Re: OT: Cats! Who understands them?

2014-07-14 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 11/7/14, John, discombobulated, unleashed: >Today I bought a laser pointer, figuring I'd get my mom's cat to play a >little bit, maybe cheer her up some. She just looks at the dot & then >looks at me like I'm crazy or something. Give the cat some credit ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 12/7/14, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >Perpignan: > > >Collioure: > > Always a HUGE pleasure looking at your images Bob (although the flowery bloomers startled me in truth ;) Wonderful selection, too many favo

Re: PESO -- Old Fashioned

2014-07-14 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 12/7/14, P.J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >I received a somewhat strange request yesterday, a couple I know asked >me to take their photo to send to the woman's father, as he had to >approve of her new beau. I don't really know what her father will be >able to tell from a photograph

Another pentax for sale

2014-07-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
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Never seen one of these before ...

2014-07-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
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Re: Today morning, just recently

2014-07-14 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 13/7/14, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: >Now comes the emotional part. It's been about a week since this has >started. Only one list member, blessed be his name, has written to me >off the list. Frankly, your silence is deafening... Boris, I had no idea your situation was close

Re: Another pentax for sale

2014-07-14 Thread Zos Xavius
looks like a real pain in the ass to use. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 7:41 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > http://cnj.craigslist.org/hab/4565128033.html > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please vis

Re: Today morning, just recently

2014-07-14 Thread Mark C
That's a very effective description of what you are going through - really makes it clear how different situations are for different people on the list. I hope you and you family remain safe throughout this situation. Mark On 7/12/2014 11:49 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello. Below is the st

Re: PESOs Newport Lighthouse, Tillamook train and birds in the hood

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
well just to be onery - here are a couple you didn't highlight that I really like https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14462530550/in/set-72157645263976670/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14649233285/in/set-72157645263976670/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14645998241/in/set-

Re: Never seen one of these before ...

2014-07-14 Thread Stan Halpin
I have one - it works well.An effective loupe with either 35mm or 645. And of course it can be used for other purposes. stan On Jul 14, 2014, at 7:42 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > http://cnj.craigslist.org/pho/4551077274.html > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http

Re: PESOs Newport Lighthouse, Tillamook train and birds in the hood

2014-07-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Those lighthouse shots, plus the one Ann pointed out, really work for me. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 1:16 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > From the Oregon legs of my road trip. > Lighthouse in Newport Oregon > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14669090283/in/set-72157645263976670 > > https://www.flick

Re: Never seen one of these before ...

2014-07-14 Thread Jack Davis
Anyone shooting 6X6cm film likely knows about these. J - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" To: "PDML" Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 4:42:21 AM Subject: Never seen one of these before ... http://cnj.craigslist.org/pho/4551077274.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pd

Re: Another pentax for sale

2014-07-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
But there is light at the end of the tunnel. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 8:05 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: > looks like a real pain in the ass to use. > > On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 7:41 AM, Collin Brendemuehl > wrote: >> http://cnj.craigslist.org

Re: PESO - a little more Fredau [nsfw]

2014-07-14 Thread Bruce Walker
http://www.today.com/health/eat-sandwich-angie-skinny-shaming-isnt-helpful-either-296185 https://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/body-shaming-women-size-wrong-141000271.html On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 12:59 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I still think you need to buy her a meal. > > Dan Matyola > ht

Re: PESOs Newport Lighthouse, Tillamook train and birds in the hood

2014-07-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There are all quite nice, but I especially like the first lighthouse image. The darkness of the rest of the scene contracts strongly with the lit up glass top of the lighthouse, and the contrast between the calmness of the sea and the turbulence of the lower layer of clouds makes the scene differe

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
OK, I give up -- what is Weed? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 1:19 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > A couple shots of Weed at night > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14669161763/in/set-72157645264217279 > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellar

Re: GESO - A Day Trip to Philly - with micro PDML

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Ann: Very nice gallery! Love the signage at UoPenn Library! Isn’t Reading Market great fun! Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 11:11 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Just a few memories - sorry for not getting a nice shot of Rick but > we only had about 2 hours for lunch and a quick look a

Re: PESOs mostly Seattle cliche

2014-07-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I really like that first needle image, Larry. Marvelous composition and colors. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 1:28 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > There are probably a zillion photos of the space needle at sunset already, > but I took a few more

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Those are very nice, Larry! Cheers, Christine On Jul 14, 2014, at 12:19 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > A couple shots of Weed at night > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14669161763/in/set-72157645264217279 > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14626274106/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESOs Newport Lighthouse, Tillamook train and birds in the hood

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice! The first one is wonderfully moody! I like the one’s Ann picked out as well! Cheers, Christine On Jul 14, 2014, at 12:16 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > From the Oregon legs of my road trip. > Lighthouse in Newport Oregon > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14669090283/in/set-7215764526

Re: PESOs mostly Seattle cliche

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice. I like the space needle and I really like the third one with the jogger! Cheers, Christine On Jul 14, 2014, at 12:28 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > There are probably a zillion photos of the space needle at sunset already, > but I took a few more. just because I could: > > https://www

Re: Peso:Red Glider (Full Bokeh)

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
I like the dragonfly, Jack. Nice catch there, but I wonder if a tighter crop would help to minimize the background. Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 4:12 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Re-post of earlier, but with full bokeh background. > > Comments? > > Jack > > http://photolightimage

Re: PESO: Winter Blossom

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dave: Very pretty. I like 808 best as well. I might even try some close ups. Very pretty bloom. Cheers, Christine On Jul 13, 2014, at 12:17 AM, David Mann wrote: > Apart from some frosts, the winter here has been pretty mild so far and it > seems some of the plants think it's spring al

Re: GESO - More Stack Focused Dragonflies

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice, Mark! A joy to look at! Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 6:24 PM, Mark C wrote: > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/stack-focused-dragonflies > > Stack focusing not so much to get more DOF but rather to get a controlled and > very shallow DOF when the backgrou

Re: Another pentax for sale

2014-07-14 Thread P.J. Alling
Not if they're doing it right. On 7/14/2014 10:17 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: But there is light at the end of the tunnel. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 8:05 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: looks like a real pain in the ass to use. On Mon, Jul

Re: PESO: Spot the difference

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
There’s actually quite a bit different in the two stamps. The second one is nicely playful! Cheers, Christine On Jul 13, 2014, at 12:21 AM, David Mann wrote: > I was going to post these separately but I guess I this heading can apply to > both. Each one has more detailed comments under the

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2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
A tough one Jack. I like the BW but also very much like the color. Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > It was requested and I am complying by providing a B&W version of Pennington > Barn. > > Thanks for asking! > > Comments most welcome. > > Jack > >

Re: PESO 2014 - 162-165 - GDG

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
My favorite is 163. Overall, this is a wonderful series. Cheers, Christine On Jul 13, 2014, at 12:30 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Still working on the photos made in the park last week … > > https://flic.kr/p/o2DWPb > https://flic.kr/p/o2DRCF > https://flic.kr/p/o2DWBs > https://flic.kr

Re: peso another Asian lily

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dave: I think that’s a very nice specimen but the background is a bit distracting. Cheers, Christine On Jul 13, 2014, at 5:30 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17813500 > > Heavy overcast sky with a bit of fill from the af360 > > Dave > > -- > Documen

Re: PESO: Winter Blossom

2014-07-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, There's something to be said for both of those. I like the composition and placement of the flower in the 1st. I like the light and focus in the 2nd, strong and raking across the flower with limited DOF. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 10:02 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Dave:

Re: PESO -- Super Moon.

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice! Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 11:54 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > It's a clear night, so it's time for the obligatory Super Moon shot. So far > every interesting astronomical event for the last year or so has been > obscured by clouds, except this, which isn't so very interesting.

Re: PESO - The Hoopster

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
The first one is my favorite—love the motion blur of the hoop and a playful pose! Fun series, Frank! Cheers, Christine On Jul 13, 2014, at 2:55 PM, knarf wrote: > Colleen works at the local health food store. She runs a little hula hoop > thing on the side. > > Now in the 60's when I was

Re: PESO - A Patch of Blue

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
I like it very much! I like Bob’s crop suggestion. Very pleasing subject, Brian! Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 5:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > I came across this image while searching for something else. Decided I like > it. What do you think? > > https://dl.dropb

Re: One that got away

2014-07-14 Thread John
Yep. It launched on time as far as I can tell from subsequent news reports. It was supposed to be visible for a few seconds from where I live ... visible longer (and higher in the sky) from closer to the coast, but I didn't have time to drive down there between the time I found out about it and t

Re: PESO - a little more Fredau [nsfw]

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s very nice, Bruce! I like the rendering and the grain is very effective! Hopefully, we’ll get to see samples of your larger project. I’m intrigued! You know, I looked at her gallery, and interestingly, she has the photos arranged by photographer, right? Cheers, Christine On Jul 13,

Re: Peso:Red Glider (Full Bokeh)

2014-07-14 Thread Jack Davis
Probably so, but I consider the enhanced bokeh my reason for posting the image. Perhaps oddly, in this case, I consider the bokeh a positive element. Help me! J - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" To: "PDML" Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 7:58:42 AM Subject: Re: Peso:Red Glider

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2014-07-14 Thread Jack Davis
Exactly my feeling, Christine. Thanks! J - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" To: "PDML" Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 8:06:10 AM Subject: Re: Peso: Pennington Barn B&W A tough one Jack. I like the BW but also very much like the color. Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Both galleries are fantastic, Bob! Lots of fun. Had a nice giggle over the troubadour statue and the young girl in the background! Very enjoyable sets! What a trip—quite an achievement! Cheers, Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Bob W wrote: > Perpignan: >

Re: Never seen one of these before ...

2014-07-14 Thread Bruce
I purchased mine back when I was shooting the Pentax 67ii. You need a big loup to look at those big negatives. Still have it but it doesn't get much use these days. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad > On Jul 14, 2014, at 6:57 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Anyone shooting 6X6cm film likely knows abou

Re: Today morning, just recently

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
So glad you checked-in, Boris. I have been thinking about you and your family! Stay safe! Best from both Darrel & me! Christine On Jul 12, 2014, at 10:49 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hello. > > Below is the statement of the fact. It is not my intent to convey any > emotional sub-text wha

Re: PESO - The Hoopster

2014-07-14 Thread John
I don't remember Hula Hoops in the 60s. I do remember them from the 50s, particularly summer 1958. My parents wouldn't buy one for us kids, but our carport was the only shady place for kids to play in our neighborhood because my mom didn't mind having a crowd of rowdy kids hanging around all day

Re: Peso:Red Glider (Full Bokeh)

2014-07-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, The current version is appropriate for this month. The bokeh remindes me of fireworks exploding in the background. Apropo for a Red Glider! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Probably so, but I consider the enhanced bokeh my reason for posting the > imag

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob, I'm looking at these pictures again. I can't remember what you shot with (not Pentax or Leica), but you sure take good pictures! You make it look deceptively easy. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Both galleries are fantastic, Bob! Lots of fun. H

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
On Jul 14, 2014, at 11:30 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Bob, > but you sure take good pictures! > You make it look deceptively easy. Indeed, he does! Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, ple

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
Weed is a town in northern California near mount Shasta on I-5. On July 14, 2014 7:48:44 AM PDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >OK, I give up -- what is Weed? > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 1:19 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> A couple shot

Re: Never seen one of these before ...

2014-07-14 Thread Bill
On 14/07/2014 5:42 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://cnj.craigslist.org/pho/4551077274.html I've got one floating around someplace. Now that I have a computer monitor to inspect images with it seems kind of redundant. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks. I thought it might be a Kalifornia Theme Park. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 12:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Weed is a town in northern California near mount Shasta on I-5. > > On July 14, 2014 7:48:44 AM PDT, "Daniel J. Matyola"

Re: PESOs Newport Lighthouse, Tillamook train and birds in the hood

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
Thanks Ann, On Jul 14, 2014, at 6:30 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > well just to be onery - here are a couple you didn't highlight that I really > like > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14462530550/in/set-72157645263976670/ > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14649233285/in/set-72

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 14 Jul 2014, at 17:31, "Bob Sullivan" wrote: > > Bob, > I'm looking at these pictures again. > I can't remember what you shot with (not Pentax or Leica), > but you sure take good pictures! Thanks - it was a Fuji X20. > You make it look deceptively easy. Elliott Erwitt once said something li

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 14/7/14, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: >i saw a nice street corner and I knew that in a minute or two someone in >very bright colours would walk through the patch of light. Lo and >behold, they did, so I pressed the button. Knowledge and timing - the magic ingredients!!! -- Cheer

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 14 Jul 2014, at 15:49, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > OK, I give up -- what is Weed? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F1w0klQYfFI > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 1:19 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> A couple shots of Weed at night

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 14 Jul 2014, at 12:32, "Steve Cottrell" wrote: > > On 12/7/14, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Perpignan: >> >> >> Collioure: >> >> > > Always a HUGE pleasure looking at your images Bob Thanks! > (alt

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Igor Roshchin
Larry, I recognize the place. Here is what Jane snapped last year there: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jprusakova/9643371300/in/set-72157635319089555 Igor Larry Colen Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:21:07 -0700 wrote: > A couple shots of Weed at night > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14669161763/

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Weed is a town in California(she informs without looking at the youtube) Where I stayed once in 2005. The bus arrived, appropriately, at 4:20 which gave the bus company lady the giggles when she answered my question about when it would get there. ann ;-) On 7/14/2014 14:22, Bob W-PDML wrote

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-14 Thread Ken Waller
Of course, you have to look after your banana while cycling. MARK! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bob W-PDML" Subject: Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe Pain au chocolat is very bad for gout - the bread uses y

Re: Never seen one of these before ...

2014-07-14 Thread David J Brooks
I use mine to read the fine print now adays Dave On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Bill wrote: > On 14/07/2014 5:42 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: >> >> http://cnj.craigslist.org/pho/4551077274.html >> >> > I've got one floating around someplace. Now that I have a computer monitor > to inspect im

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2014-07-14 Thread David J Brooks
B&W by a few percent Dave On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > It was requested and I am complying by providing a B&W version of Pennington > Barn. > > Thanks for asking! > > Comments most welcome. > > Jack > > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=782 > > ht

RE: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Bob W
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila > Sent: 14 July 2014 16:35 > To: PDML List > Subject: Re: Perpignan & Collioure > > Both galleries are fantastic, Bob! Lots of fun. Had a nice giggle over the > troubadour statue and the young girl in the background! Very

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2014-07-14 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, David! J - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "PDML" Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 12:16:54 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Pennington Barn B&W B&W by a few percent Dave On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > It was requested and I am complying by providing

Re: 'L' Bracket for K-3

2014-07-14 Thread Ken Waller
Been using it for years. Not on a K3. I've been using a Kirk L bracket on my K10 & K20 but it doesn't work on the K3. I recall seeing the generic L plate from Manfrotto but can't remember why I discounted it. I looked at several generic L brackets on the web but they all fell short in one wa

Test

2014-07-14 Thread Jack Davis
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Re: Test

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
common through loud and clear Jack! On Jul 14, 2014, at 2:42 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > no message > > -- > 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 > th

Re: Test

2014-07-14 Thread P.J. Alling
no answer On 7/14/2014 3:42 PM, Jack Davis wrote: no message -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Test

2014-07-14 Thread Jack Davis
no way - Original Message - From: "P.J. Alling" To: "PDML" Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 12:55:46 PM Subject: Re: Test no answer On 7/14/2014 3:42 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > no message > -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. -

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Well, let's just call him the songster :-). Darrel really likes your photos too. He just has a leisurely look. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Jul 14, 2014, at 2:20 PM, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila >> Sent: 14 July 2014 16:35 >

Re: PESO - Nature Photography 101

2014-07-14 Thread Ken Waller
One of the reasons I don't like photo "workshops" . I gotta respond to this as I've attended many workshops and tours and find most participants I've shot with don't exhibit this behavior. Sure the first timers is most likly to stick to a group and shoot in cluster, but the more experienced p

Re: PESO -- Super Moon.

2014-07-14 Thread Ken Waller
Did you see me waving ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" Subject: Re: PESO -- Super Moon. I can see my house Dave On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: This is by a friend of mine on

PESO Putah in the morning

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
A rather lovely view I had shortly after waking up last week: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14669169883/in/set-72157645264217279 Despite the name, I did manage to compose the photo so that it is safe for work. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listin

Re: Never seen one of these before ...

2014-07-14 Thread Ken Waller
Great for critical editing of slides. I've had one for years. Paid around $100 new. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" Subject: Never seen one of these before ... http://cnj.craigslist.org/pho/4551077274.h

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 14, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Weed is a town in California(she informs without looking at the youtube) > > Where I stayed once in 2005. The bus arrived, appropriately, at 4:20 > which gave the bus company lady the giggles when she answered my question > about when it wo

Re: PESO - Nature Photography 101

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Actually, I feel the same way about Nature walks, birding walks, committees, travel tours ... The shot was "one" of the reasons... but figuratively it coveres the whole terrain. But basically I just don't like doing stuff in groups... and I especially don't like paying to do things in groups t

Re: Another pentax for sale

2014-07-14 Thread Richard Womer
It's for looking at a full moon. http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 11:03 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Not if they're doing it right. > > > On 7/14/2014 10:17 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> But there is light at the end of the tunnel. >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphot

Re: Perpignan & Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like the guitar one too. The skate boarder is definitely a decisive moment though. Chris On 14 July 2014 20:20, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila >> Sent: 14 July 2014 16:35 >> To: PDML List >> Subject: Re: Perpignan & Collioure >> >> Both

Re: K5 II vs K5 IIs vs K5 vs K3

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 11, 2014, at 4:19 PM, Bipin Gupta wrote: > We have a small group in India called ipen...@googlegroups.com. Most > of us have the K-30, K-50, K-5 / K-5 II / K-5 IIs and a few K-3. > I have the later Ricoh model of the K-5 bought from Henry's Toronto > with the 18-135 as a kit. > > The K-5

Re: PESOs, Weed at night

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I agree about the time massaging, Larry. OTOH - 420 may have come from the bus from northern climes arriving in Weed at that time. In 2005 I was unaware of the meaning of 420 so the bus lady explained. Wasn't in the NYC slang for such back in the late 60's. ann On 7/14/2014 17:06, Larry Co

PESO big yellow cat

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
When you live in the Santa Cruz Mountains, finding a big yellow cat in front of your house is often an interesting and photoworthy experience: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14656081245/in/set-72157645640025356 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/list

Re: PESO - Nature Photography 101

2014-07-14 Thread Jack Davis
ann, our high temp forecast for today is either 108 or 109, depending upon whom you chose to believe. Gosh, I sure hope the 108 is right. whew!! hehe! I've had a number of impromptu unguided shooting experiences wherein shooters would concentrate at the site's prime locations. Partially Ansel's f

Re: PESO big yellow cat

2014-07-14 Thread Bob W-PDML
Why is there a suit of armour in the top left corner? > On 14 Jul 2014, at 22:36, "Larry Colen" wrote: > > When you live in the Santa Cruz Mountains, finding a big yellow cat in front > of your house is often an interesting and photoworthy experience: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee

Peso's - WEED in the daylight - esp for Larry and Igor

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
And here is what it was like in 2005 .. Where I stayed ... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/On-the-Road-Again/i-B66mCDZ/A back of -your- sign http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/On-the-Road-Again/i-dX7qzNQ/A ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

PESO and GESO - flowers in Moscow Botanical Garden

2014-07-14 Thread Igor Roshchin
As I mentioned in another thread, I've visited the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) - about two weeks ago, during a physics conference. All the plants in that botanical garden are from various areas of Russia (or former Soviet Uninion). Out of 49 photos in the gallery

Re: PESO - A Patch of Blue

2014-07-14 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Christine Aguila : I like it very much! I like Bob?s crop suggestion. Very pleasing subject, Brian! Cheers, Christine Looks like I really have to try that crop now... Thanks, Christine. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: Peso's - WEED in the daylight - esp for Larry and Igor

2014-07-14 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 14 Jul 2014, at 23:00, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: > > And here is what it was like in 2005 .. > > Where I stayed ... > > http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/On-the-Road-Again/i-B66mCDZ/A Fantastic shot! That's where I'd have stayed. > > back of -your- sign > > http://annsan.smu

Re: PESO - Nature Photography 101

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Oh I don't mind encountering other shooters, swapping stories, etc. - it is the organized stuff I'm not intersted in .. no workshops, no classes, no group tours - but if I see more than a couple I split.. Unless, of course, there is a cormorant ann On 7/14/2014 17:36, Jack Davis wrote: ann, o

Re: PESO Putah in the morning

2014-07-14 Thread Bruce Walker
That's a bait 'n' switch. Thankfully. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 4:40 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > A rather lovely view I had shortly after waking up last week: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/14669169883/in/set-72157645264217279 > > Despite the name, I did manage to compose the photo so th

Re: PESO -- Super Moon.

2014-07-14 Thread David J Brooks
yes On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Did you see me waving ? > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" > Subject: Re: PESO -- Super Moon. > > > >> I can see my house >> >> Dave >> >> On Sun, Ju

Re: PESO Putah in the morning

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 14, 2014, at 4:00 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > That's a bait 'n' switch. The bridge is over Putah Creek, outside of Davis. When I was training for the Davis DC, mumbledyfive years ago, my standard training ride was down Putah Creek road, past this bridge to Lake Berryessa and back. >

Re: Peso's - WEED in the daylight - esp for Larry and Igor

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 14, 2014, at 3:37 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > On 14 Jul 2014, at 23:00, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: >> >> And here is what it was like in 2005 .. >> >> Where I stayed ... >> >> http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/On-the-Road-Again/i-B66mCDZ/A I don’t think Weed has changed much i

Re: PESO big yellow cat

2014-07-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 14, 2014, at 2:52 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Why is there a suit of armour in the top left corner? Doesn’t everybody keep a suit of armor by the steps to their house? My sister gave me a cool little “armored knight” statue years ago, I recently realized that a good place to put it is unde

Re: PESO and GESO - flowers in Moscow Botanical Garden

2014-07-14 Thread Bruce Walker
That's a beautiful image, Igor. Plenty of gems in that gallery. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 6:25 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > As I mentioned in another thread, I've visited the Botanical Garden of > Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) - about two weeks ago, during a > physics conference. > All

K5 II vs K5 IIs vs K5 vs K3

2014-07-14 Thread Bipin Gupta
Hi Larry, not all Canon "L" lenses are fast like f 1.4 or 2.8, but I have seen this young girl use 35 & 50 mm f 1.4, 24-70 mm f 2.8 & 70-200 mm f 4 "L" Lenses for Maternity / Baby shoots with her Canon 5D Mark III. Not that I am amused with Canon "L" lenses as these too have their controversies. Th

Re: Peso's - WEED in the daylight - esp for Larry and Igor

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
:-) Of course you would! A On 7/14/2014 18:37, Bob W-PDML wrote: On 14 Jul 2014, at 23:00, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: And here is what it was like in 2005 .. Where I stayed ... http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/On-the-Road-Again/i-B66mCDZ/A Fantastic shot! That's where I'd hav

Re: Peso's - WEED in the daylight - esp for Larry and Igor

2014-07-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/14/2014 20:05, Larry Colen wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/On-the-Road-Again/i-B66mCDZ/A I don’t think Weed has changed much in ten years. Or twenty, thirty or forty for that matter. or 50 or Part of it's charm. I do love the real Mt. Shasta. ann

PESO - 345

2014-07-14 Thread Rick Womer
A somewhat less elegant door; one might even say decrepit: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808396 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Cheers, Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

Re: K5 II vs K5 IIs vs K5 vs K3

2014-07-14 Thread Stan Halpin
On Jul 14, 2014, at 5:22 PM, Larry Colen wrote: . . . > > I had the opportunity to briefly play with a K-3 a few weeks back. > Completely aside from any performance advantages, the button layout on the > back would be nearly enough to tempt me to buy one rather than a K-5. The > button arr

New Pentax bridge camera: XG-1

2014-07-14 Thread John Celio
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/2746892255/ricoh-announces-pentax-xg-1-superzoom What confuses me about this is that I thought Ricoh was going to have the Ricoh brand on compacts and the Pentax brand on SLRs. I wonder why they decided to call this one a Pentax. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO: Blue Darter

2014-07-14 Thread Stan Halpin
Nothing fancy, no stacking etc. involved. I just sat on our dock, fired away in continuous mode as the wind and waves pushed the reed around. K-3, ISO 200, f/4, 1/600 (?), PK DA*200/4 Macro http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e234010d7 stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: PESO: Blue Darter

2014-07-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice catch, Stan! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Nothing fancy, no stacking etc. involved. I just sat on our dock, fired away > in continuous mode as the wind and waves pushed the reed around. > K-3, ISO 2

Re: Another pentax for sale

2014-07-14 Thread Zos Xavius
I thought its destination was Uranus. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Richard Womer wrote: > It's for looking at a full moon. > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 11:03 AM, P.J. Alling > wrote: >> Not if they're doing it right. >> >> >> On 7/14/2014 10:17 AM, Daniel J.

Re: New Pentax bridge camera: XG-1

2014-07-14 Thread Mark Roberts
John Celio wrote: >http://www.dpreview.com/articles/2746892255/ricoh-announces-pentax-xg-1-superzoom > >What confuses me about this is that I thought Ricoh was going to have >the Ricoh brand on compacts and the Pentax brand on SLRs. I wonder why >they decided to call this one a Pentax. I suppose

Re: Another pentax for sale

2014-07-14 Thread Darren Addy
Ho HO! This one just never gets old. Oh wait. Yes it does. On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > I thought its destination was Uranus. > > On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Richard Womer wrote: >> It's for looking at a full moon. >> http://photo.net/photos/RickW >> >> >> On Mon, Ju

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