Re: Peso-Fall In Colorado

2014-10-29 Thread Jack Davis
Not sure I don't agree, Dan. Thanks. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 9:02:35 PM Subject: Re: Peso-Fall In Colorado Mamiya Mia! I like the color image better; it seems to show more depth and

Re: OT Peso: A big Yawn

2014-10-29 Thread Jack Davis
So sharp! Impressive! Jack - Original Message - From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 8:24:56 PM Subject: OT Peso: A big Yawn Really. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/yawn.html Off topic for equipment used. Fuji X-T1,

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Jack Davis
Nice scenes, Eric. The centered Water Lilly is beautiful, but somewhat bothersome. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 8:55:39 PM Subject: Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta

Re: OT Peso: A big Yawn

2014-10-29 Thread Bill
On 29/10/2014 4:48 AM, Jack Davis wrote: So sharp! Impressive! So far the Fuji glass is very good. I don't think the coatings are quite up to Pentax standards, but overall the lenses are as good if not perhaps a bit better. Thanks for looking bill Really.

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 28, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Bruce bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: A general comment - for both the subject comes across as being too centered. It could be partially aspect ratio, but in any case, I would crop just a bit somewhere to shift these. As the background in both images is not

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 28, 2014, at 7:55 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I prefer the simplicity of the Water Lilly. The Crocus itself has potential as a subject but its surroundings as shown are too cluttered for me. Thanks, Ken. I agree with you about the crocus. I was just so pleased to get

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 28, 2014, at 9:34 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net: Autumn Crocus https://www.flickr.com/photos/eeweir/15405892848/in/set-72157648487798090/lightbox/ Water Lilly

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 28, 2014, at 11:55 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I also like the water lily; being centered doesn't bother me. G Thanks, Dan. I hadn’t anticipated that it might be bothersome. I’m gonna experiment with other croppings.

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 29, 2014, at 6:58 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Nice scenes, Eric. The centered Water Lilly is beautiful, but somewhat bothersome. Thanks, Jack. As I’ve said to others, I’ll be experimenting with different croppings.

PESO: Colorful Photographer

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
From the recent Far Hills Race Meeting: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17886304size=lg K-5 IIs, DA 50mm F/1.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT Peso: A big Yawn

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Nice catch - the detail is very impressive. Mark On 10/28/2014 11:24 PM, Bill wrote: Really. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/yawn.html Off topic for equipment used. Fuji X-T1, 56mm f/1.2 at f2.2. ISO 1600, automatic exposure, 1/3 stop over dialed in. enjoy bill --- This

PESO - Misty Morning

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/misty-morning-october-2014 Another autumn landscape - Pentax 6x7, 55mm f4, Ektar 100. Comments welcome! Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML

Re: OT - the smallest cars - funny photos

2014-10-29 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 28, 2014, at 12:21 , Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: I know that there are many car enthusiasts on this list. Additionally, I find some of these images funny. http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20141021-driving-the-worlds-smallest-car I think I remember Jeremy Clarkson driving

Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-29 Thread Jack Davis
Have visited Colorado's Maroon Bells about half a dozen times. Never did get the perfect sky or mist over Maroon Lake. Located about a thousand feet above the town of Aspen, the lake itself is about 9,600 ft and Maroon Peak (don't know which one) slightly over 14,000 ft. Always many photogs.

Re: External Hard Drives

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Igor - I looked into adding a USB 3 card and found that the only available slots on my PC are PCIe x1 - which I think is too slow to support USB 3.0. Maybe I don't understand the specifications correctly - I think PCIe 2.0 is needed. Mark On 10/28/2014 10:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:

Re: PESO - Misty Morning

2014-10-29 Thread Jack Davis
Especially nice composition, Mark! Jack - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:00:32 AM Subject: PESO - Misty Morning http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/misty-morning-october-2014 Another autumn

Re: PESO: Colorful Photographer

2014-10-29 Thread Alan C
A mutual sensor spying exercise? I see a Scottish connection too. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 2:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Colorful Photographer From the recent Far Hills Race Meeting:

Re: OT Peso: A big Yawn

2014-10-29 Thread Alan C
Phoenix approves. He has own chair too. Alan C -Original Message- From: Bill Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 5:24 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT Peso: A big Yawn Really. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/yawn.html Off topic for equipment used. Fuji X-T1,

PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-29 Thread Alan C
A French tourist in action on a horrible grey Monday last with a bit of sun in the Lowveld beyond. (Blyde pr. Blay-duh = Joyous (Afr.)). https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15472370189/in/photostream/lightbox/ Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast!

Re: A Forest Rest

2014-10-29 Thread Ken Waller
That's better in my opinion. The shadow is not a distraction and in fact ties in nicely with the path, leading the eye into and through the image. -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: A Forest Rest Like this?

Re: PESO - Misty Morning

2014-10-29 Thread Ken Waller
Nice work Mark. Your title makes me think it should be a category for the PUG. I've use the same title on my images several times. -Original Message- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO - Misty Morning Especially nice composition, Mark! Jack - Original Message

Re: PESO: Colorful Photographer

2014-10-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Now there is a photographer outstanding in his field. On 10/29/14, 9:23 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 08:54:24 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Colorful Photographer Message-ID:

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-29 Thread Don Guthrie
The picture that launched a thousand calenders. Looks like you got a good spot sky to me. Very nice. On 10/29/14, 9:23 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:13:16 + (UTC) From: Jack Davisjdavi...@comcast.net To: PDMLpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso- Colorado

Re: OT Peso: A big Yawn

2014-10-29 Thread Ken Waller
Ditto what Mark said, regardless of the equipment used. -Original Message- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: Oct 29, 2014 9:39 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Peso: A big Yawn Nice catch - the detail is very impressive. Mark On 10/28/2014 11:24 PM,

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-29 Thread Ken Waller
Wonderful capture Jack. -Original Message- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net Subject: Peso- Colorado #2 Have visited Colorado's Maroon Bells about half a dozen times. Never did get the perfect sky or mist over Maroon Lake. Located about a thousand feet above the town of Aspen,

Re: External Hard Drives

2014-10-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, First of all, - just in case: there might be a confusion between the width of the bus in number of lanes (PCIe x1, x4, x16...) and the version of the PCIe (1.0a, 1.1, 2.0,..) See, e.g. this Wikipedia article that summarizes it nicely: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express So, the

Re: PESO: Colorful Photographer

2014-10-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, It's a fun photo. I don't know, it might be my laptop screen (but I calibrated it last month), or my mood, - but the colors look a bit blend. I would have boosted the contrast a bit (or maybe vibrance slider in LR). Igor Daniel J. Matyola Wed, 29 Oct 2014 05:55:45 -0700 wrote: From

Re: OT Peso: A big Yawn

2014-10-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jack, yep, that looks like a smart dog! ;-) Bill, - this photo made me yawning... :-) (but it's a nice photo) Igor Jack Davis Wed, 29 Oct 2014 03:48:40 -0700 wrote: So sharp! Impressive! Jack - Original Message - From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net

Re: Re: Peso-Fall In Colorado

2014-10-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jack, I like the color version better, - as I like golden fall colors. In either case, - and especially for the BW, I would also try to play with the lens correction (in LR - vertical adjustment) - to correct for the perspective. Sorry, I took a liberty to check how it would look. And I think

Re: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Alan, I don't if one can tell she was French (or if that matters), but that's a nice (and fun) image! What would be an even more fun image is if you could see the image on her tablet. Actually, - you can try to photoshop that in, by copying a replica of a portion of this image onto the area

Re: Photo puzzler

2014-10-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Sorry for the delayed response. Larry Colen Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:14:23 -0700 wrote: Igor PDML-StR wrote: Here is the full photo that clearly shows the rest of the answer: http://42graphy.org/misc/puzzle1/_IR00178-3.jpg (And the photo is probably less interesting by itself.) You

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-29 Thread Bruce
Powerful image, Jack. I really like what you did here. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Oct 29, 2014, at 7:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Have visited Colorado's Maroon Bells about half a dozen times. Never did get the perfect sky or mist over Maroon Lake. Located

Re: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Nice image, Alan - combines a stunning natural panorama with a bit of social context. I like how you made the tourist the subject but still provide a very enjoyable view of the canyon. Mark On 10/29/2014 10:41 AM, Alan C wrote: A French tourist in action on a horrible grey Monday last with a

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Picture perfect, Jack! You should sell this image to the Colorado tourism board. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Have visited Colorado's Maroon Bells about half a dozen times. Never did

Re: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice capture of an all-too-familiar scene. You also depict the cloud cover very effectively here. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: A French tourist in action on a horrible grey Monday last with a bit

Re: External Hard Drives

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Igor - I guess I misunderstood what I read about PCIe x1. I had the impression that adding a USB 3 card would be futile. I'll give the add on card a try - some of the 2TB drives I will be using in the send copy of the backup at USB 2 so they won't benefit from the speed up, but the

Re: PESO - Misty Morning

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Jack! On 10/29/2014 10:15 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Especially nice composition, Mark! Jack - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:00:32 AM Subject: PESO - Misty Morning

Re: PESO - Misty Morning

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Thanks Ken! As a PUG theme misty would probably appeal to many. On 10/29/2014 11:05 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Nice work Mark. Your title makes me think it should be a category for the PUG. I've use the same title on my images several times. -Original Message- From: Jack Davis

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Excellent image, Jack - the curve of the hills and their inverted reflect really draws the eye into the photo. Mark On 10/29/2014 10:13 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Have visited Colorado's Maroon Bells about half a dozen times. Never did get the perfect sky or mist over Maroon Lake. Located about

Re: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-29 Thread Larry Colen
Mark C wrote: Nice image, Alan - combines a stunning natural panorama with a bit of social context. I like how you made the tourist the subject but still provide a very enjoyable view of the canyon. I agree, the framing, composition and view are all excellent. On my monitor the color

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 28, 2014, at 1:28 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Autumn Crocus https://www.flickr.com/photos/eeweir/15405892848/in/set-72157648487798090/lightbox/ Water Lilly https://www.flickr.com/photos/eeweir/14971286324/in/set-72157648487798090/lightbox/ I’ve posted revised

Re: PESO: Colorful Photographer

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Alan, Don and Igor. I didn't notice the flag before, Alan, but the photographer pictured also happens to be Scots-American. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Dan, It's a fun photo.

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I think they both pop out at the viewer now, Eric. Nice work. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 1:04 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Oct 28, 2014, at 1:28 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Autumn Crocus

PESO: Photographers Three

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
From our recent trip to the Leonard J Buck Gardens: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17891587size=lg K-5 IIs, DA 35mm Limited Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 29, 2014, at 1:34 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I think they both pop out at the viewer now, Eric. Nice work. Thank you, Dan. I need the feedback. My intuitions are in the infantile stage, certainly not more than a toddler.

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 29, 2014, at 1:04 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Oct 28, 2014, at 1:28 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Autumn Crocus https://www.flickr.com/photos/eeweir/15405892848/in/set-72157648487798090/lightbox/ Water Lilly

Re: PESO - Potsdam Cafe

2014-10-29 Thread Richard Womer
Thanks, Dan! http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 11:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Empty chairs at empty tables Where my friends will sing no more. A nice scene. I like the splashes of bright colors against the dark brick, but the lone flower and

Re:PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Well it solves the problem of the small lcd on the back of a PS plus its the size view that Ansel preferred. I do think your pic proves you are the better photographer that day. On 10/29/14, 10:56 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:41:49 +0200 From: Alan

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
I like these final versions a lot. The final version of the water lily in particular is very painterly. Something about the water on the leaf was distracting to me in the earlier versions, but this one looks great. The vegetable headed people further back in your flickr stream are pretty

OT - Ebook in support of Breast Cancer Research

2014-10-29 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Mark Goyen is good friend of my brother-in-law and is a wonderful photographer. He's travelled widely over the past decade photographing in virtually every part of the globe. He's just published an ebook featuring images from his travels, with all proceeds going to help breast

OT: Honorary PDML Membership Nominee?

2014-10-29 Thread Darren Addy
This image came up in the people I follow on Flickr. I thought it might be of interest to PDMLers and thought that perhaps the photographer deserves and Honorary PDML Membership, even though he shoots Nikon. :) https://www.flickr.com/photos/troletti/15466807817/ -- Life is too short to put up

Re: OT: Honorary PDML Membership Nominee?

2014-10-29 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: This image came up in the people I follow on Flickr. I thought it might be of interest to PDMLers and thought that perhaps the photographer deserves and Honorary PDML Membership, even though he shoots Nikon. :)

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-29 Thread Jack Davis
Big thanks to Don, Ken, Bruce, Dan Marc. All remarks sincerely appreciated. Jack - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:50:09 AM Subject: Re: Peso- Colorado #2 Excellent image, Jack - the curve of the hills and

OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-29 Thread knarf
In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/autumn-ride.html?m=1 I'm still getting my bike where I want it but it's close - and the weather's been such that I've been riding lots. Taken with phone cam. Hope you enjoy. Comments

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-29 Thread Philip Northeast
Lovely composition and it looks like a nice spot to ride to Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 30/10/2014 12:45 pm, knarf wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/autumn-ride.html?m=1 I'm still getting my

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful! Paul via phone On Oct 29, 2014, at 9:45 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/autumn-ride.html?m=1 I'm still getting my bike where I want it but it's close - and the

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a perfectly composed shot, Frank! Nice bike also. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 9:45 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where:

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-29 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture of a BEAUTIFUL BIKE, in a great setting, well composed. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: OT PESO - Autumn Ride In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where:

OT: Some Hairy Portrait Photography

2014-10-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://twistedsifter.com/2014/10/world-beard-and-moustache-championships-2014-highlights/ 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

Fuji users read this!

2014-10-29 Thread Zos Xavius
http://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Touit-Fujifilm-Series-Cameras/dp/B00I4UFU2G/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8qid=1414642223sr=8-16keywords=zeiss+50mm Zeiss Touit for $25 on amazon I doubt they will honor that price but its totally worth a shot. If my account wasn't currently drained I'd try for one just to

Re: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-29 Thread Alan C
Thanks Igor, Mark, Dan Larry. Larry, K7 with DA 18-55 @ 18mm ISO 400 1/1500sec. Shot RAW. I probably should have shot at ISO 100 because the K7 sensor is quite noisy above ISO 200 but It was actually quite dark with heavy cloud overhead. I have some other images without the tourists fence

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-29 Thread Mark C
Excellent Bike portrait, Frank! Great colors, exposure and settings. Do I see a little HDR style tonemapping in the image? If so - tastefully done! Mark On 10/29/2014 9:45 PM, knarf wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where:

Re: PESO BW Challenge Day 1

2014-10-29 Thread Rob Studdert
And the last one, day five, something completely incongruous https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGX01655.jpg Cheers, On 29 October 2014 13:15, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Attila, It was her gaze that engaged me, all the other elements fell into place.