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[innocens]

in love with italy por lina zelonka Via Flickr: castiglione della pescaia (toscana, italy) *** instagram / tumblr

[themachine]

[photoncatcher]

Nikon D610; 1/125; F/5.6; ISO 2800; 105mm; 1:2 Macro

18/05/2024

[streetsofdublin]

STAY PAW-SITIVE BY REBECCA LOW

Rebecca Low is a 29 year old doctor who works in the Mater Hospital. She paint as a hobby and have found it to be extremely therapeutic

PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART NEAR ST ANNE’S PARK Location: Mount Prospect Avenue/James Larkin Road, Clontarf East, Dublin. Rebecca Low Biography: “I am a 27-year-old Doctor who works in the Mater Hospital. I paint as a hobby and have found it to be extremely therapeutic in the past few months. I studied art to leaving certificate level” Today was a Bank Holiday here in Ireland and at about 7am I was…

[blogbirdfeather]

Kermes oak - Carrasco (Quercus coccifera)

Carnaxide/Portugal (29/10/2024)

[Nikon D850; AF 105mm Micro-Nikkor F2,8 with Nissin Circular Flash  MF 18; 1/320s; F18; 400 ISO]

[riversidewings]

A Santaku Dynamics Mark 18 Nioh mech pilot wearing a shirt that says HEAVY ARE THE HIPS THAT WEAR THE 105MM SMOOTHBORE.

She's a bottom, so she finds it extra funny.

[pix4japan]

A Smile of Contentment: Dale-chan’s Rest in Onshi-Hakone Park・満足げな笑顔：恩賜箱根公園でひと休みするデールちゃん

As our photowalk in Hakone’s Onshi-Hakone Park drew to a close, we stumbled upon a charming wooden bench near the southwestern edge of the park, just about 110 meters from the parking lot.

Dale-chan, my ever-loyal border collie, has been slowing down a little this past year, needing more frequent breaks during our adventures. The cooler mountain air of October has been a welcome relief after the relentless heat of summer, and this bench provided the perfect spot for a brief rest before the end of our visit.

If you’re planning to explore Onshi-Hakone Park with your furry companion, remember that dogs must be kept on a leash. After ensuring the area was clear of other visitors—some might be uneasy around dogs, or have dogs of their own that could tempt Dale-chan into an impromptu play session—I gently helped her onto the bench. Tucking her leash out of sight, I captured a moment of pure joy and contentment as she rested against the backdrop of this historic park.

Read my full write-up (1-minute read) here: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20241015-bench

Location: Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 15:18・2024/10/15 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 95 mm ISO 800 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/5.6

[deutschland-im-krieg]

Heer (German army) soldiers on board a Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G2 with a 105mm Sturmhaubitze 42 L/28. The gun is equipped with a muzzle brake off the light field howitzer 105mm leFH 18/40, uncharacteristic for this type of StuG III. Probably Eastern Front, 1943

[seabeck]

FAQ + About (for mobile)

About me: My name is Milli (she/her), 25yrs. I love taking photos of nature and my Subaru. I’m a huge nerd about mushrooms, plants, and skulls. I’ve been hiking ever since I was a little kid and at this point I feel at home in the woods.

I have a flock of chickens, a boyfriend, a dog, and waaay too many house plants

Did you take all the photos on this blog?

Yep, every photo posted here was taken by yours truly unless otherwise noted (very rare).

What camera/lenses do you use? 

My full frame kit is:

Nikon D850

Sigma 150-600mm f5.6-6.3 

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 G

Nikon 85mm 1.4 G

Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR G

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 

Kenko extension tubes

Raynox 250

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB (works for macro + everything else)

Filters and other gear:

Hoya CPL 62mm + Stop down/up kit

B+W CPL 77mm

Tiffen Graduated ND

WNDRD PRVK 32L

Other cameras/lenses I’ve owned:

D50

D7000

60mm f/2.8 ED Macro

20mm 1.8 ED

Sigma 150-500mm f5.6-6.3  

What camera gear would you recommend for a beginner?

Before you worry too much about getting the best gear, make sure you learn how to use it first. You could go out and buy the fanciest camera and lenses and still not take good photos because you don’t know how to use your camera or how to “see”. There’s also a saying, “you marry your lenses and date your bodies”. Invest in good lenses, preferably full frame compatible ones in case you ever decide to upgrade to full frame, and get a cheaper body to start. With that out of the way…

If you’re just starting out, I’d recommend getting a refurbished or used camera from the D7100+ line. They’ve come down in price as of late and are pretty solid cameras. Just make sure to check the shutter count.

I’d skip anything from the D3000 & D5000 lines. They’re not bad cameras but they do not have built in autofocus meaning they rely on the lens itself having autofocus. This isn’t horrible but it does limit what lenses you can use (and some of the lenses that won’t autofocus with those cameras are good AND cheap) and that can be confusing for a beginner.

As for a lens, a 50mm f/1.8, or 35mm f/1.8 is a great lens. Both lenses are inexpensive, have good quality glass, and can used for nearly everything. The 18-55mm lens that comes with cameras isn’t bad either. 

I don’t shoot Canon/Sony/whatever else so I can’t give any advice there sorry!

How did you learn to take photos?

LOTS of practice, I first picked up a camera back in 2013. In high school and college I took photography classes but ultimately I didn’t really learn much from them, they started at too basic of a level.

I did learn a lot about photography from taking art classes however. They taught me framing, how to use shadows/light, and movement in a photo (where does your eye travel when you view an image/art piece). My mom is also a professional photojournalist so I picked up some knowledge from her and my grandfather who’s also a published photographer.

How can I take better photos?

Again, lots of practice. Learn what every setting and button on your camera does, try different shooting modes, take the same photo at several different apertures and shutter speeds to see what changes. You can learn a lot from reading articles too but the best way to learn, imo, is by doing. Don’t worry about getting the best gear and the best camera, learn how to take photos first.

Study other photographers photos, and even paintings, and see what you like. Pay attention to directional lines and where your eye travels. Learn how to use Photoshop/Lightroom (just pirate it). Take photos in different weather, lighting, and times of day. 

What programs do you use to edit? What presets/filters do you use?

I use Lightroom and Photoshop Classic along with custom presets that I’ve made for different situations (fog, snow, etc) to process most of my images and then I make minor tweaks. A lot of my presets started as VSCO presets and then I kept the things I liked and changed the things I didn’t.

What is your job?

I’m a real estate photographer specializing in short term rentals. I love it.

Are you related to Eddie Vedder?

Yep, we’re very distantly related. Something like 7th cousins twice removed but I’ve never met him.

Can you add a photo to your print shop?

Sure! Just tell me the name of the photo (or link it if possible, I reuse a lot of names) you want added and I’ll get it up there.

May I use one of your photos?

I’m 100% ok with people using my photos as a reference for drawing/painting, I’d even love to see the result. For anything else, just shoot me an ask beforehand and I’ll let you know. Please do not repost my photos on Tumblr or elsewhere without my permission.

[asktheguardponies]

The Infantry Support Tank Model 87 was developed at the start of the Tartarus Wars to give scouts and motor infantry units organic fire support with HEAT, HE/FRAG, and APDS rounds to deal with soft skinned vehicles or IFVs, hostile Tartarus fauna, and hardened targets commonly built by Tirek's Forces such as pillboxes, entrenched fighting positions or machine gun nests.

22 rounds of 105mm can be carried in the bustle autoloader, but a typical combat load in the infantry support role is only 15-18 rounds. Ammunition is fully separated from the crew by bulkheads and additional rounds can be carried in wet stowage bins. The breech can be serviced through a sliding door.

Clydesdale's Oreworks & Mfg. have supplied IST models for the former Mustang Transitional Council Administration and post-independence the Mustang Defense Forces.

[innocens]

beautiful weimar por lina zelonka Via Flickr: weimar (thüringen, germany) *** instagram / tumblr

[workersolidarity]

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AL-QASSAM BRIGADES INTRODUCE RUSSIAN-MADE SHMEL ROCKET TO THE GAZA BATTLEFIELD

The Mujahideen fighters of the al-Qassam Brigades introduced a new Russian-made portable rocket in use on the battlefield in Gaza against Israeli Occupation Forces invading the Strip.

Al-Qassam fighters used for the first time the Russian-made RPO-A anti-fortification shell, commonly known as "Schmel", using it to target an Israeli Special Forces unit stationed in a house in Jibalia.

The RPO-A has a range of 950-meters (3'116ft) with an effective range of 300-meters (984ft).

In addition to the RPO-A rocket, al-Qassam Brigades also announced the targeting of two Israeli helicopters using SA-18 surface-to-air missiles. One in the Saftawi area north of Gaza City, with the second east of Jabalia Refugee Camp.

In addition to the targeting of Israeli vehicles, al-Qassam also mentioned that its fighters engaged with IOF soldiers in the Saftawi neighborhood for six consecutive hours over the previous night.

Al-Qassam said its fighters engaged Israeli Forces using Shawaz anti-tank explosives, along with the domestically-produced Yassin 105mm rocket and TGB anti-fortification shells.

According to the fighters, Occupation Forces were forced to call in a helicopter to cover their retreat from the position.

Al-Qassam also released footage of its fighters destroying Occupation vehicles and soldiers in the al-Shujaiya neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

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@WorkerSolidarityNews

[photoncatcher]

Nikon D610; 1/60; F/5.6; ISO 100; 105mm; 1:2 Macro

18/05/2024

[streetsofdublin]

LONGFORD TERRACE AND CLOSE BY

Longford Terrace, Monkstown is a set of 28 houses in two terraced blocks of Victorian buildings all of which face the sea and the railway track. There is a linear park between the houses and the railway and I think that it is known as Seapoint Park.

SALTHILL AND MONKSTOWN TRAIN STATION I got off the train at Salthill-Monkstown Station with the intention of walking to Dalkey but I ended up exploring the Glenageary area instead. Longford Terrace, Monkstown is a set of 28 houses in two terraced blocks of Victorian buildings all of which face the sea and the railway track. There is a linear park between the houses and the railway and I think…

[blogbirdfeather]

Dwarf Iris - Pé-de-burro (Gynandriris sisyrhinchium)

Lisboa/Portugal (18/03/2025)

[Nikon D7100; AF 105mm Micro-Nikkor F2,8]

[pix4japan]

Cape Mihama at Dawn: A Windy Morning Under a Fading Moon・下弦の月に照らされる御浜岬と駿河湾の夜明け

Looking southwest across Suruga Bay at dawn, I caught a fleeting glimpse of a waning gibbous moon rising over the wind-strewn, choppy waves off the western coast of the Izu Peninsula, approximately 150 km (93 mi) southwest of Tokyo. The sky was painted in delicate hues, and the moon, though faint, added a quiet, lunar presence to the restless seascape.

Capturing this image was no easy feat. The dim pre-dawn light demanded a slower shutter speed, yet the relentless wind——howling through the early morning silence——battered me and my tripod. Each adjustment required patience, as I fought against nature’s elements to steady the shot.

Despite the challenge, I found raw beauty in the moment——a reminder of how nature rarely waits for perfect conditions. Still, I can’t help but hope of returning here on a calmer morning, watching the moon sink closer to the horizon, undisturbed by the wind, and capturing the tranquility I could only imagine on this particular morning.

Location: Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan Timestamp: 2025/03/19・6:18 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 40 mm ISO 320 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8

Sources for further reading: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250319-moon