquerung gesetzt ;-)
Driving in from Germany, getting to the picturesque Verzasca valley near Lago Maggiore requires crossing the Alps, and then some grit and nerves to traverse the harrowing mountain switchbacks leading to the remote valley.
Hiking up Ladder Canyon in the Mecca Hills Wilderness north of Salton Sea requires ascending 4 unsecured ladders between twisting narrow passages.
A successful marriage requires
falling in love many times,
always with the same person.
(Mignon McLaughlin)
My twin daughters gave these tiny dolls to Freya (their elder sister) and Sam on their wedding day (October 28, 2016).
Last Tuesday, July 10 2018, Freya gave birth to our first grandchild:
a boy named Eli! :-)
an alphabet book - bokeh
Smile on Saturday! :-) - Lucky Charm
(photo by Freya)
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Mursi mother adorned with an ornamental clay lip-plate, a wild boar's ivory tusk (Warthog canine tooth), facial chalk markings, and decorated goat-skin clothing - from a small semi-nomadic pastoral settlement situated on the upper bank of the Mago River, a tributary that joins the essential Omo River in a remote corner of southwestern Ethiopia.
On the meaning of lip-plates
The Mursi are one of the last groups in Africa where women still wear large wooden or clay plates in their lower lips. Most Mursi women wear lip-plates as an aesthetic symbol of cultural pride and identity, signifying passage to womanhood/adulthood.
The labrets are more frequently worn by unmarried or newly wed women and are generally worn when serving men food or during important ritual events (weddings, men's duelling competitions, communal dances, safari photo-ops).
Debunking popular myths
Contrary to popular opinion among travellers and other passing strangers, ethnographers found little or no connection between the size of a woman’s lip-plate and the size of her bridewealth (cattle, guns).
Anthropologists have debunked another popular myth surrounding the lip-plate in this region. They found no evidence that the labret originated as a deliberate attempt to disfigure and make women less attractive to slave traders, yet this myth seems to surface regularly in accounts by professional and amateur photographers, tourists, and bloggers alike.
The Mursi and Mursiland
Most Mursi live in small settlements dispersed across Mursiland, a remote territory of about thirty by eighty kilometres between the Omo and Mago Rivers in southwestern Ethiopia, a day or two overland to the borders with South Sudan and northern Kenya.
The terrain varies from a volcanic plain dominated by a range of hills and a major watershed to a riverine forest, wooded grasslands and thorny bushland thickets. The climate is harsh and unstable with low rainfall and daily temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C in the shade during the dry season.
The Mursi are semi-nomadic farmers and herders who depend on shifting hoe-cultivation (mostly drought-resistant varieties of sorghum) and cattle herding for their livelihood. They number less than ten thousand today.
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Definitive ethnographic accounts on the meaning of lip-plates in Mursi culture and society include:
• David Turton, "Lip plates and the people who take photographs: uneasy encounters between Mursi and tourists in southern Ethiopia", Anthropology Today, 20:3, 3-8, 2004,.
• Shauna Latosky, "Reflections on the lip-plates of Mursi women as a source of stigma and self-esteem", in Ivo Strecker and Jean Lydall (eds.) The perils of face: Essays on cultural contact, respect and self-esteem in southern Ethiopia, Mainzer Beiträge zur Afrika-Forschung, Lit Verlag, Berlin, 2006, pp. 371-386.
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This morning, after the rain, I checked the BBC weather forecast before heading out to Bradgate Park, which showed sunshine over the Leicestershire region. Once again, the BBC did not let me down.
Spring always reminds us of the awakening of the earth — the end of a harsh winter reflected in a burst of colour across the landscape. Especially the pre-fruit season tones of the trees bring a quiet sense of joy.
For me, the first sign of spring is always the migration of swallows from Africa. They travel thousands of kilometres, return to build their nests, raise and train their young, and then head back to Africa to spend the winter.
Another fascinating aspect of spring is witnessing duck, goose, and swan families. Every year I observe how the young are protected, fed, and guided, and how both parents share responsibilities. Watching these first steps into life always reminds me of my own family.
Today was no different. Thirteen Mallard ducklings were following their mother, and I captured this moment together with two photographer friends. However, we chose not to get too close so as not to disturb their natural behaviour. Therefore, I am sharing a single documentary frame of this large family.
On my way back, I encountered another scene — a mother Mallard with a single duckling. Under the title “First Steps into Life,” I photographed their feeding moment on green grass.
Using my Nikon 500mm lens with a 1.4x teleconverter, reaching 700mm, I was able to record these moments from a respectful distance.
Upon entering Bradgate Park, I was greeted by a Jackdaw on the park sign, followed by a Robin generously offering its song and presence. A Goldcrest then revealed itself within the pine trees.
Nature in spring is built upon such a delicate balance — for those who are able to see it…
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
© All rights belong to R. Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission.
If you are interested in purchasing or licensing them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Lens & support:
Nikon AF-S TC-14E III — hand-held or monopod, SPORT VR enabled.
Aperture set to f/8, full focal length.
All images were converted from RAW to JPEG.
During long walks, I use either a Nikon cross-body strap or a monopod.
Monopod setup:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head (Standard Lever)
Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF
Your comments and constructive criticism are always appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to explore! 😊
This view, I presume, requires no particular introduction. Just came back after spending six nights in Paris. Had never been to France before! I got this shot from the roof terrace of Montparnasse Tower.
It's Sepia, need I say more!
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Explore, December 15, 2007