For Walt and everyone who was waiting with 'bated breath for the
arrival of the Chinese knock-off Apollo Orb to Walker Studios ... it's
here!
And the good news is that it works as advertised. I did a quick light
test: it's very efficient, acting a lot like a parabolic reflector; it
only loses a 1/
On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Walt wrote:
> Wow, Bruce! I'm surprised you haven't shot with a K-5 yet.
>
> I have to say, I like the layout of the K20D a little better, and it seems
> to have fewer "quirks" than the K-5 -- like the fact that the K-5 switches
> out of AF-S a little too easily f
y, June 25, 2013 9:48 PM
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Thanks, Gerrit. I'm actually quite interested to work with a K-5 for a bit
to see just how it differs from the K20D.
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote:
You are welcome to borrow mine any
I need to start over witht he settings anyway, my photos can only improve
:-)
gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:38 AM
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Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
You trust me not
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> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:48 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
>
> Thanks, Gerrit. I'm actually quite interested to work with a K-5 for a bit
> to see just how
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 9:05 AM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
>
> Thanks, Christine. And you can be sure that if I had a K-5 I'd have used
it.
> :-)
>
> On Mon, J
PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 9:05 AM
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> Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
>
> Thanks, Christine. And you can be sure that if I had a K-5 I'd have used it.
> :-)
>
> On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 1
On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 8:23 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote:
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote:
>>
>> So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
>> of a new club: show off the facilities, catch the opening night band,
>> dancing, drinking, and try to snap some of the staf
On Wed, Jun 12, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote:
>
> So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
> of a new club: show off the facilities, catch the opening night band,
> dancing, drinking, and try to snap some of the staff too. Here's a
> small set of 12 of the more interesting s
Well, I'll be: I thought you had the k-5. Cheers, Christine
On Jun 24, 2013, at 8:04 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> Thanks, Christine. And you can be sure that if I had a K-5 I'd have used it.
> :-)
>
> On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 12:49 AM, Christine Aguila
> wrote:
>> Very nice set, Bruce. Just
You are welcome to borrow mine anytime!
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 9:05 AM
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Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
Thanks, Christine. And you can be sure that if I had a K-5
Thanks, Christine. And you can be sure that if I had a K-5 I'd have used it. :-)
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 12:49 AM, Christine Aguila
wrote:
> Very nice set, Bruce. Just curious though--why use the K20D and not your
> K-5? Cheers, Christine
>
>
> On Jun 12, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
Very nice set, Bruce. Just curious though--why use the K20D and not your K-5?
Cheers, Christine
On Jun 12, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
> of a new club: show off the facilities, catch the opening night band,
> da
Walt, a couple of light weight stands should be fine. Get 6.5 feet or
higher so you can shoot down slightly on a standing subject. These
would work:
http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Aluminum-Photography-AGG104/dp/B0058KJJ18/
Don't expect to put more than hotshoe flashes and light modif
way down.
>
> Gerrit
>
> -Original Message-
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
> Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:29 AM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
>
> Thank you indeed, Ann! :-)
>
> I appr
On 6/14/2013 8:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
Here's a recommendation for you. Last night I succumbed to LMA (light
modifier addiction) and ordered a new softbox:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300896302632?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
This design is ideal for hotshoe flashes because it is very efficient,
lig
[mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:29 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
Thank you indeed, Ann! :-)
I appreciate the sympathy too. I'm a little uneasy about going down this
rabbit hole, but it's been really stimulat
Just bring your flash, it will light the way down.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:29 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley
Thank you indeed, Ann! :-)
I appreciate the
Thank you indeed, Ann! :-)
I appreciate the sympathy too. I'm a little uneasy about going down
this rabbit hole, but it's been really stimulating so far.
On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 11:24 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
> I've had company for a few days - but you can thank me too, now :-)
>
> Bruce, excell
On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Walt wrote:
> Love them, Bruce!
Thanks, Walt.
> Just flat-out crazy about the soft light in the first four shots. I still
> haven't gotten a soft box yet, but that's the next item on the list!
Here's a recommendation for you. Last night I succumbed to LMA (lig
I've had company for a few days - but you can thank me too, now :-)
Bruce, excellent job!
Your career as an "events' photographer is on its way!
(you have my sympathy :-) )
ann
On 6/13/2013 16:41, Bruce Walker wrote:
Thank you Dan, Darren, Ken, Marco, Brian and Steve! And thanks also
to every
Love them, Bruce!
Just flat-out crazy about the soft light in the first four shots. I
still haven't gotten a soft box yet, but that's the next item on the list!
Of course, now that I've started using flash, I have a whole new reason
to hate you.
-- Walt
On 6/12/2013 7:18 PM, Bruce Walker w
Thank you Dan, Darren, Ken, Marco, Brian and Steve! And thanks also
to everyone else who had a look.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> Whoa! Very nicely done there, Bruce.
>
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at
Thanks so much, Derby. I really dislike the usual staff shots of them
all standing in an awkward group with forced smiles in front of the
beer posters and was determined to do better.
The two wait staff, Julia and Thomas, had just arrived for their first
ever shift there on Sunday morning. Before
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:18 PM
> To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List
> Subject: GESO The Brawley
>
> So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document th
narftheria...@gmail.com
wrote:
> That's a wonderful set, Bruce! Your patrons must be very pleased with them.
>
> Where's The Brawley anyway?
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: Bruce Walker
> Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13
> To: Pent
On 12/6/13, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed:
>http://flic.kr/s/aHsjG1qjie The Brawley Opening
Great job Bruce!
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That's a terrific set. The lighting looks natural. Staff look
attractively natural too.
And you have your pics in the wall. Is it a permanent exhibit? Kudos
On 13/06/2013 10:18 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
of a new club: show off
work
great for those.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:18 PM
To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List
Subject: GESO The Brawley
So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening of a
12, 2013 10:49 PM
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
Subject: RE: GESO The Brawley
That's a wonderful set, Bruce! Your patrons must be very pleased with them.
Where's The Brawley anyway?
cheers,
frank
--- Original Message ---
From: Bruce Walker
Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/1
Quoting Darren Addy :
"Botticelli's Barmaid" and "Virgil Likes" are real winners!
Agreed. 'Wait Staff' doesn't suck, either!
Excellent overall.
Cheers
Brian
++
Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
On Wed, Jun 1
Another thumbs up for "Botticelli's Barmaid!"
-Marco
On Jun 12, 2013, at 6:09 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
> "Botticelli's Barmaid" and "Virgil Likes" are real winners!
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
> wrote:
>> Whoa! Very nicely done there, Bruce.
>>
>> Dan Matyola
>>
To say the least - the exposures look great !
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message -
From: "Bruce Walker"
Subject: GESO The Brawley
So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
of a new club: sh
That's a wonderful set, Bruce! Your patrons must be very pleased with them.
Where's The Brawley anyway?
cheers,
frank
--- Original Message ---
From: Bruce Walker
Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13
To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List
Subject: GESO The Brawley
So I landed a paying gig last
"Botticelli's Barmaid" and "Virgil Likes" are real winners!
On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> Whoa! Very nicely done there, Bruce.
>
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>> So I land
Whoa! Very nicely done there, Bruce.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
> of a new club: show off the facilities, catch the opening night band,
So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
of a new club: show off the facilities, catch the opening night band,
dancing, drinking, and try to snap some of the staff too. Here's a
small set of 12 of the more interesting shots (of the 74 finals
delivered to The Brawley bras
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