Re: PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-18 Thread John
https://agrilife.org/dragonfly/faqs/ On 6/15/2021 17:56:44, ann sanfedele wrote: I wonder if they call them DRAGON flies because of their ugly faces.. The guy in flight and the next one are stunning snaps... the last one I find less so because it's rather cluttered , the little beast doesn't

Re: PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-16 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Ann. You are right about the third pic. A soft background is so important for semi macro work. Henk Op 2021-06-15 om 23:56 schreef ann sanfedele: I wonder if they call them DRAGON flies because of their ugly faces.. The guy in flight and the next one are stunning snaps... the last one

Re: PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-16 Thread mike wilson
> On 15 June 2021 at 22:56 ann sanfedele wrote: > > > I wonder if they call them DRAGON flies because of their ugly faces.. Interesting question. Possible reasons: they are aggressive, flying predators they display what appears to be curiosity - walk into their territory and they will

Re: PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-15 Thread ann sanfedele
I wonder if they call them DRAGON flies because of their ugly faces.. The guy in flight and the next one are stunning snaps... the last one I find less so because it's rather cluttered , the little beast doesn't stand out as well. ann On 6/13/2021 6:21 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: This dragonfly

Re: PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Those are three fine images, but the first -- the "stop action" capture in flight -- is just spectacular. All the dragonflies that visit my yard and pool patio are extremely nervous and flighty; I haven't managed one decent shot yet. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

Re: PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-14 Thread Henk Terhell
Dragonflies are indeed interesting insects. Fortunately they are not so large as they were hundreds of million years ago. Henk Op 2021-06-14 om 10:17 schreef Alan C: After seeing your Green-Eyed Hawker shots I started delving on the Web and was absolutely amazed. It seems as if Dragonflies

Re: PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-14 Thread Alan C
After seeing your Green-Eyed Hawker shots I started delving on the Web and was absolutely amazed. It seems as if Dragonflies are extensively studied & photographed world wide and they have such a variety of captivating common names. Some even migrate. I have always been aware of many different

PESO: green-eyed hawker

2021-06-13 Thread Henk Terhell
This dragonfly is since a few years a regular guest in our region, perhaps due to climate change. Nevertheless,due to its flight habits, it is a more pleasant model for photo shoots than many other nervous dragonflies. Here some of my recent pics of the green-eyed hawker (Aeshna isoceles):

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-02 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Ann and Mark Henk Op 2020-06-02 om 19:03 schreef Mark C: Well done! An excellent capture. Mark On 6/1/2020 10:09 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ Henk

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-02 Thread Bill
On 6/2/2020 11:03 AM, Mark C wrote: Well done! An excellent capture. Mark You know you have done well when Mark Cassino likes the image. bill -- 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

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-02 Thread Mark C
Well done! An excellent capture. Mark On 6/1/2020 10:09 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-02 Thread ann sanfedele
So lovely! particularly nice bokeh and great timing on trigger release. ann On 6/1/2020 10:09 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ Henk -- ann sanfedele photography

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread John
Fishing, you can often eat what you catch. 8^) On 6/1/2020 10:16:33, Henk Terhell wrote: Thanks Dan. It is a sport like fishing. Many times you catch nothing and it needs patience. Henk Op 2020-06-01 om 16:12 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: WONDERFUL images, clear and sharp, with pleasing

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Ken Waller
Great captures Henk’s! -Original Message- >From: Henk Terhell >Sent: Jun 1, 2020 10:09 AM >Subject: peso: green-eyed hawker > >With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed >hawker: >https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ >https://flic.kr/p/2j7H

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Henk Terhell
thanks Bill and Alan Henk Op 2020-06-01 om 17:09 schreef Alan C: Well done. Haven't yet tried to catch one flight. Alan C On 01-Jun-20 04:09 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Alan C
Well done. Haven't yet tried to catch one flight. Alan C On 01-Jun-20 04:09 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Bill
On 6/1/2020 8:09 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ Henk Wow. That is amazing. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Paul Op 2020-06-01 om 16:13 schreef Paul Stenquist: Well done! A tough shot. Paul On Jun 1, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ Henk -- PDML

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Dan. It is a sport like fishing. Many times you catch nothing and it needs patience. Henk Op 2020-06-01 om 16:12 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: WONDERFUL images, clear and sharp, with pleasing background and bokeh. I admire your skill; I have never been able to capture a decent image

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well done! A tough shot. Paul > On Jun 1, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed > hawker: > https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ > https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ > > Henk > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
WONDERFUL images, clear and sharp, with pleasing background and bokeh. I admire your skill; I have never been able to capture a decent image of a dragonfly in flight (and these are far above "decent"). Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

peso: green-eyed hawker

2020-06-01 Thread Henk Terhell
With some luck today, I got at last in flight pictures of the green-eyed hawker: https://flic.kr/p/2j7N9JQ https://flic.kr/p/2j7HPPQ Henk -- 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

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-03 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Paul. Alan C On 03-May-20 07:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I like it. The environment is a plus. Paul On May 3, 2020, at 10:46 AM, Alan C wrote: Thanks Dan. I feel better now. The problem is that one need to get very close to pick up detail. Hopefully I'll get my chance yet.

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like it. The environment is a plus. Paul > On May 3, 2020, at 10:46 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Thanks Dan. I feel better now. The problem is that one need to get very > close to pick up detail. Hopefully I'll get my chance yet. > > Time to relax now after a strenuous day in the garden. > >

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-03 Thread Alan C
Thanks Dan. I feel better now. The problem is that one need to get very close to pick up detail. Hopefully I'll get my chance yet. Time to relax now after a strenuous day in the garden. Alan C On 03-May-20 03:10 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I f0ollowed the wrong link, which led to an

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I f0ollowed the wrong link, which led to an excellent image of a swallowtail. I found the pigeon without much trouble, and it is certainly better than average. Nice capture in its environment. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-03 Thread Henk Terhell
Subject:     PESO: Green Wood Pigeon Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 18:11:45 +0200 From: Alan C To: Pentax Discus Mail List Late this afternoon while I was gardening, a large flock of Green Wood Pigeons visited a Fig tree overhanging my carport. Now, these are very difficult birds to ph

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-03 Thread Alan C
mp; fast food deliveries are allowed but no booze or cigarettes. Forwarded Message Subject:     PESO: Green Wood Pigeon Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 18:11:45 +0200 From: Alan C To: Pentax Discus Mail List Late this afternoon while I was gardening, a large flock of Gre

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-02 Thread Henk Terhell
, we have moved to lockdown level 4 now so have more liberties. We may now exercise between 06:00 & 09:00. Certain specified businesses are now open & fast food deliveries are allowed but no booze or cigarettes. Forwarded Message Subject:     PESO: Green Wood Pig

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-02 Thread Larry Colen
> On May 2, 2020, at 12:09 PM, Alan C wrote: > > I adjusted the levels a bit which may have had an effect on the saturation > but the colours look pretty true to me.. A bit of motion blur on the beak. > > I need to have a hide on the garage roof so I can be within a few metres. The > only

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-02 Thread Alan C
garettes. Forwarded Message Subject: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 18:11:45 +0200 From: Alan C To: Pentax Discus Mail List Late this afternoon while I was gardening, a large flock of Green Wood Pigeons visited a Fig tree overhanging my carp

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-02 Thread Larry Colen
> > BTW, we have moved to lockdown level 4 now so have more liberties. We may now > exercise between 06:00 & 09:00. Certain specified businesses are now open & > fast food deliveries are allowed but no booze or cigarettes. > > Forwarded Message >

Re: Fwd: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-02 Thread ann sanfedele
tain specified businesses are now open & fast food deliveries are allowed but no booze or cigarettes. Forwarded Message Subject:     PESO: Green Wood Pigeon Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 18:11:45 +0200 From: Alan C To: Pentax Discus Mail List Late this afternoon

Fwd: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-02 Thread Alan C
garettes. Forwarded Message Subject: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 18:11:45 +0200 From: Alan C To: Pentax Discus Mail List Late this afternoon while I was gardening, a large flock of Green Wood Pigeons visited a Fig tree overhanging my carp

PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2020-05-02 Thread Alan C
Late this afternoon while I was gardening, a large flock of Green Wood Pigeons visited a Fig tree overhanging my carport. Now, these are very difficult birds to photograph because they are very skittish & will explode out of the tree if disturbed. I slowly crept into the house to get my camera

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks. Yes, I'm not set up more much post processing here -- too much to do! They are not snappers but very gentle vegetarians. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 3:36 AM Paul Stenquist wrote: > Nice. I might clone out the intruding body

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread John
I hope the state of Hawaii is able to step up and take up the slack. The National Seashore here in North Carolina is affected by the government shutdown and in addition to reports of people trashing the facilities, there have been several reports of people in 4WD vehicles driving out on

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread John
Maybe a smidge more along the lower edge so the end of the flipper isn't cut off. On 1/21/2019 21:48:22, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Went up to the north shore to watch the surfers, but the waves were small and the action nonexistent. There were, however, a lot of green sea turtles on the beach.

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread Subash Jeyan
nice but, like Jack, i wish the framing was different. On Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:48:22 -1000 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > Went up to the north shore to watch the surfers, but the waves were > small and the action nonexistent. There were, however, a lot of > green sea turtles on the beach. > >

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread Bruce Nagel
On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 08:36:14AM -0500, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: Went up to the north shore to watch the surfers, but the waves were small and the action nonexistent. There were, however, a lot of green sea turtles on the beach.

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice. I might clone out the intruding body parts. Are they snappers? Paul > On Jan 21, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Went up to the north shore to watch the surfers, but the waves were small > and the action nonexistent. There were, however, a lot of green sea > turtles on

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The state of Hawaii and the feds are pretty aggressive in protecting the sea turtles in Hawaii. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 8:59 PM Alan C wrote: > Escaping the cold hey? Glad to hear there were a lot of turtles. Not so > common in

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-21 Thread Alan C
Escaping the cold hey? Glad to hear there were a lot of turtles. Not so common in Southern Africa any more because the locals steal the eggs. Nature conservation is trying to help by increasing security on the preferred beaches & then transporting the hatchlings to beyond the breakers. I have

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for looking Jack. I agree with you, but the turtles were gathered together in a tight group, with one's fin often resting on its neighbor's back. Much like the sea lions on Pier 39 in SF. I just tried to focus on an interesting one and exclude as much of its surroundings as I could. Dan

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-21 Thread Jack Davis
Just one whole turtle may have been a cleaner and simpler image. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 21, 2019, at 6:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Went up to the north shore to watch the surfers, but the waves were small > and the action nonexistent. There were, however, a lot of green sea >

PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Went up to the north shore to watch the surfers, but the waves were small and the action nonexistent. There were, however, a lot of green sea turtles on the beach. http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/1/21/green-sea-turtle Comments invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-18 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 16/8/18, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: >http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ > >K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. > >Flash through diffuser off-camera. Really really superb work mate. The colours balance so well together and the composition is just right. The Master of Bugs

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-18 Thread Toine
A beaty. The transparant wings and black background is a good combo On Thu, 16 Aug 2018, 22:06 Jostein, wrote: > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ > > K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. > > Flash through diffuser off-camera. > > Jostein > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-18 Thread Jostein
Unharmed indeed. Undisturbed, really. :-) Jostein Den 17.08.2018 22:24, skrev ann sanfedele: Just stunning...and looks unharmed as well ann On 8/16/2018 4:05 PM, Jostein wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. Flash through diffuser off-camera.

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-18 Thread Jostein
Thanks Subash! Jostein Den 17.08.2018 05:19, skrev Subash Jeyan: On Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:05:39 +0200 Jostein wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. Flash through diffuser off-camera. that's gorgeous... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-18 Thread Jostein
Thanks Mark! Jostein Den 16.08.2018 23:25, skrev Mark C: Nicely done! Jostein wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. Flash through diffuser off-camera. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-18 Thread Jostein
Just more grass. :-) It's shot in my front garden. The ambient light was quite low. Shutter speeds without flash at same aperture was 0.5-1 sec. Jostein Den 16.08.2018 23:10, skrev Paul Stenquist: Gorgeous! What’s in the background? Paul On Aug 16, 2018, at 5:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-18 Thread Jostein
Thanks Dan! :-) Jostein Den 16.08.2018 23:07, skrev Daniel J. Matyola: Stunning, Jostein, especially when viewed full screen! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Jostein wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ K-3ii

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Just stunning...and looks unharmed as well ann On 8/16/2018 4:05 PM, Jostein wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. Flash through diffuser off-camera. Jostein -- ann sanfedele photography https://annsan.smugmug.com

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-16 Thread Subash Jeyan
On Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:05:39 +0200 Jostein wrote: > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ > > K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. > > Flash through diffuser off-camera. that's gorgeous... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-16 Thread Mark C
Nicely done! Jostein wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. Flash through diffuser off-camera. Jostein -- 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 - Green lacewing

2018-08-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Gorgeous! What’s in the background? Paul > On Aug 16, 2018, at 5:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Stunning, Jostein, especially when viewed full screen! > > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >> On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Jostein wrote: >> >>

Re: PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Stunning, Jostein, especially when viewed full screen! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Jostein wrote: > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ > > K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. > > Flash through diffuser off-camera. > >

PESO - Green lacewing

2018-08-16 Thread Jostein
http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/sokkelgulloye/ K-3ii and DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro. Flash through diffuser off-camera. Jostein -- 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

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-16 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 16/7/18, John Coyle, discombobulated, unleashed: >I love 'em too! Went to Farnborough and Biggin Hill a couple of times >each when I lived in the UK. Nothing like the sound of a Merlin engine >at full throttle in a WWII aircraft, or a Vulcan or Victor on full >thrust on take-off. > >Here in

RE: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-16 Thread John Coyle
t... John in Brisbane (actually at Caloundra this week) -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, 15 July 2018 9:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Green and Gate I love air shows! I participated in a couple during my active duty

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/7/18, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: >Amazing footage. I remember seeing tv news coverage of the accident at the >time. Hard to see what caused the collision from the video. What were >they trying to do at the time? A line about it on Wiki: Investigators later

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Amazing footage. I remember seeing tv news coverage of the accident at the time. Hard to see what caused the collision from the video. What were they trying to do at the time? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jul 15, 2018 at 8:36 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote:

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/7/18, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: >Love it exactly as is. >Delicate light. Tusen tak :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Jostein
Love it exactly as is. Delicate light. Jostein Den 13.07.2018 22:42, skrev Steve Cottrell: Photographic doldrums during a house move. Friday evening after an arduous week. Wine. Saw some scenes through the window so dug out the camera and the Pentax 50/1.4 and took half a dozen shots. This

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/7/18, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: >bummed a cigarette, lit it and walked back to the airfield. It might have been his own - here's the footage! At 4'26" -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/7/18, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: >I participated in a couple during my active duty days. One resulted in a >few moments of terror when one of our planes didn't make it for the fly-by, >but was involve in a mid-air that resulted in the loss of a radome and a >navigation

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love air shows! I participated in a couple during my active duty days. One resulted in a few moments of terror when one of our planes didn't make it for the fly-by, but was involve in a mid-air that resulted in the loss of a radome and a navigation ejecting (safely except for some broken toes)

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 13/7/18, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: >Believe I like it as is, Cotty. Cheers Jack. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 13/7/18, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: >How heavy was the house, and how far did you have to move it? > >I hope your back is OK Har! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ --

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 13/7/18, ann sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: >I'd /-love-/ it if you cropped out the gate and just left the green... >This is the NEW house location, yes? > >lucky you Thanks Annsan xx -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News --

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-13 Thread Jack Davis
Believe I like it as is, Cotty. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2018, at 2:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I'd /-love-/ it if you cropped out the gate and just left the green... > This is the NEW house location, yes? > > lucky you > > ann > >> On 7/13/2018 4:42 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote:

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
How heavy was the house, and how far did you have to move it? I hope your back is OK. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 4:42 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Photographic doldrums during a house move. Friday evening after an arduous > week. Wine.

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Not sexy, perhaps, but I really like the textures, especially the contrast between the greens and the gate. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 4:42 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Photographic doldrums during a house move. Friday evening after

Re: PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-13 Thread ann sanfedele
I'd /-love-/ it if you cropped out the gate and just left the green... This is the NEW house location, yes? lucky you ann On 7/13/2018 4:42 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Photographic doldrums during a house move. Friday evening after an arduous week. Wine. Saw some scenes through the window so

PESO - Green and Gate

2018-07-13 Thread Steve Cottrell
Photographic doldrums during a house move. Friday evening after an arduous week. Wine. Saw some scenes through the window so dug out the camera and the Pentax 50/1.4 and took half a dozen shots. This was my favourite. Kill me now. Totally boring and dull but I liked it.

PESO: Green wood Pigeon (edited)

2018-04-15 Thread Alan C
OK, Ann, here is the "de-blossomed" version. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/26618182657/ Thanks for your comment, Jack. Alan C --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2018-04-15 Thread Subash Jeyan
nice shot Alan. as you say, ok for the ID. will look forward to the better days... subash On Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:13:22 +0200 "Alan C" wrote: > Not the best image but OK for ID. There will be better days. Green > bird always on the move in green foliage . I took about 30 shots

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2018-04-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"(There were monkeys & Trumpeter Hornbills in the same tree this morning)" That is a phrase seldom heard in my circles. That is a fine image, Alan! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 11:13 AM, Alan C wrote: > Not the best

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2018-04-15 Thread Jack Davis
Alan, anytime I get a decent eye i'm fairly pleased. You did that in this case, so I say, "good catch." J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2018, at 10:15 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I'd call it pretty good, though despite the motion blur... one glaring thingy > that you

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2018-04-15 Thread ann sanfedele
I'd call it pretty good, though despite the motion blur... one glaring thingy that you could fix..the dead blossom right behind the bird's head really jumps out... clear to see why green birdy likes that tree .. he looks like he is part of it ann On 4/15/2018 11:13 AM, Alan C wrote: Not the

PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

2018-04-15 Thread Alan C
Not the best image but OK for ID. There will be better days. Green bird always on the move in green foliage . I took about 30 shots over half an hour - this is the best. Range about 30m. (There were monkeys & Trumpeter Hornbills in the same tree this morning)

Re: Peso-Green Heronlll

2017-11-18 Thread Jack Davis
Valued comments, Paul. Thanks!! J Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2017, at 5:02 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I like this one. An interesting pallet and a fascinating bird. > > Paul > >> On Nov 18, 2017, at 7:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> He

Re: Peso-Green Heronlll

2017-11-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like this one. An interesting pallet and a fascinating bird. Paul > On Nov 18, 2017, at 7:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > He does have a smug superior > attitude going, but doesn't > realize I have a D FA 150-450 > pointed at him. heh, heh! > > Thanks, Ann! > J > > Sent

Re: Peso-Green Heronlll

2017-11-18 Thread Jack Davis
He does have a smug superior attitude going, but doesn't realize I have a D FA 150-450 pointed at him. heh, heh! Thanks, Ann! J Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2017, at 10:02 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > He thinks you can't see him :-) > I like it! > ann > >> On

Re: Peso-Green Heronlll

2017-11-17 Thread ann sanfedele
He thinks you can't see him :-) I like it! ann On 11/14/2017 3:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: This AM at Colusa. Green Heron. C? Thanks! The usual set-up. J https:www.photo.net/photo/18436241 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: peso-Green Heron

2017-11-16 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, John. As I explained earlier, the problem was it wouldn't open with my phone, but was fine with the desk top. Corrected the URL for the phone folks. Thanks, John! J Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 7:54 PM, John wrote: > >> On 11/15/2017 09:11, Jack

Re: peso-Green Heron

2017-11-15 Thread John
On 11/15/2017 09:11, Jack Davis wrote: Attempted to post this yesterday, but fumbled the URL. Posted a shot of one of these sometime ago, but like this scene and the red eye. C? Thanks, J https://www.photo.net/photo/18436241 I saw your post yesterday, and had no problem with the URL. --

Re: peso-Green Heron

2017-11-15 Thread Jack Davis
Not that surprised, Dan. I couldn't open it on my phone, but could on the desk top. I'd guess there are those who often don't often go beyond their phone. J Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 6:36 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I did see it yesterday. > > > Dan

Re: peso-Green Heron

2017-11-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I did see it yesterday. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 9:11 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Attempted to post this yesterday, but fumbled the URL. > Posted a shot of one of these sometime ago, but like this > scene and

peso-Green Heron

2017-11-15 Thread Jack Davis
Attempted to post this yesterday, but fumbled the URL. Posted a shot of one of these sometime ago, but like this scene and the red eye. C? Thanks, J https://www.photo.net/photo/18436241 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Peso-Green Heronlll

2017-11-14 Thread Jack Davis
This AM at Colusa. Green Heron. C? Thanks! The usual set-up. J https:www.photo.net/photo/18436241 -- 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: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-19 Thread Jostein Øksne
Well on this list a carapace might come in handy. Thanks for the support, Larry. :-) Jostein Den 19. juli 2016 01.49.47 CEST, skrev Larry Colen : > > >Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> Ugly beast, fine image. > >Jostein did take a fine image, but he's really not a beast. > >> >> >>

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-19 Thread Alan C
Perhaps his beauty is in his ugliness? Looks quite pretty to me. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 11:22 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer Ugly beast, fine image. Dan Matyola http

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Larry Colen
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Ugly beast, fine image. Jostein did take a fine image, but he's really not a beast. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM, Jostein wrote: A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ugly beast, fine image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM, Jostein wrote: > A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4 macro. Diffused TTL flash on > camera. > > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/hargullbasse/ > >

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jostein, That's a beautiful photo of a somewhat scary looking beast! If you sat just a bit lower, you could probably get a catch-light in her eyes. ;-) Just kidding... On a serious note, - photographing such colorful and reflective bugs can be challenging under the bright direct sun-light or

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Bob W-PDML
Very good! B > On 18 Jul 2016, at 21:55, Jostein wrote: > > A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4 macro. Diffused TTL flash on > camera. > > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/hargullbasse/ > > Still learning to make the most of this fabulous lens. > > -- PDML

PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Jostein
A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4 macro. Diffused TTL flash on camera. http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/hargullbasse/ Still learning to make the most of this fabulous lens. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

PESO - Green and Gold

2015-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
On my way to work a ccuple of weeks ago: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18130627=lg (K-5, DA40/2.8 Ltd.) Comments appreciated. Rick -- 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

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