Re: Spider Photos

2015-09-12 Thread Ken Waller
Very well captured! -Original Message- >From: jtainter Subject: Spider Photos > >For the past couple of weeks I've been photographing a large spider that comes >out only at night. Then yesterday morning I noticed that it was out, and >wrapping a wasp. Two of

Re: PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Larry Colen
Lovely photo, I hope to see more from the series. Knarf wrote: Beautiful!! Very "Marilyn" look about her: the hair, the eyes, the smile. I applaud your choice to portray a plus size middle aged woman as being sexy and desirable. There's no portraying about it, she is incredibly sexy and

Re: Spider Photos

2015-09-12 Thread David J Brooks
I'm sure they are wonderful Dave On Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 1:37 PM, jtainter wrote: > For the past couple of weeks I've been photographing a large spider that > comes out only at night. Then yesterday morning I noticed that it was out, > and wrapping a wasp. Two of the

Look what i bought........

2015-09-12 Thread David J Brooks
... for my up coming birthday, cause i know no one else would have.:-) http://www.caughtinmotion.com/images/X30.jpg Its all Cotty's fault Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML

Re: PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Bob W-PDML
Very good - there's a lot of character in that shot. Like Frank I was immediately reminded of Bert Stern's last photo session with Marilyn Monroe. B > On 12 Sep 2015, at 15:25, Bruce Walker wrote: > > In a continuing quest to push my personal boundaries and break

Spider Photos

2015-09-12 Thread jtainter
For the past couple of weeks I've been photographing a large spider that comes out only at night. Then yesterday morning I noticed that it was out, and wrapping a wasp. Two of the photos show the silk coming from its abdomen. If interested, the photos are over at dpreview:

Re: PESO Serpentine Pavilion

2015-09-12 Thread Eric Featherstone
I think it may have done. Eric. On 12 September 2015 at 02:14, Rick Womer wrote: > Did their maypole fall over? > > Rick > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 3:00 PM, Eric Featherstone > wrote: >> This year's

Re: Spider Photos

2015-09-12 Thread steve harley
On 2015-09-12 11:37 , jtainter wrote: For the past couple of weeks I've been photographing a large spider that comes out only at night. Then yesterday morning I noticed that it was out, and wrapping a wasp. Two of the photos show the silk coming from its abdomen. If interested, the photos are

Re: Spider Photos

2015-09-12 Thread Bob W-PDML
The first of the shots wrapping the wasp is superb. The others detract from it - not that they're bad, but that one stands out and should be presented on its own. B > On 12 Sep 2015, at 18:37, jtainter wrote: > > For the past couple of weeks I've been photographing

Re: Spider Photos

2015-09-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Superb documentation and well shot! Paul via phone > On Sep 12, 2015, at 1:37 PM, jtainter wrote: > > For the past couple of weeks I've been photographing a large spider that > comes out only at night. Then yesterday morning I noticed that it was out, > and wrapping

Re: PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great smile, lovely hair, overall a superb portrait. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 10:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > In a continuing quest to push my personal boundaries and break out of > my comfort zone, I shot a

Re: Spider Photos

2015-09-12 Thread Jack Davis
Wonderfully shot, Joe J - Original Message - From: "jtainter" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 10:37:18 AM Subject: Spider Photos For the past couple of weeks I've been photographing a large spider that comes out only at night.

PESO - Early morning, after the rain...

2015-09-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
This morning... A toned monochrome. Pentax K3, Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 EX Macro https://celasun.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/early-morning-after-the-rain/ Any comments? Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It is indeed a Japanese Beetle, the scourge of anyone who loves roses, hibiscus and other flowering plants. in addition to the beetles devastating our flowers and shrubs, their grubs destroy lawns. Nasty little bugs. That is, however, a fine image. Macro Frank? Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Early morning, after the rain...

2015-09-12 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful exposure, Bulent! I might have chosen a square frame.(?) J - Original Message - From: "Bulent Celasun" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 12:41:05 AM Subject: PESO - Early morning, after the rain... This

Re: Peso- Resting T

2015-09-12 Thread Jack Davis
They're still around, but just less unique. :) Thanks for commenting, David! J - Original Message - From: "David Mann" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 9:43:52 PM Subject: Re: Peso- Resting T Pining for the Fords.

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
After photographing, I recommend you crush it between your thumb and forefinger. That produces a satisfying crackling sound and saves a tree. Paul via phone > On Sep 11, 2015, at 10:59 PM, Knarf wrote: > > It's a Japanese Beetle: > >

Re: PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture and model, but I find her right hand a little distracting. Not sure that I see a middle - aged woman ! Looks way younger IMO. -Original Message- >From: Bruce Walker >Subject: PESO ~ Cindy in the window > >In a continuing quest to push my personal

Re: PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Marco Alpert
Really lovely. Nice work! - Marco > On Sep 12, 2015, at 9:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > In a continuing quest to push my personal boundaries and break out of > my comfort zone, I shot a boudoir session -- my first ever -- with a > plus-sized, curvy, middle-aged woman

Re: PESO - Best Friends Forever

2015-09-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Like! :-) G > On Sep 9, 2015, at 7:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > Met this unlikely couple near the banks of Etobicoke Creek on Sunday: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/best-friends-forever.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Early morning, after the rain...

2015-09-12 Thread Ken Waller
Well composed and rendered! -Original Message- >From: Bulent Celasun >Subject: PESO - Early morning, after the rain... > >This morning... > >A toned monochrome. >Pentax K3, Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 EX Macro >

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Ken Waller
I generally captured them on tape (body tape) and Dispose of them in the garbage. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf > >After photographing, I recommend you crush it between your thumb and >forefinger. That produces a

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Mark C
Nice photo but as noted, a destructive beetle! Good practice nonetheless. Mark On 9/11/2015 9:51 PM, frank theriault wrote: Uninspired title. Have no idea what type of beetle this is - how many million species of beetles are there? He's about twice the size of a lady bug. I rather liked the

PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Bruce Walker
In a continuing quest to push my personal boundaries and break out of my comfort zone, I shot a boudoir session -- my first ever -- with a plus-sized, curvy, middle-aged woman on Thursday. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/128917054162 We used her apartment which, though small, is full of

Re: PESO - Etobicoke Creek

2015-09-12 Thread Bruce Walker
I agree with Ken on the excellent composition, Frank. Well chosen s-curve. :) How far up is this from Marie Curtis Park? On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 10:00 PM, frank theriault wrote: > I mentioned in an earlier post that I spent Sunday at Etobicoke Creek. > It's a couple of

Re: PESO - Early morning, after the rain...

2015-09-12 Thread Bruce Walker
Agree with Frank. Wonderful tones, Bulent. On Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 9:08 AM, Knarf wrote: > Beautifully rendered! > > Cheers, > > frank > > On 12 September, 2015 3:41:05 AM EDT, Bulent Celasun > wrote: >>This morning... >> >>A toned

Re: PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Knarf
Beautiful!! Very "Marilyn" look about her: the hair, the eyes, the smile. I applaud your choice to portray a plus size middle aged woman as being sexy and desirable. Wonderful photo! Cheers, frank On 12 September, 2015 10:24:36 AM EDT, Bruce Walker wrote: >In a

Re: PESO ~ Cindy in the window

2015-09-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. Paul via phone > On Sep 12, 2015, at 10:38 AM, Knarf wrote: > > Beautiful!! > > Very "Marilyn" look about her: the hair, the eyes, the smile. > > I applaud your choice to portray a plus size middle aged woman as being sexy > and desirable. > >

Re: PESO - Best Friends Forever

2015-09-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent! Paul via phone > On Sep 12, 2015, at 9:52 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Like! :-) > > G > >> On Sep 9, 2015, at 7:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: >> >> Met this unlikely couple near the banks of Etobicoke Creek on Sunday: >> >>

Re: Peso- Resting T

2015-09-12 Thread Jack Davis
Lol! Thanks, Dan! Dust to Dust! J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 4:36:44 AM Subject: Re: Peso- Resting T Talk about going to seed! Interesting image, well seen and

Re: PESO - Early morning, after the rain...

2015-09-12 Thread Knarf
Beautifully rendered! Cheers, frank On 12 September, 2015 3:41:05 AM EDT, Bulent Celasun wrote: >This morning... > >A toned monochrome. >Pentax K3, Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 EX Macro > >https://celasun.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/early-morning-after-the-rain/ > > >Any

Re: Peso- Resting T

2015-09-12 Thread Knarf
'E's just stunned is all... Cheers, frank On 12 September, 2015 12:43:52 AM EDT, David Mann wrote: >Pining for the Fords. > >Cheers, >Dave > >> On Sep 12, 2015, at 1:36 pm, P.J. Alling >wrote: >> >> My title would be "Resting in Pieces". >>

Re: Peso- Resting T

2015-09-12 Thread Knarf
Not much panning required for that one, huh? ;-) Lovely photo, Jack! Cheers, frank On 11 September, 2015 7:35:52 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > > >This isn't in direct competition with Paul. >Something I took several years back when I was also packing a 6mm sq >Mamiya6.

Re: Peso- Resting T

2015-09-12 Thread Jack Davis
That must be it! LoL! J - Original Message - From: "Knarf" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 6:05:43 AM Subject: Re: Peso- Resting T 'E's just stunned is all... Cheers, frank On 12 September, 2015 12:43:52

Re: Peso- Resting T

2015-09-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Talk about going to seed! Interesting image, well seen and photographed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 7:35 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > This isn't in direct competition with Paul. > Something I took several years