Re: Stupid Adobe Question

2020-04-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Bill queried: > > My stupid question is this: Are the versions of Photoshop and Lightroom > in the 10 dollar offer the same ones in the 31 dollar offer? The software is completely the same. The features and frequency of updates are also the same. I subscribe to the ten buck option because (a)

Re: PESO - Cut Flowers

2020-02-10 Thread Bruce Walker
I really love the light and the delicate colours in this, Bulent. On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 6:14 AM Bulent Celasun wrote: > > A still life under natural light. Was not planned. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/49511680468/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/ > > (For the gadget conscious, I

Re: PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
like both - though might like the first better in just black and white > - pink is always kinda corny. > > as to the second - Edward Weston homage no doubt :-) > > ann > > On 2/6/2020 12:58 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 5/2/20, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed

Re: PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
the background elements, and chose a high ISO and wide-open aperture for softness. BTW, I failed to mention that I did all post-processing in Lightroom. Mosty minor slider tweaks. Bulent wrote: > > Bruce, > I liked both for different reasons. > The first is an elegant, light, high key

Re: PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Much appreciated, Steve. On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 12:59 PM Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 5/2/20, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Two shots that I consider to be personal bests. The first is from 2 > >weeks ago and the second is from the middle of December, 2019.

Re: PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
t (not knowing what a "Phylactere" might be). > > The first one is definitely the best I've ever seen you post. > > On 2/5/2020 20:11:27, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Two shots that I consider to be personal bests. The first is from 2 > > weeks ago and the second is fro

Re: PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
can see only the thumbnails. > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* > > > On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 8:12 PM Bruce Walker wrote: > > Two shots that I consider to be personal bests. The first is from 2 > > weeks ago

Re: PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you very much, Doug. > You already know I love that shot of Phylactere, and the other one, of > Olivia, is a stunner. > Sent from my phone, which I’m staring at instead of doing actual work. > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:12 PM, Bruce Walker > wrote: > > > &

Re: PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Larry wrote: > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 5:11 PM, Bruce Walker > wrote: > > > > Two shots that I consider to be personal bests. The first is from 2 > > weeks ago and the second is from the middle of December, 2019. > As well you might. > > > > might as well j

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2020-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you very much, Doug. > You already know I love that shot of Phylactere, and the other one, of > Olivia, is a stunner. > Sent from my phone, which I’m staring at instead of doing actual work. > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:12 PM, Bruce Walker > wrote: > > > &

PESO x 2 - two bests

2020-02-05 Thread Bruce Walker
Two shots that I consider to be personal bests. The first is from 2 weeks ago and the second is from the middle of December, 2019. might as well jump https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Il3.o3EjAXlU nude study with Phylactere https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/I9Ve8hGlONT0

Re: 2019 PDML Quotations List

2020-01-02 Thread Bruce Nagel
://www.robertstech.com/quote.htm From my quotes file, one of my favorites from the PDML: A good photo will overcome its format. (Doug Brewer) although you can never go wrong with intruding waterfowl if you want the element of surprise. -- the other Bruce (back to lurking now) I will not carry a gun. I'll

Re: OT: Email seems to be back

2019-07-11 Thread Bruce Nagel
On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 09:21:48AM -0400, Larry Colen contributed: The problem isn't a lack of service, the problem is that EarthLink uses the animal husbandry definition of the word. ...and that's a MARK! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Stupid iPad

2019-06-11 Thread Bruce Nagel
On Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:55:21 -0400, P. J. Alling wrote: I'd never say anything about your taste, mostly because I haven't tasted you, and probably wouldn't want to. MARK! On 6/10/2019 8:02 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: I almost never lack for inspiration, sometimes skill, often taste, but

Re: PESO -- fuzzy sweater

2019-03-24 Thread Bruce Walker
hu, Mar 21, 2019 at 5:59 PM Bruce Walker > wrote: > > I have finally made a photograph that is safe from deletion on > > Instagram or jail time on Facebook. > > > > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GYAjkPdbqmCc/I3WQT11D_0ko > > > > On Fli

PESO -- fuzzy sweater

2019-03-21 Thread Bruce Walker
I have finally made a photograph that is safe from deletion on Instagram or jail time on Facebook. https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GYAjkPdbqmCc/I3WQT11D_0ko On Flickr if you prefer: https://flic.kr/p/24Eex4e 645z, 55mm/2.8 at f/4, 1/125th sec, iso 200. Exposure adjustments, b

Re: March PUG is up

2019-03-04 Thread Bruce Walker
Ann's "Missing you" is my strong favourite -- intriguing! Also much amused by Brian's Still Life and PJ's plastic cars. An entertaining gallery; thanks again for your efforts, Brian. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread Bruce Nagel
e the shot, it says "Yeah I'm just going to rest here a moment." Bruce N. -- 'It's an old story,'Ryumin said. 'Something like that actually happened once; I feel sure of it. But I filed off the serial numbers and made it my own. (Bruce Sterling) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: NESO - Cage

2019-01-13 Thread Bruce Walker
axphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 10:07 AM Bruce Walker wrote: > > > Cage ~ October 2018 ~ Mississauga > > > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IF3hAAvSDEhM > > > > I am getting much better at reducing PP. I proce

NESO - Cage

2019-01-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Cage ~ October 2018 ~ Mississauga https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IF3hAAvSDEhM I am getting much better at reducing PP. I processed this in Lightroom only and it was mainly hue shifts for skin tones, and global curve and level adjustments. 645z, 90mm/2.8 Macro Model: Joy Kidston.

Re: 2018 faves and chasing the muse

2019-01-03 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 1:43 AM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > > Am 02.01.19 um 16:39 schrieb Bruce Walker: > > I think the secret to making sure it's a joy and not a duty is to > > firmly resist the temptation to make photography a vocation. > > In my book, this go

Re: 2018 faves and chasing the muse

2019-01-02 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 5:09 PM William Robb wrote: > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2019, 9:49 AM Bruce Walker > > I think the secret to making sure it's a joy and not a duty is to > > firmly resist the temptation to make photography a vocation. > > Or make photographing naked women in

Re: 2018 faves and chasing the muse

2019-01-02 Thread Bruce Walker
I think the secret to making sure it's a joy and not a duty is to firmly resist the temptation to make photography a vocation. On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 10:44 AM Bob W-PDML wrote: > > I'm not taking many pictures these days, except occasionally with my phone, > but I'm not going to beat myself up

Re: How to get new photographic ideas

2019-01-01 Thread Bruce Walker
A terrific and inspirational read, Bob. Thank you! On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 10:52 AM Bob W-PDML wrote: > > According to Philippe Halsman: > > https://www.magnumphotos.com/theory-and-practice/philippe-halsman-how-to-get-new-photographic-ideas/ > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: PESO x 2: wrapping up 2018

2018-12-28 Thread Bruce Walker
ecially > strong image, with great geometry and vitality. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Thu, Dec 27, 2018 at 11:51 AM Bruce Walker > wrote: > > > Two shots that crown 2018 for me. My most recents are almost always

Re: PESO x 2: wrapping up 2018

2018-12-28 Thread Bruce Walker
I'll take disturbing, Ann. :-) Thank you! On Thu, Dec 27, 2018 at 9:51 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > > I'm with Cotty on these - with the added note that I gotta say I find > Draped disturbing.. > > ann > > On 12/27/2018 5:22 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 27/12/18, Br

Re: PESO x 2: wrapping up 2018

2018-12-28 Thread Bruce Walker
I appreciate it, Cotty. Happy New Year to you! :-) On Thu, Dec 27, 2018 at 5:22 PM Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 27/12/18, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >"Draped" > >https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IGrU7cLj6TI0 > >645z &

PESO x 2: wrapping up 2018

2018-12-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Two shots that crown 2018 for me. My most recents are almost always my favourites, but I feel particularly accomplished with these. "Draped" https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IGrU7cLj6TI0 645z & 55mm/2.8 "Cameo" https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/I0o.Q0ANndP8 645z &

Re: GESO (16) - Amalfi

2018-12-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Those church interiors are stunning, Rick. On Wed, Dec 26, 2018 at 9:32 PM Rick Womer wrote: > > My computer problems once again under control, allow me to present a gallery > of photos from Amalfi, Italy. It is a remarkably vertical town. > >

Re: Posting to instagram from a desktop

2018-12-25 Thread Bruce Walker
Larry wrote: > > Has anyone figured out a convenient way to post to instagram from a > desktop computer? This: https://www.lrinstagram.com/ I have been using it successfully for most of this year. From time to time Instagram changes something and breaks it, but the developer is proactive and

Re: We've got snow!

2018-12-22 Thread Bruce Nagel
o or two, but I don't know if the power will stay on long enough for me to process them and get them up on flickr. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. Bruce N. -- And now, it's time for us to give a little love back to God! (Ministry)

Re: A camera so hip it almost hurts

2018-11-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 9:35 PM Larry Colen wrote: > > Bruce Walker wrote on 11/25/18 4:52 AM: > > It pains me to say this, but that's actually kind of appealing. :-) > > > > Does that make me, tragically, hip? > > There are many things you need to worry about, being

Re: A camera so hip it almost hurts

2018-11-25 Thread Bruce Walker
It pains me to say this, but that's actually kind of appealing. :-) Does that make me, tragically, hip? On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 5:23 AM Larry Colen wrote: > > Remember the kickstarter for the camera that uses leica mount lenses > someone posted a link to a while back? Here's one that is even

Re: Haven't done a PESO in a while

2018-11-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Very elegant, Mark. On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:58 PM Mark Roberts wrote: > > Lisa and I went to the White Mountains in New Hampshire last weekend. > Did a bit of hiking on Mt. Washington. This is one of the shots I got. > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e204563.jpg > > > -- > Mark Roberts -

Re: Taking better pictures

2018-11-19 Thread Bruce Walker
Everyone with a new macro lens. On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 4:26 PM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Who said "If your photos aren't good enough, you are not close enough"? > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 3:03 PM Ken Waller wrote: > > >

Re: What do you think about the future of Pentax "flagship" APS-C-camera line?

2018-11-16 Thread Bruce Walker
On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 12:31 PM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > When one gets to be my age, "the future" of anything is irrelevant. Mark! -- 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

Re: PESO: Foundations

2018-11-16 Thread Bruce Walker
That's very good, Dave. On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 2:34 AM David Mann wrote: > > My wife and daughter went to a play last week so I spent a little time having > a walk around the central city. > > Before the earthquakes this was the city's tallest building. Now it's just > another derelict site.

Re: What do you think about the future of Pentax "flagship" APS-C-camera line?

2018-11-15 Thread Bruce Walker
They probably just haven't figured out how to avoid blown-out reflections in the glass! :-) On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 8:26 PM wrote: > > The e-passport system works most of the time, but it's not infallible, as my > wife found out in Europe this year. It's also a bit of a nuisance to have > to

Re: What do you think about the future of Pentax "flagship" APS-C-camera line?

2018-11-15 Thread Bruce Walker
When I began my career in 1978 I worked for one of the then Big Three word processor companies (AES Data, Canada's answer to Wang and IBM) and the phrase "paperless office" was widely heard. Paper would soon be obsolete. When I wrapped up my full time career in 2010 I worked in the Toronto office

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Bruce Walker
the them at home. > > > On 11/13/2018 9:34 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Both provide ample evidence that disproves the notion that the best > > tripod is the one you left at home. > > > > > > On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 3:33 AM Alan C wrote: > >> Touchè >

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Both provide ample evidence that disproves the notion that the best tripod is the one you left at home. On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 3:33 AM Alan C wrote: > > Touchè > > Alan C > > > On 13-Nov-18 09:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > > > Alan C wrote on 11/12/18 11:36 PM: > >>

Re: PESO - comfortable

2018-11-10 Thread Bruce Walker
cause the white background in the image fades into the webpage's white > background, but the figure looks about the same. > > On 11/10/2018 13:11, Bruce Walker wrote: > > John, same size as in a reasonable viewing size, bigger than just a > > thumbnail? > > > &

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 151, Issue 23

2018-11-10 Thread Bruce Nagel
ferns growing like crazy all over many of the trees. Bruce N. -- And yes, I am the only person to fit the word 'parallelogram' into a rock'n'roll number! I'm very proud of that. (Lemmy) Jostein wrote: Bruce N. will have to correct me if I'm wrong, but I suspect that: the white patch i

Re: PESO - comfortable

2018-11-10 Thread Bruce Walker
m = Thunderbird if that tells anything. > > On 11/10/2018 08:33, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Dan, I wonder if your mail program is splitting the link? Try this > > shortened URL: > > > > http://bit.ly/2DwJHHb > > > > Are you on Flickr? It's at this link too: https://fli

Re: PESO - comfortable

2018-11-10 Thread Bruce Walker
v 10, 2018 at 9:41 AM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > That still takes me to a page with "BRUCE WALKER" in very large print. > Under that is the thumbnail, and under that "2 0f 300." Double clicking > leads me to a large page of nudes, and the one that was in the

Re: iPESO: Doorbell View

2018-11-10 Thread Bruce Walker
This could be the start of a whole new photo category. :-) I installed a Nest Hello doorbell button a few weeks ago, but the shots from it are just of our boring front walk. It's pretty cool though; I haven't tried this feature yet but it's supposed to be able to recognize familiar faces and

Re: PESO - comfortable

2018-11-10 Thread Bruce Walker
Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 10:07 AM Bruce Walker wrote: > > > "Just make yourself comfortable." > > > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) > > >

Re: PESO - comfortable

2018-11-09 Thread Bruce Walker
t flat > lighting. The body art and short hair make for a more visually > interesting model as well. The color of the upholstery works well in > this also. > > Bruce Walker wrote on 11/9/18 7:06 AM: > > "Just make yourself comfortable." > > > > https://portfolio.b

Re: PESO - comfortable

2018-11-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Imagine that! :-) On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 11:32 AM P. J. Alling wrote: > > Funny she doesn't really look comfortable... > > > On 11/9/2018 10:06 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > "Just make yourself comfortable." > > > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker

PESO - comfortable

2018-11-09 Thread Bruce Walker
"Just make yourself comfortable." https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) Model: Pix. 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; Post in Lightroom and Photoshop. Lots of lights. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: November PUG is up

2018-11-05 Thread Bruce Walker
G'day all, > > A varied gallery with a variety of interpretations. I'd say Dan and Bruce > have > the most literal interpretations. > > View here: > > http://pug.komkon.org/ > > (you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous gallery there). > &

Re: November PUG is up

2018-11-05 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 2:26 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > > I can't make head or tail out of Bruces :-) That's a bummer, Ann. -- -bmw -- 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

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Walker
R because of the non-Adobe way of encoding them. > > Jostein > > Den 04.11.2018 22:16, skrev Bruce Walker: > > Aha! They have listened to user feedback then; good. > > > > When I tested it, I complained about that and was told they had no > > plans to fix it, so toug

Re: PESO nude study

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Walker
Next up: peppers. :-) On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 4:39 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > > I see you are in your Edward Weston period > > ann > > On 11/4/2018 4:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > >From a studio session on Halloween with a new to me model, Joy > > Kidston

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Walker
Aha! They have listened to user feedback then; good. When I tested it, I complained about that and was told they had no plans to fix it, so tough. (Basically.) So it could be useful after all. On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 4:10 PM Jostein wrote: > > Thanks Bruce. > > Just returned hom

PESO nude study

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Walker
>From a studio session on Halloween with a new to me model, Joy Kidston. It's quite likely Safe For Work as no lady bits are visible, but it _is_ a nude, so you know. https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Ijdax8ZvD_yo 645z, 90mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; Post in Lightroom. --

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Walker
upgraded to CC after many years of waiting for somebody to come up with a usable (for me) alternative to Adobe's stuff. On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 1:59 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Bruce, > > Those are *your* requirements: preserving your exact Adobe LR+PS workflow. I > would not p

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 7:42 AM Jostein Øksne wrote: > > This saving in Affinity, Bruce... > It reads to me like the problem has two components and I'm a little confused > about what's what. > For starters, you configured Affinity as an external editor in LR, right? Right. >

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-11-03 Thread Bruce Walker
... /next/. On Sat, Nov 3, 2018 at 6:16 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > That’s great, but if you’re using AP as your external editor for LR, why are > you using Photoshop to generate files? > > G > > > > On Nov 3, 2018, at 1:49 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > > >

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-11-03 Thread Bruce Walker
ant, just use Photoshop. > > G > > > > On Nov 3, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > > > I'm certainly willing to update my opinion about Affinity's > > capabilities, but I was unable to complete a review of it myself when > > I tested their fin

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-11-03 Thread Bruce Walker
, Oct 27, 2018 at 11:31 AM Mark Roberts wrote: > > Bruce Walker wrote: > > >On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 7:03 AM Jostein Øksne wrote: > >> > >> Other developers are improving their products too, so essentially, if they > >> can do now what CS6 can do,

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-10-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 7:03 AM Jostein Øksne wrote: > > Other developers are improving their products too, so essentially, if they > can do now what CS6 can do, it's what I need it for. I can say with assurance that they do not. The majority of these products are going after the Lightroom

Re: Nuts to Adobe

2018-10-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Jostein, I just have to say it: the best advanced editor available is Photoshop. After recent Mac OS X updates started to erode my CS5 enough to be troublesome, I finally gave in and subscribed to CC. It has been, for me, worthwhile. Lightroom integrates better with Ps, both are speedier, and Ps

Re: GESO: more butterflies

2018-09-27 Thread Bruce Walker
All beautiful, Subash. I'd add a little mid tones contrast boost and desaturate the background a touch, but the pastel colours and soft background in all of them works really well. On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 11:36 AM Subash Jeyan wrote: > > some more butterflies: > >

Re: First Try in My Budget Tabletop Studio

2018-09-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Really digging the mid 1990's web design there, Dale. Quite in keeping with the vintage content. :-) On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 8:53 PM Dale H. Cook wrote: > > I finally got my tabletop studio going. [...] > > https://plymouthcolony.net/starcity/radios/pages/gr-dec.html#1490b -- -bmw -- PDML

Re: OT: Instagram

2018-09-26 Thread Bruce Walker
ain level of contempt. They probably had contracts, that > guaranteed them employment and pay for a number of years, that kept them > from competing in their chosen field of endeavor, which are now up, and > they left as soon as they legally could. > > On 9/25/2018 1:54 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: &

Re: OT: Discovering the Origin of The Origin of the World

2018-09-25 Thread Bruce Walker
Who will be the first to claim Sonorous Interiors as the title of a photo book, likely published by Goliath or Taschen? On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 2:30 PM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > https://www.afp.com/en/news/206/mystery-arts-most-scandalous-picture-revealed-doc-19d7it3 > > Dan Matyola >

Re: OT: Instagram

2018-09-25 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm surprised they lasted 6 years at FB. Entrepreneurial types are generally allergic to large corporations, and dealing with FB "optimizing" the app in order to clobber the competition, Snapchat, and fine tuning the thing to maximize ad revenue at the expense of it being, well, actually

Re: OT: Instagram

2018-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
m they're > idiots. > > > On Sep 24, 2018, at 8:58 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > > > > uh huh > > > >> On 9/23/18 8:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> Since Instagram encourages a tedious homogeneity of heavily tinted and > >> HDR'ed landscapes an

Re: OT: Instagram

2018-09-23 Thread Bruce Walker
w work tank so spectacularly is kind of awesome, though. > > On 9/23/18 3:08 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > I post there, though I'm damned if I know why I bother. I dislike > > pretty much everything about Instagram. > > > > If you use Lightroom, consider using the LR/In

Re: OT: Instagram

2018-09-23 Thread Bruce Walker
I post there, though I'm damned if I know why I bother. I dislike pretty much everything about Instagram. If you use Lightroom, consider using the LR/Instagram plugin as it eases a few of IG's annoyances. Most notably, it enables you to post directly from Lightroom, and it solves the IG stupid

Re: Fall Meadowlark

2018-09-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Nicely done, Jack! Great pose, light and colour. On Fri, Sep 21, 2018 at 4:02 PM Jack Davis wrote: > > > > Out this AM to check Refuge readiness. Flooding well underway in most. > > Attaching another Meadowlark. Difficult to resist, especially when hearing > their glorious song. > > The mass

Re: The importance of hardware updates

2018-09-20 Thread Bruce Walker
That is a pretty clear sign that you could use a computer upgrade. Just suggestin' :-) On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 2:01 PM Alan C wrote: > > OK if your computer is USB3. I'm still stuck in USB2. > > Alan C > > On 20-Sep-18 07:51 PM, Bill wrote: > > Several years ago, probably when the K10 or k20

Re: GESO - soft and hard

2018-09-19 Thread Bruce Walker
Lucky thing that you aren't working at either of them anymore. :-) Glad you enjoyed! On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 6:15 PM P. J. Alling wrote: > > None of those are safe for work, a couple of places that I used to work, > enjoyable but not safe for work... > > > On 9/18/2018 9:0

Re: GESO - soft and hard

2018-09-19 Thread Bruce Walker
Hey, Steve; thank you! On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 1:02 PM Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 19/9/18, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >> > Nude study 3 (~sfw) > >> > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IwOnCdjRgix8 > > This is excelle

Re: GESO - soft and hard

2018-09-19 Thread Bruce Walker
ion of alluring and compelling images, with more > than a little good natured humor. You have really become quite adept at > figure photography. Quite impressive . > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Tue, Sep 18, 2018 at 9:10

GESO - soft and hard

2018-09-18 Thread Bruce Walker
... light, that is. I recently got the opportunity to rent my favourite studio as a shared space (shared with four other photographers month-by-month), so I jumped at it. This has had the effect of kicking my lazy butt into the studio every week. So far the results have been fine. I have been

Testing

2018-08-01 Thread Bruce Nagel
purchased a new (to me) M42 55mm and 135mm and hope to soon give them a real try out on the K1000. (I also got an H2 body but it appears to have issues with its poor little shutter :-( ) Thanks, Bruce N. -- Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do

Re: 3rd place

2018-06-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Well done! Beautiful light in that scene. Lovely mood. On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Gonz wrote: > Put in this pic from the grandfather mtn area for a small photog > contest, won 3rd place. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/66982297@N02/28195892790/in/datetaken/lightbox/ > > > -- > --

Re: This is EFFED-UP!

2018-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 6:05 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > While I understand all the problems and sympathize to the people > experiencing it, the recurrence of them gives me an impression that people > have some sort of masochistic pleasure from experiencing these problems. Well, you _are_

Re: OT: Finally some GOOD news from the internet

2018-06-24 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Bob W-PDML wrote: > >>Extra bonus: I have no idea what a fluid ounce is, and not enough capacity >>left in my head to hold that information. > > Well it's obvious: A fluid ounce is 1/20th of a pint. Except in the > U.S. where it's 1/16th of

Re: An amuzing Kickstarter: Instax Square with your Pentax, Nikon, Leica, etc.

2018-06-12 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 2:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on 6/12/18 9:15 AM: >> >> I'm always entertained by silly photo stuff that might make interesting >> photographs. >> >> Got a Nikon, Leica M, Pentax, Olympus, or whatever film camera taking up >> space on your shelf?

Re: Studio Strobes for Pentax

2018-06-11 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 7:21 PM, John wrote: > > I would like the option of HSS. > > I was kind of looking for ideas on what those shooting in studio with Pentax > are using. Right now, it's really idle curiosity, because I don't know if > I'll ever be able to set up a studio. HSS is

Re: Studio Strobes for Pentax

2018-06-11 Thread Bruce Walker
roll hits 12 feet left because it's no use to him then. (Needs to be enough to create a sweep.) On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 7:21 PM, John wrote: > And indeed, another Earthlink Email was rejected by "spameatingmonkey". > > Second attempt: > > On 6/10/2018 21:32, Bruce Walker

Re: Studio Strobes for Pentax

2018-06-10 Thread Bruce Walker
John, assuming you mean "what options do you have for using his gear during the course", your Pentax gear will work just fine with the Profoto kit, fully manual operation only. Neither xTTL or HSS features will work but that's 100% okay since Tony Corbell is an old school guy and he teaches flash

Re: PESO that smile

2018-06-10 Thread Bruce Walker
Agreed! Genuine emotion in those, Larry. On Sun, Jun 10, 2018 at 3:08 PM, Jostein wrote: > Contagious! > Jostein > > Den 10.06.2018 20:58, skrev Larry Colen: >> >> A couple weeks ago I met Talecia at a party. She had such an amazing smile >> I *had* to photograph her. Fortunately she was easy

Re: PESO contemplation

2018-06-09 Thread Bruce Walker
abel YOUR pesos "NSFW"? > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 2:02 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> Evoking a dreamy Rembrandt vibe. A little NSFW though. >> >> https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/i

PESO contemplation

2018-06-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Evoking a dreamy Rembrandt vibe. A little NSFW though. https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IihW2dlH.6fk 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/5.6, 1/125th sec, 100 iso. A teensy bit of Lightroom editing. Enjoy responsibly! -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PDML Annual

2018-06-09 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 1:54 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > l...@red4est.com wrote: >>On June 9, 2018 10:49:14 AM PDT, Steve Cottrell wrote: >>>On 9/6/18, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: >>> Damned by faint anxiety. Cotty's clearly a spent force. >>> >>>On it like a bonnet. >> >>That

Re: PESO+PESO -- KOZ

2018-06-07 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Paul. On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 7:27 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Beautiful! > > Paul > >> On Jun 6, 2018, at 7:19 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> It was a very good morning. I shot with "KOZ", a Quebec native model, >> dancer and pole dancer (

PESO+PESO -- KOZ

2018-06-06 Thread Bruce Walker
It was a very good morning. I shot with "KOZ", a Quebec native model, dancer and pole dancer (she was in Toronto for a pro-level competition and came in second) this morning. I returned to my work inspired by Vincent Peters and Jean-Francois Jonvelle. And a bit of Ralph Gibson. _Technically_ safe

Re: Where do you post your critter pictures?

2018-06-02 Thread Bruce Nagel
to post all of my "D'a" cat and dog photos to the internets... Bruce N. -- The KGB doesn't like to see more than two talking together. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the lin

Re: PESO - outlines

2018-05-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Dan! On Sat, May 26, 2018 at 12:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > Interesting project, with images that are quite artistic. > > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Sat, May 26, 2018 at 10:53

Re: PESO - outlines

2018-05-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Darn near perfect is my take. > Looking forward to seeing more of this style. > > >> Message: 7 >> Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 20:00:10 -0400 >> From: Bruce Walker <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> >> To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List <PDML@pdml.net> >> Subject: P

Re: Wrapping up UK trip 2018

2018-05-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, May 26, 2018 at 10:42 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > But I think it will be worth the wait. At least if you like photos of sheep. Ewe know it! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

PESO - outlines

2018-05-23 Thread Bruce Walker
I am adding to my Outlines project with results of working with another model/dancer, Muirina Fae. note: nsfw https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/ITb2MbiN5o5M 645z, 90mm/2.8 macro at f/8, 1/125th sec, 200 iso. Post just in Lightroom Classic CC. Hope you like. -- -bmw -- PDML

Re: PESO - lady in red

2018-05-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Jack. On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Jack Davis <jdavi...@comcast.net> wrote: > I'm with Bruce! > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 19, 2018, at 10:29 AM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> Bruce Walker wrot

Re: PESO - lady in red

2018-05-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 1:29 PM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> This for me is a rare image on two counts: subject is clothed, and the >> shot is unretouched. >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/41480

PESO - lady in red

2018-05-19 Thread Bruce Walker
This for me is a rare image on two counts: subject is clothed, and the shot is unretouched. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/41480140124/lightbox/ I wanted to try out something more sophisticated than I have tried before. I put together projected shapes (a white horizontal bar), gels

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2018 - Stunning

2018-05-19 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 1:31 AM, Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 5/18/2018 10:13 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> Part 2 of my comments on the annual. >> [...] >> >> I'm PISSED because Bruce Walker produced not only a great portrait study >

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