Re: You have an extra 24 hrs to send in your photos this year!

2016-02-29 Thread mike wilson
The link to return to it from the "completed" page is (was) wrong. I was surprised that it hadn't been mentioned before. > On 29 February 2016 at 23:37 Mark Roberts wrote: > > > I've had a report that someone's unable to access the upload page. > (Yes, someone's

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Nicole Jacque
I would, but it appears I missed the deadline… Evidently the deadline was in east coast time…. > On Feb 29, 2016, at 6:20 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > > Hi Nicole: these are quite nice. Please consider submitting 3 to the PDML > annual. > > Cheers, Christine > >

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Nicole Jacque
Thank you :-) I was rather unsure how the flowers from 8072 were going to turn out with the lighting, but in the end I was pretty happy with it. Glad you liked it! > On Feb 29, 2016, at 5:23 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Wow, Nicole, there's some lovely work there! Your

Re: PESO 2016 - 051 - GDG

2016-02-29 Thread David Mann
And there I was expecting to see a magpie... Cheers, Dave > On Mar 1, 2016, at 4:32 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > They come so close you feel they might knock your hat off … > > http://flic.kr/p/DHauHV > > enjoy! > G > > The trouble with being punctual is that

Re: Old [-ish] cameras collection(s).

2016-02-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
So, it must looks very "vintage". ;) Cheers, Igor PS. Ouch... I had a feeling something was not write. [sic!] ;) Brian Walters Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:39:12 -0800 wrote: Guilty as charged :-)> I don't think I've dusted that 'sweat' collection since that photo was taken - I should do that...

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Nicole: these are quite nice. Please consider submitting 3 to the PDML annual. Cheers, Christine > On Feb 29, 2016, at 7:23 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Wow, Nicole, there's some lovely work there! Your use of light and DOF is > unusual and very appealing. > > I

Re: Old [-ish] cameras collection(s).

2016-02-29 Thread Brian Walters
Guilty as charged :-)> I don't think I've dusted that 'sweat' collection since that photo was taken - I should do that... Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Tue, Mar 1, 2016, at 11:55 AM, Igor

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Rick Womer
Wow, Nicole, there's some lovely work there! Your use of light and DOF is unusual and very appealing. I particularly like 8456, 8072, 8203, and 8303. Rick On Feb 29, 2016, at 1:25 AM, Nicole Jacque wrote: > I took a break from being Larry’s voice controlled light stand, and shot a > few

Old [-ish] cameras collection(s).

2016-02-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
While going through the photos for the PDML Annual, I bumped into a recent snapshot taken during a conference trip at a restaurant [!] in Irkutsk, Russia: http://42graphy.org/misc/Cameras/USSR_Cameras_IR20825.jpg All those cameras were produced in the former Soviet Union. The restaurant

Re: You have an extra 24 hrs to send in your photos this year!

2016-02-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 6:46 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > After I uploaded my first image, I clicked on the "upload another image" > button ( or something to that effect) on the confirmation screen... That led > to an error page, link not found, or similar... > > I just

Re: You have an extra 24 hrs to send in your photos this year!

2016-02-29 Thread Christine Nielsen
After I uploaded my first image, I clicked on the "upload another image" button ( or something to that effect) on the confirmation screen... That led to an error page, link not found, or similar... I just went back to the link from your email & it connected me without issue. Just FYI. -c

Re: You have an extra 24 hrs to send in your photos this year!

2016-02-29 Thread Mark Roberts
I've had a report that someone's unable to access the upload page. (Yes, someone's waited until the last *hour* to send photos in.) Anyone else unable to get it to load? http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/upload.php -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread ann sanfedele
Have to say I really didn't understand what Jack meant by "strong" so I thought he was talking about the other ladybug shot :-) ann On 2/29/2016 3:55 PM, Nicole Jacque wrote: Jack sent me his softened background version off-line, and the difference if you look at the background is *very*

Lightroom 6.4

2016-02-29 Thread Larry Colen
I just noticed that a couple of the bugs that have been annoying me in lightroom seemed to have scuttled away, and that I must have upgraded to lightroom 6.4 without realizing it. Just giving folks a heads up in case they are still on 6.3 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est)

Re: Aye Aye Captain! (PDML Annal)

2016-02-29 Thread Larry Colen
Igor PDML-StR wrote: Annal decisions, decisions... [sic!] I've just finalized those and submitted, with just over 3 hours to go.. There yee hav it matey, Agh! :-) Seeing at least 3 others who've submitted today, I am glad, I am not the only indecisive procrastinator. Agh! I just

Aye Aye Captain! (PDML Annal)

2016-02-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Annal decisions, decisions... [sic!] I've just finalized those and submitted, with just over 3 hours to go.. There yee hav it matey, Agh! :-) Seeing at least 3 others who've submitted today, I am glad, I am not the only indecisive procrastinator. Agh! IgoRrr -- PDML

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Nicole Jacque
Jack sent me his softened background version off-line, and the difference if you look at the background is *very* subtle, (I had to put the two versions side by side on my large work monitor) but it does seem to make the ladybug pop quite pleasingly. It is amazing what such a subtle change can

Photo math geekery: question about amplifying dof effects

2016-02-29 Thread Larry Colen
If you look at the depth of field equations, they are based on whether the circle of confusion is smaller than the size of the pixel. When you look at an image on the web (generally about 2MP or below) the effective dof is a lot greater than if you pixel peep the raw file (16-24 MP or more),

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Jack Davis
Nicole, I received a quick query from Ann reflecting surprise at my "strong" (A little) reaction to your terrific Lady Bug Shot background. Understand, it doesn't "need" softening, but it is something I would consider were it mine. I'll confess that I down loaded the image, but it will be

Re: OT Pesos

2016-02-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 11:47 AM, John wrote: > On 2/29/2016 9:56 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> Went on my first photo drive in months looking for some old buildings >> and grave sites to add to my 4 seasons portfolio. >> >> Old school circa 1864 >>

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Jack Davis
No! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 29, 2016, at 10:10 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > there are two ladybug shots... I wonder if Jack meant the other one.. > I thought the background was just dandy - > Jack -are you looking at the photo on your phone? > > ann > > >> On

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Nicole Jacque
Thank you. It was my first attempt with a macro, I’m looking forward to experimenting more :-) > On Feb 29, 2016, at 5:31 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I particularly like this ladybug :-) the placement of her in the frameand the > good bokeh.. - very nice >

Neat idea for better backyard bird photos

2016-02-29 Thread Darren Addy
I know that several on the list enjoy photos of yard birds, and so I thought I would pass along this neat idea for building a portable reflecting pool to transform your garden bird photography. It is on page 26 of this online magazine: https://issuu.com/photation/docs/wildlight01_spring_2015 Hope

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread ann sanfedele
there are two ladybug shots... I wonder if Jack meant the other one.. I thought the background was just dandy - Jack -are you looking at the photo on your phone? ann On 2/29/2016 1:04 PM, Nicole Jacque wrote: Hmm, I might be able to soften that up a bit in Lightroom. I’ll play with it and

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Nicole Jacque
Hmm, I might be able to soften that up a bit in Lightroom. I’ll play with it and see how it looks. > On Feb 29, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Like Lady Bug very much although background somewhat strong. > > J > > - Original Message - > From: "ann

Re: OT : Epson R1900 - worth going into debt for?

2016-02-29 Thread Mark Roberts
ann sanfedele wrote: >On 2/29/2016 11:37 AM, John wrote: >> Oh. That's too bad. >> >> I've occasionally found it a useful tool down here in the boonies. >> >It's just too scary hereand lots of scammign going on too Craig's List? In New York City? Nope. Nope nope nope nope

Re: OT : Epson R1900 - worth going into debt for?

2016-02-29 Thread ann sanfedele
It's just too scary hereand lots of scammign going on too ann On 2/29/2016 11:37 AM, John wrote: Oh. That's too bad. I've occasionally found it a useful tool down here in the boonies. On 2/28/2016 4:48 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: John no way - not where I live ann On 2/28/2016 2:22 PM, John

Re: OT Pesos

2016-02-29 Thread John
On 2/29/2016 9:56 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Went on my first photo drive in months looking for some old buildings and grave sites to add to my 4 seasons portfolio. Old school circa 1864 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18193903 MachPelah cemetery, not far from the school

Re: OT : Epson R1900 - worth going into debt for?

2016-02-29 Thread John
Oh. That's too bad. I've occasionally found it a useful tool down here in the boonies. On 2/28/2016 4:48 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: John no way - not where I live ann On 2/28/2016 2:22 PM, John wrote: Maybe don't forget to look on Craig's List. On 2/28/2016 1:17 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:

Re: PESO - The Ice Stud 2016

2016-02-29 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful post, Frank! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 29, 2016, at 8:08 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > > well done > > Dave > >> On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 5:45 PM, knarf wrote: >> He shows up every year. Same costume. Same smile on his face. >> >>

Re: PESO - The Ice Stud 2016

2016-02-29 Thread David J Brooks
well done Dave On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 5:45 PM, knarf wrote: > He shows up every year. Same costume. Same smile on his face. > > Made the finals (as he always does) and I think he ended up 4th. He's fast as > hell on pavement but ice just doesn't agree with him: > >

Re: PESO Focused

2016-02-29 Thread David J Brooks
very nice Dave On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 9:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I’m getting around pretty well now, and i had hoped to shoot some birds from > the deck with temps hitting the upper 50s. But brisk winds kept them in > hiding. I eventually gave up and wandered

Re: PESO 2016 - 051 - GDG

2016-02-29 Thread Jack Davis
Typically nice composition. Well timed plane placement. J - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" To: "PAW Picture-A-Week project" , "PDML" , "SeePhoto Talk" , "BAPhotoShooters BAPA"

Re: PESO 2016 - 051 - GDG

2016-02-29 Thread David J Brooks
very nic Dave On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 10:32 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > They come so close you feel they might knock your hat off … > >http://flic.kr/p/DHauHV > > enjoy! > G > > The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. > > > -- >

RE: PESO 2016 - 051 - GDG

2016-02-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > They come so close you feel they might knock your hat off … > >http://flic.kr/p/DHauHV > > enjoy! > G Indeed, I do enjoy these pictures you post. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

PESO 2016 - 051 - GDG

2016-02-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
They come so close you feel they might knock your hat off … http://flic.kr/p/DHauHV enjoy! G The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

OT Pesos

2016-02-29 Thread David J Brooks
Went on my first photo drive in months looking for some old buildings and grave sites to add to my 4 seasons portfolio. Old school circa 1864 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18193903 MachPelah cemetery, not far from the school http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18193904

Re: Boris PESO x3 (repost)

2016-02-29 Thread Jack Davis
Like "Light" a lot! J - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 8:57:16 PM Subject: Re: Boris PESO x3 (repost) Thanks, Larry... I literally went "wow" when I turned around I saw this

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread Jack Davis
Like Lady Bug very much although background somewhat strong. J - Original Message - From: "ann sanfedele" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 5:31:28 AM Subject: Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers I particularly like this

Re: PESO from a GESO -- flowers

2016-02-29 Thread ann sanfedele
I particularly like this ladybug :-) the placement of her in the frameand the good bokeh.. - very nice https://www.flickr.com/photos/alwaysapex/24736175884/in/album-72157665050310752/ and the shamrocks..but all the flowers are nicely composed and exposed - just some are a bit too soft for my

March PUG - Last Call

2016-02-29 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all I'll be closing submissions on Wednesday evening (Sydney time). Better rush out and grab a shot before it's too late... Theme: Rush Hour As usual submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Full Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html Cheers