on 2013-07-11 19:47 Aahz Maruch wrote
Congrats! Why not keep the 16-50?
i'm a little torn; i have the 16-45, which is good, if not great, yet i rarely
use it any more; that range is covered for me by a set of small primes that are
excellent and humble: A 50/1.7, FA 28/2.8 and DA 15/4 (i
Real purdy too. :-)
Very nicely rendered, Walt, and perfect exposure for them, I think.
On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 10:34 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
That's what they're called in western Kentucky parlance, anyway. I figured I
ought to get a few shots of them as I've been kind of quiet on
Thanks, Gerrit.
On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 9:59 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote:
That really pops out at you!
Gerrit
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Very nice, Walt, and beautifully lit.
Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW
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From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com
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Cc:
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:34 PM
Subject: PESO: Yella Flahrs
That's what they're called in western
Thank you Bruce, Ann, Kenneth for commenting and all who looked.
Gerrit
On 7/11/2013 13:33, Gerrit Visser wrote:
My photoblog is finally ready (enough) to start using
http://photo.psgv.ca/family/
Is a photo taken of the grebe family in the same location as Frank's
recent series but
Softbox did good - I'm _glad_ you took a flower picture
(somebody has to pick up on that comment)
ann
On 7/11/2013 22:34, Walt wrote:
That's what they're called in western Kentucky parlance, anyway. I
figured I ought to get a few shots of them as I've been kind of quiet on
the list of late --
Glad you liked it. thanks, gs
George Sinos
www.GeorgesPhotos.net
www.GeorgeSinos.com
On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 10:42 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote:
On Mon, Jul 01, 2013, George Sinos wrote:
http://georgesinos.com/blog/2013/6/27/how-big-is-my-front-yard
I took a few
I suspect many of you don't need to be told this, but maybe there are some who
would find it enlightening---at lest slightly.
http://www.spring.org.uk/2013/07/mindful-photography-a-simple-and-fun-exercise-that-boosts-well-being.php
I adjust lighting accordingly (the meter reading will try to make them Zone
VII) so that all of their facial features are clearly visible and pleasant.
Jeffery
On Jul 12, 2013, at 12:58 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:
It is discussed briefly in Light, Science an Magic.
In short,
Virtually all of the answers so far have focused on exposure only and
not lighting. I found this article to be very informative.
http://www.nyip.edu/photo-articles/archive/photographing-people-of-color
The secret is to create lots and lots of highlights on dark skin.
This can be done with
I don't do formal portraits, so the lighting is the way it is. ;-) I take a
photograph of each of my students (75% are African American) on the first day
of class, using ambient (lousy) classroom lighting and a fast lens.
Jeffery
On Jul 12, 2013, at 9:18 AM, Darren Addy
FS: Pentax K-7 body, low shutter count (2,295), EX- condition. Purchased from a
list member (but I don't remember who!). Includes printed manual, original box,
strap, new non-Pentax battery and non-Pentax charger. $225.
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens, EX+ condition. I had bought this
On 7/11/2013 15:53, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
Taken in Seney National Wildlife Refuge in the Upper Peninsula of
Michigan several summers ago.
Your thoughts appreciated.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17459149
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
A shortage of restorable USA built locomotives may be a factor as well.
On 7/11/2013 9:19 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Brian,
I believe the last steam engines manufactured in the USA were pre-1950.
That's a 63+ year old rusting teapot to deal with. New is easier.
Regards, Bob S.
On Thu, Jul 11,
Thanks, Bruce.
That little softbox sure makes a world of difference. I've never had
much luck photographing yellow flowers or goldfinches without getting a
lot of bloom.
-- Walt
On 7/12/2013 4:13 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
Real purdy too. :-)
Very nicely rendered, Walt, and perfect exposure
Many thanks, Rick.
-- Walt
On 7/12/2013 6:24 AM, Rick Womer wrote:
Very nice, Walt, and beautifully lit.
Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW
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Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:34 PM
Thank you, Ann.
I guess I got sick of looking at my camera just sitting there doing
nothing. :)
-- Walt
On 7/12/2013 7:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Softbox did good - I'm _glad_ you took a flower picture
(somebody has to pick up on that comment)
ann
On 7/11/2013 22:34, Walt wrote:
That's
pm sent on the k-7
On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 10:24 AM, Joe J. Wilensky jj...@cornell.edu wrote:
FS: Pentax K-7 body, low shutter count (2,295), EX- condition. Purchased from
a list member (but I don't remember who!). Includes printed manual, original
box, strap, new non-Pentax battery and
Nice capture! I might have shifted the composition a bit to the right to
balance the edge treatments - ie cut off on the right and spaced to the LH edge.
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From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs
Many thanks, Rick.
-- Walt
On 7/12/2013 6:24 AM,
Thanks, Kenneth!
Here's a whack at your crop suggestion. I didn't have a whole lot of
space to the left to work with:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9270593860/
I could go either way, but I see what you mean. I kind of liked having
the other flowers in the out-of-focus area,
That is lovely, Walt!
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 11:18 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Kenneth!
Here's a whack at your crop suggestion. I didn't have a whole lot of space
to the left to work with:
I agree with Ken - better
I tried to plant a new pun thread with glad (for gladiolas) but
guess we have to leave it alone.
ann
On 7/12/2013 11:18, Walt wrote:
Thanks, Kenneth!
Here's a whack at your crop suggestion. I didn't have a whole lot of
space to the left to work with:
Thank you, Dan!
I don't think it would have turned out nearly as well if I hadn't
finally gotten over my fanatical devotion to available light. :)
-- Walt
On 7/12/2013 10:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
That is lovely, Walt!
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On
Ha!
I don't know from gladiolas. The girl who rented the place next door
planted them. I just look at them and say lookit them yella flahrs. ;)
-- Walt
On 7/12/2013 10:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
I agree with Ken - better
I tried to plant a new pun thread with glad (for gladiolas) but
Thanks Ann. Glad you had time to look. I hope you will have time to look
at the rest of the set when I post it but if your new toy comes I know
you will be busy with that. BTW this set was taken with the K-5 on a
very gloomy rainy day.
pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
Message: 4
Date: Thu, 11
Here is a full set of steam train photos including passengers and
closeups of the equipment. I treated this as event photography so I
covered the field. I have one or two favs but if you can't find at least
one photo you like your money will be returned.
Taken with K-5 and various lenses. CC
Wonderful. They are beasts, Don. As a child of few years I've been scared and
surprised when a blast of steam enveloped me in the station (NY or Chicago).
I'm old enough to remember the stations being filled with steam, and the wonder
of the new Diesel-Electrics and how quiet they were in
All great love em
7019 is a good one for me
Dave
On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
Here is a full set of steam train photos including passengers and closeups
of the equipment. I treated this as event photography so I covered the
field. I have one or
They were a fave of a favorite aunt of mine - like hollyhocks, they seem
not to be around much - at least not here in the east. (don't know if
you remembered or knew I was from Chicago)
pretty anyway
ann
On 7/12/2013 12:03, Walt wrote:
Ha!
I don't know from gladiolas. The girl who rented
(True story - the friend called me just a few minutes ago, giggling and
gleeful... just after the punchline .)
A friend of mine in the Boston area was driving into the city to his
doctor for a checkup/followup appointment. He was going to have an MRI,
for which he was told to drink a large
Thanks Tom.
Lets keep it quiet about the UP, don't want too many people finding out
about it!
Pictured Rocks is one of many great photographic spots in the UP.
Outside of Alaska, its my favorite place to photograph and a hell of a lot
closer.
Kenneth Waller
I wish I'd have seen that! By the time I saw the chicks (as I now know they're
called) they were too big for that - they tried climbing up but mom or dad was
having none of it!
Wonderful photo!
cheers,
frank
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From: Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com
Sent: July 11, 2013
Actually I think I like no birds. Maybe I'll re-do it and post just for the
fun of it.
I saw minimalist when I was taking, and the birds are in he wrong place anyway.
Thanks to all who commented and looked. Much appreciated.
Cheers,
frank
--- Original Message ---
From: Darren Addy
Bingo.
IMO it gives it a more delibrate feel to the capture.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs
Thanks, Kenneth!
Here's a whack at your crop suggestion. I didn't have a
On Mon, Jul 01, 2013, steve harley wrote:
on 2013-07-01 14:33 Aahz Maruch wrote
Well, I do have something very specific in mind. ;-) I'm highly
keyboard-focused, and I have yet to figure out how to easily switch
between multiple terminal windows spread across multiple virtual
desktops. (E.g.
Feeling really ambivalent about this, but I have the K10D to back up my
K20D and I don't think I'm ever going to use the *ist-D the way it
should be used.
It's currently relegated to the shelf in the closet only gets used I
can remember to pull it down, put it together run a few frames to make
There is a certain romance n dirigibles, and excitement, what with the
possibility of fiery death and all.
On 7/12/2013 1:30 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote:
Wonderful. They are beasts, Don. As a child of few years I've been scared and
surprised when a blast of steam enveloped me in the station
Thank you Frank
Glad I could add to your enjoyment of the little critters. We'll be back
picnicing there soon, lovely area and very peaceful during the week except
for the wan.s in the yacht club who haven't learned how to tie up
halyards properly.
Gerrit
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From:
Nobody rose to the occasion . . .
On Jul 12, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
I agree with Ken - better
I tried to plant a new pun thread with glad (for gladiolas) but
guess we have to leave it alone.
ann
On 7/12/2013 11:18, Walt wrote:
Thanks, Kenneth!
Here's a whack at your
Gret collection!
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
Here is a full set of steam train photos including passengers and closeups
of the equipment. I treated this as event photography so I covered
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 of intuition and
spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson
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on 2013-07-12 21:38 knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote
Haven't done much street photography lately:
not to worry, still got your chops
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From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info
Subject: Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs
Aw... thats so bush league
Nobody rose to the occasion . . .
On Jul 12, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Wonderful posture, interesting angle of view, effective image.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 11:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Haven't done much street photography lately:
I took a picture of dead dandelions the other day...
Cheers,
frank
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From: Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net
Sent: July 12, 2013 7/12/13
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Mindful photography
I suspect many of you don't need to be told this, but maybe
Thar real purdy.
Sorry, didn't mean to mock, just getting into the spirit of the title (took a
few minutes to translate, actually).
And a seriously beautiful photo, very well exposed.
Cheers,
frank
Ps: feel free to mock Canadian accents (except of course we don't have one)
--- Original
I see these white berries all over the place and I had no idea they are dogwood.
I learned two things today (the other thing not photography related).
Lovely photo - as always the exposure/lighting is about perfect.
Cheers,
frank
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From: Bruce Walker
It is. But it didn't need to be converted. The original was quite monotone.
:-)
Cheers,
frank
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From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com
Sent: July 11, 2013 7/11/13
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Re: PESO - Mist
It just occured to me that I thought
Haven't looked at your gallery yet. Look forward to that; if this photo is any
indication it will be spectacular!
This has a real vintage feel to it. No visual cues that this is anything other
than a period photo. Even the rendering has an old-time feel to it.
Wonderful!
cheers,
frank
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Fantastic GESO, Don. The loco is a Class QJ 2-10-2 (Santa Fe) so there is an
American connection! I couldn't find a single picture in my collection of
railway books had to resort to the web. Still quite a bit of steam
operating in China but rapidly being replaced.
Alan C
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