Re: PESO - from the shower

2016-12-19 Thread Bruce Walker
12 AM, John Coyle wrote: > Good shot of a gorgeous model, Bruce. > Where do you find them! > > > John in Brisbane > > > > -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker > Sent: Sunday, 18 December 2016 6:09 AM > T

Re: Probably what's wrong with everything.

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
not patriotic at all, and they're being > intellectually lazy. > > > > On 12/18/2016 3:49 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> I hate to fully deflate your sails since you have a good wind up, but >> I suggest you read the Wikipedia article on Hallelujah. There'

Re: Probably what's wrong with everything.

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
Strange Fruitcake, possibly. On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 4:11 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Not convinced that people who buy it or give it airplay it at Christmas have > really thought about the words and the subtext. What next, Strange Fruit? > > B > >> On 18 Dec 2016, at 20:50

Re: Probably what's wrong with everything.

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
I hate to fully deflate your sails since you have a good wind up, but I suggest you read the Wikipedia article on Hallelujah. There's a well established tradition of folks recording Xmas covers of it and it being programmed as an Xmas song. The very recent cover by a group called Pentatonix is a ca

Re: PESO: Another Dog Picture

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
I am so sorry to hear that, Bill. That's a lovely portrait of your buddy. On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM, Bill wrote: > Five weeks ago, my Rottie was diagnosed with lymphoma. We had him put to > sleep last Tuesday. > This was taken in September while he was still healthy, and is one of the > l

Re: PESO: Tracks

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
A nicely geometric textural study, Dan. Perfect for a Facebook cover photo too. On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 11:02 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18323013&size=lg > > k-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F2.8 > Comments are invited > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotog

Re: PESO - from the shower

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 5:11 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 17/12/16, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>If anyone just needs some eye-candy and a distraction from heated >>topics, here's some. It's unabashedly NSFW though. It's those dreaded >

Re: PESO - from the shower

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
mole-melanoma (FAMMM)", "familial > melanoma syndrome", and "B-K mole syndrome"). > > If you have a whole lot of them, you are at higher risk of developing > Melanoma and have to be very careful to avoid excessive UV exposure. > > You should be screened by a

Re: PESO - from the shower

2016-12-18 Thread Bruce Walker
wrote: > Nice, but I don't think a few female nipples are what's going to bring > down Western Civilization. > > On 12/17/2016 3:09 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> If anyone just needs some eye-candy and a distraction from heated >> topics, here's some

Re: PESO - from the shower

2016-12-17 Thread Bruce Walker
s is the composition. > > For some reason, my eye is distracted by the freckled or mores or > whatever. They seem to be emphasized by the lighting and angle. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Bruce Walk

PESO - from the shower

2016-12-17 Thread Bruce Walker
If anyone just needs some eye-candy and a distraction from heated topics, here's some. It's unabashedly NSFW though. It's those dreaded female nipples. The fall of western civilization is surely nigh. http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IyLE16dMTWig Model, makeup, hair: Dane Halo 645z, d

Re: DXO Filmpack 3

2016-12-16 Thread Bruce Walker
I don't know if you are already aware of it, but both Nik Analog Efex and Silver Efex have film simulation features. Silver Efex Pro's film presets are more restrained and "believable" in my opinion, but they are both useful. And even the Dfine noise reduction and raw sharpener plugins are worth t

Re: PESO - life sustaining

2016-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
an, and all the photographers in the private art nude groups I'm in are banned from time to time. On Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 4:55 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > Bruce Walker wrote: > > http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GPswv0g5Z9bQ/IPNL4h00ZZqI >

Re: PESO - life sustaining

2016-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
that off, or I just blew focus because I just wanted to capture the moment. On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> It has been an interval since I annoyed you all with a shot. So here's >> another from my Déshabille

Re: PESO - life sustaining

2016-12-11 Thread Bruce Walker
Certainly. It's a tradition. :) On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 3:50 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > On 11 Dec 2016, at 20:33, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> She's a discerning reader though. That small collection includes the >> rare 8-volume "Baroness" pulp series. >&

Re: PESO - life sustaining

2016-12-11 Thread Bruce Walker
nt straight to the bookshelves and I thought > "well, she's not much of a reader". > > B > >> On 11 Dec 2016, at 19:45, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> It has been an interval since I annoyed you all with a shot. So here's >> another from my Deėsha

Re: PESO - life sustaining

2016-12-11 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Paul. On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 2:46 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A lovely moment. > > Paul via phone > >> On Dec 11, 2016, at 2:44 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> It has been an interval since I annoyed you all with a shot. So here's >> another fro

PESO - life sustaining

2016-12-11 Thread Bruce Walker
It has been an interval since I annoyed you all with a shot. So here's another from my Déshabillé series. About a 2 on the 0-10 scaled NSFW-o-Meter. http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GPswv0g5Z9bQ/IPNL4h00ZZqI 645z, dfa645 90mm/2.8, f/8, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO; handheld; mix of stro

Re: PESO - Balboa Park

2016-12-11 Thread Bruce Walker
Mark! this phonic. On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Very nice. Unironic iconic Ionic - a tonic. > >> On 11 Dec 2016, at 18:48, Rick Womer wrote: >> >> Another from Balboa Park in San Diego: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18318870 >> >> (K-5, DA 50-200) >> >> Co

Re: PESO - The Naked Violinist

2016-12-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 11:58 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: > > Totally safe for work (sorry): I see that the fiddly bits are covered. > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso38.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco Nicely done, Marco. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@

Re: GESO - De´shabille´

2016-12-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you very much, Jack! On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 5:57 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Exceedingly well done! > > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 3, 2016, at 2:24 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> >> On 2/12/16, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >

Re: GESO - De´shabille´

2016-12-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Paul! On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 5:37 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > What Cotty said. Warm, beautiful, a delight., > > Paul via phone > >> On Dec 3, 2016, at 5:24 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> >> On 2/12/16, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: >&g

Re: GESO - De´shabille´

2016-12-06 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 5:24 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 2/12/16, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >I've been developing a series inspired by the late French photographer > >Jean-François Jonvelle (with a little Vincent Peters mixed in) that I > >

Re: GESO - Déshabillé

2016-12-05 Thread Bruce Walker
, Bruce. Lighting and tonality are just perfect. FWIW, I > particularly like The Duvet and The Duvet 2 and the one you submitted to this > month’s PUG. But all lovely. > > - Marco > > > >> On Dec 2, 2016, at 8:43 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> I've b

Re: OT: Re: PESO. Electrical activity

2016-12-04 Thread Bruce Walker
king place, but it's free and works. And it renders images fast. On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 3:58 AM, james wrote: > > > On 4/12/2016 11:20 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> OT: is Photobucket often this slow? That took ages to come up. >> > Seams to be of late. Thinking

Re: I just made a Blurb book that no one is going to buy except me!

2016-12-04 Thread Bruce Walker
Both the creation of your book and the typeface you used for it are great stories. Thank you for them, Mark. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 4:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > mike wilson wrote: > >>There are much, much worse things to spend the money on. > > That was my thinking precisely. My cost for the b

Re: December PUG Update

2016-12-04 Thread Bruce Walker
> figured you considered it when you use this one for the theme. > > ann > > > On 12/3/2016 8:14 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 6:37 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >>> >>> The whole gallery is appreciated, especially now.. . >>>

Re: PESO. Electrical activity

2016-12-03 Thread Bruce Walker
Now, that's a dramatic shot! Well done, James. OT: is Photobucket often this slow? That took ages to come up. On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 4:11 PM, james wrote: > Decided to give some lightning shots a go. > > K5, 8sec, iso 400. sigma 14mm @ f8. Could have done with a 8mm :) > > http://s1325.photobuc

Re: December PUG Update

2016-12-03 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 6:37 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > The whole gallery is appreciated, especially now.. . > > Myy 4 personal favorites line up in the index page in the second column > Jack,Eric,Bill, Bruce.. > > I think I remember Jack's from some time ago -- really stunning.. > > Eric's Constab

Re: December PUG is Up

2016-12-03 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Bill wrote: > > Aww shucks. > > Thanks guys. > Bruce, you too. :) -- 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: December PUG is Up

2016-12-03 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm a sucker for soft, hazy still-life's and landscapes, so Jack's Winter's Grace, Matthew Hunt's Sailboat, and Bill's Pretty Tranquil stand out for me. And Marco's intriguing Bull is right up to his usual high standards. 2016 was an excellent PUG year. :) On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 6:55 AM, Brian W

Re: GESO - Déshabillé

2016-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Dan. :) On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 4:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > That is an interesting and titillating gal-ery. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 11:43 AM, Bruce Walker > wrote: > >> I've b

GESO - Déshabillé

2016-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
I've been developing a series inspired by the late French photographer Jean-François Jonvelle (with a little Vincent Peters mixed in) that I call Déshabillé. I have posted a few images from it here in the past. Some of the series so far is up now on my portfolio site. It's a work in progress wit

Re: OT Combining shadows and drawing

2016-12-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Love it! On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 12:19 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I thought these were not only a clever idea, but well executed > > http://petapixel.com/2016/11/30/clever-photos-combine-objects-shadows-drawings/ > > -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc > > > -

Re: PESO Djaram Black

2016-11-30 Thread Bruce Walker
On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 4:10 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > On 25 Nov 2016, at 18:16, John wrote: >> >>> On 11/23/2016 10:22 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> First shot from a very enjoyable creative first studio session with >>> Annie McDayter. Trying out a new makeup ar

Re: PESO Djaram Black

2016-11-30 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you very much, Marco. And thank you to everyone who looked. On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 5:42 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: > All the crumb comments aside, a lovely photo. > > - Marco > >> On Nov 23, 2016, at 7:22 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> First shot from a very e

Re: PESO ~ The zip

2016-11-30 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 5:58 PM, John wrote: > On 11/30/2016 4:02 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IpGx46uauZi0 >> >> 645z, dfa645 90mm/2.8, f/4.5, 1/100th sec, 800 ISO. >> >> Key light: 5 foot stripbox, camera-left.

PESO ~ The zip

2016-11-30 Thread Bruce Walker
http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IpGx46uauZi0 645z, dfa645 90mm/2.8, f/4.5, 1/100th sec, 800 ISO. Key light: 5 foot stripbox, camera-left. Backlight: window light. Comments welcome. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: PESO - Lakeside

2016-11-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Ann, from my experience taking photos of people, overweight folks are happy to see photos of themselves. Many -- though not all -- heavy people are completely accepting of their shape and like to see themselves in pictures as much as anyone else does. I don't see this photo as mean spirited at all

Re: Elliott Erwitt exhibit

2016-11-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Gonz. Something for my Christmas wish-list. :) On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Gonz wrote: > http://www.realclearlife.com/2016/11/29/new-monograph-celebrates-groundbreaking-street-photography-elliot-erwitt/ > > On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 9:24 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: >> send me train fare

Re: digitizing 8mm film with K1?

2016-11-25 Thread Bruce Walker
I think the projection/K-1-video option will lead to sync problems and strobing or bars. Have a read of this: http://www.thebattles.net/video/8mm_restoration.html On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 6:48 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 25/11/16, Jos de Fotograaf, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Thanks Mike,

Re: PESO Djaram Black

2016-11-24 Thread Bruce Walker
I figured you'd appreciate this one, Cotty; thanks! I've been enjoying Vincent Peters book, "Personal", and Peter Lindbergh's "Different look on Fashion", and I think some of that sneaks in. On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 12:02 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 2

Re: PESO Djaram Black

2016-11-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Malcolm. On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 10:51 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > Bruce Walker wrote: > > http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/153560419282 > > > Usual excellent photograph. Atmospheric. > > Malcolm -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO Djaram Black

2016-11-23 Thread Bruce Walker
First shot from a very enjoyable creative first studio session with Annie McDayter. Trying out a new makeup artist too, Izzy Irizarry, who had the clove cigarette idea. Warning: smoking in bed and nudity. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/153560419282 645z, dfa645 90mm/2.8, f/5.6, 1/60th se

Re: Extremely OT mini GESO

2016-11-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautifully atmospheric, Subash. Enjoyed them a lot. I can't set simple things like exposure comp on my smartphone, so the comment about you having a good one is valid. :) On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > hi, > > haven't really been contributing much here because it's bee

Re: Speaking of things quietly forgotten...

2016-11-23 Thread Bruce Walker
I noticed that. It was on my list of pocketable cameras to consider. Bit of a shame as I always thought it was a pretty cool little system. On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 9:44 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Has anyone else noticed that the Q system seems to no longer be a thing? > > Lenses are still availabl

Re: PESO: Spookvoël (Wrap)

2016-11-16 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautiful bird! Workflow suggestion for you. I always use Nik Dfine for noise reduction and Nik RAW Pre-sharpener in combination to reduce noise and restore the sharpness otherwise lost. Usually pre-sharpen first followed by NR. There's a tickbox in Dfine for high-ISO conditions so it doesn't try

Re: Enablement K1 +

2016-11-12 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Nov 12, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Bruce Walker wrote: > >> I dunno. I came to the K-3 from the K20D. Then I came to the 645Z from >> the K-3. Yet I still shoot the K20D from time to time and when I do I >> appreciate both its ergonomics and imag

Re: Enablement K1 +

2016-11-12 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Nov 12, 2016 at 12:12 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > > Short take, having come to the K5II from the K20D, I must say I really > appreciate my "stone knives and bearskins". Anyone still shooting a K-7 or > K20D should really upgrade to at least a K-5 for the image quality alone, > everything els

PESO - fall dew

2016-11-11 Thread Bruce Walker
If you are not completely tired of fall colour in the northern hemisphere shots ... https://flic.kr/p/P7musV/lightbox K-3, DA 35mm/2.8, f/4.0, 1/60th sec, 160 ISO, handheld. Post in Lightroom. Comments welcome. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/li

Re: PESO - 'Not ready for takeoff'

2016-11-07 Thread Bruce Walker
Simply gorgeous, Ken. On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 8:14 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Its a Darner of undetermined Genus. (possibly a Fawn Darner) > > Taken late Auguest in the U P of Michigan in Seney National Wildlife Reserve > on a dewey, cool, early morning with K3, 200mm f4.0 ED Macro SMCP A*. 1/25 >

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-07 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 6:19 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 7/11/16, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Micro Four Thirds, so a large range of lenses available - including some >>manual Voigtlander f/0.95 lenses (1 in your range) - as well as a number >>of adapters for legacy lenses li

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-07 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 6:07 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 5/11/16, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>So what I'd like is pocketable and with the "feel" of an old school >>film camera. That is, simple ergonomics. Simple interface, with >>button

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-07 Thread Bruce Walker
It was not, until just now. :) Thanks, Boris, under consideration. On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 2:05 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Was Panasonic LX100 mentioned? > > On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 9:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 11:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: >>

Re: Boris, a whole bunch of PESOs

2016-11-07 Thread Bruce Walker
It was easier to navigate to your blog main page and scroll down through the first two pages to treat it as a GESO. Hills of Galilee tickles my fancy, Boris. Fine shots. On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 1:56 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > I haven't been posting for a long while. Just recently we ret

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-07 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 11:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > Yes, it's 35mm equivalent. I have a Fuji X100, which was the first generation > of that series. It's a nice camera, but my X20 sees far more use, and I may > sell the X100 to fund my French bicycle habit. > > These two Fujis are not, in my o

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-07 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Nov 5, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Bill wrote: > On 11/5/2016 8:17 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> So what I'd like is pocketable and with the "feel" of an old school >> film camera. > > If you have big pockets, the Fuji T-T2 with the 35mm lens would be an &g

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-06 Thread Bruce Walker
ses challenged folks. And the X100T would sure be cool if it wasn't hobbled with a 28mm equiv lens. Thanks everybody! On Sat, Nov 5, 2016 at 12:28 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 5/11/16, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>So what I'd like is pocketable and with

Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-05 Thread Bruce Walker
Apologies for the word filmic, but I wanted a snappy subject. I am finally tired of trying to get any decent shots with a smartphone which, despite being always available, nearly always disappoints me. So what I'd like is pocketable and with the "feel" of an old school film camera. That is, simple

Re: Canon Pixma Pro 100

2016-11-03 Thread Bruce Walker
rKl8J8paKBqTF6zBoC23Lw_wcB&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051678762%2C&Q=&A=details > > On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Thanks for that write-up, Zos. Great info. >> >> Can the black ink sets be purchased separately? >&g

Re: Canon Pixma Pro 100

2016-11-03 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks for that write-up, Zos. Great info. Can the black ink sets be purchased separately? Pigment inks are generally considered archival. Are dye inks? (I guess that's Paul's question rephrased.) On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 8:23 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > I ended up stealing one of these for $100. T

Re: PESO: Black and White

2016-11-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Bam! Well done, PJ. He's right Dan: this has great drama and looks terrific. So much possibility in this image. Love it! On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 10:33 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Dan, I think you gave up too soon. Just a quick and dirty conversion, I > could probably do much better if I had the ori

Re: PESO - Getting the Point

2016-11-01 Thread Bruce Walker
"No soup for you!" :) Very good, Marco. On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 4:39 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso30.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > --- > http://www.alpert.com/marco > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > h

Re: PESO: Beige and Blue

2016-11-01 Thread Bruce Walker
That's very cool, Dan. I like it. On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 9:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > The dominant hues of Santa Fe are Beige and Blue: Adobe structures and > clear blue skies. I thought it could make an interesting abstract: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18305514&size=lg

OT this guy has more cameras than you

2016-10-31 Thread Bruce Walker
<<< 62-year-old Dilish Parekh lives among some 4,600 cameras—the largest camera collection in the world, which has made Parekh the Guinness record holder since 2003. “I probably need 10,000 square feet to lay them out, but that is impossible in this city,” he says of Mumbai >>> https://www.artsy.n

Re: PUG Themes for 2017

2016-10-30 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 7:54 PM, Bill wrote: > On 10/30/2016 12:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> Why don't we simply have a special Rogue's Gallery, with portraits or self >> portraits of all members of the PDML, so we can have some idea of what we >> all look like? >> >> > We only did that

Re: Peso: Christmas Cactus

2016-10-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Oh yeah. Can reach out and touch that. Nice, Bill. fyi: focus stack glitch on petal at bottom center. A few other places near petal edges, too. But aside from that, fabulous looking. On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Bill wrote: > Our Christmas Cactus runs a few months fast as a rule. > > Shot

Re: PUG Themes for 2017

2016-10-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 12:15 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > > On this list Nude frightens me inordinately... That reminds me: wasn't Self-Portrait mentioned as a theme possibility? -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PUG Themes for 2017

2016-10-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 10:40 AM, Bill wrote: > > On 10/29/2016 8:29 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> I'd remove "A Car I've owned", "National Parks" and "Streetcar and >> Subway"as being way too specific. I much prefer themes with m

Re: PUG Themes for 2017

2016-10-29 Thread Bruce Walker
I'd remove "A Car I've owned", "National Parks" and "Streetcar and Subway"as being way too specific. I much prefer themes with more latitude for interpretation. For your consideration: Journalistic Calm Underground Nude On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 11:57 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > Her

Re: Anybody have experience with LED panels when using studio flash?

2016-10-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 3:27 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 1:59 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >>> >>> I also decided to try an experiment with an LED modeling light in my >>> strobe. I haven't had a c

Re: November PUG Countdown

2016-10-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 8:30 PM, Adam Montoya wrote: > On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:01 AM, Brian Walters > wrote: >> >> Theme: Iconic Places >> > Well I don't think I have any photos that qualify for this theme.(I might > have one, but it will be stretching things) Guess i need to travel more. That

Re: Anybody have experience with LED panels when using studio flash?

2016-10-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 1:59 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > I also decided to try an experiment with an LED modeling light in my strobe. > I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but the incandescents get way too > bloody hot, so I tried modding a 100W equivalent dimmable LED. If it works, > I'll put

Re: PESO - The local sky show

2016-10-26 Thread Bruce Walker
That's spectacular! On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Jostein wrote: > From last night, about 400 meters from our house. > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/nordlys-over-huflatten/ > > Kp index is equally high tonight, but clouds are not cooperating. :-( > > Jostein > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: PESO - Selfie Also

2016-10-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Another great one, Marco. On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 1:46 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > So, I didn’t actual mean to make a series of these, but I seem to have gotten > a few more than I remembered. > > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso27.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > ---

Re: PESO -- Chester Hadlyme Ferry

2016-10-26 Thread Bruce Walker
A lovely scene. On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 10:14 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20chesterhadlymeferry.html > > Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6. > > As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. > > -- > I don't want to achieve

Re: Anybody have experience with LED panels when using studio flash?

2016-10-26 Thread Bruce Walker
>From experience, and tl;dr: your LED floods are useless mixed with strobes used normally, but you can drag your shutter to make it work. A bit more info. While that 30W flood puts out 3000 lumens, and that's impressive for an LED, strobes put out 10,000,000 lumens. https://photography.tutsplus.c

Re: PESO - Selfie Too

2016-10-25 Thread Bruce Walker
I echo Ken's comments. Keep collecting these and you'll be able to put out a book in a decade or so. :) (If books are still a thing by then, that is. I hope so.) On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Ken Waller wrote: > I see what you've done there ! > > Really like your working elements into a so

Re: PESO - nude with her back to us

2016-10-24 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 4:21 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> For those fans of b&w nudes. >> >> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IiKw5Atrq1YM >> >> 645z, 90mm/2.8, f/11, 1/125th sec, 400 ISO; handheld. >> Window

Re: PESO - nude with her back to us

2016-10-24 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 6:16 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 23/10/16, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>For those fans of b&w nudes. >> >>http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IiKw5Atrq1YM >> >>645z, 90mm/2.8, f/11, 1/125th sec, 400 ISO; h

PESO - nude with her back to us

2016-10-23 Thread Bruce Walker
For those fans of b&w nudes. http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IiKw5Atrq1YM 645z, 90mm/2.8, f/11, 1/125th sec, 400 ISO; handheld. Window light only. Model is Kristen Au. Comments appreciated. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: PESO: Early Morning Light

2016-10-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Handsome subjects well composed in beautiful light, Malcolm. Neighbors? (Serious question; unintended pun.) On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 7:14 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > Taken early this morning, still light frost on the grass and the Sun just > climbing: http://flic.kr/p/Mw

Re: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
> On 10/22/2016 11:29 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 10:36 AM, Bruce Walker >> wrote: >> >>> I love Erwitt. >> >> >> Is there a more "iconic" image than this one?: >> >> http://www.beetlesandhux

Re: PESO: Mr and Mrs Stieglitz

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
That's the one I admire so much in the Eldredge book; a fave. I hope that exhibition tours up to Canada some day. On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > One of the many fine works I enjoyed at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in > Santa Fe: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo

Re: PESO - Selfie

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
Excellent, Marco, and really good timing for the list, too. :) I can't help seeing similarities between this selfie-stick phenomenon and narcissists with their mirrors. On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso25.html > > Comments, as always

Re: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
spects and stated that critics were applying their own preconceptions to her work. I need to read the text surrounding the images more. :) On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 11:32 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I picked up a book of O'Keeffe's art from my used book pusher a few > weeks ago. Gorgeou

Re: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
I picked up a book of O'Keeffe's art from my used book pusher a few weeks ago. Gorgeous stuff. Her 1920's oils of cityscapes blow me away. I'd love to shoot with that esthetic. The author (Eldredge) also compares some of her work with Steiglitz (eg the shells) to reveal crossover influences. On S

Re: PESO - Ectoplasm

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 10:03 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > >> On Oct 21, 2016, at 10:50 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> >> Marco Alpert wrote: >>> Thanks, Ann. You can tell if you like. >>> >>> As for what it is, how about a quiz? What does everybody think it is? >> >> Oh, c'mon Marco, don't burst our bub

Re: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 9:56 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Larry, that's a _great_ idea, and I may very well take you up on that >> suggestion. I love doing nods to the greats. >> >> Meanwhile, I dug up this for you. Not actually

Re: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-22 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 3:28 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > On 22 Oct 2016, at 03:22, Mark Roberts wrote: >> >> Larry Colen wrote: >> >>> Bruce Walker wrote: >>>> Larry, that's a _great_ idea, and I may very well take you up on that >>>> sugge

Re: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
walker.com/image/152136937382 And it's NSFW for sure. On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 9:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Love it! > > > Maybe you could photograph Dorrie painting a self portrait. > > :-) > >> >> On Fri, Oct 2

Re: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Love it! On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 6:11 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Before the internet, FarceBook and all that, people had to use the mail to > converse with others at a distance. That did not, however, stop Romance. > > For Example, a young female artist became interested in an older man, who

Re: Peso-Monument Valley

2016-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
That second one, Mittins, is wonderful. On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 12:06 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Shot in 2008. Not offered in competition to any previously shown work by > anyone! > I know better!! > An inspiring place! > I posted all or a part of these some time back. > > C&C Appreciated! > >

Re: OT - Pseudo-prudence -- Facebook 'removes' breast cancer video

2016-10-20 Thread Bruce Walker
Brilliant solution! All I need to do now is find models with square boobs. On Thu, Oct 20, 2016 at 3:58 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Facebook continues its image policing: > > Facebook 'removes' breast cancer video > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37721193 > > Igor > > Sent from mobile p

Re: PESO - A star is born

2016-10-20 Thread Bruce Walker
nicely done image. >> >> -----Original Message- >>> >>> From: Bruce Walker >>> Subject: PESO - A star is born >>> >>> Another image from my Hollywood Glam shoot with Dorrie Mack back in >>> April. >>> >>> http://por

Re: PESO - A star is born

2016-10-20 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Makes her look as though she may have been wishing for a safety pin. Oh, you don't know Dorrie. :) > Technically well done photographically. Thank you, Jack. > - Original Message ----- > From: "Bruce Walke

Re: NYTimes: William Eggleston, the Pioneer of Color Photography

2016-10-20 Thread Bruce Walker
Of course you must add "In The Art World" to that title for it not to sound absurdly hyperbolic. On Thu, Oct 20, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > If my memory serves me correctly, during the Great Chicago PDML Meet-up And > Exhibition of 2010, many of us saw an exhibition of Eggleston's

Re: OT I stumbled across this looking for something completely different...

2016-10-19 Thread Bruce Walker
That doesn't work either. :) On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 8:12 PM, John wrote: > Pick the outcome you want and work your way backwards, swimming upstream as > it were. > > On 10/19/2016 1:33 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Amusing, but For Entertainment Only as they warn on

Re: PESO Orb Spider

2016-10-19 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:56 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> Not having shot a grey card can make it hard to make sure the colors are >> accurate, or more difficult to get the rendering your want. But it does >> not change whether the colors come through or not. > > Not doin

Re: OT I stumbled across this looking for something completely different...

2016-10-19 Thread Bruce Walker
Amusing, but For Entertainment Only as they warn on DVD intros. When I follow the chart properly I end up at F/64 Redux which misses by considerably more than a country mile. On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 1:04 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Ok, so maybe it isn't off topic. > > http://blakeandrews.blogspot.c

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