Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread pnstenquist
Very nice. Pretty girl, nicely posed, excellent conversion. If I were to look for something I might want to add, it would be a bit of fill to lighten the shadows. OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
This comment will likely hold the indoor nitpicking record forever, but I'd like the bracelet removed. Might even prefer she be barefoot. Nothing but the sheath dress. Jack --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax,

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice. Pretty girl, nicely posed, excellent conversion. If I were to look for something I might want to add, it would be a bit of fill to lighten the shadows. I've been doing a lot of work lately with just a single light. In

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2005 7:50:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week before last for the model's portfolio.

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:05 AM, Jack Davis wrote: This comment will likely hold the indoor nitpicking record forever, but I'd like the bracelet removed. That's what Photoshop is for! Might even prefer she be barefoot. We tried that. Neither of us liked it. Nothing but the sheath

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Adam Maas
Bob Shell wrote: OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week before last for the model's portfolio. http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Bob Great shot. -Adam

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Gonz
Are you using the larger version of Illuminata? rg Bob Shell wrote: On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice. Pretty girl, nicely posed, excellent conversion. If I were to look for something I might want to add, it would be a bit of fill to lighten the shadows.

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:31 AM, Gonz wrote: Are you using the larger version of Illuminata? rg I have both sizes, but this was shot using the 36 inch version. The light is about five feet from the model. Bob Bob Shell wrote: On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Did you try something like pulling her bare feet a bit forward out of the shadows (I like the shadowy background), resting them sort of on their side (left foot partially behind the right) with a slight tension-free arch and toes gently pointed? Funny would not have been my reaction to her request

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Did you try something like pulling her bare feet a bit forward out of the shadows (I like the shadowy background), resting them sort of on their side (left foot partially behind the right) with a slight tension-free arch and toes gently pointed?

RE: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
clever guy) -Original Message- From: Bob Shell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17. november 2005 16:50 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: My first PESO OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Bob, There is a lot to like here. This is well done - nothing jumps out at me as a problem. Very nice work! -- Bruce Thursday, November 17, 2005, 7:49:32 AM, you wrote: BS OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with BS Pentax, here's one of my studio shots.

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:59 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: I like the picture. But I can't help thinking, what is it for? If it was me (God forbid), or my beloved, or my offspring, it is not the kind of photo I would have hanging on my wall. I'm not saying anything is wrong, I'm only asking because

RE: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Bob Shell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17. november 2005 17:57 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: My first PESO On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Did you try something like

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 12:14 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: When I see the photo posted here, I know the answer for my question in my previous post ;-) BTW. Think I prefer the first one. Never been a fan of girls posing like statues photos. It's all a matter of personal tastes. That standing nude

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread brooksdj
Well they let me stay,even with the Nikon equipment i have.LOL Very nice shot Bob. I like the framing and pose very much. Nice background. Just enought to see that something is there, but not take away from the shot. Dave OK, since you guys say I can put

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread brooksdj
Bob Shell penned: I've been doing a lot of work lately with just a single light. In this case a single AlienBees flash head with a Photek Illuminata II softbox (http://www.photekusa.com/), a unique softbox that I have fallen in love with. When I

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Pat White
Re your standing nude: a classic, timeless style. Very nice! As well, I agree about the American magazines being afraid to publish nudes these days. Hopefully the current nervous climate won't last forever. Pat White

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Nice! Sorta kidding alert!! Did you try, somehow, hiding one arm to match the one leg look? Thanks for allowing my presumptuous suggestions. Jack --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 17, 2005, at 11:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Did you try something like pulling her bare feet a bit

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/11/05, Bob Shell, discombobulated, unleashed: OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week before last for the model's portfolio. http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Very nice Bob - the floor

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 17, 2005, at 7:49 AM, Bob Shell wrote: http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Hmm. Something about this one is simply not working to my eye. The perspective is off, it seems unbalanced to me, shot from too high an eye level. The standing nude you posted is a much better

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Doug Brewer
At first glance, though I like the lighting and the pose, the shot seems to be off in some way. I'm thinking it's because of the left-leaning bottom to top diagonal, combined with her placement in the frame, makes it appear as if she's about to fall out of the picture to her right. I think I

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:56 PM Subject: Re: My first PESO On Nov 17, 2005, at 7:49 AM, Bob Shell wrote: http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Hmm. Something about this one

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 5:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the kind of work i would like to learn,studio lighting and poses,but none of the night schools around here offer it anymore. Not enough interest i suppose.:-( Where are you located? Several times a year I do workshops for

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 12:58 PM, Pat White wrote: Re your standing nude: a classic, timeless style. Very nice! Thanks! As well, I agree about the American magazines being afraid to publish nudes these days. Hopefully the current nervous climate won't last forever. Well if we can't

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Nice! Sorta kidding alert!! Did you try, somehow, hiding one arm to match the one leg look? We did try some with a cape she had, but I didn't consider them successful. Thanks for allowing my presumptuous suggestions. Nothing

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:43 PM, Cotty wrote: Very nice Bob - the floor covering is a small nit for me. I forgot to bring my large nit with me that day. Bob

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:56 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Hmm. Something about this one is simply not working to my eye. The perspective is off, it seems unbalanced to me, shot from too high an eye level. The standing nude you posted is a much

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 2:13 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: At first glance, though I like the lighting and the pose, the shot seems to be off in some way. I'm thinking it's because of the left- leaning bottom to top diagonal, combined with her placement in the frame, makes it appear as if she's about

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2005 9:15:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW. Think I prefer the first one. Never been a fan of girls posing like statues photos. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) = Thanks for nailing it down for me. Neither one, to my eye,

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On 11/17/05, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week before last for the model's portfolio. http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Bob Gorgeous, Bob!! cheers,

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Bob, Let me note, I looked at the 'portfolio' as just that. While I like the statuesque nude shot somewhat better, as a class of photograph, the chair shot is more appropriate to it's intended use. Jack --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote:

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Sounds to me that, at least, you're 'centered.' Jack --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 17, 2005, at 2:13 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: At first glance, though I like the lighting and the pose, the shot seems to be off in some way. I'm thinking it's because of the left-

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 17, 2005, at 12:16 PM, Bob Shell wrote: http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Hmm. Something about this one is simply not working to my eye. The perspective is off, it seems unbalanced to me, shot from too high an eye level. The standing nude you posted is a much better

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 4:38 PM, frank theriault wrote: On 11/17/05, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week before last for the model's portfolio.

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 4:41 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Bob, Let me note, I looked at the 'portfolio' as just that. While I like the statuesque nude shot somewhat better, as a class of photograph, the chair shot is more appropriate to it's intended use. Jack Yes. I normally advise models not to

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 3:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for nailing it down for me. Neither one, to my eye, looks like anything more than female statuary. Nice for men to look at I suppose, but no personality, no life, no eye contact, no emotion, no sense of who the real-life

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 17, 2005, at 5:09 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Your eyepoint is about an inch or two higher than mine, most likely (I'm 6'). For this kind of photo, I would likely have worked either a little closer in/crouched a bit or from a more waist-level perspective. I used to crouch down

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread Pat White
Bob wrote: Anyway, it is sort of a tradition in painting and photography that artistic nudes not make eye contact with the camera. That used to be one of the factors separating art from porn: eye contact = porn, no eye contact = art. Another was, color = porn, BW = art. Hopefully, things

Re: My first PESO

2005-11-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Pat White Subject: Re: My first PESO That used to be one of the factors separating art from porn: eye contact = porn, no eye contact = art. Another was, color = porn, BW = art. Hopefully, things aren't that superficial anymore. Now it's anyone pre

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-19 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/18/2005 2:29:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 18/8/05, Manuel Magalhães , discombobulated, unleashed: Something was missing, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel I like it Manuel, but you know what? If you

Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5 in an old shop to an old guy, in Andorra. As I said before it is a brand new lens with more or less 15 years old. So here is one shot taken in Bilbao Spain. Comments are welcome. Manuel

Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Something was missing, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel ---Mensagem original--- De: Manuel Magalhães Data: 08/18/05 22:04:01 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Peso: My First Peso Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5

Re: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
The URL? Jack --- Manuel Magalhães [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5 in an old shop to an old guy, in Andorra. As I said before it is a brand new lens with more or less 15 years old. So here is one shot taken in Bilbao Spain.

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Gonz
PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel ---Mensagem original--- De: Manuel Magalhães Data: 08/18/05 22:04:01 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Peso: My First Peso Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5 in an old shop to an old guy, in Andorra. As I said before

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
they were produced? Very interesting! keith whaley ---Mensagem original--- De: Manuel Magalhães Data: 08/18/05 22:04:01 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Peso: My First Peso Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5 in an old shop to an old guy, in Andorra. As I said

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
22:04:01 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Peso: My First Peso Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5 in an old shop to an old guy, in Andorra. As I said before it is a brand new lens with more or less 15 years old. So here is one shot taken in Bilbao

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Glen
At 05:05 PM 8/18/2005, Manuel Magalhães wrote: Something was missing, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel ---Mensagem original--- De: Manuel Magalhães Data: 08/18/05 22:04:01 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Peso: My First Peso Hi all, During my

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/05, Manuel Magalhães , discombobulated, unleashed: Something was missing, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel I like it Manuel, but you know what? If you cropped that really tight, just the kids and the water 'clouds' it would be a cracking shot.

Res: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Manuel Magalhães
@pdml.net Assunto: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso Very cool. Like the way you stopped the water at the perfect moment. Good thing you didnt take that in the US, you may have been questioned by the police. Did you read the discussion about this? rg Manuel Magalhães wrote: Something was missing

Res: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Manuel Magalhães
---Mensagem original--- De: Cotty Data: 08/18/05 22:30:37 Para: pentax list Assunto: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso On 18/8/05, Manuel Magalhães , discombobulated, unleashed: Something was missing, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel I like

Res: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Manuel Magalhães
they were small jets of water coming from those holes in the ground with different timings. ---Mensagem original--- De: keithw Data: 08/18/05 22:19:10 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso Manuel Magalhães wrote: Something was missing, http

RE: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Tim Øsleby
) -Original Message- From: Manuel Magalhães [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 18. august 2005 23:05 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Fw: Peso: My First Peso Something was missing, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel ---Mensagem original

Res: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Manuel Magalhães
No, it wasn't my intention but it's nice to have different eyes looking at the same things seeing different perspectives, Thanks Jack Manuel ---Mensagem original--- De: Jack Davis Data: 08/18/05 22:19:40 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso Manuel

Re: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
How should I put this, it's very clear... Manuel Magalhães wrote: Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5 in an old shop to an old guy, in Andorra. As I said before it is a brand new lens with more or less 15 years old. So here is one shot taken in Bilbao Spain. Comments are

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
: My First Peso Hi all, During my vacations I bought a F35-135mm 3.5-4.5 in an old shop to an old guy, in Andorra. As I said before it is a brand new lens with more or less 15 years old. So here is one shot taken in Bilbao Spain. Comments are welcome. Manuel -- When you're worried

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/05, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: That's really neat... (I guess I'm showing my age). Peter, for goodness sake, you're only twelve. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Res: Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/05, Manuel Magalhães , discombobulated, unleashed: I see. I'm going to try it. Thanks Manuel What a guy! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Then I guess the word neat has come back around? Cotty wrote: On 18/8/05, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: That's really neat... (I guess I'm showing my age). Peter, for goodness sake, you're only twelve. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Powell Hargrave
Nice. The water clouds are intriguing and the dancing pairs are great. I do think a good health crop to remove many of the background distractions is called for though. Thanks for sharing Manuel Powell http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Manuel

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/05, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: Then I guess the word neat has come back around? Wouldn't surprise me. Not here (yet) though. 'Cool' is in, but it was in in 1974 in the Bay Area when I was 14. 'Wicked' is in. Some things rub off on our kids (mainly from the Simpsons) but

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/11/2005 1:06:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image is of Huntington, West Virginia. I would

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-13 Thread David Savage
I like it a lot Glen. A nice calm relaxing picture postcard feel. Well done. Dave On 8/12/05, Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image

Re: My First PESO

2005-08-12 Thread John Forbes
. This is different. The skylines of NY or LA have been all shot up. This is fresh. - Original Message - From: Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: PESO: My First PESO Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS

SV: My First PESO

2005-08-12 Thread Jens Bladt
] Sendt: 12. august 2005 08:46 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: My First PESO Agreed. Great picture. Sell it to the town tourist board, if there is one. John On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:45:03 +0100, Mark Stringer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice. It almost has a toy like quality like

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-12 Thread frank theriault
On 8/11/05, Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image is of Huntington, West Virginia. I would have preferred the skyline of New York or LA,

PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Glen
Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image is of Huntington, West Virginia. I would have preferred the skyline of New York or LA, but this is all I had to work with. ;-)

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/8/05, Glen, discombobulated, unleashed: I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image is of Huntington, West Virginia. I would have preferred the skyline of New York or LA, but

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice, but it looks over processed, more like a table top model, say for an HO gauge railroad layout, than a real place... Glen wrote: Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Glen
At 04:33 PM 8/11/2005, P. J. Alling wrote: Nice, but it looks over processed, more like a table top model, say for an HO gauge railroad layout, than a real place... Hi PJ, I assume that you know that Pullman Square refers to the railroad industry? People in Huntington are very fond of

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread pnstenquist
Excellent! In the near perfection of the square and the bright colors in which it's rendered, it has an almost surreal quality to it. Great shot, well executed. Paul On 11/8/05, Glen, discombobulated, unleashed: I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread P. J. Alling
Well, yes I know about who Pullman was. It's not just the layout of the square. Looking at the original, it looks like a noise reduction program was used on the image at high settings and then it was over sharpened, (at least that's what it looks like from the halos around so many objects),

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It's a really lovely shot. I love the star shapes in the street lights; they add sparkle and interest to a very nice scene. Glen wrote: Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony.

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Glen
At 05:26 PM 8/11/2005, P. J. Alling wrote: Well, yes I know about who Pullman was. It's not just the layout of the square. Looking at the original, it looks like a noise reduction program was used on the image at high settings and then it was over sharpened, (at least that's what it looks

RE: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Tom C
Hi Glen, A very pleasing shot! Nice balance, composition and color. It feel real and the lights are great. Thanks for sharing. Tom C. From: Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO: My First PESO Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 16:06:00

Re: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Mark Stringer
: Thursday, August 11, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: PESO: My First PESO Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image is of Huntington, West Virginia. I would have preferred

RE: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Butch Black
Interesting image. It almost looks like an illustration to me. What post processing did you do? Butch

Re: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Glen
At 07:45 PM 8/11/2005, Mark Stringer wrote: Very nice. It almost has a toy like quality like it was part of an extravagant model railroad setup. Very Americana. This is different. The skylines of NY or LA have been all shot up. This is fresh. Hi Mark, Thanks for the kind words. Living

Re: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Kenneth Waller
- From: Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: My First PESO Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image is of Huntington, West Virginia. I would have preferred the skyline

Re: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread brooksdj
Maybe so, but this is a great shot Glen. Good compsition and exposure. Almost a Back to the Future feel to it. Dave(wish we had more of these in Canada)Brooks - Original Message - From: Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: My First PESO

Re: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Glen wrote: At 07:45 PM 8/11/2005, Mark Stringer wrote: Very nice. It almost has a toy like quality like it was part of an extravagant model railroad setup. Very Americana. This is different. The skylines of NY or LA have been all shot up. This is fresh. Hi Mark, Thanks for the

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Joseph Tainter
Nice, Glen. You got just the right time of day. Joe

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-11 Thread Scott Loveless
On 8/11/05, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice, but it looks over processed, more like a table top model, say for an HO gauge railroad layout, than a real place... My initial thoughts, exactly. But I like the way it looks. Very cool photo. Glen wrote: Hello, I just

Re: my first PESO

2004-12-11 Thread Jon Glass
On Dec 10, 2004, at 11:48 PM, Don Sanderson wrote: A little work on the lighting in photoshop would work wonders, there's some very nice stuff here. Thanks for the encouragement, and thanks to all for the comments. :-) My dirty little secret is that those are straight from the camera. I couldn't

Re: my first PESO

2004-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Jon, Brave of you to put the work up. You may be kidding, but I think we all know such fright and hope at the same time. Grading on the curve, I'd have to pick #2. I believe it has a bit of artistic edge due to the light reflections falling in a larger, people free, expanse. It has an 'alone' feel

my first PESO

2004-12-10 Thread Jon Glass
(second try...) and boy am I nervous. ;-) Actually, the photos from the market in Prague got me thinking about some photos I took a few weeks ago in Krakow's main market square. I went there to shoot photos of the St. Mary's Church there, but the umbrellas intrigued me. I shot a bunch, and

Re: my first PESO

2004-12-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like numbers three and six very much. They're simple and graphic. The extensive foreground is interesting. The color is nice. I found them quite pleasing. Paul --- Jon Glass [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and boy am I nervous. ;-) Actually, the photos from the market in Prague got me thinking about

RE: my first PESO

2004-12-10 Thread Don Sanderson
being so shy about posting my pics. (About the ONLY thing I'm shy about!) ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Jon Glass [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 1:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: my first PESO and boy am I nervous. ;-) Actually, the photos

my first PESO

2004-12-10 Thread Jon Glass
and boy am I nervous. ;-) Actually, the photos from the market in Prague got me thinking about some photos I took a few weeks ago in Krakow's main market square. I went there to shoot photos of the St. Mary's Church there, but the umbrellas intrigued me. I shot a bunch, and these are the ones

my first PESO: The Champion

2004-08-07 Thread Jon M
I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures on here for y'all to see. :) http://wcuvax1.wcu.edu/~jm34966/photography/CHAMPION.JPG It's an Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) E-6 locomotive, formerly belonging to the Atlantic Coast Line Railway. It was probably built in the

Re: my first PESO: The Champion

2004-08-07 Thread Peter J. Alling
My God, it's a powerful throbbing purple... Jon M wrote: I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures on here for y'all to see. :) http://wcuvax1.wcu.edu/~jm34966/photography/CHAMPION.JPG It's an Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) E-6 locomotive, formerly belonging to the

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