Re: After the biggest gig so far

2013-06-26 Thread Boris Liberman
LOL. I don't see how this could be a welcome _back_. Ricoh GXR is still my everyday take everywhere camera. Pentax K-5 will remain my camera of choice whenever DSLR specialties are required. I should say that I am 100% happy about my choice to sell DA* 16-50/2.8 and replace it with a pair of Sigm

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread mike wilson
On 26/06/2013, John Sessoms wrote: > Turn safe search off & Google "wet teddies" Pictures of people mistreating their Steiffies? No, thanks. > > From: mike wilson >> Terribly disappointing, I'm afraid. >> >> http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nighty On 26/06/2013, >> >> Derby Chang wrote: >>> >>

Re: Question about M100/4 Macro.

2013-06-26 Thread Bill
On 26/06/2013 12:33 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: warning - a very large percentage of the m100 f4 macro lenses have fogging around the perimeter of the glass elements, be sure to check it carefully. Thanks for that. I didn't notice any fogging (is that element separation?), just some dust

RE: Dragonflies and Stack Focused Damselfly

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Such amazing sharpness, detail and depth of field. As one who has only dabbled in bugs a few times I appreciate some of the difficulties and challenges in capturing these guys. A tremendous tool, well utilized helping you to produce tremendous results. Cheers, frank --- Original Message ---

Re: OT, the future of moving images

2013-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Indeed interesting. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:15 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Probably old hat (heh!) to Cotty, but I found this article on moving pictures > quite interesting, and suspect that a few other nerds on the list might also: >

OT, the future of moving images

2013-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
Probably old hat (heh!) to Cotty, but I found this article on moving pictures quite interesting, and suspect that a few other nerds on the list might also: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/06/25/the_future_of_moving_images_the_eyes_have_it/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Walt
It didn't distract me at all, Dave. The rose itself just commands attention and the blade of grass seems a perfectly natural fit to my eye. -- Walt On 6/26/2013 5:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water dr

Re: PESO Ivory silk, obverse

2013-06-26 Thread Walt
Hmm. I liked the boldness of the blue and the subtle shadows of the first one, but I prefer the more distinct flowers in this one. Both are great, and a marriage of the two would be even greater. -- Walt On 6/26/2013 10:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: "The other side" http://flic.kr/p/eVTxtn -

Re: PESO Ivory silk, obverse

2013-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like this one even better than the original. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 6:31 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > This is beautiful. > If the vase were sitting over (covering) a hole in the tabletop, it > could be lit from underneath (rather than b

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Beautiful. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 > > Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard > to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass

July PUG - Anyone Tempted?

2013-06-26 Thread Brian Walters
..so far, apparently not :-(> It's getting close to the deadline and we have zero, nil, nada submissions. Can the theme be that difficult? There is also an Open Gallery PUG in July (with two submissions). Anyway, the details: The May theme is 'Temptation'. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.

Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace shot)

2013-06-26 Thread Walt
On 6/26/2013 5:52 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2013-06-13 20:21 Walt wrote http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9036796687/ K-5, M-28/2.8, ISO 200, 1/160 sec, f/? distinctive and attractive, lovely whiskers and skin; i like the deep dark background, but turn the camera 90 degrees and y

Re: GESO Iowa Farmland

2013-06-26 Thread Mark C
Those are really nice - very painterly in color, tone and composition... (Excluding color re the mono shot.) I spend a lot of time driving through rural areas throughout the Midwest but never manage to actually stop and take some photos - so kudos to you for doing that. Mark On 6/24/2013 4:36

Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace shot)

2013-06-26 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dave. I have definite nits to pick with it (woulda-coulda-shoulda), but overall, I'm happy with the image. -- Walt On 6/26/2013 5:35 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Love this one Dave On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:21 PM, Walt wrote: Here's another portrait from down at the ol' salt mi

Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace shot)

2013-06-26 Thread Walt
On 6/26/2013 2:29 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: IMO that's a great exposure, emphasizing the lighting on the face. About the only thing you could do to increase sharpness would be to stop down a bit if you were shooting close to wide-open. (You certainly have plenty of room to shoot at ISO 800 instead.

Re: GESO (22) - Balloon adventure

2013-06-26 Thread Mark C
Up up and away, Rick... Nice colorful shots, great documentary of your trip. Mark On 6/21/2013 7:54 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Yesterday we took our long-anticipated hot air balloon ride outside Philly. We launched at ~0630, on a cool and clear morning with some mist and high clouds. 1:20 and ab

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread Stan Halpin
Like this? http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-wet-teddy-clothesline-image18730589 I'll stick with Darby. stan On Jun 26, 2013, at 2:39 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > Turn safe search off & Google "wet teddies" > > From: mike wilson >> Terribly disappointing, I'm afraid. >> >> http

Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace shot)

2013-06-26 Thread steve harley
on 2013-06-13 20:21 Walt wrote http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9036796687/ K-5, M-28/2.8, ISO 200, 1/160 sec, f/? distinctive and attractive, lovely whiskers and skin; i like the deep dark background, but turn the camera 90 degrees and you could get his forearms without addition

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very nice! On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 > > Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard > to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass off to the right is to much > of a distraction. > > K-R FA 100

RE: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's gorgeous, Dave. The raindrops really enhance it. Gorgeous colours, Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks Sent: June 26, 2013 6/26/13 To: Pentax Discuss , Petch Dianne , Barbara Brooks Subject: Peso Multi rose http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Havi

Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace shot)

2013-06-26 Thread David J Brooks
Love this one Dave On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:21 PM, Walt wrote: > Here's another portrait from down at the ol' salt mine -- a man named Mark. > He's about as nice and polite a man as you could ever hope to meet. > > We nearly lost him about a year and a half ago in a car accident. He spent a >

RE: PESO Ivory silk, obverse

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Better than the original and that's high praise indeed. --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker Sent: June 26, 2013 6/26/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: PESO Ivory silk, obverse "The other side" http://flic.kr/p/eVTxtn -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Darren Addy
Lovely! On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 > > Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard > to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass off to the right is to much > of a distraction. > > K-R FA 100 f2

Re: PESO Ivory silk, obverse

2013-06-26 Thread Darren Addy
This is beautiful. If the vase were sitting over (covering) a hole in the tabletop, it could be lit from underneath (rather than by spotlighting, which would add some unwanted/distracting shadows). On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > "The other side" > > http://flic.kr/p/eVTxt

RE: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Number nine is da shizzle, yo! Word, free-z-ank --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang Sent: June 26, 2013 6/26/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: OT GESO - wet nighties Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html --

Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass off to the right is to much of a distraction. K-R FA 100 f2.8 macro Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

OT: Pictures of the Year International photojournalism contest

2013-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.kashmirprism.com/2013/04/pictures-of-year-70th-annual.html Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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

Re: After the biggest gig so far

2013-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
Welcome back to Pentax Boris. Enjoy your visit. :-) Boris Liberman wrote: >Just returned from the school end year party of my older daughter. >Shot (prime number of) 569 photographs. I am extremely impressed with >the Metz 50 flash. It was always ready, always reliable and never >faltered even

After the biggest gig so far

2013-06-26 Thread Boris Liberman
Just returned from the school end year party of my older daughter. Shot (prime number of) 569 photographs. I am extremely impressed with the Metz 50 flash. It was always ready, always reliable and never faltered even once. K-5 worked just fine, both in terms of low noise at ISO 1600 and in terms of

Re: PESO - Wet Blading

2013-06-26 Thread Rick Womer
Frank, I really like this one.  The subject, colors, and textures are great, and the composition and panning are remarkable for a "hip shot". Cheers, Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, Ju

Re: PESO Ivory silk, obverse

2013-06-26 Thread Rick Womer
Bruce, I prefer this to the original--more dramatic.  I suggest a wee bit of spotlight on the vase to make it stand out more. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:24 AM Sub

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread Darren Addy
I'm with Bruce on No. 9. Superb. I can see it being used in a large ad in an upscale fashion magazine (for something fashion-ey and upscale-ish). If it had dark corners I would almost say it is Holga-esque. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 7:12 AM, Derby Chang wrote: > > Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood.

Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace shot)

2013-06-26 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Sun, Jun 16, 2013, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Walt : >> >>http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9036796687/ >>K-5, M-28/2.8, ISO 200, 1/160 sec, f/? >> >>I'm not altogether pleased with the exposure or sharpness, and >>will probably return to the shot at some point in the future for

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread John Sessoms
Turn safe search off & Google "wet teddies" From: mike wilson Terribly disappointing, I'm afraid. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nighty On 26/06/2013, Derby Chang wrote: Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html -- PDML Penta

Re: Question about M100/4 Macro.

2013-06-26 Thread J.C. O'Connell
On 6/25/2013 10:15 PM, Bill wrote: I suppose two questions, really. Is this at all a desirable lens? I'm kind of off my if it says Pentax I have to have it kick, so I'm not on auto buy mode. As I already have a couple of 100mm macro lenses, including the most excellent DFA 100/2.8 macro, I'm n

RE: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Brewer Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ Mostly nice, some outright adorable. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Wet Blading

2013-06-26 Thread David J Brooks
Nice Dave On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 7:59 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > From the hip: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/wet-blading.html?m=1 > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > Cheers, > frank > > "For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and > spo

Re: Flash purchase question(s)

2013-06-26 Thread Zos Xavius
Thanks for the update! I will let some ppl know. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > New firmware for the 58 AF-2 addresses this problem...reply from Metz below. > There is also an upgrade to v5.0 for those who own the 58 AF-1 > > > Hello

Re: Reasonable Price?

2013-06-26 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Jun 26, 2013, Mark C wrote: > On 6/25/2013 10:59 AM, John Sessoms wrote: >> >>I won't buy a camera that doesn't have an eye-level viewfinder. I just >>can't use those "hold it out at arms length & compose a photo using the >>little TV screen on the back cameras". >> >>As far as I can tell,

Re: Reasonable Price?

2013-06-26 Thread Mark C
On 6/25/2013 10:59 AM, John Sessoms wrote: I won't buy a camera that doesn't have an eye-level viewfinder. I just can't use those "hold it out at arms length & compose a photo using the little TV screen on the back cameras". As far as I can tell, the Canon G series, the Nikon 7100 & (some model

Re:PESO Ivory silk, obverse

2013-06-26 Thread Don Guthrie
Bruce I did not get a chance to comment on the original. First let me say I rather like still life art and you with studio lighting & Godfrey with natural light have posted some very nice photos. Although I acknowledge your specific goals with the original and believe you achieved them, I pref

Re:GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread Don Guthrie
Chandler the author or Chandler the photog? Having now had some experience in street and feeling more qualified to comment: I like #1, #5, #7, #8. And rest aren't shabby. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 17 Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:12:43 +1000 From: Derby Chang To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

Re:PESO - Wet Blading

2013-06-26 Thread Don Guthrie
Good one for color action street. Thankfully you have stopped humiliating me with your fine bird photos and have gotten back to street. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:59:13 + (UTC) From:"knarftheria...@gmail.com" To:PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Wet Bla

Re: GESO Iowa Farmland

2013-06-26 Thread Don Guthrie
You know P.J. some days it does seem a bit ... well empty. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:58:22 -0400 From: "P.J. Alling" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO Iowa Farmland Message-ID: <51ca2e9e.60...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=IS

Re: Flash purchase question(s)

2013-06-26 Thread Paul Sorenson
New firmware for the 58 AF-2 addresses this problem...reply from Metz below. There is also an upgrade to v5.0 for those who own the 58 AF-1 Hello Paul, Our team figured out the problem and pushed a new firmware out last night. You can download v4.1 now:

Re: PESO - Fireworks

2013-06-26 Thread George Sinos
Thanks Christine and Frank, gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 1:49 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Great shot! > > cheers, > frank > > --- Original Message --- > > From: George Sinos > Sent: June 24, 2013 6/24/13 > To: "

Re: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-26 Thread Walt
Wow, Bruce! I'm surprised you haven't shot with a K-5 yet. I have to say, I like the layout of the K20D a little better, and it seems to have fewer "quirks" than the K-5 -- like the fact that the K-5 switches out of AF-S a little too easily for my taste and seems to like to turn on its electro

PESO Ivory silk, obverse

2013-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
"The other side" http://flic.kr/p/eVTxtn -- -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: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Doug Brewer
On 6/26/13 10:40 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Stunning work! Blows me away! Is he Dutch? Thanks for the link, Doug! cheers, frank he comes from the land down under -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the P

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Doug Brewer
On 6/26/13 10:30 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Beautiful and very skilful stuff -- I love it! Thanks for pointing it out, Doug. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the wo

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-26 Thread Gerrit Visser
I need to start over witht he settings anyway, my photos can only improve :-) gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:38 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley You trust me not

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread mike wilson
Terribly disappointing, I'm afraid. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nighty On 26/06/2013, Derby Chang wrote: > > Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html > > -- > > der...@iinet.net.au > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc > > > -

RE: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Stunning work! Blows me away! Is he Dutch? Thanks for the link, Doug! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Doug Brewer Sent: June 26, 2013 6/26/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: local boy does good Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaini

Re: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
You trust me not to completely mess up your settings? Brave lad! :-) On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 10:18 PM, Gerrit Visser wrote: > I'll bring it on Fri, will leave it with you for a week? > I will use Pat's K100D in meantime or the WG2. > > gerrit > > -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pd

Re: PESO: Sun in the Clouds

2013-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Very painterly sky, Zos. Nice! On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 3:35 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > Lately for some reason I'm finding myself pictures of just sunsets and > flowers. Don't know why. The sun dipped behind the clouds the other > day and I got some shots. This was one of them. Taken with a Takumar >

Re: PESO - Wet Blading

2013-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
A tracking shot from the hip: masterful, Frank. Glad you kept the colour in this one. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 7:59 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > From the hip: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/wet-blading.html?m=1 > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > Cheers, > frank > >

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautiful and very skilful stuff -- I love it! Thanks for pointing it out, Doug. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is > gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters > using his daugh

PESO 2013 - 053 - GDG

2013-06-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Another photo from Jughandle Ranch in May ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9142068209/lightbox Thanks for looking, comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- flickr stream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Image #9 is da bomb, Derby. Did you wait patiently for the subject to line up? Image #8 also great. Lots of stories possible. I'm very envious of your street fashion scene. :-) Very nice stuff. But for authentic Chanderlesque I expect b&w and more fedorae. "You got a light, Mac?" "No, but I have

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Jack Davis
Also a great relationship with his model.   Jack - Original Message - From: CollinB To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:01 AM Subject: Re: local boy does good Like real good. But the lesson here is quite simple: Control everything.  Light and pose. Of course the cos

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Jack Davis
What a magnificently successful effort ! I detect a beautiful relationship between Mr Gekas and his daughter.   Jack   - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:21 AM Subject: local boy does good Former--and as we all kno

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jun 26, 2013, at 9:54 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Thanks Doug - great work there! > > If you haven't already followed Doug's link, I suggest the following: > Go there, slowly appreciate the fine photography (and great costuming!) In > addition, be aware that 5-6 of the shots are with the 645D,

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great work. Thanks for sharing. Paul On Jun 26, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining > a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his > daughter as model. > > Check him out at http://ww

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks Doug, Great images. An Ozzie Dutchman, I'd say. And his latest Blog post has a bit on the 645D. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is > gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the wo

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread David J Brooks
Love #9 Dave On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 8:12 AM, Derby Chang wrote: > > Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html > > -- > > der...@iinet.net.au > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread CollinB
Like real good. But the lesson here is quite simple: Control everything. Light and pose. Of course the costume, but that hides where the real work was done. It is also not that it's really hard to do, but it does take significant preparation time to design what you want, often on paper first, and

Re: local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks Doug - great work there! If you haven't already followed Doug's link, I suggest the following: Go there, slowly appreciate the fine photography (and great costuming!) In addition, be aware that 5-6 of the shots are with the 645D, the others with a K-5. Can you tell which are which? (The a

local boy does good

2013-06-26 Thread Doug Brewer
Former--and as we all know, forever--member of the PDML Bill Gekas is gaining a huge wave of success re-imagining the works of the Old Masters using his daughter as model. Check him out at http://www.billgekas.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: PESO: Sun in the Clouds

2013-06-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That's very appealing - category - sky and Clouds - better than sunsets :-) ann On 6/25/2013 15:35, Zos Xavius wrote: Lately for some reason I'm finding myself pictures of just sunsets and flowers. Don't know why. The sun dipped behind the clouds the other day and I got some shots. This was one

RE: PESO 2013 - 052 - GDG

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful composition and light! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: June 25, 2013 6/25/13 To: "PAW Picture-A-Week project" , SeePhoto Talk , BAPhotoShooters BAPA , PDML List Subject: PESO 2013 - 052 - GDG Slow going the past few weeks. Finally got around to

RE: PESO - Benched

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Sitting at the very end of the bench like that makes for very interesting composition. Nice light, too. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: June 25, 2013 6/25/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO - Benched http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1743

RE: PESO: Sun in the Clouds

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Quite lovely! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Zos Xavius Sent: June 25, 2013 6/25/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO: Sun in the Clouds Lately for some reason I'm finding myself pictures of just sunsets and flowers. Don't know why. The sun dipped behind the clouds th

OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread Derby Chang
Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: GESO Rain in the Street

2013-06-26 Thread Derby Chang
Its like LA Noire. Beautiful On 21/06/2013 10:40 PM, Thomas Bohn wrote: The day before yesterday I experienced a nice thunderstorm but since I wasn't able to catch on of the many lightnings I witness on my camera, you get to see some rain. I personally like the close up of the street light,

Re: PESO - Wet Blading

2013-06-26 Thread Derby Chang
Ah, getting back to the classic theriaultian blur. Dynamic, I like it On 26/06/2013 9:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: >From the hip: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/wet-blading.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank "For me, the camera is a sketch book

PESO - Wet Blading

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
>From the hip: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/wet-blading.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank "For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

Re: OT: Reasonable price?

2013-06-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 24/6/13, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: >What do you think? Have a look at the Fuji X-10 (used, although you can still get them new). Seriously, if you haven't picked one up, you might be surprised -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Vide

Re: Getting ready to go to Italy

2013-06-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 26/6/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > If I see anything nice I might stop and take a picture. Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: Bracketing on the K5 with pictures of menus

2013-06-26 Thread Philip Northeast
Thanks Brian Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 26/06/13 5:14 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Philip Northeast : I just went through the process and took photos of the menu pages and put them in a basic tutorial here http://aviewfinderdarkly.com.au/2013/06/26/pentax-k5-apertu

Re: You think Pentax lens prices are bad?

2013-06-26 Thread P.J. Alling
Funny, it doesn't look platinum plated. On 6/26/2013 3:58 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Check out the Buy it now price for this Canon 50/1.8 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EF-50mm-f18-II-Standard-AutoFocus-Lens-2514A011AA-JAPAN-NEW-/231006798452 -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've

Re: Getting ready to go to Italy

2013-06-26 Thread Bob W
On 26 Jun 2013, at 09:48, David Mann wrote: > On Jun 26, 2013, at 7:43 PM, Bob W wrote: > >> I've just realised I'll be there at the same time as the Tour de France. >> Probably explains why accommodation in Versailles is so hard to find. >> >> I hope none of those guys get in my way and slow

Re: Getting ready to go to Italy

2013-06-26 Thread David Mann
On Jun 26, 2013, at 7:43 PM, Bob W wrote: > I've just realised I'll be there at the same time as the Tour de France. > Probably explains why accommodation in Versailles is so hard to find. > > I hope none of those guys get in my way and slow me down. I'm sure you'd make an excellent domestique

You think Pentax lens prices are bad?

2013-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
Check out the Buy it now price for this Canon 50/1.8 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EF-50mm-f18-II-Standard-AutoFocus-Lens-2514A011AA-JAPAN-NEW-/231006798452 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

Re: Getting ready to go to Italy

2013-06-26 Thread Bob W
On 26 Jun 2013, at 00:34, Bob W wrote: > On 26 Jun 2013, at 00:21, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Well in a few more days we'll be off it Italy. One week hiking around >> the Italian Riviera and another week hiking the Dolomites. Sound like >> fun? You bet! Now I'm just working out how much camera ge

Getting ready to go to Italy

2013-06-26 Thread Bipin Gupta
Mark, if you plan to visit the classical Italian Cities do not forget to carry a SWA Lens like the Sigma 10-20. The streets are pretty narrow and you will suddenly find yourself in a huge square with very tall monuments, Churches and Towers which the standard 16 or 18 mm lenses cannot cope with. I

Re: PESO - Broken Rung

2013-06-26 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" : With something as special as the reflections in the windows, you should never admit it wasn't planned. Mea culpa. :-)> Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Dan Matyo

Re: PESO - Benched

2013-06-26 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Paul Stenquist : http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17436747&size=lg Very nice. Both the image and the subject. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Bracketing on the K5

2013-06-26 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting John Sessoms : If you're in Aperture Priority (AV) when you auto-bracket it should keep the aperture constant and change the shutter speed. Yes, but that misses the point of the original post. Rob wanted to use bracketed exposures for a panorama sequence of images and needed to b

Re: Bracketing on the K5 with pictures of menus

2013-06-26 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Philip Northeast : I just went through the process and took photos of the menu pages and put them in a basic tutorial here http://aviewfinderdarkly.com.au/2013/06/26/pentax-k5-aperture-in-manual-bracketing/ Very useful but is there a typo in the last line of the second paragraph?