Re: PESO - Daddy's Flower

I'm going to buck the trend and say I like #2 best because of the person in the background. > On May 31, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Paul wrote: > > Number three for me, too. Kind of liked number two, but the position of her > right leg makes her look like an amputee. > > -p >

Re: PESO: Greek Soldier

Thanks for looking and commenting, JC. I agree about chopping off the top of his head, but he was moving fast towards me, and I got what I was able to get. I just like his face and his stern expression. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 12:09

Re: PESO - Daddy's Flower

Thank you, Paul, Jack, Ann, and Paul, for your response and suggestions. Your unanimous vote actually coincides with my own preference. I am somewhat surprised nobody has picked any of the B renditions. Paul and Jack: I will try to see how it looks with the left side cropped. I can see how

Re: Packing for GFM

She is doing well. For her, life will always be a drama but at the moment she seems to be starring and getting good reviews. [With apologies for the late night mangled metaphor…] stan > On May 30, 2016, at 8:36 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > "Fairy Girl" when she first

Re: PESO: Greek Soldier

slightly wider would have been better as to not trim the top of his head. On 5/30/2016 8:09 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18238990=md Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Daddy's Flower

Number three for me, too. Kind of liked number two, but the position of her right leg makes her look like an amputee. -p On 5/30/2016 1:35 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Hi All: I am trying to choose from a series of shots and renderings: So, I'd appreciate your suggestions. All comments and

Re: Packing for GFM

Ah yes , I remember it well... nice memories ann On 5/30/2016 8:07 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: ann sanfedele wrote: Is that Tanya behind him? Yup. Cotty did the best write-up of the 2004 meet-up: http://www.seeingeye.tv/pages/gfm04.html Wre had PDML members visiting from

Re: Packing for GFM

"Fairy Girl" when she first posted on the list. I wonder how she's doing. I think 2004 was the year I actually started packing. Don't recall what happened to change my plans, but something always happened. Paul via phone > On May 30, 2016, at 8:00 PM, Mark Roberts

PESO: Greek Soldier

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18238990=md 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 the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: Packing for GFM

Mark Roberts wrote: >ann sanfedele wrote: > >>Is that Tanya behind him? > >Yup. Cotty did the best write-up of the 2004 meet-up: http://www.seeingeye.tv/pages/gfm04.html Wre had PDML members visiting from Canada, Norway, Australia, the UK and Germany that year. -- Mark Roberts - Photography &

Re: Packing for GFM

ann sanfedele wrote: >Is that Tanya behind him? Yup. >> BTW: The photo of Doug Brewer (at the end of the Foreword) in this >> year's PDML book is from GFM 2004. >> -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

Re: Packing for GFM

Is that Tanya behind him? ann On 5/30/2016 7:01 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Well, next year, 2017 will be 10 years since my last visit. BTW: The photo of Doug Brewer (at the end of the Foreword) in this year's PDML book is from GFM 2004. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Packing for GFM

2005 On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 7:19 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > I think that was the year of the chainsaw... or was it 2005? > > ann > > > > On 5/30/2016 6:49 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 6:48 PM, David J Brooks >> wrote: >>> >>>

Re: Packing for GFM

duh - it was 2005 - That was a great time! 2007 I rode down with Scott Loveless some memories here - https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Grandfather-Mountain-Memories/ and 2007 is here https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/The-2007-trip-to-Grandfather/

Re: Packing for GFM

I think that was the year of the chainsaw... or was it 2005? ann On 5/30/2016 6:49 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 6:48 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 6:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Then I'll have to come too!

Re: Packing for GFM

David J Brooks wrote: >Well, next year, 2017 will be 10 years since my last visit. BTW: The photo of Doug Brewer (at the end of the Foreword) in this year's PDML book is from GFM 2004. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com --- This email has been checked for

Re: Packing for GFM

On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 6:48 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 6:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >> Then I'll have to come too! ... :-) >> >> ann, the 4th muskateer > > Well, next year, 2017 will be 10 years since my last visit. I'll even

Re: Packing for GFM

On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 6:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Then I'll have to come too! ... :-) > > ann, the 4th muskateer Well, next year, 2017 will be 10 years since my last visit. Dave > > > On 5/30/2016 1:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> >> David J Brooks wrote: >> >>> Have a

Re: PESO - Golden Pavilion 2

Thanks. I think I was lucky with the weather, it was quite a windless day. On 29 May 2016 at 15:31, Mark C wrote: > Classic image - the mirror like smooth water is great. > > On 5/26/2016 7:29 AM, Eric Featherstone wrote: >> >> One more from the Golden Pavilion >> >> >>

Re: PESO - Golden Pavilion 2

Thanks Dan. On 26 May 2016 at 18:19, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > A very fine image of a wonderful place. > > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 7:29 AM, Eric Featherstone < > eric.featherst...@gmail.com> wrote: > >>

Re: PESO - Golden Pavilion 2

Thanks Bob. A thought provoking comment as I don't think I'd noticed or was consciously thinking about the 3D effect you mention at the time I took the photo. It's probably something I /should/ be thinking about. On 26 May 2016 at 15:06, Bob Sullivan wrote: > The tree

Re: PESO - Golden Pavilion 2

Thanks. I guess it might, both Japanese formal gardens and bonsai have a highly manicured nature look. On 26 May 2016 at 13:13, Mark Stringer wrote: > Has a bonsai feel to it. I love bonsai. Very good photo. Great > composition. > > -Original Message- > From: PDML

Re: PESO - Daddy's Flower

The third one for me, as well - don't think it needs cropping ... what a great expression! she's adorable ann On 5/30/2016 4:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I like the third pic in the top row, but I would crop out about 25 percent of the left side of frame. Paul via phone On May 30, 2016,

Re: PESO - Golden Pavilion 2

Thank you for the kind words Jack. On 26 May 2016 at 13:11, Jack Davis wrote: > Absolutely ideal composition and a beautiful image! > > J > > - Original Message - > From: "Eric Featherstone" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"

Re: PESO - Golden Pavilion 2

Thanks Christine. Good luck to your nephew, that's a long road! On 26 May 2016 at 12:51, Christine Aguila wrote: > That’s a very pleasant subject, Eric. I have a nephew in an ernest effort > teaching himself written Japanese. I was impressed when he showed me his >

Re: Packing for GFM

Then I'll have to come too! ... :-) ann, the 4th muskateer On 5/30/2016 1:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Have a safe trip. If i do retire after this school year, right now its at 99.99% i just may make it next year Be sure to bring Frank with you :) -- PDML

Re: PESO - Daddy's Flower

I meant 31906!!! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2016, at 2:02 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > My choice is 31902 and agree with > Paul. Suggest you crop the left side > in an amount to match the right. > > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 30, 2016, at 1:03 PM, Paul

Re: PESO - Daddy's Flower

My choice is 31902 and agree with Paul. Suggest you crop the left side in an amount to match the right. J Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2016, at 1:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I like the third pic in the top row, but I would crop out about 25 percent of > the left

Re: Packing for GFM

If Douglas Adams is to be believed, a trowel is about the most massively useful thing you should take. On the other hand, if you're more of a Lennon man, all you need is gloves. Apart from that really, just a healthy supply of edible underwear and a set of cleft sheathes in which to house your

Re: Packing for GFM

I seem to have misplaced my packing list. Where's Walkden? On 5/30/16 1:40 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Traditional pre-GFM posting: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=58 I'll be departing Boston for North Carolina tomorrow morning, making my way south for the Grandfather Mountain Nature

Re: PESO - Daddy's Flower

I like the third pic in the top row, but I would crop out about 25 percent of the left side of frame. Paul via phone > On May 30, 2016, at 2:35 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > Hi All: > > I am trying to choose from a series of shots and renderings: > So, I'd appreciate

PESO - Daddy's Flower

Hi All: I am trying to choose from a series of shots and renderings: So, I'd appreciate your suggestions. All comments and critique are welcome. (Since the file names are repeated, - just use 1-7 when referring to them.) I have some preferences, but I'd like to see how these photos work for

Re: Packing for GFM

> On 30 May 2016 at 18:59 Mark Roberts wrote: > > > David J Brooks wrote: > > >Have a safe trip. If i do retire after this school year, right now its > >at 99.99% i just may make it next year > > Be sure to bring Frank with you :) Not seen Frank here for a while.

Re: PESO: Mykonos Bar Menu

> On 30 May 2016 at 17:25 Mark Roberts wrote: > > > Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18239841 > >Comments are invited. > > Here's a slice of life from Monterosso in Italy: >

Re: Packing for GFM

David J Brooks wrote: >Have a safe trip. If i do retire after this school year, right now its >at 99.99% i just may make it next year Be sure to bring Frank with you :) -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

I've stayed out of this until now because others have answered questions about the CVT transmission better than I can. BUT ... just from personal experience, any warranty on the "reman" transmission will expire before the transmission fails again. A good clean "used" transmission from a wreck

Re: Packing for GFM

Have a safe trip. If i do retire after this school year, right now its at 99.99% i just may make it next year Dave On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 1:40 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Traditional pre-GFM posting: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=58 > > I'll be departing Boston

Packing for GFM

Traditional pre-GFM posting: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=58 I'll be departing Boston for North Carolina tomorrow morning, making my way south for the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend. I'll stop in Harrisburg, PA for Tuesday night and quaff a pint or three with former PDML'er

Re: PESO: Mykonos Bar Menu

On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 12:22 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Except I wonder what extra you get in a > Fuck Me Up to make it 5 Euros rather than 4. Anything you want. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Mykonos Bar Menu

Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18239841 >Comments are invited. Here's a slice of life from Monterosso in Italy: http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/italy1/7dd02402.html -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com --- This email has

Re: PESO: Mykonos Bar Menu

Not much you can say really. Except I wonder what extra you get in a Fuck Me Up to make it 5 Euros rather than 4... Chris On 30 May 2016 at 16:56, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18239841 > Comments are invited. > > Dan Matyola >

PESO: Mykonos Bar Menu

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18239841 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 the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: PESO: True Romance

Thanks, Ann. Most of my Greek images are touristy shots of the ancient monuments and ruins, but I am trying to cull out a few of the more interesting images to post here. More will surely follow. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 8:43 AM,

Re: PESO: True Romance

Thanks, Boris. Athens is covered by graffiti, much of it quite rude, in Greek and in English. This building had both graffiti and posters, some of them covered with graffiti. In this image, my son is reading a poster saying "I am giving up on capitalism; let's try communism instead." In a

Re: PESO: Evzoni

Thanks, Donald, Ann and Marco. It is a dramatic ceremony, and on Sundays and Holidays, they wear these old, colorful uniforms instead of their modern ones, doubling the power of the event. A huge crowd shows up for the hourly changing of the guards, and between the press of on-lookers and the

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

> On 30 May 2016 at 14:04 Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > Subaru makes their own CVT, That _is_ surprising - and would totally change the complexion of any conversation you might have with the dealer. No buck to pass and, with it being a "from new" purchase, I would be

Re: GESO: Stairwell Revisited

Thanks, Marks. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Mark C wrote: > My taste in abstracts runs towards those that are really abstract. In that > regard I like Stairwell #1 of these the best. Raw and powerful

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

Thanks, Paul. After you mentioned that I did some googling and found the same info in a Wikipedia article. I plan on going with the reman. My local shop can't get a new unit at this time, so a reman would be the best option with them. I'm hopeful that Subaru will help out - we'll see next

Re: PESO: Evzoni

Ditto, ditto. m > On May 30, 2016, at 7:50 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Ditto > > ann > > >> On 5/30/2016 10:28 AM, Donald Guthrie wrote: >> Dramatic & colorful A keeper. >> >>> On 5/28/16 6:15 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: >>> Message: 7 >>> Date: Sat, 28 May 2016

Re: GESO: Stairwell Revisited

My taste in abstracts runs towards those that are really abstract. In that regard I like Stairwell #1 of these the best. Raw and powerful geometry, great use of color and shadow. The problem with being that abstract is that viewers sometimes get hung up on guess what the subject matter is. I

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

When it comes to stuff involving cars I'd just do whatever Paul Stenquist says. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Evzoni

Ditto ann On 5/30/2016 10:28 AM, Donald Guthrie wrote: Dramatic & colorful A keeper. On 5/28/16 6:15 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Sat, 28 May 2016 15:47:40 -0400 From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO:

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

Good summary... I don't see pursuing litigation. The car is out of warranty and I had ample opportunities to buy an extended warranty (they kind of pester you to do that). I made the decision not to get the extended warranty and in this case it was a bad call. I've made worse decisions. My

Re: GESO: Stairwell Revisited

I agree, Ann, but when I posted the original 3 image gallery, someone suggested lightening the left side of one of the images, and someone else suggested trying B I tried both of these techniques, and tried to clean up the two best image, which were Stairwell 1 and Stairwell 3. Those images

Re:PESO: Evzoni

Dramatic & colorful A keeper. On 5/28/16 6:15 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Sat, 28 May 2016 15:47:40 -0400 From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Evzoni Message-ID:

Re: PESO 2016 - 096, 097 - GDG

Tires were swapped on Friday. The new Goodyears feel much like the Contis did before them: same nice ride, same nice quiet, they stick well in corners and on braking, etc. The little whine at certain road speeds I was hearing with the worn-out Contis is gone. I am happy. I even took a camera

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

Subaru makes their own CVT, a rarity these days, so I misspoke in that regard. JATCO makes the Nissan transmission, and it’s also used by Chrysler, GM Mitsubishi and Suzuki, but not Subaru. That’s somewhat irrelevant, but I wanted to clarify. I would still go the dealer route and see if you

Re: GESO: Stairwell Revisited

I think you are overthinking this... 1 and 3 of the original set were jsut fine as is... I don't see any reason to clean up the stairs in what used to be #1 Getting confused with the numbers I do like the slightly lighter abstract one but don't remember if that was how you had it

Re: PESO: True Romance

Dan, I'm loving your Greece vacation... especially the street stuff... at least what you are chosing to show us :-) . Good shots and good editing. Refreshing. ann On 5/30/2016 12:16 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A street in Athens: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18239380=lg K-5

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

This is not an old car, and Subaru's entire U.S. Marketing campaign is based on longevity and reliability. They are likely to help you out on this. Don't buy a used problem. Go to the dealer who sold you the car and work on him. Don't throw money away on a used CVT. Paul via phone On May 30,

Re: OT - Transmission Replacement - Re manufactured vs Used

> On 29 May 2016 at 23:36 Mark C wrote: > > > Just so I understand - you're saying get a used CVT, have someone go > into it and look for common faults and repair as needed before > installing. Right? Precisely. But I would take it to a transmission specialist for the