Vintage Lens: The Storm.......... The other day as I was taking a few pictures at the train yard, I noticed a fast moving storm heading my way. I was elated knowing that the storm...

tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

The other day as I was taking a few pictures at the train yard, I noticed a fast moving storm heading my way. I was elated knowing that the storm would give me a great opportunity to take a few pictures under a wide range of lighting conditions as well as obtaining some good cloud effects.

I took these pictures with my Sony NEX-6 camera and a vintage Sigma 35-70mm F2.8 push/pull zoom lens.

Old, vintage lenses are fun to use, and they are capable of producing some nice pictures. Tejaswrangler :)

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

tejaswrangler wrote:

Old, vintage lenses are fun to use, and they are capable of producing some nice pictures. Tejaswrangler :)

True! Old doesn't mean worthless. I offer myself as proof! :d

Did you see the Mythbusters clip of a tanker like that collapsing in on itself? Impressive, considering how strong those things are. Some examples below.

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=tanker%20imploding

fosgood11 Loc: oil city, La.

tejaswrangler wrote:

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tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

jerryc41 wrote:

True! Old doesn't mean worthless. I offer myself as proof! :d

Did you see the Mythbusters clip of a tanker like that collapsing in on itself? Impressive, considering how strong those things are. Some examples below.

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=tanker%20imploding

jerryc41, thanks for posting a reply, much appreciated. Please have a great day. Tejaswrangler :)

angler Loc: StHelens England

And it still takes great photos.Excellent shots.

tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

fosgood11 wrote:

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fosgood11, thanks for viewing my post and the thumbsup. Tejaswrangler :)

Moxie Loc: Pensacola, FL

Nicely done tejas!

tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

angler wrote:

And it still takes great photos.Excellent shots.

angler, thanks for viewing my pictures. Please have a great day! Tejaswrangler :)

Dewman Loc: SW Idaho

Very nice, sharp images, TR. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who appreciates "old" lenses. Some are more than good, they are superb! Especially the vintage Vivitars.

Mustanger Loc: Grants Pass, Oregon USA

jerryc41 wrote:

True! Old doesn't mean worthless. I offer myself as proof! :d

Did you see the Mythbusters clip of a tanker like that collapsing in on itself? Impressive, considering how strong those things are. Some examples below.

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=tanker%20imploding

Twice I saw a tank 30 feet tall crumple & collapse at work because the vent was plugged & the atmospheric air pressure overcame the internal pressure as the contents were pumped out! Very dramatic & scary!

OP, Love your pics those dark clouds just get more ominus looking! Very nice. Oh, and I hope your name is not Dave!

tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

Moxie wrote:

Nicely done tejas!

Moxie, thank you! Please have a great day! Tejaswrangler :)

tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

Dewman wrote:

Very nice, sharp images, TR. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who appreciates "old" lenses. Some are more than good, they are superb! Especially the vintage Vivitars.

Dewman, thanks! It is great to see that others enjoy old vintage lenses too! Yes, some are superb! Please have a great day. Tejaswrangler :)

tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

Mustanger wrote:

Twice I saw a tank 30 feet tall crumple & collapse at work because the vent was plugged & the atmospheric air pressure overcame the internal pressure as the contents were pumped out! Very dramatic & scary!

OP, Love your pics those dark clouds just get more ominus looking! Very nice. Oh, and I hope your name is not Dave!

Mustanger, no, my name is not Dave. :lol: Thanks for viewing my Post and offering the input, much appreciated. Please have a great day! Tejaswrangler :)

Snap Shot Loc: California

TW, great photos!

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

Nice set.......love number two.