date:20150724

Another great action shot, Frank!

Dan Matyola
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On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Knarf  wrote:
> Being watched:
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> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1
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> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
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Re: PESO: Working Under Cover

On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:40 PM, frank theriault
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> I like the two umbrellas, and the harsh unrelenting sunlight. I can
> feel the heat from here.

Thanks, Frank.

It was unrelentingly sunny, as you say, but neither really hot nor
humid, so it was not uncomfortable -- unless of course one had to wear
a uniform or a suit and tie, neither of which applied to me.

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OT: How to use a selfie stick

http://themetapicture.com/how-to-use-a-selfie-stick/

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Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot


 proud pair of grebes they are - nice shot,

On 7/22/2015 10:03 PM, frank theriault wrote:

Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think
this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really
dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well
focused (by my standards, anyway):

http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html

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PESO - The City, With A Twist

2015-07-24 Thread Rick Womer

Framed differently from the first version.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057103&size=lg

The original:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049358&size=lg

Comments appreciated.

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Re: OT: Biking with Karin and Chris

2015-07-24 Thread John Francis

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 09:46:11PM +0100, Bob W wrote:
> Here's my side of the story. Any resemblance between Chris's pictures and
> mine is purely coincidental. 
> 
> 
> 
> B

That countryside brings back memories from almost 50 years ago!

My mother had a couple of friends who lived in Windrush, and she
occasionally spent a few days with them during the school holidays.
If I was prepared to drive down and collect her, she'd let me use
her car while she was away (a tempting offer for a sixth-former!).

I was only 17 or so at the time, with a typical schoolboy's ignorance
of what was going on outside my own horizons, so I was totally unaware
that just a few years earlier one of those friends - Joyce Lang - had
created something of a stir with a speech critical of comprehensive
education policy that was used as an excuse for a Times editorial
(although that editorial mis-represented Joyce's position). I only
discovered this long after I had left home.

They remained friends until my mother's death; Joyce came to the
funeral, although by that time (2009) she didn't often leave home.

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Re: PESO - Dozing Off

2015-07-24 Thread ann sanfedele

Actually - she is in the park - where smoking is banned in California.  
(It is now in New York as well) Hope you woke her up

after you took the shot, Marco :-)

Also, hope she could be woken up ..

ann


On 7/24/2015 6:15 PM, Mark C wrote:
Nice capture - all the awkardness there tells the viewer this is a 
moment where something will change very soon. The subject picked a 
good spot to doze off while holding a lit cigarette - steel chair on 
concrete. Better than than, say, on a sofa or in bed!


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http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso9.html

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Re: Another Pentax Lens De-Flowered

2015-07-24 Thread Paul Stenquist

Excellent! Look forward to seeing the results.

Paul via phone

> On Jul 24, 2015, at 8:52 PM, frank theriault  wrote:
> 
> Oh the humanity!
> 
> cheers,
> 
> frank
> 
>> On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Steve Cottrell  wrote:
>> Some minor surgery the other day to the wonderful SMC 17/4 fisheye,
>> converting it for use as a cine prime - more in a moment.
>> 
>> Some may know that I had previously done the same with my A*85/1.4 last
>> year: removed the detent balls and springs from the aperture ring to
>> allow smooth and continuous aperture change while shooting video. It is
>> very effective and the images from it onto the Canon C100 super-35
>> sensor are luscious beyond dreams. The super 35 sensor size is smaller
>> than 'full-frame' (36X24mm) and only a tad larger than APS-C...
>> 
>> see chart:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ...so fields of view are similar to Pentax DSLR territory, which means
>> shooting wider angles are more of a challenge. For wide zoom work - for
>> instance when filming groups of people at close quarters - needing wide
>> shots and closer detail at will, I have been using the Canon EF17-40/4.
>> The problem with that lens is that the aperture is controlled via a
>> click-wheel on the camera body, and when performing a move (say) from
>> bright to dark and needing to adjust aperture ('pull stop') dynamically
>> during the shot, the aperture steps are visible - even when the camera
>> is set at 1/3 increment control - and so not acceptable.
>> 
>> To get round this I'll be sourcing a copy of the only decent wide zoom
>> lens on the market with an aperture ring - the Nikkor AF-S 17-35/2.8 and
>> then having it doctored, literally, by a company that specialises in
>> transforming still lenses for cine use;
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> They'll remove the clicks from the aperture ring  and dampen it to avoid
>> inadvertent movement. The Nikkor is a bit more involved than the old MF
>> Pentax lenses, so it's worth doing properly. Why? Because the cine
>> alternatives are cost-prohibitive for my needs. That's further down the line.
>> 
>> Meanwhile I remembered the 17/4 sitting in a drawer and thought it would
>> be fun to convert it for cine use. An hour removing the aperture clicks
>> and a bit of jiggery-pokery re-situating the return spring and fitting
>> an EF mount (sourced from the few I had specially made about 15 years
>> ago when i first modified some lenses to Canon use) and hey presto.
>> Early tests with it are fantastic - love the barrel distortion this lens
>> offers and the field of view works really well on the C100. Will come in
>> very useful for in-your-face wide shots in music sequences etc.
>> 
>> I'm working on some video I shot while sailing in the Baltic earlier in
>> the summer where I used the 85/1.4 so when that's completed I'll post a
>> link to view. Will hopefully get a chance to use the 17/4 in anger soon,
>> watch this space.
>> 
>> Hope all are well, am dipping in on the list sporadically and often.
>> Very little stills photography going on at the moment sadly!
>> 
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Re: PESO - Lunchtime Sun

Interesting.

He seems not relaxed at all. And an odd place to rest, even if it's no
longer used as a mausoleum.

Interesting tension in this one.

cheers,

frank

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049362&size=lg
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> The Paddington Street Gardens were once a cemetery, and there are still a few 
> mausoleums on the property.
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Re: OT: Obscure Questions (was What's in the name?)

2015-07-24 Thread Bill


On 24/07/2015 12:02 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote:

On 24 Jul 2015, at 17:48, John  wrote:



On 7/23/2015 1:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
John wrote:


... and why do people park their cars in driveways & drive them on parkways?


http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/410/why-do-we-drive-on-the-parkway-and-park-on-the-driveway


I already knew that, but it doesn't answer the REAL question of why is
English such a funny language?



I blame the Welsh


Good plan.
Anyone who can come up with 
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogoch as the name 
of a town should be taking the blame for something.


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Re: Another Pentax Lens De-Flowered

Oh the humanity!

cheers,

frank

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Steve Cottrell  wrote:
> Some minor surgery the other day to the wonderful SMC 17/4 fisheye,
> converting it for use as a cine prime - more in a moment.
>
> Some may know that I had previously done the same with my A*85/1.4 last
> year: removed the detent balls and springs from the aperture ring to
> allow smooth and continuous aperture change while shooting video. It is
> very effective and the images from it onto the Canon C100 super-35
> sensor are luscious beyond dreams. The super 35 sensor size is smaller
> than 'full-frame' (36X24mm) and only a tad larger than APS-C...
>
> see chart:
>
> 
>
> ...so fields of view are similar to Pentax DSLR territory, which means
> shooting wider angles are more of a challenge. For wide zoom work - for
> instance when filming groups of people at close quarters - needing wide
> shots and closer detail at will, I have been using the Canon EF17-40/4.
> The problem with that lens is that the aperture is controlled via a
> click-wheel on the camera body, and when performing a move (say) from
> bright to dark and needing to adjust aperture ('pull stop') dynamically
> during the shot, the aperture steps are visible - even when the camera
> is set at 1/3 increment control - and so not acceptable.
>
> To get round this I'll be sourcing a copy of the only decent wide zoom
> lens on the market with an aperture ring - the Nikkor AF-S 17-35/2.8 and
> then having it doctored, literally, by a company that specialises in
> transforming still lenses for cine use;
>
> 
>
> They'll remove the clicks from the aperture ring  and dampen it to avoid
> inadvertent movement. The Nikkor is a bit more involved than the old MF
> Pentax lenses, so it's worth doing properly. Why? Because the cine
> alternatives are cost-prohibitive for my needs. That's further down the line.
>
> Meanwhile I remembered the 17/4 sitting in a drawer and thought it would
> be fun to convert it for cine use. An hour removing the aperture clicks
> and a bit of jiggery-pokery re-situating the return spring and fitting
> an EF mount (sourced from the few I had specially made about 15 years
> ago when i first modified some lenses to Canon use) and hey presto.
> Early tests with it are fantastic - love the barrel distortion this lens
> offers and the field of view works really well on the C100. Will come in
> very useful for in-your-face wide shots in music sequences etc.
>
> I'm working on some video I shot while sailing in the Baltic earlier in
> the summer where I used the 85/1.4 so when that's completed I'll post a
> link to view. Will hopefully get a chance to use the 17/4 in anger soon,
> watch this space.
>
> Hope all are well, am dipping in on the list sporadically and often.
> Very little stills photography going on at the moment sadly!
>
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>
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Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-24 Thread Marco Alpert

Understandably! Great catch.

- Marco

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> Being watched:
> 
> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1
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Re: OT: Biking with Karin and Chris

Agree with Ann!

cheers,

frank

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 4:52 PM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> Love those last 3... cause I like to laugh
>
> ann
>
> On 7/23/2015 4:46 PM, Bob W wrote:
>>
>> Here's my side of the story. Any resemblance between Chris's pictures and
>> mine is purely coincidental.
>>
>> 
>>
>> B
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Re: PESO: Working Under Cover

The fellow in the foreground is certainly casting a suspicious eye on you.

I like the two umbrellas, and the harsh unrelenting sunlight. I can
feel the heat from here.

cheers,

frank

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 5:10 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> In Tiananmen Square:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058362
> K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom
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Re: PESO - Dozing Off

As Mark said, the tension of waiting for ~something~ "bad" to happen
really makes this photo. Will the subject fall, burn fingers, drop
book?

I'm really hoping whatever it is, no one's hurt.

Wonderful photo!

cheers,

frank

On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 5:42 PM, Marco Alpert  wrote:
> http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso9.html
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Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

2015-07-24 Thread Ken Waller

Nice. The cave cricket looks like something out of Starwars.

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- Original Message - 
From: "frank theriault" 

Subject: Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

Both wonderful photos, but I like the bee just a bit better. Reminds
me of the professor in Back to the Future - all that wild hair.

Both terrific shots!

cheers,

frank

On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Mark C  wrote:

A couple of recent stacked macros:

Bumble Bee (found drowned in my cats water dish):

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bumble-bee

Cave Cricket:

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cave-cricket-family-rhaphidophoridae

C&C welcome. Usual setup with the Bee taken with the K 24 f3.5 and the
Cricket with the DFA 50mm macro.

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Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

Christopher Lloyd! That's the actor I'm thinking of. The bee looks
just like him as the professor.

LOL

cheers,

frank

On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:25 PM, frank theriault
 wrote:
> Both wonderful photos, but I like the bee just a bit better. Reminds
> me of the professor in Back to the Future - all that wild hair.
>
> Both terrific shots!
>
> cheers,
>
> frank
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Mark C  wrote:
>> A couple of recent stacked macros:
>>
>> Bumble Bee (found drowned in my cats water dish):
>>
>> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bumble-bee
>>
>> Cave Cricket:
>>
>> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cave-cricket-family-rhaphidophoridae
>>
>> C&C welcome. Usual setup with the Bee taken with the K 24 f3.5 and the
>> Cricket with the DFA 50mm macro.
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Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

So now you don't have to look at the others - this is the best
combination of all of them, IMHO.

Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the nice words.

cheers,

frank

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 12:19 PM, Toralf Lund  wrote:
> On 23/07/15 04:03, frank theriault wrote:
>>
>> Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think
>> this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really
>> dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well
>> focused (by my standards, anyway):
>
> I didn't look at the others, I must admit, but I like this one. Especially
> the colour/reflections in the water.
>
> - Toralf
>
>
>>
>> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html
>>
>> Let me know what you think. Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy.
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Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-24 Thread David J Brooks

excellent grab Frank, and in focus too.:-)

Dave

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Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

Thank you, Bob!

It's always nice when you get to spend a bit of time with wildlife -
and they just do their thing and let one shoot (photos, that is). I'm
always grateful for that, and pleased if a few of the shots turn out.

Appreciate your thoughts.

cheers,

frank


On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Nice shot Frank.
> I like the composition, the posture of the birds, and the wake they made.
> Regards,  Bob S.
>
> On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 9:03 PM, frank theriault
>  wrote:
>> Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think
>> this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really
>> dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well
>> focused (by my standards, anyway):
>>
>> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html
>>
>> Let me know what you think. Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy.
>>
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Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

What I said to Jack!

:-)

cheers,

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>> On Jul 23, 2015, at 12:02 AM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
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>> Nice sense of movement imparted by the wake.
>> Strong composition and interesting poses.
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>> On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM, frank theriault
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>>> this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really
>>> dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well
>>> focused (by my standards, anyway):
>>>
>>> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html
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Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

Appreciate your thoughts, Dan!

cheers,

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>> this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really
>> dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well
>> focused (by my standards, anyway):
>>
>> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html
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Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

Thanks, Jack!

cheers,

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>> On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM, frank theriault
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>>> this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really
>>> dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well
>>> focused (by my standards, anyway):
>>>
>>> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html
>>>
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Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

Thanks, Ann! I have to agree with you - this one was the best of the day.

cheers,

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On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:08 PM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> Yeah - I think that is the best of them, too, Frank.  the positioning and
> the water being more saturated with color
> instead of so gray as in the others...
>
> ann
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>> Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think
>> this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really
>> dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well
>> focused (by my standards, anyway):
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Re: PESO - In The Doghouse

A wonderfully content kitty. The flowers on the left add a nice splash
of colour.

Nice one!

cheers,

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> In the doghouse and loving every minute of it
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> Cat Content Advisory:
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> C&C welcome.
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> K5 and DFA 17-70. There is no good angle on the igloo from outside so I
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Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

Both wonderful photos, but I like the bee just a bit better. Reminds
me of the professor in Back to the Future - all that wild hair.

Both terrific shots!

cheers,

frank

On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Mark C  wrote:
> A couple of recent stacked macros:
>
> Bumble Bee (found drowned in my cats water dish):
>
> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bumble-bee
>
> Cave Cricket:
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> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cave-cricket-family-rhaphidophoridae
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> C&C welcome. Usual setup with the Bee taken with the K 24 f3.5 and the
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PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-24 Thread Knarf

Being watched:

http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

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OT: Google Fiber - sort of ... Part II


Update:

Got the new cable modem from Time-Warner Roadrunner this afternoon and
it's already aggravated the shit out of me before I even attempt to hook
it up.

I hate Time-Warner. I will switch to Google Fiber just as soon as it is
available here.


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Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

Thanks Jack! "Ichy" is a word I don't get to use much these days but it 
aptly describes the loathsome cave cricket.


On 7/24/2015 9:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote:

A couple icky images, Mark C. ;o)
Cave Cricket looks a lot like a Grass Hopper.
Terrific clarity.

J


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Subject: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

A couple of recent stacked macros:

Bumble Bee (found drowned in my cats water dish):

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bumble-bee

Cave Cricket:

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cave-cricket-family-rhaphidophoridae

C&C welcome. Usual setup with the Bee taken with the K 24 f3.5 and the
Cricket with the DFA 50mm macro.

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Re: PESO - In The Doghouse

Thanks, Ann! The igloo belongs to the cat - I got it for him when he 
started spending time outdoors. He seldom uses it when it rains 
(apparently sitting under parked cars is better) but he loves it on hot 
summer days.


Mark

On 7/24/2015 10:34 AM, ann sanfedele wrote:

And what does the dog think about that?

:-)
ann

On 7/24/2015 8:56 AM, Mark C wrote:

In the doghouse and loving every minute of it

Cat Content Advisory:

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/in-the-dog-house

C&C welcome.

K5 and DFA 17-70. There is no good angle on the igloo from outside so 
I pulled up a screen and shot from a window in the house. I've gone 
back to using the K5 at times when the K3 is setup for macro stuff.


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Re: PESO - Paddington Street Gardens


Nice seq-way from roses to people.

On 7/22/2015 8:41 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

London is full of small beautiful parks, including this one--peaceful morning 
and afternoon, and bustling at lunchtime on a ~typically~ lovely English 
mid-day.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049363&size=lg

(K-5, DA 16-45)

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Re: PESO - Dozing Off

Nice capture - all the awkardness there tells the viewer this is a 
moment where something will change very soon. The subject picked a good 
spot to doze off while holding a lit cigarette - steel chair on 
concrete. Better than than, say, on a sofa or in bed!


On 7/24/2015 5:42 PM, Marco Alpert wrote:

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso9.html

Comments, as always, welcomed.

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Re: PESO - Dozing Off

2015-07-24 Thread Bob W-PDML

I like that - it has atmosphere.

B

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PESO - Dozing Off

2015-07-24 Thread Marco Alpert

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Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle

> On Jul 24, 2015, at 1:08 PM, John  wrote:
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> I checked out the link to the tour & looked through their photo gallery.
> If you haven't done so already, take a look yourself & see how others
> have handled the problem & see if you can't find a bag to match that
> fits your needs.
> 
> Plus, I noticed they offer "self guided tours". When you're ready to
> "strike out on your own", that might be a way to get your feet wet.

Thanks, John. I do remember bikes with panniers is some photos on the site. You 
don’t have to carry much on the bike. Just what you need for the day. The rest 
is is transported to the next stop by motor vehicle. As for a specific 
solution, one that would accommodate my K5 and one lens, I’m leaning toward the 
bag suggested by Larry.

And yes, a self-guided tour would be a good way to venture out. My walk in 
England two years ago was of that kind, but I didn’t have to cope with a 
language I don’t speak. 

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Re: PESO - In The Doghouse

2015-07-24 Thread Jack Davis

Pardon me, but that should be; "...the stupid dog."

J

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The cat probably doesn't care what the dog thinks ... about anything.

On 7/24/2015 10:34 AM, ann sanfedele wrote:
> And what does the dog think about that?
>
> :-)
> ann
>
> On 7/24/2015 8:56 AM, Mark C wrote:
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Friday For Sale

2015-07-24 Thread Boris Liberman


Hi!

I am thinking that few weeks ago my message on this matter did not get 
through...


Offered for sale:

* Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 - if you're planning on getting yourself a FF 
Pentax - it may be a very good "kit" lens. It includes pouch, a hood, 
both caps, and a protective filter. All in good shape. Asking USD 325 
which includes EMS shipping to you and of course PayPal fees are on me. 
I think I have dialed in some minor focus correction for this lens in my 
K-5. It is just a tad glowing wide open, but tightens up very quickly 
with nice OOF rendering and proper sharpness across the frame. I should 
say that I cannot possibly know how it would perform on a bigger sensor. 
I am of course referring to K-5 and such.


* Black SMC FA 43/1.9 MIJ - I am the original owner. It appears I don't 
use this lens, so let it be put to use by someone else. I have all the 
stuff that came with it, and I will also add the Pentax SMC protective 
filter, that is also black, so it looks quite nice together. I am not 
sure how much money to ask, but if there is a genuine interest - I will 
figure it out.


Once I sell these two, I will be buying a Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.0 
Contemporary and thus I will be selling my Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5. So - you 
have been pre-informed :-). Of course if you buy both, you will pay 
about 1/2 of the shipping as I will put both lenses in a single box. 
That is, unless you directly instruct me otherwise.


Please contact me off the list regarding these items.

Thanks.
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Re: OT: Obscure Questions (was What's in the name?)

2015-07-24 Thread Bob W-PDML

On 24 Jul 2015, at 17:48, John  wrote:
> 
>> On 7/23/2015 1:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
>> John wrote:
>> 
>>> ... and why do people park their cars in driveways & drive them on parkways?
>> 
>> http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/410/why-do-we-drive-on-the-parkway-and-park-on-the-driveway
> 
> I already knew that, but it doesn't answer the REAL question of why is
> English such a funny language?
> 

I blame the Welsh

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Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle

2015-07-24 Thread Bob W-PDML

On 24 Jul 2015, at 17:59, John  wrote:
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> 
> Sorry I can't suggest one, but it seems the search for the "perfect"
> camera bag is almost as formidable as the quest for the Holy Grail.
> 

The Holy Grail is in one of the side pockets of the Perfect Camera Bag.

B

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Re: Charles S. Aguila

2015-07-24 Thread Boris Liberman


Christine, my heart goes out for you.
Be strong and never forget.

Boris

On 7/24/2015 4:05, Christine Aguila wrote:

Hi Everyone:

Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and had been 
suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have fit right in PDML.  
He had a great sense of humor, was extremely generous, told funny stories, and 
was a solid photographer in his own right.  Someday, I’ll scan some of his 
slides and post them; they are really quite good.  He used to shoot with a 
Minolta—I think.  I don’t know if his camera is still in the house.

Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad served in 
Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the reserves, went to 
jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the 12th Special Forces. He never 
jumped during active duty, but he completed 60+ jumps during his reserve 
service.   He also earned Canadian wings during jump school training in Canada. 
 After 31 years of military service, he retired Master Sergeant E9.

He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I thought 
for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit and young for 
81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He died at home with 
everyone near by and surrounded in love.

Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
Christine

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Re: OT: Obscure Questions (was What's in the name?)

2015-07-24 Thread P.J. Alling

It's a funny language because the Romans, Danes, French and various 
German tribes wouldn't just stay home.


On 7/24/2015 12:48 PM, John wrote:

On 7/23/2015 1:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:

John wrote:

... and why do people park their cars in driveways & drive them on 
parkways?


http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/410/why-do-we-drive-on-the-parkway-and-park-on-the-driveway 






I already knew that, but it doesn't answer the REAL question of why is
English such a funny language?

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I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

On 7/23/2015 10:05 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:

Hi Everyone:

Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and
had been suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have
fit right in PDML.  He had a great sense of humor, was extremely
generous, told funny stories, and was a solid photographer in his own
right.  Someday, I’ll scan some of his slides and post them; they are
really quite good.  He used to shoot with a Minolta—I think.  I don’t
know if his camera is still in the house.

Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad
served in Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the
reserves, went to jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the
12th Special Forces. He never jumped during active duty, but he
completed 60+ jumps during his reserve service.   He also earned
Canadian wings during jump school training in Canada.  After 31 years
of military service, he retired Master Sergeant E9.

He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago,
I thought for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks
so fit and young for 81.  But in the last year and a half, his health
turned.  He died at home with everyone near by and surrounded in
love.

Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons! Christine

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Re: PESO - In The Doghouse


The cat probably doesn't care what the dog thinks ... about anything.

On 7/24/2015 10:34 AM, ann sanfedele wrote:

And what does the dog think about that?

:-)
ann

On 7/24/2015 8:56 AM, Mark C wrote:

In the doghouse and loving every minute of it

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Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle

Just an odd thought or two ...

I checked out the link to the tour & looked through their photo gallery.
If you haven't done so already, take a look yourself & see how others
have handled the problem & see if you can't find a bag to match that
fits your needs.

Plus, I noticed they offer "self guided tours". When you're ready to
"strike out on your own", that might be a way to get your feet wet.

On 7/23/2015 6:09 PM, Eric Weir wrote:

Thanks, Bob. I think I am going to enjoy myself. This is the company
with which I’ll (probably) be booking a tour in the next day or so.
My schedule won’t permit doing
the entire thing, but I’ll join the Trulli and Salento tour three
days in. I know you wouldn’t bother with a company like this, that
you’d strike out on your own. I’m not quite confident of myself
enough for that yet. I like what I sense of this company. Very eco
conscious. And very accommodating of me. A bit of a price, though.
But as my English sister said, “You can’t take it with you."

The Fuji cameras are very appealing. I’ve been eyeing them for some
time now. They are available from KEH pretty reasonably. Don’t know
if I can afford the convenience of the X20 for this trip, though.

Disappointed that you’ve found banking with full-size cameras a
challenge. I have a Domke bag that’s slightly larger than your’s. I
carry it with the camera in it all the time. The camera should come
out of the bag much, much more often than it does, though.

On Jul 22, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Bob W-PDML
wrote:

Hi Eric,

You will enjoy yourself with or without a camera. I haven't fully
resolved your question yet, but I can certainly tell you what my
experiences have been.

On my most recent tours, over the last year to eighteen months,
I've taken a Fuji X20 which I keep in a CCS compact pouch
(http://www.ccscentre.co.uk) for protection, which I put in a
waterproof stuff-sac for, er, waterproofing stuff, along with my
other crap like passport and wallet.

This in turn goes in my handlebar bag
(http://banjobrothers.com/products/current/canvas-and-leather-bags/canvas-saddle-bag-small/
- they call it a saddle bag, but it works very well as a bar bag).

This generally works fine and is quite quick to use when pootling
along on my velocipede I see something photogenic. My quibbles are
mostly related to the camera's usability, but they are general
quibbles rather than bike-specific.

I would prefer to take an SLR + 2 or 3 lenses, and I've done that
on a few occasions, but it is more difficult. The last time I did
this I strapped a Domke F5-XB camera bag
(http://www.domkebags.co.uk/shop-online/f-5xb-medium-shoulder-belt-bag/
) to the handlebars. This has the makings of a perfect camera/bike
bag, but it has some serious shortcomings. First, it is not robust
enough to take the wear from rubbing against the head-tube - I wore
a hole in the bag in 3 weeks, so it needs some leather or similar
patching if it's used like this. Second the way it's strapped to
the bar is rather ad hoc, and it caused the bartape to unravel; it
also made it difficult to use the horizontal part off the
handlebar; finally it was a drag to remove and replace when I left
the bike.

I have also used panniers, and just stuffed everything into one of
them, but I don't like panniers generally, so I no longer use them.
From the photo point of view it was such a pain to get the camera
out that I rarely took pictures.

Hope that helps.

On 22 Jul 2015, at 16:12, Eric Weir
wrote:

Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in
Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a
bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the
camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking
photos. Suggestions? Special equipment?

Thanks,

Eric Weir
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Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle


On 7/23/2015 6:19 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:

Eric Weir wrote:


On Jul 22, 2015, at 12:54 PM, Mark Roberts  wrote:

For my bicycle travels I've used a Tamrac "Velocity 7" sling pack.
Holds a camera and one or two lenses. Fast, easy access. Worked very
well for me


Thanks, Mark. I picked up a Pentax sling bag during a visit to KEH a
few months back. I like Larry’s suggestion, but the sling bag might
work pretty well.


It all depends on how much time you'll be spending walking around off
the bike. The more time you're going to be on foot at various
destinations the better a sling pack/bag will work. If you're going to
me emphasizing the cycling and not venturing far from the bike for
photography, something that mounts on the bike makes more sense.




Maybe there is a dual-purpose bag that mounts on the bike while you're
riding & converts to a sling bag when you get off the bike.

Sorry I can't suggest one, but it seems the search for the "perfect"
camera bag is almost as formidable as the quest for the Holy Grail.

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Re: OT: Obscure Questions (was What's in the name?)


I think I stole it from Steven Wright. Maybe *HE* stole it from Carlin?

On 7/23/2015 4:32 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:

stealing lines from Carlin are ya..

ann

On 7/23/2015 1:17 PM, John wrote:

... and why do people park their cars in driveways & drive them on
parkways?

On 7/23/2015 12:24 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:

speaking of obscure language questions...

As my sons were growing up, we wondered what happened to Frigerators.
We knew about re-frigerators, but where were the originals?
A big landfill somewhere?
When the milk gets warm and you put it back in the refrigerator, whats
happening?
You replacing the original frigeration it had before breakfast?

And Be'Jesus.
If you can scare the Be'Jesus out of somebody, where does it go?
How is it replenished?
How do you know if you have enough?

Regards,  Bob S.


On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 9:27 PM, Igor PDML-StR 
wrote:


I know that there are quite a few language and grammar geeks among
PDMLers.
That's why I thought I'd share this linguistic question that
got me puzzled.

I see that almost everybody who is talking about Circular Polarizers
uses an
abbreviation "CPL", either as a noun or adjective (e.g. CPL filter).
The
curious part is that none of the online photography articles and
reviews
that talks about "CPL" bothers to deabbreviate it.
(Just as a reference, all scientific journals where I've published my
articles require to define any abbreviation before using it for the
first
time, even for those that are common in the field.)

So, my question is "What does the `L' in CPL stand for?"
I have 3 versions of what it might be (or what photographers who use
that
abbreviation might mean), including a standard one that is typically
used in
optical methods in physics, chemistry and related areas of science.
None of
those 3 would be strictly speaking correct.
So, I am suspecting that I might be missing something more obvious.

So, what does the `L' in CPL stand for?

Thank you,

Igor


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Re: OT: Obscure Questions (was What's in the name?)


On 7/23/2015 1:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:

John wrote:


... and why do people park their cars in driveways & drive them on parkways?


http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/410/why-do-we-drive-on-the-parkway-and-park-on-the-driveway




I already knew that, but it doesn't answer the REAL question of why is
English such a funny language?

... and as Jinx the cat said, "Not funny ha ha, funny sheesh!"

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Re: PESO: Working Under Cover


On 7/23/2015 6:16 PM, Eric Featherstone wrote:

On 23 July 2015 at 22:10, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:

In Tiananmen Square:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058362
K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom
Comments are invited.



I guess it was hot? When I went in Feb 2012 it was pretty cold; the
moat around the forbidden city, and the lakes in the parks were
frozen. Badaling high up in the hills was icy windy. Still all a very
enjoyable experience though.



Beijing is about as far north as the Kansas-Nebraska border or
Philadelphia, PA.; hot in summer/cold in winter.

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Re: Charles S. Aguila

My heart goes out to you and your family, Christine.

Keep him alive in your heart my remembering and telling others what
made him so special to you.

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On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 10:05 PM, Christine Aguila
 wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and had been 
> suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have fit right in 
> PDML.  He had a great sense of humor, was extremely generous, told funny 
> stories, and was a solid photographer in his own right.  Someday, I’ll scan 
> some of his slides and post them; they are really quite good.  He used to 
> shoot with a Minolta—I think.  I don’t know if his camera is still in the 
> house.
>
> Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad served in 
> Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the reserves, went to 
> jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the 12th Special Forces. He never 
> jumped during active duty, but he completed 60+ jumps during his reserve 
> service.   He also earned Canadian wings during jump school training in 
> Canada.  After 31 years of military service, he retired Master Sergeant E9.
>
> He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I 
> thought for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit and 
> young for 81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He died 
> at home with everyone near by and surrounded in love.
>
> Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
> Christine
>
> http://www.caguilaphotography.com/dad/content/81st_birthday_large.html
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Re: PESO - In The Doghouse

Nice image.

We have an igloo exactly like that, although probably a larger size.
We also have a more traditional style dog houwe.  My dog avoids both,
no matter the weather.

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On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:56 AM, Mark C  wrote:
> In the doghouse and loving every minute of it
>
> Cat Content Advisory:
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> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/in-the-dog-house
>
> C&C welcome.
>
> K5 and DFA 17-70. There is no good angle on the igloo from outside so I
> pulled up a screen and shot from a window in the house. I've gone back to
> using the K5 at times when the K3 is setup for macro stuff.
>
> Mark
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Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

Incredible sharpness and detail on both images.
For some reason, I like the bumble bee a lot more.  The cricket is a
bit creepy up that close.

Exceptional macro work, as always!

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On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Mark C  wrote:
> A couple of recent stacked macros:
>
> Bumble Bee (found drowned in my cats water dish):
>
> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bumble-bee
>
> Cave Cricket:
>
> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cave-cricket-family-rhaphidophoridae
>
> C&C welcome. Usual setup with the Bee taken with the K 24 f3.5 and the
> Cricket with the DFA 50mm macro.
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Re: PESO - In The Doghouse

2015-07-24 Thread ann sanfedele


And what does the dog think about that?

:-)
ann

On 7/24/2015 8:56 AM, Mark C wrote:

In the doghouse and loving every minute of it

Cat Content Advisory:

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/in-the-dog-house

C&C welcome.

K5 and DFA 17-70. There is no good angle on the igloo from outside so 
I pulled up a screen and shot from a window in the house. I've gone 
back to using the K5 at times when the K3 is setup for macro stuff.


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Re: Charles S. Aguila

2015-07-24 Thread Bob Sullivan

Christine,
So sorry to hear that.  We send our condolences to your family and his wife.
I remember meeting him at the PDML show in Chicago.
He was a young 84.
Regards,  Bob and Lynn

On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:20 AM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> So sorry, Dear..
> He certainly doesn't look 81 in that photo- his warm aura comes through, as
> doesyour sparkle - so we know where it comes from.
> Good to hear he passed at home - theway to goout when it is inevitable.
>
> ann
>
>
> On 7/23/2015 10:05 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
>>
>> Hi Everyone:
>>
>> Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and had
>> been suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have fit right
>> in PDML.  He had a great sense of humor, was extremely generous, told funny
>> stories, and was a solid photographer in his own right.  Someday, I’ll scan
>> some of his slides and post them; they are really quite good.  He used to
>> shoot with a Minolta—I think.  I don’t know if his camera is still in the
>> house.
>>
>> Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad served
>> in Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the reserves,
>> went to jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the 12th Special Forces.
>> He never jumped during active duty, but he completed 60+ jumps during his
>> reserve service.   He also earned Canadian wings during jump school training
>> in Canada.  After 31 years of military service, he retired Master Sergeant
>> E9.
>>
>> He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I
>> thought for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit
>> and young for 81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He
>> died at home with everyone near by and surrounded in love.
>>
>> Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
>> Christine
>>
>> http://www.caguilaphotography.com/dad/content/81st_birthday_large.html
>>
>>
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2015-07-24 Thread ann sanfedele


So sorry, Dear..
He certainly doesn't look 81 in that photo- his warm aura comes through, 
as doesyour sparkle - so we know where it comes from.

Good to hear he passed at home - theway to goout when it is inevitable.

ann


On 7/23/2015 10:05 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:

Hi Everyone:

Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and had been 
suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have fit right in PDML.  
He had a great sense of humor, was extremely generous, told funny stories, and 
was a solid photographer in his own right.  Someday, I’ll scan some of his 
slides and post them; they are really quite good.  He used to shoot with a 
Minolta—I think.  I don’t know if his camera is still in the house.

Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad served in 
Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the reserves, went to 
jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the 12th Special Forces. He never 
jumped during active duty, but he completed 60+ jumps during his reserve 
service.   He also earned Canadian wings during jump school training in Canada. 
 After 31 years of military service, he retired Master Sergeant E9.

He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I thought 
for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit and young for 
81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He died at home with 
everyone near by and surrounded in love.

Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
Christine

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PESO - In The Doghouse


In the doghouse and loving every minute of it

Cat Content Advisory:

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C&C welcome.

K5 and DFA 17-70. There is no good angle on the igloo from outside so I 
pulled up a screen and shot from a window in the house. I've gone back 
to using the K5 at times when the K3 is setup for macro stuff.


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Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

2015-07-24 Thread Jack Davis

A couple icky images, Mark C. ;o)
Cave Cricket looks a lot like a Grass Hopper.
Terrific clarity.

J


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Subject: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

A couple of recent stacked macros:

Bumble Bee (found drowned in my cats water dish):

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bumble-bee

Cave Cricket:

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cave-cricket-family-rhaphidophoridae

C&C welcome. Usual setup with the Bee taken with the K 24 f3.5 and the 
Cricket with the DFA 50mm macro.

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PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket


A couple of recent stacked macros:

Bumble Bee (found drowned in my cats water dish):

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bumble-bee

Cave Cricket:

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cave-cricket-family-rhaphidophoridae

C&C welcome. Usual setup with the Bee taken with the K 24 f3.5 and the 
Cricket with the DFA 50mm macro.


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Re: Charles S. Aguila

I am very sorry for your loss, Christine. I hope you and your family are 
doing well. Your photo is a wonderful spontaneous portrait of your dad.


Mark

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Hi Everyone:

Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and had been 
suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have fit right in PDML.  
He had a great sense of humor, was extremely generous, told funny stories, and 
was a solid photographer in his own right.  Someday, I’ll scan some of his 
slides and post them; they are really quite good.  He used to shoot with a 
Minolta—I think.  I don’t know if his camera is still in the house.

Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad served in 
Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the reserves, went to 
jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the 12th Special Forces. He never 
jumped during active duty, but he completed 60+ jumps during his reserve 
service.   He also earned Canadian wings during jump school training in Canada. 
 After 31 years of military service, he retired Master Sergeant E9.

He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I thought 
for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit and young for 
81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He died at home with 
everyone near by and surrounded in love.

Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
Christine

http://www.caguilaphotography.com/dad/content/81st_birthday_large.html





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Re: Charles S. Aguila

2015-07-24 Thread Paul Stenquist

So sorry to hear, Christine. Because you shared so much your dad will live on 
in your heart.

Paul via phone

> On Jul 23, 2015, at 10:05 PM, Christine Aguila  wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone:
> 
> Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and had been 
> suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have fit right in 
> PDML.  He had a great sense of humor, was extremely generous, told funny 
> stories, and was a solid photographer in his own right.  Someday, I’ll scan 
> some of his slides and post them; they are really quite good.  He used to 
> shoot with a Minolta—I think.  I don’t know if his camera is still in the 
> house.
> 
> Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad served in 
> Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the reserves, went to 
> jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the 12th Special Forces. He never 
> jumped during active duty, but he completed 60+ jumps during his reserve 
> service.   He also earned Canadian wings during jump school training in 
> Canada.  After 31 years of military service, he retired Master Sergeant E9.
> 
> He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I 
> thought for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit and 
> young for 81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He died 
> at home with everyone near by and surrounded in love.
> 
> Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
> Christine
> 
> http://www.caguilaphotography.com/dad/content/81st_birthday_large.html
> 
> 
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Re: Charles S. Aguila

2015-07-24 Thread David J Brooks

So sorry to hear Christine

Dave

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 10:05 PM, Christine Aguila
 wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> Tuesday night, my dad—Charles S. Aguila--passed away.  He was 84 and had been 
> suffering with congestive heart failure.  My dad would have fit right in 
> PDML.  He had a great sense of humor, was extremely generous, told funny 
> stories, and was a solid photographer in his own right.  Someday, I’ll scan 
> some of his slides and post them; they are really quite good.  He used to 
> shoot with a Minolta—I think.  I don’t know if his camera is still in the 
> house.
>
> Some of his funniest stories were about his paratrooper days.  Dad served in 
> Korea, and when his tour was completed he reenlisted in the reserves, went to 
> jump school, and served as a paratrooper in the 12th Special Forces. He never 
> jumped during active duty, but he completed 60+ jumps during his reserve 
> service.   He also earned Canadian wings during jump school training in 
> Canada.  After 31 years of military service, he retired Master Sergeant E9.
>
> He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I 
> thought for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit and 
> young for 81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He died 
> at home with everyone near by and surrounded in love.
>
> Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
> Christine
>
> http://www.caguilaphotography.com/dad/content/81st_birthday_large.html
>
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Re: PESO - Paddington Street Gardens

> On Jul 22, 2015, at 8:41 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
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> London is full of small beautiful parks, including this one--peaceful morning 
> and afternoon, and bustling at lunchtime on a ~typically~ lovely English 
> mid-day.
> 
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049363&size=lg

I find it interesting, and important, that people are drawn to such settings. 
The lesson should be taken more seriously in our communal life. We think we 
have to, and that we can, manage nature, but we don’t and we can’t. Nature is 
far wiser than we are. And we’re the better for it. 

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you learn something no one has learned before." 

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Re: Charles S. Aguila


> On Jul 23, 2015, at 10:05 PM, Christine Aguila  wrote:
> 
> He is 81 in the photo below.  When I took this photo three years ago, I 
> thought for sure he’d be around for a good while longer.  He looks so fit and 
> young for 81.  But in the last year and a half, his health turned.  He died 
> at home with everyone near by and surrounded in love.
> 
> Love you, Dad!  Miss you tons!
> Christine
> 
> http://www.caguilaphotography.com/dad/content/81st_birthday_large.html

Sorry for you loss, Christine. He does look fit in the photo.

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