Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

On Jul 2, 2015, at 10:38 am, Brian Walters wrote: >> Until the 1960s our flag was the Red Ensign, a Union Jack on a red field >> with the shield of Canada thereon. Even as a kid I thought it was >> humiliating. > > Living in a land where we still have that sort of humiliation, I envy > you! We

Re: PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

That’s very cool. Wet wood does not grip well at all so you did well to get across. It’s a lot easier teach a runner how to bike than a cyclist how to run. Cheers, Dave > On Jul 1, 2015, at 8:07 pm, Alan C wrote: > > Last Sat. I borrowed an old Mountain Bike to enter a local MB Race on a gam

PESO: Two Lions

Tienanmen Square: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18048446&size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom 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

Programmable cameras ... (was: Re: New Full-Frame Rumor)

On Jun 30, 2015, at 12:53 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > I so wish that there were an Open Source option for camera firmware so we > could implement features like this. Not Open Source, but Olympus new "Air A01" includes the ability to write apps to drive it. See: http://opc.olympus-imaging.com/en/t

Programmable cameras ... (was: Re: New Full-Frame Rumor)

On Jun 30, 2015, at 12:53 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > I so wish that there were an Open Source option for camera firmware so we > could implement features like this. Not Open Source, but Olympus new "Air A01" includes the ability to write apps to drive it. See: http://opc.olympus-imaging.com/en/t

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

" I can't think of another flag I would like to live under..." Me neither. Thanks for the comment, Bill. Cheers, frank On 1 July, 2015 9:39:21 PM EDT, Bill wrote: >On 01/07/2015 12:51 PM, Knarf wrote: >> On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the >> former colonies of

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

Culinary un-delights? Poutine? (Quebec) Seal flipper? (Newfoundland) Kraft Dinner? (everywhere) Smoked meat? (Montreal) Red River Cereal? (The West) Maple Leaf cookies? (Sea to Sea) What's not to like? Seriously, thanks, Ann, and thanks to everyone who commented. BTW, TNT is the army surplus s

Re: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

They said about 3m in the middle. There is a series of earth wall weirs on this stream which flows southwards (only in the wet season) through a game farm & army base between Kruger & the town. Several hippos reside in the dams & even venture into town in search of grazing during the night. A c

Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

You have the patience of Job. Amazing image. Alan C -Original Message- From: Mark C Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 12:09 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave I've been off list in southern Ohio for the past week. We stayed in a cabin less than 50 miles

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

I'm a fan of Canada - except for certain culinary un-delights Fun photo here, too! (Dynamite shot, even, you might say) ann On 7/1/2015 2:51 PM, Knarf wrote: On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova

Re: July PUG - Last Call

Well, sh*t, if P.J. is submitting I have to... ;-) Cheers, frank On 1 July, 2015 10:23:26 PM EDT, "P.J. Alling" wrote: >Since it's open I guess I'll have no problem submitting for a change. > >On 7/1/2015 7:57 PM, Brian Walters wrote: >> G'day all >> >> I'll be closing submissions on Friday e

Re: July PUG - Last Call

Since it's open I guess I'll have no problem submitting for a change. On 7/1/2015 7:57 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I'll be closing submissions on Friday evening, Sydney time. Theme: Open Gallery As usual submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Full Submission Guidelines here: htt

Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

On 01/07/2015 4:46 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Nice shot. You are one hell of a technician! He must have a really good camera. Paul via phone On Jul 1, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Mark C wrote: I've been off list in southern Ohio for the past week. We stayed in a cabin less than 50 miles outside

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

On 01/07/2015 12:51 PM, Knarf wrote: On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia limited independance: the Dominion of Canada was born. Until the 1960s our flag was the Red Ensign, a Union Jack on a

Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

Beautiful! Just beautiful. Cheers, frank On 1 July, 2015 6:09:32 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: >I've been off list in southern Ohio for the past week. We stayed in a >cabin less than 50 miles outside of Dayton but still had no cell >coverage - actually read newspapers for the first time in years. >

Re: PESO - Bath Corridor

That's a really cool shot! Cheers, frank On 1 July, 2015 8:53:41 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >There's something about walking down a 2000-year-old corridor in the >Roman baths: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18043349 > >(K-5, DA 16-45) > >Comments? > >Rick -- Sent from my Android de

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day! Well captured! Yonnie On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Happy Canada Day to my friends up north! > Regards, Bob S. > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Knarf wrote: >> On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former >> colonies

Re: PESO - Window Shopping

The only thing that bothers me is the bright reflection in front of the mannequin's face. It really distracts and takes my attention away from the photo. Could it be burned or toned down a bit - or a lot? That might make a huge difference. Otherwise I like the photo a lot. Hardened old biker gu

PESO - Bath Corridor

There's something about walking down a 2000-year-old corridor in the Roman baths: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18043349 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, ple

A software cure for soft lenses

Not of interest to me, but I thought the group would at least reading what Frye has to say. In any case, Piccure+, a software “cure” for soft lenses. Endorsed with reservations and caveats:

Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

Peaceful scens, and very nicely composed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 6:09 PM, Mark C wrote: > I've been off list in southern Ohio for the past week. We stayed in a cabin > less than 50 miles outside of Dayton but still had no cell covera

Re: PESO: Toll Booth

Thanks, Mark. There actually seemed to be quite a bit of style in Beijing these days. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 5:46 PM, Mark C wrote: > Nice to see a bit of style creep into the most functional of all buildings - > great capture. > > >

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day to my friends up north! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Knarf wrote: > On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former > colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia limited > independance: the Dominion of Canada

July PUG - Last Call

G'day all I'll be closing submissions on Friday evening, Sydney time. Theme: Open Gallery As usual submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Full Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters We

Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

Extremely well done Mark C. Jack - Original Message - From: "Mark C" To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2015 3:09:32 PM Subject: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave I've been off list in southern Ohio for the past week. We stayed in a cabin less than 50 miles outside of Dayton b

Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

- Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2015 3:46:57 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave Nice shot. You are one hell of a technician! Paul via phone > On Jul 1, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Mark C wrote: > > I've b

Re: PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

Nice shot. You are one hell of a technician! Paul via phone > On Jul 1, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Mark C wrote: > > I've been off list in southern Ohio for the past week. We stayed in a cabin > less than 50 miles outside of Dayton but still had no cell coverage - > actually read newspapers for the f

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

On Thu, Jul 2, 2015, at 04:51 AM, Knarf wrote: > On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the > former colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia > limited independance: the Dominion of Canada was born. > > Until the 1960s our flag was the Red Ensign,

PESO - Upper Falls Near Old Man's Cave

I've been off list in southern Ohio for the past week. We stayed in a cabin less than 50 miles outside of Dayton but still had no cell coverage - actually read newspapers for the first time in years. Here's a shot of a small waterfall in one of the parks were we were hiking: http://www.markca

Re: PESO: Toll Booth

Quite fascinating - interesting bit of engineering. On 6/24/2015 12:52 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18044342&size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --- This email is free fro

Re: What to do with P50T?

With that setup you won't need a flash on the camera! Mark On 6/26/2015 5:01 AM, Alan C wrote: Make a novelty table lamp. The lamp head & mini-tripod were bought. All I had to make was an Al bracket to incorporate my defunct S1a: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/19174019891/in/datep

Re: PESO: Toll Booth

Nice to see a bit of style creep into the most functional of all buildings - great capture. On 6/24/2015 12:52 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18044342&size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/dani

Re: PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

That looks exciting! How deep was the water? On 7/1/2015 4:07 AM, Alan C wrote: Last Sat. I borrowed an old Mountain Bike to enter a local MB Race on a game farm adjoining Kruger. I am really a runner & part-time road cyclist so MBiking was something new. The bike wasn't a very good fit & I do

Re: PESO - Window Shopping

I don't know about this one, Marco. The clutter is distracting rather than interesting, and the reflection across the mannequin's face detracts. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso3.html > > Comments,

Re: PESO - Window Shopping

Interesting image; that mannequin on the right is a bit creepy, though . . . . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso3.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > >

Re: PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

Great image, great expression! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 4:07 AM, Alan C wrote: > Last Sat. I borrowed an old Mountain Bike to enter a local MB Race on a game > farm adjoining Kruger. I am really a runner & part-time road cyclist so > MB

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Knarf wrote: > For all it's faults, Canada's a pretty damned good place to live Damn Right! Canada is one of the friendliest places on the planet, and one of the most beautiful. As a lad, my hero was Sgt Preston of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, although I li

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

Fiftieth anniversary was actually Feb. 15. But I've seen a bit of tie-in with Canada Day this year. On 1 July, 2015 3:17:43 PM EDT, Bruce Walker wrote: >Nicely done mural, a great shot of it, and an enlightening writeup >too, Frank. I had not heard that this is the 50th anniversary -- not >enoug

Re: For the stargazers: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

We finished playing at 8:15. I'd already done my grocery shopping earlier in the day. I had my camera, bag & tripod in the car. There's a fairly good high bridge near my house with a good view to the west (and railroad tracks with a maintenance & switching yard for the foreground). But with it b

Re: Speaking of Pentax rumors...

On 7/1/2015 1:08 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Asahi Man on dpreview said (in a thread discussing how the price was rising on the A* 200mm macro) said the following: "90% next year we will get Minimum 5 primes..." I believe he is saying "90% chance". I'm assuming that these would be FF compatible l

Re: New Full-Frame Rumor

John wrote: On 7/1/2015 6:53 AM, Sandy Harris wrote: John wrote: Oh, and following one of the other links, the new "super-resolution" pixel/sensor shift technology that's supposed to debut with it may filter down to some current cameras via a firmware update. That would be cool. Doesn't

Re: New Full-Frame Rumor

On 7/1/2015 6:53 AM, Sandy Harris wrote: John wrote: Oh, and following one of the other links, the new "super-resolution" pixel/sensor shift technology that's supposed to debut with it may filter down to some current cameras via a firmware update. That would be cool. Doesn't the K3-II alrea

Re: New Full-Frame Rumor

On 7/1/2015 6:53 AM, Sandy Harris wrote: John wrote: Oh, and following one of the other links, the new "super-resolution" pixel/sensor shift technology that's supposed to debut with it may filter down to some current cameras via a firmware update. That would be cool. Doesn't the K3-II alrea

Re: New Full-Frame Rumor

On 6/30/2015 3:53 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Matthew Hunt wrote: On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 1:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Another clever, and eminently possible, thing I'd like to see is automatic calibration of lens microfocus adjustment. Set up the camera facing a target, and let the camera auto

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

You really need to lay off the vino collapso. And blue, with that level of decolletage, is definitely not your colour. Maybe pink, to match your eyes. All of which is to say I'm highlyimpressednottosayjealous. On 1 July 2015 at 16:42, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Here is the GPS track from the trip. >

Re: New Full-Frame Rumor

On 6/30/2015 6:33 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: It's well known that the improvements of the _speed_ of the HDDs is FAR behind the rest of the major computer parameters (CPU, HDD capacity, etc.) True if you're talking about spinning rust, but S

Re: For the stargazers: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

John wrote: Set up for a try on Tuesday Night, but no joy. Heavy overcast, thunderstorms & drenching rain. My attempts last night were fraught. I got out of class and Santa Cruz was socked in with clouds. I figured that I'd drive home past my standard stargazing spot just in case, but grabb

Re: For the stargazers: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

Set up for a try on Tuesday Night, but no joy. Heavy overcast, thunderstorms & drenching rain. On 6/29/2015 12:56 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: We had a complete overcast on Sunday, but Saturday night, I saw the both planets while driving on the highway, around 10pm: they were well visible with a na

Re: Geso: Street Fair

Thanks, Jack very little Post processing done. On 7/1/15 2:17 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:24:24 + (UTC) From: Jack Davis To: PDML Subject: Re: Geso: Street Fair Message-ID: <923756705.3591453.1435775064549.javamail.zim...@comcast.net> Content-

Re: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

Donga is an Afrikaans word adopted from Zulu (Nguni) which refers to deep gullies formed on riverbanks by water erosion during the rainy season. The soil is all washed to the bottom leaving steep, rocky approaches on both sides. They were all dry at this time of the year. There was an earth da

Re: PESO - Window Shopping

Nice, Marco! Complex but not confusing. Lots of small tensions, but overall not hard to study and grok. You have a great touch… :-) G > On Jul 1, 2015, at 8:58 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso3.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: PESO - Window Shopping

Another splendid image. Looks like the biker is hoping a mannequin will come to life. Alan C -Original Message- From: Marco Alpert Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 5:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Window Shopping http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso3.html Comme

Re: Geso: Street Fair

& much fun was had by all. Lovely weather. I am intrigued by the lass with those tails hanging from her belt. Alan C -Original Message- From: Donald Guthrie Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 6:56 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Geso: Street Fair Local Art fair with many photographers and

Re: PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

I hate those dongas! (Actually, what's a donga?) So that's a wonderful photo of a pretty hairy race obstacle. I think I'd have got off my bike and ended my race right about there. Before the bridge, not on it. Cheers, frank On 1 July, 2015 4:07:15 AM EDT, Alan C wrote: >Last Sat. I borrowed

Re: PESO Happy Canada Day!

Thank you, Frank! On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 2:56 PM, Knarf wrote: > Happy Canada Day back to you, Bruce! > > Looks like a patriotic young lady. Nice to see in this day and age. > > Lovely photo. > > Cheers, > > frank > > On 1 July, 2015 10:59:54 AM EDT, Bruce Walker wrote: >>Happy Birthday, Canada!

Re: PESO Happy Canada Day!

Thanks, Jack! On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 11:10 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Yes, congratulations, Canada! > Flags are a nice touch! > > J > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 1, 2015, at 7:59 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Happy Birthday, Canada! A little tribute featuring Dorrie Mack ... >> >> http://o

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

Nicely done mural, a great shot of it, and an enlightening writeup too, Frank. I had not heard that this is the 50th anniversary -- not enough press, I guess. Thanks! On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Knarf wrote: > On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former > colo

Re: PESO Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day back to you, Bruce! Looks like a patriotic young lady. Nice to see in this day and age. Lovely photo. Cheers, frank On 1 July, 2015 10:59:54 AM EDT, Bruce Walker wrote: >Happy Birthday, Canada! A little tribute featuring Dorrie Mack ... > >http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/

PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia limited independance: the Dominion of Canada was born. Until the 1960s our flag was the Red Ensign, a Union Jack on a red field with the shield of Canada

PESO 2015 - 112 - GDG

Waiting for folks to show up for breakfast at the cafe this morning, I snapped a few photos… :-) https://flic.kr/p/vaB8ws enjoy G --- "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.

Re: Geso: Street Fair

Nice work, all very capably rendered. J - Original Message - From: "Donald Guthrie" To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:56:13 AM Subject: Geso: Street Fair Local Art fair with many photographers and other artisans. These were all taken with Q7 except for the pano which was han

Re: PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

Indeed! B > On 1 Jul 2015, at 17:36, Larry Colen wrote: > > Great job. Looks like fun. > > Alan C wrote: >> Last Sat. I borrowed an old Mountain Bike to enter a local MB Race on a >> game farm adjoining Kruger. I am really a runner & part-time road >> cyclist so MBiking was something new. T

Re: PESO - Window Shopping

A rather odd scene very well done. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2015, at 8:58 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso3.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > --- > http://www.alpert.com/marco > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Speaking of Pentax rumors...

Asahi Man on dpreview said (in a thread discussing how the price was rising on the A* 200mm macro) said the following: "90% next year we will get Minimum 5 primes..." I believe he is saying "90% chance". I'm assuming that these would be FF compatible lenses. That he reports this in a thread ab

Geso: Street Fair

Local Art fair with many photographers and other artisans. These were all taken with Q7 except for the pano which was hand held Oly with 8mm FE. ( It's a very wide building.) C&C invited as always. https://www.flickr.com/gp/valdon/1S47y4 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

I imagined myself using AF-S (K-3), holding the shutter button halfway down and recomposing. Actually, I would have probably narrowly missed the focus. :( Jack - Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:28:39 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Bambi in t

Re: PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

Great job. Looks like fun. Alan C wrote: Last Sat. I borrowed an old Mountain Bike to enter a local MB Race on a game farm adjoining Kruger. I am really a runner & part-time road cyclist so MBiking was something new. The bike wasn't a very good fit & I don't even have proper cycling gear. The r

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

Thanks Ann, Jack, Larry, and everybody else who looked and commented. With y'all's responses, y'all [sic] convinced me that the first photo is more interesting. Jack, while I do not remember for sure that I didn't do a manual touch (I like 60-250's "quick-shift" manual focus override), it was

Re: PESO - Cyrano/ANDOR

Very well spotted and nicely done. The left half would work all by itself; but the juxtaposition is great. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > Thanks, Dan! > > - Marco > > On Jun 30, 2015, at 6:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> That's qu

PESO - Window Shopping

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso3.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Cyrano/ANDOR

Thanks, Dan! - Marco On Jun 30, 2015, at 6:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > That's quite a pair of legs on Cyrano! > > Well seen and captured. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 1:42 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: >> http://www.alpert

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

Here is the GPS track from the trip. http://my.viewranger.com/route/details/NjgyMTc= You can zoom the map using the controls in the top left. If you have any problems and are particularly interested in it, let me know and I'll send you the file. I've done a first pass of the photos, but nothi

Re: PESO Happy Canada Day!

Yes, congratulations, Canada! Flags are a nice touch! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2015, at 7:59 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Happy Birthday, Canada! A little tribute featuring Dorrie Mack ... > > http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/122945376387 > > K-3, DA* 16-50/2.8, 50mm, f/4, 1/

PESO Happy Canada Day!

Happy Birthday, Canada! A little tribute featuring Dorrie Mack ... http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/122945376387 K-3, DA* 16-50/2.8, 50mm, f/4, 1/400th sec, ISO 1600; Ambient light. Cheers! -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

Appears you may have found it necessary to go manual focus in order to avoid the AF locking on the near tree trunks. A successful shot! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2015, at 6:57 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I prefer the first one, where Bambi is looking at you , by a lot. It's much

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

I prefer the first one, where Bambi is looking at you , by a lot. It's much more interesting and the framing of his/her head in the OOF foliage makes it above average, I think. the blown-out highlights on the very bottom edge could be darkened a bit to be less distracting, but otherwise it's a

Re: New Full-Frame Rumor

John wrote: > Oh, and following one of the other links, the new "super-resolution" > pixel/sensor shift technology that's supposed to debut with it may > filter down to some current cameras via a firmware update. > > That would be cool. Doesn't the K3-II already have that? -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: GESO: Photos from Devon

Excellent - lots of very enjoyable stuff which captured the places really well. B > On 16 Jun 2015, at 14:19, Mark Roberts wrote: > > I finally put up a gallery of photos from our walk on the South West > Coast path last month. Mostly touristy/postcard type shots but worth a > look if you lik

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

Thanks. Got back from France yesterday, having managed to avoid all the burning tyres on the Channel Tunnel railway tracks. The first leg went very quickly and I made good, enjoyable progress. The second leg didn't really go to plan as my pal wasn't fit enough to cover the planned miles or ter

Re: PESO - Glastonbury Abbey

In fairness, he did get rid of a bloody useless king. B > On 17 Jun 2015, at 03:03, Knarf wrote: > > Old Oliver was a real bastard! > > Quite beautiful, even in ruins. Shame about the light, but what can you do? > Still a lovely photo. > > Cheers, > > frank > >> On 16 June, 2015 7:57:07

PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

Last Sat. I borrowed an old Mountain Bike to enter a local MB Race on a game farm adjoining Kruger. I am really a runner & part-time road cyclist so MBiking was something new. The bike wasn't a very good fit & I don't even have proper cycling gear. The route was quite tough with a lot of loose s