Your Photo of the Week

It isn't what I wanted it to be, but it is the best one for me this week. It rained all morning on this day and the sun wasn't in the ideal spot. But, i got out there and found my spot, now I just need to go back when the light is right.
That looks like a lovely location for a hike. Great shot too!
 
Week 47. A male stonechat on our local common. Looks like it has been ringed as part of a project. I haven't discovered which one yet as it looks like there are quite a few running around the UK.

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  • ILCE-1
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 800
 
Cyprinous Carpio ,probably a true leney mirror carp strain also ,and not seen many hooks.Super pleased to catch this carp breeching it had obviously been digging around in the mud for grubs and minerals that seems to be par for the course pre spawning ,although may does seem a little late but water temps dictate the need for spawning
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  • ILCE-1
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/3200 sec
  • ISO 2000
 
Cyprinous Carpio ,probably a true leney mirror carp strain also ,and not seen many hooks.Super pleased to catch this carp breeching it had obviously been digging around in the mud for grubs and minerals that seems to be par for the course pre spawning ,although may does seem a little late but water temps dictate the need for spawning
Now it just needs to be deep fried with a portion of chips please :) Nice shot!
 
Week 21. One of many fabulous Butterflies at Strumpshaw Fen. The amazingly well camouflaged Brimstone.
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/9
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 320
 
I took over 6,000 photos last week, but I cannot post most of them due to it being client work.
So here is a pick from a photo I took last week with my latest lens addition. :)
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm F2 Aspherical
  • 65.0 mm
  • ƒ/4
  • 1/200 sec
  • ISO 100
 
Amazing DR. Sun is in front of me and to the left. The ability to pull the shadows up (which is the entire front end of the car) and show that much detail is fantastic. No noise reduction or saturation adjustment.

DSC00744 by Shotglass Photo, on Flickr
 
Florida weather: You would never guess that it was raining 1hour prior to this picture...
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  • ILCE-6400
  • 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017
  • 16.0 mm
  • ƒ/9
  • 1/160 sec
  • ISO 100
 
I would believe it I used to visit at least once a year before lockdown
I bet you don't miss the humidity! I tried taking pictures of some flowers right before this, only to find out later the lens had fogged up :rolleyes:
 
Week 22. Banded Demoiselle. Not bad detail for 6400 ISO.
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/500 sec
  • ISO 6400
 
Week 49. A little goldfinch chilling in the garden. They cost me a small fortune in sunflower hearts!

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  • ILCE-1
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 529.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 400
 
My buddy Alfred the Great Blue Heron has found himself a serene, secluded, somewhat shady spot to chill out on a hot day:

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  • ILCE-1
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
  • 840.0 mm
  • ƒ/10
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 6400
 
This little guy is no bigger than my thumb but at times was hanging on by the skin of his teeth
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  • ILCE-7M3
  • Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70400G2)
  • 70.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 800
 
Week 23. Jack Pike (Esox Lucius) basking in the sun on the canal today.
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 640
 
A molten sun, setting into the Florida Gulf:

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  • ILCE-6400
  • E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
  • 135.0 mm
  • ƒ/16
  • 1/15 sec
  • ISO 100


I might get that one printed on metal or glass for my office...
 
This week has only just begun but this morning I shot the image which I know is going to be the crowning glory of the week:

Alfred in flight:

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  • ILCE-1
  • FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
  • 399.0 mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 3200
 
Week 24. This Male Eider should not actually be where he is, but has got stuck at our local beach because he is in eclipse plumage and can't fly. He's been around for 3 weeks or so. It's taken a while to find him, but the other day he waddled up the beach to say hello. He should be in Yorkshire at least.
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/1250 sec
  • ISO 320
 
Week 25. Great Yarmouth hold a Wheels festival every year, and there were a lot of great cars around today, new and old, but this steals the show for me. Classic and beautiful Ford Thunderbird.
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • E 24mm F2.8 F051
  • 24.0 mm
  • ƒ/10
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 1000
 
Week 25. Great Yarmouth hold a Wheels festival every year, and there were a lot of great cars around today, new and old, but this steals the show for me. Classic and beautiful Ford Thunderbird.
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Is that a 1956 T-Bird Kev? I was thinking they didn't have "Portholes" in the removable Hardtop until '57 but the taillight housings don't appear to be a '57. Do you have a shot from the rear or any information about this vehicle?
 
Is that a 1956 T-Bird Kev? I was thinking they didn't have "Portholes" in the removable Hardtop until '57 but the taillight housings don't appear to be a '57. Do you have a shot from the rear or any information about this vehicle?
No info, there was no one around, but I have some more shots. I'll put them up shortly.
 
Is that a 1956 T-Bird Kev? I was thinking they didn't have "Portholes" in the removable Hardtop until '57 but the taillight housings don't appear to be a '57. Do you have a shot from the rear or any information about this vehicle?

The only shot I have that partly shows the rear light (not a shot I kept to process)


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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • E 24mm F2.8 F051
  • 24.0 mm
  • ƒ/10
  • 1/640 sec
  • ISO 250
 
The only shot I have that partly shows the rear light (not a shot I kept to process)


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Well Kev, it is a '56. I would have lost money on that one. Here is more than you ever wanted to know about T-Birds (Thunderbirds). Now if this is not enough for you, take a look at Introducing the 1956 Ford Thunderbird. I know a lot of people that admired the early Thunderbirds, and that includes me and even my Wife who is not a car Buff. The closest I ever came to owning one was this '57 Ford that I bought shortly after getting out of the Army in December, 1963. Unfortunately, it was a Piece O'Crap!
 
Well Kev, it is a '56. I would have lost money on that one. Here is more than you ever wanted to know about T-Birds (Thunderbirds). Now if this is not enough for you, take a look at Introducing the 1956 Ford Thunderbird. I know a lot of people that admired the early Thunderbirds, and that includes me and even my Wife who is not a car Buff. The closest I ever came to owning one was this '57 Ford that I bought shortly after getting out of the Army in December, 1963. Unfortunately, it was a Piece O'Crap!
Cheers. More photos in my new post. They are stunning cars and you never ever see one modified.
 
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