Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-09 Thread Rick Womer
I like it. Not the usual lilac shot; almost impressionistic. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 5/8/11, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com Subject: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers... To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-09 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you all very much my friends. It took about half an hour to let the lilac present itself in this manner. We are both very pleased by your comments :) B. - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
This was shot using a Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro lens. The DOF is intentionally limited. The bokeh sems to be fine, to my eye. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13087192size=lg As always, your comments are appreciated. Bulent

Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like it. A nice use of limited DOF. Paul On May 8, 2011, at 5:53 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: This was shot using a Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro lens. The DOF is intentionally limited. The bokeh sems to be fine, to my eye. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13087192size=lg As

Re: PESO- Blooming Lilac Flowers...

2011-05-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-05-08 5:53 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: This was shot using a Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro lens. The DOF is intentionally limited. The bokeh sems to be fine, to my eye. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13087192size=lg As always, your comments are appreciated. Bulent

Re: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-06 Thread Rick Womer
: Peso's Front yard flowers To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com, Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com Cc: Home Sarah sarah.h...@firstgroup.com, Conley Leah leah.con...@firstgroup.com, Smillie Dale dale.smil...@firstgroup.com Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 6:41 PM Its

Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread David J Brooks
Its been raining pretty much non stop for 4-5 days, with a bit of sun once in a while. The front garden under our kitchen window is the first place to bloom flowers, and as we say, bad weather makes good photos.: White Daffy 1: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13061017 White Daffy 2

Re: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
garden under our kitchen window is the first place to bloom flowers, and as we say, bad weather makes good photos.: White Daffy 1: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13061017 White Daffy 2: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13061019 Yellow Daffy 1: http://photo.net/photodb/photo

RE: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread Jeffery Johnson
, 2011 5:41 PM To: Pentax Discuss; Petch Dianne; Barbara Brooks Cc: Home Sarah; Conley Leah; Smillie Dale Subject: Peso's Front yard flowers Its been raining pretty much non stop for 4-5 days, with a bit of sun once in a while. The front garden under our kitchen window is the first place to bloom

Re: Peso's Front yard flowers

2011-05-03 Thread Ken Waller
Dave, I personally prefer Daffy # 2 for its simplicity subject. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Peso's Front yard flowers Its been raining pretty much non stop for 4-5 days

Re: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
the background is somewhat distracting to me. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Peso: Crop of Flowers I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Mar 25, 2011, at 11:29 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mar 25, 2011, at 7:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: I'd crop off the left and bottom as much as possible That's pretty much my suggestion, but the main flower in the lower left corner. I agree. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-03-25 10:29 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oPvGM-O-LB Very nicely detailed and the rendition preserves its delicateness. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oPvGM-O-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
sending you my sugestion off list :-) ann Steven Desjardins wrote: I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oPvGM-O-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread J.C. O'Connell
[mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 10:30 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso: Crop of Flowers I like this, but I can't decide how or if to crop it: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1228608551_oPvGM- O-LB -- Steve

Re: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread kwaller
I'd give it a square crop centered on the bloom if it were mine, since the background is somewhat distracting to me. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Peso: Crop of Flowers I like

Re: Peso: Crop of Flowers

2011-03-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Mar 25, 2011, at 7:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: I'd crop off the left and bottom as much as possible That's pretty much my suggestion, but the main flower in the lower left corner. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg -- Cheers,  Cotty ___/\__ ||   (O)  |     People, Places, Pastiche --      http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/3/2010 9:03 PM, Cotty wrote: I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg Well done. But everything you do is well done anyway. /wink/ Boris

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread Christine Aguila
To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: OT - Wedding Flowers Video I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread mike wilson
' artist! - Original Message - From: Cotty cotty...@mac.com To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: OT - Wedding Flowers Video I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread Mark Roberts
mike wilson wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Cotty: Just watched and thought the video excellent: lovely scenes were chosen, great sense of pace, very informative, all elements blended well together -- sound, image, voice over etc. Excellent work. Cheers, Christine What did you

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread P N Stenquist
, voice over etc. Excellent work. Cheers, Christine What did you expect? He's a bleedin' artist! - Original Message - From: Cotty cotty...@mac.com To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: OT - Wedding Flowers Video I know some of you like to keep

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread Ann Sanfedele
...@mac.com To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: OT - Wedding Flowers Video I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: Mark Roberts mike wilson wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Cotty: Just watched and thought the video excellent: lovely scenes were chosen, great sense of pace, very informative, all elements blended well together -- sound, image, voice over etc. Excellent work. Cheers,

OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-03 Thread Cotty
I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work - a series of online videos for a British celebrity wedding designer. First, flowers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81welfMh-dg -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http

Re: OT - Wedding Flowers Video

2010-12-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: I know some of you like to keep an eye on my latest work Cheers,  Cotty Who are you again.?? Dave ___/\__ ||   (O)  |     People, Places, Pastiche --      http://www.cottysnaps.com _ --

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-07-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/30/2010 8:44 PM, Tom C wrote: A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 You will have to call the next one My Brave Face, you know... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Tom C
A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 -- 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: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely color and patterns. On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Jack Davis
Appears there was a mighty struggle without any real winner. I like the earth tones combination of gravel and blossoms. Jack --- On Wed, 6/30/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread P N Stenquist
Imaginative. Well done. Paul On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:44 PM, Tom C wrote: A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Rick Womer
Tom, Pieces works beautifully for me--very nice juxtaposition of whole and dismembered flower, and of flowers and stony background. The composition is nice, too. The other two don't have the same impact. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 6/30/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tom, You've got to get yourself some real dirt. The stuff there looks like chipped up mountains, all rocks and gravel. It makes an interesting contrast with the piercing blue of the flowers, but it looks like the flowers are trying to grow in a parking lot. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jun 30, 2010

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Tom C
with the piercing blue of the flowers, but it looks like the flowers are trying to grow in a parking lot. Regards,  Bob S. On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
wrote: Tom, You've got to get yourself some real dirt.  The stuff there looks like chipped up mountains, all rocks and gravel.  It makes an interesting contrast with the piercing blue of the flowers, but it looks like the flowers are trying to grow in a parking lot. Regards,  Bob S. On Wed

Re: GESO - Flowers in the Dirt

2010-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/6/10, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed: A 3-image gallery... fallen Blue Flax... http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=507278 Js I hate clicking on thumbnails. - ;-) Nice work. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-25 Thread Toine
to...@repiuk.nl wrote: While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to her. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my-flowers Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-25 Thread eckinator
2010/6/25 Toine to...@repiuk.nl: Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting. Inspired by your comments I uploaded #2 to 1x.com which was promptly rejected with silly comments. I have now deleted my 1x.com account and feel much better now :) PS mr Rockwell is a honorary member of 1x! wait a

RE: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Toine wrote: While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to her. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my- flowers Toine That's good, but I like the other picture

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread eckinator
2010/6/21 Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: She has sort of a hard look about her.;) I like the shot, Toine. I was going to say she looks hard headed... Jack beat me to it - nice shot, Toine Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread Doug Brewer
Chris Mitchell wrote: Toine wrote: While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to her. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my- flowers Toine That's good, but I like

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-22 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent! And a like both very much. Like the bw rendering as well--very nice. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 2:06 PM Subject: PESO Don't touch my flowers While trying

PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
A few orchids from yesterday's photowalk: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/141-orchids Toine -- 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

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
This one is especially nice stunning , in fact ... http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/141-orchids The others are much less interseting, I think and frankly having them in the group kinda diminishes the strength of the first one... If I were viewing only the first one

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
That's interesting... With the first one you point at 1/4? I was hoping you would choose nr 2/4 :) Toine On 21 June 2010 16:47, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: This one is especially  nice  stunning , in fact ... http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/141-orchids The

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Toine, 2/4 is interesting, but not quite a stunner. I like the composition with the blur in the background, but the main flowers need more 'punch' to contrast the softness. I'm not sure how you can get that from the subject you picked. I too favor 1/4 as the best of the lot. Beautiful photo

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Sorry - I think 1 is way betterstraight on closeups of blossoms with shar foreground fading to out of focus edges is something one sees an awful lot of ... the 1st one has much more going on , beautifully balanced, etc... anway - its just IMHO :_) ann Toine wrote: That's

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
Ok thanks. Maybe I have more for you: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/142-orchids2 Toine On 21 June 2010 20:31, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Sorry - I think 1 is way better    straight on closeups of blossoms with shar foreground fading to out of focus edges is

Re: PESO warning flowers (orchids)!

2010-06-21 Thread Jack Davis
All nice work, Toine! My choice, if I may, is #1. The composition elevates it to another level. Jack --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Subject: PESO warning flowers (orchids)! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, June 21

PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread Toine
While trying to capture some local flora and avoiding local ticks I felt watched. The lady wasn't that attractive when I tried talking to her. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/143-dont-touch-my-flowers Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread Jack Davis
She has sort of a hard look about her.;) I like the shot, Toine. Jack --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Subject: PESO Don't touch my flowers To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, June 21, 2010, 12:06 PM While trying to capture

RE: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread Tanya Love
Lol! Cool - really nice textures through-out. Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: Tuesday, 22 June 2010 5:54 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers She has sort of a hard

Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers

2010-06-21 Thread paul stenquist
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO Don't touch my flowers She has sort of a hard look about her.;) I like the shot, Toine. Jack --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Subject: PESO Don't touch my flowers To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-19 Thread Madame RD
Le 18/06/10 17:46, Bob W a écrit : Le 18/06/10 13:32, Bob W a écrit : Crow's Theology --- Ted Hughes Pity you couldnt get the pics . I love this poem and crows . dominique sorry - just been back in to LR to have another look, but there's really nothing

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Bob W
thanks Rick. Pretty pictures of flowers is not really my thing - I promise not to do it again. That is outstanding, Bob. I thought I liked you. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 6/17/10, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On the way back from Tate Modern

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Derby Chang
. welcome. Bob And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle --- Christopher Marlowe Ah, a good woman in a kirtle. Nothing better. Interesting pic to make after the Tate show. D -- der

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Bob W
Comments etc. welcome. Bob And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle --- Christopher Marlowe Ah, a good woman in a kirtle. Nothing better. Interesting pic to make after

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Madame RD
Le 18/06/10 13:32, Bob W a écrit : Crow's Theology --- Ted Hughes Pity you couldnt get the pics . I love this poem and crows . dominique -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-18 Thread Bob W
Le 18/06/10 13:32, Bob W a écrit : Crow's Theology --- Ted Hughes Pity you couldnt get the pics . I love this poem and crows . dominique sorry - just been back in to LR to have another look, but there's really nothing showable. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob W
And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle --- Christopher Marlowe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread mike wilson
. welcome. Bob And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle --- Christopher Marlowe You've been drinking out of Stieglitz's cup again, haven't you? Keep it up. Some scary faces in the bottom panes

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Gosh, that's pretty, Bob. I like it very much. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: A cap of flowers On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob W
On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander around and pay my respects to Christopher Marlowe, who is buried there. http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_6175850_large.html [...] You've been

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob W
there. http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_6175850_large.html Comments etc. welcome. Bob And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle --- Christopher Marlowe -- PDML Pentax

RE: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W wrote Sent: 17 June 2010 20:16 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: A cap of flowers On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander around and pay my respects to Christopher Marlowe, who

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob W wrote: On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander around and pay my respects to Christopher Marlowe, who is buried there. http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_6175850_large.html Comments etc.

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Rick Womer
my respects to Christopher Marlowe, who is buried there. http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_6175850_large.html Comments etc. welcome. Bob And I will make thee beds of roses With a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread paul stenquist
Well done. Nice framing, interesting subject. Marlowe is a fascinating figure: A what if kind of guy. Paul On Jun 17, 2010, at 8:47 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Bob W wrote: On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to

Re: A cap of flowers

2010-06-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob, Very nice, almost a painting. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Bob W wrote: On the way back from Tate Modern this afternoon I cycled through the churchyard of St. Nicholas, Deptford, where I stopped to wander around and pay my

PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Bruce Dayton
Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon near Auburn, California. Pentax K20D, DA* 16-50 @ 16mm ISO 100, 1/160 sec @ f/11, Handheld http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto_00358.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Jack Davis
Classic perspective very well composed. Nearly ideal DoF, possibly somewhat limited by being handheld. Jack --- On Mon, 5/10/10, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Subject: PESO - Mountain Flowers To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread steve harley
On 2010-05-10 14:45 , Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon near Auburn, California. i like the composition, and i'm intrigued by the bridge, but i'm frustrated by not being able to visualize the shapes of the dark purple flowers - penstemon? -- PDML Pentax

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread David J Brooks
Good one. I like the use of the flowers in the lower left corner Dave On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 4:45 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon near Auburn, California. Pentax K20D, DA* 16-50 @ 16mm ISO 100, 1/160 sec @ f/11, Handheld

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, I like the photo, but don't understand what the 2 black humps on the right are. They do a nice job of mirroring the arches, but what are they. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Taken in the bottom of the American River Canyon

Re: PESO - Mountain Flowers

2010-05-10 Thread Bruce Dayton
Those are big rocks - they actually aren't black, either - there is much detail to be seen in them. Your monitor must be much darker than mine. Thanks for taking a look. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, May 10, 2010, 4:09:34 PM, you wrote: BS Bruce, BS I like the photo, but don't understand

Re: Photo annual has landed (without flowers)

2010-05-05 Thread Toine
Yes maybe, I mainly noticed that popular subjects for peso's like flowers (or cats) aren't visible in the book maybe that's a good thing. And the endresult is stunning, compliments to the editors. Next year I won't submit flowers (or bugs) ;) Toine On 4 May 2010 20:40, Miserere miser

Re: Photo annual has landed (without flowers)

2010-05-04 Thread Miserere
...Or cats. Maybe we should keep it that way! Just sayin... ;-) --M. On 02/05/2010, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: The book arrived last week. Congrats everyone! What strikes me most: I didn't spot any flowers (not counting flowers in landscapes). Something to remember for my

Re: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-03 Thread eckinator
I see talent =) Very well compsed and nice color moods Thanks for sharing to you both Cheers Ecke 2010/5/2 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: Hi! Two shots by Galia: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-does-flowers.html Also a blog entry related to one of these shots:

Re: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great images; I really enjoyed them. Dan On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 1:07 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Two shots by Galia: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-does-flowers.html Also a blog entry related to one of these shots:

Photo annual has landed (without flowers)

2010-05-02 Thread Toine
The book arrived last week. Congrats everyone! What strikes me most: I didn't spot any flowers (not counting flowers in landscapes). Something to remember for my submissions next year... Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Two shots by Galia: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-does-flowers.html Also a blog entry related to one of these shots: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/enter-photoscape.html Cheers! -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-02 Thread Bob W
Lovely photos - well done to Gallia! Hi! Two shots by Galia: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/peso-2010-18-galia-doe s-flowers.html Also a blog entry related to one of these shots: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/05/enter-photoscape.html Cheers! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers

2010-05-02 Thread Jack Davis
not as noticeable. Galia is simply terrific! Jack --- On Sun, 5/2/10, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Galia PESO #18 - Galia does flowers To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 10:07 AM Hi! Two shots

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-12 Thread eckinator
2010/4/12 Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com:  How about a foot pump and a black balloon to hold the bag open…  :o) You'll want to shoot taller flowers too so you need a dolly for your helium bottle, some fishing line and a small weight to keep the bag-ground in place... -- PDML Pentax

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-11 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 10, 2010, at 8:52 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. What about a 12 or 14 piece of that black foam board that photos are mounted to. Small and light. But it would

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-11 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Apr 11, 2010, at 04:00 , Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 10, 2010, at 8:52 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. What about a 12 or 14 piece of that black foam board that photos

RE: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread Bob W
I'm at odds with the way you think, Larry. When I'm going for a walk, even if I take my camera, the least thing I want to haul around is a box painted black on the inside, even a cardboard one. You might find one of these more useful:

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread eckinator
2010/4/10 Bob W p...@web-options.com: You might find one of these more useful: http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/DEFINITION%20IMAGES/stovepipe_hat_ top_hats.gif LOL not for the back pocket... how about a matte black inflatable something??? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread Bob W
You might find one of these more useful: http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/DEFINITION%20IMAGES/stovepip e_hat_ top_hats.gif LOL not for the back pocket... how about a matte black inflatable something??? Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. For anyone on

RE: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W You might find one of these more useful: http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/DEFINITION%20IMAGES/stovepip e_hat_ top_hats.gif LOL not for the back pocket... how about a matte black inflatable something??? Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well.

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-10 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. What about a 12 or 14 piece of that black foam board that photos are mounted to. Small and light. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-09 Thread Joseph McAllister
I'd ask if anyone knows of such a porta-cave already on the market. Not sure what the question really is here. Are you looking to shoot flowers on a black background in your house? Nope, at home is easy. You know that you really just need for your subject to be a few stops brighter than your

Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Larry Colen
the inside flat black and if I want to photograph flowers, put that behind the flower so that I can get the instant dark background. Upon reflection, I thought that what would be better would something like one of those pop up light tents: http://www.ephotodiscounters.com/product_info.php?cPath

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread CheekyGeek
a black background. My first thought was to take one my plastic tubs, paint the inside flat black and if I want to photograph flowers, put that behind the flower so that I can get the instant dark background. Upon reflection, I thought that what would be better would something like one of those

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread AlunFoto
2010/4/8 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: but made out of an opaque black fabric.  I suppose I could do something similar with the light tent and opaque fabric over it, but I figured I'd ask if anyone knows of such a porta-cave already on the market. How about a black rain poncho? Jostein --

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/8/2010 10:53 AM, CheekyGeek wrote: Three letters: PVC One link: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1156...@n25/ :) Thanks. That link is the second or third time in the past week I've run across references to Dean Collins. When I hear the name Dean Collins I think of someone else entirely:

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Bruce Walker
plastic tubs, paint the inside flat black and if I want to photograph flowers, put that behind the flower so that I can get the instant dark background. Upon reflection, I thought that what would be better would something like one of those pop up light tents: http://www.ephotodiscounters.com

Re: Insta-shade for photographing flowers?

2010-04-08 Thread Larry Colen
the question really is here. Are you looking to shoot flowers on a black background in your house? Nope, at home is easy. You know that you really just need for your subject to be a few stops brighter than your background (about 4.5 I think) and your background will be black. You can shoot your

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