PESO: White Rose of Sharon

2017-07-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Another from our patio: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2017/7/22/white-rose-of-sharon K-5 IIs, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments and criticisms alike are appreciated. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Last Rose of Summer?

2016-11-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
iginal Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola > Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2016 4:58 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: PESO: Last Rose of Summer? > > > I was astonished to see this rose still blooming in my front garden on > November 26: > http://photo.net/photodb

RE: PESO: Last Rose of Summer?

2016-11-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I was astonished to see this rose still blooming in my front garden on November 26: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18315042=lg +++ Really nice to see Dan, they are a memory here until next year. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Last Rose of Summer?

2016-11-26 Thread ann sanfedele
Nice one! And a similar occurance in Paul Stenquist's yard a few days ago - he showed a blooming rose to us on facebook... I don't remember seeing it as a PESO here though. ann On 11/26/2016 9:58 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I was astonished to see this rose still blooming in my front

Re: PESO: Last Rose of Summer?

2016-11-26 Thread Alan C
Pretty. In Phalaborwa, the roses bloom all the year round, lasting much longer in "winter". Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2016 4:58 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Last Rose of Summer? I was astonished to see

PESO: Last Rose of Summer?

2016-11-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I was astonished to see this rose still blooming in my front garden on November 26: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18315042=lg Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Iron Rose Cross

2016-11-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, John and Bob. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Nov 19, 2016 at 1:21 PM, John wrote: > On 11/18/2016 11:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> Sculpture on the grounds of El Santuario de Chimayó; A cross comprised of >> iron

Re: PESO: Iron Rose Cross

2016-11-19 Thread John
On 11/18/2016 11:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Sculpture on the grounds of El Santuario de Chimayó; A cross comprised of iron roses: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18311840=lg Comments are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: PESO: Iron Rose Cross

2016-11-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Like the background, not so much the cross. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 10:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Sculpture on the grounds of El Santuario de Chimayó; A cross comprised of > iron roses: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18311840=lg >

Re: PESO: Iron Rose Cross

2016-11-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Malcolm. The cross itself is a bit stark. I wanted to place it in its peaceful setting to show not only the cross, but how it fits in with the rest of the gardens surrounding the sanctuary. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Nov 19, 2016 at 5:02 AM,

RE: PESO: Iron Rose Cross

2016-11-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18311840=lg I very much like the position of the rose cross in the frame. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

PESO: Iron Rose Cross

2016-11-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Sculpture on the grounds of El Santuario de Chimayó; A cross comprised of iron roses: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18311840=lg Comments are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-19 Thread Jostein Øksne
Well on this list a carapace might come in handy. Thanks for the support, Larry. :-) Jostein Den 19. juli 2016 01.49.47 CEST, skrev Larry Colen : > > >Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> Ugly beast, fine image. > >Jostein did take a fine image, but he's really not a beast. > >> >> >>

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-19 Thread Alan C
Perhaps his beauty is in his ugliness? Looks quite pretty to me. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 11:22 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer Ugly beast, fine image. Dan Matyola http

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Larry Colen
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Ugly beast, fine image. Jostein did take a fine image, but he's really not a beast. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM, Jostein wrote: A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ugly beast, fine image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM, Jostein wrote: > A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4 macro. Diffused TTL flash on > camera. > > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/hargullbasse/ > >

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jostein, That's a beautiful photo of a somewhat scary looking beast! If you sat just a bit lower, you could probably get a catch-light in her eyes. ;-) Just kidding... On a serious note, - photographing such colorful and reflective bugs can be challenging under the bright direct sun-light or

Re: PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Bob W-PDML
Very good! B > On 18 Jul 2016, at 21:55, Jostein wrote: > > A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4 macro. Diffused TTL flash on > camera. > > http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/hargullbasse/ > > Still learning to make the most of this fabulous lens. > > -- PDML

PESO - Green Rose Chafer

2016-07-18 Thread Jostein
A beetle closeup made with K-5 and FA* 200/4 macro. Diffused TTL flash on camera. http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/hargullbasse/ Still learning to make the most of this fabulous lens. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: Single Rose

2014-09-26 Thread Jack Davis
Well done, Dan. I think the bit of slightly soft edges suit the subject. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 6:19:59 PM Subject: PESO: Single Rose http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id

Re: PESO: Single Rose

2014-09-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 6:19:59 PM Subject: PESO: Single Rose http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17866839 K-5 II S, smc 35mm f2.8 Macro limited. Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: PESO: Single Rose

2014-09-26 Thread Mark C
A classic beauty - very nicely done. Mark On 9/25/2014 9:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17866839 K-5 II S, smc 35mm f2.8 Macro limited. Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --- This email is free from

Re: PESO: Single Rose

2014-09-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Mark. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 9:40 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: A classic beauty - very nicely done. Mark On 9/25/2014 9:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17866839 K-5

Re: PESO: Single Rose

2014-09-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, Nice rose, but, sorry, - again, as with the other shot, - I think more breathing space would give it more elegant look. Also, - I see that the background has two different colors. If it were my photo, I would've tried to adjust that. (It can be done even in LR, but it's much easier in

Re: PESO: Single Rose

2014-09-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for your suggestions, Igor. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Dan, Nice rose, but, sorry, - again, as with the other shot, - I think more breathing space would give it more elegant

PESO: Single Rose

2014-09-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-07-07 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Jun 28, 2013, Christine Aguila wrote: On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:03 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-28 Thread Christine Aguila
I agree a bit with Bruce. Maybe it's my eyes, but the piece of grass on the right seems sharper than the flower. Cheers, Christine On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:03 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: A beautiful bloom, Dave. Looks just like a Joseph's Coat to me. The grass itself

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-27 Thread Bruce Walker
A beautiful bloom, Dave. Looks just like a Joseph's Coat to me. The grass itself doesn't bother me though I'd darken it some, myself. I just think that the bloom seems a bit crowded in the frame -- could use space below it. If you shot this as portrait with the flower high, maybe. Just analyzing

Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass off to the right is to much of a distraction. K-R FA 100 f2.8 macro Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Darren Addy
Lovely! On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass off to the right is to much of a distraction.

RE: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
: Peso Multi rose http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass off to the right is to much of a distraction. K-R FA 100 f2.8 macro Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very nice! On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard to get. Just wondering if the bit of grass off to the right is to much of a distraction.

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Beautiful. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water drops are not hard to get. Just wondering if

Re: Peso Multi rose

2013-06-26 Thread Walt
It didn't distract me at all, Dave. The rose itself just commands attention and the blade of grass seems a perfectly natural fit to my eye. -- Walt On 6/26/2013 5:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17440141 Having a lot of rain lately, so flowers and water

RE: PESO: Early Rose

2013-05-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's really beautiful, Dan. It's the light and the dedicate detail of the little green curly bits (whatever they're called). cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: May 22, 2013 5/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO

Re: PESO: Early Rose

2013-05-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautiful rosebud, Dan. You may have a developing aphid problem though. ;-) On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 11:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17361128 K-r with FA 100 mm f1/2.8 Maro Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Early Rose

2013-05-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Don't you think those little buggers add charm to the image? G Yes, I haven't got around to trimming the rose bushes and applying fertilizer and insecticide. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 11:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com

PESO: Early Rose

2013-05-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: PESO: black rose

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
A very interesting plant, Peter. Nicely detailed shot. Is that a perennial where you live? It sure wouldn't survive in southern Ontario! It really needs more contrast to separate it from the background. It's unfortunate that the stones seem to be about the same tonal value as the plant's leaves.

Re: PESO: black rose

2013-01-28 Thread Peter McIntosh
Thanks Bruce. Not sure about being a perennial - I need to do more research. Appreciate the suggestions. I was struggling with those rocks; I'll try some more experiments, both with the lighting and settings. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 29 January 2013 00:22, Bruce Walker

Re: PESO: black rose

2013-01-28 Thread David Mann
On Jan 29, 2013, at 8:01 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Bruce. Not sure about being a perennial - I need to do more research. I think it might be as we have a similar looking plant here (it has brown leaves though). We have several small plants which we grew as cuttings

Re: Peso: The Rose

2012-08-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thanks Folks. On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 12:12 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Oh, that’s the nicest flower picture I’ve seen in a long time; well done! -Tim On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 12:45 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: On a nicer note, I took many walks and there are

Re: Peso: The Rose

2012-08-15 Thread Tim Bray
Oh, that’s the nicest flower picture I’ve seen in a long time; well done! -Tim On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 12:45 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: On a nicer note, I took many walks and there are many yards bedecked in flowers:

Re: Peso: The Rose

2012-08-13 Thread Don Guthrie
Nice job of setting rose off against background. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: On a nicer note, I took many walks and there are many yards bedecked in flowers: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-sg4mrtZ/0/XL/rose-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Peso: The Rose

2012-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice, i like what you have chosen for the back ground makes the flower really stand out Dave On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: On a nicer note, I took many walks and there are many yards bedecked in flowers:

RE: Peso: The Rose

2012-08-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
@pdml.net Subject: Peso: The Rose On a nicer note, I took many walks and there are many yards bedecked in flowers: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-sg4mrtZ/0/XL/rose-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Peso: The Rose

2012-08-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Steve, I agree with Dave and Frank, it's beautiful. The background choice is good, but what really makes the photo is the contrast in sharpness. The rose is so sharp and the background is just soft enough. You can see the flowers (Blackeyed Susans?) but they aren't sharp. Regards, Bob S. On Sun,

Peso: The Rose

2012-08-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
On a nicer note, I took many walks and there are many yards bedecked in flowers: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-sg4mrtZ/0/XL/rose-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-09 Thread Bulent Celasun
She seems to be lost... Beautiful and thought provoking. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-09 Thread David J Brooks
Excellent one Frank. Dave On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this on the subway yesterday.  It seemed quite timely, given that today's Mother's Day.  Couldn't desaturate this one:

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A visually and emotionally strong image Frank. She looks a bit lonely and sad. I almost wonder whether she might be on her way to place the flower on her mother's grave, or something of that nature. OTOH, it may just be my blue mood on Monday morning. Dan M On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM,

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, Good, emotion packed image, but she's a bit orange under those lights. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent one Frank. Dave On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this on the

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: A visually and emotionally strong image Frank.  She looks a bit lonely and sad.  I almost wonder whether she might be  on her way to place the flower on her mother's grave, or something of that nature.  OTOH, it may

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Frank, Good, emotion packed image, but she's a bit orange under those lights. Regards,  Bob S. Thanks, Bob. Now that I look at it again on a monitor at a public library, she does look a bit orange. Maybe I'll fiddle

PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread frank theriault
Saw this on the subway yesterday. It seemed quite timely, given that today's Mother's Day. Couldn't desaturate this one: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/rose-for-mothers-day.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread Jack Davis
Wonderful catch, Paul! Makes you wonder; is she on her way to give it to see her Mom or is she herself the recipient. Jack --- On Sun, 5/8/11, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day To: Pentax

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful. And I applaud the color. Paul On May 8, 2011, at 8:06 AM, frank theriault wrote: Saw this on the subway yesterday. It seemed quite timely, given that today's Mother's Day. Couldn't desaturate this one: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/rose-for-mothers-day.html Hope

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011, 5:06 AM Saw this on the subway yesterday. It seemed quite timely, given that today's Mother's Day. Couldn't desaturate this one: http

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Wonderful catch, Frank! Thanks, Jack! ;-) 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

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Beautiful. And I applaud the color. Wouldn't have worked in BW... Thanks for the kind words, Paul. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread Jack Davis
Oh man..not again!?? Can't believe it..after all this time. Thanks, Paul! (hope that's right) Jack --- On Sun, 5/8/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks you, Frank! Jack --- On Sun, 5/8/11, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011, 7:27 AM On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 10:01

Re: PESO - A Rose for Mother's Day

2011-05-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
NIce one, Knarf ann frank theriault wrote: Saw this on the subway yesterday. It seemed quite timely, given that today's Mother's Day. Couldn't desaturate this one: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/rose-for-mothers-day.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank

PESO: Last Rose of Summer

2010-10-08 Thread Charles Robinson
Spotted after jumping into my brother's car for a ride to work. Had to make him wait as I jumped out and popped the Tamron 90mm f/2.5 onto the K7. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/IMGP5594.jpg -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN

Re: PESO: Last Rose of Summer

2010-10-08 Thread Jack Davis
Like this! Focus well chosen. Jack --- On Fri, 10/8/10, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Subject: PESO: Last Rose of Summer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, October 8, 2010, 8:28 AM Spotted after jumping into my

Re: PESO: Last Rose of Summer

2010-10-08 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 8, 2010, at 12:28, Jack Davis wrote: Like this! Focus well chosen. I got lucky. I was crouched down on the balls of both feet. Completely unstable! Jack --- On Fri, 10/8/10, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Subject: PESO

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-19 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Ralf - this just doesnt work for me... The roses aren't at all attractive -they look fake - which may just be the ultra sharpness and harsh light. The light wasn't harsh at all. What you see here is the problem Lightroom is causing to the colours of

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-19 Thread Boris Liberman
For some reason I was expecting a night industrial shot with some roses somewhere in the frame ;-). I was often told that when photographing roses one should bring some liquid (water?!) and sprinkle it lightly on the flowers for extra liveliness... Though I like it as it is. However, I might

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-19 Thread Cotty
http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always...  :-) How about a night shot, long exposure, same framing, quick blast of handheld flash to illuminate the rose ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-19 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 19, 2009, at 04:36 , Cotty wrote: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always... :-) How about a night shot, long exposure, same framing, quick blast of handheld flash to illuminate the rose ;-) Man, you let poor Ralf get up early while the sun

PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always... :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Graydon
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 10:18:13PM +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher scripsit: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 Did you get one with just the one bud rose? The foreground roses are both very pretty and well shot, but I

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Miserere
2009/10/18 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always...  :-) Ralf Yeah, that works for me. BW would work even more, though... ;-) --M. --

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread ann sanfedele
Ralf - this just doesnt work for me... The roses aren't at all attractive -they look fake - which may just be the ultra sharpness and harsh light. The buildings need to be sharp or much more out of focus. I'm definitely a fan of yours, you know - you have so many spectacular and beautifully

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 10:18:13PM +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher scripsit: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 Did you get one with just the one bud rose?  

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 10/18/2009 1:18:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, fotor...@gmx.de writes: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always... :-) Ralf = Departure for you. I like the idea, but think the

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We bought our house in Dec 1983, and it came with some plants and vines. The two climbing rose bushes in the front(south side) of the house are much older than our 25 years here. We cut them down, they still grow.:-)

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread mike wilson
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/13 Fri AM 10:58:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso First Rose On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We bought our house in Dec 1983, and it came with some plants and vines

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread P. J. Alling
mike wilson wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/13 Fri AM 10:58:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso First Rose On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We bought our house in Dec 1983, and it came with some

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:28 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but it will all soon be under CONTROL... (obvious but somebody had to do it). Sorry about that, Chief... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:56 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:28 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but it will all soon be under CONTROL... (obvious but somebody had to do it). Sorry about that, Chief... We better continue this under the cone

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread mike wilson
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/13 Fri PM 03:28:27 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso First Rose mike wilson wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/13 Fri AM 10:58:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread mike wilson
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/13 Fri PM 03:56:05 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso First Rose On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:28 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but it will all soon be under CONTROL... (obvious

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread Ken Waller
A little tight on the framing, (especially the LH side) but overall a nice capture. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Peso First Rose We bought our house in Dec 1983, and it came with some plants

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread pnstenquist
A wild rose. Nice. Paul -- Original message -- From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/13 Fri PM 03:28:27 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso First Rose mike wilson

Re: Peso First Rose

2008-06-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 5:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A wild rose. Nice. Paul Wild, maybe, but it lives at my house.:-) Dave -- 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

Peso First Rose

2008-06-12 Thread David J Brooks
We bought our house in Dec 1983, and it came with some plants and vines. The two climbing rose bushes in the front(south side) of the house are much older than our 25 years here. We cut them down, they still grow.:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7401053 D200, Tamron 90mm macro minor

RE: Peso First Rose

2008-06-12 Thread Bob W
We bought our house in Dec 1983, and it came with some plants and vines. The two climbing rose bushes in the front(south side) of the house are much older than our 25 years here. We cut them down, they still grow.:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7401053 Agent Orange is

Re: PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-30 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice, Totally found, or did you arrange the petals a little? Tom C wrote: Outside a Florist's shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6468680 Tom C. -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-30 Thread Tom C
Thanks. As found. Tom C. From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name... Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:27:06 -0400 Nice, Totally found, or did you arrange

Re: PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/27/2007 12:50:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Outside a Florist's shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6468680 Tom C. Looks underexposed. Sorry, does nothing for me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) Blunt and honest enough?

PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-27 Thread Tom C
Outside a Florist's shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6468680 Tom C. -- 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 ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Tom C wrote: Outside a Florist's shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6468680 Going all Godfrey on us, eh? Nice work. -- 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

Re: PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-27 Thread Rebekah
Lovely :o) rg2 On 9/27/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom C wrote: Outside a Florist's shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6468680 Going all Godfrey on us, eh? Nice work. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-27 Thread frank theriault
On 9/27/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Outside a Florist's shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6468680 Tom C. Love it! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO ... A Rose by Any Other Name...

2007-09-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Sep 27, 2007, at 14:51, Mark Roberts wrote: Tom C wrote: Outside a Florist's shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6468680 Going all Godfrey on us, eh? Nice work. Was my first thought too. Then I wondered why the photo was sideways until I realized it was probably a brick

Re: PESO: Red rose

2007-02-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: PESO: Red rose Hi Markus, Yes, my objections to this are largely a result of the light. Too many specular highlights, apparently caused by the flash. It makes it look almost sudsy. More subtle light might have worked. But I've

Re: PESO: Red rose

2007-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
Hi. First thing that got my attention was to much water near the centre of the flower. For me anyway, it is a distraction. A more diffused light might be better. ie: see Charles Braswell's stuff. He's the master.g Dave On 2/17/07, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A macro after the rain

PESO: Red rose

2007-02-17 Thread Markus Maurer
A macro after the rain in the cemetry nearby with the Pentax SFXn, Pentax 50mm macro and AF280T flash on flash grip. Warning, it's a pure Cliche shot :-) http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/rose.jpg greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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