Re: PESO: Strange object in the countryside...
The shelter seems to have been there for a good long time: http://theclaydons.org.uk/the-history/photographs-of-botolph-and-east-claydon A bit of googlage tells me it's called the Mushroom Seat, in a village whose bell-tower is called The Mushroom, and whose pub is called the Mushroom Club. It makes me wonder which is the local psychotropic drug of choice. B On 22 Jul 2014, at 06:29, "Chris Mitchell" wrote: >> That has to be the oddest bus stop I've seen. Is the tree heritage listed >> or something? > It'll be subject to a tree preservation order certainly. In England > that's the means of protecting trees that are of significant aesthetic > or historical importance. It's in the village of East Claydon, > Buckinghamshire. > >> >> Your opinions on the X-E1? If Pentax doesn't come up with something similar >> this year I think that's one I'll be looking at seriously, along with the >> Olympus E-M5. > > I'm very pleased with the Fuji X range. I've got an X-Pro1 and the > X-E1 as backup. It's smaller than the Pro, so is convenient for > carrying in the bike bar bag. The Fuji prime lenses are of excellent > quality; there are no fast zooms though, but I can live with that. I > have no regrets dumping my Pentax kit. The few Pentax primes that I > have kept work really well with a cheap-ish adaptor. > > Chris > > -- > 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: Bee on Echinacea
Very good! B > On 22 Jul 2014, at 03:54, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 > K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited > > 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: GESO - Aimee and Brandon
I saw most of the photos already, except the night out at the cocktail bar. Nice romantic mood, good acting! On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 3:23 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I posted shots of Aimee and Brandon a while back. I finally got around > to collecting all my retouched shots from that project and put them > into a gallery. A few you've seen here and the rest are new ... > > https://www.behance.net/gallery/18490497/Aime-Brandon > > Comments welcome, as usual. > > Enjoy! > > -- > -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: PESO 2014 - 171 - GDG
Very nice light and perfect DOF. On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 6:22 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Another Saturday morning walk in the park … not pinhole this past weekend, > but film! > > https://flic.kr/p/opvr8p > > Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. > > Godfrey > --- > "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist." > > > -- > 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 Derring Wagon
Thanks Attila. The Sigma 17-70 is a nice lens Dave On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 2:56 AM, Attila Boros wrote: > I like the nice detail in the texture. > > On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 6:26 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17816994 >> >> Dave >> >> -- >> 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. -- 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: Sky Plow
Good morning all. Thanks for looking and the comments & critiques from Rick, Paul, Ann, Frank, Ken & Daniel. On this day, the early supercells were degenerating into what they call an MCS (mesoscale convective system) or as chasers call it "a big mess". I was basically giving up on getting any decent pics this day and heading for home. However, even then, it pays to keep your head on a swivel. This shelf cloud/gust front was expanding rapidly toward me behind me and to my left. There was no time to find interesting foreground, which is normally my desire, so all we got was a very nondescript part of Nebraska's landscape and a road that appears to disappear into nothingness under the clouds. The ultrawide is the only lens that can effectively capture this sort of scene. The shape and appearance of the gust front can change minute by minute, and even second by second, so it is a bit of luck to be in the right place at the right time as it overtakes you. On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 12:01 AM, knarf wrote: > It's got this amazing 3D quality to it. > > Stunning, dramatic photo! > > Cheers, > frank > > On 21 July, 2014 6:44:46 PM EDT, Darren Addy wrote: >>Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure: >>https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14689399986/ > > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > 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. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- 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: Bee on Echinacea
Thanks, Jack, Frank and Bob! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 3:18 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Very good! > > B > >> On 22 Jul 2014, at 03:54, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 >> K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited >> >> 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.
Peso: Hot In The Valley (redo)
Softened this shot. Applied a bit of fill light and warmed the "valley." Reduces the "Hot" feeling, but I like it more as a picture. Looking forward to cooling temps. J Comments always welcome. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=785 -- 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: Bee on Echinacea
Nice catch! Beautiful flower and you caught the bee at a good angle. Mark On 7/21/2014 10:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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: Sky Plow
As others have said - very high drama shot. Great how the road and the clouds nearly converge towards the horizon. Mark On 7/21/2014 6:44 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14689399986/ --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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: Loon Shot(s)
Very nice. I love loons (plan to be among the avian variety in 3 weeks), but they're very hard to shoot. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to > get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The > wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made > focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities > to try and get it right. > > The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit different. > Enjoy! > > Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ > f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively. > > stan > > http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470 > > http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09 > > > -- > 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: GESO - Aimee and Brandon
Thank you, Attila. On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 4:26 AM, Attila Boros wrote: > I saw most of the photos already, except the night out at the cocktail > bar. Nice romantic mood, good acting! > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 3:23 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> I posted shots of Aimee and Brandon a while back. I finally got around >> to collecting all my retouched shots from that project and put them >> into a gallery. A few you've seen here and the rest are new ... >> >> https://www.behance.net/gallery/18490497/Aime-Brandon >> >> Comments welcome, as usual. >> >> Enjoy! >> >> -- >> -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. -- -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: Bee on Echinacea
Excellent! Composition, colors, sharpness, DOF all spot-on. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 > K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited > > 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.
PESO 2014 - 172 - GDG
I really enjoy visiting the park on Saturday mornings for my walk. I've been doing it so long now I see the many small changes as they have happened. To the left of this lovely bent tree you can see fencing around one of the larger changes happening ... they're putting in a childrens' play area. Sadly, it's going to destroy the nice view of the winding path that I've captured a few times, and a couple of nice old trees were taken out. This one seems safe, however. https://flic.kr/p/oqwGh8 Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey --- "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist." -- 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: Sky Plow
Thanks Mark! On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 7:13 AM, Mark C wrote: > As others have said - very high drama shot. Great how the road and the > clouds nearly converge towards the horizon. > > Mark > > > On 7/21/2014 6:44 PM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >> Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure: >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14689399986/ >> >> >> > > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.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. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- 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: Bee on Echinacea
Thanks, Mark. I actually took about 20 shots of the bees on my echinacea flowers, attempting to get an angle that would show both the flower and the bee in an effective manner, and this was the best, in my opinion. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 8:11 AM, Mark C wrote: > Nice catch! Beautiful flower and you caught the bee at a good angle. > > Mark > > > On 7/21/2014 10:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 >> K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> > > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.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. -- 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: Bee on Echinacea
Thanks, Rick! I really like how the 35mm macro Limited lens performs in these circumstances. The FA 100 macro is a lot easier to use, because I can shoot at a greater distance, but the 35 limited seems to get me sharper, clearer results. I am really enjoying that lens. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Richard Womer wrote: > Excellent! Composition, colors, sharpness, DOF all spot-on. > > Rick > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 >> K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited >> >> 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.
Re: GESO Plowing
On 21/7/14, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: >This also goes out to the participants so i tend to give >them more. In that case you're excused culling. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- 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 Plowing
I especially liked these three, David: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2014-plow%20demo/album/slides/plow-0041.html http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2014-plow%20demo/album/slides/plow-5242.html http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2014-plow%20demo/album/slides/plow-5267.html Old Tymie subjects like this cry out for B&W treatment (to me). On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 21/7/14, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>This also goes out to the participants so i tend to give >>them more. > > In that case you're excused culling. > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, > || (O) |Web Video Production > -- > _ > > > > -- > 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. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- 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: Bee on Echinacea
Wow Daniel! You are putting that lens to good use. I love macro but haven't shot a single one yet this year. On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks, Rick! I really like how the 35mm macro Limited lens performs > in these circumstances. The > FA 100 macro is a lot easier to use, because I can shoot at a greater > distance, but the 35 limited seems to get me sharper, clearer results. > I am really enjoying that lens. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Richard Womer wrote: >> Excellent! Composition, colors, sharpness, DOF all spot-on. >> >> Rick >> http://photo.net/photos/RickW >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola >> wrote: >>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 >>> K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited >>> >>> 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. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- 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 Plowing
On 22 Jul 2014, at 17:35, "Steve Cottrell" wrote: > > On 21/7/14, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> This also goes out to the participants so i tend to give >> them more. > > In that case you're excused culling. > Well, no - it just changes the emphasis to 'cull the participants' 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: GESO Plowing
On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 1:44 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > I especially liked these three, David: > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2014-plow%20demo/album/slides/plow-0041.html > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2014-plow%20demo/album/slides/plow-5242.html > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2014-plow%20demo/album/slides/plow-5267.html > > Old Tymie subjects like this cry out for B&W treatment (to me). And me Dave > > On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> On 21/7/14, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>>This also goes out to the participants so i tend to give >>>them more. >> >> In that case you're excused culling. >> >> -- >> >> >> Cheers, >> Cotty >> >> >> ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, >> || (O) |Web Video Production >> -- >> _ >> >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > > > -- > Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs > look like photographs. > ~ Alfred Stieglitz > > -- > 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 2014 - 172 - GDG
That's a nice tree, but it seems to me that with a playground in the area it represents an unacceptable health and safety hazard. I have therefore issued a tree-straightening ordinance and it will be removed forthwith until corrected, subject of course to further risk assessment. In the meantime, the root hole constitutes an additional hazard, so the playground construction has been temporarily delayed until all of the children likely to use it are of a legally responsible age and have signed formal waivers exculpating the local authority of all responsibility with regard to their tiny persons. Given this day anno domini 2014 by order of etc. > On 22 Jul 2014, at 15:47, "Godfrey DiGiorgi" wrote: > > I really enjoy visiting the park on Saturday mornings for my walk. I've been > doing it so long now I see the many small changes as they have happened. To > the left of this lovely bent tree you can see fencing around one of the > larger changes happening ... they're putting in a childrens' play area. > Sadly, it's going to destroy the nice view of the winding path that I've > captured a few times, and a couple of nice old trees were taken out. > > This one seems safe, however. > > https://flic.kr/p/oqwGh8 > > Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. > > Godfrey > -- 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: Albi
Thanks Stan, and everyone else. I spent 2 nights in Albi, which was a detour from my route because I particularly wanted to see it. It it was worth the trip - lovely place, where you start to say goodbye the ambiance of the Massif Central, and start to feel something of the Mediterranean. Quite a culture shock after the remoteness and unsophistication of the Auvergne and Aveyron. B > On 22 Jul 2014, at 04:04, "Stan Halpin" wrote: > > I love the doors & walls & windows! I particularly like the weathered door > with the letter box. > Kudos for your ability to do good photography in the midst of a long trek! > > stan > >> On Jul 21, 2014, at 6:56 PM, Bob W wrote: >> >> Here are some snaps from Albi in France. >> >> Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a >> humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks >> as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his >> ideas from it. >> >> The last two snaps work as a little animation. >> >> http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ >> >> 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: Albi
On 22 Jul 2014, at 02:33, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: > > Love the "little animation" - Like the vertical window and wall shot the best > - Thanks -glad you like that. It reminded me of an 18th/19th century painter who has recently been rediscovered who used to paint stuff like that on the Grand Tour. I'm racking my brains for his name, but it escapes me. > could kill you for the view from the window...given that > my eyes are a bit problematical (left eye probably will get its cataract > removed in a few months) anything that doesn't come into focus right away is > distressing... Sorry! > > I see what you mean about that ugly cathedral. > > The people with the romanesque arches is nice though, reminds me of the > Cloisters here in NYC Those are the cloisters of Saint Salvy. You can rent a holiday flat in there. http://www.clevacances.com/fr/location/19175 B > > ann > >> On 7/21/2014 18:56, Bob W wrote: >> Here are some snaps from Albi in France. >> >> Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a >> humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks >> as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his >> ideas from it. >> >> The last two snaps work as a little animation. >> >> http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ >> >> 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: Albi
Well done, as usual, Bob. The cathedral is indeed rather ugly, but you managed to find beauty in the surroundings and the details. I especially like the river scene -- very peaceful -- and the shapes and textures in the letter slot and the lion (is/was it a door knocker?). Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 6:56 PM, Bob W wrote: > Here are some snaps from Albi in France. > > Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a > humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks > as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his > ideas from it. > > The last two snaps work as a little animation. > > http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ > > 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: Bee on Echinacea
Thanks, Darren. I hated macro works until I bought a used FA 100 mm macro. I like it even much more now with the 35 limited. It reall is a great all-around lens. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 1:45 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Wow Daniel! You are putting that lens to good use. > I love macro but haven't shot a single one yet this year. > > On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: >> Thanks, Rick! I really like how the 35mm macro Limited lens performs >> in these circumstances. The >> FA 100 macro is a lot easier to use, because I can shoot at a greater >> distance, but the 35 limited seems to get me sharper, clearer results. >> I am really enjoying that lens. >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Richard Womer wrote: >>> Excellent! Composition, colors, sharpness, DOF all spot-on. >>> >>> Rick >>> http://photo.net/photos/RickW >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola >>> wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited 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. > > > > -- > Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs > look like photographs. > ~ Alfred Stieglitz > > -- > 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: Albi
Hi Dan, Thanks. Yes, it's a door knocker. That rather anxious-looking lion is a common motif in the area and will appear in one or two other shots yet to be posted. B > On 22 Jul 2014, at 19:51, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > Well done, as usual, Bob. > > The cathedral is indeed rather ugly, but you managed to find beauty in > the surroundings and the details. I especially like the river scene > -- very peaceful -- and the shapes and textures in the letter slot and > the lion (is/was it a door knocker?). > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 6:56 PM, Bob W wrote: >> Here are some snaps from Albi in France. >> >> Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a >> humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks >> as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his >> ideas from it. >> >> The last two snaps work as a little animation. >> >> http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ >> >> -- 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: Albi
Thomas Jones is the painter I was thinking of: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/thomas-jones-a-wall-in-naples B > On 22 Jul 2014, at 19:50, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: > >> On 22 Jul 2014, at 02:33, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: >> >> Love the "little animation" - Like the vertical window and wall shot the >> best - > > Thanks -glad you like that. It reminded me of an 18th/19th century painter > who has recently been rediscovered who used to paint stuff like that on the > Grand Tour. I'm racking my brains for his name, but it escapes me. > >> could kill you for the view from the window...given that >> my eyes are a bit problematical (left eye probably will get its cataract >> removed in a few months) anything that doesn't come into focus right away is >> distressing... > > Sorry! > >> >> I see what you mean about that ugly cathedral. >> >> The people with the romanesque arches is nice though, reminds me of the >> Cloisters here in NYC > > Those are the cloisters of Saint Salvy. You can rent a holiday flat in there. > > http://www.clevacances.com/fr/location/19175 > > B >> >> ann >> >>> On 7/21/2014 18:56, Bob W wrote: >>> Here are some snaps from Albi in France. >>> >>> Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a >>> humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks >>> as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his >>> ideas from it. >>> >>> The last two snaps work as a little animation. >>> >>> http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ >>> >>> 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. -- 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: New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
Lots of photo opportunities this weekend at the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, in White House, NJ, just a couple of miles west of my home and easily reachable from the NYC and Philadelphia areas. http://www.balloonfestival.com/ Lots of dramatic and colorful hot air balloons, sky divers, food of all varieties, and many popular music acts. The mass inflations of over 200 balloons start at 6:30 PM Friday, 6:30 AM and PM Saturday, and 6:30 AM Sunday, but the activities continue all weekend long. Lots of interesting photo possibilities among all the people and vendors as well. If you can get out here, I'm sure you will have an enjoyable outing. 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.
PESO: Another Bee, another Flower
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17819073 K-5IIs, 35 macro limited Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Albi
Wow. This a really super little gallery of images! On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 2:38 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Thomas Jones is the painter I was thinking of: > > http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/thomas-jones-a-wall-in-naples > > B > >> On 22 Jul 2014, at 19:50, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: >> >>> On 22 Jul 2014, at 02:33, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: >>> >>> Love the "little animation" - Like the vertical window and wall shot the >>> best - >> >> Thanks -glad you like that. It reminded me of an 18th/19th century painter >> who has recently been rediscovered who used to paint stuff like that on the >> Grand Tour. I'm racking my brains for his name, but it escapes me. >> >>> could kill you for the view from the window...given that >>> my eyes are a bit problematical (left eye probably will get its cataract >>> removed in a few months) anything that doesn't come into focus right away >>> is distressing... >> >> Sorry! >> >>> >>> I see what you mean about that ugly cathedral. >>> >>> The people with the romanesque arches is nice though, reminds me of the >>> Cloisters here in NYC >> >> Those are the cloisters of Saint Salvy. You can rent a holiday flat in there. >> >> http://www.clevacances.com/fr/location/19175 >> >> B >>> >>> ann >>> On 7/21/2014 18:56, Bob W wrote: Here are some snaps from Albi in France. Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his ideas from it. The last two snaps work as a little animation. http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ 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. > > -- > 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. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- 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: Bee on Echinacea
He's a cute little fella! I agree with Mark ann On 7/22/2014 12:18, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Mark. I actually took about 20 shots of the bees on my echinacea flowers, attempting to get an angle that would show both the flower and the bee in an effective manner, and this was the best, in my opinion. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 8:11 AM, Mark C wrote: Nice catch! Beautiful flower and you caught the bee at a good angle. Mark On 7/21/2014 10:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17818618 K-5IIs, smc 35mm 2.8mm macro Limited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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. -- 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: Albi
Excellent gallery, Bob! That cathedral really does offend the eye at every turn. I don't blame the girl in the last shot for kicking it. Rick On Jul 21, 2014, at 6:56 PM, Bob W wrote: > Here are some snaps from Albi in France. > > Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a > humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks > as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his > ideas from it. > > The last two snaps work as a little animation. > > http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ > > 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. http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- 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 - Bench
Shot only for the geometry: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17816704&size=lg (K-5, DA 40/2.8 LTD) Comments appreciated! Rick -- 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 - Bench
Nice geometry. I like it. Marco On Jul 22, 2014, at 5:21 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Shot only for the geometry: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17816704&size=lg > > (K-5, DA 40/2.8 LTD) > > Comments appreciated! > > Rick > -- 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 2014 - 172 - GDG
On 7/22/2014 10:47, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I really enjoy visiting the park on Saturday mornings for my walk. I've been doing it so long now I see the many small changes as they have happened. To the left of this lovely bent tree you can see fencing around one of the larger changes happening ... they're putting in a childrens' play area. Sadly, it's going to destroy the nice view of the winding path that I've captured a few times, and a couple of nice old trees were taken out. This one seems safe, however. Shhh, don't tempt Providence. It is a lovely tree ann https://flic.kr/p/oqwGh8 Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey --- "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist." -- 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 - Bench
That's very nice - great mixture of shape, texture and tonalities. Mark On 7/22/2014 8:21 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Shot only for the geometry: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17816704&size=lg (K-5, DA 40/2.8 LTD) Comments appreciated! Rick --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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.
backpack for "stuff" as well as cameras - Lowepro Fastpack, anyone?
I'm going to be taking a trip with the wife to Washington, DC in late September. I anticipate that it will be many days of walking and biking around, and I'm thinking I might want something more comfortable/convenient than a standard camera bag -- not only because they have just the one strap so they're always hanging off of a shoulder (or over your neck), but also think it might be convenient to be able to carry a windbreaker, or water bottle, or other sundries with me. I don't picture carrying a LOT of camera gear with me - but I do anticipate wanting at least one alternate/telephoto lens for the K5 (16-50 is my daily lens) with me, as well as the P&S and other stuff. NOT a laptop, not a lot of flash gear, not a tripod. Searching around Amazon, I've come across the Lowepro "Fastpack 200" (not the newer 250) and it seems like just the ticket. A bit of camera gear in the bottom section, and "regular stuff" up top. It looks like access to the innards of the bag is relatively straightforward when you need to root around for extra gear (most backpacks make you take them off and lay them carefully on the ground before opening them up), and I like the "quick access" for pulling out the camera/lens combo if you've been walking around with the camera stowed. Has anyone here used these, or anything similar to them? Good? Bad? Suggestions? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 - Statuette
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/statuette Pentax Mz-S, FA 28-105 f4-5.6 zoom, Arista Ultra 200, Rodinal 1+50 for 10 minutes (20C). Really just a test shot of the film... C&C welcome. Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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: backpack for "stuff" as well as cameras - Lowepro Fastpack, anyone?
On 7/22/2014 10:00 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I'm going to be taking a trip with the wife to Washington, DC in late September. I anticipate that it will be many days of walking and biking around, and I'm thinking I might want something more comfortable/convenient than a standard camera bag -- not only because they have just the one strap so they're always hanging off of a shoulder (or over your neck), but also think it might be convenient to be able to carry a windbreaker, or water bottle, or other sundries with me. I don't picture carrying a LOT of camera gear with me - but I do anticipate wanting at least one alternate/telephoto lens for the K5 (16-50 is my daily lens) with me, as well as the P&S and other stuff. NOT a laptop, not a lot of flash gear, not a tripod. Searching around Amazon, I've come across the Lowepro "Fastpack 200" (not the newer 250) and it seems like just the ticket. A bit of camera gear in the bottom section, and "regular stuff" up top. It looks like access to the innards of the bag is relatively straightforward when you need to root around for extra gear (most backpacks make you take them off and lay them carefully on the ground before opening them up), and I like the "quick access" for pulling out the camera/lens combo if you've been walking around with the camera stowed. Has anyone here used these, or anything similar to them? Good? Bad? Suggestions? I have the Fastpack 250. It's really tiny. I think the 200 and the 250 are pretty much the same except that the 250 has the pocket for a laptop. Although looking at both of them on Amazon, the Fastpack 200 may be even smaller than the 250. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- 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 - The Annual Duckling Shot
Taken about 3 weeks ago. I love summer: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/07/the-annual-duckling-shot.html?m=1 Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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 - A Trio of Slippers
Thanks fnarF ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "knarf" Subject: Re: PESO - A Trio of Slippers Those are a absolutely gorgeous, Ken! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2014 11:52:05 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: Thanks Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO - A Trio of Slippers Pleasing pallet. Nice. Paul via phone On Jul 21, 2014, at 9:54 PM, "Ken Waller" wrote: Thanks Jack. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" Subject: Re: PESO - A Trio of Slippers Very much like the moist fresh color tone, Ken. However, the benefit of a small trim of the left edge does persist. J - Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" To: "PDML" Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 8:24:47 PM Subject: Re: PESO - A Trio of Slippers Thanks for commenting Mark. I think ethereal is an apt word here. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Re: PESO - A Trio of Slippers Beautiful! Has an ethereal quality... Mark On 7/15/2014 3:54 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Pink Lady Slippers that is - Cypripedium acaule - captured in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on a cold rainy day last month during a weeklong shoot of bugs & blooms http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17814958 Your thoughts/comments/critique solicited Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller . “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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: backpack for "stuff" as well as cameras - Lowepro Fastpack, anyone?
Hi Charles, Sorry, I don't have information about Fastpack 200, but I have used Fastpack 250 since April of 2008 (so it is not too new). Here are my two postings about my first experience with it: https://www.mail-archive.com/pdml@pdml.net/msg444934.html https://www.mail-archive.com/pdml@pdml.net/msg445138.html They contain some of the answers your are looking for. Back then, I was also considering Computrekker, when Jostein wrote his opinion on that one: https://www.mail-archive.com/pdml@pdml.net/msg440026.html Now, let me share with you something that you didn't ask for. Since that, I have discovered Vanguard Up-Rise bags. I bought a "messenger" style Up-Rise 33, but I also saw their analogs of the Fastpack line, and I liked those as well. Here is my impression of Up-Rise 33: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2013-March/340066.html Today, I would probably have bought Vanguard Up-Rise II 45 or 46, depending on the size need. Here are links for you with nice pictures: http://www.vanguardworld.com/index.php/en/pv/products/photo-video/detail-1-1-247-849.html http://www.vanguardworld.com/index.php/en/pv/products/photo-video/detail-1-1-247-850.html Mind that the "Inside Dimensions" (under "specs") are quoted incorrectly! Look for the correct ones on the B&H website. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967898-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_45_photo_video.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1008819-REG/vanguard_up_rise_ii_46_photo.html/prm/alsVwDtl If this one is too big for you, I would also consider Adaptor series: http://www.vanguardworld.com/index.php/en/pv/products/photo-video/list-1-1-229.html And for a buffier version you may look at Skyborne: http://www.vanguardworld.com/index.php/en/pv/products/photo-video/list-1-1-214.html While I've been a fan of Lowepro quality since 1997, I really enjoy the higher thoughtfulness of the design by Vanguard, at least in my Up-rise 33. The build quality is also very good. The only negative side for my bag I see is how the rain cover is implemented. Essentially, I didn't find a way how you can put it on the bag, and carry it on the shoulder for any long period of time: it tends to get off the bag. This is due to the way how they designed this cover. So, the only reliable way to keep the bag inside the cover while carrying is to hold it under the armpit. However, I am not sure if this would be needed in a light drizzle, only in a substantial rain. I don't how the rain-cover is designed in the backpacks. Cheers, Igor PS. Disclaimer: I am not related to Vanguard company in any way, except for being happy with the quality of their product(s). Charles Robinson Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:01:22 -0700 wrote: I'm going to be taking a trip with the wife to Washington, DC in late September. I anticipate that it will be many days of walking and biking around, and I'm thinking I might want something more comfortable/convenient than a standard camera bag -- not only because they have just the one strap so they're always hanging off of a shoulder (or over your neck), but also think it might be convenient to be able to carry a windbreaker, or water bottle, or other sundries with me. I don't picture carrying a LOT of camera gear with me - but I do anticipate wanting at least one alternate/telephoto lens for the K5 (16-50 is my daily lens) with me, as well as the P&S and other stuff. NOT a laptop, not a lot of flash gear, not a tripod. Searching around Amazon, I've come across the Lowepro "Fastpack 200" (not the newer 250) and it seems like just the ticket. A bit of camera gear in the bottom section, and "regular stuff" up top. It looks like access to the innards of the bag is relatively straightforward when you need to root around for extra gear (most backpacks make you take them off and lay them carefully on the ground before opening them up), and I like the "quick access" for pulling out the camera/lens combo if you've been walking around with the camera stowed. Has anyone here used these, or anything similar to them? Good? Bad? Suggestions? -Charles -- 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: Loon Shot(s)
Thanks Rick! Enjoy your time with these special birds. stan On Jul 22, 2014, at 8:16 AM, Richard Womer wrote: > Very nice. I love loons (plan to be among the avian variety in 3 > weeks), but they're very hard to shoot. > > Rick > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin > wrote: >> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to >> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The >> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made >> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities >> to try and get it right. >> >> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit different. >> Enjoy! >> >> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ >> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively. >> >> stan >> >> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470 >> >> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09 >> >> >> -- >> 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 - The Annual Duckling Shot
Nice shot of proud mama and her kids. stan On Jul 22, 2014, at 11:11 PM, knarf wrote: > Taken about 3 weeks ago. I love summer: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/07/the-annual-duckling-shot.html?m=1 > > Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy. > > Cheers, > > frank > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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: Loon Shot(s)
First shot is very nice. Postage stamp worthy. Coulda sworn I saw a loon on a lake here in Kearney, Nebraska a couple weekends ago, but I was in a hurry on my way past and didn't have camera/bigma with me (should keep that with me ALWAYS). On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:03 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Thanks Rick! Enjoy your time with these special birds. > > stan > > On Jul 22, 2014, at 8:16 AM, Richard Womer wrote: > >> Very nice. I love loons (plan to be among the avian variety in 3 >> weeks), but they're very hard to shoot. >> >> Rick >> http://photo.net/photos/RickW >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin >> wrote: >>> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to >>> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The >>> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made >>> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities >>> to try and get it right. >>> >>> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit >>> different. Enjoy! >>> >>> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ >>> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively. >>> >>> stan >>> >>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470 >>> >>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09 >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- 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: Albi
Excellent set Bob. We visited Albi en route for the south of France in the 70s. I was intrigued by it and felt that the brick shithouse of a cathedral was beautiful in its own way. Must go back some time. Chris On 21 July 2014 23:56, Bob W wrote: > Here are some snaps from Albi in France. > > Albi was the centre of the Cathar heresy, so the Catholic archbishop built a > humungously ugly and massive cathedral as a statement of power. And it looks > as though Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed power stations, stole all his > ideas from it. > > The last two snaps work as a little animation. > > http://www.web-options.com/Albi/ > > 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: backpack for "stuff" as well as cameras - Lowepro Fastpack, anyone?
No experience with the Lowepro, but I have a Tamrac Zuma 7 that works well for me. http://tinyurl.com/mu98qud -p On 7/22/2014 9:00 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I'm going to be taking a trip with the wife to Washington, DC in late September. I anticipate that it will be many days of walking and biking around, and I'm thinking I might want something more comfortable/convenient than a standard camera bag -- not only because they have just the one strap so they're always hanging off of a shoulder (or over your neck), but also think it might be convenient to be able to carry a windbreaker, or water bottle, or other sundries with me. I don't picture carrying a LOT of camera gear with me - but I do anticipate wanting at least one alternate/telephoto lens for the K5 (16-50 is my daily lens) with me, as well as the P&S and other stuff. NOT a laptop, not a lot of flash gear, not a tripod. Searching around Amazon, I've come across the Lowepro "Fastpack 200" (not the newer 250) and it seems like just the ticket. A bit of camera gear in the bottom section, and "regular stuff" up top. It looks like access to the innards of the bag is relatively straightforward when you need to root around for extra gear (most backpacks make you take them off and lay them carefully on the ground before opening them up), and I like the "quick access" for pulling out the camera/lens combo if you've been walking around with the camera stowed. Has anyone here used these, or anything similar to them? Good? Bad? Suggestions? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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 - The Annual Duckling Shot
Not too bad :) Which lens is that? I rescued three tiny little ducklings from a drain today. They'd fallen through a grate and mother duck wasn't happy about it. Neither was I but I couldn't leave them there. You might ask why we have ducklings down here in July... I suspect it might have something to do with the mild weather we'd had until a couple of weeks ago. Cheers, Dave On Jul 23, 2014, at 3:11 pm, knarf wrote: > Taken about 3 weeks ago. I love summer: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/07/the-annual-duckling-shot.html?m=1 > > Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy. > > Cheers, > > frank > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > 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: Albi
On 23 July 2014 06:08, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Excellent set Bob. We visited Albi en route for the south of France in > the 70s. I was intrigued by it and felt that the brick shithouse of a > cathedral was beautiful in its own way. Must go back some time. I also like the brick built stuff of that era. Bob seems to have captured the essence of rather delightfully, for my taste. -- 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: Strange object in the countryside...
On Jul 21, 2014, at 7:05 pm, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Despite my relaxed look and my experiences in France, and despite me > poopooing the 9-10 miles each way between Marylebone and home, I > underestimated the ride. I didn't drink enough while we were out, so by the > time i got home i was quite dehydrated, and drank 1.5 litres of milk, 1 litre > of chocolate milk, half a litre of gazpacho, and ate 3 oranges before I felt > right. Ahh I know dehydration a bit too well :) I've found that drinking too much too soon will cause me to just pee it all out so instead I'll fill a bottle and sip regularly for the rest of the evening, refilling as needed. When it's really bad it'll take 30 mins to an hour of this for the nausea to go away. > And my habit in France had been to do a full set of stretches morning and > evening, which I didn't do yesterday, so I was woken in the night by severe > leg cramps, which forced me to do the stretches at about 1:30 am. Yes when you're exercising every day the stretches become essential, especially at the end of each session so you did well on your trip. Stretches are best when the muscles are warmed up - I do mine as soon as I get in from my workouts. It sounds like a bit of recovery is in order so I think you might now have an excuse to sit on the couch and watch the Commonwealth Games. And I'm sure that beer probably contains plenty of electrolytes to help those cramping muscles. Maybe add some sodium from a couple of packets of crisps too :D Cheers, 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.
