Paul,
I would think about two bags that may fit those needs:
There is a series of messenger style bags: Up-rise by Vanguard.
I wrote about Up-rise 33 back in March:
http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2013-March/340066.html
This is great, but would be too small for two cameras.
You can see
And a Martin Dreadnought too. Even more excellent! That yellow pick is
a distraction though...
This one for me:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9075080722/
Chris
On 18 June 2013 21:29, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
On 18/6/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed:
On 19 June 2013 00:41, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote:
On Jun 18, 2013, at 5:24 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:
Care to join me? Haven't booked the walk, yet. It will probably be from
September 13th through the 21st.
I'd love to join you for at least part of the walk. Perhaps a
On Jun 19, 2013, at 3:32 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:
Grade inflation is
rampant and it's only acceptable to fail the students with the most
egregiously low performance. And, yes, this applies in the Ivy League.
I remember from my high school days one of my teachers told
On 18/6/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed:
I know there have been dozens of camera bag discussions here
I think you've been missing a lot of posts mate ;-)
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On 18/6/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed:
unless it's a hurricane? Do they ever get those in England?
All the time! But mercifully they've died down by the time they get
here. Low pressure systems with rain. Plenty of wind from people like Bob.
But a genuine hurricane smacked
On 18/6/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:
Especially now that I'm a vegetarian.
Where e'er you be, let the wind blow free!
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On 18/6/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9075074744/
Yeah that one's actually not bad at all, I just thought the guitar was a
but big in the frame for my taste.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9075081144/
Lovely composition,
On 19/6/13, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed:
Yeah that one's actually not bad at all, I just thought the guitar was a
but big in the frame for my taste.
Freudian slip!!
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On 18 Jun 2013, at 23:38, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
Because the focal point shifts all the time (due to the motion of the
kittens), I make use of auto focus.
My number 1 tip for kitten photography: Taxidermy is your friend.
Henri Cattier-Bresson
Hmph. Quite clearly not a
On 19 Jun 2013, at 03:49, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/9082077094/lightbox/
That's very unusual
B
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On Jun 19, 2013, at 10:20 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote:
..cause i knwo we all want to learn this.:
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-take-cute-pictures-of-kittens/
Does the phrase captured by ... as used in the captions seem like fingernails
on a blackboard to
On Jun 19, 2013, at 2:22 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote:
Can I come too? (Probably just for a day though so wouldn't need
accommodation)
Absolutely. Glad to have company, especially someone from the country I'm
visiting. I'll let you know when I've booked, when I'll be
Extreme Robin action. Not for the squeamish or members of PETW (people for the
ethical treatment of worms):
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/the-early-bird.html?m=1
On the other hand there's the Martin Luther connection.
Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
Cheers,
frank
For
Nice capture. I love the look in its eye; it seems to suspect that
you are after the worm, and it seems determined to protect its meal.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 7:21 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd second Darren's recommendation regarding the urban disguise line. I
picked one up a few years ago so I could have a bag that looked like a
briiefcase when traveling for work. I only used it a few times for
extended shooting, but carried two bodies and a few heavy lenses (the
biggest being
Yum!
Really nice sharp nicely composed shot, Frank.
Jack
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Extreme Robin action. Not for the squeamish or members of
http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/wildlife-photos-from-the-nat-geo-photo-contest
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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My niece-in-law sent me those a while back -
definitely wow time!
ann
On 6/19/2013 09:48, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/wildlife-photos-from-the-nat-geo-photo-contest
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Was reading the great Herbert Keppler Quotes yesterday and came
across this comment on big and heavy hold everything bags. It's a big
no no he says for most photographers, provided of course if you are
not in the most category.
Ok, I bought a Swiss Gear Sling Bag on sale at Costco, Toronto, on
Thanks Mark. It looks like it would work well for me. I'm hoping to use a gift
certificate at Woodward Camera, but I may just save that for something else
(it's only $50). I doubt if Woodward has the Urban Disguise.
Paul
On Jun 19, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:
I'd
Living in a small town, I have no ready (home delivery) source of any major
newspapers, so I get my news fix via iPad apps and on-line sources. Washington
Post, L.A. Times, AP, BBC, USA Today, etc.
In today's on-line USA Today, Sports section, there is a story about the Heat
vs. Spurs NBA
Good morning,
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am planning
on taking the K-5, 10-17, 16-45, 50-200, and polarizer.
Is that too much? Any advice?
Rick
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I'd bet dollars to donuts that you don't use the 16-45mm much, once
you are in the air. I've always wanted to do that. Have a blast!
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Good morning,
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013, Rick Womer wrote:
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am
planning on taking the K-5, 10-17, 16-45, 50-200, and polarizer.
Is that too much? Any advice?
You have a backup body? Bring that and mount a lens on it -- you really
want to
I'm not really an NBA fan, but I've been following the finals pretty
closely. That was an EPIC game last night, with a little of
EVERYTHING. There are so many snapshot moments that stand out after
watching the game, from both teams. I've been rooting for the Spurs
(more accurately, against the
On 19/06/2013 8:38 AM, Rick Womer wrote:
Good morning,
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am planning
on taking the K-5, 10-17, 16-45, 50-200, and polarizer.
Is that too much? Any advice?
You could probably leave both the 10-17 and the 16-45 with the chase
I tend to agree with that, but I think it depends on what you want to
use it for and how you work. If you just want to keep track of one
thing for transporting (and then have a smaller bag or backpack for
the equipment to you want to take with you for the day) then it might
be nice to have one
Whenever I experience some display weirdness like this, I always
assume it is in their CSS and just try a different browser. IMHO
Microsoft's IE should be your *last* option. I'm using Chrome almost
exclusively now, but you should also have Firefox installed. If it
looks bad in one browser, (it
More reviews (ALL of them 5-star) for the Urban Disguise® 60 V2.0 at BH:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBarA=getItemDetailQ=sku=847332is=REGsi=rev#costumerReview
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:
Thanks Mark. It looks like it
Thanks Dan, I hadn't seen those.
The clear shot of the elephants crossing the river is my favorite.
Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:48 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/wildlife-photos-from-the-nat-geo-photo-contest
Dan Matyola
I'll vote for 2742. It shows a bit of typical teen attitude. And the
lightning is softer than many of the others.
stan
On Jun 18, 2013, at 4:37 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Yes Cotty, the ones without the smiles.
On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
On
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 07:38:56AM -0700, Rick Womer wrote:
Good morning,
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am
planning on taking the K-5, 10-17, 16-45, 50-200, and polarizer.
Is that too much? ?Any advice?
Take a backup body ...
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Paul - I use the Urban Disguise 60 and a couple of different Domke
bags depending on what I need to carry. The Urban Disguise is shaped
like a briefcase or laptop bag and padded more like a traditional
camera bag. I use it when I need to carry a bunch of gear and a
laptop. It's especially useful
I just checked and I have the Urban Disguise 60. I used to take it when
traveling just to avoid people asking about the camera bag - the Urban
Disguise really just looks like a bulky briefcase. Now that I carry the
Q when traveling I can carry everything in my briefcase with room to
spare. On
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 07:38:56AM -0700, Rick Womer wrote:
Good morning,
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am
planning on taking the K-5, 10-17, 16-45, 50-200, and polarizer.
Is that too much? Any advice?
You forgot about a spare body in case your
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013, Larry Colen wrote:
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 07:38:56AM -0700, Rick Womer wrote:
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am
planning on taking the K-5, 10-17, 16-45, 50-200, and polarizer.
Is that too much? Any advice?
You forgot about a
Nice one, Frank! That is a female indeed - the white spots on the
wingtips. Getting close to them can be a challenge - they can be
elusive! I have not seen any yet this year, but I haven't gotten out much.
Mark
On 6/17/2013 11:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Feel free to correct me if
Rick,
Less is more, enjoy the ride.
K-5 50-200 with maybe a fast 50 or 31 in your pocket.
Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote:
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013, Larry Colen wrote:
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 07:38:56AM -0700, Rick Womer wrote:
I'm scheduled to
Better to rent them once you get there. I can't think of a bigger downer
than having to deal with a grouchy, jet-lagged cormorant.
Check Travelocity Priceline for cheap package deals on hotel rooms,
car rentals cormorants together.
Plus, the room you save in your carry-on bag can be used
From: knarftheriault
Bumped into an old friend of mine in the Kensington Market area of
Toronto the other day. As the warm weather approaches the Market is
where downtowners go on the weekends:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/06/nick.html?m=1
Nick is a cinematographer who shoots
Location, location, location... nice capture, all it needs is better light.
So you got up early to get the worm?
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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Subject: PESO - The Early Bird
Extreme Robin action.
From: Steve Cottrell
On 18/6/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed:
unless it's a hurricane? Do they ever get those in England?
All the time! But mercifully they've died down by the time they get
here. Low pressure systems with rain. Plenty of wind from people like Bob.
But a
Also bring a hat. I'm 6'4 and the burner made it uncomfortable for my head
when the burner was on - depends on the size of the baloon basket.
Enjoy the quiet!
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com
Thanks, Stan.
The light was what I liked about it, too -- as well as the expression.
As an aside, I've picked up two shoots from that set. Not a lot of
money, but more portfolio fodder -- which is what I'm really angling for
at this point.
-- Walt
On 6/19/2013 11:28 AM, Stan Halpin wrote:
I generally carry an inflatable Cormorant when I need one.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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Subject: Re: PESO - Broken Rung
Better to rent them once you get there. I can't think of a bigger
On Thu, Jun 06, 2013, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Street artist seen in Toronto's (Bohemian) Kensington Market neighbourhood:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/blue-period.html?m=1
His art didn't do much for me but I liked the overall scene.
The echo of blue between painting
? The stuffed cormorants don't really take much room in the luggage.
Why go inflatable when you can take a stuffed one.
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 1:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
I generally carry an inflatable Cormorant when I need one.
Kenneth Waller
From: Darren Addy
I'm not really an NBA fan, but I've been following the finals pretty
closely. That was an EPIC game last night, with a little of
EVERYTHING. There are so many snapshot moments that stand out after
watching the game, from both teams. I've been rooting for the Spurs
(more
kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
I generally carry an inflatable Cormorant when I need one.
Pervert!
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Yep, but they play each other tomorrow night and the loser exits the CWS.
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 1:43 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
From: Darren Addy
I'm not really an NBA fan, but I've been following the finals pretty
closely. That was an EPIC game last night, with a little
Why go inflatable when you can take a stuffed one.
I have alot of hot air.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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Subject: Re: PESO - Broken Rung
? The stuffed cormorants don't really take much
Always good for a shag...
On 19 Jun 2013, at 19:38, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
I generally carry an inflatable Cormorant when I need one.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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Subject: Re:
He wants to stuff it when he gets there
On 19 Jun 2013, at 19:58, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
Why go inflatable when you can take a stuffed one.
I have alot of hot air.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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On 19 Jun 2013, at 18:58, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Better to rent them once you get there. I can't think of a bigger downer than
having to deal with a grouchy, jet-lagged cormorant.
Check Travelocity Priceline for cheap package deals on hotel rooms, car
rentals
on 2013-06-19 7:55 Bipin Gupta wrote
Was reading the great Herbert Keppler Quotes yesterday and came
across this comment on big and heavy hold everything bags. It's a big
no no he says for most photographers, provided of course if you are
not in the most category.
i think Paul is in a special
George,
It's all or nothing, though, right? That is, it sends all photos -- there's no
way to only send select ones from the camera to the iOS device?
Any chance that might change in the future?
Joe Wilensky
I've been using the Eye-fi Mobi card for a couple of days. Unlike the
Eye-fi pro,
via BuyDig (Beach Camera), with coupon code DIGTHEHEAT15
that is from where i bought for $660 in December, and i was satisfied as to
warranty concerns and indeed got a proper new camera, not a broken down kit;
however i have no experience with their customer service and i would double
check
Hi Joe
Yes, it sends everything. I think they are trying to keep the Mobi
Simple. There may be more options on the Eye-fi pro but I haven't
played with that one.
I may take a look at the Toshiba card when I get a little time. From
what I've read and heard, the Toshiba card actually turns
Most people wake up and have the blues. You wake up and score a
photoshoot. You're doing something right, Walt.
Some really good shots in this collection. My faves include IGP2621,
2777, 2804, 2806 2862. I also like 2778 2790. 2745 is good but
needs hotspots reduced.
These shots speak highly
On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
I love the Jewel meets Taylor Swift thing she has going on there.
Wait, is this the same Knarf who trashed all 80's synthpop a few days
ago? You shouldn't even _know_ who Jewel or Taylor Swift are, let
These are nice Walt though the ones with her smiling are the better ones
of the bunch. The other ones she seems either really bored, really
depressed or just sad.
On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 4:07 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
I woke up today with an itch to take some photos and decided, what
This is a Photoshop-level repair, Walt. Lr's tools are too
simpleminded for this kind of thing, imho.
In his retouching book, Scott Kelby describes a terrific method for
evening out skin tones of all kinds, tan lines, sunburns, etc., that
doesn't involve cloning or other skin detail destruction
Listed for gasp $645.00 US. Not that long ago you could pick them up
for about half that. A lot of the wider lenses showed a bit of price
inflation but the A* and M* 300mm f4 lenses were pretty price stable for
a several years. Not any more I guess.
Hey I have an M*300 f4.0 that I might be
I always wondered how you were able to arrange those perfect nature shots...
On 6/18/2013 9:06 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Brian Walters wrote:
Quoting Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com:
... and a cormorant in.
I'm fairly certain that cormorants are uncommon in New Mexico
That's why I
Here's Mike again, catching some air at the New Toronto skate park:
http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/06/new-toronto-air-force.html?m=1
At first I thought the pedestrian behind the bike was a bother but I think
seeing the face (blurry and dark as it is - I did dodge it a bit) makes it a
Thanks, Mark!
There's one bend in Etobicoke Creek (several kilometres from my house) where
they seem to hang out. I'm hoping to get out that way again this summer and
spend a whole afternoon in that one spot. I do like this photo but I think I
can do better.
If nothing else it will be a nice
Yes, I also prefer the new shot. for the reasons you mentioned,
Jack
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Subject: PESO - New Toronto Air Force
Here's Mike again, catching some air at
Frankie says Relax!
I didn't trash all 80s synth pop. Yeah there was a lot of shite out there but
some of it was fun, dance-able stuff that was just well-written pop: Human
League, Gary Newman, Soft Cell, Howard Jones all come to mind as having
recorded pretty decent tunes.
My beef was with
Thanks Aahz! I liked the blue door there as well.
Glad you enjoyed, trust you had a lovely trip.
Thanks to all who commented on this one. Sharp and in colour. What's the world
coming to?
cheers,
frank
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To:
Nice action shot well caught but the background is an issue for me - too
busy.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: PESO - New Toronto Air Force
Yes, I also prefer the new shot. for
[Alaska cruise]
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Glad you enjoyed, trust you had a lovely trip.
Mostly, modulo the sprained ankle and cough. My primary and I took
about fourteen thousand photos; I'll start some threads when I can.
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I've been watching it drop in price, it's been about $10 every two days
for the last two weeks.
There may be another shoe about to drop from Pentax, Maybe the long
anticipated 24mp K-3.
Full frame or not, the remaining stocks of the K-5 would really have
serious price pressure applied by
I just got back from Orlando for a 1 day conference with some colleagues from
work. I had wanted to get the Mobi Eye-Fi 8g and tried to purchase at Central
Camera and Calumet Photo, but neither sold it. Looks like you have to get it
from the Eye-Fi web site or B H, which I will do this
On 19/06/2013 8:55 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote:
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013, Rick Womer wrote:
I'm scheduled to take a hot-air balloon ride tomorrow morning, and am
planning on taking the K-5, 10-17, 16-45, 50-200, and polarizer.
Is that too much? Any advice?
You have a backup body? Bring that and mount
On 19/06/2013 12:29 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
Also bring a hat. I'm 6'4 and the burner made it uncomfortable for my
head when the burner was on - depends on the size of the baloon basket.
Good advice. I flew a small Firefly balloon that would, when packed, fit
in the box of a full size
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