RE: Step away from the wand...

2015-03-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W-PDML wrote: > The good old-fashioned British Bobby has always resisted calls to be > armed, but sometimes things get so out of hand that the policy becomes > increasingly difficult to justify: > > http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-30687171 You can see the sheer terror the law fac

OT: Step away from the wand...

2015-03-03 Thread Bob W-PDML
The good old-fashioned British Bobby has always resisted calls to be armed, but sometimes things get so out of hand that the policy becomes increasingly difficult to justify: http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-30687171 B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.ne

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" : We don't really have a Kosciusko Day in Nee Jersey. Sounds like you should... I was making a Joke. Kosciusko was a Polish patriot who came to America to fight for the rebels in the Revolutionary War, and became one of Washington's generals. There is a famous

Re: PESO - Time out

2015-03-03 Thread Bob W-PDML
Superb! B > On 4 Mar 2015, at 02:28, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > > http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-Cc4XkV4/L > > at the South street seaport a couple of days ago. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We don't really have a Kosciusko Day in Nee Jersey. I was making a Joke. Kosciusko was a Polish patriot who came to America to fight for the rebels in the Revolutionary War, and became one of Washington's generals. There is a famous Kosciusko Bridge in New York, near Albany, also known as the Do

PRSO: Drawn to the Light

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17979643&size=md 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 a

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Paul
He's big in Milwaukee, too...with a monument,a park and several other community buildings named after him. http://www.rkmmilwaukee.org/ -p On 3/3/2015 10:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote: There's even a highway named for him in Newark, N.J. -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Subject: R

Re: OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Great post Ken. Better than Top Gun scenes. Thanks, Bob S. On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:00 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > In know this is way off topic, but it does involve photography ! > > Dan might be the only one o the list that can relate to this. > > Naval Aviation from the cockpit For those of yo

Re: PESO - Time out

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thank you sir ann On 3/3/2015 22:25, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Hilarious! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 9:30 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-Cc4XkV4/L at the South street sea

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Ken Waller
There's even a highway named for him in Newark, N.J. -Original Message- >From: Brian Walters >Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles? > >Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" : > >> I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead. He really knows how to cut the >> mustard, and he is a over-

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" : I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead. He really knows how to cut the mustard, and he is a over-arching bridge player. You have a Kosciusko Day? A bit of Googling found that he is the same person commemorated in Mt Kosciusko, Australia's highest mountain. Maybe w

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Alex Lee : Hi Brian, I love using hiking poles even though I’m a young guy with no major health issues. I can hike fine without poles but they definitely makes it easier on really long, strenuous hikes with big elevation changes, or if I’m carrying a lot of gear; I usually don’t b

RE: PESO - Time out

2015-03-03 Thread John Coyle
How naughty she must have been! John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Wednesday, 4 March 2015 12:31 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Time out http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-

Re: OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread Christine Aguila
Very cool! Thanks for posting. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Mar 3, 2015, at 3:00 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > In know this is way off topic, but it does involve photography ! > > Dan might be the only one o the list that can relate to this. > > Naval Aviation from the cockpit For

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Try 11/22/62. It is special. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 9:48 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Dan - I simply don't like him.. no matter what the subject - sorry > > ann > > > On 3/3/2015 19:53, steve harley wrote: >> >> On 2015-03-03 17:17 , D

Re: PESO - Time out

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Hilarious! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 9:30 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-Cc4XkV4/L > > at the South street seaport a couple of days ago. > > ann > > -- > PDML Pentax-Disc

Re: PESO -- A pest free environment.

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
LOL! ann On 3/3/2015 22:12, Christine Aguila wrote: Agreed! Quite funny. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 3, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Mark C wrote: That is pretty funny Mark On 3/3/2015 4:06 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20%20

Re: PESO - Time out

2015-03-03 Thread Christine Aguila
Love the elements and composition. Really fun! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Mar 3, 2015, at 8:30 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > > http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-Cc4XkV4/L > > at the South street seaport a couple of days ago. > > ann > > --

Re: PESO -- A pest free environment.

2015-03-03 Thread Christine Aguila
Agreed! Quite funny. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Mar 3, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Mark C wrote: > > That is pretty funny > > Mark > >> On 3/3/2015 4:06 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: >> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20%20apestfreeenviornment.html >> >> >> E

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Dan - I simply don't like him.. no matter what the subject - sorry ann On 3/3/2015 19:53, steve harley wrote: On 2015-03-03 17:17 , Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Now you know I'd never read anything by Steven King... You are making a big mist

Re: March PUG - Last Call

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
4 - The last one was the one who was always right.. for me The other three I divorced. ann On 3/3/2015 19:43, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 6:13 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I know, I know - it infuriated my 3rd husband.. but then, he was _never_ right so... Just how many hus

PESO - Time out

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-Cc4XkV4/L at the South street seaport a couple of days ago. ann -- 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

Re: OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes. And more. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 8:51 PM, Bill wrote: > On 03/03/2015 6:38 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> That is a wonderful video! It brings back a lot of wonderful memories. >> >> > > Is landing on a carrier as freaky as

Re: OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread Bill
On 03/03/2015 6:38 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is a wonderful video! It brings back a lot of wonderful memories. Is landing on a carrier as freaky as it looks? bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO: Sunrise Strip

2015-03-03 Thread Mark C
I can see why you dashed! Helluva capture. On 3/2/2015 3:56 PM, David Mann wrote: After our first night in Wanaka I went for an early morning walk. This scene sent me dashing back to the motel to get my camera. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/876/#peso Cheers, Dave --- This email is fr

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread steve harley
On 2015-03-03 17:17 , Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Now you know I'd never read anything by Steven King... You are making a big mistake Ann. King is much more than a horror story author. He is a powerful writer, and a great story teller. i d

Re: PESO: Merino Muster

2015-03-03 Thread Mark C
Gorgeous landscape and the sheep really make the shot - I like it. Mark On 2/26/2015 2:04 AM, David Mann wrote: We're home from our race-holiday in Wanaka... I'm surprised nobody mentioned the cricket - we managed to catch a memorable NZ vs England match on TV :) Coming home across the Lindis

Re: March PUG - Last Call

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 6:13 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > I know, I know - it infuriated my 3rd husband.. but then, he was _never_ > right so... Just how many husbands have you had, and were ANY of them EVER right about ANYTHING? Dan (a husband who also in never right) Dan Matyola http://www.pe

Re: OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a wonderful video! It brings back a lot of wonderful memories. Thanks for posting this. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > In know this is way off topic, but it does involve photography ! > > Dan might be th

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Mark. I appreciate your comments. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 6:50 PM, Mark C wrote: > Excellent shot and very well captured... I love the faint audience in the > background and the vibrant colors of his costume. You also did a gr

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Now you know I'd never read anything by Steven King... You are making a big mistake Ann. King is much more than a horror story author. He is a powerful writer, and a great story teller. In particular, I recommend "11/22/63," a thoughtful a

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Mark C
Excellent shot and very well captured... I love the faint audience in the background and the vibrant colors of his costume. You also did a great job of capturing his clownish expression of complete demonic possession :-0 On 3/2/2015 10:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: From the 2015 edition of

Re: PESO -- A pest free environment.

2015-03-03 Thread Mark C
That is pretty funny Mark On 3/3/2015 4:06 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20%20apestfreeenviornment.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm Limited f1.9 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. --- This e

Re: PESO - Sac Spider

2015-03-03 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Dan. Reading up on these I was surprised to see that they can deliver a nasty bite! Mark On 3/3/2015 12:18 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Man, he's a hairy devil! Another fine macro, Marc. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 11:31 PM, M

Re: PESO - Sac Spider

2015-03-03 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Christine! On 3/3/2015 12:54 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Creepy sharp! :-). Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 2, 2015, at 10:31 PM, Mark C wrote: Another stacked macro photo. Those who are adverse to spiders may want to refrain from clicking in: http://www.markcassino.co

Re: PESO - Sac Spider

2015-03-03 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken. The actually photographing of the insect took only about an hour (I did 5 sets of stacks, about 500 images.) Prepping the subject and configuring / fiddling with flashes took another hour or so. After that there are long stretches of computer churning - I open all of the DNGs int

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bob, I presume you understand -I- won't be checking that out :-) ann On 3/3/2015 15:53, Bob W-PDML wrote: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UTA3A_HZ9tw On 3 Mar 2015, at 20:45, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Now you know I'd never read anything by Steven King... (Even though he went to U of Maine and

Re: March PUG - Last Call

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 3/3/2015 17:07, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Ann Sanfedele : I may be wrong, but that sounds like it would be a nasty programming bit for one month... providing a link to a larger image with a URL on your own web page would be kinder :-) You're never wrong Ann... I know, I know - it

Re: OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread steve harley
On 2015-03-03 14:00 , Ken Waller wrote: Naval Aviation from the cockpit For those of you who haven't personally experienced Naval Aviation from the cockpit, this is as good as it gets in a video clip. For those of you who have, you'll understand. Play it on a big screen if you can. CLICK

Re: March PUG - Last Call

2015-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ann Sanfedele : I may be wrong, but that sounds like it would be a nasty programming bit for one month... providing a link to a larger image with a URL on your own web page would be kinder :-) You're never wrong Ann... I think I can work with a wider image than normal but a link to

Re: March PUG - Last Call

2015-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Stanley Halpin : Brian, looking ahead, next after March comes April. April is Panorama month. Will you be providing expanded Dimension & File Size limitations? Or will we need to live with the usual 300k/800x800 pixels? Hi Stan I'm still working out the details but the last ti

Re: Peso-Silver Butte #2

2015-03-03 Thread Jack Davis
Hi, Darren! I woke up to the fact that I failed to respond to all of your appreciated critique comments. To tell you the truth, I was surprised to see only a smattering of red blinkies on this final image. Actually there was the slimmest line on the right histogram boarder and in checking the im

Re: OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. It appears to be HD video. Paul > On Mar 3, 2015, at 4:00 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > In know this is way off topic, but it does involve photography ! > > Dan might be the only one o the list that can relate to this. > > Naval Aviation from the cockpit For those of you who haven't

PESO -- A pest free environment.

2015-03-03 Thread P.J. Alling
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20%20apestfreeenviornment.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm Limited f1.9 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality t

OT - Aerial photography

2015-03-03 Thread Ken Waller
In know this is way off topic, but it does involve photography ! Dan might be the only one o the list that can relate to this. Naval Aviation from the cockpit For those of you who haven't personally experienced Naval Aviation from the cockpit, this is as good as it gets in a video clip.

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Bob W-PDML
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UTA3A_HZ9tw > On 3 Mar 2015, at 20:45, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > Now you know I'd never read anything by Steven King... > (Even though he went to U of Maine and my friend Claudia was his English > teacher) > > But I did watch "the DOme" - camp city! > > ann > >

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Now you know I'd never read anything by Steven King... (Even though he went to U of Maine and my friend Claudia was his English teacher) But I did watch "the DOme" - camp city! ann On 3/3/2015 14:52, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: B! Did you read Steven King's "It"? That could make anyone

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Ken Waller
..and I use to hike out on my Hobie 16'. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles? I met a hiking Russian once. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
B! Did you read Steven King's "It"? That could make anyone afraid of clowns. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 12:44 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Clowns frighten me - this is a good example of why :-) > > ann > > > On 3/2/2015 22:25, Dani

Re: PESO: Clown

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Christine. That is what attracted me to take the image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 12:52 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Fun expression! Cheers, Christine > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Mar 2, 2015, at 11:44 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrot

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I celebrate Kosciusko Day instead. He really knows how to cut the mustard, and he is a over-arching bridge player. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Pulaski Day was Monday Dan! > > On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:36 PM,

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Ken Waller
Brian, I've used several, on and off, over the years to improve stability. The ones I've used are 'Tracks' and 'Leki'. I slightly prefer the Tracks due to simplicity and weight. Also the Tracks I have include a built in carry strap, to allow you to carry them over your shoulder. The Leki I have

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Pulaski Day was Monday Dan! On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I met a hiking Russian once. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters > wrote: >> G'day all >> >> Ever since I had that stroke a cou

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I met a hiking Russian once. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > Ever since I had that stroke a couple of years ago I'm finding I get > exhausted a lot quicker than I used to. This is curtailing my bush

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread John
I have a light weight collapsable walking stick similar to those shown. I don't think it's sturdy enough to operate as a monopod with any significant weight of camera/lens combo. That light weight tripod might work if the legs could be detached & plugged into walking stick handles. Otherwise you'

Re: March PUG - Last Call

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I may be wrong, but that sounds like it would be a nasty programming bit for one month... providing a link to a larger image with a URL on your own web page would be kinder :-) ann On 3/3/2015 10:44, Stanley Halpin wrote: Brian, looking ahead, next after March comes April. April is Panorama mo

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread steve harley
On 2015-03-03 1:29 , Brian Walters wrote: I am a bit concerned about them just getting in the way but as I now use a small backpack rather than a shoulder bag, that might not be an issue. they take getting used to, but using lightweight poles and mastering the straps, they don't get in the way

Re: March PUG - Last Call

2015-03-03 Thread Stanley Halpin
Brian, looking ahead, next after March comes April. April is Panorama month. Will you be providing expanded Dimension & File Size limitations? Or will we need to live with the usual 300k/800x800 pixels? stan On Mar 1, 2015, at 4:47 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > If you're planning

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Alex Lee
Hi Brian, I love using hiking poles even though I’m a young guy with no major health issues. I can hike fine without poles but they definitely makes it easier on really long, strenuous hikes with big elevation changes, or if I’m carrying a lot of gear; I usually don’t bother on short hikes. I o

Re: Peso: 50 gray shades

2015-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, Mark! ann On 3/2/2015 20:14, Mark C wrote: LOL - love it! On 3/1/2015 11:16 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: This is the photo I posted earlier.. but there seems to have been a couple of problems and perhaps i was also being too subtle for technical reasons, I changed the style of the g

OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Brian, I don't have experience with hiking poles, but I am sure it will be cold, no matter which, South or North Pole you choose! North Pole is much warmer, and easier to get to (within a shorter walk) but it's harder to get to the solid ground there. And it isn't "bushwalking" really.. ;-

Re: PESO x2 - Sunday in the office

2015-03-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent! Paul via phone > On Mar 2, 2015, at 11:44 PM, John Coyle wrote: > > Gorgeous model beautifully photographed - who could ask for anything more? > > > John in Brisbane > > > > -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker > Sent:

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Alan C : Personally, I find anything in my hands (even a camera!) is a nuisance. However, I have observed many older hikers using them. They clearly help with stability. Thanks, Alan. Stability is one of my problems so I may get a set to try them out. -- Cheers Brian +

Re: OT - Anyone with experience with hiking poles?

2015-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting steve harley : On 2015-03-02 23:02 , Brian Walters wrote: I'm wondering whether one or two hiking poles might help - these are the ones I'm considering: http://www.photographybay.com/2015/01/16/manfrotto-officially-launches-off-road-backpacks-walking-sticks-tripods/ i've used hiking