HI Noel,

Just a friendly reminder, you are the judge for the ICM project when you get a chance.


Thanks,
Don

Hi Noel,

Hope I didn't step on your toes by me stepping in and acting as mod/host for P52-10.


Hadn't heard back from you and I did not want the Project to wither away.


Trust all goes well.

Cheers,
Don

Hi Noel,

Heard from Tsukiouji:

"Hello there Don,
Sorry, was extremely busy. Well, the P52-9 already ended and i'm hesitant about hosting the next year myself. Do you want to host the next P52-10?"

I asked him hiw did he measure the year.

Are you interested in hosting? I'd be glad to help if you'd like.

Cheers,
Don

Hi Noel,

Thanks for your reply. I have yet to hear from Tsukiouji. I'll let you know when I do. Also hope it is not Covid. The virus here is worse than ever.

Be safe and stay healthy.

Cheers,
Don

Hi Noel,

I just mailed Tsukiouji regarding the status of Project 52. It has been awhile since he posted there.


In the past I've enjoyed the Project and would hate to see it die on the vine.


I see where you had offered to moderate the Project before. If he does not/cannot continue to moderate the project would you be will to do it? I would be glad to help share the load with you if you would like.


Cheers,
Don

I'll get dates, locations, hotels etc. to you as soon as M gets everything firm. Lotsa time, but I'm looking forward too. You never can tell, we might have something in common.

Noel: Afterthought: You should update the equipment list on your PF profile. I just updates mine (don't look).

Walter

Dear Noel:

I knew you must be using something other than the Zeiss 28mm for macro, most likely something longer. The Tamron 70~300mm really does a fine jib, but it's always been a lens that's better than it has a right to be at the extraordinary price (under $200 iUSD). I have one from the film era that M used to use although I generally take newer Pentax zooms. The Raynox is another bargain wonder. In front of a good lens it can deliver amazing macros.

May your focus, exposure and framing always be perfect.

Walter (AKA WPRESTO)

PS BTW: The trip to SA in September now looks firm. I know we'll be in Johannesburg for a couple days when we arrive, and Kruger park at the end. The tour schedules full days, but there are some free evenings including the day we arrive, but I may be travel-shocked and more incoherent than conversational. The older I get the less my body tolerates anything out-of-routine.

You did not take the image of the ladybug with either the 170~500mm or the 28mm Zeiss. Please update your equipment list - I'm bursting with curiosity (or just being nosy, if you prefer).

I've been curious about what you use for macro, as some of them are really nice, but your stats indicate only two lenses, the 170~500mm for wildlife, and what a presume is an MF 28mm Zeiss. Is that the lens you use for macros? With what attached (tubes, close-up filter, Raynox???). Does that 28mm serve for all the wonderful images of the kids that you post?