Re: PESO Portrait of an echinacea
On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 2:38 AM, Bob W wrote: > On 2 Aug 2013, at 00:58, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a >> background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be >> tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) >> >> I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's >> fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. > > Sounds like Pollocks to me. Don't be a drip. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
On 2 Aug 2013, at 00:58, Bruce Walker wrote: > Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a > background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be > tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) > > I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's > fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. Sounds like Pollocks to me. B > I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice > palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and > sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to > town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. > > A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' > medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right > shoot. > > Thanks, Walt! > > On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt wrote: >> Beautiful, Bruce. >> >> That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY >> background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. >> >> -- Walt >> >> >> >> On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >>> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >>> >>> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >>> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >>> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >>> Lr + Ps + Nik >>> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >>> >>> Comments welcome. >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > > > -- > -bmw > > -- > 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 Portrait of an echinacea
We're just about to enter yard sale season around here, and I figure I can pick up quite a few bargains in the way of backdrops and props. I never thought about using dyes, but that is a great idea and quite a bit cheaper than latex paint, to boot. Thanks for the tips, John & Bruce! -- Walt On 8/1/2013 8:40 PM, John wrote: When I made my first DIY backdrop, I bought a King-Size Martha Stewart white sheet from K-Mart (they were on sale REALLY cheap while she was in the slammer) and mixed up RIT dyes in a bucket & slung it on with a paint brush. It's certainly washable. On 8/1/2013 8:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally muslin; must be a good reason for that. Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an issue, I guess. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Excellent, John. Now all we have to do is figure out a low cost way to get Ms Stewart back in jail. Seriously though, good advice. www.ritdye.com is a good resource. Thanks! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM, John wrote: > When I made my first DIY backdrop, I bought a King-Size Martha Stewart white > sheet from K-Mart (they were on sale REALLY cheap while she was in the > slammer) and mixed up RIT dyes in a bucket & slung it on with a paint brush. > It's certainly washable. > > > On 8/1/2013 8:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. >> >> Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns >> for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: >> >> http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html >> >> They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be >> able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most >> cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally >> muslin; must be a good reason for that. >> >> Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are >> washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an >> issue, I guess. >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker >> wrote: >>> >>> Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a >>> background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be >>> tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) >>> >>> I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's >>> fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. >>> I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice >>> palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and >>> sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to >>> town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. >>> >>> A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' >>> medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right >>> shoot. >>> >>> Thanks, Walt! >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > > Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... > http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X > > K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 > AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded > with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background > Lr + Ps + Nik > Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. > > Comments welcome. > -- 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. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> -bmw >> >> >> >> > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
When I made my first DIY backdrop, I bought a King-Size Martha Stewart white sheet from K-Mart (they were on sale REALLY cheap while she was in the slammer) and mixed up RIT dyes in a bucket & slung it on with a paint brush. It's certainly washable. On 8/1/2013 8:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally muslin; must be a good reason for that. Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an issue, I guess. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt wrote: Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
I meant latex house paint, not acrylic. Seems there are quite a few guides to sponge painting mottled patterns for walls, but this link mentions photo backgrounds: http://www.ehow.com/how_4911138_sponge-paint-background-photography.html They are assuming a big sheet of foam-core but I think you should be able to paint fabric the same way. Not sure what fabric would be most cost effective though. Commercial cloth backdrops are generally muslin; must be a good reason for that. Also don't know about washing your DIY backdrop. Commercial ones are washer safe. Best if you can avoid walking on it so washing isn't an issue, I guess. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a > background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be > tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) > > I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's > fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. > I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice > palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and > sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to > town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. > > A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' > medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right > shoot. > > Thanks, Walt! > > On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt wrote: >> Beautiful, Bruce. >> >> That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY >> background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. >> >> -- Walt >> >> >> >> On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >>> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >>> >>> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >>> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >>> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >>> Lr + Ps + Nik >>> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >>> >>> Comments welcome. >>> >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > > > -- > -bmw -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Thank you, Don! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > 1st thing I was going to ask was about the background. 2nd thing love the > name "salsa red" 3rd thing great photo. > > pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: >> >> Message: 11 >> Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:05:13 -0400 >> From: Bruce Walker >> >> To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List >> Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea >> Message-ID: >> >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >> >> >> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >> >> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >> Lr + Ps + Nik >> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >> >> Comments welcome. >> >> -- -bmw > > > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Keep in mind what David Hobby (The Strobist) often does with a background: gaffer tapes it to a wall. No stand required. Don't be tempted to use duct tape -- you shouldn't need to ask why. :-) I mentioned the backdrop thing to an artist friend and she said it's fairy easy to create random mottled patterns--it's a stock technique. I haven't got all the details yet but I gather that armed with a nice palette of three compatible colours, plus a big brush, rollers and sponges, you can lay the cloth or paper out on a big floor and go to town. I figure interior acrylic house paint would do. A project for another day. I was lucky enough to pick up a 10'x20' medium grey muslin for $20 a while ago and it's waiting for the right shoot. Thanks, Walt! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Walt wrote: > Beautiful, Bruce. > > That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY > background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. > > -- Walt > > > > On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >> >> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >> Lr + Ps + Nik >> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >> >> Comments welcome. >> > > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Thank you, Dan. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Cleverly done and quite effective. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> It was tricky getting the picture framed completely behind my >> composition. I need to get Louise to paint bigger canvases. :-) >> >> Thanks, Frank. >> >> On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com >> wrote: >>> That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! >>> >>> cheers, >>> frank >>> >>> --- Original Message --- >>> >>> From: Bruce Walker >>> Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 >>> To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List >>> Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea >>> >>> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >>> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >>> >>> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >>> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >>> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >>> Lr + Ps + Nik >>> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >>> >>> Comments welcome. >>> >>> -- >>> -bmw >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> >> >> >> -- >> -bmw >> >> -- >> 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
It's a vase top, and you have a point. I'd trim equally off bottom and sides to crop it. Thanks, Jack! On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:31 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Like the composition and strong colors. Background very well done. > Believe I'd like it a bit better without the vase top (or whatever ) at the > bottom. > Removing it, however, may require an offsetting crop of the top edge.(?) > > Jack > > - Original Message - > From: Bruce Walker > To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List > Cc: > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:05 PM > Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea > > Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... > http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X > > K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 > AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded > with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background > Lr + Ps + Nik > Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. > > Comments welcome. > > -- > -bmw > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Cleverly done and quite effective. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > It was tricky getting the picture framed completely behind my > composition. I need to get Louise to paint bigger canvases. :-) > > Thanks, Frank. > > On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com > wrote: >> That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! >> >> cheers, >> frank >> >> --- Original Message --- >> >> From: Bruce Walker >> Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 >> To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List >> Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea >> >> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >> >> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >> Lr + Ps + Nik >> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >> >> Comments welcome. >> >> -- >> -bmw >> >> -- >> 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. > > > > -- > -bmw > > -- > 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Like the composition and strong colors. Background very well done. Believe I'd like it a bit better without the vase top (or whatever ) at the bottom. Removing it, however, may require an offsetting crop of the top edge.(?) Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:05 PM Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Echinozoa? I can see the confusion. :) Thanks, John. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:04 AM, John wrote: > Very nice, but for some reason I was expecting sea cucumbers. > > > On 7/31/2013 9:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >> >> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >> Lr + Ps + Nik >> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >> >> Comments welcome. >> > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
It was tricky getting the picture framed completely behind my composition. I need to get Louise to paint bigger canvases. :-) Thanks, Frank. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! > > cheers, > frank > > --- Original Message --- > > From: Bruce Walker > Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 > To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List > Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea > > Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... > http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X > > K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 > AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded > with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background > Lr + Ps + Nik > Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. > > Comments welcome. > > -- > -bmw > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Paul, thanks. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Nice! > > Paul via phone > > On Jul 31, 2013, at 9:58 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > >> That's a keeper, Bruce... >> nice bokeh >> >> A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) >> >> ann >> >> On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >>> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >>> >>> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >>> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >>> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >>> Lr + Ps + Nik >>> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >>> >>> Comments welcome. >> >> -- >> 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
I appreciate it, Bob. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Bruce, > Love the strong color and simple composition. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >> >> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >> Lr + Ps + Nik >> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >> >> Comments welcome. >> >> -- >> -bmw >> >> -- >> 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Thank you, Ann. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > That's a keeper, Bruce... > nice bokeh > > A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) > > ann > > > On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >> >> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >> Lr + Ps + Nik >> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >> >> Comments welcome. >> > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Very nice, but for some reason I was expecting sea cucumbers. On 7/31/2013 9:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
That is gorgeous. The background is amazing! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: PESO Portrait of an echinacea Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- -bmw -- 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Bruce, Love the strong color and simple composition. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... > http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X > > K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 > AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded > with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background > Lr + Ps + Nik > Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. > > Comments welcome. > > -- > -bmw > > -- > 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 Portrait of an echinacea
Nice! Paul via phone On Jul 31, 2013, at 9:58 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > That's a keeper, Bruce... > nice bokeh > > A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) > > ann > > On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... >> http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X >> >> K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 >> AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded >> with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background >> Lr + Ps + Nik >> Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. >> >> Comments welcome. > > -- > 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 Portrait of an echinacea
That's a keeper, Bruce... nice bokeh A bit perkier than the ones I found in Union Sq :-) ann On 7/31/2013 21:05, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 135mm/F:3.5, 1/160th, ISO 100 AF540FGZ in 31" fleaBay umbrella softbox, above left; AF540FGZ gridded with Honl 1/8" Speed grid, background Lr + Ps + Nik Background is an abstract (acrylic on board) courtesy my wife Louise. Comments welcome. -- 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.
