Re: January PUG comments

2024-02-10 Thread John Sessoms
Thank you. On 2/5/2024 2:01 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Two of the images in last month’s PUG are burned into my mind - I can’t stop seeing them! John’s Eclipse was just a masterwork in minimalism. All other things equal, I think I prefer eclipse images where the sun is just emerging out of the

January PUG comments

2024-02-05 Thread Stanley Halpin
Two of the images in last month’s PUG are burned into my mind - I can’t stop seeing them! John’s Eclipse was just a masterwork in minimalism. All other things equal, I think I prefer eclipse images where the sun is just emerging out of the shadow, but still John’s image is just about as good as

Re: April PUG comments

2014-04-20 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you so very much for saying so, Ann. You're encouraging me to try more still life images. I'll first have to get organized though; my workspace is a disaster area now. On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > BRuce - > I have to say, that the vase and berries really stay wi

Re: April PUG comments

2014-04-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
BRuce - I have to say, that the vase and berries really stay with me in my mind's eye.. beautiful subject and perfect lighting. Just sayin :-) ann On 4/20/2014 08:26, Bruce Walker wrote: Thank you, Bulent. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 10:14 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: Sorry for being rather late

Re: April PUG comments

2014-04-20 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Bulent. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 10:14 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > Sorry for being rather late for comments. > > And, I don't know how I missed submitting an image... > > ... > > Bruce Walker... Cotoneaster in Blue Vase > Lovely lighting. Serene. > > Darren Andy... Still Life: Through t

Re: April PUG comments

2014-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Ken Waller... Desert Color I would put it in a frame and exhibit, if it were mine. Thanks Bulent, I did and I have. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bulent Celasun" Subject: April PUG comments Sorry for being r

April PUG comments

2014-04-19 Thread Bulent Celasun
Sorry for being rather late for comments. And, I don't know how I missed submitting an image... ... Bruce Walker... Cotoneaster in Blue Vase Lovely lighting. Serene. Darren Andy... Still Life: Through the Viewfinder - Kodak Duaflex I liked the low-fi look. The technique described is worth a try

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG, comments)

2012-12-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/11/2012 09:03, Mark Roberts wrote: Bulent Celasun wrote: As much an aggravation as having another birthday can be, it still beats not having another one. This should not go without a MARK! A Mark Twain, almost ;-) that will send Bulent running to google now. Have a happy! (BTW

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-11 Thread Stan Halpin
A belated happy birthday. Like lenses, birthdays are something that you can't have enough of . . . stan On Dec 10, 2012, at 5:33 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit > so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - > been

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG, comments)

2012-12-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Bulent Celasun wrote: >>As much an aggravation as having another birthday can be, it still beats not >>having another one. > >This should not go without a MARK! A Mark Twain, almost ;-) Have a happy! (BTW Ann, my caller ID says you called the other day but left no message. Try again if it's im

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-11 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Happy Birthday! On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 12:33 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit > so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - > been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. > -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu --

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-11 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 10/12/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: >sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit >so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday Happy birthday Ann XX -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Produc

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ann Sanfedele : sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. I'm a bit late to the party (been out lunching and drinking with a couple of old mat

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Eactivist
Ditto. Nice to be here. Good luck with calendars et. all. Marnie :-) In a message dated 12/10/2012 8:22:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: Hey Marnie, nice to see you back! ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG, comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Bulent Celasun
>As much an aggravation as having another birthday can be, it still beats not >having another one. This should not go without a MARK! Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=22268

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Happy Birthday, Ann. I'm just about four years behind you, so I join in your delight that the PUG was not full of old geezers this month. Glad you survived Sandy and your medical and dental crises, and it's good to be hearing from you again. Congratulations again. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.p

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Boris Liberman
Happy birthday, Ann! So it turns out that you and Anat (my younger daughter) were born in the same month of December. That's mighty cool. Wishing you great health, plenty lots of good light and many reasons to have cheerful mood. Boris On 12/11/2012 12:33 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: sorry gu

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Hey Marnie, nice to see you back! ann On 12/10/2012 21:04, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Happy Bday! In a message dated 12/10/2012 2:35:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that t

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/10/2012 22:22, William Robb wrote: Happy Birthday Ann. I tried to send you a typically perverted and somewhat pornographic birthday greeting, but nyc.rr has my IP blocked for some reason. You missed out on some fine entertainment for your birthday. luv ya. Har! Love ya too, Wheatfield

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Subash Jeyan
you can still send it to her through the list :) many happy returns of the day ann. have a great one On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:22:26 -0600 William Robb wrote: > Happy Birthday Ann. > I tried to send you a typically perverted and somewhat pornographic > birthday greeting, but nyc.rr has my IP

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread William Robb
Happy Birthday Ann. I tried to send you a typically perverted and somewhat pornographic birthday greeting, but nyc.rr has my IP blocked for some reason. You missed out on some fine entertainment for your birthday. luv ya. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://

RE: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG, comments)

2012-12-10 Thread John Sessoms
Happy birthday. As much an aggravation as having another birthday can be, it still beats not having another one. From: Ann Sanfedele sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - been busy with ebay and other st

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Eactivist
Happy Bday! In a message dated 12/10/2012 2:35:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. DID l

RE: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Gerrit Visser
ouple of PUG comments) sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. DID look at the PUG and was pleased that most of the photos were not of elderly p

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Happy birthday, Ann! Hope you've had a great day. Paul On Dec 10, 2012, at 5:33 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit > so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - > been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. >

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Happy Birthday to you both. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 5:07 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2012-12-10 15:33 Ann Sanfedele wrote >> >> sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit >> so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - >> been busy with

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Larry Colen
Happy Birthday Ann! -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Bruce Walker
Hippo Birdy, Ann! On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit > so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - > been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. > > DID look at the PUG and was plea

RE: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Bob W
Heppy Boitday, Ann! B > -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele > Sent: 10 December 2012 22:33 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments) > > sorry guy

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread steve harley
on 2012-12-10 15:33 Ann Sanfedele wrote sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. happy birthday Ann! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net htt

OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. DID look at the PUG and was pleased that most of the photos were not of elderly people :-) that being said, I thi

april pug comments

2009-04-29 Thread Scott Loveless
I think the following are my favorites of the bunch. Contemplation II by Filip Nicolai "Water, the gift of Nature" by George K. Vlachou Foam and Froth by Brian Walters If I had to pick a winner, which thankfully I don't, it would be George's. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th

RE: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-29 Thread Bob W
> Sheep would of course never climb a > glacier on their > own, since there is nothing to eat. > > Thrainn > It wouldn't be safe on their own either. They need another sheep to belay for them when they get to difficult bits, and to lock off the rope if they slip. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-29 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Oct 29, 2007 at 08:25:23PM +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > -- Original message -- > From: Thrainn Vigfusson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sheep would of course never climb a glacier on their > > own, since there is nothing to eat. > > > That would probably st

Re: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-29 Thread pnstenquist
-- Original message -- From: Thrainn Vigfusson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sheep would of course never climb a glacier on their > own, since there is nothing to eat. > That would probably stop me as well :-). Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-29 Thread Thrainn Vigfusson
Thank you for ther comment. The low quality jpeg is probably because I'd forgotten about the resizing that's done on the page. Incidentally, the sheep were being herded 12 kilometers across the glacier, from the other side. Sheep would of course never climb a glacier on their own, since there is

Re: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks for the comment, Marnie. I probably didn't spend enough time on this image. I'll definitely do a bit more work on it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/br

Re: November PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Tom Thanks for the comment. I think I was in a bit of hurry when I submitted that image. I'm sure I can do a bit more with it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery

Re: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 10/25/2007 8:59:07 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That statue is a top a famous church in Santa Fe (forgot name). The print of this is really good technically but I couldn't get it scanned really well. ann == I figured it probably looked a

Re: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread ann sanfedele
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > >I don't get the opposites part exactly, but I like the backlighting and the >sense of relationship. A nice moment in time and I like the male bonding >thing going on in it. > They are um sitting opposite each other - almost mirror image.. I had to think a m

A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Eactivist
Some quick thoughts and sorry don't have time to comment on everyone. Sheep on Glacier by Thrainn Vigfusson A stand out photo, looks like a low quality JPEG however, probably better as a print, a bigger print. This is a very unusual image. I don't exactly expect to see a bunch of sheep bein

Re: November PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks for the comments, Tom! I'm waiting for someone to invent a polarizer plug-in for Photoshop or Lightroom... This was another really nice gallery. My favorites are Frank's, Jaume's, Ken's, and Peter's, but they're all good. Thanks very much, Scott! I really look forward to the PUG every m

Re: November PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 10:00 PM -0600 10/24/07, Tom C wrote: >Here's my basic thoughts on the shots that struck me: > >Sailboat on a sparkling ocean by Steven Sharpe >http://pug.komkon.org/07nov/slides/boat925.html > >A strong image, made so by three simple elements. Light on the water adds >even more. Nice! My favor

November PUG Comments

2007-10-24 Thread Tom C
Here's my basic thoughts on the shots that struck me: Sailboat on a sparkling ocean by Steven Sharpe http://pug.komkon.org/07nov/slides/boat925.html A strong image, made so by three simple elements. Light on the water adds even more. Nice! My favorite of the gallery. - Mixed Messages by B

Re: PUG Comments March 2007

2007-03-08 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > " X " by Gianfranco Irlanda > > http://pug.komkon.org/07mar/binariox.html > > Strong composition with the X of the rails and camera at ground level. > Bravery award for risking life, camera, and limb in front of that oncoming > car that is much closer than i

Re: PUG Comments March 2007

2007-03-07 Thread Kenneth Waller
Looks like the Palouse region to me. Very nice shot but for my money, I want it in color. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Harald Rust" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PUG Comments March 2007 > Hi Tom, > Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated. >

PUG Comments March 2007

2007-03-06 Thread Harald Rust
Hi Tom, Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated. Harald Tom C. wrote: " Tree and Hills " by Harald Rust http://pug.komkon.org/07mar/palubw.html Wonderful classic composition. Shot sure to a be a winner in color or grayscale. My personal favorite of the month. _

Re: PUG Comments March 2007

2007-03-06 Thread Tom C
>Tom C wrote: > > --- > > > > " Running in the Rain " by Boris Liberman > > > > http://pug.komkon.org/07mar/pug00526.html > > > > Boris! No fair cheating with such a good image that you've already shown >as > > a PESO. That is strictly against the rules. I suggest you read them.

Re: PUG Comments March 2007

2007-03-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Tom C wrote: > --- > > " Running in the Rain " by Boris Liberman > > http://pug.komkon.org/07mar/pug00526.html > > Boris! No fair cheating with such a good image that you've already shown as > a PESO. That is strictly against the rules. I suggest you read them. > > -

PUG Comments March 2007

2007-03-05 Thread Tom C
Some thoughts on some PUG shots... " Tree and Hills " by Harald Rust http://pug.komkon.org/07mar/palubw.html Wonderful classic composition. Shot sure to a be a winner in color or grayscale. My personal favorite of the month. - " The Goalkeeper " by Gabor Ritz, http://pug.ko

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-14 Thread Lucas Rijnders
c/pc/mypics/698154 > > > > > >> From: "Lucas Rijnders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Subject: Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3 >> Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:11:43 +0

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-13 Thread Sandra Hermann
My dad has always told me I miss most of the world cause I only look through a viewfinder. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/698154 From: "Lucas Rijnders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject:

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-13 Thread Lucas Rijnders
gt; Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Subject: Some PUG comments 3 of 3 >> Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 20:05:59 +0100 >> >> "When I was a kid.." by Sandy Hermann >> >> The story around it makes the

RE: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-13 Thread Sandra Hermann
t the crop. It just made it better in my eye. Thank you again. Sandy From: "Jostein Øksne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Some PUG comments 3 of 3 Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 20:05:59 +0100 "When I w

Re: Some PUG comments 1 of 3

2006-11-13 Thread Lucas Rijnders
On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:04:21 +0100, Jostein Øksne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Decay" by Lucas Rijnders > > I like this one. The composition is fine, and it fits the theme like a > glove. one little nit is that it has a bit of magenta cast on my > (calibrated) monitor. Could be, my monitor cer

Re: Some PUG comments 2 of 3

2006-11-12 Thread Thrainn Vigfusson
Thank you very much for your kind comments. I have to admit it was a bit of a shock to read that someone could recognize my photos. Up until now I thought that my photos were pretty much as everyone's elses, as I take photos of anything that catches my fancy and I don't try to make any sort of p

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
I found this shot very intriguing as well. The highlight burst on the left combined with the expansive view and unusual composition works very well for me. Paul On Nov 11, 2006, at 7:01 PM, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: > Jostein Øksne wrote: >> "Villa Maiuri - Interior" by Gianfranco Irlanda >> >

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-11 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Jostein Øksne wrote: > "Villa Maiuri - Interior" by Gianfranco Irlanda > > There's something special about this one. It's so anti every rule of > composition with the huge door and wall in the middle, and the two > exits on either side. Still it works. Very intriguing. My favourite > this month. A

Re: Some PUG comments 2 of 3

2006-11-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Jostein: Thanks for your comments. I actually considered using a black and white version: http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=631154 but I think it needs a bit of the blue to convey the feeling of a vast ocean beyond the cave. I was thinking more of "Lost" than Robinson Crusoe. Dan

Re: Some PUG comments 1 of 3

2006-11-10 Thread Harald Rust
Jostein, Thanks for the kind comment and taking the time to critique this month's gallery. Greetings from the currently 'very wet' Washington state Harald Jostein wrote: "River's End" by Harald Rust Harald, you certainly live up to your PUG reputation with this image. I think it's a great pic,

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-10 Thread Dave Kennedy
Thanks for taking the time to do this Jostein. (and thanks for the comment) dk On 11/9/06, Jostein Øksne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Fort St Andries" by Henk Terhell > > A classic ruin shot. What makes this one stand out, IMO, is the > repetition of the fallen chunks on the right and beyond the

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-10 Thread Jostein Øksne
On 11/9/06, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Forerunner" by Ann Sanfedele > > > > Running ahead into abanonment... lol... > > This pic certainly hit home with me. > > > > Thanks, J --- but I hope not for any personal reasons :) hehe. Only in the humor department! Jostein -- PDML P

Re: Some PUG comments 1 of 3

2006-11-10 Thread Jostein Øksne
Jaume, i think what I meant to say is that it looks, to me, more like a renovation project than something abandoned. The laquer/finish of the two large chairs still looks rich and smooth, while the seats and the legs have marks of heavy use. Together it gives me the impression of recent activity.

Re: Some PUG comments 1 of 3

2006-11-10 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Josteinn, thanks for your comments. >"Abandoned Chairs" by Jaume Lahuerta (...) >The chairs do look a bit lonesome, but the message doesn't come across as very strong to me. So, they don't look abandoned enough? However, the fabric on the left chair is part of a Carnival disguise that had been t

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread David Savage
At 05:41 AM 10/11/2006, Cotty wrote: >I digress Mark! Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread Cotty
Thanks for taking the time Jostein. Ahh, reminds me of days long gone when I went through on a monthly basis and picked out the classy shots, with a 'best of month' and reserve. I had *time* then. I can't tell you how busy I've been lately. Still, what goes around comes around. In 2008 I'll have be

RE: Some PUG comments 2 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread Bob W
That's a great photo. -- Cheers, Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of DagT > Sent: 09 November 2006 20:30 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Some PUG comments 2 of 3 > > Den 9. nov. 2006

Re: Some PUG comments 2 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread Gabriel Cain
Jostein Øksne wrote: > "Little Lost Bucket at the Beach" by Gabriel Cain > > The title says it, and it looks like the sea is going to claim the > bucket shortly. I like this one a lot for the idea and the execution > with the wash just underneath the bucket. It seems a bit soft, though. It is a b

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks Jostein! On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 20:05:59 +0100, Jostein ksne wrote: >"Four fungi" by Jan van Wijk > >Too bad the fourth got turned to mush...:-) >It's a lovely pic of the three fungi remaining. Special price for most >stretched interpretation of the theme. :-) Need to be a bit creative once

Re: Some PUG comments 2 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread DagT
Den 9. nov. 2006 kl. 20.05 skrev Jostein Øksne: > "Left behind" by Dag Thrane > > It is hard to judge the scale of this pic, but the immediate > association was a fossil skeleton in a huge, geological formation. > Knowing you, it's probably a tidal pond somewhere, but the illusion > works. :-) Th

Re: Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread ann sanfedele
Jostein Øksne wrote: > > > "Forerunner" by Ann Sanfedele > > Running ahead into abanonment... lol... > This pic certainly hit home with me. > Thanks, J --- but I hope not for any personal reasons :) And Gianfranco's pic was far and away my favorite, as well... which I wrote him off list. "we

Some PUG comments 2 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread Jostein Øksne
"Sea Cave" by Dan Matyola I guess a place like this really puts one in a sort of "Robinson crusoe" mode, and after reading your description and taking another long look at the picture, a sort of slight forlornness crept up on me. I think it was the black surfaces of the image that did it. However,

Some PUG comments 3 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread Jostein Øksne
"Fort St Andries" by Henk Terhell A classic ruin shot. What makes this one stand out, IMO, is the repetition of the fallen chunks on the right and beyond the arch. I like the rest of the composition too, btw. :-) "Mesa Verde NP" by Tom Reese Tom's photos usually strike a chord with me, but this

Some PUG comments 1 of 3

2006-11-09 Thread Jostein Øksne
"Decay" by Lucas Rijnders I like this one. The composition is fine, and it fits the theme like a glove. one little nit is that it has a bit of magenta cast on my (calibrated) monitor. Also, my eyes don't fall to rest at the end of the boat, since it is out of focus and tonally in line with the tre

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-06 Thread Thrainn Vigfusson
I also think the photo is a bit too dark. I think I might have edited the photo under different lighting than when I calibrated the monitor. Thanks for the comments. I keep forgetting to write "Comments welcome" when I submit pictures to the PUG. Thrainn On Wednesday 01 November 2006 22:36, Ja

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-03 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Jaume Lahuerta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > " VIlla Maiuri - Interior " by Gianfranco Irlanda > Giancarlo fulfilling expectations, as he uses to. The direct sunlight entering through the left-window makes me close my eyes as if I was there!! Since I am trying to note some negative points...well.

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread Lucas Rijnders
On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:36:02 +0100, Jaume Lahuerta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > " Decay " by Lucas Rijnders > Nice mood, perspective and foreground texture...I wouldn't mind to have > everything in focus though (tripod needed I am afraid). Thanks for commenting & the comment. I'm pretty sur

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread ann sanfedele
t becoming a > 'sharpening activist' ;-) > > Regards, > Jaume thanks, m'dear Well no one will accuse you of not being a sharp guy! :) ann > > > - Mensaje original > De: ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
-- Mensaje original De: ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Enviado: jueves, 2 de noviembre, 2006 17:26:26 Asunto: Re: November PUG comments Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > Hi, > > This month I feel like commenting some of the pictures displayed that

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread ann sanfedele
Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > Hi, > > This month I feel like commenting some of the pictures displayed that cached > my eyes. Since perfection doesn't exist, I'll try not only to point positive > but also negative (constructive) aspects, that I think it is also a useful > feedback. > > > " Forerunn

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
riginal De: Jan van Wijk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Enviado: jueves, 2 de noviembre, 2006 11:07:21 Asunto: Re: November PUG comments Thanks for the compliments Jaume! On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:36:02 -0800 (PST), Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > " Four fungi "

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks for the compliments Jaume! On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:36:02 -0800 (PST), Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > " Four fungi " by Jan van Wijk > Great point of view, it has a kind of 'unreal' atmosphere. >There is something out of focus in the foreground a bit disturbing, in the >'negative side'. Inde

November PUG comments

2006-11-01 Thread Harald Rust
Jack, Jaume, Tom C., Thanks for the comments, and for measuring the horizon, and Jaume (for holding back the ego ;-)). Harald Jack wrote: Ideal exposure. Colors enhance each other. Nice catch on the peek-a-boo sun. Jaume wrote: " River's End " by Harald Rust In this list I painfully learned that

RE: November PUG comments

2006-11-01 Thread Tom C
>" River's End " by Harald Rust >In this list I painfully learned that sunsets/sunrises are suspicious by >default. But this one cannot be >considered a cliche (at least for me) and >I like the composition, ambiance, and the overall final >result. Although >it seems a bit tilted, doesn't it?

November PUG comments

2006-11-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, This month I feel like commenting some of the pictures displayed that cached my eyes. Since perfection doesn't exist, I'll try not only to point positive but also negative (constructive) aspects, that I think it is also a useful feedback. " Decay " by Lucas Rijnders

Re: Pug Comments

2006-08-06 Thread Joseph Tainter
"As stated, well done people." Thanks, Dave, for all your comments. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pug Comments

2006-08-06 Thread P. J. Alling
Hey, I made it to the top of somebodies favorites list. Thanks, appreciate it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just a few that caught my eye. They were/are > all lovely shots btw. > >-Flatirons come in all Sizes-PJ Alling. > >Nicely exposed and interesting building. Ni

Re: Pug Comments

2006-08-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Dave. And thanks for looking at the PUG. Paul On Aug 6, 2006, at 4:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just a few that caught my eye. They were/are > all > lovely shots btw. > > -Flatirons come in all Sizes-PJ Alling. > > Nicely exposed and interesting buildin

Pug Comments

2006-08-06 Thread brooksdj
Just a few that caught my eye. They were/are all lovely shots btw. -Flatirons come in all Sizes-PJ Alling. Nicely exposed and interesting building. Nice sky. -Kirk in the Hills-P Stenquist. Good framing, and a "Haunted House" effect. -Orvieto Cathedral-G. Irlan

Re: July PUG Comments

2006-07-05 Thread Jostein Øksne
Thanks Tom! Jostein On 7/4/06, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > These are the ones that jump out at me this month... > > > " Curves in... " by Jostein > > Excellent abstract! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: July PUG Comments

2006-07-05 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:26:36 -0600, Tom C wrote: > >" Cornflower with Bee " by Jan van Wijk > >Whoa... Love the blue! Nice compsotion with the OOF cornflowers in the >background. Thanks for the comment, Tom. I was quite amazed that the small Optio could actually get the flower and bee sharp

July PUG Comments

2006-07-04 Thread Tom C
These are the ones that jump out at me this month... " Curves in... " by Jostein Excellent abstract! --- " Watersurface " by Jens Bladt Another excellent abstract! --- " What am eye? " by Robert Gonzalez Love it and the color. --- " Who's head is it

May PUG Comments

2006-05-01 Thread collin . x . brenemuehl
Two catch my eye: a. Aspidistra -- This is what film is meant for! Great job. b. Green -- And some would rather do this on the computer! One catches my mind: a. Thinking Green -- Good documentary photo. (Though the commentary is a negative.)

RE: PUG comments, part 1

2006-03-22 Thread Sandra Hermann
net To: Subject: PUG comments, part 1 Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:20:54 +0100 First: I have been many posts behind for some time. Now I am looking at an empty in-box. A wonderful feeling. May I ask for a moment of list silence to let me celebrate the event? ;-) Another way of celebrating is to comment th

Re: Photographers words - was: PUG comments, part 1

2006-03-14 Thread Jostein
- Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Roquefort. Are Norwegians allowed to say that? Sure. We just change the pronounciation to Råkkefår. Cheese, Jostein

Re: PUG comments, part 1

2006-03-14 Thread Mark Roberts
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> fra: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> On 13/3/06, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >> >God dag mann, økseskaft" >> >> Slikkepott!!! > >Nå tøyser dere fælt! My, the Klingons are chatty today!

Re: Re: Photographers words - was: PUG comments, part 1

2006-03-14 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/03/14 Tue AM 12:28:40 GMT > To: "pentax list" > Subject: Re: Photographers words - was: PUG comments, part 1 > > On 13/3/06, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Roquefort. > > Are Norw

RE: March Pattern PUG Comments

2006-03-14 Thread Henk Terhell
net > Subject: RE: March Pattern PUG Comments > > > I like Henk's "Ripples" a lot: > http://pug.komkon.org/06mar/ripples.html > > And comming from a land beneath sea level, it's pretty well > done, right? > ;-)) > Regards > > Jens Bladt > http://www.jensbladt.dk > >

Re: PUG comments, part 1

2006-03-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
; > Sent: 12. mars 2006 23:38 > > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > > Subject: Re: PUG comments, part 1 > > > > Tim Øsleby wrote: > > > > > > > > >> > > > " Marshal St, Scottsdale, Az " by Ann Sanfedele. One more time Ann show &g

Re: Photographers words - was: PUG comments, part 1

2006-03-13 Thread frank theriault
On 3/13/06, keith_w <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oui monsieur Frank, un marmalade, n'cest pas? > Jam, actually. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson

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