Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-20 Thread John
There's no logic in it. It's just a small bit of Sunday School learning that has stuck with me all these years later. I don't believe the legend, but I do remember it. On 4/19/2021 18:07:43, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The legend is cute, but of course, there were no dogwood trees in the Holy

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The legend is cute, but of course, there were no dogwood trees in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago. Dogwoods are endemic to Eastern North America, and only very recently have they been exported to other countries. The colorful white, pink, or red of the dogwood trees are not petals or flowers, but

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-19 Thread John
I suspect it's more of a Southern US "Bible Belt" thing, because the dogwood blooms around Easter down here. https://www.plantmegreen.com/blogs/news/easter-and-the-legend-of-the-dogwood-tree On 4/18/2021 23:09:35, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I have never associated dogwoods with Easter. We had

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have never associated dogwoods with Easter. We had a great season this year, with prolific and long-lasting forsythia, lots of daffodils, and more hyacinths than ever before. The magnolias are also great this season, but again quite a bit after Easter. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-18 Thread John
Bit late for Easter this year? On 4/16/2021 10:32:48, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: My dogwood trees are just about ready to burst into bloom: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/4/16/bud K-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F 2l.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread mike wilson
> On 17 April 2021 at 08:03 Bob Pdml wrote: > > > On 17 Apr 2021, at 07:21, Toine wrote: > > > > [...] And now I need to > > know why it's called Dogwood in English. > > Probably something to do with their bark. Woodn't you know it. I was taught, many years ago, that it is a corruption

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The Dutch are so Puritanical! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 4:48 PM Toine wrote: > Amazingly we don't have a local translation of dogging. What > conclusion should I draw from that... > > On Sat, 17 Apr

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Larry Colen
> On Apr 17, 2021, at 11:44 AM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > On 17 Apr 2021, at 19:18, mike wilson wrote: >> >>  >>> On 17 April 2021 at 08:03 Bob Pdml wrote: >>> >>> On 17 Apr 2021, at 07:21, Toine wrote: [...] And now I need to know why it's called Dogwood in English. >>>

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Toine
Amazingly we don't have a local translation of dogging. What conclusion should I draw from that... On Sat, 17 Apr 2021 at 20:44, Bob Pdml wrote: > > On 17 Apr 2021, at 19:18, mike wilson wrote: > > > >  > >> On 17 April 2021 at 08:03 Bob Pdml wrote: > >> > >> > >>> On 17 Apr 2021, at 07:21,

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Oh. is that what "dogging" is in Britspeal? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 2:18 PM mike wilson wrote: > > > On 17 April 2021 at 08:03 Bob Pdml wrote: > > > > > > On 17 Apr 2021, at 07:21, Toine wrote:

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Bob Pdml
On 17 Apr 2021, at 19:18, mike wilson wrote: > >  >> On 17 April 2021 at 08:03 Bob Pdml wrote: >> >> >>> On 17 Apr 2021, at 07:21, Toine wrote: >>> >>> [...] And now I need to >>> know why it's called Dogwood in English. >> >> Probably something to do with their bark. > > Woodn't you

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I knew we could count on you, Bob! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 3:03 AM Bob Pdml wrote: > On 17 Apr 2021, at 07:21, Toine wrote: > > > > [...] And now I need to > > know why it's called Dogwood in

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Bob Pdml
On 17 Apr 2021, at 07:21, Toine wrote: > > [...] And now I need to > know why it's called Dogwood in English. Probably something to do with their bark. > On Fri, 16 Apr 2021, 16:33 Daniel J. Matyola, wrote: > My dogwood trees are just about ready to burst into bloom:

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-17 Thread Toine
Never too old to learn something new: Apparently we have a native species of Cornus and even local names like kenel, knel, kornel, kernoelje, konkernel. The name probably comes from the Greek kranaos (hard / solid). Now I need to go and find a Kornoelje in the wild. And now I need to know why it's

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-16 Thread Toine
The dutch name is Kornoelje, no idea why. Only found in gardens. I think I want one for my garden. I have never visited the Keukenhof. Closed for the second year due to lockdowns. On Fri, 16 Apr 2021, 23:40 Daniel J. Matyola, wrote: > Thanks, Toine. > Do you have dogwoods in NL, and if so,

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Toine. Do you have dogwoods in NL, and if so, what are they called there? Holland has more than its share of spring blooms; I loved Aalsmeer and Keukenhof! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 3:58 PM

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Larry and Ann! Ann, that is one of the buds, which has swollen in anticipation of opening up into a blossom in a few days. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 3:47 PM wrote: > Well done. > > On April

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-16 Thread ann sanfedele
I'd have never known dogwood if you had not said..  really nice shot, Dan ann On 4/16/2021 10:32 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: My dogwood trees are just about ready to burst into bloom: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/4/16/bud K-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F 2l.8 Comments

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-16 Thread Toine
Nice! had to google the translation to relate the bud to the flower. On Fri, 16 Apr 2021, 16:33 Daniel J. Matyola, wrote: > My dogwood trees are just about ready to burst into bloom: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/4/16/bud > > K-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F 2l.8 >

Re: PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-16 Thread lrc
Well done. On April 16, 2021 7:32:48 AM PDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >My dogwood trees are just about ready to burst into bloom: > >http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/4/16/bud > >K-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F 2l.8 >Comments are invited. > >Dan Matyola

PESO: Dogwood Bud

2021-04-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My dogwood trees are just about ready to burst into bloom: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/4/16/bud K-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F 2l.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- %(real_name)s

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossom

2020-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, RIck. These blossoms are still developing. I was afraid the winds and heavy rains predicted for yesterday and today would knock many of them off the trees. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossom

2020-04-30 Thread Rick Womer
That’s nice. I love dogwoods. Maybe a bit more contrast? Rick > On Apr 29, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Our Dogwoods are just beginning to blossom: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2020/4/29/dogwood-blossom > > K-5 IIOs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 >

PESO: Dogwood Blossom

2020-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Our Dogwoods are just beginning to blossom: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2020/4/29/dogwood-blossom K-5 IIOs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments and criticisms are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
he images to make up this image - apparently >>> it was very still out there >>> >>> -Original Message- >>>> From: Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> >>>> Subject: PESO - Dogwood Flower >>>> >>>> Another studio bot

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-05-08 Thread Jack Davis
re Mark. >> >> How long did it take to make the images to make up this image - apparently >> it was very still out there >> >> -Original Message- >>> From: Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> >>> Subject: PESO - Dogwood Flower >>>

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-05-07 Thread Marnie (aka Doe)
That is really lovely. Marnie aka Doe :-) On 4/25/2017 8:17 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Great capture Mark. How long did it take to make the images to make up this image - apparently it was very still out there -Original Message- From: Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> Subject

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2017-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Larry, Jack and Paul! I appreciate your comments. First, the background is a blue sheet from my "Photo Studio in a Box": https://smile.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Studio-Lighting-AGG349/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1493646352=8-1=photo+studio+in+a+box The kit also has white,

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2017-05-01 Thread Jack Davis
Another thought would be, if the stem is suitably formed, to turn the bloom so the stem comfortably supports a vertical crop. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2017, at 7:57 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > A spring blossom from my front yard: >

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2017-05-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot. Vibrant and interesting. I'm torn on centering, as someone suggested. I might prefer it as a vertical with the blossom in the upper 2/3rds of frame. Centering would make it somewhat ordinary I think. Paul via phone > On Apr 30, 2017, at 10:57 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2017-05-01 Thread Jack Davis
Nice exposure, Dan! This is the type of scene, however, that I feel is best presented in a centered composition. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2017, at 7:57 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > A spring blossom from my front yard: >

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2017-05-01 Thread Larry Colen
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A spring blossom from my front yard: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2017/4/30/red-dogwood K-5 IIs, SMC FA 100 mm macro F 2.8 Comments are invited Very nice. The contrast with the blue background works nicely. I can't see what the background

PESO: Dogwood

2017-04-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A spring blossom from my front yard: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2017/4/30/red-dogwood K-5 IIs, SMC FA 100 mm macro F 2.8 Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-28 Thread ann sanfedele
exactly what i felt.. love it ann On 4/25/2017 8:46 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Oh, nice! Great tones. Looks very much like a vintage botanical study. Definitely wall hanging potential. On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 8:38 PM, Mark C wrote: Another studio botanical -

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-27 Thread Mark C
As far as I can tell, the SIlkypix in browser mode will automatically import all images in the selected directory. On the directory is loaded switch to laboratory mode to select and adjust an individual file. Once adjusted there is an option under the File menu called "Save As With

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-27 Thread Gonz
Thanks Mark, that is a very useful description of your flow. Maybe I'll give Silkypix another go. I might have some questions for you! :) I think the biggest problem I have is that to import an image, there does not seem to be a conventional dialog that you can navigate through directories. It

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-26 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Gonz. I share your disdain for Silkypix - the user interface is weak and it lacks a lot of functionality found in Adobe Camera Raw. I don't use lightroom - locked in with Photoshop CS6 for the time being. Adobe stopped updating ACR for CS6 with the K3II as the last Pentax supported

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very well rendered, with great detail and a pleasing composition. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 8:38 PM, Mark C wrote: > Another studio botanical - > >

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-26 Thread Gonz
Excellent series Mark. I don't like Silkypix user interface, it is very confusing and I find it difficult to find the files, etc. I bring them into Lightroom instead. Have you seen any difference between the images processed by Lightroom vs Silkypix? On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 7:38 PM, Mark C

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-26 Thread Mark C
this image - apparently it was very still out there -Original Message- From: Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> Subject: PESO - Dogwood Flower Another studio botanical - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dogwood-blossom or on flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/markc

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-26 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bruce! That's the look I was going for. On 4/25/2017 8:46 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Oh, nice! Great tones. Looks very much like a vintage botanical study. Definitely wall hanging potential. On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 8:38 PM, Mark C wrote: Another studio botanical

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 26 April 2017 at 01:46, Bruce Walker wrote: > Oh, nice! Great tones. Looks very much like a vintage botanical study. > Definitely wall hanging potential. > Just as Bruce says. I was immediately put in mind of the drawings done by the Victorian collectors. Super job.

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
it > was very still out there > > -Original Message- >> From: Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> >> Subject: PESO - Dogwood Flower >> >> Another studio botanical - >> >> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dogwood-blossom >> >> or on fli

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-25 Thread Ken Waller
Great capture Mark. How long did it take to make the images to make up this image - apparently it was very still out there -Original Message- >From: Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> >Subject: PESO - Dogwood Flower > >Another studio botanical - > >http://www.mar

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-25 Thread Bruce Walker
Oh, nice! Great tones. Looks very much like a vintage botanical study. Definitely wall hanging potential. On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 8:38 PM, Mark C wrote: > Another studio botanical - > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dogwood-blossom > > or on flickr - >

PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-25 Thread Mark C
Another studio botanical - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dogwood-blossom or on flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/33462209803/in/dateposted-public/ Comments appreciated. I'm finally getting a workflow together for making focus stacks with the K1 in pixel

PESO: Dogwood Bud

2015-04-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My dogwood trees will soon be in full blossom. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18013018 K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Like this close-up. Pretty informative. Our Mags haven't opened yet Dogwood either. +pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 01:36:44 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Dogwood Message-ID

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Apr 2014 01:36:44 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Dogwood Message-ID: caomwt1wclvuig2qbxkx0+euau0keppjmawcbgcotwys8awn...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Now that the Magnolias are in full

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thank, Dave. I struggle as well. You should see all the badly out-of-focus attempts that I discarded! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 1:49 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: That's very nicely done. I often struggle to get the sharp

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, I like that photo a lot! The sharp focus on the details within the pedals is excellent and draws the eye. The soft bokeh is a contrast and the colorful pedals frame the subject. The repeat of the blossom in the background is a wonderful accent. Inspiring me to get out there and try that.

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Dan. The colours are good, it's sharp in the right places and the oof head and the background are excellent. Chris On 26 April 2014 06:36, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Now that the Magnolias are in full bloom, can the Dogwoods be far behind?

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Interesting detail nicely rendered . Paul via phone On Apr 26, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Very good Dan. The colours are good, it's sharp in the right places and the oof head and the background are excellent. Chris On 26 April 2014 06:36, Daniel J.

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Richard Womer
Beautiful and unusual shot, Dan! I plan to do a bit of dogwood-shooting myself this weekend. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:41 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Interesting detail nicely rendered . Paul via phone On Apr 26, 2014, at 8:17 AM,

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like the shots that don't show the green peas better for a nice visual experience, but from an informational point of view this(and the others showing the inside) is very interesting... don't ever remember seeing a dogwood bud straight on. ann On 4/26/2014 01:36, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Tim Bray
One of your best efforts, Dan. -T On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:36 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Now that the Magnolias are in full bloom, can the Dogwoods be far behind? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17746663 K-r, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments are invited Dan

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bob, Chris, Paul, Rick, Ann and Tim for your kind comments. Ann, the reason one doesn't see dogwood blossoms head-on that often is that I had to get up on a ladder to get this angle! All my dogwood trees are mature and pretty tall. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread David Mann
That's very nicely done. I often struggle to get the sharp bits in the right places when I try that sort of thing. Cheers, Dave On Apr 26, 2014, at 5:36 pm, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Now that the Magnolias are in full bloom, can the Dogwoods be far behind?

PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Now that the Magnolias are in full bloom, can the Dogwoods be far behind? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17746663 K-r, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-23 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 12:29 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Thu, Jul 11, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella softbox for macro work; I like it. Reversed the flash to increase specularity and create more of a spotlight

Re: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-23 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, Jul 23, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 12:29 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Thu, Jul 11, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella softbox for macro work; I like it. Reversed the flash to increase

Re: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-23 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 23, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 12:29 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Thu, Jul 11, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella

Re: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-22 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Thu, Jul 11, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella softbox for macro work; I like it. Reversed the flash to increase specularity and create more of a spotlight effect. What do you mean by reverse the flash? (Tried quacking but

Re: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
perfect. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 11, 2013 7/11/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Dogwood http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella softbox for macro work; I like

Re: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-12 Thread Bruce Walker
List Subject: PESO Dogwood http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella softbox for macro work; I like it. Reversed the flash to increase specularity and create more of a spotlight effect. K20D, DA 35mm/2.8 Macro Ltd, F16, 1/160th sec, ISO 100. AF540FGZ in no-name 30

RE: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
...@gmail.com Sent: July 11, 2013 7/11/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Dogwood http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella softbox for macro work; I like it. Reversed the flash to increase specularity and create more of a spotlight effect. K20D, DA

PESO Dogwood

2013-07-11 Thread Bruce Walker
http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella softbox for macro work; I like it. Reversed the flash to increase specularity and create more of a spotlight effect. K20D, DA 35mm/2.8 Macro Ltd, F16, 1/160th sec, ISO 100. AF540FGZ in no-name 30 octa umbrella softbox, radio

RE: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-11 Thread Gerrit Visser
That really pops out at you! Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:05 PM To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: PESO Dogwood http://flic.kr/p/f7BHhH Dogwood berries Tried my new 30 octa umbrella

Re: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head

2013-05-05 Thread Mark C
Nice macro that reveals the beautiful structures within the flower. Mark On 5/1/2013 10:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17239815 The red, pink or white petals on a dogwood tree aren't petals at all, but rather bracts, which are modified leaves. The

Re: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head

2013-05-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Mark! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Nice macro that reveals the beautiful structures within the flower. Mark On 5/1/2013 10:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head

2013-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17239815 The red, pink or white petals on a dogwood tree aren't petals at all, but rather bracts, which are modified leaves. The actual flowers of the dogwood are those tiny greenish-yellow objects in the center of the bracts, but which is actually a

Re: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head

2013-05-01 Thread Jack Davis
A nice educational post, Dan. ;-) Thanks for sharing! Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 7:26 AM Subject: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head http://photo.net/photodb/photo

Re: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head

2013-05-01 Thread Don Guthrie
@pdml.net Subject: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head Message-ID: CAOmwt1zpEtf-GxCsXSFPc=na9inasg3cjnyvidzuyue-vqv...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17239815 The red, pink or white petals on a dogwood tree aren't petals at all

Re: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head

2013-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
tomorrow may slow things a bit. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 13 Date: Wed, 1 May 2013 10:26:14 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso: Dogwood Flowering Head Message-ID: CAOmwt1zpEtf-GxCsXSFPc=na9inasg3cjnyvidzuyue-vqv

Re: PESO: Dogwood in Snow

2010-02-13 Thread Rick Womer
http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 2/10/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Dogwood in Snow To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:30 PM I am just too lazy today to do

PESO: Dogwood in Snow

2010-02-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I am just too lazy today to do anything but stick my head (and my camera) out the front door: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10664790 -- 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

RE: PESO: Dogwood in Snow

2010-02-10 Thread Bob W
I am just too lazy today to do anything but stick my head (and my camera) out the front door: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10664790 That's not too bad at all. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO: Dogwood in Snow

2010-02-10 Thread Jack Davis
Nice, Daniel! Love the tree shape. I do feel it might have been even nicer had some snow been shown below the base of the tree. Jack --- On Wed, 2/10/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Dogwood in Snow To: Pentax

Re: PESO: Dogwood in Snow

2010-02-10 Thread David J Brooks
Your lucky to have a front door. Very nice shot Dave On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I am just too lazy today to do anything but stick my head (and my camera) out the front door: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10664790 -- PDML

Re: PESO: Dogwood in Snow

2010-02-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well. after my comment about being lazy today, I went out and spent 3+ hours shoveling out the driveway. There was 12-14 inches at the time, and it was still coming down. I'll have to be out there again tomorrow morning to get the rest of it. All of a sudden, the snow doesn't look as pretty as

Re: PESO: Dogwood in Snow

2010-02-10 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I am just too lazy today to do anything but stick my head (and my camera) out the front door: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10664790 Your laziness has paid off: That's a beautiful shot! cheers, frank

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-26 Thread Bruce Dayton
Well, it doesn't look like a dog at all - more like a flower grin. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 9:10:44 AM, you wrote: SL At least I think it's a dogwood. Please correct me if I'm wrong. SL http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5215479571735267298 SL P645,

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-25 Thread David J Brooks
Good shot and conversion Scott. I like Pauls clone out idea, i think it would make the two blooms really stand out. I hope you clone better than i do.:-) Dave On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:10 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least I think it's a dogwood. Please correct me if I'm

PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Scott Loveless
At least I think it's a dogwood. Please correct me if I'm wrong. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5215479571735267298 P645, 120 Macro, EPL converted to BW. Comments/critiques appreciated. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread pnstenquist
It appears to be a dogwood. Nice composition. I might try cloning out all the background petals here and just leave the two blooms. Could be cool. Paul -- Original message -- From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] At least I think it's a dogwood. Please correct

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Tim Bray
On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 9:10 AM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least I think it's a dogwood. Please correct me if I'm wrong. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5215479571735267298 P645, 120 Macro, EPL converted to BW. Comments/critiques appreciated. You

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Christine Aguila
, June 24, 2008 11:10 AM Subject: PESO - Dogwood At least I think it's a dogwood. Please correct me if I'm wrong. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5215479571735267298 P645, 120 Macro, EPL converted to BW. Comments/critiques appreciated. -- Scott Loveless http

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Scott Loveless
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It appears to be a dogwood. Nice composition. I might try cloning out all the background petals here and just leave the two blooms. Could be cool. Paul http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5215479571735267298 Thanks, Paul. Much appreciated. I

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Tim Bray wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5215479571735267298 You know, that's a lovely composition, but I have a mental block about nature shots, in particular botanicals, in BW. I think it's probably a failing in myself rather than in photographers' culture. I

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Christine Aguila wrote: Scott: I like your picture very much, but I do think Paul has a good idea about cloning out the petals in the background. BW looks very nice to me. Cheers, Christine Thanks! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Francis
Lovely shot Scott. Nice tones and a good composition. It looks grainy for a 645? Is that the scan? Cheers, Francis www.islandlight.ca Scott Loveless wrote: At least I think it's a dogwood. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Re: PESO - Dogwood

2008-06-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Francis wrote: Lovely shot Scott. Nice tones and a good composition. It looks grainy for a 645? Is that the scan? Thanks, Francis. The film is Kodak EPL slide film, cross processed in C-41. The grain is on the film. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, That's an interesting photo. I enjoyed seeing the two blossoms up close and the detail in them. I liked looking to the left and following the trail of blossoms up and back to the tree. The final tree trunk at the extreem left anchors the whole thing for me, and sends my eye back to the

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread Rick Womer
The hard part is that the blossoms bounce around with the slightest breeze, and the lens is just a few inches away. I made about 50 exposures, and only a handful are without motion blur. Thanks for looking and commenting! Rick --- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hear, hear! I might

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Bob! It isn't my most-used lens, but it =is= my favorite. Rick --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick, That's an interesting photo. I enjoyed seeing the two blossoms up close and the detail in them. I liked looking to the left and following the trail of blossoms up and

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread David J Brooks
How let the dog's out.:-) Nice shot Rick. I think the fisheye works well on this one. Dave On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:18 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just love dogwood trees. Last evening I took my camera out for some shooting in a nearby cemetery, which has several of them.

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread Christian
Rick Womer wrote: I just love dogwood trees. Last evening I took my camera out for some shooting in a nearby cemetery, which has several of them. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7217926size=lg Nice perspective. How can you tell it's a dogwood tree? wait for it By the

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread David Savage
On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 11:54 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick Womer wrote: I just love dogwood trees. Last evening I took my camera out for some shooting in a nearby cemetery, which has several of them. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7217926size=lg Nice

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread Jerome
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7217926size=lg Nice perspective. Agreed. That's a pretty cool shot. Way to take advantage of that wide angle lens! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms

2008-05-01 Thread P. J. Alling
How? You usually open the door to the kennel and stand to one side... David J Brooks wrote: How let the dog's out.:-) Nice shot Rick. I think the fisheye works well on this one. Dave On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:18 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just love dogwood trees. Last

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