Yes, let's get some broader participation in the June and July PUGs. It's not like you guys are shy or modest. <g>
The PUG moderator has always been very liberal regarding the theme requirement, and in the past we have had "open" submissions as well as themed submissions, so there is no excuse for not participating. Dan On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 2:04 AM, Brian Walters <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks for your efforts in trying to raise the profile of the PUG, Dan > and for taking the time to do this review. > > I pretty much agree with your assessments, with Nick's 'Going nowhere' > just nudging out George's 'On The Road" and Bruce's 'Like a Glove' as my > favourite. > > Thanks also for your comments on my contribution and, as you were too > modest to review your own, may I?.... > > Jordan Pond by Dan Matyola - A pleasing landscape with the rocks on the > right leading the eye to the two rounded peaks in the distance. The > underwater rocks and slight rippling of the water's surface both add > interest. > > I note that the June PUG is also quite small. C'mon guys - let's have > wider participation in July. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > > > On Thu, 28 May 2009 22:20 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" > <[email protected]> wrote: >> Since entries are closing for the June PUG, I thought I would comment >> on the May PUG. >> >> It is comparatively a small gallery, but there are some interesting >> and highly effective shots. >> >> My overall favorite is "On The Road" by George K. Vlachou. It >> certainly well exemplifies the "Travel" theme, and it embodies the >> "feel" of the Kerouac novel to which the title refers. The straight >> and empty road beckons, and the clouds aid an air of mystery and >> suspense. There is something undefined at the vanishing point -- the >> hint of a hill or perhaps a storm -- that draws the eye. I like the >> composition and the dominance of the green color of the fields. A >> very polished and complete image. >> >> "... like a glove" by Bruce Walker: Another good interpretation of >> the theme. I enjoy the humor of this shot, and the way the image is >> composed so that the tiny car over-fills the frame. The color of the >> car and the reflections add to the overall effect. >> >> "palafitaschilo" by jorge zaven kurkdjian: Nice colors and pleasing >> composition. >> >> "The Orca" by Filip Nicolai: The splash of red provided by the boat >> contrasts well with the bright and dominant blue of the water for a >> very effective image. The following gulls add a touch of humor that >> enhances the whole. >> >> "Moonrise, Imperial 500, Wildwood, NJ" by Matthew Hunt: I like the >> warmth of the colors and melancholy effect of the empty parking lot. >> It certainly has the feel of a Jersey Shore town. >> >> "NB I-5, Snohomish, WA, USA" by Joseph McAllister: A strong >> interpretation of the theme. It could use a more interesting sky, but >> it makes the best of what is there. >> >> "Going nowhere" by Nick David Wright: The boy's posture and His red >> shirt make this image come alive and give it interest. >> >> "Lost in Space" by William Robb: The bright blue sky balances the >> emptiness of the landscape. I especially like the curve of the road >> in the lower right corner. >> >> "Waiting for the Main Course" by Brian Walters: This image has a >> feeling of action and of anticipation that works well. I love the way >> all the birds are facing inward, toward the fisherman. The red/orange >> highlights on the fish draw attention to the center of the >> composition. >> >> -- > -- > > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > 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 [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
