Re: PESO - Damselfly
Thanks Mark! I didn't mean to put down that lens. It's a terrific all-rounder, and yes, it's close-focusing capabilities aren't bad at all. Still think it would have been better yet with my macro. :-) Thanks to everyone who looked and commented. Glad you enjoyed! Cheers, frank Mark C wrote: >NIce shot, Frank. I like how the damsel is illuminated - looks >luminous. >I've always been a fan of the 18-55's close focusing ability. > >Mark > >On 8/28/2013 10:08 PM, knarf wrote: >> This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks >ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. >> >> No macro on me. >> >> He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 >kit zoom. This was the best of them: >> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 >> >> But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... >> >> Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> frank >> >> >> >> >> “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel >> >> >> > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Damselfly
Yeah, used unsharp mask (can't remember the values) on the bug. Don't think I'd want to sharpen more. Thanks for the nice words about the photo. Much appreciated! Cheers, frank Bruce Walker wrote: >After your low-key intro I wasn't expecting what I saw. Very nice! The >18-55 is not a lens anyone should be ashamed of. > >I think it's pretty sharp now, Frank. Have you tried any post on it, >like unsharp? Just a smidge would make a noticeable difference. > >On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM, knarf >wrote: >> This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks >ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. >> >> No macro on me. >> >> He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 >kit zoom. This was the best of them: >> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 >> >> But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... >> >> Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> frank >> >> >> >> >> “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >and follow the directions. > > > >-- >-bmw > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Damselfly
NIce shot, Frank. I like how the damsel is illuminated - looks luminous. I've always been a fan of the 18-55's close focusing ability. Mark On 8/28/2013 10:08 PM, knarf wrote: This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. No macro on me. He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit zoom. This was the best of them: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Damselfly
After your low-key intro I wasn't expecting what I saw. Very nice! The 18-55 is not a lens anyone should be ashamed of. I think it's pretty sharp now, Frank. Have you tried any post on it, like unsharp? Just a smidge would make a noticeable difference. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM, knarf wrote: > This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light > perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. > > No macro on me. > > He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit > zoom. This was the best of them: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 > > But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... > > Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. > > Cheers, > frank > > > > > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Damselfly
Frank, Great picture. You don't need to have the right lens with you. The lenx you had forced you into a creative composition which is exciting. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:08 PM, knarf wrote: > This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light > perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. > > No macro on me. > > He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit > zoom. This was the best of them: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 > > But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... > > Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. > > Cheers, > frank > > > > > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Damselfly
That's quite nice, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM, knarf wrote: > This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light > perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. > > No macro on me. > > He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit > zoom. This was the best of them: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 > > But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... > > Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. > > Cheers, > frank > > > > > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Damselfly
Quoting knarf : This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. No macro on me. He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit zoom. This was the best of them: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. "If only". One of my most used photographic expressions... I think the kit lens did pretty well. The background's nicely blurred, the leaf is a beautiful green and the damsel fly is well positioned in the frame. I enjoyed... -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Damselfly
Nice job in tough circumstances I'd say framing is everything ann On 8/28/2013 22:08, knarf wrote: This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. No macro on me. He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit zoom. This was the best of them: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Damselfly
This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. No macro on me. He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit zoom. This was the best of them: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/damsel-fly.html?m=1 But I would have liked it much sharper. If only... Anyway, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Damselfly
Thanks Ann, glad you like it. Best regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of ann sanfedele [ann...@nyc.rr.com] Sent: 27 April 2009 19:13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Damselfly John Whittingham wrote: >Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron >would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in >front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the >opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a little >short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this was the >best of several exposures. > >Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 > > > Nice job -- the lady looks sharp - the geometry is nice... good grab on a windy day, indeed and I'd say it was just the right lens, John. 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: Damselfly
John Whittingham wrote: Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this was the best of several exposures. Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 Nice job -- the lady looks sharp - the geometry is nice... good grab on a windy day, indeed and I'd say it was just the right lens, John. 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.
RE: PESO: Damselfly
Thanks Luiz, much appreciated. Best regards. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Luiz Felipe [luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br] Sent: 27 April 2009 16:10 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Damselfly Very good! Impressive... LF John Whittingham escreveu: > Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron > would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in > front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the > opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a > little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this > was the best of several exposures. > > Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 > > Large: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236&size=lg > > Comments & critique always welcome. > > Best regards, > > John > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > > -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Damselfly
Hi Frank I hadn't really noticed that until you pointed it out. the detail intrigues me especially the eyes. Thanks for the comments. Best regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault [knarftheria...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 April 2009 15:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Damselfly On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 9:28 AM, John Whittingham wrote: > Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron > would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in > front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the > opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a > little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this > was the best of several exposures. > > Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 > > Large: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236&size=lg > I like the way the wings and the leave immediately below the insect mimic each other. Wonderful detail: those wings are so delicate! Wonderful composition and a wonderful photo! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Damselfly
Very good! Impressive... LF John Whittingham escreveu: Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this was the best of several exposures. Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236&size=lg Comments & critique always welcome. Best regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Damselfly
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 9:28 AM, John Whittingham wrote: > Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron > would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in > front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the > opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a > little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this > was the best of several exposures. > > Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 > > Large: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236&size=lg > I like the way the wings and the leave immediately below the insect mimic each other. Wonderful detail: those wings are so delicate! Wonderful composition and a wonderful photo! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Damselfly
Thanks Bob, the 300 wouldn't normally come to mind for this kind of shot, but it just happened to be mounted on the camera and I thought..well...go for it. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan [rf.sulli...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 April 2009 15:07 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Damselfly John, That's a wonderful image. The details are something we don't often see. I don't think you needed the macro... Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 8:28 AM, John Whittingham wrote: > Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron > would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in > front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the > opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a > little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this > was the best of several exposures. > > Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 > > Large: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236&size=lg > > Comments & critique always welcome. > > Best regards, > > John > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: Damselfly
John, That's a wonderful image. The details are something we don't often see. I don't think you needed the macro... Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 8:28 AM, John Whittingham wrote: > Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron > would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in > front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the > opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a > little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this > was the best of several exposures. > > Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 > > Large: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236&size=lg > > Comments & critique always welcome. > > Best regards, > > John > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: Damselfly
Waiting in a hide Sunday afternoon in the hope that a Kingfisher or Heron would make an appearence, when this little critter appeared on a branch in front of me. I had the Tamron 90 with me but decided I may miss the opportunity if I went for a lens change, besides 90mm would have been a little short. It was quite breezy and the branch was moving quite a bit, this was the best of several exposures. Pentax K20D Pentax DA*300/4 @ f/4, 1/500th sec. ISO 400. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9059236&size=lg Comments & critique always welcome. Best regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
