Re: PESO - Mist

2013-07-13 Thread David Mann
On Jul 13, 2013, at 7:24 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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. If I was thinking minimalist I'd get rid of everything

PESO 2013 - 062 - GDG

2013-07-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Woke at 3 am with a bit of a headache. Dehydrated, didn't drink enough water. So while my body assimilated more water and rebalanced itself, I wandered through some photos taken back in May. This one recalled the memory of a fine weekend with friends up on the Mendocino coast ...

Re: PESO - Mist

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Har! Sent from my iPod On 2013-07-13, at 4:37 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 13, 2013, at 7:24 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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

Re: PESO - Mist

2013-07-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/13/2013 04:37, David Mann wrote: On Jul 13, 2013, at 7:24 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Actually I think I like no birds. Maybe I'll re-do it and post just for the fun of it. Good .. I saw minimalist when I was taking, and the birds are in he wrong place anyway. yup If I

Re: PESO Dogwood

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
The dogwoods are fruiting like crazy right now in southern Ontario. Check the bark; it'll most often be red. We have a lot of dogwood around the garden because it provides bright points of colour in the winter. Looks beautiful with snow (remember that stuff?) on it. Thank you, Frank! On Sat,

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
Thank you, Frank. And, of course, no offense taken at all. That's just how people talk around here. :) -- Walt On 7/12/2013 10:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Thar real purdy. Sorry, didn't mean to mock, just getting into the spirit of the title (took a few minutes to translate,

PAW184 - Bird on a wire

2013-07-13 Thread DagT
One day early, as I´m going to some greek island. So the next is postponed for one week. http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, FA77mm, 1/1250s, f/3.5, ISO100, DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: How do you photograph dark skinned people?

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Jeffrey Smith wrote: I don't do formal portraits, so the lighting is the way it is. I respectfully disagree, Jeffrey. The light _source_ may be what it is, but what you do after that makes a huge difference to the quality of the portrait. You may have the sun coming in through blinds on one

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Bob W
On 7/12/2013 10:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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

Re: How do you photograph dark skinned people?

2013-07-13 Thread Jeffery Smith
You're right, Bruce. Too broad of a generalization. I primarily do street photography. I spent years fighting highlight versus shadow down here, getting chalk and soot results on Tri-X. Pretty soon, I just stopped shooting from 10-4 unless it was overcast (which I like the most). It does wipe

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
On viewing a day or so later, I'm sold on your crop. It does look better that way. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 2:33 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Bingo. IMO it gives it a more delibrate feel to the capture. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
I didn't know you were from Chicago originally. I always assumed you were a native New Yorker. I've never been to either place (though, I have been near Chicago, in Alsip), but I'd like to someday. I've thought about hopping the Amtrak at Carbondale, IL and taking a day trip up to Chicago to

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Remember you would have a couple of friendly native guide Pentaxians there :-) Christine A. and Bob S. ann On 7/13/2013 10:32, Walt wrote: I didn't know you were from Chicago originally. I always assumed you were a native New Yorker. I've never been to either place (though, I have been

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
I'll definitely keep that in mind, though I'm sure they both have busy lives and it'll take some pre-planning to pull it off. But, yes -- it would be fun to be shepherded around the city and capture the scene without worrying about stumbling into the wrong place or getting lost. -- Walt

Re: PAW184 - Bird on a wire

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I lover the blue tones and the patterns in the lines. Well seen and well rendered. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: One day early, as I´m going to some greek island. So the next is postponed for one

Re: PESO 2013 - 062 - GDG

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice textures and patterns. Well done! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Woke at 3 am with a bit of a headache. Dehydrated, didn't drink enough water. So while my body assimilated more

Re: PAW184 - Bird on a wire

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Great composition. I rather like how the clouds seem to be aligned with the wires. On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: One day early, as I´m going to some greek island. So the next is postponed for one week.

Re: GESO Steam tarin people equipment

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
I really like your high contrast bw detail shots, Don. So your money is safe. :-) A great outing. 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

Re: PAW184 - Bird on a wire

2013-07-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Tres thranian... torture for birders, though :-) ann On 7/13/2013 11:05, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I lover the blue tones and the patterns in the lines. Well seen and well rendered. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM, DagT

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Oh, most excellent, Frank! Easily one of your best. On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 11:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't done much street photography lately: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/bathurst-station.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Walt, When you want to hop on the train for a visit, just drop me an email. We enjoy Chicago tours and even know some pretty good spots. We could even ask Christine A. along. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:32 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't know you were from Chicago

Peso Peonie 2 in shade

2013-07-13 Thread David J Brooks
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Re: PAW184 - Bird on a wire

2013-07-13 Thread David J Brooks
Patterns work very nicely here. Dave On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: One day early, as I´m going to some greek island. So the next is postponed for one week. http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, FA77mm, 1/1250s, f/3.5,

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread David J Brooks
Nice Dave On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 11:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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

Re: PESO 2013 - 062 - GDG

2013-07-13 Thread David J Brooks
Nicely done Dave On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Woke at 3 am with a bit of a headache. Dehydrated, didn't drink enough water. So while my body assimilated more water and rebalanced itself, I wandered through some photos taken back in May.

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread David J Brooks
Good detail and dramatic lighting Dave 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 the list of late -- at least in terms of sharing

Re: PESO: 'Seney Sunrise'

2013-07-13 Thread kwaller
Thanks to all who loooked commented - Bruce, Jack, Don, Gerrit, Darren, Ann, Brian, Paul Tom. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: 'Seney Sunrise' On 7/11/2013 15:53,

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
You have a deal, Bob! Thank you for the offer. Since you're obviously familiar with the place, about how much cash do you think I'd need to have on hand to be able to enjoy the city? Obviously, I'm not talking about fine dining and the theater. It'd only be a day trip, but I'd like to get a

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dave. Bruce said I'd get some good use out of that little softbox, and he was right. -- Walt On 7/13/2013 12:22 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Good detail and dramatic lighting Dave On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 10:34 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: That's what they're called in

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
That's a great shot, Frank. Very intriguing. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 10:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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

Re: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

2013-07-13 Thread Jack Davis
Nice, Dave! Like the mottled shade. Far right background could maybe stand some slight softening(?) Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net; Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com; Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com Cc: Sent:

Re: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

2013-07-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Nice, Dave! Like the mottled shade. Far right background could maybe stand some slight softening(?) Jack Ya probably. Thats what io get for using the 50-200 not the fa 100:-) - Original Message - From: David J

PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
It was a boring sunrise as sunrises go. Dark clouds to the east but it was clearing up to the west and north. Never did see the sun but there was a bit of red coming through the clouds. Stuck it out for about a half an hour and was about to leave when I notice red creeping across the bottom of

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread kwaller
Worth the wait I'd say knarF! If it were mine I'd crop it square, eliminating some of the RH side. Its all about the light isn't it! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Red Dawn It was

RE: PAW184 - Bird on a wire

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Your photos are so unique I am often at a loss for words. All I can say is cool or wow. Cool! Wow! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW184 - Bird on a wire One day early, as

Re: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautiful rich colour too. I'd also darken that area, Dave. Attracts too much attention. On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Nice, Dave! Like the mottled shade. Far right background could maybe stand some slight softening(?) Jack - Original Message

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
One of those magnificent nature-appreciating vistas, Frank. Good one. (Should have released one of your camera-bag cormorants.) On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 3:08 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It was a boring sunrise as sunrises go. Dark clouds to the east but it was

RE: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Gorgeous light, beautiful flower, lovely photo. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com, Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com Subject: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That really works well, Frank. Why did you decide to shoot it at an angle like that? I don't think it would have occurred to me to try that in this situation. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 11:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely peony, portrayed with strong color and composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 1:20 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17461117 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario.

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely indeed! Your patience was rewarded. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 3:08 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It was a boring sunrise as sunrises go. Dark clouds to the east but it was clearing up to the west

RE: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
Looks scary with the dark tones and swirls. Patience is ofter rewarded with sun rise and setting. On the cruises most people leave once the sun hits the horizin on sunset, but the best is 15 minutes later :-) Not too many actual photographers visible by then. Gerrit -Original Message-

RE: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

2013-07-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
Wonderful lighting, with resulting great colours. Gerrit. -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 1:21 PM To: Pentax Discuss; Petch Dianne; Barbara Brooks Subject: Peso Peonie 2 in shade

RE: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
Excellent drive by photo Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 11:38 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Bathurst Station Haven't done much street photography lately:

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Jack Davis
Strong image, Frank. Aren't many who could muster the restraint needed to resist completely tricking out these beautiful reds. Congrats! Jack - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 12:08 PM

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Pollution is good for something... pretty sunrises and sunsets very goregeous ann On 7/13/2013 15:08, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It was a boring sunrise as sunrises go. Dark clouds to the east but it was clearing up to the west and north. Never did see the sun but there was a bit of

Re: PESO 2013 - 062 - GDG

2013-07-13 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 13/7/13, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Woke at 3 am with a bit of a headache. Dehydrated, didn't drink enough water. So while my body assimilated more water and rebalanced itself, I wandered through some photos taken back in May. This one recalled the memory of a fine weekend

PESO - Backyard Sunset

2013-07-13 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all A couple of weeks ago some late winter fog combined with the setting sun to produce a golden light that only lasted a matter of minutes. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP4708-K5-1peso.html Comments, of course, very welcome -- Cheers Brian

Re: PESO - Backyard Sunset

2013-07-13 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 14/7/13, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: G'day all A couple of weeks ago some late winter fog combined with the setting sun to produce a golden light that only lasted a matter of minutes. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP4708- K5-1peso.html Comments,

Re: PESO - Backyard Sunset

2013-07-13 Thread Kenneth Waller
Well seen and captured! -Original Message- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Subject: PESO - Backyard Sunset G'day all A couple of weeks ago some late winter fog combined with the setting sun to produce a golden light that only lasted a matter of minutes.

Re: PESO - Backyard Sunset

2013-07-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Terrific catch, beautiful light. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A couple of weeks ago some late winter fog combined with the setting sun to produce a golden light that only lasted a matter of minutes.

Re: PESO - Backyard Sunset

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice Backyard! Nice image as well, and as usual. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 14/7/13, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: G'day all A couple of weeks ago some late winter

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's true! The best Maui sunsets are those colored by the volcanic pollution from the Big Island. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Pollution is good for something... pretty sunrises and

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com: It was a boring sunrise as sunrises go. Dark clouds to the east but it was clearing up to the west and north. Never did see the sun but there was a bit of red coming through the clouds. Stuck it out for about a half an hour and was about to leave when I

Re: PAW184 - Bird on a wire

2013-07-13 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com: Your photos are so unique I am often at a loss for words. All I can say is cool or wow. Cool! Wow! +2. I would never have seen an image there in a million years. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

PESO - Market Street, Oxford. July 2013

2013-07-13 Thread Steve Cottrell
I am really trying to get to grips with reportage. Previously I would have shot from the hip, but I'm forcing myself to stop, look through the lens and compose. You would have thought that, for someone who regularly films strangers with a huge TV camera, pointing a small still camera would be

Re: GESO Steam tarin people equipment

2013-07-13 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com: 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

Re: PESO - Market Street, Oxford. July 2013

2013-07-13 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv: I am really trying to get to grips with reportage. Previously I would have shot from the hip, but I'm forcing myself to stop, look through the lens and compose. You would have thought that, for someone who regularly films strangers with a huge TV

RE: PESO - Market Street, Oxford. July 2013

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Brilliant! Maybe he's talking to the young lady at Bathurst Station? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/bathurst-station.html?m=1 ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject:

Re: PESO 2013 - 062 - GDG

2013-07-13 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com: Woke at 3 am with a bit of a headache. Dehydrated, didn't drink enough water. So while my body assimilated more water and rebalanced itself, I wandered through some photos taken back in May. This one recalled the memory of a fine weekend

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I do have a few which have lots of water, Brian. You're right about the colours, and I might give one of them a go. Might just post one soon. Thanks for the comment and thanks to everyone who looked and commented. Just being there is pretty cool; as close to a transcendental experience as this

PESO: Butterfly Bush

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17461377 Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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

RE: PESO - Backyard Sunset

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful light, stunning photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Backyard Sunset G'day all A couple of weeks ago some late winter fog combined with the

OT GESO - contrast

2013-07-13 Thread Derby Chang
Not sure I like high contrast, but figured I should try it for a while. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/07/contrast/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Derby Chang
Nice. Warm day? On 13/07/2013 1:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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

Re: PESO Ontario Grown

2013-07-13 Thread Derby Chang
Really arresting. Kudos on the makeup too - perfect On 4/07/2013 11:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f2Kebj Ontario Grown K20D, DA* 50-135mm/2.8 @ 135mm/F8.0, 1/160th, ISO 100; 2 x AF540FGZ + Cowboy Studios wireless triggers; Lr + Ps Model, MUAH: Iryna I was out location

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Darren Addy
On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That really works well, Frank. Why did you decide to shoot it at an angle like that? I don't think it would have occurred to me to try that in this situation. Unless, I miss my guess, his eye was nowhere near the

Re: PESO Ontario Grown

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Derby! On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 7:41 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Really arresting. Kudos on the makeup too - perfect On 4/07/2013 11:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: http://flic.kr/p/f2Kebj Ontario Grown K20D, DA* 50-135mm/2.8 @ 135mm/F8.0, 1/160th, ISO 100; 2 x

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
I like that, Dan. Our butterfly bush is a non-starter this year, an apparent victim of the unusual spring we had. On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 7:31 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17461377 Comments are invited Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Backyard Sunset

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Wow, Brian; gorgeous light! On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 5:06 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A couple of weeks ago some late winter fog combined with the setting sun to produce a golden light that only lasted a matter of minutes.

Re: PESO - Market Street, Oxford. July 2013

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Agree with Frank. On both counts. :-) On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Brilliant! Maybe he's talking to the young lady at Bathurst Station? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/bathurst-station.html?m=1 ;-) cheers, frank

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes indeed Darryl, I was shooting from the hip. Not quite in continuous mode, I was bracketting although I only shot the first two of three before I decided to stop. By then I was past her and there were no more shots left to take. Usually after I shoot from the hip I end up doing some

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes, a beautiful warm sunny summer early evening. Thanks, Derby! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Bathurst Station Nice. Warm day? On 13/07/2013 1:38 PM,

RE: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Lovely! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Butterfly Bush http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17461377 Comments are invited Dan Matyola

RE: OT GESO - contrast

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Another wonderful gallery! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT GESO - contrast Not sure I like high contrast, but figured I should try it for a while.

Re: PESO 2013 - 062 - GDG

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agree with Cotty! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO 2013 - 062 - GDG On 13/7/13, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Woke at 3 am with a bit of a headache.

Re: PESO - Red Dawn

2013-07-13 Thread Rick Womer
Beautiful, Frank!  I like the way that the clouds and shoreline converge on the city lights to the right. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 3:08 PM

PESO Woman standing in heels

2013-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
I don't mind your showing me your legs. They're very swell legs and it's a pleasure to make their acquaintance. I don't mind if you don't like my manners. They're pretty bad. I grieve over them during the long winter nights. -- Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep http://goo.gl/33KUm Comments

Re: GESO Steam tarin people equipment

2013-07-13 Thread Rick Womer
Beautiful gallery!  It was nice that the drive wheels were painted red. The people in the first photo don't look particularly excited about their adventure... Cheers, Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Market Street, Oxford. July 2013

2013-07-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Yeah - good one! despite your comment about difficulty. I do have a nit - because it's such a nice shot... if I'd shot this, I'd clone out just a couple of distracting white things, or simply darken them. Don't think it would be too dishonest to do it. bottom right on the street, just below

PESO - Rue Tournefort

2013-07-13 Thread Rick Womer
Suddenly it's March again, and we're in Paris... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17461508size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

RE: PESO Woman standing in heels

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love the back lit legs with the light on her feet. Very sexy. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO Woman standing in heels I don't mind your showing me your

RE: PESO - Rue Tournefort

2013-07-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I love how you caught her ~just~ as she goes from shade into the light. Well timed! Terrific photo. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13 To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Rue Tournefort Suddenly it's March again,

RE: OT GESO - contrast

2013-07-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
I find those very effective. From the title I expected over contrasty. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Derby Chang Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 7:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT GESO - contrast Not sure I like high

Re: OT GESO - contrast

2013-07-13 Thread Marco Alpert
Yeah, I was thinking maybe Ralph Gibsonesque BW. But these, as usual, are great. -Marco On Jul 13, 2013, at 7:37 PM, Gerrit Visser wrote: I find those very effective. From the title I expected over contrasty. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bruce! We have several butterfly bushes, and they are all thriving in the wet humid weather. We have some butterflies already, but very few hummers so far. I have always had difficulty photographing butterfly bushes, partly because one end is turning brown before the other end has

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: July 13, 2013 7/13/13

Re: PESO Woman standing in heels

2013-07-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting shapes and shadows. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I don't mind your showing me your legs. They're very swell legs and it's a pleasure to make their acquaintance. I don't mind