Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Tim Bray
Maybe some more contrast? I think there’s a fine picture in there struggling to get out... -T On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2012/08/peso-2012-33-fashion.html Please be brutal and honest... Thanks. Boris

Galia Peso #34 - Marina

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Another picture by my daughter Galia... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2012/08/peso-2012-34-marina.html 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 directly above and follow the

PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16195123 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 follow the

GFM camera clinic

2012-08-11 Thread Cory Waters
Is anyone going this year? Cory -- 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: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread Kenneth Waller
The stuff along the bottom edge is distracting IMO. A stronger image would be that nice arrangement of balloons all by itself. -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Off they go http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16195123 Dan Matyola

Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Jack Davis
Nice dof and composition, Boris. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday,

Re: PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ken. I think you are probably correct. In this frame, I was trying to include the iPad and cell phone being used to capture the scene. There were more photographers using those devices at the festival than photographers uding DSLRs and compact digital cameras combined. Dan Matyola

Re: GFM camera clinic

2012-08-11 Thread Doug Brewer
On 8/11/12 8:03 AM, Cory Waters wrote: Is anyone going this year? Cory I'll be there. I'm looking forward to finally getting to meet David Simonton. -- 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 2012 - 067 - GDG

2012-08-11 Thread Bruce Walker
Excellent, Godfrey! On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: A blog post, a new photo: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/oh-to-be-a-child enjoy! thanks for any comments -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, I think Ken is right, stronger as just the balloons. Or include more of the iphone/ipad photographers, down to their feet. Then the photo becomes about them and the balloons. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 7:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Ken. I

Re: Galia Peso #34 - Marina

2012-08-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, Tell Galia that is a nice photo. I especially appreciate that all the masts are vertical. It's hard to get this right! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 6:36 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Another picture by my daughter Galia...

Re: PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread Bruce Walker
Easy to say *now*, but I see a shot by crouching down near the guy with the iPad and shooting upward so the horizon is not included. You'd see just up-stretched arms holding phones, and balloons. You'd have to be pushy and yet somehow not get noticed by Mr. iPad. :-) Love your colourful balloon

Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, That seems to be some sort of lobby sculpture or ornament. It is an interesting piece, but not enough for a full picture. I don't think this image stands alone without people or story to go with. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Bruce Walker
I agree with Bob. Sorry, Boris. :-) On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 11:04 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Boris, That seems to be some sort of lobby sculpture or ornament. It is an interesting piece, but not enough for a full picture. I don't think this image stands alone without

RE: Geso Model shoot 2

2012-08-11 Thread John Sessoms
From: Don Guthrie Don't want to over stay my welcome but these are the good ones and the last ones. ( I think Bruce will approve the lighting) If you don't have a favorite guess which one is my pick.

For sale, one day late - CZJ MC Flektogon 50/4 + Tilt adaptor

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Although I was quite excited about this buy some time ago, it is big, it is heavy and it requires manual focusing while my eyes are getting progressively weak :-(. So, offering for sale - Carl Zeiss Jena MC Flektogon 50/4 with Tilt Adapter. Few points about this combo: 1. You get lens

Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/11/2012 9:15 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Maybe some more contrast? I think there’s a fine picture in there struggling to get out... -T Thanks, Tim. I think struggling is the right word here... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/11/2012 3:40 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Nice dof and composition, Boris. Thanks, Jack. -- 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: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Thank you, Bob and Bruce. No need to apologize really. On 8/11/2012 6:08 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I agree with Bob. Sorry, Boris. :-) On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 11:04 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Boris, That seems to be some sort of lobby sculpture or ornament. It is an

Re: Hummingbird - 8/7/12

2012-08-11 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, Kenneth. I figured it was somewhere in that neighborhood, but it's good to have confirmation. -- Walt On 8/7/2012 2:48 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: FWIW, we use 1/2 cup sugar to 2 cups water - Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message

Re: August PUG

2012-08-11 Thread Bruce Walker
On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 11:58 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I finally had a chance to go through PUG tonight and I must say, it's spectacular! I really can't pick a favourite; as I scrolled through it was just photo after amazing photo. Great stuff! I will

Re: GESO: Hummingbird - 8/7/12

2012-08-11 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/10/2012 7:40 PM, Mark C wrote: On 8/7/2012 11:42 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: This little guy appears to being growing accustomed to my presence near the feeder. It won't be long before I can park myself right under it and get some great close-ups. There are others who visit the yard, so I'm

Re: PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread David J Brooks
I agree with Ken. I notice all of the photographers have iPads and PS cameras pointing to thesky and looking at the LED screens. No view finders, sad. Dave On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 7:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16195123 Dan

Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. I like the variety of subjects and the reflections in the balls Dave On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 11:41 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2012/08/peso-2012-33-fashion.html Please be brutal and honest... Thanks. Boris -- PDML

Re: PESO 2012 - 067 - GDG

2012-08-11 Thread David J Brooks
Well done Dave On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: A blog post, a new photo: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/oh-to-be-a-child enjoy! thanks for any comments -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO This'll be

2012-08-11 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/10/2012 1:54 AM, Larry Colen wrote: This set of photos is one reason I was almost late getting to UPS to send Colin the cambro. I went out to the shed to get some packing supplies and the light on some flowers caught my eye, so I had to grab my camera. I'm actually dithering between two

Re: GFM camera clinic

2012-08-11 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: On 8/11/12 8:03 AM, Cory Waters wrote: Is anyone going this year? Cory I'll be there. I'm looking forward to finally getting to meet David Simonton. I'm pretty sure Bruce Wayne will be upset at that. DAVE -- PDML

Re: GFM camera clinic

2012-08-11 Thread David J Brooks
No but i want to. Our start up meetimg is on the 17th and its a must attend. No way i could get there in time. Dave On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 8:03 AM, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: Is anyone going this year? Cory -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Creativity vs. gear?

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Reply interspersed. On 8/9/2012 8:13 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: It has been said many times that abundance of equipment can suppress the [necessity for] creativity. Or, maybe the opposite is correct: lack of proper equipments boosts up the creativity. IMO - neither. You see, Igor, equipment is

Re: Creativity vs. gear?

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/9/2012 5:55 PM, AlunFoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Do I think too much gear hinders creativity? To be honest I have no idea. Because who's to say how much is too much? And who's to say which is more creative; to apply the tool with the best specs for a particular job, or to get surprisingly

Re: Creativity vs. gear?

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/9/2012 9:07 PM, Bob W wrote: It's not how much gear you have that matters, but how much it costs. That's why all Leica photographers are so damned good. B Indeed. Every time they take their cameras and lenses out of their bags, they are reminded of the gear cost, so they curse ever so

RE: Roman Melihhov Photography: baby butterfly...

2012-08-11 Thread John Sessoms
From: Roman Melihhov http://roman.blakout.net/picture.php?/218/category/33 ^^^ DA* 50-135mm, Pentax K-5 street portraits... That's cute. -- 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

Re: Boris PESO #33 - Fashion

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks, Dave! On 8/11/2012 6:36 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Very nice. I like the variety of subjects and the reflections in the balls Dave On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 11:41 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2012/08/peso-2012-33-fashion.html Please

Re: PESO - A view to Lofoten

2012-08-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, I hate you :-). On 7/23/2012 11:30 PM, AlunFoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Apologies for posting a bloglink only, but I haven't figured out how to extract a direct image link from my cellphone browser yet. http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-view-to-lofoten.html Jostein -- PDML

Re: Latemacrocategory submission

2012-08-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Damn, I hate those things. Fly all over your house and eat the teaspoons. I do pest control with an old Remington. On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Now you are perpetuating a stereotype ! Aliens are not bugs and Sir, that picture is obviously an alien

Re: PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
thanks, Bob Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dan, I think Ken is right, stronger as just the balloons. Or include more of the iphone/ipad photographers, down to their feet. Then the photo

Re: PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bruce and David. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 11:35 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with Ken. I notice all of the photographers have iPads and PS cameras pointing to thesky and looking at the LED screens. No

RE: OT: British thighs are the Envy of the World

2012-08-11 Thread Bob W
The one about forces is well worth watching, and includes a bonus for you of featuring some bloke who designs Canadian bikes. Most importantly, it explains why it's always uphill, into a headwind, and raining hard whenever I go for a spin. But it's encouraging to know that with the right

Re: GFM camera clinic

2012-08-11 Thread Doug Brewer
On 8/11/12 11:37 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Doug Brewerd...@alphoto.com wrote: On 8/11/12 8:03 AM, Cory Waters wrote: Is anyone going this year? Cory I'll be there. I'm looking forward to finally getting to meet David Simonton. I'm pretty sure Bruce

Re: OT: British thighs are the Envy of the World

2012-08-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
It's all because you use a Leica, Bob. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The one about forces is well worth watching, and includes a bonus for you of featuring some bloke who designs Canadian bikes. Most importantly, it explains why it's always uphill, into a

Peso: The White Towers

2012-08-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
I went to my hometown last week to visit my family. I hadn't been home in about 4 years, and I while walking through the park I got a good view of some new construction: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-bmxVGWm/0/XL/towers-XL.jpg I'm about 3 miles away. -- Steve Desjardins --

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: The White Towers

2012-08-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Is that Three Mile Is, PA ? Walt On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I went to my hometown last week to visit my family. I hadn't been home in about 4 years, and I while walking through the park I got a good view of some new construction:

Re: Peso: The White Towers

2012-08-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nope. Fall River, Mass. That's a coal-fired power plant. The hot water they were releasing into the river was harming the fish, so they built cooling towers like aNuclear plant. It's essentially a self-contained system. As funny as it is, those towers make the plant a bit more green. On

Re: Peso: For the Catophobes

2012-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Cute pup. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Some have expressed mild distaste for my cat photos. For those folks, here is manly dog image:

RE: Peso: The White Towers

2012-08-11 Thread Bob W
It's a cloud factory! B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins I went to my hometown last week to visit my family. I hadn't been home in about 4 years, and I while walking through the park I got a good view of some new construction:

Re: OT: British thighs are the Envy of the World

2012-08-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 11:09 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I am a member of the CTC (Cyclists' Touring Club), who send me a weekly newsletter email. In this week's they have included a piece with some links about what lies behind Victoria Pendleton, which some of the Hoy-polloi on the

Re: OT: British thighs are the Envy of the World

2012-08-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 10:58 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: .. Most importantly, it explains why it's always uphill, into a headwind, and raining hard whenever I go for a spin. But it's encouraging to know that with the right clothing and helmet I could achieve the same speeds as

Re: Roman Melihhov Photography: baby butterfly...

2012-08-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's a diva look to go with the diva paint job. Nice shot. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Roman Melihhov http://roman.blakout.net/picture.php?/218/category/33 ^^^ DA* 50-135mm, Pentax K-5 street portraits... That's cute. -- PDML

PESO Out of focus and lots of noise

2012-08-11 Thread Larry Colen
Technically, I completely blew this shot. It was ISO 16,000, and in the low light I completely blew the focus, absolutely nothing in the frame is even remotely in focus. So I cranked up clarity, contrast, vibrance etc. and came up with this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7762232744/

Re: PESO Out of focus and lots of noise

2012-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a quite interesting effect Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 8:16 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Technically, I completely blew this shot. It was ISO 16,000, and in the low light I completely blew the focus, absolutely

PESO - Lakeshore Boulevard, 1 a.m.

2012-08-11 Thread frank theriault
Don't ask me what I was doing on a deserted Lakeshore at 1 a.m. on a rainy night. Okay, ask. Taking photos, I guess. That's my answer, and I'm sticking to it: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/08/lakeshore-boulevard-1-am.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO - Soloist

2012-08-11 Thread frank theriault
Thanks, Dan, and thanks to everyone else who commented. Those are beautiful bikes. Hard to take a bad pic of one. ;-) cheers, frank On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice, Frank! I like the geometry of your image. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Lakeshore Boulevard, 1 a.m.

2012-08-11 Thread Rick Womer
Well, it's a really nice shot--just enough human presence to give it scale without distraction.  I like it. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, August

Re: PESO Out of focus and lots of noise

2012-08-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, it's a pretty neat shot. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That's a quite interesting effect Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 8:16 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Technically, I

Re: PESO Out of focus and lots of noise

2012-08-11 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 11, 2012, at 6:36 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Yeah, it's a pretty neat shot. Thanks. It's kind of cool what you can get when you screw up, and then pretend that's what you meant to do. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That's a

Re: PESO - Arches

2012-08-11 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Mark! Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 8:43 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Arches On 8/2/2012 9:17 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Outside the chapter house

Re: PESO Out of focus and lots of noise

2012-08-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Reminds me of what Louis Armstrong (who didn't like bebop) said of bebop: If you make a mistake, repeat it twice and call it improvisation. (paraphrased) Whether intended or not that's a really good photo! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. --

Re: PESO - Lakeshore Boulevard, 1 a.m.

2012-08-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, A very nice, old time look to it. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 8:15 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Don't ask me what I was doing on a deserted Lakeshore at 1 a.m. on a rainy night. Okay, ask. Taking photos, I guess. That's my answer, and I'm sticking

RE: OT: British thighs are the Envy of the World

2012-08-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I think Cavendish says the fastest he's been clocked in a race sprint is 78 km/hr. That's the fastest anyone's been clocked btw. But it was kilometres, not miles per hour... I don't have a cyclocomputer anymore so I don't know how fast I get up to on my road bike. Several years ago we set up a

RE: PESO: Off they go

2012-08-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Gorgeous! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: August 11, 2012 8/11/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Off they go

Re: OT: British thighs are the Envy of the World

2012-08-11 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 10:58 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: All that to be 30% slower than the world's best (who regularly do the flying 200 in under 10 seconds. Look at it this way: I'd be pretty damned happy if my photographs were 30% worse than the world's