Re: Film Day 3
I take my Leica CL (1973) out several times a year just to exercise it. The Yashica Mat EL (1958) sees action about once a year. Sadly, it's been almost three years since my Spotmatics have seen the light of day - haven't unpacked them since I moved three years ago. Must find them and take them out for a walk... Old cameras are so much fun! Quite liberating, actually. Digital becomes oppressive after a while. The simplicity of a mechanical film camera is refreshing. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 22, 2013 2/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Film Day 3 Thanks Frank. Had a good time shooting film. And I gave the old Leica a bit of exercise. I have an equally old Agfa folder that is also in need of a workout. On Feb 22, 2013, at 9:18 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: My favourite of the three. The Leica was made for this! ;-) Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 22, 2013 2/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Film Day 3 A coffee shop pic. Again, the Leica iiif RD and Summicron 2.0. This one at f4, and converted to BW from the Portra 400 original. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16959392size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Film Day 3
Hey, I love digital. If I didn't I wouldn't use it. But I find film (on a mechanical camera) to be refreshing for the reasons you stated, Paul. I like that there are three controls: Focus, aperture, shutter speed. Full automation is great but after a while it becomes tedious. Chimp, see what the camera is doing, decide if I need exposure comp, make sure the camera is focusing on the subject, decide if I have to choose a focus point, refocus, check the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder, adjust accordingly if necessary, etc., etc., etc. And that's what I mean by oppressive. One is constantly involved with the ~camera~ and less on the photograph. Because of the simplicity of controls of a mechanical camera all the auto functions are in my head, internalised and just as automatic as when they are in camera. I do my own exposure comp by flicking aperture ring or shutter speed dial. I focus on the subject every time. I can concentrate on ~taking a picture~ rather than paying some attention to what the camera is doing. That is why sometimes digital is oppressive. Film clears my mind. When I pick up my dslr after a day shooting film I am invigorated and ready to have fun again. But I love digital. Will never go back to film any more than a few times a year, just for fun. And to help me appreciate what digital can do. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 23, 2013 2/23/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Film Day 3 On Feb 23, 2013, at 11:09 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 23, 2013, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Feb 23, 2013, at 10:15 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 23, 2013, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Old cameras are so much fun! Quite liberating, actually. Digital becomes oppressive after a while. The simplicity of a mechanical film camera is refreshing. Could you expand on that? My perception is that digital is way simpler. I believe what Frank is saying is that an older film camera without meters, autofocus or other electronic embellishments is in itself simple and straightforward. The function of the machine is rewarding. Using it correctly is not necessarily easy, but that's part of the fun as well. I take pride even in the simple act of loading film into an old screwmount Leica. It's anything but simple. That makes sense, but I'm not getting what makes digital oppressive. I don't think digital is oppressive, but it can get tedious and perhaps uninspiring. Change is good. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: paw week 8--snow mound
Wonderful shot! Terrific composition and all those greens and blacks and whites are stunning! The building in the background looks very Miesian (as in Mies van der Rohe). What is it? Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: February 23, 2013 2/23/13 To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Subject: paw week 8--snow mound cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5554_large.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Breaching Whale
Brilliant photo, Dan!! Such a magnificent creature and your photo does him/her full justice. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 22, 2013 2/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Breaching Whale I ran into this critter this afternoon: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16957553 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - I See The Train A'Coming
Subway train, that is: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/02/i-see-train-comin.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Film Day
Excellent! Beautiful structure. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 22, 2013 2/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Film Day A couple of weeks back I shot a roll of Portra 400 in my Leica iiif RD plus Summicron 2.0 Collapsible. My Epson 500 arrived today, so Iscanned a couple of frames. The building to the rear was designed by Eliel Saarinen. I don't know who created the sculpture in the foreground. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16959204size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Film Day 2
Another beautiful building very well captured. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 22, 2013 2/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Film Day 2 Cranbrook Manor, an Albert Kahn creation, built in 1908. Again, the Leica iiif RD and Summicron 2.0. This lens is not as contrasty as contemporary glass, and the colors are not as saturated. While I adjust the levels, I resist plussing the midrange contrast extensively or increasing saturation. It's a fifties film look. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16959353size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Film Day 3
My favourite of the three. The Leica was made for this! ;-) Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 22, 2013 2/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Film Day 3 A coffee shop pic. Again, the Leica iiif RD and Summicron 2.0. This one at f4, and converted to BW from the Portra 400 original. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16959392size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Icycle 2013, Part III
Okay. I lied. I found a few more photos that I decided to put on the blog, mostly to share with those who were at the ice race: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-part-iii-last-i-think.html?m=1 For those of you who didn't see the first two galleries and might be interested, here they are: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-pt-1.html?m=1 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-pt-ii.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy the fun and mayhem (yes, they are racing bicycles on ~ice~ with home made screw studded tires!). Don't expect many comments as these photos are similar to the first two GESOs but feel free if you have the urge. ;-) Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Icycle 2013, Pt. 1
Thanks, Dan! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 18, 2013 2/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO - Icycle 2013, Pt. 1 That is simply a wonderful gallery, Frank, and the portrait of Linda is special indeed Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 7:47 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday was Icycle 2013, Toronto's annual ice race. Many of the participants are messengers or ex-messengers but anyone who pays the $15 entry fee can race. The money (along with proceeds from beer sales at the afterparty) went to a cyclist who was seriously injured as an innocent bystander (byrider?) when a car involved in a high speed police chase crashed and pinned her against a lamp post. About $1,000 was raised. Anyway, the race is a fun thing as you can see by some of the outfits. The top photo is Alberto the Ice Emperor de Cicco, four-time champ. Leaning into the corner with the bushy beard is Jim the Ice Bear Kuz, another past winner. The close up of the lovely young lady wearing the helmet is Linda who ended up winning the women's race this year. As you can see there was heavy snow during the early heats which made things look rather seasonal: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-pt-1.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Icycle 2013, Pt. 1
Don't know how the injured cyclist is doing. I do know she was seriously injured. The car that had her wedged against the lamp post had to be pried off her before she could be out in the ambulance. Thanks for the kind words about the photos. It was fun event. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com Sent: February 18, 2013 2/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO - Icycle 2013, Pt. 1 On Feb 18, 2013, at 1:47 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-pt-1.html?m=1 Looks like loads of fun but I don't think you'd catch me riding in those conditions at this age. Is the injured girl they were fundraising for doing well? I certainly hope she's back on a bike soon. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Icycle 2013, Pt. 1
Hey, the conditions made for better photos, I think. Falling snow adds to the atmosphere, I think! ;-) You don't notice it when you are out there but it sure feels cold when the race is over! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: February 18, 2013 2/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO - Icycle 2013, Pt. 1 Great set, Frank! I admire your willingness to brave the conditions, too. Makes me feel like a bit of a slacker. -- Walt On 2/17/2013 6:47 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday was Icycle 2013, Toronto's annual ice race. Many of the participants are messengers or ex-messengers but anyone who pays the $15 entry fee can race. The money (along with proceeds from beer sales at the afterparty) went to a cyclist who was seriously injured as an innocent bystander (byrider?) when a car involved in a high speed police chase crashed and pinned her against a lamp post. About $1,000 was raised. Anyway, the race is a fun thing as you can see by some of the outfits. The top photo is Alberto the Ice Emperor de Cicco, four-time champ. Leaning into the corner with the bushy beard is Jim the Ice Bear Kuz, another past winner. The close up of the lovely young lady wearing the helmet is Linda who ended up winning the women's race this year. As you can see there was heavy snow during the early heats which made things look rather seasonal: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-pt-1.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Hands-on with 560mm :-)
Cool! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no Sent: February 19, 2013 2/19/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Hands-on with 560mm :-) Today my pusher got the 560mm in house. Since I had the time, I popped by for a drool'n'fondle. First impressions are that it's mechanically well built and quite reasonable to handle considering the focal length. It is a lot lighter than the FA*600/4, but a bit heavier than the Sigma 500/4.5. I took a picture of the two together with my crappy cellphone, which Stig Vidar has put online before I even got back to my computer...:-) http://album.heime.org/album/diverse/da560.jpg The camera pictured is a K-5IIs with a DA*200/2.8, just for reference. There may be test pictures forthcoming another day. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT 'cycle humour
The inventor of the stationary bike? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 19, 2013 2/19/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: OT 'cycle humour http://www.marriedtothesea.com/index.php?date=021913 -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Frequent Fracture Card
Thanks to all for the kind wishes. Went back to the fracture clinic yesterday to have it looked at by the orthopaedic surgeon. Ankle was dislocated in addition to the break. He therefore had to reduce it (major ouch!) and I am now in a non-walking cast and we'll wait two weeks, take more xrays and if the reduction sticks I get a walking cast for a month. If the reduction didn't work we're under the knife. Fingers crossed! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org Sent: February 21, 2013 2/21/13 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Frequent Fracture Card Ouch! And this wasn't a theatrical/musical performance, but you still broke your leg so to speak... I hope it mends quickly and with little pain. Igor Wed Feb 20 07:34:19 EST 2013 knarftheriault wrote: That's what they're giving me at St. Joe's Hospital here in Toronto. Third visit in two years, second since September. We had a flash freeze yesterday after a thaw that covered the gutters and bike lanes with standing water. The sudden drop in temps, of course, turned it to ice. Worse was the gusting forty-to-sixty kilometre an hour winds. Got smacked with a sudden sidewind while on black ice. Down I go. Broken ankle. But, a good break which should allow a walking cast/boot and heal without complications. On my way to fracture clinic as we speak to be looked at by orthopaedic surgeon and get fitted for aforementioned cast. If I am a walking/metropassing messenger for a while I will have more photo ops! ;-) As always, could have been worse. More on this later. Just wanted to share with friends (that's you guys!). ;-) 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Frequent Fracture Card
Yeah, I am beginning to think so, Bob. Might be time for an inside job... :-( cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Sent: February 21, 2013 2/21/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Frequent Fracture Card Frank, Heal well, and get an indoor job! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 6:34 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That's what they're giving me at St. Joe's Hospital here in Toronto. Third visit in two years, second since September. We had a flash freeze yesterday after a thaw that covered the gutters and bike lanes with standing water. The sudden drop in temps, of course, turned it to ice. Worse was the gusting forty-to-sixty kilometre an hour winds. Got smacked with a sudden sidewind while on black ice. Down I go. Broken ankle. But, a good break which should allow a walking cast/boot and heal without complications. On my way to fracture clinic as we speak to be looked at by orthopaedic surgeon and get fitted for aforementioned cast. If I am a walking/metropassing messenger for a while I will have more photo ops! ;-) As always, could have been worse. More on this later. Just wanted to share with friends (that's you guys!). ;-) cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - S
Thanks, Don! Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: February 21, 2013 2/21/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - S I saw it on your blog and it made me wonder..just wonder. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. Tension. Now I wonder why I like it but I do. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 13 Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:18:27 -0500 From: frank theriaultknarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - S Message-ID: calosnq+nukkoy5usyzy88q06dr3xy7_22fwvo_oxx3dstyc...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Haven't shown a subway shot for a while: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/02/s.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - The Madison, Washington, DC
Really like this one! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: February 20, 2013 2/20/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - The Madison, Washington, DC A change from snow crystals - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/blog6.php/2013/02/20/the-madison-washington-d-c Pentax Mz-S, Lensbaby Muse, closeup filter, Tri-X 400 rated at 1600, D76 1+1. CC apprecaited! Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Hidden Waterfall
That's beautiful, Dan! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 20, 2013 2/20/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Hidden Waterfall One of the sights on the infamous Road to Hana: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16938592 Comments and criticisms are always welcome. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - Frequent Fracture Card
That's what they're giving me at St. Joe's Hospital here in Toronto. Third visit in two years, second since September. We had a flash freeze yesterday after a thaw that covered the gutters and bike lanes with standing water. The sudden drop in temps, of course, turned it to ice. Worse was the gusting forty-to-sixty kilometre an hour winds. Got smacked with a sudden sidewind while on black ice. Down I go. Broken ankle. But, a good break which should allow a walking cast/boot and heal without complications. On my way to fracture clinic as we speak to be looked at by orthopaedic surgeon and get fitted for aforementioned cast. If I am a walking/metropassing messenger for a while I will have more photo ops! ;-) As always, could have been worse. More on this later. Just wanted to share with friends (that's you guys!). ;-) cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K-5 grip glitch grinds...
Res ipsa loquitor. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: February 20, 2013 2/20/13 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: K-5 grip glitch grinds... From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bipin Gupta To Paul and the other PDMLers who have wasted Server time and space in writing such gibberish. Typical Childish behavior. Sorry to mention this. But this K-5 glitch was a serious topic and a good learning experience for all of us. Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. refrigera vir! B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Kid pictures (was Re: PESO: Concentration)
If parents don't want their kids photographed in public places they could dress them in little burkas. They could make Western burkas: like Spiderman or Star Wars for boys, Barbie or My Little Pony for the girls. One could do a Christian motif: cover it in crucifixes or maybe a beard and crown of thorns. Different religions could use their own symbology. Cover up your child and indoctrinate all at once! And think of the sports team licensing opportunities here! Your kid will look cool ~and~ be protected from photographers and other pesky predators. With the right marketing this could take off... Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Sent: February 19, 2013 2/19/13 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Kid pictures (was Re: PESO: Concentration) From: Igor Roshchin Tue Feb 19 08:50:32 EST 2013 John Sessoms wrote: From: Larry Colen On Feb 18, 2013, at 7:43 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: I'm going to hijack your post in a slightly different direction. My sibling has been rather adamant about not posting photos of zir child in public places. What do other people think about that attitude? I think that parents should have the right to say whether pictures of their kids can be posted. That sounds an awful lot like giving parents an absolute veto over what you can photograph. It's not very far from there to You can't take photographs here because there are children present. John, There are constitunational (or otherwise legal) right, and there is what is right (and/or ethical) with a kid. I don't photograph kids until I have a signed contract and the parents pay me a lot of money. But if I am in a public location, going about my own business, it is parents responsibility to keep their kids out of my way. It is *not* their right to tell me I can't engage in my lawful occupation because they cannot or will not control their spawn. I've had problems before where I was working, somebody's kid intruded into my frame the parents hassled me about it. I really don't like that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Concentration
Terrific shot! You caught him at the perfect moment of rapt concentration. Love it! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Sent: February 18, 2013 2/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Concentration My wife and I had the grandson over for the afternoon on Saturday. At one point we binged on a bunch of YouTube videos (he'd never seen Gangnam Style! A gap in the kid's cultural education!). As he was watching, I pulled the K5 (with 35mm f/2.4 lens) out to capture his completely-enthralled expression. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/K5__4837.jpg It was only later that I was startled to see that this is at ISO 3200. WOW. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PAW-Week 7 blue green flower
It's the light. It's perfect. Wonderful still life. Great photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: February 18, 2013 2/18/13 To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW-Week 7 blue green flower Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5529_large.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Icycle 2013, Pt. II
Last installment here (I think) of this weekend's ice race: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-pt-ii.html?m=1 Top photo is Alberto the Ice Emperor at the starting line. As you can see, the racers were having lots of fun. The fellow in the red sweater is Derek the race organizer. That's Shawn in the black helmet. One of my faves of the weekend it was taken a few minutes before the first heat and he's definitely got his race face on. He won the last few years and did it again this year. You can see him in the last photo, in the lead looking back to see where the competition is. Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Whose woods These Are...
Nothing like a forest in the snow. That's gorgeous, Paul! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 16, 2013 2/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Whose woods These Are... I think I know. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16937275size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 x 2 - Morgan
I really like Severance! Intense and moody (in a good way). Morgan shows lots of personality and warm energy but I find that his his body dominates his head just a bit. Maybe it's distortion thing caused by the low angle but I think I might like this a bit more if there were either a bit of room over his head or if hospital body were cropped a bit. Still, a very nice photo with that wonderful smile! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 17, 2013 2/17/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO x 2 - Morgan Two portraits of local independent filmmaker Morgan Muscat as part of my wife's interview series. Morgan http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8477831776/lightbox Severance http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8474616310/lightbox The first was taken during a taped interview; room lighting augmented by an LED panel camera-right. (Turns out that these older-gen LED panels have a green spike in their spectrum that is impossible to fully remove in Lightroom. I need to get a minus 1/2 green gel filter for it.) The second is by way of editorial to illustrate the article. It's 99% real but I was ended up creating a composite of two shots where the projected movie title was in focus in one and Morgan was in focus in the other. Morgan is simply lit with a halogen reading lamp. K20D, DA* 16-50/2.8 SDM. Enjoy! -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Rare viitor to Phalaborwa
Beautiful car! Love the two tone paintjob. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Alan Cole c...@lantic.net Sent: February 17, 2013 2/17/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Rare viitor to Phalaborwa This well preserved 1963 Chev Impala was snapped in Phalaborwa yesterday (on my old Nokia 2760). Of course the classic Impala is the 1959 convertible but this one looks pretty good. It has a Gauteng (Jo'burg) registration so had to do about 500km to get here. Not bad for a 50 year old! http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/8480996861/in/photostream Alan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Flower Girl
Very pretty young lady and well captured by you. She appears a teeny bit dark on my Android screen (so you can take this with a grain of salt). Perhaps about +.7 or one stop of exposure compensation might have helped, but I guess it's too late for that now. Maybe she could be dodged or otherwise brightened a bit in processing? Worth the effort imho because it's a lovely photo. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 17, 2013 2/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Flower Girl Hostess at the Hana Flower Farm: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16932393size=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: Flower Girl
I hear you about the background. I guess fill flash would have been the answer then. Have fun with the Canadians. We're mostly polite anyway... ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 17, 2013 2/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Flower Girl Thanks, Frank. I appreciate your comments. Actually, I was using .7 compensation, but it wasn't enough. Had I used more, however,I probably would have blown out the background completely. She was in the open shade, and the bright tropical sunshine in the background at midday was almost blinding. But, hey, that is one of the things one must suffer here in paradise. When I have more time, I try to improve the image in PS. Too much to do here right now, with the whales cavorting off shore and the consistently great weather i the rain shadow of a 10,000 foot volcano. G By the way, here is South Maui I am surrounded by Canadians, Mostly from BC and Alberta, but also from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Yukon and even New Brunswick. Air Canada, Alaskan and Hawaiian airlines all have reasonable direct flight from the major cities of Western Canada, the Canadian (particularly in the Western Provinces) economy appears stronger now that that of the US, and of course the weather in Western Canada is a bit chilly that time of year. As a result, in the area where we stay, Canadians far outnumber those from the US. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Very pretty young lady and well captured by you. She appears a teeny bit dark on my Android screen (so you can take this with a grain of salt). Perhaps about +.7 or one stop of exposure compensation might have helped, but I guess it's too late for that now. Maybe she could be dodged or otherwise brightened a bit in processing? Worth the effort imho because it's a lovely photo. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 17, 2013 2/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Flower Girl Hostess at the Hana Flower Farm: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16932393size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Icycle 2013, Pt. 1
Yesterday was Icycle 2013, Toronto's annual ice race. Many of the participants are messengers or ex-messengers but anyone who pays the $15 entry fee can race. The money (along with proceeds from beer sales at the afterparty) went to a cyclist who was seriously injured as an innocent bystander (byrider?) when a car involved in a high speed police chase crashed and pinned her against a lamp post. About $1,000 was raised. Anyway, the race is a fun thing as you can see by some of the outfits. The top photo is Alberto the Ice Emperor de Cicco, four-time champ. Leaning into the corner with the bushy beard is Jim the Ice Bear Kuz, another past winner. The close up of the lovely young lady wearing the helmet is Linda who ended up winning the women's race this year. As you can see there was heavy snow during the early heats which made things look rather seasonal: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/icycle-2013-pt-1.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - another snow pic
That's really beautiful, Paul. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 16, 2013 2/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - another snow pic A mansion on the shore of Vray Lake, scene through the snow in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16937276size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Waves
Love it! cheer, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com Sent: February 16, 2013 2/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT PESO - Waves G'day All, I caught up with some photographer friends for some drinks an cannibalistic shooting of each other. The subject of this photo is a former model turned photographer who has amazingly long hair: http://500px.com/photo/26054069 D800, 85mm f1.4, 1/160 @ f5.6, ISO 125. Single small deep octa softbox slightly above models head hight. Enjoy. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Waves
I like shenanigans generally, but I ~love~ them when they're alcohol induced!! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com Sent: February 17, 2013 2/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT PESO - Waves Make the shutter speed any faster you then run the risk of being outside of the cameras sync. speed. All the comments are interesting all seem to assume that I was specifically shooting a hair toss, when in actual fact it was the result of alcohol induced shenanigans. DS On 18 February 2013 01:42, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: Being contrary again: Depends on the effect you're trying to achieve. Water waves are often not particularly contrasting, and if you're echoing water waves, this seems like an effective composition. In addition, by not highlighting the hair, you focus more attention on the face/shoulder. (It's called Waves, but my eye gets drawn to the face, making the hair a punctuation.) If you really want to focus on the hair, you'd need to make the face less compelling. My question about the composition is whether that shutter speed is what you want. Probably don't want it any slower or it'd be too blurry, but maybe faster for the sharp/frozen effect. On Sun, Feb 17, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: Great pose, really dynamic hair, Dave. I agree that her hair could use more contrast from the background. I'd suggest some light on the background to make it a lighter gray; or backlighting her hair -- not too much; or side-lighting her hair, parallel with her shoulders from camera right. Backlighting her hair would give a very different look from this, of course. On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: What do you suggest? On 16 February 2013 23:34, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Effectively done, Dave. Hair contrast with background may be questioned.(?) Jack - Original Message - From: David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:26 AM Subject: OT PESO - Waves G'day All, I caught up with some photographer friends for some drinks an cannibalistic shooting of each other. The subject of this photo is a former model turned photographer who has amazingly long hair: http://500px.com/photo/26054069 D800, 85mm f1.4, 1/160 @ f5.6, ISO 125. Single small deep octa softbox slightly above models head hight. Enjoy. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - 4 crystals from tonight
Your usual spectacular work, Mark. Especially love the first one, mostly due to the colours. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: February 16, 2013 2/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO - 4 crystals from tonight A few more crystals from tonight - started using the wireless remote, sweet. I should have gotten on of these a long time ago... http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/blog6.php/2013/02/16/snow-crystals-february-15-2013 Thanks for looking! Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Snow Day (messenger content)
Another photo from last Friday's storm. Three o'clock on a Friday afternoon at a major downtown intersection and almost no cars. Usually Yonge and Queen would have a bit more traffic. Lots of people stayed home and lots of businesses closed early. There were a few messengers still out, though: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/02/snow-day.html?m=1 With the bright background I set the exposure compensation for +1.7 EV and that gave good results, I think. Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - John
An informal portrait of my friend John. I usually try to focus on the eye closest to the camera but since that one was darkened by shadow I went for the other one. Hope it works for you: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/01/john.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: LeeAnn, Revisited
That's an excellent photo. She has a young Julia Roberts look about her. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: February 11, 2013 2/11/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: LeeAnn, Revisited So, my latest favorite subject returned tonight for a visit. I asked her about whether or not she'd be interested in posing for me -- perhaps in some motorcycle (ahem, Larry!) shots. Let's just say, after discussing the last photo I took of her, she's amenable; I daresay enthusiastic. I couldn't let her get away without taking another shot tonight. Unfortunately, the light was crappy, so I used flash. Here are the results: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8463612961/ K-5, FA 50/1.4, 1/100 sec, ISO 3200 I didn't think to pull back the ISO before the shot, but it turned out remarkably well in spite of my oversight, I think. I think I'm really going to enjoy working with this girl (and the K-5). -- 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 - Prepared for Battle (messenger content)
Thanks Don, and everyone else who commented. It wasn't really that cold but Jason hates cold so wears the neoprene mask. Looks very Ninja. :-) Christine, a lot of messengers wear shorts over their winter tights. An extra layer of warmth but more than that they are cheaper to replace than tights. Going down on a snowy day won't rip anything but on bare dry pavement spandex doesn't stand a chance. The shorts are for protection. Also for some reason most messengers don't like spandex so will cover it up when possible. Ken, those fat tire bikes are cool! They would be great in snow, that's for sure. Thanks to all who looked and commented. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: February 11, 2013 2/11/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Prepared for Battle (messenger content) Love the kung fu snow fighter look. Back on your game Frank. Good one. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:39:46 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To:PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Prepared for Battle (messenger content) Message-ID: 1467601951.57715.1360510795498.javamail.se...@ap8.p2.fra.samsungsocialhub.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I didn't get nearly as many photos on Friday as I had hoped because (a) I was working and spent much of my time underground on the subway, and, (b) there were far fewer messengers on the road. Many clients were closed or closed early so the messengers spent a lot of standing by. This is the only environmental portrait I got. Jason's attire reminded me of armour, hence the title: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/02/jason.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Blizzard at my house a question re: cameras in winter
Nice shots. Sixteen inches, eh? That's about six more.than us. Nice snowfall. What's with the jogger? Not good for the knees to be uncovered like that. ;-) Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO: Blizzard at my house a question re: cameras in winter Hi all, The past few days have provided a nice break in the usual action around here. I took the camera out yesterday, along with my shovel, thinking I'd get a few neighborhood scenes... Well, it was harder than I thought it would be, just getting out of my own yard... though I did consider strapping some tennis rackets to my boots as snowshoes... Anyway, a few shots here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/sets/72157632736739251/with/8464137448/ Now for my question... I learned long ago that it's a good idea, after being out in the cold with your camera, to bag it up in a ziploc then let it come to room temp for a couple of hours before using/retrieving sd card, etc. All in the name of preventing condensation/moisture from getting into the camera messing with the electronics, etc.. Here's what I wonder: 1) How many of you do this? 2) For a weatherproof camera, like the k-5, is this less necessary? Especially when combined with a WR lens...? Thanks for your thoughts... :) -c -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: GESO - Snow Crystals
Just beautiful! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO - Snow Crystals Again with the snow crystals. Just 3 from last weekend: http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/three-more-february-snow-crystals The post before this one has 12 new crystals - didn't GESO that but it's there for the looking. Cheers - Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PAW162 - Oslo Court House
Cool! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW162 - Oslo Court House http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Fujifilm x100, 1/10s, f/2.0, ISO800 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Here Comes the Sun (apologies to Geo. Harrison and the Beatles)
Winter sunrise, taken a few weeks ago: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/blue-sunrise.html?m=1 Not the most spectacular colours but I rather like it. Hope you do, too. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Snow
Grace can't take a bad photo, but this is brilliant! It's winter. Get out there and enjoy it! Grace obviously gets that. ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO -Speaking of Snow Thanks Christine. And thanks to all who commented or had a look. Paul On Feb 10, 2013, at 2:56 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Excellent! and I love the missing tooth! Well done, Paul. cheers, Christine On Feb 9, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On the hill at Booth Park this afternoon: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16891132size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PAW--Week 6 2013
Love it! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW--Week 6 2013 Happy Valentines day, Everyone! Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5511_large.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Thumbs Up
Thank you, Boris, and thanks to everyone else who commented and looked at the photo. Days like Friday test a bike messenger's mettle but guys like Andrew make it look easy. Glad you enjoyed! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Sent: February 9, 2013 2/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Thumbs Up Andrew certainly has short term prophetic powers... He knew that I will be giving you thumbs up for this shot, Frank... ;-) On 2/9/2013 2:39 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Geez, feels like I've been away forever! So anyway, like much of eastern North America we had a snow event yesterday. Biggest snowfall in several years. I just couldn't do the ten mile commute since the plows didn't do our part of the world as of yesterday morning. We also have more snow than downtown. I did work, with a subway pass and walking. Gave me a chance to bring camera. A few bikes got out. This is Andrew, having fun in the snow: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/02/thumbs-up.html?m=1 Quick and dirty rendering. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 street pano
Looks like New Toronto. Don't know how much snow we got but it was a bit more than downtown. Looks about like what you got. Nice pano! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: February 9, 2013 2/9/13 To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com Subject: Peso street pano http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16890814 A three shot pano of the street and our place after 30cm of snow. And i did it with this guy: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16890825 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Prepared for Battle (messenger content)
I didn't get nearly as many photos on Friday as I had hoped because (a) I was working and spent much of my time underground on the subway, and, (b) there were far fewer messengers on the road. Many clients were closed or closed early so the messengers spent a lot of standing by. This is the only environmental portrait I got. Jason's attire reminded me of armour, hence the title: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/02/jason.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 House Divided
I vote colour, for reasons already stated by others. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A House Divided I'll tell Darrel he's not alone, Boris :-). cheers, Christine On Feb 9, 2013, at 10:58 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Pass Darrel my regards... I tend to team up with him here... Though both photograph have very Blade Runner feel in them. On 2/4/2013 12:50 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi All: Darrel likes the BW better, but I went with the bleach bypass. Just FYI. Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/truman2/content/truman2renderings_large.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PAW161 - Winter forest
Brilliant photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PAW161 - Winter forest It is impossibly good photograph... I cannot probably hate you enough, Dag :-). On 2/3/2013 10:11 PM, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, DA*16-50mm, f/2.8, 1/50s, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: LeeAnn
A ~very~ sexy photo, Walt!! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: February 9, 2013 2/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: LeeAnn Thank you, Christine! -- Walt On 2/9/2013 9:31 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Lovely! Cheers, Christine On Feb 4, 2013, at 3:15 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I grabbed a quick shot of a girl who came into the club where I work over the weekend. She was a moving target, and I had to call her name to get her to notice me as I was shooting through a small opening between the bar and the pool room. It could've been a little sharper, but I'm fairly happy with it. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8444921971/ K-5, FA 50/1.4, f/2.2, 1/80 sec., ISO 800 I figure if nothing else, Larry will like 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Here Comes the Sun (apologies to Geo. Harrison and the Beatles)
Mind? What mind? BTW I photoshopped the bird in. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO - Here Comes the Sun (apologies to Geo. Harrison and the Beatles) From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Winter sunrise, taken a few weeks ago: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/blue-sunrise.html?m=1 Not the most spectacular colours but I rather like it. Hope you do, too. that's very nice - the bird makes it outstanding - you could probably make some money from it if you put your mind to it. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT The Photographer Action Figure!
Do they have a chimping pose? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2013 2/7/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: OT The Photographer Action Figure! Check this bad ass out, switching lenses and checking out CNN for the latest details. On top of that, he looks a little like Leonardo DiCaprio. This is highly accurate because we photographers are a good looking bunch. Who wouldn’t want to make us into action figures? We’re the definition of perfect. http://solsticevisuals.com/post/42535325753/the-photographer-action-figure -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT PESO - Bonds Girl
Oh my! ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2013 2/7/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT PESO - Bonds Girl G'day All, Here's one hot off the 'puter from tonight's shoot: http://500px.com/photo/25324173 D800, 70-200mm f2.8 @ 120mm, f8 @ 1/160, ISO 100. Strip box camera right, bare strobe behind for hair light. small soft box camera left for fill. Enjoy. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Why would you buy a Pentax FF camera?
I suppose I don't count because I am not a gear head. Other than the low ISO I am so happy with my K10d... But there is one reason I would want full frame: wide angle would be wide again. My Zenitar semi-fisheye would be a real 16mm lens again. That would be cool... Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv Sent: February 7, 2013 2/7/13 To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Why would you buy a Pentax FF camera? I mean, aside from the obvious reasons like, bigger sensor, better image quality, better use with lenses designed to work with a 36X24mm frame, better lighting, better heating, better sewer systems, the roads (yes we can't forget the roads) Back in 2000, this camera came onto the scene: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canond30 and at the time, I was toting both the LX and the MX along with various lenses and stuff. It was the first really 'affordable' DSLR and had I not prevaricated for many months, I would have had one there and then. Instead I waited to see what might be coming from Pentax - and so I waited and waited. And nothing came. And so in 2002, this came out: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneosd60 and I could wait no longer. I jumped. It was made of creaky plastic and it felt not a patch on the quality metal construction of the MX and LX, but shooting with it was amazing. No film! It was about £2000 GBP at the time and the premium paid over and above a comparative film camera would have kept me in FP4 for years. But it was digital and it was instant - I had a grin that lasted weeks. I had the D60 for a while, but longed for better build quality and features - exactly what I found in the 1D mark II (aps-h...1.3X crop). That was a camera that fully met (and exceeded) all expectations. If I'd stayed in the game of carrying a big system about with me, i would have without doubt moved onto a 1Ds (full frame). As it is, I sold up when times were hard, and in fact didn't really miss it all. My son has a 1DmIIn and some lenses, and good luck to him. Nice to play with for a while, and I still mount a Pentax lens on it now and again if I need to do some portraits, but I'm happier with my lil Fuji. So what if Pentax brings out a FF camera - would I jump? i might...but why?? Well, the answer will probably surprise you and some will ridicule. It has to do with a certain lens... I still have my A*85/1.4 and I long for the time I can mount it to a proper 36X24 Pentax body - simple as that. I'd be more than happy with just that lens attached the whole time - and just for portraits. Daft innit! But there you go - that's the way it is. So much for the photographic tools theory. I keep a lens that waits for the right body to come along. Who'da thought it. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Boris #07 - Havarim wadi
Mark said it better than me. I like this one, Boris! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Boris #07 - Havarim wadi A bleak scene to be sure but the composition is most excellent. I like the way so many lines flow towards the rock in the right center of the frame. The lines in the image also approximate the golden ratio in many ways. Mark On 2/9/2013 12:55 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-07-havarim-wadi.html Note to self: whenever a PDMLer comes for a visit, take them there at night. It will be fantastic... BH comments will as usual be appreciated. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Asteroid 2012DA14
:-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Asteroid 2012DA14 With near-Earth asteroid 2012DA14 making a close swing by our planet in the near future, I thought I might help any worried Pentaxians with this simple graphic I put together: http://imgur.com/H04J9pY (click the image for higher-res) John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Ultimate Product of the Bartender's Craft
Yes. Terrific photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: February 9, 2013 2/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Ultimate Product of the Bartender's Craft That's wonderful, Walt! Cheers, Christine On Feb 4, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, So, last night was a very late one on account of the Superbowl. One particular patron we all call Junior put up a hell of a fight, but finally succumbed to the twin ravages of the clock and the can. Much as I love my K20D, I sure am crazy about the K-5 in low light. It really does have everything I could ever want in a camera, except a guarantee of fair weather for the first 90 days following purchase. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8444571045/ K-5, FA 50/1.4, f/1.4, 1/80 sec., ISO 1600 Comments, critiques and suggestions are, as always, eagerly accepted. 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: At least they didn't shoot me
Just reading about this now, Larry. Quite the harrowing experience! Glad you survived intact. A $25 gift certificate from the cafeteria seems like minimal compensation for your ordeal. Is the food at least good there? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Sent: February 9, 2013 2/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: At least they didn't shoot me On 2/5/2013 9:14 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I posted this story elsewhere, but since it actually has a little to HR offers to let me have the day off, and they'll square it with my boss, who knows nothing about this, but I decline. A little later someone from HR shows up in my cube with a $25 card for the cafeteria. The woman from HR, once again, thanks me for being so cooperative. I, once again, point out that it's very easy to be cooperative when six people are pointing guns at you. So, in a nut*shell* your local PD tends to err on the safe side... The question is - do they ever err on the unsafe side??? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- Major Snow Event?
Blizzards are characterized by high winds. Traditionally sustained winds of 50 km/h (30 mph) were required along with heavy snow. Now the measure is visibility - a combination of winds and snow that limits visibility to 400 metres or yards is a blizzard. I guess my problem with the whole snow event nomenclature is that we had a perfectly useful and universally understood name for what eastern North America just experienced: a winter storm. Snow event seems like more of the CNN-ization of our culture. Silly, but I'm not going to lose a lot of sleep over it. ;-) Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 10, 2013 2/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO -- Major Snow Event? I believe they termed it a Major snow event because it doesn't really meet the definition of a blizzard, yet snow fall falls short. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 3:05 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 10, 2013, David Mann wrote: On Feb 10, 2013, at 3:22 PM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: I blame the 24 hour news cycle. When you need to fill programming time, any catchy names will grab eyeballs. It's the same reason that the Weather Channel named the storm Nemo. Cue lawsuit from Disney :D They wouldn't come within a league of winning. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Thumbs Up
Geez, feels like I've been away forever! So anyway, like much of eastern North America we had a snow event yesterday. Biggest snowfall in several years. I just couldn't do the ten mile commute since the plows didn't do our part of the world as of yesterday morning. We also have more snow than downtown. I did work, with a subway pass and walking. Gave me a chance to bring camera. A few bikes got out. This is Andrew, having fun in the snow: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/02/thumbs-up.html?m=1 Quick and dirty rendering. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PAW Week 5-2013
Very futuristic and that lone figure really says something. Terrific photo! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Sent: February 9, 2013 2/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PAW Week 5-2013 On 4 February 2013 09:43, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5449_large.html Very cool Christine, it has a very Ralf like industrial feel about it but with the addition of the repetition of many compositional elements and striking contrast. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Shannen
I showed a different photo of Shannen a few weeks ago, then I noticed this informal portrait and had to process it: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/01/shannen.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Rainy Day
Thanks, Don, and thanks to all who looked and commented. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: January 25, 2013 1/25/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re:PESO - Rainy Day 1st off points for taking pictures on what I assume was a cold rainy day. 2nd the mood is nicely conveyed. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:44:19 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To:PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Rainy Day Message-ID: 1160644577.12314.1359078272325.javamail.se...@ap8.p2.fra.samsungsocialhub.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Taken one cool, rainy December day: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/01/rainy-day.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Published photo
Excellent! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: January 25, 2013 1/25/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Published photo Our local city magazine came out today and the photo on the closing page was one I had submitted. Thousands of dollars in equipment and thousands of photos and finally one published in my hometown with my name in the credits - priceless. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Boris 2013 #05 - By the bar
I absolutely love this!! Terrific mood, gorgeous light, wonderful composition. Great photo! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Sent: January 25, 2013 1/25/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Boris 2013 #05 - By the bar Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-05-by-bar.html Your BH critique is always sought after and appreciated. Thanks! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Change Of Direction
Proof of chemtrails!! ;-) Seriously, wonderful shot. The colours, the spare composition, quite beautiful. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com Sent: January 25, 2013 1/25/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Change Of Direction Saw this contrail last night as the sun was setting. I could still see the plane (737 or A320) a bit further up and it appears by this trail that the pilot had altered their heading. http://www.multi.net.nz/change-of-direction/ K10D, FA*400mm f/5.6 Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Un-stable
Wow, that's an amazing building, beautifully captured by you. Lovely colours! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sent: January 25, 2013 1/25/13 To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Un-stable Former livery stable, now a garage in Center City Philly: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16817615 Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: (Rare) PESO: Happy Birthday
Such a lovely young lady, radiant on her birthday! Wonderful photo capturing the moment perfectly. All that and I love Audrey, too! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com Sent: January 26, 2013 1/26/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: (Rare) PESO: Happy Birthday My daughter Olivia turned 21 today, and the party theme was Breakfast at Tiffany's. https://picasaweb.google.com/118019465978120155275/Occasionals02?authkey=Gv1sRgCN373tbBhJzu6gE#5837690293801836562 Comments and criticisms most welcome. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Stone Horse
Almost something spooky about that horse head. Cool photo, though. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: January 27, 2013 1/27/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Stone Horse From Doris Duke's horse barn http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16630740 Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 2013 #6 (by Anat!): Little photographer
Wonderful photos! Is it something genetic? ;-) I like her stable stance. What a future she has! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Sent: January 27, 2013 1/27/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: 2013 #6 (by Anat!): Little photographer Dad should be proud!Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Anat has requested that we get her a real camera. So we gave her the little Pentax Optio W30 that used to be Galia's... Have a look (3 pics by her and 2 pics of her shooting) http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-6-little-photographer.html Undoubtedly dad is very proud. Boris P.S. Today was the very first time I actually had to wash the camera in the water :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Bleeker Street
Like it! Wasn't there some mention of Bleecker Street in a Simon and Garfunkel song? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: January 26, 2013 1/26/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bleeker Street No. I misspelled it the last time. It is spelled Bleecker Street in New York City. Bleecker Street is perhaps most famous as a Greenwich Village nightclub district. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: BleeCker says the photograph?! Bleeker says your title... Is there a hidden joke somewhere??? On 1/11/2013 4:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16718643 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home
Great stuff, Bruce. Certainly a far different take than my walk-by snapshot. I love this gallery! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: January 27, 2013 1/27/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home [* Possibly NSFW, See below ... *] You can blame Frank for this project. :-) http://www.behance.net/gallery/Mannequins-when-theyre-at-home/6868595 or http://goo.gl/P7nzw if the long one broke. Back in September Frank posted a PESO of some broken mannequins at a store in his neighborhood. I asked him the address as I'd been looking for an inexpensive mannequin to use for lighting tests. Sure enough, the store, Then Again Vintage, had a small number of mannequins left over from a sale, and I bought one. The clerk mentioned that they had way more stuff at the main warehouse. That turned out to be a significant understatement! As you'll see when you look at the gallery. All shots: K20D, DA* 16-50/2.8 SDM, Tav, 1/60th, ISO ranges 200 - 3200. Lightroom 4.3, Photoshop CS5. All ambient light, handheld. * I hate to need to mention this, but better safe than sorry. Many images depict flesh coloured, undraped female mannequin torsos. If displaying plastic boobies on your screen might be a concern, don't scroll down from the initial image. Yes, the 1st image is 100% safe. * Comments welcome, of course. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: GESO - Snow Crystals Snaps (extreme macro)
Capturing all the beauty and delicacy of these natural beauties. Great work, as usual, Mark! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: January 26, 2013 1/26/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO - Snow Crystals Snaps (extreme macro) We've had pretty steady lake effect snow this week and last night for a few hours I was able to catch it while it was producing well formed single crystals. I stated out playing with the Q but when I saw that there were some good subjects I switched over to the tried and true K-5 setup. You can see the keepers here: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2013-snow-crystals The setup was the K-5, ~200mm of tubes and extension (varies between shots) and a reverse mounted Sigma 50mm EX macro. Lit with an AF360FGZ in manual mode at 1/32 power. Exposure controlled via ISO on the camera - these are mostly at ISO 100 with a couple at 80 and one at 200. Thanks for looking! Mark PS: Regarding the Q... I found that the flash *can* be set to manual mode provided that you set it to manual before mounting it on the camera. Once mounted only P-TTL and SB are available. But if you turn on the flash and set it to manual it will stay in manual until the flash is powered off or the setting is changed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Rainy Day
Taken one cool, rainy December day: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/01/rainy-day.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Stefano Hammers (messenger content)
If you're referring to the pom-pom thingies hanging from his top tube, they're just decorations on his top tube protector. Lots of couriers use 'em. Toronto's bike posts often make contact with the top tube and can scratch or dent. Afaik Stef is the only messenger with that particular top tube protector. Sort of his trademark. Thanks for the comment and thanks to everyone else who looked and commented. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: January 21, 2013 1/21/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Stefano Hammers (messenger content) Great pan. What are the dingle-dangles between his legs. They look festive. On 21/01/2013 1:04 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Here's Toronto messenger Stefano (aka Dog Boy) accelerating from a stop light: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/01/stefano-hammers.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Rambo Lives!
Thanks, Bruce! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: January 21, 2013 1/21/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Rambo Lives! I really like this one, Frank! Well titled too. On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't been around much over the past week or so. Generally been in a bit of photographic funk lately and I think that spilled over onto my list participation. Hopefully will have a chance to catch up a bit today. Until then here's an informal portrait of my friend Brendan: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/01/rambo-lives.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO- January Survivor
Lovely juxtaposition between snow and green. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: January 24, 2013 1/24/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO- January Survivor http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16816833size=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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Burl Nursery II
Haven't seen the original but I certainly like this one! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Sent: January 24, 2013 1/24/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Burl Nursery II Received a couple comments suggesting this image was a bit too yellow/orange. Desaturated it somewhat. I like it better myself. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=675 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: G'day and Thanks
Great to hear your back home. Sounds like you need lots of new dvds though. :-) Sounds like you have some work ahead of you, but it's wonderful to hear that things are moving in the right direction. Continue to heal! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: January 23, 2013 1/23/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: G'day and Thanks Just dropping in to say thanks for all of the good wishes, both on list and personally, following my recent stroke. It wasn't the way I had planned to see in the New Year - I've still got a bottle or two of champers to crack when I get the OK from my doctors. I'm home again after 3 weeks in hospital. I don't know if the quality of daytime TV is the same everywhere but in Sydney it was a choice of endless tennis or re-runs of 1970/80/90 TV dramas and sitcoms. I can't stand televised tennis so I chose the re-runs, but I think I'm now MacGyvered out. I'm now walking OK, but my style and speed wont win any prizes for some time. The left arm is improving but keyboard operations are still a bit of a problem so i won't be posting regularly for a while. I expect to be having more therapy as an outpatient for 4-6 weeks. A special thanks to Bill Robb and Igor for taking care of the PUG at short notice. Bill, I hope you can continue for another month until I see how my gallery compilation skills re-develop. My biggest complaint is that i haven't taken a single photo in 2013! The K-5 is still a bit beyond me but the Q should be useable - I'm about to order the 5-15mm zoom for it. Anyway, it's good to be back on the list and dealing with the daily flood of mail! -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Cat Photo
Not your average cat photo! Like it a lot. I've always said that if there's reincarnation I want to come back as my own cat. What a great life our animal companions have. ;-) Wonderful photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: January 23, 2013 1/23/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - A Cat Photo G'day again I was going to post this a few weeks ago but fate determined other priorities It seems to me that to be a PDMLer in good standing, you have to post at last one cormorant photo and one cat photo. I have posted a cormorant photo in the past, so here's my cat photo. It's just a snapshot with the Q. Here's 'Black Jack' http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP0112-Q-1peso.html (Despite the name, Black Jack is a lady cat) -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT: This weekend
I hate it when that happens! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: January 24, 2013 1/24/13 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: This weekend Just a bit of a heads-up for any of you who might have been thinking of going swimming in the Limpopo this weekend http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21178793 'About 15,000 crocodiles have reportedly escaped from a farm in South Africa [...] There used to be only a few crocodiles in the Limpopo River. Now there are a lot.[...], said Mr Langman.' B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Cool (pardon the pun) gallery of firefighting in frigid Chicago
Brilliant photos. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Sent: January 23, 2013 1/23/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Cool (pardon the pun) gallery of firefighting in frigid Chicago File this under Bad weather makes good pictures, in this case frigid cold plus lots lots of water. http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/chi-511-fire-20130122/ Hope you enjoy it half as much as I did. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PAW159 - Very Venice
Perfectly timed, great shot! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: January 22, 2013 1/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW159 - Very Venice http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, FA77mm, f/11, 1/125s, ISO400. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: People like bright (saturated) colors
I would comment on this but I would just sound like an elitist snob so I'll just shut up. ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org Sent: January 23, 2013 1/23/13 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: People like bright (saturated) colors Whatever connoisseurs might say, the large portion of people do enjoy bright, saturated colors. Every so often, PDMLers criticize examples of somebody's oversaturated photos. But there must a be a reason why those things sell. I just looked over the first few pages of the most popular photos on 500px.com: http://500px.com/popular Almost all of them (if not all) have saturated colors (or high-contrast BW) I am sure psychologists wrote papers and books on this topic, I didn't even try to google it, but I suspect the reason is simple: bright colors are easier for consumption, the same way as sweet foods/drinks attract attention of adults and especially kids. In a similar way, many people start drinking wines by liking the sweet ones. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Curl
Lovely composition and colours. Very well seen and captured! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sent: January 24, 2013 1/24/13 To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Curl Noted on my way to work last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16817613 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Too good not to share
Was that a can of Dr. Pepper? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: January 19, 2013 1/19/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Too good not to share If you've never been to GFM and seen the Doug Mark show... here's the better half of it: http://youtu.be/jhz7LdS-mDE -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Rambo Lives!
Haven't been around much over the past week or so. Generally been in a bit of photographic funk lately and I think that spilled over onto my list participation. Hopefully will have a chance to catch up a bit today. Until then here's an informal portrait of my friend Brendan: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/01/rambo-lives.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 3 PESOS - recently discovered
All wonderful - live the subway shot! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: January 18, 2013 1/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: 3 PESOS - recently discovered I only sent Mark 2 shots for the book - digging around for another among shots I had not uploaded to smugmug, I came across these - not sure any of them will be what I'd submit, but I did add them to my 2012 and all that gallery. Delancy Street subway station http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2322930656_vvvD49G/Medium One 57 (the building that had the dangling crane after Sandy) - taken in May http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2322975955_FqCw73S/Medium and another at the construction site in my neighborhood that's distressing many of us - if only because it's scary to walk by it. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2324458477_C8JGhr3/Medium all ist_D of course opinions welcomed achoo 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Tom and flower
Light on the flower is lovely but the statue is too dark imho. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: January 20, 2013 1/20/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: peso Tom and flower There's a statue in Santa Cruz of Tom Scribner playing the saw. As I walked past today, I saw that someone had hung a flower on the bow, and thought the combination intriguing. I tried a few exposures, processing them differently. I think it works best with him darker. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8397549274/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: The Last Roll of Film
Kind of sad... Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: January 19, 2013 1/19/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: The Last Roll of Film Loaded my last roll of film -- it's Portra 160 NC -- in my IIIf Barnack Leica. (Pleased that I remembered how to load that camera). I'll probably go for a walk and shoot it tomorrow. In truth, it's not quite my last roll of film. I also have a roll of 5246 motion picture film, wound in a 35 mm cassette. But I doubt that anyone is still processing that stuff, and with it's paper backing, I don't think I want to try loading it into the Leica. Could shoot it in the LX I guess, but RGB -- the lab in Hollywood that used to process it -- has gone out of business. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 3 PESOS - recently discovered
Love the subway shot! I blame my android... ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: January 18, 2013 1/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: 3 PESOS - recently discovered I only sent Mark 2 shots for the book - digging around for another among shots I had not uploaded to smugmug, I came across these - not sure any of them will be what I'd submit, but I did add them to my 2012 and all that gallery. Delancy Street subway station http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2322930656_vvvD49G/Medium One 57 (the building that had the dangling crane after Sandy) - taken in May http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2322975955_FqCw73S/Medium and another at the construction site in my neighborhood that's distressing many of us - if only because it's scary to walk by it. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2324458477_C8JGhr3/Medium all ist_D of course opinions welcomed achoo 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 for the Green
Those yellow cabs make this a very New York City shot! The rain gives it good mood. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: January 18, 2013 1/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Waiting for the Green http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16718650 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: I've been selected for a juried art show, VAM35
That's a great photo, Bruce. Any thoughts I entertained about going were dashed by that little early evening snow squall. Hope to get by to see it before the show ends. Sounds like a great night all around! Have to admit that I'm a bit uneasy about art competitions, especially between different media as seems to be the case here. Just being included makes you a winner! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: January 17, 2013 1/17/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: I've been selected for a juried art show, VAM35 Well, the opening is over, and it was really well attended. In fact it was a crush of the kind where inching sideways was necessary to navigate at times. Surprising as Mississauga is not in any way a cultural hot spot and it was also pretty cold (-9C) and snowing tonight. I'll have to wait until my wife's PS is emptied to see if there are any stills to share. I took my K20D but didn't really bother with it. Seemed more of an enjoy-the-moment kind of evening to me. Met some friends, drank some wine, had a couple of veggie spring rolls. Wondered how on earth a few of the works ever got selected, but on the whole enjoyed the show. This was the first year (of 35) that photography was included with traditional fine art media, so I was proud to have been selected and to represent the photographic intruders. :-) I printed my shot at 30 by 20 inches on gallery-wrapped canvas, which I thought was plenty large enough, but it was dwarfed by the paintings, some of which were probably eight feet tall. I'd say the size of the average work in this show is 3x4 feet -- clearly Big Art is In. But interestingly the show's First Prize winner was a conceptual piece made up of a collage of photos. Not strictly Photography per se as it's documentation of the work which is really an installation, or a series of smaller installations. I didn't win anything, except for a warm buzz of participation -- or from the wine; unsure which. I've made my shot public again, so you can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8207621870/ On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 6:23 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: The new year was only a couple of days old when I got some great news: I've had an image selected for the Visual Arts Mississauga 35th Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts. The opening is January 17th, 6pm-8pm, Art Gallery of Mississauga, in the City Hall. For anyone in the area who can make it out, I would love to see you there. Apparently there were an unprecedented 248 submissions from which 48 were selected for the show which will run until March 2. Some of you have seen the winning shot, Trio, as I posted it here as a PESO briefly in November. I had to quickly take it offline when I decided to submit it to the show as their rules include not previously published and I'm unsure how anal they are about it. (If you're interested to see it write me and I'll send you a link.) https://www.visualartsmississauga.com/news.php -- -bmw -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - Ivy Palm
Excellent! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: January 17, 2013 1/17/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Ivy Palm Nothing special, I just like the image. Cropped a little and taken this past year (2012). Shot in Napa Valley, CA, at the former Christian Brothers Winery (lovely, old stone building) that is now a cooking school, The Culinary Institute of America. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/ivypalm.html Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Stefano Hammers (messenger content)
Here's Toronto messenger Stefano (aka Dog Boy) accelerating from a stop light: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/01/stefano-hammers.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - on gear, technique and inspiration
I went into it thinking I would dislike it, but surprisingly I didn't. I didn't hear him say not to look at other photographs, especially great ones. What I heard was him saying that when he's shooting he's not specifically thinking about other photos. Just as he's not thinking about equipment, he's just shooting. He didn't say that equipment isn't important, just that he doesn't obsess over it. I didn't hear him say he's a font of creativity, just that he wants to get his creative ideas from within. I thought he made some valid points. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Sent: January 17, 2013 1/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - on gear, technique and inspiration Yes, I tended to agree with Larry. He was very good as speaking in metaphor (I tend to think that same way, so I appreciated that). But I guess specifically, what I disliked about his attitude was that he came across as presenting himself as font of creativity and he can't contaminate that by looking at what others have done. Well, I hate to break it to you, but that's how you learn. In fact, if he was honest, that's how HE learned. That's why cooking shows are so popular, for example. You see the ingredients (and equipment) that they use and you get inspired to try it yourself. Now an experienced cook is going to be able to get as good (or better) results even if they don't use exactly the same ingredients or equipment because they know what they are doing. A true kitchen artist can just be thrown into a room with a set number of ingredients and create something great. But they are fooling themselves if they think they got to that point without standing on the shoulders of other who came before them, learning their ways and copying their recipes. I think it is similar with learning anything, like portraiture. You have to learn some basics with regards to flattering lighting for different facial types, etc. You have to learn how/why setting shoulders and slight head tilts towards either the lower or higher shoulder makes one look masculine or rather feminine. You didn't invent that. You didn't discover that. It just IS. But when you are starting out you need to learn to see that. In time, I think we tend to start taking what we have learned and thinking that we always knew it (or worse, that we originated it) when we did no such thing. This guy is just further down the tunnel than most and so now he wants to establish that fact with his audience and belittle the approach of learning from tear sheets? Please. His basic point regarding how your success or creativity is not completely dependent upon a particular piece of equipment? Yeah, I think most of us already know that. But that doesn't mean that we don't still accumulate equipment for whatever reason - if only out of curiousity/experience with something we haven't worked with before. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: (Another damned) West KY Sunset - 1/16/2013
Nothing wrong with another damned sunset if it looks like that. Spectacular! Did you bump up the saturation much or did it really look like that? No problem if you did, just curious... Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: January 16, 2013 1/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: (Another damned) West KY Sunset - 1/16/2013 Sorry about yet another sunset shot, but I couldn't pass this one up this evening: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8387428799/ K-5, FA 50/1.4, f/8, 1/50th, ISO 1600 Comments and suggestions welcome as always! 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: GESO: The Corvette Reveal
Great stuff! Beautiful car. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: January 16, 2013 1/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO: The Corvette Reveal Had some time this afternoon, so I rendered the Corvette pics on my calibrated monitor and was able to coax more detail out of the red bloom. The young lady in the first pic was guarding the front row for the GM prez and his entourage. Shot her at 12,800 under the red light that was keeping bathing the stage before the show began. A video is playing on a screen in the background, thus the burned out corner. The other pics are all shot at ISO 3200, f4.5, with shutter speeds ranging from 1/40th to 1/125th. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1047171 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: The Most Canadian Headline Ever
Yes indeed. Only in Canada. He was probably on his way to the local Timmie's for a double-double. (Canadians will know what that means). ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: January 20, 2013 1/20/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever http://themetapicture.com/canadian-headline/ 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.
