RE: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi Christine I've been itching to reply, but delayed by my enforced (by ISP) exile. We stopped at Savanna on our 2010 mini-roadtrip following the Chicago PDLM exhibition. Savanna seemed to be shut. We only met about 3 people in a couple of hours - oh, and a dog followed us around too. Some pictu

Joker Comparing Nikon D7100 & Pentax K-5 IIs

2013-06-02 Thread Bipin Gupta
Hi Boris, I too like his antics as well as the reviews of new gear. But agh! the way he holds the camera or twists the lens to remove it, makes me bite my lips. My point was that the Pentax K-5 IIs has held out as a better buy, even beating some Full Frame Canikons on DxO Mark's score. I was sad t

Enablement: Sony 64GB SDXC Card

2013-06-02 Thread Bipin Gupta
It certainly feels empowering to have bigger and faster cards, like I did from 4 GB, then to 8, 16 & now 32 GB. I have not ventured into a 64 GB card yet for (4) reasons:- a) Cost b) Already have lots of 4 to 16 GB cards biting dust - and all are San Disk Extremes Sorry guys no Sony or other br

Driving on the Left vs Right

2013-06-02 Thread Bipin Gupta
When we drive on the Left, North Americans drive on the Right. Canadians - you too Brutus - you are supposed to follow the British, like we in India did and drive on the Left. Understood the Youtube Video on why Americans drove on the Right, but cannot understand why North Americans throw the Switc

Re: OT: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread Bob W
Well done, that's a very impressive achievement. B On 2 Jun 2013, at 07:23, David Mann wrote: > 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 cam

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-02 Thread Bob W
On 2 Jun 2013, at 07:56, David Mann wrote: > 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. > >

Re: Driving on the Left vs Right

2013-06-02 Thread David Parsons
Why do you keep calling Canadians traitors? On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 4:55 AM, Bipin Gupta wrote: > When we drive on the Left, North Americans drive on the Right. > Canadians - you too Brutus - you are supposed to follow the British, > like we in India did and drive on the Left. > Understood the You

Re: PAW177 - T

2013-06-02 Thread DagT
Thanks, DOF quality and tonality are among the reasons why I still use medium format film. Dag 31. mai 2013 kl. 18:19 skrev Darren Addy : > That's a terrific portrait. Love the shallow DOF (and, as others have > said, the tonality). > > On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 11:02 AM, DagT wrote: >> Thanks

Re: PESO: Fledgling Robin II

2013-06-02 Thread DagT
Nice :-) DagT 31. mai 2013 kl. 15:42 skrev Walt : > Here's a shot of the little guy I photographed yesterday, taken as I was > guiding it across the road to its mother. > > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8901832382/#large > K-5, F 50/1.7, f/1.7, ISO 160, 1/2000 sec. > > -- Walt

Re: PESO: Fledgling Robin II

2013-06-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 31 May 2013 23:42, Walt wrote: > Here's a shot of the little guy I photographed yesterday, taken as I was > guiding it across the road to its mother. > > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8901832382/#large > K-5, F 50/1.7, f/1.7, ISO 160, 1/2000 sec. That's a good deed done for the

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Impressive, with great detail. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, 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: >

Re: GESO: Cruise trip to Bermuda

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice set indeed! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 8:13 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.c

PESO: Legs

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Manhattan Store Window: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17398633 K-01, 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Probably the most consistently sharp collection of beautifully composed dragon fly shots I've seen. Also, enjoyed the deer shots. Jack   - Original Message - From: Mark C To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:26 PM Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies Firs

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciate it, Paul! Jack   - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:40 PM Subject: Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife Excellent pics. You nailed it. Paul On Jun 1, 2013, at 11:01 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Thanks, Marnie! >

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Dave. The second was a total accident "gift." Jack   - Original Message - From: David Mann To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:44 PM Subject: Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife On Jun 2, 2013, at 2:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > http://photolightimages.com

RE: PESO: Legs

2013-06-02 Thread Gerrit Visser
The viewing gallery in the back is great framing. A bit of cropping on the sides would maybe provide an enhanced view? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:28 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subjec

Re: OT: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Very impressive, Dave. Congrats! And good luck with your training program. Cheers, Christine On Jun 2, 2013, at 1:23 AM, David Mann wrote: > 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

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Taken from my favorite shooting rest...a patio chase. > Just for fun. Hey, i do the same thing.:-) > > Jack > > K5 w/DA55~300at300mm > > Comments? > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=696 > > http://photolightimages.com/aspu

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
Another set of well done dragon flies. dave On Sat, 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://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.p

Re: GESO: Cruise trip to Bermuda

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
Excellent gallery Dave On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 8:13 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/ > > -- > David Pa

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Chris: I've been having internet problems as well but also back on now. I think we saw that Mississippi Steamer bar and grill wall sign which you show in your gallery. Savanna only has a population of about 3,000, so even when it's shut it might appear closed :-). Darrel was disappointed

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-02 Thread Christine Aguila
I wouldn't be surprised at all if the chair was used for just such an activity--and smoko it is! Thanks, Dave. Cheers, Christine On Jun 2, 2013, at 1:56 AM, David Mann wrote: > On Jun 2, 2013, at 6:26 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> On 1 June 2013 15:11, Christine Aguila wrote: >>> >>> ht

Re: PAW177 - T

2013-06-02 Thread Christine Aguila
On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 5:13 PM, DagT wrote: > A bit late this week, I had to develop it first :-) > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > Bronica SQ-A, PS180mm, Ilford HP5+, 1/60s, f/4.5 > > > DagT > http://www.thrane.name/ Ex

OT Pushing into darkness

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Sean Duggan shows how emphasizing an image's darker tones or even pushing them into darkness can make for a more compelling composition. With before and after examples. http://blog.datacolor.com/sean-duggan-image-interpretation-into-darkness/ [Pre-scanned with an anti-wanker filter for your safet

Re: PESO: Legs

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Gerrit. Yes, I think it could be cropped a bit tighter. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 8:53 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote: > The viewing gallery in the back is great framing. > A bit of cropping on the sides would maybe provide an enhanced

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent work, Mark! The blue dasher is a lovely species. The blue is a lovely shade. Cheers, Christine On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from last weekend and the rest > from this afternoon: > > http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/

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

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 7:07 AM, 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 shutter actuation until the camera was switched > off an

Re: PESO - Suspicious Eyes

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 10:01 AM, wrote: > Yup. Me too. He looks unhappy and/or paranoid. School bus driver between runs, we all look like this at some point of the day Dave > > M aka D :-) > > In a message dated 5/30/2013 7:02:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > knarftheria...@gmail.com writes:

Peso Jay 6

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17409495 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fr

Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
Our oldest cat, Norman, turns 14 in June, so we make today her birthday. Here is her reaction when i told her to day was the day: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17409494 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region

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

2013-06-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Dave, notice that you also live in a country different than Israel :-)... Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On June 2, 2013 5:24:38 PM David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 7:07 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > According to CRIS, the mirror problem is a faulty motor

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

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 10:35 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Dave, notice that you also live in a country different than Israel :-)... Yes i do.:-) Extended warranty is offered by the seller for around $150-170 bucks for an additional 2 years. I used it a number of times on my D2h and D200, all cover

Re: PESO More Vivid

2013-06-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 June 2013 14:18, Alan C wrote: > Amazing. You're good at this. I see some people added their own colour > schemes in their flats! > Who pays the electricity bill? Hi Alan, glad you liked it :) The event is sponsored by the local state government, many of the high rise buildings residential a

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

2013-06-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Oh, and entirely incidentally the one that broke was bought by me second hand... :-( Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On June 2, 2013 5:39:58 PM David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 10:35 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Dave, notice that you also live in a countr

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
I particularly enjoy the blue dashers in these excellent shots, Mark. Their colour and the nicely oof backgrounds work so well. On Sat, 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

Re: Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
!!! :-) BTW, if you're having trouble thinking of what to get her, pick up some Greenies. Our cats will drop whatever they're doing and come running from anywhere in the house when I open a plastic Greenies packet. On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 10:33 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Our oldest cat, Norman,

Re: PESO More Vivid

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Wow. That is very impressive even as a test image, so I can only just image how amazing it'll be when you make the final one. On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 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 mos

Re: Peso Jay 6

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
I like his attitude, Dave. Excellent light on him. Did you sneak in some fill flash? Well matched to the ambient if so. On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17409495 > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmoti

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Didn't think I was uniquely lazy. ;-) Thank you, Dave! Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 6:23 AM Subject: Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Taken from my favorite

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Love the gritty drama of the heavy door and the chair under harsh light. 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 photogr

Re: Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 10:56 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > !!! :-) > > BTW, if you're having trouble thinking of what to get her, pick up > some Greenies. Our cats will drop whatever they're doing and come > running from anywhere in the house when I open a plastic Greenies > packet. Same here. Dave

Re: Peso Jay 6

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks and yes. I usually dial in -1.0 on the AF360 Dave On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I like his attitude, Dave. Excellent light on him. Did you sneak in > some fill flash? Well matched to the ambient if so. > > On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >>

Re: Peso Jay 6

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Nice grab, especially sence that background would tend to produce a slower shutter. Well done! Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax Discuss ; Petch Dianne ; Barbara Brooks Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 7:34 AM Subject: Peso Jay 6 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?

Re: Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread Bob W
On 2 Jun 2013, at 15:56, Bruce Walker wrote: > !!! :-) > > BTW, if you're having trouble thinking of what to get her, pick up > some Greenies. Our cats will drop whatever they're doing and come > running from anywhere in the house when I open a plastic Greenies > packet. > It seems somehow wr

PESO - Velveteen?

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Had an excellent photography day yesterday. Started down at the Lake where the first thing I come across was this little guy having breakfast. He tolerated my presence long enough for me to sidle up for this one: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/velveteen.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Co

Re: Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread P.J. Alling
On 6/2/2013 11:33 AM, Bob W wrote: On 2 Jun 2013, at 15:56, Bruce Walker wrote: !!! :-) BTW, if you're having trouble thinking of what to get her, pick up some Greenies. Our cats will drop whatever they're doing and come running from anywhere in the house when I open a plastic Greenies packe

Re: Peso Jay 6

2013-06-02 Thread P.J. Alling
Minor nit, you seem to have gotten his tail in focus, but not his head... On 6/2/2013 10:34 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17409495 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario,

Re: OT: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread Alan C
Well don, Dave. Comrades was a bit of a disaster this year with the sweltering conditions (25% DNF!), very similar to what you experienced, but it was still an exciting event. The times were all a bit slow. Cheers Alan C, -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Sunday, June 02,

Re: Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread Kenneth Waller
Is that normal for Norman? -Original Message- >From: David J Brooks >Sent: Jun 2, 2013 10:33 AM >Subject: Peso Norman's birthday face > >Our oldest cat, Norman, turns 14 in June, so we make today her >birthday. Here is her reaction when i told her to day was the day: > >http://photo.net/

Re: Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Is that normal for Norman? Naturally Dave > > > -Original Message- >>From: David J Brooks >>Sent: Jun 2, 2013 10:33 AM >>Subject: Peso Norman's birthday face >> >>Our oldest cat, Norman, turns 14 in June, so we make today her >>bir

RE: Peso Norman's birthday face

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
She apparently feels the same way about birthdays as I do... ;-) Fun shot, Dave! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 To: Pentax Discuss , Petch Dianne , Barbara Brooks Subject: Peso Norman's birthday face Our oldest cat, Norman, turns 14 in

RE: Peso Jay 6

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Terrific shot! Great pose, facial expression and nice environment he's in. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 To: Pentax Discuss , Petch Dianne , Barbara Brooks Subject: Peso Jay 6 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17409495 Dave --

Re: PESO - Suspicious Eyes

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yeah, this guy really was paranoid or something. Those eyes always look that way, at least on that day. Saw him a few other times during the course of the afternoon. Did not appear a happy man. Thanks to all who looked and commented! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks

Re: PESO - Velveteen?

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Very nice image, Frank! Jack - Original Message - From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 9:29 AM Subject: PESO - Velveteen? Had an excellent photography day yesterday. Started down at the Lake where the first thing I come across was this litt

RE: PESO: Legs

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very colourful! Like it a lot. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO: Legs Manhattan Store Window: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17398633 K-01, DA 40 mm F2.8 XS Comments are invited.

RE: OT: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I am a lousy runner so I admire anyone who can. Great job. You fought through your obstacles, persevered and finished. A true victory! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Mann Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: OT: Marathon The Christchurch Mara

Re: PESO: Legs

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 1:57 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Very colourful! > > Like it a lot. > > Cheers, > frank > > --- Original Message --- > > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 > To: "Pen

PESO 2013 - 048 - GDG

2013-06-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I'm rather behind on scanning and processing photos due to our annual conference coming up at work, but I did find time last weekend to scan one of the four rolls of 6x6 film that have been sitting, waiting for me to get to them. These were made with the Voigtländer Perkeo II 6x6 folder ... ht

PESO Plush Tiger

2013-06-02 Thread Thomas Bohn
Hello again, after a long time I would like to submit a new PESO by me. Didn't really know which photo to chose so I took one at random. https://secure.flickr.com/photos/95985450@N08/8927640878/lightbox/ It is for me a new beginning, especially being back on Flickr. The photo itself is almost u

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Alan. I was wondering if the 12 spot knew it was making things hard for me when it flew off onto the cactus - I've never seen them sit on it either, but I don't see any reason why they wouldn't. It is a fairly uncommon plant her in Michigan. Mark On 6/2/2013 12:15 AM, Alan C wrote: Im

Re: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bruce - and to everyone else who took a look! Mark On 6/2/2013 10:50 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I particularly enjoy the blue dashers in these excellent shots, Mark. Their colour and the nicely oof backgrounds work so well. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Mark C wrote: First macro shot

PAW178 - Night swimming; 10:34pm

2013-06-02 Thread DagT
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, DA*50-135@58mm, 1/30s, f/2.8, ISO100, DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- 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 direc

RE: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! Great stuff, up to your usual standard of excellence. And educational, too! Thanks, Mark. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C Sent: June 1, 2013 6/1/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: GESO - First 2013 Dragonflies First macro shots of dragonflies - a couple from

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax 70-210mm F Zoom

2013-06-02 Thread P.J. Alling
They're getting to be hard to find in good working condition, the first I owned I think I paid ~$60-70. It died with the symptoms of a loose screw from the zooming mechanism, having dropped into the focusing mechanism, I tried following the instructions at this site, http://members.shaw.ca/harg

Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-06-02 Thread P.J. Alling
On 6/1/2013 8:36 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: 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. Seems I was foggy all around, since I didn't spell fogie right. Heh. While "fogie" a

OT: Holga

2013-06-02 Thread D. Glenn Arthur Jr.
I've gotten some of my Cyprus film back from the lab, including all the 120 I shot in the Holga. For all the "you have to be brave to shoot slide film in a camera with no controls" I'd heard in the past, the two rolls of Provia came out better than any of the Tri-X or Reala I shot. Now to go th

Re: PESO - Junction

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Mark! And thanks to all who looked and commented. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark C Sent: June 1, 2013 6/1/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: PESO - Junction Noir and abstracted - great! On 5/31/2013 9:32 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.co

RE: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love the jumping Jay! And a very pretty mockingbird. Great stuff. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Jack Davis Sent: June 1, 2013 6/1/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife Taken from my favorite shooting rest...a patio chase. Just for fun.   Jack  

Re: PESO: Sardi's -- Where is Sardi's

2013-06-02 Thread Mark C
Interesting moment that we can call relate to - it looks a little windy as well. Mark On 5/31/2013 5:02 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17398640 K-01 with DA 40 mm F2.8 XS Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife

2013-06-02 Thread Jack Davis
Nice to read, Frank Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 1:48 PM Subject: RE: PESOS: Back Yard Wildlife Love the jumping Jay! And a very pretty mockingbird. Great stuff. Cheers, frank --- Ori

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax 70-210mm F Zoom

2013-06-02 Thread aggrivatedathotm...@gmail.com
Dammit, disassemble, should be disassembly On 6/2/2013 4:21 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: They're getting to be hard to find in good working condition, the first I owned I think I paid ~$60-70. It died with the symptoms of a loose screw from the zooming mechanism, having dropped into the focusing mec

Re: OT Pushing into darkness

2013-06-02 Thread P.J. Alling
I hate to put it this way, but this is news? I'm always surprised when people discover an old principal and think they've discovered something new. On 6/2/2013 10:06 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Sean Duggan shows how emphasizing an image's darker tones or even pushing them into darkness can make f

Re: OT Pushing into darkness

2013-06-02 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 7:11 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > I hate to put it this way, but this is news? I'm always surprised when > people discover an old principal and think they've discovered something new. I didn't see any claim of novelty. It seemed to me to be instruction and example, well pres

Re: OT Pushing into darkness

2013-06-02 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > > On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 7:11 PM, P.J. Alling > wrote: > > > I hate to put it this way, but this is news? I'm always surprised when > > people discover an old principal and think they've discovered something new. > > I didn't see any claim

Re: PESO - Velveteen?

2013-06-02 Thread P.J. Alling
He looks like he's got a candy cigarette... On 6/2/2013 12:29 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Had an excellent photography day yesterday. Started down at the Lake where the first thing I come across was this little guy having breakfast. He tolerated my presence long enough for me to sidle

Re: PESO More Vivid

2013-06-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 3 June 2013 01:03, Bruce Walker wrote: > Wow. That is very impressive even as a test image, so I can only just > image how amazing it'll be when you make the final one. Hi Bruce, Yes it does contain a lot of detail :) A quick calculation approximates that the full res version would be about 1

Re: Peso Jay 6

2013-06-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Minor nit, you seem to have gotten his tail in focus, but not his head... Contrary to the recent video shared, my K-5 is not all that speedy in low light AFing Dave > > > On 6/2/2013 10:34 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> http://photo.net/phot

Re: OT: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread David Mann
On Jun 3, 2013, at 4:53 AM, Alan C wrote: > Comrades was a bit of a disaster this year with the sweltering conditions > (25% DNF!), very similar to what you experienced, but it was still an > exciting event. The times were all a bit slow. I was actually thinking of Comrades during the last 10k

Re: OT: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread David Mann
On Jun 3, 2013, at 6:01 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > I am a lousy runner so I admire anyone who can. > > Great job. You fought through your obstacles, persevered and finished. Thanks, Frank. I've persevered through worse, not that that made it any easier. There were some very sorry-l

Re: PESO: Sardi's -- Where is Sardi's

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Mark. Yes, it was quite breezy, and a bit cool. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 5:29 PM, Mark C wrote: > Interesting moment that we can call relate to - it looks a little windy as > well. > > Mark > > > On 5/31/2013 5:02 PM, Daniel J.

Re: PESO - Suspicious Eyes

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Us old dudes don't have all that much to be happy about. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the di

Re: PESO - Velveteen?

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice image, Frank. Did you give him that lollipop? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 12:29 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Had an excellent photography day yesterday. > > Started down at the Lake where the first thing I come across w

Re: PAW178 - Night swimming; 10:34pm

2013-06-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a striking image, Dag. I love the symmetry between the clouds and the hills and their reflections, the strong silhouette and the rings in the water. Each is effective on its own, but together it makes s superior composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-06-02 Thread steve harley
on 2013-06-01 10:30 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 paying more, it's not quite that extreme; existing customers can still run th

Re: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread kwaller
Congratulations ! An accomplishment any way you look at it. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "David Mann" Subject: OT: Marathon The Christchurch Marathon was held today and I ran it as my first marathon. I've done a few half

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax 70-210mm F Zoom

2013-06-02 Thread kwaller
I bought mine new in 1988, for ??? dollars. Has performed admirably for me all these years. Last week as I opened the liftgate on my vehicle my camera bag tumbled out. I carry 5 lenses and a K20 in the bag - all lenses and the body were fine except for the 70-210 which took the fall of about 3 f

Few recent PESOs

2013-06-02 Thread Boris Liberman
I am hopelessly behind 2000+ unread messages... As it turns out, Pentax lenses on Ricoh GXR-M module work really well, although focusing may be somewhat tricky. The Novoflex adapter is useful as it allows to easily open the aperture, focus and close aperture back ultimately taking the shot :-)

Re: Marathon

2013-06-02 Thread Alan C
33◦C. It was worst from mid-day to late afternoon so the faster runners were not so badly affected. Winning time 5:32. The medical tent must have been very busy. Alan C -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 3:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: O

PESO - The Stylist

2013-06-02 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso1.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO Plush Tiger

2013-06-02 Thread David Mann
On Jun 3, 2013, at 7:11 AM, Thomas Bohn wrote: > Hello again, > > after a long time I would like to submit a new PESO by me. Didn't > really know which photo to chose so I took one at random. > > https://secure.flickr.com/photos/95985450@N08/8927640878/lightbox/ Looks like a (very cute) cheeta

PESO odd couple

2013-06-02 Thread Larry Colen
This random pairing outside a local diner amused me: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/893928/in/set-72157633893662627 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd