plane spotting

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I spent part of my Saturday near the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airpot, photographing birds, the salt marsh, and distant bridges. I couldn’t pass up the chance to grab a few shots of airplanes passing overhead.

Piper PA-28-181. N222MN
Meridian Aircraft LLC
Wilmington, DE
Touch and goes at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (never ending).
Canon EOS R
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens

Boeing 737 MAX 8 makes an Approach to JAX. American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 makes a long, low approach to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), as seen from Amelia Island, which is 15 miles to the NE of JAX.
Canon EOS R
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Aero Commander 100. Also known as the Darter Commander and the Lark Commander.
c1968.
This one is registered to Elite Fleet Jacksonville LLC.
Practicing touch and goes at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, Amelia Island, Florida.
Canon EOS R
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens

Canon EOS R with Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens.

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Happy SUNday! – 2

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Our Beautiful Island

Salt marsh grasses in the late autumn and late afternoon sun. Along the Amelia River, viewed from Crane Island, Florida.

Canon EOS R

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens

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Happy SUNday!

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A bald eagle in its nest on Crane Island, Florida, along the banks of the Amelia River. Camera/Lens: Canon EOS R with Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM.

The eagle keeps a watchful eye on me and its favorite fishing grounds along the river. It is their nesting season currently and typically runs through May.

For more about Florida’s bald eagles, visit https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bald-eagle/

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images along the salt marsh

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Photographed in the late afternoon along the Amelia River, Crane Island, Florida.

Camera/Lens: Canon EOS R with Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

In late autumn, the marsh grass becomes a sea of golden brown.

The salt marshes on and along Amelia Island are ablaze with autumn colors. Now that the heat and humidity of summer have passed, it’s a good time to explore the island’s natural beauty.

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I got my Canon big shot! (finally)

December 11, 2024December 12, 2024Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Of course, the show’s real star is my Canon EOS R mirrorless digital camera at an impressive 30.3 megapixels. Canon’s white lenses are legendary for their performance under the most challenging situations and conditions.

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM super telephoto lens with a Canon Extender EF 1.4x II. Combined, it has a focal length of 420mm.

Also included is a Canon Adapter EF-EOS R to mount EF lenses on the EOS R camera bodies.

Plane spotting at the local municipal airport. EMBRAER EMB-505 PHENOM 300 – 2013 Model

2002 DASSAULT-BREGUET MYSTERE FALCON 900
N107GL
At Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport
Canon EOS R
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon Extender EF 1.4x II
420mm

EMBRAER EMB-505 PHENOM 300 – 2013 Model
N304QS
At Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport
Canon EOS R
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon Extender EF 1.4x II
420mm

Sharp and clear. Handheld at 300mm is a bonus, thanks to the image stabilization built into the lens.

The Canon EOS R is a full-frame mirrorless digital camera that accepts EF and RF lenses. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Happy SUNday!

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A few images from a recent photo walk in the downtown historic district. Canon EOS R and Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

Lots of small shops along Centre Street.

A local artist from the high school added some artistry to the downtown.

Fantastic Fudge’s entry with its cast-iron facade.

The World Famous Palace Saloon. It’s Florida’s oldest continuing operating bar.

The unbearable heat of summer has passed, so it’s a great time to visit Fernandina Beach on beautiful Amelia Island.

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two views – quick hit

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach (Florida) Historic District on Amelia Island. A couple of iconic Centre Street icons.

Contax RX 35mm SLR. Fujicolor Neopan Acros 100II black and white negative film.

Canon EOS R. Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

1876 Building. Fujifilm Instax Wide 300.

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Friday Fotos! – part 2

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach (Florida) Nassau County Courthouse in the historic district. Contax RX. Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100II film.

Centre Street, downtown historic district, Fernandina Beach. Contax RX. Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100II film.

We’re famous for our doors. Contax RX. Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100II film.

Flying Fish – Canon EOS R with Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

Parting Shot

Gorgeous Asahi Pentax SL 35mm camera and lens set from 1968. It’s been professionally serviced and brought back to factory specifications. It’s in my Etsy camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

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I’m back with more cameras, photo gear, lenses, and of course, more images!

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach (Florida) Historic District.

Contax RX
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens.
Fujifilm Neopan Professional Acros 100II Film.
Straight scans from The Darkroom – no editing. I couldn’t be happier with the results.

Nassau County (Florida) Historic Courthouse on Centre Street.

It is a beautiful and well-balanced camera set. The RX was first released in 1996, towards the end of Contax’s 35mm film era. Yashica was long gone by then.

If you’re in Fernandina, you must have a few pirates along the street. Shown here just outside the Palace Saloon.

Our pirate friend in color. Canon EOS R with Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

There you have it. My latest photowalk in our lovely historic district. If you are ever near Amelia Island, you must pop on by for a visit. I highly recommend the Canon EOS R system, lenses, and Contax RX. The Carl Zeiss lenses made for the Contax line are absolutely incredible.

Parting shot.