Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-09 Thread Rick Womer
I like it. Not the usual lilac shot; almost impressionistic. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 5/8/11, Bulent Celasun wrote: > From: Bulent Celasun > Subject: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers... > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011, 5

Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-09 Thread David J Brooks
Like it. Great DOF here. Dave On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > This was shot using a Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro lens. > The DOF is intentionally limited. > The bokeh sems to be fine, to my eye. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13087192&size=lg > > As alw

Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-05-08 5:53 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: This was shot using a Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro lens. The DOF is intentionally limited. The bokeh sems to be fine, to my eye. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13087192&size=lg As always, your comments are appreciated. Bulent --

Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like it. A nice use of limited DOF. Paul On May 8, 2011, at 5:53 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > This was shot using a Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro lens. > The DOF is intentionally limited. > The bokeh sems to be fine, to my eye. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13087192&size=lg >

PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
This was shot using a Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro lens. The DOF is intentionally limited. The bokeh sems to be fine, to my eye. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13087192&size=lg As always, your comments are appreciated. Bulent ---

Re: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-06 Thread Rick Womer
Dave, I like the second and fourth the best--the composition in #4 is great. #1 seems a little over-exposed, and #3 seems a little soft. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 5/3/11, David J Brooks wrote: > From: David J Brooks > Subject: Peso's Front yard flowers &g

Re: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread Ken Waller
Dave, I personally prefer Daffy # 2 for its simplicity & subject. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" Subject: Peso's Front yard flowers Its been raining pretty much non stop for 4-5 days

RE: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread Jeffery Johnson
, 2011 5:41 PM To: Pentax Discuss; Petch Dianne; Barbara Brooks Cc: Home Sarah; Conley Leah; Smillie Dale Subject: Peso's Front yard flowers Its been raining pretty much non stop for 4-5 days, with a bit of sun once in a while. The front garden under our kitchen window is the first place to

Re: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
garden under our kitchen window is the first place to bloom flowers, and as we say, bad weather makes good photos.: White Daffy 1: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13061017 White Daffy 2: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13061019 Yellow Daffy 1: http://photo.net/photodb/photo

Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread David J Brooks
Its been raining pretty much non stop for 4-5 days, with a bit of sun once in a while. The front garden under our kitchen window is the first place to bloom flowers, and as we say, bad weather makes good photos.: White Daffy 1: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13061017 White Daffy 2

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-03-25 10:29 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oPvGM-O-LB Very nicely detailed and the rendition preserves its delicateness. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Mar 25, 2011, at 11:29 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Mar 25, 2011, at 7:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > >> I'd crop off the left and bottom as much as possible > > That's pretty much my suggestion, but the main flower in the lower left > corner. I agree. >> > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red

Re: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
ince the > background is somewhat distracting to me. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" > Subject: Peso: Crop of Flowers > > >> I like this, but I can&#

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Mar 25, 2011, at 7:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > I'd crop off the left and bottom as much as possible That's pretty much my suggestion, but the main flower in the lower left corner. > -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

Re: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread kwaller
I'd give it a square crop centered on the bloom if it were mine, since the background is somewhat distracting to me. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" Subject: Peso: Crop of Flowers I l

RE: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread J.C. O'Connell
un...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 10:30 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso: Crop of Flowers I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oP

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
sending you my sugestion off list :-) ann Steven Desjardins wrote: I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oPvGM-O-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oPvGM-O-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
ye on my latest work - a series of > online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg> > > > > -- > > > Cheers, >  Cotty > > > ___/\__ > ||   (O)  |     People, P

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/3/2010 9:03 PM, Cotty wrote: I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg> Well done. But everything you do is well done anyway. /wink/

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: Mark Roberts mike wilson wrote: >Christine Aguila wrote: > >> Hi Cotty: Just watched and thought the video excellent: lovely scenes >> were chosen, great sense of pace, very informative, all elements blended >> well together -- sound, image, voice over etc. Excellent work. Cheers, >

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread Ann Sanfedele
y" To: "pentax list" Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: OT - Wedding Flowers Video I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: <http://www.youtube.com/watch

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread P N Stenquist
t;> together -- sound, image, voice over etc. Excellent work. Cheers, Christine > > What did you expect? He's a bleedin' artist! >> - Original Message - From: "Cotty" >> To: "pentax list" >> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread Mark Roberts
mike wilson wrote: >Christine Aguila wrote: > >> Hi Cotty: Just watched and thought the video excellent: lovely scenes >> were chosen, great sense of pace, very informative, all elements blended >> well together -- sound, image, voice over etc. Excellent work. Cheers, >> Christine > >What d

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread mike wilson
eedin' artist! - Original Message - From: "Cotty" To: "pentax list" Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: OT - Wedding Flowers Video I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity we

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread Christine Aguila
uot;pentax list" Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: OT - Wedding Flowers Video I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg&

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Cotty wrote: > I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work > Cheers, >  Cotty Who are you again.?? Dave > > > ___/\__ > ||   (O)  |     People, Places, Pastiche > --      http://www.cottysnaps.com > _ > > > > -- > P

OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-03 Thread Cotty
I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg> -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-07-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/30/2010 8:44 PM, Tom C wrote: A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 You will have to call the next one "My Brave Face", you know... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdm

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/6/10, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed: >A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... > >http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 Js I hate clicking on thumbnails. -> ;-) Nice work. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ---

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
>> You've got to get yourself some real dirt.  The stuff there looks like >> chipped up mountains, all rocks and gravel.  It makes an interesting >> contrast with the piercing blue of the flowers, but it looks like the >> flowers are trying to grow in a parking lot. >

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Tom C
the piercing blue of the flowers, but it looks like the > flowers are trying to grow in a parking lot. > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Tom C wrote: >> A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?present

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tom, You've got to get yourself some real dirt. The stuff there looks like chipped up mountains, all rocks and gravel. It makes an interesting contrast with the piercing blue of the flowers, but it looks like the flowers are trying to grow in a parking lot. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jun 30,

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Rick Womer
Tom, "Pieces" works beautifully for me--very nice juxtaposition of whole and dismembered flower, and of flowers and stony background. The composition is nice, too. The other two don't have the same impact. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 6/30/10, Tom C

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread P N Stenquist
Imaginative. Well done. Paul On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:44 PM, Tom C wrote: A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Jack Davis
Appears there was a mighty struggle without any real winner. I like the earth tones combination of gravel and blossoms. Jack --- On Wed, 6/30/10, Tom C wrote: > From: Tom C > Subject: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, June

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely color and patterns. On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Tom C wrote: > A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... > > http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSC

GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Tom C
A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 -- 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 Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-25 Thread eckinator
2010/6/25 Toine : > Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting. > Inspired by your comments I uploaded #2 to 1x.com which was promptly > rejected with silly comments. I have now deleted my 1x.com account and > feel much better now :) PS mr Rockwell is a honorary member of 1x! wait a minute - doesn

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-25 Thread Toine
: > While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I > felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to > her. > > http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my-flowers > > Toine > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent! And a like both very much. Like the bw rendering as well--very nice. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Toine" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 2:06 PM Subject: PESO Don't touch my flowers While try

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread Doug Brewer
Chris Mitchell wrote: Toine wrote: While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to her. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my- flowers Toine That's good, but

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread eckinator
2010/6/21 Jack Davis : > She has sort of a hard look about her.;) > I like the shot, Toine. I was going to say she looks hard headed... Jack beat me to it - nice shot, Toine Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE f

RE: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Toine wrote: > While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I > felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to > her. > > http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my- > flowers > > Toine That's

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread paul stenquist
esday, 22 June 2010 5:54 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers > > She has sort of a hard look about her.;) I like the shot, Toine. > > Jack > > --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Toine wrote: > >> From: Toine >> Subject: PE

RE: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread Tanya Love
Lol! Cool - really nice textures through-out. Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: Tuesday, 22 June 2010 5:54 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers She has sort of a

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread Jack Davis
She has sort of a hard look about her.;) I like the shot, Toine. Jack --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Toine wrote: > From: Toine > Subject: PESO Don't touch my flowers > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, June 21, 2010, 12:06 PM > While trying to capture s

PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to her. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my-flowers Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/ma

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Jack Davis
All nice work, Toine! My choice, if I may, is #1. The composition elevates it to another level. Jack --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Toine wrote: > From: Toine > Subject: PESO warning flowers (orchids)! > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, June 21, 2010, 7:27 A

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
Ok thanks. Maybe I have more for you: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/142-orchids2 Toine On 21 June 2010 20:31, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Sorry - I think 1 is way better    straight on closeups of blossoms with > shar foreground fading to out of focus edges is something > one s

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Sorry - I think 1 is way betterstraight on closeups of blossoms with shar foreground fading to out of focus edges is something one sees an awful lot of ... the 1st one has much more going on , beautifully balanced, etc... anway - its just IMHO :_) ann Toine wrote: That's interesting

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Toine, 2/4 is interesting, but not quite a stunner. I like the composition with the blur in the background, but the main flowers need more 'punch' to contrast the softness. I'm not sure how you can get that from the subject you picked. I too favor 1/4 as the best of the lot.

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
That's interesting... With the first one you point at 1/4? I was hoping you would choose nr 2/4 :) Toine On 21 June 2010 16:47, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > This one is especially  nice  stunning , in fact ... > > http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/141-orchids > > The others are mu

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
This one is especially nice stunning , in fact ... http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/141-orchids The others are much less interseting, I think and frankly having them in the group kinda diminishes the strength of the first one... If I were viewing only the first one I'd

PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
A few orchids from yesterday's photowalk: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/141-orchids Toine -- 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: A cap of flowers

2010-06-19 Thread Madame RD
Le 18/06/10 17:46, Bob W a écrit : Le 18/06/10 13:32, Bob W a écrit : "Crow's Theology --- Ted Hughes Pity you couldn"t get the pics . I love this poem and crows . dominique sorry - just been back in to LR to have another look, but there's really nothing show

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Bob W
> Le 18/06/10 13:32, Bob W a écrit : > > "Crow's Theology > > > > > > > > --- Ted Hughes > > > > > Pity you couldn"t get the pics . I love this poem and crows . > > dominique sorry - just been back in to LR to have another look, but there's really nothing showable. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Madame RD
Le 18/06/10 13:32, Bob W a écrit : "Crow's Theology --- Ted Hughes Pity you couldn"t get the pics . I love this poem and crows . dominique -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Bob W
ttp://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_6175850_large.html> > > > > Comments etc. welcome. > > > > Bob > > > > "And I will make thee beds of roses > > With a thousand fragrant posies, > > A cap of flowers, and a kirtle > > Embroidered all with le

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Derby Chang
mments etc. welcome. Bob "And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle" --- Christopher Marlowe Ah, a good woman in a kirtle. Nothing better. Interesting pic to make after the Tate sho

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Bob W
thanks Rick. Pretty pictures of flowers is not really my thing - I promise not to do it again. > > That is outstanding, Bob. I thought I liked you. > > Rick > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > --- On Thu, 6/17/10, Bob W wrote: > > > >

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob, Very nice, almost a painting. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Bob W wrote: >> >> On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the >> churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander around and >> pay my respects to Chr

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread paul stenquist
Well done. Nice framing, interesting subject. Marlowe is a fascinating figure: A "what if" kind of guy. Paul On Jun 17, 2010, at 8:47 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Bob W wrote: >> On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the >> churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stop

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Rick Womer
my respects to Christopher Marlowe, who is buried > there. > > <http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_6175850_large.html> > > Comments etc. welcome. > > Bob > > "And I will make thee beds of roses > With a thousand fragrant posies, > A cap of fl

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob W wrote: On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander around and pay my respects to Christopher Marlowe, who is buried there. Comments etc

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W wrote > Sent: 17 June 2010 20:16 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: A cap of flowers > > On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the > churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander around > and > pay my re

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob W
espects to Christopher Marlowe, who is buried there. > > > > <http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_6175850_large.html> > > > > Comments etc. welcome. > > > > Bob > > > > "And I will make thee beds of roses > > With a

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob W
> > On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the > > churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander > around and > > pay my respects to Christopher Marlowe, who is buried there. > > > > [...] >

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Gosh, that's pretty, Bob. I like it very much. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bob W" To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: A cap of flowers On the way back from Tate Modern this aftern

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread mike wilson
mments etc. welcome. Bob "And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle" --- Christopher Marlowe You've been drinking out of Stieglitz's cup again, haven't you? Keep it up. Some

A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob W
. Bob "And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle" --- Christopher Marlowe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Bruce Dayton
Those are big rocks - they actually aren't black, either - there is much detail to be seen in them. Your monitor must be much darker than mine. Thanks for taking a look. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, May 10, 2010, 4:09:34 PM, you wrote: BS> Bruce, BS> I like the photo, but don't understand

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, I like the photo, but don't understand what the 2 black humps on the right are. They do a nice job of mirroring the arches, but what are they. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon near Auburn, > California.

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread David J Brooks
Good one. I like the use of the flowers in the lower left corner Dave On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 4:45 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon near Auburn, > California. > > Pentax K20D, DA* 16-50 @ 16mm > ISO 100, 1/160 sec @ f/11, Ha

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread steve harley
On 2010-05-10 14:45 , Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon near Auburn, California. i like the composition, and i'm intrigued by the bridge, but i'm frustrated by not being able to visualize the shapes of the dark purple flowers - penstemon? -- P

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Jack Davis
Classic perspective very well composed. Nearly ideal DoF, possibly somewhat limited by being handheld. Jack --- On Mon, 5/10/10, Bruce Dayton wrote: > From: Bruce Dayton > Subject: PESO - Mountain Flowers > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, May 10, 2010,

PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Bruce Dayton
Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon near Auburn, California. Pentax K20D, DA* 16-50 @ 16mm ISO 100, 1/160 sec @ f/11, Handheld http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto_00358.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

Re: Photo annual has landed (without flowers)

2010-05-05 Thread Toine
Yes maybe, I mainly noticed that popular subjects for peso's like flowers (or cats) aren't visible in the book maybe that's a good thing. And the endresult is stunning, compliments to the editors. Next year I won't submit flowers (or bugs) ;) Toine On 4 May 2010 20:40, Mise

Re: Photo annual has landed (without flowers)

2010-05-04 Thread Miserere
...Or cats. Maybe we should keep it that way! Just sayin... ;-) --M. On 02/05/2010, Toine wrote: > The book arrived last week. Congrats everyone! > What strikes me most: I didn't spot any flowers (not counting flowers > in landscapes). > Something to remember for my subm

Re: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great images; I really enjoyed them. Dan On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 1:07 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > Two shots by Galia: > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-does-flowers.html > > Also a blog entry related to one of these shots: > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010

Re: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-03 Thread eckinator
I see talent =) Very well compsed and nice color moods Thanks for sharing to you both Cheers Ecke 2010/5/2 Boris Liberman : > Hi! > > Two shots by Galia: > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-does-flowers.html > > Also a blog entry related to one of these shots: > http://pen

Re: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-02 Thread Jack Davis
ion not as noticeable. Galia is simply terrific! Jack --- On Sun, 5/2/10, Boris Liberman wrote: > From: Boris Liberman > Subject: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 10:07 AM > Hi! > > Two shots by

RE: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-02 Thread Bob W
Lovely photos - well done to Gallia! > Hi! > > Two shots by Galia: > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-doe > s-flowers.html > > Also a blog entry related to one of these shots: > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/enter-photoscape.html > > Cheers! -- PDML Penta

Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Two shots by Galia: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-does-flowers.html Also a blog entry related to one of these shots: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/enter-photoscape.html Cheers! -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

Photo annual has landed (without flowers)

2010-05-02 Thread Toine
The book arrived last week. Congrats everyone! What strikes me most: I didn't spot any flowers (not counting flowers in landscapes). Something to remember for my submissions next year... Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-12 Thread eckinator
2010/4/12 Joseph McAllister : > >  How about a foot pump and a black balloon to hold the bag open…  :o) You'll want to shoot taller flowers too so you need a dolly for your helium bottle, some fishing line and a small weight to keep the bag-ground in place... -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-11 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Apr 11, 2010, at 04:00 , Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 10, 2010, at 8:52 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Bob W wrote: Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. What about a 12" or 14" piece of that black foam board that photos are mounted to. Sma

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-11 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 10, 2010, at 8:52 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Bob W wrote: Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. What about a 12" or 14" piece of that black foam board that photos are mounted to. Small and light. But it would still be in direct ligh

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Bob W wrote: > Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. What about a 12" or 14" piece of that black foam board that photos are mounted to. Small and light. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountr

RE: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: "Bob W" You might find one of these more useful: > > > > e_hat_ > > top_hats.gif> > > LOL not for the back pocket... > > how about a matte black inflatable something??? > Actually a black velvet cloak would wor

RE: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread Bob W
> > > > You might find one of these more useful: > > > > e_hat_ > > top_hats.gif> > > LOL not for the back pocket... > > how about a matte black inflatable something??? > Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather we

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread eckinator
2010/4/10 Bob W : > > You might find one of these more useful: > top_hats.gif> LOL not for the back pocket... how about a matte black inflatable something??? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml

RE: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread Bob W
> > I'm at odds with the way you think, Larry. > > When I'm going for a walk, even if I take my camera, the > least thing I want to haul around is a box painted black on > the inside, even a cardboard one. > You might find one of these more useful:

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-09 Thread Joseph McAllister
er it, but I figured I'd ask if anyone knows of such a "porta-cave" already on the market. Not sure what the question really is here. Are you looking to shoot flowers on a black background in your house? Nope, at home is easy. You know that you really just need for your subj

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Larry Colen
t sure what the question really is here. Are you looking to shoot flowers on a black background in your house? Nope, at home is easy. You know that you really just need for your subject to be a few stops brighter than your background (about 4.5 I think) and your background will be black. You

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Bruce Walker
plastic tubs, paint the inside flat black and if I want to photograph flowers, put that behind the flower so that I can get the instant dark background. Upon reflection, I thought that what would be better would something like one of those "pop up" light tents: http://www.ephotodisco

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/8/2010 10:53 AM, CheekyGeek wrote: Three letters: PVC One link: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1156...@n25/ :) Thanks. That link is the second or third time in the past week I've run across references to Dean Collins. When I hear the name Dean Collins I think of someone else entirely: h

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread AlunFoto
2010/4/8 Larry Colen : > but made out of an opaque black fabric.  I suppose I could do something > similar with the light tent and opaque fabric over it, but I figured I'd ask > if anyone knows of such a "porta-cave" already on the market. How about a black rain poncho? Jostein -- http://www.al

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread CheekyGeek
gainst a black > background. > > My first thought was to take one my plastic tubs, paint the inside flat > black and if I want to photograph flowers, put that behind the flower so > that I can get the instant dark background. > > Upon reflection, I thought that what would be better would

Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Larry Colen
inside flat black and if I want to photograph flowers, put that behind the flower so that I can get the instant dark background. Upon reflection, I thought that what would be better would something like one of those "pop up" light tents: http://www.ephotodiscounters.com/product_info

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