Are we sure he didn't assemble the text from one of those software packages we
noted recently?
Some of the photos are Ok, but none of them are brilliant. As to two buckets,
or a rectangle of
light - words fail me!
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
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Lovely. Excellent textures, colours and I like the composition too.
Chris
On 3 June 2014 23:55, Brian Walters wrote:
> G'day all
>
> The texture of this rock face was interesting enough, but I thought the
> small shrub clinging to it was a added bonus.
>
> Pentax K-5 with DA 18-135 mm.
>
> Comme
Nice shot Christine. As others have said, rather painterly.
Have a great road trip, look after those feet and best to Darrel
Chris
On 4 June 2014 04:42, Christine Aguila wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> Darrel and I are doing a bit of a road trip. Here's a shot from the Betsy
> Ross house in Philade
Very well done. Focus, color and saturation can be tricky with those.
--
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Sent from my iPad
> On Jun 4, 2014, at 9:18 PM, "P.J. Alling" wrote:
>
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20compound.html
>
> Equipment: Pentax K5II w/vmc Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f2.
Quoting David Parsons :
Just because you don't agree doesn't make them wrong.
True. There's nothing wrong with pretentious bullshit.
Highly amusing in fact...
Cheers
Brian
++
Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
Beautiful!
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 11:18 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20compound.html
>
> Equipment: Pentax K5II w/vmc Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 (Komine).
>
> As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored.
>
> --
> A newspa
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20compound.html
Equipment: Pentax K5II w/vmc Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 (Komine).
As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored.
--
A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy,
crazie
The diner and setting remind me of the Fog City diner in San Francisco
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fog_City_Diner
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message -
From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
Subject: Re: PESO: Investment Opportunity
Sad indeed. I
So to improve my photography I need to photograph people viewing my photos.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: "Bruce Walker"
Subject: Re: Photography Today
Off the scale? The pointer wrapped itself twice around the end-stop.
I like this, and agree about the crop
I"m thinking I've been at that station
ann
On 6/4/2014 17:04, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Dan,
That is a better version. It needs the tracks and platform as you say.
Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Do you like this ver
Okay somewhere I'm missing a joke here I think..
so I looked over a bunch of photos all with a NYC_ANN heading
Including two shots of (Gasp,gag) a banana peel... funny, because i'm
rather famous among my friends of not wanting to be within 10 feet of
anyone even eating a fresh one.
I looked a
I had the same reaction - gave me a giggle and assumed that was why you
took the photo... It could be one of those puzzles "what's wrong with
this picture?" Nothing, photographically though!
Have fun meandering. I take it you will go to Mark Twain house in
Hartford - god knwos there's no oth
Excellent shot, Christine. Sell it to a textbook publisher.
Paul
On Jun 4, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> Looks like a painting. Great job, Christine.
>
> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 11:42 PM, Christine Aguila
> wrote:
>> Hi Everyone:
>>
>> Darrel and I are doing a bit of a road trip. H
Dan -
Is that Mystic, CT?
ann
On 6/4/2014 16:39, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Do you like this version any better, Don?
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17782102
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 4:20 PM, Don Guthrie wrote:
Some photos
Beautiful animal and wonderfully photographed. Great work (as usual), Ken!
Cheers, Christine
Sent from my iPad
> On May 28, 2014, at 3:25 PM, "Ken Waller" wrote:
>
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17775876
>
> Taken in Denali National Park, Alaska
>
> ist*D, 600mm f4.0 FA, 200 ISO
Just because you don't agree doesn't make them wrong.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM, David Mann wrote:
> My pretentious bullshit meter is off the scale.
>
> http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-27661889
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
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I have a feeling I don't need to click on this link
ann
On 6/4/2014 16:04, Bruce Walker wrote:
Off the scale? The pointer wrapped itself twice around the end-stop.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM, David Mann wrote:
My pretentious bullshit meter is off the scale.
http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pi
Quoting Christine Aguila :
Nice color and texture, Brian! Cheers, Christine
Thanks Christine. Have fun on the road...
Cheers
Brian
++
Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 1, 2014, at 11
Quoting Marco Alpert :
Nice! In addition to the contrast of the green plant, I really like
the contrasting pattern in the indentation (or whatever it might be
called) in the lower center.
Thanks to all who looked/commented. Much appreciated.
Marco - I didn't really notice that indentatio
Thanks, Bruce. I have another shot I think I like a little better, but I'll
fuss with it when we get home.
Cheers, Christine
Sent from my iPad
> On Jun 4, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>
> Looks like a painting. Great job, Christine.
>
>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 11:42 PM, Christine
Looks like a painting. Great job, Christine.
On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 11:42 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> Darrel and I are doing a bit of a road trip. Here's a shot from the Betsy
> Ross house in Philadelphia. We saw all the historic sites here and tossed a
> penny on Ben Frank
Thanks, Steve! I have lots of photo apps for the iPad and will use as needed.
Funny point about the Betsy house--and I don't doubt it. :-)
Cheers, Christine
> On Jun 4, 2014, at 12:41 PM, steve harley wrote:
>
> on 2014-06-03 21:42 Christine Aguila wrote
>> Darrel and I are doing a bit of
The image looks as though it's not full daylight.
Were you going for sort of a "dead" mood?
Jack
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From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
To: "PDML"
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 3:11:46 PM
Subject: PESO: Waiting
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17781359
Comments are inv
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17781359
Comments are invitited.
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Dan,
That is a better version. It needs the tracks and platform as you say.
Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> Do you like this version any better, Don?
>
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17782102
>
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.c
Do you like this version any better, Don?
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17782102
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 4:20 PM, Don Guthrie wrote:
> Some photos require more work than others, which is part of the fun, I
> guess. Follow yo
Sad indeed. It breaks my heart.
We still have quite a few classic diners in New Jersey that continue
in operation and seem to be thriving, This is one of my favorites,
virtually unchanged over the past 85 years:
https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/lbdinerdan/summit-diner
Yes, I am aware of the
Off the scale? The pointer wrapped itself twice around the end-stop.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM, David Mann wrote:
> My pretentious bullshit meter is off the scale.
>
> http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-27661889
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
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My pretentious bullshit meter is off the scale.
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Thanks, Don.
Originally, I cropped out the cars and the red can:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17781395
I didn't like that, because it concealed the fact that this was a
railway station. I wanted some of the tracks and some of the
platform.
I guess I need to clone out the cars instead,
Yes, I would like a closer view to see how much detail I can display.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Don Guthrie wrote:
> The tougher than it looks pansy with the explosive center. Nice. Maybe even
> a closer crop for more drama?
>
I liked them both, Igor.
The first feels even better!
Bulent
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http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822
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Or a naked lady and a snake.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message -
From: "Alan C"
Subject: Re: PESO - A Patch of Green
Would have hit the jackpot with a couple of baboons at the top right!
Alan C
-Original Message-
From: Bria
>A fascinating study, Bulent. I'd have preferred a darker background though.
Thank you, Bruce.
I agree.
Unfortunately I was too late to notice that distraction.
Even when I noticed the busy look, I thought I could manage it somehow
during post processing.
I was wrong!
Bulent
--
>Very good DOF! Wouldn't think of using B&W for flowers but it works here.
Thank you Attila.
Perhaps you should give B&W a chance :)
Here are some more personal examples:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11166457
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10741855
http://photo.net/photodb/phot
>Very nice capture what ever it is.
Thank you, Ken.
I have no idea about the identity of the plant.
All I know is that it had been "transplanted" from a forest into one
of our pots by my wife.
It looks happy after about a year! Never seen a flower (all leaves) yet.
Bulent
-
>I like it, Bulent, particularly the use of DOF--and having a flower pic that
>works in monochrome!
Thank you Rick :)
I do like monochromes of flowers.
One reason might well be my lack of appreciation of the subtleties of colors...
Bulent
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I can't think of a single picture, photograph or otherwise, where that isn't
true!
> On 4 Jun 2014, at 19:45, "Alan C" wrote:
>
> Would have hit the jackpot with a couple of baboons at the top right!
>
> Alan C
>
> -Original Message- From: Brian Walters
> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 201
Would have hit the jackpot with a couple of baboons at the top right!
Alan C
-Original Message-
From: Brian Walters
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 12:55 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PESO - A Patch of Green
G'day all
The texture of this rock face was interesting enough, bu
Did you take a latte of them?
He probably took alot of the grounds.
We've bean down this road before.
Worth milking though
Oh no, trouble's brewing.
We only want to see the cream of the crop
I think you're stirring up trouble
I would prefer it shaken.
Not with my Joe you don'
Thanks Bob.
It could benefit from better light but the facility doesn't open to the
public untill 9 am, 3 hours after sunrise but I was pleased to have some
cloud cover.
Its very sobering to read the headstones as to the places the veterans
served.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogall
A sad scene Dan. Jersey diners are a great heritage for New Jersey and its
sad to see their numbers lessen. We have a few here in Michigan but you
don't see many diners like them around the country & believe me I've looked
for them on my trips.
A great book on Jersey diners is 'Jersey Diners'
Thanks Dan.
With that particular image I was simply trying to get both the markers and
the flags in the same scene but in a different take than showing the front
of the markers.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message -
From: "Daniel J. Mat
Thanks Paul.
I was at the cemetery for around 2 hours and had explored all the areas
before I picked 3 spots that seemed promising. The image posted was among
the last taken. On review of all the images I saw many scenes that I didn't
fully explore but I'm quite happy with the one posted.
K
Ha! :)
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Attila Boros wrote:
> Striped rodent
> Small camera - big glass
>
> I'll send the invoice to Bing later
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 4:18 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>> I joined the K-3 group on Facebook -- hell, I don't know why. But I
>> just got a hearty m
Lose the cars at the bottom and keep the red can lighten the shadows and
winner. But maybe that' because I like lamp post shots.
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Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 11:05:09 -0400
From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PESO: Track Lighting
Mess
on 2014-06-03 21:42 Christine Aguila wrote
Darrel and I are doing a bit of a road trip. Here's a shot from the Betsy Ross
house in Philadelphia. We saw all the historic sites here and tossed a penny
on Ben Franklin's grave. Headed to Hartford, CT tomorrow.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gohbrj65
The tougher than it looks pansy with the explosive center. Nice. Maybe
even a closer crop for more drama?
pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
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Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 00:48:58 -0400
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Subject: PESO: Pansy
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Content-Type: t
I'll leave that as a "maybe" P.J.. Fits with my "Slightly more stark"
description.
Thanks!
Jack
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From: "P.J. Alling"
To: "PDML"
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 9:08:07 AM
Subject: Re: Pigeon PointII
I know I'm never happy but maybe that's a touch too much contrast.
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Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 22:38:56 -0400
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Haven't posted a peso for a while. Finally got
Nice classic industrial design, refreshing to see in this age of
modern minimalism. The cars don't do anything for me, I would try to
crop them out.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 6:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17781396
>
> Comments are invited.
>
> Dan Matyol
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Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 08:55:17 +1000
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Very nice pose, and good B&W conversion. The crop is not distracting
for me but it could be improved. If you could keep her feet and the
bottom of the table it would be even better.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 5:38 AM, knarf wrote:
> Haven't posted a peso for a while. Finally got into town with the ca
Striped rodent
Small camera - big glass
I'll send the invoice to Bing later
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 4:18 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> I joined the K-3 group on Facebook -- hell, I don't know why. But I
> just got a hearty meta-laugh at Facebook's expense and I thought I'd
> share.
>
> I encountere
Well seen!
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 1:55 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
> G'day all
>
> The texture of this rock face was interesting enough, but I thought the
> small shrub clinging to it was a added bonus.
>
> Pentax K-5 with DA 18-135 mm.
>
> Comments etc, appreciated:
>
> http://dl.dropboxusercontent
I know I'm never happy but maybe that's a touch too much contrast.
On 6/4/2014 9:00 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
I gave the image a shot of Vivid Landscape in Curves and a nudge of plus
contrast.
Slightly more stark, but doesn't bother me. Am including the original for
comparison.
Any suggestion w
One. If you have to ask how much it costs you can't afford one.
On 6/4/2014 8:33 AM, John wrote:
How many do they have to sell to make a profit?
On 6/3/2014 6:37 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
Do people really buy these things?
http://petapixel.com/2014/06/03/vertus-11300-signature-touch-smartphon
- Forwarded Message -
From: "Davis, Jack"
To: "PDML"
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 6:00:30 AM
Subject: Pigeon PointII
I gave the image a shot of Vivid Landscape in Curves and a nudge of plus
contrast.
Slightly more stark, but doesn't bother me. Am including the original for
compa
- Forwarded Message -
From: "Davis, Jack"
To: "PDML"
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 7:42:06 AM
Subject: Re: Peso: Pigeon Point
My delayed reaction to your remarks is due to my wondering if it's truly a
compliment or have I just taken a Phi in the face.
Couldn't pass up this chance.
J
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17781396
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Thanks, David. I don't spend as much time on them as on my other
flowers, but they have interesting patterns. One problem is that the
way they grow, there is almost always a dead of faded one right next
to the nicest one, and, unless I want to pull out a lot of the less
attractive blooms, it's ha
I like your thinking, Bob.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
> Dan,
> I find a new lens helps my photos not suck.
> The 15mm limited I bought gave me several good images,
> and it's still giving me opportunities.
I like it, Frank. I like the light, the mood, the composition. Good one.
On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 10:38 PM, knarf wrote:
> Haven't posted a peso for a while. Finally got into town with the camera on
> the weekend. Was at a patisserie called Nadege and saw this:
>
> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.c
Really nice, Dan. Fresh and sharp.
Jack
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From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
To: "PDML"
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 9:48:58 PM
Subject: PESO: Pansy
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17781347&size=md
K-5IIS, smc DA 50mm f1.8
Comments are invited
Dan Matyola
http://www.p
Dan,
I find a new lens helps my photos not suck.
The 15mm limited I bought gave me several good images,
and it's still giving me opportunities. :-)
The latest Pentax camera is always an incremental upgrade.
Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:35 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> Thanks, Bob.
My delayed reaction to your remarks make wonder if it's truly a compliment or
have I just taken a Phi in the face.
Couldn't pass up this chance.
Jack ;-))
- Original Message -
From: "Morris Galloway"
To: "PDML"
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 5:12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Peso: Pigeon Point
Ga
Christine,
I took a long look, this AM, trying to decide if this image reflects a lean of
the tower. I worked for sometime with crop tool lines and my eye.
Something that does tend to imply an overall slope/lean might be the roof line
of the building in front. I attribute that to the fact that
th
Thanks, Bob. I planted these very early this year, and they are still
thriving. Often, but this stage of spring, they have faded or been
crowded out by the petunias and portulacas I plant between them.
This is actually just a test image of my new (to me) K-5IIS. So far,
I really like the contro
I joined the K-3 group on Facebook -- hell, I don't know why. But I
just got a hearty meta-laugh at Facebook's expense and I thought I'd
share.
I encountered a photo posting from one Yoshiaki Kobayashi. He
helpfully captioned it:
Chipmunk
K-3 DA*60-250mmF4ED[IF]SDM
and Facebook helpfully ad
I gave the image a shot of Vivid Landscape in Curves and a nudge of plus
contrast.
Slightly more stark, but doesn't bother me. Am including the original for
comparison.
Any suggestion welcome.
Jack
http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=772
http://photolightimages.com/aspuplo
Great looking specimen, well composed and photographed.
It was a short and late season for them here in Chicago.
Glad to see yours. Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 11:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17781347&size=md
> K-5IIS, smc DA 50mm f1.8
> C
I don't feel too bad. I only had to look up a couple of them.
On 6/4/2014 2:12 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote:
I am glad, I am not the only linguistic nerd here.
Looking up one of the jokes posted in response led me to this forum:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/jokes-that-95-of-people-wont-g
How many do they have to sell to make a profit?
On 6/3/2014 6:37 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
Do people really buy these things?
http://petapixel.com/2014/06/03/vertus-11300-signature-touch-smartphone-dons-hasselblad-certified-camera
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