Pete Askew's latest activity

Not too difficult I would think. It seems to be mostly brass tubing and self-tapping screws. There might be the odd supporting plate...

Sadly, I think you are right, Gianluca. It is a nice juxtaposition though, and I do like the way they seem to have supported that bike.

Now these I really like and the first especially adds a sense of travelling ot the image. Great suff, Gianluca.

Quite an interesting contrast it makes. The cherry trees are blossoming here too. Spring is almost upon us!

I see. I should have followed the links. Clever.

Thanks, Pete. Regarding the parallax issue, as Gary mentions above, that's where the Rollei sorcery comes in. You'll notice that the...

Thanks, Pete. Yeah, it may be possible, though I'm not sure I'd trust myself getting into it lol.

Well that was certainly a success. I wonder if you can get a bit of silicone lubricant into the motor / gears somehow.

There's always something very satisfying in squeezing decent images out of a camera that is, to put it politely, long past its prime.

Now they do look exciting! Looking forward to seeing the results. I might need to check these out! https://zebradryplates.com/

A fine looking camera and an interesting experiment with the close-up lenses. Is there an indicator to allow correction for parralax?

That one on the right is certainly not looking pleased! A really nice seasonal set I think the one with the heroic pose is just great. :)

Absolutely goregeous. And a good decision about the distant light I think.

What an interesting idea. One part of me is horrified, but the other part would like one for the cabinet!

Thanks, Wes.