Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread David Mann
On Jun 2, 2013, at 6:26 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > On 1 June 2013 15:11, Christine Aguila wrote: >> >> http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/index.html >> > I love the chair. Moody. Yes I like it too, for the same reason. It needs a title. After my race today I saw a small portable building with

OT: Driving on the left vs right

2013-06-01 Thread David Mann
I found this very interesting. It's quite short at 2:30. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMSzln0T9ZI Cheers, Dave -- 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 dir

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 1 June 2013 15:11, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Since I'm getting my normal internet speed, I thought I'd try to update my > PAW gallery, and it worked! The first two are new. Fun to be photographing > construction workers again! I actually miss doing my old construction > p

OT: Marathon

2013-06-01 Thread David Mann
The Christchurch Marathon was held today and I ran it as my first marathon. I've done a few half marathons and decided it was time to step up the distance. The infamous Northwest wind came up which meant that the conditions were quite warm and VERY dry with blustery winds. The Nor'wester, as w

Re: GESO: Cruise trip to Bermuda

2013-06-01 Thread David Mann
On Jun 2, 2013, at 12:13 PM, David Parsons wrote: > I took a cruise from Boston to Bermuda and got back yesterday. > > These are a mix of my K-5 and IPhone 5 (panoramas and slit scans). > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157633844809959/ Some very nice photos in there. Sorry I'

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread David Mann
On Jun 2, 2013, at 2:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=696 > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=697 I like the first but the second is really cool. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/ma

Re: Aurora NOW

2013-06-01 Thread David Mann
On Jun 2, 2013, at 2:04 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > Given that the APOD image he refers to also was with aurora, I wonder > if this is truly a lightning sprite or rather some previously > unseen/unexplained phenomena associated with the geomagnetic storm > itself [...] I haven't gone to his site ye

Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-06-01 Thread aggrivatedathotm...@gmail.com
That should be entrepreneur, not entrapment. Damned spell checker... On 6/1/2013 12:30 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: It's one thing to create a better product and let customers decide to buy it, if it better suits their needs they will, and modify your old product to lock existing customers into payi

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Alan C
Impressive stuff. Perfect DOF. I'm surprised to see the 12 spot is sitting on a prickly pear. Alan C -Original Message- From: Mark C Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 5:26 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple fro

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken! Lighting was very wariable today - patches of blue sky and some direct sunlight, but also some pretty dense clouds. Shutters and apertures ranged from 1/180 to 1/3000, f5.6 - f8. Most at 1/500 & f8. ISO settings were 400 for most shots, though 2 were shot at ISO 800. Flash comepns

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul. I was amazed at how many were out this afternoon - I only spent about an hour shooting. Last weekend there weren't so many. Mosquitos and blackflies were out in force as well! Mark On 6/1/2013 11:37 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well done. Superb pics as usual. Saw a few in the yar

Re: Enablement: Sony 64GB SDXC card

2013-06-01 Thread Boris Liberman
IIRC, it did not have to do with the length of burst shooting. I don't shoot bursts at all, yet at some random moment my K-5 would fail to write proper image file to the card. And it was purely firmware problem. By now I have 64 GB card (unlike yours it is 3rd party vendor, so to say) and it wo

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread kwaller
Great collection of dragonfly shots - as usual! What were the f stops & shutters? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent pics. You nailed it. Paul On Jun 1, 2013, at 11:01 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Thanks, Marnie! > > Jack > > - Original Message - > From: "eactiv...@aol.com" > To: pdml@pdml.net > Cc: > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 5:02 PM > Subject: Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife > > Let them

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well done. Superb pics as usual. Saw a few in the yard here today as well. Paul On Jun 1, 2013, at 11:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest > from this afternoon: > > http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ > > Permalink: > > http://w

GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest from this afternoon: http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/first-2013-dragonflies K-5, A*200mm macro, flash and monopod. In addition - the post below it has so

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Marnie! Jack   - Original Message - From: "eactiv...@aol.com" To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 5:02 PM Subject: Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife Let them come to you, huh? I can go with  that. Really like the first. Good catch. Marnie aka Doe  :-) In a message

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
HAR!! On Jun 1, 2013, at 12:50 PM, Bob W wrote: > Darrel likes her to wear a toolbelt and a yellow helmet... > > B > > On 1 Jun 2013, at 15:25, "Alan C" wrote: > >> Interesting. Do you have secret desire to be a construction worker? >> >> Cheers >> >> Alan C >> >> -Original Message---

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Dan! Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 12:46 PM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > I love the geometry and textures of the first image very much. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Christine Aguila > wrote: >> Hi

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
We certainly are getting shafted here in Chicago. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 2:23 PM, mike wilson wrote: > You guys, with your free-market economy, seem to be getting seriously > shafted on the price of internet access. One ploy that works quite > well here is to sign up to one of

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Interesting. Well, my modem was discontinued in 2006 according to Earthlink, my ISP. The speed is good again. We'll see how the new modem works. Thanks, Bob. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 7:38 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Christine, > Last Sunday when my u-verse internet & phone qui

Re: PESO More Vivid

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
HI Rob: Love the pano--to be sure it provokes a great WOW response! Just showed it to my husband, Darrel, and he loved it too!!! lovely work, Rob! Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 3:30 PM, Mark C wrote: > Another fantastic image - nice framing in the composition, really rich in > d

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine, Last Sunday when my u-verse internet & phone quit, the repair guy said something about many modems dying after the latest software upgrade. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > This is very weird. My internet just picked up speed. For the past tw

Re: PESO - Food Truck Commander

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
>> >> On 5/29/2013 9:59 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> I keep going back to this pic of a lady food truck boss. I don't know if >>> it's the twinkle in her eyes or the smile that spreads fully arose her >>> face, but I find her most appealing. >>> >>> Shit with K-5, DA* 60-250/4 and the 560 fl

Re: GESO: Cruise trip to Bermuda

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dave: Absolutely love the color Departing Boston pano. The whole set is nice, but the color pano really stands out to my eye. love the muted colors and composition--all the elements are nicely balanced with the expanse of sea and sky. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Davi

Re: PESO More Vivid

2013-06-01 Thread Eactivist
Really, really nice. That is a wonderful vantage point. Like all the light variations. Though, honestly, although I know you said you love the detail, it's a bit hard to look at a pic that large online. But, wonderful shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/31/2013 8:54:46 P.M. Pacif

GESO: Cruise trip to Bermuda

2013-06-01 Thread David Parsons
I took a cruise from Boston to Bermuda and got back yesterday. These are a mix of my K-5 and IPhone 5 (panoramas and slit scans). http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157633844809959/ -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alo

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Eactivist
Let them come to you, huh? I can go with that. Really like the first. Good catch. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 6/1/2013 7:38:28 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Taken from my favorite shooting rest...a patio chase. Just for fun. Jack K5 w/DA55~300at300mm

Re: PESO: Puzzling Sign

2013-06-01 Thread Eactivist
Aha. Another Star Trek fan. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 6/1/2013 3:23:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pdml-m...@charter.net writes: I think that both Emmas should go to the Western Union office and ask for a refund, since the message was obviously mis-delivered. The only problem

Re: PESO - Food Truck Commander

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks. Think I'll make her a print. And thanks to all who had a look. Paul via phone On Jun 1, 2013, at 12:33 PM, Mark C wrote: > Fabulous lighting on the woman's face - makes for a great portrait. > > Mark > > On 5/29/2013 9:59 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> I keep going back to this pic of a

Re: PESO - Margaritaville

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Mark. And thanks to all who had a look. Paul via phone On Jun 1, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Mark C wrote: > Reminds of the photos Kodak used to put in their workbooks - very nice. > > On 5/27/2013 7:39 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> On the kazoo. >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1738263

Re: PESO: Puzzling Sign

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
I think that both Emmas should go to the Western Union office and ask for a refund, since the message was obviously mis-delivered. The only problem is that if they both arrive at the same time it could create a temporal singularity and completely derail the space time continuum. Mark On 5/30/

Re: Enablement: Sony 64GB SDXC card

2013-06-01 Thread Darren Addy
Thanks Boris, I'll keep an eye on it. I am on the latest firmware for my K-5 II. I fired off 22 RAW+ images in continuous drive mode before it had to pause to write to the card. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 1:17 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Darren, I suggest you proceed with due caution, as e.g. my K-5

Re: PESO: Custer County Supercell

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Very dramatic lighting and superb use of the barn in the foreground - fantastic! Mark On 5/27/2013 12:41 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Had a fun little "backyard" chase in Custer County (the county north and west of my home county of Buffalo). I walked out of a hardware store and saw what appeared to

Re: PESO More Vivid

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Another fantastic image - nice framing in the composition, really rich in detail. Mark On 5/31/2013 11:54 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I've been in to the Sydney Vivid festival a few times now, I'm coming back with what set out for most of the time but I have a few project ideas that I've

pdml@pdml.net

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Cool - reminds me of an antique photo or post card. Mark On 5/27/2013 8:20 PM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2013-steam1/album/index.html#steam8-2750.jpg Full gallery(14 shots) here: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2013-steam1/album/index.html Dave -- Documenting Life i

Re: PESO A little Pano from Vivid Sydney 2013

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Very nice - delicious colors and a real 3D feel to it. Mark On 5/29/2013 4:34 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I recently put this image (cropped) on my FB page, here it is uncropped and somewhat larger: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9304908/temp/IMG504322%20-%20IMG504324.jpg Cheers,

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Walt. I didn't know I had that particular shot 'til I downloaded the card. There were a couple jays and the Mocking bird all jockeying for position on the feeder (about 35' away) as I was shooting. Jack - Original Message - From: Walt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: S

Re: OT: enablement-no … not another camera. new wheels ...

2013-06-01 Thread mike wilson
On 01/06/2013, Bob W wrote: > - ridden by young men with colossal thighs - It's alright, he's already bought it. No need for the, ahem, hard sell. -- 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

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread mike wilson
You guys, with your free-market economy, seem to be getting seriously shafted on the price of internet access. One ploy that works quite well here is to sign up to one of the special offers and give notice the moment it runs out. The provider will almost always offer to match any competitor's bid

Re: All's well at GFM

2013-06-01 Thread mike wilson
On 01/06/2013, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 31/5/13, kwal...@peoplepc.com, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>How ironic, a video about the PDML and a 'feature' subject using a Nikon! > > Agreed - but the nature of the video was to achieve some funding to make > a documentary visiting people across the

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Walt
You must have a really nice shooting rest! ;) Seriously, though, those are both great! Don't know how you managed to get that second one zoomed all the way out. -- Walt On 6/1/2013 9:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Taken from my favorite shooting rest...a patio chase. Just for fun. Jack K5 w/

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Dan! Jack   - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:50 AM Subject: Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife Both are wonderful captures! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 1, 201

Re: Enablement: Sony 64GB SDXC card

2013-06-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Darren, I suggest you proceed with due caution, as e.g. my K-5 had to be upgraded to the latest firmware. Otherwise it would every now and then screw the picture at write-to-card time. On 6/1/2013 6:43 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I've used almost exclusively SanDisk Extreme products in the past, bu

Re: Joker Comparing Nikon D7100 & Pentax K-5 IIs

2013-06-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Don't know 'bout you, Bipin, but I quite like his comparisons and reviews... On 6/1/2013 8:01 PM, Bipin Gupta wrote: Here is the famous Hong Kong Joker with a Nikon D7100 and a colleague with a Pentax K-5 IIs on a comparative shoot out. The Pentax wins guys. Hurray! https://www.youtube.com/watc

Re: Huston, Huston, we have a mirror...

2013-06-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks, Paul and Larry. That's exactly the information I was looking for. On 5/31/2013 2:07 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: According to CRIS, the mirror problem is a faulty motor. I believe the repair cost was quoted at around $250. However, the symptom was a repetitive clicking sound that prevented

PESO: On the train

2013-06-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Riding home on the train with Mom http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17398638&size=md K-01 with DA 40 mm F2.8 XS Comments 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 t

Re: All's well at GFM

2013-06-01 Thread Mark Roberts
We just completed the Saturday morning hike up to Attic Window peak. Five of us on the expedition and the weather was great for hiking, not so great for photography. Still a wonderful time was had by all. We're now in the nature museum taking in entries for the photo contest. -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Both are wonderful captures! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Taken from my favorite shooting rest...a patio chase. > Just for fun. > > Jack > > K5 w/DA55~300at300mm > > Comments? > > http://photolightimages.com/as

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Bob W
Darrel likes her to wear a toolbelt and a yellow helmet... B On 1 Jun 2013, at 15:25, "Alan C" wrote: > Interesting. Do you have secret desire to be a construction worker? > > Cheers > > Alan C > > -Original Message- From: Christine Aguila > Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 4:11 PM > To

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the geometry and textures of the first image very much. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Since I'm getting my normal internet speed, I thought I'd try to update my > PAW gallery, and

Re: OT: enablement-no … not another camera. new wheels ...

2013-06-01 Thread Bob W
On 1 Jun 2013, at 15:27, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I've got this nice Bianchi which I never ride, for various reasons. But I've > been wanting to get back into riding every day for a little bit at least. So > ... > > I wanted something that I could easily put in the car (two-seat sports car),

Re: OT: Flash enablement

2013-06-01 Thread Walt
On 5/31/2013 7:38 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 7:03 PM, Walt wrote: Although, strangely enough, there's no ISO scale on the flash as far as I can tell. None of the function buttons on the back seems to bring up any indicators. I'll have to do a little digging around to see i

Re: PESO - Junction

2013-06-01 Thread Walt
Love it, Frank. That's the kind of shot that I just can't see when I'm shooting -- and believe me, I've tried. -- Walt On 5/31/2013 8:32 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A rainy night in the T-dot: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/05/junction.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments wel

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread David J Brooks
Good job with the restoration crews. Dave On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Since I'm getting my normal internet speed, I thought I'd try to update my > PAW gallery, and it worked! The first two are new. Fun to be photographing > construction workers

Re: PESO - Food Truck Commander

2013-06-01 Thread David J Brooks
welldone Dave On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 9:59 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I keep going back to this pic of a lady food truck boss. I don't know if it's > the twinkle in her eyes or the smile that spreads fully arose her face, but I > find her most appealing. > > Shit with K-5, DA* 60-250/4 and th

Re: PESO - Junction

2013-06-01 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot Frank Dave On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 9:32 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > A rainy night in the T-dot: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/05/junction.html?m=1 > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > Cheers, > frank > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > ht

Joker Comparing Nikon D7100 & Pentax K-5 IIs

2013-06-01 Thread Bipin Gupta
Here is the famous Hong Kong Joker with a Nikon D7100 and a colleague with a Pentax K-5 IIs on a comparative shoot out. The Pentax wins guys. Hurray! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ9MsmECULw&feature=youtube_gdata_player Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. PS: This Joker was i

Re: PESO - Margaritaville

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Reminds of the photos Kodak used to put in their workbooks - very nice. On 5/27/2013 7:39 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On the kazoo. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17382634 She's a talented vocalist. Does covers for the most part, but does them well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Junction

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Noir and abstracted - great! On 5/31/2013 9:32 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A rainy night in the T-dot: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/05/junction.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: PESO - Food Truck Commander

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
Fabulous lighting on the woman's face - makes for a great portrait. Mark On 5/29/2013 9:59 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I keep going back to this pic of a lady food truck boss. I don't know if it's the twinkle in her eyes or the smile that spreads fully arose her face, but I find her most appeal

Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-06-01 Thread P.J. Alling
It's one thing to create a better product and let customers decide to buy it, if it better suits their needs they will, and modify your old product to lock existing customers into paying more, The first is something any entrapment can do, the second requires a virtual monopoly. Ford didn't s

Re: Help needed with curly film

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
I have dealt with the same problem with old film and am sorry to say I have not found a good solution. In my case I have some 120 rolls from the 30's - 40's that have just been stored rolled up. I have tried sleeving and placing the film under modest weight (a book) on a light table that gets a

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Ann.   Jack From: Ann Sanfedele To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:39 AM Subject: Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife 697 :-) not that the other isn't a nice field guide shot I love mocking birds ann On 6/1/2013 10:38, Jack Davis wrote: > Taken from my favorite

Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
The thing that strikes me is the tone of "this is for your own good, even though you may not understand that." They are trying to define their customer's needs in terms of their own product, as opposed to developing products that respond to the customer's needs But then, I've heard that He

Re: Looks like........

2013-06-01 Thread Mark C
I hate it when I do stuff like that. I was travelling for work this week and had the Q with me, and enabled the built in ND filter for some daytime shots. I *thought* I disabled it but didn't - it did not help with shooting deer at sunset. Mark On 5/28/2013 6:12 PM, David J Brooks wrote: bac

Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-06-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
It's olde English. -Original Message- >From: Bruce Walker >Subject: Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception > >On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 3:59 AM, John Francis wrote: >> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 03:11:03PM -0400, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: >>> Thanks, Bruce (and Gerrit) that explains a lot. See

Enablement: Sony 64GB SDXC card

2013-06-01 Thread Darren Addy
I've used almost exclusively SanDisk Extreme products in the past, but my largest card is 32GB, so I couldn't pass up this deal and try my first SDXC card, and a 64GB one at that. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917678-REG/sony_sf64uy_tqmn_64gb_sdxc_memory_card.html Popped it in my K-5 II a

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
697 :-) not that the other isn't a nice field guide shot I love mocking birds ann On 6/1/2013 10:38, Jack Davis wrote: Taken from my favorite shooting rest...a patio chase. Just for fun. Jack K5 w/DA55~300at300mm Comments? http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=696 http://ph

Re: OT: enablement-no … not another camera. new wheels ...

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
That bike looks great fun. I just checked and there's a dealer in Chicago that carries the Brompton line. I may run down there and do a test ride. Cheers, Christine. On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I've got this nice Bianchi which I never ride, for various reasons. B

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Paul! Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Thought the street looked familiar:-). I like the first two as well. Framing > the construction workers in the window adds interest. > Paul > On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:23 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > >> Thanks

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Ann. I certainly hope to shoot more. I really miss it, and sometimes I head into a panic because I feel like I've lost my skills a bit--that is to say, when the connection between my camera, my hands, my eye, and my head feel out of sync--if you get my meaning :-). I hate that clumsy

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like those two new PAWS... I feel I should know that building they are working on. (As in a building tht was there when I was growing up) and the lonely chair at the door - nice moody feel. Now that you are out of school looking forward to more stuff! ann On 6/1/2013 10:20, Paul Stenquist w

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
I always thought I'd enjoy being a carpenter. I don't know if you were around when I was photographing the construction of the parking garage and new building at my work. I had access to the actual site, had to buy construction garb, and learn the safety rules, and after a while I had free acc

PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-01 Thread Jack Davis
Taken from my favorite shooting rest...a patio chase. Just for fun.   Jack   K5 w/DA55~300at300mm   Comments?   http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=696   http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=697 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thought the street looked familiar:-). I like the first two as well. Framing the construction workers in the window adds interest. Paul On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:23 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Thanks, Paul, but those are old--Weeks one and two. Weeks 21 and 22 are the > first 2 in the upper lef

OT: enablement-no … not another camera. new wheels ...

2013-06-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I've got this nice Bianchi which I never ride, for various reasons. But I've been wanting to get back into riding every day for a little bit at least. So ... I wanted something that I could easily put in the car (two-seat sports car), that was easy to get on and off, that was simple and low ma

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Alan C
Interesting. Do you have secret desire to be a construction worker? Cheers Alan C -Original Message- From: Christine Aguila Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 4:11 PM To: PDML List Subject: PAW weeks 21 and 22 Hi Everyone: Since I'm getting my normal internet speed, I thought I'd try to

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Paul, but those are old--Weeks one and two. Weeks 21 and 22 are the first 2 in the upper left hand corner--the construction workers and the night shot with the door and chair. :-) Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:20 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Love both of these. The foggy r

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Love both of these. The foggy road is wonderfully moody, and the window reflection is intriguing. At a glance it appears to be a bit of antiquity, but the vehicles belie that. Great work. Paul On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Since I'm getting my normal

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Ann! I shall try route 30. Always looking for new roads to gander down :-). Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Boy, those take me back... > all very evocative.. > > try route 30 sometime :-) > > ann > > > On 6/1/2013 08:46, Christine Aguila wrot

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
That is pricey, but the rural area challenges are appreciated. Glad you mentioned satellite internet. I wondered about that option, but don't think I'll pursue it now--not that I was really that serious about it. I mean if it were between cable and satellite, I would think cable would be the

PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Since I'm getting my normal internet speed, I thought I'd try to update my PAW gallery, and it worked! The first two are new. Fun to be photographing construction workers again! I actually miss doing my old construction project. http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/index.html Cheers,

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > It's both slow and expensive. Major carriers charge a premium for the > "hotspot" use. 3G is slow, but LTE can be quite fast. We live in a rural area, and used to have satellite Internet (which was terrible). When Verizon LTE got here, we

Re: Aurora NOW

2013-06-01 Thread Darren Addy
Yes, sorry for not explaining myself. Sprites are little understood, but they are essentially lightning that shoots upward out of the top of a storm. Very rarely seen or documented. I think the fact that we now have two known images of them associated with a geomagnetic storm may give scientists a

Re: PESO: Fledgling Robin

2013-06-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Chick with attitude! :-) ann On 5/31/2013 13:34, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Nice shot. He looks brand new. Yep, just minted. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Subject: Re: PESO: Fledgling Robin Nice shot. He looks brand new

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Boy, those take me back... all very evocative.. try route 30 sometime :-) ann On 6/1/2013 08:46, Christine Aguila wrote: Thanks! I am shooting very little really. Some weeks I shoot less than 5 frames. Time has been tight. It's amazing I have got this far in the PAW project. Cheers, Ch

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
This is very weird. My internet just picked up speed. For the past two days I've been having problems uploading to my PAW gallery--internet download and upload was insanely slow. I called earthlink, ordered a new modem (which was free), yet as of right now it seems just fine. I'm zipping fr

Re: Aurora NOW

2013-06-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice shot of yours, and a wow wow on HOllingshead - I gather the "sprite" is that little purplish-pinkish guy dancing in the sky.. How great to see that stuff live it must be ann On 6/1/2013 09:31, Darren Addy wrote: I was only out for an hour, but Nebraska photographer Mike Hollingshead was o

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's faster than dial up, but cable is much faster and less expensive. Paul via phone On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:42 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Of course, the question is, is hot spot slow actually faster than my current > earthlink slow? :-) Cheers, Christine > > > > On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:30

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Of course, the question is, is hot spot slow actually faster than my current earthlink slow? :-) Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:30 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > It's both slow and expensive. Major carriers charge a premium for the > "hotspot" use. > > Paul via phone > > On Jun 1, 2

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Well that's a thought. Thanks Paul. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:18 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > And since you're a teacher who is required to research material, it's a > deductible work-related expense. > > Paul via phone > > On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:11 AM, Christine Aguila wrote

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Ah, hmmm . . . C Christine Aguila, Asst. Professor Communications Dept. Truman College FC4 President On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:30 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > It's both slow and expensive. Major carriers charge a premium for the > "hotspot" use. > > Paul via phone > > On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:18 AM,

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Just found out U-Verse is not available at my home. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:17 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Christine, > I'm satisfied with ATT U-verse. > I don't get TV from them, but have internet, cell phones and home phone. > I switched home phone to U-verse from a traditiona

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Actually, I was thinking about signing up for Verizon hot spot. Maybe I'll check that today. I have unlimited data download, so it might be a good option. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:18 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: > One option you didn't mention: with the newer iPhones, and I am su

Re: Aurora NOW

2013-06-01 Thread Darren Addy
I was only out for an hour, but Nebraska photographer Mike Hollingshead was out all night and got incredible imagery, including a sprite (photos of which are exceedingly rare). http://www.extremeinstability.com According to him, the display went from twilight to twilight and was not phased even aft

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's both slow and expensive. Major carriers charge a premium for the "hotspot" use. Paul via phone On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:18 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: > One option you didn't mention: with the newer iPhones, and I am sure with > other smart phones as well, you can use your phone as a wireless hub

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Thank, Bob. I'm looking up u-verse now. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:17 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Christine, > I'm satisfied with ATT U-verse. > I don't get TV from them, but have internet, cell phones and home phone. > I switched home phone to U-verse from a traditional land line

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
And since you're a teacher who is required to research material, it's a deductible work-related expense. Paul via phone On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:11 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Thanks. I'll check that out. Cheers, Christine > > > > On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:09 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> Yo

Re: major internet problems & Question

2013-06-01 Thread Stan Halpin
One option you didn't mention: with the newer iPhones, and I am sure with other smart phones as well, you can use your phone as a wireless hub. In other words, your computer does a wireless link to your phone and piggybacks on your phone's wireless data links. This may be feasible if you have th

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