Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, I also prefer 73 for the same reason. As somebody mentioned, - I'd reduce the read on it to may the skin tone like that in 78. Ideally, I'd also have just a bit more on the RHS, similar to what you have in 78. Think if you can make a composite of the two images, adding a bit more of the

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Christine, I like the color better. For either version, I am thinking that I would try to play with sharpening the edges of the mask, - if your goal to create a recognizable portrait. I am not 100% what would work better: higher contrast, unsharp mask (clarity in LR), sharpening in LR with a b

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like the color best and, of course, the books in the very center! Wow. Did you use that shelf knowing I'd react? I don't remember what you know and don't - I'll write off list. Also, this is, in a way, kinda what I did to make the "Flowers at the Movies" title line for my calendar this

Re: PESO - Feline Contemplation

2014-10-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Oh suuurre you were. just testing. right. lovely shot, btw ann On 10/11/2014 17:15, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/feline-contemplation I was just testing the camera, really. Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protect

Re: PESO - Feline Contemplation

2014-10-11 Thread Christine Aguila
Great BW shot of a cat in a great pose! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Oct 11, 2014, at 4:15 PM, Mark C wrote: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/feline-contemplation > > I was just testing the camera, really. > > Mark > > --- > This email is free from viruses a

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks everyone! Ken, Darrel and I agree with you! Thanks! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Oct 11, 2014, at 4:05 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > > If you want to emphasize the books go with the color. Emphasizing Darrel, I' > d go with the B+W. > > -Original Message- >> From: C

Re: PESO - Feline Contemplation

2014-10-11 Thread Ken Waller
Contemplative cat, I love it. -Original Message- >From: Mark C Subject: PESO - Feline Contemplation > >http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/feline-contemplation > >I was just testing the camera, really. > >Mark > >--- >This email is free from viruses and malware because avast!

Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Paul
Another vote for 73. Gotta see the whole shoe... -p On 10/11/2014 4:04 PM, Mark C wrote: I like 73. The whole toe, less prominent wheel and off center composition make it work for me. On 10/11/2014 3:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I just found a second version of one of my favorite shots. I'm to

Re: PESO - Feline Contemplation

2014-10-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Very proper and respectful and nicely done. Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and depressed walls across the nation with wonderful

PESO - Feline Contemplation

2014-10-11 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/feline-contemplation I was just testing the camera, really. Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO : Three Birches and The Path

2014-10-11 Thread Mark C
Excellent subject and composition. I love the white trees offset by the darker space to the left. On 10/11/2014 3:33 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: A Monochrome image. Ricoh GXR with 50mm f/2,5 Macro. http://celasun.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/uc-husun-bekledigi-yol-three-birches-and-the-path/ There

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Ken Waller
If you want to emphasize the books go with the color. Emphasizing Darrel, I' d go with the B+W. -Original Message- >From: Christine Aguila >Subject: peso darrel multiple exposure > >Hi Everyone: > >This morning I read the little how-to article linked here >http://www.cnet.com/how-to/h

Re: PESO - Window to the big world

2014-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Igor PDML-StR : http://42graphy.org/misc/ru-2014/_IR09077.html I wish there were no ironing board sticking out in the corner of the photo... All comments are welcome! Nicely caught! I think a bit of judicious cropping along the lines that Christine suggested, would remove the dis

Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Mark C
I like 73. The whole toe, less prominent wheel and off center composition make it work for me. On 10/11/2014 3:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I just found a second version of one of my favorite shots. I'm too close to it to see them objectively, which one works best, ? 78? https://www.flickr.com/

Re: PESO - Drainpipe Chickadee

2014-10-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks Brian, ad to everyone else who had a look! The goldfinch in the flickr stream is from 2012 - a better bird shot, for sure. Mark On 10/11/2014 4:21 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Mark C : http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/drainpipe-chickadee?blog=2&title=drainpipe-chi

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Christine Aguila : Hi Everyone: This morning I read the little how-to article linked here http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-double-exposures-with-your-dslr/ on CNET and thought I might try the first technique. I did use live view for the second shot as suggested?actually,

Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Larry Colen : I just found a second version of one of my favorite shots. I'm too close to it to see them objectively, which one works best, ? 78? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/15320942460/ 73? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/15320941110/ Any other suggestions for ei

New Epson Metallic Glossy paper

2014-10-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
This past spring (2014), Epson put out on the market two new metallic papers: glossy and luster. After reading feedback from various users, I arrived to the conclusion that glossy version would probably give the most advantages of "metallic". I just printed a shot on it, and I like it. One th

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Bruce Walker
Cool, Christine. Both renditions have arguments in their favour. On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 4:18 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > This morning I read the little how-to article linked here > http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-double-exposures-with-your-dslr/ on > CNET and though

Re: PESO - Window to the big world

2014-10-11 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Igor: I put my hand over the top to cover completely the house in the distance, and I like the crop this way better. I like the lines in the chair, so cropping past the ironing board gets rid of those lines. But when you have the ironing board and the house plus the stuff on the upper left

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
color On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > This morning I read the little how-to article linked here > http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-double-exposures-with-your-dslr/ on > CNET and thought I might try the first technique. I did use live view for

Re: PESO : Three Birches and The Path

2014-10-11 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Bulent: I like the picture and light, but I wonder if the green, which I do like, is a bit heavy. Cheers, Christine On Oct 11, 2014, at 2:33 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > A Monochrome image. > Ricoh GXR with 50mm f/2,5 Macro. > > http://celasun.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/uc-husun-bekledigi-y

Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Christine Aguila
I solidly prefer 73 and I might agree with Jack about a slight reduction in red. Cheers, Christine On Oct 11, 2014, at 2:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > I just found a second version of one of my favorite shots. I'm too close to > it to see them objectively, which one works best, ? > > 78? > h

peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-11 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: This morning I read the little how-to article linked here http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-double-exposures-with-your-dslr/ on CNET and thought I might try the first technique. I did use live view for the second shot as suggested—actually, I followed the directions pretty

Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
I suggest reducing the red slightly. Jack - Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 12:46:42 PM Subject: Which version works best? I just found a second version of one of my favorite shots. I'm too close to it to see them objectively, which

Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Ken Waller
73 by the slimmest of margins - but either one would work. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" Subject: Which version works best? I just found a second version of one of my favorite shots. I'm too close to it to s

Re: Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Bulent Celasun
73 looks like the "proper" composition. However the context and the feel of the scene seem to require an unorthodox approach. That is why I may suggest the 78 as a punchier alternative. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celas

Which version works best?

2014-10-11 Thread Larry Colen
I just found a second version of one of my favorite shots. I'm too close to it to see them objectively, which one works best, ? 78? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/15320942460/ 73? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/15320941110/ Any other suggestions for either one are welcome. -

Re: Where's Frank

2014-10-11 Thread Stanley Halpin
He had a birthday. That sort of experience can make a recluse out of anyone! stan On Oct 11, 2014, at 1:40 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Anyone seen or heard from Frank lately? > > Jack > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUB

Re: PESO - Window to the big world

2014-10-11 Thread Ken Waller
I wish there were no ironing board sticking out in the corner of the photo... Crop it square and you're there Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" Subject: PESO - Window to the big world http://42graphy.or

PESO : Three Birches and The Path

2014-10-11 Thread Bulent Celasun
A Monochrome image. Ricoh GXR with 50mm f/2,5 Macro. http://celasun.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/uc-husun-bekledigi-yol-three-birches-and-the-path/ There is part of a poem accompanying the image. I have attempted to translate it below, if you wonder. ** ... You may find what you are a

Re: OT: PESO: Fireflite

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
Over sharpness may be an influence of the sharp dark color v chrome. Added to, perhaps, by the whitewall tires.(??) Jack - Original Message - From: "Charles Robinson" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 10:41:12 AM Subject: Re: OT: PESO: Fireflite On Oct 10, 2014, at 20:34 , B

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks Christine, and to everyone else who had a look. Mark On 10/11/2014 12:05 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Color and light very pretty, Mark! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Oct 9, 2014, at 2:46 PM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/123rd-avenue-alleg

Re: OT PESO Rust-ic Art

2014-10-11 Thread Mark C
For some reason it makes me think of stars and galaxies... Nice! Mark On 10/11/2014 5:44 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Playing around with the OMD E-M10. Just a bit of rusty paintwork https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGO0030-EM10-1peso.html http://tinyurl.com

Re: OT: PESO: Fireflite

2014-10-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 10, 2014, at 20:34 , Bill wrote: > On 10/10/2014 11:11 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: >> On Oct 10, 2014, at 11:17 , Bill wrote: >> >>> OT for non Pentax content. The little Fuji X-T1 with the great big lenses >>> (they are huge) has become my goto camera. >>> This was parked down the stre

Where's Frank

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
Anyone seen or heard from Frank lately? Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up?

2014-10-11 Thread Jostein Øksne
-Opprinnelig melding- From: Mark Roberts Hello Jostein! A few weeks ago and the inaugural Hebden Bridge PDML meet we started planning a possible future PDML meeting in Norway. You'll be invited, of course ;-) ;-) Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-11 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Guys, Thanks for the comments, I guess I should post more often but I've been a bit busy this year, will post a summary at year end. Bruce the head-shots turned out fairly well, though some do have a hint of coloured light on the hair, doesn't look too bad but makes the set look a little incons

Re: Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up?

2014-10-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Jostein Øksne wrote: >Stan wrote: > >> There are rumors that there may be an invasion by a Norseman looking to >> stock his larder before the snows set in, and of course we can always hope >> for news coverage of the event. > >Spm... :-) > >Jostein > >Oh... >And hi folks, long time since..

Re: PESO Sigma sample

2014-10-11 Thread Rob Studdert
I've been flogging mine but mostly in low light, I just wish that the zoom range was a bit wider. When I have plenty of light I'm generally using my new Sigma C 17-70/2.8-4 in preference to my Sigma 17-50/2.8 and finding it more than adequate. I am keen to test the 18-35/1.8 to it's full potential

Re: PESO: Talented Tongue

2014-10-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
I was joking and picking at you. You had asked for one without the tongue so I shared one without the tongue :) Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happi

Re: PESO: Talented Tongue

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
Jeff, I only brought up the differences between the two images because you offered them for comparison. (??) Jack - Original Message - From: "Jeffery Johnson" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 7:28:59 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Talented Tongue Well Jack. One can't be picky when t

Re: PESO: Talented Tongue

2014-10-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Well Jack. One can't be picky when the timing of the tongue was perfect then he did a reposition of his head in the next frame. :) The one I shared was during the same day not the exact moment after the tongue one. Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery

Re: PESO: Talented Tongue

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
Jeffery, the tongue version has much better lighting and background. Not a fair comparison. :) Jack - Original Message - From: "Jeffery Johnson" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 7:05:39 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Talented Tongue Jack here is one without tongue http://www.photoc

Re: PESO: Talented Tongue

2014-10-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Jack here is one without tongue http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p167814332/e19153107 Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and de

Re: PESO - Window to the big world

2014-10-11 Thread Attila Boros
A fine addition to the family album:) I don't mind the ironing board, wouldn't guess what it actually is. Some clothes are partly visible near the edge of the frame, could be cropped. On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > http://42graphy.org/misc/ru-2014/_IR09077.html > > I

Re: PESO - Window to the big world

2014-10-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
It's not the ironing board that interfers, it is that pink thing on the ironing board.. I'd crop that out and also crop down a bit from the top.. just a smidge ann On 10/11/2014 08:08, Igor PDML-StR wrote: http://42graphy.org/misc/ru-2014/_IR09077.html I wish there were no ironing board s

Re: PESO redone: After Hours

2014-10-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Yeah - it lends itself to bW but the color version is nearly that already. ann On 10/10/2014 20:53, Rick Womer wrote: When I looked at yesterday's PESO on the web, I wasn't enthusiastic about it, either. Was it the bilious green color of the carpet? Maybe. So, I worked on the shot a bit in

Re: Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up?

2014-10-11 Thread Stanley Halpin
On Oct 11, 2014, at 5:25 AM, mike wilson wrote: > On 10 October 2014 19:02, Bob W-PDML wrote: >> Hi Stan, >> >> might be a struggle with the timing, but please keep us informed and if I >> can make it over I will. Dorset is one of my favourite parts of Britain, and >> Shaftesbury is a lovely

Re: PESO - Window to the big world

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
Terrific shot, Igor. Yes, I would, also, somewhat rather the ironing board tip not be there. Jack - Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:08:08 AM Subject: PESO - Window to the big world http://42graphy.org/misc/ru-2014/_IR09077.html

Re: Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up?

2014-10-11 Thread Jostein Øksne
Doing good, Boris. Still no sign of turning into a farmer. :-) Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Boris Liberman Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:45 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up? Good reason to delurk... How i

PESO - Window to the big world

2014-10-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
http://42graphy.org/misc/ru-2014/_IR09077.html I wish there were no ironing board sticking out in the corner of the photo... All comments are welcome! Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please vis

Re: OT PESO Rust-ic Art

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
Well done, Brian. Jack - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 2:44:09 AM Subject: OT PESO Rust-ic Art G'day all Playing around with the OMD E-M10. Just a bit of rusty paintwork https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/

Re: PESO: Talented Tongue

2014-10-11 Thread Jack Davis
A nice image, Jeff. I would have, also, filed one without the tongue action. Jack - Original Message - From: "Jeffery Johnson" To: "PDML" Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 8:28:57 PM Subject: PESO: Talented Tongue This one was created a few months back. He has a very talented tongue and

OT PESO Rust-ic Art

2014-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Playing around with the OMD E-M10. Just a bit of rusty paintwork https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGO0030-EM10-1peso.html http://tinyurl.com/kqygdrj Comments, etc welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Aus

Re: Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up?

2014-10-11 Thread mike wilson
On 10 October 2014 19:02, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Hi Stan, > > might be a struggle with the timing, but please keep us informed and if I can > make it over I will. Dorset is one of my favourite parts of Britain, and > Shaftesbury is a lovely town, very famous for being the inspiration for Blade > R

Re: PESO - Drainpipe Chickadee

2014-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Mark C : http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/drainpipe-chickadee?blog=2&title=drainpipe-chickadee&disp=single&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 From my backyard a few weeks ago. So that's what W. C. Fields was referring to! :-)> Very nicely framed and you've caught the bird in an a