Re: A Familiar Shoulder

On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35:23PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: > For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. Some of us are more mixed than blessing. That's a damn fine photo for someone whose not very good with a camera. :-) > > -- Walt > > > On 1/13/2014 2:16 PM, Paul Soren

SV: PESOs: polar vortex + window

Good thing I didn't send any of my attempts at frozen water from last year for the book, they would have fallen through completely. A very nice set, Christine. Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- Fra: Christine Nielsen Dato: 10. januar 2014 16:36 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: PES

Re: January PUG is up - it's cold outside....

Thanks Darren. My favorite is that cold hand of Ken. Henk Darren Addy schreef op 13-1-2014 19:07: Henk's "Frost in the Polder" is far and away my favorite. The only thing that might have made it even better would have been to capture a fog of breath coming out of the nostrils. My "honorable men

Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic

On 13/1/14, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: >Its annoying I always thought they were pushing the gear to any other scantily clad women who might be there. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- ___

Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic

Late 60's early 70's .. For some reason I can vividly remember an outfit I had - the top had shoulder pads and the shorts had cuffs... If it had been a dress, it would have been something from the 40's But yes, 1970 exactly was when I had the outfit.. The shorts were safer than the mini skirts.

Thinking about a revival

There was a time when Pentax made a nice slip-on cap. Of course they didn't stay on as well as the snap-in caps. So I avoided them. Now I'm looking at putting a quality cpl on several lense. The slim b+w is reasonably priced and high quality. But it's slim because there are no front threads. Appare

Re: PESO: A Familiar Shoulder

Thank you very much, Frank! As ambivalent as I am about shooting weddings, moments like that make it worth all the effort. -- Walt On 1/14/2014 1:15 AM, knarf wrote: You nailed it. Could not be better imho. Everything is there and in the right place. Pure emotion, beautifully captured and

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

Unfortunate connotations in the name though. On 1/14/2014 12:10 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Maybe he'll find something for himself... I hope he does Christine - he won't be sorry - I got mine for christmas and it is just what I wanted - A plain simple well executed watch ! Shinola appears to be a g

Re: A Familiar Shoulder

On 1/14/2014 2:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35:23PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. Some of us are more mixed than blessing. That's a damn fine photo for someone whose not very good with a camera. :-) Thanks, La

Re: Thinking about a revival

On 1/14/2014 11:05 AM, CollinB wrote: There was a time when Pentax made a nice slip-on cap. Of course they didn't stay on as well as the snap-in caps. So I avoided them. Now I'm looking at putting a quality cpl on several lense. The slim b+w is reasonably priced and high quality. But it's slim be

Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic

That outfit sounds like something from Bette Midler's act. On 1/14/2014 9:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Late 60's early 70's .. For some reason I can vividly remember an outfit I had - the top had shoulder pads and the shorts had cuffs... If it had been a dress, it would have been something from

It seems simple, but ...

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Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

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Re: It seems simple, but ...

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Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

That's a great-looking watch. I've never been one to wear them, but if I did, that'd be the one. -- Walt On 1/13/2014 3:49 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Not to upstage Paul and his great Autoshow coverage but I have to share this great product made in Detroit. Its relatively new on the scene and a f

Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic

I never wore a mini-skirt, per-se. But I had blue wool or knit dress, that was essentially mini-skirt length, with covered arms and with a high neck, but a large, prominent zipper down the middle. Guys seemed to notice that zipper a lot, as I recall. Still have it around somewhere. Would hav

Re: It seems simple, but ...

* = hi-tech (AW construction, SDM, AL, IF, ED, etc.), fast and bulky. DA Ltd = old-fashioned style: not so fast, small and metal barrel (on the outside). Old style even about their image properties, and that requires lesser use of fancy glasses and advanced optical design features. Dario (an

Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic

On 1/13/2014 6:06 PM, Bob W wrote: On 13 Jan 2014, at 20:35, John wrote: On 1/13/2014 2:09 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Who neatly dresses in office attire to go shooting? Not I. If you want Truth In Advertising the sales folk should all be dressed in Dumpy Photographer Attire. :-) Clothes that look

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

That's a beauty! Both watch and photo. Cheers, frank Ken Waller wrote: >Not to upstage Paul and his great Autoshow coverage but I have to share >this >great product made in Detroit. Its relatively new on the scene and a >first >from Detroit. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17652158 >

Re: A Familiar Shoulder

Mark! Walt wrote: >On 1/14/2014 2:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35:23PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: >>> For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. >> Some of us are more mixed than blessing. >> >> That's a damn fine photo for someone whose not very good

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

on 2014-01-13 22:10 Ken Waller wrote Shinola appears to be a great brand thats trying to fill a niche with their watches, bikes and leather goods! your photo has good graphic properties; are the numerals actually raised, or is that 3D effect painted on? recently i tried to look up another D

PESO - Only In Vegas

Wish I had had time to do a whole series of "Only In Vegas" shots, while there, but didn't. Slot machines in 7-11's, etc. For those of you not in the US, Denny's is a very prosaic restaurant chain, sort of middle of the road dinning. Not the cheapest there is (those are fast-food drive thr

Re: A Familiar Shoulder

I've found that I can get decent results in spite of my shortcomings, as long as I'm standing in the right place when something happens. Just like real estate - location, location, location... Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "

Re: PESO - Only In Vegas

Those bright lights should serve as a warning. Jack - Original Message - From: "eactiv...@aol.com" To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:43 AM Subject: PESO - Only In Vegas Wish I had had time to do a whole series of  "Only In Vegas" shots, while there, but didn'

Re: Thinking about a revival

A few years ago I was able to buy a 49mm cap, from Pentax, that gripped the inside threads on the lens - might still be available. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "John" Subject: Re: Thinking about a revival On 1/14/2014 11

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

Thanks knarf. It was something different for me and I wanted to spread the word. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "knarf" Subject: Re: PESO: Made in Detroit Love it! Cheers, frank Ken Waller wrote: Not to upstage Paul an

Re: January PUG is up - it's cold outside....

Thanks Henk, I appreciate the comment. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Henk Terhell" Subject: Re: January PUG is up - it's cold outside Thanks Darren. My favorite is that cold hand of Ken. Henk Darren Addy schreef op

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

A very long time ago, when I earned money shinning shoes, Shinola was THE brand of polish us professional shoe-shiners used. And I also remember the old saying - you don't know shit from Shinola. I never did polish shoes with shit. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwalle

Re: PESO - Only In Vegas

Certainly not "only in Vegas" though - looks exactly like ones in the east to me , unless you are saying there are slots in the restaurant - which I can't see in the photo. Anywhere in Nevada that's possible, btw. Denny's is a place one should not patronize on ethical grounds. ann On 1/14/20

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

Nice shot - almost as nice as your frozen bud :-) but is that really a watch? ann On 1/14/2014 13:22, knarf wrote: That's a beauty! Both watch and photo. Cheers, frank Ken Waller wrote: Not to upstage Paul and his great Autoshow coverage but I have to share this great product made in Detroi

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

Thanks Walt. It also has the feel of a quality instrument. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Walt" Subject: Re: PESO: Made in Detroit That's a great-looking watch. I've never been one to wear them, but if I did, that'd be the

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

They'll face tougher competition with their bike than they will with the watches. From what I've seen their current bike offerings are rather specialized city machines. I learned Shinola is having their bike frames built by an older outfit in Waterford, Michigan. Kenneth Waller http://www.pent

Re: A Familiar Shoulder

On 1/14/2014 11:51 AM, Walt wrote: On 1/14/2014 2:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35:23PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. Some of us are more mixed than blessing. That's a damn fine photo for someone whose not very g

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

Forgot to ad - the numerals are painted on the face. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" Subject: Re: PESO: Made in Detroit They'll face tougher competition with their bike than they will with the watches. From what

Re: PESO: Made in Detroit

Hi Ann Thanks for the comment - and yes it is a watch. There's 3/4 more that I didn't capture! I used my 200mm f4.0 A* macro at 1:1 (lifesize) & my K3 - really starting to appreciate that camera! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - F

Re: PESO - Trickle Down

I recognize that he must be sitting on some kind of steam grate & but you can't really see anything about him. It's all blocked up shadows & specular highlights. I wouldn't even know it was a "him" if it weren't for the tip off in your post. There's really nothing in the image that speaks to me o

RE: A Familiar Shoulder

> -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John > > > > I've found that I can get decent results in spite of my > shortcomings, > > as long as I'm standing in the right place when something happens. > > > > The key to being a great wedding photographer

Suggestions for mid range lens

I have been using my Pentax 20-35 MM and a Sigma 70-300 MM and have been mostly happy with the results from these two lenses on my ist DS. But the man in the middle is an elder lens (Tamron 35-135 mm Manual Zoom and focus) and I think it is time to replace it. It seems as though both Tamron an

Re: A Familiar Shoulder

On 1/14/2014 3:10 PM, Bob W wrote: > -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John I've found that I can get decent results in spite of my shortcomings, as long as I'm standing in the right place when something happens. The key to being a great wed

Re: Suggestions for mid range lens

on 2014-01-14 14:29 John wrote I have been using my Pentax 20-35 MM and a Sigma 70-300 MM and have been mostly happy with the results from these two lenses on my ist DS. But the man in the middle is an elder lens (Tamron 35-135 mm Manual Zoom and focus) and I think it is time to replace it. so

RE: A Familiar Shoulder

I haven't done that since my honeymoon. Bob W wrote: > > -Original Message- >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John >> > >> > I've found that I can get decent results in spite of my >> shortcomings, >> > as long as I'm standing in the right place when something ha

OT - Interesting Lawsuit by Empre State Bldg vs Topless Photog!

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Re: Boris PESO #02 - Waiting

Nice tonality and blend of soft and sharps - great! On 1/10/2014 1:36 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello. Here's a fresh photograph: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2014/01/2013-02-waiting.html Even at f/2.0 this Nokton is totally not a slouch... As usual - brutal and honest comments are welc

Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic

Thanks for the report - sounds like they office line is "We ain't going full frame!" Like the photos - nice stairway / break room / cafe for lunch! Mark On 1/13/2014 12:59 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I went to CES in Las Vegas and just got back. These were shot with the X-5 (which I got so

Re: PESO - Trickle Down

Thanks for the comment, John. The lack of comments tells me that it doesn't speak to anyone else either. ;-) Doesn't really matter if it's a him or a her, it's more that there's a poor schmuck sitting on a sidewalk in one of the richest cities in one of the richest countries in the world. The

Re: A Familiar Shoulder

On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Walt wrote: > > On 1/14/2014 2:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> >> On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:35:23PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: >>> >>> For what it's worth, people in general are a mixed blessing. >> >> Some of us are more mixed than blessing. >> >> That's a damn fin

Re: OT - Interesting Lawsuit by Empre State Bldg vs Topless Photog!

Interesting indeed, especially if he really was simply shooting with the same old P&S or camera phone as all the other tourists. $1.1m bucks? Holy crap in a bun. How far out of proportion can something be pushed before it reaches escape velocity? On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 5:37 PM, Steve Cottrell w

Re: Suggestions for mid range lens

On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 4:41 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2014-01-14 14:29 John wrote > >> I have been using my Pentax 20-35 MM and a Sigma 70-300 MM and have been >> mostly >> happy with the results from these two lenses on my ist DS. But the man in >> the >> middle is an elder lens (Tamron 35-1

PESO - By Streetlight

A week ago we (like much of eastern North America) in a deep freeze with lots of snow: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/by-streetlight.html?m=1 Now much of it has melted and we're experiencing spring-like temps. I like snow better than huge puddles everywhere, to be honest... Hope you

Re: Suggestions for mid range lens

You might want to consider a 28-105 f4 - 5.6 power zoom. I did some informal testing / playing around while bored this weekend and was really impressed with how sharp my copy of this lens is on the K-3. At 50mm f8 it was pretty close to the A 50 f1.4, which actually surprised me. I use it mostl

Re: GESO - CES and Paul's Pic

Er... Um... "the official line is " At least auto correct left "ain't" alone... On 1/14/2014 6:14 PM, Mark C wrote: Thanks for the report - sounds like they office line is "We ain't going full frame!" Like the photos - nice stairway / break room / cafe for lunch! Mark On 1/13/2014 12:5

Re: PESO - By Streetlight

Really liking the mood and light in this, Frank. You've really captured the snowy-TO-by-streetlights look. The huge puddles have a tendency to become skating rinks overnight. It's been hellish trying to walk the doggy lately. On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM, knarf wrote: > A week ago we (like m

Re: It seems simple, but ...

I was going to say that the star lenses have SDM focusing and also include zooms, while the the limiteds lack SDM and include only primes. But I won't say that because the 20-40 Limited is a zoom and has DC (which I guess is a form of SDM.) Mark On 1/14/2014 12:30 PM, CollinB wrote: Pentax

Re: It seems simple, but ...

On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 9:05 PM, Mark C wrote: > I was going to say that the star lenses have SDM focusing and also include > zooms, while the the limiteds lack SDM and include only primes. > > But I won't say that because the 20-40 Limited is a zoom and has DC (which I > guess is a form of SDM.)

PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot elbow my way into a decent position in front of the stage at the Hyundai Genesis introduction to get a shot. Had to wait for the smoke to clear but it eventually did. The pic ended up in the Times auto show reporting a

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Excellent work, Paul - that photo just glistens and shines! Looking forward to getting my copy of the 17-70 later this week. Mark On 1/14/2014 9:28 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot elbow my way into a decent position in fr

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Nice and shiny! Great stuff, Paul. On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot > elbow my way into a decent position in front of the stage at the Hyundai > Genesis introduction to get a shot. Had to wait

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

You're good at this stuff you know ann On 1/14/2014 21:28, Paul Stenquist wrote: I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot elbow my way into a decent position in front of the stage at the Hyundai Genesis introduction to get a shot. Had to wait for the smoke

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Thanks Ann. Coming from you, that means a lot. Paul via phone > On Jan 14, 2014, at 10:01 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > You're good at this stuff you know > > ann > >> On 1/14/2014 21:28, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed >> dot

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Great stuff, Paul. I'd love to have one of those. It would be quite an upgrade from our i20! Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:28 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show I’m promised some pics shot

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Thanks. The i20 is a nice ride. Hyundai is competing with it in the world rally championship. Paul via phone > On Jan 14, 2014, at 10:52 PM, "Alan C" wrote: > > Great stuff, Paul. I'd love to have one of those. It would be quite an > upgrade from our i20! > > Alan C > > -Original Messag

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Extremely well done. I assume that you, also, do all of the post editing. Most impressive, Paul. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:28 PM Subject: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show I’m promised some p

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

You're welcome - now get some rest! :-) ann On 1/14/2014 22:02, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks Ann. Coming from you, that means a lot. Paul via phone On Jan 14, 2014, at 10:01 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: You're good at this stuff you know ann On 1/14/2014 21:28, Paul Stenquist wrote: I’m pro

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Very well done, professional. You can make most Pentax lenses look good! -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show > >I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot >elbow my way into a decent position in front

PESO - Love at First Sight

Just fooling around: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/love-at-first-sight.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to U

Re: Suggestions for mid range lens

Mark, I have thought of that, but I have a Sigma 70 -300 mm f 4-5.6 Power zoom that I like very much. It has been a good lens that I have had for a while. For zooms I use, the others are: : Pentax 20-35 mm f4, and my old Tamron 35-135mm f 3.5-4.5, which is used when I feel I need to be i

Re: PESO - By Streetlight

This shot really takes me back to my childhood. The mood conveyed just has that sense of yesteryear. Very nicely done. Frank. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad > On Jan 14, 2014, at 4:09 PM, knarf wrote: > > A week ago we (like much of eastern North America) in a deep freeze with lots > of snow:

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Well, there is the lens and then the K3 and then there is the photographer. The equipment didn't hurt you but you did an amazing job! -- Bruce Sent from my iPad > On Jan 14, 2014, at 6:28 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed

Re: PESO - By Streetlight

I like snow better than huge puddles everywhere, to be honest... The great Carnack predict more snow to come - you betchum. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "knarf" Subject: PESO - By Streetlight A week ago we (like much of