Re: April PUG theme 20th anniversary

On 4 Mar 2017, at 01:39, Stanley Halpin mailto:s...@stans-photography.info>> wrote: [...] I would also like it to somehow capture the broader essence of PDML. Oh, dear. That door perhaps ought to remain firmly locked. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5RtteFQTZgc B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

what is the connector for the Pentax K-5 USB cable?

This question came up today. The cable marked PC/AV on the K-5, the K-r and probably a bunch of others doesn't seem to be one of the common USB jacks. Is it proprietary? Or just a slightly unusual one? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate

Nice crisp capture Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate I love this lady’s colors and markings. https://www.photo.net/photo/18359378/a-sparrow-named-chocolate -- P

Re: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate

Thank Dan, I hadn't given much thought to the weather, bit it's interesting that both you and Ann mentioned it. Paul via phone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Lovely image and it effectively transmits the feeling of a blustery day! > > Dan Matyola > http://www.penta

Re: PESO Miller Milling Company

I think it needs perspective correction. On 3/2/2017 7:26 PM, Larry Colen wrote: This is across the street from Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland, I tried a few different things for this shot, I think this is the best. C&C appreciated: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/33216440025/in/album-72

Re: PESO After the Fall

I enjoyed this unusual portrait! :-) Also, regarding the other photo: I've never expected a photo of the sparrow could be that interesting! Igor On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 2:38 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: https://www.photo.net/photo/18359369/echinacea-after-the-fall -- -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: April PUG theme 20th anniversary

well I like that you offered these... hope everyone picks one of the first 4.. I was going to use the very first photo I sent to the PUG but thinking instead I'll go with one of my faves from previous PUGS -- Then I don't ahve to make a new file LOL ann the lazy On 3/3/2017 5:00 PM, Brian

Re: April PUG theme 20th anniversary

> On Mar 3, 2017, at 5:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > Thanks for starting this thread, Luiz. > > When the idea of a 20th Anniversary PUG was first raised, several > suggestions on possible themes were raised. Looking back at those > posts, these seemed to be the ones most preferred (not in an

Re: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate

Lovely image and it effectively transmits the feeling of a blustery day! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 2:55 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I love this lady’s colors and markings. > https://www.photo.net/photo/18359378/a-sparrow-named-chocolate

Re: PESO After the Fall

Very interesting image and well executed, as usual. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 2:38 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > https://www.photo.net/photo/18359369/echinacea-after-the-fall > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http:/

Re: April PUG theme 20th anniversary

Thanks for starting this thread, Luiz. When the idea of a 20th Anniversary PUG was first raised, several suggestions on possible themes were raised. Looking back at those posts, these seemed to be the ones most preferred (not in any particular order): !. All time favorite photograph rather than

Re: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate

Good point. I think it was quite windy. And cold. I didn't stay out there very long. Paul via phone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 4:39 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > So is the wind doing that ? Looks like she is holding on tight > pretty > ann > >> On 3/3/2017 2:55 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> I love t

Re: OT - You Couldn't Make It Up Dept...

>>> Perhaps she could plead that she didn't know it was illegal... >> >> >> That would be phoney. > > I don't get the connection. Would she carrier excuse to the appeal court? >>> >>> That would be a hard cell, because it's a case of the pots calling the >>>

Re: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son

On 3/3/17, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: >one called peevers Funny spelling but I get it -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML

Re: PESO - SnowBird, UT

Mark - you should explore Igor's variations ann On 3/3/2017 3:06 PM, Mark C wrote: Looks like a awesome place. I like the converging lift lines. I'd leave the building on the right in - the buildings frame up the image nicely. If you crop back on the right side you lose both the building and

Re: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate

So is the wind doing that ? Looks like she is holding on tight pretty ann On 3/3/2017 2:55 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I love this lady’s colors and markings. https://www.photo.net/photo/18359378/a-sparrow-named-chocolate -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

Re: PESO - Expect Unmarked Hazards (attn: ann)

That's ominous! ann On 3/3/2017 2:02 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I was thinking about Ann's love to signs, when I saw this one: http://42graphy.org/misc/2017-02-Utah/ExpectUnmarkedHazards-IR-1090974.jpg I couldn't find a sign: "Expect no signs for unmarked hazards". All comments are welcome

Re: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son

On 3/3/2017 10:08 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Larry pretty sure this is OT. Most of what happens here is OT. Just sayin. -Original Message- From: Larry Colen Sent: Mar 3, 2017 5:58 AM To: Pentax-Discuss List Subject: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son I heard this on the radio drivi

Re: K-1 Banding abd RAW file Issues

I did that and will put together the results. I saw falloff between shutter speeds - 1/45, 1/90, and 1/180 had more pronounced banding that 1/60 and 1/125. But all those speeds had some banding. All speeds <1/45 showed no banding and all > 1/180 showed about the same degree of banding. I'll la

Re: K-1 Banding abd RAW file Issues

It turns out I got lucky as I started trying different LED's from around the house. A "Living Solutions" brand bulb, 1500 lumens / 5010K evidences no banding at shutter speeds below 1/1000th. Even at high shutter speeds the banding is barely visible. There must be something different about thei

Re: PESO - SnowBird, UT

Looks like a awesome place. I like the converging lift lines. I'd leave the building on the right in - the buildings frame up the image nicely. If you crop back on the right side you lose both the building and the foreground (which drops out of sight and re-emerges at the far right), which I t

PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate

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Re: PESO After the Fall

Very, very nice indeed. > On 3 Mar 2017, at 19:39, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18359369/echinacea-after-the-fall > > -- 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

PESO After the Fall

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Re: PESO - Expect Unmarked Hazards (attn: ann)

'Do not expect the Spanish Inquisition' > On 3 Mar 2017, at 19:20, Bruce Walker wrote: > > A good warning for life in general. > > >> On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> >> I was thinking about Ann's love to signs, when I saw this one: >> http://42graphy.org/misc/2017

Re: What Is It?

Many thanks, Malcolm. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 10:11 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > > Jack Davis wrote: > > Shot yesterday at Sacramento National Wildlife Preserve. > Can't match it with anything in my bird book, but I can always depend on > Ann.(?) > > http://photolightimages.

Re: What Is It?

Two birds, maybe? ;-) J(?) Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 10:34 AM, Collin Brendemuehl > wrote: > > 1. A bird > 2. Lunch > 3. A quick snack > :O > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Re: PESO - Expect Unmarked Hazards (attn: ann)

A good warning for life in general. On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > I was thinking about Ann's love to signs, when I saw this one: > http://42graphy.org/misc/2017-02-Utah/ExpectUnmarkedHazards-IR-1090974.jpg > > I couldn't find a sign: "Expect no signs for unmarked haz

PESO - Expect Unmarked Hazards (attn: ann)

I was thinking about Ann's love to signs, when I saw this one: http://42graphy.org/misc/2017-02-Utah/ExpectUnmarkedHazards-IR-1090974.jpg I couldn't find a sign: "Expect no signs for unmarked hazards". All comments are welcome. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

Re: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son

Damn! I did it again.I got bit by autocomplete. The two mailing lists I hang out on are this and one called peevers. When I send to this list I type PDML, when I send to Peevers, i type peevers, and after I type "pe" some times I on't notice it autocompletes with "Pentax". My apologies.

Re: What Is It?

1. A bird 2. Lunch 3. A quick snack :O -- 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 the directions.

Re: Lunchtime shooting (more with those wine bottles)

>Probably no wine left, Huh? :) >J Nobody ever wants to talk about the pictures. To paraphrase Bullwinkle J. Moose, "I gotta get me another prop." Collin Brendemuehl http://collinbrendemuehl.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: What Is It?

Jack Davis wrote: Shot yesterday at Sacramento National Wildlife Preserve. Can't match it with anything in my bird book, but I can always depend on Ann.(?) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1168 __ It's a great picture regardless of what it i

Re: Lunchtime shooting (more with those wine bottles)

Probably no wine left, Huh? :) J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 9:59 AM, Collin Brendemuehl > wrote: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/albums/72157680994939825 > There's still a little snow left. Not a lot. Just got this last night and > it's melting away during the day

Lunchtime shooting (more with those wine bottles)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/albums/72157680994939825 There's still a little snow left. Not a lot. Just got this last night and it's melting away during the day. So I thought I'd enjoy it while I could. These are my lunchtime favorites. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: What Is It?

Generous, as usual, Alan! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 9:28 AM, Alan C wrote: > > A stunning image, Jack, regardless of the species. > > Alan C > > -Original Message- From: Jack Davis > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 5:49 PM > To: PDML > Subject: What Is It? > > > > S

Re: What Is It?

That makes it official!! Thanks, Ann! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 8:22 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Just confirmed - had not seen the other posts when I wrote -- > > ann > >> On 3/3/2017 11:15 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >> Thanks, Paul and Stan! So far Ann hasn't corrected you two

Re: What Is It?

A stunning image, Jack, regardless of the species. Alan C -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 5:49 PM To: PDML Subject: What Is It? Shot yesterday at Sacramento National Wildlife Preserve. Can't match it with anything in my bird book, but I can always d

Re: What Is It?

Valued comment, Ken! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Ken Waller wrote: > > > Nice capture Jack. I like that you captured him going about his daily work in > his neighborhood ! > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: Re: What Is It? >> >> Nice

FSF: Zeiss ZK 35/2.0

I have reluctantly decided I will sell this lens. Condition: I won’t claim it is Like New - In Box, someone who is very picky might be able to discern some sign that this lens has been used. And I have used it. But it still looks much the same as it did when I first took it out of the box. This

Re: What Is It?

Just confirmed - had not seen the other posts when I wrote -- ann On 3/3/2017 11:15 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Paul and Stan! So far Ann hasn't corrected you two. :) J Sent from my iPhone On Mar 3, 2017, at 7:58 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Nice shot. It’s a Black-Necked Stilt. They’re

Re: What Is It?

Thanks, Paul and Stan! So far Ann hasn't corrected you two. :) J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 7:58 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Nice shot. It’s a Black-Necked Stilt. They’re generally found in southwest > desert regions but near bodies of water. You’re probably at the northern >

Re: What Is It?

Nice capture Jack. I like that you captured him going about his daily work in his neighborhood ! -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: Re: What Is It? > >Nice shot. It’s a Black-Necked Stilt. They’re generally found in southwest >desert regions but near bodies of water. Yo

Re: What Is It?

Yup - I got your back.. This one I know well * **Black Necked Stilt **Himantopus mexicanus (sometimes called Black Naped Stilt) ** **Now you can work on getting him sharper :-)** ** **ann* On 3/3/2017 10:49 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Shot yesterday at Sacramento National Wildlife Preserve. Can't m

Re: What Is It?

> On Mar 3, 2017, at 10:58 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Nice shot. It’s a Black-Necked Stilt. They’re generally found in southwest > desert regions but near bodies of water. You’re probably at the northern > extreme of their range, particularly at this time of year. But they do get > around.

Re: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son

Larry pretty sure this is OT. -Original Message- >From: Larry Colen >Sent: Mar 3, 2017 5:58 AM >To: Pentax-Discuss List >Subject: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son > > > >I heard this on the radio driving home from the City tonight, I'm pretty >sure that Julian will appreciate this, bu

Re: What Is It?

Nice shot. It’s a Black-Necked Stilt. They’re generally found in southwest desert regions but near bodies of water. You’re probably at the northern extreme of their range, particularly at this time of year. But they do get around. They’ve even been seen in Wisconsin. Paul > On Mar 3, 2017, at 1

What Is It?

Shot yesterday at Sacramento National Wildlife Preserve. Can't match it with anything in my bird book, but I can always depend on Ann.(?) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1168 DA 150-450/K3 C&C? Thanks! J -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mail

Re: pixel shift on the K-1 with red subjects

that's a million percent better. something must have caused small movements in your previous setup. On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: > Got the big tripod out and did some test shots in the backyard. With MC > turned on in the camera settings this was the result straight

Re: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son

? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 5:58 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > I heard this on the radio driving home from the City tonight, I'm pretty > sure that Julian will appreciate this, but everyone might appreciate the > way this politician comp

BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son

I heard this on the radio driving home from the City tonight, I'm pretty sure that Julian will appreciate this, but everyone might appreciate the way this politician completely deflects very contentious questions. I didn't know that it was possible to polish slime, but this fellow seems to

A different perspective

When I was processing my photos from last Sunday, there was a musician that I was disappointed that I didn't get many good photos of. I ran into him tonight and he was very happy that I had gotten *a* good photo of him. Sometimes it's easy to forget that for a lot of people, if you merely suc

Re: PESO Miller Milling Company

Thanks Paul and Ann. I've been tempted to photograph that mill pretty much every time I go to an event across the street from it. I pretty much took these photos from the dance studio parking lot. Paul Stenquist wrote: What Ann said. A pleasing image. Paul via phone On Mar 2, 2017, at 9:56

Re: Several attempts at a photo

Patrick Nelson wrote: Hi Larry I like the ones that you have taken a wider view. I would like to see the bottom of the tree but without knowing what is there maybe I don't. I also preferred those where tree is better lit. Thanks Patrick. Maybe I will make a few more attempts at the photo, i

Re: Several attempts at a photo

Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I like effect, Larry, and I like the contrast between the light on the tree and the light from the signage. Thanks Dan, and also for the nice words on my February GESO Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 7:17 PM, La

Re: Several attempts at a photo

Hi Larry I like the ones that you have taken a wider view. I would like to see the bottom of the tree but without knowing what is there maybe I don't. I also preferred those where tree is better lit. Patrick On 2017/03/03 02:17 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Last night I noticed the nice saturation