I haven't received my copy of the annual--can't wait. I look forward to
seeing everyone's work--the photos, Doug's forward, and Mark's design work.
Big thanks Ken for your very kind words. Very much appreciated.
That day Akira & I were on our way to the Museum of Science and Industry. I
had the K-7 with the FA 50mm f 1.4. I knew I'd want a few shots of him on
the train, and with the FA 50mm I knew I'd need some distance, so I sat in a
seat diagonal from Akira. The train car was empty and not moving because we
get on this train at the end of the line. Akira moved about the car and
settled in a seat facing me. He looked out the closest window & I got 2
shots off--not very interesting stuff. He shifted in his seat and looked
across the isle, then slumped back into his seat and looked straight at me,
and I got the shot off. Right when I looked at the LCD, Akira started
talking and asking me questions, so I got distracted and thought, ah that'll
just have to do. Then I sat beside him, and we gabbed and giggled all the
way to the museum. It was a great day with him. He's really funny--and a
handful--he can talk your ear off! And I did take many pictures at the
museum--but just playful stuff--the kind an aunt would take. :-)
Big thanks, Ken. Cheers, Christine
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Subject: My observations on the 2011 PDML ANnual
Have reviewed the annual several time since I received it, and have come
up with several observations
* Another great job by Mark - your organizational and stylistic abilities
are wonderful - thank you very much for the effort (and the efforts of
Doug Brewer, Scott Loveless, Bill Robb & Miscrere).
As I paged thu the latest edition several things jumped out at me (and my
wife - French)
Doug Brewer is a very good writer - his foreword is priceless, even for a
non photographer - my wife.
While all of the images are very well done I'd like to point out my
reactions to some that really caught my eye:
'My nephew, Akira' by Christine Aguila - absolutely the best in the book,
IMO, the subject and execution are stunning - you should be very proud of
it Christine.
Notables & why I thought so -
'Eighteen Below on the Salmon River by Thomas Cakalic - subject and
composition
'Winter's Grace' by Jack Davis - simplicity, subject and execution
'The Red Door' by Ann Sanfedele - symmetry and composition
'From Across +3' by Fernando Terrazzino - subject, composition and
lighting
'Looking for Another Wave' by Brian Walters - subject and composition
'Jetty Dreams' by Bruce Walker - composition, subject and light
'Turbofan' by Bong Manayon - subject and composition
'Ruby Red' by Brendan MacRae - subject and composition
'Third Snow this Winter's by Ann Sanfedele - execution, subject and
composition
'The Monument' by Buylent Celasun - Subject and execution
'Love' by Tanya Love - subject and execution
'Lead Sled' by Paul Stenquist - what can I say I'm a sucker for a good car
image, especially a Ford
'Winter Beach' by Carl Gjersem - composition and lighting
I agree with Bill Robb, the quotation list seemed a little forced as if
people were purposefully wording things to be included in the annual list.
If there was one thing I'd change in the 2011 Annual it would be the size
of the font - I find it a little hard to read with my old eyes!
YMMV
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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