Re: PESO: Getting High
I agree ... the colors are great. FWIW -- If there were anything I'd do to change it, it would be to crop out the truck itself (everything below the line where the hand rails start), and maybe the sky above the very top of the ladder. And, yes -- that is a beautiful deep-blue sky. -- Walt On 9/30/2010 9:24 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11697872size=md Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions and Abuse are all Welcome. Dan -- 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: Sydney PDML
No need to go off on a Cormo-rant. On 9/30/2010 12:18 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:Once again PDML stands for Pun Distribution Mailing List. It's a good thing for our wallets that there isn't a Pentax pun-tax. Actually this isn't technically a Pun thread, it a riff on Cormorants thread. You have to keep those straight. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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 Strange Heros at BBBBQ 2010
The shots look great, Ted! Seems the lighting was kind to you. How big an event is Bikes, Blues, BBQ attendance-wise? Judging by the web site, it looks like a pretty sizable event. -- Walt On 9/30/2010 3:18 PM, Theodore Beilby wrote: Last night was the first night of Bikes, Blues, BBQ 2010. I braved the crowds and noise to shoot Strange Heros, a friends band. Shots were done with my K-7, 21, 40, 70 Limited, and DA16-45, on a monopod. I have never had much luck using a monopod but was pleasently surprised how these came out. Some of the shots have some post work done in LR2 and others are straight out of the camera. I have never had much luck with performance pictures before. Comments welcomed and appriciated. I didn't forget the URL this time: http://beilbyfinearts.blogspot.com/2010/09/strange-heros-at-bikes-blues-bbq-2010.html Ted -- 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: Feelin' the Groove
Ah, yes ... Fredonia is a pretty small berg. Know in the area for the furniture store, Feagans of Fredonia. I live in an even smaller town, just west of Paducah, and it's in a dry county as well. In fact, I tend bar in a bootleg joint that operates with a wink and a nod from the police, as long as we stay closed until after the churches let out on Sunday, and shut down before Sunday evening services begin. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 8:15 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walter Gilbert I assume it's a hospital bracelet since they issued tickets for drinks, rather than bracelets. They keep all the drinkers penned up in a beer garden -- which is just a glorified term for what's generally referred to as a segregation unit in the correctional system. Paducah, KY is very much in Bible Belt. It's only been a couple of years since they started allowing sales of alcohol on Sundays -- and even then, it's limited to by-the-drink sales in restaurants with a certain minimum seating capacity. And that wouldn't have happened if the town hadn't made a big display of trying to attract an arts community in order to facilitate a lower-town renaissance -- and the arts community does like a sip of wine after Sunday brunch. ;-) That's funny, because my mom's family is from Fredonia, KY, which is still dry and Paducah was where they all went to go drinking. -- 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 Strange Heros at BBBBQ 2010
Wow! That's quite an event! It actually sounds worthy of a trip just for the photos. I'm trying to get someone to introduce me into our local underground scene. I really got a kick out of photographing the interesting people I came across at our own local BBQ festival last weekend. As far as I could tell, I'm the only Pentax shooter in the city. In fact, I've only seen one person with a Pentax since I began shooting, and it was some guy who appeared out of nowhere at the drag strip in Sikeston. I saw him once for a few seconds, and never saw him again. I was hoping to talk shop with him. -- Walt On 9/30/2010 3:45 PM, Theodore Beilby wrote: Walt, they are expection attendence of close to 400,000 this year. You can imagine what that is like in a small city like Fayetteville. This is the 10th year and it has grown every year. I would guess atleast 100,000 motorcycles are expected. By Saturday, the whole town will be vibrating with the noise of all those bikes. I wear earplugs when I venture towards the event for sure. Parties go on till the wee hours. There are now 4 venues, Dixon St, the fairgrounds, UofA's Baum Stadium (large parking lot of baseball stadium), and the parking lot of the biggest Mall in town. No way to avoid the traffic. I am surrounded on three sides. Does bring in a lot of dollars for the local econiomy, too bad none of it is going into my pockets. By the way, Pentax related, the Bass player, KIrk, is a Pentax shooter. Ted Beilby -- 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 and Galia - few PESOs
My upbringing won't permit me to express in properly brutal terms the unmitigated spite and envy I'm currently feeling toward a mere child. Beyond that ... nice work! -- Walt On 9/30/2010 12:57 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! We've spent today in Caesaria historical park. I took Sigma 24-60 for a walk and Galia seems to have done really well with her regular lens (FA 50/1.4). #42: Two armies: (Galia and I) http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-42-two-armies.html #43: Wave study: (Galia) http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-43-wave-study.html #44: Chairs study: (I) http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-44-chairs-study.html Few observations of my own: 1. I totally suck in titles. 2. Galia will soon leave me way behind. 3. Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 is very good but K10D and FA 50/1.4 is a tough combo to beat. Please be brutal and honest in your comments. Boris -- 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 - Sistine Chapel
I'm not a devout man, to say the least. But, this is moving. -- Walt On 9/28/2010 3:47 PM, Cotty wrote: This has to be classed as totally cool. http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Thank you, Charles! If I ever find out who the girl is, I'll have to let her know about all the positive feedback I got from her photo. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 2:07 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Sep 26, 2010, at 19:53, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Excellent portrait. I like it! -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.
Re: PESO: Alabaster Coal
Thanks, Steven. There are some faces that just beg to be photographed. The contrast of the girl's eyes, skin and hair was what grabbed my attention. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 2:17 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I liker the contrast, and, of course, the ghostly face on the right. On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Charles Robinsoncharl...@visi.com wrote: On Sep 26, 2010, at 19:53, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Excellent portrait. I like it! -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. -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Thanks, Dave. I was pretty pleased with the results, considering it was my first attempt at photography of that type. Of course, it doesn't hold a candle to Danny Santos's work, which I've been smitten with since I first discovered it on one of those funny and interesting type link aggregation sites. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 4:25 PM, David J Brooks wrote: I think you did a fine job with it. I like the crop and the OOF person to the right. It works quite well Dave On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. Thanks, 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. -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Thank you, Michael! The thing I like most about the shot is that it has made me a more confident photographer. I'm not nearly as hesitant about approaching potential subjects as I was before taking this one. In that sense, it's opened up a new outlet for me -- which is a real benefit. Thanks again! -- Walt On 9/27/2010 8:11 PM, Michael Beacom wrote: On Sep 27, 2010, at 7:18 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. Looks a bit dark on my uncalibrated screen but still, just a lovely portrait. Those eyes are nice and sharp, lovely softness at the edges of her face. That very OOF face in the background really adds a feel of mystery. A winner! cheers, frank What he said! Except for the dark part. Cheers Mike -- 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 pick her
Love the setting here, and the overall lighting gives it a really comfortable feel, somehow. Nice catch all the way around. -- Walt On 9/28/2010 2:59 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Seen at lunch today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5032738992/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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 -- As night falls.
I like this. I can't quite put my finger on what it is -- maybe the alignment of the houses, or the encroaching water. But, I do like the composition in this shot. -- Walt On 9/28/2010 2:50 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Taken a few years ago with the Pentax *ist-D, I have no idea which lens I used. Probably the M 85mm f2.0 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20asnighfalls.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-D w/A Lens Notes, its a bit softer than I like, probably why I didn't post it before. Still for a moderate telephoto shot hand held I guess it's not bad. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- 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: Feelin' the Groove
Thanks, Steven. I was slightly put off by the elbow noise at first, too ... but, I didn't want to fiddle around too much and wreck the rest of the shot. So, I broke the will of my perfectionist inner child and let things be for once in my life. I think I'll have a print made of this one to put in my part-folio. Thanks again, Walt On 9/27/2010 5:54 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: It's a great shot. I find the noise in the elbow area a bit distracting but that's a question of taste. A real keeper. On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 1:50 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Larry. The main reason for ISO 800 at 1/1600 was the fact that my flash had started triggering on a couple of shots before that, so rather than manually shut it down, I just bumped up the ISO to minimize the necessity for it, but still have it pop up just in case it was necessary for the shot. I only had the batteries that were in the camera as I went to the festival with the goal of simply taking a few interesting shots. But, a few minutes before that, it turned into a paid gig (my first, actually). Seems the woman who was responsible for taking the pictures for the awards ceremony ended up breaking her camera somehow, and needed someone to step in. I just happened to be strolling by in her moment of desperation. So, essentially, I bumped up the ISO to save on flash usage to make sure I didn't run out of battery before the awards ceremony was over. The smoothing of the shirt was kind of a happy accident when I ran Noise Ninja in auto-profile. Somehow, after I converted to b/w, it took the texture of the shirt as noise, but left the skin untouched. I was actually delighted when I saw what it had done. I think it would have ruined just about any other shot, but on that one, I just liked the contrast. All-in-all, it was a serendipitous day for me. I'm also locked in to take photos for next year's festival. And, given that it's the biggest annual event in town, I think it could turn out to be great for potential business. The woman also happens to be politically connected, so there could be even more opportunities if she likes the work I've done -- which I'll be dropping off to her on a DVD tomorrow. Thanks again for the kind words. Sorry to be so long-winded in response -- but, it's kind of a big deal for me. :-) Best, Walt On 9/27/2010 12:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn in the Mash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/ Love that shot, great tonality. K-x, DAL 18-55mm, f/4, AE, ISO 800, 1/1600 sec. As always, comments, critiques, and manufacturer's coupons accepted. I'm curious, why ISO 800 and 1/1600 rather than ISO 200 and 1/400? I'd expect that 1/400 would pretty much freeze most dancers. The processing is also rather interesting. The shirt seems very much smoothed out, but the skin tones seems almost like they were sandwiched with a negative of shots of sand or something. Thanks, 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Feelin' the Groove
Thank you, Frank! I spotted it right away, but managed to convince myself it was the proverbial feature rather than a bug. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 6:06 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 6:54 AM, Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com wrote: It's a great shot. I find the noise in the elbow area a bit distracting but that's a question of taste. A real keeper. Hadn't even noticed the noise until you mentioned it. Terrific shot! cheers, frank -- 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: Feelin' the Groove
Thanks, Dan! I was really happy to come out of my first attempt at street portraiture with something salvageable. It's just enough to make me want to keep trying -- Walt On 9/27/2010 8:18 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A wonderful action portrait, with lots of personality. Dan On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 11:54 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn in the Mash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, f/4, AE, ISO 800, 1/1600 sec. As always, comments, critiques, and manufacturer's coupons accepted. Thanks, 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. -- 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: Feelin' the Groove
Thanks, Bob, for the congrats and kind words. I didn't notice the hospital bracelet until I started processing. The loose Band-Aid caught my attention as an intriguing minor detail. But, the hospital bracelet really was a nice touch in that it made me wonder what the guy's story was. And thanks for the kind words on my other Flickr shots. The portraits were about half-and-half posed and taken on the fly. I was surprised at how deferential people seemed to be about posing, though. I got the impression that people don't mind standing still for a moment, as long as you don't direct them. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 9:24 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Walt, Nice catch. The guy seems to have his hospital bracelet still on! And congrats on being in the right place at the right time for a paid gig. I looked at some of your other pictures in flicker and was impressed. You got some characters there to pose for you. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 12:50 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Larry. The main reason for ISO 800 at 1/1600 was the fact that my flash had started triggering on a couple of shots before that, so rather than manually shut it down, I just bumped up the ISO to minimize the necessity for it, but still have it pop up just in case it was necessary for the shot. I only had the batteries that were in the camera as I went to the festival with the goal of simply taking a few interesting shots. But, a few minutes before that, it turned into a paid gig (my first, actually). Seems the woman who was responsible for taking the pictures for the awards ceremony ended up breaking her camera somehow, and needed someone to step in. I just happened to be strolling by in her moment of desperation. So, essentially, I bumped up the ISO to save on flash usage to make sure I didn't run out of battery before the awards ceremony was over. The smoothing of the shirt was kind of a happy accident when I ran Noise Ninja in auto-profile. Somehow, after I converted to b/w, it took the texture of the shirt as noise, but left the skin untouched. I was actually delighted when I saw what it had done. I think it would have ruined just about any other shot, but on that one, I just liked the contrast. All-in-all, it was a serendipitous day for me. I'm also locked in to take photos for next year's festival. And, given that it's the biggest annual event in town, I think it could turn out to be great for potential business. The woman also happens to be politically connected, so there could be even more opportunities if she likes the work I've done -- which I'll be dropping off to her on a DVD tomorrow. Thanks again for the kind words. Sorry to be so long-winded in response -- but, it's kind of a big deal for me. :-) Best, Walt On 9/27/2010 12:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn in the Mash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/ Love that shot, great tonality. K-x, DAL 18-55mm, f/4, AE, ISO 800, 1/1600 sec. As always, comments, critiques, and manufacturer's coupons accepted. I'm curious, why ISO 800 and 1/1600 rather than ISO 200 and 1/400? I'd expect that 1/400 would pretty much freeze most dancers. The processing is also rather interesting. The shirt seems very much smoothed out, but the skin tones seems almost like they were sandwiched with a negative of shots of sand or something. Thanks, 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Many thanks, Frank. I was tempted to crop out the OOF face, but decided that it somehow lent a kind of dreamy feel that served as a complement to her face. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 6:18 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. Looks a bit dark on my uncalibrated screen but still, just a lovely portrait. Those eyes are nice and sharp, lovely softness at the edges of her face. That very OOF face in the background really adds a feel of mystery. A winner! cheers, frank -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Thank you, Daniel! The place was crawling with conventionally pretty girls, but this one just had one of those faces that screamed at me to capture it. The fact that she was shy is communicated in her suppressed smile, which I really liked. I'm horrible at judging ages, but I would guess this girl is in her awkward teens, which made it extra gratifying that she allowed me to take the shot. Thanks again, Walt On 9/27/2010 8:17 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Very attractive and effective portrait! On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 7:18 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. Looks a bit dark on my uncalibrated screen but still, just a lovely portrait. Those eyes are nice and sharp, lovely softness at the edges of her face. That very OOF face in the background really adds a feel of mystery. A winner! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -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. -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Thanks, Brian. I toyed with the light a bit, but concluded that the falloff enhanced the darkness of her hair and the contrast with her skin. I don't think it would have worked with a blond or a redhead, but on this particular girl, I thought it added to the shot. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 8:37 AM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:53 -0500, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. That's a really attractive portrait. I actually like the light fall off on the left - quite unusual but very effective. Cheers Brian Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Thanks, Rick. Here's the color version of it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5029632557/#/ I decided to go with b/w because I felt the circles under her eyes were distracting, and I couldn't do anything about them without over-softening, or taking away from her skin tone. I spent quite a while trying to desaturate them out, but to no avail. I thought it was still a nice portrait, but not as good as it could have been. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 8:45 AM, Rick Womer wrote: I like it, but after your description of her I'd like to see it in color. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 9/26/10, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: From: Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Alabaster Coal To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 8:53 PM Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. Thanks, 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. -- 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: Feelin' the Groove
I assume it's a hospital bracelet since they issued tickets for drinks, rather than bracelets. They keep all the drinkers penned up in a beer garden -- which is just a glorified term for what's generally referred to as a segregation unit in the correctional system. Paducah, KY is very much in Bible Belt. It's only been a couple of years since they started allowing sales of alcohol on Sundays -- and even then, it's limited to by-the-drink sales in restaurants with a certain minimum seating capacity. And that wouldn't have happened if the town hadn't made a big display of trying to attract an arts community in order to facilitate a lower-town renaissance -- and the arts community does like a sip of wine after Sunday brunch. ;-) Best, Walt On 9/27/2010 11:13 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Is that a hospital bracelet or a drink bracelet. I've been to a few events where they issue those of age something like that at the gate so that they may partake of adult beverages, without constantly being asked for ID. On 9/27/2010 10:24 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Walt, Nice catch. The guy seems to have his hospital bracelet still on! And congrats on being in the right place at the right time for a paid gig. I looked at some of your other pictures in flicker and was impressed. You got some characters there to pose for you. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 12:50 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Larry. The main reason for ISO 800 at 1/1600 was the fact that my flash had started triggering on a couple of shots before that, so rather than manually shut it down, I just bumped up the ISO to minimize the necessity for it, but still have it pop up just in case it was necessary for the shot. I only had the batteries that were in the camera as I went to the festival with the goal of simply taking a few interesting shots. But, a few minutes before that, it turned into a paid gig (my first, actually). Seems the woman who was responsible for taking the pictures for the awards ceremony ended up breaking her camera somehow, and needed someone to step in. I just happened to be strolling by in her moment of desperation. So, essentially, I bumped up the ISO to save on flash usage to make sure I didn't run out of battery before the awards ceremony was over. The smoothing of the shirt was kind of a happy accident when I ran Noise Ninja in auto-profile. Somehow, after I converted to b/w, it took the texture of the shirt as noise, but left the skin untouched. I was actually delighted when I saw what it had done. I think it would have ruined just about any other shot, but on that one, I just liked the contrast. All-in-all, it was a serendipitous day for me. I'm also locked in to take photos for next year's festival. And, given that it's the biggest annual event in town, I think it could turn out to be great for potential business. The woman also happens to be politically connected, so there could be even more opportunities if she likes the work I've done -- which I'll be dropping off to her on a DVD tomorrow. Thanks again for the kind words. Sorry to be so long-winded in response -- but, it's kind of a big deal for me. :-) Best, Walt On 9/27/2010 12:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn in the Mash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/ Love that shot, great tonality. K-x, DAL 18-55mm, f/4, AE, ISO 800, 1/1600 sec. As always, comments, critiques, and manufacturer's coupons accepted. I'm curious, why ISO 800 and 1/1600 rather than ISO 200 and 1/400? I'd expect that 1/400 would pretty much freeze most dancers. The processing is also rather interesting. The shirt seems very much smoothed out, but the skin tones seems almost like they were sandwiched with a negative of shots of sand or something. Thanks, 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Alabaster Coal
Thanks, P.J. I also liked the way it brought out her freckles, which I almost always find charming in portraits. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 11:08 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Pleasant, but you were right the first time. The BW version is the stronger portrait. On 9/27/2010 11:54 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Thanks, Rick. Here's the color version of it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5029632557/#/ I decided to go with b/w because I felt the circles under her eyes were distracting, and I couldn't do anything about them without over-softening, or taking away from her skin tone. I spent quite a while trying to desaturate them out, but to no avail. I thought it was still a nice portrait, but not as good as it could have been. -- Walt On 9/27/2010 8:45 AM, Rick Womer wrote: I like it, but after your description of her I'd like to see it in color. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 9/26/10, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: From: Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Alabaster Coal To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 8:53 PM Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. Thanks, 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. -- 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.
PESO: Alabaster Coal
Hi all, Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos. It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too shabby as a first attempt. She was a much more interesting looking girl than the photo indicates. As the title indicates, she had alabaster skin and coal black hair, along with bright blue eyes. She didn't resist at all when I asked. She actually seemed pleased, if a little embarrassed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5025553098/?v=1 K-x, DAL 50-200mm, Aperture Priority, f/4.5, ISO 800, 1/60 sec. Up until now, I've been extremely hesitant about just walking up to people and asking them if I can photograph them. Turns out, people are much more willing than I ever would've believed. Comments, critiques, and cash gifts welcome. Thanks, 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.
PESO: Feelin' the Groove
Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn in the Mash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, f/4, AE, ISO 800, 1/1600 sec. As always, comments, critiques, and manufacturer's coupons accepted. Thanks, 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: Feelin' the Groove
Thank you, Larry. The main reason for ISO 800 at 1/1600 was the fact that my flash had started triggering on a couple of shots before that, so rather than manually shut it down, I just bumped up the ISO to minimize the necessity for it, but still have it pop up just in case it was necessary for the shot. I only had the batteries that were in the camera as I went to the festival with the goal of simply taking a few interesting shots. But, a few minutes before that, it turned into a paid gig (my first, actually). Seems the woman who was responsible for taking the pictures for the awards ceremony ended up breaking her camera somehow, and needed someone to step in. I just happened to be strolling by in her moment of desperation. So, essentially, I bumped up the ISO to save on flash usage to make sure I didn't run out of battery before the awards ceremony was over. The smoothing of the shirt was kind of a happy accident when I ran Noise Ninja in auto-profile. Somehow, after I converted to b/w, it took the texture of the shirt as noise, but left the skin untouched. I was actually delighted when I saw what it had done. I think it would have ruined just about any other shot, but on that one, I just liked the contrast. All-in-all, it was a serendipitous day for me. I'm also locked in to take photos for next year's festival. And, given that it's the biggest annual event in town, I think it could turn out to be great for potential business. The woman also happens to be politically connected, so there could be even more opportunities if she likes the work I've done -- which I'll be dropping off to her on a DVD tomorrow. Thanks again for the kind words. Sorry to be so long-winded in response -- but, it's kind of a big deal for me. :-) Best, Walt On 9/27/2010 12:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn in the Mash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/ Love that shot, great tonality. K-x, DAL 18-55mm, f/4, AE, ISO 800, 1/1600 sec. As always, comments, critiques, and manufacturer's coupons accepted. I'm curious, why ISO 800 and 1/1600 rather than ISO 200 and 1/400? I'd expect that 1/400 would pretty much freeze most dancers. The processing is also rather interesting. The shirt seems very much smoothed out, but the skin tones seems almost like they were sandwiched with a negative of shots of sand or something. Thanks, 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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 - Sour Puss
I like this a lot. Nicely done! -- Walt Contact Me Facebook http://www.facebook.com/walt.gilbertFlickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/Twitter http://twitter.com/walt_gilbert --- @ WiseStamp Signature http://my.wisestamp.com/link?u=ypgdb385pypw7fhbsite=www.wisestamp.com/email-install. Get it now http://my.wisestamp.com/link?u=ypgdb385pypw7fhbsite=www.wisestamp.com/email-install On 9/23/2010 7:27 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Nice framing! ;) Jack --- On Thu, 9/23/10, frank theriaultknarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriaultknarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Sour Puss To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 4:23 AM I told you, NO pictures, dammit! http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/sour-puss.html :-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank ps: those spots are ~not~ my dirty sensor, they're a dirty window -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -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. -- 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: A camera a Borg could love...
I can see myself beating someone with that. On 9/21/2010 3:46 PM, CheekyGeek wrote: I agree. Has a bit of a Klingon look to it. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 3:36 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Not commenting on it's capabilities, just it's looks. http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/.a/6a00df351e888f88340134878c8e0f970c-800wi After looking at Canon Nikon and Pentax, this seems to from the brutal school of design. -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- 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: What brand is this?
Kardak EZ-Tear On 9/21/2010 3:20 PM, Frits Wüthrich wrote: http://www.froot.nl/posttype/froot/article/kartonnen-cameras/ I just wondered. Frits Wüthrich -- 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 - Monarchs
Wow! Would've loved to have been there! I have a mimosa tree that attracts a good number of swallowtails for a fairly brief period of time. I missed a lot of opportunities to get good shots because I simply wasn't paying attention for the better part of late spring/early summer. I won't make that mistake again. Great shot, Frank! -- Walt On 9/18/2010 6:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: Colonel Sam Smith Park at the bottom of our street seems to be a stopping off point for monarchs gathering for their migration down south. There were thousands of them, and fortunately (since it was cloudy) not many people. I was able to quietly walk right up to the trees they were gathering on and get quite a few close ups. I must have taken about 250 frames (bracketing, so really about 80 or 90 shots). It was spectacular (the monarchs, not my shots) and I'll need hours just to go through them and choose the best few for a small gallery. Until then, here's an early shot I took which I rather like. Hope you do, too: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/monarchs.html *istD, Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro, handheld. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- 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 - Sea and Sky
I'm inclined to agree with Paul, here. There's something almost tactile about the reflection and the surface of the water. I certainly wouldn't over-tweak it. I think it has plenty to recommend it, as-is. -- Walt On 9/16/2010 5:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:35 -0400, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I like this quit a lot. In fact, I find it excellent.. It's a unique composition for this type of photo. The same old, same old equal sky and sea wouldn't cut it here. Well done! Paul Thanks, Paul. I'm warming to it but I think there's a bit more tweaking to do. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Brian Walterssupera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: 'Morning all I really want to like this photo but I'm not sure it quite works - maybe the cloud reflections are too 'busy'. Comments? Suggestions? All gladly received. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/IMGP8411peso.html Cheers Brian -- 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 - The Rookie
Something about that shot strikes me as poignant. I really like the moment. -- Walt On 9/14/2010 9:38 PM, frank theriault wrote: This little fellow was not part of the demonstration of agility trials that I went to on Sunday. Rather, his owner had him out on the course before the big boys and girls were on show; he's learning how to do the obstacle course, and despite the fact he missed lots of jumps and tunnels and the like, he looked like he was having fun: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/rookie.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- 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: My Sidekick
Thanks, Boris. Sometimes, cats allow people to take fascinating photos of them. :-) -- Walt On 9/14/2010 3:03 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Cats are fascinating animals. People some times take fascinating photographs of cats... Such as this. :-) Boris On 9/13/2010 4:47 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. Best, 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: Another local camera store gone.
It is a cryin' shame, though I suppose it's inevitable. I was elated to discover that my local camera shop (Central Photo in Paducah, KY) had the K-x in stock when I bought mine from them. Their price was very competitive with anything I saw on the web, and it was wonderful to be able to actually hold the camera in my hands before making the purchase. I've gone back to them for every related purchase, except for one -- my old Takumar 135mm prime. I really do wish the shop carried at least a small selection of used/classic glass. But, I had to get mine on eBay from someone who lived within driving distance. In any event, I plan to keep supporting the shop as long as they're open for business. For what it's worth, every time I've been in there, he's seemed to be doing a fairly brisk business. On 9/14/2010 4:34 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Well last remaining full service Camera store that carried Pentax in my area is gone. I hadn't been Midtown photo in Middletown CT, in a couple of years. I had to be in the area so I figured I'd stop in and see what they might have in stock. Their location is now a Cell phone store, like we need another one of those. Kind of old news really since they actually shut down in April of 2009. Ah, progress. -- 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: My Sidekick
Thanks, David. It's not often that I see him with his eyes actually open! -- Walt On 9/14/2010 5:00 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Love the 'glow on him. Nice sharp eyes. Dave On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. Best, 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. -- 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: My Sidekick
Thank you, Frank. Sometimes, all the elements just come together and there happens to be a camera nearby. :-) -- Walt On 9/14/2010 10:09 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s That's a beautiful portrait. cheers, frank -- 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: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
I think there may have been a bit of camera shake in the dog photo. I kept having to call his name to get him to look at me, and his attention span isn't very long. So, I had to rush the shot a bit, which probably contributed to the softness. Thanks for the kind words! -- Walt On 9/14/2010 11:59 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Impressive. The dog looks a bit soft but the others look fine. No need to spend moo money then needed. Dave On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:26 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to share a few shots I took today with a lens I bought a couple of months ago, but have yet to really use beyond just pointing it at something to check out sharpness. It's a Promaster EDO AF LD 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 tele-macro (1:2). I noticed some pretty severe fringes at f/4, but otherwise, I feel it's a pretty competent lens for under $200 US. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983935877/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4984529590/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983925255/lightbox/ (Note the blue around the nostril in this one -- I'll need to do some desaturation on that.) Anyone else had any experience with this lens, and advice on getting the most out of it? And, of course, suggestions, critiques, and inappropriate comments are always welcome. Not a bad lens at all, if these samples are representative. I have no idea how to get the best out of a lens. I just shoots pictures is all. I like the saturated colour renditions of these, though. Interesting photos, too - well done, all of them! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -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. -- 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: Photographic Therapy
These images certainly look therapeutic. The thing that has made me such an enthusiast about photography is the fact that, when I'm taking pictures, I'm thinking about nothing but the shot. It's utterly absorbing for me, and as I recently told someone, I'm never happier than I am when I'm taking photographs. Great work, David. -- Walt On 9/13/2010 3:31 AM, David Mann wrote: You may remember last week I mentioned I'd gone outside to take some photos when an aftershock just about sent me over the edge. It was timed just when I was settling back into work after lunch. I was exhausted from lack of sleep, I'd just about had it with my employer, and the project I was working on has been a thorn in my side for the past few weeks. Plus I was alone at home and the isolation was not doing me any good either. So I went outside to the garden to try and clear my head. I saw our magnolia tree in full flower and decided I wanted to take a couple of photos of it. So I went inside to get the camera, and ended up spending a bit of quality time with it. http://www.multi.net.nz/therapy/ Taking these helped me relax, probably by distraction more than anything else. All K10D and FA100/2.8 Macro, handheld. I've done nothing to these apart from resizing. There are a couple more pics that need a little processing but I had to take my Photoshop machine down to make room for my work PC. So they'll have to wait. Cheers, Dave -- 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 - bw
Haunting! I love it. Looks like the stars lined up for you on this shot. -- Walt On 9/13/2010 9:36 AM, Sasha Sobol wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4984713383/#/photos/sobol/4984713383/lightbox/ Comments and critique are as welcome as always. --Sasha -- 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.
PESO: My Sidekick
Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. Best, 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: My Sidekick
Thanks, Daniel! And, really, a lack of abject hatred is all a fella could ask for. :-) -- Walt On 9/13/2010 12:04 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I HATE cat pictures, but that image is impossible not to like. Dan On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. Best, 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. -- 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: My Sidekick
Hi Ann, Thanks for all the input. I looked around the settings under my account to see if there might be something I could do to change the way it works, but couldn't find anything. Let me know if you recall what the trick is and I'll compose future messages accordingly. I agree with your prescription on the color for my sidekick photo. I could probably remedy it by darkening the hue a shade or two in Photoshop. I'll give that a try in a bit to see how that works. And thanks for the kind words on my other photos. It's much appreciated! Best, Walt On 9/13/2010 12:28 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Walter Gilbert wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. Best, Walt I have a problem with your flickr lightbox and it's lack of respect for older email systems... it freezes my email... I think there is a way you can adjust that so it is more universally liked As long as I remember to do it before I jsut click I can cut and paste in to firefox and it comes up... I like your confounded bridge shot a lot, especially... and the .. hopper or Katydid?? is adorable even with the soft focus... I'd adjust the color somewhat in the Sidekick shot for closer to the cat's true color (the soft focus yellow detracts from the overall charm) It's a really nice expression you captured and subjectg placement :-) 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: PESO: My Sidekick
Believe me ... I know. I've fallen prey to him in the past. -- Walt On 9/13/2010 12:35 PM, Bob W wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ No matter how long you've known him, don't turn your back on him... -- 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: My Sidekick
Thanks, John. That's what I thought, too. Fortunately, my camera was within reach, and he wasn't trying to sleep on top of it. -- Walt On 9/13/2010 12:27 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walter Gilbert Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. That lovely warm morning window light suits him well. -- 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: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
Ha! That was nicely done! Bookmarked for future use. -- Walt On 9/13/2010 1:39 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Sep 12, 2010, at 4:38 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: snip let's face it, cows aren't the most electrifying members of the animal kingdomsnip Uh-oh! Should you ever meet up with Steve Desjardins, he'll have to beat you up. Watch was you say about bovines on this list... http://www.youtube.com/user/camedser#p/u/15/a5s5qGg01nE cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
Bo Vines? He owes me money! -- Walt On 9/13/2010 1:42 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Watch was you say about bovines on this list... We have bovines on this list ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESOs: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: snip let's face it, cows aren't the most electrifying members of the animal kingdom snip Uh-oh! Should you ever meet up with Steve Desjardins, he'll have to beat you up. Watch was you say about bovines on this list... cheers, frank -- 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: My Sidekick
Re-done, with color adjustment and non-lightbox link: http://flic.kr/p/8AJYHo You were right, Ann -- the color change helped, I think. Thanks! -- Walt On 9/13/2010 12:28 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Walter Gilbert wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. Best, Walt I have a problem with your flickr lightbox and it's lack of respect for older email systems... it freezes my email... I think there is a way you can adjust that so it is more universally liked As long as I remember to do it before I jsut click I can cut and paste in to firefox and it comes up... I like your confounded bridge shot a lot, especially... and the .. hopper or Katydid?? is adorable even with the soft focus... I'd adjust the color somewhat in the Sidekick shot for closer to the cat's true color (the soft focus yellow detracts from the overall charm) It's a really nice expression you captured and subjectg placement :-) 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: PESO: My Sidekick
Thanks, Ann. He's one of the good ones. -- Walt On 9/13/2010 9:42 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Walt -- I'll just try to remember to always cut and paste links that come from flicker... :-) but thanks for the effort such a handsome kitkat! ann Walter Gilbert wrote: Re-done, with color adjustment and non-lightbox link: http://flic.kr/p/8AJYHo You were right, Ann -- the color change helped, I think. Thanks! -- 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: My Sidekick
Thanks, Brian. I was afraid I'd lose some of the intensity of his eye when I toned down the yellow, but it seems to have held up pretty well. -- Walt On 9/13/2010 10:08 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:47 -0500, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess he warrants introduction to the group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/ K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800, 1/125s Comments, critiques, and thinly veiled innuendo appreciated. Nice looking feline - the toned down version is a subtle change but definitely better. And I like the fall off in focus and light - concentrates the main interest on the eye. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- 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.
PESO: Bein' Green
There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really wish I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/lightbox/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/320, aperture priority Comments, critiques, and dirty jokes encouraged. Best, 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: Bein' Green
Another shot of the same li'l green guy ... same specs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/lightbox/ On 9/12/2010 2:23 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really wish I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/lightbox/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/320, aperture priority Comments, critiques, and dirty jokes encouraged. Best, 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 - Little Green Aliens
Love the detail! I don't know if it counts as a constructive critique, but I would steal that lens from you in a heartbeat. Best, Walt On 9/12/2010 2:39 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: In the past month, I've been visited by the aliens a few times. I usually helped them out of my house with an empty wide mouth food tub and a sheet of paper. This morning I saw one just outside of the garage door, - and it was patient enough for me to get my K-7, put DFA-100/2.8 Macro on it, and take a few shots. http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Mixed-2010/_IR14607.jpg Since it was a bit dark due to the tree shadow there, I had to use ISO 800 and 1/2.8, so that I can use just around 1/100s shutter speed while holding the camera in my hands within some 30cm from the alien. All comments and constructive critique are welcome. Igor -- 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: Bein' Green
I happened to have fairly decent light -- though, my K-x had a devil of a time staying focused. I would've thought the contrast would have made it easy. Luckily, the li'l guy was patient with me and didn't hop off in a huff. On 9/12/2010 2:43 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: You caught his lovely green translucency. On 9/12/2010 3:41 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Another shot of the same li'l green guy ... same specs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/lightbox/ On 9/12/2010 2:23 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really wish I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/lightbox/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/320, aperture priority Comments, critiques, and dirty jokes encouraged. Best, 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: Bein' Green
Thanks, Pat. There was an abundance of these guys in southeast Missouri, yesterday. One landed on my finger and just hung out for a while. I would've taken a shot of that, but the light by that time wasn't good. -- Walt On 9/12/2010 2:51 PM, gldnbearz wrote: Nice, Walter. This guy has the most interesting glow-in-the-dark light stick color. We don't have critters like this around here. - Pat On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 12:41 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Another shot of the same li'l green guy ... same specs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/lightbox/ On 9/12/2010 2:23 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really wish I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/lightbox/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/320, aperture priority Comments, critiques, and dirty jokes encouraged. Best, 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. -- 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 - Little Green Aliens
Well, we all have our moments. On 9/12/2010 2:54 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Looks like an Anole -- 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: Bein' Green
Thanks very much, Frank! The DOF was actually a pleasant surprised for me. -- Walt On 9/12/2010 5:12 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really wish I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/lightbox/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/320, aperture priority Comments, critiques, and dirty jokes encouraged. Great light, colours and dof. Beautiful shot. cheers, frank -- 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.
PESOs: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
Just wanted to share a few shots I took today with a lens I bought a couple of months ago, but have yet to really use beyond just pointing it at something to check out sharpness. It's a Promaster EDO AF LD 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 tele-macro (1:2). I noticed some pretty severe fringes at f/4, but otherwise, I feel it's a pretty competent lens for under $200 US. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983935877/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4984529590/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983925255/lightbox/ (Note the blue around the nostril in this one -- I'll need to do some desaturation on that.) Anyone else had any experience with this lens, and advice on getting the most out of it? And, of course, suggestions, critiques, and inappropriate comments are always welcome. Best, 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: Bein' Green
Thank you, David. I guess I'll have a print made of this one and include it in my painfully slow-growing portfolio. -- Walt On 9/12/2010 5:48 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Excellent job on this Dave On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really wish I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983846838/lightbox/ K-x, DAL 18-55mm, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/320, aperture priority Comments, critiques, and dirty jokes encouraged. Best, 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. -- 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: Bein' Green
As much as I love my K-x, I do use manual focusing more than I'd like to on my AF lenses. :-/ On 9/12/2010 5:50 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: I happened to have fairly decent light -- though, my K-x had a devil of a time staying focused. I would've thought the contrast would have made it easy. Welcome to Pentax :-)P dave -- 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: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
Thanks, Frank. I am a bit of a saturation and contrast junkie, at least at this stage of my development. I can see where some might find it a bit cloying, but I figure if I'm taking photos of generally unremarkable subject matter -- and, let's face it, cows aren't the most electrifying members of the animal kingdom -- I need to do something with it to grab the eye. -- Walt On 9/12/2010 6:26 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to share a few shots I took today with a lens I bought a couple of months ago, but have yet to really use beyond just pointing it at something to check out sharpness. It's a Promaster EDO AF LD 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 tele-macro (1:2). I noticed some pretty severe fringes at f/4, but otherwise, I feel it's a pretty competent lens for under $200 US. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983935877/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4984529590/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983990651/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983925255/lightbox/ (Note the blue around the nostril in this one -- I'll need to do some desaturation on that.) Anyone else had any experience with this lens, and advice on getting the most out of it? And, of course, suggestions, critiques, and inappropriate comments are always welcome. Not a bad lens at all, if these samples are representative. I have no idea how to get the best out of a lens. I just shoots pictures is all. I like the saturated colour renditions of these, though. Interesting photos, too - well done, all of them! cheers, frank -- 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: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
I retract! -- Walt On 9/12/2010 6:38 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: snip let's face it, cows aren't the most electrifying members of the animal kingdomsnip Uh-oh! Should you ever meet up with Steve Desjardins, he'll have to beat you up. Watch was you say about bovines on this list... cheers, frank -- 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: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
Thanks for the info, Adam. It seems to be really well-built compared to some others I've used and handled. Plenty of resistance in the lens barrel, and a very smooth, crisp responsiveness. I'm pretty pleased with it, construction-wise. And, giving up a stop, and the last 50mm doesn't seem like too much to sacrifice. The look is reminiscent of some Sigmas I've seen, so I suspect you're right. Thanks again, Walt On 9/12/2010 7:12 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to share a few shots I took today with a lens I bought a couple of months ago, but have yet to really use beyond just pointing it at something to check out sharpness. It's a Promaster EDO AF LD 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 tele-macro (1:2). I noticed some pretty severe fringes at f/4, but otherwise, I feel it's a pretty competent lens for under $200 US. Anyone else had any experience with this lens, and advice on getting the most out of it? And, of course, suggestions, critiques, and inappropriate comments are always welcome. Best, Walt It's almost assuredly a rebadge of the Sigma 70-300 APO, and as such quite a reasonable performer considering its cost. To get the most out of it, stop down 1-2 stops and stay away from the last 50mm of the range where it will soften somewhat noticably. -Adam -- 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: That's Amore!
Maybe they're just carpooling. -- Walt On 9/12/2010 7:37 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Sorry, I messed up the original Photobucket image: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=Amore.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: Animaux Sauvages! Photos from the Canadian Rockies!
Well, Mr. Roberts ... I hope you're happy with yourself. I certainly would be. -- Walt On 9/10/2010 10:48 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: A gallery of snaps from last weeks trip to Canada: http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/banff2010/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.
Re: Peso - night pool
I really like that, Sasha. Wonderful light and lines. -- Walt On 9/11/2010 12:45 AM, Sasha Sobol wrote: Sorry, the final version is this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4964062869/lightbox --S On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 10:44 PM, Sasha Sobolsa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4962584425/lightbox/ Comments and critique are very welcome. --Sasha -- 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.
Semi-OT: I'm verklempt. Discuss amongst ye'selves.
Hi all, I'm heading out to take photographs of cars going really fast. Just wanted to share this with y'all on my way out the door: http://www.geekologie.com/2010/09/beware_of_strangers_with_camer.php Best, 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 -- That Confounded Bridge
Thanks very much, Frank! I think the most valuable thing I've learned from this image is to follow my gut when it tells me there's something right about a photo. Your kind words are much appreciated. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 6:30 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while crossing bridges by tourists the world over. But, when I got to looking at the shadows and lines, I thought, Ah-ha! This might be salvageable! So, I converted it to B/W and was pretty pleased with it after all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/ Thoughts? Critiques? Gratuitous insults? Wow, that's a beautiful rendering. BW really gives it a vintage look as befits an old structure like that. Terrific composition. Love old bridges, and you really captured and presented this one very well. cheers, frank -- 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 #38 - Hand in hand
I like this one a whole lot. It's one of those shots that could so easily have been missed, but for a great eye. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 10:48 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-38-hand-in-hand.html Be brutal and honest, as always. Boris -- 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: thoughts on 100mm macro...?
Just wanted to let you know I think you made the right decision in allowing me to take it off your hands for $10. And, as promised, I won't let anyone else on the list know about the agreement. Mum's the word. Won't tell a soul. My lips are sealed. May lightning strike me, on my grandmother's grave. Confidentially yours, Walt On 9/10/2010 8:33 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Such generous offers! I think I'll pass, though... No hard feelings? :) -c On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 6:35 AM, eckinatoreckina...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/9/10 Larry Colenl...@red4est.com: Don't listen to him, it's a terrible piece of glass. I'll take it off your hands for $50. you'll feel bad if you take that much for it - I'll have it for 20 and promise no hard feelings -- 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: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
I agree, Tom. I figure I'll start out doubling it -- $30 per pkg. That seems like a reasonable price, and given that I don't have any experience at this type of photography at all, I wouldn't feel comfortable asking more than that, really. Thanks for the input. -- Walt On 9/10/2010 12:53 PM, Tom C wrote: If it were me I'd double or triple the Walmart price and call it good. $50 or less is something most parents would find reasonable and it's not a lot of money for you, but it does compensate you a bit for your time. Tom C. On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, So, here's my situation. I ran into an old high school friend who's coaching several athletic teams. He's seen some of my photography and asked if I'd be interested in doing some team photos for them -- soccer and basketball. I told him I'd be interested in doing it, but I've never done that sort of thing before. He essentially said the main thing the kids' parents are concerned about is pricing, and feels pretty confident that I'm competent enough to handle the task based on what he's seen. Thing is, given my lack of experience, I'm not sure how much to charge these parents. I can go through Walmart for the prints, which seem to be pretty reasonably priced -- the standard sports package being $15.00. I don't know if any of you have any experience in this type of work at all, but any guidance would be much appreciated. I've never done any sort of professional work at all, so I'm at a bit of a loss as to how much I can fairly charge these people for my work. But, I'd like to be able to make a buck or two someday, if only to subsidize my photography addiction. Are there any rules of thumb or standard formulas that I could go by, aside from asking other local photographers what they're charging? Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can give me. Best, 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. -- 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 -- That Confounded Bridge
Thanks, Dave. I actually had a 5x7 print made of it, and it looks even better on paper than I'd expected. -- Walt On 9/10/2010 11:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice composition and geometry to this. Conversion looks fine. Dave On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while crossing bridges by tourists the world over. But, when I got to looking at the shadows and lines, I thought, Ah-ha! This might be salvageable! So, I converted it to B/W and was pretty pleased with it after all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/ Thoughts? Critiques? Gratuitous insults? Best, 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. -- 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 - Caption Contest 2 !
Psst! Two legs good, four legs bad. Pass it on. On 9/9/2010 4:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote: We encountered these guys on an Adirondack farm. There are so many caption possibilities... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11585868size=lg 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: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
Actually, when I called her yesterday, she said she'd paid a little over $30 for a package similar to the Sports Package. So, that's right in my range. I will check around to see if I can get a better price, though. But, I live in a pretty small town, so the options -- at least as far as the convenient brick-and-mortar ones go -- are pretty limited. I still have a lot of research to do, yet. Thanks, Walt On 9/10/2010 3:55 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walter Gilbert Also, it just occurred to me that I can call my sister to find out what she's been paying for pictures of her school-aged kids, and see if I can low-ball that a smidgen, given my lack of experience or sizable portfolio. I think you're going to find Walmart's price is pretty close to the low-ball. If you're going to try to beat them, you need to find a place to get your prints for less than Walmart's package price. At the very least, you need to find some way to assemble a comparable package where your cost for printing is less than $7.00. -- 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: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
And, just like that, I discover that Walgreens has a much better package for $9.99. Not too shabby. On 9/10/2010 4:05 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Actually, when I called her yesterday, she said she'd paid a little over $30 for a package similar to the Sports Package. So, that's right in my range. I will check around to see if I can get a better price, though. But, I live in a pretty small town, so the options -- at least as far as the convenient brick-and-mortar ones go -- are pretty limited. I still have a lot of research to do, yet. Thanks, Walt On 9/10/2010 3:55 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walter Gilbert Also, it just occurred to me that I can call my sister to find out what she's been paying for pictures of her school-aged kids, and see if I can low-ball that a smidgen, given my lack of experience or sizable portfolio. I think you're going to find Walmart's price is pretty close to the low-ball. If you're going to try to beat them, you need to find a place to get your prints for less than Walmart's package price. At the very least, you need to find some way to assemble a comparable package where your cost for printing is less than $7.00. -- 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: More B/W Experimentation (Not Pentax)
I have to say I agree with you, Brian. Particularly on the back-end of the Lincoln. Oddly enough, I had a 4x6 print of it made yesterday to give to the owner, who'd been pestering me about it ever since I took the picture, nearly a year ago. He just happened to be at the local club last night where I tend bar part-time, and just loved the shot. So, I figure if he doesn't know any better, I won't tell him. ;-) Thanks again for the input. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 2:32 AM, Brian Walters wrote: I don't think these have worked as well as the bridge. I quite like the Dodge - has an appealing grungy look - but the rear of the Lincoln gets lost in the background. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- 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-r is official (video)
Well, now ... this is infuriating. I've got less than 4,000 shutter actuations on my K-x and they're already enticing me with faster focusing, 6 fps, and AF points (which I was pretty meh about, until now) on the K-r. Maybe I'll just hold off save up for the K-5 and keep the K-x as backup. On 9/8/2010 11:10 PM, John Celio wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaD3E2FtkJo Sounds like a decent little camera. John -- http://www.jacelio.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- 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-r is official (video)
Of course, you're exactly right. But, I'm a weak man. Ask any woman who knows me. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 7:50 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: Now that the bodies have gone digital, for the next few years we're on the same treadmill that the personal computer industry was on for the first few years: as soon as you actually buy something, it's obsoleted by a new product introduction. This will continue until the technology matures a bit. So, like with computers then, you just have to pick a good price-capability point, drive a stake in the sand, and quit looking at the new product introductions for a while. :-) -- 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-r is official (video)
You're right, of course. And, the truth is, I should really be focused on bankrupting myself over lenses, anyway. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 8:39 AM, P N Stenquist wrote: That's the way it works in the world of digital cameras. No point in getting worked up, because it will happen every time you buy a camera. Paul -- 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.
Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
Hi all, So, here's my situation. I ran into an old high school friend who's coaching several athletic teams. He's seen some of my photography and asked if I'd be interested in doing some team photos for them -- soccer and basketball. I told him I'd be interested in doing it, but I've never done that sort of thing before. He essentially said the main thing the kids' parents are concerned about is pricing, and feels pretty confident that I'm competent enough to handle the task based on what he's seen. Thing is, given my lack of experience, I'm not sure how much to charge these parents. I can go through Walmart for the prints, which seem to be pretty reasonably priced -- the standard sports package being $15.00. I don't know if any of you have any experience in this type of work at all, but any guidance would be much appreciated. I've never done any sort of professional work at all, so I'm at a bit of a loss as to how much I can fairly charge these people for my work. But, I'd like to be able to make a buck or two someday, if only to subsidize my photography addiction. Are there any rules of thumb or standard formulas that I could go by, aside from asking other local photographers what they're charging? Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can give me. Best, 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: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
Thanks, John. I think that's a probably an excellent guide to go by down the road when I do more involved portraiture. What I'm envisioning in this situation is more like pictures made at school, where they move them through like cattle. I figure, if I can do a decent job at making the basic one or two-pose set plus the team photo, I'll be able to build a base to get into the serious portraiture. Thanks for the info. Definitely something to file away for future use. Best, Walt On 9/9/2010 12:39 PM, John Sessoms wrote: According to my Portrait instructor at school, your prices should be between 4 and 7 times your cost. Figure your time at whatever rate you want to pay yourself. Say there are 20 team members and you spend 2 hours shooting. At $50 an hour that's a hundred bucks. Split 20 ways, that's $5 per team member. Package from Walmart is $15, so your cost per package is $20. Your price should be between $80 and $140 per package. Go higher or lower based on what you think is fair market value. -- 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: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
Hi Igor, Thanks so much for taking the time to answer in such detail. You've given me quite a bit to think about, here. Given that I'm brand-spanking-new at this, I'm hesitant to dive in with too much ambition. As I mentioned in my reply to John, I envisioned a kind of picture mill situation to make things as efficient as possible. Though, I agree that having an a la carte option would certainly be an attractive selling point. In doing that, I could drum up a lot of word-of-mouth if I did a good job of it. What makes me hesitate, though, is that if I botch the whole exercise because of disorganization due to a lack of experience, or some other unforeseen disaster, then I have horrible word-of-mouth to deal with -- the impact of which is magnitudes greater than good word-of-mouth. Since this would be my first shoot, I'm inclined to focus on getting parents and coaches saying, Hey ... this guy does good work at a reasonable price, and then let market forces take over once my name gets established. Of course, including a business card, and maybe a flier in each set soliciting inquiries for individual sessions would be a good way to go about getting my name out and drumming up more business. In any event, you've definitely given me food for thought as I go about establishing my credentials. And, again, I very much appreciate your thoughtful input. It'll be good to keep in mind for future endeavors. Many thanks, Walt On 9/9/2010 12:50 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Walter, First, a disclaimer. I don't think my opinion would be a representative one on this matter either from a typical photographer's point of view, or from the potential clients': I don't fit the typical profile. So, take it with a grain of salt. What to charge - is a hard question. In any case, - read this: http://www.danheller.com/biz-prints.html#5 It may or may not be directly applicable to your case, but very reasonable arguments are listed there. I think that Walmart sports pacakge (3 8x10, 4 5x7', 2 4x6 and 8 wallet prints) is a marketing ploy. I wouldn't see what's special about such a set, and why would one want it. Personally, I'd rather offer photos priced a la carte, with discounts for multiple (mix and match) photos from the same client/order You can choose between two models (typical for event photographers for this sort of public events): 1. Cheap and dirty or 2. Great but more expensive or some sort of combination between the two. (From your description, I suspect your clients will gravitate to the former one, but you need some flavor of the latter to attract the attention) Here is what I mean: 1. Once you shoot all your photos, you don't do much of selection (I still would remove obvious misses.), upload them to the website, and let the clients choose and order. Then you adjust the chosen photos before sending them to the printer (photo lab) 2. You do careful selection and adjustment of your shots (can be a big drag in case of 1000+ photos). Then you post the resulting photos to the web for the clients to choose and order. Practically (depending on demand and number of images), - you might to do a hybrid between the two: develop just a bunch of selected photos - to show a representative gallery, but then dump all photos with just a minimum selection (as in 1.), clearly indicating that they are yet undeveloped. This would save a lot of time and energy, especially in case of small number of sales. If you are using LR, you might consider this plugin: http://lr.theturninggate.net/html-galleries/ttg-client-response-gallery/ (or something similar from the same site) that will help in the ordering process. One of those templates can even be coupled with an online direct-printing services. I didn't find it useful for myself - you really need a constant flow of customers to justify using that printing service (Fotomoto or FoxyCart). HTH, Igor -- 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: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
Hi Paul, I think you've got a pretty good handle on the photography I'm thinking about here. And, considering the friend I spoke to was talking about seven different teams, that $240 per team (or thereabout) will add up to a nice gear purchase for future use. Also, it just occurred to me that I can call my sister to find out what she's been paying for pictures of her school-aged kids, and see if I can low-ball that a smidgen, given my lack of experience or sizable portfolio. Thanks for your input. I figure between all I've gotten here, I'll be able to develop some clue as to a way forward on this and future shoots. Best, Walt Way too much for that kind of photography. The parents will hang you from the rafters in the gym if you ask $80. Figure you're going to sell at least a dozen packets. Price them at $20 over cost, and you'll make $240. Not bad for a couple hours of work. Paul -- 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: Bitter grapes: pure red...
Very nice, vibrant colors! -- Walt On 9/9/2010 3:17 PM, Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20100909230908 ^ Bitter grapes are in so perfect shape this fall. Perhaps hot summer and plenty of rain had given boost to these beautiful red bits more than any other fall I remember. And they taste... well... bitter but I like dry them and add to my herbal tea mixture or frozen few cans and use for bakery later... -- 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: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?
That's $240 per team, not per person -- which, I think, would be exorbitant. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 4:06 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: Maybe I'm just an old poop, but he would never get $240 out of me, and I guess alot of other parents today. Jerry -- 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 -- That Confounded Bridge
Thanks, Cotty. I credit intuitive serendipity, or serendipitous intuition. -- Walt On 9/8/2010 2:34 AM, Cotty wrote: On 6/9/10, Walter Gilbert, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/ walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/ Thoughts? Critiques? Gratuitous insults? Very interesting shot. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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 -- That Confounded Bridge
Thank you, Peter ... for the kind words, and picking up on the reference. :-) On 9/8/2010 2:44 AM, Peter Loveday wrote: As others have said, the lines and shadows really make this work, esp in BW. I like it. And not too crunge-y at all :) - Peter -Original Message- From: Walter Gilbert Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while crossing bridges by tourists the world over. But, when I got to looking at the shadows and lines, I thought, Ah-ha! This might be salvageable! So, I converted it to B/W and was pretty pleased with it after all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/ Thoughts? Critiques? Gratuitous insults? Best, 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: Storm rollin' through
That is a truly wonderful photo ... the kind of photo I learn from. If I had been in your shoes, in all likelihood, I would've tried to zoom in on the rainbow and missed the real power of the image -- particularly the up-swept look of the clouds. Very nice shot. Thanks for sharing it. -- Walt Got caught by a shower when I was out biking a few days ago, but it passed on by and I didn't melt. As it worked its way off to the East I was treated to a nice view, though: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/imgp4492.jpg I'm sure there's a lot technically deficient about this photo, but I still like it. -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.
Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge
Many thanks, Brian! I really had to tease the shadows out of the original, but I completely agree. Without them, the picture is nothing, really. I'll take a rain check on the insult. Best, Walt On 9/7/2010 3:36 AM, Brian Walters wrote: I tried to think of a gratuitous insult but I'm not at my best this evening so I'll just have to praise it instead. That's a fantastic shot and the shadows on the roadway make it for me. It wouldn't be anywhere near as good without them. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- 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 - Back to School
Very whimsical. :) Nice catch, Frank! -- Walt On 9/7/2010 6:30 AM, frank theriault wrote: Today's the first day of school around here, and it's no different for the New Toronto Reindeer family: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/back-to-school.html They look a bit sad that summer vacation is over, don't you think? Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- 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: Phone snaps
Goodie! More Tanqueray Ten for me! Bottoms up! -- Walt On 9/7/2010 4:36 AM, David Mann wrote: On Sep 7, 2010, at 6:53 AM, Bob W wrote: http://www.web-options.com/Mobile/IMAG0113.jpg I'll have the Bombay Sapphire, thanks. Cheers, Dave -- 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.
PESOs: More B/W Experimentation (Not Pentax)
Having tinkered with the photo of the bridge and salvaged it through B/W conversion, I figured I'd try my hand at a couple of older images I wasn't crazy about, but couldn't bring myself to delete. The first is a late 70's model Lincoln Continental I shot with my first DSLR (Olympus E-20n): http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4969321742/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4969321742/lightbox/ The second is a 52' Dodge pickup I shot with a friend's Canon Digital Rebel (300D): http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4969321742/#/photos/walt_gilbert/496870/lightbox/ All input not concerning my ancestry welcome -- particularly tips on shooting for B/W. Best, 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: More quake photos
I live in an area that was last hit by a serious quake in 1812 -- a series of three over the course of four months, estimated to be around 8.0 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Seismic_Zone). They've been saying we're overdue for about 50 years now ... not the most comforting thought, considering the area is not anywhere near as prepared -- building or infrastructure-wise -- as Christchurch appears to be. I've felt a couple of tremors in the past -- around the size of your aftershocks listed below. They're startling, but don't leave you with the sense of dread/terror that a 7+ quake will. I certainly don't look forward to the day when the big one finally happens. And, sadly enough, I'm in no way prepared for it. Hope things settle down for you folks, soon. I'm sure the psychological aftershocks will go on for a while after the geological ones finally fade. Just hang in there. Best, Walt On 9/6/2010 5:45 PM, David Mann wrote: The central city is still mostly cordoned off as a few buildings have sustained extra damage due to aftershocks. Because of this I haven't been in there yet. I found this link through Facebook and it has a lot of photos that I haven't seen before in the media. http://www.crashbang.co.nz/quake040910/index.html?ref=nf I had a fairly disturbed night, we had a few of the biggest aftershocks we've had so far. 11:24pm 5.2 11:40pm 5.4 12:21am 4.7 3:24am 5.4 Lots more in the 3 to 4 range, it's only the larger ones that wake me up but the smaller ones are enough to keep me awake. I know I'll be safe but it's surprising how much frustration and anxiety it causes when you don't know how much sleep you'll get. I think it's exacerbated by the general lack of sleep, it's a bit of a vicious circle. I'd be struggling to cope if I was living alone so I really feel sorry for those who are. Janet was actually away in the North Island last week at a conference, she arrived home on Friday night so I'm lucky she was around (yes she was glad to be home, she would have been pretty worried otherwise). The news footage I saw last night makes me realise how lucky we are to live on this side of the city where we didn't get much liquefaction. Lots of houses are being condemned due to huge cracks appearing right through them. Some are almost brand new but they had no chance when the ground opened up underneath and ruined the foundations. My work PC is now set up in my office at home but I'm not terribly motivated due to the fatigue. I'm keeping up to date with the news so as soon as the cordon comes off the area where my office building is, I'll go in. I need to collect a few things so I'll probably only have room for one camera lens (K10D and 24mm I think). I'd take our PS as it's smaller but Janet has that with her for work. Sorry for the long-winded post :) Cheers, Dave -- 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 - Red
Wow! I'm not sure Red is the proper word, here. Very nice. The water gives it an almost acrylic look. -- Walt On 9/6/2010 4:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: Quoth Mark Roberts: As Hugh Morton said: 'Bad weather makes good photographs.' As I said in an earlier post, it rained, quite heavy at times, this morning while I was out on my little nature walk. http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/red.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. *istD, Tamron SP f2.5 90mm macro, Manfrotto monopod. Last one for today, I promise. cheers, frank -- 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.
PESO -- That Confounded Bridge
Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while crossing bridges by tourists the world over. But, when I got to looking at the shadows and lines, I thought, Ah-ha! This might be salvageable! So, I converted it to B/W and was pretty pleased with it after all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/ Thoughts? Critiques? Gratuitous insults? Best, 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 -- That Confounded Bridge
Thanks, Paul. I really do need to work on my B/W eye. I've mostly used it as a fallback position when a color shot just refuses to turn out like like I want it. Which is strange, considering I've always felt more drawn to B/W images when they're well done. I guess it just takes a more discerning eye to spot a potential B/W shot, whereas potential color shots are often self-evident to the point of smacking me in the face. Thanks again. -- Walt On 9/6/2010 11:29 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: B/W is a good choice for this one. I like it. -p -- 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: Not Suited for Work
I have to say, when I saw the subject line, and then looked at your email address --which looked like caligula -- I wasn't sure I should look. That aside, it is a wonderful shot. It's certainly a smile-maker. Best, 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 -- That Confounded Bridge
Thanks, Christine. Much appreciated. I had to tinker with it quite a bit to make it OK to my eye. The sky was extremely clear that day, and as you can see from the direction of the shadows, the sun was pretty high in the sky. I had to really tone down the highlight to give it any kind of mood at all. -- Walt On 9/7/2010 12:07 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: I like it, Walt. Pretty good bw rendering as well. 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.
OT: Potential gear bags
Hi all, Yesterday, while having a lovely beverage at my favorite local dispensary, I saw a gentleman wearing what looked to me like an excellent camera bag -- only he was using it for diapers, bottles, wipes, etc. for the baby he was carrying. It was an over-the-shoulder type sling bag that hung across his torso and fell at about waist-level. I asked him where he'd gotten it, and he told me he'd ordered it from cheaperthandirt.com -- a shooting sports equipment site. So, I checked the site, and unfortunately, that particular bag wasn't listed there any longer. Still, they did have several there at reasonable prices that appear to be potentially good candidates for photography use, and at very reasonable prices compared to some of the LowerPro gear I've seen. I thought I'd pass along the link in case anyone might be interested, and see if anyone had any experience using anything along these lines to get pros and cons. For your perusal: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemListing.aspx?catid=280 Best, 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: Potential gear bags
Inasmuch as I don't typically run into the Cali Cartel or other such ruffians while birding, or shooting the rural landscape of western Kentucky, I figure I could get away with carrying my equipment in a shopping cart, but for the jarring and lack of protection against the elements. I figure these would suffice in that regard. Walt On 9/5/2010 12:37 PM, Bob W wrote: I thought I'd pass along the link in case anyone might be interested, and see if anyone had any experience using anything along these lines to get pros and cons. For your perusal: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemListing.aspx?catid=280 instead of being attacked by muggers trying to steal cameras you'll be attacked by drug lords trying to steal your weapons. Great idea! Bob -- 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: Potential gear bags
Well, hey -- using one to carry photo equipment would only be the latest in a long line of heresies for me, such as: drinking beer from a tumbler, putting trash in grocery bags, using a BBQ lighter to set off fireworks, and eating ice cream with a demitasse spoon. I figure it would work pretty well in a deer stand or turkey blind this fall. On 9/5/2010 4:43 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's an ordnance bag, you can carry your grenades and blocks of C4 in it too... On 9/5/2010 1:35 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: So your saying we should use a firearms bag as a camera bag based on the advice of a guy using it as a diaper bag? ;-) On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Yesterday, while having a lovely beverage at my favorite local dispensary, I saw a gentleman wearing what looked to me like an excellent camera bag -- only he was using it for diapers, bottles, wipes, etc. for the baby he was carrying. It was an over-the-shoulder type sling bag that hung across his torso and fell at about waist-level. I asked him where he'd gotten it, and he told me he'd ordered it from cheaperthandirt.com -- a shooting sports equipment site. So, I checked the site, and unfortunately, that particular bag wasn't listed there any longer. Still, they did have several there at reasonable prices that appear to be potentially good candidates for photography use, and at very reasonable prices compared to some of the LowerPro gear I've seen. I thought I'd pass along the link in case anyone might be interested, and see if anyone had any experience using anything along these lines to get pros and cons. For your perusal: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemListing.aspx?catid=280 Best, 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. -- 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.
