Very well said, J C. Jack
----- Original Message ----- From: "J C OConnell" <hifis...@gate.net> To: "PDML" <pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 1:05:11 PM Subject: Re: PESO - As Found Its not only monitors, its connections. I recently switched computers and switched from a 15pin vGA analog connection to my monitor to a digital HDMI connection on my monitor and it was like all my lenses got sharper. It really matters. On 10/14/2014 3:57 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > Boys! stop it now! > > Jack - it is about the variance across monitors... and useful > information for all of us viewing each others images on line.. > > E.g. if 3 or 4 people said they couldn't see the detail in something > in a particular image and are using different equipment, then that info > would be useful for the photographer to adjust someway. > > If you are the person who doesnt see the detail, having mothers chime in > that they see it is good info for you to perhaps get your monitor > calibrated or change the brightness, or look at it at a different > angle, etc. > > From the two views of yours, on my monitor it falls between the two - > I don't see a lot of detail on the center of the fungus on mine > > One also can seeslight variances in this sort of thing across different > browsers on the same computer. > > ann > > > On 10/14/2014 15:12, Jack Davis wrote: >> The image wasn't yours and I don't understand your need to tell me >> you disagree. When I critique, I always hope for a reaction from the >> photographer. >> It's as though you feel defeated and are attempting to salve your ego. >> No further comments! >> >> Jack >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Paul Stenquist" <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> >> To: "PDML" <pdml@pdml.net> >> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:53:04 AM >> Subject: Re: PESO - As Found >> >> I merely wanted to point out that I see plenty of detail in the >> image, Jack, and I trust my monitor. It wasn't a review of your >> review, but rather a point of information. If you don’t want others >> to join the conversation, don’t critique. >> >> Paul >> On Oct 14, 2014, at 2:46 PM, Jack Davis <jdavi...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> Just read your review of my review, Paul. You need not post such as >>> a direct rebuttal to my comments for Mark. >>> This habit has become very predictable. >>> >>> Jack >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Paul Stenquist" <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> >>> To: "PDML" <pdml@pdml.net> >>> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:49:00 AM >>> Subject: Re: PESO - As Found >>> >>> The mushroom caps show good detail and a very deep brown color on my >>> calibrated monitor. No black holes, nor even any pure black. The >>> richness and depth of the color are part of the images appeal, IMO. >>> >>> Paul >>> On Oct 14, 2014, at 10:34 AM, Jack Davis <jdavi...@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>> HI, mark, As I recall, I sent along my terms of approval of this >>>> image. >>>> It has, rightfully, met with general approval, as it deserves to. >>>> I do have a suggestion (comment), if I may. >>>> My monitor allows virtually no detail to show on the mushroom caps. >>>> I confess downloading the image and giving them a couple light >>>> bumps with the dodge tool. >>>> I limited it to subtle, but took out the "black hole" effect. >>>> Hope OK? >>>> >>>> Jack >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Mark C" <pdml-m...@charter.net> >>>> To: "PDML" <pdml@pdml.net> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 5:07:48 AM >>>> Subject: Re: PESO - As Found >>>> >>>> Thanks Dan. My wife and I were a few hours north of here, pulling >>>> flower >>>> pots off her family grave plot in preparation for winter. I literally >>>> looked down to grab a pot full of geraniums and saw the the leaf and >>>> mushrooms, as they are. I have wander through the graveyard a bit for >>>> this looking at other fallen leaves, but this was the best >>>> arrangement I >>>> saw. >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> On 10/13/2014 7:43 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >>>>> Wow, what a great composition for a "found" image. >>>>> >>>>> Of course, it take an artistic eye to notice the lovely arrangement >>>>> and frame it to best effect, as you have done. >>>>> >>>>> Dan Matyola >>>>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 7:20 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/as-found >>>>>> >>>>>> You never know what is going to be right under your feet. >>>>>> >>>>>> Mark >>>>>> >>>>>> --- >>>>>> This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! 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