Re: Using Pentax 67 lenses on K-mount bodies?

2013-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks Paul, good food for thought. I never paid much attention to the lens lineup for the 67 or 6x7 but I should have realized that it would all have been old-tech with all of the limitations that implies. I am probably better off buying a lottery ticket and using the winnings for the new 560mm

Re: PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
Chilly! I know that scene - looks just like our laughing doves. Alan C -- From: "Mark C" Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 4:09 AM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove Shot earlier this evening - http://www.

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
On Apr 25, 2013, at 8:01 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: Stan Halpin >> Thanks Dan et al for your comments. >> >> We have often thought about converting some of the roosting turkeys >> into roasting turkeys, or at least rousting them. They are kind of >> like a destitute lazy brother-in-law that

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agree with Mark: Great catch, Paul, and funny, too! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C Sent: April 25, 2013 4/25/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch Nice crisp shots of a duck in action - great catch. Mark On 4/25/2013 10:02 AM, Paul Sten

Re: PESO - Robin

2013-04-25 Thread Kenneth Waller
Wow knarF. It's so sharp I almost cut my eye on it! Very nice capture and the branch doesn't other me. -Original Message- >From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" >Subject: PESO - Robin > >I wish that branch wasn't in front of him. > >But on the plus side I think I got the focus okay. And it's

RE: PESO: Three Daffodils Revisited

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! Missed the first one so I can't compare but this is a stunning photo. Just gorgeous, from the composition to the beautiful colours and detail in the blooms to the rich, dark bokeh. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Sent: April 25, 2013 4/25/13 To: "Pentax

Re:PESO - Cherchez la Femme

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I guess it is, Don! ;-) Thanks for the comment and thanks to everyone else who took the time to look and say a few words. Much appreciated. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie Sent: April 25, 2013 4/25/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re:PESO - Cherchez la Femme Yes Frank

Re: PESO - No Vacancy

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Jack! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Jack Davis Sent: April 25, 2013 4/25/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: PESO - No Vacancy Glad you interpreted what was taking place. Certainly well caught, Frank. Jack From: "knarftheri

RE: PESO - Paris Shadows 2

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Always a sucker for a good bike shot. Interesting and different take here. I like it! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer Sent: April 25, 2013 4/25/13 To: Pentax List Subject: PESO - Paris Shadows 2 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17187722&size=lg Comments appr

RE: PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Amazing detail and great light. Wonderful photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C Sent: April 25, 2013 4/25/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove Shot earlier this evening - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: ht

Re: PESO - Robin

2013-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Nice work, Frank. That branch doesn't bother me in the least. Jack - Original Message - From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:24 PM Subject: PESO - Robin I wish that branch wasn't in front of him. But on the plus side I think I got t

Re: PESO - Robin

2013-04-25 Thread Walt
Yeah, I'd say you clearly nailed the focus, Frank. And it's about as well as a robin can be portrayed, I reckon. I've always tried catching them on the wing, but they're so inured to human presence that they have a way of waiting me out until I finally drop the camera from my eye. -- Walt

Re: PESO - Robin

2013-04-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 02:24:38AM +, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > I wish that branch wasn't in front of him. > > But on the plus side I think I got the focus okay. And it's spring. If I'm > going to show a robin, what better time? > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/04/robin.h

PESO - Robin

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I wish that branch wasn't in front of him. But on the plus side I think I got the focus okay. And it's spring. If I'm going to show a robin, what better time? http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/04/robin.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank "For me, the camera is a s

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Mark C
Nice crisp shots of a duck in action - great catch. Mark On 4/25/2013 10:02 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: At Quarton Lake in Birmingham, Michigan last Saturday. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17208372&size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listi

PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove

2013-04-25 Thread Mark C
Shot earlier this evening - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/backyard-birds-mourning-dove K5 and Tokina 400 f5.6 @ F6.7, ISO 800. I had a flash on the camera but this was shot while it was recharging... C&C welcomed. Mark

Re: K-01 + 2 lenses on woot.com

2013-04-25 Thread Christine Nielsen
Yep, didn't I mention the 400mm lens that came with my new k-01? It was a two-lens kit with the 15-55. (this is what I get for multitasking...!) :P -c On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 6:57 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > Wow, you can get a 15-55? Do want! And Pentax reissued a 400mm? > Amazing! Who thought thei

PESO - Paris Shadows 2

2013-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17187722&size=lg Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO - Snooker

2013-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
Outstanding shot!  He's grown a bit since I saw him in 2009... Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Steve Cottrell To: pentax list Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:16 PM Subject: PESO - Snooker A very quick grab with the X10 as my son Stefan set about

Re: PESO: Limerick Daffodil

2013-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
Dan, I really like this.  What would you think about using the vignetting tool to darken the edges of the frame a bit? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 1:22 AM Subject: PE

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Stan Halpin Thanks Dan et al for your comments. We have often thought about converting some of the roosting turkeys into roasting turkeys, or at least rousting them. They are kind of like a destitute lazy brother-in-law that moves in with you: we really like seeing them now and then, but w

Re: OT: See Saturn at its Best and Brightest

2013-04-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: steve harley on 2013-04-25 10:58 Larry Colen wrote On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 11:26:58AM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/25apr_saturn/ Very cool, thanks for posting that. What sort of focal length lens would be needed to clearly r

Re: OT: See Saturn at its Best and Brightest

2013-04-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 11:26:58AM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/25apr_saturn/ Very cool, thanks for posting that. What sort of focal length lens would be needed to clearly resolve the rings on an APS sensor camera?

Re: Using Pentax 67 lenses on K-mount bodies?

2013-04-25 Thread Paul Ewins
The P67 600/4 is a very old design. Apart from being hugely heavy it is also notorious for chromatic aberration unless well stopped down. The P67 800/4 is the same as the 600 but bigger and is difficult to find while the 800/6.7 is pricey. The 500/5.6 can be had below $1k on a good day and is ne

GESO: PDML mascot + two other birds

2013-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
I did some minor rearranging and renaming of folders within the GESO portion of my website. One new/old folder temporarily dubbed Riverside has some of the local birds. The last four are ones I shot today, including two of a cormorant in flight. Well, one shot each of two different cormorants.

Re: K-01 + 2 lenses on woot.com

2013-04-25 Thread Zos Xavius
Wow, you can get a 15-55? Do want! And Pentax reissued a 400mm? Amazing! Who thought their lineup on long lenses was weak? ;) On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > For those that might be interested in snagging a k01... > > http://tech.woot.com/offers/pentax-k-01-digital-cam

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. I do love the 60-250. On Apr 25, 2013, at 12:58 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Really nice image, Paul! > Great lens and "cute" timing. > > Jack > > > > From: Paul Stenquist > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:02 AM > S

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Why not? Everyone else does. Actually, he is a she, and she didn't seem to mind my presence. Paul On Apr 25, 2013, at 12:30 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Looks like he's flipping you off. > > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: PESO - Scratch That Itch >> >> At Q

Re: OT: RE: A little laugh at Canon's expense

2013-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Good one Chris, nice to see you're still around Dave brooks On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Chris Brogden wrote: > And another little dig at Canon: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO7rxitFLZg > > > Chris Brogden, Manager > Don's Photo St. Vital > 31 - 845 Dakota St. > (Right across the stree

K-01 + 2 lenses on woot.com

2013-04-25 Thread Christine Nielsen
For those that might be interested in snagging a k01... http://tech.woot.com/offers/pentax-k-01-digital-camera-w-dual-lenses#read-more I haven't seen this combo before, the k-01, plus 15-55 & 50-200... but it's 399.99... I think the k-01 & 400mm are selling for around $400 on amazon... (My husba

Re: PESO: Glenn

2013-04-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 01:57:45PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: > I don't think you'll get good results with matrix, Walt. > > You've got a similar challenge as in stage performance shooting. > You've got a low-key environment, much of it in darkness, punctuated > with bright spot lights and interna

Using Pentax 67 lenses on K-mount bodies?

2013-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
I have noticed that used lenses in longer focal lengths (e.g., 600mm) are more available and with more manageable prices in Pentax 67 mounts than K-mount. I know it is feasible to use the 67 (or 645) lenses on my K-5ii with adapter. I would imagine at that point I would have a totally manual len

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks Dan et al for your comments. We have often thought about converting some of the roosting turkeys into roasting turkeys, or at least rousting them. They are kind of like a destitute lazy brother-in-law that moves in with you: we really like seeing them now and then, but would just as soon

Re: PESO - No Vacancy

2013-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Glad you interpreted what was taking place. Certainly well caught, Frank. Jack From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" To: PDML@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:39 PM Subject: PESO - No Vacancy The two little fellers on the bird house were bound and determ

Re: OT: RE: A little laugh at Canon's expense

2013-04-25 Thread Darren Addy
Ah, but that one has Pentax content at the end! ROFL. On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 2:07 PM, Chris Brogden wrote: > And another little dig at Canon: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO7rxitFLZg > > > Chris Brogden, Manager > Don's Photo St. Vital > 31 - 845 Dakota St. > (Right across the street from

PESO - No Vacancy

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
The two little fellers on the bird house were bound and determined to make sure the third swallow was ~not~ landing there: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/04/no-vacancy.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank "For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intui

OT: RE: A little laugh at Canon's expense

2013-04-25 Thread Chris Brogden
And another little dig at Canon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO7rxitFLZg Chris Brogden, Manager Don's Photo St. Vital 31 - 845 Dakota St. (Right across the street from St. Vital Centre) Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M3 Ph: (204) 254-9075 Fax: (204) 253-7173   -Original Message- From: PDML [mai

Re: OT: See Saturn at its Best and Brightest

2013-04-25 Thread steve harley
on 2013-04-25 10:58 Larry Colen wrote On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 11:26:58AM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/25apr_saturn/ Very cool, thanks for posting that. What sort of focal length lens would be needed to clearly resolve the rings on

Re: PESO: Glenn

2013-04-25 Thread Bruce Walker
I don't think you'll get good results with matrix, Walt. You've got a similar challenge as in stage performance shooting. You've got a low-key environment, much of it in darkness, punctuated with bright spot lights and internally lit objects (eg the jukebox). If you go matrix metering I think you'

Re: PESO: Glenn

2013-04-25 Thread Walt
I will definitely account for it in the future. I always show the photo to the victim and delete it if they ask me to. To be honest, I can't think of any other way to catch people at unguarded moments. -- Walt On 4/25/2013 12:17 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Keep this shot in mind and the next t

Re: PESO: Glenn

2013-04-25 Thread Walt
I was unhappy about that, too, but thought the image was worth keeping in spite of it. The jukebox didn't stand out to me nearly as much as the shadow on the eye. I'll keep working on it and maybe get something salvageable. Thanks for the input! -- Walt On 4/25/2013 12:08 PM, John Sessoms w

Re: Enablement: Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2

2013-04-25 Thread Bill
On 25/04/2013 11:24 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: Don, I agree that this is a nice set of images, but you say the lens is "oft maligned"? I don't recall seeing any derogatory comments about this lens. For me, it is pretty much my standard walking-around lens when in a new city. stan I've done some g

Re: Soccer

2013-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
On Apr 23, 2013, at 5:19 AM, SV Hovland wrote: > Yes, both Pentax F*250-600/5.6 and FA*250-600/5.6 are f/5.6 across the range > and with autofocus. They are both expensive and difficult to get hold of, but > I got one probably because of the missing tripod mount. > > After receiving it and che

Re: Enablement: Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2

2013-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
Don, I agree that this is a nice set of images, but you say the lens is "oft maligned"? I don't recall seeing any derogatory comments about this lens. For me, it is pretty much my standard walking-around lens when in a new city. stan On Apr 25, 2013, at 11:34 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: > A nice co

Re: PESO: Glenn

2013-04-25 Thread John Sessoms
Keep this shot in mind and the next time move a couple of feet to your left so the jukebox is hidden behind your victim's... ahem, I mean your subject's ... head. From: Walt Thanks, Bruce. I went back and started from scratch in Lightroom, and it's pretty apparent that the jukebox lights are

Re: PESO: Glenn

2013-04-25 Thread John Sessoms
I didn't find the jukebox as distracting as the black hole between his nose & his right eye. From: Walt Thanks, Jeffery. The jukebox wasn't quite as distracting in the color version -- the colorful lighting was actually kind of pleasant. But, I thought the subject called for a b/w rendering. H

Re: PESO: Three Daffodils Revisited

2013-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
OK, Dan, but I'd prefer the first image with just a bit of cloning out of the left side extra petals. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:26 AM Subject: PESO: Three Daffodils Revisited Based on the comme

Re: OT: See Saturn at its Best and Brightest

2013-04-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 11:26:58AM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/25apr_saturn/ Very cool, thanks for posting that. What sort of focal length lens would be needed to clearly resolve the rings on an APS sensor camera? > > Dan Matyol

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Really nice image, Paul!  Great lens and "cute" timing. Jack From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:02 AM Subject: PESO - Scratch That Itch At Quarton Lake in Birmingham, Michigan last Saturday. http://photo.net/p

Re: PESO: Limerick Daffodil

2013-04-25 Thread Kenneth Waller
The uneven light and the bright spots in the background are big distractions to me. -Original Message- >From: "Daniel J. Matyola" >Subject: PESO: Limerick Daffodil > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17207273 > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: OT: Poem

2013-04-25 Thread John Sessoms
The wisdom of the ages was just slogans in that bygone era. From: "P.J. Alling" Thus is the wisdom of the ages replaced with slogans. On 4/24/2013 1:56 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: Folk rock, at that On Wed, Apr 24, 2013, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Worse; it's rock lyrics Dan Matyola http://www.pe

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Kenneth Waller
Looks like he's flipping you off. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO - Scratch That Itch > >At Quarton Lake in Birmingham, Michigan last Saturday. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17208372&size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pd

Re: PESO: Three Daffodils Revisited

2013-04-25 Thread Kenneth Waller
Better, IMO -Original Message- >From: "Daniel J. Matyola" >Subject: PESO: Three Daffodils Revisited > >Based on the comments to my earlier PESO image of these three >daffodils, I PhotoShopped the image a bit: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17207287&size=md > >Comments are inv

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
In my experience, it's the best zoom Pentax makes and the equal of most primes. On Apr 25, 2013, at 11:55 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Nice use of tele. That lens shows lots of promise. Very sharp. > > pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: >> Message: 7 >> Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:02:21 -0400 >> From: Paul

Re:PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Don Guthrie
Nice use of tele. That lens shows lots of promise. Very sharp. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:02:21 -0400 From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Scratch That Itch Message-ID:<3ccc4305-4e59-4e4b-bdea-723794ab1...@comcast.net> Content-T

Re:PESO - Cherchez la Femme

2013-04-25 Thread Don Guthrie
Yes Frank, the universal experience. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:56:05 + (UTC) From:"knarftheria...@gmail.com" To:PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Cherchez la Femme Message-ID: <1466642619.11670.1366890975747.javamail.se...@ap8.p2.fra.samsungsoc

Re:Re: Factory at night.

2013-04-25 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks Aahz. You know how it is ... every once in awhile. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:25:29 -0700 From: Aahz Maruch To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Factory at night. Message-ID:<20130425042528.ga1...@panix.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=u

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 84, Issue 202

2013-04-25 Thread Don Guthrie
The flower that never disappoints. In the enlarged version I found the black spots detracting from the whiteness. A "nit" ala Ann. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:23:43 -0400 From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Tricolor Daddodil Mes

re: Enablement: Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2

2013-04-25 Thread Don Guthrie
A nice collection taken with the oft maligned 21mm. I like the lens and use it when needed. In the collection were photos I might have taken and some I would not have seen. Unfortunately for me the one I liked best were the ones I might not have taken. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9

Re:PESO: Glenn

2013-04-25 Thread Don Guthrie
Definitely good portrait, definitely tone down the white blob in the background. This looks like a man down to his last few chips, but there is a certain intelligence in his eyes. He looks intent on doing things his own way. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:4

OT: See Saturn at its Best and Brightest

2013-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/25apr_saturn/ 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 an

OT: A little laugh at Canon's expense

2013-04-25 Thread Darren Addy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=baHqjUrykTU -- "Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art" - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

PESO: Three Daffodils Revisited

2013-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Based on the comments to my earlier PESO image of these three daffodils, I PhotoShopped the image a bit: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17207287&size=md Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great catch! Humorous, yet full of interesting detail. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > At Quarton Lake in Birmingham, Michigan last Saturday. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17208372&size=lg > >

Re: PESO - Cherchez la Femme

2013-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Captured at the decisive moment! Nice image, as usual, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 7:56 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Tried posting this yesterday but I don't think it came through. Excuse the > double post if I'm wrong.

Re: Tricolor Daddodil

2013-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Paul. I have a number of varieties in my yard, and am trying to document many of them. After that, I will try to identify as many varieties as possible, or at least put them in their proper classification group. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 2

Re: Tricolor Daddodil

2013-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Alan. There is great variety among daffodil varieties: http://www.daffodilusa.org/daffodils/div.html Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 9:55 AM, Alan C wrote: > The true daffs are yellow. All the others are imposters. Nevertheless, grea

Re: PESO - Cherchez la Femme

2013-04-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Subtle, delicate and pleasing. Paul On Apr 25, 2013, at 7:56 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Tried posting this yesterday but I don't think it came through. Excuse the > double post if I'm wrong. > > In springtime a young man's (and duck's) fancy turns to: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogs

Re: Tricolor Daddodil

2013-04-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Another pretty pic and, for me, an education in daffodil ID. Thanks for posting. Paul On Apr 25, 2013, at 9:52 AM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > Thanks, Ken! > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 12:23 AM, wrote: >> Nice capture. >> >>

PESO - Scratch That Itch

2013-04-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
At Quarton Lake in Birmingham, Michigan last Saturday. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17208372&size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directi

Re: Tricolor Daddodil

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
The true daffs are yellow. All the others are imposters. Nevertheless, great shots. Alan C -- From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:23 AM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Tricolor Daddodil http://photo.net/photodb/

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
Rather eerie. Could be a scene from a Dracula movie. Roosting isn't far from roasting. I used to breed show turkeys (whites) many years ago. Our show winning male (Thomas) weighed 60lb. Alan C -- From: "Stan Halpin" Sent: Thursday, April 25, 201

Re: PESO - Snooker

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
Concentration personified! Takes me back. Alan C -- From: "Steve Cottrell" Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:16 PM To: "pentax list" Subject: PESO - Snooker A very quick grab with the X10 as my son Stefan set about demolishing me over two fram

Re: Tricolor Daddodil

2013-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ken! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 12:23 AM, wrote: > Nice capture. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > > Subject: Tricolor Daddodil > >

Re: PESO - Cherchez la Femme

2013-04-25 Thread Bruce Walker
I like it! On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 7:56 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Tried posting this yesterday but I don't think it came through. Excuse the > double post if I'm wrong. > > In springtime a young man's (and duck's) fancy turns to: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/04/cherche

Re: PESO - Spring, are you coming or not?

2013-04-25 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, Apr 23, 2013, George Sinos wrote: > > After seeing Charles time-lapse of the snow, I probably shouldn't > complain about the on-again, off-again fluctuating weather here in the > Midwest. > > > > Not great art, but a ph

PESO - Cherchez la Femme

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Tried posting this yesterday but I don't think it came through. Excuse the double post if I'm wrong. In springtime a young man's (and duck's) fancy turns to: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/04/cherchez-la-femme.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank "For me, the cam

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Lovely photo. I prefer my turkeys in trees rather than ovens. ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer Sent: April 25, 2013 4/25/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey What Dan said; though I prefer a roasting turkey to a roosting one. Rick

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
What Dan said; though I prefer a roasting turkey to a roosting one. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:27 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey That image has a lovely mo

Re: PESO - Snooker

2013-04-25 Thread Walt
Oh! So you actually /want/ people to hate you! On 4/25/2013 2:20 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Thanks all. This was incredibly quick - from turning the camera on, to activating the rear LCD (I keep it off), placing it on the cushion, framing and firing 3 frames - less than 10 seconds. Auto everyth

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread Bob W
That's a nice shot, though I must admit I misread the text as 'the turkey roasting in the tree', so imagine my disappointment... B On 25 Apr 2013, at 02:26, Stan Halpin wrote: > A beautiful moon across the river this evening. Nicely silhouettes the turkey > roosting in the tree beside our hou

Re: PESO - Snooker

2013-04-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
Thanks all. This was incredibly quick - from turning the camera on, to activating the rear LCD (I keep it off), placing it on the cushion, framing and firing 3 frames - less than 10 seconds. Auto everything with Velvia filter. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |

Re: May PUG - Where are the Book Lovers?

2013-04-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
>> Or the original in the series, "The Joy of Sex." > > >I got that! Photo to cum. I think I get the thrust of your message. -- 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 fo