Re: OT: First Adult Bike

2015-07-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, I'm sure the years are fleeting, but very precious...worth all the difficulties. You and your wife, your daughter, and Gracie will remember the the time forever. You get extra Mensch points. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 7:26 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Thanks Godfrey. It will be

Re: PESO: Sphinx

2015-07-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Great catch! Clear detail, nice background, impressive size. Hard to do! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 8:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > One of the Sphinx moths (a/k/a Hummingbird moths) frequenting my > largest butterfly bush: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18056641&s

Re: PESO: Dragon

2015-07-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Mighty skinny dragon. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thank you Mark and Marco! > > I found all nine of the dragons fascinating, but this one appealed to > me the most. > > The mural, with all nine dragons, is 20 meters long and made of > ceramic.

Re: PESO - Coneflower Bud

2015-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Great break from the insects! On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Mark C wrote: > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/grey-headed-coneflower-patterns > > A couple shots of a coneflower bud, showing the swirling patterns within it. > One high magnification and one at standard macro magni

Re: Peso sunny 1

2015-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very nice sign of summer. Sadly, it's still raining over here. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:09 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > our first bloomer > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18054087 > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://b

Re: OT Peso, Clark and Gramma

2015-07-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
I'm jealous! Happy baby photo. On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 12:23 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > visited our daughter and grandson today. just a quick snap wt the iPad mini > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18051897 > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: Travellin' Again

2015-07-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Brian, Looks like a mighty great trip! Have fun and bring back pictures. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 7:16 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > My wife and I are off to the north-west of Australia and The Top End > from Saturday. As is usual for major trips, I'll be blogging as we

Re: OT: The Lifeguard

2015-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Does he like to go swimming? Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 7:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > This is off-topic because the image was taken by my wife, rather than > by me, and it was taken with an iPhone 6 Plus, rather than a pentax > camera and lens. > > Since safety is paramou

Re: Happy 4th Everyone!

2015-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice time in Chicago! On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 11:17 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Life’s been a little busy, but I have been looking in on the PDML, though > don’t always have time for extended comments. Hope your 4th was fun. Darrel > and I ran off to the art museum here foll

Re: PESO: Rapid Transit

2015-07-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Caught my eye as well Dan... On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 8:17 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks, Rick and Alan. > > What interested me was the McDonald's logo. Wherever I travel, I am > unable to escape their evil influence. OTOH, I always advise > travelers to look for the McDonald's when they

Re: UN Resolution for Return of Native Lands to the Indians

2015-07-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill, Your prejudice is showing. Don't quote what a long dead US Senator said 42 years ago. And don't quote Israeli politicians, they barely know what they think, or want. They pander to our right wing, Christian extremists. As an American Jew, I support Israel but don't agree with much of what the

Re: PESO: Blossom

2015-07-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very dramatic composition Dan! On Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 8:47 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > A fading magnolia flower: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049173&size=lg > K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2.8 macro > Comments are invited and appreciate. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

2015-07-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Happy Canada Day to my friends up north! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Knarf wrote: > On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former > colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia limited > independance: the Dominion of Canada

Re: PESO - Scotch Mist

2015-06-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cool Frank! On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 10:23 PM, Knarf wrote: > Sunday morning was the second day of pretty significant winds blowing across > the Lake and the waves were spectacular! But there was a thick Scotch Mist > that coated lens elements in seconds - with the wind, even with a hood, my >

Re: PESO: Dinner for two

2015-06-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
I like that! Bokeh is OK as is. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Toine wrote: > For those interested in naming the two dinner guests: Caterpillars of > Water Betony, Shargacucullia scrophulariae, I had to look it up in my > field guide. > > MX-1 @ 6mm which equals 28mm at full

Re: Peso- A glut of pelicans

2015-06-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wow. Welcome back Fred! 10 years since your last post? How are the wales? Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Frederick Wasti wrote: >> Cranes do not "fold" their necks when flying (the easiest way to tell >> cranes from herons or egrets in flight, even just as silhouettes). > >

Re: PESO: f/1.8 and Be There

2015-06-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Darren, Great to see and catch. Wow! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 8:21 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > Got a Red Alert from the UK early yesterday afternoon, meaning auroras > were active. Problem for me was, the auroras would need still need to > be active when it got dark, and preferably

Re: PESO: America the Beautiful

2015-06-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Flower is beautiful. Tree pollen (?) covering the water is trash. I parked outside this spring and had my car covered by it...some sort of tree pollen I think. Yuckie! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 10:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > A scene from my trip to Washington, DC at the

Re: New Lightroom/Photoshop Features

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
No apologies for Adobe please! They want to access my computer every day as it is. They can send me updates without problems. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 7:12 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I have no desire to be an apologist for Adobe. > > That said, some of the new features they add

Re: PESO - Mike on the Rail

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
ith anyone looking at blog > posts before... > > Cheers, > > frank > > On 16 June, 2015 11:45:23 AM EDT, Bob Sullivan wrote: >>waiting, waiting, waiting, no picture >> >>On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Donald Guthrie >>wrote: >>> I believe t

Re: PESO: Selfie

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, It's a doggone good picture. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks, Larry and Jostein. > > You can give it all the thought you want, Jostein, just don't hound me about > it. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >

Re: PESO - Mike on the Rail

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
waiting, waiting, waiting, no picture On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Donald Guthrie wrote: > I believe the name is "Insanity". Nicely timed photo. > > On 6/15/15 6:28 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: >> >> Message: 8 >> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:41:11 -0400 >> From: Knarf >> To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Safe trip Bob. On Sat, Jun 13, 2015 at 12:58 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Thanks. It's about 800 miles, I think, in 3 weeks. Staying on hotels. I have > to be in Clermont-Ferrand by next weekend, then will slow down because of the > hills. I'll meet up with my friends who are driving there, and we w

Re: PESO: Sleepy

2015-06-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very cute Dan! On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 3:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > From the San Diego Soo > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18037615&size=lg > K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom > Comments are invited and appreciated. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > --

Re: PESOs (2) - Wells Cloister

2015-06-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
I don't know Rick. That 2nd shot has a lot of merit. I like the first, but find the second even better. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 9:05 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Thanks to all who commented. > > My intention was to have the second shot provide the context for the > first, rather than

Re: PESO: Lee Mansion

2015-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
e, those who know > little about him, and those, like me who consider him one of history's > most egregious scoundrels. He is perhaps the closest thing America > ever had to royalty, at least until JFK. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >

Re: PESO: Lee Mansion

2015-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Of course you know that was Lee's family home and lands. Arlington National Cemetery was established there after/during the civil war as punishment for Lee, so it looked out on the war dead. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 10:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks, Donald and Ann.I

Re: PESO: Dodge County Barn

2015-06-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Darren, That's a great idea. Soon enough they will be gone. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 4:03 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > I've sort of started an unofficial project to photograph the barns > that are rapidly being replaced by metal machine shed here in Farm > Country. Particularly over th

Re: Giulia, my muse, in 'Dreams' photo-performing project

2015-06-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes, Bravo Dario! On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 8:31 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Interesting? Bravo, Dario! > > I am impressed and moved by your project. Brilliantly conceived and > marvellously executed, what I've seen of it so far. It is a wonderful > experience and such a privilege to be able to collab

Re: GESO: Julian High, 1975 to 1980

2015-06-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Touching story Paul and good photos. I wish I could say I had done as much... Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 8:18 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > I taught English Lit and Composition at a very special place called Percy L. > Julian High School from 1975 to 1980. Prior to my years at Julian

Re: PESO ~ Apex

2015-06-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Well you did a good job Bruce. She looks very comfortable, and stunning too! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 7:22 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 7:42 PM, Bill wrote: >> On 02/06/2015 9:28 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 7:43 PM, Bill wrote:

Re: PESO - 'Hanging out'

2015-06-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Looks like the spider was just out washing his web. Excellent catch Ken On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Taken in Seney National Wildlife Reserve, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan > on an early, dewy August morning. > > The spider took the day off for this image. > > http:/

Re: PESOs: Meeting with Larry Colen in San Francisco

2015-05-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Silicone Valley Dollars... On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 9:13 PM, steve harley wrote: > On 2015-05-24 14:31 , Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> In any event, I was able to grab a few quick shots to record the >> event. Here is Larry posing for his visa photo, in case he decides to >> leave California to

Re: PESO - vintage car

2015-05-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
link? On Sun, May 17, 2015 at 2:33 PM, Morris Galloway wrote: > Being late as usual, I noted a couple of non-standard items on this beauty. > First is the 'Rising Quail' radiator cap, a very popular accessory, because > the wonderful Model A had such fabulous initial acceleration from a stop. > T

Re: K5 SD door broken

2015-05-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Charles, Had a problem with the door on my *istD (My dropping it). Repair was $200+ on the weather sealed door. Hope they have improved design since then. Repair had to take apart a large part of the shell to fix it. I should have just used black duc tape after the super glue failed. Regards, Bob

Re: Peso- Stark Dancers

2015-05-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice, but I still like the color version better. I'm sure others will prefer this artful B&W. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > I recently posted a questionable version of this. > Have changed the title and feel both the shading and halos have been improved. >

Re: GESO -- One spring day in Hammonasset.

2015-05-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Especially liked the vertical Sandpipers Complaining. The reflections are great. And the first Sandpiper Foraging is the best in my opinion. Something about the composition and details captured make it so. Nice gallery. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 1:38 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > As I w

Re: PESO - Winter Wheat Along The Woodline

2015-05-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Excellent detail in the larger image. I thought aspens were mainly Colorado trees. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 11:11 PM, Mark C wrote: > The DNR has taken to plowing up some of the meadows in the forest that I > frequent and planting winter wheat. Here the wheat is growing along a sta

Re: PESO: Double Daff on Blue

2015-05-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Simple background helps with the double's complexity. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 11:58 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016998&size=lg > Comments are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Blue Magnolia

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Especially nice one Dan! On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Don Guthrie suggested that "we could combine our magnolia shots and > fill a good sized book." > Well, here is another: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18017001&size=lg > K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2,8 Macro. >

Re: PESO -- Blue, (no, really).

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
er try), > sometimes you just have to go with the flow. > > On 5/6/2015 10:39 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> >> PJ, >> Have you tried lightening up the bird a little bit. >> I think the K-5II will have a bit more detail for you. >> Regards, Bob S. >> >&

Re: PESO -- Blue, (no, really).

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
PJ, Have you tried lightening up the bird a little bit. I think the K-5II will have a bit more detail for you. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 6:59 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Yesterday was a miserable day, the weather was just perfect, I took the day > off, and went to Motor Vehicles, and s

Re: PESO - Not a Woodland Path

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, Good catch and a nice landscape design as well. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 8:36 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Four paces behind me is a parking lot. > > Twenty-five paces ahead of me is a building under construction. > > But, for a few steps on my way to work, it feels as though I'm

Re: PESO -- PDML International Bird of Mystery

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
One my favorite lenses to pair with the 1.7x adapter. He needs a towel to dry off properly. On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:16 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Presented without comment. > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20%20pdmlnatbird.html > > Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pent

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2015-05-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
The color in the mountains behind the trees made the photo. :-( On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 1:49 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Thanks for considerate comments, Don. Also, you remarked about my intention to > post a B&W. > I've done so here and by use of "vivid landscapes" option and backing off some > o

Re: Alaska alternatives

2015-05-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Denali is special, but the train/bus tour needs more time. A school bus is the only vehicle allowed into Denali beyond the 1st 10(?) miles. It acts as a shuttle bus taking campers into and out of the park. We had a good tour, deep into the park, but had to turn around to run back to the train. (The

Re: PESO: Red Dogwood

2015-05-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, You continue to work those backgrounds to great effect. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 12:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016994&size=lg > K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro > Comments are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogaller

Re: PESO: Reposting -- Floral mystery

2015-05-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, My wife says they're Virginia Bluebells - Mertensia. They bloom now and in a few weeks will disappear. They spread over time. The Arboretum has drifts of them. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I posted this last week, but I received no response as

Re: PESO: Delicate

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, One of my favorite daffodils as well. I know the variety as carbonari(?). Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Another really nice image, Dan! > > Jack > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 1, 2015, at 7:29 AM, Mark C wrote: >> >> Beautiful flower, very nicely

Re: Peso-Poppy Love

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
gt; Yes, that's my intention, Bob! > Glad you feel the image worthy. > Thanks. > > Jack > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 1, 2015, at 7:17 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> >> Jack, >> Background 'glow' is distracting on a nice image. >> Ta

Re: Peso: sold from the exhibit yesterday :-)

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Good for you Ann! On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 8:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > First sold from the actual exhibit in the exhibited size (framed and matted > 11x17 print in 16x20 frames) 1/15 > (I sold another in a samller version earlier, but not at the show) > > Enough to pay for the little HP with

Re: Peso-Poppy Love

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, Background 'glow' is distracting on a nice image. Take more care to eliminate the stuff at the edges of the poppies. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 7:57 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Shot yesterday, 4/30. May, later, completely remove any hint of background. > I seem to see a hint of

Re: PESO ~ A portrait of Dorrie in a café

2015-04-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Love the sharp eyelashes. Lovely portrait. On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 7:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I met up with Dorrie at the Agora Café in Toronto's Junction where we > chatted over coffee (for me) and chai latte (for her). > > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/17088133737/ > > K-

Re: OT: Auto sketches from Detroit’s golden era

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
They get thru the google pop-up blocker, which screens out most problems for me. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:53 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Bob Sullivan wrote: > >>Well that link is sure full of pop-ups. :-( > > Firefox with the NoScript add-on. I didn't see a single pop-u

Re: PESO: What Color is This.

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Not to much coral in Chicago, or within 1,000 miles. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > You've never smelled dead coral before the organics have been dispersed, > have you. > > On 4/26/2015 11:52 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> >> Coral is a much b

Re: OT: Auto sketches from Detroit’s golden era

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Well that link is sure full of pop-ups. :-( On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 2:01 PM, Attila Boros wrote: > Some nice artwork from good old times. > > http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/golden-age-american-car/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: PESO: What Color is This.

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Coral is a much better description than salmon. It doesn't smell as fishy. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Paul wrote: > When I was in grade school, Crayola might have called that red-orange, but I > guess names have changed since 1948. ; >} > > -p > > On 4/26/2015 9:33 AM, An

Re: Geso: Spring Things

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Don, Nice collection and captures spring very well. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:57 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Nice group - but I have three favorites... > The fallen petals on the ground, the fallen magnolia blossoms on the bench > and the two blue flowers whose name I've forgotte

Re: PESO: Kookaburra

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Your travel photos have all been enjoyable. Kookaburra in a gum tree brings back memories of the childhood song. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 12:39 AM, David Mann wrote: > A kookaburra in a gum tree. I was just a few moments too late to get the > Manly ferry between the trees

Re: PESO: Yellow Daffodil

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Pretty, sharp focus, great background. Well done. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Another specimen from my yard: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18011984&size=lg > K-5 II S, FA 100 mm f2.8 Macro > Comments are invited. > > Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Feline Blue

2015-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
A regal look. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 1:23 PM, Mark C wrote: > A cat, of course: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/feline-blue > > IR Converted K10D with A 28 f2.8 > > Mark > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. >

Re: PESO: Lowveld Dawn

2015-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Especially nice with the clouds crossing the rising sun... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Alan C wrote: > Sunrise at 06:18 this morning @ 18°C. 32°C by noon. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/17239511786/in/photostream/lightbox/ > > K7 with the DA 18-55 > > Alan C

Re: PESO: Needles

2015-04-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes better, and beautiful contrast of colors! On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 8:20 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks, Frank and Mark. > > Is this any better: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18010396&size=lg > > > On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 9:34 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> I like the idea

Re: PESO: Crab Apple Blossoms

2015-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Nice looking blossoms and excellent control of the background. (The weather here in Chicago has conspired to make everything bloom at once.) Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Crab Apple trees are now in full bloom all over New Jersey > http://photo.

Re: Lightroom 6 released, but there doesn't seem to be an upgrade discount.

2015-04-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, That's an upgrade to lightroom 5, not 6 Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 1:21 PM, John wrote: > B&H Stand-alone upgrade $76.99 > > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=lightroom+6+upgrade&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search= > > They're also doing a $20 instant savings o

Re: Peso-Acacia Rd

2015-04-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
The sharp focus on the barb wire & front grass makes a nice contrast with the soft arbor in the background. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 11:35 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Short stop on Acacia Rd. Walnut trees..maybe. > > Comments when through yawning? Thanks! ;-)) > > Jack > > http://ph

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Inspiring stuff Mark! Very pretty. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Mark C wrote: > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and > > Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also > includes shots of the tripod and diffuser setup that

Re: PESO ~ sanguinaria canadensis

2015-04-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very nice Bruce. I like the extra blossoms out of focus, and particularly appreciate the central full flower and companion bud. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 3:10 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Mark, you are welcome to drive up here to Mississauga and shoot ours. > :) My wife says she shif

Re: PESO Another Shot From Friday's Shoot

2015-04-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Love this Paul. On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 5:18 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > Another pic of the 1989 1LE Camaro. This is my favorite of the bunch. It’s a > real pan btw, not one of my photoshop specials :-). > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18007380&size=lg > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wonderful stuff Mark. Inspiring. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Mark C wrote: > Another batch from Monday: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dutchman-s-britches-bloodroot-and > > The dutchman's britches are the best I have ever managed - they are very 3 > di

Re: Rodeo and that's not bull*

2015-04-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
twice a year. The big one here is > on Labor day when it usually rains. The local community college has a > program for rodeo athletes. On Campus you can spot them by their crutches & > casts. > > On 4/14/15 1:20 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: >> >> Message: 7

Re: PESO - Bloodroot

2015-04-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Excellent, my favorite so far. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 11:17 PM, Mark C wrote: > One of my favorite wildflowers - > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bloodroot-2015 > > I usually miss these but today I managed to wander into the woods when they > were blooming l

Re: PESO: Waiting Room

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Street photography? From Dan Matyola? Your branching out Dan...and doing a good job as well. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Waiting for the train at theNew Jersey Transit waiting room: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18004847 > K-01, DA 1:

Re: Rodeo and that's not bull*

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Don, Something different and interesting. Looks like you made good use of your opportunities. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 11:20 AM, Donald Guthrie wrote: > One thing I don't see enough on PDML is rodeo photos. My remedy is to post > this 11 shot gallery from an indoor event I attende

Re: PESO - Jumping Spider

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Hard to look at...arachnophobia kicking in, but most interesting. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 3:36 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Mark C : > >> Not for those who do no like spiders: >> >> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/jumping-spider >> >> As indicated in the text of the blog po

Re: PESO: Central Park

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Love the contrast between the horse drawn carriage and the glass curtain wall of the skyscraper in the background. Regards, Bob S On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 12:13 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Early Spring in Central Park: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18004244&size=lg > K-01, DA

Re: PESO - Two Hepatica

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Looking great Mark. I've got to try that photo stacking software. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:30 PM, Mark C wrote: > The last two hepatica from a week ago - time to find more. > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/two-more-hepatica > > Mark > > --- > This email is f

Re: PESO: Bumps on a log

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
t; Rick > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Mark C wrote: >> Nice capture - I like the big turtle / little turtle thing there.... >> >> On 4/12/2015 10:41 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >>> >>> Beautiful day but high

PESO: Bumps on a log

2015-04-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Beautiful day but high water after Thursday's severe storms. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18003533 Comments and critiques? Regards, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

Re: GESO - Spring Ephemerals

2015-04-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
1550 images in less than an hour is quite a record! Good work... On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Mark C wrote: > Thanks, Eric. > > One this trip (last Monday) I forgot my tripod so I hand held these, mostly > on TAV mode. I kept the lens fairly wide open and tried to move in slowly on > the flo

Re: Peso change in assignments

2015-04-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cute! On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 1:13 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > It seems my photography as morphed from Equine, through to rural > landscapes, to this. > > I don't mind > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18000777 > Clark with liz and flapjack > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=180

Re: Third Party Lens

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, Yes, that's true. But... I'd rather see what you did of the singers at the restaurant. Not always technically perfect, but great photos - overcoming difficulties. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 3:38 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 4:31 PM, Charles Robinson wrote

Re: Geso: Spring things

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Beautiful stuff Don. Maybe the rain will be gentile and the blooms will survive. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 2:46 PM, Donald Guthrie wrote: > It is 45 F with a cold rain a fallin. But these flowers will not last until > the weekend warmup so here's a 4-pack for your perusal. C&Cs > >

Re: ... and another thing!

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ya, that's a numbing thought. Everything I own will have to be upgraded to LARGER! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:58 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > P.J. Alling wrote: > >> If it supports the SDXC standard, which it does, it should work in the >> K-3. That's an awful lot of memory. My cur

Re: ... and another thing!

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, I think you'd probably fry the camera trying to load this up with one continuous video. That's the memory size I'm using in this laptop! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:19 PM, John wrote: > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082352-REG/sandisk_sdsdxp_512g_a46_512gb_extreme_pro

Re: PESO - Imperious

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Fun portrait Frank! On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:18 PM, Knarf wrote: > One last ice race pic. > > Alberto is the Ice Emperor. Here he sneers at a plebian (me): > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/imperious.html?m=1 > > All in good fun of course. BTW he was runner up this year. > > Hope you

Re: PESO- Hepatica

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mark, The blue hepatica is wonderful. I love the blue pedals in the blossom. I appreciate the sharpness overall and in the central core. And the little hairs on the stem and green parts - only with stacking! The leaves image looks very natural and not processed. You went a long way for this, but

Re: PESO: spring flower

2015-04-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Stan, I think it's an eranthus. The scale had me fooled. It's a small yellow flower, very early. We had them at the prior house. Good catch in the snow. aka winter aconite. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Stanley Halpin wrote: > Seen in the yard this morning… > > http://photos.s

Re: PESO - Finishing Touches

2015-04-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Striking image Rick On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > The garage that has gone up across from my office is nearly done. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17998004&size=lg > > (K-5, DA 40/2.8 Ltd.) > > (Giving my minimalist itch a scratch...) > > Comments? > > Rick > >

Re: PESO: spring flower

2015-04-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Do they have yellow hellabores? On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Stanley Halpin wrote: > Seen in the yard this morning… > > http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e414435d3 > > Neither Meg nor I can recall seeing this before and we haven’t been able to > match it with an descriptions/illustrati

Re: Peso- snowdrop 2015

2015-04-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Good stuff Paul. Welcome spring! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 1:14 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989&size=lg > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: PESO - 'Working the bug (s) out'

2015-04-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ken, The Dragonfly is wonderfully sharp. The background is a bit busy. It's the twig Fred's perched on that is most uncomfortable. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:37 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Captured this unnamed dragonfly last June in the Upper Peninsula of > Michigan. > Any idea as to

Re: Peso-Prevailing Wind

2015-04-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, It's a nice scene, but I wish the tree stood out more prominently. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Rick Womer wrote: > Jack, I really like this shot. The lighting and composition are > excellent, and the tree holds my interest with its shape and lighting. > The dike and pa

Re: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
http://www.farmyou.com/falcon_cams/ On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:49 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Just watched the adult feed the 2 hatched chicks - zoomed to close-up! > > Raptor Resource Project Birdcams > > Hope you liike, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: NOT a prank

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, We signed up as well. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:48 AM, John wrote: > I'm signed up for Grandfather Mountain again. This year I remembered to set > an alarm ... actually set three of them & one actually worked. Also, this > year's registration went through without a hitch. >

Fwd: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Just watched the adult feed the 2 hatched chicks - zoomed to close-up! Raptor Resource Project Birdcams Hope you liike, Bob S. -- 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 fol

Re: Peso-Ibis SilhouetteII

2015-03-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
color On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > I pulled the Silhouette Ibis out of the dark and am posting it > along with the original. > The mood I believe this image cries out to be is a silhouette, > but...take your choice. :) > > Jack > > Color- > http://photolightimages.com/

Re: kaleidoscope reaches prototype stage

2015-03-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Larry, Good pictures and I especially appreciate the 'how to' diy photos. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 6:35 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > My kaleidoscope has gone from "proof of concept" to "prototype". Projects > like this are very good in exposing the shortcomings in both my table saw a

Re: PESO - El Capitan

2015-03-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Brian, You put those of us who live in the US to shame. I've got to get out to the west this summer for some photos. Your trip shots are amazing. I saved your map for future reference. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 4:07 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Stanley Halpin : >> >> >> Very

Re: What does everyone now use?

2015-03-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
_DSLR_LCD.html > > I just keep it within reach and pop it over the LCD when I need to see > it in detail. It also blocks out light, and the extra contrast > (especially outdoors) is very welcome. > > Highly recommended! > > > On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM, Bob Sullivan wr

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