Here is some more detailed information from my colleague-astronomer:
Comets are fickle, so it is always hard to predict the evolution of the tails
as it approaches perihelion. This comet was discovered by the PanSTARRS
project, a 2.5m telescope in Hawaii (with more planned) which digitizes
the
... I've been trying all day long!
http://42graphy.org/misc/Japan/_IR39342.jpg
Taken in Nara, Japan.
Igor
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On Mar 7, 2013, at 21:23 , David Mann wrote:
On Mar 8, 2013, at 4:32 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
Windows 8 is extremely profitable for Apple.
Fixed that for you ;)
Cheers,
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Fixed THAT for you ;)
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Thanks Rob. Eye catching for the viewer and shocking for the people nearby in
some cases. :)
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It seems that I need to
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Very nice action capture!
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Generous, David. Thanks!
Jack
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Subject: Re: PESO: Red-tail
On Mar 8, 2013, at 1:57 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote:
I realize an
Did you exercise your voting privilege, Dan? ;-)
Jack
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Hey, I just saw it on the PPG!
Dan Matyola
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I love the LX, but I don't miss it.
A true PDML MARK !
I'm way ahead of
Some stunning work here I thought you all might be interested in. Looks like
the Nikon camera is heavily represented in these galleries.
Cheers, Christine
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Got myself into the opening of a new show at the Museum of Contemporary
Art. William Eggleston, along with another photographer, Laurence
Aberhart, and painter, Noel McKenna. I know Eggleston not in high regard
on this list, but I do give him respect. There is a video by Eggleston
playing in
I saw a copy of his tricycle picture when Bank of America had an
exhibit at the MFA in Boston, and it really is much different
enlarged, rather than how you normally see it online or in small
books.
I don't like all of his work, but I respect his viewpoint and his use
of color photography and
From: Charles Robinson
On Mar 7, 2013, at 19:51 , John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I just read that Seagate is discontinuing production of 2.5 7200RPM
drives. They see it's all going SSD. If you need high-performance,
spinning oxide on metal ain't going to be what you do.
My
From: Charles Robinson
I did say 2.5 drives in my initial email... :-)
Must have missed that. It seemed to me you were saying Seagate was going
that way for all of their products.
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Thank you for posting the information!
Igor
Fri Mar 8 07:45:40 EST 2013
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Diamond Plus 91 Diamondtron (Trinitron-alike) that I'd like to get rid
of. Available for free with local pickup (SF peninsula) or $20 plus
shipping (to cover the packing materials). I'm doing a lot of travel
over the next
Done. Thank you!
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We are all spectacles and spectators...
(including the photographer)
http://42graphy.org/misc/Japan/KidsAndDeer/
(this works as a series)
Being a white guy, I think I was as much an exotic subject as the deer.
According to the wikipedia page about Nara:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nara,_Nara
Well there are some of us on the list with high regard for him - Like,
um, Doug Brewer moi
Just say'in
ann
On 3/8/2013 08:25, Derby Chang wrote:
Got myself into the opening of a new show at the Museum of Contemporary
Art. William Eggleston, along with another photographer, Laurence
Of course I gave it a thumbs up. I thought that would be clear from
my earlier praise for the image as a PESO.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 7:52 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote:
Did you exercise your voting privilege, Dan? ;-)
I've been playing around with BW landscapes and would like views
comments. I have posted it on a Wordpress Blog I set up this week
hopefully to replace my Posterous. Still learning the ins outs DG
http://donspix.wordpress.com
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A new spin on Pollock's techniques ...
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Black-Hole/7509061
Check out the BTS shots and demonstration video near the bottom of the
page. I like the spinning rod shot obliquely best of all.
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They are indeed all stunning! I especially like the image with the
crescent moon.
Dan Matyola
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On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 8:11 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote:
Some stunning work here I thought you all might be interested in. Looks
Good image! I like the feeling of loneliness, and the touch of
ominousness in the clouds.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
I've been playing around with BW landscapes and would like views
EH.
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On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
A new spin on Pollock's techniques ...
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Black-Hole/7509061
Check out the BTS shots and demonstration video near the
I hesitated to assume such, however, due to your initial generous comments, I
pleased to say, I'm not surprised.
Thanks, again, Dan!
Jack
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I think it is an extraordinary image. First, you capture a lot of
detail in the bird. Beyond that, you caught it in flight and in an
unusual and compelling posture. I think it works even as an abstract,
in addition to being a great action shot and nature image.
Dan Matyola
Use caution, Derbs. One does not simply admire Eggleston on the PDML.
the pre-show shots were more compelling; the last one very
Egglestonesque indeed.
On 3/8/13 8:25 AM, Derby Chang wrote:
Got myself into the opening of a new show at the Museum of Contemporary
Art. William Eggleston,
I like both of the images on your new blog very much. The contrast on
the farm scene seems to be dialed up a bit, but I still like it as an
effect. Shades of infrared film, somehow.
I think both images would show to good advantage in very large sizes
at the future Don Guthrie Retrospective at the
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 2:08 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote:
A good comet will have the dust tail extend at
least 45deg or so.
I believe this sentence must be a typo.
Coincidentally, comet expert John Bortle posted to the comets mailing
list this morning this interesting post
Very nice capture Jack. Has sort of an Audubon painting look about it.
I seem to have seen more Hawks Eagles this winter (maybe the
drought). I find the only way to make them disappear is to get out my
camera.
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No image, Don. Just a box outline with a small red X in one corner.
Jack
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Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 7:41 AM
Subject: Peso Black Hill Farm
I've been playing around with BW landscapes and would like views
Nice textures in the feathers. Unlike Jack's hawk these don't quickly
take wing. I have photos of Penguins in Las Vegas In July. (I think we
both wondered what we were doing there.)
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Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 20:19:53 -0500
From: Daniel J.
Got it this time, Dan. LIKE IT! While I appreciate the striking contrasts, I'd
like to try turning down the whites enough to bring out more of the weathered
features.
Great as is, however.
Jack
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Gosh! I'm liking it better all the time. Big THANKS, Dan.
Jack
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I think it is an extraordinary image. First, you
Sorry Jack. Maybe dead internet for a moment. Here is a direct link to
the photo
http://donspix.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/black-hill-farm/
I certainly want you to see it.
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Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:22:20 -0800 (PST)
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Thanks Dan, It was one of those days with sun in the SW and clouds in
the NE that gave me some nice contrast.
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Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 10:45:27 -0500
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Subject: Re: Peso
Thanks, Don! This is a substantial crop and, of course, a smallish jpeg file.
All of which lend themselves to a somewhat softer brush stroke feel.
I wish they didn't have telescopic eyesight. Feel like they're checking out my
camera settings while I think I'm stealthily stalking them.
Jack
Thanks Darren I know you've seen those sun lit dark clouds in the
Midwest. I may indeed try a print but the retrospective so far remains
in my basement.
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Don - very nice. Both the subject and the way you've captured a good
range of tones. gs
George Sinos
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On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks Darren I know you've seen those sun lit dark clouds
On Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 08:42:03PM +1100, Rob Studdert wrote:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-08/the-australian-ballet-portraits/4560622
It's an interesting set of images, but a bit repetitive.
Some of them are, indeed, stunning. But repeating what
is pretty much the same shot (just against
Of course, there are others of us who admire Sanfedele and Brewer, but think
Eggleston's stuff is tripe.
Here is an old PESO of my favorite part of the Eggleston exhibit in Chicago:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4012
Cheers,
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I dunno. I believe that's only 2.5 inch laptop drives. I expect 3.5 inch
drives will be around a bit longer.
One of the cool things is that the Samsung SSD we got doesn't need a
housing to sit in if used externally - you just plug in a
what camera and lens did you use? nice.
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Subject: PESO: Egret
I like it. Nice color and pose. But I'd crop a bunch off the left to take Mr.
Egret off center.
Paul
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http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17014681
Comments are invited
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Really nice exposure, Dan. Was that rose-purple (?) color there when you shot
this? Have never seen such on any egrets in my memory.
Jack
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I don't know Eggleston well enough to comment on him, but I sure like
Chang; a lot.
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 8:25 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote:
Got myself into the opening of a new show at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
William Eggleston, along with another photographer, Laurence
So can you see me blush?
ann
On 3/8/2013 13:18, Rick Womer wrote:
Of course, there are others of us who admire Sanfedele and Brewer, but think
Eggleston's stuff is tripe.
Here is an old PESO of my favorite part of the Eggleston exhibit in Chicago:
Thank you George, it took me a little time in post to get the image I
envisioned in the viewfinder.
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Subject: Re: Peso Black Hill Farm
Subject wise, both images are well done.
The second image has a 'faked' look to it along the top edge (like you ran
out of space at the top and cloned some in) from the L corner towards the R.
Kenneth Waller
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From:
I have 3 LX Bodies with most all of the really great M lens from 14m/m to
500m/m
Other than 1 CLA by Pentax in Colorado for each body. I have found them to
be very reliable.
I imagine environmental factors such as humidity, ozone, etc could degrade
the bumpers and seals quickly.
One of the LX I
And me
Den 8. mars 2013 kl. 16:32 skrev Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com:
Well there are some of us on the list with high regard for him - Like, um,
Doug Brewer moi
Just say'in
ann
On 3/8/2013 08:25, Derby Chang wrote:
Got myself into the opening of a new show at the Museum of
Thanks for looking and commenting, JC, Paul and Jack.
JC, I used my K-r, with t DA 18-135 f3.5-5.6 lens. Paul, I played
around with different crops, but I liked this best, even though I
anticipated that others would think it should be less centered. I
guess it's my rigid personality. Perhaps
I learned something today. A rare thing.
Thanks, Dan.
Jack
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Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: PESO: Egret
Thanks for looking and commenting, JC, Paul and
I'm with Paul on the crop (you're not surprised, right?)
The exposure, color nice.. what was a bit odd was how very sharp all the
green is around him and yet feathers on his body aren't.. was
he moving just a bit?
Was this NJ shore or Hawaii?
ann
On 3/8/2013 17:41, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
on 2013-03-07 3:41 Joseph McAllister wrote
and b: they can now raise my rates taking my 2008 loss into consideration.
and be aware it can be worse; i had two small incidents in my home in
Minneapolis; a bike stolen and a cabinet fell off the wall; State Farm
homeowners policy paid up fine
Still no joy. I was in position set up about 5 min before sunset.
Bright blue, clear skies without a cloud anywhere except for the
beautiful orange murky haze on the western horizon.
I watched until all the orange faded (about 1-1/2 hrs after sunset) and
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Thanks, Ann.
Yes, he was moving, at a relatively brisk pace, looking for insects.
The image was taken in Kihei, Maui, just off Keawekapu Beach, while we
were watching the sunset, which is a traditional activity on he West
coasts of Maui and the Big Island.
Dan Matyola
On 3/8/2013 21:08, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Thanks, Ann.
Yes, he was moving, at a relatively brisk pace, looking for insects.
ahh, that explains - interesting that his head was so still...
handsome guy
ann
The image was taken in Kihei, Maui, just off Keawekapu Beach, while we
were
Hi Team,
Should be a good night for me tonight photographically, I'm shooting a
very good and mature gospel
a cappella choir with special guests. Unfortunately I had to reject an
offer to shoot Deep Purple and attend the after party last week due to
other commitments, I must say that it was
On Sat, Mar 09, 2013, Rob Studdert wrote:
Has anyone else got any interesting photo projects lined up for this weekend?
I'm at a science fiction convention, and I'm using the large number of
people to start doing some portrait photography.
http://fogcon.org/
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On 2013-03-08 19:18, steve harley wrote:
went back to State Farm, and they both raised their quote and raised the
deductible (from $500 to $1000); i wasn't thrilled with State Farm, but
i am still with them; i will never do business with American Family again
My personal rule is to never make
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/photography-blog/2013/mar/08/how-to-take-portrait-photograph
Nothing revolutionary, but it might give some useful ideas to some
PDMLers.
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a) and would have an excuse to upgrade to a K-5IIs, so the need for the
On 3/8/13 9:57 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
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Off in the morning for a week in Indiana. Nothing specific in mind, but
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On Wed, Mar 06, 2013, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
On 3/6/2013 15:36, George Sinos wrote:
I've grabbed a few older photos and temporarily added gallery to my
sqarespace site.
Go to www.georgesinos.com then click on photos
The opening page looks fine, the baseball shot is nice.
But my preference
I use my LX fairly regularly nd love it. I was using it recently and
thought that that Pentax should come out with a D-LX DSLR body with the
real-time metering and other cool features of the LX bundled into a
state of the art DSLR. Maybe they will.
You never know, and you may be lucky, but
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