Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery

2015-03-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Brian and thanks everyone for your kind comments! Much appreciated. My husband, Darrel, and I were having our annual eye exam and in the exam room at the same time--kind of family time at the eye doctor. Darrel was behind the instrument, and I took some pictures. We have to go again

Re: PESO: Hitching A Ride

2015-03-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Dan said just what I wanted to say. Nice one! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2015, at 7:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: A touching image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:39 PM, David Mann

Re: March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread Christine Aguila
That's really nice, Darren! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2015, at 2:26 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: That is a very arresting image, Don! I like it a LOT. On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Great pug as usual. I

PESO x2: Ducks

2015-03-06 Thread David Mann
I managed to take the 400mm lens for a walk when I was in Wanaka a couple of weeks ago. An NZ scaup poses out of the water: http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/879/#peso And a closeup of a mallard (I rarely bother to photograph these now): http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/880/#peso Both are

PESO: Hitching A Ride

2015-03-06 Thread David Mann
It's been years since I saw crested grebes and I'd forgotten that they carry their young on their back. There was a small population because someone had built some nesting boxes for them on the lake. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/881/#peso The focus wasn't quite perfect; I need a better

Re: PESO: Galahs In Alice Springs

2015-03-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Yes, I like that. Interesting birds! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2015, at 7:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I like the subtle colors and the textures and patterns in the fences. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: Question on large format

2015-03-06 Thread Bill
On 06/03/2015 2:29 PM, J C OConnell wrote: LF is wonderful format, the resolution is incredible and the contact prints are amazing, but macro is just not workable. Macro is eminently workable, you just have to want to be doing close ups of fairly large objects... bill -- PDML

Re: Question on large format

2015-03-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 6 Mar 2015, at 23:14, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 06/03/2015 2:29 PM, J C OConnell wrote: LF is wonderful format, the resolution is incredible and the contact prints are amazing, but macro is just not workable. Macro is eminently workable, you just have to want to be

Re: Question on large format

2015-03-06 Thread Bill
On 06/03/2015 6:10 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: On 6 Mar 2015, at 23:14, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 06/03/2015 2:29 PM, J C OConnell wrote: LF is wonderful format, the resolution is incredible and the contact prints are amazing, but macro is just not workable. Macro is eminently

Re: PESO: Lake Wanaka At Sunrise

2015-03-06 Thread Christine Aguila
That's nice. The clouds give the frame some texture which makes the frame a bit more dynamic given the quiet scene. I can't wait for warmer weather. It's been a tad cold in the Midwest here. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2015, at 12:38 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com

Re: PESO: Hitching A Ride

2015-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A touching image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:39 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: It's been years since I saw crested grebes and I'd forgotten that they carry their young on their back. There was a small population because

Re: March Pug

2015-03-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Jack. Much appreciated. No flash, just ambient light. I did shoot at ISO 1600 @ f6 something, I believe. Just straight head settings--nothing fancy. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2015, at 7:36 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Christine, what a terrific

Re: Girl in a Box

2015-03-06 Thread Alan C
In Phalaborwa when the Mongolian Dream Circus visited last year. They have been touring SA for some time obviously enjoying the warmer climate. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 7:54 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO: Girl

Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery

2015-03-06 Thread Rick Womer
Great shots! Christine, the words that came to mind when I saw yours were cyborg Viking. Ken, the word that came to mind from yours was Ahhh Cheers, Rick On Mar 6, 2015, at 1:28 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all The March PUG has been revised to include Christine's and Ken's

Re: PESO: Whale Belly Flop

2015-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Wow! Great catch. Paul via phone On Mar 6, 2015, at 12:58 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: A humpback whale off the coast of Maui: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17980354size=lg Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

March Pug

2015-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
Christine, what a terrific March Pug entry! Technically perfect and absolutely great camera work. How lit? Flashed? Thanks! Jack -- 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: PESO: Galahs In Alice Springs

2015-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the subtle colors and the textures and patterns in the fences. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 1:45 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: It wasn't me they were interested in. The heat was utterly blistering and they were eyeing

Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery

2015-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
Both Cristine and Ken's recent entries are great additions to a delightful Pug. Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2015 10:28:28 PM Subject: March PUG - Revised Gallery G'day all The

Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery

2015-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 1:28 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: They were worth waiting for!! Indeed they are! Ken's really epitomises the theme of the month. Christine's is incredibly fascinating and a bit humorous as well. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Whale Belly Flop

2015-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Paul! The sea was so choppy that it was difficult to focus on moving targets, so this is one of the few decent whale images I managed to grab this winter. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:43 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net

PESO 2015 - 022 - GDG

2015-03-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
An old negative fell, loose, out of a box as I moved things to install shelving in my office. Whose dog is this, I wonder? I recall where the photo was made, and about when, but I don't know any more what the circumstances were. The people are long gone. A mystery... https://flic.kr/p/ruK5hi

Re: Ridiculous Macro with a Q7

2015-03-06 Thread steve harley
On 2015-03-04 18:09 , Mark Roberts wrote: Just curious. What do the warning labels on atoms say? do not alter this label — whoops, too late! -- 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

PESO 2015 - 023 - GDG

2015-03-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
At the Dana Street cafe yesterday, the chill left the outdoor tables empty until the day warmed a touch… https://flic.kr/p/rsuayd enjoy, Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Lightroom CC question: business personal photography

2015-03-06 Thread John
On 3/5/2015 1:19 PM, steve harley wrote: that was a typo - i meant 5 TB for $150; here's one you can combine with a photo purchase (though i'm not so fond of Seagate these days) Would you care to elucidate? -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must

Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery

2015-03-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
It's his wife I feel sorry for. Although I can't imagine anyone would marry such an alien creature! :0) B On 6 Mar 2015, at 11:46, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Great shots! Christine, the words that came to mind when I saw yours were cyborg Viking. Ken, the word that came

Re: March PUG now available for your viewing pleasure!

2015-03-06 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks for the compliment Darren! Regards, JvW On Thu, 5 Mar 2015 22:56:07 -0600 Darren Addy wrote: Again, a very high quality gallery. Dario's image is a stunner. Loved the colors in the water in Jan's Afternoon Nap. Ted Bielby's Skipping Through the Air demonstrates the Golden Mean to an

March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread Donald Guthrie
Great pug as usual. I think I liked Ken, Bob S, and Mark's yellow the best. Anyway I could not find this photo for some reason when I submitted but came across it this AM. I could save it for some other PUG but who knows if I can find it again. https://flic.kr/p/pqZ2z9 -- PDML

Re: March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
That's very nice, except that it reminds me of Suspiria... B On 6 Mar 2015, at 17:46, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Great pug as usual. I think I liked Ken, Bob S, and Mark's yellow the best. Anyway I could not find this photo for some reason when I submitted but came

Re: Lightroom CC question: business personal photography

2015-03-06 Thread steve harley
On 2015-03-06 10:19 , John wrote: On 3/5/2015 1:19 PM, steve harley wrote: that was a typo - i meant 5 TB for $150; here's one you can combine with a photo purchase (though i'm not so fond of Seagate these days) Would you care to elucidate? i had two Seagate drives fail recently, and i'm

Re: March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is an interesting and intriguing abstract. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Great pug as usual. I think I liked Ken, Bob S, and Mark's yellow the best. Anyway I could not find this

Re: March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
I can see why you were looking for it, Don. Nice Image! Jack - Original Message - From: Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 6, 2015 9:46:00 AM Subject: March pug the photo I couldn't find Great pug as usual. I think I liked Ken, Bob S, and

Re: March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread Bruce Walker
I love that. Very dynamic! On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Great pug as usual. I think I liked Ken, Bob S, and Mark's yellow the best. Anyway I could not find this photo for some reason when I submitted but came across it this AM. I could save it

Re: March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread Darren Addy
That is a very arresting image, Don! I like it a LOT. On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Great pug as usual. I think I liked Ken, Bob S, and Mark's yellow the best. Anyway I could not find this photo for some reason when I submitted but came across it

Re: Question on large format

2015-03-06 Thread J C OConnell
LF is wonderful format, the resolution is incredible and the contact prints are amazing, but macro is just not workable. On 3/5/2015 11:14 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: Dear All, Thank you for informative and thoughtful comments. Really appreciated. I already have 6x7 and 6x8 equipment which I

Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery

2015-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Brian for the inclusion of my image and the continued effort you put out each monthe to make the PUG happen, Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Subject: March PUG - Revised Gallery

Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery

2015-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Dan, Rick Brian. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: March PUG - Revised Gallery On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 1:28 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: They

Re: March pug the photo I couldn't find

2015-03-06 Thread David Mann
Same here. It belongs on a wall, if you can find a decor to match. Cheers, Dave On Mar 7, 2015, at 9:26 am, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: That is a very arresting image, Don! I like it a LOT. On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Great