Victorian railway engineering at its finest

...or at least, that's what it looks like. In a magazine I'm reading there are some photos from a magnificent-looking exhibition at the Smithsonian of X-ray photos of fishes. This page contains links to some of the photos: Well w

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

I'll have to think about that Miserere. IBIS had a big impact on my photography, especially shooting indoor candids. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Miserere wrote: > On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it.  Regards,  B

Re: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

Dan, Those are wonderful, funny, and wistful kids photos. I wish I could meet the Dad who took them. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it.  Regards,  Bob S. IS is in some of the lenses. Bob, I like IBIS as much as the next Pentaxian, but let me tell you my practical experience. I'm able to regularly shoot the 30mm handheld at 1/15s and g

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

Not Torontites, so their not cousins to Muscovites... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Ah, not Torontons, so then you're not cousins to the Kardasians.  Who knew   > :-)  Cheers, Christine > > > On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:23 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrot

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

On 19 April 2012 19:31, Darren Addy wrote: > The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that > it would, no doubt, contain a Samsung sensor. Darren, The new Samsung sensor (already found in the NX200) is much better than the old one. It's not at the level of Sony's 16MP pix

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM, Miserere wrote: > On 19 April 2012 19:02, Brian Walters wrote: >> Instead of the K-01 >> >> It's now on my short list. >> >> http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 >> >>

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

Agree very much on this one. I think it's worth replacing the word style with personality and sounding it out: "find your personality and stick with it" -- makes no sense. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 6:20 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > > And "finding your style and sticking with it" is the ~

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

On 19 April 2012 19:02, Brian Walters wrote: > Instead of the K-01 > > It's now on my short list. > > http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 > > > > -- > Cheers > > Brian I said that of the NX10 two years ago. It felt like a Pentax in all the good ways. —M. \/\/

RE: PESO: Needle and Button

Nice shot, Dan. As Dave says, the colours are vivid. I also like the way the needle "stabs" the couple on the sidewalk. Kind of a fun element to the whole thing. We have a similar sculpture in our garment district here in Toronto. A thimble on a stack of buttons with a tape measure painted on t

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

Thanks, Frank -- keeps me from wasting time lookin :-) ann On 4/21/2012 06:20, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pre

Re: SMUGMUG outages et. al.

Thanks, Christine (and all you others who persisted :-) ) ann On 4/21/2012 09:42, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Ann: I just checked and was able to view the link and set of 21 pictures--nice set. I liked How are you feeling and I also liked the 2 seagulls cleaning up! Site seems to be in wo

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

Totally agree with Paul! Cheers, Christine On Apr 19, 2012, at 7:21 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Lots of pixels are a plus, but I wouldn't want them if it gives away any high > ISO capability. If it's not the equal of the K05 at 6400, I wouldn't be > interested. > Paul > On Apr 19, 2012, at 1

Re: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95

+1 - Yes indeed, looks like a winner. Got to get out with a camera, it's been a long long week. It's going to be hot, harsh and sunny today. I wonder what I'll see? G On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:21 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Brilliant stuff! > > Two absolute standouts: The kissing cou

Re: SMUGMUG outages et. al.

Hi Ann: I just checked and was able to view the link and set of 21 pictures--nice set. I liked How are you feeling and I also liked the 2 seagulls cleaning up! Site seems to be in working order in chicago! Cheers, Christine On Apr 20, 2012, at 9:57 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > I just g

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

Ah, not Torontons, so then you're not cousins to the Kardasians. Who knew :-) Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:23 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > "Torontonians". > > :-) > > cheers, > frank > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- > Christo

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

Frank: After the event, do a report for the PDML list! We want all the news. Take pics! Cheers, Christine On Apr 17, 2012, at 6:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Dave? You there? > > I know I will be. Who else is on this list from TO these days? TOPDML ain't > what it used to be.

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

Way to go, Bruce! Big congrats. Hope you sell lots! Cheers, Christine On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: > > Postmodern Pinups > Photography by Bruce Walker > at the Junction Chiropractic & Wellness Centre > 3093

Re: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

Lots of fun stuff in the set! Thanks for sharing--a fun way to start the morning! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 6:34 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pent

Re: PESO: Needle and Button

Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > The symbol of New York's Garment District: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 > > Comments are desired. > > Dan Matyola > http://ww

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

Well, i think thats a really good shot. Getting the escort plane in was a major plus for me. Dave On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Bryan Jacoby wrote: > No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ > > --

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

Quoting Bryan Jacoby : No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ I think you're devaluing your effort. That's a fine shot of an historic moment. I would have loved to have seen it. -- Cheers Br

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting "knarftheria...@gmail.com" : > >> I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. >> I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). >> >> There's just way too much absolutely pretentious

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > 101. There is much truth in this list. > 102. There is much bullshit in this list. 36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well. Well it sure does, some of my best crap was done drunk. Dave > > Thanks for sharing, Dan > > On Thu, Apr 19, 201

Re: A big "Thank You" to Kenny-boy

On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 7:17 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > So I'm officially back on the saving for a K-5 or *perhaps* waiting to > see what Pentax announces next. Just one review but i amquite happy with the K-5 so far. As for Kenny Boy and his colour remarks, i stay with Pentax for certain aspects

Re: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" : http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ Fun stuff. I like the "Dummies" shot towards the end of that page. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax

Re: A big "Thank You" to Kenny-boy

On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:56 AM, Cotty wrote: > On 20/4/12, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>That to me is not a feature. I think the low end Nikon's feel >>incredibly cheap in your hand. That may not be the brightest way to >>judge a camera, but for me it has to feel good in my hand.

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

Quoting "knarftheria...@gmail.com" : I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the odd little gem of wisdom.

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

On 21/4/12, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ > >That is absolutely fantastic. I know how hard it is to shoot against a >bright sky like that and the subject matter makes me feel like a little >kid again. I had a poster o

PESO: Needle and Button

The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. 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 P

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

"Torontonians". :-) cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups Is there an online

RE: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95

Brilliant stuff! Two absolute standouts: The kissing couple (very Doisneau) and the young woman in the red coat looking at her mobile. I'm completely in awe of the latter. Looks like the background isn't just oof but is motion blurred as well. Is that you moving around he subject (sort of a "re

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

Is there an online catalog we non-torontons could look at? D On 18/04/2012 1:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic& Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of

OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95

Scoff at Cosina as much as you like, but they are pumping out darn sexy lenses right now. I ordered the 17.5mm 0.95 back in Feb and it arrive this week, so tried it out streety today. Sweet. The interesting thing about the lens, it is quite close focusing, so most of the lens throw is less t

RE: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

Wow! Those brought a broad smile to my face! I'm not usually a big fan of heavily manipulated photos, but this guy makes 'em work. Doesn't hurt that his kids look like natural hams (I mean that in a good way; they're having fun!). That little one is really a hoot. These young ones will have tr

OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ 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 direction

Re: PESO: Spring in the City

Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:35 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Agreed: Nice one, Dan! > > cheers, > frank > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- > Christopher Hitchens > > --- O

Re: Being back, sorta

On 19 April 2012 05:15, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hello there. > > I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. > > How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the > building? > > Over here not much happened except that I got myself a second K-5 with a > focusing screen th

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the odd little gem of wisdom. And to be honest, those gems are nothing ne

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

On Apr 21, 2012, at 3:16 AM, Bryan Jacoby wrote: > No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ That is absolutely fantastic. I know how hard it is to shoot against a bright sky like that and the subject

RE: Boris PESO #16 - Nocturne

I must admit that I'm struggling with this one, Boris, and it's hard to explain why (but I'll try). I ~want~ to like it. I feel like I ~should~ like it. But for some reason it's just not coming together. I think it's a question of balance. The leaves are too prominent both in terms of brightne

Re: SMUGMUG outages et. al.

On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > When I go to log in , I get the 'we are working on it' messages > > I couldnt see either of my most recent galleries, either, Christine... > ugh > > On top of SmUGMUG -- there were cafepress issues yesterday when I was trying > to update some

Re: PESO Tulip study (FESO?)

Yes, I agree with Steve. He white vase works well, especially with the bit of shading on one side. His description of "painterly" is an apt one. Beautiful! cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- Fro

Re: A big "Thank You" to Kenny-boy

On 20/4/12, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: >That to me is not a feature. I think the low end Nikon's feel >incredibly cheap in your hand. That may not be the brightest way to >judge a camera, but for me it has to feel good in my hand. Honestly, >that's why I prefer the feel of a Spotmati

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