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Very Nice! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 3:19 PM Paul Stenquist wrote: > I had despaired of getting my snowdrop pic this year. The plants were > buried in snow, and a tree fell atop them in the last

Re: PESO Snowdrop

That is quite lovely! I especially like the graceful curve of the flower's stem and the pleasing background. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 10:55 AM Paul Stenquist wrote: > Happy spring, folks! My annual

Re: PESO Snowdrop

Looks good Paul. Still no sign of my neighbours one Dave On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 10:55 AM Paul Stenquist wrote: > Happy spring, folks! My annual snowdrop photo. I think I’ve been shooting > a bloom every spring for over 20 years now. They bloomed a bit later than > usual this year but were in

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

Our forsythia in Central Jersey are just beginning to show a bit of yellow; some daffodils have emerged in sunny areas, but in my yard they are still quite a while from blooming, Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 9:46 PM Rick Womer wrote: >

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Thanks Rick. No forsythia or daffodils here yet. Paul > On Apr 3, 2019, at 9:46 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Paul, I look forward to this shot from you every spring. > > We’ve got forsythia and daffodils out now in Philly. > > Rick > >> On Mar 28, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>

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Paul, I look forward to this shot from you every spring. We’ve got forsythia and daffodils out now in Philly. Rick > On Mar 28, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18530305/Snowdrop-March-28-2019 > > K-1, D FA 100/2.8 macro, f16, 1/160th, ISO 2000 > > --

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Very nice, Paul. Very nice. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

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cessing. > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019 >> >> Thanks Ken. Couldn’t get less DOF here. As one can see, the rear petals are >> on the verge of going soft. I would need a bloom that was more separated >>

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019 > >Thanks Ken. Couldn’t get less DOF here. As one can see, the rear petals are on >the verge of going soft. I would need a bloom that was more separated from the >rest of the group. > > >> On Mar 28, 2019,

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

A perfect vision of Spring! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 2:06 PM Paul Stenquist wrote: > https://www.photo.net/photo/18530305/Snowdrop-March-28-2019 > > K-1, D FA 100/2.8 macro, f16, 1/160th, ISO 2000 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

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Thanks Ken. Couldn’t get less DOF here. As one can see, the rear petals are on the verge of going soft. I would need a bloom that was more separated from the rest of the group. > On Mar 28, 2019, at 4:12 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Nice capture but it needs a more OOF background to bring it to

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

Nice capture but it needs a more OOF background to bring it to the next level. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO Snowdrop 2019 > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18530305/Snowdrop-March-28-2019 > >K-1, D FA 100/2.8 macro, f16, 1/160th, ISO 2000 -- PDML

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Nice composition and well chosen exposure, Paul! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2019, at 11:03 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18530305/Snowdrop-March-28-2019 > > K-1, D FA 100/2.8 macro, f16, 1/160th, ISO 2000 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

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Thanks Rick, Mine are buried as well, although we got only about 3 inches of snow. Paul via phone > On Mar 15, 2017, at 7:59 AM, Rick Womer wrote: > > I look forward to your annual snowdrop photo, Paul. This is very nice, as > usual. > > We had snow drop yesterday; 6

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I look forward to your annual snowdrop photo, Paul. This is very nice, as usual. We had snow drop yesterday; 6 inches of alternating layers of snow and sleet. It buried the snowdrops in the park on my way to work. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW > On Mar 6, 2017, at 12:42 PM,

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Thanks Mark. It helps to have a fully open bloom in the right position. But I like the new lens as well, although it feels cheap compared to my old Series 1 Vivitar. Of course I paid over $500 for the new Pentax lens and about $130 for the classic Series 1. Paul > On Mar 8, 2017, at 7:04 PM,

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It's official - spring is just around the corner. Outstanding shot, Paul. Your have tough competition - your shots from past years - but this one really shines. Mark On 3/6/2017 12:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Spring has sprung. My snowdrops bloomed today, affording me an opportunity to

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I find that taking snowdrop pictures gets harder on the knees with every year that goes by! A good one Paul. Chris On 7 March 2017 at 00:08, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Thanks Ann and Bruce. My get down in the dirt ritual. :-) > > >> On Mar 6, 2017, at 6:41 PM, ann

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Thanks Ann and Bruce. My get down in the dirt ritual. :-) > On Mar 6, 2017, at 6:41 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > LOvely shot, Paul > amm > > On 3/6/2017 12:59 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Lovely! And a welcome sign of spring too. :) >> >> >> On Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 12:42

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LOvely shot, Paul amm On 3/6/2017 12:59 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Lovely! And a welcome sign of spring too. :) On Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 12:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Spring has sprung. My snowdrops bloomed today, affording me an opportunity to use the D FA 100/2.8 macro

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e - From: "Gonz" <rgonzoma...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: PESO Snowdrop > > >> Beautiful shot Paul. We pretty much agree down here that winter never >> came, so it went from fall to spring. Things started blooming here >> like a month ago, crazy. >&g

Re: PESO Snowdrop

Beautiful capture Paul - suitable for framing large. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Gonz" <rgonzoma...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: PESO Snowdrop Beautiful shot Paul. We pretty much agree down here that winte

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Beautiful shot Paul. We pretty much agree down here that winter never came, so it went from fall to spring. Things started blooming here like a month ago, crazy. On Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 11:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Spring has sprung. My snowdrops bloomed today,

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Lovely! And a welcome sign of spring too. :) On Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 12:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Spring has sprung. My snowdrops bloomed today, affording me an opportunity to > use the D FA 100/2.8 macro that I bought after my Series 1 90/2.5 was > apparently

Re: Peso- snowdrop 2015

sweet shot On 4/4/2015 14:14, paul stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

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Sunny and 45 degrees F in Detroit. We are supposed to get to 54. Paul via phone On Apr 5, 2015, at 11:43 AM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It's snowing down by the Lake. Right now. Easter Sunday. Cheers, frank On 5 April, 2015 11:36:45 AM EDT, David J Brooks

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We're you, also, looking forward to more dropping snow?:) Jack Sent from my iPhone On Apr 5, 2015, at 8:43 AM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It's snowing down by the Lake. Right now. Easter Sunday. Cheers, frank On 5 April, 2015 11:36:45 AM EDT, David J Brooks

Re: Peso- snowdrop 2015

On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: I look forward to your snowdrop pic every year, Paul. It's =really= spring now! Cheers, ditto dave Rick On Apr 4, 2015, at 2:14 PM, paul stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg --

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It's snowing down by the Lake. Right now. Easter Sunday. Cheers, frank On 5 April, 2015 11:36:45 AM EDT, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: I look forward to your snowdrop pic every year, Paul. It's =really= spring

Re: Peso- snowdrop 2015

Great! Spring has officially arrived! On 4/4/2015 2:14 PM, paul stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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I look forward to your snowdrop pic every year, Paul. It's =really= spring now! Cheers, Rick On Apr 4, 2015, at 2:14 PM, paul stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso- snowdrop 2015

Good stuff Paul. Welcome spring! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 1:14 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

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Yep, its that time of year Paul - nice capture. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Peso- snowdrop 2015 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg -- PDML

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Tradition. Love it. Gorgeous light. Cheers, frank On 4 April, 2015 2:14:31 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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Well done, Paul! Jack - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2015 11:14:31 AM Subject: Peso- snowdrop 2015 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO Snowdrop

Thanks Rick. You had asked if you missed it. That helped motivate me to once again get down on the cold wet ground. At my age it's getting back up that 's the hard part. Paul via phone On Apr 3, 2014, at 11:07 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Ahh! I've been waiting for that!

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Paul, The photo makes it worth the trip! I always enjoy your snowdrops. Can't find mine this year! :-( Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 6:07 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks Rick. You had asked if you missed it. That helped motivate me to once again get down on

Re: PESO Snowdrop

Very nice, Paul. I guess spring has officially arrived in Michigan! On 4/2/2014 4:45 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I wasn’t going to shoot a snowdrop this year. It’s redundant. But I saw them and couldn’t stop myself. Pentax K-3 and Vivitar Series 1 90 mm macro. Could have been a bit sharper on

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again - Paul posted this on facebook which is where I saw it and liked (I think) on FB ann On 4/3/2014 08:15, Mark C wrote: Very nice, Paul. I guess spring has officially arrived in Michigan! On 4/2/2014 4:45 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I wasn’t going to shoot a snowdrop this year. It’s

Re: PESO Snowdrop

Ahh! I've been waiting for that! Very nicely done, as usual. Cheers, Rick On Apr 2, 2014, at 16:45 , Paul Stenquist wrote: I wasn’t going to shoot a snowdrop this year. It’s redundant. But I saw them and couldn’t stop myself. Pentax K-3 and Vivitar Series 1 90 mm macro. Could have been

Re: PESO Snowdrop

Very nice, Paul. I love the way you made it jump out from the background. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I wasn’t going to shoot a snowdrop this year. It’s redundant. But I saw them

RE: PESO Snowdrop

A street lantern lighting the way to spring Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 4:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO Snowdrop I wasn't going to shoot a snowdrop this year. It's

Re: PESO Snowdrop

Excellent, Paul. On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I wasn’t going to shoot a snowdrop this year. It’s redundant. But I saw them and couldn’t stop myself. Pentax K-3 and Vivitar Series 1 90 mm macro. Could have been a bit sharper on the leading edge

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

I don't know how many versions there were. But the first one, which is generally considered the best, is very heavy and is of thick metal construction. It can focus on objects at up to 1: 2 imaging -- half size on the negative or sensor. It comes with an optical adapter that attaches to the

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

Nice, Good detail and exposure and nice pleasant back drop Dave On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to shooting one today. K-5 with the Vivitar Seres 1 90/2.5 macro (first

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

Larry, I'm surprised that you of all people don't know the difference between a drop and a flake. From: Larry Colen I thought it was Mark C that was shooting snow drops. On 3/13/2012 5:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

Paul, I always look forward to your annual snowdrop shot.  This is a particularly nice one--very graceful, and you're right about the lovely bokeh. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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Looks like the lens did its job. And the operator held his end as well. Seems like fine work to me. Message: 7 Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:51:57 -0400 From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Snowdrop Message-ID:

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On Mar 14, 2012, at 4:55 AM, John Sessoms wrote: Larry, I'm surprised that you of all people don't know the difference between a drop and a flake. The last set were fast on their way to being drops from being flakes. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML

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That's really pretty, Paul. Your annual snowdrop is a harbinger of spring, to be sure! Thanks for posting. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent:

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Thanks Rick. And thanks to all who commented or had a look. On Mar 14, 2012, at 9:10 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Paul, I always look forward to your annual snowdrop shot. This is a particularly nice one--very graceful, and you're right about the lovely bokeh. Rick

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On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: the Vivitar Seres 1 90/2.5 macro (first version) How many versions were there and how do you tell the difference between them? (please) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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Very nice Paul. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to shooting one today. K-5 with the Vivitar Seres 1 90/2.5 macro (first version), f11 @ 1/125, ISO 800. Love

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I thought it was Mark C that was shooting snow drops. :-) On 3/13/2012 5:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to shooting one today. K-5 with the Vivitar Seres 1 90/2.5 macro (first version), f11 @ 1/125, ISO 800. Love being able

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

Beautiful detail, excellent exposure. Good stuff, Paul. On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to shooting one today. K-5 with the Vivitar Seres 1 90/2.5 macro (first version), f11 @

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

On 3/13/2012 8:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to shooting one today. K-5 with the Vivitar Seres 1 90/2.5 macro (first version), f11 @ 1/125, ISO 800. Love being able to push the ISO for macro shots with the K-5. Love the bokeh

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On Mar 13, 2012, at 10:05 PM, Mark C wrote: On 3/13/2012 8:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to shooting one today. K-5 with the Vivitar Seres 1 90/2.5 macro (first version), f11 @ 1/125, ISO 800. Love being able to push the

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

Nice exposure, Paul.   Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:51 PM Subject: PESO: Snowdrop My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to shooting

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

Nice. I love the graceful arc of the stem, and the composition as a whole. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My annual snowdrop photo. They bloomed Sunday, but I just got around to

Re: PESO - Snowdrop

Hi Christine, Thanks for the comment, and I think you're right, it is a touch dark. I've given them a bit of an adjustment and updated the webpage. Cheers, Eric. On 14 February 2011 04:16, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Eric:  The picture shows a bit dark on my monitor

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Thanks for the comments Ann. It's interesting you chose a different one. I'd more or less decided the background in that last one was a bit distracting, though I was happy with the foreground. I was lucky with the raindrops. Cheers, Eric. Ann Sanfedele wrote: That's a nice set, Eric... I

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Thanks everyone for the comments. I'm sure it was reading the PDML and seeing similar types of photos that people have presented that made try to isolate like that. Cheers, Eric. On 14 February 2011 17:26, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: A very good set ! Nice compositions and

Re: PESO - Snowdrop

A very good set ! Nice compositions and isolations. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Snowdrop Well, it's been a /long/ time since I posted a photo, but I've

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Nicely done. Dave On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com wrote: Well, it's been a /long/ time since I posted a photo, but I've gathered together the necessary round-to-its and spare time together in one place, so here is a PESO. I spent the day at the

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Nice! love those snowdrops. Mine are probably still three or four weeks in the future. Right now, they're under two feet of snow. Paul On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:13 PM, Eric Featherstone wrote: Well, it's been a /long/ time since I posted a photo, but I've gathered together the necessary

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-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Eric Featherstone [...] http://efeatherstone.dyndns.org/~ericf/photos/2011-02- 13/content/IMGP4387_large.html Not a type of photography I've ever really tried before so comments welcome.

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That's a nice set, Eric... I prefer this one (the last in line) http://efeatherstone.dyndns.org/~ericf/photos/2011-02-13/content/IMGP4415_large.html To the one you have as the first in the group ... like the bokeh better than the ones on solid black, which seem to me a bit too clinical and

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Very well executed, Eric! Nicely composed. Jack --- On Sun, 2/13/11, Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com wrote: From: Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Snowdrop To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 3:13 PM Well,

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Very nice, especially for a 1st try! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:13 PM, Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com wrote: Well, it's been a /long/ time since I posted a photo, but I've gathered together the necessary round-to-its and spare time together in one place, so here

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Hi Eric: The picture shows a bit dark on my monitor though YMMV. Pretty flower. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:13 PM Subject: PESO - Snowdrop

Re: PESO: Snowdrop and Company

Very nice, Paul! The rare honey bee is, also, good to see. ;) Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shot this one with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 and the 1:1 optical adapter. Not enough DOF to keep everything in focus, but with the center pistol sharp I find it pleasing.

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Thanks Jack. Didn't know he was a honey bee, but I could see he was different than our usual bumblebees and yellow jackets. Paul On Apr 7, 2008, at 10:12 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Very nice, Paul! The rare honey bee is, also, good to see. ;) Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

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On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shot this one with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 and the 1:1 optical adapter. Not enough DOF to keep everything in focus, but with the center pistol sharp I find it pleasing.

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Great shot Paul. Back ground is very good. Spring is here, but no blloms yet. Dave On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 6:21 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every year I shoot the snowdrops to celebrate the first bloom. They were late this year, but they've arrived. K20D with Vivitar Series

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On Apr 7, 2008, at 6:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Shot this one with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 and the 1:1 optical adapter. Not enough DOF to keep everything in focus, but with the center pistol sharp I find it pleasing. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7141887 I like it overall,

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Great shot Paul. I like the bee in the frame, and the tiny bits in focus. BTW his name is Eric. He's a half a bee Dave On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 10:16 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Jack. Didn't know he was a honey bee, but I could see he was different than our usual

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Ya know Paul, I'm not that sure of anything any more. :) Can't make out enough to be sure what variety it is. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Jack. Didn't know he was a honey bee, but I could see he was different than our usual bumblebees and yellow jackets. Paul On

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Thanks Frank. I assume you're having the same wonderful weather that we've been getting. It's so very welcome after a long hard winter. Paul On Apr 7, 2008, at 10:27 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shot this one with the

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Thanks Godders. I will look at a looser crop. Paul On Apr 7, 2008, at 10:41 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Apr 7, 2008, at 6:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Shot this one with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 and the 1:1 optical adapter. Not enough DOF to keep everything in focus, but with the center

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On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Frank. I assume you're having the same wonderful weather that we've been getting. It's so very welcome after a long hard winter. Paul Yeah, it has been nice here. Not super warm, but relatively sunny. It wasn't

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Paul, I always look forward to your annual snowdrop pic, and was wondering when it would appear! On this one, I would crop out the right 40%. The composition is heavy on the left, and the large OOF flower on the right is distracting. Rick --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every

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Thanks for the suggestion, Rick. I'll take a look at that. Paul On Apr 7, 2008, at 8:44 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Paul, I always look forward to your annual snowdrop pic, and was wondering when it would appear! On this one, I would crop out the right 40%. The composition is heavy on the left,

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Snowdrops (didn't know that's what they are called) have a beautiful shape and appear absolutely pristine. In your place, I'd, also, be pleased about their appearance. Sorry to say, but it feels heavy and cluttered to the left, Paul. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every year I

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Very nice Paul. Cheers, Dave On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 6:21 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every year I shoot the snowdrops to celebrate the first bloom. They were late this year, but they've arrived. K20D with Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, 540 flash firing into lumiquest

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Paul, You got even closer this year. Nice! I think my snowdrop (only 1 survivor) is gone. It sure was nice out today in Chicago. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 8:21 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Snowdrops (didn't know that's what they are called) have a beautiful shape and