Re: October PUG - Synchronicity shoot

2014-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
Thanks Bob, you're not the first to mention the resemblance :) It's an adventure alright! Cheers, On 10 October 2014 09:22, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Rob, > Congratulations! Reminds me of his brother's baby shots. > The second one means you can't double team them anymore. > It's an adventure you'l

Re: Pentax *ist-Ds Blues

2014-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
Try another set of batteries first, the internal resistance of he lithiums may be out of spec so they die under load? On 10 October 2014 14:30, P.J. Alling wrote: > I was going to take a few night photos in a location where I didn't want to > risk the K-5II or even the K20D, so I put a set new o

Re: Fw: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
Lovely image Mark, the composition, colour and textures are so rich, you did a great job bringing up the details in the shadow areas too. You need a 645z ;) On 10 October 2014 15:27, Alan C wrote: > Singularly stunning! I love that sort of forest scene. Would make a > challenging jigsaw. > > Alan

Re: PESO: In the audience

2014-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
That close in shot is a great image Charles, great light and the way that the they are in situated in the midst of the crowd really gives it a unique perspective. Cheers, On 10 October 2014 14:31, P.J. Alling wrote: > I have two of them, both now relegated to parts lenses, I have to buy > anothe

SYCAMORE FIG (Wrap up)

2014-10-09 Thread Alan C
(I have simplified this mail as much as possible in the hope it will go through & not be considered unsolicited bulk mail). Thanks to all for looking & commenting. The Sycamore Fig (Ficus sycamorus) is the dominant tree species growing on Lowveld river banks. They become very large. Home to ma

Re: PDML Berlin?

2014-10-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
"First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin!" ;-) Cheers, Igor Richard Womer Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:17:29 -0700 wrote: I'll be in Berlin for a meeting next week, and should have some time late Tuesday afternoon. Are there any PDMLers there who would like to meet for some shooting and a

Re: M**L PR*BL*M

2014-10-09 Thread Alan C
FIREFOX 32.0.3 Alan C -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 1:02 AM To: PDML Subject: Re: MAIL PROBLEM Alan, would you mind telling me what Browser you are using? Thanks. Jack --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus

Fw: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Alan C
Singularly stunning! I love that sort of forest scene. Would make a challenging jigsaw. Alan C -Original Message- From: Mark C Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 9:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - 123rd Avenue http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/123rd-aven

An un*ntended p*rtrait

2014-10-09 Thread Alan C
A great image, Rob. Another budding photographer? Or perhaps cricketer? Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net t

lun*r ecl*pse ton*ght

2014-10-09 Thread Alan C
Thanks for those, Larry. This time we missed out but the full moon was spectacular anyway. Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

Re: PESO: In the audience

2014-10-09 Thread P.J. Alling
I have two of them, both now relegated to parts lenses, I have to buy another. On 10/9/2014 7:24 PM, Ken Waller wrote: I freakin' LOVE my F 70-210. I've loved mine for the last 26 years. One of my most used lenses. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Origina

Pentax *ist-Ds Blues

2014-10-09 Thread P.J. Alling
I was going to take a few night photos in a location where I didn't want to risk the K-5II or even the K20D, so I put a set new of Litniam disposables into the old *ist-Ds. Well the damned camera won't turn on. Tested the batteries and all were with specification for the camera to turn on. C

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Whose woods these are, I think I know . . . . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 3:46 PM, Mark C wrote: > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/123rd-avenue-allegan-county-michigan > > More sun and trees! Comments welcomed. > > K3,

Re: PESO: Imposing or what? (Gloucester Cathedral)

2014-10-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I really like the angle of view and the feeling of reality this image give out. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 9:16 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/gloucester/7de04331-33.html > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography

Re: PESO 2014 - 243 - GDG

2014-10-09 Thread Ken Waller
Looks too serious - you should be having fun ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: PESO 2014 - 243 - GDG Haven't done a selfie for a bit. I liked this one. From the raw file... https://flic.kr/p/pju

Re: PESO 2014 - 243 - GDG

2014-10-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Why it's Jean Paul Satre! Yes, I like it ann On 10/9/2014 22:31, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Haven't done a selfie for a bit. I liked this one. From the raw file... https://flic.kr/p/pjuXos Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. enjoy, G "They say, 'Seize the Moment!' Well, may

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I liked it on facebook, and I like it here, Rob :-) also, what Dan said ann On 10/9/2014 08:17, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Nice strong portrait, with plenty of personality (and freckles)! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 3:15 AM, Rob Studdert

Re: PESO: SYCAMORE FIG

2014-10-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Looks like you are going to make a lot of Christmas pudding ann On 10/9/2014 04:02, Alan C wrote: This large Sycamore Fig in the park next to my yard is heavily in fruit. The locals say it guarantees good rains! Alan C https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15298220529/in/photostream/ligh

OT: Did another Peek review

2014-10-09 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Ever so often I do a new Peek user review of my site just to see what different folks have to say about my site. This go around it was a delightful, I am assuming, stay at home mom that did the review. I was delighted with her review. I am disappointed that the Elephant and Giraffe gallery did

PESO 2014 - 243 - GDG

2014-10-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Haven't done a selfie for a bit. I liked this one. From the raw file... https://flic.kr/p/pjuXos Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. enjoy, G "They say, 'Seize the Moment!' Well, maybe it's the other way around: the moment seizes us." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@

PDML Berlin?

2014-10-09 Thread Richard Womer
I'll be in Berlin for a meeting next week, and should have some time late Tuesday afternoon. Are there any PDMLers there who would like to meet for some shooting and a beer? Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

Re: PESO: Imposing or what? (Gloucester Cathedral)

2014-10-09 Thread Richard Womer
I like this. It looks as though you used just a bit of HDR--enough to bring out the detail without having it look cartoonish. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 9:16 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/gloucester/7de04331-33.html > > -- > Mark R

PESO - After Hours

2014-10-09 Thread Richard Womer
A conference room on our office floor at 6:30 pm. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17878239&size=lg (K-5, DA 40/2.8 Ltd.) Comments? 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 link dir

Re: PESO - Crane

2014-10-09 Thread Richard Womer
What intrigued me were the colors, the geometry of the crane, and its remarkable complexity--cables, blocks, bolts, a flag, and who knew that there would be an anemometer atop a crane? Maybe I should have cropped the bottom half, and enlarged the top so that all of those things were more apparent.

Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up?

2014-10-09 Thread Stanley Halpin
Meg and I will spend a few days in England on the front end of a cruise through Madeira and the Canaries back over to the Caribbean. We’ll arrive early Thursday 30 Oct, head for Shaftsbury (a small hill town west of Salisbury) where we’ll stay through Sunday morning when we head to Southampton t

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken! Until this year I could drive down that road but sometime during the summer the DNR knocked some big trees over and blocked it off about a half mile or so from where this was taken. Made for a much nicer morning walking through the woods instead of driving. Mark On 10/9/2014 7:26

Re: PESO: Imposing or what? (Gloucester Cathedral)

2014-10-09 Thread Bruce
Wow! Excellent shot. Your composition does give a feel of the massiveness. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad > On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:16 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/gloucester/7de04331-33.html > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bruce - the light, airy feeling is what drew me to the scene, though it was a challenge to capture! Mark On 10/9/2014 8:18 PM, Bruce wrote: Lots to like here. Composition is great, exposure is spot on and the light, airy feeling from the sunshine makes it feel very inviting. Excelle

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Jack! On 10/9/2014 4:46 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Has sort of an HDR look. Painterly and nicely composed. DOF well done, Mark. Jack - Original Message - From: "Mark C" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:46:52 PM Subject: PESO - 123rd Avenue http://www.markcassino.com/

PESO: Imposing or what? (Gloucester Cathedral)

2014-10-09 Thread Mark Roberts
http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/gloucester/7de04331-33.html -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- 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 a

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Bruce
Lots to like here. Composition is great, exposure is spot on and the light, airy feeling from the sunshine makes it feel very inviting. Excellent job. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad > On Oct 9, 2014, at 12:46 PM, Mark C wrote: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/123rd-avenue-

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Ken Waller
Wonderful capture Mark. Could easily be mistaken for a painting. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: PESO - 123rd Avenue http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/123rd-avenue-allegan-county-michigan Mo

Re: PESO: In the audience

2014-10-09 Thread Ken Waller
I freakin' LOVE my F 70-210. I've loved mine for the last 26 years. One of my most used lenses. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Charles Robinson" Subject: Re: PESO: In the audience Close shot: 1/160 sec at f / 5.6@103 mm

Re: MAIL PROBLEM

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Alan, would you mind telling me what Browser you are using? Thanks. Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:13:35 AM Subject: MAIL PROBLEM Still won't go through.. trying again Alan C "Wouldn't go through so I changed the subject. Alan

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
He's certainly grown up quickly! He looks very self-assured, and Australian. Great shot. B > On 9 Oct 2014, at 08:15, Rob Studdert wrote: > > Hi Team. > > Last week was the end of school holidays and I had a kids > variety/dance concert to shoot so I invited #1 son to accompany me as > assi

Re: October PUG - Synchronicity shoot

2014-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rob, Congratulations! Reminds me of his brother's baby shots. The second one means you can't double team them anymore. It's an adventure you'll enjoy. Regards, Bob & Lynn Sullivan On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 7:26 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team, > > I did shoot on the day but not with Pentax so I

Re: PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Has sort of an HDR look. Painterly and nicely composed. DOF well done, Mark. Jack - Original Message - From: "Mark C" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:46:52 PM Subject: PESO - 123rd Avenue http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/123rd-avenue-allegan-county-michiga

PESO - 123rd Avenue

2014-10-09 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/123rd-avenue-allegan-county-michigan More sun and trees! Comments welcomed. K3, DA 16-45 f4. I wanted to combine images and both some HDR and stack focusing, but it was too breezy and merged photos were just a mess of ghost images. SO this is ju

Re: PESO: In the audience

2014-10-09 Thread Charles Robinson
Close shot: 1/160 sec at f / 5.6@103 mm ISO 1600 PENTAX K-5 smc PENTAX-F 70-210mm F4-5.6 Wide shot: 1/50 sec at f / 4.0@16 mm ISO 3200 PENTAX K-5 smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM I freakin' LOVE my F 70-210. It's a marvelous lens and an utter steal at $92 from KEH. On Oct 9, 2014, a

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
Rob Studdert wrote: Whilst I set up lights I had #1 Son standing in as model/assistant. It's one of the few times when he has been aware of a camera pointed directly at him and he has maintained a natural composure so I'm quite taken with this shot. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9304908

Re: PESO: In the audience

2014-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
Charles Robinson wrote: I saw a show last night at First Avenue, and the artists (band name: "Lucius" if you're curious) wrapped up the program by performing their encore in the middle of the audience, rather than up on stage. I like the cozy look of the key lighting here: https://www.dropb

Re: PESO: SYCAMORE FIG

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Alan, I tried answering this earlier, but found I had a mail problem. It may have gone away, so want to say, I very much like the image. Certainly nice light and composition of striking abundance. Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 1:02:5

Re: PESO: SYCAMORE FIG

2014-10-09 Thread Mark C
That's abundance! Are those harvested? left for wildlife? Mark On 10/9/2014 4:02 AM, Alan C wrote: This large Sycamore Fig in the park next to my yard is heavily in fruit. The locals say it guarantees good rains! Alan C https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15298220529/in/photostream/lig

Re: PESO: In the audience

2014-10-09 Thread Mark C
The crop is really nice - great expressions on everyone's faces and the lighting is perfect. Mark On 10/8/2014 12:50 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I saw a show last night at First Avenue, and the artists (band name: "Lucius" if you're curious) wrapped up the program by performing their encore i

Re: PESO - Crane

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
The CA. state bird. Jack - Original Message - From: "Don Guthrie" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:56:16 AM Subject: Re:PESO - Crane I like that one finger pointing cloud. On 10/9/14, 5:54 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 20:17:14 -0400

Re:PESO - Crane

2014-10-09 Thread Don Guthrie
I like that one finger pointing cloud. On 10/9/14, 5:54 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 20:17:14 -0400 From: Rick Womer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Crane Message-ID:<4044f7e7-0ba0-41ff-a721-a6a31d951...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; chars

Re: PESO: In the audience

2014-10-09 Thread Don Guthrie
Convenient lighting for a photographer. Lens?? On 10/8/14, 4:55 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 11:50:47 -0500 From: Charles Robinson To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: In the audience Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I saw a show

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Ken Waller
Nice, a keeper for sure! -Original Message- >From: Rob Studdert Subject: PESO An unintended portrait > >Hi Team. > >Last week was the end of school holidays and I had a kids >variety/dance concert to shoot so I invited #1 son to accompany me as >assistant. Apart from shooting the show we

Re: MAIL ISSUE

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
- Original Message - From: "Davis, Jack" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:21:05 AM Subject: Re: MAIL ISSUE - Original Message - From: "Davis, Jack" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:18:47 AM Subject: Re: MAIL PROBLEM Got it, Alan C. Jack - Orig

Re: Delivery

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
- Original Message - From: "Davis, Jack" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:17:31 AM Subject: Re: Delivery status notification Thanks, Bob! Jack - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:11:20 AM Subject: Re: Delivery s

Re: MAIL ISSUE

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
- Original Message - From: "Davis, Jack" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:18:47 AM Subject: Re: MAIL PROBLEM Got it, Alan C. Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:13:35 AM Subject: MAIL PROBLEM Still won't go thro

Re: MAIL PROBLEM

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Got it, Alan C. Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:13:35 AM Subject: MAIL PROBLEM Still won't go through.. trying again Alan C "Wouldn't go through so I changed the subject. Alan -Original Message- From: Alan C Sent: Thu

Re: Delivery status notification

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Bob! Jack - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:11:20 AM Subject: Re: Delivery status notification No Jack, and I just commented on Alan's photo as a test. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > An

Pentax lens on Blackmagic Camera

2014-10-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
I was looking online to see if there were any videos showing Pentax lens manufacturing after I saw a similar video on Fuji lenses: and found this - someone's realised how good old Pentax lenses are after he mounted a 28mm on his Blackmagic camera:

MAIL PROBLEM

2014-10-09 Thread Alan C
Still won't go through.. trying again Alan C "Wouldn't go through so I changed the subject. Alan -Original Message- From: Alan C Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 4:51 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Delivery status notification I've had them from time to time. I fin

Re: Delivery status notification

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
- Original Message - From: "Davis, Jack" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:03:49 AM Subject: Re: Delivery status notification Thanks, Stan. Jack - Original Message - From: "Halpin, Stan" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:59:03 AM Subject: Re: Delivery

Re: Delivery status notification

2014-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
No Jack, and I just commented on Alan's photo as a test. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Anyone else receiving such notices? > > Jack > > - Original Message - > From: "Mail Delivery System" > To: "Davis, Jack" > Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:05:4

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rob, Good portrait. Wow has he grown since you last posted a picture (baby/toddler). Good thing to do taking him along on the shoot. He'll get some ideas... Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 2:15 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team. > > Last week was the end of school holidays and I had a kid

Re: Delivery status notification

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Stan. Jack - Original Message - From: "Halpin, Stan" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:59:03 AM Subject: Re: Delivery status notification I haven’t seen it… On Oct 9, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Anyone else receiving such notices? > > Jack > > - O

Re: PESO: SYCAMORE FIG

2014-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Alan, I can't remember ever seeing a fig tree in fruit. Nice capture and loaded with fruit. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 3:02 AM, Alan C wrote: > This large Sycamore Fig in the park next to my yard is heavily in fruit. > The locals say it guarantees good rains! > > Alan C > > https://w

Re: Delivery status notification

2014-10-09 Thread Stanley Halpin
I haven’t seen it… On Oct 9, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Anyone else receiving such notices? > > Jack > > - Original Message - > From: "Mail Delivery System" > To: "Davis, Jack" > Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:05:41 AM > Subject: Delivery status notification > >

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Nice unintended portrait. Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and depressed walls across the nation with wonderful eclectic photogra

Re: Delivery status notification

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Anyone else receiving such notices? Jack - Original Message - From: "Mail Delivery System" To: "Davis, Jack" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:05:41 AM Subject: Delivery status notification This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the fo

Re: PESO: SYCAMORE FIG

2014-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Alan, I've been trying to send you a favorable comment about this shot, but keep getting a "failure notice." I may yet get past a server somewhere.(?) Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "PDML" Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 1:02:57 AM Subject: PESO: SYCAMORE FIG This large S

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Bruce Walker
That's an excellent portrait, Rob. How did the the performer's headshots turn out? On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 3:15 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team. > > Last week was the end of school holidays and I had a kids > variety/dance concert to shoot so I invited #1 son to accompany me as > assistant. Apar

Re: OT - landscapes made dramatic with IR

2014-10-09 Thread Stanley Halpin
On Oct 9, 2014, at 1:12 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Bill wrote: >> On 08/10/2014 8:49 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >>> You should have showed St. Ansel IR for his 'Moonrise over Hernandez'. >> >> Years ago, I had an original Moonrise, signed by St Ansel himself in my >> hot little hands. The gall

Re: lunar eclipse tonight

2014-10-09 Thread Stanley Halpin
Nice sequence Larry - thanks. On Oct 8, 2014, at 2:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> Well, just in case: there will be a lunar eclipse tonight. >> As far as I understand the chart, US West Coast, Austalia and New >> Zealand got the "best seats" for the spectacle. >> h

Re: PESO: SYCAMORE FIG

2014-10-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a lot of fruit! Well seen and composed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 4:02 AM, Alan C wrote: > This large Sycamore Fig in the park next to my yard is heavily in fruit. > The locals say it guarantees good rains! > > Alan C > > https:/

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice strong portrait, with plenty of personality (and freckles)! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 3:15 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team. > > Last week was the end of school holidays and I had a kids > variety/dance concert to shoot so I invite

Re: OT - landscapes made dramatic with IR

2014-10-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 1:12 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > Shallow depth of field can be a problem on those full frame cameras. You are a trouble maker, aren't you? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

Re: PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Attila Boros
I like his relaxed expression, and the resemblance is quite striking. On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team. > > Last week was the end of school holidays and I had a kids > variety/dance concert to shoot so I invited #1 son to accompany me as > assistant. Apart from shoot

Re: PESO Sigma sample

2014-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
Larry, I considered selling mine also, but the lure or the prospect of a full frame and the pain of selling has lead me to keep it for now. I think that the FA31 may be marginally better and lighter of course but the Sigma is significantly more versatile and very very capable. I might do come compa

Re: PESO Sigma sample

2014-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
Very cool.I'm very interested in that lends. Even considered selling my fa31 to raise the money. On October 9, 2014 12:27:46 AM PDT, Rob Studdert wrote: >Hi Team, > >I recently purchased the Sigma 18-35/1.8, basically as soon as it >became available in K-mount. I needed a really fast zoom to fu

PESO: SYCAMORE FIG

2014-10-09 Thread Alan C
This large Sycamore Fig in the park next to my yard is heavily in fruit. The locals say it guarantees good rains! Alan C https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15298220529/in/photostream/lightbox/ --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is act

PESO Sigma sample

2014-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, I recently purchased the Sigma 18-35/1.8, basically as soon as it became available in K-mount. I needed a really fast zoom to further my low light performance photography capabilities. Whilst the zoom range is a bit limiting this lens is really usable wide open and focus is reliable (cont

PESO An unintended portrait

2014-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team. Last week was the end of school holidays and I had a kids variety/dance concert to shoot so I invited #1 son to accompany me as assistant. Apart from shooting the show we also had to shoot a head-shot of each performer in their performance make-up. We arrived well before the show but it w