RE: PAW and introduction
Hi, David, Don't know what everyone else said. I'm at the point where I'm trying to catch up on PAWs that are a few days old, and I'm just deleting the responses unread. So, first, lovely shot. If you've been lurking here for a bit, you'll know that there are several amazing bug and bird guys and gals here. Looks like you'll be right at home here, though. Second, welcome aboard. I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself. Lots of OT stuff, heavy volume, but lots to learn about Pentax and photography in general. Just a terrific community. Look forward to seeing more PAWs and PUGs from you. cheers, frank "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: David Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW and introduction Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 17:09:32 +1100 G'day fellow Pentaxians, Here's a photo I took just then for my first PAW - it's a beetle with some pretty spectacular pectinate antennae (possibly a /Peisarthrius /species). http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/beetle.jpg Taken with an old tamron 90mm (52B) and 2x TC, ISO 200, f/9.5, 1/125, inbuilt flash for fill. Constructive criticism? I'm a soon-to-be uni student from Sydney, with an interest in insects, frogs and other animals and nature. Recently got the *ist D, have used the K1000 a tiny bit, but have mainly been a digital user, using the Kodak DC4800 for a few years. For my macro I'm currently using the above lens (saving up for the pentax FA* 200mm f/4 ED(IF) macro which by all accounts is an awesome lens, although I'm sure the earlier A* version would keep me happy (-:), or bellows and a 50mm f/2 for mucking round with flies' eyes. Also saving for a flash. Hope to participate in PAW and maybe PUG (looking out for some insects to do portraits of (-:) Thanks for reading, David // _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca
Re: PAW and introduction
In a message dated 2/26/2004 10:36:50 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/_IGP0899m.jpg >Rob Studdert Whoa, that second one is really close-up. Kewl. Nice shot. But I think you bug guys are sort of, er, ...weird. ;-) Marnie aka Doe
Re: PAW and introduction
very cool looking insect, and nicely captured! - MCC At 05:09 PM 2/27/2004 +1100, you wrote: G'day fellow Pentaxians, Here's a photo I took just then for my first PAW - it's a beetle with some pretty spectacular pectinate antennae (possibly a /Peisarthrius /species). http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/beetle.jpg Taken with an old tamron 90mm (52B) and 2x TC, ISO 200, f/9.5, 1/125, inbuilt flash for fill. Constructive criticism? I'm a soon-to-be uni student from Sydney, with an interest in insects, frogs and other animals and nature. Recently got the *ist D, have used the K1000 a tiny bit, but have mainly been a digital user, using the Kodak DC4800 for a few years. For my macro I'm currently using the above lens (saving up for the pentax FA* 200mm f/4 ED(IF) macro which by all accounts is an awesome lens, although I'm sure the earlier A* version would keep me happy (-:), or bellows and a 50mm f/2 for mucking round with flies' eyes. Also saving for a flash. Hope to participate in PAW and maybe PUG (looking out for some insects to do portraits of (-:) Thanks for reading, David // - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, MI http://www.markcassino.com -
Re: PAW and introduction
Hi! Welcome and be ready for a ride of your life... Lovely creature. You definitely seem to know your way in macro photography. Thanks for posting. And welcome again... Boris (from finally somewhat sunny Israel)
Re: PAW and introduction
P.S. Meant I have the Tamron 90. Ooops, Marnie aka Doe What a waste of bandwidth!
Re: PAW and introduction
On 27 Feb 2004 at 17:09, David Nelson wrote: > G'day fellow Pentaxians, > Here's a photo I took just then for my first PAW - it's a beetle with > some pretty spectacular pectinate antennae (possibly a > /Peisarthrius /species). > http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/beetle.jpg The last beasty like yours that I caught was a long horned citrus weevil, they have cool wrap-around eyes and their carapace is as tough as nails with spikes to boot. They make an awful noise when aggravated too. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/PA316242.jpg http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/_IGP0899m.jpg Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: PAW and introduction
On 27 Feb 2004 at 17:09, David Nelson wrote: > G'day fellow Pentaxians, > Here's a photo I took just then for my first PAW - it's a beetle with > some pretty spectacular pectinate antennae (possibly a > /Peisarthrius /species). > http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/beetle.jpg G'day David, Welcome aboard the good ship PDML. Your bug maybe of the family Cerambycidae (Long-horned Beetles)? > I'm a soon-to-be uni student from Sydney, with an interest in insects, > frogs and other animals and nature. A local :-) > For my macro I'm currently using the above > lens (saving up for the pentax FA* 200mm f/4 ED(IF) macro which by all > accounts is an awesome lens, although I'm sure the earlier A* version > would keep me happy (-:), or bellows and a 50mm f/2 for mucking round > with flies' eyes. Also saving for a flash. I've found the A200/4 Macro a little long for some small insect images, I prefer shorter lenses although as you say the FA200/4 Macro is reputably spectacular. > Hope to participate in PAW and maybe PUG (looking out for some insects > to do portraits of (-:) Looking forward to seeing them. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: PAW and introduction
>In a message dated 2/26/2004 10:10:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >G'day fellow Pentaxians, Here's a photo I took just then for my first PAW - it's a beetle with some pretty spectacular pectinate antennae (possibly a /Peisarthrius /species). http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/beetle.jpg Taken with an old tamron 90mm (52B) and 2x TC, ISO 200, f/9.5, 1/125, inbuilt flash for fill. Constructive criticism? >I'm a soon-to-be uni student from Sydney, with an interest in insects, frogs and other animals and nature. Recently got the *ist D, have used the K1000 a tiny bit, but have mainly been a digital user, using the Kodak DC4800 for a few years. For my macro I'm currently using the above lens (saving up for the pentax FA* 200mm f/4 ED(IF) macro which by all accounts is an awesome lens, although I'm sure the earlier A* version would keep me happy (-:), or bellows and a 50mm f/2 for mucking round with flies' eyes. Also saving for a flash. >Hope to participate in PAW and maybe PUG (looking out for some insects to do portraits of (-:) >Thanks for reading, David Whoa, ugly bug, nice picture. Good brokeh, nice composition, etc., etc. I have that lens too, and I haven't tried it yet. Got to get out and try some macros. You've inspired me. Keep at it. And welcome aboard! Marnie aka Doe :-)
