Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Peter, except rather slow picasa I must say I really like what I see. Boris Peter Lacus wrote: > Hi, > > just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged > > > Cheers, > > Peter > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
>>I prefer the more dramatic light of the first rendition - oops, Marnie's >>gone! > Me too. > > Nice one Peter. thank you, friends. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
On 2/16/07, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I prefer the more dramatic light of the first rendition - oops, Marnie's > gone! > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia Me too. Nice one Peter. Cheers, Dave > - Original Message - > From: "Peter Lacus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 6:43 AM > Subject: Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows > > > > Hi Marnie, > > > >> On my monitor that looks really dark. And pretty. It cries out for some > >> discrete lighten shadows use (Elements or PS). After all, people did use > >> to dodge > >> and burn, same thing. > >> > >> So, IMHO, this needs work, then it could be a good shot. > > > > ok, I've tried. Here is the (hopefully) improved version > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031857931909650706 > > > > and here is the original version > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > > > What do you think? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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I prefer the more dramatic light of the first rendition - oops, Marnie's gone! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "Peter Lacus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 6:43 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows > Hi Marnie, > >> On my monitor that looks really dark. And pretty. It cries out for some >> discrete lighten shadows use (Elements or PS). After all, people did use >> to dodge >> and burn, same thing. >> >> So, IMHO, this needs work, then it could be a good shot. > > ok, I've tried. Here is the (hopefully) improved version > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031857931909650706 > > and here is the original version > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > What do you think? > > Cheers, > > Peter > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
On Feb 15, 2007, at 2:26 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: > sad but true. But the primary purpose of slides is not scanning (at > least not for me) and they still shine when projected... I've always been most interested in prints: projection always seems to be too much of a pain to set up and enjoy, and I've never found anyone that wanted to sit through even a ten minute slide show either. Where if I toss the same number of decent 8x10 prints on the table, people paw through them and look up wanting more. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Hi Godfrey, > I saw the original yesterday but didn't have the moment to comment. > The new version looks much improved. thanks. The moral from it is: if you want to improve your output, move to a Mac. ;-) > I found it quite hard to get decent quality out of film scans once I > became accustomed to and comfortable working RAW format digital > capture and processing. What used to be good became mediocre. sad but true. But the primary purpose of slides is not scanning (at least not for me) and they still shine when projected... Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Hi Scott, > Peter, that's beautiful. I tend to prefer more contrast than most > folks, and wouldn't change a thing. Excellent! thank you, but perhaps you just have similarly low-contrast display like mine. ;-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
On Feb 15, 2007, at 12:43 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: > ok, I've tried. Here is the (hopefully) improved version > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031857931909650706 > > and here is the original version > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 I saw the original yesterday but didn't have the moment to comment. The new version looks much improved. I found it quite hard to get decent quality out of film scans once I became accustomed to and comfortable working RAW format digital capture and processing. What used to be good became mediocre. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
On Feb 15, 2007, at 12:43 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: > ok, I've tried. Here is the (hopefully) improved version > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031857931909650706 > > and here is the original version > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 I saw the original yesterday but didn't have the moment to comment. The new version looks much improved. I found it quite hard to get decent quality out of film scans once I became accustomed to and comfortable working RAW format digital capture and processing. What used to be good became mediocre. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Hi Paul, > Nice composition. I think I might try adjusting the RGB curves (or > adjusting levels) a bit to brighten the midrange and to increase the > contrast. Well seen. thank you. My problem is that my pictures look so different on my notebook's screen and on about any other display out there. Maybe I should profile my screen and put the resulting .icc profile somewhere on the web so anybody with managed color workflow could eventually see my pictures the way I see them. :-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Hi Marnie, > On my monitor that looks really dark. And pretty. It cries out for some > discrete lighten shadows use (Elements or PS). After all, people did use to > dodge > and burn, same thing. > > So, IMHO, this needs work, then it could be a good shot. ok, I've tried. Here is the (hopefully) improved version http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031857931909650706 and here is the original version http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 What do you think? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Peter, that's beautiful. I tend to prefer more contrast than most folks, and wouldn't change a thing. Excellent! On 2/14/07, Peter Lacus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged > > > Cheers, > > Peter > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Yesterday was the first time Picasa-based photos have displayed for me at work for months. Today I cannot see this one or Scott's. Tom C. >From: Peter Lacus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Subject: Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows >Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:42:17 + > >Hi Tom, > > > Lovely composition Peter. > >thanks > > > It looks like it was hard for the film to capture the entire dynamic >range > > of the scene. Some additional adjustments to bring up the shadow and a > > slight tweak down on the highlights would likely benefit the image. > >today I've played with the picture on an iMac and the result is here: > >http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031857931909650706 > > > What was it scanned on? > >Konica Minolta Dual Scan IV > >Cheers, > >Peter > > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Hi Peter, > Just a remembrance, huh, did I ever tell you that I hate you? well, maybe. ;-) But I was just lucky to be there with my camera preset to F/8. :-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Hi Bruce, > It is a beatiful scene - but reminds me of the difficulties I have had > scanning slide film. The shadows are rather murky and don't show the > detail as well. I agree completely, extracting details from a RAW file is so much easier than from a film scan. Nevertheless, I still enjoy occasional projection and have no plans to stop shooting slides until they are gone for good... Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Hi Jack, > Would love to see more detail. Split ND filter (would guess about two > stops) would sure have helped. but I am lazy man, you know. Because if I wasn't, I'd do it properly, e.g. with at least a medium format camera on a tripod. That said, I don't have a split ND filter. :-| > Still, a beautiful area and scene. yes indeed, very pleasant place. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Hi Adam, > Good capture of some really challenging light. > > -Adam > Who misses RSXII 50, one of his favourite slide films I agree, it is (was) my favourite film for shooting nature. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Hi Tom, > Lovely composition Peter. thanks > It looks like it was hard for the film to capture the entire dynamic range > of the scene. Some additional adjustments to bring up the shadow and a > slight tweak down on the highlights would likely benefit the image. today I've played with the picture on an iMac and the result is here: http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031857931909650706 > What was it scanned on? Konica Minolta Dual Scan IV Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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In a message dated 2/14/2007 2:38:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged Cheers, Peter == On my monitor that looks really dark. And pretty. It cries out for some discrete lighten shadows use (Elements or PS). After all, people did use to dodge and burn, same thing. So, IMHO, this needs work, then it could be a good shot. Just my .02. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Just a remembrance, huh, did I ever tell you that I hate you? Peter Lacus wrote: > Hi, > > just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged > > > Cheers, > > Peter > > -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Peter Lacus wrote: > Hi, > > just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged > > > Cheers, > > Peter > Good capture of some really challenging light. -Adam Who misses RSXII 50, one of his favourite slide films -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Nice composition. I think I might try adjusting the RGB curves (or adjusting levels) a bit to brighten the midrange and to increase the contrast. Well seen. Paul On Feb 14, 2007, at 5:38 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: > Hi, > > just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged > > > Cheers, > > Peter > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Would love to see more detail. Split ND filter (would guess about two stops) would sure have helped. Still, a beautiful area and scene. Jack --- Peter Lacus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > > Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged > > > Cheers, > > Peter > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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It is a beatiful scene - but reminds me of the difficulties I have had scanning slide film. The shadows are rather murky and don't show the detail as well. -- Bruce Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 2:38:03 PM, you wrote: PL> Hi, PL> just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... PL> http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 PL> Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged PL> Cheers, PL> Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Lovely composition Peter. It looks like it was hard for the film to capture the entire dynamic range of the scene. Some additional adjustments to bring up the shadow and a slight tweak down on the highlights would likely benefit the image. What was it scanned on? Tom C. >From: Peter Lacus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Subject: PESO: Tuolumne Meadows >Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:38:03 + > >Hi, > >just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... > >http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 > >Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged > > >Cheers, > >Peter > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Tuolumne Meadows
Hi, just a remembrance to my Southwest trip... http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/USA/photo#5031519174954113202 Pentax MX, SMC Pentax M28/3.5, AGFA RSXII-50, color unmanaged Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
