Re: Italy in May

I think Ravenna is also rather well cared of, by Italians born and living here. Huh? English people in Le Marche? Sure someone has to live there, but nothing prominent for sure. Never met one there. I agree that Romagna (where I live) and Le Marche are in better shape, cleaner and better looked

Re: Italy in May

:o) her words - not mine! I have no idea. > On 27 Apr 2014, at 08:11, "Dario Bonazza" wrote: > > I think Ravenna is also rather well cared of, by Italians born and living > here. > Huh? English people in Le Marche? Sure someone has to live there, but nothing > prominent for sure. Never met one

Seeking advice on a shot

This afternoon I went on a short hike to see if I could find a waterfall that I had been told about. There is a photo that I made several attempts at. I like it, but I don’t think I’ve got it at it’s best. 870, 872 and 875 in this set: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/721576443553

Re: OT - PESO - Fishmonger, Port Isaac, Cornwall

On 26/4/14, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: >I like it - the geometry and the silhouette and the slippery slope - but >on my monitor( with my eyes) the pavement in the sun is blown out a bit. Thanks Ann. I made sure the paving wasn't totally gone when editing, I left just enough detai

Re: PESO: Dogwood

Thank, Dave. I struggle as well. You should see all the badly out-of-focus attempts that I discarded! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 1:49 AM, David Mann wrote: > That's very nicely done. I often struggle to get the sharp bits in the right

Re: May PUG - Submissions? I have none...

OK, boss I'll get you one in a day or two ann On 4/27/2014 00:07, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Ann Sanfedele : Do you still have none? No - we now have about 8. But always room for more -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: GESO: NY Auto Show

The NY Auto Show is still a major industry event, although the Detroit show may now overshadow it a bit in terms of new car introductions and international press coverage. That’s partly a result of timing. NYIAS comes on the heels of L.A., Detroit, and Geneva shows, so it’s starting from a tough

Re: PESO - Reading and Aramark, or Old and New

Thanks, Dan. http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > That is a fine image, Rick. I like the contrast between the > architectural styles and colors of the two buildings. Also, you > captured a lot of interesting details in both. > > Dan Matyola

Re: GESO 2014 - 126-130 - GDG

Thanks for looking and commenting, Dan. And thanks for the compliments! I have been visiting the IoM since 1998. Please don't take this short series of 'abandoned' theme as indicative of the whole place. This little series is about 15-20 exposures made in a Hal hour walk through the house my fri

Re: PESO - Reading and Aramark, or Old and New

Thanks, Ken. I tried the vertical; too much clutter. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 11:19 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Nice contrast in arcitecture styles. > > I believe it would have more impact in a portrait orientation. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogaller

PESO: Looking for an opening

Bicycle rider negotiating traffic in front of Carnegie Hall, on 57th Street in Manhattan: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17747747&size=md Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mai

Re: GESO 2014 - 126-130 - GDG

Are you planning a book? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Thanks for looking and commenting, Dan. And thanks for the compliments! > > I have been visiting the IoM since 1998. Please don't take this short seri

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

On 27/04/2014 3:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: This afternoon I went on a short hike to see if I could find a waterfall that I had been told about. There is a photo that I made several attempts at. I like it, but I don’t think I’ve got it at it’s best. 870, 872 and 875 in this set: http://www.flic

Re: PESO: I.C. Sunspots

Very interesting! The B&W version has good detail. On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 11:31 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > The current assignment in our little astrophotography workshop is to > capture old Sol. I made a solar filter for my telescope (shown in > several documentary photos: > https://www.flickr.com

Re: PESO - Bike Polo: Not for the Faint of Heart

Very good action shot! Seems like a bit of nudging is part of the fun:) On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 7:20 AM, knarf wrote: > Nothing like a bike event to get me out of my photographic doldrums. Race the > Place was an urban bike race, sort of a messenger-ish thing but it attracted > lots of roadies

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

> On 27 Apr 2014, at 14:46, "Bill" wrote: > >> On 27/04/2014 3:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> This afternoon I went on a short hike to see if I could find a waterfall >> that I had been told about. >> >> There is a photo that I made several attempts at. I like it, but I don’t >> think I’ve got

Re: PESO - Reading and Aramark, or Old and New

Rick, That is quite a contrast. After your comments, I can't help thinking the Aramark building looks like a prison. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 8:30 AM, Richard Womer wrote: > Thanks, Dan. > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > w

Re: GESO 2014 - 126-130 - GDG

I've got plans for a number of books. The IoM book is one of them. The problem is time … ! Godfrey On Apr 27, 2014, at 6:36 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Are you planning a book? > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Godfr

Test, test

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Re: Test, test

Yes, strong signal! J - Original Message - From: "Michael Beacom" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 9:36:57 AM Subject: Test, test 1234, check, Check, CHECK, Hey does this thing work- (Feedback Squeal) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pd

Re: Test, test

Great, thanks. This group is a lot more fun when you can post. Turns out I was trying to post under the wrong email address. Cheers Mike On Apr 27, 2014, at 12:45 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Yes, strong signal! > > J > > - Original Message - > From: "Michael Beacom" > To: "Pentax-Discus

Re: Test, test

That will make me feel a little better when I fumble my posts. ;-) J - Original Message - From: "Michael Beacom" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 9:50:44 AM Subject: Re: Test, test Great, thanks. This group is a lot more fun when you can post. Turns out I wa

Re: PESO -Two Infrared Photos

Thanks, Dave - glad you enjoyed them. Mark On 4/26/2014 9:08 PM, David J Brooks wrote: very nice On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:39 PM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/two-infrared-photos IR Converted Pentax K-10D and DA 17-70 f4. One problem I've experienced wit

Re: GESO: blossoms

Yeah - very nice. The square format forks well with these. The background color of #2 is very complimentary of the orange tones in the blossom - great! On 4/26/2014 5:03 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Ain’t they pretty? https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2014/04/24/Blooming X-T1, 35mm f1.4 --

Re: GESO: blossoms

Editing ... On 4/27/2014 2:29 PM, Mark C wrote: Yeah - very nice. The square format forks well with these. The background color of #2 is very complimentary of the orange tones in the blossom - great! On 4/26/2014 5:03 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Ain’t they pretty? https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/Whe

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

Larry, what's going on with the surface of the water? Is it the rock showing through or is there some sort of revolting scum floating on it? Sorry, but none of these appeals to me. Rick On Apr 27, 2014, at 5:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > This afternoon I went on a short hike to see if I could fi

OT: What a cult!

It's nice to know that it's not just post-modernists and French intellectuals who talk a load of old crap. Here's a very enjoyable quote from a bike FAQ: " Cult represents the evolution that Campagnolo has engraved on its concept of ceramic balls " Source:

Re: OT: What a cult!

I like it. They must be Leica owners. G On Apr 27, 2014, at 1:08 PM, Bob W wrote: > It's nice to know that it's not just post-modernists and French > intellectuals who talk a load of old crap. Here's a very enjoyable quote > from a bike FAQ: > > " Cult represents the evolution that Campagnolo

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Plenty of them around here. But their quality did suffer a bit through the years of Chrysler ownership. They were sensible to get rid of Chrysler, even at a loss. G On Apr 26, 2014, at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Not many ten year old Mercs though. Intimately familiar with that company

Re: PESO -Two Infrared Photos

I need to charge up the G3.:-) On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > Thanks, Dave - glad you enjoyed them. > > Mark > > > > On 4/26/2014 9:08 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> very nice >> >> >> On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:39 PM, Mark C wrote: >>> >>> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evoluti

Re: GESO 2014 - 126-130 - GDG

I knew the feeling! I think you have enough excellent images for a book on the Isle. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I've got plans for a number of books. The IoM book is one of them. The > problem is tim

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Oh my! You do invent your own reality, don’t your? I was there when Daimler and Chrysler “merged," working on the Chrysler ad biz, so I’ll educate you. Chrysler never owend" Daimler. Eaton and the rest of Chrysler mangement sold out to Daimler for a huge amount of cash. Daimller was calling all

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

My fingers are too fat to type on a 13-inch laptop. I have to start proofreading my messages:-). On Apr 27, 2014, at 4:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Oh my! You do invent your own reality, don’t your? I was there when Daimler > and Chrysler “merged," working on the Chrysler ad biz, so I’ll educ

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Far as I'm concerned, Paul, Chrysler was always a failure. Even worse crap than GM. I'm glad the Italians control them now. And Audi is a brand-engineered VW. But please, let's not divert from the entertaining Leica bashing. :-) it's somewhat closer to the supposed topic of this forum. God

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Your ignorance is apparent. As always. On Apr 27, 2014, at 4:52 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Far as I'm concerned, Paul, Chrysler was always a failure. Even worse crap > than GM. I'm glad the Italians control them now. > > And Audi is a brand-engineered VW. > > But please, let's not dive

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

LOL! My opinions remain, as always, based on my experience of these products. I owned three Chrysler cars ... Worst crap I ever drove. Every friend of mine who's had an Audi has had nothing but problems with it, and sold it for something in a reliable Japanese car within a year or two ... Or a M

Re: OT MIT algorithm predicts popularity of your photos

This Ted Talk describes which Ted Talks are the most successful, as a result of a similar analysis. ;-) http://www.ted.com/talks/lies_damned_lies_and_statistics_about_tedtalks# Igor On 4/26/2014 11:58 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > I saw this short piece just now on the Verge

Re: GESO 2014 - 126-130 - GDG

Thank you for the compliment, Dan! Godfrey > On Apr 27, 2014, at 1:28 PM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > I knew the feeling! > > I think you have enough excellent images for a book on the Isle. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

You're a hoot! Pretension and invention. Of course you did this and that, owned everything, been everywhere. As always a good chuckle! Paul via phone > On Apr 27, 2014, at 5:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > LOL! My opinions remain, as always, based on my experience of these products. > I ow

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Yes I have. Sorry. ];-) Godfrey > On Apr 27, 2014, at 2:33 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > You're a hoot! Pretension and invention. Of course you did this and that, > owned everything, been everywhere. As always a good chuckle! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/ma

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Sorry works. Paul via phone > On Apr 27, 2014, at 5:52 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Yes I have. Sorry. ];-) > > Godfrey > > >> On Apr 27, 2014, at 2:33 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> You're a hoot! Pretension and invention. Of course you did this and that, >> owned everything, been e

OT - How quick are you?

Had three goes, average of about .25 of a second, I'm a bobbing bobcat. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ --

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Yup, it's difficult being me. I've done many many things, been many many places. I do not lie, I do not tell stories. I've done everything and been everywhere I have said I have. Again, sorry if that offends you. Godfrey > On Apr 27, 2014, at 2:58 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Sorry work

Re: OT - How quick are you?

Same here; that was the best I got after a few goes. On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Had three goes, average of about .25 of a second, I'm a bobbing bobcat. > > > > > > > -- > > > Cheers, >

Re: OT - How quick are you?

0.392 secs. Unsurprisingly, I have the reflexes of an old fart. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 6:37 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Same here; that was the best I got after a few goes. > > > On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote:

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

I sure it's difficult being you . Paul via phone > On Apr 27, 2014, at 6:24 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Yup, it's difficult being me. I've done many many things, been many many > places. > I do not lie, I do not tell stories. > I've done everything and been everywhere I have said I have

Re: OT - How quick are you?

.2402 on the 2nd try, a bit slower on the 3rd. On 27 Apr 2014, at 18:18, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Had three goes, average of about .25 of a second, I'm a bobbing bobcat. > > > > > > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty

Re: OT - How quick are you?

Quick enough (figuratively) not to try that test :-) ann On 4/27/2014 18:39, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: 0.392 secs. Unsurprisingly, I have the reflexes of an old fart. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 6:37 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Same here

Re: OT - How quick are you?

On Apr 27, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Had three goes, average of about .25 of a second, I'm a bobbing bobcat. > > Ran five times, 3x bobbing bobcat, 1x one ambling armadillo, 1x one rocketing rabbit.

Re: OT - How quick are you?

With some practice I managed a .165, on one critter, but my overall average was well into the twos and made me a bobbing bobcat. Good drag racers hit .030 starting line reaction times regularly, but they’re focused on one light. A .165 time is considered “sleeping" Paul On Apr 27, 2014, at 6:18

Re: GESO 2014 - 112-125 - GDG

Nice sets with some really great standouts - Waiting in the airport is great in how the subject is positioned and framed - since you probably could not direct the subject to sit in a certain place and posture you did a masterful job of composing the found scene. "Trees & benches" show a fabulou

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

On 4/27/2014 9:45 AM, Bill wrote: On 27/04/2014 3:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: This afternoon I went on a short hike to see if I could find a waterfall that I had been told about. There is a photo that I made several attempts at. I like it, but I don’t think I’ve got it at it’s best. 870, 872 a

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Maybe a bit of cart before horse here. Daimler (who owned Mercedes) bought Chrysler, not the other way around. Mercedes quality may have suffered during those years, but it wasn't Chrysler's fault. Chrysler suffered more under Daimler's control than Mercedes ever did. On 4/27/2014 4:13 PM, God

Re: OT - How quick are you?

"Rocketing rabbit" at 0.1426 seconds after I figured out you don't have to aim at the sheep, just push the button. On 4/27/2014 6:18 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Had three goes, average of about .25 of a second, I'm a bobbing bobcat.

Re: OT: What a cult!

I like it. They must be Leica owners. Only if their ceramic balls have red dots Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: OT: What a cult! I like it. They must be Leica owners. G On Apr 27, 2014, at

Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Yup, it's difficult being me. Yo MARK ! a Mark if I ever heard one. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off. Yup, it's difficult being me. I've done many m

Re: OT - How quick are you?

.228 of a second Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" Subject: OT - How quick are you? Had three goes, average of about .25 of a second, I'm a bobbing bobcat.

Re: OT - How quick are you?

Watching drag racing on ESPN. A young lady pro stock driver, Erica Enders, just posted a . 006 reaction time. Now that's fast. Paul via phone > On Apr 27, 2014, at 8:42 PM, "Ken Waller" wrote: > > .228 of a second > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > -

Re: GESO 2014 - 126-130 - GDG

Another really strong collection - great tonality in the first one especially. On 4/26/2014 6:23 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A few more from this year's the Isle of Man trip. https://flic.kr/p/nnkdZR https://flic.kr/p/nkDHE2 https://flic.kr/p/ngQGXD https://flic.kr/p/nhL8fn https://flic.kr/p/n

K 3 Question

Is there another way to access the drive mode menu other than thru Live View? As far as I can tell the manual doesn't mention an alternate way. Its inconvenient to have to always go to live view. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: K 3 Question

What happens when you press the top button on the 4-way controller in non-live view mode? On 4/27/2014 9:07 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Is there another way to access the drive mode menu other than thru Live View? As far as I can tell the manual doesn't mention an alternate way. Its inconvenient to

Re: PESO - Stairwell #3

Nice abstraction - good find! On 4/24/2014 10:42 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I rarely use the elevators (lifts) at work. Trudging up the stairs (Stairwell #3, said the sign on the door) to our 4th floor outpatient unit on a recent morning, I had my camera and took this: http://photo.net/photodb/ph

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

It looks like you had some nice light but none of these work well for me. As Bill suggest, they are lacking a strong center of interest. There is some nice light apparent, especially in the first shot and the last. I also struggle with the scale here - looks to be a pretty small waterfall, mayb

RE: OT - How quick are you?

Me too - at .277 seconds over five goes - the best was .216 seconds. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cottrell Sent: Monday, 28 April 2014 8:18 AM To: pentax list Subject: OT - How quick are you? Had three g

Re: K 3 Question

That yields drive mode on the K-3, same as the K-5 essentially. Paul On Apr 27, 2014, at 9:12 PM, Mark C wrote: > What happens when you press the top button on the 4-way controller in > non-live view mode? > > On 4/27/2014 9:07 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >> Is there another way to access the drive

OT: A little video from today's storm chase

The U.S. set a record this year for the latest tornado fatality (at least going back to 1916). Tornado alley wasn't populated by many prior to that time, but technically May 5, 1915 and May 6, 1900 hold the records kept since 1880). Source: http://www.weather.com/safety/tornadoes/no-tornado-deaths-

PESO - Undercover Racer

My friend Ioana raced last weekend. She got third in the women's division and was feeling pretty good about it. She was fooling around with her skull and crossbones kerchief and I snapped: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/04/undercover-racer.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome

Re: PESO - Undercover Racer

Excellent. You caught the moment, right down to the look in her eyes. Paul On Apr 27, 2014, at 11:02 PM, knarf wrote: > My friend Ioana raced last weekend. She got third in the women's division and > was feeling pretty good about it. She was fooling around with her skull and > crossbones kerch

Re: PESO - Undercover Racer

Nice capture, the eyes have it ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "knarf" Subject: PESO - Undercover Racer My friend Ioana raced last weekend. She got third in the women's division and was feeling pretty good about it. She wa

Re: OT: What a cult!

Translation issues perhaps? Cheers, frank On 27 April, 2014 4:08:57 PM EDT, Bob W wrote: >It's nice to know that it's not just post-modernists and French >intellectuals who talk a load of old crap. Here's a very enjoyable >quote >from a bike FAQ: > >" Cult represents the evolution that Campagnol

Re: K 3 Question

Thanks Paul & Mark. What I finbally figured out was the when you have the focus set to be moveable via the 4-way controller, you loose the ability to access the functions indicated on the 4 way controller - drive mode being one of them. Camera manuals are really the pits nowadays. I have sim

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

On Apr 27, 2014, at 6:56 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > >> On 27 Apr 2014, at 14:46, "Bill" wrote: >> >>> On 27/04/2014 3:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >>> This afternoon I went on a short hike to see if I could find a waterfall >>> that I had been told about. >>> >>> There is a photo that I made s

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

On Apr 27, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Richard Womer wrote: > Larry, what's going on with the surface of the water? Is it the rock showing > through or is there some sort of revolting scum floating on it? There is a rock showing through. I don’t know if it’s revolting scum, sometimes bubbles on the s

Re: Seeking advice on a shot

On Apr 27, 2014, at 6:28 PM, Mark C wrote: > It looks like you had some nice light but none of these work well for me. As > Bill suggest, they are lacking a strong center of interest. There is some > nice light apparent, especially in the first shot and the last. I also > struggle with the sc

Fwd: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off.

Begin forwarded message: > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > Subject: Re: OT: The Leica T succeeds in pissing me off. > Date: April 27, 2014 at 1:52:14 PM PDT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > Far as I'm concerned, Paul, Chrysler was always a failure. Even worse