Re: A big Thank You to Kenny-boy
On 20/4/12, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: That to me is not a feature. I think the low end Nikon's feel incredibly cheap in your hand. That may not be the brightest way to judge a camera, but for me it has to feel good in my hand. Honestly, that's why I prefer the feel of a Spotmatic and a Takumar over a pZ-1p and a Pentax-F. Darren, you were born to use an EOS 1D variant. You should try it. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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 Tulip study (FESO?)
Yes, I agree with Steve. He white vase works well, especially with the bit of shading on one side. His description of painterly is an apt one. Beautiful! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com Sent: April 20, 2012 4/20/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO Tulip study (FESO?) on 2012-04-20 6:56 Bruce Walker wrote Here's a shot I got with it ... http://goo.gl/HKVbh enjoyable picture and interesting details behind the taking; i like the white vase as an interesting counterpoint to the almost disappearing stems; some areas in the central tulips seem overexposed, but that makes the composition more painterly -- 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. -- 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: SMUGMUG outages et. al.
On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: When I go to log in , I get the 'we are working on it' messages I couldnt see either of my most recent galleries, either, Christine... ugh On top of SmUGMUG -- there were cafepress issues yesterday when I was trying to update some things.. and day before internet service locally was out for a few hours. ebay just changed the way you write up things you are selling, too. So it's YOUR fault my sports watch is playing up again. Sometimes I hate technology. Dave -- 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 #16 - Nocturne
I must admit that I'm struggling with this one, Boris, and it's hard to explain why (but I'll try). I ~want~ to like it. I feel like I ~should~ like it. But for some reason it's just not coming together. I think it's a question of balance. The leaves are too prominent both in terms of brightness and as a compositional element. They just overpower the image. Which is a shame because I really like the delicate background. I don't know. Maybe a crop that takes away a bit of the leaves and toning them down a bit in brightness? I think it's a really good photo but something's just not coming out right for me. Feels like it should be much better. Now, as for Galia, that young lady is ~seriously~ good! Both of her shots are amazing. Please tell her that for me. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Sent: April 20, 2012 4/20/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Boris PESO #16 - Nocturne It's time for a picture. My recent purchase was that of K-5 with Canon ee-S focusing screen. More about the screen can be found here: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/142241-best-screen-ever-manual-focus-canon-ee-s.html The screen is blank but it is extremely good for manual focusing. The focus pop, so to say is excellent. And specifically in this case it was properly shimmed. (That would be an answer to your question in another thread, Larry.) So, the PESO below is shot with my trusty A 50/1.2 at f/1.2... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2012/04/peso-2012-16-nocturne.html Have your say. Also if you click on Older post you will find two more PESOs shot and processed by Galia. Cheers! 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 directions. -- 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: Discovery's last flight
On Apr 21, 2012, at 3:16 AM, Bryan Jacoby wrote: No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ That is absolutely fantastic. I know how hard it is to shoot against a bright sky like that and the subject matter makes me feel like a little kid again. I had a poster of the space shuttle on my wall. I'm sure I still have it somewhere. It must have been a great experience to watch. I'd always wanted to see a shuttle launch but it looks like I'll never get the opportunity now. Come to think of it I don't even get to see a 747 very often. What's the little escort plane? Dave -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ 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 directions. -- -bmw -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the odd little gem of wisdom. And to be honest, those gems are nothing new (he steals from Robert Capa fer gawd's sake!). I couldn't get past 41 and 42. Maybe it's because it sounds too much like the late Thomas Kinkade that it pisses me off, but photography does not mean painting with light. Yes, learning to use light is very important, but that lead-in really turned me off. And finding your style and sticking with it is the ~worst~ advice I've ever heard! How is anyone going to learn and grow as a photographer if one doesn't experiment, stretch, take chances and have fun with different genres (at least once in a while)? Hey, there's a Little League baseball game down the street. I'd go shoot it, but I'm a nature photographer and I want to stick to my genre. Geez, what an idiot! I could go on but what's the use? Even when he's right what he says are like sound bites on the news. Without more information they're possibly useless or even dangerous (photograpically speaking). That guy is so full of himself. Sigh... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography 101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ 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 directions. -- -bmw -- 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. -- 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: Being back, sorta
On 19 April 2012 05:15, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here not much happened except that I got myself a second K-5 with a focusing screen that is said to be special for manual focusing (it is indeed) so that I can now return to my most favorite lens - A 50/1.2. Galia gets my another K-5 for her main camera and K-7 as you might have seen is going to be sold. If you frequent (or not so frequent) my blog, you can see most recent shots from the vacation we recently had. Galia did really well with her K-7. Cheers! Boris Hi Boris - welcome back. I've been following your escapades on your blog... Chris http://chrismphotouk.blogspot.com/ -- 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: Spring in the City
Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:35 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed: Nice one, Dan! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: April 20, 2012 4/20/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Spring in the City Nice job of capturing that lacy look that trees have only in early spring. Something I have mostly failed at. I had not thought of putting a point of interest behind the tree like this one. Permission to borrow please. Message: 10 Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:25:07 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Spring in the City Message-ID: CAOmwt1xr45TjN7p5e9=hiozq8rxoi0ekzrmnpmowqwif020...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563340 Comments are appreciated. 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 directions. -- 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. -- 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.
OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids
http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ 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 directions.
RE: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids
Wow! Those brought a broad smile to my face! I'm not usually a big fan of heavily manipulated photos, but this guy makes 'em work. Doesn't hurt that his kids look like natural hams (I mean that in a good way; they're having fun!). That little one is really a hoot. These young ones will have treasures that capture a fun childhood that will (hopefully) last them a lifetime. Thanks for posting these, Dan. 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: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ 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 directions. -- 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.
OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95
Scoff at Cosina as much as you like, but they are pumping out darn sexy lenses right now. I ordered the 17.5mm 0.95 back in Feb and it arrive this week, so tried it out streety today. Sweet. The interesting thing about the lens, it is quite close focusing, so most of the lens throw is less than 1m. That leaves a scat adjustment for 1m to infinity. It didn't occur to me until I started using it, this is beautiful for zone focusing, which I was doing today. Even at f0.95, I could guess the distance and fire away. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_17nokton/index.htm Mid way through the day, I spotted a few 'togs with geared up Leicas, and walking in a pack. Turned out to be Eric Kim's street photography class. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_eric/01.htm I like Eric, but shooting in a pack wouldn't do it for me. Too conspicuous. Bonus on-topic post. When the DA 16-50 came back from repair, they included the left over bits. Here is the PCB and SDM motor http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_sdm/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups
Is there an online catalog we non-torontons could look at? D On 18/04/2012 1:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of Quebec Ave.) May 2 - June 4, 2012 Opening Reception Wednesday May 9 6:30PM - 10:00PM Special Guests - Refreshments Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/408602762486042/ The poster: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2254722/JunctionChiroPoster-960px.jpg -- -bmw -- 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: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95
Brilliant stuff! Two absolute standouts: The kissing couple (very Doisneau) and the young woman in the red coat looking at her mobile. I'm completely in awe of the latter. Looks like the background isn't just oof but is motion blurred as well. Is that you moving around he subject (sort of a reverse pan)? Absolutely brilliant! Btw, remind me again what body you hang the Nokton on? I hear you about shooting in groups. I don't like it myself. Don't so much like drawing attention when I'm working - whether shooting street or nature, incognito works better with me. And finally, cool shot of the lens innards. Who knew? You've inspired me. It's gloriously cloudy - a great day to shoot the streets. Here I go! :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95 Scoff at Cosina as much as you like, but they are pumping out darn sexy lenses right now. I ordered the 17.5mm 0.95 back in Feb and it arrive this week, so tried it out streety today. Sweet. The interesting thing about the lens, it is quite close focusing, so most of the lens throw is less than 1m. That leaves a scat adjustment for 1m to infinity. It didn't occur to me until I started using it, this is beautiful for zone focusing, which I was doing today. Even at f0.95, I could guess the distance and fire away. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_17nokton/index.htm Mid way through the day, I spotted a few 'togs with geared up Leicas, and walking in a pack. Turned out to be Eric Kim's street photography class. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_eric/01.htm I like Eric, but shooting in a pack wouldn't do it for me. Too conspicuous. Bonus on-topic post. When the DA 16-50 came back from repair, they included the left over bits. Here is the PCB and SDM motor http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_sdm/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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. -- 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: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups
Torontonians. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups Is there an online catalog we non-torontons could look at? D On 18/04/2012 1:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of Quebec Ave.) May 2 - June 4, 2012 Opening Reception Wednesday May 9 6:30PM - 10:00PM Special Guests - Refreshments Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/408602762486042/ The poster: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2254722/JunctionChiroPoster-960px.jpg -- -bmw -- 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. -- 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.
PESO: Needle and Button
The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. 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 directions.
Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight
On 21/4/12, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ That is absolutely fantastic. I know how hard it is to shoot against a bright sky like that and the subject matter makes me feel like a little kid again. I had a poster of the space shuttle on my wall. I'm sure I still have it somewhere. It must have been a great experience to watch. I'd always wanted to see a shuttle launch but it looks like I'll never get the opportunity now. Come to think of it I don't even get to see a 747 very often. What's the little escort plane? A NASA golf caddy called a T-38 i believe. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com: I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the odd little gem of wisdom. And to be honest, those gems are nothing new (he steals from Robert Capa fer gawd's sake!). I couldn't get past 41 and 42. I got as far as 2. 2. Always shoot in RAW. Always. What a lot of self righteous cock. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Maybe it's because it sounds too much like the late Thomas Kinkade that it pisses me off, but photography does not mean painting with light. Yes, learning to use light is very important, but that lead-in really turned me off. And finding your style and sticking with it is the ~worst~ advice I've ever heard! How is anyone going to learn and grow as a photographer if one doesn't experiment, stretch, take chances and have fun with different genres (at least once in a while)? Hey, there's a Little League baseball game down the street. I'd go shoot it, but I'm a nature photographer and I want to stick to my genre. Geez, what an idiot! I could go on but what's the use? Even when he's right what he says are like sound bites on the news. Without more information they're possibly useless or even dangerous (photograpically speaking). That guy is so full of himself. Sigh... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography 101. There is muchnbsp;truthnbsp;in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ 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 directions. -- 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: A big Thank You to Kenny-boy
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:56 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 20/4/12, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: That to me is not a feature. I think the low end Nikon's feel incredibly cheap in your hand. That may not be the brightest way to judge a camera, but for me it has to feel good in my hand. Honestly, that's why I prefer the feel of a Spotmatic and a Takumar over a pZ-1p and a Pentax-F. Darren, you were born to use an EOS 1D variant. You should try it. The President of our local camera club that just started up shoots Canon, the model numbers escape Dave me at the moment, but one is the full frame model, and i;m quite impressed with the quality of them. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids
Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ Fun stuff. I like the Dummies shot towards the end of that page. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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: A big Thank You to Kenny-boy
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 7:17 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: So I'm officially back on the saving for a K-5 or *perhaps* waiting to see what Pentax announces next. Just one review but i amquite happy with the K-5 so far. As for Kenny Boy and his colour remarks, i stay with Pentax for certain aspects of my photographer FOR the colours. Its been said that Pentax colours mimic the Fuji film line as in great blues and greens, were as the Nikon mimics the browns and reds of Kodak film, which work great for equine work. Pha to Kenny. Dave But that was sooo *close*. Thank goodness for Kenny-boy (and also that I can't afford a D800E). :) -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: 101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. 36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well. Well it sure does, some of my best crap was done drunk. Dave Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ 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 directions. -- -bmw -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com: I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the odd little gem of wisdom. And to be honest, those gems are nothing new (he steals from Robert Capa fer gawd's sake!). I couldn't get past 41 and 42. I got as far as 2. 2. Always shoot in RAW. Always. What a lot of self righteous cock. We have a lot of newbies to photography at our new cliub and we have mentioned the Raw factor several times. A few said they would try it and see. When i happened to mention that you could not take a raw file to walmart and print it, every one reset their cameras to jpeg fine. Dave Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Maybe it's because it sounds too much like the late Thomas Kinkade that it pisses me off, but photography does not mean painting with light. Yes, learning to use light is very important, but that lead-in really turned me off. And finding your style and sticking with it is the ~worst~ advice I've ever heard! How is anyone going to learn and grow as a photographer if one doesn't experiment, stretch, take chances and have fun with different genres (at least once in a while)? Hey, there's a Little League baseball game down the street. I'd go shoot it, but I'm a nature photographer and I want to stick to my genre. Geez, what an idiot! I could go on but what's the use? Even when he's right what he says are like sound bites on the news. Without more information they're possibly useless or even dangerous (photograpically speaking). That guy is so full of himself. Sigh... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography 101. There is muchnbsp;truthnbsp;in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ 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 directions. -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Discovery's last flight
Quoting Bryan Jacoby bryan.jac...@gmail.com: No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ I think you're devaluing your effort. That's a fine shot of an historic moment. I would have loved to have seen it. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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: Discovery's last flight
Well, i think thats a really good shot. Getting the escort plane in was a major plus for me. Dave On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Bryan Jacoby bryan.jac...@gmail.com wrote: No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Needle and Button
Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. 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 directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids
Lots of fun stuff in the set! Thanks for sharing--a fun way to start the morning! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 6:34 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ 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 directions. -- 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: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups
Way to go, Bruce! Big congrats. Hope you sell lots! Cheers, Christine On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of Quebec Ave.) May 2 - June 4, 2012 Opening Reception Wednesday May 9 6:30PM - 10:00PM Special Guests - Refreshments Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/408602762486042/ The poster: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2254722/JunctionChiroPoster-960px.jpg -- -bmw -- 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. -- 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: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups
Frank: After the event, do a report for the PDML list! We want all the news. Take pics! Cheers, Christine On Apr 17, 2012, at 6:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Dave? You there? I know I will be. Who else is on this list from TO these days? TOPDML ain't what it used to be. Oh yeah, Congrats, Bruce. Might see ya tonight! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: April 17, 2012 4/17/12 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of Quebec Ave.) May 2 - June 4, 2012 Opening Reception Wednesday May 9 6:30PM - 10:00PM Special Guests - Refreshments Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/408602762486042/ The poster: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2254722/JunctionChiroPoster-960px.jpg -- -bmw -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups
Ah, not Torontons, so then you're not cousins to the Kardasians. Who knew :-) Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:23 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Torontonians. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups Is there an online catalog we non-torontons could look at? D On 18/04/2012 1:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of Quebec Ave.) May 2 - June 4, 2012 Opening Reception Wednesday May 9 6:30PM - 10:00PM Special Guests - Refreshments Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/408602762486042/ The poster: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2254722/JunctionChiroPoster-960px.jpg -- -bmw -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: SMUGMUG outages et. al.
Hi Ann: I just checked and was able to view the link and set of 21 pictures--nice set. I liked How are you feeling and I also liked the 2 seagulls cleaning up! Site seems to be in working order in chicago! Cheers, Christine On Apr 20, 2012, at 9:57 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I just got in fine. maybe it's fixed now. On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:47 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: When I go to log in , I get the 'we are working on it' messages I couldnt see either of my most recent galleries, either, Christine... ugh On top of SmUGMUG -- there were cafepress issues yesterday when I was trying to update some things.. and day before internet service locally was out for a few hours. ebay just changed the way you write up things you are selling, too. Not a happy camper here ann -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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. -- 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: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95
+1 - Yes indeed, looks like a winner. Got to get out with a camera, it's been a long long week. It's going to be hot, harsh and sunny today. I wonder what I'll see? G On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:21 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Brilliant stuff! Two absolute standouts: The kissing couple (very Doisneau) and the young woman in the red coat looking at her mobile. I'm completely in awe of the latter. Looks like the background isn't just oof but is motion blurred as well. Is that you moving around he subject (sort of a reverse pan)? Absolutely brilliant! Btw, remind me again what body you hang the Nokton on? I hear you about shooting in groups. I don't like it myself. Don't so much like drawing attention when I'm working - whether shooting street or nature, incognito works better with me. And finally, cool shot of the lens innards. Who knew? You've inspired me. It's gloriously cloudy - a great day to shoot the streets. Here I go! :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95 Scoff at Cosina as much as you like, but they are pumping out darn sexy lenses right now. I ordered the 17.5mm 0.95 back in Feb and it arrive this week, so tried it out streety today. Sweet. The interesting thing about the lens, it is quite close focusing, so most of the lens throw is less than 1m. That leaves a scat adjustment for 1m to infinity. It didn't occur to me until I started using it, this is beautiful for zone focusing, which I was doing today. Even at f0.95, I could guess the distance and fire away. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_17nokton/index.htm Mid way through the day, I spotted a few 'togs with geared up Leicas, and walking in a pack. Turned out to be Eric Kim's street photography class. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_eric/01.htm I like Eric, but shooting in a pack wouldn't do it for me. Too conspicuous. Bonus on-topic post. When the DA 16-50 came back from repair, they included the left over bits. Here is the PCB and SDM motor http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_04/12_04_sdm/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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. -- 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. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699
Totally agree with Paul! Cheers, Christine On Apr 19, 2012, at 7:21 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Lots of pixels are a plus, but I wouldn't want them if it gives away any high ISO capability. If it's not the equal of the K05 at 6400, I wouldn't be interested. Paul On Apr 19, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 4/19/2012 20:13, Tom C wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/19/Nikon-D3200-with-WiFi-Option Tom, I should point that Samsung has announced 3 more WiFi cameras each having 20.5 MP APS-C sensor as well. Indeed, it appears that Nikon is presently dominating the boasting race - they have the most pixel count and probably few more the mosts up their sleeve. Good for Nikon and our fellow Nikonian photogs. 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 directions. -- 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. -- 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: SMUGMUG outages et. al.
Thanks, Christine (and all you others who persisted :-) ) ann On 4/21/2012 09:42, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Ann: I just checked and was able to view the link and set of 21 pictures--nice set. I liked How are you feeling and I also liked the 2 seagulls cleaning up! Site seems to be in working order in chicago! Cheers, Christine On Apr 20, 2012, at 9:57 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I just got in fine. maybe it's fixed now. On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:47 AM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: When I go to log in , I get the 'we are working on it' messages I couldnt see either of my most recent galleries, either, Christine... ugh On top of SmUGMUG -- there were cafepress issues yesterday when I was trying to update some things.. and day before internet service locally was out for a few hours. ebay just changed the way you write up things you are selling, too. Not a happy camper here ann -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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. -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
Thanks, Frank -- keeps me from wasting time lookin :-) ann On 4/21/2012 06:20, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the odd little gem of wisdom. And to be honest, those gems are nothing new (he steals from Robert Capa fer gawd's sake!). I couldn't get past 41 and 42. Maybe it's because it sounds too much like the late Thomas Kinkade that it pisses me off, but photography does not mean painting with light. Yes, learning to use light is very important, but that lead-in really turned me off. And finding your style and sticking with it is the ~worst~ advice I've ever heard! How is anyone going to learn and grow as a photographer if one doesn't experiment, stretch, take chances and have fun with different genres (at least once in a while)? Hey, there's a Little League baseball game down the street. I'd go shoot it, but I'm a nature photographer and I want to stick to my genre. Geez, what an idiot! I could go on but what's the use? Even when he's right what he says are like sound bites on the news. Without more information they're possibly useless or even dangerous (photograpically speaking). That guy is so full of himself. Sigh... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography 101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ 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 directions. -- -bmw -- 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: Needle and Button
Nice shot, Dan. As Dave says, the colours are vivid. I also like the way the needle stabs the couple on the sidewalk. Kind of a fun element to the whole thing. We have a similar sculpture in our garment district here in Toronto. A thimble on a stack of buttons with a tape measure painted on the sidewalk. Not nearly as dynamic as the NYC sculpture, but maybe one day I'll see (and photograph) it in an interesting way as you have yours. 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: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Needle and Button The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. 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 directions. -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
On 19 April 2012 19:02, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list. http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 -- Cheers Brian I said that of the NX10 two years ago. It felt like a Pentax in all the good ways. —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
Agree very much on this one. I think it's worth replacing the word style with personality and sounding it out: find your personality and stick with it -- makes no sense. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 6:20 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: And finding your style and sticking with it is the ~worst~ advice I've ever heard! How is anyone going to learn and grow as a photographer if one doesn't experiment, stretch, take chances and have fun with different genres (at least once in a while)? Hey, there's a Little League baseball game down the street. I'd go shoot it, but I'm a nature photographer and I want to stick to my genre. -- -bmw -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 19 April 2012 19:02, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list. http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 -- Cheers Brian I said that of the NX10 two years ago. It felt like a Pentax in all the good ways. —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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. -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
On 19 April 2012 19:31, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that it would, no doubt, contain a Samsung sensor. Darren, The new Samsung sensor (already found in the NX200) is much better than the old one. It's not at the level of Sony's 16MP pixie dust CMOS (as found on the K-5), but it's not that far behind. I always felt the two main things let down the NX10 were the sensor (at high ISOs) and its small buffer. The sensor has now been improved and I'm hoping the buffer has too, seeing as they're listing an 8 fps rate. It appears the EVF is also better, and the camera now has a swivel rear AMOLED. WiFi is a great addition (and not a gimmick in my view). Though not highlighted much, the NX20 now has a 2nd contol wheel on the back, in the Canon style of rotating dial around the 4-way controller: http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/articles/4755461255/NX20back.jpg?v=1474 I'm hoping that the video REC buttom can be customised to AF; that alone could convince me to buy it. Price (with new kit lens) is $1,100. I hope they also offer a body-only for $1,000 (or less!), which is what I'd want to buy. For those interested in comparing the new sensor with their eyes (not with DxO numbers), here it is on DPR: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/samsungnx200/18 I suggest choosing the NX10, K-5 and Sony NEX-7 as the comparison cameras and looking at the RAW files. For those wondering why Samsung shouldn't be dismissed, consider their prime lens line-up: - 16mm f/2.4 pancake - 20mm f/2.8 pancake - 30mm f/2 pancake - 55mm f/1.8 (pancake? to be released this year) - 60mm f/2.8 macro - 85mm f/1.4 And no, I am not paid by Samsung, nor have they loaned/gifted me any equipment. I bought an NX10 + 30mm f/2 last September and have been shooting with it exclusively since then. My K10D + 31 Ltd remain untouched on the shelf. Anyody want to buy a K10D...? Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups
Not Torontites, so their not cousins to Muscovites... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Ah, not Torontons, so then you're not cousins to the Kardasians. Who knew :-) Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:23 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Torontonians. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups Is there an online catalog we non-torontons could look at? D On 18/04/2012 1:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of Quebec Ave.) May 2 - June 4, 2012 Opening Reception Wednesday May 9 6:30PM - 10:00PM Special Guests - Refreshments Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/408602762486042/ The poster: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2254722/JunctionChiroPoster-960px.jpg -- -bmw -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it. Regards, Bob S. IS is in some of the lenses. Bob, I like IBIS as much as the next Pentaxian, but let me tell you my practical experience. I'm able to regularly shoot the 30mm handheld at 1/15s and get sharp shots; the small size, low weight, light shutter and lack of flapping mirror all contribute to making it a much more stable shooting camera than a DSLR. That said, I usually shoot at speeds faster than 1/100s, where IS wouldn't help me anyway. I think Samsung's reasoning was: Shooting a 30mm f/2 wide open should give them fast enough shutter speeds that they won't need IS. If they use a slow-ass zoom kit lens, then we'll put the IS in the lens to help them out. I'm currently testing the 16mm f/2.4 and its also highly usable wide open, making f/2.4 at 1/8s shots possible. I'm not defending leaving out IBIS, I'm just saying that its absence has been much less of a hinderance in real-world usage than I thought it would be before I started using the camera. In fact, until you mentioned it here, I hadn't even considered its lack as an issue when reviewing the NX20 specs. My 2 cents. —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids
Dan, Those are wonderful, funny, and wistful kids photos. I wish I could meet the Dad who took them. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ 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 directions. -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
I'll have to think about that Miserere. IBIS had a big impact on my photography, especially shooting indoor candids. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it. Regards, Bob S. IS is in some of the lenses. Bob, I like IBIS as much as the next Pentaxian, but let me tell you my practical experience. I'm able to regularly shoot the 30mm handheld at 1/15s and get sharp shots; the small size, low weight, light shutter and lack of flapping mirror all contribute to making it a much more stable shooting camera than a DSLR. That said, I usually shoot at speeds faster than 1/100s, where IS wouldn't help me anyway. I think Samsung's reasoning was: Shooting a 30mm f/2 wide open should give them fast enough shutter speeds that they won't need IS. If they use a slow-ass zoom kit lens, then we'll put the IS in the lens to help them out. I'm currently testing the 16mm f/2.4 and its also highly usable wide open, making f/2.4 at 1/8s shots possible. I'm not defending leaving out IBIS, I'm just saying that its absence has been much less of a hinderance in real-world usage than I thought it would be before I started using the camera. In fact, until you mentioned it here, I hadn't even considered its lack as an issue when reviewing the NX20 specs. My 2 cents. —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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. -- 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.
Victorian railway engineering at its finest
...or at least, that's what it looks like. In a magazine I'm reading there are some photos from a magnificent-looking exhibition at the Smithsonian of X-ray photos of fishes. This page contains links to some of the photos: http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/ichthyo/index.htm Well worth a browse. B -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
I would miss having image stabilization. In the lens is okay, but it adds cost over and over again, if you purchase multiple lenses. And since I frequently shoot with longer lenses in low light, I'm a big fan of IBIS. Paul On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:47 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I'll have to think about that Miserere. IBIS had a big impact on my photography, especially shooting indoor candids. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it. Regards, Bob S. IS is in some of the lenses. Bob, I like IBIS as much as the next Pentaxian, but let me tell you my practical experience. I'm able to regularly shoot the 30mm handheld at 1/15s and get sharp shots; the small size, low weight, light shutter and lack of flapping mirror all contribute to making it a much more stable shooting camera than a DSLR. That said, I usually shoot at speeds faster than 1/100s, where IS wouldn't help me anyway. I think Samsung's reasoning was: Shooting a 30mm f/2 wide open should give them fast enough shutter speeds that they won't need IS. If they use a slow-ass zoom kit lens, then we'll put the IS in the lens to help them out. I'm currently testing the 16mm f/2.4 and its also highly usable wide open, making f/2.4 at 1/8s shots possible. I'm not defending leaving out IBIS, I'm just saying that its absence has been much less of a hinderance in real-world usage than I thought it would be before I started using the camera. In fact, until you mentioned it here, I hadn't even considered its lack as an issue when reviewing the NX20 specs. My 2 cents. —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Photo Doodles
Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
That would kind of depend on the IQ of the sensor. Personally I think the Sony Nex-7 with a KAF adapter module that contains a focusing motor for legacy lenses. It looks like a much cleaner design. On 4/19/2012 7:02 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list. http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: Last Photo Ever Taken
On 4/20/2012 4:19 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-04-20 8:00 Walt Gilbert wrote Well, all I can say is that I'm utterly crestfallen today. Seems I dropped my K-x with the A 50/1.7 -- leaving the lens inoperable and irreparable. This is the last shot that will ever be taken with it. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/6950076942/ i know it's a blow to you, but that story adds to an already interesting photograph; be patient and another A 50/1.7 (or a new favorite) will emerge Thanks, Steve. I know it's overwrought and sappy sentimentalism, but I just felt confidence using that lens that I never got out of any other. Thankfully, John Francis has kindly offered me the use of his until I can get my own replacement. That certainly salves the wound a great deal. -- Walt -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?
It's all about individual usage, Bob. If I were shooting landscapes hand-held, then I might miss it more, but shooting people (whether indoors or out) I need at least 1/60s shutter speeds to stop movement, and doing that with a 30mm lens means IS would be of no help. If I were using a 60mm or 85mm, then IS would definitely help at those shutter speeds. Samsung's 60mm f/2.8 does have IS, but bizarrely, their 85mm f/1.4 doesn't. For what it's worth, when I use the 77 Ltd (via adapter) I can shoot at 1/50s - 1/60s without much issue. Now, when I shoot my 200mm or 400mm primes I do miss IBIS :-) —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 21 April 2012 11:47, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I'll have to think about that Miserere. IBIS had a big impact on my photography, especially shooting indoor candids. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it. Regards, Bob S. IS is in some of the lenses. Bob, I like IBIS as much as the next Pentaxian, but let me tell you my practical experience. I'm able to regularly shoot the 30mm handheld at 1/15s and get sharp shots; the small size, low weight, light shutter and lack of flapping mirror all contribute to making it a much more stable shooting camera than a DSLR. That said, I usually shoot at speeds faster than 1/100s, where IS wouldn't help me anyway. I think Samsung's reasoning was: Shooting a 30mm f/2 wide open should give them fast enough shutter speeds that they won't need IS. If they use a slow-ass zoom kit lens, then we'll put the IS in the lens to help them out. I'm currently testing the 16mm f/2.4 and its also highly usable wide open, making f/2.4 at 1/8s shots possible. I'm not defending leaving out IBIS, I'm just saying that its absence has been much less of a hinderance in real-world usage than I thought it would be before I started using the camera. In fact, until you mentioned it here, I hadn't even considered its lack as an issue when reviewing the NX20 specs. My 2 cents. —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Bob W wrote: The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Victorian railway engineering at its finest
Neato! Thanks for posting. I'd love a poster of this sea horse http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmnh/6721868827/in/set-72157628928831747/ Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 10:51 AM, Bob W wrote: ...or at least, that's what it looks like. In a magazine I'm reading there are some photos from a magnificent-looking exhibition at the Smithsonian of X-ray photos of fishes. This page contains links to some of the photos: http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/ichthyo/index.htm Well worth a browse. B -- 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. -- 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: Last Photo Ever Taken
Sorry to hear about your equipment injury! Hang tough. Time will ease the grief; There's always a new lens around the bend to fondle! :-) Seriously, I know what you mean. I haven't repaired my FA 50 f 1.4 yet, and my slump started right after I dropped that lens. It's been ongoing disorientation ever since. Cheers, Christine On Apr 20, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is indeed very sad! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Well, all I can say is that I'm utterly crestfallen today. Seems I dropped my K-x with the A 50/1.7 -- leaving the lens inoperable and irreparable. This is the last shot that will ever be taken with it. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/6950076942/ I think it's fair to say I'm heartbroken. -- Walt -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Needle and Button
That's fun! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. 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 directions. -- 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 #16 - Nocturne
Hi Boris: I'm with Frank on this one. I'd like more dof and I'd like it without the first set of cars. What interests me most in the frame is the street, the whiteness of the buildings--maybe more texture there too. The car is too prominent but not intriguing enough. I do like the framing concept here though--it just needs a more interesting subject to frame. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 4:25 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I must admit that I'm struggling with this one, Boris, and it's hard to explain why (but I'll try). I ~want~ to like it. I feel like I ~should~ like it. But for some reason it's just not coming together. I think it's a question of balance. The leaves are too prominent both in terms of brightness and as a compositional element. They just overpower the image. Which is a shame because I really like the delicate background. I don't know. Maybe a crop that takes away a bit of the leaves and toning them down a bit in brightness? I think it's a really good photo but something's just not coming out right for me. Feels like it should be much better. Now, as for Galia, that young lady is ~seriously~ good! Both of her shots are amazing. Please tell her that for me. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Sent: April 20, 2012 4/20/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Boris PESO #16 - Nocturne It's time for a picture. My recent purchase was that of K-5 with Canon ee-S focusing screen. More about the screen can be found here: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/142241-best-screen-ever-manual-focus-canon-ee-s.html The screen is blank but it is extremely good for manual focusing. The focus pop, so to say is excellent. And specifically in this case it was properly shimmed. (That would be an answer to your question in another thread, Larry.) So, the PESO below is shot with my trusty A 50/1.2 at f/1.2... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2012/04/peso-2012-16-nocturne.html Have your say. Also if you click on Older post you will find two more PESOs shot and processed by Galia. Cheers! 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 directions. -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Some very good shots in there. I like the first tulip one. Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Last Photo Ever Taken
Thanks, Christine. The eminently beneficent John Francis has ridden to my rescue until I can get my hands on my own copy. And there is some solace to be found in knowing I didn't lose something quite so difficult to replace as the FA 50/1.4, so it could be considerably worse. But, boy, was that lens a joy to use. It was as though I'd killed my own hero. -- Walt On 4/21/2012 12:22 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Sorry to hear about your equipment injury! Hang tough. Time will ease the grief; There's always a new lens around the bend to fondle! :-) Seriously, I know what you mean. I haven't repaired my FA 50 f 1.4 yet, and my slump started right after I dropped that lens. It's been ongoing disorientation ever since. Cheers, Christine On Apr 20, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is indeed very sad! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM, Walt Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Well, all I can say is that I'm utterly crestfallen today. Seems I dropped my K-x with the A 50/1.7 -- leaving the lens inoperable and irreparable. This is the last shot that will ever be taken with it. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/6950076942/ I think it's fair to say I'm heartbroken. -- Walt -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Think I'm with Darrel. :-) Enjoyed your experience description along with the shots. From the casual quality of these shots, I think the shutter click will forever stir your photo juices Jack From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:14 AM Subject: Re: Photo Doodles Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Bob W wrote: The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
have you ever read La Colmena (The Beehive) by Camilo Jose Cela? There's a great scene in it where a father and daughter pass each other on the stairs of a brothel, each pretending not to have seen the other in there... The photo reminds me of that. B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Bob W wrote: The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids
Cute, staged pictures, but I don't get the 'best dad' part. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ 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 directions. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Thanks, Dave! How does it feel to be part of the K 5er club? :-) Get that baby out and stroker, man. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:29 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Some very good shots in there. I like the first tulip one. Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Thanks, Jack! The retirement party I attended last night was for a photography professor--the one I had when I took photography 101 at a community college here in Chicago several hundred years ago. I can say he looks good for his age :-). So I suppose it was fitting the photo karma reared its head last night. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Think I'm with Darrel. :-) Enjoyed your experience description along with the shots. From the casual quality of these shots, I think the shutter click will forever stir your photo juices Jack From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:14 AM Subject: Re: Photo Doodles Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Bob W wrote: The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Needle and Button
Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Me too. But wasn't it just a few days ago people on this list were conplaining about oversaturation specifically with fuji film ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Needle and Button Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. 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 directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Nope, never read that one. Do you recommend it? Shall I put it on the list? Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Bob W wrote: have you ever read La Colmena (The Beehive) by Camilo Jose Cela? There's a great scene in it where a father and daughter pass each other on the stairs of a brothel, each pretending not to have seen the other in there... The photo reminds me of that. B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Bob W wrote: The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Needle and Button
On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:41 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Me too. But wasn't it just a few days ago people on this list were conplaining about oversaturation specifically with fuji film ? Too funny and how very PDML! Cheers, Christine -- 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: Photo Doodles
It looks to me like you're pulling out of that slump. I especially like the first shot of the flowers -- wonderful, deep color. -- Walt On 4/21/2012 11:39 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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: Photo Doodles
Yes, and yes. Cela won the Nobel Prize in the 80s. His politics were all wrong - he offered to be an informer for Franco in the 30s, and somehow always emerged on the winning side, but he was a great, great writer. I've read three of his books: La Familia de Pascual Duarte - I read that in Spanish when I was a student. I can hardly believe now that I was capable. The Beehive - this was also made into a prize-winning film Journey to the Alcarria - a really good travel book B Nope, never read that one. Do you recommend it? Shall I put it on the list? Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Bob W wrote: have you ever read La Colmena (The Beehive) by Camilo Jose Cela? There's a great scene in it where a father and daughter pass each other on the stairs of a brothel, each pretending not to have seen the other in there... The photo reminds me of that. B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Bob W wrote: The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Being back, sorta
From: steve harley on 2012-04-20 16:47 John Sessoms wrote From: steve harley on 2012-04-20 10:40 John Sessoms wrote PS: Why does Thunderbird skip over the smiley when I'm copying text? hmmm, i am using Thunderbird and making a reply of Boris' message you quoted, or copying and pasting the referenced smiley into a new message did not change it It doesn't change it, it just ignores it. I'm doing copy paste from the digests, and whenever the smiley displays as an icon (widget? whatever?), Thunderbird skips over it when you select the text; just leaves a blank space where the smiley should be. you have stumbled upon a Thunderbird bug; it seems to only occur when Display emoticons as graphics is checked in Preferences Display Formatting; i have that unchecked normally so smileys display as characters for me, and they copy and paste correctly; when i checked that option, however, Boris' smiley is omitted (ignored) when i copy it (regardless of where i paste it), though it is preserved when i use Reply (which you couldn't do unless you were to burst the digests) i made a casual search and it seems this also annoys people whose emails include mathematical formulae, as the emoticon setting also makes exponents look right (e.g. e^n), but then they fail to copy Found it. Un-checked it. We'll see what happens. Thanks. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Roger that! Added! Thanks for the reco! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Bob W wrote: Yes, and yes. Cela won the Nobel Prize in the 80s. His politics were all wrong - he offered to be an informer for Franco in the 30s, and somehow always emerged on the winning side, but he was a great, great writer. I've read three of his books: La Familia de Pascual Duarte - I read that in Spanish when I was a student. I can hardly believe now that I was capable. The Beehive - this was also made into a prize-winning film Journey to the Alcarria - a really good travel book B Nope, never read that one. Do you recommend it? Shall I put it on the list? Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Bob W wrote: have you ever read La Colmena (The Beehive) by Camilo Jose Cela? There's a great scene in it where a father and daughter pass each other on the stairs of a brothel, each pretending not to have seen the other in there... The photo reminds me of that. B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Bob W wrote: The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Well East Ohio is my fave - not just cause I used to live a couple blocks from there :-) The green also - and the second one with the reflections... I'm also feeling slumpish but it is more sheer terror with no ebay sales - ann On 4/21/2012 12:39, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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: Photo Doodles
Thanks, Walt! Glad they don't look like over-Fujish-garishness :-) i dare you to say that 10 times fast! :-) Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:47 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: It looks to me like you're pulling out of that slump. I especially like the first shot of the flowers -- wonderful, deep color. -- Walt On 4/21/2012 11:39 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
6. Macro photography isn’t for everybody. ... especially if you're photographing lions, tigers bears, oh my! -- 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: Photo Doodles
Thanks, Ann! Sorry to hear the ebay sales quiet. What are you selling? Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Well East Ohio is my fave - not just cause I used to live a couple blocks from there :-) The green also - and the second one with the reflections... I'm also feeling slumpish but it is more sheer terror with no ebay sales - ann On 4/21/2012 12:39, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)
From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Why would Pentax discontinue a great camera like the K-5? To me it's not smart. If they plan to go full-frame, fine, but Pentax should keep the K-5 in the product line. If the DSLRs down the road are going to be full frame or near full frame wonders with bionic level megapixels, video capability to make Spielberg drool, high ISO quality that makes the world look like it's draped in satin, and fast low light auto focusing at speeds that blow Superman into the next universe, fine, then reposition the K5 as a fantastic entry-level--ish DSLR, and quite dicking around Qs and designer point and shoots, and mirrorless what not! Hey Pentax, there are some Lady Pentaxians who wish you'd grow some balls to make the product that will return you to greatness you once knew! Ok, silly little rant over. Back to normal. Carry on! Cheers, Christine Likely sensor technology is moving on and the K-5 won't be able to be produced in it's current form. Also it's production cost probably prohibits an entry level DSLR price. Other than that your statements would get ME off MY BUTT! :-) Funny Tom C. -- 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: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)
Isn't the K-5 almost two years old. These days you need to cycle your products faster than the old days. If they start marketing like the Number 1 camera company they will give it a new model number, put in a couple of firmware upgrades and release a new camera every 18-24 months. Nobody wants to buy a camera that hasn't been improved in the last few months. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 1:43 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Why would Pentax discontinue a great camera like the K-5? To me it's not smart. If they plan to go full-frame, fine, but Pentax should keep the K-5 in the product line. If the DSLRs down the road are going to be full frame or near full frame wonders with bionic level megapixels, video capability to make Spielberg drool, high ISO quality that makes the world look like it's draped in satin, and fast low light auto focusing at speeds that blow Superman into the next universe, fine, then reposition the K5 as a fantastic entry-level--ish DSLR, and quite dicking around Qs and designer point and shoots, and mirrorless what not! Hey Pentax, there are some Lady Pentaxians who wish you'd grow some balls to make the product that will return you to greatness you once knew! Ok, silly little rant over. Back to normal. Carry on! Cheers, Christine Likely sensor technology is moving on and the K-5 won't be able to be produced in it's current form. Also it's production cost probably prohibits an entry level DSLR price. Other than that your statements would get ME off MY BUTT! :-) Funny Tom C. -- 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. -- 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.
PESO - Heartbreak Hill
Hey y'all. This past Monday we went to watch the Boston Marathon... my brother was running for a fourth time (to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a cause near dear to our own pdml Annual...). Lucky him, he lives a stone's throw from the infamous Heartbreak Hill, and so that is where we gather to watch the race unfold (lucky us!). There are a multitude of characters that come up that hill every year. Costumes, funny hats, gorilla suits, brides, barefoot runners, etc. This year, it was exceptionally hot, and there were fewer get-ups than in chillier years past. Anywhoo, long story short, this was one of my favorites. I think he must have taken a wrong turn off the rat race: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/6953640412/in/photostream/lightbox/ or: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/6953640412/in/photostream :) -c -- 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: Photo Doodles
Nice shots - the tulips have a great color tone, almost unearthly. I htink I stayed in a hotel next to the Tokyo Hotel - is there a Comfort Inn or something like that next to it? Years ago I got a cheap room through some internet site and part of what made it cheap was that it had no street view. The buildings abuted on the ground floor but a few stories up there was just a gap maybe 20 feet wide between our hotel and the Tokyo Hotel - almost like an air shaft. I remember watching hand washing his clothes and hanging them on a makeshift clothes line (a pole actually) out of his window... Photo doodles is a great idea - I started a new sub-blog a couple weeks ago that I'm calling Diddles with basically the same intent, though the only rule I have imposed upon myself is to limit it to photos from my domicle (which I define as the area around where ever I am sleeping on a particular day.) - MCC On 4/21/2012 12:39 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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: FS friday - Spotone
On 4/20/2012 5:54 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: my ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/190667732462?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 ann Thanks Ann - I'm not interested in the Spotone (I hope you find a buyer!) but your post sent me over to ebay this morning, which lead to a search or two and I stumbled into a K Mount Lensbaby 3G with a buy-it-now price of only $75! (About 25% the price through lensbaby or a camera store.) It should be here next week! Thanks again! Mark -- 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 - Between Takes
On 4/19/2012 10:33 PM, frank theriault wrote: They were shooting a movie outside of my new favourite coffee shop (Capital Espresso in Parkdale). People looked bored between takes: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/04/between-takes.html No big whoop, just a slice of life in the big city, I guess. ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank Cool shot - a real slice of life there. Is that a real cop or a movie cop leaning against the light post? MCC -- 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: Victorian railway engineering at its finest
From: Bob W ...or at least, that's what it looks like. In a magazine I'm reading there are some photos from a magnificent-looking exhibition at the Smithsonian of X-ray photos of fishes. This page contains links to some of the photos: http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/ichthyo/index.htm Well worth a browse. Wish they'd included a few common names. -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
101. There is much contradiction on this list. On 4/19/2012 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: OT: 100 Things About Photography
On 4/21/2012 8:59 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM, Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: 101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. 36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well. Well it sure does, some of my best crap was done drunk. Some of my work is best viewed while drunk. Dave Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ 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 directions. -- -bmw -- 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. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: Photo Doodles
From: Christine Aguila Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ I ran out of steam earlier and had to go collapse for a while, so I have just got up from a nap. My still sleepy eyes misread your last line before the link as These are captions looking for photos! Along with the last image of flowers, that gave me an idea, and you're welcome to it if it helps you overcome your slump ... Get yourself a bunch of captions and go out looking for the photos they need. The last image of flowers looks like you dragged the shutter - illuminated them with the flash and let the shutter stay open long enough for the ambient light in the background to match the flash. It might work well if you dragged the shutter even more. -- 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: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)
The production life of a digital camera is approximately 6-8 months. The K-5 was probably discontinued a year ago as far as production was concerned, so that K-r and K-01 cameras could be assembled on the same line. Improvements, (not always but they're sold as that), in sensors and support electronics dictates that any model of anything that's heavily electronics based will have a relatively short lifespan. The K-5 still has the best APS-C sensor according to DxOMark. But the Pixel Wars seem to be back in full force, so the Next Pentax Flagship DSLR must have at least 24 mp or be hopelessly out dated. On 4/21/2012 1:03 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Why would Pentax discontinue a great camera like the K-5? To me it's not smart. If they plan to go full-frame, fine, but Pentax should keep the K-5 in the product line. If the DSLRs down the road are going to be full frame or near full frame wonders with bionic level megapixels, video capability to make Spielberg drool, high ISO quality that makes the world look like it's draped in satin, and fast low light auto focusing at speeds that blow Superman into the next universe, fine, then reposition the K5 as a fantastic entry-level--ish DSLR, and quite dicking around Qs and designer point and shoots, and mirrorless whatnot! Hey Pentax, there are some Lady Pentaxians who wish you'd grow some balls to make the product that will return you to greatness you once knew! Ok, silly little rant over. Back to normal. Carry on! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 10:06 AM, Miserere wrote: For whatever it might be worth: http://bit.ly/Icescc I'm quite sure Cotty's hat is not trembling in fear just yet. But let's wait till Photokina this Autumn. —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod
The Benbo is now sold to a Pentaxian in Alabama. (Thanks for the comment, Ann!) -- 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: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids
From: Kenneth Waller Cute, staged pictures, but I don't get the 'best dad' part. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ Dan Matyola The guy's got the Photoshop chops he doesn't have to wait for his kids to buy him a cheesy coffee mug. http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Greatest-Dad-Mug-Style/dp/B001JTAV6Y -- 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: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)
On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:53 PM, George Sinos wrote: Isn't the K-5 almost two years old. These days you need to cycle your products faster than the old days. If they start marketing like the Number 1 camera company they will give it a new model number, put in a couple of firmware upgrades and release a new camera every 18-24 months. Nobody wants to buy a camera that hasn't been improved in the last few months. gs I always worry when I see anything advertised as new and improved. I can't help but wonder why they didn't get it right the first time. And since they couldn't do it right the first time, why should I trust them this time? I appreciate technological advances being incorporated into new replacement products but I am skeptical of improvements to existing products. stan -- 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.
GESO Virtual tour
This is one of my projects I´m working on at the moment. It´s a virtual tour of all the current libraries on our campus. This summer they are all moving to a new building. This virtual tour will be on display in the new building to show the past. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/219-campus-tour You can click on the map the navigate to the six libraries and look around en click on the markers to `walk` around. Every image is stitched from 27 bracketed images (DA10-17) and tonemapped (no HDR). Does it work for you? Toine -- 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: Photo Doodles
On 4/21/2012 14:08, Christine Aguila wrote: Thanks, Ann! Sorry to hear the ebay sales quiet. What are you selling? Cheers, Christine best way to answer is do seller search annsan only about 20 things - all very different from one another - if you're curious.. that's why it is so puzzling there isn't even one bid. Last Arpil sucked also sigh ann On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Well East Ohio is my fave - not just cause I used to live a couple blocks from there :-) The green also - and the second one with the reflections... I'm also feeling slumpish but it is more sheer terror with no ebay sales - ann On 4/21/2012 12:39, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod
On 4/21/2012 17:05, Darren Addy wrote: The Benbo is now sold to a Pentaxian in Alabama. (Thanks for the comment, Ann!) it was heartfelt - now where is that 25% commission?? ;-) ann -- 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: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod
How about I just look for the opportunity to return the favor on one of your FS items? : ) : ) : ) On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: it was heartfelt - now where is that 25% commission?? ;-) -- 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: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod
oh well i TRIED :-) yes - that would be lovely a On 4/21/2012 17:28, Darren Addy wrote: How about I just look for the opportunity to return the favor on one of your FS items? : ) : ) : ) On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: it was heartfelt - now where is that 25% commission?? ;-) -- 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: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod
From: Darren Addy The Benbo is now sold to a Pentaxian in Alabama. (Thanks for the comment, Ann!) Since it's now sold, this shouldn't interfere ... Which came first? Benbo or Uni-Loc? I have a Uni-Loc System 1700. -- 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: GESO Virtual tour
From: Toine This is one of my projects I?m working on at the moment. It?s a virtual tour of all the current libraries on our campus. This summer they are all moving to a new building. This virtual tour will be on display in the new building to show the past. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/219-campus-tour You can click on the map the navigate to the six libraries and look around en click on the markers to `walk` around. Every image is stitched from 27 bracketed images (DA10-17) and tonemapped (no HDR). Does it work for you? Toine It's working here in Raleigh, NC, USA. -- 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.
PESOS: Scoot x Two
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Re: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)
Stan Halpin wrote: On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:53 PM, George Sinos wrote: Isn't the K-5 almost two years old. These days you need to cycle your products faster than the old days. If they start marketing like the Number 1 camera company they will give it a new model number, put in a couple of firmware upgrades and release a new camera every 18-24 months. Nobody wants to buy a camera that hasn't been improved in the last few months. I always worry when I see anything advertised as new and improved. I can't help but wonder why they didn't get it right the first time. And since they couldn't do it right the first time, why should I trust them this time? I appreciate technological advances being incorporated into new replacement products but I am skeptical of improvements to existing products. The K20D was a new and improved K10D The K7 was a new and improved K20D The K5 was a new and improved K7 Don't expect it to stop any time soon. I expect the K5 replacement will use the Sony 24MP sensor, which I think is rather a shame (unless they keep the K5 in the line-up, like Nikon is doing with the D700). I find a 16MP camera and a 24MP camera are quite different animals - there's a place for the 24MP camera, no doubt, and I find my 24MP Sony invaluable for some work, but a camera in the 15-16MP range seems to be the sweet spot for most photography, even allowing for generous cropping. But that's the way progress goes... -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- 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: Photo Doodles
Thanks, Mark! Yes, indeed, there is a Comfort Inn next door; I just checked on google maps. Funny story about your stay there! As to Photo Doodles, the writer and the artist have their journal to doodle in, but the photographer doesn't really have the same type of thing. They can print, of course, and paste the prints in a journal--and, indeed, I have done that in the past. But I'm thinking like you of doing something digitally--called Photo Doodles--a blog or something, that would be private only for me. Great minds think alike, aye? :-) Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:51 PM, Mark C wrote: Nice shots - the tulips have a great color tone, almost unearthly. I htink I stayed in a hotel next to the Tokyo Hotel - is there a Comfort Inn or something like that next to it? Years ago I got a cheap room through some internet site and part of what made it cheap was that it had no street view. The buildings abuted on the ground floor but a few stories up there was just a gap maybe 20 feet wide between our hotel and the Tokyo Hotel - almost like an air shaft. I remember watching hand washing his clothes and hanging them on a makeshift clothes line (a pole actually) out of his window... Photo doodles is a great idea - I started a new sub-blog a couple weeks ago that I'm calling Diddles with basically the same intent, though the only rule I have imposed upon myself is to limit it to photos from my domicle (which I define as the area around where ever I am sleeping on a particular day.) - MCC On 4/21/2012 12:39 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ -- 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. -- 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: Photo Doodles
Hi John: The flower shots are not illuminated with flash; in fact, for that shot I dialed in -2 EV. The light is coming from a Michigan Ave storefront. During processing in Lightroom, I set the exposure setting to + .30 for a little pop, but that's it. Funny story about reading the last line and thanks for the caption idea! Hope you had a good nap! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 3:56 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Christine Aguila Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that little voice kept shouting. The last five frames were taken on the way to the train about 7:30ish p.m. The first two are day-shots I took some time back--who knows when and who cares. Once I started shooting, I passed by the closest train stop and kept walking; I started at the Merchandise Mart off the Brown line, headed east over to Michigan ave, then north to the Chicago and State Red line stop. It was windy and cold, but I have to say, in the end, it felt great--no where near my usual photographic groove, but to state the obvious, it ain't gonna come back if I don't get the camera out and press the shutter!!! So, once again, nothing great, and just bear with me while I try to get myself out of this slump. There are captions under the photos! cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/photodoodles1/ I ran out of steam earlier and had to go collapse for a while, so I have just got up from a nap. My still sleepy eyes misread your last line before the link as These are captions looking for photos! Along with the last image of flowers, that gave me an idea, and you're welcome to it if it helps you overcome your slump ... Get yourself a bunch of captions and go out looking for the photos they need. The last image of flowers looks like you dragged the shutter - illuminated them with the flash and let the shutter stay open long enough for the ambient light in the background to match the flash. It might work well if you dragged the shutter even more. -- 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. -- 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 - Heartbreak Hill
That's fun, Christine! And congrats to your brother! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:48 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Hey y'all. This past Monday we went to watch the Boston Marathon... my brother was running for a fourth time (to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a cause near dear to our own pdml Annual...). Lucky him, he lives a stone's throw from the infamous Heartbreak Hill, and so that is where we gather to watch the race unfold (lucky us!). There are a multitude of characters that come up that hill every year. Costumes, funny hats, gorilla suits, brides, barefoot runners, etc. This year, it was exceptionally hot, and there were fewer get-ups than in chillier years past. Anywhoo, long story short, this was one of my favorites. I think he must have taken a wrong turn off the rat race: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/6953640412/in/photostream/lightbox/ or: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/6953640412/in/photostream :) -c -- 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. -- 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.
