Re: OT: how to avoid actually riding your bike

2014-04-19 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 18 Apr 2014, at 23:39, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On Apr 18, 2014, at 6:04 PM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: So, after last weekend's fun in the woods I've bought a purpose-built cyclocross frameset, which I will build up to use as an off-road-only bike

Re: GESO - April Flowers

2014-04-19 Thread P.J. Alling
Pretty wild flowers, but I'm a bit disapointed, April Flowers sounds like the name of a Burlesque Artist... On 4/18/2014 4:49 PM, Mark C wrote: My first crack at hepatica and other spring wildflowers this season - K-3, A*200mm macro:

PESO -- I'm Batman.

2014-04-19 Thread P.J. Alling
Funny I always thought the Batmobile would be a bit more exotic. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20imbatman..html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Limited. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for

Re: GESO - 4 pics from Cornwall

2014-04-19 Thread Tim Bray
Thank you for taking my eyes on a trip away across the water. Nice shots. On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 3:05 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Polzeath Ramble, Easter 2014 4 pics from Cornwall 1st pic Fuji X-E1 + Voigtlander 15/4.5, all others + Pentax SMC-A*85/1.4

Well now I feel like an idiot.

2014-04-19 Thread P.J. Alling
There's no worse feeling than the one that comes from taking a bunch of photos, thinking that one has downloaded the images, deleting the images on the card then reusing the card. It confirms one's worst fears about the massive loss of brain cells from abusing oneself in various ways... -- A

Re: GESO - 4 pics from Cornwall

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 18/4/14, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: Fantastic. Really nice shots, dripping with atmosphere. Is that Anthony Gormley in the last one? More like the creature from the Black Lagoon ! Thanks -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video

Re: GESO - 4 pics from Cornwall

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 18/4/14, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: The 3 others on the Fuji X-E1 as well? Very nice. Yes, many thanks. The X-E1 is very good but I want an X-T1 as I still have issues with the EVF [on the X-E1]. I still find it very difficult in coming from an optical viewfinder to

Re: GESO - 4 pics from Cornwall

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 18/4/14, Tim Bray, discombobulated, unleashed: Thank you for taking my eyes on a trip away across the water. Nice shots. Thanks Tim and Dan and all who looked. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv

Re: GESO - 4 pics from Cornwall

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 18/4/14, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I particularly like the second one, The others might be so many places the one of the town really has a lot of character. I'm wondering where you were when you took it, in a sea going vessel or on a cliff, or on an outcrop that would be

Re: Well now I feel like an idiot.

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 19/4/14, P.J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: There's no worse feeling than the one that comes from taking a bunch of photos, thinking that one has downloaded the images, deleting the images on the card then reusing the card. It confirms one's worst fears about the massive loss of

Re: GESO - 4 pics from Cornwall

2014-04-19 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 19 Apr 2014, at 09:57, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 18/4/14, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: Fantastic. Really nice shots, dripping with atmosphere. Is that Anthony Gormley in the last one? More like the creature from the Black Lagoon ! Yes, I realised when I

Re: PESO -- I'm Batman.

2014-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Funny, and a great catch! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 2:30 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Funny I always thought the Batmobile would be a bit more exotic.

PESO: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17735776 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 PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier

2014-04-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Gorgeous. Perfect subject for a pano. Crisp and colorful. Paul via phone On Apr 19, 2014, at 12:03 AM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Thanks knarF! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: PESO- Empire State by Phone

2014-04-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great, still have it here. Has the track pack, the Pirelli summer 19s and the 420 horse 5 liter. Paul via phone On Apr 19, 2014, at 12:01 AM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: So how did you enjoy the Stang? Dynamic image BTW. Kenneth Waller

Re: GESO - 4 pics from Cornwall

2014-04-19 Thread Alan C
Great shots, Cotty. I've been to Cornwall a couple of times but don't know that place. The buildings look newish the sandy beach a bit like St. Ives. Alan C -Original Message- From: Steve Cottrell Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 12:05 AM To: pentax list Subject: GESO - 4 pics from

Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier

2014-04-19 Thread Alan C
Fantastic. Iv'e seen it on a travel programme but somehow your Pano shows it better. I'd love to go to a tranquil place like that. Alan C -Original Message- From: Ken Waller Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 7:41 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier An 8

Re: Well now I feel like an idiot.

2014-04-19 Thread Jack Davis
Well, now I have something more to worry about. Have I ever done that and not even missed the downloaded pictures? Jack - Original Message - From: P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 11:38:44 PM Subject:

Re: PESO- Empire State by Phone

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Gonna see the fruits of your Labor in the TImes this weekend? ann On 4/19/2014 07:32, Paul Stenquist wrote: Great, still have it here. Has the track pack, the Pirelli summer 19s and the 420 horse 5 liter. Paul via phone On Apr 19, 2014, at 12:01 AM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:

Re: PESO: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Um resume normal processing on next eposure :-) too artsy for moi - I take it this was an experiment? sorry about the daffs was looking forward to the daily reveal of that first bud ann On 4/19/2014 07:22, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17735776 Comments are

Re: PESO- Empire State by Phone

2014-04-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 19, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Gonna see the fruits of your Labor in the TImes this weekend? I don’t know. There will be an auto show wrap-up in the paper, but that may be all. Most of the coverage is for online. The I contributed seven short articles

Re: PESO- Empire State by Phone

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 4/19/2014 09:25, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Apr 19, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Gonna see the fruits of your Labor in the TImes this weekend? I don’t know. There will be an auto show wrap-up in the paper, but that may be all. Most of the coverage is for

K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread David J Brooks
Looking at ebay any were from 175 to 460, what would be a fair resale value on a gently used under 10K clicks 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

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
Asking prices on eBay are irrelevant. You need to look at the SOLD prices. Are you selling the body alone (not with kit lens)? The more of the original accessories, body cap, charger, etc and box you have the better if you want the top end price. I don't see many people list the number of clicks,

Re: PESO: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Bruce Walker
I quite like that, Dan. The shallow DoF and saturated colour work for me. I'd even prefer to see dark vignetting to hide the background more. Not too artsy pour moi -- sorry Ann. :-) On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 7:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

April PUG comments

2014-04-19 Thread Bulent Celasun
Sorry for being rather late for comments. And, I don't know how I missed submitting an image... ... Bruce Walker... Cotoneaster in Blue Vase Lovely lighting. Serene. Darren Andy... Still Life: Through the Viewfinder - Kodak Duaflex I liked the low-fi look. The technique described is worth a

Re: PESO: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 19/4/14, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17735776 Comments are invited Splendid! Lovely colour. Well observed. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv

Re: PESO -- I'm Batman.

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Google Chrome thinks you are dangerous so I couldn't look ann On 4/19/2014 02:30, P.J. Alling wrote: Funny I always thought the Batmobile would be a bit more exotic. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20imbatman..html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9

Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier

2014-04-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Fantastic! Will make a great print indeed! Cheers, Christine On Apr 18, 2014, at 12:41 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: An 8 panel stitched pano taken with a K20D and a 28-80mm f3.5-4.5 SMC F Macro Zoom, of the Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska on an

Re: PESO: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, I can almost smell the hyacinth's perfume! Fine image and very dreamy, nice change of pace! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 6:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17735776 Comments are invited Dan Matyola

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
It seems like all of them want to do that. I'm using AVG, and it keeps trying to change my search engine to AVG Safe Search make AVG my homepage. When I was using Norton it used to tell me what I could couldn't do as well. On 4/18/2014 8:19 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: I'm using Avast on my small

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
The only reason I recommend that one is I *KNOW* it has the firewall built in. If you don't have one already, you really should look at getting a strong HOSTS file to complement your anti-virus firewall. http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm I found this years ago, and it really works. On

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
On Saturday morning I see a BGN K10D w/battery charger on KEH for $144.00 So, yeah, ask $225 and if it doesn't sell, lower the price until it does sell. On 4/19/2014 10:01 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Asking prices on eBay are irrelevant. You need to look at the SOLD prices. Are you selling the

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread P.J. Alling
Check the prices at KEH, the have a K10D in Bargain condition for $144 US right now. I think they offer a 90 day warranty so figure out what you think that's worth and subtract accordingly. On 4/19/2014 9:46 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Looking at ebay any were from 175 to 460, what would be a

Re: PESO -- I'm Batman.

2014-04-19 Thread P.J. Alling
Being dangerous is something I've always aimed for. Finally. On 4/19/2014 10:31 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Google Chrome thinks you are dangerous so I couldn't look ann On 4/19/2014 02:30, P.J. Alling wrote: Funny I always thought the Batmobile would be a bit more exotic.

Re: PESO -- I'm Batman.

2014-04-19 Thread P.J. Alling
Actually there's not much I can do about Google chrome thinking my site is dangerous. The link is to a simple HTML page, and it hasn't been hacked. I just looked at the mirror copy that dropbox maintains on my local drive and it's still just HTML. On 4/19/2014 10:31 AM, Ann Sanfedele

Re: PESO -- I'm Batman.

2014-04-19 Thread Tim Bray
Ann, you got that warning on that dl.dropboxusercontent URL that P.J. posted? (pardon the intrusion - I’m interested in security stuff these days) On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 8:58 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Actually there's not much I can do about Google chrome thinking my

Re: PESO -- I'm Batman.

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Yup. ann On 4/19/2014 12:29, Tim Bray wrote: Ann, you got that warning on that dl.dropboxusercontent URL that P.J. posted? (pardon the intrusion - I’m interested in security stuff these days) On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 8:58 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Actually there's not

Re: K-3 moire

2014-04-19 Thread Boris Liberman
Bong, I've AA-filterless Ricoh GXR-M with which I've shot more than 7,000 images. So far I've had moire on exactly 6 of them, all of which I can present for you to inspect. It is therefore my conclusion that moire is more a non-issue than otherwise. Of course K-3 has twice as many pixels as

Re: OT: photo site 1x.com

2014-04-19 Thread Boris Liberman
Excellent photography, Bong. I haven't registered with this site so I couldn't tell much more than that. I don't really have much problems with flickr either. On 4/18/2014 7:10 AM, Bong Manayon wrote: Looking around at flickr alternatives; any thoughts on 1x.com before I load anything more?

OT: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
I've been using AVG for several years and up until this very morning I've been quite satisfied with it. But it seems like they've made some kind of deal with Yahoo and the latest update this morning has installed some kind of Yahoo Error Handler a Yahoo/AVG search page that I can't figure out

Re: K-3 moire

2014-04-19 Thread Zos Xavius
From the pixel peeping I did, the K-3 seems to pick up more moire because it is resolving more. On the flip side, it is resolving significantly more than the K-5 IIs. Also the moire is less pronounced because it is smaller. What I did see was relatively minor and would have to printed very large

RE: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Bob W
I used Avast for several years and it seemed to be ok, apart from the annoying American voice telling me every time it updated itself. They changed it recently to an even more annoying English voice. Anyway, regardless of that, I switched to Microsoft Security Essentials on the recommendation of

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Zos Xavius
I wouldn't spend more than $150-175. Used K-7's are roughly $250 right now. If its pretty minty, you might get a bit more, but I wouldn't expect much. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 11:38 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Check the prices at KEH, the have a K10D in Bargain condition for

Re: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Paul
I've been using MS Security Essentials on our pre-Win8 machines and MS Windows Defender on the Win8 machines for a while now. No complaints on either and they seem to be keeping the bad guys out. -p On 4/19/2014 2:08 PM, Bob W wrote: I used Avast for several years and it seemed to be ok,

PDML Book nearing completion

2014-04-19 Thread Mark Roberts
I've got almost all my bits done. I just have to arrange a meeting with the folks at Dana-Farber this week and do a short write-up after that happens. What I've got so far looks good. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Two of you guys recommended AVAST to me and BRian said it promised to support XP for 3 years... Havent had a chance to download it yet.. real life interfers ann On 4/19/2014 15:08, Bob W wrote: I used Avast for several years and it seemed to be ok, apart from the annoying American voice

Re: PDML Book nearing completion

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Good boy , Good boy ann On 4/19/2014 15:26, Mark Roberts wrote: I've got almost all my bits done. I just have to arrange a meeting with the folks at Dana-Farber this week and do a short write-up after that happens. What I've got so far looks good. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Mark C
Hi Ann - You might also want to consider downloading the free Malwarebytes AV app to use as a supplement to your core AV. The free version is not a real time protection product so you would not want to use only it, but it seems to be extremely effective in finding malware as a stand alone

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Tim Bray
I’m trying to sell a K20 and I’ll be happy to get $175, may well have to come down some. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 12:16 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't spend more than $150-175. Used K-7's are roughly $250 right now. If its pretty minty, you might get a bit more, but I

Re: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Nice subject, well rendered! A small nit - I'd darken the bright spot in the LRH corner if it were mine - its somewhat distracting and wants to draw my eye to it., Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola

Re: April PUG comments

2014-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Ken Waller... Desert Color I would put it in a frame and exhibit, if it were mine. Thanks Bulent, I did and I have. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com Subject: April PUG comments Sorry

Re: Well now I feel like an idiot.

2014-04-19 Thread Mark C
That's a pain but everyone makes mistakes. I just discovered that my last ~300 scanned frames were done with one minor error in the VueScan settings - they are basically useless. So I'm re-scanning them all about 20 hours of the scanner churning but only about 30 minutes fo rme to load it

Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier

2014-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Paul. Its among the best panos I've taken. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier Gorgeous. Perfect subject for a pano. Crisp and colorful.

Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier

2014-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Christine, I'm trying to figure how big I want to make it. Currently thinking in the range of 1' high by 7' wide. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Subject: Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins

Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier

2014-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Alan, its a bit like trying to do justice in trying to capture an image of the Grand Canyon. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Alan C c...@lantic.net Subject: Re: PESO - Johns Hopkins Glacier Fantastic. Iv'e seen it on

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I haven't looked into the ebay selling values of the K20D, but it doesn't surprise me that the K10D might be bringing more these days. We tend to think in terms of age and what Pentax marketing pushed at us, and the K20D was considered a flagship upgrade. But it was also Pentax leaving the Sony

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Sharpe
Stephen Migol is still doing great astrophotography with the K10D and, looking at his other equipment, I'm sure he could upgrade if he wanted to: http://www.astrobin.com/users/smigol/ Gorgeous astrophotography. The K20D is awful for astrophotography. I never thought of buying a K10D for

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: I haven't looked into the ebay selling values of the K20D, but it doesn't surprise me that the K10D might be bringing more these days. We tend to think in terms of age and what Pentax marketing pushed at us, and the K20D was considered a flagship

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I stand corrected. Thanks Brian. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 7:28 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: I haven't looked into the ebay selling values of the K20D, but it doesn't surprise me that the K10D might be bringing more these days. We

Re: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ken. Yes, I agree about that bright spot and perhaps the one in the URH corner as well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 6:24 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Nice subject, well rendered! A small nit - I'd darken the

Re: PESO: Hyacinth

2014-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ann, Bruce, Steve and Bob. Ann, I did revisit the Magnolias, but there was not enough change to post another in that series. Perhaps tomorrow. Also, it was time for a change of pace, as Bob Suggests. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Apr 19,

PESO: Urban Cowboys

2014-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17740984 Comments 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 PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: K-3 moire

2014-04-19 Thread Boris Liberman
Zos, could you show some examples of moire that you've seen. I would be very curious to look at them too. On 4/19/2014 10:07 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: From the pixel peeping I did, the K-3 seems to pick up more moire because it is resolving more. On the flip side, it is resolving significantly

Re: PESO: Urban Cowboys

2014-04-19 Thread Tim Bray
Gotta smile. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17740984 Comments Invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: how to avoid actually riding your bike

2014-04-19 Thread David Mann
On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:09 pm, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Indeed. I can true wheels, but building them is way beyond my ambition. I'll get something decent ready-made. That would be my advice! To be honest I can't even true them. I think I've only ever needed that done a couple