Re: PESO: Cataract Gorge

Aptly named and with intriguing lighting. Like it, Philip. J - Original Message - From: "Philip Northeast" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2014 8:17:12 PM Subject: PESO: Cataract Gorge Launceston's Cataract Gorge in Autumn K10D Sigma 18-125mm lens https://www.flickr.com/photos

Re: GESO - Goldfinch

Impressive performance of an excellent lens, camera and photographer. J - Original Message - From: "Mark C" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2014 8:37:01 PM Subject: Re: GESO - Goldfinch Thanks, Jack - only #3 was a heavy crop - the image as presented is about 40% of the original.

Re: Camera for a 13-year old?

I just found something scarier than agreeing with Godfrey, having him start a reply almost word for word with what I was about to write. Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: It depends on the child. When I was 12, my mom gave me her Argus C3 (my father bought her a new Kodak Retina IIIc). When I was 13, m

This thing should fly by now

(This is a resend. I'm trying out a new mail client and it seems flakey on sending emails. So I'm resending from my shell account. ) It does have a propeller, two of them as a matter of fact: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14626652410/in/set-72157646078554166 Shared more for the cool s

Re: Camera for a 13-year old?

I was going to suggest a used K-r. Steve Cottrell wrote: On 2/8/14, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: The Fujis are very amenable to using manual focus lenses, though their X series lenses are every bit as good as Pentax lenses. Something like the X-E1 might make a very nice starter camera,

Re: Camera for a 13-year old?

I think a lot of us started with the Argus C-3. I wrote this about it in 2010 It would be hard to imagine a more basic design. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 1:23 AM, Larry Colen w

This thing should fly by now

It does have a propeller, two of them as a matter of fact: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14626652410/in/set-72157646078554166 Shared more for the cool subject matter than photographic excellence. I don't think I'd ever seen one in person before. The rest of the set https://www.flickr

Re: Camera for a 13-year old?

Is that the one that looks like a blue brick? jco On 8/3/2014 9:52 AM, George Sinos wrote: I think a lot of us started with the Argus C-3. I wrote this about it in 2010 It would be hard to imagine a more basic design. gs George Sinos

Re: GESO - Goldfinch

Excellent gallery! On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 1:10 AM, Mark C wrote: > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/goldfinch > > I was going to go out shooting today but wound up staying around the house > to get caught up on some yard work. This goldfinch might have been a better > photo op tha

Re: Camera for a 13-year old?

usually black metal or imitation leather, gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 11:02 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > Is that the one that looks like a blue brick? > jco > > > > On 8/3/2014 9:52 AM, George Sinos wrote: >> >> I think a l

Re: Camera for a 13-year old?

I always thought that calling the Argus C-3 the brick was an insult to bricks... On 8/3/2014 12:02 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Is that the one that looks like a blue brick? jco On 8/3/2014 9:52 AM, George Sinos wrote: I think a lot of us started with the Argus C-3. I wrote this about it in 201

Re: This thing should fly by now

On 8/3/2014 2:06 AM, Larry Colen wrote: (This is a resend. I'm trying out a new mail client and it seems flakey on sending emails. So I'm resending from my shell account. ) It does have a propeller, two of them as a matter of fact: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14626652410/in/set-721

Re: This thing should fly by now

I've received both e-mails. Interesting contraption, maybe it can cross rivers. On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 3:03 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > It does have a propeller, two of them as a matter of fact: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14626652410/in/set-72157646078554166 > > Shared more for the c

Re: This thing should fly by now

Larry, Both messages went through. Nice catch and nice thingy! :) You might be curious to see these pages: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphicar http://www.amphicars.com/acfaq.htm As for the statement that it can fly, this tin-can also has a couple of propellers: http://42graphy.org/science/20

Re: GESO - Goldfinch

Since I had never heard "dicky bird", I had to look it up... Along that way I cam across this page with the history of this and related expression: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/not-a-dicky-bird.html I thought some of the linguistic nerds would be curious to read that. Igor Sat Aug 2 21

Re: This thing should fly by now

Igor Roshchin wrote: Larry, Both messages went through. Thanks. After the second message didn't go through, I did some poking and prodding and found out that none of my email was leaving my server last night. I sent Don a note and I guess he kicked it this morning or something. Nice

Re: Camera for a 13-year old?

P.J. Alling wrote: I always thought that calling the Argus C-3 the brick was an insult to bricks... The C3 has slightly better optical qualities, and is a little sturdier, without weighing much more. On 8/3/2014 12:02 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Is that the one that looks like a blue bric

Re: OT: Sort of fascinated by what Sony has done with the a7s

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 1, 2014, at 8:31 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Darren Addy wrote: I'm not terribly interested in mirrorless cameras (although I have to I'm not terribly interested in anything made by Sony these days. Were it not for the A7/r/s, I wouldn't be either. Not because of

GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

I enjoyed Don's recent shots of Mackinac. I spent a couple of days there myself last week and, at the risk of redundancy, offer herewith some of my impressions of the island. http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p740527401 stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

GESO: Michigan - Upper Peninsula

On my way from Mackinac to the central part of the UP (for a photo workshop starting in an hour or so) I spent some time at Tahquamenon Falls and the Seney NWR. A few selected shots here: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p735513422 Enjoy! stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

Re: GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

On 3 Aug 2014, at 23:16, "Stan Halpin" wrote: > > I enjoyed Don's recent shots of Mackinac. Two nice sets of shots. > I spent a couple of days there myself last week and, at the risk of > redundancy, offer herewith some of my impressions of the island. > > http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p740527

Re: GESO: Michigan - Upper Peninsula

> On 3 Aug 2014, at 23:20, "Stan Halpin" wrote: > > On my way from Mackinac to the central part of the UP (for a photo workshop > starting in an hour or so) I spent some time at Tahquamenon Falls and the > Seney NWR. Sounds like an episode of... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_s-NOZXIOPk > A

Re: PESO: Sunset Flight

Thanks, Paul. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 7:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Like this one a lot. The best of you balloon shots IMO. > Paul > On Aug 2, 2014, at 6:52 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> Thanks, Attila. There were only a few s

Re: PESO: Firing Up

It wouldn't get too far, would it? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 1:40 AM, David Mann wrote: > Someone should make a balloon out of marshmallows. > > Cheers, > Dave > > On Aug 3, 2014, at 10:58 am, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> A hot air bal

Re: GESO: Michigan - Upper Peninsula

I did indeed enjoy them. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 6:20 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > On my way from Mackinac to the central part of the UP (for a photo workshop > starting in an hour or so) I spent some time at Tahquamenon Falls and the >

Re: GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

Interesting gallery, Stan. Thanks for sharing them. Seems everyone really likes that bridge. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 6:16 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > I enjoyed Don's recent shots of Mackinac. I spent a couple of days there > myself las

Re: PESO: Firing Up

Dan, I really like the framing of this one, with the dark but colorful balloons in the left foreground. Rick On Aug 2, 2014, at 6:58 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > A hot air balloon is firing its propane burner in preparation for lift off. > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17825908 > Co

PESO: Whatzis

I find this critter clinging to the siding of our house this morning, high on the second story. Does anyone know what it might be? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17827130 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Firing Up

Thanks, Rick. Actually, the dark and colorful structure is part of the same balloon as the gondola and the propane fire. It is the Hummingbird balloon that I featured in an earlier PESO, and quite large and elaborate. They did get it off the ground, but it didn't fly very far from the launch site

Re: GESO - Goldfinch

Thanks, Attila! On 8/3/2014 12:08 PM, Attila Boros wrote: Excellent gallery! On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 1:10 AM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/goldfinch I was going to go out shooting today but wound up staying around the house to get caught up on some yard work.

Re: PESO: Whatzis

I'm not an expert, but that looks to me like some sort of katydid. On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 8:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I find this critter clinging to the siding of our house this morning, > high on the second story. > Does anyone know what it might be? > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?pho

Which to Buy

I have been a Pentax user for over 15 years and have accumulated a good number of lenses and accessories.  Normally I an not perplexed about which new Pentax digital body to buy, until now.   My main use of Pentax gear is for travel photography - small and lightweight lenses, reasonable sized b

PESO branch office

Had a crew here taking out and trimming trees last week. I took the opportunity to practice photographing people working in trees, in a bucket truck etc. I couldn't bring the details in the shadows out on this one, so I went the other way. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14822200555/i

PESO - Docks at night

Fishing boats in the Hobart docks at night https://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/14843378403/ Pentax K5 21mm Limited 8 secs on a tripod -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUB

Re: Which to Buy

I like the K-3. Better iso and rendering, but my K-5IIs is only a half a step behind. If price is a concern, the K-5IIs is a bit cheaper. On a size basis, they are identical. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 8:31 PM, Ralph Turner wrote: > I have been a Pentax user for over 15 years and ha

GESO -- Take me to your leader.

Junk art doesn't usually float my boat, but this has personality, and character, probably bad character but character none the less. http://tinyurl.com/kdwzkr8 Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- I don't want to a

Re: GESO -- Take me to your leader.

Charming and mysterious. On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 9:15 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Junk art doesn't usually float my boat, but this has personality, and > character, probably bad character but character none the less. > > http://tinyurl.com/kdwzkr8 > > Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm

Re: Which to Buy

My impression is that my K-3 requires more noise reduction at ISO800 and higher than my K-5ii did. That is when pixel-peeping in Lightroom, and the difference is minute. Both do the job very well. If your travel photography is anything like mine, the only difference you would notice using the K-

Re: PESO: Whatzis

That's what I though, too. ann On 8/3/2014 21:24, Bryan Jacoby wrote: I'm not an expert, but that looks to me like some sort of katydid. On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 8:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I find this critter clinging to the siding of our house this morning, high on the second story. Doe

Re: GESO: Michigan - Upper Peninsula

Me too Especially your bridge shot and the lovely sandhill crane in the bullrushes. ann On 8/3/2014 18:50, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I did indeed enjoy them. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 6:20 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: On my way from Mack

Re: GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

On Aug 3, 2014, at 6:38 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > On 3 Aug 2014, at 23:16, "Stan Halpin" wrote: >> >> I enjoyed Don's recent shots of Mackinac. > > Two nice sets of shots. > >> I spent a couple of days there myself last week and, at the risk of >> redundancy, offer herewith some of my impress

Re: GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

stan, I lOVE that close-up of the three draft horses - and generally enjoyed the old timey buildings and the Grand Hotel.. Bob, right - no motor vehicles - although I think there are some exceptions - a fire truck or two or something as I recall. There are two movies I love that were filmed t

Re: GESO: Michigan - Upper Peninsula

Thanks Ann, Dan, Bob et al. My first time on Mackinac was a couple of years ago. Then we were with one of Meg's cousin and her husband; they regularly bike for exercise. We took our bikes and together we were able to do quite a bit of exploration despite the fact that Meg and I were somewhat (!

Re: PESO: Whatzis

Bug. clever, HUH? J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 5:03:54 PM Subject: PESO: Whatzis I find this critter clinging to the siding of our house this morning, high on the second story. Does anyone know what it might be? http://photo.

Re: PESO: Whatzis

Not very, Jack - try "insect" :-) we think Katydid ann of the critter police On 8/3/2014 23:04, Jack Davis wrote: Bug. clever, HUH? J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 5:03:54 PM Subject: PESO: Whatzis I find this critter clingi

PESO: They're BAAAAAAAACK

A while back, I posted an image of a large wasp or hornet nest under the eave of our house. After photographing the nest, I sprayed it from the upstairs windows on each side of it, and then from a ladder underneath it. The next day I repeated this process. It looked like I had gotten rid of them

Re: GESO -- Take me to your leader.

LoL.. J - Original Message - From: "P.J. Alling" To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 7:15:11 PM Subject: GESO -- Take me to your leader. Junk art doesn't usually float my boat, but this has personality, and character, probably bad character but character none the less. http://tin

Re: OT: Sort of fascinated by what Sony has done with the a7s

>>> 1) shorter registration distance means no retrofocus, which means better >>> image quality at wider angle of view. >> >> That does not play out in reality, or is at least inaccurately stated. Wides >> are a challenge on digital sensors, non-retrofocus wides in particular. The >> best perfor

Re: PESO: Whatzis

Well, she may have!? ;-)) J - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 8:10:31 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Whatzis Not very, Jack - try "insect" :-) we think Katydid ann of the critter police On 8/3/2014 23:04, Jack Davis wrote: > Bug. clever, HUH?

Re: PESO: They're BAAAAAAAACK

You may have to move, Dan. J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 8:07:41 PM Subject: PESO: They're BCK A while back, I posted an image of a large wasp or hornet nest under the eave of our house. After photographing the nest,

Re: PESO: Whatzis

Thanks, everyone. It does indeed appear to be a katydid. I haven't seen one around here in a long time, and I recall them being mostly in trees. This seems to be odd behavior, but perhaps it is near the end of its life and on its last legs, so to speak. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery

Re: GESO -- Take me to your leader.

That's worth a "har!" I think the third photo shows the piece the best with less clutter in the background, but of course having _him_ face forward goes better with the title... fun! ann On 8/3/2014 22:15, P.J. Alling wrote: Junk art doesn't usually float my boat, but this has personality, a

Re: PESO: Whatzis

On 03/08/2014 6:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I find this critter clinging to the siding of our house this morning, high on the second story. Does anyone know what it might be? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17827130 Comments are invited. It's green. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Re: PESO: They're BAAAAAAAACK

On 03/08/2014 9:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A while back, I posted an image of a large wasp or hornet nest under the eave of our house. After photographing the nest, I sprayed it from the upstairs windows on each side of it, and then from a ladder underneath it. The next day I repeated this

Re: PESO: They're BAAAAAAAACK

It -is_ intersting.. but in therms of BACK maybe you should get your MONEY bACK from the exterminator! ann On 8/3/2014 23:07, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A while back, I posted an image of a large wasp or hornet nest under the eave of our house. After photographing the nest, I sprayed it

Re: Which to Buy

As a K-5 user, the only place the K-5IIs would really be an upgrade would be in the area of auto focus. Yes, auto focus on the K-5II cameras actually works, as opposed to frustrating the hell out of you. The dynamic range, MP, high ISO capabilities are pretty much the same as the K-5. It has

Re: PESO: They're BAAAAAAAACK

No, instead I will make him come bck until the little buggers are gone for good. I was sure to get a one year guarantee, and he knows I am an attorney, and that I have referred clients buying new homes to his company. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3

Re: PESO: Whatzis

Yes, Bill, it is green. Thanks for helping me out with that. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 11:15 PM, Bill wrote: > On 03/08/2014 6:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> I find this critter clinging to the siding of our house this morning,

Re: PESO: They're BAAAAAAAACK

Well, the exterminator guarantees his work, so he will be back again on Monday. ` really want to get rid of these critters before we or the dog come under attack. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 11:13 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > You may have to mo

Re: PESO: They're BAAAAAAAACK

ah yes, Playing the Lawyer card! Go get him! ann On 8/3/2014 23:29, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: No, instead I will make him come bck until the little buggers are gone for good. I was sure to get a one year guarantee, and he knows I am an attorney, and that I have referred clients buying new h

Re: GESO -- Take me to your leader.

Interesting and fun images! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 10:15 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Junk art doesn't usually float my boat, but this has personality, and > character, probably bad character but character none the less. > > http://tinyur

Re: PESO branch office

Nice action shots! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Had a crew here taking out and trimming trees last week. I took the > opportunity to practice photographing people working in trees, in a bucket > truck etc. I

Re: PESO - Docks at night

I like the contrast between the modern building and the marina. Great job capturing all the various types of lights. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 10:04 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: > Fishing boats in the Hobart docks at night > > https://ww

OT: Inside the Lab of an Electron Microscope Photographer

http://petapixel.com/2013/05/07/inside-the-lab-of-an-electron-microscope-photographer/ 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 di

Re: PESO branch office

Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Nice action shots! Thanks. I just found another photo from that day that I rather like. Remember my hairy palm? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14637811907/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 9:58 PM,

Re: Which to Buy

I've found that I can shoot long sequences with the K5 or K5II using 45MB/s cards without a problem but the K3 becomes bogged down using these cards so I had to buy new 95MB/s card in order to make use of the added capability of the K3. On 4 August 2014 13:27, P.J. Alling wrote: > As a K-5 user,