PESO 2013 - 025, 026 - GDG

2013-02-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Two more from the winter trees in fog set ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8511585005/lightbox http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8512694086/lightbox Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated! Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML

Re: Pentax is known for small cameras, but this is ridiculous.

2013-02-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Feb 26, 2013, at 15:33 , Steve Cottrell wrote: On 22/2/13, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: Let the cries of anguish for a full frame Pentax keychain camera begin! I'll eat my G I Joe's beret. Sauce on - several of those six cameras are full-frame - Sauce off

PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG 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

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Even better: turn instant-review right off. Just hit the chimp button when you need to. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 12:01 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Dave. That's a habit I finally broke myself of by setting the instant review to one second. Chasing butterflies with a 50mm manual

Re: OT but not OT

2013-02-27 Thread David J Brooks
Perfect Dave On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 10:25 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Every once in a while Facebook proves its worth. Just saw this post from a friend in the music business. It's about music and food but I suspect freelance photographers will get the point, too:

Re: Pretty Macro Lens

2013-02-27 Thread Zos Xavius
I wouldn't pay $5 for that lens! On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 1:06 AM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: PS Another one of those auctions where the starting bid is too high! - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread David J Brooks
Love this. Dave On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype,

Re: PESO: Ten in the Corner

2013-02-27 Thread David J Brooks
Well done. I like th mood here and the ball blur Dave On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: So, I took the camera to work again over the weekend (forgot to take the tripod, dammit) and thought I'd take another what at capturing motion on the pool tables. This is

Re: paw week 8--snow mound

2013-02-27 Thread David J Brooks
well seen. Good colours Dave On Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 5:26 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: 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

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 26, 2013, at 18:44 , Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 4:23 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: You can download Lightroom 4.4 and Camera Raw 7.4 release candidates if you're so inclined: http://goo.gl/2hgRM I've run into one possible bug (on

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 3:13 , Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Pretty! The city boy in me had this reaction, though: Is that cable even going through any part of the frame? -Charles --

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread David Savage
On 27 February 2013 22:13, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Feb 26, 2013, at 18:44 , Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 4:23 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: You can download Lightroom 4.4 and Camera Raw 7.4 release candidates if you're so

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Cute! On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter,

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great! Even a bike deserves a day at the beach. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, -- Rob

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 3:13 , Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Pretty! The city boy in me had this reaction, though: Is

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 8:16 , David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be REALLY HAPPY if they'd change a bug I've seen in the OSX version since LR3. When selecting the heal/clone tool, when you slide the mouse over the image, the circle/mask disappears, making the tool completely

PESO: A Hard Day at the Beach

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Life's a beach, and then you dive. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16969677 Comments and criticisms 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

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread David Savage
I had the same problem recently. I put up with it for 2 weeks before I decided to hit up Google :-D On 27 February 2013 22:48, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 8:16 , David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be REALLY HAPPY if they'd change a bug I've seen in the

Re: PESO 2013 - 025, 026 - GDG

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
This has been a very nice series. I hope that you continue with it. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:01 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Two more from the winter trees in fog set ...

Re: PESO - First in a looong time

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the feeling of motion in the shot. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Well, I've been shooting; but a lot of my photo time has been occupied with various event shoots, selecting shots for

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is simply gorgeous! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: This is the view outside the club where I work when I went in to start the weekend: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8508735632/

Re: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Here's the URL: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16969675size=lg Hey, the nekkid dude is me! G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 11:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I can only imagine the scene since you forgot the url - Looks a

Re: PESO: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16969675size=lg Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 7:02 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Link? J - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss

FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Darren Addy
In case anybody's interested: http://goo.gl/5UQt9 Reasonably priced and not in bargain condition. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Zos Xavius
That's a pretty common price for KEH. They show up often. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: In case anybody's interested: http://goo.gl/5UQt9 Reasonably priced and not in bargain condition. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Photo exercise regimen?

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walt On 2/26/2013 11:17 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Aahz Maruch Shooting a fair amount the past week, I'm noticing a different set of sore muscles than usual. Anyone have a photo-specific exercise regimen? I've found deep elbow bends to be helpful on occasion if you don't try to

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 8:16 , David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be REALLY HAPPY if they'd change a bug I've seen in the OSX version since LR3. When selecting the heal/clone tool, when you slide the mouse over

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 9:38 , Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Charles, your mouse's scroll-wheel (if it has one) alters the radius too. When I can't see the brush I twiddle the scroll wheel to make it appear. I suspect that might be the problem SOMETIMES but not ALL of the time.

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Aahz Maruch On Tue, Feb 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: - I always shoot a grey card to get a WB reference. If you don't have one, find something neutral in the area and shoot that. Shoot RAW so you can fine-adjust the WB later on. This is something I saw today, anyone tried it?

Re: PESO: Grey Warbler

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Fine Photo, David. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: We were visited by a grey warbler yesterday, a bird we occasionally hear in our area but don't often see (they have a very nice song).

Re: OT but not OT

2013-02-27 Thread Norman Baugher
Reminds me of that old line for telemarketers I'm very interested, what's your home number and I'll call you back. Norm On Feb 26, 2013, at 10:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Every once in a while Facebook proves its worth. Just saw this post from a friend in the music business. It's about music

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 10:47 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Aahz Maruch On Tue, Feb 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: - I always shoot a grey card to get a WB reference. If you don't have one, find something neutral in the area and shoot that. Shoot RAW so you can

Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. Today they featured moi ... http://artgalleryofmississauga.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/vam-35-artist-profile-bruce-m-walker/ -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Congratulations. Paul On Feb 27, 2013, at 11:48 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. Today they featured moi ...

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Congratulations! That is a lovely article. Of course, you could have mentioned Pentax and your support group at the PDML . . . G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: The Art Gallery of

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Excellent read, Bruce -- and congratulations! I was just saying the other day that I think I'm actually physically incapable of taking photos of bare trees. I guess it's really just a consequence of my being a lazy and impatient photographer. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 10:48 AM, Bruce Walker

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dan! This one was an unexpected benefit of the new security cameras that were just installed where I work. I get a pretty decent view of the western skyline on the monitor, and I just happened to look up and notice the warm light. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 9:05 AM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. Today they featured moi ...

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
On 2/27/2013 11:53 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. Today they featured moi ...

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Kenneth Waller
Love it! Good capture, composition and choice of dof. -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Subject: PESO One for Frank et.al Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio)

Re: Pentax is known for small cameras, but this is ridiculous.

2013-02-27 Thread lrc
Put another hat on the barbie. Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 22/2/13, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: Let the cries of anguish for a full frame Pentax keychain camera begin! I'll eat my G I Joe's beret. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Ken said. The limited depth of field makes the background work well. Nice. Paul On Feb 27, 2013, at 1:08 PM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Love it! Good capture, composition and choice of dof. -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walt Thanks, Dave. That's a habit I finally broke myself of by setting the instant review to one second. Chasing butterflies with a 50mm manual prime also helped a lot. As for the talking, that shouldn't be a problem. She's a pretty engaging person. I like to check the histogram on

RE: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Rob Studdert Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread lrc
I picked up something like that. I never use it. I have had the best luck with the pocket sized grey cards. Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: - I always shoot a grey card to get a WB reference. If you don't have one, find something neutral in the

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
On 2/27/2013 12:37 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walt Thanks, Dave. That's a habit I finally broke myself of by setting the instant review to one second. Chasing butterflies with a 50mm manual prime also helped a lot. As for the talking, that shouldn't be a problem. She's a pretty engaging

Re: PESO: First Poppies

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Very pretty, Jack. We had a snowstorm last night and today. Snow and sleet. Your poppies are a balm to my winter-ravaged eyes. ;-) Seriously, they are beautiful. Are they usually that orange? Or is it my monitor? cheers, frank On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
I agree with the others -- it's a great shot. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 3:13 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype,

Re: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Alan C
Amazing! Can you walk barefoot on the sand at mid-day? Alan -- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:07 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net; kwal...@peoplepc.com Subject: Re: Black Sands

Re: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Wow! Even more spite-provoking than I'd imagined! That is a beautiful scene, well-captured. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 9:07 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Here's the URL: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16969675size=lg Hey, the nekkid dude is me! G Dan Matyola

PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html Taken a couple of weekends ago. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Brilliant!! That photo oozes summer. Love it! cheers, frank On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel:

Re: PESO: Grey Warbler

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Pretty little thing, and a wonderful capture of it. cheers, frank On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: We were visited by a grey warbler yesterday, a bird we occasionally hear in our area but don't often see (they have a very nice song). They're

Re: PESO: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
The sunbathers are perfectly placed (you should have thanked them!) and and the composition and colours are terrific. Wonderful photo. cheers, frank On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16969675size=lg Dan

Re: PESO: First Poppies

2013-02-27 Thread Jack Davis
While I've seen poppies even somewhat more orange, it's safe to say, that  generally, they are a bit more yellow. These had a glare to them that I knocked down with the burn tool. I may have liked the richer darkish orange a little too much.;-) Thanks for commenting, Frank.   Jack -

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
One hell of a shot, Frank. Dramatic! -- Walt On 2/27/2013 1:51 PM, frank theriault wrote: It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html Taken a couple of weekends ago. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Look at all those chemtrails! ;-) Okay, seriously, lovely. So lovely that I don't even mind the electrical lines. Can't do much about 'em anyway, but the beauty of the sky and the colours allow me to tolerate them. Lovely photo. cheers, frank On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM, Walt

Re: PESO - First in a looong time

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
So dynamic! Great composition. Terrific photo! cheers, frank On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Well, I've been shooting; but a lot of my photo time has been occupied with various event shoots, selecting shots for the PDML book, and staring dumbly at

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Thanks, Frank. I'm in an ongoing battle of attrition with power lines, myself. Sometimes, they win. Telle est la vie dans l'Amérique rurale. (According to Google.) Glad you liked the photo. I just couldn't let the power lines cheat me out of the shot. :) -- Walt On 2/27/2013 1:58 PM,

RE: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Bob W
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html Taken a couple of weekends ago. that's a fantastic picture - really awesome, in the

RE: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Bob W
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms From: Rob Studdert Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. I can't think of a single photo that

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 9:14 AM, Darren Addy wrote: In case anybody's interested: http://goo.gl/5UQt9 Reasonably priced and

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. I've got the A which I think is the same optical formula.

Re: PESO - First in a looong time

2013-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well done considering the conditions. Very dynamic. On Feb 26, 2013, at 9:13 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Well, I've been shooting; but a lot of my photo time has been occupied with various event shoots, selecting shots for the PDML book, and staring dumbly at the screen.

Re: PESO: Ten in the Corner

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Thank you, David. It's tougher than I'd expected. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 7:46 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Well done. I like th mood here and the ball blur Dave On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: So, I took the camera to work again over the weekend (forgot to take

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very impressive, Frank! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown:

Re: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Walt. It is a special place! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Even more spite-provoking than I'd imagined! That is a beautiful scene, well-captured. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 9:07 AM,

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Zos Xavius
i have the M 28 f3.5. Very, very sharp. Highly recommended, especially stopped down to f5.6 or so. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might

A Day Early!

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Mark, hopefully you will be impressed. I don't think I've ever submitted for the PDML Annual a day before deadline day. Now I can look for a second and maybe even a third! But I'm in there!! ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Charles Robinson wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. I've got the A which I think is the

Re: PESO: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank. Thes sunbathers were a nice surprise that added to the scene.. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 2:55 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The sunbathers are perfectly placed (you should have thanked them!) and

Shadow Play n Two Parts

2013-02-27 Thread Don Guthrie
Two BWs in the abstract motif. Comments welcomed http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632872580537/ They look better on the Black Background -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
FWIW I like yours better... cheers, frank On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown:

Re: PESO: Ten in the Corner

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
GREAT shot! Love the rendering, everything else is perfect including, of course, that motion blur on the cueball. cheers, frank On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: So, I took the camera to work again over the weekend (forgot to take the tripod, dammit) and thought

Re: Shadow Play n Two Parts

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Both are quite interesting and effective. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Two BWs in the abstract motif. Comments welcomed http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632872580537/ They

Re: PESO: First Poppies

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, frank theriault wrote: On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Nothing in this state signals the approach of spring like CA Golden Poppies. Am attaching a shot of the first I've seen this season. Had to endure a sunny 70 F while collecting

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bob W wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms From: Rob Studdert A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. I can't think of a single photo

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Bryan Jacoby
This reminds me, I really wish Pentax made a normal AF prime that doesn't cost as much as the FA 31mm (you know, like the FA 28mm or better still something slightly faster). I'm surprised that they don't; after all this is the brand that brought us a 43mm lens. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:56 PM,

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown:

Re: PESO 2013 - 025, 026 - GDG

2013-02-27 Thread kwaller
Great subjects, nice execution. The first image needs either a little more room from trunk to RH edge or needs the space from trunk to RH edge totally eliminated. As presented this space creates tension which draws my to the RH edge. Kenneth Waller

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bryan Jacoby wrote: This reminds me, I really wish Pentax made a normal AF prime that doesn't cost as much as the FA 31mm (you know, like the FA 28mm or better still something slightly faster). I'm surprised that they don't; after all this is the brand that brought us a

Re: Shadow Play n Two Parts

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Don Guthrie wrote: Two BWs in the abstract motif. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632872580537/ Nice! I like the second one better, first one seems a bit busy. (Not that there's anything wrong with busy, but my eye doesn't seem to know where to go in the

Re: A Hard Day at the Beach

2013-02-27 Thread kwaller
Good subjects that are either under or over exposed. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: A Hard Day at the Beach Life's a beach, and then you dive.

RE: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Bob W
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Aahz Maruch A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. I can't think of a single photo that doesn't ...

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread kwaller
Congrats! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bob W wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Aahz Maruch A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. I can't think of a single photo that doesn't ...

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread steve harley
on 2013-02-27 13:42 Walt wrote How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. i've got one and enjoy using it a lot, second only to my A 50/1.7; i like the field of view;

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Bryan Jacoby
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: What about the 35/2.8 macro? That's a nice lens -- I used it last week. (Although I ended up deciding as a result of my field test that I really wanted the 100mm macro.) I just personally would prefer something closer to a

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html That's superb. Magnificent shading where the cloud partially obscures the skyline. And the bird is in just the right spot :) This needs to be

Writing is hard

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Well it is. For those who don't know I'm in the midst of writing my own Photoshop textbook for the classes I teach. I've found plenty of good Photoshop books but none really structured for a semester-long course on Photoshop. So after years of frustration I gave up and started working on one of

Re: Writing is hard

2013-02-27 Thread David J Brooks
I hear ya. Slow is not the word for the book i'm trying to do.:-) Dave On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 5:09 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Well it is. For those who don't know I'm in the midst of writing my own Photoshop textbook for the classes I teach. I've found plenty of good

Re: Writing is hard

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
You have my deepest sympathies. I go through horrible bouts of writer's block, having once gone well over a year without writing anything more involved than an email. I have horrible discipline and hangups galore. For the first couple of years using a computer regularly, I still wrote

PESO: Venice

2013-02-27 Thread SV Hovland
Here is my photos from the Venice trip in January. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!142135authkey=!ALa-uImR0dOO_Kc Stig Vidar Hovland -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

FA250-600

2013-02-27 Thread SV Hovland
Saw an FA*250-600/5,6 on ebay this morning which went for $1 within an hour. Nice price... Stig Vidar Hovland -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:56 , Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Charles Robinson wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that seems

Re: PESO: Venice

2013-02-27 Thread Dario Bonazza
Excellent set! Dario -Messaggio originale- From: SV Hovland Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:26 PM To: ''Pentax-Discuss Mail List' (pdml@pdml.net)' Subject: PESO: Venice Here is my photos from the Venice trip in January.

Re: PESO: Venice

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a truly stunning portfolio! I especially like the foggy canal, the lone figure on the beach and the boy with the frog. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Excellent set! Dario

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Charles Robinson wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:56 , Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Charles Robinson wrote: On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF

March PUG - Last Call

2013-02-27 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Eleven submissions so far. I'll be closing submissions on Sunday so there's only a few days left to dig something up The details: Theme: Body Parts Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main

Re: PESO 2013 - 025, 026 - GDG

2013-02-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks, Daniel and Ken! On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 1:23 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: The first image needs either a little more room from trunk to RH edge or needs the space from trunk to RH edge totally eliminated. As presented this space creates tension which draws my to the RH edge.

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