Re: PESO - Iris Awakening
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 11:10 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. That's quite beautiful! 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.
Re: PESO - Iris Awakening
In a message dated 3/30/2009 1:03:43 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 11:10 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. That's quite beautiful! cheers, frank === Thanks, frank! Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare0003) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
Thats a nice shot. Vark back ground works well. Dave On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 11:10 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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 - Iris Awakening
Well done. An interesting spring awakening. Excellent color, background and DOF. Paul On Mar 28, 2009, at 11:10 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
Well titled, Marnie. An action shot of a flower in the process of awakening. In my simplistic world, it may be a bit too much of a wad at this point. Hoping you'll continue to track springs arrival and share it with us. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com wrote: From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com Subject: PESO - Iris Awakening To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8:10 PM I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
I will tell, Marnie. I will. First I really loved it. Second, the way you prepared the photo to show it to us (the frame, and the black background), for me doubled the pleasure of seeing it. Best regard, Manuel On 09/03/29 04:10, eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) +++ absolutely worth it... I love irises, too 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 - Iris Awakening
In a message dated 3/28/2009 10:01:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Manie, That is nice with the dark background and opening blossom. Keep us posted on how it turns out in full bloom. Regards, Bob S. == Okay. Thanks for looking. Marnie On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:10 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
In a message dated 3/29/2009 4:18:15 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Thats a nice shot. Vark back ground works well. Dave === I did something different and was a bit surprised it worked. Shot 5.6 in shade. Shot came out dark, but not so dark flower couldn't be seen (might not work as well with a darker flower). Brought up a bit with highlight shadow and bingo background was dark. I may try that again. Thanks, Dave. Marnie :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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.
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In a message dated 3/29/2009 5:39:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mfcmagalh...@netcabo.pt writes: I will tell, Marnie. I will. First I really loved it. Second, the way you prepared the photo to show it to us (the frame, and the black background), for me doubled the pleasure of seeing it. Best regard, Manuel === Hey, thanks, Manuel. :-) I used the Tamron SP 90 2.8 Macro. Only lens I've had both in Pentax mount and Canon mount (this was Canon mount.) Does nice macros and makes a pretty decent portrait lens too (non-macro). Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
In a message dated 3/29/2009 5:32:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Well titled, Marnie. An action shot of a flower in the process of awakening. In my simplistic world, it may be a bit too much of a wad at this point. Hoping you'll continue to track springs arrival and share it with us. Jack = Thanks, Jack. I guess it might be nice to alternate my more grim shots with some simple happy shots. ;-) We'll see. Macro is not my forte, though I do mean to do it more (and somehow never seem to get around to it.) Marnie :-) --- absolutely worth it... I love irises, too ann == Thanks, ann. Nice to hear. Guess I'll have to try another one or two later. Marnie :-) - Well done. An interesting spring awakening. Excellent color, background and DOF. Paul === Why thanks, Paul. beam I don't feel I raved enough about your recent flower shots, especially First Flower. One gets going quick and going through PESOs quick and ends up making very brief comments, when one really enjoyed them. Well, this one does anyway. Thanks everyone for looking. Marnie ;-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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.
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eactiv...@aol.com wrote: http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm yeah, works for me. -- 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.
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In a message dated 3/29/2009 8:11:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, d...@alphoto.com writes: eactiv...@aol.com wrote: http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm yeah, works for me. == Hey, thanks, Doug. Marnie aka Doe :-) :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 11:10:36PM -0400, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... nice shot. ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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. -- The fastest way to get your question answered on the net is to post the wrong answer. Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://www.red4est.com/lrc -- 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.
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In a message dated 3/28/2009 8:26:02 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes: On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 11:10:36PM -0400, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... nice shot. ...you tell me. = Thanks, Larry. Also thanks for the thumbs up on the Train Not Included shot. Marnie :-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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 - Iris Awakening
Manie, That is nice with the dark background and opening blossom. Keep us posted on how it turns out in full bloom. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:10 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I've shot more in the last week, last week and a half than I probably have in the previous five months. So feel I've used a lot of bandwidth. But one more pic before the weekend. I shot Cherry Blossoms several times (one time when I took the crows) about a week ago. Too much light, too much wind. Inspired by Paul, Doug, and Bruce I went out today to do some Cherry Blossom macros (I'll have to go through them carefully). And what did I find? On my tree, half of them have fallen off. A cherry blossom petal snowfall. But beneath the tree I found the first Iris. Well, the start of the first Iris. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/iris.htm Don't even know if it's worth showing with all these good flower shots around... ...you tell me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- 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.
