The second part of my comments on the July PUG:
Ranunculus ---------- I like it as a flower shot because it is simple. Still I would have preferred something "closer" to the theme ;-) Busy Bumblebee -------------- By far the best close-up shot in this PUG for me . Very well executed, lovely composition, rich colors. Easily my favorite among this type of shots here. Dragonfly --------- After all this wonderful dragonfly shots in the last days it's hard for this photo.... I like the posing but would like to see a bit more space around the animal. I miss a bit sharpness and DOF too. The green leave and background is nice. Close Encounter of Feline Kind ------------------------------ As a cat lover, I do of course like this PUG entry. The unusual composition is interesting, of course cutting the ears distracts somewhat. The expression on the face and the position of the leg compensates for that shortcomings. the "Close" is somewhat in the title only, but I enjoy this shot. Podiceps Auritus in spring time ------------------------------- I'm a bit at loss with that one. I do not see the relationship to "close" and the picture does not move me in its current state. Is that a very rare bird or what's the secret behind this shot? Closed Door ----------- A classic interpretation of "Close". I would not imagine that this shot was taken in Hawaii! I think that the composition could be a bit stronger by moving the door more off center and maybe even going closer. The floor and the stones lack a bit of detail which could be fixed on the computer. Is it slightly overexposed or is that my monitor setting? Close the Doors --------------- A refreshing interpretation of the theme, I like that. I'm somewhat not so happy with the view and would like to see one or more of the doors closer or a nice detail of one. Still, I like the idea behind that entry. Sundown in Torrevieja --------------------- This one looks more like a painting than a photo to me. I have some sweet memories regarding harbors maybe that's one of the reasons I like this photo. A loose but inspiring interpretation of the theme for me. 4 July 2004 ----------- A wonderful firework photo, I wish I could do such a nice one. The rockets exploded very "close" to each other, is that the relationship to the PUG theme? Or is this already the "open forum" and the section title is missing on the page? Peace ----- Very nice colors and indeed it looks like a peaceful place. I would like to know a little bit of the story behind that shots and why it is "Close" (to night?) I would love to have an A20mm ;-) Yellow Flower ------------- Of course I'm somewhat influenced by my favorite interpretations of the PUG theme so this one does not really catch my attention. I expect from a macro lens more sharpness, would like the flower a bit more off center and a uniform background here. Conclusion ---------- To be honest, I expected a bit wider interpretations of the "Close" theme and hoped for more shots especially taken with this theme in mind. I have no problems with the technical shortcomings of some of the (snap)shots when they move me content wise. It looks like this was a complicated theme and indeed I did not have a good idea for an entry myself so I better stop complaining now ;-) Thanks to anybody for the entertainment and the PUG team for the work. Markus >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Adelheid v. K. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 4:03 PM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: July PUG is open >> >> >>Hi folks, >> >>The July PUG is available on my website AND on the komkon server. >> >>http://www.kirschten.de/PUG/05jul >> >>and http://pug.komkon.org >> >> >>Cheers >>Adelheid >>
