Hanging
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #98 is ‘delicate colours’.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
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White roses
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #98 is ‘delicate colours’.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Wisteria
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #98 is ‘delicate colours’.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Sunset
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #98 is ‘delicate colours’.
An abstract sunset.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Light
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #98 is ‘delicate colours’.
Wild flowers against a dark backdrop.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Into the Light
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Grass
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
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Proud Parents
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
We have a family of great tits as guests in our backyard. The parents fly in and out to feed the unseen – but quite vocally present – brethren. The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #96 is ‘cropping the shot’. Show how and why you crop shots, that is the basic question.
Basically I am not an avid cropper. Certainly in the days of film, cropping let always to the loss of quality. In digital times that is somehow different, especially using RAW format and a much better image capture technology. But in general: when taking the photo I try to frame it the way I want the final result to look like. Sometimes (digital is cheap) I take different frames of the same subject. But sometimes that is not possible.
In this photo – to close the series – a lucky shot of the two proud and very busy parents. I was focussing on one of them in the Wisteria, when the other came into the shot as well. The quality is not that great but it closes this series nicely.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Stepping Out
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
We have a family of great tits as guests in our backyard. The parents fly in and out to feed the unseen – but quite vocally present – brethren. The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #96 is ‘cropping the shot’. Show how and why you crop shots, that is the basic question.
Basically I am not an avid cropper. Certainly in the days of film, cropping let always to the loss of quality. In digital times that is somehow different, especially using RAW format and a much better image capture technology. But in general: when taking the photo I try to frame it the way I want the final result to look like. Sometimes (digital is cheap) I take different frames of the same subject. But sometimes that is not possible.
In this photo the nest is on the back of our shed, and I can sit about 10 meters away, more or less hidden. Even using a long lens (300 mm on a not full frame sensor so approximately 450 mm) I can not get ‘close enough’. Because they are quite tiny, a distant shot is not that interesting to look at. Then cropping is a logical step to come up with a presentable result.
Yesterday I published ‘In Coming‘ that shows how one of the parents approaches the nest. Today a take off from the nest. It is relatively easy to record the departure from the nest: when you see the head, start using the burst and all chances are that you have one nice shot in flight. To show you the amount of crop I added the original frame below.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
In Coming!!
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
We have a family of great tits as guests in our backyard. The parents fly in and out to feed the unseen – but quite vocally present – brethren. The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #96 is ‘cropping the shot’. Show how and why you crop shots, that is the basic question.
Basically I am not an avid cropper. Certainly in the days of film, cropping let always to the loss of quality. In digital times that is somehow different, especially using RAW format and a much better image capture technology. But in general: when taking the photo I try to frame it the way I want the final result to look like. Sometimes (digital is cheap) I take different frames of the same subject. But sometimes that is not possible.
In this photo the nest is on the back of our shed, and I can sit about 10 meters away, more or less hidden. Even using a long lens (300 mm on a not full frame sensor so approximately 450 mm) I can not get ‘close enough’. Because they are quite tiny, a distant shot is not that interesting to look at. Then cropping is a logical step to come up with a presentable result.
It is relatively easy to record the departure from the nest: when you see the head, start using the burst and all chances are that you have one nice shot in flight (see for an example here). In a shot like that you can zoom in quite close. Taking photos of the arrival to the nest is a bit more tricky. I found out that they come back using a certain pattern. They pause and sit 2 meters out on the wisteria, checking if returning is safe. But to catch them in flight I had to open up the frame a bit more. They are extremely quick and I can not see them take off for the final jump, so when I hear them I start using the burst, hoping it works out well. To show you the amount of crop I added the original frame below. A great tit in full brake.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Birdhouse
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2020
We have a family of blue tits as guests in our backyard.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Full moon
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2020
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #94 is ‘At Home’.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Wisteria 2
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2020
During corona lockdown the back garden is a frequented place, especially when the weather is nice.
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #94 is ‘At Home’.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Grass
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2020
During corona lockdown the back garden is a frequented place, especially when the weather is nice.
A few days ago I posted this one in monochrome. Maybe it is fun to spot the differences?
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #94 is ‘At Home’.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Grass Mono
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2020
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Going Back – The Second Time Around (Tibet)
Tibet, near Shigatse – March 2004
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #92 is ‘Going Back – The second time around’.
In March 2004 I visited Tibet. It would be an understatement if I said it was overwhelming.
The backdrop of the Himalaya, the fact that most of the time we were 3500 meters or higher above my normal (sea) level.
The people and close contact with Buddhism. All parts of a puzzle that hopefully will bring me back once more.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
Shot with Nikon F90 on Kodak TriX, scanned from film and edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Distance
England, Avebury – August 2008The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #90 is ‘distance’.
This is Avebury in August 2008. In times where rules of social distancing are not needed, distances can be there between people.
shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version
Wheel
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version
Green point
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
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Cape Town
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
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Windows
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
This one is for Dutch Goes The Photo ‘Connect’. Even behind a window one can connect.
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Auto Body Workshop
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
Cape Town
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Ode To Strawinksy
France, Paris – January 1989
Strawinksy Fountain at Beaubourg.
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #89 is ‘river’.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.
Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
River
France, St. Rome de Dolan – September 2020
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #89 is ‘river’.
The canyon of the Tarn River in France at the ‘Point Splendide’.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
Shot with Nikon F90 on Kodak TriX, scanned from film and edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Louvre
France, Paris – January 1989
Paris, Louvre.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.
Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
Paris
France, Paris – January 1989
Paris La Défense.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.
Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
Gorges du Tarn
France, Gorges du Tarn – September 2006
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #88 is ‘chaos’.
The canyon of the Tarn River in France at the ‘Point Splendide’.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
Shot with Nikon F90 on Kodak TriX, scanned from film and edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Square
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.
The business district of Cape Town.
shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version
Cape Town
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.
A view from Table Mountain.
shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
French Bubble
France, Paris – January 1989
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.
Paris La Défense.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.
Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
Robben Island
South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.
Robben Island, former penitentiary, infamous for Apartheid prisoners, among them Nelson Mandela.
Now a place of reflection.
shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
Reflections
France, Paris – January 1989
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.
Paris La Défense.
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.
Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
Père Lachaise Paris
France, Paris – January 1989
This one is for Dutch goes the photo’s weekly photo ‘yard’ theme.
One from the archive. Père Lachaise is a famous graveyard in Paris, with lots of celebrities being rested there.Archive of Paris
About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.
Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
Yard
Sign
Malta, Valletta – November 2010
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #85 is ‘treasure hunt’
This note was pinned on one of the doors of the co-cathedral in Valletta Malta.
Especially the addition of narrow heels makes it even more interesting to read.\
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Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Inverted sky 2
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – January 2020
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Inverted sky
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – January 2020
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Among Peers of Piers
Malta, Valletta – November 2010
A peer of the harbour of Valletta, capital of Malta.
Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Fetch
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – January 2020
This one is for Dutch goes the photo’s weekly photo ‘action’ theme.
Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Action
The Netherlands, January 2020
This one is for Dutch goes the photo’s weekly photo ‘action’ theme.
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Heron
The Netherlands, Oestgeest – December 2019
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #83 is ‘future’
In front of our house is a small canal that is looked upon from the kitchen window.
The only thing on this Heron’s mind is food, that is the future.
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Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Monschau
Germany, Monschau – November 2016
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #83 is ‘future’
When you look at the past you can see the future in Monschau
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Aachen Mirror
Germany, Aachen – November 2016
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #83 is ‘future’
The past reflected in the future.
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Valletta
Malta, Valetta – September 2010
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’
A view from the harbour of Valletta, capital of Malta.If you glimpse you can imagine you are back in time.
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Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Amsterdam
The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2011
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’
Typical Amsterdam: canals lined with trees, bridges and bicycles.
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Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Valletta
Malta, Valetta – September 2010
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’
A procession in Valletta, capital of Malta.
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Valletta, coming round the corner
Malta, Valetta – September 2010
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’
A procession coming round the corner in Valetta, capital of Malta.
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Amsterdam – Capital
The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2011
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’
This is a well know bridge in Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, over the Amstel: the Magere Brug.
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Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
Lake Side
England, Burton Mill Pond – November 2005
This is a scene from 2005 at Burton Mill Pond in West Sussex.
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shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
Red Lines
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2018
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #81 is ‘find something red’
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Bridge With Red In Background
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2018
The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #81 is ‘find something red’
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What's (in) the Picture? 