Re: PESO - A Patch of Blue (revised)
Quoting Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net: I like #1, but that's probably just because I saw it first... Thanks, Mark. No.1 seems to be the consensus. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
Excellent contrast in the colors there. Mark On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
I like #1, but that's probably just because I saw it first... Mark On 7/15/2014 8:33 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
I cast my vote for the original... -p On 7/15/2014 7:33 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
I think I prefer the original. B On 16 Jul 2014, at 01:33, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- 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. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
Hi Brian: Looks like your eyes were right the first time. I actually prefer the original—and I was one who agreed with the someone who suggested a crop. I can’t remember who that was now. Cheers, Christine On Jul 15, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- 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. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
Brian, I think the new version is a definite improvement. Pity about the lack of a nude model. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Brian: Looks like your eyes were right the first time. I actually prefer the original—and I was one who agreed with the someone who suggested a crop. I can’t remember who that was now. Cheers, Christine On Jul 15, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- 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. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
Quoting Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: Brian, I think the new version is a definite improvement. Pity about the lack of a nude model. Well, I could have included a selfie, but I doubt that would have been an improvement on any level... The results are in: 4 votes for the original 1 vote for either 1 vote for the new version ...and John suggested combining them. I think I'll leave well enough alone - thanks for the feedback, everyone. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
Like it! I would also crop from the bottom. Replying to this because I didn't get the original post. On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 3:46 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: That's actually quite interesting. On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
It reaches toward me, but doesn't quite grab me. Mostly, I think, it lacks scale--are those rocks 5 feet high or 50 feet high? Also, the left-hand rock loses its texture toward its middle edge; a bit of brightening might help that. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Like it! I would also crop from the bottom. Replying to this because I didn't get the original post. On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 3:46 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: That's actually quite interesting. On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
So what you're saying, is Brian should include a nude model for scale, then. On 7/15/2014 3:30 PM, Richard Womer wrote: It reaches toward me, but doesn't quite grab me. Mostly, I think, it lacks scale--are those rocks 5 feet high or 50 feet high? Also, the left-hand rock loses its texture toward its middle edge; a bit of brightening might help that. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Like it! I would also crop from the bottom. Replying to this because I didn't get the original post. On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 3:46 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: That's actually quite interesting. On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
That's true of every photograph. B On 15 Jul 2014, at 21:04, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: So what you're saying, is Brian should include a nude model for scale, then. On 7/15/2014 3:30 PM, Richard Womer wrote: It reaches toward me, but doesn't quite grab me. Mostly, I think, it lacks scale--are those rocks 5 feet high or 50 feet high? Also, the left-hand rock loses its texture toward its middle edge; a bit of brightening might help that. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Like it! I would also crop from the bottom. Replying to this because I didn't get the original post. On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 3:46 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: That's actually quite interesting. On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- 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. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
I still prefer the original by rather a lot. - Marco On Jul 15, 2014, at 5:33 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
I don't think it matters at all - both nice ann On 7/15/2014 20:33, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- 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 - A Patch of Blue (revised)
I like the crop of the first one, but whatever you did to the brightness, contrast, color balance or whatever it is in the second one is better. On 7/15/2014 8:33 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all A few comments suggested a bit of cropping might improve this image. I've listened, so here's a revised version. Rick also suggested brightening the left hand side a tad, so I've done that as well. (sorry PJ, I couldn't find a nude model to provide scale). What do you think? 1.Better? 2.Worse? 3.Bugger all difference? Here's the crop: http://tinyurl.com/nhoakxc Here's the original: http://tinyurl.com/omypgnr (FWIW, I still prefer the original, slightly) -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
I like it very much! I like Bob’s crop suggestion. Very pleasing subject, Brian! Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 5:18 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- 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. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
Quoting Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com: I like it very much! I like Bob?s crop suggestion. Very pleasing subject, Brian! Cheers, Christine Looks like I really have to try that crop now... Thanks, Christine. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
Brian, That's a great catch and a striking image. Well done. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 7:46 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: That's actually quite interesting. On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
I like it - I also find things best when searching for something else :-) ann On 7/12/2014 20:46, P.J. Alling wrote: That's actually quite interesting. On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
Quoting Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com: Very nice. I might be inclined to crop the base and the left side a little, for balance. Thanks, Bob - I'll look into that crop, although I like the rock texture on the left and I'm a bit reluctant to remove it. Thanks also PJ, Ann, Marco Bob S - much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On 12 Jul 2014, at 23:18, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
Very nice. I might be inclined to crop the base and the left side a little, for balance. B On 12 Jul 2014, at 23:18, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- 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. -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
I like it too. Nice geometry and a bit of mystery to boot. - Marco On Jul 12, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
That's actually quite interesting. On 7/12/2014 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- 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 - A Patch of Blue
I like it too. I'm sure I have a similar photo somewhere, from Castle Hill I think. Found it, the joys of searchable databases :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/85/ Yours is better though. Cheers, Dave On Jul 13, 2014, at 10:18 am, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like it. What do you think? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2526a-peso.html http://tinyurl.com/ob7vc5g -- 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. -- 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.
