Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread Mark C
Message- From: Mark C Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:37 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO - More Spring Flowers http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread Mark C
Hi Eric - This photo might also be of use: http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/media/DSCN6186a.jpg That is my old setup - photo taken in 2006 with my old tripod and I think an *ist-D. But you can see how the tripod collar rotates - in that photo the mounting plate is perpendicular to the the

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread Eric Weir
Never mind, Mark. I see that you’ve already done so. On Apr 21, 2015, at 10:14 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Apr 20, 2015, at 10:53 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: With the side mounted center post it is easy to get the camera right on the ground if you want, but

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread Eric Weir
On Apr 20, 2015, at 10:53 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: With the side mounted center post it is easy to get the camera right on the ground if you want, but I seldom want to do that. The head that I use is just an old Bogen/Manfrotto grip action head. The secret ingredient in the

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread steve harley
On 2015-04-20 20:13 , Mark C wrote: Thanks, Ann! The tripod is a Manfrotto 3021 BPRO - discontinued now, I think. looks like 3021 is very similar to but a bit beefier and taller than the 3001 BPro i had until yesterday; both can still be found used pretty easily; i sold mine (good shape, no

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread Eric Weir
Thanks, Mark. Very interesting. After seeing this I Googled “tripod collar” and found a page with probably 100’s of images of different kinds of set ups. So much I wouldn’t have imagined. On Apr 21, 2015, at 1:31 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Hi Eric - This photo might also be

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread Mark C
Wow - they have simplified switching the center post to being mounted sideways. On the 3021 that I have the process of switching to the side mount is fairly cumbersome, since you have to unscrew the center post, reconfigure it to be side mounted, and then screw it back together. When I broke

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-21 Thread Mark C
It would be great if someone made a K-A compatible extension tube that includes a rotating tripod collar. Don't know if anything like that was ever made for K mount. Mark On 4/21/2015 5:30 PM, Eric Weir wrote: Thanks, Mark. Very interesting. After seeing this I Googled “tripod collar” and

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
What paul said... can't pick a favorite - also I see that a manfretto is a cousin to a Benbow t-pod - with legs that go every which way, it looks like... not to mention that you have MY camera bag! I was wondering where it went :-) ann On 4/20/2015 18:44, Paul Stenquist wrote: Gorgeous!

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Ken Waller
MArk - Beautiful images of prime examples of Michigan Wildflowers. Are these single captures or results of stacking? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: GESO - More Spring Flowers http

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
- Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: GESO - More Spring Flowers http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and diffuser setup

GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and diffuser setup that I use. Comments welcome. Weather has turned and may even get a little snow/rain mix

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Gorgeous! Paul via phone On Apr 20, 2015, at 6:37 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and diffuser

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread steve harley
On 2015-04-20 16:37 , Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and diffuser setup that I use. Comments welcome. technically superb, and

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread steve harley
On 2015-04-20 16:52 , Ann Sanfedele wrote: also I see that a manfretto is a cousin to a Benbow t-pod - with legs that go every which way, it looks like... i just today sold a Bogen 3001BPro, which might be the exact model Mark uses; his photos are very helpful for showing overall technique,

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Inspiring stuff Mark! Very pretty. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
strikingly beautiful, with abundant detail. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 6:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gorgeous! Paul via phone On Apr 20, 2015, at 6:37 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
- Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: GESO - More Spring Flowers http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and diffuser setup

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
Thanks Frank. Better than the photos was just the day itself - a few hours int he lush spring woods. The only people I met were a young couple, maybe 20, he had a fishing pole in hand and she was just walking with him to head down the the river. As I wrapped up for the day I paused to watch a

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Ken Waller
So it was a pretty good day, the photos are a bonus. YO MARK (R) Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers Thanks Frank. Better than the photos was just the day

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ann! The tripod is a Manfrotto 3021 BPRO - discontinued now, I think. With the center post in the sideways mount it can go nearly flat to the ground. The loweprobag is great - I keep it in the car and offload whatever I need from the main bag into it. I don't like a backpack because I

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bob! On 4/20/2015 6:57 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Inspiring stuff Mark! Very pretty. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
Hi Steve - I am using a Bogen 3021 BRO. With the side mounted center post it is easy to get the camera right on the ground if you want, but I seldom want to do that. The head that I use is just an old Bogen/Manfrotto grip action head. The secret ingredient in the setup is the rotating tripod

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul! On 4/20/2015 6:44 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Gorgeous! Paul via phone On Apr 20, 2015, at 6:37 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Alan C
, 2015 12:37 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO - More Spring Flowers http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and diffuser setup that I use. Comments welcome

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Mark C
Subject: GESO - More Spring Flowers http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and diffuser setup that I use. Comments welcome. Weather has turned

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Knarf
Another excellent session is an understatement. Gorgeous work! Cheers, frank On 20 April, 2015 6:37:04 PM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: GESO - More Spring Flowers http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wonderful stuff Mark. Inspiring. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Another batch from Monday: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dutchman-s-britches-bloodroot-and The dutchman's britches are the best I have ever managed -

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
LOving this series... carefully avoiding out of context comment ann On 4/16/2015 21:40, Mark C wrote: Another batch from Monday: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dutchman-s-britches-bloodroot-and The dutchman's britches are the best I have ever managed - they are very 3

GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-16 Thread Mark C
Another batch from Monday: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dutchman-s-britches-bloodroot-and The dutchman's britches are the best I have ever managed - they are very 3 dimensional. (Out of context that sentence could be cause for some speculation...) Mark --- This email is