majestic oak

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

During the Spring, our front yard oak loses its leaves revealing the mighty structure of this magnificent tree.

Here is an idea of the scale of this beautiful tree.

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color riot!

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fujifilm X-T2 with Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f2.8-4 R LM OIS lens. Velvia Vivid film simulation.

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Early Spring blossoms

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023Chris and Carol 4 Comments

All images are taken with my Canon EOS R mirrorless camera with a Canon RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM lens.

Large azalea blossoms (about 4 inches across).

Bald cypress needles (first week’s growth).

I just love to do a walkabout around the yard this time of year. The colors are so soothing. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Kodak EasyShare Digital Camera

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Twenty years ago this was easy technology for the masses and today it’s a fun throwback camera to use that produces “film-look” images from its tiny CCD sensor.

These “vintage” digital cameras are fun to use and often create surprising images. This camera has 8 GB internal storage or insert an optional SD card to record stills and movies. It’s available in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Thanks, Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Testing my Olympus

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Finally, a somewhat sunny morning to test my new to me Olympus SP-800UZ 14MP digital camera with an impressive 30x zoom. These types of cameras are known as “bridge” cameras and this one was released in early 2010.

Early river maple blossoms. Typically these don’t appear for another week or two. Short telephoto on full Program Mode – f5.7 22mm ISO50 1/200

Medium-long telephoto image shot at f5.6 66mm ISO50 1/200 – Full Program Mode

Catching some rays. ISO64 f5.6 1/320 131mm

I’m very pleased with the images this wonderful compact camera can produce. Digicams with CCD sensors have become popular again as they capture familiar-looking images from another generation of digital camera technology. Another plus is the versatility of these cameras with the ability to shoot super macro all the way to extreme telephoto. I’ll have more images of the camera shortly.

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a tree, a very big tree, “my” tree

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’m really just taking care of it for the next owner of my property. Of course, it’s everybody’s tree.

From left to right – river birch (no leaves), live oak (center), river maple, and two bald cypresses. My front yard.

Fujifilm X-T2 with Fujinon XF 18-55mm f2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens. Fujicolor Velvia Vivid film simulation.

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wordless wednesday

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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first pics with my new Fujifilm X-T2

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022Chris and Carol 2 Comments

How do I love Fuji’s film simulation modes!

I admit, one of the reasons I moved up to the Fujifilm X-T2 was the better film simulation modes over my X-A10 and the addition of 3 Acros versions. I’m a big fan of the film versions of Acros (going back to Neopan) so being able to do that digitally is something I’ve wanted to do. Now I’ll be able to use some of my vintage lenses on the new Fuji and get a near-film look. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Yashica’s Yashikor f/2.8 5cm Gem

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A wonderful LTM lens from 1959 was likely made for Yashica by Tomioka Optical for use on their new Yashica YE 35mm Leica-inspired rangefinder camera. The YE was also known as the 35 YE and the 35 E type during its short run.

Here the lens is shown mounted to my Nicca 3-S.

It’s a handsome lens and it looks well-suited for this mid-1950s Nicca.

A test image from my Fujifilm X-A10 with Fotodiox adapter. I believe this was taken at f/11.

This one was taken late in the day in deep shade. The Fujifilm X-A10 was set to Velvia film simulation mode. Nice strong colors and sharp contrast.

If you’re interested in discovering more about this under-the-radar lens and Yashica camera might I suggest you stop by my good friend Paul Sokk’s site at http://www.yashicatlr.com/YE&YF.html#yashicaye

As always, thanks for stopping by, Chris

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how i feel today

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Camera – Olympus Infinity Stylus Zoom 115 QD

Film – Kodak T-MAX 400 Black & White Negative

Tree – Oak

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Category Around the Yard

majestic oak

color riot!

Early Spring blossoms

Happy SUNday! – Kodak EasyShare Digital Camera

Happy SUNday! – Testing my Olympus

a tree, a very big tree, “my” tree

wordless wednesday

first pics with my new Fujifilm X-T2

Yashica’s Yashikor f/2.8 5cm Gem

how i feel today