Re: PESO: Another bird photo - What is it?
Maybe a red-breasted grosbeak? -- Walt On 5/17/2014 12:49 PM, John wrote: Stan's Oriole prompted me to put this one up on Flickr. As I've been going through & scanning old film, I found what must have been the first roll of Kodak Ektar 25 that I tried. One of the frames has what I think might be some kind of an Oriole. All I know for sure is it's not a Cardinal and I'm pretty sure it's not a Robin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/14226796993/ My best guess is this is around about Feb 20, 1989 or so. If memory serves Ektar 25 was introduced in January & according to weather records, we had 4 inches of snow in Raleigh on Feb 19. I noticed the birds were hanging around a fallen limb at the rear edge of my property, about 50 feet from my house. I hung up my army poncho up under my back porch to make a blind, set up my tripod and poked the lens out through the opening for the head. It was probably taken with an LX & a Soligor F/8 Cat lens w/ Pentax-K T-mount. It's not real sharp. Anyway, it's the only one of the kind I remember seeing. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: At the feeder today
I've never seen an oriole in my area. They are beautiful birds, though. We do get lots of indigo buntings. Unfortunately, the tree I used for most of my bird shots blew over in a storm a couple of years ago. Nevertheless -- love the shot, Stan! -- Walt On 5/16/2014 3:36 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: We have had 5-6 of these Orioles hanging around, drawn to the neighborhood no doubt by the fact that Meg and our neighbours on both sides put out an ample supply of grape jelly for them. http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e29afe54b An addition this year to our list of sightings are a couple of indigo buntings. I haven’t been able to sneak into a good shooting position yet without scaring them away. One of the buntings and a cardinal were sharing the bush by one of the feeders this afternoon - I didn’t even try to go out and capture that image, just sat here and admired the colors. stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars
On 5/7/2014 1:07 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 6/5/14, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: When I first brought it home and hooked into my amp, I was seriously considering getting one of those pre-wired pick guards -- pearloid style with hotter pickups -- but have decided I really like the tone I get through the clean channel and am hesitant to change it. And if I ever take a notion to rock out, the humbuckers on my Telecaster are up to the task. I think this is what happens to guitar stars - they don't want to change a smooth setup so just buy another one to mess with, and then that turns into another one they don't want to mess with etc etc. Years ago the Mrs and I saw Eric Bibb and he had about a dozen guitars lined up on stage for him to choose from throughout the evening. Before his first song, he looked at the selection and said "hmm, I wonder which one I should pick up first..." and then turning to the audience with a twinkle in his eye, said, "...because I can". ! So, what you're saying is I'm pretty much a guitar hero. Thanks, Cotty! [Checks prices on used Gibson Les Pauls again.] -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars
Thanks, Chris. I actually thought about upgrading the pickups when I first brought it home. There's a huge difference between those in my Strat and the wide-range humbuckers in my Tele. But, I've grown pretty fond of the tone I get from the Strat when played clean and I'm not sure I want to change it. I was thinking at first about getting a pre-wired pick guard with some hotter Fender pickups, or maybe some Seymour-Duncan Hotrails. I'm going to give it a little more time after a good setup. If I do change them, I'll be sure to look into Bare Knuckles, too. -- Walt On 5/7/2014 1:00 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Nice looker Walt. With a decent setup, those Mexican Fenders are pretty darn good. When finances allow, it might be worth thinking about upgrading the pickups. My son's just put Bare Knuckles in his Tele and the sound is astounding, particularly when played through my Marshall Bluesbreaker. Chris On 6 May 2014 18:32, Walt wrote: I just saw Darren's image of his cigar box guitar and figured I'd parachute in from a long hiatus from the PDML to share a shot of my latest enablement. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/13889997650/#large It's a 2013 Stratocaster Standard Plus-Top (aged cherry burst) -- made in Mexico. (I just can't rationalize plunking down the dough for an American Standard.) It still needs a professional setup, so it's not quite the monster of a guitar that my Telecaster is. Still, there's nothing quite like that new guitar smell, and I haven't seen many Strats like it. Thanks for looking! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars
Hi Bruce! Thanks for the welcome back. I've been really dedicating myself to learning to play the guitar for a while now and thoroughly enjoying it. It's a wonderful new pursuit for me, in that it's something I can study and do regardless of the weather, or where I happen to be. I've even written my first song, which I've been working on for the past several days. I even went out and got one of those ZOOM H1's that Mark Roberts suggested I get a while back to help in the process. As for the whammy bar, it's safely ensconced in the case. I decided to "deck" the tremolo the night I got my Strat. I'm just not much of a tremolo guy, so I thought I'd do that to maybe get a little more sustain and to help keep it in tune a little better. You know, I just might have to learn to play Free Bird -- at which point I'll send you an .mp3 recorded on my ZOOM! ;) -- Walt On 5/6/2014 7:18 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Welcome back, Walt! I was thinking about you the other day and wondering where the heck you've been. That's a fine looking instrument, and nicely captured. But where's the whammy bar? And also, I've got a request: Free Bird! On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 1:32 PM, Walt wrote: I just saw Darren's image of his cigar box guitar and figured I'd parachute in from a long hiatus from the PDML to share a shot of my latest enablement. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/13889997650/#large It's a 2013 Stratocaster Standard Plus-Top (aged cherry burst) -- made in Mexico. (I just can't rationalize plunking down the dough for an American Standard.) It still needs a professional setup, so it's not quite the monster of a guitar that my Telecaster is. Still, there's nothing quite like that new guitar smell, and I haven't seen many Strats like it. Thanks for looking! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars
On 5/6/2014 4:13 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 6/5/14, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: I tortured myself for a couple of hours deciding which Strat to buy, but this one just kept calling me back. :) Must be the reverb ;-) I'm just about to 'upgrade' my cheapy mando. I got a set of K&K twin internal pickups and installed them already - hardest part was drilling out the tailpiece. The jack plug socket fits through it, and into the interior through the woodwork, and you glue the pickups near the f- holes. Actually a lot easier than it sounds. Plus got some Grover machine heads to replace the no-name cheapies, and a set of D'Addario EXP74 strings. Can't wait to put it all back together on Friday, a day off. Only got a little Fender practice amp, but it gonna get a lil loud round here ;-) That sounds like quite an upgrade, Cotty! I'm glad it was easier than it sounds, because I don't think I could bring myself to undertake something like that. I was tempted to try to do the setup on my Strat, but decided I'd be better off just leaving it to a pro. I did deck the tremolo on it, though. So I'm not completely averse to doing mods on guitars. When I first brought it home and hooked into my amp, I was seriously considering getting one of those pre-wired pick guards -- pearloid style with hotter pickups -- but have decided I really like the tone I get through the clean channel and am hesitant to change it. And if I ever take a notion to rock out, the humbuckers on my Telecaster are up to the task. Have fun with the mando and see if you can get the cops called on you! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars
Thanks, Darren. I tortured myself for a couple of hours deciding which Strat to buy, but this one just kept calling me back. :) -- Walt On 5/6/2014 12:44 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Dang, that's a BEAUT. Sproingerific even. On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Walt wrote: I just saw Darren's image of his cigar box guitar and figured I'd parachute in from a long hiatus from the PDML to share a shot of my latest enablement. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/13889997650/#large It's a 2013 Stratocaster Standard Plus-Top (aged cherry burst) -- made in Mexico. (I just can't rationalize plunking down the dough for an American Standard.) It still needs a professional setup, so it's not quite the monster of a guitar that my Telecaster is. Still, there's nothing quite like that new guitar smell, and I haven't seen many Strats like it. Thanks for looking! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Speaking of guitars
I just saw Darren's image of his cigar box guitar and figured I'd parachute in from a long hiatus from the PDML to share a shot of my latest enablement. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/13889997650/#large It's a 2013 Stratocaster Standard Plus-Top (aged cherry burst) -- made in Mexico. (I just can't rationalize plunking down the dough for an American Standard.) It still needs a professional setup, so it's not quite the monster of a guitar that my Telecaster is. Still, there's nothing quite like that new guitar smell, and I haven't seen many Strats like it. Thanks for looking! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: 1st Cigar Box Diddley Bow
Very cool, Darren! There's a guy among my Facebook friends who's been working on a cigar box guitar and it's been fascinating to watch as it progresses. I'm not sure I'll ever tackle it myself, but it does look like a fun, gratifying pursuit. Enjoy! -- Walt On 5/6/2014 11:34 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I dunno where I've been, but I only became aware of the Cigar Box Nation in the past few days, but WoW is this a fun world to dive into! I've been lost in performance videos, how-tos, and blog pages these past few days. This is an image of the bottom end of my Cigar Box Diddley Bow, being played by my blues lead guitarist coworker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14143489143/ A couple others there in the photostream. Followed the instructions found in this excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18A7xLQZsY PS... If anyone has any wooden cigar boxes that they would care to pass my way, I would certainly be willing to pay shipping. The larger/thicker the better. After I electrify this (want to make a Flatpup for it) my coworker says he will bring his amp in to work. That should be a hoot. Then I want to make a three-string Cigar Box Guitar. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Save me from my desire...
Yikes! I looked up the going rate and and thought, "Hmm. That's a K-3, a new computer, and several nice guitars!" On 3/4/2014 4:17 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Does anyone here have any experience of using the Leica Monochrom, and cares to tell all? I am about to cash in a matured savings account, and the Leica site is doing nasty things to my mind, like Fanny Ardant doing a slow striptease in my door jamb... http://uk.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/m_monochrom/ B --- 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: geso Dodging a bullet
Damn! Glad it wasn't worse, Larry! Looks like you've got some work to do in the days ahead. I don't envy you, pal. -- Walt On 2/28/2014 3:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: The retaining wall for my driveway gave way this morning, leaving my van with one wheel hanging in mid air. Had the van been parked right next to the shed as usual, there would have been nothing to support it by the diff, so things could have been a lot worse. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157641661452775/ Nothing particularly artistic about these photos, just sharing a bit of fun in my life these days. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Think I'll stay in today
Love it, Ann! Have some cocoa. -- Walt On 2/13/2014 9:11 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Very-recent-NYC/31835949_JqDbwJ#!i=3073496896&k=2tRcqhX&lb=1&s=A From my window this morning iso 800 K-5 with the DA18-55 Storm is stormier than expected Multiple reasons for not checking in much in a couple of weeks - ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Anti virus & spyware programs
I'm a big believer in Avast! http://is.gd/duX4AT I use the free version and have no complaints whatsoever. It even has a reassuring female voice with an English accent to let you know when it's updated your virus definitions. On 2/12/2014 10:19 PM, Bill wrote: After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus/spyware program. What's the consensus on what is a good but not bloated AV program. The last one I ran was a Norton program that was almost worse than getting a virus, so if they have suddenly become good, it might take some convincing. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Picked up a piece of photographic history today
Ha! Love it! -- Walt On 2/12/2014 12:05 PM, CollinB wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/12483821114/ Love that retail price and the 64MB card reference in the corner. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thanks for the tips, John. I don't know that I'd ever get a true-blue Tele "twang" given the pickup configuration and the difference between the contemporary and original wide-range humbuckers without using digital effects -- which is one of the things I really like about the Orange amps. And even using the effects, it would likely only be a reasonable approximation, I guess. But, to my ear at least, it gets pretty close as-is -- close enough that the average joe wouldn't be able to tell the difference. One of the things I've always liked about Teles is their versatility -- and this one has that in spades. I'm getting some really great crunch in overdrive that I haven't heard from standard Tele configurations, and a fair amount of twang when playing the bridge pickup when I pick closer to the bridge. I wish I had the money to drop on a more expensive amp -- hell, I'd have a Marshall double-stack and a full array of stomp boxes if I had the resources. I may invest in something a little more upscale down the road, but for the time being, the Orange seems to suit my needs pretty well. Though, I will be sure to look into the more affordable Fender amps you mentioned. The sad fact of the matter is that I'll likely never be good enough a player to play a gig before an audience that could distinguish between the sound I'm putting out and that of a standard Tele setup played in the bridge position. But, if I ever do get that good, maybe I'll be able to afford one of those Vox amps -- and I'll let you play through it any time you want. :) -- Walt On 2/8/2014 3:15 PM, John wrote: Lately, I really like the Blackstar line of combo amps. I bought a HT-1R as a travel & practice amp. It's plenty loud even at 1 Watt. I think both companies (Orange & Blackstar) were founded by former Marshall techs. Thing is, I don't think either of them offers the kind of country "twang" that the Telecaster is really famous for. If that's what you want, you're probably going to want to find a Fender amp to go with it. Fender made quite a few 40w tube combo amps over the years. I like the Vibrolux Reverb myself, but they're getting hard to find & kind of pricy. But you can find the Hot Rod Deluxe & Blues Deluxe amps at reasonable prices. The only drawbacks I'm aware of with them is that some complain the PC Board design has flimsy mounts for the pots & jacks. OTOH, my current amplifier "holy grail": http://www.sanyo-densi.com/dai2/power_amp/vox_ac15tb2.htm ... which are currently somewhat scarcer than hens teeth. On 2/8/2014 1:13 PM, Walt wrote: Thank you, Chris! I'm hoping the 35-watt Orange will do the trick. I was really impressed with the 20-watt version of it when I played through it at the guitar shop. Right now, I'm playing through a Behringer -- which is OK, but not great. -- Walt On 2/8/2014 3:15 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Milly looks lovely Walt. With the right amp, she will sound great too. Chris On 6 February 2014 00:12, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thank you, Chris! I'm hoping the 35-watt Orange will do the trick. I was really impressed with the 20-watt version of it when I played through it at the guitar shop. Right now, I'm playing through a Behringer -- which is OK, but not great. -- Walt On 2/8/2014 3:15 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Milly looks lovely Walt. With the right amp, she will sound great too. Chris On 6 February 2014 00:12, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thank you, Frank! She may sound that lovely in better hands than mine. I'm truly unworthy of her, but I'm working on it. At the moment, I sound awful. I wasn't prepared for how thin the neck would be, so it's going to take some practice. Luckily, she's the kind of guitar that makes you want to keep practicing. -- Walt On 2/6/2014 12:56 PM, knarf wrote: She's a beauty! Beautiful blond finish, lovely patina and I especially like that pearl pick-guard. I bet she sounds as lovely as she looks. Congrats! Cheers, frank On 5 February, 2014 7:12:51 PM EST, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt “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: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
On 2/6/2014 12:41 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 5/2/14, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Fantastic! Thank you, Cotty! Somehow, I knew you'd appreciate her. :) -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
On 2/6/2014 10:48 AM, John wrote: On 2/5/2014 7:12 PM, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt Cool. Rave on! Thanks, John! Rave on I shall. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thank you, Paul. I don't know enough about guitars, myself. But, I do know just enough to be very happy to own this one. -- Walt On 2/5/2014 7:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't know much about guitars, but that's a beauty. Paul via phone On Feb 5, 2014, at 7:47 PM, Walt wrote: Thank you, Ken. It's a Dream Guitar for me -- one I wasn't sure I'd ever get to own. -- Walt On 2/5/2014 6:45 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Good looking guitar - well captured. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Walt" Subject: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images) After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thank you, Bruce! At first, I was only really interested in a standard-configuration Tele -- mostly for the world-renowned twang. But, I came across this guitar at an *absolute steal* ($530 with tweed-covered hardshell case -- shipped and insured) and I just could not pass it up. It's a guitar I'll treasure for the rest of my life, so I'm ecstatic to have gotten it at such a great price. -- Walt On 2/5/2014 7:36 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: That's a beaut, Walt, and one of my fave instruments 'cause it's favoured by both surf and jazz players. And accident or no, nice job on lighting the shots! On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 7:12 PM, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thank you, Ken. It's a Dream Guitar for me -- one I wasn't sure I'd ever get to own. -- Walt On 2/5/2014 6:45 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Good looking guitar - well captured. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message ----- From: "Walt" Subject: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images) After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Ha! Thanks, Marco. I don't think I could afford to keep strings on that! -- Walt On 2/5/2014 6:36 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: Yeah, sure, it's really beautiful, but you'll probably kick yourself when you realize you could have had this one: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qt7gjenh66xisvd/guitar.jpg - Marco On Feb 5, 2014, at 4:12 PM, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thanks, Darren! She's more beautiful than I ever expected based on the photos I'd seen before. I'm just proud as a peacock. As for the lighting, I bounced my shoe-mounted flash off the ceiling and it just happened to come out pretty well. It's a happy day for me after damn-near two weeks of back pain (due in large part, I suspect, to the weight I've put on over the winter months). -- Walt On 2/5/2014 6:20 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Congrats Walt! She's a BEAUTY. Love the lighting on that last image, too. On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 6:12 PM, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
Thanks, Darren! She's more beautiful than I ever expected based on the photos I'd seen before. I'm just proud as a peacock. As for the lighting, I bounced my shoe-mounted flash off the ceiling and it just happened to come out pretty well. It's a happy day for me after damn-near two weeks of back pain (due in large part, I suspect, to the weight I've put on over the winter months). -- Walt On 2/5/2014 6:20 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Congrats Walt! She's a BEAUTY. Love the lighting on that last image, too. On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 6:12 PM, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)
After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet "Millie": http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/ Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week when I finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Enablement: Ring flash
On 1/28/2014 8:18 PM, Larry Colen wrote: In related news, this is how my employer rewarded me today on my one year anniversary: http://www.mercurynews.com/60-second-business-break/ci_24935442/biz-break-intel-cut-more-than-5-000 Fortunately, I have do have one possibility in the queue. Damn, Larry. I'm sure you'll find your way back onto the horse soon, and wish you the best of luck in finding a job with a shorter commute. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Peso, Keith Urban crowd
He's a country singer from Australia, married to Nicole Kidman (!!!), and one of the best guitarists in the business. Yeah, he's kind of a pretty boy. And, yeah, a lot of his stuff sounds more like twang-pop than actual country music. But, man, can the guy play. -- Walt On 1/25/2014 11:50 AM, knarf wrote: Who's Urban Keith? Cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 -Plates
Very dystopian, Frank. I like it! -- Walt On 1/23/2014 11:43 PM, knarf wrote: I think it's really cool the way ice forms in large plates when the water's calm: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/plates.html?m=1 Went for high key bw. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. 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: Photo from London: Baker Street Tube Station
On 1/24/2014 8:06 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: I'm just starting to get my photos from my trip to London sorted out. I did a lot of experimenting with long exposures and/or multiple exposures (some in-camera and some in Photoshop), both with and without HDR processes. I'm trying to work time into my photographs rather than capture a "decisive moment" like HCB. This first shot was one that I planned for and which turned out even better than I'd hoped. I set up in a tube station with the intention of combining multiple show-shutter-speed shots of the people on the platform with a train coming into the station. Lacking a tripod, I braced the camera on something solid (I forget exactly what), zone focused and waited for people to walk in front of the camera and for a train to arrive. Unusually and unfortunately there were few people coming through the station at that time but I did get two shots that I thought would work well together. I combined both images in Photoshop, converted to B&W (which took a lot of fiddling with the color sliders to get looking "just right") and added some noise. Here's the result: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7de01316+19a.jpg I quite dig it, Mark! Love the sense of motion -- both in the oncoming train and the eerily vague human form. Also, the reminder of Gerry Rafferty and this wonderful documentary I watched recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55pNVKQLhiU&list=PL5285C364DEEBE01A&feature=share or... http://is.gd/idxiE0 -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Dear Aussies . . .
Thanks, Jack. It took a little patience, but I finally caught him in a fleeting still moment. -- Walt On 1/23/2014 10:02 PM, Jack Davis wrote: What a unique shot! Love it. Jack - Original Message - From: Walt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 1:52 PM Subject: PESO: Dear Aussies . . . We have one of your shepherds: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/12108419024/#large His name is Bear and he's the newest canine addition to the Gilbert household. You may have him back for the princely sum of one plug nickel. Yours truly, -- Walt (on behalf of the USA) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Dear Aussies . . .
He is deceptive that way, Dan. But, underneath that fluffy exterior lies the heart of a bloodthirsty hellhound. -- Walt On 1/23/2014 6:50 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: AW! That is so cute. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Walt wrote: We have one of your shepherds: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/12108419024/#large His name is Bear and he's the newest canine addition to the Gilbert household. You may have him back for the princely sum of one plug nickel. Yours truly, -- Walt (on behalf of the USA) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Dear Aussies . . .
Thanks, Ann. He's got a vicious streak a mile wide! ;) -- Walt On 1/23/2014 7:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: goodness! he does look well um rather unfriendly! you captured that very well. ann On 1/23/2014 19:17, Walt wrote: He's rotten to the core in a way that few can fathom -- a rarity. -- Walt On 1/23/2014 5:55 PM, John wrote: Given the value of a plug nickel, what makes him so "valuable"? On 1/23/2014 4:52 PM, Walt wrote: We have one of your shepherds: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/12108419024/#large His name is Bear and he's the newest canine addition to the Gilbert household. You may have him back for the princely sum of one plug nickel. Yours truly, -- Walt (on behalf of the USA) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Lambeth North, London, 2014
On 1/24/2014 5:21 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Did you tell everyone else to get the hell out of your frame? Now Walt that would be an awful thing to do. This is Britain where we pride ourselves in kindness and support for our fellow human beings. So I asked them to kindly get out of the way or I'd throw them onto the rails. It's nice to see that the good old British sense of propriety remains intact in this day and age. Carry on, then. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Another PJ in trouble for Photoshopping
In that situation, I figure he would have said, "I'd *just* set my video camera down when I heard the gunfire." -- Walt On 1/24/2014 1:37 AM, knarf wrote: "Oh, excuse me, you there, man with the AK47! Yes, could you just go back and run past again? Wait, before you go back just let me get a spot reading off your forehead. Okay, just a sec, I want to get a nice wide aperture, set this thing for bracketing and, yes I just want to pull back on the exposure a bit, maybe -.7 or -1 stop at the most OKAY, try again but maybe look a bit more determined, okay? Grit your teeth or something. Yes, much better, let's go then, give me one more take, er, I mean try!" Cheers, frank Walt What's funny is that, with a wider aperture, spot metering, and some exposure compensation, it might never have been an issue. -- Walt “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: Another PJ in trouble for Photoshopping
On 1/24/2014 12:24 AM, Tom C wrote: On 23/01/2014 9:49 PM, Tom C wrote: The problem I see is that there's a basic assumption that the photons entering the lens and recorded on the media somehow represent THE TRUTH. I believe that assumption is flawed. --- That's because your basic assumption is a flawed premise. The picture doesn't represent the truth, it represents a reflection of the truth. The Old Ones know the truth, but they have long since gone beyond the Rim. bill I understand your point, an image is a reflection/rendering of a narrow reality at that point in space-time in the direction the camera was pointing. :) For "photo-journalism" to say an image is untruthful or has no integrity because an object is removed, is fallacious at best and hypocritical at worst, because a like image taken from a slightly different vantage point would also eliminate that object and still be considered truthful. If the object removed was done so with the intent of altering the message, that's different. Subtraction is the basic process of composition. Other alterations or additions have more to do with changing the integrity of the image. I have a real problem with additions or moving of objects in an image. Alterations to achieve a desired effect, be it exposure, contrast, saturation, are in many respects the bread and butter of non-documentary photography. Tom C. What's funny is that, with a wider aperture, spot metering, and some exposure compensation, it might never have been an issue. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Dear Aussies . . .
He's rotten to the core in a way that few can fathom -- a rarity. -- Walt On 1/23/2014 5:55 PM, John wrote: Given the value of a plug nickel, what makes him so "valuable"? On 1/23/2014 4:52 PM, Walt wrote: We have one of your shepherds: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/12108419024/#large His name is Bear and he's the newest canine addition to the Gilbert household. You may have him back for the princely sum of one plug nickel. Yours truly, -- Walt (on behalf of the USA) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Dear Aussies . . .
On 1/23/2014 5:39 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt : We have one of your shepherds: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/12108419024/#large His name is Bear and he's the newest canine addition to the Gilbert household. You may have him back for the princely sum of one plug nickel. Cute little fur ball, but you should have called him Bazza, Gazza or Jimbo Alas, he was named by decree of my great-niece. There's no going back, now. -- Walt -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Dear Aussies . . .
I'll have to give it some thought. ;) On 1/23/2014 5:25 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A! Too cute. Don't give him back. :-) On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Walt wrote: We have one of your shepherds: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/12108419024/#large His name is Bear and he's the newest canine addition to the Gilbert household. You may have him back for the princely sum of one plug nickel. Yours truly, -- Walt (on behalf of the USA) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Endless
Another nice one, Frank! I'm a sucker for a solemn photographic mood, and you certainly captured one here. -- Walt On 1/22/2014 9:51 PM, knarf wrote: Another shot from the shore of Lake Ontario today: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/endless.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. 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 - Ice Forms
Nice shot, Frank! As others have said, I wonder how it would look in B/W. Actually, it struck me as curious that you didn't do that by default. Either way, though, I like it. -- Walt On 1/22/2014 8:08 PM, knarf wrote: Now that we've had a couple of days of real cold the Lake is starting to freeze near the shore in places: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/ice-forms.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. 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 - Lambeth North, London, 2014
Very nice, Cotty. I like the mood of the dark figure of the lone commuter. I wouldn't have expected that in London. Did you tell everyone else to get the hell out of your frame? -- Walt On 1/23/2014 3:43 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Went to London yesterday to see my son's contribution in a photo exhibition. Only shot a dozen frames the whole day. This is full frame, one moment, black and white, just how I like it. Fuji X10 <http://cottycam.posthaven.com/lambeth-north-london-2014> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Dear Aussies . . .
We have one of your shepherds: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/12108419024/#large His name is Bear and he's the newest canine addition to the Gilbert household. You may have him back for the princely sum of one plug nickel. Yours truly, -- Walt (on behalf of the USA) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Another PJ in trouble for Photoshopping
On 1/23/2014 2:23 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Igor Roshchin : I am not seeing what was the problem in what he did. The modification he did did not change the purpose of the photo or whatever the photo presents. It brings back the question of what is and what is not "manipulation" of the photo. As "burning and dodging" is also image manipulation and modification. While I understand that one can defined the modification of an image when the actual pixels are replaced/moved. But what if he just darkened some portion of the photo with an object in it so that the object is deep in a shadow, and hence cannot be seen on the photo? That's not moving of the pixels, but just changing the levels on a part of the photograph. I understand the problem when a person is removed from a group photo, but that's totally different. I think in this particular case, they are making a mountain out of a molehill. That was my reaction as well. I understand that AP has strict guidelines but to completely ban him from working for them seems harsh. I would have thought some lesser penalty, such as banning him for six months or so, would have got the massage across. I've never been a fan of "zero tolerance" policies, as they tend to absolve people in positions of authority of any accountability for making stupid decisions. "Just following orders . . ." and all that. That said, in this kind of situation, I can see where the penalty is plausibly appropriate, if only for discouraging would-be AP photojournalists from thinking they're a little more clever than the last guy who got busted. It's not that I have no sympathy for Conteras; it is a pretty raw deal. But, at the same time, I can understand where the AP's photo editors might chafe at the notion that a photographer would take it upon himself to sneak one past them. Where Conteras asserts that he thought it might be a distracting element for consumers, the editors were probably suspicious that he thought it would be a distracting element to them. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - how to avoid Facebook image mangling
Excellent. Thanks, Bruce! My experience with Facebook has been that the sharper the image is, the more atrocious it looks when you upload it to Facebook. -- Walt On 1/23/2014 1:57 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Photoshelter posted a nice article on how to get around the terrible quality-mangling compression artifacts that Facebook introduces when you upload images there. Curiously, the easy answer is upload PNG files! Very counterintuitive, but apparently it helps. http://blog.photoshelter.com/2014/01/facebook-photos-look-bad-diy-solution-fix -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: New Toy Enablement
Thanks for the clarification, John. From what I gather, the reissue humbuckers are just a tad warmer than the original WRHB. Still, based on what I've heard in the demos, they come pretty close. -- Walt On 1/18/2014 12:17 PM, John wrote: The Telecaster Thinline was introduced in '69 with standard Telecaster pickups. The '72 model was the last year of the original production & was a Telecaster Deluxe model with the Wide Range pickups. On 1/17/2014 2:53 PM, Walt wrote: Thanks, Frank! You are correct! Unless I'm mistaken, the '72 Thinline was the first Tele to come with dual humbuckers, and they were discontinued after about three years. And, based on what I've heard in demo videos, it retains a surprising amount of the Telecaster twang despite the humbuckers, but still has the warmer, throatier sound than you'd get with the standard Tele setup. -- Walt On 1/17/2014 1:43 PM, knarf wrote: Are those twin double humbuckers that I see? Nice looking axe! Cheers, frank Walt wrote: As I wait for the K-3 price to drop, I figure I might as well enable myself in another area. And I've finally found a good deal on just the guitar I've been lusting for: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11999890806/ It's a '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Re-Issue. Ain't she purdy? I figure she'll be arriving at my doorstep in about two weeks. -- Walt “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: OT: New Toy Enablement
On 1/18/2014 11:59 AM, John wrote: On 1/17/2014 1:36 PM, Walt wrote: As I wait for the K-3 price to drop, I figure I might as well enable myself in another area. And I've finally found a good deal on just the guitar I've been lusting for: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11999890806/ It's a '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Re-Issue. Ain't she purdy? I figure she'll be arriving at my doorstep in about two weeks. -- Walt What kind of amp are you playing through? I've just got a little 30-watt Behringer practice amp with digital effects -- but, I'm eventually going to replace it with an Orange "Crush" series. I'll have to save up some more pennies before I get it, though. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: New Toy Enablement
On 1/18/2014 1:11 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: On 17 January 2014 19:53, Walt wrote: Thanks, Frank! You are correct! Unless I'm mistaken, the '72 Thinline was the first Tele to come with dual humbuckers, and they were discontinued after about three years. And, based on what I've heard in demo videos, it retains a surprising amount of the Telecaster twang despite the humbuckers, but still has the warmer, throatier sound than you'd get with the standard Tele setup. -- Walt Fender had a bit of a spate of humbuckers in the early 70s. The Deluxe also had them from '72. Here's mine, an original '73 model with the Marshall custom shop '67 Bluesbreaker amp that I won in the local hospice raffle: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MarshallAmp/slides/_IMG4720.html You're right, the humbuckers still produce the Tele twang in the middle selector position and the thinline hollow body adds a bit of acoustic resonance as well. I think you'll enjoy it! Chris Holy cow, Chris! That is one hell of a nice little setup you have there. You must have been pretty happy when they drew your name for that amp. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: New Toy Enablement
On 1/17/2014 3:23 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 17/1/14, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11999890806/ It's a '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Re-Issue. Ain't she purdy? I figure she'll be arriving at my doorstep in about two weeks. SWEET! Now, if I can just get Albert Lee to show me how to use it, I'll be all set. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: New Toy Enablement
On 1/17/2014 1:55 PM, CollinB wrote: So if you are pessimistic about getting one for Christmas does that make you humbugging? I suppose it does -- which is why I'm just going to go ahead and get one now, rather than be a Scrooge. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: New Toy Enablement
I'm certainly going to do my best with it, Alan. :) -- Walt On 1/17/2014 12:43 PM, Alan C wrote: A real beauty. Sure to make good music. Alan C -Original Message- From: Walt Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 8:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: New Toy Enablement As I wait for the K-3 price to drop, I figure I might as well enable myself in another area. And I've finally found a good deal on just the guitar I've been lusting for: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11999890806/ It's a '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Re-Issue. Ain't she purdy? I figure she'll be arriving at my doorstep in about two weeks. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: New Toy Enablement
Thanks, Frank! You are correct! Unless I'm mistaken, the '72 Thinline was the first Tele to come with dual humbuckers, and they were discontinued after about three years. And, based on what I've heard in demo videos, it retains a surprising amount of the Telecaster twang despite the humbuckers, but still has the warmer, throatier sound than you'd get with the standard Tele setup. -- Walt On 1/17/2014 1:43 PM, knarf wrote: Are those twin double humbuckers that I see? Nice looking axe! Cheers, frank Walt wrote: As I wait for the K-3 price to drop, I figure I might as well enable myself in another area. And I've finally found a good deal on just the guitar I've been lusting for: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11999890806/ It's a '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Re-Issue. Ain't she purdy? I figure she'll be arriving at my doorstep in about two weeks. -- Walt “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.
OT: New Toy Enablement
As I wait for the K-3 price to drop, I figure I might as well enable myself in another area. And I've finally found a good deal on just the guitar I've been lusting for: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11999890806/ It's a '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Re-Issue. Ain't she purdy? I figure she'll be arriving at my doorstep in about two weeks. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Ashmolean Concentration, Oxford 2014
That's really nice, Cotty -- a very endearing subject. -- Walt On 1/15/2014 1:14 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: <http://cottycam.posthaven.com/ashmolean-concentration-oxford-2014> Happier with this one! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Suggestions for mid range lens
On 1/14/2014 3:41 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2014-01-14 14:29 John wrote I have been using my Pentax 20-35 MM and a Sigma 70-300 MM and have been mostly happy with the results from these two lenses on my ist DS. But the man in the middle is an elder lens (Tamron 35-135 mm Manual Zoom and focus) and I think it is time to replace it. sounds like the perfect opportunity to get a 50mm prime; i really like the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, but if you need autofocus i understand the DA 50/1.8 is quite good for the price. Took the words right out of my mouth -- well, except for the DA 50/1.8, which I've never used. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A Familiar Shoulder
On 1/14/2014 5:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Walt wrote: On 1/14/2014 2:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35:23PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. Some of us are more mixed than blessing. That's a damn fine photo for someone whose not very good with a camera. :-) Thanks, Larry. I've found that I can get decent results in spite of my shortcomings, as long as I'm standing in the right place when something happens. _That's_ why I like studio shooting so much. I pick the place and time and pre-arrange for something interesting to happen too. I haven't a whole lot of patience for the other kinds of shooting these days. I think I would really miss shooting on-the-fly if I started doing studio work exclusively. There's something about capturing a moment that's completely beyond control that I find extremely satisfying -- to the extent that it completely makes up for the frustration of missed shots. As they say, it takes all kinds. Different strokes for different folks. It's yo' thang; do whatcha wanna do. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A Familiar Shoulder
On 1/14/2014 3:10 PM, Bob W wrote: > -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John I've found that I can get decent results in spite of my shortcomings, as long as I'm standing in the right place when something happens. The key to being a great wedding photographer is *knowing* where those right places are so that you're always there when something is going to happen. Sure, but so much more reliable if you decide that it's _your_ responsibility to make the bride cry. B Maybe someday I'll be able to do that upon delivering the bill. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic
On 1/13/2014 6:06 PM, Bob W wrote: On 13 Jan 2014, at 20:35, John wrote: On 1/13/2014 2:09 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Who neatly dresses in office attire to go shooting? Not I. If you want Truth In Advertising the sales folk should all be dressed in Dumpy Photographer Attire. :-) Clothes that look like they've been slept in. Or those crazy million pocket sleeveless vests. (Anyone do that anymore?) Or, like me: black jeans and a well-worn sweater with pulled threads. I've got one of those vests. I don't use it anymore because it doesn't have enough pockets. I have a patent pending on The Excelsior Gentleman Photographer's Stovepipe Hat. The top slides open to reveal a complex of internal tubage for storing long-to-medium telephoto objectives. The hat safely supports the weight of any stout gentleman who may care to stand upon it in order to raise himself above the common herd of pressmen, thus to secure an elevated vantage point. The topmost part of the hat is fitted with an interchangeable mounting system in the centre by which means it may be conveniently attached to an objective, providing a practical and convenient 'lens-hood' with non-reflecting inner surfaces of matt silk velour. The hat band is especially tailored to hold memorandum cards on which the gentleman has noted such technical information as the shutter speed and aperture, for example 10/6. First production run will be coming off the 3-D printers any time now. B :-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Made in Detroit
That's a great-looking watch. I've never been one to wear them, but if I did, that'd be the one. -- Walt On 1/13/2014 3:49 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Not to upstage Paul and his great Autoshow coverage but I have to share this great product made in Detroit. Its relatively new on the scene and a first from Detroit. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17652158 Its called the Runwell from Shinola ( http://www.shinola.com/?gclid=CKr03LeQ_LsCFawRMwod_A8Aug#shinola=SgUIQsE6iua ) Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A Familiar Shoulder
On 1/14/2014 2:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35:23PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. Some of us are more mixed than blessing. That's a damn fine photo for someone whose not very good with a camera. :-) Thanks, Larry. I've found that I can get decent results in spite of my shortcomings, as long as I'm standing in the right place when something happens. -- Wal -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Familiar Shoulder
Thank you very much, Frank! As ambivalent as I am about shooting weddings, moments like that make it worth all the effort. -- Walt On 1/14/2014 1:15 AM, knarf wrote: You nailed it. Could not be better imho. Everything is there and in the right place. Pure emotion, beautifully captured and rendered. A real treasure. Cheers, frank Walt wrote: I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt “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: A Familiar Shoulder
For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. -- Walt On 1/13/2014 2:16 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Daughters can be a mixed blessing...I have two...one will probably never marry; the other chose someone else to walk her down the aisle. -p On 1/13/2014 12:23 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: I loved this one. I should perhaps be happy that I have no daughter ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2014/1/13 Paul Sorenson : A very touching moment/photo. One of the reasons I used to enjoy shooting weddings. -p On 1/13/2014 7:38 AM, Walt wrote: Thanks, Ken. I do hope they'll like it, as it's one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 7:26 PM, Ken Waller wrote: A nice capture that they will cherish. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Walt" Subject: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A Familiar Shoulder
Thanks, Yonnie! I'm really not crazy about weddings, but they're just about the only thing that pays. So, I do them. -- Walt On 1/13/2014 1:39 PM, Yolanda Rowe wrote: Good job, Walt! I love shooting weddings, and I'm a sucker for the emotional moments. Yonnie On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 12:47 PM, Walt wrote: Thanks, Bulent. I thought the exact same thing. :) -- Walt On 1/13/2014 12:23 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: I loved this one. I should perhaps be happy that I have no daughter ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2014/1/13 Paul Sorenson : A very touching moment/photo. One of the reasons I used to enjoy shooting weddings. -p On 1/13/2014 7:38 AM, Walt wrote: Thanks, Ken. I do hope they'll like it, as it's one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 7:26 PM, Ken Waller wrote: A nice capture that they will cherish. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Walt" Subject: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A Familiar Shoulder
Thanks, Bulent. I thought the exact same thing. :) -- Walt On 1/13/2014 12:23 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: I loved this one. I should perhaps be happy that I have no daughter ;) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2014/1/13 Paul Sorenson : A very touching moment/photo. One of the reasons I used to enjoy shooting weddings. -p On 1/13/2014 7:38 AM, Walt wrote: Thanks, Ken. I do hope they'll like it, as it's one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 7:26 PM, Ken Waller wrote: A nice capture that they will cherish. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message ----- From: "Walt" Subject: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A Familiar Shoulder
Thank you, Paul. That's the *only* thing I enjoy about shooting weddings. -- Walt On 1/13/2014 9:38 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: A very touching moment/photo. One of the reasons I used to enjoy shooting weddings. -p On 1/13/2014 7:38 AM, Walt wrote: Thanks, Ken. I do hope they'll like it, as it's one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 7:26 PM, Ken Waller wrote: A nice capture that they will cherish. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Walt" Subject: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder
I just checked and it doesn't appear to have one. It just has the wheel-type fastener that you turn to tighten the flash down onto the hot shoe. I'm sure part of the reason is that I don't like to tighten it down too much, because it's a real pain in the ass to remove if you do. It's just one of those things I have to remind myself to be on the lookout for while I'm using it, I reckon. -- Walt On 1/13/2014 7:46 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: That's odd about the shoe slippage. Did you rotate the locking lever to the right? When you do that a pin drops from the flash and slides into a hole in the shoe where it should prevent the removal of the flash. Maybe your 3rd-party flash doesn't have that lever. On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 8:37 AM, Walt wrote: Thank you, Bruce. I have to say, the flash performed pretty damned well given all the negative things I've heard about PTTL. The biggest issue I had was the flash unit slowly slipping out of the hot shoe over time -- which happened a couple of times throughout the night. Other than that, I think it did a pretty commendable job overall, from what I've seen of the photos I've gone through. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 1:53 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A touching moment indeed, and nicely rendered, Walt. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Walt wrote: I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder
On 1/13/2014 5:24 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt : I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Really nice shot - one that both will treasure. Thank you, Brian. Taking the shot, I felt almost like I was prying. For a moment, I was a little hesitant -- afraid it was a bit much. But, I decided it was better to keep snapping until one of them told me to stop. Fortunately, they never did. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder
Thanks, Bruce. I hope you're right. I was pretty happy with it myself -- Walt On 1/13/2014 1:38 AM, Bruce wrote: A great moment captured and preserved. Good job. I'm sure they will be thrilled with that shot. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Jan 12, 2014, at 9:36 AM, Walt wrote: I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A Familiar Shoulder
Thanks, Ken. I do hope they'll like it, as it's one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 7:26 PM, Ken Waller wrote: A nice capture that they will cherish. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message ----- From: "Walt" Subject: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder
Thank you, Bruce. I have to say, the flash performed pretty damned well given all the negative things I've heard about PTTL. The biggest issue I had was the flash unit slowly slipping out of the hot shoe over time -- which happened a couple of times throughout the night. Other than that, I think it did a pretty commendable job overall, from what I've seen of the photos I've gone through. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 1:53 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A touching moment indeed, and nicely rendered, Walt. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Walt wrote: I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder
Thanks, Ann. :) -- Walt On 1/12/2014 1:01 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Sweet ann On 1/12/2014 12:36, Walt wrote: I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder
Thank you, Attila. It was a touching thing to witness -- at least for me. I can be a bit of a softy at times. -- Walt On 1/12/2014 12:22 PM, Attila Boros wrote: It's really very emotional and a pleasant B&W conversion. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 7:36 PM, Walt wrote: I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: A Familiar Shoulder
I shot a wedding for a friend of mine's son and his new bride last night. It was a bit of a last-minute deal I did on the cheap to help out the young couple, so I didn't do a lot in the way of preparation. Essentially, I did it all with my K-5 and the trusty ol' F 50/1.7. This is one of my favorites so far, though I'm still going through them. I just thought it was one of the more touching moments I've photographed to date -- the emotionally fraught dance of the bride and her father. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11910356115/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.2, ISO 400, 1/180 sec., PTTL flash Comments, as always, are welcome. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Portrait of Kai (was: A Girl and her Guitar)
On 1/10/2014 1:09 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 10/1/14, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: I think I have to agree with you, Mark. Without the guitar she has an awkward posture. It just doesn't feel right to me. Of course there's not enough guitar for a nicely balanced composition. So I like with guitar best but ultimately neither is a great shot. After seeing them, gotta agree with you. I mean about 'with the guitar'. It's a lovely shot Frank. Same here. I would've said the same thing earlier, but I figured my predisposition toward guitars might have colored my opinion. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A bigger splash
On 1/7/2014 2:52 AM, Bob W wrote: On 7 Jan 2014, at 01:58, steve harley wrote: on 2014-01-06 18:03 Bob W wrote Strange weather brings out good photographs. The first in this BBC gallery is magnificent: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-25620239 yeah that is pretty amazing; photographers have also been going nuts over this lighthouse on Lake Michigan: <http://www.wptv.com/gallery/news/news_photo_gallery/frozen-lighthouses-on-lake-michigan-lighthouses-covered-in-ice-captured-by-photographer-tom-gill> Fantastic. It looks like an Old English sheepdog. B I was thinking Cthulhu. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - A Girl and her Guitar
Love it, Frank. Kai is a very photogenic young woman. I hope you're pestering her to do a shoot. I certainly would be. -- Walt On 1/6/2014 9:23 PM, knarf wrote: I showed a picture of Kai on stage a few weeks ago. Here she is just prior to her performance: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/a-girl-and-her-guitar.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. 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: So who needed whom?
On 1/3/2014 12:49 PM, Bill wrote: On 03/01/2014 12:06 PM, Walt wrote: Thanks, Bruce. I guess if I can hold off for a year, or so, I might be able to foot the bill for the whole megillah -- body, computer. I'm still pretty damned happy with my K-5, but knowing the improved auto-focus is out there makes me give it the ol' side-eye every now and then. I've said it before, the K5, as good as it is, was held back by QC problems because of Hoya. The K5II series is what the K5 should have been off the hop, had Hoya not built the thing as cheaply as they felt they could get away with. Regarding AF: The K3 is more accurate by yards, and is significantly faster as well. The 17 point AF is nice, but should be more spread out, or should have more focus points. I suspect this was a choice Ricoh made to ensure there was still an upgrade path from the K3, as a K3 with a 60 or so point AF would be just about the end of the line. Focus point selection in Liveview is much wider, and LiveView AF seems fast enough. Certainly it is as fast as the PDAF systems from a couple of generations ago. More and more, I am using Liveview rather than the viewfinder in the studio. I find that being separated from the camera makes the subjects more at ease than dealing with a photographer who looks like Patrick Stewart dressed as a Borg. bill Interesting food for thought, Bill. It certainly sounds like I'd be deliriously happy with the K-3, and I may even be able to foot the bill for one by the time the next flagship comes out. And in the meantime, I'm pretty content to have a camera like the K-5 to be "stuck with". -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So who needed whom?
Thanks, Bruce. I guess if I can hold off for a year, or so, I might be able to foot the bill for the whole megillah -- body, computer. I'm still pretty damned happy with my K-5, but knowing the improved auto-focus is out there makes me give it the ol' side-eye every now and then. -- Walt On 1/3/2014 11:28 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Fri, Jan 3, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Walt wrote: It'll be quite some time before I can make the K-3 plunge, given that I really will need to invest in a more robust computer to handle the files. I didn't let that stop me. :-) FWIW to you, my 2007 iMac is handling the K-3 files just fine. (2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo, 6 Gig RAM.) A little slower to render previews, but not too bad overall. I'm wondering if I'd be better off just getting the improved auto-focus of a used K-5 II -- even though I would like the extra increased number of focus-points in the K-3. I'm pretty sure the K-3 is a big leap over even the K-5 II, though I never had opportunity to A-B them. Just going by reviews and my own experience so far. Myself, I'd just hang onto what you've got now until you can upgrade to the K-3. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: So who needed whom?
On 1/3/2014 9:56 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jan 3, 2014, at 9:09 AM, CollinB wrote: It looks like Ricoh, with its miniscule photography market share, needed Pentax just as much as Pentax, having little money, needed Ricoh. It is a mutually beneficial relationship. I gave strong consideration to leaving Pentax until the K-3 advance came out. What I look for in the future is for R-P to do things like update the AF system to eliminate or greatly reduce hunting. That’s largely been accomplished in the K-3, at least in comparison to previous Pentax offerings. I’ve never shot more than a frame or two with a Nikon or Canon, so I can’t compare it to the sales leaders. But I’m quite pleased with the autofocus performance. Paul It'll be quite some time before I can make the K-3 plunge, given that I really will need to invest in a more robust computer to handle the files. I'm wondering if I'd be better off just getting the improved auto-focus of a used K-5 II -- even though I would like the extra increased number of focus-points in the K-3. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Goodbye, Cameras
On 1/2/2014 3:12 PM, Bill wrote: On 02/01/2014 2:23 PM, Walt wrote: What gets me about this story, and the many others in the same vein, is that they all seem to completely ignore the importance of optics in photography. It's only important to certain snobby types who have an inflated ego and derive their self worth from how big a collection of expensive toys they have. I can't imagine anyone who cares about photography enough to spend money on a 77/1.8 Ltd. suddenly saying to themselves, "You know what? Screw that. I'm getting an iPhone. That'll be good enough." Most people don't care enough about photography to spend the money on a 77mm LTD anyway. bill It's a small wonder the SLR and concomitant lenses ever existed, isn't it? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The Pentax CES Display...
Wonderful, Paul -- both the news and the photo. Congratulations on the selection! -- Walt On 1/2/2014 2:35 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: ...will include one of my photos—“Birmingham Gentleman.” The Ricoh marketing people chose it after perusing the Pentax Gallery, and I provided a 50 meg. tiff file. I believe they made a rather large print of it. Most of you probably recall the pic. It was on the landing page of the Pentax Gallery for quite a few years, and it’s been seen here before. It’s on photo.net as well: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3451662&size=lg If anyone plans on attending the CES, I’d love to see a photo of the booth. Best, Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Goodbye, Cameras
What gets me about this story, and the many others in the same vein, is that they all seem to completely ignore the importance of optics in photography. I can't imagine anyone who cares about photography enough to spend money on a 77/1.8 Ltd. suddenly saying to themselves, "You know what? Screw that. I'm getting an iPhone. That'll be good enough." -- Walt On 1/2/2014 10:27 AM, Darren Addy wrote: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/12/goodbye-cameras.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Pacific Sunset
If the aim was to inspire envy and resentment, bravo! -- Walt On 1/1/2014 11:37 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Enjoy a warm sunset with me here in San Diego... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17642007&size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Passerby (lingerie edition)
I like that a whole lot, Marco! -- Walt On 12/31/2013 1:14 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso28.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Christmas Wonder
Thank you, Frank! I knew the moment I caught it that it was going to be a B&W conversion. It's just one of those shots. -- Walt On 12/29/2013 9:57 PM, knarf wrote: Great shot, Walt! Love the expression. Beautifully rendered! Cheers, frank Walt wrote: Thank you, Marnie. He didn't have a runny nose as far as I could tell. I suspect he was just drooling indiscriminately as babies are wont to do. ;) -- Walt On 12/28/2013 12:15 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Very good portrait, like the softness, but not too soft. Except it looks like his nose is running, poor guy. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/25/2013 4:50:34 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt “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: Waiting to Mush
Pushing and pulling aside, that's a majestic looking beast, Dan. -- Walt On 12/29/2013 2:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Marnie, you mustn't have ever owned a big dog. One dog can very easily pull you ... and push you, trip you, block you, confound you, thwart you ... ;-) On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM, wrote: Nice one! Attractive dog. Okay, reading this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: My dog and his sled: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497&size=md 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 WTD
Ah! I have seen it before -- just couldn't remember where. A late night at work + an early-rise this morning = cognitive impairment. On 12/29/2013 10:17 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: You mean you've never seen this? http://www.whattheduck.net/ On 12/29/2013 10:26 AM, Walt wrote: Neat! I recognize that duck from somewhere. Can't remember if it's from one of the grown-up-type cartoons a la "Adult Swim", or from one of my great niece's favorite shows. Anyway, if nothing else, this Christmas you've found the answer to the eternal question: Who gives a duck? -- Walt On 12/29/2013 8:57 AM, David J Brooks wrote: One of my gifts http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/11624962283/ Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso WTD
Neat! I recognize that duck from somewhere. Can't remember if it's from one of the grown-up-type cartoons a la "Adult Swim", or from one of my great niece's favorite shows. Anyway, if nothing else, this Christmas you've found the answer to the eternal question: Who gives a duck? -- Walt On 12/29/2013 8:57 AM, David J Brooks wrote: One of my gifts http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/11624962283/ Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: stars
Wow, Juan! That is just great! -- Walt On 12/28/2013 3:04 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: At the beginning of last month we were in Peru, on the coast. One night I looked at the stars and realized we were pointing straight south. By "the stars" I mean "my compass". And by "my compass" I mean "the compass app on the iphone". Anyway, we were pointing straight south, so I made this photo: http://www.vanenvan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131102-JBK57217.jpg K5, 12-24/4 at 12mm, f4, on bulb for a while while I had some beers and dinner. Some of you might have seen it since I posted it to vanenvan.com, but I thought it would be nite to post here too. j -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Christmas Wonder
Thank you, Marnie. He didn't have a runny nose as far as I could tell. I suspect he was just drooling indiscriminately as babies are wont to do. ;) -- Walt On 12/28/2013 12:15 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Very good portrait, like the softness, but not too soft. Except it looks like his nose is running, poor guy. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/25/2013 4:50:34 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder
Thank you, Christine! -- Walt On 12/29/2013 4:13 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Excellent expression! Great work, Walt! Cheers, Christine On Dec 25, 2013, at 6:50 PM, Walt wrote: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, 2013
I quite like it as well, Cotty. Great tonal range and texture. -- Walt On 12/26/2013 3:28 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Having a couple of days at my parents - not posted anything in ages - nothing special, but I quite like it so hey! <http://cottycam.posthaven.com/red-wharf-bay-anglesey-2013> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I have a Great Niece
She is rather lovely, Bill. And a strawberry blonde, which happens to be one of my biggest weaknesses. Was that a hand-held shot? If so, that's pretty sharp at 1/25th sec. -- Walt On 12/25/2013 9:56 PM, Bill wrote: And she is quite lovely. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/kayla1.html The shot has little technical merit, but I think the subject matter carries it nicely. For the technically inclined K3, 20-40 lens (which is turning out to be a bit of an odd beast) at 40mm. f/4.5 at 1/25th sec., ISO 1600. Happy Christmas bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Christmas Wonder
Thanks much, Dan! Though, I do hope he chooses a more upright path in life -- maybe drug dealer or pimp. -- Walt On 12/26/2013 9:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Marvelous expression! Looks to be a future politician . . . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 10:32 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Great capture Walt! -Original Message- From: Walt Subject: PESO: Christmas Wonder Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder
Thank you, Attila. I somehow managed to get a pretty good exposure using PTTL flash, so I had a nice tonal range to work with in the B&W conversion. -- Walt On 12/26/2013 6:46 AM, Attila Boros wrote: Great expression and very nice tones. Happy holidays! On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 2:50 AM, Walt wrote: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder
Thank you, Ken! -- Walt On 12/25/2013 9:32 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Great capture Walt! -Original Message- From: Walt Subject: PESO: Christmas Wonder Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder
Many thanks, Chris and Jack! I was pretty happy when the shutter finally tripped before his expression faded. -- Walt On 12/26/2013 7:05 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Wonderful shot, extremely well caught. Love the B&W. Jack - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 12:55 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder Great expression! Fantastic shot. Chris On 26 December 2013 00:50, Walt wrote: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder
On 12/25/2013 11:50 PM, David Mann wrote: On Dec 26, 2013, at 1:50 pm, Walt wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Well done, that's a great shot for the family album. Cheers, Dave Thanks, Dave. It was one of those shots where the auto-focus locked *just* in time. Sure made me wish I had a K-5 II or a K-3, though. I just knew I was going to miss it. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder
Thank you, Paul & Marco! It was a fortuitous catch. -- Walt On 12/25/2013 7:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Nice work! Paul via phone On Dec 25, 2013, at 8:14 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: That’s wonderful! Happy Holidays! -Marco On Dec 25, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Walt wrote: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/11556218463/ K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/180, shoe-mounted flash Comments are, as always, welcome. Happy holidays! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Happy Isaac Newton's birthday... and herre's the 2013 PDML Quotations List!
Thank you, Mark -- for all the time and effort you put into the project and for including me among the contributions. -- Walt On 12/25/2013 10:08 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Good work, everybody! http://www.robertstech.com/quote.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
