RE: PESO - Glance

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso31.html Wonderful - really caught the moment, and there is much to see in this image. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: This appears to be a finch, and I shot it with the D FA 150-450 and the A2X S converter. Like the other pic I posted it’s f8, 1/320th and about ISO 28,00 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307583&size=lg For this one I put on the DA 1.4 AF converter and slowed the s

PESO - Glance

2016-11-06 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso31.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: Wall Art

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Abstract art on the outside of an adobe building in Santa Fe: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307660&size=lg That is indeed curious. An interesting abstract. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

Re: Need help from US based PDMLer

2016-11-06 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks to almost instantaneous reaction of certain list member, the plot is underway :-). On 6 Nov 2016 20:50, "Boris Liberman" wrote: > Hi! > > I'd like to buy a certain gift to my younger daughter for her > birthday. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of the said gift does not > offer shipping to

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. I have occasionally done something similar but I without the final resharpening. Since these photos are just for grins I don't work that hard as a rule, but I like your suggestion and will try it. Paul via phone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 11:24 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Like the c

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread Jack Davis
Like the composition and cuteness, Paul. The grain does bother me some, however. After sharpening, I often go to "Filter" in the edit heading, chose, despeckle under "noise", and "despeckle" a grainy image followed by a resharpening. Smooths the scene and, I feel, cleans up the image. j -

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep. It's ISO 28,000. Paul via phone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 7:25 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > > The first one is kind of noisy. > > >> On 11/6/2016 6:06 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> This appears to be a finch, and I shot it with the D FA 150-450 and the A2X >> S converter. Like the other pic I po

Re: Need help from US based PDMLer

2016-11-06 Thread Zos Xavius
whoops that was supposed to be off list lol. the offer stands. ;) On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 8:35 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > If bob cannot, I would gladly. I'm going to guess you are already > sorted though. > > On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 7:28 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> We can do this for you Boris. Your f

Re: Need help from US based PDMLer

2016-11-06 Thread Zos Xavius
If bob cannot, I would gladly. I'm going to guess you are already sorted though. On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 7:28 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > We can do this for you Boris. Your friend Bob > > On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > >> Hi! >> >> I'd like to buy a certain gift to my youn

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
But the pose of thebird and the composition in the first shot is much more interesting... the bird's body doesn't seem noisy - just the background.. ann On 11/6/2016 6:36 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Big improvement in noise with the second shot - 28000 vs 1500. I would consider the one at 28000

Re: Need help from US based PDMLer

2016-11-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
We can do this for you Boris. Your friend Bob On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > I'd like to buy a certain gift to my younger daughter for her > birthday. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of the said gift does not > offer shipping to Israel. > > If you'd be so inclin

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread P.J. Alling
The first one is kind of noisy. On 11/6/2016 6:06 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: This appears to be a finch, and I shot it with the D FA 150-450 and the A2X S converter. Like the other pic I posted it’s f8, 1/320th and about ISO 28,00 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307583&size=lg For t

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yeah, the 28000 shot is extreme, especially since it is about a 50% crop. Bit I'm okay with noisy pics as long as they're sharp. The noise is no more pronounced than Tri-x grain at ISO 800. Printed and viewed from a normal distance, this type shot is fine by me. But I think you're more particul

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread Ken Waller
Big improvement in noise with the second shot - 28000 vs 1500. I would consider the one at 28000 just about unusable. Nice lighting on the second one - nicely caught eye highlight. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquis

Re: More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
On 11/6/2016 6:06 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: This appears to be a finch, and I shot it with the D FA 150-450 and the A2X S converter. Like the other pic I posted it’s f8, 1/320th and about ISO 28,00 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307583&size=lg For this one I put on the DA 1.4 AF c

Re: 2017 PUG Themes - The Final Cut

2016-11-06 Thread David J Brooks
good selection Dave On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 12:04 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > Thanks for the feedback. Here are the themes for 2017: > > January; Doors > February; This Sporting Life > March; Geometric Shapes in Nature > April; 20th Anniversary Gallery > May; Leading Lines > June; Mo

More Birdies, different converters

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
This appears to be a finch, and I shot it with the D FA 150-450 and the A2X S converter. Like the other pic I posted it’s f8, 1/320th and about ISO 28,00 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307583&size=lg For this one I put on the DA 1.4 AF converter and slowed the shutter speed down to 1

Re: 2017 PUG Themes - The Final Cut

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Yeah - good list! "city transportation" was better title :-) leading lines will be the hardest for me ann On 11/6/2016 5:29 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Looks good to me Brian and thanks so much for the time and effort you put into the PUG - I know I appreciate it ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pent

Re: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. I use it with the DA 1.4 most of the time. Vignetting is barely noticeable, and I always crop. The 150-450 and DA 1.4 are great together. Paul via phone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 5:43 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Well done Paul. > > Have you shot that lens with the HD-DA 1.4 AF convertor?

Re: Geso late fall colours

2016-11-06 Thread Ken Waller
Nice collection. I'm a sucker for a nice road shot which you have captured nicely Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: Geso late fall colours A fine collection of images for a day's work! Dan Ma

Re: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread Ken Waller
Well done Paul. Have you shot that lens with the HD-DA 1.4 AF convertor? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESO: Sunday Brunch Sunday brunch in Bloomfield Hills frequently involves a long wait. I li

Re: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread Ken Waller
Stan, your Denali shot is truly iconic, especially for those that like the out doors and Alaska. I've shot that view numerous times but only have one when it was clear like yours. (Thanks Ken for your tip about Camp Denali!) Shhh Stan, lets keep that a secret between you and me... Kenneth W

Re: 2017 PUG Themes - The Final Cut

2016-11-06 Thread Ken Waller
Looks good to me Brian and thanks so much for the time and effort you put into the PUG - I know I appreciate it ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" Subject: 2017 PUG Themes - The Final Cut G'day all Thanks fo

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Yup. My 'pocketable' is the M-D with 35, 50, or 75 mm lens. Simple and easy to use. G > On Nov 6, 2016, at 8:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > What Bruce really wants, deep in his heart of hearts, is a Leica M typ 262. > He should bite the bullet, and go out and buy one. And some lenses too. --

Re: PESO: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ann. It's a great lens, but you probably don't want it. It probably weighs a bit more than you. Paul via phone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 2:49 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Lens lust, jsut like Larry... > > fun shot! > > ann > > >> On 11/6/2016 1:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Sunday bru

PESO: Wall Art

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Abstract art on the outside of an adobe building in Santa Fe: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307660&size=lg 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 t

Re: PESO: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Lens lust, jsut like Larry... fun shot! ann On 11/6/2016 1:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Sunday brunch in Bloomfield Hills frequently involves a long wait. I like this because I used the A2X S converter with the D FA150-450, so I had to focus manually. The focal length is 900mm. The shot was

Re: PESO: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread Jack Davis
Three enjoying and one waiting. Nice orderly catch. J Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > > Paul Stenquist wrote: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307579&size=lg > + > > Self-service! Great image. > > Malcolm >

RE: PESO: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307579&size=lg + Self-service! Great image. Malcolm -- 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 dir

RE: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: I have the closely related tamron 18-250. It will probably be the last aps only lens that I sell, it was the first one I bought. It is surprisingly sharp, and exceptionally versatile. It's my "if I can only bring one lens" lens. ++ Thanks Larry, it

Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Agreed, Ken. Thanks for looking and commenting. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > It's the rare photo that works with a foreground subject OOF and the > background sharply focused. > > > -Original Message-

Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, PJ. I appreciate your comments and suggestions. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 11:23 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Unfortunately you have two focal points in the image but your lens is only > capable of rendering one in focus at a time.

Need help from US based PDMLer

2016-11-06 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I'd like to buy a certain gift to my younger daughter for her birthday. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of the said gift does not offer shipping to Israel. If you'd be so inclined to buy this gift on my behalf and then send it across, I'd be most grateful. Naturally, all the money will be cov

Re: PESO: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting and somewhat amusing scene, very well caught. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 1:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Sunday brunch in Bloomfield Hills frequently involves a long wait. > > I like this because I used the A2X S converter w

Re: Geso late fall colours

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A fine collection of images for a day's work! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 9:46 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > did a drive around with some members of the passingshow > (http://www.thepassingshow.com/) , a small group of photographers and > wr

PESO: Sunday Brunch

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sunday brunch in Bloomfield Hills frequently involves a long wait. I like this because I used the A2X S converter with the D FA150-450, so I had to focus manually. The focal length is 900mm. The shot was in deep shade f8 at 1/320th, so the ISO was about 28,000. The K-1 is quite a capable machin

Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread Ken Waller
It's the rare photo that works with a foreground subject OOF and the background sharply focused. -Original Message- >From: "P.J. Alling" >Subject: Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe > >Unfortunately you have two focal points in the image but your lens is >only capable o

Re: Think tank thoughts?

2016-11-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
Commission someone to make a replacement - it wouldn't cost much. B > On 6 Nov 2016, at 17:19, P.J. Alling wrote: > > I try not to think about bags, or my dissatisfaction level would rise > exponentially. > > I've got this old bag, that was gifted to me, it's 1970s vintage in a, semi, > mess

Re: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks Brian etc all for your kind comments on Denali. I was there four days, clear skies the whole time, and I had several opportunities for shots from this general area. I had another Denali shot in the glow of Northern Lights but this one far better matches the theme. (Thanks Ken for your ti

Re: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

2016-11-06 Thread Larry Colen
Malcolm Smith wrote: I would be grateful for any views on this lens. I have the closely related tamron 18-250. It will probably be the last aps only lens that I sell, it was the first one I bought. It is surprisingly sharp, and exceptionally versatile. It's my "if I can only bring one le

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-06 Thread Stan Halpin
Following on with Bob's Leica thought... I recently convinced Meg to give up her old D-Lux 3 in favor of the Type 109 Leica (which I believe would have been a D-Lux 7 if they hadn't changed their naming system.) EVF which turns on automagically when it nears your eye. RAW option. 24-90 equivalen

Re: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Thanks, Dan and Malcolm! I was glad to see that Stan got to be at Denali when the mountain was out... I hadn't seen this photo of his on facebook and agree it is quite lovely - I ALMOSt used my midnight sun one of Denali , glad I didnt ann On 11/6/2016 8:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Th

RE: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
P.J. Alling wrote: Well it's a re-badged Tamron with Pentax Electronics and SMC. Tamron makes good lenses. I used to use the Pentax 28-200, also a re-badged Tamron, along with the FA 20-35 as a two lens kit, On the *ist-D the Ds and the K20D and it was much better than it's reputation, (until I

Re: Geso late fall colours

2016-11-06 Thread Jack Davis
A number of well chosen images, several of which are a tiny bit hazy/soft. Mainly from faint color. Content and composition fine, just somewhat understate - Original Message - From: "ann sanfedele" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, November 6, 2016 8:33:16 AM Subject: Re: Ge

Re: Think tank thoughts?

2016-11-06 Thread P.J. Alling
I try not to think about bags, or my dissatisfaction level would rise exponentially. I've got this old bag, that was gifted to me, it's 1970s vintage in a, semi, messenger style, (I say semi because it's not really, it predates messenger bags being a thing). It's the best working bag, if you

Re: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

2016-11-06 Thread P.J. Alling
Well it's a re-badged Tamron with Pentax Electronics and SMC. Tamron makes good lenses. I used to use the Pentax 28-200, also a re-badged Tamron, along with the FA 20-35 as a two lens kit, On the *ist-D the Ds and the K20D and it was much better than it's reputation, (until I banged it aroun

Re: Geso late fall colours

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
The Cemetary formerly known as Gustick gave me a nice giggle! Other than that, my favorites of your GESO are the first one of the barn, the lone bare tree,and the wall of yellow-leaved trees along the road... I imagine at least one of your writer companions started quoting Frost at that point

Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread P.J. Alling
Unfortunately you have two focal points in the image but your lens is only capable of rendering one in focus at a time. Right now I feel like I want to see the rose in focus, and the church in focus. I had a solution of sorts, (actually it was a way of showing off how good I was at judging ex

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
Yes, it's 35mm equivalent. I have a Fuji X100, which was the first generation of that series. It's a nice camera, but my X20 sees far more use, and I may sell the X100 to fund my French bicycle habit. These two Fujis are not, in my opinion, simple to use. The menus and user interface are a mess

RE: Geso late fall colours

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: did a drive around with some members of the passingshow (http://www.thepassingshow.com/) , a small group of photographers and writers. I'm not a writer but more of a jotter downer. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2016-durham/album/index.html Inter

RE: PESO: Blue Heron

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com wrote: By the way I am using the smc PENTAX-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] and so far I am rather pleased with it. I bought it used but you couldn't tell it was used. Got it from KEH early this year with some monies from my tax return. I am not one of those who spends m

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Doesn't the X100T have a 35mm equivalent lens? It's 23mm on APS-C. So still hobbled to that. I side with Cotty here - X20 is a good option. I must put one on my Christmas list... Chris On 6 November 2016 at 15:07, Bruce Walker wrote: > Great suggestions. One of the older Fuji's is probably what

Re: PESO: Blue Heron

2016-11-06 Thread PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com
I may try brightening it up a bit. Jeffery Johnson | Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com /Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and depressed walls across the planet with wonderful diverse range of photography./ On 11/5/2016 10:55 PM, Alan C wrote: Well composed but I

Re: PESO: Blue Heron

2016-11-06 Thread PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com
Thank you Malcolm. By the way I am using the smc PENTAX-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] and so far I am rather pleased with it. I bought it used but you couldn't tell it was used. Got it from KEH early this year with some monies from my tax return. I am not one of those who spends monies easil

Re: Thoughts: pocketable compact with filmic ergonomics?

2016-11-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Great suggestions. One of the older Fuji's is probably what I'll get. I see that the X20 can be had used for below $400 US. I'd have been interested in the current X70 model if they hadn't removed the viewfinder. Once again, no consideration for the millions of reading glasses challenged folks. A

Geso late fall colours

2016-11-06 Thread David J Brooks
did a drive around with some members of the passingshow (http://www.thepassingshow.com/) , a small group of photographers and writers. I'm not a writer but more of a jotter downer. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2016-durham/album/index.html K-5 with Sigma 17-70 and cpol Dave -- Documenting Life

Re: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread Bill
On 11/6/2016 5:05 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all, Very good participation this month and some innovative interpretations of the theme (eg. Bill's 'Glamping in BC') Desperation will do that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks again for all the time and effort you put forth on our behalf, Brian, and the wonderful gallery you produce for all of us every month. I think this is a special gallery, filled with simply wonderful images. Congratulations to all who submitted. My personal favorite is Ann's Empire State vi

Re: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread Jack Davis
Favorite: Stan's Danali! J - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, November 6, 2016 3:05:19 AM Subject: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up G'day all, Very good participation this month and some innovative interpretations of the them

Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 8:05 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > actually, for me the blurry rose doesn't work so well for me. Thanks, Ann. I debated with myself quite a while before posting it. I know it is not perfect, but I was trying something, and wanted to run the concept of the flagpole and see

Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Malcolm. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 6:16 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Built in 1781, west of the Santa Fe Plaza, the historic Nuestra Senora de > Guadalupe church is now an art and history museum. The Sa

Re: PESO: Early Voting

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 1:13 AM, Adam Montoya wrote: > Did you get a chance to see Meow Wolf when you were in Santa Fe? No. 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

Re: PESOS: A few pics from this morning's walk

2016-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A fine job of capturing nature, Paul. I love the squirrel and the does. The turkey is a fine capture, but the bird is butt ugly, and some of the OoF foreground distracting to my eye. Paul Stenquist wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307291&size=lg >> http://photo.net/photodb/pho

Re: PESOS: A few pics from this morning's walk

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ann. Yes the woodpeckers and Tobin are oldies. I combined the new shots with some from the same locale that I shot in April. Paul via phone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 8:10 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > love the squirrel and the doe is lovely - but there are some birdies you > captured that I

Re: PESOS: A few pics from this morning's walk

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
love the squirrel and the doe is lovely - but there are some birdies you captured that I found more compelling -the two woodpeckers and the robin ruffling his feathers especially.maybe you showed those to the list and I missed them earlier.. ann On 11/5/2016 7:57 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: h

Re: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
actually, for me the blurry rose doesn't work so well for me... but I appreciate the effort to cope with flat light and frame the church... not asnice as the other photos of yours of buildings in Santa Fe ann On 11/6/2016 6:16 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Built in 1781

Re: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Really interesting gallery- much loveliness My favorites are those that are "somewhere I have never traveled" images - The Kelpies - very powerful image but somewhat disturbing - I prefer my horses undecapitated. The one's I'd like most to have hanging on my wall are Igor's GUM, what a bea

Pentax 18-270mm lens.

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
I would be grateful for any views on this lens. My health has slowly improved over the last year, and I'm both cycling again and walking further. By the 14th, I hope to be up to doing my old 5 miles walking route daily. At the moment for walks, I have a camera bag which is big enough to take on

RE: November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brian Walters wrote: As usual you'll find the gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/ +++ Another fantastic gallery. My two favourites - and only just, as I liked them all: Empire State Building From My Roof - Ann Sanfedele Glamping In BC - Bill Robb On my attempt at

Re: Peso-BrownsvilleLutherinChurch

2016-11-06 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated comment, Malcolm J Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 3:11 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > > Jack Davis wrote: > > Simply because so I'm taken by the shape and structure. > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1122 > > > So was

Re: PESOS: A few pics from this morning's walk

2016-11-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Malcolm. Paul via phone > On Nov 6, 2016, at 6:18 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > > Paul Stenquist wrote: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307291&size=lg > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307288&size=lg > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307287&size=lg > http:

RE: PESOS: A few pics from this morning's walk

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307291&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307288&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307287&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307284&size=lg All with the K-1 and the D FA 150-450 +

RE: PESO: Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Built in 1781, west of the Santa Fe Plaza, the historic Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe church is now an art and history museum. The Santuario contains the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's collection of New Mexican santos (carved images of the saints), Italian Renaissance paintings,

RE: PESO -- The Race.

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
P.J. Alling wrote: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20therace.html Very nice. Malcolm -- 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 follow

RE: Peso-BrownsvilleLutherinChurch

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Simply because so I'm taken by the shape and structure. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1122 So was I, nice capture. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: PESO: Blue Heron

2016-11-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com wrote: http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/digitally_altered_captures_and_abstrac t_captures/h7BAB3E46 = A very peaceful image. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

November PUG - 'Iconic Places' - is up

2016-11-06 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all, Very good participation this month and some innovative interpretations of the theme (eg. Bill's 'Glamping in BC') Personal favourites: Stan's 'Denali' Phillip's 'Destination' Pat's 'The Kelpies' Gonz's 'Pisa Cathedral ' As usual you'll find the gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/

Re: Chicago PDML meetup

2016-11-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Great gallery Christine. And what perfect timing for John and Jan's trip to Chicago! Chris On 5 Nov 2016 06:19, "Christine Aguila" wrote: > Hi All: > > I had a great day with the lovely Jan & John Coyle! Really super time, > and the Coyles are absolutely lovely. Here’s a small gallery of the

Re: Chicago PDML meetup

2016-11-06 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks Christine! I regret that I was never in the right place, right time to be able to link up with the Coyle's. Chicago was on my radar but our prior travel plans took precedence. Your gallery gives me a nice flavor of their visit. Thanks. Stan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 5, 2016, at 7:18 A

Re: PESOS: A few pics from this morning's walk

2016-11-06 Thread Larry Colen
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307291&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307288&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307287&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18307284&size=lg All with the K-1 and the D FA 150-450 Keep

Re: PESO -- The Race.

2016-11-06 Thread Larry Colen
P.J. Alling wrote: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20therace.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0 Very nice As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List P