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photocles · 10-11-2020, 10:48 AM - **5 Likes**

This image is of a ratty old hotel called 'The Burren Mount' in Salthill just outside of Galway. Nobody has stayed there for at least 10 years, but the owner refuses to part with it.

This is my first attempt at a low-light shot with the Lubitel on a monopod using HP5 and the lens wide open (f/4.5) for 1/30 sec. It's a bit blurry, but I still like it.

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**gofour3** · 10-11-2020, 10:58 AM - **1 Like**

Early morning Tai Chi: (Gold 200)

Phil.

Russell W. Barnes · 10-12-2020, 01:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photocles

This image is of a ratty old hotel called 'The Burren Mount' in Salthill just outside of Galway. Nobody has stayed there for at least 10 years, but the owner refuses to part with it.

Has anyone actually tried to book in there recently? I mean if it was night, and you were desperate...

photocles · 10-12-2020, 02:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Russell W. Barnes

Has anyone actually tried to book in there recently?

I think the only 'bookings' they are receiving are from small, four-footed 'guests' with long tails and whiskers.

The place would be a great set for a haunted house or a slasher flick.

It's got busted windows out back and I've not seen a single person there in about 5 years, so I think it's fully closed to guests now.

dsmithhfx · 10-12-2020, 03:35 AM - **1 Like**

stevebrot · 10-12-2020, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photocles

The place would be a great set for a haunted house or a slasher flick.

I was thinking something like the film "Identity"...

Steve

Swift1 · 10-12-2020, 12:42 PM - **7 Likes**

September 2011
Near Wasilla, Alaska.

Pentax Spotmatic SPII
S-M-C Takumar 28/3.5
Expired Kodak Gold 400
Epson V750

Eyewanders · 10-12-2020, 11:45 PM - **9 Likes**

Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but...
Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless.
Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day.

P67ii | 75/4.5 | Konica Centuria 400 Pro

MZ-S | FA31/1.8 | Delta 400 +2

jschoonj · 10-13-2020, 02:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eyewanders

Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but...
Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless.
Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day.

P67ii | 75/4.5 | Konica Centuria 400 Pro

MZ-S | FA31/1.8 | Delta 400 +2

MZ-S | FA31/1.8 | Delta 400 +2

Congrats!

---------- Post added 13-10-20 at 11:07 ----------

Originally posted by Swift1

Another from my 2011 trip to Alaska...

September 2011
Near Talkeetna, Alaska.

Pentax Spotmatic SPII
SMC Takumar 50/1.4
Expired Kodak Gold 100
Epson V750

Gorgeous

womble · 10-13-2020, 03:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eyewanders

Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but...
Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September....

Congratulations! Nice photos too.

dsmithhfx · 10-13-2020, 04:20 AM - **5 Likes**

Tri-X 1985

Swift1 · 10-13-2020, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eyewanders

Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but...
Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless.
Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day.

Love this post!
Congratulations my friend.
The photos you posted look great, and it looks like it was a beautiful wedding.

Eyewanders · 10-13-2020, 11:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Swift1

Love this post!
Congratulations my friend.
The photos you posted look great, and it looks like it was a beautiful wedding.

Thank you, friend. It was about effing time.

stevebrot · 10-13-2020, 12:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eyewanders

Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but...
Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless.
Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day.

P67ii | 75/4.5 | Konica Centuria 400 Pro

MZ-S | FA31/1.8 | Delta 400 +2

MZ-S | FA31/1.8 | Delta 400 +2

I am so happy for you both and for you taking the time to share your happiness here. I'm smiling all over.

Steve

Eyewanders · 10-13-2020, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I am so happy for you both and for you taking the time to share your happiness here. I'm smiling all over.

And thanks to you too, friend.

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Russell W. Barnes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Penrith, Cumbria, England UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 296	Originally posted by photocles This image is of a ratty old hotel called 'The Burren Mount' in Salthill just outside of Galway. Nobody has stayed there for at least 10 years, but the owner refuses to part with it. Has anyone actually tried to book in there recently? I mean if it was night, and you were desperate...

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photocles Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Connacht, Ireland Photos: Gallery Posts: 458	Originally posted by Russell W. Barnes Has anyone actually tried to book in there recently? I think the only 'bookings' they are receiving are from small, four-footed 'guests' with long tails and whiskers. The place would be a great set for a haunted house or a slasher flick. It's got busted windows out back and I've not seen a single person there in about 5 years, so I think it's fully closed to guests now.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by photocles The place would be a great set for a haunted house or a slasher flick. I was thinking something like the film "Identity"... Steve

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Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	September 2011 Near Wasilla, Alaska. Pentax Spotmatic SPII S-M-C Takumar 28/3.5 Expired Kodak Gold 400 Epson V750

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Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but... Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless. Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day. P67ii \| 75/4.5 \| Konica Centuria 400 Pro MZ-S \| FA31/1.8 \| Delta 400 +2 MZ-S \| FA31/1.8 \| Delta 400 +2

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jschoonj Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Leuven Posts: 621	Originally posted by Eyewanders Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but... Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless. Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day. P67ii \| 75/4.5 \| Konica Centuria 400 Pro MZ-S \| FA31/1.8 \| Delta 400 +2 MZ-S \| FA31/1.8 \| Delta 400 +2 Congrats! ---------- Post added 13-10-20 at 11:07 ---------- Originally posted by Swift1 Another from my 2011 trip to Alaska... September 2011 Near Talkeetna, Alaska. Pentax Spotmatic SPII SMC Takumar 50/1.4 Expired Kodak Gold 100 Epson V750 Gorgeous

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Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Eyewanders Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but... Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless. Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day. Love this post! Congratulations my friend. The photos you posted look great, and it looks like it was a beautiful wedding.

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Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Swift1 Love this post! Congratulations my friend. The photos you posted look great, and it looks like it was a beautiful wedding. Thank you, friend. It was about effing time.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Eyewanders Howdy y'all. Haven't been around much lately but... Got married to my longtime love back on the 18th September.... 2020 was going to bend to our will and not the other way around. There were many postponements over the past few years for a number of different reasons, most of them unfortunate and this time we finally decided it would just be our closest family and we'd get this thing done, finally, at long last. Not what we wished for; many were missed, but it was a certain kind of perfect nonetheless. Most of my photo plans went out the window for the most part as well. All who were there for our tiny gathering were encouraged to smartphone snap away, and those photos shot on film were mostly done by my now sister-in-law; I loaded the 67ii and Pentax MZ-S with whatever I felt like that morning, preset the compensation as best I could think based on all the backlight and constantly changing cloud-cover, and handed her the giant beast and said "good luck!". She's a great eye and it all turned out fantastic, if a tad underexposed and shaky at times... but then, that's pretty much how this year has been. We're happy. These are just a couple of my favorites from the day. P67ii \| 75/4.5 \| Konica Centuria 400 Pro MZ-S \| FA31/1.8 \| Delta 400 +2 MZ-S \| FA31/1.8 \| Delta 400 +2 I am so happy for you both and for you taking the time to share your happiness here. I'm smiling all over. Steve

10-13-2020, 12:29 PM	#21435
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by stevebrot I am so happy for you both and for you taking the time to share your happiness here. I'm smiling all over. And thanks to you too, friend.

:cool: Lets see those ''film'' shots

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