Re: PESOs - More Big Boy
Very nicely done, John! The noise is much reduced too. Both are excellent photos. Rick > On Nov 26, 2019, at 10:39 PM, John wrote: > > I took that "First Impression" image and toned down the security fence in the > foreground substantially. I'm calling it "Second Impression": > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130788902 > > Also the Big Boy under way west of Conway, AR with a "Full Head of Steam": > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130789237 > > I might still have one or two more from this trip that I'm willing to show. > > -- > Science - Questions we may never find answers for. > Religion - Answers we must never question. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs - More Big Boy
Much improved! Paul > On Nov 26, 2019, at 10:40 PM, John wrote: > > I took that "First Impression" image and toned down the security fence in > the foreground substantially. I'm calling it "Second Impression": > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130788902 > > Also the Big Boy under way west of Conway, AR with a "Full Head of Steam": > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130789237 > > I might still have one or two more from this trip that I'm willing to show. > > -- > Science - Questions we may never find answers for. > Religion - Answers we must never question. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs - More Big Boy
Am 27.11.19 um 04:39 schrieb John: I took that "First Impression" image and toned down the security fence in the foreground substantially. I'm calling it "Second Impression": https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130788902 Also the Big Boy under way west of Conway, AR with a "Full Head of Steam": https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130789237 Now, we're getting somewhere. Far better. In the second one, you might want to selectvely de-saturate the blue tint in the steam at the ground on the left and maybe bring up the shadows a tad if this doesn't create too much noise. I might still have one or two more from this trip that I'm willing to show. Please do. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESOs - More Big Boy
I took that "First Impression" image and toned down the security fence in the foreground substantially. I'm calling it "Second Impression": https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130788902 Also the Big Boy under way west of Conway, AR with a "Full Head of Steam": https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/49130789237 I might still have one or two more from this trip that I'm willing to show. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Farm boy
On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 2:51 PM, Jostein Øksne wrote: > And determined he is. and with cookie in hand. > Nice catch Thanks > Jostein > > Den 29. juli 2016 20.51.43 CEST, skrev David J Brooks : >>Heading off to the paddocks for a look see >> >>http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18267128 >> >>K-5 and DA L 55-300 >> >>Dave > > -- > Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Farm boy
And determined he is. Nice catch Jostein Den 29. juli 2016 20.51.43 CEST, skrev David J Brooks : >Heading off to the paddocks for a look see > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18267128 > >K-5 and DA L 55-300 > >Dave -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Farm boy
I almost, I say -almost- hinted that, but settled for just "awww" ann On 7/29/2016 2:57 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Nice. http://time.com/37534/into-the-light-w-eugene-smiths-walk-to-paradise-garden/ On 29 Jul 2016, at 19:54, David J Brooks wrote: Heading off to the paddocks for a look see http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18267128 K-5 and DA L 55-300 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Farm boy
a ann On 7/29/2016 2:51 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Heading off to the paddocks for a look see http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18267128 K-5 and DA L 55-300 Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Farm boy
thanks Bob On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 2:57 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Nice. > http://time.com/37534/into-the-light-w-eugene-smiths-walk-to-paradise-garden/ > > > >> On 29 Jul 2016, at 19:54, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> Heading off to the paddocks for a look see >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18267128 >> >> K-5 and DA L 55-300 >> >> Dave >> >> -- >> Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. >> www.caughtinmotion.com >> http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ >> York Region, Ontario, Canada >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Farm boy
Nice. http://time.com/37534/into-the-light-w-eugene-smiths-walk-to-paradise-garden/ > On 29 Jul 2016, at 19:54, David J Brooks wrote: > > Heading off to the paddocks for a look see > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18267128 > > K-5 and DA L 55-300 > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > York Region, Ontario, Canada > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Peso Farm boy
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Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
I really like the backdrop you shot him against, Frank. Good one. On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: > This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He > said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" > > Which I did. > > He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor > guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > cheers, > > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
seems happy enough, good portrait Dave On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: > This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He > said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" > > Which I did. > > He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor > guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > cheers, > > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
Both in the sense that I could have nailed it better, plus his eyes didn't seem to be focusing on me. Well perceived, Jack, thanks! cheers, frank On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 9:35 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > His eyes appear a bit unfocused.(?) > > J > > - Original Message - > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 6:24:44 AM > Subject: Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait > > I think it is an effective portrait. There is something quite sad in > his expression. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:45 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He >> said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" >> >> Which I did. >> >> He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor >> guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: >> >> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. >> >> cheers, >> >> frank >> >> >> -- >> "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
I thought there was a sadness in his eyes, too. Thanks, Dan. cheers, frank On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 9:24 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I think it is an effective portrait. There is something quite sad in > his expression. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:45 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He >> said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" >> >> Which I did. >> >> He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor >> guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: >> >> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. >> >> cheers, >> >> frank >> >> >> -- >> "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
Yeah. I think maybe I should have left it in colour. He was all red around the eyes, nose and cheeks. It was not flattering but perhaps a more accurate portrayal of his condition. Thanks for the comment, Ann. cheers, frank On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 9:20 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > If you had not said he was drunk I'd have said he was cute - another > Sagitarian gone astray.. > > ann > > On 12/22/2015 10:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: >> >> This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He >> said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" >> >> Which I did. >> >> He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor >> guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: >> >> >> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. >> >> cheers, >> >> frank >> >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
His eyes appear a bit unfocused.(?) J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 6:24:44 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait I think it is an effective portrait. There is something quite sad in his expression. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: > This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He > said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" > > Which I did. > > He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor > guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > cheers, > > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
I think it is an effective portrait. There is something quite sad in his expression. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: > This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He > said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" > > Which I did. > > He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor > guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > cheers, > > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
If you had not said he was drunk I'd have said he was cute - another Sagitarian gone astray.. ann On 12/22/2015 10:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" Which I did. He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
Thanks for the comment Paul. Cheers, frank On December 22, 2015 11:05:38 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >His beard and mustache are well trimmed. > >Paul via phone > >> On Dec 22, 2015, at 10:45 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> >> This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. >He >> said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" >> >> Which I did. >> >> He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor >> guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: >> >> >http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. >> >> cheers, >> >> frank >> >> >> -- >> "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >and follow the directions. -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
His beard and mustache are well trimmed. Paul via phone > On Dec 22, 2015, at 10:45 PM, frank theriault > wrote: > > This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He > said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" > > Which I did. > > He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor > guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > cheers, > > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait
This fellow was walking along carrying a bag from the liquor store. He said, "Today's my birthday, take my picture!" Which I did. He said, "20 years a drunk!" And it sounded like he was right. Poor guy. I hope this photo does him some dignity: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/birthday-boy-street-portrait.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
Thanks Stan. I've got a lot of lolling about shots too. My dad was a pretty good photographer, but action shots were not his speciality. He got it just right on this one though. Chris On 27 May 2014 20:04, Stanley Halpin wrote: > Very nice shot Chris - thanks for sharing. Looks like you are in perfect > position coming out of that corner! > > I think all of the old action shots of me with my bike show me actively > lolling about at rest stops and at the end of long rides. Now I am going to > have to go have a look. > > stan > > On May 26, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >> Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >> http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg >> >> We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning >> all sorts of family shots. >> >> If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was >> made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another >> lost classic... >> >> Chris > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
Thanks Dave. I couldn't do it now - was fearless then... Chris On 27 May 2014 06:40, David Mann wrote: > On May 27, 2014, at 6:34 am, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >> Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >> http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg > > Awesome. Good photo. > > I don't like riding in a bunch. Can't stand being unable to see the road > ahead. > > Cheers, > Dave > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
Thanks Christine. Still just as long, but not so lean now... Chris On 27 May 2014 05:55, Christine Aguila wrote: > I new it was you in the blue cap. I looked for the chap with the long, lean > legs! Nice one! Cheers, Christine > > > On May 26, 2014, at 1:35 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> Should have said, that's me in the blue cap. >> CM >> >> On 26 May 2014 19:34, Chris Mitchell wrote: >>> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >>> Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >>> http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg >>> >>> We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning >>> all sorts of family shots. >>> >>> If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was >>> made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another >>> lost classic... >>> >>> Chris >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
Very nice shot Chris - thanks for sharing. Looks like you are in perfect position coming out of that corner! I think all of the old action shots of me with my bike show me actively lolling about at rest stops and at the end of long rides. Now I am going to have to go have a look. stan On May 26, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his > Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: > http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg > > We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning > all sorts of family shots. > > If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was > made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another > lost classic... > > Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
> i notice all those frames are a little more stretched out than today's > typical road frames, more like a touring bike — that's the kind of frame i > like to ride Thanks Steve. Yes, it would have made a good touring bike. Would have saved me from spending a fortune at Chas Roberts's emporium when I returned to cycling in late middle age! CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
on 2014-05-26 12:34 Chris Mitchell wrote A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg interesting, and well-photographed If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another lost classic... i notice all those frames are a little more stretched out than today's typical road frames, more like a touring bike — that's the kind of frame i like to ride -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
Yep. He knew what he was doing. I learnt a lot from him. Chris On 26 May 2014 21:35, mike wilson wrote: > From what I can see on the web image, he nailed the focus. Impressive. > > On 26/05/2014, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >> Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >> http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg >> >> We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning >> all sorts of family shots. >> >> If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was >> made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another >> lost classic... >> >> Chris >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
On May 27, 2014, at 6:34 am, Chris Mitchell wrote: > A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his > Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: > http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg Awesome. Good photo. I don't like riding in a bunch. Can't stand being unable to see the road ahead. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
I new it was you in the blue cap. I looked for the chap with the long, lean legs! Nice one! Cheers, Christine On May 26, 2014, at 1:35 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Should have said, that's me in the blue cap. > CM > > On 26 May 2014 19:34, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >> Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >> http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg >> >> We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning >> all sorts of family shots. >> >> If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was >> made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another >> lost classic... >> >> Chris > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
On 26/5/14, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: >A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg Lovely shot! Memories.. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
>From what I can see on the web image, he nailed the focus. Impressive. On 26/05/2014, Chris Mitchell wrote: > A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his > Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: > http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg > > We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning > all sorts of family shots. > > If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was > made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another > lost classic... > > Chris > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Should have said, that's me in the blue cap. CM On 26 May 2014 19:34, Chris Mitchell wrote: > A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his > Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: > http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg > > We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning > all sorts of family shots. > > If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was > made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another > lost classic... > > Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)
A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning all sorts of family shots. If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike. The frame was made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another lost classic... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Flower
Perhaps they should call them "man flower"? Nice photo, Dan. Cheers, frank On 6 February, 2014 12:45:58 AM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >Hmm. I wonder why. :-) > >Godfrey > > >> On Feb 5, 2014, at 9:33 PM, "Daniel J. Matyola" > wrote: >> >> That is what they are called here in Hawai'i >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667161 >> Comments are invited. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Boy Flower
Hmm. I wonder why. :-) Godfrey > On Feb 5, 2014, at 9:33 PM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > That is what they are called here in Hawai'i > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667161 > Comments are invited. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Boy Flower
That is what they are called here in Hawai'i http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667161 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Fat Boy Matt
Yeah, I kinda felt the same way. Cluttered but it somehow worked. And I normally wouldn't have put the subject on that side of the page, but again, it just worked to my eye. Thanks for commenting and thanks to all who looked. Cheers, frank Bruce Walker wrote: >An intriguing portrait, Frank. I usually prefer unbusy, but there's a >lot of interesting stuff going on and your composition is good -- I >like it. > >On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:21 AM, knarf >wrote: >> We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. >> >> Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his >race face on: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 >> >> He didn't win. ;-) >> >> But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments >welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> frank >> “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >and follow the directions. > > > >-- >-bmw > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Fat Boy Matt
Well, I don't know if it's good that a photo needs to he deciphered. ;-) Thanks for your comment! Much appreciated. Cheers, frank Mark C wrote: >Nice shot - it reminds me of an old photo you might in a shoe box and >spend some time trying to decipher. > >On 1/31/2014 7:21 AM, knarf wrote: >> We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. >> >> Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his >race face on: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 >> >> He didn't win. ;-) >> >> But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments >welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> frank >> “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel >> >> >> > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Fat Boy Matt
Nice shot - it reminds me of an old photo you might in a shoe box and spend some time trying to decipher. On 1/31/2014 7:21 AM, knarf wrote: We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his race face on: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 He didn't win. ;-) But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Fat Boy Matt
An intriguing portrait, Frank. I usually prefer unbusy, but there's a lot of interesting stuff going on and your composition is good -- I like it. On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:21 AM, knarf wrote: > We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. > > Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his race > face on: > > http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 > > He didn't win. ;-) > > But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments welcome. > > Cheers, > frank > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Fat Boy Matt
Thanks Jack! Yeah, Matt didn't exactly "pose" in the most photogenic spot, did he. But hey, that's the environment he was in, what can I say? Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, frank Jack Davis wrote: >Those racing pits are mess. HA! >Matt looks as though he feels clever and confident. >Like it, Frank. > >Jack > > > > >- Original Message - >From: knarf >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Cc: >Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:21 AM >Subject: PESO - Fat Boy Matt > >We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. > >Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his >race face on: > >http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 > >He didn't win. ;-) > >But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments >welcome. > >Cheers, >frank >“Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions. > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Fat Boy Matt
Those racing pits are mess. HA! Matt looks as though he feels clever and confident. Like it, Frank. Jack - Original Message - From: knarf To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:21 AM Subject: PESO - Fat Boy Matt We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his race face on: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 He didn't win. ;-) But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Fat Boy Matt
We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his race face on: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 He didn't win. ;-) But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oooooooooh. KEH has a "big boy" lens
On Oct 12, 2013, at 3:28 PM, Mark C wrote: > I have the A* 300 f4 and have to say that while it can be very good, it falls > short of being a truly excellent lens. It also falls short in the close focus > department. (Or maybe that should be that it falls long in the close focus > department.) The F* or FA* 300mm f/4.5 is the one you want. Focus down to 2m and so sharp you'll cut yourself. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oooooooooh. KEH has a "big boy" lens
Well, I just did some test framings (never actually pushed the shutter button) in my dining room with the A* 300 f4. It's a jewel of a lens in terms of build and cosmetics, that's for sure, but the 4 meter / 13 foot minimum focusing distance is still a challenge. While i have hung onto this lens for years, I almost never use it. For smaller birds and wildlife you either have to be stealthy and get close, or use a longer telephoto to put you out of the circle of fear. It is best o get close, because then you do not have haze and other atmospheric distortions that degrade long distnace / mega telephoto shot, but getting close can be a lot of work. For a 300mm, for small birds (e.g. finches) or small mammals (e.g. chipmunks) tha tmeans being 10 to 6 feet away. A blind, bait, or invisibility cloak is probably needed, but it can be done with a little effort. In its day, the 13 minimum focusing distance would probably have been considered to be quite close, and one can always use extension tubes or close up diopters, but a closed focus distance would be more desirable IMO. The minimum focusing distance of the A* 300 f4 would be fine for larger subjects - deer, bears, athletes, etc... and on an APCS-C body it would probably be fine. I should probably use my sample more... Mark On 10/11/2013 10:39 PM, Darren Addy wrote: The M* and A* 300mm f4 lenses were the smallest and lightest of their class and three of the front 4 elements in the front group are ED glass. It was, I believe, before Internal Focusing had come into use. In optical design, something has to give, and the Pentax optical designers decided (wisely I think) to sacrifice close focusing, probably thinking that someone who uses a 300mm lens is probably not buying it to focus on something 10 feet away. In any event, closer focus CAN be achieved, if one truly wants it, through extension tubes (though at the sacrifice of the infinity end of the scale). I believe those lenses were also sold before the age of "APO" lenses, though the M* and A* would probably be classed as near-APO. On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:28 PM, Mark C wrote: I have the A* 300 f4 and have to say that while it can be very good, it falls short of being a truly excellent lens. It also falls short in the close focus department. (Or maybe that should be that it falls long in the close focus department.) I use the 1.7x converter on an A*400 f2.8 and it is a tremendous help, but the AF range is fairly limited, not like a true AF lens, in my experience - it needs to be pre focused to a fairly narrow tolerance. But, the AF adapter is still better than my eyesight for fast focusing. Mark On 10/11/2013 5:24 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: There's a big difference in optical capabilities between these three lenses, the 300/4 variants are positively soft compared to the A300/2.8, having owned and used both. I still have the A300/2.8 which although unwieldy is a great lens when you need the speed and reach and combined with the 1.7AF TC it becomes an excellent AF combo. On 12 October 2013 02:21, P.J. Alling wrote: And for a little over 1/5th of that price have the A*300 4.0 or a little over 1/6 the M* when they're available, and if you really want the feel for carrying around f2.8 long glass you can get the [K} 300mm f4.0, (available at KEH for less than 1/10 the price, which even though it's a big heavy beast is still half the weight of the A* 2.8. Considering size weight and cost, which lens am I more likely to haul around with me... Bottom line you don't take many pictures with a lens you don't have with you. On 10/11/2013 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oooooooooh. KEH has a "big boy" lens
The M* and A* 300mm f4 lenses were the smallest and lightest of their class and three of the front 4 elements in the front group are ED glass. It was, I believe, before Internal Focusing had come into use. In optical design, something has to give, and the Pentax optical designers decided (wisely I think) to sacrifice close focusing, probably thinking that someone who uses a 300mm lens is probably not buying it to focus on something 10 feet away. In any event, closer focus CAN be achieved, if one truly wants it, through extension tubes (though at the sacrifice of the infinity end of the scale). I believe those lenses were also sold before the age of "APO" lenses, though the M* and A* would probably be classed as near-APO. On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:28 PM, Mark C wrote: > I have the A* 300 f4 and have to say that while it can be very good, it > falls short of being a truly excellent lens. It also falls short in the > close focus department. (Or maybe that should be that it falls long in the > close focus department.) I use the 1.7x converter on an A*400 f2.8 and it > is a tremendous help, but the AF range is fairly limited, not like a true AF > lens, in my experience - it needs to be pre focused to a fairly narrow > tolerance. But, the AF adapter is still better than my eyesight for fast > focusing. > > Mark > > > On 10/11/2013 5:24 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: >> >> There's a big difference in optical capabilities between these three >> lenses, the 300/4 variants are positively soft compared to the >> A300/2.8, having owned and used both. I still have the A300/2.8 which >> although unwieldy is a great lens when you need the speed and reach >> and combined with the 1.7AF TC it becomes an excellent AF combo. >> >> On 12 October 2013 02:21, P.J. Alling wrote: >>> >>> And for a little over 1/5th of that price have the A*300 4.0 or a little >>> over 1/6 the M* when they're available, and if you really want the feel >>> for >>> carrying around f2.8 long glass you can get the [K} 300mm f4.0, >>> (available >>> at KEH for less than 1/10 the price, which even though it's a big heavy >>> beast is still half the weight of the A* 2.8. Considering size weight >>> and >>> cost, which lens am I more likely to haul around with me... >>> >>> Bottom line you don't take many pictures with a lens you don't have with >>> you. >>> >>> >>> On 10/11/2013 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ >>> >>> -- >>> A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the >>> crazy, crazier. >>> >>> - H.L.Mencken >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oooooooooh. KEH has a "big boy" lens
I have the A* 300 f4 and have to say that while it can be very good, it falls short of being a truly excellent lens. It also falls short in the close focus department. (Or maybe that should be that it falls long in the close focus department.) I use the 1.7x converter on an A*400 f2.8 and it is a tremendous help, but the AF range is fairly limited, not like a true AF lens, in my experience - it needs to be pre focused to a fairly narrow tolerance. But, the AF adapter is still better than my eyesight for fast focusing. Mark On 10/11/2013 5:24 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: There's a big difference in optical capabilities between these three lenses, the 300/4 variants are positively soft compared to the A300/2.8, having owned and used both. I still have the A300/2.8 which although unwieldy is a great lens when you need the speed and reach and combined with the 1.7AF TC it becomes an excellent AF combo. On 12 October 2013 02:21, P.J. Alling wrote: And for a little over 1/5th of that price have the A*300 4.0 or a little over 1/6 the M* when they're available, and if you really want the feel for carrying around f2.8 long glass you can get the [K} 300mm f4.0, (available at KEH for less than 1/10 the price, which even though it's a big heavy beast is still half the weight of the A* 2.8. Considering size weight and cost, which lens am I more likely to haul around with me... Bottom line you don't take many pictures with a lens you don't have with you. On 10/11/2013 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 08:24:06AM +1100, Rob Studdert wrote: > [ . . . . ] I still have the A300/2.8 which > although unwieldy is a great lens when you need the speed and reach > and combined with the 1.7AF TC it becomes an excellent AF combo. That's about what I posted while Doug wasn't accepting submissions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 02:30:53PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: > On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 08:24:06AM +1100, Rob Studdert wrote: > > There's a big difference in optical capabilities between these three > > lenses, the 300/4 variants are positively soft compared to the > > A300/2.8, having owned and used both. I still have the A300/2.8 which > > although unwieldy is a great lens when you need the speed and reach > > and combined with the 1.7AF TC it becomes an excellent AF combo. > > I think John Francis has that setup. Yep. And it does, indeed, work splendidly for sports photography. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 12 October 2013 08:30, Larry Colen wrote: > I know that the A* 200/2.8 is a wonderful lens, and am curious how the > DA* 200/2.8 compares optically. I would be interested too, the FA*200/2.8 is a slightly better lens than the A*200/2.8 too, from what I gather the FA and DA lenses are similar performers. > Meanwhile, money I'll spend on the repairs I'm doing on one of my sheds > would probably pay for just about every Pentax lens on my current wish > list, as well as a K-3. Or even buy me a 645D, and a nice set of lenses > for it. > > sigh. Damn, I can sympathise with your pain there, I could have bought a nice new full Nikon FF kit for the money that I've recently spent on property maintenance. :( -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 08:24:06AM +1100, Rob Studdert wrote: > There's a big difference in optical capabilities between these three > lenses, the 300/4 variants are positively soft compared to the > A300/2.8, having owned and used both. I still have the A300/2.8 which > although unwieldy is a great lens when you need the speed and reach > and combined with the 1.7AF TC it becomes an excellent AF combo. I think John Francis has that setup. I know that the A* 200/2.8 is a wonderful lens, and am curious how the DA* 200/2.8 compares optically. Meanwhile, money I'll spend on the repairs I'm doing on one of my sheds would probably pay for just about every Pentax lens on my current wish list, as well as a K-3. Or even buy me a 645D, and a nice set of lenses for it. sigh. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oooooooooh. KEH has a "big boy" lens
There's a big difference in optical capabilities between these three lenses, the 300/4 variants are positively soft compared to the A300/2.8, having owned and used both. I still have the A300/2.8 which although unwieldy is a great lens when you need the speed and reach and combined with the 1.7AF TC it becomes an excellent AF combo. On 12 October 2013 02:21, P.J. Alling wrote: > And for a little over 1/5th of that price have the A*300 4.0 or a little > over 1/6 the M* when they're available, and if you really want the feel for > carrying around f2.8 long glass you can get the [K} 300mm f4.0, (available > at KEH for less than 1/10 the price, which even though it's a big heavy > beast is still half the weight of the A* 2.8. Considering size weight and > cost, which lens am I more likely to haul around with me... > > Bottom line you don't take many pictures with a lens you don't have with > you. > > > On 10/11/2013 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >> If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad >> baby: >> Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 >> >> >> http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE >> >> http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ >> > > > -- > A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the > crazy, crazier. > > - H.L.Mencken > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Even on the sidelines at a sporting event I'll take the 1 stop hit, save my back a little and take the f4.0. So the other shooters with the f2.8 glass will laugh and point at me, when they're in traction, I'll visit them at the hospital. On 10/11/2013 11:26 AM, Darren Addy wrote: It depends what you are into. With its ED glass and internal focusing it would make a super astrophotography lens and it would be best mounted to a German Equatorial Mount or onto a telescope with a driven fork mount. It would also be great with a monopod or tripod on the sideline of a sporting event. And I've now GOT the M*. :) On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:21 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: And for a little over 1/5th of that price have the A*300 4.0 or a little over 1/6 the M* when they're available, and if you really want the feel for carrying around f2.8 long glass you can get the [K} 300mm f4.0, (available at KEH for less than 1/10 the price, which even though it's a big heavy beast is still half the weight of the A* 2.8. Considering size weight and cost, which lens am I more likely to haul around with me... Bottom line you don't take many pictures with a lens you don't have with you. On 10/11/2013 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Darren Addy wrote: >If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: >Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 > >http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE Good price, too (if it's in good condition). -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oooooooooh. KEH has a "big boy" lens
It depends what you are into. With its ED glass and internal focusing it would make a super astrophotography lens and it would be best mounted to a German Equatorial Mount or onto a telescope with a driven fork mount. It would also be great with a monopod or tripod on the sideline of a sporting event. And I've now GOT the M*. :) On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:21 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > And for a little over 1/5th of that price have the A*300 4.0 or a little > over 1/6 the M* when they're available, and if you really want the feel for > carrying around f2.8 long glass you can get the [K} 300mm f4.0, (available > at KEH for less than 1/10 the price, which even though it's a big heavy > beast is still half the weight of the A* 2.8. Considering size weight and > cost, which lens am I more likely to haul around with me... > > Bottom line you don't take many pictures with a lens you don't have with > you. > > > On 10/11/2013 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >> If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad >> baby: >> Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 >> >> >> http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE >> >> http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ >> > > > -- > A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the > crazy, crazier. > > - H.L.Mencken > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oooooooooh. KEH has a "big boy" lens
And for a little over 1/5th of that price have the A*300 4.0 or a little over 1/6 the M* when they're available, and if you really want the feel for carrying around f2.8 long glass you can get the [K} 300mm f4.0, (available at KEH for less than 1/10 the price, which even though it's a big heavy beast is still half the weight of the A* 2.8. Considering size weight and cost, which lens am I more likely to haul around with me... Bottom line you don't take many pictures with a lens you don't have with you. On 10/11/2013 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 11/10/2013, Matthew Hunt wrote: > On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:09 AM, mike wilson > wrote: > >> Flickr is fornicated to extinction if it thinks that this was taken >> with a 300mm: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/tempete_de_pixel/5601521256/ > > Flickr doesn't "think" that. It's a keyword search. The person who > uploaded it applied that keyword in error. What use is software that doesn't do your thinking for you? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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excuse me. i need to wipe up some drool. On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: > Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 > > http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE > > http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ > > -- > Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:09 AM, mike wilson wrote: > Flickr is fornicated to extinction if it thinks that this was taken > with a 300mm: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tempete_de_pixel/5601521256/ Flickr doesn't "think" that. It's a keyword search. The person who uploaded it applied that keyword in error. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Clearly true. However, Flickr doesn't make this stuff up. It reads the tags assigned to the image. If somebody is lazy with their copy & paste (or for some other reason is not accurate in the use of their tags) then you are going to get incorrect results. That image has a "smc P-A 300mm F2.8 ED (IF)" tag. Garbage in - garbage out. On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 8:09 AM, mike wilson wrote: > On 11/10/2013, Darren Addy wrote: >> If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad >> baby: >> Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 >> >> http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE >> >> http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ > > Flickr is fornicated to extinction if it thinks that this was taken > with a 300mm: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tempete_de_pixel/5601521256/ > > As with most of the other pics in that "river". Luckily, I can only > see it at work > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 11/10/2013, Darren Addy wrote: > If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad > baby: > Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 > > http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE > > http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ Flickr is fornicated to extinction if it thinks that this was taken with a 300mm: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tempete_de_pixel/5601521256/ As with most of the other pics in that "river". Luckily, I can only see it at work -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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If I had the discretionary income I would discreetly purchase this bad baby: Pentax-A* 300mm f2.8 http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060090145530?r=FE http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa300mmf28edif/ -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Quoting Steve Cottrell : On 26/6/13, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: he comes from the land down under Poor Bill, when was he sent to Hell? That's a low blow. Don't we have enough problems with our cricket team without you putting the boot in? :-)> -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Very nice work, very creative! -Original Message- >From: Doug Brewer >Subject: local boy does good > >Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is >gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters >using his daughter as model. > >Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ > >-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 26/6/13, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: >he comes from the land down under Poor Bill, when was he sent to Hell? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I've been following him on Google+ and greatly admired his work but had no idea he was a PDMLer! What fun! Lovely work and his daughter is as cute as they come. Cheers, Christine On Jun 26, 2013, at 8:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining > a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his > daughter as model. > > Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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woo - those are stunning! ann On 6/26/2013 09:21, Doug Brewer wrote: Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Doug Brewer Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ Mostly nice, some outright adorable. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 6/26/13 10:40 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Stunning work! Blows me away! Is he Dutch? Thanks for the link, Doug! cheers, frank he comes from the land down under -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 6/26/13 10:30 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Beautiful and very skilful stuff -- I love it! Thanks for pointing it out, Doug. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ He has a sizable presence on G+, for those of you who are there. We have had some interaction there, and this morning he sent me a message that he finally figured out where he new me from. Right, the PDML. Thus my post to the list. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: local boy does good
Stunning work! Blows me away! Is he Dutch? Thanks for the link, Doug! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Doug Brewer Sent: June 26, 2013 6/26/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: local boy does good Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: local boy does good
Beautiful and very skilful stuff -- I love it! Thanks for pointing it out, Doug. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is > gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters > using his daughter as model. > > Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: local boy does good
Also a great relationship with his model. Jack - Original Message - From: CollinB To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:01 AM Subject: Re: local boy does good Like real good. But the lesson here is quite simple: Control everything. Light and pose. Of course the costume, but that hides where the real work was done. It is also not that it's really hard to do, but it does take significant preparation time to design what you want, often on paper first, and then put the plan into action. Sort of like sports but much more fun, imo. It's all very beautifully done. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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What a magnificently successful effort ! I detect a beautiful relationship between Mr Gekas and his daughter. Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:21 AM Subject: local boy does good Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: local boy does good
On Jun 26, 2013, at 9:54 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Thanks Doug - great work there! > > If you haven't already followed Doug's link, I suggest the following: > Go there, slowly appreciate the fine photography (and great costuming!) In > addition, be aware that 5-6 of the shots are with the 645D, the others with a > K-5. Can you tell which are which? Didn't try but I would guess not, since these are sized for the web and viewed at 72 ppi,regardless of how they were shot. > (The answer is in his blog which you can link to from the gallery.) > > stan > > On Jun 26, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > >> Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is >> gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters >> using his daughter as model. >> >> Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: local boy does good
Great work. Thanks for sharing. Paul On Jun 26, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining > a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his > daughter as model. > > Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: local boy does good
Thanks Doug, Great images. An Ozzie Dutchman, I'd say. And his latest Blog post has a bit on the 645D. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is > gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters > using his daughter as model. > > Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: local boy does good
Like real good. But the lesson here is quite simple: Control everything. Light and pose. Of course the costume, but that hides where the real work was done. It is also not that it's really hard to do, but it does take significant preparation time to design what you want, often on paper first, and then put the plan into action. Sort of like sports but much more fun, imo. It's all very beautifully done. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: local boy does good
Thanks Doug - great work there! If you haven't already followed Doug's link, I suggest the following: Go there, slowly appreciate the fine photography (and great costuming!) In addition, be aware that 5-6 of the shots are with the 645D, the others with a K-5. Can you tell which are which? (The answer is in his blog which you can link to from the gallery.) stan On Jun 26, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining > a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his > daughter as model. > > Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
local boy does good
Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT, feelgood photos of a crippled boy
Clever series of photos: http://www.grindtv.com/lifestyle/in-style/post/stricken-boys-dream-comes-true-thanks-to-clever-photographer/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 2:32 AM, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert > >> >> From his review of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, which is otherwise >> relatively informative (yes I know, smack), then this: >> >> "There really isn't anything useful you can do with a fisheye, other >> than use the images as a basis for tweaking back to straight with >> software." >> >> "If you're going to buy a fisheye, it doesn't make much sense to spend >> much money on it, since you'll probably get tired of it in a few days." >> >> http://www.kenwell.com/tech/8mm-f35.htm#perf >> > > I agree with Kenny! Fisheyes are (mostly) gimmicks, like star-burst filters. > > B Awww, you're being too harsh on SBFs, Bob. They're totally rad for all those shots involving women in leg-warmers, brightly coloured leotards and huge hair, all lit by candles. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
Rob, I recently had an interesting experience where I took my time and spent the effort to understand the reasoning behind certain person's sayings on the certain forum. I must say that in this very specific case, although considered pretty much a clown, this guy was talking quite sensible things, even if his wording was not very good. But having understood him, I agreed with him, because his logic was actually in line with my notions... Specifically in this case - I've had FA 17-28 fish eye zoom by Pentax and indeed after a short while I lost my interest in it. That is not to say that everyone should "suffer the same fate" as I did, but do agree with me that I could have my reasons to agree with general notion of K.R.'s words here... On 2/15/2013 8:46 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: From his review of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, which is otherwise relatively informative (yes I know, smack), then this: "There really isn't anything useful you can do with a fisheye, other than use the images as a basis for tweaking back to straight with software." "If you're going to buy a fisheye, it doesn't make much sense to spend much money on it, since you'll probably get tired of it in a few days." http://www.kenwell.com/tech/8mm-f35.htm#perf Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On 16/02/2013 06:12, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Bill : On 15/02/2013 12:46 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: From his review of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, which is otherwise relatively informative (yes I know, smack), then this: "There really isn't anything useful you can do with a fisheye, other than use the images as a basis for tweaking back to straight with software." "If you're going to buy a fisheye, it doesn't make much sense to spend much money on it, since you'll probably get tired of it in a few days." I can't say I disagree overly with him on that. I suspect a friend told him this, it's not like Kenny to come up with any real pearls of wisdom. Kenny Boy. Friends? Hired. On an "agree or be fired" basis. -- No fixed Adobe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
Quoting Bill : On 15/02/2013 12:46 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: From his review of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, which is otherwise relatively informative (yes I know, smack), then this: "There really isn't anything useful you can do with a fisheye, other than use the images as a basis for tweaking back to straight with software." "If you're going to buy a fisheye, it doesn't make much sense to spend much money on it, since you'll probably get tired of it in a few days." I can't say I disagree overly with him on that. I suspect a friend told him this, it's not like Kenny to come up with any real pearls of wisdom. Kenny Boy. Friends? -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 12:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> On Feb 15, 2013, at 12:28 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >>> >>> So it's easy to jeer at Ken, and you might not find fish-eye lenses >>> particularly to your taste, but as usual sweeping generalizations are >>> mostly just hot-air. >> >> It would have been funnier if you'd said "ALL sweeping generalizations..." > > Godfrey never understands humor. Thank you for the vote of confidence, Larry. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
It's compellingly orgasmic! Jack From: Mark Roberts To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 1:51 PM Subject: Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >it's easy to jeer at Ken Yes. Yes it is. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia http://www.robertstech.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On 16 February 2013 09:26, Bob W wrote: > "Changer à tout instant d'objectif photographique, c'est comme changer à > tout instant de lunettes" > --- Robert Bresson (sounding remarkably like Henri Cartier-of that ilk) For a certain limited style of photography that may indeed be applicable. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert [...] > If a photographer can't see the > potential and scope that a FE lens affords then they probably just lack > creativity or a sense of adventure. There's a sweeping generalization > :) > "Changer à tout instant d'objectif photographique, c'est comme changer à tout instant de lunettes" --- Robert Bresson (sounding remarkably like Henri Cartier-of that ilk) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On 16 February 2013 05:28, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I could care less what Ken Rockwell has to say as I don't follow his > site or ramblings. > > Fish-eye lenses can be gimmicky and cliché when over-used, like any > specialist optical effect. That said, I've licensed several images > made with a fish-eye and even won an award or two with photos that > were made using a fish-eye lens. I don't own one at present, but I've > had several over the years and always enjoyed working with them. > > So it's easy to jeer at Ken, and you might not find fish-eye lenses > particularly to your taste, but as usual sweeping generalizations are > mostly just hot-air. I've owned at least one A16/2.8 Fisheye lens since the mid 80's and I've put them to use in all manner of creative ways not least in natural landscape protographs where it's often near impossible to perceive the inherent FE distortion due to the lack of regular geometric references in the frame. If a photographer can't see the potential and scope that a FE lens affords then they probably just lack creativity or a sense of adventure. There's a sweeping generalization :) I could have used one on a shoot last night in fact. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >it's easy to jeer at Ken Yes. Yes it is. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi > > I could care less what Ken Rockwell has to say as I don't follow his > site or ramblings. > > Fish-eye lenses can be gimmicky and cliché when over-used, like any > specialist optical effect. That said, I've licensed several images made > with a fish-eye and even won an award or two with photos that were made > using a fish-eye lens. I don't own one at present, but I've had several > over the years and always enjoyed working with them. > > So it's easy to jeer at Ken, and you might not find fish-eye lenses > particularly to your taste, but as usual sweeping generalizations are > mostly just hot-air. > I'll have my legal team write in some exceptions, caveats and overriding clauses for you next time, and get Doug's legal team to consult yours before it actually escapes into the public realm. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
> From his review of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, which is otherwise > relatively informative (yes I know, smack), then this: > > "There really isn't anything useful you can do with a fisheye, other > than use the images as a basis for tweaking back to straight with > software." > > "If you're going to buy a fisheye, it doesn't make much sense to spend > much money on it, since you'll probably get tired of it in a few > days." > > http://www.kenwell.com/tech/8mm-f35.htm#perf I bought my 8/3.5 on the assumption that it was the photographic equivalent of a bag of cheeto's. Optical junk food, enjoyable on occasion, but not a staple part of healthy diet. To my surprise, it is proving to be far more useful than I ever imagined. I would say that if there is any one thing that defines my personal style, it is tight framing. I've found that the easiest way to get a good photo is not to put more good stuff in, but to take out anything that isn't good. So, I'll use a narrower field of view and include as few extraneous details as I can. As such, a fisheye is exactly not the lens that fits my shooting style. So, when I got my fisheye, I figured I'd play with it for a few days, have fun, and it would be on hand for the rare occasions when it is what I need. I've been surprised over the past couple of weeks by how frequently those rare occasions come up. There is certainly a lot to learn about using such a wide lens. It includes a huge amount of background, but things are often so small at any distance, that they are more background color than compositional elements. If something is very close, particularly at the edge of the frame, you'll get the wild fisheye distortion, but further away, particularly toward the center of the frame, they look normal, just like using a mild wide angle on a smaller sensor (go figure). I think that a fisheye lens is like HDR, they are both easy to spectacularly misuse, but can be extremely useful in the proper circumstances. -- l...@red4est.com via squirrelmail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
> On Feb 15, 2013, at 12:28 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> >> So it's easy to jeer at Ken, and you might not find fish-eye lenses >> particularly to your taste, but as usual sweeping generalizations are >> mostly just hot-air. >> > > It would have been funnier if you'd said "ALL sweeping generalizations..." Godfrey never understands humor. -- l...@red4est.com via squirrelmail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On Feb 15, 2013, at 12:28 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > So it's easy to jeer at Ken, and you might not find fish-eye lenses > particularly to your taste, but as usual sweeping generalizations are > mostly just hot-air. > It would have been funnier if you'd said "ALL sweeping generalizations..." -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
I could care less what Ken Rockwell has to say as I don't follow his site or ramblings. Fish-eye lenses can be gimmicky and cliché when over-used, like any specialist optical effect. That said, I've licensed several images made with a fish-eye and even won an award or two with photos that were made using a fish-eye lens. I don't own one at present, but I've had several over the years and always enjoyed working with them. So it's easy to jeer at Ken, and you might not find fish-eye lenses particularly to your taste, but as usual sweeping generalizations are mostly just hot-air. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On 15/02/2013 12:46 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: From his review of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, which is otherwise relatively informative (yes I know, smack), then this: "There really isn't anything useful you can do with a fisheye, other than use the images as a basis for tweaking back to straight with software." "If you're going to buy a fisheye, it doesn't make much sense to spend much money on it, since you'll probably get tired of it in a few days." I can't say I disagree overly with him on that. I suspect a friend told him this, it's not like Kenny to come up with any real pearls of wisdom. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Some Jewels of wisdom from Kenny Boy
On 2/15/2013 02:32, Bob W wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert >> From his review of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, which is otherwise relatively informative (yes I know, smack), then this: "There really isn't anything useful you can do with a fisheye, other than use the images as a basis for tweaking back to straight with software." "If you're going to buy a fisheye, it doesn't make much sense to spend much money on it, since you'll probably get tired of it in a few days." http://www.kenwell.com/tech/8mm-f35.htm#perf I agree with Kenny! Fisheyes are (mostly) gimmicks, like star-burst filters. B Gasp, I agree about that too! Of course, agreeing with Bob is easy - Kenny Boy, um, not so much ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.