Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-23 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/22 Tue PM 06:47:47 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle My own contribution to this Daffy thread: http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d801522.htm (It'th NOT dethpickable

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-23 Thread David Savage
On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 2:47 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My own contribution to this Daffy thread: http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d801522.htm (It'th NOT dethpickable!) And here's mine: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2410370318_c77c64f579_o.jpg Cheers, Dave

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
Ours seem to come up about a week after ther Detroit area, were Paul is. My garden os full of yellow on yellow daffies, and this is the second year, one yellow/white daffy popped up. Dave On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 22, 2008, at 12:24,

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Dave On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Allison Trueman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like this angle a lot On Apr 22, 2008, at 1:24 PM, David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7191842 Ken suggested a different view. Here is one with the K10D and FA 100

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a good shot. Dave On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 2:47 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My own contribution to this Daffy thread: http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d801522.htm (It'th NOT dethpickable!) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a good on Bob. Dave On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 3:50 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As long as we are comparing daffodils, here is how the Morton Arboretum near me in Chicago looks. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7192203size=lg Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 22,

Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-22 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7191842 Ken suggested a different view. Here is one with the K10D and FA 100 at f3.2. Back light was a bit harsher on these shots. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-22 Thread P. J. Alling
That's very nice. David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7191842 Ken suggested a different view. Here is one with the K10D and FA 100 at f3.2. Back light was a bit harsher on these shots. Dave -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr.

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-22 Thread Charles Robinson
On Apr 22, 2008, at 12:24, David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7191842 Ken suggested a different view. Here is one with the K10D and FA 100 at f3.2. Back light was a bit harsher on these shots. It's fairly pretty, but that backlight sure is harsh as you have

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-22 Thread Mark Roberts
My own contribution to this Daffy thread: http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d801522.htm (It'th NOT dethpickable!) -- 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

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
As long as we are comparing daffodils, here is how the Morton Arboretum near me in Chicago looks. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7192203size=lg Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 22, 2008, at 12:24, David J Brooks wrote:

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle (Dave, Charles, Mark, Bob S)

2008-04-22 Thread Christine Aguila
All of your Daffy shots are very nice. Enjoyed seeing them. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:50 PM Subject: Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle As long as we

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-22 Thread Allison Trueman
I like this angle a lot On Apr 22, 2008, at 1:24 PM, David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7191842 Ken suggested a different view. Here is one with the K10D and FA 100 at f3.2. Back light was a bit harsher on these shots. Dave -- Equine Photography

Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle

2008-04-22 Thread Ken Waller
Best daffy of the day IMHO. I'll give it the dilly daffy award. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle My own contribution to this Daffy thread: http://www.robertstech.com

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 7:49 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7182373 Good day to shoot today, so i killed two birds with one stone. Testing DA 50 and K10D and recording our flowers. K10D Da 50, LR adjust and export as email. Back lite

RE: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-21 Thread Manuel Magalhães
I agree with Kenneth, but is still a great shot Best Regards, Manuel -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Ken Waller Enviada: segunda-feira, 21 de Abril de 2008 0:46 Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Assunto: Re: Peso Our first Daffy Good

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-20 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Bob. I shot this early morning, into the sun. The pedals let a lot of light through. I guess i could have exposed more for the shadow parts. Dave On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 11:41 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nicely done Dave. Another one for the calendar! I like the detail

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Thanks, shooting into the sun explains it. Wouldn't change anything... Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 6:19 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Bob. I shot this early morning, into the sun. The pedals let a lot of light through. I guess i could have exposed more

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. The backlight works well here. I have some of this two- tone variety that are just now blooming as well. Paul On Apr 20, 2008, at 7:19 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks Bob. I shot this early morning, into the sun. The pedals let a lot of light through. I guess i could have

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-20 Thread Christine Aguila
first Daffy http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7182373 Good day to shoot today, so i killed two birds with one stone. Testing DA 50 and K10D and recording our flowers. K10D Da 50, LR adjust and export as email. Back lite the white pedals. BTW its the only 1 woth white pedals, all

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-20 Thread Ken Waller
Good exposure detail in the flower but i'd prefer not to have the white background showing in the sky, a higher perspective would have eliminated it. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Peso Our first Daffy

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-20 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Paul. Checked today, and all of my Daffys are yellow, but this one. Dave On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 8:54 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice. The backlight works well here. I have some of this two- tone variety that are just now blooming as well. Paul On Apr 20,

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-20 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Bob Dave On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 8:45 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, Thanks, shooting into the sun explains it. Wouldn't change anything... Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 6:19 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Bob. I shot

Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-19 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7182373 Good day to shoot today, so i killed two birds with one stone. Testing DA 50 and K10D and recording our flowers. K10D Da 50, LR adjust and export as email. Back lite the white pedals. BTW its the only 1 woth white pedals, all the others are solid

Re: Peso Our first Daffy

2008-04-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nicely done Dave. Another one for the calendar! I like the detail in the white pedals. The yellow cup is unusually dark, but I can't figure how it's not in the sun. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 6:49 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: First Daffy

2008-04-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
- From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:40 PM Subject: PESO: First Daffy My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Brian Walters
I like this off-centred composition. Good colour and the bug adds an extra bit of interest. Maybe I'd soften the two short, straight lines on the top left. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread mike wilson
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/16 Wed AM 02:40:40 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: First Daffy My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Makes it for me. Looks like either one of the smaller flies

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Brian. Didn't see those lines in the haze of late evening:-). They're gone. Paul On Apr 16, 2008, at 4:06 AM, Brian Walters wrote: I like this off-centred composition. Good colour and the bug adds an extra bit of interest. Maybe I'd soften the two short, straight lines on the top

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Jack Davis
Then that's the right DOF. I know you needed to get the near edge of the blossom in focus and due to the working distance, may have needed to push the DOF. For me it's a completely acceptable background, Paul and I agree with Ann, nice bokeh. Bug adds. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Nice shot. I'd crop 25% off the left - keeps the 'uncentered' lookbut looses the wasted left side. (Maybe you were leaving space for the copy?) Bug is a real plus! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 9:40 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today.

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread David J Brooks
Nice shot, and nice to see. Ours are about a good week behind yours. This warmer weather and sun should do the trick in the garden under the kitchen window. Dave On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Tim Bray
That's lovely, imaginative composition and lovely execution. -T On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 7:40 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation of the natural order.

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thank Dave. Yep, the daffodils are always a pleasure for us northern folk. This group is particularly early. I have others that are about a week away. Paul On Apr 16, 2008, at 2:08 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice shot, and nice to see. Ours are about a good week behind yours. This warmer

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tim. On Apr 16, 2008, at 4:53 PM, Tim Bray wrote: That's lovely, imaginative composition and lovely execution. -T On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 7:40 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him,

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bob. I looked at cropping the left, but it seemed that I need the leaves for balance. Paul On Apr 16, 2008, at 11:57 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Paul, Nice shot. I'd crop 25% off the left - keeps the 'uncentered' lookbut looses the wasted left side. (Maybe you were leaving space for the

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Allison Trueman
I do like the backgroun, but I do feel that it is a little too heavy to the right. Did you try a square crop? Allison On Apr 15, 2008, at 11:12 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks for the feedbakc Jack. Didn't want another bloom in the middle pic, so I looked for a frame that would maintain

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for looking, but no square crop for me. I'm tired of conventional flower pics. Heavy to the right is okay with me. On Apr 16, 2008, at 9:41 PM, Allison Trueman wrote: I do like the backgroun, but I do feel that it is a little too heavy to the right. Did you try a square crop? Allison

Re: First Daffy

2008-04-16 Thread Christine Aguila
@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:40 PM Subject: PESO: First Daffy My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation of the natural order. Or something like that. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id

PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation of the natural order. Or something like that. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7170277size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-15 Thread Jack Davis
Wouldn't normally want the blossom this far to the right in the frame, but the shape and line of both the leaf and stem make it work. Background is borderline too busy. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-15 Thread ann sanfedele
Paul Stenquist wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation of the natural order. Or something like that. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7170277size=lg bug very clear -- adds, rather

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ann. On Apr 15, 2008, at 11:06 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation of the natural order. Or something like that.

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for the feedbakc Jack. Didn't want another bloom in the middle pic, so I looked for a frame that would maintain some balance yet push the flower off to the side. I have to disagree in regard to the background. I shot some at a wider ap that were much smoother, but I prefer the

Re: PESO: First Daffy

2008-04-15 Thread P. J. Alling
I like the composition. Paul Stenquist wrote: My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation of the natural order. Or something like that. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7170277size=lg --