Re: PESO - Elle (one for Derby)

2014-02-26 Thread Derby Chang
Oh man. Did you know tomorrow is my birthday. I love this present. Thanks Bruce Studio shots where there are bits of the studio in shot really do it for me. Breaking the fourth wall On 20/02/2014 9:30 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: A shot from my very first studio workshop session back in 2012

GESO - Goodbye Oxford Tavern

2014-02-26 Thread Derby Chang
The Oxford Tavern was an institution. Cheap beer and food, strippers, and a loyal following. Last year, it was sold, and there was a story behind it. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/poles-apart-topless-bar-set-to-lose-sleaze-factor-20130720-2qb0d.html My friend was trying to photograph the story

Re: GESO - Goodbye Oxford Tavern

2014-02-26 Thread Derby Chang
Oops. I should say, there might be some NSFW content on the walls. On 26/02/2014 10:10 PM, Derby Chang wrote: The Oxford Tavern was an institution. Cheap beer and food, strippers, and a loyal following. Last year, it was sold, and there was a story behind it. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw

Re: PESO - Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats, Feb. 20/14

2014-02-26 Thread Derby Chang
This is one of the best themes, Frank. Dimples! On 21/02/2014 4:19 PM, knarf wrote: I met this delightful creature down on Lakeshore Blvd. today. Loved her pig hat and she was happy to have me photograph it: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.ca/2014/02/blog-post.html?m=1 Haven't had a post

Re: PESO - Observed

2014-02-26 Thread Derby Chang
I like the composition a lot, but the rendering is somewhat harsh. I know that was the light, but I also see some edge effects that isn't so pleasant. Beautiful scene. On 26/02/2014 5:44 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso5.html Comments, as always, welcomed.

Re: TA

2013-11-28 Thread Derby Chang
As many have mentioned, this is one of the most interesting threads for a while and I'm glad Frank brought it up. My initial reaction was, photography is inherently sexual when pointed at people. How can it not be when it is a single image focused on a subject. It wants me to look and I

Re: Eye contact

2013-11-28 Thread Derby Chang
if it is just titling or simple graphic. G On Nov 27, 2013, at 2:24 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I made a Blurb. There are probably a few more adjustments before I order, but this is essentially what it will look like. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/eyecontact/index.html

Eye contact

2013-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
I made a Blurb. There are probably a few more adjustments before I order, but this is essentially what it will look like. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/eyecontact/index.html Much regret missing the TA discussion. I had some thoughts along that subject while putting this

Re: PESO: Bicycle racers from a couple of years ago

2013-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
I'm the farthest from a MAMIL, yet this shot gets me on many levels. Gorgeous On 26/11/2013 1:58 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d905610sq.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Modesty (nsfw)

2013-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
I always look at your courier-on-bike shots, but haven't really commented. Skilled, and enjoyable, but I wanted to see their personality besides their speed on bikes. This shot, and the previous Jesse and Moto take it up a level. Too good. On 27/11/2013 10:56 AM, knarf wrote: More

Re: PESO - A Dog Ran Through It

2013-11-21 Thread Derby Chang
Terrific shot. And the couple in the background makes it. Hand-stands have my attention at the moment. On 19/11/2013 12:45 PM, knarf wrote: I was shooting this fellow doing gymnastics at a bench in Trinity-Bellwoods Park here in Toronto. I didn't notice the intruder at all during the

Re: PESO And now for something completely different [nsfw]

2013-11-21 Thread Derby Chang
I would have loved the shot regardless, but the model commentary is perfect. Thanks for including that. On 21/11/2013 7:41 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I mean it about nsfw. At the risk of completely reversing all of the tolerant goodwill I have builtup with my recent nude shots, I present,

Re: K-3 launch non-report

2013-11-20 Thread Derby Chang
Thanks for looking, guys The transparent model was showing off the weathersealing. Bisected model was good for displaying how much is compacted into a small space. Promotional models were discussing promoting. On 21/11/2013 3:36 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote:

K-3 launch non-report

2013-11-19 Thread Derby Chang
CR Kennedy put on a pleasant promotional yesterday afternoon to launch the K-3 here. Unfortunately, I only had time to stay for about 15min before heading off to the other side of the Quay. Sorry this isn't much of a report The new limited lenses now have a red ring instead of green. Goes

Re: PESO Nude standing in doorway [nsfw]

2013-11-19 Thread Derby Chang
I like this classic pose. I would have liked the shot taken slightly to the left, to make her profile more tonally separated from the dark wall. This is a good series On 20/11/2013 5:53 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: A figure study. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/post/67482165186 K20D, DA*

GESO - gang sign

2013-11-10 Thread Derby Chang
The fast zooms Sigma are putting out as part of their Art series are interesting, but I hope they do more nice primes like the 35mm/1.4. Getting fond of this lens. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/gangsign/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc --

Date clash

2013-11-06 Thread Derby Chang
Bum. I just got this in the mail tonight from the nice people at CR Kennedy. Was all ready to don my camo. But I checked my diary. The rather nice restaurant in the Opera House is closing at the end of the year and I have a booking on the very same night. Nibbles and new K3, or substantial

Re: More of my Italian core dump: Minimalism

2013-09-06 Thread Derby Chang
Hi Mark I love the colours, the composition and the minimalism. But the harsh microcontrast makes it difficult for me to relax to the wall. On 6/09/2013 9:47 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Even more minimal than my previous minimalist shot: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd02521.jpg --

Re: PESO - Waiting for Challengers

2013-09-06 Thread Derby Chang
Love the tones and the concentration of the shot. City councilors must have had it in for the gentle chess players putting them in the blistering Canadian sun like that. At least he has made the first pawn move On 6/09/2013 12:30 PM, knarf wrote: Even the best can't afford complacency:

Re: PESO: Hideout

2013-09-06 Thread Derby Chang
Superb. Is there a story behind frog? Looks rather frustrated On 6/09/2013 6:15 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9663303049/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, ISO 400, 1/800 sec, f/2.8 That is a wonderful image. Compelling. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO -- Sunset Cruise

2013-09-03 Thread Derby Chang
You know me, I really love photos that are about the moment. This one is about that moment. I can feel the filial affection On 3/09/2013 4:43 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Most evenings when we vacation in New Hampshire, we take our canoes out before sunset, and take a paddle--our Sunset Cruise.

Re: GESO - Bardfest

2013-09-03 Thread Derby Chang
I'm sure the other comments are saying the same thing. This is so immediate, and you are right in there. Outstanding. It's so terrific no one is mugging for the camera, everything feels so natural. There should be some reverse shots of Big Cotty with little X10 getting up close. On

Re: PESO Photobombed

2013-09-03 Thread Derby Chang
!!! Did I miss the original? Can't see how it could top this one. The lighting is perfect, and the 'bomb is the bomb (even she's well lit). Kudos On 30/08/2013 11:01 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1

Re: PESO - At the Rail

2013-09-03 Thread Derby Chang
How is that Newtonianly possible? So dynamic, I hope his mother doesn't see this :) Does his t-shirt really say postale? On 1/09/2013 1:43 PM, knarf wrote: Another one from the Eighth Street Skate Park near my house: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-rail.html?m=1 This guy

Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings

2013-09-03 Thread Derby Chang
I don't know what you are talking about, Ann. These are really natural, intimate photos, with some touching moments. The lighting is gentle and NY as a backdrop can't be beat. Such great faces. On 29/08/2013 1:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-27 Thread Derby Chang
On 26/08/2013 12:03 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Throughly enjoyed it, Derby. I like seeing the changes in the mood of the shots as the sun drops. #26 (woman and taxi) is my fave. #16 conceals an entire narrative too. Thanks Bruce, Marco and David. I think I might do more day-long shoots. It's

Re: PESO - Welcome to Berkeley

2013-08-27 Thread Derby Chang
The tonal separation on the faces is terrific. Can see their puzzlement completely On 27/08/2013 1:39 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso16.html Last week, I found myself with an afternoon to kill in Berkeley. Although I'd been back to Berkeley many times since

Re: PESO Portrait of Sophie [now with dewrinkled backdrop]

2013-08-27 Thread Derby Chang
Just saw this. I like the current style of cropping the top of the head. Peter Hurley-esque. It makes the portrait intimate, I think. Not too sure about the crop on the fingers though Gorgeous lighting, nonetheless On 21/08/2013 2:46 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Background wrinkles rankle, as

GESO - tour of the library

2013-08-27 Thread Derby Chang
Took the afternoon off for a rather special treat. The State Library is putting the pics from the Street show into their collection, so we photographers were asked to sign some papers. Of course, we could have done this by email, but where is the fun in that? The bonus was the curator of

Re: Red Dragons 2013 - A couple more stack focused shots

2013-08-27 Thread Derby Chang
Superb as always. Anthropomorphising maybe a bit too much, your dragonflies look like the most elegant ballet dancers On 26/08/2013 11:19 AM, Mark C wrote: A few snaps of red dragonflies for this summer - they seem to be scarce this year:

Re: OT: Ansel Adams Exhibition

2013-08-27 Thread Derby Chang
Thanks for the reminder, Brian. Have been meaning to have a look. Is the lighting ok? The Maritime sometimes is a little dark On 27/08/2013 9:56 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all My wife and I are both emerging from 'The Lost Weekend' having lunched on what we suspect was a dubious

Re: GESO - tour of the library

2013-08-27 Thread Derby Chang
You can get a reader's ticket, and get access to the archives any time. I didn't take a shot of it, but on the next shelf up from those were Frank Hurley's portfolios of original WWI prints On 27/08/2013 10:07 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au: Took

Re: PESO - Subtlety

2013-08-25 Thread Derby Chang
I love how dark the photo is, but the important elements are entirely readable - her profile, the details of the dress, her legs. Superb On 23/08/2013 4:24 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/3SvUDez6XNA Another photo of Anna. -- PDML

Re: Boris PESO 2013 #36 - Anat

2013-08-25 Thread Derby Chang
You should do more wide open shots, Boris. Lovely natural smile, too On 24/08/2013 4:23 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Full frame or not, but SMCP A 50/1.2 is mighty fine lens... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/2013-36-anat.html Thanks. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO Sunset by the sea

2013-08-25 Thread Derby Chang
Not only a great portrait, it's a really nice product shot for the jacket too. On 16/08/2013 9:17 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I took this portrait fully 30 minutes after sunset, looking west out onto Lake Ontario, with Port Credit's shoreline to the right (you can see faint lights from the

GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-25 Thread Derby Chang
Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over the day. Definitely my next piece of photo gear - better walking shoes http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/12hrs/index.html --

Re: GESO - The Apple Don't Fall Far from the Tree

2013-08-25 Thread Derby Chang
, probably forward and to the right (while keeping the monitor speaker off the feet on the either side). Best regards, Igor Thu Aug 15 18:06:07 EDT 2013 Derby Chang wrote: My friend had a CD release last night. I am entranced http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/apple/index.html

GESO - The Apple Don't Fall Far from the Tree

2013-08-15 Thread Derby Chang
My friend had a CD release last night. I am entranced http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/apple/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: GESOs - G.A.S.

2013-08-12 Thread Derby Chang
Thanks Bruce On #9, I do think I missed the Decisive Moment. Dude got a call on his mobile a moment after I took the shot =:0 On 12/08/2013 1:19 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Image #2 in your 35/1.4 set: wonderful! But image #9: my eyes! my eyes! ;-) On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Derby

Re: PAW

2013-08-12 Thread Derby Chang
Funny how kebab and gyro trucks have the same design aesthetic all around the world. I would have thought I'd had a late night snack from just the same gentleman. Excellent comic shot On 4/08/2013 12:25 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Just got back from a conference in Portland,

Re: PESO - Anna, pronounced Ahna

2013-08-12 Thread Derby Chang
Lovely. Long-back skirts look terrific on a someone with the legs to show them off. Confidence goes a long way On 12/08/2013 9:52 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: On 8/11/13 7:26 AM, Derby Chang wrote: You sold me. I love the magenta tone. Sleek skirt; are there more to show off the fashion

Re: GESO - Ladies Zeppelin

2013-08-11 Thread Derby Chang
Love the set, Dario, especially Jemima Page on K5S17486x I think they need a Johanna Paulina Jones on flute On 8/08/2013 2:37 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Hi all, Her you'll find a gallery of pics shot by me at a Summer concert (beer festival) of a Led Zeppelin all-female cover band. This is

Re: PESO - At the Beach for the Apocalypse

2013-08-11 Thread Derby Chang
Not normally a fan of tele street shots, but this one is superb. So dreamlike with that painterly bokeh. On 11/08/2013 5:06 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso13.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco --

Re: PESO - Anna, pronounced Ahna

2013-08-11 Thread Derby Chang
You sold me. I love the magenta tone. Sleek skirt; are there more to show off the fashion? On 6/08/2013 4:43 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/46sU316B2da -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

GESOs - G.A.S.

2013-08-11 Thread Derby Chang
While it's always fun going out with new gear, I definitely notice a productivity hit when I do. Not that I'm complaining, trying new things is fun. I just come back with less bang per click. The Aussie Dollar is on a slippery slope back to its natural place in the world, but there are

Re: First experiments with IR adapted K-5

2013-08-11 Thread Derby Chang
Larry, the dance shots are great, your camera and no-light settings are perfect. The sushi shots, on the other hand, not so appertising IR block filters are easy to come by, just ask your friendly Leica pusher. Not cheap, but easy. Ahem On 11/08/2013 8:22 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Cutting

OT - kudos to you, Minneapolis

2013-08-04 Thread Derby Chang
One of the loveliest photo series I've seen for a while, despite the technical limitations. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-75-most-unforgettable-moments-from-minnesotas-first-day Mr Mayor should get a pay raise, but he obviously loves what he's doing. -- der...@iinet.net.au

two thumbs up for Lenspen Sensor klear

2013-08-04 Thread Derby Chang
For a long time, I've had an annoying blob on my M8 that I couldn't get rid of no matter how hard I blew. On ebay, these are going for about half rrp, so I picked one up. http://www.lenspen.com/?cPath=_1products_id=NSKLK-1tpid=323 It does exactly what it says it does, make it easy to see

Re: PESOs - 3 new ones with the K-5 and MANUAL lens

2013-07-30 Thread Derby Chang
I set my lens on 2m and position myself at said distance to take a shot for wide-ish lenses. If I'm doing a longer lens like a 50, I might be 3 or 4m. Hip or eye, it doesn't matter, but at least there is no time lost focusing Hyperfocal is setting the lens so everything from a certain

Re: PAW185 - UP

2013-07-30 Thread Derby Chang
G-D, that is a gorgeously metaphysical shot. It makes me think things on another plane On 23/07/2013 6:16 AM, DagT wrote: I´m not sure if this works, but the PAW is moved to google+ this week, at least until I get home to update the website:

Re: GESOs - two of 'em

2013-07-29 Thread Derby Chang
with that enormous Sigma beast on it rather intimidating looking or attention-getting for doing street? Must be the Derby Cloak of Invisibility working for you. :-) On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 7:46 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Two on-topic GESOs for a change. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc

Re: PESOs - 3 new ones with the K-5 and MANUAL lens

2013-07-29 Thread Derby Chang
Love the first one. I wonder what their music is like. Ann, have you tried zone focusing? Not as easy with a 50, but doable. On 29/07/2013 10:18 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I went out this evening near dusk for these - it just started to rain. I wanted to check out the K-5 with a manual

Re: GESOs - two of 'em

2013-07-29 Thread Derby Chang
Totally agree, Brian. I'm as guilty as anyone else, expanding my carbon footprint ordering stuff from Amazon But whenever I drop into Kinokuniya, I always see some book that I must have. thanks for looking Ah. Thanks for that - I'll check those out when next in the city. Kinokuniya

Re: PESO Weiner decay

2013-07-29 Thread Derby Chang
Excellent New Topographics shot. What did it use to be? On 28/07/2013 9:01 PM, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9381352525/in/set-72157634828608896/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

GESOs - two of 'em

2013-07-28 Thread Derby Chang
Two on-topic GESOs for a change. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/markets/index.html http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/;%29OX/index.html I also notice the wonderland bookshop kinokuniya now has a separate shelf for Australian photography monographs, including some rather

Re: PESO Enamel lava

2013-07-28 Thread Derby Chang
I think I've mentioned before your family (both sides) have rather photogenic genes. I love how natural they all look. On 28/07/2013 11:20 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Thanks, Paul. I'll review Kim's pic. Striking that happy medium point between flattering a portrait and virtual botox is

OT GESO - contrast

2013-07-13 Thread Derby Chang
Not sure I like high contrast, but figured I should try it for a while. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/contrast/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Derby Chang
Nice. Warm day? On 13/07/2013 1:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't done much street photography lately: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/bathurst-station.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument

Re: PESO Ontario Grown

2013-07-13 Thread Derby Chang
Really arresting. Kudos on the makeup too - perfect On 4/07/2013 11:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f2Kebj Ontario Grown K20D, DA* 50-135mm/2.8 @ 135mm/F8.0, 1/160th, ISO 100; 2 x AF540FGZ + Cowboy Studios wireless triggers; Lr + Ps Model, MUAH: Iryna I was out location

Re: New Firmware for Q and Q10

2013-07-07 Thread Derby Chang
Thanks Brian. Updated mine. Hadn't noticed there is a lens cap lens for the Q. Might get one. I have the Oly version for the m4/3 and it amuses me. On 7/07/2013 9:51 AM, Brian Walters wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/04/new-firmware-for-pentax-q10-q -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO Three Amigos

2013-07-07 Thread Derby Chang
The multiple hands is a little odd, but on the other hand, I like the unposed pose. And the louring sky is an excellent counterpoint On 3/07/2013 11:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Had a really fun practice shoot this past Sunday evening with my wife and our artist friends, very informal and

Re: GESO - Stack Focusing Dragonflies in the Field

2013-07-07 Thread Derby Chang
My gabber is flasted. On 7/07/2013 1:40 PM, Mark C wrote: I'm trying to get my insect photos up to the next level, and it seems like stack focusing is part of the process to do that. I worked on it yesterday with mixed results - still have a lot of stacks to go through. But here are the

OT GESOs - shooting into the sun

2013-07-07 Thread Derby Chang
After a few weeks of dreary weather, we've have some rather lovely sunny winter days. Nothing wrong with Fuji's lens coating. X100 makes it almost too easy to shoot this stuff http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/fujicontrajour/index.html Walked out today with three M8 batteries, but

GESO - Bessaflex

2013-06-30 Thread Derby Chang
A few weeks ago, I acquired a nice example of the rare-ish Voigtlander Bessaflex in black. What a pretty camera. Takes the same Voigtlander grip and trigger winder as their R rangefinders, and the feel of the body is pretty similar too. In other words, nice and solid.

GESO - Umbrellas

2013-06-29 Thread Derby Chang
As Frank said, taking pictures in the rain = fun. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/umbrellas/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - Grab Portrait

2013-06-27 Thread Derby Chang
The catchlights are beautiful On 28/06/2013 3:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: This young lady, who sells flowers at the farmers market, happened to be in a nice environment when she looked at me. I happened to have my flash set at -1 stop exposure comp, just enough for a bit of fill and some

Re: OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-27 Thread Derby Chang
envious of your street fashion scene. :-) Very nice stuff. But for authentic Chanderlesque I expect bw and more fedorae. You got a light, Mac? No, but I have a dark brown overcoat. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 8:12 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... http

Re: PESO - Wet Blading

2013-06-26 Thread Derby Chang
Ah, getting back to the classic theriaultian blur. Dynamic, I like it On 26/06/2013 9:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From the hip: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/wet-blading.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book,

Re: GESO Rain in the Street

2013-06-26 Thread Derby Chang
Its like LA Noire. Beautiful On 21/06/2013 10:40 PM, Thomas Bohn wrote: The day before yesterday I experienced a nice thunderstorm but since I wasn't able to catch on of the many lightnings I witness on my camera, you get to see some rain. I personally like the close up of the street light,

OT GESO - wet nighties

2013-06-26 Thread Derby Chang
Since I'm on a Chandleresque mood... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/wetnighties/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-13 Thread Derby Chang
That's a terrific set. The lighting looks natural. Staff look attractively natural too. And you have your pics in the wall. Is it a permanent exhibit? Kudos On 13/06/2013 10:18 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening of a new club: show

OT GESO - Nighties

2013-06-08 Thread Derby Chang
Our show at the library had an artist talk yesterday, which was lots of fun. People who weren't related to us actually turned up. Afterwards, I went off do replenish the archive with some night streeties http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/nighties/index.html I know I shouldn't let

Re: PESO - Blue Period

2013-06-08 Thread Derby Chang
The Keef painting doesn't do much for me either, but the colours in your photo works well. He's a very muscular artist. On 6/06/2013 1:18 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Street artist seen in Toronto's (Bohemian) Kensington Market neighbourhood:

Re: PESO x3 Sacrament ...

2013-06-04 Thread Derby Chang
Yup, yup and yup. Love 'em all While I still adhere to the classical street thing of not affecting the scene you shoot, I really like it when there is that momentary eye contact just before the guard comes up. On 4/06/2013 9:19 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: More streeties from The Junction area

Re: Flickr plugs Darren's thunderstorm photo

2013-06-04 Thread Derby Chang
Well done, Darren. Yahoo metaphor, even if unintentional? I like it On 4/06/2013 6:45 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: Saw a familiar photo promoted by Flickr's official Twitter account today: http://www.twitter.com/Flickr/status/341624974529921027 It's a pretty rare honor (and well-deserved)!

Re: PAW178 - Night swimming; 10:34pm

2013-06-04 Thread Derby Chang
Damn gorgeous, Dag. Are you familiar with Tamara Dean's work? Not to say you are the same, but you and her nudge my same pleasure centres http://www.tamaradean.com.au/ On 3/06/2013 6:12 AM, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5,

OT GESO - Peacock Gardens

2013-06-01 Thread Derby Chang
Weekend shooting rhythm was a bit disrupted, but I made it to a friend's show, part of Head On, set in the lovely Auburn Botanical Gardens Peacock Gallery. With real peacocks! I tend not to shoot official events, so you will have to imagine it. It was a very pleasant afternoon, even with the

Re: PESO x2 Trailer A dog's life

2013-05-28 Thread Derby Chang
Love them to bits, especially Trailer. Like seeing that American ingenuity in action. The direct gaze in dog's life, with that hottie malamute in the background is great too. I assume the four pieces of detritus happened to be there? Ellipsis to doggies existential quandry On 28/05/2013

Re: OT: Memorial Day Memories

2013-05-28 Thread Derby Chang
Walt, I don't often comment on family shots on PDML, not that I don't like them, but I don't think I can add much. But I love this pair. Your whole family have great teeth On 28/05/2013 10:16 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: I put this on my Facebook page after reminiscing over years gone bye so

Re: PESO - Anna

2013-05-28 Thread Derby Chang
Gorgeously cinematic. French New Wave, I think Is there a back story? On 28/05/2013 1:34 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: I had a few moments to get a couple of Anna images, so we did something pretty simple. I think it worked out well.

Re: OT - Do I Need to be Excited?

2013-05-28 Thread Derby Chang
Don't know about you, but it doesn't do much for me. http://petapixel.com/2013/05/28/first-leica-mini-m-photograph-leaked-its-a-fixed-lens-aps-c-camera/ X100s is still on my list On 24/05/2013 7:16 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Apparently there's a new Leica on the way, some say a digital

Re: PESO x2 Trailer A dog's life

2013-05-28 Thread Derby Chang
!!! oh dear. That was the wine talking. My apologies. On 28/05/2013 10:28 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: _Canadian_ ingenuity, please! ;-) No detritus was harmed in the making of, etc. I observed PJ rules in these -- unusually for me. Thank you, Derby! On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 5:28 AM, Derby Chang

Re: PESO: Ready to Ride

2013-05-27 Thread Derby Chang
Excellent. Clean composition, colour harmony, and the dude is looking at them. Love it. On 27/05/2013 1:37 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: New York City's bike sharing program, Citibikes, operated by NYC Bike Share, starts tomorrow. This bikes were in position and all set to roll today:

Re: PESO: Custer County Supercell

2013-05-27 Thread Derby Chang
Wow, got the trees and the barn bending to the force of nature. Really beautiful tonal balance too. Annual-worthy On 27/05/2013 2:41 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Had a fun little backyard chase in Custer County (the county north and west of my home county of Buffalo). I walked out of a hardware

Re: OT The way we talk about photographs

2013-05-27 Thread Derby Chang
On 27/05/2013 10:40 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 7:19 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 27 May 2013, at 00:07, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: David duChemin with some great questions. And a NIce Capture! :) http://davidduchemin.com/2013/05/nice-capture/

GESO - Judith Wright

2013-05-25 Thread Derby Chang
Armed with 4 batteries, I took the Q out for another spin yesterday. Still like it a lot http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/judithwright/index.html Noticed an odd thing. When I take the battery out to be charged, the date resets to 2011 but the time remains correct. Does this

Re: Vanishing New York blog features my vintage photos today - yayay!

2013-05-22 Thread Derby Chang
Classic shots, and I love reading an articulate QA from the artist. Well done On 22/05/2013 10:50 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I'm chuffed (like Derby ;-) ) http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/2013/05/east-village-70s-80s.html Blogger Jereniah Moss sent me an email last week asking if he

Re: Man near Brown Line

2013-05-22 Thread Derby Chang
That's a terrific moment, Christine. On 23/05/2013 1:52 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: A curious man. He used the piece of cardboard to sweep litter, then he'd rest and seemingly contemplate his next move. I suppose it's unfortunate the black van is behind him, but traffic was heavy, and

Re: PESO - In a Big World

2013-05-20 Thread Derby Chang
Beautifully composed and nicely rendered, Doug. On 21/05/2013 1:27 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: In a big world https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/8MWgkB6axQD -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO: Bartending's Dark Side

2013-05-20 Thread Derby Chang
They were serious, weren't they? You are getting a great collection of bar shots. On 21/05/2013 4:41 AM, Walt wrote: You see a lot of things working in a dive bar like the club where I work -- the best and worst of people. The guy on the left is David -- a bear of a man and local tough

Re: Street is on

2013-05-20 Thread Derby Chang
. But having them with their backs to each other, on the phone works better. On 20/05/2013 12:15 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: deservedly chuffed :-) can we see your small part on line ? -- ooopps, I mean - of course, the selections that are in the show?;_) ann On 5/18/2013 17:49, Derby Chang wrote: Hiya

Re: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute

2013-05-20 Thread Derby Chang
On 15/05/2013 5:00 PM, Bob W wrote: On 15 May 2013, at 00:54, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Sat, May 11, 2013, Derby Chang wrote: Only two quibbles. Battery life is qrap. My only battery lasted 2hrs, which ended proceedings quickly. And the Q needs a fast wide lens. Otherwise, I am

Re: In praise of the K5's sensor

2013-05-19 Thread Derby Chang
Haha, that's great. Fake Mick is in his puffy shirt, and Fake Dave is in his presumably swishy coat. I remember thinking how daggy it was when it came on Live Aid. Put me off Stones and Bowie for years On 19/05/2013 9:40 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: Man. I just shot my first big concert

Street is on

2013-05-18 Thread Derby Chang
Hiya, Street, a collection of street photography in the State Library, of which I am a small part, opened on Friday. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/streetison/index.html chuffed -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: LeeAnn W. photo shoot

2013-05-18 Thread Derby Chang
These are great, Walt, but I think you can have a tighter edit. On 16/05/2013 3:25 AM, Walt wrote: I finally managed to get the young lady I've been pestering for a photo shoot to get out and take photos yesterday. Here's one of my favorite shots:

Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

2013-05-18 Thread Derby Chang
Lovely. Studio lighting outdoors, I must try that. Is there a BTS shot of you taking the shot? On 15/05/2013 5:42 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year:

Re: PESO - To the Pointe

2013-05-18 Thread Derby Chang
So much hope in a little stack. Like it On 13/05/2013 1:15 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/to-pointe.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. --

Re: PESO - street scene

2013-05-18 Thread Derby Chang
Superb. Tonal separation on the pedestrian, restrained colour palette, ankle boots, these are my favourite things On 16/05/2013 1:17 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Took this a few months ago - dont think I ever showed you guys. More my kind of thing than the pumpkin ale shot.

GESO - Cat Man

2013-05-18 Thread Derby Chang
And some streeties from me. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/catman/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-18 Thread Derby Chang
I like the less than perfect sharpness. Add an ominous David Lynch low-pitched rumble to your slideshow On 15/05/2013 4:15 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I did take some shots of the oil refinery last night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a lack of

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