Re: PESO Portrait of an echinacea
On 2 Aug 2013, at 00:58, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. Sounds like Pollocks to me. B I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 2:38 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 2 Aug 2013, at 00:58, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. Sounds like Pollocks to me. Don't be a drip. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Very nice, but for some reason I was expecting sea cucumbers. On 7/31/2013 9:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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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Thank you, Ann. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: That's a keeper, Bruce... nice bokeh A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) ann On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
I appreciate it, Bob. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bruce, Love the strong color and simple composition. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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 Portrait of an echinacea
Paul, thanks. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Nice! Paul via phone On Jul 31, 2013, at 9:58 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: That's a keeper, Bruce... nice bokeh A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) ann On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
It was tricky getting the picture framed completely behind my composition. I need to get Louise to paint bigger canvases. :-) Thanks, Frank. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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.
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Echinozoa? I can see the confusion. :) Thanks, John. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:04 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Very nice, but for some reason I was expecting sea cucumbers. On 7/31/2013 9:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Like the composition and strong colors. Background very well done. Believe I'd like it a bit better without the vase top (or whatever ) at the bottom. Removing it, however, may require an offsetting crop of the top edge.(?) Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:05 PM Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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.
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Cleverly done and quite effective. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: It was tricky getting the picture framed completely behind my composition. I need to get Louise to paint bigger canvases. :-) Thanks, Frank. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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. -- 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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Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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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It's a vase top, and you have a point. I'd trim equally off bottom and sides to crop it. Thanks, Jack! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:31 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Like the composition and strong colors. Background very well done. Believe I'd like it a bit better without the vase top (or whatever ) at the bottom. Removing it, however, may require an offsetting crop of the top edge.(?) Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:05 PM Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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.
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Thank you, Dan. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Cleverly done and quite effective. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: It was tricky getting the picture framed completely behind my composition. I need to get Louise to paint bigger canvases. :-) Thanks, Frank. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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.
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Thank you, Don! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: 1st thing I was going to ask was about the background. 2nd thing love the name salsa red 3rd thing great photo. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:05:13 -0400 From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Message-ID: cajuu0ce8ukywrleey3cwdj15ducudy8cyyg127myejn2a06...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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.
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I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally muslin; must be a good reason for that. Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an issue, I guess. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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 -- -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.
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When I made my first DIY backdrop, I bought a King-Size Martha Stewart white sheet from K-Mart (they were on sale REALLY cheap while she was in the slammer) and mixed up RIT dyes in a bucket slung it on with a paint brush. It's certainly washable. On 8/1/2013 8:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally muslin; must be a good reason for that. Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an issue, I guess. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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.
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Excellent, John. Now all we have to do is figure out a low cost way to get Ms Stewart back in jail. Seriously though, good advice. www.ritdye.com is a good resource. Thanks! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: When I made my first DIY backdrop, I bought a King-Size Martha Stewart white sheet from K-Mart (they were on sale REALLY cheap while she was in the slammer) and mixed up RIT dyes in a bucket slung it on with a paint brush. It's certainly washable. On 8/1/2013 8:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally muslin; must be a good reason for that. Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an issue, I guess. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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. -- -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.
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We're just about to enter yard sale season around here, and I figure I can pick up quite a few bargains in the way of backdrops and props. I never thought about using dyes, but that is a great idea and quite a bit cheaper than latex paint, to boot. Thanks for the tips, John Bruce! -- Walt On 8/1/2013 8:40 PM, John wrote: When I made my first DIY backdrop, I bought a King-Size Martha Stewart white sheet from K-Mart (they were on sale REALLY cheap while she was in the slammer) and mixed up RIT dyes in a bucket slung it on with a paint brush. It's certainly washable. On 8/1/2013 8:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally muslin; must be a good reason for that. Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an issue, I guess. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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.
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That's a keeper, Bruce... nice bokeh A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) ann On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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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Nice! Paul via phone On Jul 31, 2013, at 9:58 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: That's a keeper, Bruce... nice bokeh A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) ann On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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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Bruce, Love the strong color and simple composition. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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.
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That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31 fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8 Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -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.
