OT: Packshots with Slow Flash technique

2015-09-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Hello guys I thought I'd share this: I made a Flicker album on the subject Slow Flash for Packshots. Please take a look: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/albums/72157657685746020 Regards Jens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNS

Re: OT - Stefan On Top of the World

2015-09-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
> On Sep 3, 2015, at 4:02 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > >> Back in '08 I brought my lad Stefan to GFM and a few listers met him. >> Before he starts his 3rd and final year at university, he's spending a >> couple of weeks staying with some friends in NY doing the rounds, US >> Open, B&H, and today

Re: PESO - Noontide

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
oooh - that's gorgeous! ann On 9/5/2015 10:27 AM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/noontide-1 Still in the woods with the 6x7... Comments welcome! Mark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: PESO - Noontide

2015-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Love the lighting and soft mood. The composition allows it to be comfortably appreciated. J - Original Message - From: "ann sanfedele" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2015 7:50:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Noontide oooh - that's gorgeous! ann On 9/5/2015 10:27

Re: PESO - Signature

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
what Marco said - including the stuff about readablity of one's own sig :-) ann On 9/5/2015 1:26 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: I don’t know about hurried. It’s more readable than my signature. Nice shot! - Marco On Sep 4, 2015, at 7:13 PM, Rick Womer wrote: This mooring line brought a hurried

PESO: Yellow Iris

2015-09-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18081463 K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are appreciated. 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 visi

Re: PESO: Yellow Iris

2015-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
CRISP image, Dan! J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2015 11:06:34 AM Subject: PESO: Yellow Iris http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18081463 K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are appreciated. Dan Matyola http

Re: PESO: Yellow Iris

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Beautiful, sharp subject, Dan. The bokeh is creamy and soft and the background colours perfectly compliment the bloom. It lifts it far above an average flower photo, to a whole new level. It's a special photograph. Cheers, frank On 6 September, 2015 2:06:34 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrot

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Thank you Matthew! Cheers, frank On 4 September, 2015 10:32:39 PM EDT, Matthew Hunt wrote: >On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 10:29 PM, Knarf >wrote: > >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/mr-dickey-throws-k.html?m=1 >> >> Jays won. Maintained their lead over the hated Yankees. I got free >beer

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Appreciate the comment, Jack. Cheers, frank On 4 September, 2015 11:12:55 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: >Wonderful! Almost looks staged. >Just terrific, Frank > >J > >- Original Message - >From: "Knarf" >To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 7:29:28 PM >Subject:

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Kind of echoes my thoughts when I looked at the photo, Paul. Except my favourite bit is the batter, body anticipating the pitch. The ump's body position was pretty cool, too Thanks for the comment! Cheers, frank On 4 September, 2015 11:43:03 PM EDT, Paul wrote: >Great pix! Shows the essence

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Ann! :-) Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, frank On 4 September, 2015 11:52:02 PM EDT, ann sanfedele wrote: >Yes indeedy - decisive moment precisely > >ann > >On 9/4/2015 11:43 PM, Paul wrote: >> Great pix! Shows the essence of baseball - the pitcher after the >ball >> is gone, the ball in

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
What does 'throw a K' mean? It's a nice photo. The sport seems a bit crowded, tucked into that little corner of the field. B > On 6 Sep 2015, at 20:59, Knarf wrote: > > Kind of echoes my thoughts when I looked at the photo, Paul. Except my > favourite bit is the batter, body anticipating t

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
The corporate boxes are a bit high up but we got a good look at the whole field. Then we could watch the replay on the giant screens in the booth. :-) Personally I prefer lower deck about 1/2 way between 1st and home for the best view of the action. But the box has it's advantages. Thanks for

Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Anticipating Halloween, perhaps couldn't think of a clever title https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-cwXQ96s/A 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

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
That's superb - very striking. B > On 6 Sep 2015, at 21:16, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Anticipating Halloween, perhaps > couldn't think of a clever title > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-cwXQ96s/A > > ann > > -- > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Now thats more like it. What's a BB game without some overpriced (I know - yours was free) beer ? Thanks knarF! Is that a Molson's can I see ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Knarf" Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

Re: PESO: Yellow Iris

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Works for me :-) Do they call that a "yellow flag" ? ann On 9/6/2015 2:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18081463 K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Thankyou, sir! and speaking of "striking" - I just read what you asked Frank . a "K" is a strike in baseball terms. ann On 9/6/2015 4:23 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: That's superb - very striking. B On 6 Sep 2015, at 21:16, ann sanfedele wrote: Anticipating Halloween, perhaps couldn't think

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everything you wanted to know about scorecards: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_scorekeeping As it turns out, in this case it should be a backwards "K" as the batter did not swing and took a called third strike ("went down looking", in

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
K is a strikeout. Not just a strike. On a baseball scorecard each at-bat is recorded and if the batter strikes out a "K" is marked for that at-bat. If he's thrown out at first base his out is marked by the the infielder who caught the ball and threw it to first. Each position on the field is

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
Thanks - I would never have guessed. I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. B > On 6 Sep 2015, at 22:08, Knarf wrote: > > On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. > > Everything you wanted to know about scorecards: > > https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
I knew that!(strike-out vs strike) duh.. but my fingers didn't. .. I was about to write a correctionwhen I saw you had explained in the K titled thread :-) didn't know all the other stuff you elaborated on... Used to watch games on TV when it got down to the playoffs . and I did see the Cu

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Yeah, I looked closely and didn't see a single pro sports PJ in any other boxes. LOL! Thanks, John! On 5 September, 2015 2:24:55 PM EDT, John wrote: >I think the lens you had provided you with the best effect considering >where you were seated. The best seats for enjoying the game are not >nec

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
I know the last major league game I went to was pre-millenium so I guess it's been decades for me, too. Thanks for the kind words, most appreciated! Cheers, frank On 5 September, 2015 9:49:15 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >Very nice, atmospheric shot, Frank. I haven't been to a baseball game >in

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread Marco Alpert
Really stunning! - Marco On Sep 6, 2015, at 1:16 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Anticipating Halloween, perhaps > couldn't think of a clever title > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-cwXQ96s/A > > ann > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
So glad you like! ann On 9/6/2015 6:03 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: Really stunning! - Marco On Sep 6, 2015, at 1:16 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Anticipating Halloween, perhaps couldn't think of a clever title https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-cwXQ96s/A ann --

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 6/9/15, ann sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: >Anticipating Halloween, perhaps >couldn't think of a clever title > >https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i- >cwXQ96s/A Stunning! Absolutely love it! One of the best pics I've ever seen from you Ann. Couldn't

PESO: Waxeye At The Feeder

2015-09-06 Thread David Mann
Fathers Day was yesterday here and we spent the weekend at my father-in-law’s place up north. His partner puts fruit and seeds out for the birds so I hid behind a nearby tree and took some photos. I was actually waiting for a tui to turn up but the waxeyes were about in good numbers so I took

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread John
It's not as complicated as scoring Cricket. On 9/6/2015 5:39 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Thanks - I would never have guessed. I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. B On 6 Sep 2015, at 22:08, Knarf wrote: On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everythin

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread John
On 9/6/2015 5:24 PM, Knarf wrote: K is a strikeout. Not just a strike. On a baseball scorecard each at-bat is recorded and if the batter strikes out a "K" is marked for that at-bat. If he's thrown out at first base his out is marked by the the infielder who caught the ball and threw it to fir

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
I'm not asking you, I'm telling you! Cheers, frank On 6 September, 2015 7:50:11 PM EDT, John wrote: >On 9/6/2015 5:24 PM, Knarf wrote: >> K is a strikeout. Not just a strike. >> >> On a baseball scorecard each at-bat is recorded and if the batter >strikes out a "K" is marked for that at-bat. >>

September PUG - Now Up! Enjoy!!

2015-09-06 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all, An excellent response to World Photo Day. Maybe we should do it again in 2016. As expected - a very varied collection. I really enjoyed Dario's 'Essence' - just a beautiful image. I also especially liked Jan's 'Grebes', Bulent's 'Dead & Lovely', Filip's 'Spaghetti", Anne's 'Straight Ah

Re: Camera / Card / File Problems

2015-09-06 Thread Ed Keeney
Follow-up... I swapped out cards and for the past 2 weeks or so I haven't seen any recurrence of the problem. Knock on wood, it looks like my issue was card related. Thanks for all the help and ideas! Thanks! Ed http://www.flickr.com/photos/edkeeney/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: September PUG - Now Up! Enjoy!!

2015-09-06 Thread Darren Addy
Ann's "Straight Ahead" is a wonderful composition of lines and colors and is my favorite of the bunch. Nice gallery everyone! On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 7:04 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all, > > An excellent response to World Photo Day. Maybe we should do it again in > 2016. > > As expected - a

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
So next year then? a On 9/6/2015 5:39 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Thanks - I would never have guessed. I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. B On 6 Sep 2015, at 22:08, Knarf wrote: On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everything you wanted to know a

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
wow Cotty, thanks ... now what do I do for an encore? ann On 9/6/2015 7:15 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 6/9/15, ann sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: Anticipating Halloween, perhaps couldn't think of a clever title https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-

Re: September PUG - Now Up! Enjoy!!

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Thanks much, Darren ! ann On 9/6/2015 9:38 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Ann's "Straight Ahead" is a wonderful composition of lines and colors and is my favorite of the bunch. Nice gallery everyone! On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 7:04 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all, An excellent response to World Phot

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
An interesting image. Intriguing and rewarding. Paul via phone > On Sep 6, 2015, at 7:50 PM, John wrote: > >> On 9/6/2015 5:24 PM, Knarf wrote: >> K is a strikeout. Not just a strike. >> >> On a baseball scorecard each at-bat is recorded and if the batter strikes >> out a "K" is marked for th

Re: September PUG - Now Up! Enjoy!!

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Yes, a very interesting and varied gallery - good for us :-) So much good stuff- I can't pick a fave , but have to say Filip's spaghetti sent me straight to the kitchen looking for ingredients for same. ann On 9/6/2015 8:04 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all, An excellent response to World P

Re: PESO: Waxeye At The Feeder

2015-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Really beautifully exposed image, David! Nice! J - Original Message - From: "David Mann" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2015 4:26:25 PM Subject: PESO: Waxeye At The Feeder Fathers Day was yesterday here and we spent the weekend at my father-in-law’s place up

Re: Peso - Untitled

2015-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Still thinking about it, hmmm(?) J - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2015 6:58:50 PM Subject: Re: Peso - Untitled An interesting image. Intriguing and rewarding. Paul via phone > On Sep 6, 2015, at 7:50 PM, John wro

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Yep, that's baseball. 15 minutes of excitement compacted into 3 hours. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Knarf" Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everything you wante

Re: Waxeye At The Feeder

2015-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice capture capture ! Sharp image without a distracting background. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "David Mann" Subject: PESO: Waxeye At The Feeder Fathers Day was yesterday here and we spent the weekend at my father-

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
Ooh, you can be so wounding! :0) B > On 7 Sep 2015, at 02:46, ann sanfedele wrote: > > So next year then? > > a > >> On 9/6/2015 5:39 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: >> Thanks - I would never have guessed. >> >> I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. >> >> B >> >> >

Re: Waxeye At The Feeder

2015-09-06 Thread David Mann
Thanks, Ken (and Jack). I tend to have difficulty getting good results from that lens because the focus is so critical. If I had a better camera I’d have better AF and would also be able to crank up the ISO to shoot at f/32 for perfect results every time ;) The background will be changing befo