Re: PESO:...(was PESO: Maja)
Bong: I greatly enjoyed reading your back story! I've had just those kinds of moments as well. "Spokes" is very nice, yes, very, very nice. Enjoyed seeing that. Bong, it was very good of you to supply such a generous & thorough answer. It's greatly appreciated. Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bong Manayon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 11:11 PM Subject: Re: PESO:...(was PESO: Maja) Hi Christine, Hmmm...this is harder than I thought :-D First off, I just took this shot -> http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-05.htm <- a couple of days before, so it was lingering in my head. It's a wheel of a horse drawn carriage (remember "Looking Back"?) and it is quite new and the details crisp. It's sort of a "straight-on angle and from down low" simple because the thing is quite big (the diameter is almost 4 feet). So while I was waiting for my son to come of out school, I had my DS with the Takumar 135/2.5 *only* (remember I was inspired by Timber to pull it out of the bag) looking for target of opportunities. So then the ice-cream cart got my attention; and the place was crowded with screaming kids just out of school limiting my options in position myself. That explains a lot the angle (besides the fact that the wheel is about a foot and a half in diameter); it was awkward given the situation to go low. Then to make my life harder, I decided to move backwards to get the whole thing; I figure I had the close up of the other wheel that it feels like a cliché if I took another close-up. Besides, the ice cream felt like it had a lot of stories to tell, not only its wheel. >From then on, it was waiting for the right moment (when no kid was running in front of the cart). Thanks for your comments! Bong On Jan 19, 2008 12:43 PM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bong: I really like your shot & subject. But I do have one question: > why > did you shoot it from the angle you did? I ask this because what's of > interest to me in the shot is the color & patterns & shapes. The spokes > of > the wheel have some very interesting colors & patterns. Why not shoot > from > an angle that shows them off--or rather shows them off more than in the > angle you chose? Like a straight-on angle and from down low. I ask this > question in earnest and as a novice photographer. > Cheers, Christine > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Bong Manayon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 6:37 PM > Subject: PESO:...(was PESO: Maja) > > > > Timber's use of the Takumar (K-mount) 135/2.5 inspired me to take mine > > out for a walk... > > > > http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-04.htm > > > > Bong > > -- > > Bong Manayon > > http://www.bong.uni.cc > > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.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. > -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Good shot and angle. Colours jump out Dave On Jan 18, 2008 7:37 PM, Bong Manayon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Timber's use of the Takumar (K-mount) 135/2.5 inspired me to take mine > out for a walk... > > http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-04.htm > > Bong > -- > Bong Manayon > http://www.bong.uni.cc > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO:...(was PESO: Maja)
Hi Christine, Hmmm...this is harder than I thought :-D First off, I just took this shot -> http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-05.htm <- a couple of days before, so it was lingering in my head. It's a wheel of a horse drawn carriage (remember "Looking Back"?) and it is quite new and the details crisp. It's sort of a "straight-on angle and from down low" simple because the thing is quite big (the diameter is almost 4 feet). So while I was waiting for my son to come of out school, I had my DS with the Takumar 135/2.5 *only* (remember I was inspired by Timber to pull it out of the bag) looking for target of opportunities. So then the ice-cream cart got my attention; and the place was crowded with screaming kids just out of school limiting my options in position myself. That explains a lot the angle (besides the fact that the wheel is about a foot and a half in diameter); it was awkward given the situation to go low. Then to make my life harder, I decided to move backwards to get the whole thing; I figure I had the close up of the other wheel that it feels like a cliché if I took another close-up. Besides, the ice cream felt like it had a lot of stories to tell, not only its wheel. >From then on, it was waiting for the right moment (when no kid was running in front of the cart). Thanks for your comments! Bong On Jan 19, 2008 12:43 PM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bong: I really like your shot & subject. But I do have one question: why > did you shoot it from the angle you did? I ask this because what's of > interest to me in the shot is the color & patterns & shapes. The spokes of > the wheel have some very interesting colors & patterns. Why not shoot from > an angle that shows them off--or rather shows them off more than in the > angle you chose? Like a straight-on angle and from down low. I ask this > question in earnest and as a novice photographer. > Cheers, Christine > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Bong Manayon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 6:37 PM > Subject: PESO:...(was PESO: Maja) > > > > Timber's use of the Takumar (K-mount) 135/2.5 inspired me to take mine > > out for a walk... > > > > http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-04.htm > > > > Bong > > -- > > Bong Manayon > > http://www.bong.uni.cc > > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.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. > -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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:...(was PESO: Maja)
Bong: I really like your shot & subject. But I do have one question: why did you shoot it from the angle you did? I ask this because what's of interest to me in the shot is the color & patterns & shapes. The spokes of the wheel have some very interesting colors & patterns. Why not shoot from an angle that shows them off--or rather shows them off more than in the angle you chose? Like a straight-on angle and from down low. I ask this question in earnest and as a novice photographer. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bong Manayon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 6:37 PM Subject: PESO:...(was PESO: Maja) > Timber's use of the Takumar (K-mount) 135/2.5 inspired me to take mine > out for a walk... > > http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-04.htm > > Bong > -- > Bong Manayon > http://www.bong.uni.cc > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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:...(was PESO: Maja)
Nice shot, good eye. -- Bruce Friday, January 18, 2008, 4:37:39 PM, you wrote: BM> Timber's use of the Takumar (K-mount) 135/2.5 inspired me to take mine BM> out for a walk... BM> http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-04.htm BM> Bong BM> -- BM> Bong Manayon BM> http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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:...(was PESO: Maja)
Timber's use of the Takumar (K-mount) 135/2.5 inspired me to take mine out for a walk... http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-04.htm Bong -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Maja
I think the "manipulated" image is interesting. Many artists use the photograph for the raw material. I prefer the "out of the camera" image and the wisps of hair. I like the spontaneous or spur of the moment look. John --- Timber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A friend ask me a few sample shots with older manual > lenses and this > shot "happened" during the shots ^.^ I already liked > the original 'out > of camera' version but today I decided to load it in > Photoshop and > here's the final result: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91759282 > > Here's the original out of camera version: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91714180 > > I know that little mop of hair is a bit > 'distracting', but it wasn't a > set-up shooting and I was unable to remove it with > Photoshop :P > equip: > Pentax K10D, Pentax Takumar (bayonet) f2.5/135mm > @f4, Metz flash with > home made bouncer (aka white office paper+rubber > ring ^.^), handheld > > And if anyone else is interested here's the result > of my little 'lens > test' (nothing serious...): > http://timber.clancode.hu/lens_test/portrait/ > (I will re-shoot with the 135mm Sonnar to have PEF > version :D) > > Comments, critics and advices are always welcomed > ^.^ > > Hope you enjoy > .timber > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: Maja
Timber wrote: > A friend ask me a few sample shots with older manual lenses and this > shot "happened" during the shots ^.^ I already liked the original 'out > of camera' version but today I decided to load it in Photoshop and > here's the final result: > I definitely prefer the original. I don't mind the hair, either. - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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What Godfrey said ... :-) More importantly, for me, is that you've gotten my interest into that Takumar lens again. I think I should take mine out for a walk ... Bong On Jan 17, 2008 2:10 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Jan 16, 2008, at 5:27 PM, Timber wrote: > > > A friend ask me a few sample shots with older manual lenses and this > > shot "happened" during the shots ^.^ I already liked the original 'out > > of camera' version but today I decided to load it in Photoshop and > > here's the final result: > > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91759282 > > > > Here's the original out of camera version: > > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91714180 > > I like both. They're very different. The original is a pretty > standard, pleasant full face portrait. The massaged version pulls it > out into a graphic abstraction. > > Godfrey > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Maja
On Jan 16, 2008, at 5:27 PM, Timber wrote: > A friend ask me a few sample shots with older manual lenses and this > shot "happened" during the shots ^.^ I already liked the original 'out > of camera' version but today I decided to load it in Photoshop and > here's the final result: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91759282 > > Here's the original out of camera version: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91714180 I like both. They're very different. The original is a pretty standard, pleasant full face portrait. The massaged version pulls it out into a graphic abstraction. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Maja
Timber, I think what you are trying to achieve is an interesting idea, - in the sense of the BW-ish look with blue eyes and pink lips, but you've overdone it. I don't like most of the face skin being completely overblown. As for the original version, - I would play a little bit with the tones/levels and possibly sharpening. However, I don't have a good feel at the moment, what exactly should be changed, possibly bringing up the lower handle of the "levels" in PS, enhancing the "black" a bit, or enhancing the contrast just a bit... Igor Timber wrote: > A friend ask me a few sample shots with older manual > lenses and this > shot "happened" during the shots ^.^ I already liked > the original 'out > of camera' version but today I decided to load it in > Photoshop and > here's the final result: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91759282 > > Here's the original out of camera version: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91714180 > > I know that little mop of hair is a bit > 'distracting', but it wasn't a > set-up shooting and I was unable to remove it with > Photoshop :P > equip: > Pentax K10D, Pentax Takumar (bayonet) f2.5/135mm > @f4, Metz flash with > home made bouncer (aka white office paper+rubber > ring ^.^), handheld > > And if anyone else is interested here's the result > of my little 'lens > test' (nothing serious...): > http://timber.clancode.hu/lens_test/portrait/ > (I will re-shoot with the 135mm Sonnar to have PEF > version :D) > > Comments, critics and advices are always welcomed > ^.^ > > Hope you enjoy > .timber -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Timber, Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer the "original out of camera" version. Rick --- Timber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A friend ask me a few sample shots with older manual > lenses and this > shot "happened" during the shots ^.^ I already liked > the original 'out > of camera' version but today I decided to load it in > Photoshop and > here's the final result: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91759282 > > Here's the original out of camera version: > http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91714180 > > I know that little mop of hair is a bit > 'distracting', but it wasn't a > set-up shooting and I was unable to remove it with > Photoshop :P > equip: > Pentax K10D, Pentax Takumar (bayonet) f2.5/135mm > @f4, Metz flash with > home made bouncer (aka white office paper+rubber > ring ^.^), handheld > > And if anyone else is interested here's the result > of my little 'lens > test' (nothing serious...): > http://timber.clancode.hu/lens_test/portrait/ > (I will re-shoot with the 135mm Sonnar to have PEF > version :D) > > Comments, critics and advices are always welcomed > ^.^ > > Hope you enjoy > .timber > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link > directly above and follow the directions. > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Maja
A friend ask me a few sample shots with older manual lenses and this shot "happened" during the shots ^.^ I already liked the original 'out of camera' version but today I decided to load it in Photoshop and here's the final result: http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91759282 Here's the original out of camera version: http://www.pbase.com/timbercode/image/91714180 I know that little mop of hair is a bit 'distracting', but it wasn't a set-up shooting and I was unable to remove it with Photoshop :P equip: Pentax K10D, Pentax Takumar (bayonet) f2.5/135mm @f4, Metz flash with home made bouncer (aka white office paper+rubber ring ^.^), handheld And if anyone else is interested here's the result of my little 'lens test' (nothing serious...): http://timber.clancode.hu/lens_test/portrait/ (I will re-shoot with the 135mm Sonnar to have PEF version :D) Comments, critics and advices are always welcomed ^.^ Hope you enjoy .timber -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
