Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-04 Thread Eactivist
Some outstanding shots there, re dragonflies. Like the blue-winged ones especially, they look so delicate. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 6/1/2013 8:27:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pdml-m...@charter.net writes: First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the

RE: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! Great stuff, up to your usual standard of excellence. And educational, too! Thanks, Mark. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C Sent: June 1, 2013 6/1/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bruce - and to everyone else who took a look! Mark On 6/2/2013 10:50 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I particularly enjoy the blue dashers in these excellent shots, Mark. Their colour and the nicely oof backgrounds work so well. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Mark C wrote: First macro shot

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Alan. I was wondering if the 12 spot knew it was making things hard for me when it flew off onto the cactus - I've never seen them sit on it either, but I don't see any reason why they wouldn't. It is a fairly uncommon plant her in Michigan. Mark On 6/2/2013 12:15 AM, Alan C wrote: Im

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
I particularly enjoy the blue dashers in these excellent shots, Mark. Their colour and the nicely oof backgrounds work so well. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest > from this afternoon: > > http://markcassino

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent work, Mark! The blue dasher is a lovely species. The blue is a lovely shade. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest > from this afternoon: > > http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
Another set of well done dragon flies. dave On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest > from this afternoon: > > http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ > > Permalink: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.p

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Probably the most consistently sharp collection of beautifully composed dragon fly shots I've seen. Also, enjoyed the deer shots. Jack   - Original Message - From: Mark C To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:26 PM Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies Firs

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Impressive, with great detail. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest > from this afternoon: > > http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ > > Permalink: >

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Alan C
Impressive stuff. Perfect DOF. I'm surprised to see the 12 spot is sitting on a prickly pear. Alan C -Original Message- From: Mark C Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 5:26 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple fro

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken! Lighting was very wariable today - patches of blue sky and some direct sunlight, but also some pretty dense clouds. Shutters and apertures ranged from 1/180 to 1/3000, f5.6 - f8. Most at 1/500 & f8. ISO settings were 400 for most shots, though 2 were shot at ISO 800. Flash comepns

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul. I was amazed at how many were out this afternoon - I only spent about an hour shooting. Last weekend there weren't so many. Mosquitos and blackflies were out in force as well! Mark On 6/1/2013 11:37 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well done. Superb pics as usual. Saw a few in the yar

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread kwaller
Great collection of dragonfly shots - as usual! What were the f stops & shutters? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well done. Superb pics as usual. Saw a few in the yard here today as well. Paul On Jun 1, 2013, at 11:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest > from this afternoon: > > http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ > > Permalink: > > http://w