Re: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute
On 15 May 2013, at 00:54, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Sat, May 11, 2013, Derby Chang wrote: Only two quibbles. Battery life is qrap. My only battery lasted 2hrs, which ended proceedings quickly. And the Q needs a fast wide lens. Otherwise, I am a happy chappy. Ergonomics superb, great little sensor, and so darned qute http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/pentaxq/index.html What's that on top of the Q? Babedar 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: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II
On 15 May 2013 10:23, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Thanks, frank. Well, it's for a photography class, part of a greater theme I am working on. I doubt I can do much better, but I'll take it in this week and see if the teacher has any suggestions. Time to move on to another idea. Marnie aka Doe :-) Jack -- I decided against a lower aperture because supposed to make the light even more astigmatic. Hi Marnie, The image looks good would like to see it closer up though. Best option for images like this is to keep the ISO value low, shutter long and aperture at mid-range, optimally it should be set at the sweet spot assuming that it will provide optimum DOF. Use the cable release or a delay and prefire the mirror if possible, focus with live view and as others have said weight/dampen the tripod if possible. 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: PESO - Fire on the Water
On 15 May 2013 07:57, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one best. Also like the sun's reflection on the water: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fire-on-water.html?m=1 But I did like the bird in the last one. Oh well... Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Very nice Frank, you have a great location there. 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: FFAT
That was so nice of them - and how about the offer of a wedding and honeymoon in Sardinia - there really are some good and generous people about. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby Sent: Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: FFAT Far From Any Topic. This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to ... any topic. It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=EzRjs_7h_w4 I know. I've gone soft ;-) -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate -- 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: FFAT
Good God, that gives me vertigo just looking at the picture! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy Sent: Tuesday, 14 May 2013 11:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: FFAT Speaking of Norway: http://500px.com/photo/33103501 On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Thanks, Tim. You made my day. Alan C -- From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: FFAT Far From Any Topic. This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to ... any topic. It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=EzRjs_7h_w4 I know. I've gone soft ;-) -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ - --- To err is human to arr is pirate - --- -- 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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: Portrait of a Self-Portrait
On May 14, 2013, at 9:50 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Terrific shot, Charles. MN made it to the front page of reddit as well. not too far behind Chris Hadfield. Bravo to a logical social reform. Wish we were as progressive in Australia Shall we send Maurice Williamson over to give his speech in Canberra? 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: FFAT
On May 15, 2013, at 1:54 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of Norway: http://500px.com/photo/33103501 Cool! I bet that's a very popular location for BASE jumpers. Unless there's something just out of frame below... 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 - Fire on the Water
On May 15, 2013, at 9:57 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one best. Also like the sun's reflection on the water: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fire-on-water.html?m=1 I like this one too. Funnily enough I like the sun glint on the building at the centre... even though I found the light in the other photo distracting :) Maybe it's just a physics thing. 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 Kanzan Dusk 2
Yes, Kwanzan is apparently just another name for this cultivar of the Japanese Cherry (Prunus serrulata). Thanks, Dan! On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely! I like the composition, with the clouds, and the lighting. Is a Kanzan Cherry the same as the Kwanzan (which is what I was told mine are)? The blooms are the same, but perhaps the rest of the tree is a bit different. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- -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. -- 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 Kanzan Dusk 2
Thank you, Walt! On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:47 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful, Bruce! The color and light are just gorgeous! -- Walt On 5/14/2013 2:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- -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. -- -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: GESO Regional Airshow
Is that a CA-12 Boomerang?! On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, I took a friend, my son and my camera gear to the regional airshow Wings Over Illawarra last weekend. It was a great day, there were lots of people there but it wasn't crowded, the weather stayed absolutely perfect and my son exhibited particularly good behavior in the circumstances (rides, toys, lollies, etc bribed successfully by sequential sausage sandwiches). The following gallery is a roughly edited overview of the day, just a warning it's almot 300 images deep, many of those look similar so if you aren't an aircraft/car enthusiast it's probably not for you. https://plus.google.com/photos/100717932944223796708/albums/5875898952737944017?banner=pwaauthkey=CPLRmbHXh4er9AE Enjoy! 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. -- Bong Manayon http://bong.manayon.net -- 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 - Cotty, the model
Appealing somehow. The contrast between the 2 styles of doors are part of the appeal but so is the missing-teeth smile. Hope they open soon, seems like it is worth the walk? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso - Cotty, the model couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_ D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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. -- 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 - Richmond Bridge
Gorgeous light. That's quite beautiful, Philip. Sent from my iPod On 2013-05-15, at 1:11 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: This is an old convict built bridge(1823) in a small village just outside Hobart. A sunny autumn morning was a nice day for a motorcycle ride and good light for old sandstone bridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/8740668406/in/photostream -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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 - Nightshot - American Pie II
Just took another look at this and, for whatever reason, it looks much better than the version I remember. It's very early in the AM and the light subdued in the computer room.The sky color is rich and provides a nice contrast. The lights even appear cleaner than I recall.(?) IOW, I like it, Marnie. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:19 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II I like it. The yellow bits of light against deep blue are appealing. Paul via phone On May 14, 2013, at 6:40 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I think it's wonderful. Not too dark to my eye, the inky sky looks about right and sets off the lights nicely. Nice composition. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II I did take some shots of the oil refinery last night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a lack of sharpness. Or not as sharp as I was hoping for. Anyway, let's see if you guys like this one better... http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html Still open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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. -- 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 - Cotty, the model
Nice image, Ann. Well rendered as well. Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:27 PM Subject: Peso - Cotty, the model couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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. -- 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 - Cotty, the model
On 5/15/2013 06:54, Gerrit Visser wrote: Appealing somehow. The contrast between the 2 styles of doors are part of the appeal but so is the missing-teeth smile. oops I didn't notice missing teeth - ( sorry, Cotters! Guess I haven't quite got my eyes back.) Hope they open soon, seems like it is worth the walk? Gerrit The walk was an end in itself. Didn't relaly get any good shots - this was just for the joke. ann -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso - Cotty, the model couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_ D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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. -- 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 - Richmond Bridge
Great sky, great reflection, great composition, great image! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 1:11 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: This is an old convict built bridge(1823) in a small village just outside Hobart. A sunny autumn morning was a nice day for a motorcycle ride and good light for old sandstone bridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/8740668406/in/photostream -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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 - Cotty, the model
Marvelous image, really carries the flavor of that locale. Glad to see you are up and about. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 11:27 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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. -- 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 - Cotty, the model
I would love to have lunch with you on the premises! Paul On May 15, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Marvelous image, really carries the flavor of that locale. Glad to see you are up and about. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 11:27 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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. -- 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 - Cotty, the model
I don't think that missing the missing bits is due to your eye sight. I often find interesting artifacts only when I peruse photos long after taking the shot. Your are intent on framing etc during the shooting process, not always the tiny details. Joke or not, the result is a pleasant photo. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso - Cotty, the model On 5/15/2013 06:54, Gerrit Visser wrote: Appealing somehow. The contrast between the 2 styles of doors are part of the appeal but so is the missing-teeth smile. oops I didn't notice missing teeth - ( sorry, Cotters! Guess I haven't quite got my eyes back.) Hope they open soon, seems like it is worth the walk? Gerrit The walk was an end in itself. Didn't relaly get any good shots - this was just for the joke. ann -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso - Cotty, the model couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/218 47075_ D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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. -- 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 - Nightshot - American Pie
From: Eactivist Okay, I took a stab at night photography of the local oil refinery. I used a tripod, remote, 2 second timer setting, shot in manual, ISO 100, f/11, and 1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting enough light). And I found my best results were right before it got really dark. But they came out not very sharp (although I used a good lens). As I drove away I realized I forgot to turn off the lens IS (I used a Canon). So I guess I have to try again with it off and see if I do better. http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html Any suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better result, please feel free to let me know. Marnie aka Doe :-) Yeah. You have to remember to turn stabilization off while shooting on the tripod. One way to get enough light is to stack a bunch of shorter exposures. Most of the on-line information I found for image stacking is divided into two camps - image stacking for astrophotography focus stacking for macro. I think some of the techniques used in astrophotography for creating non-trailed fixed-position star images might do what you want to do for your refinery. -- 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 - Nightshot - American Pie
Thanks all for feedback (Jack, Paul, ann, Rob, Jessoms). Going to try again. Think I'll fill the frame more, though the more I fill it, since I am shooting from quite a distance, the less I will get. Anyway, will give it another shot. (I also found another refinery, but not sure about it -- have to scope it out -- refineries have a lot of private security types and are worried about terrorists). Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 8:05:13 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, eactiv...@aol.com writes: Okay, I took a stab at night photography of the local oil refinery. I used a tripod, remote, 2 second timer setting, shot in manual, ISO 100, f/11, and 1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting enough light). And I found my best results were right before it got really dark. But they came out not very sharp (although I used a good lens). As I drove away I realized I forgot to turn off the lens IS (I used a Canon). So I guess I have to try again with it off and see if I do better. http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html Any suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better result, please feel free to let me know. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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 Kanzan Dusk 2
Very pretty... subtle. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 12:44:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- -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 - Richmond Bridge
What a great bridge. Nice shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 10:12:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rnort...@bigpond.net.au writes: This is an old convict built bridge(1823) in a small village just outside Hobart. A sunny autumn morning was a nice day for a motorcycle ride and good light for old sandstone bridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/8740668406/in/photostream -- Philip Northeast -- 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 - Springtastic
I really like that, and don't ask me why. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 6:17:20 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: It's cherry blossom time; someone seems jealous: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/springtastic.html?m=1 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: Kentucky Spring Breeze
Fantastic shot. Works incredibly well as a BW, shadows, etc. Best horse shot I've seen on list. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 12:28:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec Comments and suggestions gladly accepted! -- Walt -- 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 Kanzan Dusk 2
This is a really like for me. Nice juxtaposition of colors light. Not sure of the crop. I don't dislike it I tend to crop everything too tight. But the white wispy clouds pull my view downward. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:47 -0400 From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2 Message-ID: CAJUU0CdY358CRGhk=E69dTsxv1VTYMA-xsONF=j8mrnwpqp...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- 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 - Fire on the Water
Not much wrong with this one either, Frank. Revisit until the sun appears behind the city. You've got a project there with a great skyline to work with. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 21:57:58 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To:PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Fire on the Water Message-ID: 1008834489.77914.1368568687791.javamail.se...@ap8.p2.fra.samsungsocialhub.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one best. Also like the sun's reflection on the water: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fire-on-water.html?m=1 But I did like the bird in the last one. Oh well... 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 - Cotty, the model
Looking good. The eye is working as well as the eye. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 23:27:37 -0400 From: Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso - Cotty, the model Message-ID:519300a9.2080...@nyc.rr.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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.
Annual Arrived
Came this morning. I'm surprised, because I opted for the standard delivery. Great looking volume. Now in the bookcase, next to the four other editions. -- 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 - Nightshot - American Pie II,
I like the color of the sky in this one. You have lost the detail in the buildings. There may not be enough on site lighting to make this subject stand out. From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II I did take some shots of the oil refinery last? night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a? lack of sharpness. Or not as sharp as I was hoping for. Anyway, let's see? if you guys like this one? better... http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html Still? open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all comments? welcome. Marnie aka Doe ? -- 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.
Geso People flowers building with the 50 mm
Just a quick gallery of shots taken with the Pentax 50 mm f2 adapted to an Olympus pen. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/8739491400/in/set-72157633496299218/ -- 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: Kentucky Spring Breeze
Thank you, Dan. The horses in that pasture aren't usually so cooperative, so I was pretty happy to get the shot. -- Walt On 5/14/2013 3:41 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Nice pose and nice details, especially in the coat. Fine image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec Comments and suggestions gladly accepted! -- Walt -- 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: Kentucky Spring Breeze
Thanks, Bruce! It was a good way to start out my day of taking photos. -- Walt On 5/14/2013 3:57 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A fine shot of a magnificent beast, Walt. Good stuff! On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec Comments and suggestions gladly accepted! -- Walt -- 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: Kentucky Spring Breeze
Thank you, Frank! I was pretty happy when the breeze picked up and was hoping it wouldn't die out, or the horse wouldn't decide to turn its head before I had a chance to shoot! -- Walt On 5/14/2013 5:36 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Oops! Let's try that again. My previous post was intended for Bruce's cherry blossoms. Yours is a beautiful portrait, Walt! The mane flowing in the breeze sets it off perfectly! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec Comments and suggestions gladly accepted! -- Walt -- 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: Kentucky Spring Breeze
Thanks, Kenneth. I would've liked a bit more space, too. Unfortunately, the horses in that pasture are very friendly and walk right up to the fence as soon as they see a human standing there. So, it was a choice of getting right in on the horse's face, or having a strand of barbed wire and a fence post jutting into the frame. So, I took the least bad option. -- Walt On 5/14/2013 11:01 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Very nice capture but the lack of space to the bottom edge Is a bother to me - it draws my eye to it. It needs to have more space to the edge. Nice pose and composition. -Original Message- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec Comments and suggestions gladly -- 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: Kentucky Spring Breeze
Thank you, Marnie! That's some awfully high praise! -- Walt On 5/15/2013 10:29 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Fantastic shot. Works incredibly well as a BW, shadows, etc. Best horse shot I've seen on list. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 12:28:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec Comments and suggestions gladly accepted! -- Walt -- 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 - Doctor Who and Star Wars Fans Clash
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-2254 You just can't make this stuff up!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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 moment of silence, please
From: Walt On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. Dammit. Just dammit. What are the odds of getting it repaired? Alternatively, if it cannot be resurrected ... KEH is showing they currently have a LN 77 F1.8 SMC FA LIMITED BLACK (49) *WITH CAPS, CASE , 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS -- 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: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?
Does anyone know where I can get an old fashion mechanical cable release *SOCKET* mounted to a switch so I can convert the mechanical plunge into a closed circuit suitable for firing the shutter on Pentax DSLRs? Other than finding a defunct camera disassembling it for parts? From: Larry Colen Pentax uses the same cable release as the low end Canon cameras, so they are available premade for less than the individual parts cost from places like linkdelight, dealextreme, ephotoinc etc. I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 03:54:31PM +0300, Ciprian Dorin Craciun wrote: Hello all! I was just wondering if anyone managed to build a home-made variant of the cable release for the Pentax K-30? I've found the following links: http://www.hobbymaker.narod.ru/English/Articles/cable_sw_eng.htm http://poildegris.free.fr/electronique/CS205/ http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/article http://www.digisniper.com/photography/tutorials/advanced/ However it doesn't seem to work for me... From what I've seen I get 3V voltage between the middle contact and ground (contact A and B in the image below), but no voltage between C and B, or A and B for that matter. (And just coupling A and B doesn't either focus or shot the image, neither does C and B. I haven't tried all three together.) http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/CS-205-schema.gif Any hints here? Thanks, Ciprian. P.S.: Initially I've sent this email to the Pentax users mailing list (Yahoo), but so far no answers (granted since yesterday), and I hope I have more luck on this one. :) -- 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 moment of silence, please
does it manual focus? it might still be worth something if that is the case. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:30 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A moment of silence, please From: Walt On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. Dammit. Just dammit. What are the odds of getting it repaired? Alternatively, if it cannot be resurrected ... KEH is showing they currently have a LN 77 F1.8 SMC FA LIMITED BLACK (49) *WITH CAPS, CASE , 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS -- 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: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/27228-cable-release-tapered-threads On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Does anyone know where I can get an old fashion mechanical cable release *SOCKET* mounted to a switch so I can convert the mechanical plunge into a closed circuit suitable for firing the shutter on Pentax DSLRs? Other than finding a defunct camera disassembling it for parts? From: Larry Colen Pentax uses the same cable release as the low end Canon cameras, so they are available premade for less than the individual parts cost from places like linkdelight, dealextreme, ephotoinc etc. I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 03:54:31PM +0300, Ciprian Dorin Craciun wrote: Hello all! I was just wondering if anyone managed to build a home-made variant of the cable release for the Pentax K-30? I've found the following links: http://www.hobbymaker.narod.ru/English/Articles/cable_sw_eng.htm http://poildegris.free.fr/electronique/CS205/ http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/article http://www.digisniper.com/photography/tutorials/advanced/ However it doesn't seem to work for me... From what I've seen I get 3V voltage between the middle contact and ground (contact A and B in the image below), but no voltage between C and B, or A and B for that matter. (And just coupling A and B doesn't either focus or shot the image, neither does C and B. I haven't tried all three together.) http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/CS-205-schema.gif Any hints here? Thanks, Ciprian. P.S.: Initially I've sent this email to the Pentax users mailing list (Yahoo), but so far no answers (granted since yesterday), and I hope I have more luck on this one. :) -- 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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 moment of silence, please
Not at all. The AF flaked out on it a while back, and I have been manually focusing it when I used it, but now it's kaput. I'm shipping it off to Eric, even if I think the black one at KEH would be sexy. On 5/15/13 1:48 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: does it manual focus? it might still be worth something if that is the case. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:30 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A moment of silence, please From: Walt On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. Dammit. Just dammit. What are the odds of getting it repaired? Alternatively, if it cannot be resurrected ... KEH is showing they currently have a LN 77 F1.8 SMC FA LIMITED BLACK (49) *WITH CAPS, CASE , 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS -- 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 moment of silence, please
Condolences. Is the 77mm f1.8 susceptible to this problem? It is one Limited that I wouldn't mind owning one day, but I'm not wild about spending that kind of money on a lens with relatively limited lifespan. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: does it manual focus? it might still be worth something if that is the case. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:30 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A moment of silence, please From: Walt On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. Dammit. Just dammit. What are the odds of getting it repaired? Alternatively, if it cannot be resurrected ... KEH is showing they currently have a LN 77 F1.8 SMC FA LIMITED BLACK (49) *WITH CAPS, CASE , 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS -- 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?
From: Ciprian Dorin Craciun On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Pentax uses the same cable release as the low end Canon cameras, so they are available premade for less than the individual parts cost from places like linkdelight, dealextreme, ephotoinc etc. I didn't know about the compatibility with Cannon (someone else also suggested this on the pentax-users mailing list). I'll check both E-bay, DealExtreme, etc., unfortunately there are a few disadvantages: * I hope they ship in Romania; * it will take forever to get them; (2-3 weeks at least if from China;) * I'll have to go to customs (if not shipped from EU), and I have no idea what fee they'll apply (it also depends on the customs officer mood); I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version. There is a single Pentax reseller in Romania that has it, and as I've said on the pentax-users mailing list: As a side note about costs, in Romania where I live, the CS-205 from Pentax costs about 35 pounds (after roughly applying exchange rate), and the home made parts at most 2 pounds. I don't want to be cheep, but paying for the CS-205 almost 10% of the camera cost seems a little bit too much... (And unfortunately there is only one Pentax reseller.) This means roughly 50 US$ only for the basic CS-205 version... Ciprian. How about Amazon.com (Amazon.co.uk) from the UK? Is that considered inside the EU for customs purposes? It looks like they can ship to Romania. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=524836 They have a Remote Release Switch Cable RS-60E3 for Canon EOS Digital Rebel that will work with Pentax DSLRs. The fine print says Compatible with: ...Pentax (Replacement for CS-205), K10D/K110D/K100D/K20D/K200D/KM, *ist D/DS/DS2/DL/DL2/K10, MZ-6, MZ-L, ZX-L, ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remote-Release-Switch-RS-60E3-Digital/dp/B007SNK6YM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1368640099sr=1-1keywords=Remote+switch+for+canon+digital+rebel OR http://tinyurl.com/cpuzcty (If the first URL wraps wrong won't play nice) On-line currency converter says it's about 4.25 Euros (3.59 GBP). -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
Well done. You captured a feeling of earthiness. Powerful images. I like 1761 quite a lot. Paul On May 15, 2013, at 1:25 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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: A moment of silence, please
On 5/15/13 2:01 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Condolences. Is the 77mm f1.8 susceptible to this problem? It is one Limited that I wouldn't mind owning one day, but I'm not wild about spending that kind of money on a lens with relatively limited lifespan. Not that I'm aware of. Mine went bad, but I am loathe to blame it on manufacturing deficiency over years of hard use, rough handling and the other factors of life. I certainly can't use my experience as indisputable evidence that Pentax can't make a lens, which is what we're supposed to do on the Internet. -- 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: Anybody in Chile? Any recommendations?
Nobody responded, so it looks like my suspicion was correct: we do not have any PDMLers in Chile at the moment. (Just in case somebody missed this message, maybe this followup would get noticed.) Igor Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 14:51:15 -0400 (EDT) From: Igor Roshchin Subject: Anybody in Chile? Any recommendations? Dear All: I will be visiting Chile (Santiago and Easter Island) in June (business trip). Do we have any PDMLers in Chile? It would be nice to meet. Also, any recommendations for what to visit (or avoid) are appreciated. Thank you, Igor -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
Good set. Cute girl. 1912 is my favorite of the bunch. On 5/15/13 2:07 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well done. You captured a feeling of earthiness. Powerful images. I like 1761 quite a lot. Paul On May 15, 2013, at 1:25 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:25:24PM -0500, Walt wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ I think that my favorite is the close up followed by 1560. LeeAnn has a wonderful smile, and to truly show it off to it's best advantage, you really need to come in closer and shoot more portraits. Even if that means you need to invest in a 77/1.8. :-) Seriously though, whatever glass you use, she has a lot of wonderful smiles in that series, and you should spend more time photographing them. My biggest complaint with the series is the lighting. You need to get some fill light on her. Rather than spending money on flashes, just pick up a reflective windshield shade, and get someone to stand just out of frame and aim the reflections for fill. In the fields of yellow flowers, you did a great job with focus and depth of field. A shot that I'd love to see, would be like 1518, but shot with a long lens (so that the out of focus horse in the background is a bigger compositional element. Perhaps of her sitting or lying in the grass so you can have a portrait, with the flowers fading from in focus, to out of focus in the background. All in all, that's a nice set (of photos) and I'm sure that she'll be very pleased. -- Walt -- 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. -- 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.
Boris PESO #25 - Fisherman
Hi! Please have a look and give me your bh opinion... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-25-fisherman.html Thanks! Boris -- 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.
Boris PESO #26 - ...
Another one... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-26.html Your comments will be appreciated. Boris -- 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 - Nightshot - American Pie II,
Kind of what I am thinking. At least at a distance. The lights seem almost deliberately incidental rather than real working lights. In a message dated 5/15/2013 9:08:27 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, shark50...@gmail.com writes: I like the color of the sky in this one. You have lost the detail in the buildings. There may not be enough on site lighting to make this subject stand out. -- 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 - Cotty, the model
Thanks, Gerrit I note that cotty has yet to um comment :-) Yes - I agree about missing bits - I chose the subject because of Cotty, but I framed and cropped a bit to at least offer good geometry. Funny about the (lack of) teeth, now that I think about it, I tend not to notice peoples teeth at all behind a camera or not. Facial structure and eyes are what I zone in on. ann On 5/15/2013 10:17, Gerrit Visser wrote: I don't think that missing the missing bits is due to your eye sight. I often find interesting artifacts only when I peruse photos long after taking the shot. Your are intent on framing etc during the shooting process, not always the tiny details. Joke or not, the result is a pleasant photo. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso - Cotty, the model On 5/15/2013 06:54, Gerrit Visser wrote: Appealing somehow. The contrast between the 2 styles of doors are part of the appeal but so is the missing-teeth smile. oops I didn't notice missing teeth - ( sorry, Cotters! Guess I haven't quite got my eyes back.) Hope they open soon, seems like it is worth the walk? Gerrit The walk was an end in itself. Didn't relaly get any good shots - this was just for the joke. ann -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso - Cotty, the model couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/218 47075_ D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large 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. -- 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 - Nightshot - American Pie II
From: Eactivist I did take some shots of the oil refinery last night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a lack of sharpness. Or not as sharp as I was hoping for. Anyway, let's see if you guys like this one better... http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html Still open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) Is this kind of image you're shooting for? http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=night%20industrial If I'm wrong, just ignore me. You could sandwich the two images using the foreground from the first against the sky from the second. I think that might get you closer to what it appears to me you're trying to accomplish. -- 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 moment of silence, please
That's unfortunate, indeed. But, Doug, can't this be repaired? On 5/14/2013 4:50 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. -- 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: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?
On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 9:04 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: As a side note about costs, in Romania where I live, the CS-205 from Pentax costs about 35 pounds (after roughly applying exchange rate), and the home made parts at most 2 pounds. I don't want to be cheep, but paying for the CS-205 almost 10% of the camera cost seems a little bit too much... (And unfortunately there is only one Pentax reseller.) How about Amazon.com (Amazon.co.uk) from the UK? Is that considered inside the EU for customs purposes? It looks like they can ship to Romania. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=524836 Yup, Amazon.co.uk does deliver and it doesn't need customs. They have a Remote Release Switch Cable RS-60E3 for Canon EOS Digital Rebel that will work with Pentax DSLRs. The fine print says Compatible with: ...Pentax (Replacement for CS-205), K10D/K110D/K100D/K20D/K200D/KM, *ist D/DS/DS2/DL/DL2/K10, MZ-6, MZ-L, ZX-L, ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remote-Release-Switch-RS-60E3-Digital/dp/B007SNK6YM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1368640099sr=1-1keywords=Remote+switch+for+canon+digital+rebel Thanks! Now this is acceptable. :) I think I'll order it. Thanks, Ciprian. -- 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: Boris PESO #25 - Fisherman
I like the framing and composition, but it bothers me that the fisherman is neither silhouette nor fully scene. He's kind of in limbo. I'd like some fill from either a reflector or on-camera flash (dialed down to -1 stop or thereabouts). Best, Paul On May 15, 2013, at 2:23 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Please have a look and give me your bh opinion... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-25-fisherman.html Thanks! Boris -- 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: Boris PESO #26 - ...
Excellent. a nice composition with the background figure adding interest. Paul On May 15, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Another one... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-26.html Your comments will be appreciated. Boris -- 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, birding with the 35mm macro, again
There's some birds that when they're almost fully fledged ready to fly hop out of the nest perch nearby. If you get too close to them they can't fly away yet, so they'll just sit there. Usually the parents are nearby and will fiercely harass anyone (or anything) that comes near. I bet mama wasn't just sitting on Larry's head, she was pecking the hell out of him. I've had them attack me when I didn't even know the baby bird was there (until I figured out why the mama bird was making such a fuss). If Larry took this at lunch, the baby bird was probably ready to fly away by the time he got off work. From: Ann Sanfedele On 5/14/2013 18:45, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: How in the hell did you ever get that close?? What I was thinking is that the chick is hurt or ill - nice shot, though ann Speaking of hell that's a hell of a shot! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/ I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are interested: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/ -- 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 - Doctor Who and Star Wars Fans Clash
From: Steve Cottrell http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-2254 You just can't make this stuff up!!! I love the mental image that a fight between Star Wars fans and Doctor Who fans with lightsabres and sonic screwdrivers drawn conjures up though. -- 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: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?
Yep, that's what I'm trying to find. Nothing but dead links from that page though. From: Darren Addy http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/27228-cable-release-tapered-threads On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Does anyone know where I can get an old fashion mechanical cable release *SOCKET* mounted to a switch so I can convert the mechanical plunge into a closed circuit suitable for firing the shutter on Pentax DSLRs? Other than finding a defunct camera disassembling it for parts? -- 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: Boris PESO #26 - ...
I like the balance between the main figure offset to the left and the lockers offset on rh side. Seems tocreate a balance eventhough they are are different depths and densities. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:27 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Boris PESO #26 - ... Another one... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-26.html Your comments will be appreciated. Boris -- 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: Anybody in Chile? Any recommendations?
From: Igor Roshchin Nobody responded, so it looks like my suspicion was correct: we do not have any PDMLers in Chile at the moment. (Just in case somebody missed this message, maybe this followup would get noticed.) Igor I remember a post last year (2012?) from a list member that he his girlfriend were driving to Chile in a VW Microbus. But maybe it was an adios for now - I'll be off list because ... kind of post he didn't see it. Or maybe he hasn't got there yet. -- 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: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?
Use the Wayback Machine: http://web.archive.org/web/20090129043837/http://www.camerashed.co.uk/project5.asp On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 2:20 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yep, that's what I'm trying to find. Nothing but dead links from that page though. From: Darren Addy http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/27228-cable-release-tapered-threads On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Does anyone know where I can get an old fashion mechanical cable release *SOCKET* mounted to a switch so I can convert the mechanical plunge into a closed circuit suitable for firing the shutter on Pentax DSLRs? Other than finding a defunct camera disassembling it for parts? -- 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
An excellent set of shots from your outing, Walt. I'm glad to see you tried lots of locations and poses. Good idea to include props and a story (like the spray paint). A lot of notable ones; 1758 has great light and a nice pose; I also like 1602. I really like everything about 1648 (pose, expression, framing all spot on) except the overexposure on her skin. (Here's where bounce fill camera-right would have made this shot perfect.) Light, as Larry mentioned, is an issue in a number of shots, but I think pretty darn good in general. You were coping with full sun in a whole bunch and you got quite reasonable shots. I would suggest a piece of white foam-core (eg: 2'x3'; from the craft or dollar store) for fill light in full sunshine situtaions. A silver auto-shade is excellent for lower light conditions, like open shade or cloudy sky, but you'll blind your subject and subject them to more harsh light in full outdoor sun. Even better: search for ``43 5 in 1 reflector'' on Amazon or eBay. They collapse to 15, come in a bag and are as cheap as $12. http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Lighting-Reflector-Translucent/dp/B005QR59IA BTW: I had no trouble viewing this as a Flickriver stream at this URL: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 1:25 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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: OT How many of these cameras have owned/own?
Well, a bit over 200 currently. I'm quite proud of my collection of soviet-era cameras. Also, I do have about 20 Pentax film cameras. For shooting - K-5, K20D and W30. BR, Margus BR, MargusOn 5/2/2013 11:09, Rob Studdert wrote: http://popchartlab.com/products/a-visual-compendium-of-cameras Me, 11 consisting of: Kodak Brownie, Olympus Pen, Leica M4, Nikon F2, Pentax 6x7, Pentax K1000, Pentax Auto 110, Nikon FM2, Contax RTS III, Mamiya 7II and Pentax K20D. -- 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: Boris PESO #26 - ...
For me, this pretty good shot of a solo musician (love the shadow) is marred by being photobombed by a guy who appears to be trying to invent a new game he's going to name Two-Pin Bowling. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 2:26 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Another one... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-26.html Your comments will be appreciated. Boris -- 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 - Richmond Bridge
Bruce, autumn in Tasmania is a great time for landscape photography as the lower angle of the sun extends the Golden Hour considerably. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 15/05/13 9:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Gorgeous light. That's quite beautiful, Philip. Sent from my iPod On 2013-05-15, at 1:11 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: This is an old convict built bridge(1823) in a small village just outside Hobart. A sunny autumn morning was a nice day for a motorcycle ride and good light for old sandstone bridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/8740668406/in/photostream -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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 - Nightshot - American Pie II
On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 2:34 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Eactivist I did take some shots of the oil refinery last night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a lack of sharpness. Or not as sharp as I was hoping for. Is this kind of image you're shooting for? http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=night%20industrial We couldn't find anything matching your search Would you like to try a search for lights, moon, cars, urban or car instead? -- -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: Geso People flowers building with the 50 mm
P4242965 is a real good one, Don. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:12 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Just a quick gallery of shots taken with the Pentax 50 mm f2 adapted to an Olympus pen. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/8739491400/in/set-72157633496299218/ -- 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: OT - Doctor Who and Star Wars Fans Clash
Standard British/Canadian responce. We were spoken to and told to stay away from each other.:-) Dave On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 1:17 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-2254 You just can't make this stuff up!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- 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: Annual Arrived
Mine is on its way Dave On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Came this morning. I'm surprised, because I opted for the standard delivery. Great looking volume. Now in the bookcase, next to the four other editions. -- 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: Boris PESO #26 - ...
Yeah - that one works nicely much better than the fisherman - where I found the sparkly water too glary and agree with Paul about needing either more detail in the man or less ann On 5/15/2013 14:51, Paul Stenquist wrote: Excellent. a nice composition with the background figure adding interest. Paul On May 15, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Another one... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-26.html Your comments will be appreciated. Boris -- 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 - Panorama, Navestøylen
This is where I had my lunch today. An hour hiking away from my house. Just felt like sharing it. http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2013/05/panorama-navestylen-15052013.html -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate -- 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 - Richmond Bridge
That makes me want to be there - lovely! ann On 5/15/2013 17:43, Philip Northeast wrote: Bruce, autumn in Tasmania is a great time for landscape photography as the lower angle of the sun extends the Golden Hour considerably. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 15/05/13 9:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Gorgeous light. That's quite beautiful, Philip. Sent from my iPod On 2013-05-15, at 1:11 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: This is an old convict built bridge(1823) in a small village just outside Hobart. A sunny autumn morning was a nice day for a motorcycle ride and good light for old sandstone bridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/8740668406/in/photostream -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
Thanks, Paul. That was among my favorites, too. And she really enjoyed posing with the graffiti. -- Walt On 5/15/2013 1:07 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well done. You captured a feeling of earthiness. Powerful images. I like 1761 quite a lot. Paul On May 15, 2013, at 1:25 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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 Kanzan Dusk 2
Thank you, Frank. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Let's try this again, this time on the right thread: Very effective use of fill, Bruce. Lovely blossoms and wonderful light (both yours and nature's) make for a lovely photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2 Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- -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. -- 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 Kanzan Dusk 2
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 7:39 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 03:42:47PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. Excellent job. I love the way you took two subjects that are each nominally cliche, and came up with something new, different and really nice. Thanks, Larry. Next I'll up the ante: adding a kitten! :) -- -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 Kanzan Dusk 2
I appreciate it, Marnie. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 11:23 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Very pretty... subtle. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 12:44:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- -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. -- -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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
Thank you, Doug. I didn't get many keepers out of the railroad track set. I just couldn't come up with any good ideas for poses, and my composition just flat-out sucked when I did come up with them. I'm going to take another whack at that location sometime soon, to see if I can figure out how to properly use them as an element. -- Walt On 5/15/2013 1:20 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Good set. Cute girl. 1912 is my favorite of the bunch. On 5/15/13 2:07 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well done. You captured a feeling of earthiness. Powerful images. I like 1761 quite a lot. Paul On May 15, 2013, at 1:25 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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 Kanzan Dusk 2
I had a problem choosing the crop too. I'm unsure what to do with an object like this, so I tried lots of variations. But worse I was trying to locate a sweet angle of view that contained the elements and excluded power lines, neighbouring roofs, trees, satellite dishes, etc. On top of that I had to wait for the clouds to look good. This photo shtuff's a bitch. It's no wonder some folks are content to just collect lenses. :-) Thanks, Don! On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: This is a really like for me. Nice juxtaposition of colors light. Not sure of the crop. I don't dislike it I tend to crop everything too tight. But the white wispy clouds pull my view downward. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:47 -0400 From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2 Message-ID: CAJUU0CdY358CRGhk=E69dTsxv1VTYMA-xsONF=j8mrnwpqp...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- 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 - Panorama, Navestøylen
Those are lovely images. I would love to visit there one day. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 5:41 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: This is where I had my lunch today. An hour hiking away from my house. Just felt like sharing it. http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2013/05/panorama-navestylen-15052013.html -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate -- 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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: Annual Arrived
Let me guess: stuck in Richmond BC? That's where mine is. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 6:40 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Mine is on its way Dave On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Came this morning. I'm surprised, because I opted for the standard delivery. Great looking volume. Now in the bookcase, next to the four other editions. -- 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. -- -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 - Panorama, Navestøylen
Swt! On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 6:41 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: This is where I had my lunch today. An hour hiking away from my house. Just felt like sharing it. http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2013/05/panorama-navestylen-15052013.html -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
On 5/15/2013 1:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I think that my favorite is the close up followed by 1560. LeeAnn has a wonderful smile, and to truly show it off to it's best advantage, you really need to come in closer and shoot more portraits. Even if that means you need to invest in a 77/1.8. :-) Someday. If I have to move heaven and earth, I'll have one. Seriously though, whatever glass you use, she has a lot of wonderful smiles in that series, and you should spend more time photographing them. I certainly hope to, but I'm afraid she may be moving to Georgia soon. It's still kind of up in the air, so maybe she'll be around a little longer. If so, I'm sure to get more opportunities. My biggest complaint with the series is the lighting. You need to get some fill light on her. Rather than spending money on flashes, just pick up a reflective windshield shade, and get someone to stand just out of frame and aim the reflections for fill. I do need to get one of those shields, for sure, and would have loved to have had one yesterday. Unfortunately, it was so impromptu, I wouldn't have had a chance to recruit anyone to hold it. It went from setting time and place to execution within a matter of an hour. She's just finished her shift at Cracker Barrel, and the biggest issue she's had in doing shoots has been getting someone to watch her children. I could've gotten my niece to hold it, but she was the one who volunteered to watch the children. In the fields of yellow flowers, you did a great job with focus and depth of field. A shot that I'd love to see, would be like 1518, but shot with a long lens (so that the out of focus horse in the background is a bigger compositional element. Perhaps of her sitting or lying in the grass so you can have a portrait, with the flowers fading from in focus, to out of focus in the background. I actually took my K20D with the 70-300 attached, but never touched the thing once. I pretty much forgot all about it. I'll try your shot suggestion next time I get a chance -- hopefully, soon. All in all, that's a nice set (of photos) and I'm sure that she'll be very pleased. Thanks, Larry. I think she really liked the shots, and enjoyed the shoot. She loves having her picture taken. -- Walt -- 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.
GESO: A long-overdue GFM update
My gallery of GFM shots has been sadly neglected for a long time so I just gave it a bit of a freshen up. Have a look if you're so inclined: http://www.robertstech.com/g_father.htm -- 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: PESO: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:01 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/15/2013 1:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote: LeeAnn has a wonderful smile, and to truly show it off to it's best advantage, you really need to come in closer and shoot more portraits. Even if that means you need to invest in a 77/1.8. :-) Someday. If I have to move heaven and earth, I'll have one. You know, given that you have an APS-C body, you are better off with your fast 50mm for portraits than you would be with a 77mm. Classic portrait lenses are typically found around the 70-80mm range on 35mm film format and that 50mm is equivalent to 75mm on your APS-C body so it's nicely situated in that portrait range. You really don't want to be too far from your subject when you're shooting people. You need to interact with them: suggest poses, wave your arm to indicate look over here, etc. Plus it helps make them less nervous if you aren't 15 or 20 feet away with a long lens. Save the dough, Walt. You'll find something more useful to blow a grand on. :) -- -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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
Many thanks, Bruce. I really wish I'd had time to recruit a helper for the shoot. This thing was such a hurried affair that I was thinking of places to go while we were in the car leaving the previous location. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to do a little prep the next time I get out on a shoot, so I can recruit someone to hold the reflector. That would have definitely helped out in this situation. Sad to say, I had an opportunity to get a bunch of reflectors and some lights for an obscenely low price a few weeks ago, but the F 50/1.7 became available at the same time, and I couldn't pass that up. But, I've committed myself to buying NO MORE lenses until I can save up enough for a 77/1.8 (unless some crazy-ass deal comes up on something equally nice). So, I'm going to invest in reflectors and lighting equipment relatively soon. The hard part at that point will be finding a willing assistant. I suppose I could lie and tell some guy it's going to be a nude shoot. I'm fairly happy with the results, but I agree they could have been much better with a little planning. The whole thing, first shot to last, took place in a little over two hours, and I didn't know it was going to happen until an hour before the first shot. I should probably find a better way to do things. ;) Thanks for the input, Bruce! In fact, I'll run up to the dollar store and get some foam core this evening, just to make sure I have it handy next time something like this happens. -- Walt P/S -- as for the Flickriver feed, it finally caught up with Flickr about an hour later. I guess it takes a little time for it to update. On 5/15/2013 2:31 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: An excellent set of shots from your outing, Walt. I'm glad to see you tried lots of locations and poses. Good idea to include props and a story (like the spray paint). A lot of notable ones; 1758 has great light and a nice pose; I also like 1602. I really like everything about 1648 (pose, expression, framing all spot on) except the overexposure on her skin. (Here's where bounce fill camera-right would have made this shot perfect.) Light, as Larry mentioned, is an issue in a number of shots, but I think pretty darn good in general. You were coping with full sun in a whole bunch and you got quite reasonable shots. I would suggest a piece of white foam-core (eg: 2'x3'; from the craft or dollar store) for fill light in full sunshine situtaions. A silver auto-shade is excellent for lower light conditions, like open shade or cloudy sky, but you'll blind your subject and subject them to more harsh light in full outdoor sun. Even better: search for ``43 5 in 1 reflector'' on Amazon or eBay. They collapse to 15, come in a bag and are as cheap as $12. http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Lighting-Reflector-Translucent/dp/B005QR59IA BTW: I had no trouble viewing this as a Flickriver stream at this URL: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 1:25 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
On 5/15/2013 6:20 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:01 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/15/2013 1:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote: LeeAnn has a wonderful smile, and to truly show it off to it's best advantage, you really need to come in closer and shoot more portraits. Even if that means you need to invest in a 77/1.8. :-) Someday. If I have to move heaven and earth, I'll have one. You know, given that you have an APS-C body, you are better off with your fast 50mm for portraits than you would be with a 77mm. Classic portrait lenses are typically found around the 70-80mm range on 35mm film format and that 50mm is equivalent to 75mm on your APS-C body so it's nicely situated in that portrait range. You really don't want to be too far from your subject when you're shooting people. You need to interact with them: suggest poses, wave your arm to indicate look over here, etc. Plus it helps make them less nervous if you aren't 15 or 20 feet away with a long lens. Save the dough, Walt. You'll find something more useful to blow a grand on. :) -- -bmw I am just so taken with the rendering of the 77/1.8. I got a shot (now lost to a drive crash some time ago) of a young lady in a red dress at a bar in Santa Cruz using Larry's copy that made me want to sell my soul for that lens. The shot wasn't that great -- terribly underexposed, in fact. But, there was something about the look of that shot that I just can't quantify. I was immediately smitten, though. And I think it would be perfect for my casual, unposed and environmental portraits -- just enough focal length to allow me a little stealth. My F 50/1.7 and FA 50/1.4 are no slouches by any means. In fact, I've shot with little else since owning them and have been very happy with them both. But that 77/1.8 is a bit of a holy grail for me. But, yeah -- there are more useful things to spend the money on -- and it's going to be a while before I sock away enough dough to get it. I'll focus on more practical things in the meantime -- like reflectors, lighting, etc. -- Walt -- 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: GESO: A long-overdue GFM update
My absolute fave is Break in Storm clouds - the album overall should get those last few slots filled this year :-) wish I could fill one of them - maybe next year ann On 5/15/2013 19:06, Mark Roberts wrote: My gallery of GFM shots has been sadly neglected for a long time so I just gave it a bit of a freshen up. Have a look if you're so inclined: http://www.robertstech.com/g_father.htm -- 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 - Panorama, Navestøylen
Interesting and well done captures. -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Panorama, Navestøylen This is where I had my lunch today. An hour hiking away from my house. Just felt like sharing it. http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2013/05/panorama-navestylen-15052013.html -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is -- 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: Annual Arrived
Mine is coming snail mail. so no tracking Dave On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Let me guess: stuck in Richmond BC? That's where mine is. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 6:40 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Mine is on its way Dave On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Came this morning. I'm surprised, because I opted for the standard delivery. Great looking volume. Now in the bookcase, next to the four other editions. -- 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. -- -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. -- 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: GESO: A long-overdue GFM update
Very nice work Mark. I like the simplicity of most of your images. Great lighting choices. -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Subject: GESO: A long-overdue GFM update My gallery of GFM shots has been sadly neglected for a long time so I just gave it a bit of a freshen up. Have a look if you're so inclined: http://www.robertstech.com/g_father.htm -- 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: GESO: A long-overdue GFM update
Absolutely enjoyable collection, Mark! Thanks for posting the link. I'd only seen a handful of those shots before. -- Walt On 5/15/2013 6:06 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: My gallery of GFM shots has been sadly neglected for a long time so I just gave it a bit of a freshen up. Have a look if you're so inclined: http://www.robertstech.com/g_father.htm -- 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 - Panorama, Navestøylen
Wonderful, Tim. Looks like a great place to sit and enjoy lunch away from the world. -- Walt On 5/15/2013 5:41 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: This is where I had my lunch today. An hour hiking away from my house. Just felt like sharing it. http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2013/05/panorama-navestylen-15052013.html -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate -- 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: Portrait of a Self-Portrait
On 14 May 2013 08:28, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: There was a big debate today in the MN Senate regarding marriage equality. Without getting into any discussions/debates, let's just say that it had people pretty animated on both sides of the issue. MN will be the 12th state to legalize gay marriage when the governor signs it into law tomorrow afternoon. (Yay MN!) In ANY case: I walked up to the capitol building today to see what the mood was like as the Senate was having their debate. It was... busy and loud. One image here that I liked - as a guy is lining up his cellphone to take a picture of himself: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/marriage_protest_two/content/K5__0565_large.html There is a gallery of 40 images there if you are so inclined. Wow, well captured in all respects. 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: PESO: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 06:01:34PM -0500, Walt wrote: Seriously though, whatever glass you use, she has a lot of wonderful smiles in that series, and you should spend more time photographing them. I certainly hope to, but I'm afraid she may be moving to Georgia soon. It's still kind of up in the air, so maybe she'll be around a little longer. If so, I'm sure to get more opportunities. Explain to her that moving to Georgia is a terrible mistake. She should move to Santa Cruz. I do need to get one of those shields, for sure, and would have loved to have had one yesterday. Unfortunately, it was so impromptu, I wouldn't have had a chance to recruit anyone to hold it. It went from setting time and place to execution within a matter of an hour. She's just finished her shift at Cracker Barrel, and the biggest issue she's had in doing shoots has been getting someone to watch her children. I could've gotten my niece to hold it, but she was the one who volunteered to watch the children. Dude! Get the children to hold the fill reflectors. duh! -- 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: Boris PESO #26 - ...
On 16 May 2013 04:26, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Another one... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/2013-26.html Your comments will be appreciated. Hi Boris, Nice compositional balance in this shot and very good BW rendering, shadow is great too but the receding lines lead my eye to the guy in the background. I think it needs a more limited DOF to work best. 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.
