Re: GESO: spring flowers etc (6)

2021-05-10 Thread Stanley Halpin
Thanks Mike. My naming of the Fly was a wild guess based on the notion that this is the month of May and the thing just started showing up. As far as the mushroom is concerned, yes a bit distressed and could have used better lighting. I bought it at our farmer’s market a week earlier so it had

Re: GESO: spring flowers etc (6)

2021-05-10 Thread mike wilson
Point of order. 8 -) That's not a Mayfly (Ephemeroptera) but a Crane Fly (Tipulidae). The latter is a true fly, the former a member of a group of archaic insects that includes dragonflies and damselflies. > On 09 May 2021 at 21:40 Stanley Halpin wrote: > > > A Mayfly, outside looking in. A

Re: GESO: spring flowers etc (6)

2021-05-09 Thread Larry Colen
I love the bee shot. > On May 9, 2021, at 6:22 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Love all except the mushroom... which looks rather distressed.. did it know > it was going to be eaten? I think it would have benefited from better lighting, it seems to have interesting shapes curves and crevices

Re: GESO: spring flowers etc (6)

2021-05-09 Thread ann sanfedele
Love all except the mushroom... which looks rather distressed.. did it know it was going to be eaten? ann On 5/9/2021 4:40 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: A Mayfly, outside looking in. A mushroom from the farmers market last week. And in between, four flowers shots, including a trilium being

Re: GESO: spring flowers etc (6)

2021-05-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nicely done, Stan! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, May 9, 2021 at 4:40 PM Stanley Halpin wrote: > A Mayfly, outside looking in. A mushroom from the farmers market last > week. And in between, four flowers shots,

GESO: spring flowers etc (6)

2021-05-09 Thread Stanley Halpin
A Mayfly, outside looking in. A mushroom from the farmers market last week. And in between, four flowers shots, including a trilium being molested by a bee, Stan https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/898034e2387a45a59f22cadc716e4e2a -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2013-08-22 Thread David Mann
Thanks for looking commenting, Dan. It took me a few moments to get the framing right as I had some issues with the background. It is a nice flower, I don't think I've seen one with such strong stripes before. We should have some more coming out soon. I had to replant one a week or two ago

GESO: Spring Flowers

2013-08-21 Thread David Mann
The first four are new; the rest I showed a couple of weeks ago. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/gallery/43/#geso Cheers, Dave -- 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: GESO: Spring Flowers

2013-08-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Striped Crocus is beautiful flower and a stunning image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: The first four are new; the rest I showed a couple of weeks ago.

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-07 Thread David Mann
Thanks to everyone for their comments, you're too kind. I wasn't really satisfied with the lighting but did the best I could. The framing was hard enough as it was. Photoshop helped a bit, of course ;) The smell of the boronia and daphne are both amazing. Cheers, Dave On Aug 7, 2013, at

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dave: Really like Plum Blossom. Cheers, Christine On Aug 6, 2013, at 1:30 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: I'd still call it winter but our garden is starting to come into flower. These photos could do with some better lighting but the sun is still a bit too low in the sky

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Plum blossom my fave.. composition, bokeh,colors.. ann On 8/6/2013 02:30, David Mann wrote: I'd still call it winter but our garden is starting to come into flower. These photos could do with some better lighting but the sun is still a bit too low in the sky when it's at the right angle. I

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-07 Thread David Mann
Seems to be a popular choice :) It took me a while to find the right shot with the branches everywhere and strong backlighting so it's good to know it was worthwhile. Cheers, Dave On Aug 8, 2013, at 3:07 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Plum blossom my fave.. composition,

GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-06 Thread David Mann
I'd still call it winter but our garden is starting to come into flower. These photos could do with some better lighting but the sun is still a bit too low in the sky when it's at the right angle. I know the first one is out of focus but it's the only one of that flower I managed to get with

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-06 Thread Jack Davis
I like the soft light, Dave. Nice set.   Jack - Original Message - From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, August 5, 2013 11:30 PM Subject: GESO: Spring flowers I'd still call it winter but our garden is starting to come

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The images convey a real sense of spring. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 2:30 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: I'd still call it winter but our garden is starting to come into flower. These photos could do with some better lighting

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-06 Thread Bruce Walker
They're quite nice, Dave. Daffodil is gorgeous! Colour, delicate detail, and oof background are perfect. On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 2:30 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: I'd still call it winter but our garden is starting to come into flower. These photos could do with some better lighting

Re: GESO: Spring flowers

2013-08-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Very nice shots. The Daphne Flowers and Plum Blossom are favorites. It's hard to catch either multiple flowers in one image or isolate a single blossom. You did a very nice job here. The daffodil is exquist and the rounded cup is a variety unfamiliar to me. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 6,

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Jack Davis
All nice stuff, Bob, but I especially like Tulip 1. Jack --- On Tue, 4/29/08, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO: Spring Flowers To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 8:54 PM Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. Love the field of yellow tulips. Paul On Apr 29, 2008, at 11:54 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without making a contribution.) http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=829668 I have plenty of these on old slides, but

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 11:54 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without making a contribution.) http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=829668 I have plenty of these on old slides, but thought I should try some

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Derby Chang
Bob Sullivan wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without making a contribution.) http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=829668 I have plenty of these on old slides, but thought I should try some new ones on digital. I used the K20d and the A200/4

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 11:54 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without making a contribution.) http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=829668 I like this one in particular:

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Cotty
This is excellent: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7215397 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7215388 Charles Braswell would be proud. Good stuff there Bob. Dave On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 11:54 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without making a contribution.)

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread David J Brooks
Oh, I;m sure CB runs into rain once in a while to, eh.:-) Dave On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 6:28 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, Thanks. Yes, Charles Braswell would be proud, but I didn't use a water spritzer. That's actual rain water on that tulip! Regards, Bob S. On

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Thanks. Yes, Charles Braswell would be proud, but I didn't use a water spritzer. That's actual rain water on that tulip! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 5:20 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7215388 Charles Braswell would be

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cotty and Godfrey, Glad you liked this. After working to put these pictures up, I recognize how cliche they are. The field of yellow tulips is a bit different. Thanks for noticing. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 4:47 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is excellent:

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank and Jack, Thanks, that's my favorite as well. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 3:37 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 11:54 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks Derby, Glad to make it a refreshing morning! We should be seeing some good fall shots from you shouldn't we? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thank for the comment Paul. I included the yellow tulips just to be a bit different. I know that these flower pictures are cliches, but I like them. The tulips and daffodils remind me of a specific time of year with cool weather and awakenings. I learned a bit taking these pictures and putting

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Rick Womer
Fancy cup 1, yellow daffodil, tulip 4, and yellow tulips are my favorites. Nice pix! Rick --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without making a contribution.) http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=829668 I

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks Rick, We'll miss you at GFM this year. You'll be here in Chicago and we'll be down there. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 7:39 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fancy cup 1, yellow daffodil, tulip 4, and yellow tulips are my favorites. Nice pix! Rick --- Bob Sullivan

Re: GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-30 Thread John Francis
There's nothing wrong with cliches - there's a reason why many people take the same kind of shots. For one thing it lets you judge yourself (or your equipment) against a known standard, without ending up with boring shots of brick walls and the like. For example, here's one I took this

GESO: Spring Flowers

2008-04-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Here are some local Daffodils and Tulips. (I couldn't see any more without making a contribution.) http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=829668 I have plenty of these on old slides, but thought I should try some new ones on digital. I used the K20d and the A200/4 macro. Let me know what you