Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
On 8/29/2013 1:22 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 10:06:21AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Ability to improvise is an underrated photographer attribute. I wish I had an ability to plan my photos in advance. You've got it. You just have to use it. The more you practice it the better you get at it. -- 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 bw portrait of Sophie
Ability to improvise is an underrated photographer attribute. Thanks for looking, John. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 12:17 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. On 8/28/2013 2:55 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I didn't mention that I was short one reflector so some fill lighting was provided by my sister holding a shiny foil baking tray below and in front of Sophie. :-) So that was one reason for the tight framing: had to keep Megan out of the shot. And then there was the way-too-close and improperly wrinkled backdrop. Sigh. :-/ Thanks! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Especially nice lighting, Bruce. She fills the frame nicely if somewhat tightly. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 10:06:21AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Ability to improvise is an underrated photographer attribute. I wish I had an ability to plan my photos in advance. Thanks for looking, John. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 12:17 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. On 8/28/2013 2:55 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I didn't mention that I was short one reflector so some fill lighting was provided by my sister holding a shiny foil baking tray below and in front of Sophie. :-) So that was one reason for the tight framing: had to keep Megan out of the shot. And then there was the way-too-close and improperly wrinkled backdrop. Sigh. :-/ Thanks! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Especially nice lighting, Bruce. She fills the frame nicely if somewhat tightly. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- 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: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 10:06:21AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Ability to improvise is an underrated photographer attribute. I wish I had an ability to plan my photos in advance. I'm guessing that you aren't expecting a serious response here. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- 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. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
Lovely smile and nice composition. Paul On Aug 28, 2013, at 5:14 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- 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. -- -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.
Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Especially nice lighting, Bruce. She fills the frame nicely if somewhat tightly. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- 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. -- -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.
Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Thank you, Frank. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 11:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful portrait of a lovely young lady. Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. “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 bw portrait of Sophie
Thanks, Paul. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 6:46 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Lovely smile and nice composition. Paul On Aug 28, 2013, at 5:14 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- 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. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
I didn't mention that I was short one reflector so some fill lighting was provided by my sister holding a shiny foil baking tray below and in front of Sophie. :-) So that was one reason for the tight framing: had to keep Megan out of the shot. And then there was the way-too-close and improperly wrinkled backdrop. Sigh. :-/ Thanks! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Especially nice lighting, Bruce. She fills the frame nicely if somewhat tightly. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://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. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
She looks silky pretty on my retina screen. Very nice, Bruce. Cheers, Christine On Aug 27, 2013, at 8:44 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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.
Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Thank you, Christine; I appreciate your comment. Sounds like I'm getting to the point I like in my bw rendering. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 8:46 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: She looks silky pretty on my retina screen. Very nice, Bruce. Cheers, Christine On Aug 27, 2013, at 8:44 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. On 8/28/2013 2:55 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I didn't mention that I was short one reflector so some fill lighting was provided by my sister holding a shiny foil baking tray below and in front of Sophie. :-) So that was one reason for the tight framing: had to keep Megan out of the shot. And then there was the way-too-close and improperly wrinkled backdrop. Sigh. :-/ Thanks! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Especially nice lighting, Bruce. She fills the frame nicely if somewhat tightly. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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.
PESO bw portrait of Sophie
She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- 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: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Beautiful portrait of a lovely young lady. Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. “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.
