Re: 2016 Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend

2016-03-30 Thread Darren Addy
What is the problem with NC? I'm flying to Charlotte and driving to Florence SC to shoot some video for my employer on Monday. Should I make sure I have my shots or something? On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 11:08 PM, John wrote: > Yeah, I can understand that. There are times when I wish I didn't have to

Re: 2016 Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend

2016-03-30 Thread John
Yeah, I can understand that. There are times when I wish I didn't have to live here. On 3/30/2016 11:25 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Thanks. But my current plan is to not travel to or through NC for the foreseeable future. stan On Mar 30, 2016, at 2:49 PM, John wrote: FYI On-line registrati

I'm surprised at the pricing

2016-03-30 Thread Bipin Gupta
Not surprising, when you can clearly see coating deterioration at the edges. In fact the flare given off by theses defects are clearly seen. Or it could be Canada Balsam separation - normally starts at the edges. Possible to identify only when one sees the lens. Evil Bay is known to be notorious f

Re: 2016 Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend

2016-03-30 Thread Stanley Halpin
Thanks. But my current plan is to not travel to or through NC for the foreseeable future. stan > On Mar 30, 2016, at 2:49 PM, John wrote: > > FYI > > On-line registration opens at 8:00am Eastern Daylight Time Monday April 4, > 2016 > > http://www.grandfather.com/nature-photography-weekend-r

Re: Changes (aging) new beginnings & HD v SMC

2016-03-30 Thread steve harley
On 2016-03-29 8:31 , Mark Stringer wrote: I wouldn't rid myself of a good lens just to get the HD nor would I pass up a good used lens. The article you may have read and I read was here http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-limited-primes/introduction.html worth reading by any member c

Re: Ugly blue spot

2016-03-30 Thread Bill
On 3/30/2016 12:42 PM, Collin B wrote: Seems to be the lens. F50/2.8 Macro. Am going to move lights (tomorrow) and see what happens. Haven't seen a spot akin to this since a the early version of the Tamron macro. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/25535504163 My A100/2.8 Macro does

Re: Ugly blue spot

2016-03-30 Thread Bill
On 3/30/2016 12:42 PM, Collin B wrote: Seems to be the lens. F50/2.8 Macro. Am going to move lights (tomorrow) and see what happens. Haven't seen a spot akin to this since a the early version of the Tamron macro. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/25535504163 My A100/2.8 Macro does

Re: PESO: Moorish Idol

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
You're welcome, Dan. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:55 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Gee, it's too bad I didn't have you there with me Jack. You could > have jumped into the aquariums tank and held the critter in place , > while you moved the coral out from in front of the f

Re: PESO: Moorish Idol

2016-03-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Gee, it's too bad I didn't have you there with me Jack. You could have jumped into the aquariums tank and held the critter in place , while you moved the coral out from in front of the fish. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 9:48 PM, Jack Davis

Re: PESO: Moorish Idol

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
It had to be allowed for prior to shooting. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:43 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I agree, Jack. > > In this case, the damn tail on this fish is so loong that if I > placed it properly in the frame, it would be hard to even notice the > fine tail

Re: PESO: Moorish Idol

2016-03-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I agree, Jack. In this case, the damn tail on this fish is so loong that if I placed it properly in the frame, it would be hard to even notice the fine tail. One must compromise, even artistes. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 9:06 PM, Jac

Re: PESO: Moorish Idol

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Remember, Dan, some thing or being will be more comfortably viewed if the image allows more space in front rather than behind. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 5:43 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > From the Maui Ocean Center: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18210594&size

Re: I'm surprised at the pricing

2016-03-30 Thread P.J. Alling
They still are if you buy them new. On 3/30/2016 1:57 PM, Collin B wrote: Wasn't too long ago that these were about $300. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-50mm-f-1-4-SMC-FA-K-Mount-Autofocus-Lens-/121 917853788?hash=item1c62ded05c:g:jOQAAOSwyjBW3uW1 But it probably doesn't help that they have th

PESO: Moorish Idol

2016-03-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
>From the Maui Ocean Center: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18210594&size=lg K-5 IIs, DA 18-135 Comments are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

Re: The K-1 apology

2016-03-30 Thread John
Anyone had a chance to check out the Priolite System it mentions? I looked at the web page. Might not be too expensive to use if you were a WORKING professional. On 3/30/2016 2:49 PM, David Parsons wrote: Why does that sound like an apology? "While the K-1 is not industry-leading in terms of f

Re: PESO: Power

2016-03-30 Thread Bob W-PDML
Very impressive animals. B > On 30 Mar 2016, at 10:18, Alan C wrote: > > Just look at the sheer power of this Buffalo bull. One of Africa's most > dangerous animals. Near Punda Maria camp. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/25527630543/ > > K7 with the HD 55-300 at dusk. > > Ala

PESO - Taking a Break

2016-03-30 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/taking-a-break LX, M50 f1.7, Tri-X @400, HC110 Dil B. Comments welcome! Marek --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.ne

Re: Boris PESO #16 - Seven Seas of Rhye

2016-03-30 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 30/3/16, Toine, discombobulated, unleashed: >I'm not from Norway ;) Oops apologies - of course Nederland. Astublift ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: PESO 2016 - 069, 070, 071 - GDG

2016-03-30 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 29/3/16, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: > > http://flic.kr/p/FGXHM6 > http://flic.kr/p/EToad9 Like these a lot! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Boris PESO #16 - Seven Seas of Rhye

2016-03-30 Thread Mark Stringer
Did Freddie sing that? Sensational image Boris. Really beautiful? On 3/29/2016 1:46 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: John, the name of the song is in the title of the email and also title of the photo - seven seas of rhye... Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On 29 March 2016

First light K-3 II

2016-03-30 Thread Mark Stringer
So much for all the photos I was gonna take with various lens. I've been a little under the weather but the FluCard arrived so I shot around in the living room with the 35/2.8. https://flic.kr/s/aHskxkGGNB this the link to the flucard album, they are also viewable in my photostream. Nothing

Re: I'm surprised at the pricing

2016-03-30 Thread Larry Colen
Mark Roberts wrote: Collin B wrote: Wasn't too long ago that these were about $300. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-50mm-f-1-4-SMC-FA-K-Mount-Autofocus-Lens-/121 917853788?hash=item1c62ded05c:g:jOQAAOSwyjBW3uW1 But it probably doesn't help that they have the filter size at 72mm and the compa

Re: I'm surprised at the pricing

2016-03-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Collin B wrote: >Wasn't too long ago that these were about $300. > >http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-50mm-f-1-4-SMC-FA-K-Mount-Autofocus-Lens-/121 >917853788?hash=item1c62ded05c:g:jOQAAOSwyjBW3uW1 > >But it probably doesn't help that they have the filter size at 72mm and the >compatibility as Minol

Re: The K-1 apology

2016-03-30 Thread Larry Colen
David Parsons wrote: Why does that sound like an apology? "While the K-1 is not industry-leading in terms of flash sync speed or third-party support, a step forward in this area is always welcome." It sounds like an acknowledgement that for all the great improvements, there's always room for

Re: I'm surprised at the pricing

2016-03-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I remember that the going price for a new FA 50/1.4 was about $200-220 several years ago (before 2007?). At that point, the going price for a used one was somewhere between 100 and 200. At that point, I bought one via craigslist when a person agreed to mail to me from San Francisco. Very short

Re: PANO: Crooks' Corner

2016-03-30 Thread Collin B
I like all 3. The bananas (especially) and the oranges both would take on some "pop" if post-processed to look like Kodachrome. At least that's how they appear to me and on my monitor. I like contrast (rich dark tones, that is) but it's so difficult to get enough of it with color in general. > O

Re: Ugly blue spot

2016-03-30 Thread Collin B
Yes, there *was* a Vivi 1A on it. Will test w/o it. >Do you have a UV filter on the lens? I used to get something like that >as light would reflect off the front element, then the UV filter and >back into the lens. > >Larry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mail

Re: Question: Commodity for oddity

2016-03-30 Thread Collin B
Site design has come a long way this past couple of years. They're definitely not as clumsy as they used to me. But really, who wants to spend the time either writing or editing a PHP theme (WP, Drupal, Joomla, et al). Time is the thing for me. >Mark, Thank you for the suggestion. >Yes, I've be

Re: The K-1 apology

2016-03-30 Thread David Parsons
Why does that sound like an apology? "While the K-1 is not industry-leading in terms of flash sync speed or third-party support, a step forward in this area is always welcome." It sounds like an acknowledgement that for all the great improvements, there's always room for more. On Wed, Mar 30, 20

2016 Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend

2016-03-30 Thread John
FYI On-line registration opens at 8:00am Eastern Daylight Time Monday April 4, 2016 http://www.grandfather.com/nature-photography-weekend-registration-opens-april-4/ -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Ugly blue spot

2016-03-30 Thread Larry Colen
Collin B wrote: Seems to be the lens. F50/2.8 Macro. Am going to move lights (tomorrow) and see what happens. Haven't seen a spot akin to this since a the early version of the Tamron macro. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/25535504163 Do you have a UV filter on the lens? I used

Re: GESO: Northern Kruger Birds

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Enjoyed all images, Alan! Thanks for posting! J - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 11:19:53 AM Subject: GESO: Northern Kruger Birds Six bird images from the northern part of the Kruger Park. Saddlebill Storks are endanger

Ugly blue spot

2016-03-30 Thread Collin B
Seems to be the lens. F50/2.8 Macro. Am going to move lights (tomorrow) and see what happens. Haven't seen a spot akin to this since a the early version of the Tamron macro. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/25535504163 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Question: Commodity for oddity

2016-03-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, Thank you for the suggestion. Yes, I've been thinking about that possibility before. And as you know, setting a server is not a complete novelty to me. ;-) I might go the route yuou suggested some day, but at this point, for the project on hand, I am looking for something "off the self",

Re: PESO - Crocus Field

2016-03-30 Thread Collin B
I also like the wide crop. As an enhancement crop off the bottom 15-20%. That draws one's eyes to something sharp as soon as they enter the image. On 3/29/16 7:52 PM, pdml-request at pdml.net wrote: > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:06:04 -0400 > From: Rick Womer > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

GESO: Northern Kruger Birds

2016-03-30 Thread Alan C
Six bird images from the northern part of the Kruger Park. Saddlebill Storks are endangered so it was good to see a breeding pair with a chick. The Longtailed Glossy Starlings are uncommon & only found in the Pafuri area. Oh for a 600mm! https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/albums/ All

The K-1 apology

2016-03-30 Thread Collin B
http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/gear-guides/10-unique-features-pentax-k -1.html The section on the flash sync, while honest, really reads like an apology, an admission of failure. Otherwise, a nice set of fieatures. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

I'm surprised at the pricing

2016-03-30 Thread Collin B
Wasn't too long ago that these were about $300. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-50mm-f-1-4-SMC-FA-K-Mount-Autofocus-Lens-/121 917853788?hash=item1c62ded05c:g:jOQAAOSwyjBW3uW1 But it probably doesn't help that they have the filter size at 72mm and the compatibility as Minolta Alpha. -- PDML Pen

Re: Back to Fall Creek

2016-03-30 Thread Larry Colen
Thanks. Those are lime kilns from the IXL lime stone mines. The quarry is a couple hundred meters further up. On March 30, 2016 6:48:51 AM MST, Mark C wrote: >Looks like a nice spot - I like the first two the best. The building in > >the last image looks like an intriguing subject. > >Mark > >On

Re: Spring Pond size

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Glad to know it worked for you, Mark. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 7:00 AM, Mark C wrote: > > I like it. My second monitor is an older 1280x1024 an it fits fine even on > that. > >> On 3/29/2016 10:10 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >> As is obvious, I sent this response to Dan, but have

Re: PESO - Crocus Field

2016-03-30 Thread Donald Guthrie
Unusually for me, I prefer the wider crop. Lovely photo as usual for you. On 3/29/16 7:52 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:06:04 -0400 From: Rick Womer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Crocus Field Message-ID:<9a44a3d5-39f1-4fe2-81e2-11661128e...@

Re: PESO: Tree

2016-03-30 Thread ann sanfedele
Yup - nice and simple ann On 3/30/2016 10:06 AM, Mark C wrote: Well seen and composed. Mark On 3/28/2016 9:08 AM, Toine wrote: A tree shot with my latest toy a Pentax Q-S1. http://www.repiuk.nl/favorites/tree-1/ Toine --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus softw

Re: PESO: Tree

2016-03-30 Thread Mark C
Well seen and composed. Mark On 3/28/2016 9:08 AM, Toine wrote: A tree shot with my latest toy a Pentax Q-S1. http://www.repiuk.nl/favorites/tree-1/ Toine --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO 2016 - 069, 070, 071 - GDG

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
My choice, "Monday Oranges!" J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:29 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Vines my fave... > then oranges (cue the Prokofiev 3 times) > > ann > >> On 3/30/2016 1:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> Three from a lunchtime walk on Monday. >> >> http://flic.kr/p/

Re: Fwd: Spring Pond size

2016-03-30 Thread Mark C
I like it. My second monitor is an older 1280x1024 an it fits fine even on that. On 3/29/2016 10:10 AM, Jack Davis wrote: As is obvious, I sent this response to Dan, but have now decided to post it to the list. Anyone else find this an unwieldy sized image? httP://photolightimages.com/aspuploa

Re: PESO: Power

2016-03-30 Thread Mark C
Powerful indeed. Saw a pair of these first hand a couple weeks ago, they are massive beasts. On 3/30/2016 5:16 AM, Alan C wrote: Just look at the sheer power of this Buffalo bull. One of Africa's most dangerous animals. Near Punda Maria camp. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/2552763

Re: Boris PESO #16 - Seven Seas of Rhye

2016-03-30 Thread Toine
I'm not from Norway ;) On 29 March 2016 at 22:58, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 29/3/16, Toine, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>With or without the lens flare. :) > > Never let it be said that Norwegians sit on the fence ;-) > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, > ||

Re: Boris PESO #16 - Seven Seas of Rhye

2016-03-30 Thread Mark C
Super image! The grain in front gets rather abstracted - find myself getting lost in it. I don't mind the lens flare - actually I think it adds to the dynamic nature of the image. The blown out area is a bit large though. But the foreground textures are really fantastic. On 3/29/2016 1:38 PM,

Re: Back to Fall Creek

2016-03-30 Thread Mark C
Looks like a nice spot - I like the first two the best. The building in the last image looks like an intriguing subject. Mark On 3/29/2016 3:11 AM, Larry Colen wrote: We headed back to Fall Creek last night, not only getting there a little earlier, but bringing tripods as well. Here's a tree

Re: PESO 2016 - 069, 070, 071 - GDG

2016-03-30 Thread ann sanfedele
Vines my fave... then oranges (cue the Prokofiev 3 times) ann On 3/30/2016 1:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Three from a lunchtime walk on Monday. http://flic.kr/p/FEDJkE http://flic.kr/p/FGXHM6 http://flic.kr/p/EToad9 Enjoy! G The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there

Re: Question: Commodity for oddity

2016-03-30 Thread Mark C
Igor - Been reluctant to suggest this since it would not meet the first criteria of being free - but you could set a domain and install a simple blogging / CMS system. Use it to format and display your galleries or individual photos. Formatting and ease of uploading should be on par with flickr

Re: PESO: Power

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, his power and maleness are obvious. Nervously and admiringly, shot. J - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 2:16:45 AM Subject: PESO: Power Just look at the sheer power of this Buffalo bull. One of Africa's most dangero

Re: OT - a silly thing.. veso

2016-03-30 Thread ann sanfedele
On ebay, the only place you are allowed to insert the code for the link is in the discription area.. on my monitor it is the second screen - but I think if you are on a smart phone or some other like device you would have to click on "description" before that area comes up. The good thing i

Re: PANO: Baobab Ridge

2016-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Well caught scene, Alan. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2016, at 10:46 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Baobabs are mostly dotted about, towering over all other trees so this group > of baobabs along a low ridge is very unusual. There are even more on the > other side. Pafuri area. > > https://www.

PESO: Snuff Box Tree (Oncoba Spinosa)

2016-03-30 Thread Alan C
The very striking flower of the Snuff Box Tree (actually more of a shrub). Also known as the Fried Egg Flower. In the camp at Punda Maria. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/26037753392/ K7 with the DA 18-55 Alan C --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus soft

PESO: Power

2016-03-30 Thread Alan C
Just look at the sheer power of this Buffalo bull. One of Africa's most dangerous animals. Near Punda Maria camp. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/25527630543/ K7 with the HD 55-300 at dusk. Alan C --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://ww