Re: OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
was training and would try out newly learnt techniques on any innocent bystander! Chris -- 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: geso just a aimless photowalk

2016-06-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Number 2 is particularly groovy. Nice set. Chris On 6 Jun 2016 01:30, "Christine Aguila" wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Trying to get back in the photo groove. Nothin fancy. I think it’s going > to take me a while to get back into the groove. > > http://caguilaph

Re: ME Super diagnosis needed

2016-06-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes Brian, mine still works as it's supposed to, but I stick to the "mostly useless" statement! With any other MF lens, it's an ME Super with focus confirmation so still handy. I'm surprised that Pentax never made a MF version of that lens. I wonder where they got the opt

Re: ME Super diagnosis needed

2016-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Just to add to the just to join, I've got an ME-F and the weird AF lens that Pentax produced. Mostly useless, but a good show and tell for any PDML gathering. Chris On 3 June 2016 at 17:43, Jack Davis wrote: > Just to join the theme, I have both an ME Super and an Super Program. Tried

Re: PESO: Santorini Sunset

2016-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
A lovely tranquil scene Dan. Chris On 3 June 2016 at 05:57, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > At the end of the day: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18241092 > Comments, Suggestions and Criticisms are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmat

Re: PESO: Mykonos Bar Menu

2016-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
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 Ma

Re: Peso-Max Strawberry

2016-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Oh, and forgot to say in the excitement. It's a lovely strawberry photo. Chris On 25 May 2016 18:45, "Chris Mitchell" wrote: > Funny you should point that out Bruce. > > On my recent French trip I saw this witty sign outside an arty shop in St > Guilha

Re: Peso-Max Strawberry

2016-05-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
l=0>dl <https://www.dropbox.com/s/ykr25mgowg99hw9/DSCF0014.jpg?dl=0>=0 <https://www.dropbox.com/s/ykr25mgowg99hw9/DSCF0014.jpg?dl=0> In true surrealist style I suppose I could say, of my picture, Ceci N'est pas un siège Chris On 25 May 2016 18:06, "Bruce Walker" wrote: >

Re: B&W developing problem Any ideas?

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
E Super so he's one of us. Chris On 24 May 2016 at 19:38, Chris Mitchell wrote: > A friend offered to develop the fils from my recent trip to France > with the MX. A section of one of the films had this issue: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/wkimsvuztcn2ybh/received_10154185414666565.jpeg?

Re: MX on travels

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
the background? > > B > >> On 24 May 2016, at 17:32, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> The father and son coordinated colour scheme was purely coincidental. Much >> to Pete's consternation (and everyone else's amusement) we both wore stripy >> blue tops th

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent. Chris On 20 May 2016 at 00:43, ann sanfedele wrote: > As seen in the Union Square subway station > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2016-and-all-that/i-2gnz5Wx/XL > > ann > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: PESO 2016 - 098 - GDG

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like this one! Seems like great fun. I'm tempted... Chris On 24 May 2016 at 16:03, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > As you might guess, more Impossible I-1 entertainment. :-) > > Manual control with this one, using the I-1 app from my iPhone… I used the > Macro focus setting (0.

B&W developing problem Any ideas?

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
m the collective PDML wisdom? Chris -- 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: MX on travels

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
The father and son coordinated colour scheme was purely coincidental. Much to Pete's consternation (and everyone else's amusement) we both wore stripy blue tops the next day as well! Chris On 24 May 2016 16:59, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: That's very nice - you're all lo

Re: MX on travels

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
It was delightful Christine. Processing is in hand - back to the days of delayed gratification! Actually I'll be posting later to get the list's view about an odd technical issue. More later... Chris On 24 May 2016 13:20, "Christine Aguila" wrote: Funny, I’ve had the

MX on travels

2016-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Karin and I had a lovely week in the South of France. I took my MX and shot a couple of rolls of FP4. Here's the MX with (son) Pete and Lisa who were with us for a couple of days. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5v21ucvosy8w680/_1040937.jpg?dl=0 Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: PDML Annual 2016: Salon des Refusés

2016-05-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes. My spare was used as one of the chapter dividers. Wasn't it clever of me to guess that Mark was going run a theatre theme? Chris On 17 May 2016 at 14:24, Mark Roberts wrote: > Bruce Walker wrote: > >>Knarf has initiated this in prior years but he's been quiet lately

Re: OT: What Russia looked like before 1917 ... in color from The Washington Post

2016-05-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, excellent and interesting. Thanks Stan. Chris On 16 May 2016 at 15:35, Christine Aguila wrote: > Thanks for posting, Stan! Really enjoyed these. I’ll show them to Darrel as > well—he studied a bit of Russian history and has always kept an interest. > > Cheers, Christine >

Re: Testing HTML to PDML

2016-05-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
I can see it so it got somewhere. (From Gmail on Android) On 12 May 2016 00:59, "Godfrey DiGiorgi" wrote: > See if it gets there, from iPad. > > G > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2016 ARRIVED!

2016-05-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
I can confirm that it is very good. Well done Mark - I love the feature presentation style. Best yet. And well done all of the contributors - well up there in the standards stake. Chris On 11 May 2016 at 13:52, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Mine's arrived too. And I'm not at home so won

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2016 ARRIVED!

2016-05-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Karin tells me it looks really good. As she has impeccable taste, it must be true. CM On 11 May 2016 13:52, "Chris Mitchell" wrote: > Mine's arrived too. And I'm not at home so won't see it for another 6 > hours. > > Chris > On 10 May 2016 17:18, "

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2016 ARRIVED!

2016-05-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mine's arrived too. And I'm not at home so won't see it for another 6 hours. Chris On 10 May 2016 17:18, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > I received my copy just before noon today. > > Absolutely Gorgeous! > > Congratulations to Mark Robers and his tea

Re: Another test (for Chris)

2016-05-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
erious offer BTW… > Paypal address is the same I use on PDML. > > stan > >> On May 9, 2016, at 2:34 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> Trying to donate, but get the message "Your request failed due to >> technical difficulties. Please try again after some time&qu

Re: Another test

2016-05-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Trying to donate, but get the message "Your request failed due to technical difficulties. Please try again after some time". It happened on Mark's book donation page too. I waited some time (24 hours) and it still happens. Has anyone else seen the same? I want to donate! Chris O

Re: PESO living room B/W

2016-04-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shot. I'm sure there was a space to the left of the chair when we were there 6 years ago! Chris On 23 April 2016 at 04:32, Christine Aguila wrote: > Just a little photo-fun earlier this evening. Darrel & I are going to do > some serious house cleaning this coming spring an

Re: PDML: Where are you located? (Lurkers also welcome to reply.)

2016-04-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ha. You went there specially! What a nice chap you are. Chris On 19 April 2016 at 16:56, John wrote: > For whatever it's worth: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/26459048231/ > > > On 4/18/2016 2:58 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> Yes, I know th

Re: GESO incidental interiors and exteriors

2016-04-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice set and I love the salon one. Not sure I'd want to put my head under one of those hair dryers... Chris On 17 April 2016 at 22:50, Christine Aguila wrote: > An odd little GESO of interiors and exteriors taken at dusk the other night > while walking to the pub. Felt good t

Re: PDML: Where are you located? (Lurkers also welcome to reply.)

2016-04-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
gt; > B > >> On 17 Apr 2016, at 18:08, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> Milton Keynes, UK. Wanted to use words from a song, but MK is sadly >> deficient in that respect. Wouldn't it be groovy to say "I'm standing >> on the corner in Winslow Arizona"

Re: PDML: Where are you located? (Lurkers also welcome to reply.)

2016-04-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Milton Keynes, UK. Wanted to use words from a song, but MK is sadly deficient in that respect. Wouldn't it be groovy to say "I'm standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona"? Chris On 16 April 2016 at 19:16, John wrote: > Third base! > > On 4/15/2016 9:23 PM, Stanley

Re: London Hotel

2016-04-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
I've stayed there! Our Guernsey family were over and we had several rooms. I can thoroughly recommend it. Good value (for London) too. Chris On 9 April 2016 at 10:46, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Any PDMLers visiting London in the future might be interested in this review: > > <h

Re: Bag Heaven in Europe

2016-04-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
You meanie I told you not to post it! On 7 April 2016 at 21:35, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 7/4/16, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>I wasn't going to post this to the PDML as it appears the things can >>only be purchased in Europe and thereby denying our esteemed rest-of-the- >>wor

Re: PESO Stella D'Oro

2016-03-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
Really nice Larry. I was thinking maybe crop out the guy in the hat and have the mic stand starting from the corner - a good diagonal eye draw... Chris On 20 March 2016 at 10:13, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Nice shot. Powerful. > > Paul via phone > >> On Mar 20, 2016, at 3:38 AM,

Re: The agony of computer upgrades

2016-03-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
At work? Haven't you got People to do that for you? (He says knowing the answer in advance) Chris On 15 March 2016 at 02:16, Rick Womer wrote: > And that, Mark, is why I'm running OS X 10.6.8 on my photo computer. > > Last year I upgraded my work computer to OS X 10.10 (Yose

Re: OT: Mars

2016-03-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes. Excellent. CM On 18 March 2016 at 16:53, Christine Aguila wrote: > Totally Great! Thanks for posting. Cheers, Christine > > >> On Mar 16, 2016, at 3:05 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: >> >> Godfrey's signature informs us that Mars is the only known planet populated >> entirely by robots. >> >> Yo

Re: Peso-Gray Lodge

2016-02-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Me too. Like an old master landscape. Excellent. Chris On 27 February 2016 at 03:31, Christine Aguila wrote: > Just looked at it and I thought the exact same thing. > > Cheers, Christine > >> On Feb 25, 2016, at 4:47 PM, Paul wrote: >> >> Hmmm. Nice - has a kin

Re: 1st color film scan on new Epson V600

2016-02-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
I've also found the Epson software to be good. I tried Vuescan, but couldn't get it to do any better than the Epson. Maybe user error, but I don't see the need to try any more. Chris On 27 February 2016 at 02:33, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 9:26 PM, Pau

Re: only semi OT - the "hit " parade - a mystery

2016-02-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 19 February 2016 at 20:31, ann sanfedele wrote: > Oh god I'm in deep doo doo now .. > > Do see my follow up that was corrected and apologized for.. > I did see it and am grateful! It doesn't stop me milking the situation for far more than it's worth though... Chr

Re: only semi OT - the "hit " parade - a mystery

2016-02-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > In the series of posts that started with Bob's "Saul Leiter and Annsan" Bob's? Hmmmph! -- 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: Saul Leiter Exhibition and Annsan

2016-02-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Great! Does that mean I can come too? I'be good and carry Bob's bags and everything... On 16 February 2016 at 15:04, ann sanfedele wrote: > lol! there there Chris I still love yatoo :-) > ann > > > On 2/16/2016 3:25 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> Yea,

Re: Saul Leiter Exhibition and Annsan

2016-02-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yea, Yea it's all about Bob isn't it? Ever since the notorious "Hi Chris, what a shame Bob W couldn't make it" incident in Chicago, I've been a minor player basking in the reflected glory of the great Bob W. I'm used to it now and am no longer bitter. Chris

Saul Leiter Exhibition and Annsan

2016-02-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
out that he'd already said that - so great minds... Here's Bob with said pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/s/oox0fk95965q0bv/DSCF9662.jpg?dl=0 If you can get there, it's well worth a look. http://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/saul-leiter Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: The Guardian - Saul Leiter

2016-01-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Blast! I'll have to join you. CM On 15 January 2016 at 20:46, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Damn, now I have another exhibition to go to. > > Tony Ray-Jones was doing similar colour work at a slightly later time in New > York - I think he knew Leiter. It's collected in the recent(ish) book, > American Co

Re: PDML in Clerkenwell (London)

2016-01-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
> Having dinner at the Modern Pantry Clerkenwell. > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e001510.jpg > Bob W holding court between Chris and Karin Mitchell while Lisa looks on > with (justified) skepticism. You realise that Karin will now go to prison. You've taken the picture at t

Re: London PDML meet: Mitchell Under Glass

2016-01-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent! Chris On 18 January 2016 at 20:44, Mark Roberts wrote: > ...or behind glass. > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e001511.jpg > > (Bob W. looking stern on the left.) > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > http

Re: PESO - Signature

2015-09-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice. Actually it's a doctor writing up his / her case notes... Chris On 5 September 2015 at 03:13, Rick Womer wrote: > This mooring line brought a hurried signature to mind: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18079742&size=lg > > (K-5, DA 16-45) > >

Re: PESO: The reason why ...

2015-09-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
It works for me. Nice Hummingbird. Is it a new one or vintage? Chris On 3 September 2015 at 05:48, John wrote: > Couple of things. > > I signed up for a free Dropbox account & I'm testing it with this PESO. Let > me know if there are any problems. > > I've bee

Re: GESO - PDML'ers I have met in person

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Fun set Ann. I'm proud to be included. Chris On 29 August 2015 at 00:26, ann sanfedele wrote: > apologies for those photostaken with drakside equipment... I'm still going > to add to this > but just was goofing off and gather these. They are in chronological > order...

Re: OT: Some interesting older photographs

2015-08-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good selection. Thanks Dan. The guy testing the football helmet cracks me up. Chris On 12 August 2015 at 13:59, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://www.earthlymission.com/rarely-seen-enchanted-moments-of-us-history-megapost/ > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/da

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice one Frank. I like the hint of mystery. Chris On 1 August 2015 at 04:13, Knarf wrote: > Not much to say: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 > > Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. > > Cheers, > > frank > -- > Sent fro

Re: Geso :Tour De Farms

2015-08-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Well done Don. You've captured the event very well. Chris On 30 July 2015 at 22:32, Donald Guthrie wrote: > Every year for the last 40, thousands (20,000 est this year) gather in > western Iowa to ride their bikes from the Missouri river to the Mississippi > river in one week 60

Re: PESO: Samantha Fish

2015-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice one Darren. That's a mean Tele copy she's got there. Good use of B&W too. Chris On 27 July 2015 at 14:22, Darren Addy wrote: > Got to try my hand at concert photography last night. Learned I need > more practice. I mostly hate the colors of stage lighting, so &g

Re: OT: building Stonehenge

2015-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 26 July 2015 at 23:47, Bob W-PDML wrote: > We've had a couple of London PDML meets there - have you been there with us? > No. Probably before my time. next time we meet perhaps? CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: OT: building Stonehenge

2015-07-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
There's just one galleried coaching inn left in London. It's in the borough of Southwark and is still in business as a pub and is owned by the National Trust: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/george-inn/ Chris On 26 July 2015 at 19:26, Bob W-PDML wrote: > No, it was demolished

Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle

2015-07-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Actually mine's the one without the "E". It doesn't have the charging connections. CM On 25 July 2015 at 08:41, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Yes, I use an Ortlieb bar bag - this one: > https://www.ortlieb.com/en/produkt-details/?produkt=ultimate6_proe&list=lenker&

Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle

2015-07-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
t swings round and the bike can get away if I'm not careful. On our recent trip with Bob I had a Fuji X-E1 and a couple of lightweight prime lenses in the bar bag. For the airshow I carried the heavy 55-200 in a pannier. Chris On 24 July 2015 at 07:01, Bob W-PDML wrote: > I'm c

Re: PESO - Paddington Street Gardens

2015-07-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 23 July 2015 at 18:20, Rick Womer wrote: > Bob S: I've spent about 2 years living in the UK, so have enjoyed a > bit of it's weather. > > Just jerking Chris M's chain, or feeding his delusions (not sure of > the state of his reality testing). "My reality nee

Re: PESO - Nicolas

2015-07-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 22 July 2015 at 05:22, Alan C wrote: > Look at the size of the chain used to lock the bike to the lamp-post! The chain is there to prevent the lamp-post from being stolen. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE f

Re: Peso - Rainy day blues

2015-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Ann. The rain, the composition, the poster on the side of the bus - everything's perfect. Chris On 20 July 2015 at 04:14, ann sanfedele wrote: > Recently shot.. > > http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L > > ann > > --

Re: PESO - Nos. 111-113

2015-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb! Chris On 21 July 2015 at 01:11, Rick Womer wrote: > In London, but not in The City: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057090&size=lg > > (K-5, DA 16-45) > > Comments appreciated. > > Rick > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax

Re: PESO: Pane Bello (Beautiful Bread)

2015-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
efore then. Chris On 19 July 2015 at 05:03, Darren Addy wrote: > The latest three images in my Flickr photostream are all seen in this thread: > http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/43160/my-1st-pain-de-campagne-loaf-2 > > I've become interested in learning to bake "real bread&q

OT:Biking with Bob

2015-07-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- 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: PESO - St. Paul's

2015-07-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
ct to serious sunburn... Cheers, Chris On 16 July 2015 at 16:13, Rick Womer wrote: > Thanks, Dan! > > I was helped by a =typical= sunny British day. > > Rick > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 1:05 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: >> A

Re: Some pictures from my recent trip to France

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
You could read that bit about walking in England two ways - I'll take the charitable one! We enjoyed walking with you. My biggest disappointment that day was that you didn't look a bit like Walt Whitman... Chris On 7 July 2015 at 23:02, Bob W wrote: >> -Original Message---

Re: aguila web site check

2015-07-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
images load fine on Macbook Chrome and Safari. Looking good. Chris On 7 July 2015 at 22:23, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > I’ve been working on a new web site. If you have 2 minutes, could you check > out the site to see if the *photos on the home page and acade

Re: Happy 4th Everyone!

2015-07-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super set Christine. Love this one: http://www.caguilaphotography.com/4th2015/content/_IMG6242_large.html Chris On 7 July 2015 at 17:17, 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

Re: Some pictures from my recent trip to France

2015-07-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, France is lovely at this time of year. Well done on the ride and the photos. Chris On 4 July 2015 at 23:25, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Comments always welcome: > > http://www.web-options.com/France2015/ > > B > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@p

Re: PESO - The Way to St. Paul's

2015-07-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
On the basis that a quick flick through your images shows that most of the shots were taken in bright sunshine, yes, =typical=. I rest my case m'lud. Chris On 4 July 2015 at 20:28, Rick Womer wrote: > Taken from the end of the Millenium Bridge on a =typically= lovely English > day (

Re: PESO - Bath Abbey

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hmmmph. Here's one I took this week: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tvdtheujzh579gv/DSCF8267.jpg?dl=0 Saxtead mill, Suffolk, England. Chris On 1 July 2015 at 01:33, Rick Womer wrote: > One doesn't expect brilliant blue skies and high-contrast lighting in the UK! > > http://phot

Re: PESO 2015 - 113 - GDG

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like that Godfrey. Gorgeous. Chris On 2 July 2015 at 18:21, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I took a walk this morning … > > https://flic.kr/p/vuUq8X > > enjoy, > > G > — > The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. > > >

Re: PESO - Bath Corridor

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shot Rick. 2000 years? Nothing. The Ridgeway where we walked with you to Wayland's Smithy has been in use for at least 5000 years... Chris On 2 July 2015 at 01:53, Rick Womer wrote: > There's something about walking down a 2000-year-old corridor in the Roman > baths: >

Re: PESO: Pontoon Bridge (for the cyclists)

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Well done Alan. Not easy riding on wet wood as I know to my cost. My elbow still hurts from a spill on a wet wooden bridge deck back in February. Chris On 1 July 2015 at 09:07, Alan C wrote: > Last Sat. I borrowed an old Mountain Bike to enter a local MB Race on a game > farm adjoining

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Well done Bob! It worked for me. The picture of you must have been taken on a good day... Chris On 1 July 2015 at 16:42, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Here is the GPS track from the trip. > > http://my.viewranger.com/route/details/NjgyMTc= > > You can zoom the map using the controls in t

Re: OT: Storage management question

2015-06-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
I did do a backup of course! It's just something I do so completely forgot to mention it... On 26 June 2015 at 07:41, Toine wrote: > I would make a backup copy to an external drive or PC first, minimal > the critical files like photo's. Remember Murhpy's law: Anything that > can go wrong, will go

Re: OT: Storage management question

2015-06-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
3TB of storage space. Couldn't have been more straightforward. Chris On 26 June 2015 at 03:19, John wrote: > Question for the network admin gurus here on the list. > > I have a NAS box with two Seagate ST31500341 1.5TB SATA drives in a > Raid-1 (Mirror) configuration. One of

Re: PESO - Glastonbury Abbey

2015-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
picture of the West front of Wells Cathedral, being a leading light in the puritan movement that destroyed many works of art in its campaign to remove idolatry from churches. Chris On 17 June 2015 at 03:02, Knarf wrote: > Old Oliver was a real bastard! > > Quite beautiful, even in ruin

Re: GESO: Photos from Devon

2015-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shots Mark. This one: http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/devon/7df01817.html immediately reminded me of this classic: http://mandoweb.com/Instruments/Gibson-Master-Model-Fern-F-5-Mandolin-1925/2550 The Brixham panorama is superb. Chris On 16 June 2015 at 14:19, Mark Roberts wrote

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
I think that one's been milked for all it's worth now... On 14 June 2015 at 05:35, Knarf wrote: > I won't udder another word. > > Cheers, > > frank > > On 13 June, 2015 11:53:11 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: >> >>Kenneth Waller >>http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >> >>- Original Me

Re: PESOs (2) - Wells West Front

2015-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Rick. I only had to ask and you delivered. Spectacular isn't it? Those bloody puritans though... Chris On 13 June 2015 at 18:28, Rick Womer wrote: > Clutter on the lawn made a straight-on photo impractical, so obliques will > have to do. > > The whole impressiv

Re: PESOs (2) - Wells Cloister

2015-06-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Really nice Rick. The 2nd one is best to my eyes - puts the cloister in context. It's about 25 years since I've been to Wells. The two outstanding features I remember are the "scissor" arch and the glorious west front. Did you get any of those? Chris On 11 June 2015 at 01:0

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Have a great time. Chris On 12 June 2015 at 20:01, Bob W-PDML wrote: > I'm off on my hols tomorrow, so signing off for the duration. > > I'll be cycling across France again, but a shorter route than last year. Here > are the two legs - meeting up with a pal and his son,

Re: GESO (17) - PDML at the White Horse

2015-06-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's because you blend in with the non-Brits. (spoken by the only native born Brit in the party) Chris On 30 May 2015 at 18:35, Rick Womer wrote: > Thanks, Don. > > The company was the scruffy, inebriated, disruptive, slightly > malodorous sort Joy and I usually hang around

Re: DSL-Arm

2015-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent. Thanks for extending the opportunity to see it. Chris On 3 June 2015 at 02:07, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE-tGdAKCZo > > enjoy, > G > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdm

Re: GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

2015-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Christine. Of course we spent 3 hours getting the composition just right... I'll get on with doing some more B&W. I've got a Voigtländer Vito 2e lurking in a cupboard. I think I'll take that out next. No meter, zone focussing; a nice challenge. Chris On 3 June 2015

Re: PESO - Longhorn Beetle

2015-05-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
Amazing Mark. 2 questions come to mind 1) how long does it take to get all those images? and 2) how do you keep the specimen to stay in the same place? Chris On 30 May 2015 at 23:45, Mark C wrote: > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/longhorn-beetle > > Took a somewhat

Re: PESO - 'Hanging out'

2015-05-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice one Ken. Sharpness on the main subject and a lovely out of focus background. Good composition too. Chris On 29 May 2015 at 19:38, Ken Waller wrote: > Taken in Seney National Wildlife Reserve, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan > on an early, dewy August morning. > > The spi

Re: GESO (17) - PDML at the White Horse

2015-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely set Rick and it was good to see you both. Come again soon! Chris On 30 May 2015 at 03:03, Rick Womer wrote: > We got back to Philly late yesterday afternoon. We had an excellent 9 days in > the UK (8 days out of 9 being comfortable and sunny is routine, right?). > > A high

Re: PESO + PESO ~ A Portrait + Loose knit

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 29 May 2015 at 16:19, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 10:11 PM, Bill wrote: >> On 28/05/2015 1:08 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> Both of Dorrie Mack. Possibly NSFW in some jurisdictions, but no lady >>> bits are visible. >>> >>> A Portrait >>> http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/im

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Really nice Darren. Super rendering and the sky and the buildings on the horizon work very well. Chris On 29 May 2015 at 14:51, Darren Addy wrote: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/18207974972/ > > Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. > > -- > Life is t

Re: PDML Photo Annual has arrived

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 29 May 2015 at 13:16, Jan van Wijk wrote: > On Fri, 29 May 2015 05:50:50 +0100 Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >>Am I the first? > > Perhaps not, received mine yesterday (in the Netherlands). > Actually, mine arrived yesterday as well (UK, but printed in, wait for it, the

Re: Good night all. Next post will be from North Carolina.

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Embarrassing stories? Can't wait... Chris On 27 May 2015 at 02:25, Mark Roberts wrote: > I'm planning to be on the road early Wednesday morning on my way to > GFM. I don't have to be up early to beat Boston rush hour traffic but > I do have to be up *very* early to be

Re: PESOs: Meeting with Larry Colen in San Francisco

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super portraits Dan. Larry is a bit of a cheeky bugger isn't he? Chris On 24 May 2015 at 21:31, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Well, Larry was busy dancing all night, and I was busy sightseeing > with my wife all day, so we never did get together in San Franciso. > > Larry is

GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Six genuine Pentax film photos from our PDML meet with Rick and Joy at the White Horse in Oxfordshire, UK. MX with 24mm f2.8, Ilford FP4Plus. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLWhiteHorse/MXB-W/index.html Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Throwback Tuesday - Chicago Dankhaus Gallery 2010

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
You can be so cruel at times Mr. W. On 26 May 2015 at 20:13, Bob W-PDML wrote: > On 26 May 2015, at 19:38, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> >> On 26/5/15, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> Yes! Any ins with a London gallery, Cotty? >> >> Funny you should say that.. >> >> My son has just b

PDML Photo Annual has arrived

2015-05-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Am I the first? It's looking superb. Mark and the team have done a great job of the layout. I've already seen the e-version and the printed one really brings it to life. Off to have a proper look at it. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: UK update, etc.

2015-05-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, the irregulars meeting was indeed grand. It was good to see Mark and Lisa yet again and it was nice just to sit and chat and not have to worry about buggering about with cameras for once! And thanks to Eric for coming along for the first time. Hope all goes well with the walk. Chris On 9

Re: %#$@*$ Blurb

2015-05-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
So there's a somewhat remote chance that we might be able to spill beer on it on Wednesday evening? Can't wait.... Chris On 1 May 2015 at 23:21, Mark Roberts wrote: > When I ordered the test print of the PDML Photo Annual I paid extra > for express shipping which Blurb said wou

Re: Save the date! I got me a show, after 7 year hiatus APRIL 4

2015-03-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
> Wish you could be there, Bob > And Chris, of course. (In joke that, hopefully, Ann will get) -- 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: Save the date! I got me a show, after 7 year hiatus APRIL 4

2015-03-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent news Ann. That'll be a great show. Chris On 22 March 2015 at 00:19, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Especially to the attention, Rick and Dan - who a close enough to get > there.. > > I announced this on facebook earlier today > > "Save the date! Saturday, April 4

Re: Geso: my trip to England 1982

2015-03-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shots of our colourful land Don. I reckon that the majority are a decent rendition from the Kodachrome slides. What was the play and what was your part? Chris On 21 March 2015 at 19:28, Don Guthrie wrote: > In 1982 I went to Bolton England to act in a play. I took my aforementio

Re: HumuhumunukunukuÄ puaÊ»a

2015-02-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 8 February 2015 at 04:29, Ken Waller wrote: > Well captured image of a very colorful fish. Are they editable ? > This thread is getting surreal. Editable fisses. I like the idea though. You don't like the colour? So change it. You could even turn it into a fish. Chris -- PDML Pen

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