Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-13 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul! Paul Stenquist wrote: Love it! Paul via phone On Jul 12, 2017, at 7:48 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: again - so gorgeous... What happened with the exhibit? are you rich yet? ann On 7/12/2017 1:24 PM, Mark C wrote: Same subject as yesterday's PESO except

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Love it! Paul via phone > On Jul 12, 2017, at 7:48 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > again - so gorgeous... > > What happened with the exhibit? are you rich yet? > > ann > > >> On 7/12/2017 1:24 PM, Mark C wrote: >> Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks Ann! The exhibit is still up - no sales last I checked. Its the rare bird who gets rich off art exhibits in Three Rivers, Michigan... But I'm all set with new inventory for my December sales. Mark ann sanfedele wrote: again - so gorgeous... What happened with the exhibit? are you

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks PJ. The irony is that this sunflower is only about 1.5 inches in diameter - just a weedy sprig struggling in the compost under the bird feeder. So in that sense - it falls a bit short of being the big glorious sunflowers that everyone loves. Whenever I try growing the big ones some

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken! Ken Waller wrote: What Dan said. -Original Message- From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - Sunflower II Quite beautiful, but somehow I like the earlier image better. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
I was surprised that it opened overnight - though I'm glad it did. Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: Cool that it opened up. Also an excellent shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) On 7/12/2017 10:24 AM, Mark C wrote: Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up over night:

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Chris - I hope to be putting up more plants in then next few weeks. Chris Mitchell wrote: Not what Dan said. I prefer this one. Good job - I'm a big fan of your renditions of plants and flowers. Chris On 12 July 2017 at 19:19, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Quite

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bruce. This was more tricky with the focus stacking and needed more tough up, but I'm happy with the results. Mark Bruce Walker wrote: Beautiful! On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 1:24 PM, Mark C wrote: Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up over

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Dan - I like them both and can envision them together as a pair. I had hoped to catch the bud in the first image before any of the petals popped, so the slight imperfection of a couple petals breaking free is a little off from my plan. I have a couple of other potential subjects that

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Jack - I'd love a chance to photograph some of those huge fields of sunflowers. I chance by them once in a while - probably just once or twice a year - never in a situation to get photos. Mark Jack Davis wrote: Beautiful! Congratulations Mark! The sunflower harvest is under way now

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread ann sanfedele
again - so gorgeous... What happened with the exhibit? are you rich yet? ann On 7/12/2017 1:24 PM, Mark C wrote: Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up over night: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower-ii or on flickr:

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread P. J. Alling
That's a very nice image of an almost ideal sunflower. It looks almost too good to be true, like an illustration in a taxonomy book on sunflowers. On 7/12/2017 1:24 PM, Mark C wrote: Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up over night:

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Ken Waller
What Dan said. -Original Message- >From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <danmaty...@gmail.com >Subject: Re: PESO - Sunflower II > >Quite beautiful, but somehow I like the earlier image better. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > &

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Marnie (aka Doe)
Cool that it opened up. Also an excellent shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) On 7/12/2017 10:24 AM, Mark C wrote: Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up over night: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower-ii or on flickr:

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not what Dan said. I prefer this one. Good job - I'm a big fan of your renditions of plants and flowers. Chris On 12 July 2017 at 19:19, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Quite beautiful, but somehow I like the earlier image better. > > Dan Matyola >

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite beautiful, but somehow I like the earlier image better. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 1:24 PM, Mark C wrote: > Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up over night: > >

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautiful! On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 1:24 PM, Mark C wrote: > Same subject as yesterday's PESO except that it opened up over night: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower-ii > > or on flickr: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35041362244/

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful! Congratulations Mark! The sunflower harvest is under way now in our area. Understand they are pressed to extract their much valued oil. Very photogenic when Huge fields are in bloom. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2017, at 10:24 AM, Mark C wrote: > >

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-12 Thread Bruce Walker
Exactly what Ann said. On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 6:47 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > gorgeous - nice addition to your series > > ann > > > On 7/11/2017 3:57 PM, Mark C wrote: >> >> A little sunflower bud - >> >> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower >> >> or

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice; it makes an interesting abstract. In any event, I love the patterns and the symmetry, as well as the clarity of the detail. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 3:57 PM, Mark C wrote: > A little sunflower bud

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul! Paul Stenquist wrote: What Ken said. Looks good enough to eat! Paul via phone On Jul 11, 2017, at 7:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Really well done Mark, delightful. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message -

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken. Ken Waller wrote: Really well done Mark, delightful. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: PESO - Sunflower Bud A little sunflower bud -

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ann - trying to build up the set. ann sanfedele wrote: gorgeous - nice addition to your series ann On 7/11/2017 3:57 PM, Mark C wrote: A little sunflower bud - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower or on flickr -

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Mark C
Much appreciated, Jack. Jack Davis wrote: What Marnie wrote! J Sent from my iPhone On Jul 11, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: Really, really nice. Marnie aka Doe On 7/11/2017 12:57 PM, Mark C wrote: A little sunflower bud -

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Marne! Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: Really, really nice. Marnie aka Doe On 7/11/2017 12:57 PM, Mark C wrote: A little sunflower bud - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower or on flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35694151362 Pentax K1, DFA 100mm

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Ken said. Looks good enough to eat! Paul via phone > On Jul 11, 2017, at 7:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Really well done Mark, delightful. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Mark C"

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Ken Waller
Really well done Mark, delightful. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: PESO - Sunflower Bud A little sunflower bud - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower or on

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread ann sanfedele
gorgeous - nice addition to your series ann On 7/11/2017 3:57 PM, Mark C wrote: A little sunflower bud - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower or on flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35694151362 Pentax K1, DFA 100mm macro, pixel shift mode, silky pix

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Jack Davis
What Marnie wrote! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: > > Really, really nice. > > Marnie aka Doe > >> On 7/11/2017 12:57 PM, Mark C wrote: >> A little sunflower bud - >> >>

Re: PESO - Sunflower Bud

2017-07-11 Thread Marnie (aka Doe)
Really, really nice. Marnie aka Doe On 7/11/2017 12:57 PM, Mark C wrote: A little sunflower bud - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/sunflower or on flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/35694151362 Pentax K1, DFA 100mm macro, pixel shift mode, silky pix raw

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2014-03-15 Thread Attila Boros
Very nice! On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 8:44 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Something to brighten your day :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/786/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2014-03-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent specimen. Nice one Dave. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:44 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Something to brighten your day :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/786/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO: Sunflower

2014-03-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
Lovely vortex in the middle of the flower. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Sunflower Something to brighten your day :)

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2014-03-13 Thread Alan C
Indeed. That's a whopper. Alan C -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Sunflower Something to brighten your day :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/786/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2014-03-13 Thread David Mann
I should mention that it's a dwarf sunflower, no more than a couple of feet high and the flower is maybe 4 in diameter :) On Mar 14, 2014, at 8:16 am, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Indeed. That's a whopper. Alan C -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Thursday, March 13,

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-30 Thread David Mann
I forgot to ask... is that hairy stuff on the root normal or is it a fungus? The seed-raising mix claims to contain an anti-fungal but I'm having visions of last years attempt at growing seeds. If everything grows I'm going to have trouble finding places to put them... in the tray I have 16

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-30 Thread Bruce Walker
Love the tones. Well lit too. Great macro, Dave. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 12:07 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: For Dave Brooks :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/649/#peso I think I planted the seed upside down... Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-30 Thread Don Guthrie
Oh I guess we've all had mornings like this. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:07:25 +1200 From: David Manndmann...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Sunflower Sprout Message-ID:54c64111-539d-4dd8-ba6d-6dbacd613...@gmail.com

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-30 Thread John Sessoms
I think those are roots. Seeds seem to sprout the root out first. It turns down and finds a foot-hold in the earth, then the head stands up, shakes off the seed shell and reaches for the sky. On 8/30/2013 2:55 AM, David Mann wrote: I forgot to ask... is that hairy stuff on the root normal or

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 2:55 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: I forgot to ask... is that hairy stuff on the root normal or is it a fungus? Its my beard and thanks for thinking of me, nice shot. Dave The seed-raising mix claims to contain an anti-fungal but I'm having visions of last

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
What a great little slice of life! It also works very well as an abstract. Well composed, informative and a bit mysterius. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 12:07 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: For Dave Brooks :)

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-29 Thread Alan C
Birth of a Triffid? Alan -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 6:07 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Sunflower Sprout For Dave Brooks :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/649/#peso I think I planted the seed upside down... Cheers, Dave

Re: Peso: Sunflower with M200

2010-09-18 Thread David J Brooks
I like the crop here. Dave On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=sun200.jpg K7, m200, f8, 1/500 iso 400 on a monopod.  I'm pleased with the result for $79. -- Steve Desjardins

Re: Peso: Sunflower with M200

2010-09-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yes, I am unreasonably pleased with this purchase. A nice light telephoto for nothing. I'm eager to try this at the races. Pre-adjust exposure, prefocus on a spot, and the the shutter fires instantly. I gotta believe that Pentax could make a nice DA out of this design for $500 or so. On Fri,

Re: Peso: Sunflower with M200

2010-09-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Ha! I've got you beat. I paid $69.00 for mine. Still while it's a very good if not excellent lens. I don't find that it preforms much better than any of the 70-210mm lenses I've aquiered over the years. And it's not any smaller or much lighter than the F 70-210.and only a stop faster at

Re: Peso: Sunflower with M200

2010-09-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
My only 70-200 was the 2.8 version by Tokina. You could kill a charing bear with that lens. The M 200 fits in my bag and I'll probably actually take it with me. As I get older, I find this becomes and increasingly important aspect of lens performance. The bag holds the K7, the FA20-35, the

Re: Peso: Sunflower with M200

2010-09-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Forgot to mention, this is a full pixel crop with NO PS manipulation. On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=sun200.jpg K7, m200, f8, 1/500 iso 400 on a monopod.  I'm pleased with the

Re: Peso: Sunflower with M200

2010-09-17 Thread P N Stenquist
Pleased you should be. An excellent photo. And I've always liked that lens. It's a keeper. Paul On Sep 17, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=sun200.jpg K7, m200, f8, 1/500 iso 400 on a monopod. I'm pleased

Re: Peso: Sunflower with M200

2010-09-17 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:29 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Pleased you should be. An excellent photo. And I've always liked that lens. It's a keeper. I agree with Paul on both points. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: Peso Sunflower

2010-08-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The house across the street from my office has a tiny garden, with a large sunflower: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11354035 Dan On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 12:56 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: This one almost did not make it. Cut worm got in a while back but i stood it

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-17 Thread Derby Chang
15, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-) I like this better. Nice composition. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyway, good suggestion about contrast. How does

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Frank. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:01 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-) On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 5:56 PM, Christine

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Derby. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:08 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-) Sorry, Christine, I didn't catch the original

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Rick! Much appreciated. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-) I like this better. Nice

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
! Jack --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-) To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 2:56 PM Hey there, Jack: Steamy today

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-16 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 5:56 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey there, Jack: Steamy today in Chicago. Just got off the tennis courts with my nephew--he wanted a lesson--gosh darn am I out of shape! Anyway, good suggestion about contrast. How does this look? Hey, sorry to

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine, Excellent shot! I enjoyed the sharpness in the flower and the bud on the right. You could crop just a wee bit off the right side, tightening it up. But you could leave it too... Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 1:22 AM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Jack Davis
OF these renderings, I prefer the BW. Better contrast provides a bit more needed snap. Jack --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Sunflower To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 11:22 PM I think I

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
One of the better sunflower shots i have seen this past few day. Agree that it would benefit a wee crop of the RHS. The BW looks very nice. Almost a large daisy flower look to it. Good contrast. Dave On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 2:22 AM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I finally

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
AM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower OF these renderings, I prefer the BW. Better contrast provides a bit more needed snap. Jack --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Sunflower To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:32 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower Christine, Excellent shot! I enjoyed the sharpness in the flower and the bud on the right. You could crop just a wee bit off the right side, tightening it up. But you could leave it too... Regards, Bob

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Hey Dave: Big thanks for you generous comments! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:24 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower One of the better sunflower shots i have seen

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-15 Thread Rick Womer
, July 15, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower OF these renderings, I prefer the BW. Better contrast provides a bit more needed snap. Jack --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Sunflower

Re: PESO Sunflower

2005-07-08 Thread David Mann
On Jul 8, 2005, at 12:59 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: Hey, gang! Once again I'm playing around with macro photography and the 750z. This is a photo of one of my wife's sunflowers. I love the colours. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/