The M Club!

Sagitta · 04-03-2013, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Mike Bokeh

Jody, that sunset is absolutely gorgeous.

Mike

Thanks. I almost missed it - from ground level things just looked cloudy. I was driving by the firehouse on the way home from work and noticed that the tower was sunlit, so took the gamble of driving to the hill across the river from town and wound up catching this shot.

I'm glad I did.

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-04-2013, 08:44 AM

I love the child shot. The lighting is just perfect!

Jonathan Mac · 04-09-2013, 01:48 PM

It's been ages since I posted anything from an M lens. I think that now I've got a couple of DA limiteds I've gotten lazy with the manual focus lenses.

I went for a quick walk with the 85mm f/2 today. I really love the rendering from this lens. The first one was wide open, the others at f/2.8 I think.

8540tomg · 04-09-2013, 07:03 PM

Great series John.

The M85/2 is one of the few lenses from that series I never owned.

I had the M 100/2.8, which was an excellent portrait lens, and I never never pulled the trigger.

Tom G

russell2pi · 04-09-2013, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I went for a quick walk with the 85mm f/2 today. I really love the rendering from this lens. The first one was wide open, the others at f/2.8 I think.

I'd be interested to know more about the firefighter's helmet and branch (nozzle) - is it a memorial of some sort?

Jonathan Mac · 04-10-2013, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Great series John.

The M85/2 is one of the few lenses from that series I never owned.

I had the M 100/2.8, which was an excellent portrait lens, and I never never pulled the trigger.

Tom G

Many thanks. I also have the M 100/2.8 but it rarely gets any use because the 85mm is so good.

Originally posted by russell2pi

I'd be interested to know more about the firefighter's helmet and branch (nozzle) - is it a memorial of some sort?

It's a small firefighter monument outside a firefighter's station very close to where I live in Madrid. You can get a better idea of the whole thing from the two photos below (shot on film, FP4+). It's something I've photographed several times but I never seem to get a result I'm entirely happy with. I think I might try a "Brenizer method" shot of it with the 85mm.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/jonnymacd/Film/Film%209%20-%20Ilford%2...0035mm122a.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/jonnymacd/Film/Film%209%20-%20Ilford%2...0035mm123a.jpg

tszasza · 04-13-2013, 11:22 AM - **2 Likes**

M50 1.7 (@f4) on a K-x

Jean Poitiers · 04-13-2013, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by tszasza

M50 1.7 (@f4) on a K-x

Nice shot ... J

**paulh** · 04-13-2013, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by tszasza

M50 1.7 (@f4) on a K-x

nice example from a classic lens!

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-20-2013, 08:03 AM

My trusty M 100/4 "Dental" macro using catch in focus because I'm too lazy to use a tripod for a flower id picture. Anyone know the name of this plant? My wife has no idea. The plant was a gift some years ago, and it finally flowered when she put it in a south exposure sunny window. Seems it likes sun.

First the flower. Total size about 15 mm (0.6 inch), minimum focus, cropped 50% so as to see more flower. 1/20 @ f/11, ISO 400, CIF, spot metered. I can take pictures of buds and so forth to help the ID if needed.

Second the plant. You can see the flower upper left above the pot. 1/30 @ f/11, ISO 1600, CIF

Jarrod · 04-22-2013, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

My trusty M 100/4 "Dental" macro using catch in focus because I'm too lazy to use a tripod for a flower id picture. Anyone know the name of this plant? My wife has no idea. The plant was a gift some years ago, and it finally flowered when she put it in a south exposure sunny window. Seems it likes sun.

First the flower. Total size about 15 mm (0.6 inch), minimum focus, cropped 50% so as to see more flower. 1/20 @ f/11, ISO 400, CIF, spot metered. I can take pictures of buds and so forth to help the ID if needed.

Second the plant. You can see the flower upper left above the pot. 1/30 @ f/11, ISO 1600, CIF

Hi Albert, It looks like a variety of Nematanthus "Goldfish plant" (as opposed to the Columnea genus which is also known as a Goldfish plant). They need a lot of light but not direct sunlight. I've had one for some years now - it has just one flower at the moment not to mention its dark outside right now so no pic for you, sorry, but mine looks just like the one here: Goldfish Plant Photo by knottyceltic | Photobucket

Cheers

Jarrod

Jarrod · 04-22-2013, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Yes, a gladiolus. Specifically, one of the thousands of cultivars of the primulina gladiolus strain. A beautiful variety this one.

...

Originally posted by Schmidlapper

The old saying goes "Bloom where your planted" Very nice photos, possibly a type of Gladiolus, but I am no expert by any means.

On the topic of flower varieties a belated thanks for the compliments and for identifying these pics for me. I had heard of Gladiolus but no idea what one looked like until now!

Cheers

Jarrod

rob1234 · 04-25-2013, 12:54 PM

Z-1P
M20/4 @ f/11(8?)
E100S

6878dodge · 04-25-2013, 05:12 PM

Nice layers :-)

**dunerunner** · 04-26-2013, 06:04 AM - **1 Like**

Got up this am just in time to catch the moon set with my M75-150.

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04-03-2013, 10:01 PM	#3871
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by Mike Bokeh Jody, that sunset is absolutely gorgeous. Mike Thanks. I almost missed it - from ground level things just looked cloudy. I was driving by the firehouse on the way home from work and noticed that the tower was sunlit, so took the gamble of driving to the hill across the river from town and wound up catching this shot. I'm glad I did.

04-04-2013, 08:44 AM	#3872
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I love the child shot. The lighting is just perfect!

04-09-2013, 01:48 PM	#3873
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	It's been ages since I posted anything from an M lens. I think that now I've got a couple of DA limiteds I've gotten lazy with the manual focus lenses. I went for a quick walk with the 85mm f/2 today. I really love the rendering from this lens. The first one was wide open, the others at f/2.8 I think.

04-09-2013, 07:03 PM	#3874
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Great series John. The M85/2 is one of the few lenses from that series I never owned. I had the M 100/2.8, which was an excellent portrait lens, and I never never pulled the trigger. Tom G

04-09-2013, 09:14 PM	#3875
russell2pi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I went for a quick walk with the 85mm f/2 today. I really love the rendering from this lens. The first one was wide open, the others at f/2.8 I think. I'd be interested to know more about the firefighter's helmet and branch (nozzle) - is it a memorial of some sort?

04-10-2013, 01:00 AM	#3876
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Originally posted by 8540tomg Great series John. The M85/2 is one of the few lenses from that series I never owned. I had the M 100/2.8, which was an excellent portrait lens, and I never never pulled the trigger. Tom G Many thanks. I also have the M 100/2.8 but it rarely gets any use because the 85mm is so good. Originally posted by russell2pi I'd be interested to know more about the firefighter's helmet and branch (nozzle) - is it a memorial of some sort? It's a small firefighter monument outside a firefighter's station very close to where I live in Madrid. You can get a better idea of the whole thing from the two photos below (shot on film, FP4+). It's something I've photographed several times but I never seem to get a result I'm entirely happy with. I think I might try a "Brenizer method" shot of it with the 85mm. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/jonnymacd/Film/Film%209%20-%20Ilford%2...0035mm122a.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/jonnymacd/Film/Film%209%20-%20Ilford%2...0035mm123a.jpg

04-13-2013, 11:22 AM - 2 Likes	#3877
tszasza Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 14	M50 1.7 (@f4) on a K-x

04-13-2013, 12:13 PM	#3878
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by tszasza M50 1.7 (@f4) on a K-x Nice shot ... J

04-13-2013, 08:48 PM	#3879
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,242	Originally posted by tszasza M50 1.7 (@f4) on a K-x nice example from a classic lens!

04-22-2013, 07:09 AM	#3881
Jarrod New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies My trusty M 100/4 "Dental" macro using catch in focus because I'm too lazy to use a tripod for a flower id picture. Anyone know the name of this plant? My wife has no idea. The plant was a gift some years ago, and it finally flowered when she put it in a south exposure sunny window. Seems it likes sun. First the flower. Total size about 15 mm (0.6 inch), minimum focus, cropped 50% so as to see more flower. 1/20 @ f/11, ISO 400, CIF, spot metered. I can take pictures of buds and so forth to help the ID if needed. Second the plant. You can see the flower upper left above the pot. 1/30 @ f/11, ISO 1600, CIF Hi Albert, It looks like a variety of Nematanthus "Goldfish plant" (as opposed to the Columnea genus which is also known as a Goldfish plant). They need a lot of light but not direct sunlight. I've had one for some years now - it has just one flower at the moment not to mention its dark outside right now so no pic for you, sorry, but mine looks just like the one here: Goldfish Plant Photo by knottyceltic \| Photobucket Cheers Jarrod

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04-22-2013, 08:10 AM	#3882
Jarrod New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Originally posted by jbinpg Yes, a gladiolus. Specifically, one of the thousands of cultivars of the primulina gladiolus strain. A beautiful variety this one. ... Originally posted by Schmidlapper The old saying goes "Bloom where your planted" Very nice photos, possibly a type of Gladiolus, but I am no expert by any means. On the topic of flower varieties a belated thanks for the compliments and for identifying these pics for me. I had heard of Gladiolus but no idea what one looked like until now! Cheers Jarrod

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dunerunner Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Black Hills Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Got up this am just in time to catch the moon set with my M75-150.