Re: PESO - Elle (one for Derby)
Oh man. Did you know tomorrow is my birthday. I love this present. Thanks Bruce Studio shots where there are bits of the studio in shot really do it for me. Breaking the fourth wall On 20/02/2014 9:30 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: A shot from my very first studio workshop session back in 2012 with model Elle Bunny. I filed a whole bunch like this until my retouching skills matured. I know that Elle's a big fave of Derby, so if you're out there, this one's for you buddy ... :-) http://flic.kr/p/kgddsJ K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ f/8, 125th, ISO 200; Lr + Ps Bowens strobes in 3x4' softboxes left and right -- you can't miss 'em :-) Comments exuberantly received. -- 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.
GESO - Goodbye Oxford Tavern
The Oxford Tavern was an institution. Cheap beer and food, strippers, and a loyal following. Last year, it was sold, and there was a story behind it. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/poles-apart-topless-bar-set-to-lose-sleaze-factor-20130720-2qb0d.html My friend was trying to photograph the story of the pub long before the pub was even for sale. She only got permission in the last 48 hours before it closed. http://au.blurb.com/b/5115919-goodbye-oxford-tavern I went to the opening tonight. Terrific show. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/14/02/goodbyeoxford/index.html The edit is a bit sloppy on my part, but I'm not apologising. I had fun -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: GESO - Goodbye Oxford Tavern
Oops. I should say, there might be some NSFW content on the walls. On 26/02/2014 10:10 PM, Derby Chang wrote: The Oxford Tavern was an institution. Cheap beer and food, strippers, and a loyal following. Last year, it was sold, and there was a story behind it. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/poles-apart-topless-bar-set-to-lose-sleaze-factor-20130720-2qb0d.html My friend was trying to photograph the story of the pub long before the pub was even for sale. She only got permission in the last 48 hours before it closed. http://au.blurb.com/b/5115919-goodbye-oxford-tavern I went to the opening tonight. Terrific show. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/14/02/goodbyeoxford/index.html The edit is a bit sloppy on my part, but I'm not apologising. I had fun -- 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.
Re: PESO - Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats, Feb. 20/14
This is one of the best themes, Frank. Dimples! On 21/02/2014 4:19 PM, knarf wrote: I met this delightful creature down on Lakeshore Blvd. today. Loved her pig hat and she was happy to have me photograph it: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.ca/2014/02/blog-post.html?m=1 Haven't had a post to the Real Canadians/Real Hats blog in a while. I think I'll look for Canadian Olympic Hats tomorrow. Hope you enjoy this one. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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.
Re: PESO - Observed
I like the composition a lot, but the rendering is somewhat harsh. I know that was the light, but I also see some edge effects that isn't so pleasant. Beautiful scene. On 26/02/2014 5:44 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso5.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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.
Re: TA
As many have mentioned, this is one of the most interesting threads for a while and I'm glad Frank brought it up. My initial reaction was, photography is inherently sexual when pointed at people. How can it not be when it is a single image focused on a subject. It wants me to look and I love that. But I thought about it some more What I admire about Frank's photographs (and not only his, many others on PDML) is the humanising aspect of them. Those couriers taking risks in traffic, a blur that you try to avoid - he shows them après-couriering. Their bravado and frankly, well-toned bodies, are something to admire. That isn't sexualising. I am admiring their life force So too with Alina. She is no more a object in front of Bruce's camera than Frank's buddies. When she throws in a gorgeous handstand and writes about herself in such a positive way, you know it is that she is as much co-creator as Bruce, with his consumate command of his skills. Do I think my photos are objectifying? Perhaps. I never really know these people anywhere like Frank or Bruce. Sometimes, rarely, I have a chat. Mostly it is about the pleasure of observation. Which is why I steered my blurb along this theme of a brief connection. They are no longer just elements in a composition. Wide lens, 2m or less, and I can't help but feel a jolt when they make eye contact. Such a thrilling moment. I really can't pull back from the shot thinking about rules or balance when the chance presents itself, and really couldn't shoot any other way. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: Eye contact
Thanks for having a look and especially the criticisms. It is really interesting when you put two photos side by side. If they are too similar, you think why am I seeing two when one will say just as much. If you see two dissimilar photos you think what is the link between the two, when there might not be. Its a fine line and a distraction if not done well. So the singles layout gave things a bit of tolerance. Good enough for Robert Frank and Walker Evans, good enough for me. I might put in some discreet titling though. Igor, you pointed out a few of those weaker shots. Made me think On 28/11/2013 9:04 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Nicely done photos, sir! Like someone else intimated, it feels a little odd that you're using only one page out of two facing pages. The blank space on the left sometimes becomes a little overpowering—I want something to be there, even if it is just titling or simple graphic. G On Nov 27, 2013, at 2:24 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I made a Blurb. There are probably a few more adjustments before I order, but this is essentially what it will look like. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/eyecontact/index.html Much regret missing the TA discussion. I had some thoughts along that subject while putting this together, and if some semi-cogent words form, I'll add my farthings worth. -- 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.
Eye contact
I made a Blurb. There are probably a few more adjustments before I order, but this is essentially what it will look like. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/eyecontact/index.html Much regret missing the TA discussion. I had some thoughts along that subject while putting this together, and if some semi-cogent words form, I'll add my farthings worth. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO: Bicycle racers from a couple of years ago
I'm the farthest from a MAMIL, yet this shot gets me on many levels. Gorgeous On 26/11/2013 1:58 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d905610sq.htm -- 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.
Re: PESO - Modesty (nsfw)
I always look at your courier-on-bike shots, but haven't really commented. Skilled, and enjoyable, but I wanted to see their personality besides their speed on bikes. This shot, and the previous Jesse and Moto take it up a level. Too good. On 27/11/2013 10:56 AM, knarf wrote: More messenger follies: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/modestly.html?m=1 Balancing, balancing... ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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.
Re: PESO - A Dog Ran Through It
Terrific shot. And the couple in the background makes it. Hand-stands have my attention at the moment. On 19/11/2013 12:45 PM, knarf wrote: I was shooting this fellow doing gymnastics at a bench in Trinity-Bellwoods Park here in Toronto. I didn't notice the intruder at all during the shoot however as I went through the photos I saw him: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/11/a-dog-ran-through-it.html?m=1 and it was to me the most interesting frame by far. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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.
Re: PESO And now for something completely different [nsfw]
I would have loved the shot regardless, but the model commentary is perfect. Thanks for including that. On 21/11/2013 7:41 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I mean it about nsfw. At the risk of completely reversing all of the tolerant goodwill I have builtup with my recent nude shots, I present, well ... this. Wait! Before I give you the link, I'd just like to explain how this happened. I was about to ask her to change into a different outfit while I altered the lighting when she said to me, Let me just try this one thing. *Flip* Okay, shoot. Finally, I'll give you this quote from the model herself whose idea this was, and whose retouch/edit this is too: I really liked this shot from the start, for its not-quite-there playful slightly off not quite elegant not quite proper not quite anything childishness. Like raw childishness, not pretty cute childishiness. Don't know how to explain. Possibly one of the best portraits of myself. I was always not quite there, slightly off, feminine but not quite, but yet inescapably so, weird, queer, tomboy but not looking like one, dancing, not belonging/belonging, almost pretty, capable but still clumsy etc.. :P And this shot shows it all. It's such a silly, silly tutu handstand. :P Complete with stocking, heels, tummy, weird not quite there hair. And feels like polaroid. Even if I am the only one who likes it, I will love it till the end. :P http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/post/67524408427 Comments guardedly welcome. :-) -- 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.
Re: K-3 launch non-report
Thanks for looking, guys The transparent model was showing off the weathersealing. Bisected model was good for displaying how much is compacted into a small space. Promotional models were discussing promoting. On 21/11/2013 3:36 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/twilight/index.html If you would just like to explain what's going on in number 5, I would be very much obliged. -- 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.
K-3 launch non-report
CR Kennedy put on a pleasant promotional yesterday afternoon to launch the K-3 here. Unfortunately, I only had time to stay for about 15min before heading off to the other side of the Quay. Sorry this isn't much of a report The new limited lenses now have a red ring instead of green. Goes with the brand colour I suppose. The silver K-3 was in a plexiglass box so I didn't get to handle it, and there was an interesting bisected model in another box. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/twilight/index.html My other date for the night http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/guillaume/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO Nude standing in doorway [nsfw]
I like this classic pose. I would have liked the shot taken slightly to the left, to make her profile more tonally separated from the dark wall. This is a good series On 20/11/2013 5:53 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: A figure study. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/post/67482165186 K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ F:2.2, 1/200th, ISO 400; Lr + Ps. Comments welcome! -- 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.
GESO - gang sign
The fast zooms Sigma are putting out as part of their Art series are interesting, but I hope they do more nice primes like the 35mm/1.4. Getting fond of this lens. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/gangsign/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Date clash
Bum. I just got this in the mail tonight from the nice people at CR Kennedy. Was all ready to don my camo. But I checked my diary. The rather nice restaurant in the Opera House is closing at the end of the year and I have a booking on the very same night. Nibbles and new K3, or substantial nibbles at Guillaume. If anyone goes to this, I hope you will post a photo essay http://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd5ae63206382fd74401b57fe/files/PENTAX_K3_BOARDING_PASS.pdf -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: More of my Italian core dump: Minimalism
Hi Mark I love the colours, the composition and the minimalism. But the harsh microcontrast makes it difficult for me to relax to the wall. On 6/09/2013 9:47 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Even more minimal than my previous minimalist shot: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd02521.jpg -- 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.
Re: PESO - Waiting for Challengers
Love the tones and the concentration of the shot. City councilors must have had it in for the gentle chess players putting them in the blistering Canadian sun like that. At least he has made the first pawn move On 6/09/2013 12:30 PM, knarf wrote: Even the best can't afford complacency: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/waiting-for-challengers.html?m=1 :-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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.
Re: PESO: Hideout
Superb. Is there a story behind frog? Looks rather frustrated On 6/09/2013 6:15 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9663303049/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, ISO 400, 1/800 sec, f/2.8 That is a wonderful image. Compelling. -- 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.
Re: PESO -- Sunset Cruise
You know me, I really love photos that are about the moment. This one is about that moment. I can feel the filial affection On 3/09/2013 4:43 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Most evenings when we vacation in New Hampshire, we take our canoes out before sunset, and take a paddle--our Sunset Cruise. One night we got back late from a hike, and were tired; but the sunset looked spectacular from the cottage. So my daughter and I quickly launched and took a shortened cruise. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17516591size=lg or, ad-free, http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17516591-lg.jpg (K-5, FA 28/2.8) I almost never take a DSLR out in the canoe, but I'm glad a made an exception... Comments always appreciated! Cheers, Rick -- 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.
Re: GESO - Bardfest
I'm sure the other comments are saying the same thing. This is so immediate, and you are right in there. Outstanding. It's so terrific no one is mugging for the camera, everything feels so natural. There should be some reverse shots of Big Cotty with little X10 getting up close. On 2/09/2013 7:21 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Went to Alma's best friend's 60th yesterday, was asked to shoot candids, which I did. Pushed a selection of 36 onto them, thought you might like to see. All shot on the Fuji X10, all shot jpeg in camera, mostly B+W but switched to colour for a few. Rather shoot B+W in camera than dither later. Anywau, easy to skip through on Posthaven, just use your right arrow key. http://cottycam.posthaven.com/lynsis-60th-bardfest Cheers -- 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.
Re: PESO Photobombed
!!! Did I miss the original? Can't see how it could top this one. The lighting is perfect, and the 'bomb is the bomb (even she's well lit). Kudos On 30/08/2013 11:01 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1 accidentally drifted into the frame as wind threatened to push her into the lake ... http://flic.kr/p/fDWSh7 Use this link to avoid Flickr ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/9618410286/ -- 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.
Re: PESO - At the Rail
How is that Newtonianly possible? So dynamic, I hope his mother doesn't see this :) Does his t-shirt really say postale? On 1/09/2013 1:43 PM, knarf wrote: Another one from the Eighth Street Skate Park near my house: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-rail.html?m=1 This guy slid down the entire length of the rail on his front axle peg. Not sure exactly how that's possible but he did it repeatedly. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
I don't know what you are talking about, Ann. These are really natural, intimate photos, with some touching moments. The lighting is gentle and NY as a backdrop can't be beat. Such great faces. On 29/08/2013 1:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- 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.
Re: GESO - 12 hours
On 26/08/2013 12:03 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Throughly enjoyed it, Derby. I like seeing the changes in the mood of the shots as the sun drops. #26 (woman and taxi) is my fave. #16 conceals an entire narrative too. Thanks Bruce, Marco and David. I think I might do more day-long shoots. It's an interesting way to make a series. -- 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.
Re: PESO - Welcome to Berkeley
The tonal separation on the faces is terrific. Can see their puzzlement completely On 27/08/2013 1:39 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso16.html Last week, I found myself with an afternoon to kill in Berkeley. Although I'd been back to Berkeley many times since I was a student there in the tumultuous days of the mid-to-late 60s, I don't think I'd ever taken the time to simply wander at leisure around the campus and experience the time warp of memories. The semester hadn't started yet, but students, in some cases accompanied by their families, were were beginning to arrive on campus. I've just begin to go through the photos I took, so the next few PESOs will be from my wanderings. Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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.
Re: PESO Portrait of Sophie [now with dewrinkled backdrop]
Just saw this. I like the current style of cropping the top of the head. Peter Hurley-esque. It makes the portrait intimate, I think. Not too sure about the crop on the fingers though Gorgeous lighting, nonetheless On 21/08/2013 2:46 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Background wrinkles rankle, as do blue nails. Both gone! Have another look ... http://flic.kr/p/fy42fh A straight-forward studio portrait of my niece, Sophie. Shot on location in my sister's living room (she's a champ to put up with me rearranging the whole thing). I was also testing my latest money-saving invention: $10 IKEA background support system. Ingredients: One Hugad black curtain rod, 210-385 cm; 2x Betydlig curtain rod brackets, top-slot filed out to fit 1/4 stud on top of light stand; use with two cheap 8' light stands. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 90mm/f:5, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lr + Ps + Nik + Portraiture Paramount short lighting with reflector fill. AF540FGZ in Westcott Medium Apollo above-left, key; AF540FGZ in 30 umbrella softbox, boomed above behind-right, hair; 42 silver reflector, right. Comments welcome! -- 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.
GESO - tour of the library
Took the afternoon off for a rather special treat. The State Library is putting the pics from the Street show into their collection, so we photographers were asked to sign some papers. Of course, we could have done this by email, but where is the fun in that? The bonus was the curator of photography taking us on a viewing of some tasty gems in the archives. I thought we would be there about an hour. We were there for almost three. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/library/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: Red Dragons 2013 - A couple more stack focused shots
Superb as always. Anthropomorphising maybe a bit too much, your dragonflies look like the most elegant ballet dancers On 26/08/2013 11:19 AM, Mark C wrote: A few snaps of red dragonflies for this summer - they seem to be scarce this year: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/red-dragons-2013 The first two shots are stack focused. The next two are just single exposures. CC always appreciated - leaving Monday morning for a work related tip and will be off line for a few days Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams Exhibition
Thanks for the reminder, Brian. Have been meaning to have a look. Is the lighting ok? The Maritime sometimes is a little dark On 27/08/2013 9:56 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all My wife and I are both emerging from 'The Lost Weekend' having lunched on what we suspect was a dubious chicken (aka a crook chook) last Friday. It's at times like this that a house needs more than one bathroom... However, before our date with the drumsticks of doom we went along to the exhibition 'Ansel Adams - Photography from the Mountains to the Sea', which is currently on at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. The link between the exhibition and the maritime theme of the Museum is a bit tenuous but I'm not complaining. There are over 70 prints on display most, if not all, by Adams himself. They are both impressive and inspiring - certainly to my untutored eye. It's quite informative to compare the density and tonal range of many of the prints with the lack of those characters in some of the reproductions in the exhibition catalog. Many of the images were photographed in Yosemite National Park, which we had the great privilege of visiting just a couple of months ago. Details here: http://www.anmm.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=2145 The exhibition runs until 8 December 2013. -- 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.
Re: GESO - tour of the library
You can get a reader's ticket, and get access to the archives any time. I didn't take a shot of it, but on the next shelf up from those were Frank Hurley's portfolios of original WWI prints On 27/08/2013 10:07 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au: Took the afternoon off for a rather special treat. The State Library is putting the pics from the Street show into their collection, so we photographers were asked to sign some papers. Of course, we could have done this by email, but where is the fun in that? The bonus was the curator of photography taking us on a viewing of some tasty gems in the archives. I thought we would be there about an hour. We were there for almost three. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/library/index.html Looks like a great way to spend three hours. I'd have probably tried to sneak out with those volumes of the Flora of New South Wales tucked under my trench-coat... -- 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.
Re: PESO - Subtlety
I love how dark the photo is, but the important elements are entirely readable - her profile, the details of the dress, her legs. Superb On 23/08/2013 4:24 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/3SvUDez6XNA Another photo of Anna. -- 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.
Re: Boris PESO 2013 #36 - Anat
You should do more wide open shots, Boris. Lovely natural smile, too On 24/08/2013 4:23 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Full frame or not, but SMCP A 50/1.2 is mighty fine lens... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/2013-36-anat.html Thanks. -- 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.
Re: PESO Sunset by the sea
Not only a great portrait, it's a really nice product shot for the jacket too. On 16/08/2013 9:17 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I took this portrait fully 30 minutes after sunset, looking west out onto Lake Ontario, with Port Credit's shoreline to the right (you can see faint lights from the jetty). http://flic.kr/p/fuZEPV I dragged the shutter just at the limit of usefulness: 1/20th handheld. I did not amp these colours in Lr or Ps; they are as taken. I did gel the flashes; that affected the blues. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 80mm/f3.2, 1/20th sec, ISO 400; fully manual, including focus! 30 umbrella softbox with AF540FGZ, on monopod right. Bare AF540FGZ, handheld left. Lr + Ps. Comments welcome. -- 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.
GESO - 12 hours
Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over the day. Definitely my next piece of photo gear - better walking shoes http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/12hrs/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: GESO - The Apple Don't Fall Far from the Tree
I hear ya, Igor. One of the reasons why I've been shooting music less and less is the restriction of lighting and position. The Vanguard is a narrow venue with dining tables up the front. Punters pay good money to get a good view, so getting in the way taking the shot would not be taken well. I followed the first three songs, no flash rule, and then went back to the bar to enjoy the music. thanks for looking On 16/08/2013 9:02 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: First, I thought Apple doesn't fall as far as NASDAQ. :-) If I may, - a few comments. It's a fun gallery, but I think it is not as spectacular as your typical GESOs. I can tell that the light conditions were harsh, and you had to work with what's available. But the first thing that came to my mind is how the shots were framed. I assume you were shooting in the open (not from the hip). - In that case, I would have done the framing rather differently on several photos (e.g. #5, 7, 8, 10, 15). Those are either too much shifted to one side (to my liking), or include extraneous subjects that could be avoided if slightly reframed. On the shot #6 I would try to avoid the slight overlap with the water bottles by moving slightly, probably forward and to the right (while keeping the monitor speaker off the feet on the either side). Best regards, Igor Thu Aug 15 18:06:07 EDT 2013 Derby Chang wrote: My friend had a CD release last night. I am entranced http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/apple/index.html -- 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.
GESO - The Apple Don't Fall Far from the Tree
My friend had a CD release last night. I am entranced http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/apple/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: GESOs - G.A.S.
Thanks Bruce On #9, I do think I missed the Decisive Moment. Dude got a call on his mobile a moment after I took the shot =:0 On 12/08/2013 1:19 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Image #2 in your 35/1.4 set: wonderful! But image #9: my eyes! my eyes! ;-) On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: While it's always fun going out with new gear, I definitely notice a productivity hit when I do. Not that I'm complaining, trying new things is fun. I just come back with less bang per click. The Aussie Dollar is on a slippery slope back to its natural place in the world, but there are still some local stockists holding inventory at bargain prices. The Sigma 35mm 1.4 is a very attractive looking lens. It has this odd thing where the focusing scale goes from 0.3m to 1m for most of the focus throw, and then a tiny movement from 1m to infinity. It isn't a macro, so I wonder why they did that. The Voigtlander 17.5 0.95 does the same thing. Still, the HSM is really S, quieter than the Pentax SDM, I think. Very well damped manual focusing feel. I like it much more than the just-ok 30mm 1.4. The next lenses in the Art series should prove interesting. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/sig35/index.html And for a bit of retro, I picked up a pristine Minolta CLE. The wee bugger is beautiful, no wonder they didn't let it last long. It is a shame the shutter sound is rather loud; I was definitely clocked more than I normally am. On the last few rolls of Neopan too. Should do one more last time buy. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/cle/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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. -- 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.
Re: PAW
Funny how kebab and gyro trucks have the same design aesthetic all around the world. I would have thought I'd had a late night snack from just the same gentleman. Excellent comic shot On 4/08/2013 12:25 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Just got back from a conference in Portland, Oregon. Snuck in some photography, but nothing great, though did catch this food truck vendor, which is probably the strongest of the small bunch. If you want to see a pretty standard shot of the famous Multnomah Falls, click next in the gallery. Had dinner at the lodge--very good food and pretty atmosphere. If you're in the area, highly recommend it. Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP6615_large.html -- 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.
Re: PESO - Anna, pronounced Ahna
Lovely. Long-back skirts look terrific on a someone with the legs to show them off. Confidence goes a long way On 12/08/2013 9:52 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: On 8/11/13 7:26 AM, Derby Chang wrote: You sold me. I love the magenta tone. Sleek skirt; are there more to show off the fashion? On 6/08/2013 4:43 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/46sU316B2da Thanks, Derby. Yes, I have more of the outfit: https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/eJkDbGpCwKp https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/WsDtHJ9eKs9 and one other hair shot in b/w: https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/anmuVufYBcR there are a few lurking in the archives that I'm not sure about yet. -- 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.
Re: GESO - Ladies Zeppelin
Love the set, Dario, especially Jemima Page on K5S17486x I think they need a Johanna Paulina Jones on flute On 8/08/2013 2:37 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Hi all, Her you'll find a gallery of pics shot by me at a Summer concert (beer festival) of a Led Zeppelin all-female cover band. This is the pic starting it all: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dariobon/9460181190/in/photostream/ I quite like those pictures (some of them more than others, of course). Which pics would you pick as the good ones? Dario -- 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.
Re: PESO - At the Beach for the Apocalypse
Not normally a fan of tele street shots, but this one is superb. So dreamlike with that painterly bokeh. On 11/08/2013 5:06 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso13.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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.
Re: PESO - Anna, pronounced Ahna
You sold me. I love the magenta tone. Sleek skirt; are there more to show off the fashion? On 6/08/2013 4:43 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/46sU316B2da -- 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.
GESOs - G.A.S.
While it's always fun going out with new gear, I definitely notice a productivity hit when I do. Not that I'm complaining, trying new things is fun. I just come back with less bang per click. The Aussie Dollar is on a slippery slope back to its natural place in the world, but there are still some local stockists holding inventory at bargain prices. The Sigma 35mm 1.4 is a very attractive looking lens. It has this odd thing where the focusing scale goes from 0.3m to 1m for most of the focus throw, and then a tiny movement from 1m to infinity. It isn't a macro, so I wonder why they did that. The Voigtlander 17.5 0.95 does the same thing. Still, the HSM is really S, quieter than the Pentax SDM, I think. Very well damped manual focusing feel. I like it much more than the just-ok 30mm 1.4. The next lenses in the Art series should prove interesting. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/sig35/index.html And for a bit of retro, I picked up a pristine Minolta CLE. The wee bugger is beautiful, no wonder they didn't let it last long. It is a shame the shutter sound is rather loud; I was definitely clocked more than I normally am. On the last few rolls of Neopan too. Should do one more last time buy. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/cle/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: First experiments with IR adapted K-5
Larry, the dance shots are great, your camera and no-light settings are perfect. The sushi shots, on the other hand, not so appertising IR block filters are easy to come by, just ask your friendly Leica pusher. Not cheap, but easy. Ahem On 11/08/2013 8:22 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Cutting to the chase: A friend and I went out for sushi before going dancing. There are some strong artistic limitations to IR photography, the set also includes a couple randoms from the afternoon: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157635017858426/ This set was shot at Friday Night Blues. The thing that got me into IR in the first place was being able to use a flash without blinding people, each shot is processed in both color and BW: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157635011398151/ I got my K-5 back from Pro Camera Repair yesterday. They repaired the broken sensor, and converted it to (full spectrum) IR for $350, which is about $100 less than CRIS wanted to just repair it. Most of my photos in the afternoon/evening were just of random things, because I had no idea how anything would turn out. I snuck out of the office, and ran down to San Jose camera. They had a 77mm, Hoya IR filter for $109, which is about what BH charges. Meanwhile Keeble and Schuchat wanted something like $240 for a 77mm IR filter. Neither one had a 49mm filter. I haven't been able to find a good source on an IR block filter, to convert the camera back to visible only. Comments, suggestions, feedback and ideas for processing are appreciated on these photos. They are *very* experimental, it is almost like learning photography all over again. Some observations and notes: 1) In camera exposure metering is very unpredictable. I suspect that the metering also has IR filters over it, which weren't removed, so there is a strong disconnect between what the metering sees and what the meter sees. 2) For autofocus: If you are shooting in IR, use IR lights and live view, or stop things down more. Autofocus (on a full spectrum) is calibrated for visible light, not IR. 3) If you get a full spectrum camera, budget a few hundred dollars for IR block and visible block filters for both primes (49mm ish) and Zooms (77mm ish). 4) The color adjustment in LR doesn't go far enough, in either temperature or tint. I will eventually experiment with two pass color correction, exporting the file to DNG or TIFF, then running it through again. 5) Accept the fact that photos will look weird. Don't fight it, go with it, and figure out ways to make that weirdness work. 6) When things do correct to closer to natural lighting, they'll end up kind of flat and pastel in shading. 7) For working with IR, you really want a camera that works well in Live View mode. You really want to see what the camera will be seeing. -- 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.
OT - kudos to you, Minneapolis
One of the loveliest photo series I've seen for a while, despite the technical limitations. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-75-most-unforgettable-moments-from-minnesotas-first-day Mr Mayor should get a pay raise, but he obviously loves what he's doing. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
two thumbs up for Lenspen Sensor klear
For a long time, I've had an annoying blob on my M8 that I couldn't get rid of no matter how hard I blew. On ebay, these are going for about half rrp, so I picked one up. http://www.lenspen.com/?cPath=_1products_id=NSKLK-1tpid=323 It does exactly what it says it does, make it easy to see where the dust is, and now all my sensors are pristine. Remember, do not wipe, just dab. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESOs - 3 new ones with the K-5 and MANUAL lens
I set my lens on 2m and position myself at said distance to take a shot for wide-ish lenses. If I'm doing a longer lens like a 50, I might be 3 or 4m. Hip or eye, it doesn't matter, but at least there is no time lost focusing Hyperfocal is setting the lens so everything from a certain distance to infinity is sort of in focus. Don't really trust those DoF settings. Get out there with the 28. It's much easier; I'm eager to see what you do On 30/07/2013 12:24 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Derby, re Zone focusing - is that the same thing as what I know as Hyper-focal distance? setting it for shooting from the hip? -- 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.
Re: PAW185 - UP
G-D, that is a gorgeously metaphysical shot. It makes me think things on another plane On 23/07/2013 6:16 AM, DagT wrote: I´m not sure if this works, but the PAW is moved to google+ this week, at least until I get home to update the website: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wSJFa08S9tE/Ue2RuaqO1_I/BGA/mzK5KmyLfW0/w811-h543-no/_DT36524-up.jpg DagT -- 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.
Re: GESOs - two of 'em
Thanks Bruce, The Q is surprisingly nimble focusing - there is not much glass to move I suppose. My only caution is occasionally, it can be slow adjusting exposure. As for the Sigma 30, you are right. It isn't small, the trick is to look like a dufus tourist to be ignored. Not my favourite lens, but its good to give it exercise once in a while. On 29/07/2013 8:36 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Intriguing and fun shots as always, Derby. Markets #4 attracts me especially as something quite unusual. Do you find the Q responsive enough for streeties? And don't you find the K-5 with that enormous Sigma beast on it rather intimidating looking or attention-getting for doing street? Must be the Derby Cloak of Invisibility working for you. :-) On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 7:46 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Two on-topic GESOs for a change. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/markets/index.html http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/;%29OX/index.html I also notice the wonderland bookshop kinokuniya now has a separate shelf for Australian photography monographs, including some rather hard to obtain self-published tomes. Kudos to the bookshop's taste. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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. -- 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.
Re: PESOs - 3 new ones with the K-5 and MANUAL lens
Love the first one. I wonder what their music is like. Ann, have you tried zone focusing? Not as easy with a 50, but doable. On 29/07/2013 10:18 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I went out this evening near dusk for these - it just started to rain. I wanted to check out the K-5 with a manual lens... if only I could focus faster I'd have had a lot more respectable shots.. But I like these three - 2 street shots, and one kitty.. (not Ashley The lens was the smc Pentax-A 50mm f1.4 that I've had since the early 80's. It seems to me there is lots more light coming into the good ole manual than the DA 18-55. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Learning-the-K-5/30564911_mcsJ8s/1/2662636400_Bg5FRgD/Medium http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Learning-the-K-5/30564911_mcsJ8s/1/2662602725_2cksxrx/Medium http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Learning-the-K-5/30564911_mcsJ8s/1/2662619043_R3BZB3p/Medium ann -- 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.
Re: GESOs - two of 'em
Totally agree, Brian. I'm as guilty as anyone else, expanding my carbon footprint ordering stuff from Amazon But whenever I drop into Kinokuniya, I always see some book that I must have. thanks for looking Ah. Thanks for that - I'll check those out when next in the city. Kinokuniya must go close to being the best bookshop in Sydney. The coffee's not bad, either... -- 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.
Re: PESO Weiner decay
Excellent New Topographics shot. What did it use to be? On 28/07/2013 9:01 PM, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9381352525/in/set-72157634828608896/ -- 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.
GESOs - two of 'em
Two on-topic GESOs for a change. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/markets/index.html http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/;%29OX/index.html I also notice the wonderland bookshop kinokuniya now has a separate shelf for Australian photography monographs, including some rather hard to obtain self-published tomes. Kudos to the bookshop's taste. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO Enamel lava
I think I've mentioned before your family (both sides) have rather photogenic genes. I love how natural they all look. On 28/07/2013 11:20 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Thanks, Paul. I'll review Kim's pic. Striking that happy medium point between flattering a portrait and virtual botox is always a hard choice. BTW, Kim is living proof that if you take good care of your skin when you are younger you'll look a lot healthier in your senior years. Everyone should be so fortunate. On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 6:57 PM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: This whole set is quite nice. I wonder, though, if you could smooth out the smile lines a little on Kim and a skosh on the left side of her neck and under her chin. -p On 7/26/2013 3:55 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 03:14:43PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Now, not even my own family is safe: a niece models ... http://flic.kr/p/fh1Xqp A nice photo of a very lovely young lady. I think it may have been slightly improved if she had turned her face just a bit more towards the light. I agree. Sadly, I had limited time with her to try variations. Looking a little further down the set, I particularly liked the photo of your sister in front of the brick wall. The pattern of light from the flash makes for an excellent background. Thanks; a spontaneous one. She's a creative, was a child dancer and has never lost the impulse to cut loose. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 70mm/F:7.1, 1/160th, ISO 200; Lr + Ps + Nik + Portraiture; AF540FGZ @ 1/2 power in fleaBay 30 octa umbrella softbox, left. umbrella softbox? Yup, one of these: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Photo-80cm-315-Octagon-Umbrella-Flash-Softbox-Brolly-Reflector-/300896302632 Best twenty five bucks I've spent in ages. I know it will eventually break like all cheap umbrellas do, but I can afford to mail-order one whenever I need another. Folds down to a very small flat package, easy to carry around. Super light on the monopod, so everyone who was asked to was able to hold it up. Thanks, Larry! -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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. -- 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.
OT GESO - contrast
Not sure I like high contrast, but figured I should try it for a while. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/contrast/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO - Bathurst Station
Nice. Warm day? On 13/07/2013 1:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't done much street photography lately: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/bathurst-station.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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.
Re: PESO Ontario Grown
Really arresting. Kudos on the makeup too - perfect On 4/07/2013 11:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f2Kebj Ontario Grown K20D, DA* 50-135mm/2.8 @ 135mm/F8.0, 1/160th, ISO 100; 2 x AF540FGZ + Cowboy Studios wireless triggers; Lr + Ps Model, MUAH: Iryna I was out location scouting for the Tres Amigas shoot when I bumped into my neighbor Iryna who I had done some portraits of way back in July 2011. She said we simply must shoot again this summer, so seizing the carpe by the diem, I arranged for her to come over on Monday. Sadly, I didn't think to take a BTS of the setup for this. Iryna was literally boxed-in: her back is to sheer curtains with an AF540 behind, three white foam-core boards inches to either side and chest-high below her, Apollo 28 softbox firing down from in front and slightly above into the box. Me shooting under the softbox from a tripod. Comments welcome! -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New Firmware for Q and Q10
Thanks Brian. Updated mine. Hadn't noticed there is a lens cap lens for the Q. Might get one. I have the Oly version for the m4/3 and it amuses me. On 7/07/2013 9:51 AM, Brian Walters wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/04/new-firmware-for-pentax-q10-q -- 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.
Re: PESO Three Amigos
The multiple hands is a little odd, but on the other hand, I like the unposed pose. And the louring sky is an excellent counterpoint On 3/07/2013 11:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Had a really fun practice shoot this past Sunday evening with my wife and our artist friends, very informal and arranged so I could get some air time with location lighting gear. I'm newly enabled with a Westcott Apollo Medium (28) softbox, picked up Saturday, and I can now heartily endorse that kit after two two-hour shoots and various playing about in my office studio. It folds and mounts like an umbrella, is very light weight, and is an amazingly efficient light source. It does act like a sail though and very nearly blew over despite a 20 or 30 pound weight on its stand. I need to refine my sandbagging technique. I concentrated on individual portraiture with varying mixes of ambient light, but I also did a few quick (meaning not well posed) group shots just to see how that'd work. This one really grabbed me ... http://flic.kr/p/f1KeGj K20D, DA* 16-50mm/2.8, F5.6, 1/160th, ISO 400. AF540FGZ on wireless trigger in Apollo 28 softbox; gelled with Rosco #02: Bastard Straw. Lr Nik Suite. More results coming later. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Stack Focusing Dragonflies in the Field
My gabber is flasted. On 7/07/2013 1:40 PM, Mark C wrote: I'm trying to get my insect photos up to the next level, and it seems like stack focusing is part of the process to do that. I worked on it yesterday with mixed results - still have a lot of stacks to go through. But here are the first: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/blog6.php/2013/07/06/stack-focusing-dragonflies-in-the-field All taken with Pentax K-5 and A*200 f4. No flash since I needed to grab a fast bunch of images to stack, and no way could the flash keep up. All of these photos got flaws but maybe on a less windy day this will work out. CC appreciated. Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT GESOs - shooting into the sun
After a few weeks of dreary weather, we've have some rather lovely sunny winter days. Nothing wrong with Fuji's lens coating. X100 makes it almost too easy to shoot this stuff http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/fujicontrajour/index.html Walked out today with three M8 batteries, but found two of them were juiceless. D'oh. Made for some good old-fashioned judicious shooting. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/leicaoldandnew/index.html The old lens is a scratched up Summarit that I haven't used for a while. The new one is the gorgeous 35mm 'cron pre-aspherical. Love them both for different reasons. Apologies to Aahz, didn't know there was a problem with the js or my ISP server. Let me investigate. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
GESO - Bessaflex
A few weeks ago, I acquired a nice example of the rare-ish Voigtlander Bessaflex in black. What a pretty camera. Takes the same Voigtlander grip and trigger winder as their R rangefinders, and the feel of the body is pretty similar too. In other words, nice and solid. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/bessaflex/index.html Also upgraded to LR5 this month. Spotting film scans is now half-way enjoyable. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
GESO - Umbrellas
As Frank said, taking pictures in the rain = fun. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/umbrellas/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO - Grab Portrait
The catchlights are beautiful On 28/06/2013 3:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: This young lady, who sells flowers at the farmers market, happened to be in a nice environment when she looked at me. I happened to have my flash set at -1 stop exposure comp, just enough for a bit of fill and some catchlights: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17431930 -- 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.
Re: OT GESO - wet nighties
Thanks, Bruce. No patiently waiting. I was just lucky I guess Thanks to everyone else who had a look, too D On 27/06/2013 12:15 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Image #9 is da bomb, Derby. Did you wait patiently for the subject to line up? Image #8 also great. Lots of stories possible. I'm very envious of your street fashion scene. :-) Very nice stuff. But for authentic Chanderlesque I expect bw and more fedorae. You got a light, Mac? No, but I have a dark brown overcoat. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 8:12 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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. -- 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.
Re: PESO - Wet Blading
Ah, getting back to the classic theriaultian blur. Dynamic, I like it On 26/06/2013 9:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From the hip: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/wet-blading.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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.
Re: GESO Rain in the Street
Its like LA Noire. Beautiful On 21/06/2013 10:40 PM, Thomas Bohn wrote: The day before yesterday I experienced a nice thunderstorm but since I wasn't able to catch on of the many lightnings I witness on my camera, you get to see some rain. I personally like the close up of the street light, because you can see how the rain hits the light. https://secure.flickr.com/photos/95985450@N08/sets/72157634242937727 Feedback is always welcome. Thomas P.S. Yes, I don't comment much on other photos. Need to change that. -- 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.
OT GESO - wet nighties
Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: GESO The Brawley
That's a terrific set. The lighting looks natural. Staff look attractively natural too. And you have your pics in the wall. Is it a permanent exhibit? Kudos On 13/06/2013 10:18 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening of a new club: show off the facilities, catch the opening night band, dancing, drinking, and try to snap some of the staff too. Here's a small set of 12 of the more interesting shots (of the 74 finals delivered to The Brawley brass): http://flic.kr/s/aHsjG1qjie The Brawley Opening All taken with my K20D, DA* 55, DA* 16-50 DA* 50-135. The first three staff shots (wait, bar, kitchen) were lit with a used $30 AF200T in an 18 softbox on a monopod, gelled 1/2 CTO, and wielded by my able assistant (my wife). I precomputed the flash exposure assuming a fixed rough distance to the subjects, then set the shutter to let in ambient room light about two stops below the key. When WB adjusted for the orange gel, the background goes a blue tint to give it that cool look. The west wing and patio shots are HDR, as you've likely guessed -- apologies in advance. I used Nik HDR Pro and it's pretty good, but I'm not really an HDR kinda guy. I just figured these facilities shots would benefit from that Marketing Imperative where Over The Top just isn't good enough. :-) Most of the dark club dancing and band shots were taken at ISO 3200. In the past I dismissed that as useless on the K20D but they clean up nicely with Nik Dfine, so I'm coming to rely on it now. (It even removes colour banding well so I'm going to go back and revisit some of my lost K100Ds shots.) Comments welcome, as always. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT GESO - Nighties
Our show at the library had an artist talk yesterday, which was lots of fun. People who weren't related to us actually turned up. Afterwards, I went off do replenish the archive with some night streeties http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/nighties/index.html I know I shouldn't let little things get to me. But sometime during the nighties, the main dial on the OM-D popped off. Turns out this is a common problem. Oh well. Maybe Olympus will send me a free spare. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO - Blue Period
The Keef painting doesn't do much for me either, but the colours in your photo works well. He's a very muscular artist. On 6/06/2013 1:18 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Street artist seen in Toronto's (Bohemian) Kensington Market neighbourhood: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/blue-period.html?m=1 His art didn't do much for me but I liked the overall scene. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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.
Re: PESO x3 Sacrament ...
Yup, yup and yup. Love 'em all While I still adhere to the classical street thing of not affecting the scene you shoot, I really like it when there is that momentary eye contact just before the guard comes up. On 4/06/2013 9:19 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: More streeties from The Junction area in Toronto. http://flic.kr/p/eCfos2 Sacrament http://flic.kr/p/eBSoTf On Delivery http://flic.kr/p/eBPbYe Ciggie break These were all K100Ds DA 18-55, 1/1000th sec, ISO 1600. The ongoing Junction gallery: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFtZGjD -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flickr plugs Darren's thunderstorm photo
Well done, Darren. Yahoo metaphor, even if unintentional? I like it On 4/06/2013 6:45 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: Saw a familiar photo promoted by Flickr's official Twitter account today: http://www.twitter.com/Flickr/status/341624974529921027 It's a pretty rare honor (and well-deserved)! -- 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.
Re: PAW178 - Night swimming; 10:34pm
Damn gorgeous, Dag. Are you familiar with Tamara Dean's work? Not to say you are the same, but you and her nudge my same pleasure centres http://www.tamaradean.com.au/ On 3/06/2013 6:12 AM, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, DA*50-135@58mm, 1/30s, f/2.8, ISO100, DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- 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.
OT GESO - Peacock Gardens
Weekend shooting rhythm was a bit disrupted, but I made it to a friend's show, part of Head On, set in the lovely Auburn Botanical Gardens Peacock Gallery. With real peacocks! I tend not to shoot official events, so you will have to imagine it. It was a very pleasant afternoon, even with the rain. I am a proud product of Aussie multiculturalism http://headon.com.au/event/immersed Shots from earlier in the day http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/peacockgarden/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO x2 Trailer A dog's life
Love them to bits, especially Trailer. Like seeing that American ingenuity in action. The direct gaze in dog's life, with that hottie malamute in the background is great too. I assume the four pieces of detritus happened to be there? Ellipsis to doggies existential quandry On 28/05/2013 10:01 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Couple of streeties ... http://flic.kr/p/euR544 Trailer http://flic.kr/p/euTp6j A dog's life K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ f:8, 1/400th, ISO 400 -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Memorial Day Memories
Walt, I don't often comment on family shots on PDML, not that I don't like them, but I don't think I can add much. But I love this pair. Your whole family have great teeth On 28/05/2013 10:16 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: I put this on my Facebook page after reminiscing over years gone bye so quickly!! http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_xdtsCW#!i=2538444367k=mXDcJmPlb=1s=X2 Walt -- 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.
Re: PESO - Anna
Gorgeously cinematic. French New Wave, I think Is there a back story? On 28/05/2013 1:34 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: I had a few moments to get a couple of Anna images, so we did something pretty simple. I think it worked out well. https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/aviSn626cnd -- 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.
Re: OT - Do I Need to be Excited?
Don't know about you, but it doesn't do much for me. http://petapixel.com/2013/05/28/first-leica-mini-m-photograph-leaked-its-a-fixed-lens-aps-c-camera/ X100s is still on my list On 24/05/2013 7:16 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Apparently there's a new Leica on the way, some say a digital 'CL'. Do I need to be excited about this?? http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/05/23/leaca-teases-mini-m-for-11th- june-release -- 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.
Re: PESO x2 Trailer A dog's life
!!! oh dear. That was the wine talking. My apologies. On 28/05/2013 10:28 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: _Canadian_ ingenuity, please! ;-) No detritus was harmed in the making of, etc. I observed PJ rules in these -- unusually for me. Thank you, Derby! On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 5:28 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Love them to bits, especially Trailer. Like seeing that American ingenuity in action. The direct gaze in dog's life, with that hottie malamute in the background is great too. I assume the four pieces of detritus happened to be there? Ellipsis to doggies existential quandry On 28/05/2013 10:01 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Couple of streeties ... http://flic.kr/p/euR544 Trailer http://flic.kr/p/euTp6j A dog's life K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ f:8, 1/400th, ISO 400 -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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.
Re: PESO: Ready to Ride
Excellent. Clean composition, colour harmony, and the dude is looking at them. Love it. On 27/05/2013 1:37 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: New York City's bike sharing program, Citibikes, operated by NYC Bike Share, starts tomorrow. This bikes were in position and all set to roll today: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17379372 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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.
Re: PESO: Custer County Supercell
Wow, got the trees and the barn bending to the force of nature. Really beautiful tonal balance too. Annual-worthy On 27/05/2013 2:41 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Had a fun little backyard chase in Custer County (the county north and west of my home county of Buffalo). I walked out of a hardware store and saw what appeared to be an atom bomb that had gone off to my northwest. I checked radar on my iPad to see how far away it was (distances can be deceiving out here on the plains). To my surprise it wasn't even showing (yet) on radar. As luck would have it it was exactly midway between two radar stations and so (due to the curvature of the earth) had to get very tall before it was seen by either one). As luck would have it, it was only about an hour's drive. When I caught up to it, I found a very pretty little low precipitation (LP) supercell. It was a slow mover and this is what it looked like a couple of hours later, just east of the hamlet of Westerville, Nebraska. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/8850051008/ Hope you enjoy it. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- 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.
Re: OT The way we talk about photographs
On 27/05/2013 10:40 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 7:19 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 27 May 2013, at 00:07, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: David duChemin with some great questions. And a NIce Capture! :) http://davidduchemin.com/2013/05/nice-capture/ Whenever someone writes something like Photographs are made, they are not captured I have to stop reading because I know that if I carry on I'll puke all over my expensive carpet. Argumentum ad Regurgitatum? At the risk of discolouring your floor coverings, I hope you gave it a go anyway. He has a lot more of interest to say beyond that. -- -bmw I agree with you Bruce, and with Bob. That captured line did send my wankermeter to FSD. But to the rest of the post, I nodded. What I do is dead simple. No craft about it. Camera is on auto everything (or if it's the Leica, on A at most I ride the focus). So my aim is always, “Look at this!”. I like comments about what you see, not what I did. Come to Sydney. It's rather nice. Oops. I sound like Destination NSW. For reference, there is a big kerfuffle about a photo festival at the moment. I really don't understand how Dupont signed up the tourism board and not expect something like this. Boy, this is embarrassing. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/censored--images-of-our-ugly-truths-natural-and-manmade-20130525-2n3s1.html -- 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.
GESO - Judith Wright
Armed with 4 batteries, I took the Q out for another spin yesterday. Still like it a lot http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/judithwright/index.html Noticed an odd thing. When I take the battery out to be charged, the date resets to 2011 but the time remains correct. Does this happening on anyone elses Q? -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: Vanishing New York blog features my vintage photos today - yayay!
Classic shots, and I love reading an articulate QA from the artist. Well done On 22/05/2013 10:50 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I'm chuffed (like Derby ;-) ) http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/2013/05/east-village-70s-80s.html Blogger Jereniah Moss sent me an email last week asking if he could feature my stuff on his site after a reader of his wrote him about the Back in the Day calendar - I figured I wouldn't mention it until it was actually there. Don't know if it will result in any actual sales, but he says he gets a few thousand hits a day on the blog site and on his facebook page. He included links to my smugmug page and my cafepress store Cross fingers, guys! ann -- 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.
Re: Man near Brown Line
That's a terrific moment, Christine. On 23/05/2013 1:52 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: A curious man. He used the piece of cardboard to sweep litter, then he'd rest and seemingly contemplate his next move. I suppose it's unfortunate the black van is behind him, but traffic was heavy, and the passing cars might have proved a greater distraction. Perhaps the black van simplifies the background as opposed to traffic congestion in the background? I got a little lucky with the set of 3 men. Once I took this shot, the curious man knew what was up and turned his back towards me. Fair enough I thought and went about my business. http://www.caguila.com/manbrownline/content/_IGP5999_large.html Cheers, Christine -- 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.
Re: PESO - In a Big World
Beautifully composed and nicely rendered, Doug. On 21/05/2013 1:27 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: In a big world https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/8MWgkB6axQD -- 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.
Re: PESO: Bartending's Dark Side
They were serious, weren't they? You are getting a great collection of bar shots. On 21/05/2013 4:41 AM, Walt wrote: You see a lot of things working in a dive bar like the club where I work -- the best and worst of people. The guy on the left is David -- a bear of a man and local tough man contest legend. I've known him since I was probably 12 years old, and when he's sober, he's one of the most softhearted people you could ever hope to meet. But, when he drinks, he's extremely tough to deal with. The guy on the right is Glenn (the same Glenn with the full beard and world-weary expression I've posted photos of before). He's one of David's best friends. And, to be sure, he's no walk in the park when he's drunk. Well, this particular night, they were both drunk, and David decided it was time to let Glenn know who the bull of the herd is. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8757901365/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/3.2, ISO 3200, 1/100 sec They go through this little ritual on a fairly regular basis and it makes for some pretty long nights at work sometimes. -- Walt -- 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.
Re: Street is on
Thanks Rob, Bruce and Ann The one on the left is http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/gallery/images/2012_06_02_IGP4260.jpg and the one on the right... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/gallery/images/2011_01_14P1050413.jpg originally, they were supposed to be the other way around. But having them with their backs to each other, on the phone works better. On 20/05/2013 12:15 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: deservedly chuffed :-) can we see your small part on line ? -- ooopps, I mean - of course, the selections that are in the show?;_) ann On 5/18/2013 17:49, Derby Chang wrote: Hiya, Street, a collection of street photography in the State Library, of which I am a small part, opened on Friday. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/streetison/index.html chuffed -- 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.
Re: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute
On 15/05/2013 5:00 PM, Bob W wrote: On 15 May 2013, at 00:54, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Sat, May 11, 2013, Derby Chang wrote: Only two quibbles. Battery life is qrap. My only battery lasted 2hrs, which ended proceedings quickly. And the Q needs a fast wide lens. Otherwise, I am a happy chappy. Ergonomics superb, great little sensor, and so darned qute http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/pentaxq/index.html What's that on top of the Q? Babedar B Har. The finder is the one from the Pentax 43mm in Leica screw mount. It goes well with it I think -- 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.
Re: In praise of the K5's sensor
Haha, that's great. Fake Mick is in his puffy shirt, and Fake Dave is in his presumably swishy coat. I remember thinking how daggy it was when it came on Live Aid. Put me off Stones and Bowie for years On 19/05/2013 9:40 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: Man. I just shot my first big concert with the K5 and it was a blast. While the auto-focus in a rock-concert environment (especially with tons of backlighting) is still iffy... there were no problems with the exposure. And if I muffed the exposure (at least on the dark side of things) all I had to do was grab the exposure slider in Lightroom and - problem solved. No bright colored sparkles of noise, just a nice smooth film grain look. It's really great to be able to pull actual details out of the shadows! Example shot from last night: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/rebel_rebel_x/content/K5__2005_large.html (they are doing a cover of the horrible mess that is the Jagger/Bowie version of Dancing In The Streets) It's difficult to imagine what will be available in 3 years (if Pentax is still in business)! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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.
Street is on
Hiya, Street, a collection of street photography in the State Library, of which I am a small part, opened on Friday. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/streetison/index.html chuffed -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO: LeeAnn W. photo shoot
These are great, Walt, but I think you can have a tighter edit. On 16/05/2013 3:25 AM, Walt wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8741925218/ Here's the rest of the gallery should anyone take a notion to have a look. For some reason, Flickriver isn't showing any photos in the set, so it's a standard Flickr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157633486638871/ -- Walt -- 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.
Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2
Lovely. Studio lighting outdoors, I must try that. Is there a BTS shot of you taking the shot? On 15/05/2013 5:42 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers. K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - To the Pointe
So much hope in a little stack. Like it On 13/05/2013 1:15 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/to-pointe.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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.
Re: PESO - street scene
Superb. Tonal separation on the pedestrian, restrained colour palette, ankle boots, these are my favourite things On 16/05/2013 1:17 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Took this a few months ago - dont think I ever showed you guys. More my kind of thing than the pumpkin ale shot. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2432085175_KQz68hd/Large Btw - this is not coverted to bw or shot in bw - which I can see more clearly now myself ann -- 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.
GESO - Cat Man
And some streeties from me. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/catman/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II
I like the less than perfect sharpness. Add an ominous David Lynch low-pitched rumble to your slideshow On 15/05/2013 4:15 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I did take some shots of the oil refinery last night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a lack of sharpness. Or not as sharp as I was hoping for. Anyway, let's see if you guys like this one better... http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html Still open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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.
