Re: GESO: Fagthers' Day Flowers

2022-06-19 Thread Alan C
Wow, that's spectacular. Is the fruit big enough to eat? Alan C On 20-Jun-22 06:09 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Every year at Fathers' Day, the Prickly Pear Cactus burst into bloom, filling our yard with brilliant yellow flowers: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2022/6/20

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread Alan C
. The difference between the Sigma 170-500 APO & the later DG version is indicative. Alan C On 16-Jun-22 04:29 PM, Bill wrote: On 6/15/2022 4:56 PM, JC OConnell wrote: https://jchriso.com/temp/smc100.htm   This is a great all around lens. The A100/2.8 was a great lens, but it is quite prone to reflect

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-16 Thread Alan C
Yes, you're right - perhaps I should see if I can arrange a swap? Alan C On 16-Jun-22 08:14 AM, JC OConnell wrote: for APSC BODIES I usually prefer the A50/2.8 Macro jco -Original Message- From: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Jun 16, 2022 1:08 AM To: Subject: Re: sample photos. - smc

Re: sample photos. - smc pentax A 100mm F2.8 MACRO at middle distances w/K-1

2022-06-15 Thread Alan C
Agree. I still have my FA 100/2.8 which has the same formula but I find it a trifle on the long side with an APS-C sensor. Alan C On 16-Jun-22 04:49 AM, JC OConnell wrote: for portraits I use a k  85/1.8 or my outstanding Tokina ATX 60-120/2.8 zoom Message- From: Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO Home Enterprise

2022-06-15 Thread Alan C
to eating Spinach with their meals. She tells me there is a constant stream of customers throughout the day & she is just able to keep up with the demand. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/52149017293/ K5 & DA 18-55 WR in the late afternoon. Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss M

Re: GESO - Philly City Hall

2022-06-12 Thread Alan C
hich is now unusable & many "offensive" statues) and there is no money even for basic maintenance because so much of the fiscus is being stolen through corruption on a daily basis. The story of Africa. Alan C On 13-Jun-22 02:13 AM, Rick Womer wrote: After Reading Terminal Market,

Re: PESO: Mushroom From Below

2022-06-10 Thread Alan C
Looks like you scared off the fairy! Nice shot. Looks like it's growing on a pile of rubbish. I understand that the species white underneath are likely to be poisonous. Alan C On 11-Jun-22 03:20 AM, David Mann wrote: I found this next to a track while running on the hill. I stopped to take

Re: PESO: Metamorphosis

2022-06-10 Thread Alan C
Dan, a fine photo and excellent description, almost poetic at the end. On 11-Jun-22 06:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Each Monarch larva goes through five stages of growth, called instars, between the time it hatches from the egg until it enters the pupal stage. The larva molts at the end of

Re: June PUG is up

2022-06-09 Thread Alan C
e for a week each year in Summertime. Alan C From: *ann sanfedele* Date: Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 8:15 PM Subject: Re: June PUG is up To: and Alan, I see you do have good light somewhere near you :-) I guess you were not in Kruger when you took that one. ann -- %(real_name)s Pentax

Re: June PUG is up

2022-06-09 Thread Alan C
On 08-Jun-22 11:19 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Beautiful sunset, Alan. I’m impressed by how well you held the colors in the sky, and even a bit in the sun. Well, thanks Rick. You clearly see it in a much more analytical way than I do. I simply thought it was a pretty sunset! Alan C

Re: June PUG is up

2022-06-08 Thread Alan C
Thanks Chaps & Brian. A sort of World tour. I found that Gallery therapeutic after a tough day. Alan C On 08-Jun-22 01:55 PM, Brian W wrote: G'day all Enjoy the new gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/ Cheers Brian -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an e

Re: Monitors

2022-06-07 Thread Alan C
One of these? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monitor_lizard Alan C On 08-Jun-22 02:34 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I’m considering getting a new monitor. I see that there are 4K IPS monitors in the 27-32” range for around $700. I could get away with another 2.5K, particularly at the smaller size

Re: OT Sweet Helmet

2022-06-06 Thread Alan C
Well, you're doing much better than I am. I haven't ridden my Bike for months. When I do, it is usually for accurately measuring Race Routes using the Clane-Jones method. I have a Trek road bike - hopeless for off road with those thin tyres. Alan C On 06-Jun-22 08:22 AM, Larry Colen wrote

Re: OT Sweet Helmet

2022-06-06 Thread Alan C
Interesting. So, are you a Roadie in your spare time? Alan C On 06-Jun-22 07:56 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I’ve been playing with the u4/3. I’ve taken to just keeping it with me rather than one of the Pentax bodies. Mostly because it’s a lot smaller and lighter, but also because it’s less

Re: PESO Putative Aloe Buds

2022-06-04 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Dan. That's sort of what I was trying for! I see I made a boo-boo in the subject line - It should gave read "Putative Aloe Flowers". Alan C On 04-Jun-22 06:24 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I like the geometry and the way the "flowers" stand out from the back

Re: PESO: One week later

2022-06-04 Thread Alan C
Little marvels of Nature. Well done, Dan. They are so well fed I hope you don't end up obese butterflies unable to fly! Alan C On 04-Jun-22 06:38 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Last week I posted some images of my newly arrived Monarch Larvae from Monarch watch. At that point they were barely

PESO Putative Aloe Buds

2022-06-04 Thread Alan C
FA100/2.8  f5.6 1/500sec. Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Tori and friends

2022-06-01 Thread Alan C
Very clever! Of course, the later Minx's were much different to that one. My Mother-in-Law had a sedan about 1965 vintage. My Dad's brother had one of the last Hillmans sold in SA with a Peugeot engine. Alan C On 01-Jun-22 07:57 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Sometimes I’m slow. I knew she named

Re: Tori and friends

2022-05-31 Thread Alan C
That's a very nice set, Larry, but I must say I was wondering about the real subject! Alan C On 31-May-22 07:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote: You may remember that last summer a friend of mine bought a ’59 Singer Gazelle and I helped her getting running well enough to take it to a local British Car

Re: iPESO: Bipedal Deer

2022-05-29 Thread Alan C
So wonderful to see that in your yard! Many years ago we had a similar thing with the Impalas, but now, with all the fences an palisades, they no longer have access. Alan C On 29-May-22 10:52 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: This morning we caught a doe dining on the tender new leaves of a maple

Re: PESOs - A few more of Fairmount

2022-05-15 Thread Alan C
It just shows how people acclimatize. I would still be wearing my winter woolies at those temperatures. My comfort zone is around 86F/30C. Alan C On 14-May-22 10:34 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Alan, it was about 68 F / 20 C, but of course warmer in the sun. That is above average for early May

Re: PESOs - A few more of Fairmount

2022-05-14 Thread Alan C
Rick, I'm so sorry about the multiple replies. It just wouldn't go so I tried various minor alterations. In the end they all went! Alan C On 14-May-22 09:39 AM, Alan C wrote: Yes, I can see you must have had some difficulty choosing only 5! But I'm curious - what is the ambient day temp

Re: PESOs - A few more of Fairmount

2022-05-14 Thread Alan C
Yes, I can see you must have had some difficulty choosing only 5! But I'm curious - what is the ambient day temp. considering how the girls walking towards the fountain are dressed? Alan C On 13-May-22 10:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I neglected to create a new gallery, so they’re tagged onto

Re: PESOs - A few more of Fairmount

2022-05-14 Thread Alan C
Yes, I can see you must have had some difficulty choosing only 5! But I'm curious - what is the ambient day temp. considering how the girls walking towards the fountain are dressed? Alan C On 13-May-22 10:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I neglected to create a new gallery, so they’re tagged onto

Re: PESOs - A few more of Fairmount

2022-05-14 Thread Alan C
Yes, I can see you must have had some difficulty choosing only 5! But I'm curious - what is the ambient day temp. considering how the girls walking towards the fountain are dressed? Alan C On 13-May-22 10:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I neglected to create a new gallery, so they’re tagged onto

Re: PESOs - A few more of Fairmount

2022-05-14 Thread Alan C
Yes, I can see you must have had some difficulty choosing only 5! But I'm curious - what is the ambient day temp. considering how the girls walking towards the fountain are dressed? Alan C On 13-May-22 10:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I neglected to create a new gallery, so they’re tagged onto

Re: OT Geso:Aurora Arboretum

2022-05-11 Thread Alan C
. Grass cutting has become a once-a-year bush clearing exercise with front end loaders. Alan C On 11-May-22 05:57 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >From another local walk. Nature in the city of Aurora, yes Mike Myers home town.:-) http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2022-aurora1/album/index.html D7200, 28-

Re: Fairmount photo walk

2022-05-11 Thread Alan C
Rick. I'll rather leave any comments to your fellow students. IMHO the images are all of a very high standard. We don't see anything like that in our little "dorpie". Alan C On 11-May-22 05:04 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I’m taking a photo course at the Fleisher Art Memorial titled

Re: GESO: Winterthur

2022-05-10 Thread Alan C
175 rooms - sounds more like a castle! The Azaleas are superb and the gardens look well tended. Alan C On 10-May-22 09:42 PM, P T Stevens wrote: Went for an hours walk around the Winterthur Estate ( ex DuPont Mansion, now a museum). The estate is 900 acres with it's own zip code, fire

Re: May PUG is Up!

2022-05-07 Thread Alan C
Henk I had a good look through that lot. Quite remarkable! Plenty of opportunities for me to try something like that around here - max. about 70 years! Alan C On 07-May-22 06:06 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Thanks Alan for your interest. There will be no English version as it is so much effort

Re: PESO: Bees

2022-05-07 Thread Alan C
. My wife was badly stung & had to go for antihistamine treatment which had to be repeated after about a week. She was advised to carry an antihistamine phial & a syringe for a couple of years. Fortunately there was never a recurrence. Alan C On 06-May-22 11:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyo

Re: May PUG is Up!

2022-05-07 Thread Alan C
Henk, please keep us informed. I would love to see that. Perhaps there will be an English version? Alan C On 07-May-22 08:26 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Ann, sure I've been visiting many European countries in my life for holidays as well as for work. However in recent years with all border

Re: OT GESO, Lynde Shores.

2022-05-07 Thread Alan C
That was a good outing! A couple of excellent shots of geese in flight. Alan C On 06-May-22 05:51 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Yes to Mexico, US and southern Canada, its a wood duck Dave On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 11:44 AM Toine wrote: Thats a strange duck, native? On Fri, 6 May 2022, 15:15

PESOx2: More Dracaenas (for AnnSan)

2022-05-07 Thread Alan C
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PESO: DRACAENA

2022-05-04 Thread Alan C
view https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/52050058811/ K5 & DA 18-55 WR Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: GESO Common linnet

2022-05-04 Thread Alan C
Very nice, Toine.  I hope you are going to release it.  (Grappie!). Alan C On 04-May-22 06:12 PM, Toine wrote: Hopefully my webserver does mess up. The common linnet captured in my backyard: https://www.repiuk.nl/content/kneu-4/lightbox/ https://www.repiuk.nl/content/kneu-5/lightbox/ Sorry

Re: May PUG is Up!

2022-05-04 Thread Alan C
Well done, chaps. I enjoyed that lot -  in some ways an unusual world tour. Alan C On 03-May-22 09:12 AM, Brian W wrote: G'day all An even bigger gallery this month. Great work! Enjoy the new gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/ (you may need to refresh your browser if you see

Re: OT Geso, Davis tract south

2022-04-30 Thread Alan C
Sorry, Dave, not familiar with Chipmunks - thought it was some sort of striped squirrel. Looks the right shape! Alan C On 30-Apr-22 03:30 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks all The chippy and daffies are at my place the rest is in the forest Dave On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 12:39 AM Alan C

Re: OT Geso, Davis tract south

2022-04-29 Thread Alan C
An interesting gallery as usual, Dave. Love the daffs & the squirrel. Alan C On 29-Apr-22 04:46 PM, David J Brooks wrote: A small gallery of a recent forest walk in York region http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2022-davis1/album/index.html Not mush out yet but signs are there D7200 28-300

Re: Last Call - May PUG

2022-04-29 Thread Alan C
Hopefully while you are in the passenger seat! Have a good trip. Alan C On 29-Apr-22 12:23 PM, Brian W wrote: Hi all I'll be closing submissions on Sunday evening 1 May - a bit earlier than normal because, on Monday, I'm heading off for a few weeks down the New South Wales Coast. I expect

Re: May PUG Countdown

2022-04-28 Thread Alan C
Green cheese & rats? Alan C On 28-Apr-22 12:48 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I would associate the moon with more romantic scenes than geology :) Henk Op do 28 apr. 2022 om 02:37 schreef ann sanfedele : Just thought of something else that might encourage the flatlanders - everyone has

Re: May PUG Countdown

2022-04-27 Thread Alan C
Using your backyard Hubble? Alan C On 28-Apr-22 03:54 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: One of my favorite computer screen saver images, unfortunately, is not by me, not with a Pentax as far as I know. A NASA image, a shot from the Rover on Mars. A faint rocky foreground, dark sky, small distant “star

Re: PESO: Kwanzan Cherry

2022-04-27 Thread Alan C
azing? The Muni claims they have no money for maintenance because the salary bill is so high and they just can't get rid of idle labour because of the power of the unions. The primary task of the "workers" seems to be the collection of cheques at the end of the month. Alan C On 27-Ap

Re: PESO: Kwanzan Cherry

2022-04-26 Thread Alan C
Very nice, Dan. Does your yard border on a bush area beyond that fence? Alan C On 27-Apr-22 04:10 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The Kwanzan Cherry tree in our back yard is finally in bloom. Not as impressive as Paul's Snowfountain Cherry, but a cheerful and welcome icon of spring: http://dan

Re: PESO - Red Maple

2022-04-25 Thread Alan C
Well done, Rick. I also have an FA 80-320 - IMHO quite an under-rated lens. I "upgraded" to an HD 55-300 a few years ago but often wonder why, although the 55 make it a little more versatile. Alan C On 25-Apr-22 10:20 PM, Rick Womer wrote: We have a red maple in front of our ho

Re: OT GESO: birding at pulicat

2022-04-24 Thread Alan C
Again up to your usual high standards! For me the pick is the Flamingos coming in to land. Alan C On 25-Apr-22 05:19 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: some photos from pulicat yesterday: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2022/04/25/pulicat-april-25/ appreciate comments, subash -- %(real_name

Re: PESO: Пасха

2022-04-24 Thread Alan C
Very interesting, Dan. You have mentioned some of that before. I see a lot of parallels between Putin & Hitler. Alan C On 24-Apr-22 12:08 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Христос Воскрес! Tomorrow, April 34, 2022, is Easter, or Пасха, on the Eastern Orthodox calendar. Unfortunately, the

Re: GESO: April Flowers

2022-04-23 Thread Alan C
Well done, Dan - very colourful. Virtually nothing in bloom here at this time of the year. Keep up the good work with your butterflies too. Alan C On 23-Apr-22 06:18 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: We had some pleasant weather recently, so I walked around our yard to check on the progress

Re: OT back yard GESO

2022-04-22 Thread Alan C
Quite a back yard! Alan C On 19-Apr-22 07:34 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >From this past easter weekend in my yard. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2022-yard1/album/index.html Nikon D7200, Nikon 28-300 no LR adjustments justa few crops Dave B -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Fwd: New Toys

2022-04-19 Thread Alan C
I had to resist turning green! Alan C On 19-Apr-22 06:38 AM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 06:32:17AM +0200, Alan C wrote: Aren't sports cars supposed to be red? Alan C I know somebody who thinks so: <http://www.jfwaf.net/images/IMGP5257.jpg> Of cours

Re: New Toys

2022-04-19 Thread Alan C
s Oxford S/W. Alan C On 19-Apr-22 02:24 AM, jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Alan - an A35? That was possibly the most uncool car of the era - but with that motor it would have shocked many a boy racer! Mind you, that comes from one who had a bog standard 850 Mini. At one time the speedo jamme

Re: New Toys

2022-04-18 Thread Alan C
Long ago, in Rhodesia, I had an  A35 van (1000cc BMC engine, hot cam, twin SU's) in BRG with a light grey roof. Then came the Mini's. Alan C On 18-Apr-22 09:07 AM, jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: Maybe - but British Racing Green is pretty cool! John in Brisbane -Original Message- From

Re: New Toys

2022-04-17 Thread Alan C
Aren't sports cars supposed to be red? Alan C On 18-Apr-22 02:42 AM, jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: The latest version is getting great reviews in the motoring press in Australia. Friend of mine has an older model (2005) and loves it. Like the colour - I had my 1973 Escort resprayed in a very

Re: New Toys

2022-04-17 Thread Alan C
Looks good, Larry. Known at the MX-5 over here - a very popular ladies sports car, still in high demand. Alan C On 17-Apr-22 08:02 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I got a new toy today. A 2000 (NB) Miata. I stopped on my way home to take a few photos. Some with my K-1 and some with my next newest

Re: OT GESO (2): a couple of hens

2022-04-16 Thread Alan C
Nice. Shouldn't they be trotting around on lily-pads? Alan C On 16-Apr-22 05:53 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: a couple of common birds around here :) https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2022/04/16/a-couple-of-hens/ comments appreciated ~subash -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Interesting artifact

2022-04-16 Thread Alan C
Igor, what about this? "Despite the prevailing notion of extraterrestrial ships as round flying saucers, there have been reports of octagonal UFOs. Apparently, even aliens find the octagon an appealing shape". Alan C On 15-Apr-22 08:15 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I thought some p

Re: GESO - test images with the new toy

2022-04-14 Thread Alan C
John, as Dan said, those are fine images. All tack sharp. I used to get colours like that with the K7 but not with the K5. Alan C On 14-Apr-22 01:35 AM, John Francis wrote: On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 06:47:12PM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: 404 Not Found Here it is: <http://jfwaf.net/alb

Re: PESOs (4) - Woodland Cemetery walk

2022-04-10 Thread Alan C
No doubt about spring now! Link: https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/2022/April-2022/Cemetery-Walk-4-8-22/ Alan C On 11-Apr-22 02:13 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Friday was a lovely day in Philadelphia, and my camera was eager for a walk in Woodland Cemetery. For your enjoyment: - Flowers in a fenced

OT: Baby Rhino

2022-04-10 Thread Alan C
You just have to watch this. Remember to turn on the sound. https://www.facebook.com/11059944147/videos/1461669047584005 Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: OT GESO: Birding at pulicat

2022-04-10 Thread Alan C
Well done Subash & Adit. As usual your photos are exquisite. The birds seem to have deserted Sable Dam where we usually go. Alan C On 10-Apr-22 09:46 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: Adit and i went birding to pulicat yesterday with a couple of friends. some photos from the trip: h

Re: My journey down the slippery slope continues ...

2022-04-09 Thread Alan C
o a mate in Port Elizabeth still shooting film. All my photography has been personal, never professional. Alan C On 08-Apr-22 11:54 PM, John Francis wrote: On Apr 7, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Alan C wrote: For me, one camera is quite enough. I've run into enough situations where one camera isn't

Re: My journey down the slippery slope continues ...

2022-04-07 Thread Alan C
What about setting up a LIVING MUSEUM in your lounge? Alan C On 08-Apr-22 12:57 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Are you trying to say I have too many cameras? Well, that could be: when I tried to count them all, I lost my place at 113 and didn't bother to restart…  G On Apr 7, 2022, at 10:00

Re: My journey down the slippery slope continues ...

2022-04-07 Thread Alan C
else you fancy. Then you would be able to truly decide which one (or maybe 2) cameras are worth keeping. The balance can be donated to a charity shop. For me, one camera is quite enough. My tongue is stuck to a cheek now! Alan C On 07-Apr-22 05:30 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I still have my O

Re: April PUG is up

2022-04-06 Thread Alan C
tional red octagonal Stop Sign. Alan C On 05-Apr-22 05:47 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Great gallery with a bunch of fine images. Bruce's tractor reminded me of working in my grandfather's tobacco field as a kid and Marco's clever rendition of the stop sign reminded me of this song by Nervous Norvus

Re: April PUG is up

2022-04-04 Thread Alan C
I enjoyed that gallery. I found Marco's B/W rendition of a Stop Sign very clever! Alan C On 04-Apr-22 12:10 PM, Brian W wrote: G'day all The biggest gallery this year with one new contributor (welcome Ken!) and good to see Bulent back. Enjoy the new gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org

Re: OT GESO (7): weekend birding

2022-04-02 Thread Alan C
Well done. Surprising for "city birding" - looks more like a rural area. Love "The Perch". You know the one about the young Indian Mynah? It flew back to it's nest from a cricket match & declared that it had just made a deposit on a new Mercedes Benz! Alan C On 03

Re: PESO x2: Petrified Forest

2022-04-02 Thread Alan C
. Alan C On 02-Apr-22 11:16 AM, David Mann wrote: A couple of views of the petrified forest at Curio Bay on the Catlins Coast. These are old 6x7 scans that I've just processed (in one case, re-processed). http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/42/#peso http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1185/#peso Both

Re: PESO Late spring snow

2022-03-31 Thread Alan C
Brrr! A scene I have never experienced. You know, while you guys are experiencing an "extended" winter we are having just the opposite - It is already April & we are still stuck with mid-30°C daily temperatures. Alan C On 31-Mar-22 05:26 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: March came

Re: Gallery of 15-30 photos

2022-03-28 Thread Alan C
Yes, Larry, you certainly have. An excellent gallery. The star shots are superb. The lens sharpness is a big factor - I have tried those sort of shots with my 18-55 but kave been unable to get anything like those. Alan C On 28-Mar-22 07:28 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On facebook someone

PESO: Orchid

2022-03-28 Thread Alan C
This Hybrid Orchid has been bringing us joy for over 30 years. The high rainfall (163mm) we have had this month has prompted an out of season bloom: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51966006108/ K5 & HD 100/2.8 Macro Alan C <https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/5196

Re: PESOx2: Flea in the Ear?

2022-03-27 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Larry & Rick. He got up shortly after I took those shots & was limping along, so not such a happy chappie after all. Alan C On 27-Mar-22 09:00 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Excellent pair. On Mar 27, 2022, at 10:30 AM, Alan C wrote: This Waterbuck Bull was having trouble with s

Re: OT GESO (5): thattekad birds

2022-03-27 Thread Alan C
Great stuff, Subash. Good to see the PDML representative is a less compromising pose. Alan C On 28-Mar-22 03:47 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: Adit and me had gone to kerala last week. we were dogged by unseasonal rains in the afternoons but were able to sneak in a couple of sessions in the mornings

PESOx2: Flea in the Ear?

2022-03-27 Thread Alan C
This Waterbuck Bull was having trouble with something in his ear. A couple of scratches with a hoof seemed to solve the problem. Scroll L to see the happy chappie. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51964612751/ K5 & HD 55-300 Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Seen this? Limited Edition K-3 mk iii

2022-03-25 Thread Alan C
Too late for the PUG. Alan C On 25-Mar-22 10:18 AM, mike wilson wrote: And the mirror and prism faces I have it! It's the first phase of a set of machines to produce photos in the style of Mondrian. Buy the whole set to experience the full effect. Look out for the primary colour trio

Re: PESO: Lunch

2022-03-19 Thread Alan C
That's a great catch, Dave! Big Mantis. Alan C On 20-Mar-22 05:55 AM, David Mann wrote: If you were wondering if anything eats bees, here's your answer... we found this guy (or gal) sitting in a rose in our garden, happily devouring a bee. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1171/#peso K5ii

Re: GESO: Sable Dam 19/03/2022

2022-03-19 Thread Alan C
Thanks Dan, Larry & Subash. +/- 6m, Subash. About 50% crops. Shot through the open passenger side window. LB Rollers are quite tolerant of cars, European Rollers less so. Alan C On 20-Mar-22 03:53 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: good shots Alan. must have been pretty close to the ro

GESO: Sable Dam 19/03/2022

2022-03-19 Thread Alan C
/ All with the K & HD 55-300 Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT; I'm Tired

2022-03-12 Thread Alan C
Eish! Alan C On 12-Mar-22 03:14 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: i am moving in the opposite direction (perhaps because i am rather youngish at 59?). i've just sold my k3ii + sigma 150-500 (combined, 2.7kg) and got myself a nikon d500 + nikkor 200-500/5.6 (3.2 kg). i hope i survive. in case i don't, i

Re: OT; I'm Tired

2022-03-12 Thread Alan C
Henk, I agree (also 78) but in my case a K5 & HD 55-300. BTW, great images. The K5 doesn't do that well. Alan C On 12-Mar-22 01:45 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: (resent, cropped to < 10 kb) My rather lightweight walk-around gear now (I'm 78 y) is just the K-70 with the 55-300 PLM and tha

Re: OT: The vagaries of rainfall

2022-03-12 Thread Alan C
ship all round. Alan C On 12-Mar-22 11:43 AM, mike wilson wrote: What are the long term implications of an increase/decrease in the average? You are in savannah country, I think? On 12 March 2022 at 05:46 Alan C wrote: The 65 year average seasonal rainfall for Phalaborwa is 540mm. Higher

OT: The vagaries of rainfall

2022-03-11 Thread Alan C
& then in the north of Mozambique & Malawi. This year all the others peeled of and went back into the Atlantic - what a waste - the ocean is full enough already! Perhaps we will still make 700mm? Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net

Re: OT; I'm Tired

2022-03-11 Thread Alan C
"Ulysses". Alan C On 12-Mar-22 04:52 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Some actual measurements: My K-5, without lens or strap, weighs 0.8 kg = 1.76 lb. My 17-70 lens weighs 0.51 kg = 1.12 lb. So, my usual walking-around setup is 1.3 kg = 2.86 lb. Until two or three years ago, my walking-arou

Re: New Pentax K-3 Mark III Update Improves Astro Photos Without GPS

2022-03-07 Thread Alan C
Could it be used to nab streakers at cricket matches then? Alan C On 08-Mar-22 05:32 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mar 7, 2022, at 7:19 PM, Darren Addy wrote: You can’t take GPS out of the equation because the built-in inclinometers (at the same angle) will be looking at a different part

Re: PESO: brown boobook

2022-03-05 Thread Alan C
Well, it certainly spotted you. Those eyes! Great image. Alan C On 05-Mar-22 01:48 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: me and adit had gone yesterday to the eastern ghats, about 150 km from chennai in search of the brown boobook, also known brown hawk-owl. it was a satisfying trip... a PESO: https

Re: PESO: Metamorphosis

2022-03-04 Thread Alan C
Wonderful sequence. Well done. Alan C On 05-Mar-22 06:48 AM, David Mann wrote: My wife took these photos of a Monarch caterpillar transforming into a chrysalis today. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1157/ Cheers, Dave -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email

Re: GESO Rediscovering landscapes

2022-02-28 Thread Alan C
I see what you mean. Those are good but a pano may be even better. Alan C On 28-Feb-22 10:57 AM, Toine wrote: I need to produce landscapes to include in a publication of our region. I discovered landscapes of my region are not my favorite topic so walking around with a wide angle is the only

Re: McMilky McWay redux

2022-02-28 Thread Alan C
Very interesting. I see you removed the "peeing rock" from some of them! Alan C On 28-Feb-22 09:28 AM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend wants to buy a print of my night time panorama of McWay falls. She, however, did not want the moonset in it, so I started by building a panorama th

PESOx2: A couple of critters from yesterday.

2022-02-27 Thread Alan C
m/photos/wisselstroom/51907379823/ K5 & HD 55-300. Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Gastroscope?

2022-02-24 Thread Alan C
Though this may interest you: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/wildlifephotography Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: The Deans' House

2022-02-24 Thread Alan C
. Alan C On 24-Feb-22 11:20 AM, David Mann wrote: Hi all, Recently I've been going through some old medium format film scans and processing the files to get them into my database. Here's one from 2001, I think it's from the first roll I put through the Pentax 6x7. It's a local landmark

Re: Testing...

2022-02-23 Thread Alan C
& in Phalaborwa Alan C On 23-Feb-22 04:48 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Loud and clear in Milwaukee On 2/23/2022 8:44 AM, Rick Womer wrote: 1, 2, 3 -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO: My Winter Hobby

2022-02-21 Thread Alan C
old furniture which is big business. I shall show him your photos. Alan C On 21-Feb-22 09:12 PM, Bill wrote: I don't do much photography in the winter. No studio access these days, too cold to want to be outside, that sort of thing. So, I found a new hobby. I make stuff out of wood. An

Re: GESO (2): wetland birds

2022-02-20 Thread Alan C
Excellent images. That Tokina does a fine job. Alan C On 20-Feb-22 03:59 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: me and adit went to a wetland on the outskirts of the city. a couple of images from the trip: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/wetland-birds-2/ k5iis and tokina atx sd 400/5.6

Re: OT Geso, 1st forest bath of the year

2022-02-15 Thread Alan C
Breathtaking! Conditions I have never & probably will never experience. No wonder you "wen tout for a wealk"! Alan C On 15-Feb-22 10:33 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Five of us from our camera group wen tout for a wealk this morning in a forest not far from home. Weather was sunn

Re: Big problem in lightroom classic

2022-02-15 Thread Alan C
Sounds like the nuts have lost their kernels. Perhaps try switching on the light so the room is no longer dark? Oh, and be careful not to back up through any open windows. Alan C On 15-Feb-22 09:38 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Feb 14, 2022, at 11:20 PM, wrote: This is not the first time

Re: PESO: red-wattled lapwing

2022-02-14 Thread Alan C
Classic pose! A very handsome looking Lapwing. I still find myself calling them Plovers. In Afrikaans they are Kiewiets, preferred by many. Alan C On 14-Feb-22 07:55 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: a photo from yesterday's birding, taken with the k3ii and the sigma 150-500 OS HSM. https

Re: No Superb Owl for me today

2022-02-13 Thread Alan C
The original Bronze Turkeys are much more photogenic than the White Hybrids we see today. I haven't seen a Bronze in anyone's back yard for years. Your series made me feel quite nostalgic. You'll have to re-visit that nest in Spring to see what pitches up. Alan C On 14-Feb-22 04:53 AM, Larry

Re: Worthwhile feature found in new lightroom

2022-02-13 Thread Alan C
Larry FWIW, the second image with the uncluttered background looks much better!  Alan C On 13-Feb-22 09:45 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I got an photo job with some actual payment involved, doing a photo shoot with a band. The gig they wanted me to photo was last night and I’ve spent today

Re: bugs and flowers

2022-02-10 Thread Alan C
Stink Bug! Luckily only one. Limes rather than Lemons? My lemons have rough skins. Alan C On 10-Feb-22 07:59 AM, Larry Colen wrote: The weather now should be mostly rainy interspersed with a few lovely sunny days. We’ve been getting unrelenting sunshine and with the temp today in the high

Re: GESO: Eastern Caribbean

2022-02-10 Thread Alan C
Captivating images up to your usual high standards. Have a great holiday! Alan C On 09-Feb-22 09:03 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: We’ve ended the first leg of our cruise, headed back for Fort Lauderdale; we’ll stay aboard for the following cruise, that one further south in the Caribbean. Here

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