Re: PESO: Orchid

2022-03-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely flower, nicely photographed! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 2:22 AM Alan C wrote: > This Hybrid Orchid has been bringing us joy for over 30 years. The high > rainfall (163mm) we have ha

PESO: Orchid

2022-03-27 Thread Alan C
This Hybrid Orchid has been bringing us joy for over 30 years. The high rainfall (163mm) we have had this month has prompted an out of season bloom: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51966006108/ K5 & HD 100/2.8 Macro Alan C <https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/5196600

Re: PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-29 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Alan and Paul I think this orchid is only found in Europe and North Africa. Henk Op 2021-05-29 om 10:48 schreef Alan C: Very nice, Henk. I forwarded it to Jimmy Rogers, the local orchid fundi. Alan C On 27-May-21 10:33 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: The lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum

Re: PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
a lot of other photos .. which is always a > treat.. and I think there is a shot there of the lizard early in its > bloomage, so to speak.(I don't think "bloomage" is actually a word :-)) > > ann > > > >> On 5/27/2021 4:33 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:

Re: PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-29 Thread Henk Terhell
o speak.(I don't think "bloomage" is actually a word :-)) ann On 5/27/2021 4:33 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: The lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) is a very rare species in our country. I followed the growth of the only specimen of this flower known in our vicinity (I discovered

Re: PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-29 Thread Alan C
Very nice, Henk. I forwarded it to Jimmy Rogers, the local orchid fundi. Alan C On 27-May-21 10:33 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: The lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) is a very rare species in our country. I followed the growth of the only specimen of this flower known in our vicinity (I

Re: PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-28 Thread ann sanfedele
on't think "bloomage" is actually a word :-)) ann On 5/27/2021 4:33 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: The lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) is a very rare species in our country. I followed the growth of the only specimen of this flower known in our vicinity (I discovered the

Re: PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-28 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Dan! Op 2021-05-28 om 19:51 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: Very interesting and well photographed. Thanks for sharing! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 4:33 PM Henk Terhell wrote: The lizard

Re: PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting and well photographed. Thanks for sharing! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 4:33 PM Henk Terhell wrote: > The lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) is a very rare species in >

PESO: lizard orchid

2021-05-27 Thread Henk Terhell
The lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) is a very rare species in our country. I followed the growth of the only specimen of this flower known in our vicinity (I discovered the hidden location) and was surprised by the details upon blooming . Taken with my new 55-300 PLM lens on the K-1

Re: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2019-09-07 Thread Alan C
Indeed. In former years the show was much bigger, even attracting exhibitors from neighbouring towns but not any more with the cost of travelling. The venue is sponsored by the local Municipality. On 07-Sep-19 11:20 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Beautiful! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogal

Re: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2019-09-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Beautiful! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 7, 2019 at 5:29 AM Alan C wrote: > A few gems from the show held yesterday & today. The cold weather kept > the usual crowds away. > Sadly, one of the leading lights - 85 year old Sonny van Zyl - passed > away

PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2019-09-07 Thread Alan C
A few gems from the show held yesterday & today. The cold weather kept the usual crowds away. Sadly, one of the leading lights - 85 year old Sonny van Zyl - passed away last week but the show goes on. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/albums/72157710733997106 All with the K5 & DA 18-5

Re: GESO: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2018-09-08 Thread John
With AWB you have to individually correct every image. I think I've mentioned before that I always shoot on "Daylight" white balance. The white-balance may be wrong, but when it is, all of the images from a single session are "wrong" in the same direction & same amount. Later I can easily cor

Re: GESO: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2018-09-02 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Henk. I'll try that. Alan C On 02-Sep-18 01:23 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Nicely framed pictures with a lot of color variety. Assuming these were taken with the available light and automatic WB, I would myself have shifted the white balance up slightly up in Kelvin on all pics. Henk O

Re: GESO: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2018-09-02 Thread Henk Terhell
Nicely framed pictures with a lot of color variety. Assuming these were taken with the available light and automatic WB, I would myself have shifted the white balance up slightly up in Kelvin on all pics. Henk Op 2018-09-01 om 13:10 schreef Jack Davis: Lighting and color tone consistently we

Re: GESO: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2018-09-01 Thread Alan C
Thanks Jack & anyone else who had a look. Lighting and color tone consistently well done, Alan. J Sent from my iPhone /On Sep 1, 2018, at 3:53 AM, Alan C > wrote: />//>/A few random shots I took at the show this morning. The Club is a shadow of

Re: GESO: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2018-09-01 Thread Jack Davis
Lighting and color tone consistently well done, Alan. J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2018, at 3:53 AM, Alan C wrote: > > A few random shots I took at the show this morning. The Club is a shadow of > what it was & included Bonsai & Art to fill the space. It seems that the > younger generat

GESO: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2018-09-01 Thread Alan C
A few random shots I took at the show this morning. The Club is a shadow of what it was & included Bonsai & Art to fill the space. It seems that the younger generation are no longer interested in these things. 6 images, scroll R for the others. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/305334

Re: PESO: backlit orchid

2017-04-06 Thread ann sanfedele
scuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:53:26 AM Subject: PESO: backlit orchid I had given some orchids in a vase to my wife on her birthday. They were on their last days but she still kept them on the dining room table. The sun was setting and the light was shining through the window

Re: PESO: backlit orchid

2017-04-06 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful, rich mood. Your wife obviously loved the gift. J - Original Message - From: "Gonz" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:53:26 AM Subject: PESO: backlit orchid I had given some orchids in a vase to my wife on her birthday. The

PESO: backlit orchid

2017-04-06 Thread Gonz
I had given some orchids in a vase to my wife on her birthday. They were on their last days but she still kept them on the dining room table. The sun was setting and the light was shining through the window when she said "look!". I turned around and saw what she was pointing at: the sun light wa

Re: Tiger Face Orchid

2017-03-05 Thread John Sessoms
It looks more "Tigger" (Disney Winnie-the-Pooh) than tiger to me. On 3/5/2017 11:21 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: I see a butterfly :-) (yeah, ok, eventually I found the tiger face.. Orchid as Rorschach test ann On 3/4/2017 10:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: An orchid from Maui that ha

Re: Tiger Face Orchid

2017-03-05 Thread ann sanfedele
I see a butterfly :-) (yeah, ok, eventually I found the tiger face.. Orchid as Rorschach test ann On 3/4/2017 10:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: An orchid from Maui that has a little tiger face in the center https://www.photo.net/photo/18359820/tiger-orchid k-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F

Re: Tiger Face Orchid

2017-03-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
, Paul Stenquist wrote: > You have good eyes! A unique bloom. > > Paul via phone > > > On Mar 4, 2017, at 10:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > > > > An orchid from Maui that has a little tiger face in the center > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18359820/

Re: Tiger Face Orchid

2017-03-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
You have good eyes! A unique bloom. Paul via phone > On Mar 4, 2017, at 10:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > An orchid from Maui that has a little tiger face in the center > https://www.photo.net/photo/18359820/tiger-orchid > k-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 > Comments ar

Tiger Face Orchid

2017-03-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
An orchid from Maui that has a little tiger face in the center https://www.photo.net/photo/18359820/tiger-orchid k-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO: Showy Orchid

2017-03-01 Thread Rick Womer
; > On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 9:18 AM, Malcolm Smith > wrote: > >> Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> Another Flower from the Orchid Wall at the Kamaole Sands resort, Kihei, >> Maui: >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18357502/showy-orch

Re: PESO: Showy Orchid

2017-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Malcolm. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 9:18 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Another Flower from the Orchid Wall at the Kamaole Sands resort, Kihei, > Maui: > > https://www.photo.net/ph

RE: PESO: Showy Orchid

2017-02-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Another Flower from the Orchid Wall at the Kamaole Sands resort, Kihei, Maui: https://www.photo.net/photo/18357502/showy-orchid K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm MACRO F2.8 Comments are invited Fabulous Dan. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO: Showy Orchid

2017-02-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Another Flower from the Orchid Wall at the Kamaole Sands resort, Kihei, Maui: https://www.photo.net/photo/18357502/showy-orchid K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm MACRO F2.8 Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 12:30 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > If I'd actually taken notes when I took that photo it might help, but I > was just making pictures of the pretty flowers. Same here! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread P. J. Alling
they could just be slightly different expressions of the same one. If I'd actually taken notes when I took that photo it might help, but I was just making pictures of the pretty flowers. On 2/22/2017 9:42 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: To me, your image looks a bit more like this one,

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
To me, your image looks a bit more like this one, also from the orchid wall: https://www.photo.net/photo/18355684/Spotted-Orchids Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 11:53 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Now I can comment on the photo, it

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 11:11 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > I read "Orchid" right but expected more of 'em .. a whole wall covered > with flowers.. I have an image of the entire wall somewhere, but it is not very interesting. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/da

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread P. J. Alling
Now I can comment on the photo, it's very nice. Looks like the same species as this: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20moreorchids.html On 2/21/2017 9:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: SIGH! https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogaller

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread P. J. Alling
on Maui has an "Orchid Wall" along one of the walkways leading to the pool and spas. This is one of several varieties included in that display k-5 IIs, smc Fa 100mm Macro F2.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread ann sanfedele
Hehe .. I read "Orchid" right but expected more of 'em .. a whole wall covered with flowers.. ann On 2/22/2017 10:17 AM, John wrote: Indeed. Did anyone else read that as an Orchard Wall & expect fruit trees? On 2/21/2017 9:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: SIGH! https://

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread Gonz
Wow, that is fabulous. Brilliant colors. Simply beautiful Dan. On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 8:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > SIGH! > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Tue, Feb 21, 2017

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread John
Indeed. Did anyone else read that as an Orchard Wall & expect fruit trees? On 2/21/2017 9:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: SIGH! https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 9:20 PM, Bruce Walker w

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Larry. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 1:30 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> SIGH! >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid >> > > That's a lovely

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-21 Thread Larry Colen
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: SIGH! https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid That's a lovely image. It looks like you even managed to avoid blowing out any of the color channels, which can be a real challenge with something like that. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogaller

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
t; Paul via phone > > > On Feb 21, 2017, at 9:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > > > > SIGH! > > > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid > > > > Dan Matyola > > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > &g

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice pic. Beautiful color. I've found the only practical way to show a photo.net pic is one at a time, as you have done here. Paul via phone > On Feb 21, 2017, at 9:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > SIGH! > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid >

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Fabulous colour! On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 9:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > SIGH! > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 9:20 PM, Bruce Walker > wrote: > >

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
SIGH! https://www.photo.net/photo/18355681/Orchid Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 9:20 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Also link.not . :) > > On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > > I am still struggl

Re: PESO: Orchid

2017-02-21 Thread Bruce Walker
est of my ability to > complete those seemingly simple tasks. > > The condo resort at which was stay on Maui has an "Orchid Wall" along one > of the walkways leading to the pool and spas. This is one of several > varieties included in that display > > k-5 IIs, smc Fa

PESO: Orchid

2017-02-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
on Maui has an "Orchid Wall" along one of the walkways leading to the pool and spas. This is one of several varieties included in that display k-5 IIs, smc Fa 100mm Macro F2.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO - Orchid Flowers

2015-04-30 Thread Bulent Celasun
Pentax K3, Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX Macro. Hand held, natural light, in color. https://celasun.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/orchid-flowers-orkide-cicekleri/ Comments appreciated. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http

Re: GESO: Phalaborwa Orchid Show 2014

2014-09-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite nice! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 2:53 AM, Alan C wrote: > Another part of the "Spring Fair". The Orchid Show was not well supported > this year because there is a big National Show in te Sandton Centre, >

GESO: Phalaborwa Orchid Show 2014

2014-09-08 Thread Alan C
Another part of the "Spring Fair". The Orchid Show was not well supported this year because there is a big National Show in te Sandton Centre, Jo'burg, next week. Several of the locals will be showing there. Just a few general views with a couple of individual blooms.

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Beautiful! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Aug 10, 2014, at 3:58 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. > Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they > now bloom with regularity. Took th

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
do > not tolerate neglect. As someone who has tried to grow orchids, with > limited success, I congratulate you on growing such a fine specimen. > > Second, that is a damn good image of the orchid. Interesting and > pleasing composition and a perfect background. > > Dan Matyo

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-11 Thread Mark C
Exquisite composition and exposure - well done! Mark On 8/10/2014 4:58 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with regularity. Took this one out on

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Attila Boros
Very nice with lots of details in the petals. The dark green background complements it well. Excellent! On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 11:58 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. > Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit m

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Alan C
Exquisite. You certainly succeeded with that one. You don't exactly have the ideal conditions there. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 10:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO orchid I struggled with a few orchids for

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Liked it on FB, like it here :-) ann On 8/10/2014 16:58, Paul Stenquist wrote: I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with regularity. Took this one out on the deck to shoo

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Jack Davis
Nice B&W effect. Nicely exposed! J - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 1:58:33 PM Subject: PESO orchid I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Joseph McAllister
Very nice, Paul JJM Sent from my iPad > On Aug 10, 2014, at 13:58, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. > Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they > now bloom with regularity. Took this one out o

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 5:20 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Excellent work Dan, and outstanding background! Regards, Bob S. Thanks, but that's Paul's image, not mine! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Excellent work Dan, and outstanding background! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. > Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they > now bloom with regu

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Kenneth Waller
Well composed and executed. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO orchid > >I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. >Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they >now bloom with regular

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
econd, that is a damn good image of the orchid. Interesting and pleasing composition and a perfect background. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 4:58 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them

PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with regularity. Took this one out on the deck to shoot it this morning. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17832047&size=lg -- PDM

GESO: ORCHID SHOW

2013-08-30 Thread Alan C
Sorry. Forgot the subject line. -Original Message- From: Alan C Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 5:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ; Jimmy Rogers ; Derek Morgan ; Karen Lott The Phalaborwa Orchid Club are holding their annual show this weekend. This GESO is a photographic record of

Re: orchid

2012-04-29 Thread wendy beard
ul!  The lighting is great.  How did you do it? > > Rick > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > - Original Message - > From: wendy beard > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Cc: > Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 2:59 PM > Subject: orchid > > I have

Re: orchid

2012-04-28 Thread jn289
Wendy, Very nice lighting, overall very nice, Joe I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite the lack of care over the last year it has been blooming like crazy for about two months now. http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/142922688 K7 + DA 18-135 -- Wendy Beard

Re: orchid

2012-04-28 Thread Tim Bray
Oh, that’s just delicious. Best flower picture here in ages. -T On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 11:59 AM, wendy beard wrote: > I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite the > lack of care over the last year it has been blooming like crazy for > about two months now.

Re: orchid

2012-04-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Excellent image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 2:59 PM, wendy beard wrote: > I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite the > lack of care over the last year it has been blooming like crazy for > about two m

Re: orchid

2012-04-28 Thread Rick Womer
Beautiful!  The lighting is great.  How did you do it? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: wendy beard To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 2:59 PM Subject: orchid I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
o: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: orchid Frank, I think the Seminoles have the best claim to 'We are not be bound by your laws.' The scene isn't realistic, but that's because of the ranger. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 11:01 PM, knarftheria...@gmail

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
information > about the Seminoles? > > cheers, > frank > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- > Christopher Hitchens > > --- Original Message --- > > From: Bob Sullivan > Sent: April 27, 2012 4/27/12 > To:

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
eresting bit of information about the Seminoles? cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bob Sullivan Sent: April 27, 2012 4/27/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re:

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread Christine Nielsen
Lovely. You make me think that maybe even I could manage an orchid, as long as they thrive on neglect... :) -c On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 2:59 PM, wendy beard wrote: > I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite the > lack of care over the last year it has been bl

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread Mark C
On 4/27/2012 2:59 PM, wendy beard wrote: I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite the lack of care over the last year it has been blooming like crazy for about two months now. http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/142922688 K7 + DA 18-135 Beautiful! -- PDML Pentax

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, The clip is amusing. The Seminoles never signed a peace treaty with us. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 3:51 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > That's a beautiful photo. The light is amazing. > > Every time I see an orchid I'm reminded of the movi

RE: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's a beautiful photo. The light is amazing. Every time I see an orchid I'm reminded of the movie Adaptation and my favourite scene with the brilliant Chris Cooper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2OeubjrX9I&feature=youtube_gdata_player cheers, frank "What can be ass

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wendy, Nice picture. I think the orchid likes the light! Don't overwater. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 1:59 PM, wendy beard wrote: > I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite the > lack of care over the last year it has been blooming like crazy

Re: orchid

2012-04-27 Thread Darren Addy
A very nice image. My wife has a number of orchids and they *are* quite beautiful flowers. I can see how they could become habit forming. -- 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 abov

orchid

2012-04-27 Thread wendy beard
I have a sorely neglected orchid on my kitchen windowsill. Despite the lack of care over the last year it has been blooming like crazy for about two months now. http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/142922688 K7 + DA 18-135 -- Wendy Beard Carp, Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bob, Ann, David, Jack, Don, John, and all who looked and commented. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 3:14 AM, Bob W wrote: >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of >> Daniel J. Matyola >> >> Is it me,

RE: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Is it me, or does this flower appear to have a vicious set of choppers? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15167376&size=md Comments, suggestions, and criticisms are appreciated. Looks like there's a technicolor praying mantis lurking in there. -- PDML Pentax-

re: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-18 Thread Don Guthrie
I believe that is genus orchidus voracious. But it sure is pretty,although those ugly orchids never sold well. So lets give you some credit too. Message: 8 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:31:51 -0500 From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Toothy Orchid

Re: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
If a shrink handed me this photo, my spin would be there is a little beastie with yellow forepaws about to emerge from a cozy chamber of a fantasy space ship - or something. (honest, I haven't taken a thing) Pretty shot (not me, the photo) ann On 2/18/2012 00:31, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Is it

Re: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
More like fangs.   Jack ;-) - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 9:31 PM Subject: PESO: Toothy Orchid Is it me, or does this flower appear to have a vicious set of choppers? http://photo.net/photodb/photo

Re: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
Feed me Seymor.:-) Nice flower, pleasant colours and DOF Dave On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 12:31 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Is it me, or does this flower appear to have a vicious set of choppers? > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15167376&size=md > > Comments, suggestions, and criticis

RE: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-18 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Daniel J. Matyola > > Is it me, or does this flower appear to have a vicious set of choppers? > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15167376&size=md > looks to me like the strange miscegenation of a budgerigar and

Re: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Walt. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 12:38 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > On 2/17/2012 11:31 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> Is it me, or does this flower appear to have a vicious set of choppers? >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?p

Re: PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-17 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/17/2012 11:31 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Is it me, or does this flower appear to have a vicious set of choppers? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15167376&size=md Comments, suggestions, and criticisms are appreciated. Great shot, Dan! Kind of reminds me of timeless scene from Mo

PESO: Toothy Orchid

2012-02-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Is it me, or does this flower appear to have a vicious set of choppers? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15167376&size=md Comments, suggestions, and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: PESO -- Yet Another Orchid

2010-11-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like the geometry of this shot a bit better. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 11:09 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Peter:  Composition is a bit busy.  I like the 1st orchid picture much > better.  Cheers, Christine > > > - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" >

Re: PESO -- Yet Another Orchid

2010-11-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Peter: Composition is a bit busy. I like the 1st orchid picture much better. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:27 PM Subject: PESO -- Yet Another Orchid htt

PESO -- Yet Another Orchid

2010-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20yetanotherorchid.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- "His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy." -Woo

Re: PESO -- Orange Orchid

2010-10-18 Thread David J Brooks
Good job Dave On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 9:27 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: >  A little semi abstract orchid action, looks almost HDR but it isn't... > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20orangeorchid.html > > Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 &

Re: PESO -- Orange Orchid

2010-10-18 Thread Richard D Bush
wrote: A little semi abstract orchid action, looks almost HDR but it isn't... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20orangeorchid.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. Gorgeous! cheers,

Re: PESO -- Orange Orchid

2010-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 9:27 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: >  A little semi abstract orchid action, looks almost HDR but it isn't... > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20orangeorchid.html > > Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 > > As usua

Re: PESO -- Orange Orchid

2010-10-17 Thread Toine
Very nice. Maybe a little more room on top. On 18 October 2010 03:27, P. J. Alling wrote: >  A little semi abstract orchid action, looks almost HDR but it isn't... > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20orangeorchid.html > > Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar

Re: PESO -- Orange Orchid

2010-10-17 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 17, 2010, at 6:27 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > A little semi abstract orchid action, looks almost HDR but it isn't... > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20orangeorchid.html > > Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 > > As usua

Re: PESO -- Orange Orchid

2010-10-17 Thread Jack Davis
Has a nice line. Would like to see more room between the top of the blossom and the frame. Jack --- On Sun, 10/17/10, P. J. Alling wrote: > From: P. J. Alling > Subject: PESO -- Orange Orchid > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, October 17, 2010, 6:

PESO -- Orange Orchid

2010-10-17 Thread P. J. Alling
A little semi abstract orchid action, looks almost HDR but it isn't... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20orangeorchid.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- "His lack of education is

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