Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-14 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/11/2010 6:24 PM, frank theriault wrote: Like 'em both, but especially the gelato case. But maybe I'm just a sucker for gelato (which I no longer eat). The colours and light make it a wonderful shot. Thank you, Frank! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-14 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/6/2010 9:04 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Which is why it's best to eat ice cream in the winter... Winter winteri lupus est... /big grin/ Boris -- 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

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-11 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:01 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and honest. Like 'em both, but especially the gelato case.

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-10 Thread Boris Liberman
I reluctantly :-) agree with your assessment, Dan. My photo is rather different than your due to its dark parts... Boris On 12/9/2010 7:09 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Boris, when I was going through some only travel images. I found the one where I tried to capture the varieties of color in

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes. IIRC, that is what a lot of folks complained about when you first posted that image. My image also had a lot of very dark areas, plus a door and a sign that got in the way from the right. Accordingly, I cropped the hell out of it to get rid of all of that, and just show the gelato with all

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Boris, when I was going through some only travel images. I found the one where I tried to capture the varieties of color in the gelato case. Like you, I found too much dark around it. I also had some hardware for the door that block the left side. I wound up cropping severely, and this was the

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-07 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 7, 2010, at 12:55 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I am in the process of learning the light and the way the streets are lit in the evening is entirely different than anything light related that is happening when the sun is out. So it is intriguing me. Over the years I've gotten pretty

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 6, 2010, at 1:52 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I am somewhat new to the low light photography After seeing what Ralf does it really intrigues me, too. I'll never get to his level, but I'd like to see what *is* possible. Absolutely no idea what the subject matter would be. And kinda

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread John Sessoms
From: Boris Liberman On 12/5/2010 5:09 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Well, it melts doesn't it? ... little, gooey puddles and then it sort of just dries up and goes away. 8-D John, you're supposed to eat your ice cream and not let it go gooey and the dry up... /grin/ Yeah, I know. Around

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread John Sessoms
From: Eric Weir On Dec 6, 2010, at 1:52 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I am somewhat new to the low light photography After seeing what Ralf does it really intrigues me, too. I'll never get to his level, but I'd like to see what *is* possible. Absolutely no idea what the subject matter would

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/6/2010 12:28 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Boris Liberman On 12/5/2010 5:09 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Well, it melts doesn't it? ... little, gooey puddles and then it sort of just dries up and goes away. 8-D John, you're supposed to eat your ice cream and not let it go gooey and the

RE: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Bob W
After seeing what Ralf does it really intrigues me, too. I'll never get to his level, but I'd like to see what *is* possible. Absolutely no idea what the subject matter would be. And kinda have doubts about what the Atlanta area might offer in this regard, too. We'll have to see. don't

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 6, 2010, at 2:41 PM, Bob W wrote: After seeing what Ralf does it really intrigues me, too. I'll never get to his level, but I'd like to see what *is* possible. Absolutely no idea what the subject matter would be. And kinda have doubts about what the Atlanta area might offer in

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 6, 2010, at 1:50 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I do know a few good Ralf type subject matter in the NC/SC area, but Atlanta is a little far out from my normal stompin' grounds. Take a drive around at night in some of Atlanta's industrial areas. I know that kind of stuff is around there,

RE: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W After seeing what Ralf does it really intrigues me, too. I'll never get to his level, but I'd like to see what *is* possible. Absolutely no idea what the subject matter would be. And kinda have doubts about what the Atlanta area might offer in this regard, too. We'll have to

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 6, 2010, at 2:41 PM, Bob W wrote: don't they have quite a few army bases around there? You could try wandering around outside one of those at dusk in the half light, with a camera. I'm sure you'd get plenty of good shooting opportunities. On second thought, might cause security to

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 6, 2010, at 3:47 PM, John Sessoms wrote: If you were to go wandering around there in the dark with a camera I'd say your chances of getting shot are pretty good. Yeah, that's what occurred to me after I responded to Bob the first time.

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread John Sessoms
From: Eric Weir I may already have gotten to the thing you say looks like a generating plant, though not in low light. In any case, back in October, a couple days before I left for Arizona, I drove up to KEH to pick up the smc m 135/3.5 I'd bought from them. On the way up I noticed the plant

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 6, 2010, at 4:22 PM, John Sessoms wrote: On the way back I pulled off Cobb Drive and drove back into the site. Turned out it was an incinerator that was no longer being used. However, they were hauling in truck loads of vegetation refuse -- leaves, tree branches, and such -- and

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread P. J. Alling
I expect the army would have at least one shooting opportunity... On 12/6/2010 2:41 PM, Bob W wrote: After seeing what Ralf does it really intrigues me, too. I'll never get to his level, but I'd like to see what *is* possible. Absolutely no idea what the subject matter would be. And kinda have

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like the street scene. You do seem to take a lot of food shots. Maybe you should eat more snacks. ;-) On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:12 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I expect the army would have at least one shooting opportunity... On 12/6/2010 2:41 PM, Bob W wrote: After

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/6/2010 6:56 PM, Eric Weir wrote: After seeing what Ralf does it really intrigues me, too. I'll never get to his level, but I'd like to see what *is* possible. Absolutely no idea what the subject matter would be. And kinda have doubts about what the Atlanta area might offer in this regard,

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/7/2010 6:16 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I like the street scene. You do seem to take a lot of food shots. Maybe you should eat more snacks. ;-) I should eat less snacks as I need to loose weight. And in sooth, Steve, I am not taking as many food shots as certain guy living in

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: Boris Liberman Thank you, Christine. But would you please elaborate as to why Ice cream does not hold your interest? Well, it melts doesn't it? ... little, gooey puddles and then it sort of just dries up and goes away. 8-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-05 Thread Eric Weir
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 12:01 AM Subject: Two more PESOs from Boris http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-05 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 11:35 PM Subject: Re: Two more PESOs from Boris Thank you, Christine. But would you please elaborate as to why Ice cream does not hold your

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/5/2010 6:16 PM, Eric Weir wrote: Might like ice cream if the image were larger. As it is shadow overwhelms detail. Love empty street, where shadow is a part of what appeals. Thank you, Eric. It seems to me now that your comment is the most valuable one in the whole low light series. I

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/5/2010 5:09 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Well, it melts doesn't it? ... little, gooey puddles and then it sort of just dries up and goes away. 8-D John, you're supposed to eat your ice cream and not let it go gooey and the dry up... /grin/ Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/6/2010 6:54 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: The subject is worthy, Boris, so it's not that, but as shot it just doesn't draw me into the frame; the subject seems distant. Just my 2 cents. Ignore if it's not helpful. Cheers, Christine I see no reason to ignore any comments unless they are

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-04 Thread Christine Aguila
PESOs from Boris Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and honest. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-04 Thread Boris Liberman
- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 12:01 AM Subject: Two more PESOs from Boris Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-03 Thread mike wilson
Boris Liberman wrote: Since I posted two pesos you can be brutal on one and honest on other. Mark! -- 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: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks, Ted. I am glad that my relatively simple ideas found their agreement with you and Paul. Boris On 11/30/2010 7:18 PM, Theodore Beilby wrote: Boris, I agree with Paul on his comments on both of these shots. The dark sky does not bother me. The unreal colors of the ice cream really pop

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-01 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/30/2010 6:26 PM, P N Stenquist wrote: I like both of these. Love the warm lighting on the street shot and the empty feeling. I think you exposed the ice cream display perfectly, with the bright colors of the ice cream popping out from the dark environment. Paul Thanks, Paul. Histogram

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-01 Thread Miserere
On 29 November 2010 01:01, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and honest. Boris I would stick to ice cream. M...ice

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Boris Liberman
Thank you, Dan. You're offering me some serious compliments here... Boris On 11/29/2010 4:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I like the empty street very much, Boris. As for the Gelato case, I have tried to take that very shot several times, with miserable results. Your image is just a perfect

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/29/2010 5:39 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, I like the street shot. Lighting and composition work well together. The first shot, Ice Cream, is a little problem for me. I can't really tell what the stuff in the case is. Is this Gelato as Dan says or are these vegetables in grocer's case? I

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Boris Liberman
Thank you, Ann and Ken. I see what you're saying, but I rather wanted to have asymmetrical lines of buildings on the left and on the right. If I crop off the top, the asymmetry will either go away completely or be seriously diminished... I will be more aware of the dark skies next time I am

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/29/2010 8:54 PM, David J Brooks wrote: The empty street is well done. Great lighting Dave Thanks, Dave... I shoot RAW though /wink wink/. Boris -- 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: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, That refrigerated cooler is unfamiliar to me as are the cups stacked above it. Cones are cones anywhere. This is probably why I need a closer look at the ice cream. (Weather is more conducive to ice cream by you. We are frozen here. The birdbaths are small ice skating ponds.) Regards,

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread P N Stenquist
I like both of these. Love the warm lighting on the street shot and the empty feeling. I think you exposed the ice cream display perfectly, with the bright colors of the ice cream popping out from the dark environment. Paul On Nov 30, 2010, at 12:15 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Since I posted

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Ann Sanfedele
There is a little Asian-fusion kinda place in JErsey City whose ice cream / gelato display looks exactly like this... (aside to New JErsian Dan, it is in Pavornia-Newport... down toward the marina and it is called Bao Bao I think) anyway, I didnt have any problem recognizing it - and only am

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Theodore Beilby
Boris, I agree with Paul on his comments on both of these shots. The dark sky does not bother me. The unreal colors of the ice cream really pop and make the shot for me. Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Asian Gelato? Do they have leechee flavor? Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: There is a little Asian-fusion kinda place in JErsey City whose ice cream / gelato display looks exactly like this...

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the empty street very much, Boris. As for the Gelato case, I have tried to take that very shot several times, with miserable results. Your image is just a perfect visualization of the scene! Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1: 01 AM, Boris

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, I like the street shot. Lighting and composition work well together. The first shot, Ice Cream, is a little problem for me. I can't really tell what the stuff in the case is. Is this Gelato as Dan says or are these vegetables in grocer's case? I need a closer or bigger image to really

RE: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Boris Liberman Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and honest. With these, I can be one or the other, but not both. You pick which it's going to be. ;-D -- PDML

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
: Two more PESOs from Boris Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and honest. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Two more PESOs from Boris Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and honest. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
The empty street is well done. Great lighting Dave On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:01 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Since I posted two pesos you can be brutal on one and honest on other. You choose which is which though :-). On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 6:07 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and

Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-11-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-55-ice-cream.html and http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/11/peso-2010-56-empty-street.html Be brutal and honest. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the