Re: Greetings everyone!!

2011-08-13 Thread Bulent Celasun
Welcome :) You can use all your lenses on all digital SLR bodies with a proper adapter (if they are of the M42 screw mount type). Type K and M lenses are slightly impractical to use; A, FA and FAJ ones are perfect fits! I guess a used K20D might offer the best price/performance ratio but I'm sure

Re: Gearhead news aka yet another enablement

2011-08-13 Thread Bulent Celasun
Boris, I happen to have exactly the same couple. Had no chance to seriously try them, though :( Anxiously looking for your experiences... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=22

Re: PESO - Good Weather for Ducks

2011-08-13 Thread Bulent Celasun
Beautiful image, nice contrast, good composition. And, yes, a lucky duck :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/

Re: Photographing sunsets - help wanted

2011-08-13 Thread Bulent Celasun
OK, Cotty, I am interested too ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/8/13 Joseph McAllister : > Cotty always do

Re: PESO - South Doublehead

2011-08-13 Thread Bulent Celasun
Beautiful scene. The patch of human presence does more good than harm, photographically. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcela

Re: PESO Singularity

2011-08-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
Beautiful abstraction. Great depth. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/8/12 Bruce Walker : > http://goo.gl/idke

Re: PAW83 - Window

2011-08-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
The reflection on the glass makes the image richer by providing an extra angle of view. Liked this one. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogaller

Re: PESO - sales associate

2011-08-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
Can't think of a better title :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/8/12 Ann Sanfedele : > http://annsan.smugm

Re: GESO - out standing in a field

2011-08-11 Thread Bulent Celasun
Mark, Apparently, only a panorama could do justice to the lovely scene. I adored the macros on your site as well :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.penta

Re: PESO: Character lines

2011-08-11 Thread Bulent Celasun
Beautiful portrait. I like that lens very much, as well. Still, as we all kow, it is the photographer that counts ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pent

PESO : A little girl's view of death... of a butterfly

2011-08-11 Thread Bulent Celasun
Here: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13986972&size=lg Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: PESO - Connections

2011-08-10 Thread Bulent Celasun
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/8/3 frank theriault : > On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Bulent Celasun > wrote: >> I will be away for a while (not that I was posting frequently, but I >> was watching!) for a visit to a ranch. >> Will hopefully be back with some phot

Re: PESO - Connections

2011-08-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
t; On 8/2/2011 16:27, Bulent Celasun wrote: >> >> I will be away for a while (not that I was posting frequently, but I >> was watching!) for a visit to a ranch. >> Will hopefully be back with some photos of our equine friends. >> >> Meanwhile, I wanted

PESO - Connections

2011-08-02 Thread Bulent Celasun
I will be away for a while (not that I was posting frequently, but I was watching!) for a visit to a ranch. Will hopefully be back with some photos of our equine friends. Meanwhile, I wanted to say goodbye to my big city life... http://celasun.carbonmade.com/projects/2481209#9 Any comments (on th

Re: PESO 2011 - 116 - GDG

2011-08-02 Thread Bulent Celasun
The nearby chairs look envious :) Loved the placement of your communicating couple. B. - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2

Re: PESO - Pan

2011-07-26 Thread Bulent Celasun
A nice way to reach a cleaner background. Grace is beautiful, by the way :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/

Re: OT: a charming story from the NY times - some of you will like a lot

2011-07-26 Thread Bulent Celasun
Charming indeed :) Anyway, I have always suspected that atonal music had been composed by aliens. This story strengthens my views; or prejudices, as you might say :) Bulent http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo

Re: testing link

2011-07-25 Thread Bulent Celasun
It does work! And, I loved the overall feeling of your photo. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/25 Christine

Re: PESO - Nice Hat

2011-07-23 Thread Bulent Celasun
Lovely. And I am not talking only about the hat ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/23 Paul Stenquist : >

Re: OT How do you pronounce your name?

2011-07-23 Thread Bulent Celasun
/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/23 Bob W : >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of >> Bulent Celasun >> >> Cekoslovakyalilastiramadiklarim

Re: OT How do you pronounce your name?

2011-07-22 Thread Bulent Celasun
/bulentcelasun 2011/7/22 Larry Colen : > > On Jul 22, 2011, at 1:33 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > >> So, >> you probably already know that the below -rather meaningless- question >> is "a single word" in Turkish : >> >> Have you been among the ones th

Re: OT How do you pronounce your name?

2011-07-22 Thread Bulent Celasun
y Colen : > > On Jul 22, 2011, at 11:47 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > >> Larry, >>> Something like djeluhzun? >> >> Really nice try! > > I used to date a girl whose last name was Sercan, so I guessed based on her > name. I suppose I could have c

Re: Oslo blast

2011-07-22 Thread Bulent Celasun
Good to hear... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/22 AlunFoto : > Hi folks, > I've tried a couple of times t

Re: OT How do you pronounce your name?

2011-07-22 Thread Bulent Celasun
ttp://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/22 Larry Colen : > > On Jul 21, 2011, at 1:06 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > >> Bulent is in fact written as "Bülent" (hope the second letter can >> appear on your screen with two dots above it) and that is pronounced

Re: OT How do you pronounce your name?

2011-07-21 Thread Bulent Celasun
Bulent is in fact written as "Bülent" (hope the second letter can appear on your screen with two dots above it) and that is pronounced as below: Bü: Bue ( as in "vue") lent : as in "land" ending with a "t". My surname Celasun is counterintuitive for most English speaking persons; perhaps you shou

Re: Any point joining to Tumblr for displaying images?

2011-07-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you all my friends :) I think I will think more on whether I should join!!! Will let you know. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.

Re: PESO Cliché: Iryna

2011-07-18 Thread Bulent Celasun
Even though this one looks more 'intimate' (and she looks beautiful), I liked her sister's image more. My liking may have, however, nothing to do with the quality of the images ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: PESO - I'll have one of those, mom.

2011-07-18 Thread Bulent Celasun
Lovely scene :) How about turning this into a square format by cropping a bit from the mom's side? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/

Re: Libertyfest 2012

2011-07-18 Thread Bulent Celasun
Compositionally speaking, I believe the partially seen flag at upper right corner alone would suffice. We could then see the people and after a short while, reach the clue about the context. This way it is too obvious and (I agree your wife) distracting. Bulent ---

Any point joining to Tumblr for displaying images?

2011-07-18 Thread Bulent Celasun
There seems to be an abundance of sites letting people display their images, paid or otherwise. I've noticed that there are a few PDML users using Tumblr. Enyone care to name pros/cons of Tumblr in terms of image display? Bulent ---

Re: GESO: Hocking Hills, Ohio

2011-07-18 Thread Bulent Celasun
Loved that 'cool' scene AND that camera! Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/18 Collin Brendemuehl : > http://

Re: Angel

2011-07-17 Thread Bulent Celasun
A misplaced angel. A beautiful photo... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/17 Bob W : > This is one of the p

Re: PESO - Evening

2011-07-17 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked the presence of that pair of slippers... There was someone there a while ago... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelas

Re: PESO - Spring at Crater Lake

2011-07-17 Thread Bulent Celasun
2011/7/13 Ann Sanfedele : > > while the pano is nice, I prefer non-panos most of the time... > and so chose this one over the pano _ maybe Bulent will too > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13295413 > I did! Exactly :) Bulent -

Re: PAW--Week 28--At the Modern Wing

2011-07-17 Thread Bulent Celasun
>hmmm - I thought that was the point of the photo Me, humbly, too :) A fun photo to look at, content-wise and color-wise... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://w

Re: PESO - Spring at Crater Lake

2011-07-11 Thread Bulent Celasun
Is this "spring"! I love it :) Would it be possible at all to include a bit more of the lower part? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.c

Re: PESO - Nuthatch

2011-07-10 Thread Bulent Celasun
Bird shots were after the cat (but not dog!) shots in my "look elsewhere" list; ... until I saw yours! Lovely bird, joyful look, beautiful photograph. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/us

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-09 Thread Bulent Celasun
Stan, Now I have understood perfectly well the term "thinking outside of the box". Larry, mark this suggestion ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentax

Re: PAW--Week 26--Grand Staircase (and a night in emergency)

2011-07-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
Root Beer Eyes ... and cigarette Doesn't rhyme. Does it? Hope you do better and feel better Christine :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogalle

Re: PESO - At the Beach

2011-07-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
Both photos make me feel as if I was there! What else can count as a measure of success? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcela

Re: KEH BGN

2011-07-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
--- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Bulent Celasun > Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 3:53 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: KEH BGN > > In more than a handful purchases over a few years, I have never been

Re: KEH BGN

2011-07-04 Thread Bulent Celasun
gt; >> On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM, Bulent Celasun >> wrote: >>> I would certainly go for the EX+ item for those prices. >>> >>> I would seriously consider the BGN one if they were for 60, 100 and 110 USD. >>> >>> I also

Re: KEH BGN

2011-07-04 Thread Bulent Celasun
I would certainly go for the EX+ item for those prices. I would seriously consider the BGN one if they were for 60, 100 and 110 USD. I also realize that this probably tells more about myself than KEH categories :) Bulent - http:

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-04 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Frank :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-04 Thread Bulent Celasun
Steve, This was probably not a macro in the strict sense; the lens used was! The width of the area photographed was about 8 cm, I guess. The ratio should be around 1:3, roughly. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path

Re: PESO 2011 - 108 - GDG

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
A fine example in your beautiful series. The curled wire is essential here. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Mark :) Thanks also for refraining from suggesting another name ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- P

Re: PESO 2011 - 107 - GDG

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
A peaceful and childish feel... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
You mean, Oatis? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mai

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thanks, Larry :) I believe Harry is happy with his name... as does Ann, with her speed in spotting the species. ... Who's Fred, by the way? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thanks for joining in John :) The nomenclature has already become confusing/confused. Let's keep Arthur away for a moment ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Paul :) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Dan :) An informed source calls it Harry ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Christine :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Toine :) In fact, the the drawing-like appearance was what forced me to approach this particular subject. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pent

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you Ann :) Why not? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pd

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Bob :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/ma

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Jack :) The process was simple: Backlighting using a home-made fluorescent light source. Sigma 70 mm macro lens (which, I love, by the way). Raw. Lovering the contrast a bit. Conversion to B&W and toning (in fact, the original tones were quite similar). Sharpening for screen. Bulent --

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thanks, Bran :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mail

Re: Boris PESO #24 - Droplets

2011-07-02 Thread Bulent Celasun
Boris, Can I just repeat what Ann has already said? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/7/3 Ann Sanfedele : >

PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-02 Thread Bulent Celasun
Just don't ask me its name! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13617952&size=lg Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun

Re: PESO - Watch Dog

2011-06-30 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked the tight cropping. The lovely little beast nicely functions as the center of interest. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bul

Re: Enablement... 18-55 DA

2011-06-25 Thread Bulent Celasun
Ann, Hope you feel better soon and provide us some images with you AL II :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011

Re: PESO 2011 - 100 - GDG

2011-06-24 Thread Bulent Celasun
The exaggerated foreground increases he sense of isolation (and, non-communication) of the child. This would not be as effective with a busy, frame occupying background. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://ph

Re: OT - Life is too short ...

2011-06-24 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thanks Igor :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/22 Igor Roshchin : > > > Some interesting ad campaign image

Re: OT xkcd on photography critiques

2011-06-24 Thread Bulent Celasun
Just perfect! Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/23 Larry Colen : > > http://xkcd.com/915/ > > -- > Larry Col

Re: New camera technology touted at TOP

2011-06-22 Thread Bulent Celasun
It seems to be capable of altering some phototographic approaches radically. I expect dramatic contributions to macrophotography of static objects, for example. Sports photography may need some more time, though... Bulent - http:/

pdml@pdml.net

2011-06-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
her smile > > Dave > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Bulent Celasun > wrote: >> I was there to photograph water lillies. >> Suddenly, I thought  I've seen an even prettier creature: >> >> http://photo.net/photo

pdml@pdml.net

2011-06-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
I was there to photograph water lillies. Suddenly, I thought I've seen an even prettier creature: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13491512&size=lg Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/phot

Re: Eye Reflection

2011-06-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
I have the same feeling :) However, I have already sold my two earlier bodies (K100D and K10D). Please someone tell me that K20D can remain as a good backup body! Or, I ... Bulent -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/

Re: aiki photography, or "yeah, I meant to do that".

2011-06-17 Thread Bulent Celasun
The first one is the best, IMHO. A few others may also survive... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/14 Larr

Re: Swing

2011-06-17 Thread Bulent Celasun
I ditto Ken's comment... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/15 Ken Waller : > I'm not sure I'd crop it all, m

Re: GESO - Falling Joys

2011-06-13 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked most, if not all, of them. I believe all (except for the lonely guitar one) can be better in BW Bulent. - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery

Re: June PUG is up!

2011-06-10 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thanks Steven :) I liked most of the submissions. A few, however, seem to stand out: "Photo from the balcony of my house" by George. The natural, everyday feel of this diagonal composition is lovely. "Lone Tree" by Bran. A low-contrast, square, tranquil image. "Going to the City" by Dan, The "s

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-09 Thread Bulent Celasun
I use Sigma's 70mm and I am very happy with it. I also have the Vivitar Series 1 105mm but tend to use Sigma a lot more... Working distance considerations do not usually apply for my type of casual shooting and I believe I will not need a longer macro. You may also consider using software tools fo

Re: 18/06 - World Pentax Day

2011-06-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
I was thinking of contributing but I dislike even the idea of joining FB. It probably shows that I am not a potential customer of B&H and a target of ther marketing dept. Oh my ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path

Re: A little Pause

2011-06-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked the composition of this fine streeet portrait. The background with its contributory shadows also contribute. The post processing resembles a rather subtle HDR-like effect. Is that it? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos

Re: PESO... Hate flower shots? Ignore this message ;)

2011-06-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
Chris, Thank you for your comment. I am happy that you enjoyed the second one more; as that one also seems to tell me more. In fact, I was aware of those "dividers" and I have decided to leave them alone. My reasoning was to create a sense of depth; trying to isolate the objectified flowers amongs

Re: PESO... Hate flower shots? Ignore this message ;)

2011-06-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
of the second shot is too busy. > Cheers, Chrisitne > > > - Original Message ----- From: "Bulent Celasun" > > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 3:56 PM > Subject: PESO... Hate flower shots? Ignore this message ;) > >

PESO... Hate flower shots? Ignore this message ;)

2011-06-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
That is true; the below are essentially flower shots... However, the first is meant to show my admiration to nature more than recording a pretty object. 1) http://500px.com/photo/802711 In the second, I am trying to share how it feels to be "within summer" (as someone who prefers winters more). 2

Re: PESO: Random captures

2011-06-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
My favorite is Radnor Lake at Dusk... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

2011-06-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
The illusion of or the ambiguity about open space makes this one a beautiful image. Lovely :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bule

Re: PESO: Dog Tired

2011-06-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
That is just lovely! You may, perhaps, crop a bit from our left. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/6 Daniel

Re: What is this : Kipronar f=13cm

2011-06-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
>> contact one of the guys to ask the flange distance.. then you can try to >>> mount it on your camera... 135 at f1.9 sounds really interesting to me :) >>> >>> .t >>> - Original Message - From: "Bulent Celasun" >>> >>

Re: PESO - In the Bubble

2011-06-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked the composition and the beautiful face. The sunburst-like blue lines do contribute... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulen

Re: PESO: QM2

2011-06-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
Is that on film? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/4 Toralf Lund : > A ship came by the other day. It was ra

Re: the power of used hats and a hot bum question

2011-06-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked the preset and your use of it. Absolutely no idea on your question about the bands :( Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bule

What is this : Kipronar f=13cm

2011-06-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
Hello All, Today I have found a Carl Zeiss Jena Kipronar 1:1,9 f=135mm "lens". I guess this is a lens for projection devices and was built in, perhaps, nineteen forties. It does not seem to be coated. No diaphragm is present. Likewise, no focusing ring... It seems to have two elements (or, groups)

Re: PESO... Tree, rocks, snow...

2011-06-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/5 Christine Aguila : > A very stark scene, Bulent, but nicely composted.  Cheers, Christine > > > - Original Message -

PESO... Tree, rocks, snow...

2011-06-04 Thread Bulent Celasun
Can someone feel like a dead tree? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13321692&size=lg Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulent

Re: PESO: Leslie

2011-06-04 Thread Bulent Celasun
Done! Processing fits the scene. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/4 : > Hi, > > My friend, Leslie: > http:

Re: Workflow Quandary

2011-06-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Ecke, Shouldn't the Zen Way be like this: I have a life, a work and a flow? Perhaps I missed the question but ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxp

Re: PESO - Fog Rolls In

2011-06-03 Thread Bulent Celasun
Frank, I liked the image in spite of the already mentioned blemishes. Also, the idea of flipping either the upper or the lower part of the image (left to right) came to my mind. Should be easy especially with a noisy original (markings will be easier to hide). Of course it may be an extreme case of

Re: A really tough jpeg conversion

2011-06-02 Thread Bulent Celasun
They seem like signs of posterization to me. Unfortunately, I do not know what can be done for your particular image to prevent them forming. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id

Re: PESOs: Two Old Vets

2011-06-02 Thread Bulent Celasun
A very strong feeling is present in both, which nullifies nitpicks with the compositions. Oh, us humans! Bulent - http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: Heading out for GFM

2011-06-01 Thread Bulent Celasun
>Looking forward to seeing old and new friends on the Mountain. And, I look forward to seeing your impressions. Have a nice trip. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822

Re: PESO(s) Canyon views and others...

2011-06-01 Thread Bulent Celasun
Steve, Thank you for your comments and I am pleased for your interest in our flora. In fact, the biologically strategic position of Anatolia through ages has made it a rather uniqe place. You may want to have a look to the below Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_and_vegetation

Re: PESOs: British Pump

2011-06-01 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked the one with the skies. Lovely contrasting colors and a sense of isolation... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun

Re: PESO(s) Canyon views and others...

2011-05-31 Thread Bulent Celasun
ht > places. > > The rest of the images did not strike my fancy, so to say. > > All in all - a beautiful set of pictures from the beautiful place on Earth. > > Boris > > > On 6/1/2011 00:39, Bulent Celasun wrote: >> >> However, I also brought back some inform

PESO(s) Canyon views and others...

2011-05-31 Thread Bulent Celasun
Hello All, I have recently visited a rather secluded part of Eastern Anatolia: Kemaliye (Egin). The area has an Alpine climate. Some very deep canyons are present. Most of the villages keep their authentic shapes. I enjoyed mostly some detail shots and occasional abstracts. However, I also broug

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