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November 26, 2024
Monthly Update 26-Nov-2024
The latest Editor's Choice images and top discussions at Nikonians - 26 November 2024
You'll find more, excellent images on the Editor's Choice page Great Grandson vs Cake by Rickman - Show in forums Editor: What a great capture, Rick. Perfect timing with him looking at you and his expression. Brought a big smile to my face. Herbst / Autumn by Holger - Show in galleries Editor: Well balanced composition, nice work! Kite Flying by DrJake - Show in galleries Editor: A dive-bomber. Great feather detail and the perfect background. Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt by BelleInPA - Show in galleries Editor: Looks like a great place for a fall drive. Nicely captured. Solitary Snowy Egret by jbarc49 - Show in galleries Editor: Perfect pose and a beautiful background!  Another Sunrise on the Assawoman Canal by RockvilleBob - Show in forums Editor: Simply stunning! Wonderful light and perfect reflection, wow!  The shot within the shot by bhiggins - Show in forums Editor: Love this up close and personal shot of this immature Great Blue Heron, Barry. Well done with detail and crop. This months top posts in the "Want to Sell" section I Want to Sell: Complete package of items for sale by CowboyPoet All items are new or like new. Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 (.75) Promaster Large Compact Case (.95) Peak Design Slide Lite Sage (.95) Rope wrist strap with Peak Design end Promaster 77mm U... This months top forum postings Nikon D500: Yellowstone and Grand Tetons trip next fall. by holtek I have a trip planned for Sept. 2025 to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons. I plan to take my D500 and am looking for recommendations for a lens to take. I have a Nikon 28-300mm, a Nikon 70-300mm VR G a... Nikon Z9 / Z8: Nikon Support Problem by peregrineguy In August this year I purchased a new Z8 kit with 24-120 lens from BB. The lens hood could never be installed with the usual comforting click into place but I thought, well, new lens series maybe they... Wildlife: A Story by AartPapaya Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri. The following series is story, unfortunately, I do not know the beginning nor the end of the tale. Two male friends, an old bird and the other in his pr... Landscape: Congratulations Darryl! by dm1dave Please join me in congratulating Darryl Hodson (skibreeze7) for her winning image in the September landscape contest. The winning image will be added to the and entered in the Darryl Hodson (skibreez... Glamour & Portrait, Studio & Still Life: Study in Reds by pic This is actually a severe crop (less than 17% of the original image area) of a candid photo. The subject was one of hundreds of body-painted bicyclists who participate in a local parade held annually.... Architecture & Industrial Photography: Where Precision Counts by jimray These were taken at a machine shop that Ive visited several times, always finding something different to photograph. This will probably be the last time because the machinery will be moved to a newer ... PJ, PR & Street: Terrifying Gentleman? by davegould68 This person deserves your... Sports: 28-400mm at SEC football game by mstracke We were on row 33 of the bottom deck, so not real far away. Wanted to see if the 28-400mm at a night game would work, since everything I have longer I have to sneak into the game due to new lens lengt... Micro, Macro & Close-up: Diamonds on the Beach by scenicshutterbug Actually ice that has broken free from nearby icebergs, but it certainly sparkled like diamonds! and suggestions welcome! Thanks for looking. Karen... Panorama: Monument Valley by Lomcevak Monument Valleys 17 mile loop drive is accessible to private vehicles and all these panos were taken along this drive - more remote areas of this Navajo Tribal Park require taking an Indian-led tour. ... Travel: NYC by Regor10 My wife and I went to the Garden a week or so ago and as we turned up 34th and 8th Ave saw the nearly full moon traversing behind the Empire State Building. We took a few iPhone shots as many others s... Aviation: ABQ by Lomcevak The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event spanning 9 days in early October and typically draws in excess of 500 balloons for the various competitions or events. Two of the more i... Infrared & Ultraviolet: How would a D3X work as an infrared camera? by pqtrths Hi Everyone: I ask this question as a new camera - Z8 or Z9 - is part of my my 71st birthday gift from my wife. (Ill be renting the Z8 then Z9 to see which one I like; buying both is not an option - I... Astrophotography: Veterans Day 2024 Moon by ajdooley The Veterans Day Moon as seen at about 6:30 pm in SW Illinois, USA. Nikon D850, ISO 200, Tamron 150-600mm @ 600mm, 1/400th @ f6.3, hand held. ... Digital Artistry: Icelandic Countryside by scenicshutterbug A couple of shots of the Icelandic countryside. Suggestions/comments welcome! Karen... Post for Critique: Need some advice (with flash lighting) by DWK001 My wife has been painting Christmas tree bulbs and I have been trying some really out of my realm. Im starting to get into this type of photography and I do want to learn and shoot more of this type o... B&W / Film & Digital: Iceland Abandoned Farm by DaveSoderlund I reworked this photograph in BW to make it more stark and foreboding and posted to my Facebook page yesterday for Halloween. I thought Id share it here... D750, Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 @ 38mm, ISO 100, f... A Picture I Took: Im Back ! Well, just made it by glxman First quick snap of a noisy (very ) Posting maybe a little slow at the start so going to be a slow start, Lost over 37lbs during my stay, lost lots of muscle so the shots HH werent as steady as they u... Family & Pets: My little pumpkin by Labsmom Managed to coax my favorite model into a photo shoot with the promise of a game of fetch and a cookie. Debbie ... I have been published!: Published a 3rd Novel! by Wolphin I have for the third time, used my own photos while publishing a werewolf novel I have written. It makes it easy for me, copyright-wise. If anyone is interested in the story, details are here I used a... Behind The Image: Street Candid by davegould68 Many thanks for the EC! If it helps anyone here is the story of the image. Capture: I like to find a spot where I can sit, have a coffee or three and watch the people go past through the long end of m... Black & White Film: Using Nikon Picture Control by David18 I am looking for a listing for Eastman Double X film, sometimes called Super XX, although I do not see it available. Anyone know a suitable black and white substitute emulation you have tried?... Landscape Contest (Monthly): November Contest - Fall foliage with sky by dm1dave The theme for November is to point your camera a bit more upwards...and show some sky which must be an integral part of the shot. Any time of day is allowed, just be sure there is some sky (with or wi... Wildlife Contest (Monthly): Hello Kitty by adaniel Nikon D850 with Nikkor 70-300 1/500 @f8 at 135mm ... Digital Artistry Contest (Monthly): November Contest - The 4 Seasons by dm1dave This month's challenge theme is The 4 Seasons We want to see how you use digital manipulation to express the feeling of any of the 4 season - Spring, Summer, Fall, or winter Example -- Entrants must... ... and, that's it, folks! Your Nikonians Team If you want to give us feedback or have ideas on this blog, just let us know in the About Nikonians forum. |
Posted by newsmachine at 2:05 AM
November 24, 2024
Weekly Update 24-Nov-2024
This weeks Editor's Choice images and top discussions at Nikonians - 24 November 2024
| You'll find more, excellent images on the Editor's Choice page Herbst / Autumn by Holger - Show in galleries Kite Flying by DrJake - Show in galleries Editor: A dive-bomber. Great feather detail and the perfect background. Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt by BelleInPA - Show in galleries Editor: Looks like a great place for a fall drive. Nicely captured. Solitary Snowy Egret by jbarc49 - Show in galleries Editor: Perfect pose and a beautiful background! Another Sunrise on the Assawoman Canal by RockvilleBob - Show in forums Editor: Simply stunning! Wonderful light and perfect reflection, wow! The shot within the shot by bhiggins - Show in forums Editor: Love this up close and personal shot of this immature Great Blue Heron, Barry. Well done with detail and crop. Young Kudu Bull by Gaduf - Show in galleries This weeks top posts in the "Want to Sell" section I Want to Sell: Complete package of items for sale by CowboyPoet All items are new or like new. Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 (.75) Promaster Large Compact Case (.95) Peak Design Slide Lite Sage (.95) Rope wrist strap with Peak Design end Promaster 77mm U... This weeks top forum postings Nikon D500: Yellowstone and Grand Tetons trip next fall. by holtek I have a trip planned for Sept. 2025 to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons. I plan to take my D500 and am looking for recommendations for a lens to take. I have a Nikon 28-300mm, a Nikon 70-300mm VR G a... Nikon Z9 / Z8: Nikon Support Problem by peregrineguy In August this year I purchased a new Z8 kit with 24-120 lens from BB. The lens hood could never be installed with the usual comforting click into place but I thought, well, new lens series maybe they... Landscape: Congratulations Darryl! by dm1dave Please join me in congratulating Darryl Hodson (skibreeze7) for her winning image in the September landscape contest. The winning image will be added to the and entered in the Darryl Hodson (skibreez... Glamour & Portrait, Studio & Still Life: Study in Reds by pic This is actually a severe crop (less than 17% of the original image area) of a candid photo. The subject was one of hundreds of body-painted bicyclists who participate in a local parade held annually.... Architecture & Industrial Photography: Where Precision Counts by jimray These were taken at a machine shop that Ive visited several times, always finding something different to photograph. This will probably be the last time because the machinery will be moved to a newer ... PJ, PR & Street: Terrifying Gentleman? by davegould68 This person deserves your... Sports: 28-400mm at SEC football game by mstracke We were on row 33 of the bottom deck, so not real far away. Wanted to see if the 28-400mm at a night game would work, since everything I have longer I have to sneak into the game due to new lens lengt... Micro, Macro & Close-up: Diamonds on the Beach by scenicshutterbug Actually ice that has broken free from nearby icebergs, but it certainly sparkled like diamonds! and suggestions welcome! Thanks for looking. Karen... Panorama: Monument Valley by Lomcevak Monument Valleys 17 mile loop drive is accessible to private vehicles and all these panos were taken along this drive - more remote areas of this Navajo Tribal Park require taking an Indian-led tour. ... Travel: NYC by Regor10 My wife and I went to the Garden a week or so ago and as we turned up 34th and 8th Ave saw the nearly full moon traversing behind the Empire State Building. We took a few iPhone shots as many others s... Aviation: ABQ by Lomcevak The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event spanning 9 days in early October and typically draws in excess of 500 balloons for the various competitions or events. Two of the more i... Infrared & Ultraviolet: How would a D3X work as an infrared camera? by pqtrths Hi Everyone: I ask this question as a new camera - Z8 or Z9 - is part of my my 71st birthday gift from my wife. (Ill be renting the Z8 then Z9 to see which one I like; buying both is not an option - I... Astrophotography: Veterans Day 2024 Moon by ajdooley The Veterans Day Moon as seen at about 6:30 pm in SW Illinois, USA. Nikon D850, ISO 200, Tamron 150-600mm @ 600mm, 1/400th @ f6.3, hand held. ... Digital Artistry: Icelandic Countryside by scenicshutterbug A couple of shots of the Icelandic countryside. Suggestions/comments welcome! Karen... B&W / Film & Digital: Iceland Abandoned Farm by DaveSoderlund I reworked this photograph in BW to make it more stark and foreboding and posted to my Facebook page yesterday for Halloween. I thought Id share it here... D750, Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 @ 38mm, ISO 100, f... A Picture I Took: Im Back ! Well, just made it by glxman First quick snap of a noisy (very ) Posting maybe a little slow at the start so going to be a slow start, Lost over 37lbs during my stay, lost lots of muscle so the shots HH werent as steady as they u... Family & Pets: My little pumpkin by Labsmom Managed to coax my favorite model into a photo shoot with the promise of a game of fetch and a cookie. Debbie ... I have been published!: Published a 3rd Novel! by Wolphin I have for the third time, used my own photos while publishing a werewolf novel I have written. It makes it easy for me, copyright-wise. If anyone is interested in the story, details are here I used a... Behind The Image: Street Candid by davegould68 Many thanks for the EC! If it helps anyone here is the story of the image. Capture: I like to find a spot where I can sit, have a coffee or three and watch the people go past through the long end of m... Black & White Film: Using Nikon Picture Control by David18 I am looking for a listing for Eastman Double X film, sometimes called Super XX, although I do not see it available. Anyone know a suitable black and white substitute emulation you have tried?... Landscape Contest (Monthly): November Contest - Fall foliage with sky by dm1dave The theme for November is to point your camera a bit more upwards...and show some sky which must be an integral part of the shot. Any time of day is allowed, just be sure there is some sky (with or wi... Wildlife Contest (Monthly): Hello Kitty by adaniel Nikon D850 with Nikkor 70-300 1/500 @f8 at 135mm ... Digital Artistry Contest (Monthly): November Contest - The 4 Seasons by dm1dave This month's challenge theme is The 4 Seasons We want to see how you use digital manipulation to express the feeling of any of the 4 season - Spring, Summer, Fall, or winter Example -- Entrants must... ... and, that's it, folks! Your Nikonians Team If you want to give us feedback or have ideas on this blog, just let us know in the About Nikonians forum. |
Posted by newsmachine at 5:40 AM
November 17, 2024
2024 Contests - A golden chance
End of 2024 comes with many contests and interesting assignments at Nikonians. We have all the details in this newsletter. There is also a special for you on a Gold Membership, valid throughout the month of November.
Contest update
The November and December monthly contests will be your last chance to compete for a spot in the finals of The Best of Nikonians 2024 Photo Contest. The Nikonians Team will begin voting for winners as soon as the December contest is completed.
Reminder to vote
You choose the winners in the monthly contests. Those winners are advanced to The Best of Nikonians.
Wildlife
This month's theme is Halloween. Scary looks, snarls, piercing eyes, animals in moonlight. Let your creativity take you from there. More info
Landscape
The theme for November is: "Fall foliage with sky". Show us your best Fall Foliage shot, but with a small twist: to point your camera a bit more upwards...and show some sky which must be an integral part of the shot. Any time of day is allowed, just be sure there is some sky (with or without clouds) visible. More info
Macro & Close-Up
The theme for this November contest is: "Leaf Stories". Be ready to collect and bring home some leaves from your Autumn walks Nikonians!
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." - Albert Camus
More info
Travel
The theme for this month's contest is Travel by Rail. Please submit your finest images taken in which the subject is trains, trolleys, or other rail transportation. More info
Digital Artistry
This month's challenge theme is "The 4 Seasons"
We want to see how you use digital manipulation to express the feeling of any of the 4 season - Spring, Summer, Fall, or winter. More info
You'll find more information about our current contests in the Nikonians Contest Section
Voucher for 1/3rd of on a Gold Membership
Use the voucher 24-AllGold to upgrade to a Gold Membership with a 1/3rd off on the regular membership fee. Voucher is valid through November 2024.
Posted by bgs at 6:57 AM
Weekly Update 17-Nov-2024
This weeks Editor's Choice images and top discussions at Nikonians - 17 November 2024
You'll find more, excellent images on the Editor's Choice page Low Tide at the Bird Rocks by skibreeze7 - Show in forums Editor: Great use of a low viewpoint to draw the viewer into the image.  Copalis Beach by mklass - Show in forums Editor: Love the tones and mood here Mick!  Bryce Canyon Rainbow Point by jtmcg - Show in forums Editor: A beautiful winter landscape.  Solar de Manaña geyser by ricardo00 - Show in forums Editor: Beautiful tones and low angle Richard! Andersen-2024-10-15-0006-nikonians-1200px-Nikonians_1200px-2.jpg by thommyboy - Show in galleries Editor: Wonderful light and depth.  Backlit Fall Leaf by elec164 - Show in forums Editor: Wonderfully captured Pete! Very creative composition and beautiful colors.  NYC by Regor10 - Show in forums Editor: Wonderful exposure and view of the bridge & city! This weeks top posts in the "Want to Sell" section I Want to Sell: FS: Nikkor ais 180mm F2.8 ED lens by servocharge For sale: near mint manual focus Nikkor ais 180mm F2.8 ED F mount lens, stored for the last several years in dry cabinet when not in use. Includes rear cap and screw type front cap. Built-in hood hold... This weeks top forum postings Nikon D500: Focus Points and Auto Focusing by Greg1954 Ive said before that I have difficulty in understanding the whole focus point system that Nikon uses. For shooting single pictures Im okay; yet I still have this urge to shoot something moving. With m... Nikon Z9 / Z8: Nikon Support Problem by peregrineguy In August this year I purchased a new Z8 kit with 24-120 lens from BB. The lens hood could never be installed with the usual comforting click into place but I thought, well, new lens series maybe they... Landscape: My annual Fall fix by Rassie Every autumn I go back to this spot, 10 km from my home, for my annual Fall fix. Autumn this year is a bit of a mixed bag; maple tress show very nice colour while colours of the other species seem to ... Architecture & Industrial Photography: Blue Chip Sunrise by bnuber Was heading out before dawn on Tuesday for foliage shots in Michigan City, IN when I noticed the sunrise in my rear view mirror. Pulling into the Blue Chip Casino entrance, I went to the top of the pa... PJ, PR & Street: Terrifying Gentleman? by davegould68 This person deserves your... Sports: 28-400mm at SEC football game by mstracke We were on row 33 of the bottom deck, so not real far away. Wanted to see if the 28-400mm at a night game would work, since everything I have longer I have to sneak into the game due to new lens lengt... Micro, Macro & Close-up: Diamonds on the Beach by scenicshutterbug Actually ice that has broken free from nearby icebergs, but it certainly sparkled like diamonds! and suggestions welcome! Thanks for looking. Karen... Panorama: Monument Valley by Lomcevak Monument Valleys 17 mile loop drive is accessible to private vehicles and all these panos were taken along this drive - more remote areas of this Navajo Tribal Park require taking an Indian-led tour. ... Travel: Iceland by scenicshutterbug Judging from the number of posts I have read and the number of people I have talked to, it seems like Iceland was a very popular place to visit this year. We visited there in late September and were c... Aviation: ABQ by Lomcevak The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event spanning 9 days in early October and typically draws in excess of 500 balloons for the various competitions or events. Two of the more i... Infrared & Ultraviolet: How would a D3X work as an infrared camera? by pqtrths Hi Everyone: I ask this question as a new camera - Z8 or Z9 - is part of my my 71st birthday gift from my wife. (Ill be renting the Z8 then Z9 to see which one I like; buying both is not an option - I... Motor Sports: Petit Le Mans by TAdams65 Great race at Road Atlanta this year. All time record crowd. ... Astrophotography: Veterans Day 2024 Moon by ajdooley The Veterans Day Moon as seen at about 6:30 pm in SW Illinois, USA. Nikon D850, ISO 200, Tamron 150-600mm @ 600mm, 1/400th @ f6.3, hand held. ... Digital Artistry: Place de la revolution - Montpellier by geneluck As homework for our photo club, I had to take a picture of the place de la revolution in Montpellier France. It is a small square without any particular interest except for the statues of some of the ... B&W / Film & Digital: Iceland Abandoned Farm by DaveSoderlund I reworked this photograph in BW to make it more stark and foreboding and posted to my Facebook page yesterday for Halloween. I thought Id share it here... D750, Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 @ 38mm, ISO 100, f... A Picture I Took: Orlandos Lake Eola by smitheroosky Lake Eola is a classic spot in Downtown Orlando, home to a nice fountain and swans (both actual swans and swan-shaped paddle boats people can take around the lake). Ive made a couple visits there rece... Family & Pets: My little pumpkin by Labsmom Managed to coax my favorite model into a photo shoot with the promise of a game of fetch and a cookie. Debbie ... I have been published!: Comet photo by gpyros The editor said that they could have printed it small on page 1, but instead decided to print it large on page 2! Cant complain! It was taken on October 13, 2024 at a local lake. ... Behind The Image: Street Candid by davegould68 Many thanks for the EC! If it helps anyone here is the story of the image. Capture: I like to find a spot where I can sit, have a coffee or three and watch the people go past through the long end of m... Black & White Film: Using Nikon Picture Control by David18 I am looking for a listing for Eastman Double X film, sometimes called Super XX, although I do not see it available. Anyone know a suitable black and white substitute emulation you have tried?... Special Edition Contests: Winner Your Portfolio Challenge by dm1dave Please join me in congratulating the winners in Your Portfolio Challenge All five winning images will be advanced to the final rounds of The Best of Nikonians Photo Contest 2024 at the end of the year... Landscape Contest (Monthly): November Contest - Fall foliage with sky by dm1dave The theme for November is to point your camera a bit more upwards...and show some sky which must be an integral part of the shot. Any time of day is allowed, just be sure there is some sky (with or wi... Digital Artistry Contest (Monthly): November Contest - The 4 Seasons by dm1dave This month's challenge theme is The 4 Seasons We want to see how you use digital manipulation to express the feeling of any of the 4 season - Spring, Summer, Fall, or winter Example -- Entrants must... ... and, that's it, folks! Your Nikonians Team If you want to give us feedback or have ideas on this blog, just let us know in the About Nikonians forum. |
Posted by newsmachine at 5:40 AM
November 10, 2024
Weekly Update 10-Nov-2024
This weeks Editor's Choice images and top discussions at Nikonians - 10 November 2024
You'll find more, excellent images on the Editor's Choice page Cicada-and-Evening-Primrose-background by bayouboy66 - Show in forums Editor: Great shot of this cicada, Gerald. Nice detail and bokeh.  "Moving Out" by marnigirl - Show in forums Editor: Great image, Dale. Nice timing to capture this herd on the move, dust and all. Katwijk_NL_.jpg by johnnie5 - Show in galleries Editor: An interesting Quadtych study. Snack Time by hoaglandjames - Show in galleries Editor: Great timing, but a bad day for the lizard.  Orlando's Lake Eola by smitheroosky - Show in forums Editor: Well done colorful nightcap, Dave. Fly Eye by gwolosh - Show in galleries Editor: An amazing 597 stacked image of a fly's compound eye, Gedaliah. Really well done!!  Owl In Snow by Peregrination - Show in forums Editor: A fantastic wildlife portrait. This weeks top posts in the "Want to Sell" section I Want to Sell: FS: Nikkor ais 180mm F2.8 ED lens by servocharge For sale: near mint manual focus Nikkor ais 180mm F2.8 ED F mount lens, stored for the last several years in dry cabinet when not in use. Includes rear cap and screw type front cap. Built-in hood hold... This weeks top forum postings Nikon D500: Focus Points and Auto Focusing by Greg1954 Ive said before that I have difficulty in understanding the whole focus point system that Nikon uses. For shooting single pictures Im okay; yet I still have this urge to shoot something moving. With m... Nikon Z9 / Z8: Z8, High ISO, Jack OLantern Spectacular by kmacy I captured all of these with a bi-pod and my Z8 on a 24-200 Z lens... Wildlife: Rare four-legged osprey by Philnblanks I love it when a plan comes together...especially when I didnt plan it. Sometimes nature has a sense of humor. Taken on a whale-watching tour (no whales by the way) off the Jersey shore this summer. Z... Landscape: Northern Lights-Lightshow by meadowlark2 I spent a calm evening on the shore awaiting the Northern Lights last night- October 10, 2024. Even at dusk the Aurora began to be visible. This was a first attempt for me and I was so happy that it w... Glamour & Portrait, Studio & Still Life: Meanwhile by artAlexion Maybe it's the spooky season. Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 35mm Æ’ 1.8 S I considered cropping for more interesting composition, but I wanted to keep a lot of the bus in the picture. What do you think?... Architecture & Industrial Photography: Blue Chip Sunrise by bnuber Was heading out before dawn on Tuesday for foliage shots in Michigan City, IN when I noticed the sunrise in my rear view mirror. Pulling into the Blue Chip Casino entrance, I went to the top of the pa... PJ, PR & Street: Terrifying Gentleman? by davegould68 This person deserves your... Sports: 28-400mm at SEC football game by mstracke We were on row 33 of the bottom deck, so not real far away. Wanted to see if the 28-400mm at a night game would work, since everything I have longer I have to sneak into the game due to new lens lengt... Micro, Macro & Close-up: Diamonds on the Beach by scenicshutterbug Actually ice that has broken free from nearby icebergs, but it certainly sparkled like diamonds! and suggestions welcome! Thanks for looking. Karen... Panorama: Autumn in Quebec and Vermont by renebeau Some panoramas I took on an excursion with our photo club. #1: Mont Sutton, #2 Mont Pinacle from afar, #3 Vermont seen standing directly on the border ... Travel: Barber Shop -Kavala, Greece by Cavy2 I originally thought this gentleman was sitting outside a coffee shop. I didnt notice the bird in the cage on the upper right until I was processing the image. ... Aviation: ABQ by Lomcevak The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event spanning 9 days in early October and typically draws in excess of 500 balloons for the various competitions or events. Two of the more i... Infrared & Ultraviolet: Trim Castle by emi_fiend Trim, Ireland, County Meath. The largest Norman castle in Ireland - from the 12th century. Z6, full spectrum, 720nm clip in filter, Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Jim... Motor Sports: Petit Le Mans by TAdams65 Great race at Road Atlanta this year. All time record crowd. ... Astrophotography: The Aurora by Dockmure Last nights call for a solar storm did not disappoint. The Z8 with the 24-120 f/4 was the first camera I used. So then I set up the D810a with the 14-24. Focusing with the 810a was a little more diffi... Digital Artistry: Place de la revolution - Montpellier by geneluck As homework for our photo club, I had to take a picture of the place de la revolution in Montpellier France. It is a small square without any particular interest except for the statues of some of the ... B&W / Film & Digital: Iceland Abandoned Farm by DaveSoderlund I reworked this photograph in BW to make it more stark and foreboding and posted to my Facebook page yesterday for Halloween. I thought Id share it here... D750, Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 @ 38mm, ISO 100, f... A Picture I Took: Richmond skyline and the James River by mborgare I am in Richmond for the first time after 12 years living in Virginia. My wife and I decided to celebrate our 34th anniversary with a long weekend here. Photography was supposed to be ancillary, but..... Family & Pets: My little pumpkin by Labsmom Managed to coax my favorite model into a photo shoot with the promise of a game of fetch and a cookie. Debbie ... I have been published!: Comet photo by gpyros The editor said that they could have printed it small on page 1, but instead decided to print it large on page 2! Cant complain! It was taken on October 13, 2024 at a local lake. ... Behind The Image: Street Candid by davegould68 Many thanks for the EC! If it helps anyone here is the story of the image. Capture: I like to find a spot where I can sit, have a coffee or three and watch the people go past through the long end of m... Black & White Film: Using Nikon Picture Control by David18 I am looking for a listing for Eastman Double X film, sometimes called Super XX, although I do not see it available. Anyone know a suitable black and white substitute emulation you have tried?... Landscape Contest (Monthly): November Contest - Fall foliage with sky by dm1dave The theme for November is to point your camera a bit more upwards...and show some sky which must be an integral part of the shot. Any time of day is allowed, just be sure there is some sky (with or wi... Digital Artistry Contest (Monthly): November Contest - The 4 Seasons by dm1dave This month's challenge theme is The 4 Seasons We want to see how you use digital manipulation to express the feeling of any of the 4 season - Spring, Summer, Fall, or winter Example -- Entrants must... ... and, that's it, folks! Your Nikonians Team If you want to give us feedback or have ideas on this blog, just let us know in the About Nikonians forum. |
Posted by newsmachine at 5:40 AM
November 3, 2024
Weekly Update 03-Nov-2024
This weeks Editor's Choice images and top discussions at Nikonians - 03 November 2024
| You'll find more, excellent images on the Editor's Choice page Octopus vulgaris, The common octopus is belonging to the class Cephalopoda by Jivl - Show in galleries Editor: A very cool underwater capture. DSC_6632_5_.jpg by bdjesse - Show in galleries Editor: This cute little guy getting ready for the long winter.  My annual Fall fix by Rassie - Show in forums Editor: A pathway into fall color. Nicley captured! Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt by BelleInPA - Show in galleries Editor: A great photo for the season. Happy Halloween Nikonians!  White Pocket, Arizona by russg - Show in forums Editor: Great image, Russ. Like the light and night sky, plus how the textures and leading lines of the rocks lead the viewer into the image. Well done with combining these two images.  Street Candid by davegould68 - Show in forums Editor: Great job of capturing this street portrait, Dave. Like the detail and B&W. Golden Morning on the Meadow by dwams - Show in galleries Editor: A beautiful fall sunset! This weeks top posts in the "Want to Sell" section I Want to Sell: FS: Nikkor ais 180mm F2.8 ED lens by servocharge For sale: near mint manual focus Nikkor ais 180mm F2.8 ED F mount lens, stored for the last several years in dry cabinet when not in use. Includes rear cap and screw type front cap. Built-in hood hold... This weeks top forum postings Nikon D500: Landscape (Lenses for) by Stewybill Hello to all ,, Sheffield calling. Now then, I live in South Yorkshire and we are blessed with lots of amazing countryside. So , I'm after a good landscape lens. My Sigma 150-600 is great for birds,... Nikon Z9 / Z8: Looking at moving from the D500 to the Z8 by NX01 Hello all Apologies for the long post. If I can, I am looking for some advice and peoples thoughts. I have been a member for years but fell out of photography due to COVID-19 and family health issues ... Wildlife: Rare four-legged osprey by Philnblanks I love it when a plan comes together...especially when I didnt plan it. Sometimes nature has a sense of humor. Taken on a whale-watching tour (no whales by the way) off the Jersey shore this summer. Z... Landscape: Northern Lights-Lightshow by meadowlark2 I spent a calm evening on the shore awaiting the Northern Lights last night- October 10, 2024. Even at dusk the Aurora began to be visible. This was a first attempt for me and I was so happy that it w... Glamour & Portrait, Studio & Still Life: Meanwhile by artAlexion Maybe it's the spooky season. Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 35mm Æ’ 1.8 S I considered cropping for more interesting composition, but I wanted to keep a lot of the bus in the picture. What do you think?... Weddings & Events: A few stills from the 2024 Grecian Festival by elcee I went for the food, stayed for the dancing. Acceptable gyro (but no patates) and delish baklava sundae of fabulous vanilla ice cream in a lo-cal (not!) honey syrup soup. The main focuses of the event... Architecture & Industrial Photography: Blue Chip Sunrise by bnuber Was heading out before dawn on Tuesday for foliage shots in Michigan City, IN when I noticed the sunrise in my rear view mirror. Pulling into the Blue Chip Casino entrance, I went to the top of the pa... Sports: Ball on... by jbloom Double ball-on-head. ... Micro, Macro & Close-up: The sticky bud by Dockmure This is an MJ bud. This one is one of the stickiest ones to deal with. All of the white specks is very sticky. Z_7II, Z MC 105, Cropped and processed in DxO PhotoLab, With the Ilford HP5 Plus 400 Film... Panorama: Autumn in Quebec and Vermont by renebeau Some panoramas I took on an excursion with our photo club. #1: Mont Sutton, #2 Mont Pinacle from afar, #3 Vermont seen standing directly on the border ... Travel: FLorence, Italy by Night and Day by ctnorm7 Recently I was fortunate enough to visit the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. I was also able to visit a scenic overlook to make these two images. I would be interested to learn which of the images ... Infrared & Ultraviolet: Santorini by Cavy2 The first island stop on my Greek Isle cruise. Ive been absent for the past couple weeks. On the cruise I had limited access with sketchy WiFi. I took some six hundred images on the trip. This is one ... Motor Sports: Petit Le Mans by TAdams65 Great race at Road Atlanta this year. All time record crowd. ... Astrophotography: The Aurora by Dockmure Last nights call for a solar storm did not disappoint. The Z8 with the 24-120 f/4 was the first camera I used. So then I set up the D810a with the 14-24. Focusing with the 810a was a little more diffi... Digital Artistry: Place de la revolution - Montpellier by geneluck As homework for our photo club, I had to take a picture of the place de la revolution in Montpellier France. It is a small square without any particular interest except for the statues of some of the ... B&W / Film & Digital: Iceland Abandoned Farm by DaveSoderlund I reworked this photograph in BW to make it more stark and foreboding and posted to my Facebook page yesterday for Halloween. I thought Id share it here... D750, Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 @ 38mm, ISO 100, f... A Picture I Took: Richmond skyline and the James River by mborgare I am in Richmond for the first time after 12 years living in Virginia. My wife and I decided to celebrate our 34th anniversary with a long weekend here. Photography was supposed to be ancillary, but..... I have been published!: Comet photo by gpyros The editor said that they could have printed it small on page 1, but instead decided to print it large on page 2! Cant complain! It was taken on October 13, 2024 at a local lake. ... Behind The Image: Street Candid by davegould68 Many thanks for the EC! If it helps anyone here is the story of the image. Capture: I like to find a spot where I can sit, have a coffee or three and watch the people go past through the long end of m... Landscape Contest (Monthly): November Contest - Fall foliage with sky by dm1dave The theme for November is to point your camera a bit more upwards...and show some sky which must be an integral part of the shot. Any time of day is allowed, just be sure there is some sky (with or wi... ... and, that's it, folks! Your Nikonians Team If you want to give us feedback or have ideas on this blog, just let us know in the About Nikonians forum. |
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