Amsterdam Russ Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Happy New Year to one and all. A new year means a new beginning, so here is what is now the 10th Soul Source photography thread. Thanks to everyone who has contributed over the years, whether by posting up pics, commenting on them, or simply liking them. My first contribution is a short iPhone slo-mo vid of some fireworks as seen from our balcony as 2021 departed and 2022 began. Here's to a great year ahead! 1 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Mal C Posted January 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2022 Christmas Cat 3 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Soulandy Posted January 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2022 Happy new year to you all on here Looking forward to another year of weird and wonderful photos/pictures and the odd video. Caught this little fella in the garden today thinking it was thr first day of spring 4 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted January 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2022 The first rife sunset of 22.. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted January 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2022 Goldeneye fly past 8 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Todays surf.. Ed 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted January 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2022 Downtown Leicester.. A nosey neighbour. Ed 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted January 13, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2022 More excellent pics from everyday folk north of the UK border courtesy of the BBC News website's weekly collection of "Your Pictures of Scotland" (31 December - 7 January 2020). The top pick from the selection (for me) is this one. I love the golden light and it just says "Scotland": © Janette McDonald Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-59882228 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Well the end result was inevitable once the council took responsibility for the listed wall potentially collapsing.. Like the tree never existed. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted January 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2022 An unusual moonshot. Very eerie. Ed 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 This week's BBC News "Your pictures of Scotland" offers a great selection of photos taken by readers. I particularly liked this sunrise. Source: BBC News / © Charles MacManaway Pics here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-60023556 It's a bit dull and grey over here for going out with the camera, but hopefully that'll change soon. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Source...jet 2 window seat:) Tiede poking through the cloud. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Soulandy Posted January 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Not my photo but I saw this on a fb group. Fantastic clear views from the Old Man of Coniston in the lakes, to Snowdon earlier this week where the conditions high up were superb. Edited January 23, 2022 by Soulandy 3 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulandy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Some great photos on the National Geographic celebrating the UK's National.Parks https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/adventure/2021/12/celebrating-snowdonia 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, Soulandy said: Some great photos on the National Geographic celebrating the UK's National.Parks https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/adventure/2021/12/celebrating-snowdonia Plenty of stunning pics there! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Mal C Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 My family were at Oggmore Beach yesterday, just down from Porthcawl. Good oppo for the old silhouette shot... 10 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Use to love the stepping stones on the Ogmore River as a youngster... Ed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Are you from round there Ed? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 I'm guessing that with the continuously poor weather, people here haven't had much in the way of chances for photo opportunities. That's certainly the case here in NL where it seems to be never-ending blustery winds, rain and grey skies. It doesn't look like that's going to change for the next week or so, which is a real shame. I can't wait to get back out again. In the meantime, "Your pictures of Scotland: 28 January - 4 February", courtesy of the BBC News website, provides some inspiration. Lots of great pics, and I particularly like this one of a swan in flight. I would have been well happy if I'd taken that myself. Source: BBC News / © Loreena Price Pics here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-60202060 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mssoulie Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 30/01/2022 at 12:15, Mal C said: My family were at Oggmore Beach yesterday, just down from Porthcawl. Good oppo for the old silhouette shot... I've lived up in Yorkshire since I was 4 yrs old. But was born in Penllyn, which is a small village near Cowbridge. Still got some family down there and always make a point of getting to Oggmore and Southerndown when we visit. Six Nations is always a time of mixed feelings as well. Hugh 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted February 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 Balcony sunset in Noord-Holland a few minutes ago... 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted February 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2022 The BBC News website has shared the finalists' pics in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. The winning pic, shown below, was taken by Italian photographer Cristiano Vendramin. There were four other finalists and their images can e found via the link below. Source: BBC News / © Cristiano Vendramin Pics here: https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-60305168 3 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ncfc Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Our rescue greyhound in her new uniform. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 Courtesy of Sky News - Storm Eunice in pictures. Although no acknowledgement is given, I take it these are pics sent in by members of the public. The page will be updated through the day, so it'll be worth checking back for new additions. Source: Sky News / Photo: uncredited Link here: https://news.sky.com/story/storm-eunice-in-pictures-snow-and-strong-winds-across-the-uk-12544948 Keep safe and stay cosy, everyone, and hold on to your hat! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 On 30/01/2022 at 19:34, Mal C said: Are you from round there Ed? Sorry..just saw this... No, I'm a Donny Lad:) but my Father's side lived at Ogmore Vale, so every year up to being 14 it was a couple of family holidays in that area. Porthcawl being the jewel in the crown! Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Martyn Pitt Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) I have yet to venture out with the big lens this year, been a lot going on, work, wife trying to get me to fit out my man cave with wardrobes, plus visiting kids and grandchildren. Edited February 21, 2022 by Martyn Pitt 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulandy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Not been out much of late but spring is around the corner with the crows nest building and the leaves coming out. Roll on 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted March 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2022 The view from Thursday afternoon's sunny bier session at a nearby lakeside bar/restaurant with a local expat chum who's also into Northern. First time out on the bike for me since Oct/Nov, so although it was only a 5-mile round trip, I did struggle a bit. Mind you, the Laphroaig we had to round off the afternoon, and generously poured large by the bar owner, probably contributed to the trip back being somewhat slower than the outbound leg. Must admit I did use the glorious sunset, seen about halfway on my return journey, as an excuse for a quick stop. 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Woodbutcher Posted March 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) Well it was one extreme to another for me today , was trying to get a few shots of a less than cooperative Red Kite in the garden when I spotted this little chap just five feet away in a conifer , a much more obliging fellow who paid not a blind bit of notice of me as I took a few snaps as he was munching away ... Edited March 7, 2022 by Woodbutcher 9 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted March 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2022 First time out with the camera this year, and first time out with a gadget I got for Xmas and which I'd been looking forward to trying - a 2x lens extender. This doubles the range of my Nikkor 55-300mm lens to 110-600mm. Must admit to being a tad disappointed. It didn't help that the light was intermittent, going from sunny to cloudy and back again continually - the longer the lens the more light you need, and the day just wasn't really bright enough. Also, I'd read that lens extenders reduce your aperture by about two stops. However, in reality I found it halved it, so the maximum apertures of the lens - f4.5-5.6 - is now f9-11. The only time that's going to work is on really bright sunny days. Even at ISO 800, the fastest shutter speed I could get was 1/800th of a second at max focal length, which isn't fast enough for hand-held use - especially when in my unsteady grip (even as a child, I was never going to become a surgeon with my shaky hands!). So, a bit disappointed, as said, but I'm hoping the experience, and therefore the pics, will improve as the sunnier days come along. Anyway, here's a few pics I managed to get yesterday. Goose in flight Male pheasant Long-tailed tit Little grebe - aka Dabchick. These little buggers can spot you at a range of about 50 metres, and as soon as they do they dive underwater and swim to the other side of the pond. Go round to the other side in pursuit and they'll do the same again. Grrr... A flapping goose. I'll continue to practice with the lens extender, but next time I'll pick a brighter day. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Well this is obviously not my image , but I think it needs posting if only as a taster of what delights are heading our way shortly from the marvel that is the James Webb Space Telescope ... And who better than the delightfully excitable Dr Becky to explain it all for you ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Well this is obviously not my image , but I think it needs posting if only as a taster of what delights are heading our way shortly from the marvel that is the James Webb Space Telescope ... And who better than the delightfully excitable Dr Becky to explain it all for you ... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted March 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2022 In the big apple...cold drizzly and foggy. Gonna find that Jimmy's bar with the soul jukebox. Ed 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 From the boat tour.. Ed 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Here it is..the soul of new york bars.. Ed 20220324_165954.mp4 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Happy Feet Posted March 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) For any Steam train enthusiasts , we had for its test run , following its complete overhaul Sir Nigel Gressley running back and forth along the Severn Valley Railway today , photos a little rushed taken on my mobile phone , at the top of our back garden , but what a beauty . Edited March 24, 2022 by Happy Feet 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Julianb Posted March 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2022 Magnolia in full flower 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 A gloriously sunny day here in NL, so we took the opportunity to get the balcony boxes and other plant pots filled again. Primula and viola for us this year, in the main - blooms all summer long and brilliantly low maintenance. Bring it on… And yes, that is a classic Dutch windmill in the background. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Can't actually remember how long it is since I tried a bit of solar imaging , trying to piece together the rig from umpteen boxes following a house move proved interesting but nowhere near as interesting as trying to remember my processing 'recipe' ... Anyway , enough waffling , here's the efforts for what they're worth , standard 'whitelight along with an inverted view and a 'coloured in' offering just for the hell of it ... 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Well.... First time in Coney Island. Famous for the dog eating championship...the cyclones, and the brewery's not bad! Ed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 One for you scooter boys and girls... Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Courtesy of the BBC News website: Quote The winners of the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2021 have been announced. The overall winner is landscape photographer Darren Cole, whose winning image portrays a dramatic scene of a muirburn fire, a controlled fire to burn away dead vegetation, below snow-covered peaks near his home on the Isle of Harris. © Darren Cole Lots of great photos that have rightly won awards. Check them out here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-60912679 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Sorry for the self indulgence...but been to hell and back. On the way home now with no finger nails left. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Tomangoes said: Sorry for the self indulgence...but been to hell and back. On the way home now with no finger nails left. Ed A football match, obviously - and in a very empty stadium - but as someone who stopped following the 'beautiful game' many years ago, I've no idea what we're seeing beyond some very tiny figures on a pitch. Was it important? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Lower league Cup final. My team were losing 1 0, then 2 1, then 6 minutes into injury time, we equalise. In Extra time, we eventually win 4 2, I stopped watching the ' big teams' 22 years ago. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Tomangoes said: Lower league Cup final. My team were losing 1 0, then 2 1, then 6 minutes into injury time, we equalise. In Extra time, we eventually win 4 2, I stopped watching the ' big teams' 22 years ago. Ed Well done to the team you support - and thanks for the explanation about the pic. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Wally Francis Posted April 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2022 Grandson Teddy reminding me to KTF 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 A windy Siesta Key tonight.. Ed 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Geeselad Posted April 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2022 Few shot of me son jumping my bike! He'd broke his that day. Pimbo bike park, near Chorley. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Soulandy Posted April 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2022 Managed a first mountain walk this year on Saturday, Moel Siabod in Snowdonia. Great to be out 1 Summit View towards Snowdon 2 Moe Siabod summit 3 Snow shower over the Glyders 4 Old Quarry buildings 5 Snowdon reflections 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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