Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/09/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: (And I still won't see either, because I don't have an artists eye or whatever you want to call the ability to see something artistic or interesting in ordinary scenes.) Pardon me, that's complete bollocks. I've seen your work - your birds

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Christian
Cotty wrote: On 18/09/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: (And I still won't see either, because I don't have an artists eye or whatever you want to call the ability to see something artistic or interesting in ordinary scenes.) Pardon me, that's complete bollocks. I've seen your

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/39.htm Thanks to all for the comments and compliments! Responses on a couple of comments below... From: Michael Levy [EMAIL PROTECTED] More like something seen before-- from Koudelka's work, perhaps... Hmm. I'll have to look up Koudelka's work

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread frank theriault
On 9/18/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pardon me, that's complete bollocks. I've seen your work - your birds are first class, you scheister!! I still mist up when I think back to his cormorant shots... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson --

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 18, 2007, at 12:13 PM, Christian wrote: Pardon me, that's complete bollocks. I've seen your work - your birds are first class, you scheister!! I still mist up when I think back to his cormorant shots... cry away, frank... cry away.

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/09/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: cry away, frank... cry away. http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/albums/birds/ cormorant_IMGP1596final.jpg WARNING: gratuitous cormorant shot. WARNING 2: slow-ass home server... big-ass picture... Oh crikey. Cue the magazine cover!!

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: On 9/18/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pardon me, that's complete bollocks. I've seen your work - your birds are first class, you scheister!! I still mist up when I think back to his cormorant shots... ;-) cheers, frank cry away, frank... cry away.

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread pnstenquist
I remember that pic. Great shot, comorant or not. Paul -- Original message -- From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] frank theriault wrote: On 9/18/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pardon me, that's complete bollocks. I've seen your work - your birds are

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread frank theriault
On 9/18/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh crikey. Cue the magazine cover!! Who would be so lame as to put a freaking cormorant on a magazine cover? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/09/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Who would be so lame as to put a freaking cormorant on a magazine cover? Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/09/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty wrote: On 18/09/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: (And I still won't see either, because I don't have an artists eye or whatever you want to call the ability to see something artistic or interesting in ordinary scenes.)

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-18 Thread Rebekah
Something a little new, from a morning walk ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/39.htm Comments, critique and a quiet cup of tea always appreciated. I like this picture; it makes me wonder where the path leads, and I really like the textures. I've got some green tea with jasmine

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-17 Thread Kenneth Waller
The Lower RH corner appears a little softer than I'd like. Otherwise a very nice capture. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:55 PM Subject: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG Something a

Re: PAW 2007 - 39 - GDG

2007-09-17 Thread Bruce Dayton
And here I just got home from my children's play practice. And what was it...Wizard of Oz...about the last thing they rehearsed was 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' - just needs some outlandish color and it would pass for it. I rather like it. A little different for you, but very nice. -- Bruce

Re: PAW 2007 - 38 - GDG

2007-09-10 Thread Rebekah
I like that. I didn't notice the shadow on the window until my second glance. Cool :) rg2 On 9/10/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Visiting a fellow photographer in San Francisco last evening, I caught this glimpse as I was walking back to the car...

Re: PAW 2007 - 38 - GDG

2007-09-10 Thread Bruce Dayton
The shadow in the window shade certainly makes the shot - it is a bit faint - I wonder if more emphasis would improve it or not. Overall, I like it. -- Bruce Monday, September 10, 2007, 11:45:30 AM, you wrote: GD Visiting a fellow photographer in San Francisco last evening, I GD caught

Re: [PAW] PESO 2007 - 38a - GDG

2007-09-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/38a.htm Interesting commentary on this one so far. Thank you! From: drayton cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] As Desi used to say, 'splain it to me, Lucy...! You ARE serious, I suppose. You ARE serious, I suppose. From: Steve Barbour [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [PAW] PESO 2007 - 38a - GDG

2007-09-10 Thread Rebekah
It looks like an oil painting. ;) rg2 On 9/10/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/38a.htm Interesting commentary on this one so far. Thank you! From: drayton cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] As Desi used to say, 'splain it to me, Lucy...!

Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday

2007-09-08 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks everyone. This is also an example of AF-S and using my little trick, of just continuously pushing the shutter button 1/2 way and then firing when ready. Dave On 9/7/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice. :-) G On Sep 7, 2007, at 8:03 AM, David J Brooks wrote:

Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday

2007-09-08 Thread ann sanfedele
dave -- because I have to go into a different browser to view picassa produced stuff I miss a lot got to you horsies today finally -- I'm a horse lover to start with... Yeah it is too bad about the road, but really terrific capture regardless... I looked at the whole album - nice stuff --

Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday

2007-09-07 Thread Rebekah
Nice action, I like it. :o) rg2 On 9/7/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great timing on the shot. Based on the lighting I think you did what you could. Good shot! -- Bruce Friday, September 7, 2007, 8:03:14 AM, you wrote: DJB

Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday

2007-09-07 Thread Bruce Dayton
Great timing on the shot. Based on the lighting I think you did what you could. Good shot! -- Bruce Friday, September 7, 2007, 8:03:14 AM, you wrote: DJB http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5107476746382109778 DJB Shot an American Sport Pony Inspection series last weekend.

Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday

2007-09-07 Thread Kenneth Waller
What Bruce said. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday Great timing on the shot. Based on the lighting I think you did what you could. Good shot! -- Bruce Friday, September 7

Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday

2007-09-07 Thread pnstenquist
: Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday Great timing on the shot. Based on the lighting I think you did what you could. Good shot! -- Bruce Friday, September 7, 2007, 8:03:14 AM, you wrote: DJB http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5107476746382109778 DJB Shot

Re: Paw ASPI last Saturday

2007-09-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Nice. :-) G On Sep 7, 2007, at 8:03 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/ photo#5107476746382109778 Shot an American Sport Pony Inspection series last weekend. Judges look for standing confirmation, and how the move. The Saturday location was not at our

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-05 Thread mike wilson
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/04 Tue PM 08:06:30 GMT To: DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED], PDML List PDML@pdml.net, PAW [EMAIL PROTECTED], SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG I've been seeing this foot/bike overpass nearby that crosses the

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 5, 2007, at 1:08 AM, mike wilson wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/37.htm That breaks a few rules. 8-) I see a red halo on the rider's back. Artefact or real? It's a color photo ... The rider was wearing a red sweater. ;-) Thanks for commenting. Godfrey --

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-04 Thread pnstenquist
I like it. Very graphic. Excellent composition. Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been seeing this foot/bike overpass nearby that crosses the railroad and expressway, wondering about the photo opportunities it might

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-04 Thread Bruce Dayton
Pretty cool shot - I like this one! -- Bruce Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 1:06:30 PM, you wrote: GD I've been seeing this foot/bike overpass nearby that crosses the GD railroad and expressway, wondering about the photo opportunities it GD might present both from its elevation as a viewpoint

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-04 Thread frank theriault
On 9/4/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty cool shot - I like this one! Never saw the original post, but I like it, too! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-04 Thread Bob W
Very nicely done. It reminds me of a scene I used to see when driving to work a few years ago. At about 8am I passed under a similar footbridge over an extremely busy road, and often saw mothers walking their little kids to work across the footbridge over the traffic, silhouetted against the

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-04 Thread Cotty
On 04/09/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/37.htm Comments, critique, and flames always appreciated. That's a keeper mate. Well done. That shot has heart. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-04 Thread ann sanfedele
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've been seeing this foot/bike overpass nearby that crosses the railroad and expressway, wondering about the photo opportunities it might present both from its elevation as a viewpoint and from atop its span. So I carried the L1 and long Nikkor lens along with a

Re: PAW 2007 - 37 - GDG

2007-09-04 Thread George Sinos
Godfrey - That's a great one. The placement of the bike and the high contrast make it work for me. See you later, gs On 9/4/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been seeing this foot/bike overpass nearby that crosses the railroad and expressway, wondering about the photo

Re: PAW 2007 - 36 - GDG

2007-08-28 Thread frank theriault
On 8/27/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lots going on lately but I'm back to work on this set ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/36.htm As always, comments, critique, and the occasional ripe vegetation flung with casual exuberance are always appreciated.

Re: PAW 2007 - 35 - GDG

2007-08-21 Thread Kenneth Waller
Wonderful shot Godfrey. -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW 2007 - 35 - GDG There's a small farmer's market at the Mountain View CalTrain Station every Sunday morning ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/35.htm Comments,

Re: PAW 2007 - 35 - GDG

2007-08-21 Thread frank theriault
On 8/20/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a small farmer's market at the Mountain View CalTrain Station every Sunday morning ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/35.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. Tremendous shot! There's a sweetness

Re: PAW 2007 - 35 - GDG

2007-08-21 Thread pnstenquist
Very nice. The subject is well placed, and there's just enough context to define the place. Good work. Paul -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW 2007 - 35 - GDG There's a small farmer's market at the Mountain View CalTrain Station every Sunday

Re: PAW:

2007-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
I can relate. Our cats always try and get under doors. Nice shot. Dave On 8/15/07, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/83930408 (I couldn't title it PESO, could I) Wendy K10D 50-200mm @f5.6 1/180s ISO 400 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PAW:

2007-08-16 Thread wendy beard
On 8/15/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 15/08/07, wendy beard, discombobulated, unleashed: It's almost up to 1600 now thanks to a dog show two weekends ago. (the 1dmk3 is at around 5100.. and the mk2 is on 2200 and its second shutter) Wendy, you simply rock :-) -- Cheers,

Re: PAW:

2007-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
I keep mine at 4Fps:-) Dave On 8/16/07, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/15/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 15/08/07, wendy beard, discombobulated, unleashed: It's almost up to 1600 now thanks to a dog show two weekends ago. (the 1dmk3 is at around 5100.. and the mk2 is

Re: PAW:

2007-08-16 Thread frank theriault
On 8/15/07, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/83930408 (I couldn't title it PESO, could I) Hilarious!! Wonderful shot. -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW:

2007-08-15 Thread pnstenquist
Nope. That's a PAW. Funny. paul -- Original message -- From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/83930408 (I couldn't title it PESO, could I) Wendy K10D 50-200mm @f5.6 1/180s ISO 400 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PAW:

2007-08-15 Thread Jack Davis
Maybe, PAW:PAW(?) --- wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/83930408 (I couldn't title it PESO, could I) Wendy K10D 50-200mm @f5.6 1/180s ISO 400 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PAW:

2007-08-15 Thread syb vis
Do you have only 863 exposures on your K10d so far? Or have you made the first entire round? Syb 2007/8/15, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Maybe, PAW:PAW(?) --- wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/83930408 (I couldn't title it PESO, could I)

Re: PAW:

2007-08-15 Thread wendy beard
On 8/15/07, syb vis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you have only 863 exposures on your K10d so far? Or have you made the first entire round? At that time, probably. It's almost up to 1600 now thanks to a dog show two weekends ago. (the 1dmk3 is at around 5100.. and the mk2 is on 2200 and its

Re: PAW:

2007-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/08/07, wendy beard, discombobulated, unleashed: It's almost up to 1600 now thanks to a dog show two weekends ago. (the 1dmk3 is at around 5100.. and the mk2 is on 2200 and its second shutter) Wendy, you simply rock :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: PAW 2007 - 31 - GDG

2007-08-12 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/18/2007 2:07:28 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's exactly enough of each item in the frame to convey the story about the place, and that's great. I wish I could see that kind of pics the way you do, Godfrey. But I think the sunlight is a bit

Re: [PAW] PESO 2007 - 33c - GDG

2007-08-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/33c.htm Trying to get caught up... Thanks for all the comments on this one. From: Paul Dunderdale [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is that Haydn or some 'Murrican luminary on the left? :-) George Washington, first president of the United States... From: Brian

Re: PAW 2007 - 33 - GDG

2007-08-02 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/1/2007 3:27:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Traveling over the weekend, although I had access to a computer, home monday, then rushing this week so far and I'm behind on posting photos ... And way behind on reading all the various lists, etc.

Re: PAW 2007 - 31 - GDG

2007-07-19 Thread David J Brooks
This on ei really like. The colourfull spools on the stark wall, and enough of the machine to tell the story. Good one Dave On 7/16/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another from the visit to Kensington ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/31.htm Comments,

Re: PAW 2007 - 31 - GDG

2007-07-18 Thread AlunFoto
There's exactly enough of each item in the frame to convey the story about the place, and that's great. I wish I could see that kind of pics the way you do, Godfrey. But I think the sunlight is a bit too hard on this scene. Like it's too big a lightsource for such small things. Jostein

Re: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG

2007-07-11 Thread Bruce Dayton
I like it but...It seems extremely contrasty - lots of white - not quite what I would expect. Would you care to elaborate on the scene and the processing you did? I'm curious. -- Bruce Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 6:42:27 PM, you wrote: GD On Alcatraz, GD

Re: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG

2007-07-11 Thread Christian
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Alcatraz, http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/30.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey The whites a bit strong for me, but that could be my crappy-laptop-display(tm). I like the composition. Looks like my ex-wife's house!

Re: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG

2007-07-11 Thread frank theriault
On 7/10/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Alcatraz, http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/30.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. Cool! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG

2007-07-11 Thread David J Brooks
Strong whites, but i think it adds to the feel of the photo, like it really was taken many many years ago and left in a shoebox type of thing. BTW thats a good thing Godders.:-) The lines in the photo really work well Dave On 7/10/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Alcatraz,

Re: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG

2007-07-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/30.htm It's darn hard to keep up with all the replies !!! Thanks for all the comments and compliments. :-) Responding to any specific questions... From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like it but...It seems extremely contrasty - lots of white -

Re: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG

2007-07-10 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG On Alcatraz, http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/30.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. Very nice. Worthy of large film, for sure. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PAW 2007 - 30 - GDG

2007-07-10 Thread ann sanfedele
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Alcatraz, http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/30.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey lots of atmosphere -- not in the wish I were there way though :) I like it ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-06 Thread frank theriault
On 7/1/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A ferociously busy and weird week, story to come sometime soon. But I got out this morning between 6 and 9 am for another photo meander in Mountain View. Wanted to go light ... carried just the Panny L1 and the Olympus 35mm lens. It is a

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A ferociously busy and weird week, story to come sometime soon. But I got out this morning between 6 and 9 am for another photo meander in Mountain View. Wanted to go light ... carried just the Panny L1 and the Olympus 35mm lens. It is a wonderful lens ...

RE: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-02 Thread Bob W
Nice shot with a lovely sunlit atmosphere. That chap should wearing wristguards full body armour - dangerous sport, cycling... -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: 01 July 2007 23:30 To: DUG; PDML List;

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-02 Thread AlunFoto
Like this a lot, Godfrey. On my uncalibrated work monitor the highlights on the shorts looks blown out, but I bet they aren't, knowing you...:-) Jostein 2007/7/2, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: A ferociously busy and weird week, story to come sometime soon. But I got out this morning

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Bob! I would certainly recommend gel-padded gloves... ;-) G On Jul 1, 2007, at 11:18 PM, Bob W wrote: Nice shot with a lovely sunlit atmosphere. That chap should wearing wristguards full body armour - dangerous sport, cycling...

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Jostein. Some small bits just hit saturation, but they look fine in print and lend to the right look (which was a bright, contrasty day). Godfrey On Jul 2, 2007, at 5:39 AM, AlunFoto wrote: Like this a lot, Godfrey. On my uncalibrated work monitor the highlights on the shorts looks

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-02 Thread David J Brooks
Nice one. Good pan, lots of background motion. Centred subject works here. Dave On 7/1/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A ferociously busy and weird week, story to come sometime soon. But I got out this morning between 6 and 9 am for another photo meander in Mountain View.

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
What attracts me most about this picture is how the subject is nicely lit and all around him is shady and dark. It makes for a very nice frame. The slight pan does enough to get a sense of motion. Good work, Godfrey. -- Bruce Sunday, July 1, 2007, 3:29:58 PM, you wrote: GD A ferociously

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Dave. G On Jul 2, 2007, at 8:34 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice one. Good pan, lots of background motion. Centred subject works here. Dave On 7/1/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A ferociously busy and weird week, story to come sometime soon. But I got out this

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-01 Thread Rick Womer
Nice, and beautifully panned. You might consider cropping where the double lines in the pavement are, though. Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A ferociously busy and weird week, story to come sometime soon. But I got out this morning between 6 and 9 am for another photo

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Rick. G On Jul 1, 2007, at 4:03 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Nice, and beautifully panned. You might consider cropping where the double lines in the pavement are, though. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/29.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-01 Thread Brian Walters
I like this a lot - the cyclist looks relaxed but he's obviously going quite fast. Lots of intersting features in the composition - eg. the blurred reflections in the windows and the highlights on the bike's spokes to name a couple. -- Cheers Brian

Re: PAW 2007 - 29 - GDG

2007-07-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Brian! G On Jul 1, 2007, at 9:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: I like this a lot - the cyclist looks relaxed but he's obviously going quite fast. Lots of intersting features in the composition - eg. the blurred reflections in the windows and the highlights on the bike's spokes to

Re: PAW 2007 - 28 - GDG

2007-06-25 Thread frank theriault
On 6/25/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the way home in a couple of hours ... but I had to post this: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/28.htm Comments, critique, and a cup of espresso always welcome. enjoy Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com Talk about ~glaring~ at

Re: PAW 2007 - 28 - GDG

2007-06-25 Thread Bruce Dayton
A nice photo to look at. Has kind of an inviting feeling about it. -- Bruce Monday, June 25, 2007, 1:36:40 PM, you wrote: GD On the way home in a couple of hours ... but I had to post this: GDhttp://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/28.htm GD Comments, critique, and a cup of

Re: PAW 2007 - 28 - GDG

2007-06-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/6/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/28.htm Comments, critique, and a cup of espresso always welcome. You bloody Americans!! Can't you let these poor people drink their coffee in peace!?!? You and that bloody Paul Steadyquist,

Re: PAW 2007 - 28 - GDG

2007-06-25 Thread ann sanfedele
frank theriault wrote: On 6/25/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the way home in a couple of hours ... but I had to post this: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/28.htm Comments, critique, and a cup of espresso always welcome. enjoy Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com

Re: PAW 2007 - 28 - GDG

2007-06-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good shot. I think they were talking about what to have for dinner. She wants pizza; he wants ribs. :-) Paul On Jun 25, 2007, at 10:39 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: frank theriault wrote: On 6/25/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the way home in a couple of hours ... but I had

Re: PAW 2007 - 26 - GDG

2007-06-22 Thread frank theriault
On 6/12/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Up in SF today, not a lot of time for shooting, but this little fellow really didn't like my taking an interest in him at all... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/26.htm (The very fine textures render best in the larger

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2007-06-19 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/12/2007 9:00:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Up in SF today, not a lot of time for shooting, but this little fellow really didn't like my taking an interest in him at all... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/26.htm (The very fine

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2007-06-18 Thread Kenneth Waller
Godfrey, I can certainly see why you went back! I believe it would be a stronger image with about half as much foreground water. But still nice as is, Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW 2007 - 27 - GDG Taken with long lens I

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2007-06-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Ken. I have several alternate framings, although I do happen to like this extremely centered framing a lot. If I find the time I'll post a couple more. best, Godfrey On Jun 18, 2007, at 9:49 AM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Godfrey, I can certainly see why you went back! I believe it

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2007-06-18 Thread frank theriault
On 6/18/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken with long lens I wanted for many years and finally managed to get a good example of at a price I could afford http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/27.htm Comments, critique, and the occasional raspberry always

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2007-06-13 Thread AlunFoto
When those little fellas see big eyes in the sky, they think they'll be someone's lunch... :-) Nice comp, Godfrey. Jostein 2007/6/13, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Up in SF today, not a lot of time for shooting, but this little fellow really didn't like my taking an interest in him at

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2007-06-05 Thread Rick Womer
It works for me. Would trimming about 10% off the right make it work even better? --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On this sunny but beautiful day, I went to the Santa Cruz Pride Festival ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25.htm Comments, critique,

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2007-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
Tough, contrasty light, Godfrey. I think you've done a terrific job controlling contrast around the face and neck on the person in the foreground. The veil looks a bit odd, though. The grass looks much lighter behind the veil than elsewhere (below the hand). The way you've toned down the shoulder

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2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/3/2007 10:04:44 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On this sunny but beautiful day, I went to the Santa Cruz Pride Festival ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25.htm Comments, critique, flames all happily appreciated. enjoy Godfrey

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2007-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 3/6/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: On this sunny but beautiful day, I went to the Santa Cruz Pride Festival ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25.htm Comments, critique, flames all happily appreciated. It must be a homo sapiens thing ;-) Nice grab! --

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2007-05-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, not really. They are good as (almost) always is every shot you're showing. They fit together and they work for me. And I am somewhat inspired to try something like this myself, but no promises ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks Boris ... But do you have any other opinions or

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2007-05-28 Thread Christian
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm I like the BW rendering of all three, but the second one, with the pillar, doesn't match the other

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2007-05-28 Thread frank theriault
On 5/26/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm Beautiful work, all three of them - and wonderful as a series... cheers,

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2007-05-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Boris ... But do you have any other opinions or critique of them to share? G On May 26, 2007, at 8:46 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Yep, I think it would work as hmmm a modern triptych ;-). http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm

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2007-05-27 Thread AlunFoto
I put all three beside each other on the screen, the seismograph on the left, pillar in the middle, the one with the light on the right. I can't recognise the other objects in that shot, but the central theme of the other two seems to be earthquakes? The first thing that struck me was the

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2007-05-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice pics. It's interesting how you have adapted this style. You seem to have refined your vision for such things since you first showed us this type of work. Paul On May 26, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Uh huh ... In modern use, the word has come to mean, more generally, a set

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2007-05-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Godfrey posted: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm Great stuff. I really like those. Especially the middle one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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2007-05-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes, the middle one is intriguing. The unusual perspective led me to study it for awhile. The straight horizontals serve to anchor it nicely. Paul On May 27, 2007, at 7:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Godfrey posted: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm

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2007-05-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/26/2007 3:39:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, yesterday to see the exhibit that I had seen a documentary movie of last week. It is an exhibit of Gordon Parks' work, and I must say they

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2007-05-27 Thread Rick Womer
I like these, a lot. You're moving in a minimalist direction with your work, Godfrey, and it's developing very nicely. Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, yesterday to see the exhibit that I had seen a documentary

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2007-05-26 Thread AlexG
triptych noun [C] SPECIALIZED a piece of art made of three paintings connected to each other in a way that allows the two outer ones to fold in towards the larger central one: A medieval triptych hung above the altar. On 5/26/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went to the Cantor

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2007-05-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Uh huh ... In modern use, the word has come to mean, more generally, a set of three images intended to hang together. :-) G On May 26, 2007, at 3:40 PM, AlexG wrote: triptych noun [C] SPECIALIZED a piece of art made of three paintings connected to each other in a way that allows the two

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2007-05-26 Thread Boris Liberman
Yep, I think it would work as hmmm a modern triptych ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Uh huh ... In modern use, the word has come to mean, more generally, a set of three images intended to hang together. :-) G On May 26, 2007, at 3:40 PM, AlexG wrote: triptych noun [C]

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