Re: PESO - Mont St Michel Refectory

2014-01-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent shot Rick. The lighting is superbly handled. Let's have a big hand for central heating... Chris On 7 January 2014 01:53, Rick Womer wrote: > How about a cozy, frigid dinner in here? > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17641596&size=lg > > or > >

Re: PESO - A Girl and her Guitar

2014-01-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, I'd like to see more of the guitar. I like guitars... Chris On 7 January 2014 10:46, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 6/1/14, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>I showed a picture of Kai on stage a few weeks ago. >> >>Here she is just prior

Re: The Pentax CES Display...

2014-01-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent! well done Paul. Good on Ricoh... Chris On 2 January 2014 20:35, Paul Stenquist wrote: > ...will include one of my photos—“Birmingham Gentleman.” The Ricoh marketing > people chose it after perusing the Pentax Gallery, and I provided a 50 meg. > tiff file. I believe th

Re: PESO - Passerby (lingerie edition)

2013-12-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent. Talk about pressing the button at the right time! Well done. Chris On 31 December 2013 07:14, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso28.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > --- > http://www.alpert.com/ma

Re: PESO - Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, 2013

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent Cotty. Lovely foreground interest. Chris On 26 December 2013 21:28, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Having a couple of days at my parents - not posted anything in ages - > nothing special, but I quite like it so hey! > > <http://cottycam.posthaven.com/red-wharf-ba

Re: Peso: Holding it Together

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
No failure at all. You've created an interesting shot of rural decay. Chris On 30 December 2013 20:12, Jack Davis wrote: > Traveled the back roads looking for targets. Obviously, I failed. > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=744 > > Comments welcome &g

Re: PESO - Wintry Beach

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like it Frank, but wonder whether the foreground could be lightened a tad? Not sure though. One of those "good, but might be better different, but not sure" ones... Chris On 29 December 2013 02:18, knarf wrote: > Went down to the lake Christmas day. This is what it looked l

Re: Peso WTD

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Amazing what you learn from this list... Chris On 30 December 2013 05:30, knarf wrote: > Keeps the wipers from freezing to the glass while parked in cold, especially > icy weather. When the windshield is wet then freezes and you try to pull the > wiper blade from the ice it often

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
8, knarf wrote: > The law of diminishing returns seems to be at work here. Would the Fuji be > that much better a lens? > > Very pleasant photo, well handled by the new lens. > > Cheers, > frank > > Chris Mitchell wrote: >>I've been prevaricating over whether t

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Paul. CM On 29 December 2013 15:12, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A very pleasant set. Most enjoyable. > > Paul > On Dec 29, 2013, at 5:30 AM, Bob W wrote: > >> Looks like a good choice. Beautiful light. >> >> B >> >>> On 29 Dec 2013, at

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
thunk. One of the reasons I think dropping the SMC > designation for HD is a pretty bad marketing idea. If you know about SMC, > you know. > > > On 12/29/2013 3:33 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> I've been prevaricating over whether to get the Fujinon 23mm f1.4 with &g

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Ann. The tree one is at our local Tree Cathedral. Although it's in Milton Keynes, it's based on and is the same size as Norwich Cathedral, all laid out in native British trees with a couple of American redwoods thrown in for good luck (and height I suppose). Chris On 29 Decemb

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, I'm pleased with it. The lens is in fantastic condition - looks brand new so I got a good 'un. Chris On 29 December 2013 15:16, Bruce Walker wrote: > I agree with Bob. Very good choice. > > On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 5:30 AM, Bob W wrote: >> Looks like a good choice.

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Alan. Indeed it's the Grand Union as it passes through Milton Keynes just a few hundred metres from my house. Chris On 29 December 2013 11:54, Alan C wrote: > Very nice set, Chris. The two canal scenes brought back happy memories of a > couple of weeks on the Grand Union.

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
pm, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> I've been prevaricating over whether to get the Fujinon 23mm f1.4 with >> what's left of the money from my Pentax DSLR sale. At 800 GBP though, >> it doesn't seem right. So, for a tenth of the price I got myself a >> Pentax

Re: 2 pic Geso - that Bob W referred to in previous post on Versailles

2013-12-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Anne. I love the chariot elevateur one... Chris On 29 December 2013 18:07, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > http://annsan.smugmug.com/Other/Stuff-to-show-PDML-for-various/4796533_2JPwqh > > ann > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.ne

PESO: Christmas day stroll

2013-12-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
ning and I must say it's very well behaved. I was particularly pleased with this one where it handled the back lighting admirably: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/ChristmasMorn2013/slides/DSCF0501.html Or: http://tinyurl.com/qx42n3q Belated seasons' greatings to all. Chris -- PDML Pent

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super set as ever Bob. Looks like a good place to spend Christmas. Chris On 28 December 2013 18:06, Bob W wrote: > I spent Christmas week in Versailles, and had a very enjoyable time. I'm no > Atget, and here are some photos to prove it: > > <http://www.web-optio

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very grungy indeed. The enamelled lettering is unusual; they're usually cast iron. Here's a Victorian one in Guernsey in Guernsey Post Office blue rather than the usual Royal Mail red: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Guernsey2013/slides/DSCF2952.html Chris On 28 December 2013 20:32, Bob W w

Re: Upcoming UK Trip

2013-12-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
ll worth a visit. It's only half an hour from London by train. Chris On 28 December 2013 18:43, Mark Roberts wrote: > OK, so Lisa and I have pretty much solidified our travel plans for our > upcoming trip. > > We'll be arriving in London on the 11th of January (Saturday)

Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder

2013-12-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Great expression! Fantastic shot. Chris On 26 December 2013 00:50, Walt wrote: > Hi all! > > First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any > other holiday you may be observing. > > Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I

Re: OT: Coolest email I've gotten in a while...

2013-12-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Wow indeed! Congratulations. Chris On 20 December 2013 02:47, Charles Robinson wrote: > Just got this in my inbox: > > "Dear Charles, > > my name is Wolfgang Flür, I was a Kraftwerk member from 1973-1986 (all albums > / tours), the electro drummer. > Today I have fo

Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super set Christine. Catches the energy and movement really well. Chris On 14 December 2013 06:51, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Darrel & I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. > Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper cente

Re: PESO - Late in the Season

2013-12-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
I find that the eye is drawn to the pumpkins. Any chance of cloning them out? Chris On 15 December 2013 18:48, Rick Womer wrote: > ...and probably covered with snow by now: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624479&size=lg > > or > > http://gallery.photo.

Re: Question for those who had SDM or lens chip replaced

2013-12-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
I saw nothing like that on my two 16-50 SDM failures. Just dead autofocus. Chris On 16 December 2013 23:57, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > I have a question for those people who had SDM (or in general, lens > chip) failed and replaced. > > I see that with one of the SDM le

Re: PESO - Down the Manhole

2013-11-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Agreed, that's a different thing all together. They're doing urban exploration. I've always wanted to explore an abandoned building of some sort but wouldn't fancy going down a sewer. Too restricted. And smelly. Chris On 23 November 2013 17:30, Rick Womer wrote: > Well,

Re: PESO - Down the Manhole

2013-11-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Urban Peek. Well done, you've created a new genre. Chris On 22 November 2013 02:18, Richard Womer wrote: > The arteries, veins, and nerves of Manhattan: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17597045&size=lg > > (K-5, DA 16-45; 1/20 and ISO 9000. Love that

Re: Peso Courthouse Stairs

2013-11-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
A very good fisheye shot. Spot on for composition. Chris On 22 November 2013 21:33, Don Guthrie wrote: > Cleaning up the hard drive & don't remember posting this here. A link to > SmugMug, Flickr and I posted it to Google + if someone wants that link. I > think they are all t

Re: PESO: Valley

2013-11-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very nice scenes. They suffer a little from being in the middle of the day by the look of the shadows. Will you get a chance to go there in the morning or evening for a bit more modelling? Chris On 22 November 2013 23:51, Attila Boros wrote: > Same location where I took "Clearing"

Re: 14 image presentation from class

2013-11-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super gallery Bob. The autumn / fall ones have excellent colour / color. And the one of the runners is a fine shot too. Chris On 22 November 2013 23:23, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Developed these for a 5 session class and thought to share them. > > https://plus.google.com/u

Re: PAW week 47--at the eye doctor

2013-11-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
A terrific photo of Darrel Christine! I too immediately thought "Viking". Chris On 22 November 2013 20:29, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Weeks 42 - 47 are new, and you can view them if you like, but Darrel & I got > a real giggle out of week 47. Th

Re: PESO: New Wildlife Refuge

2013-11-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like Mallard pair a lot. They posed nicely for you. Blackbird Reeds is good too - a bit unusual with that low angle. Chris On 18 November 2013 20:13, Jack Davis wrote: > Learned of a different State Wildlife Refuge in these parts. > > All with the familiar K-5 w/DA 300 . > >

Re: GESO 2013 - 149-162 - GDG

2013-11-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
I picked one at random: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/10908230813/lightbox/ and liked it so looked at the rest. Thought my random choice was the best one though. Chris On 17 November 2013 18:05, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Another Saturday morning walk in Guadalupe River P

Re: PESO - Park Avenue

2013-11-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super shot Rick. I love the way you've composed it. Another place to visit one day... Chris On 19 November 2013 03:04, Richard Womer wrote: > Tried posting this last evening but it didn't go through. Looking south from > about 55th St: > > http://photo.net/photodb/p

Re: GESO: To London with Bob and Cotty

2013-11-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Stan You'll be welcome in London at any time. It would be good to see you again. Chris On 17 November 2013 02:14, Stan Halpin wrote: > > On Oct 27, 2013, at 3:56 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> Bob's already told you about the exhibitions. I preferred the Tony &

Re: GESO: To London with Bob and Cotty

2013-11-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Christine. It was on the Tube and they were on a parallel escalator. I rested the camera on the handrail and hoped for the best. Cheers, Chris On 16 November 2013 17:11, Christine Aguila wrote: > This one’s great! Sure wish I could have joined you guys! cheers, Christine > &g

Re: PESO 2013 - 134 - GDG

2013-11-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Almost perfect symmetry Godfrey. That last line on the RH side bothers me a little - but on the other hand, it does make it not quite symmetrical, so it must be art. Chris On 10 November 2013 19:44, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Taken while in London back last March … yes I'm *finally* lo

Re: Probably mobo sushi Wednesday

2013-11-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Want to? Yes, yes, yes! Able to? As Boris once said, "that's another kettle of fish". Have a great time, Chris On 13 November 2013 07:17, Larry Colen wrote: > I can't believe we don't have more people wanting to have dinner > with a guy so cool, he s

Re: Tony Ray-Jones audio slideshow

2013-11-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
You beat me to it! My copy of American Colour will be with me in a day or 2. Chris On 11 November 2013 20:48, Bob W wrote: > I've mentioned before about the great exhibition that's on at the moment at > the Science Museum in London of photos by Tony Ray-Jones. Chris M and I we

Re: GESO - Vanessa Peters (high key warning!)

2013-11-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
I do like that rendering rendering Dario, I'm sometimes at a loss as to what to do with some gig pictures - particularly when they insist on flooding the stage with red light! Some good shots catching the spirit of the artist. Chris On 10 November 2013 17:08, Dario Bonazza wrote: >

Re: GESO: Okains Bay

2013-11-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
That looks sleepy even by NZ standards! Some lovely shots. Shame it's so far away. One day maybe... Chris On 5 November 2013 04:34, David Mann wrote: > A dozen photos from a sleepy little place where we stayed a few nights after > our visit to Akaroa. > > http://gallery.multi.

Re: Nikon Df

2013-11-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
wed to the extreme and the back looks more like a DSLR than any DSLR that went before it. All those buttons! Neither one thing nor the other. Glad I don't have any legacy Nikon lenses. Grumpy Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.

Re: PESO - Yosemite Valley I

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Looks like we're in for a feast of treats is this is anything to go by! Superb. Chris On 3 November 2013 17:12, Alunfoto - Jostein Ųksne wrote: > http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2013/11/yosemite-valley-i.html > > There'll be a few more from Yosemite down the line, as I get aro

Re: October "best of"

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Didn't you have a good month? All good, the swirly beach and the skateboarders are particularly good. Chris On 2 November 2013 06:20, Larry Colen wrote: > Most of these were PESOs in the past week, but continuiong my tradition > of my monthly faves: > http://www.flickriver.com/p

Re: OT, Craigslist car ad

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
I suppose the $800 is what he'll pay someone to take it. Chris On 2 November 2013 22:49, Larry Colen wrote: > Automotive miscegenation > > http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/4166690569.html > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.

Re: Fall color 2013

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Some excellent shots. I particularly like the misty ones, 61 and 62 Chris On 1 November 2013 21:07, Don Guthrie wrote: > This is sort of large gallery of Fall 2013. Taken mostly with K-5 some with > M4/3. Micro 4/3 & Pentax mount lens. > > If you have time I would love any C&

4 new Pentax lenses

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
icture using my Fuji X-Pro 1 and I'm wearing my glasses with their Pentax lenses, the light has travelled through Pentax glass in the process and the lenses have contributed greatly to the picture making process. Does that make such a shot eligible for the PUG or the PDML book? Chris -- PDML

Re: I've been tempted

2013-10-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
gt; I agree with Boris. Last week mine with its new SDM motor went for 452GBP, approx 725USD. A good workhorse lens though. About 10k of the 15k shutter activations on my K7 were attributable to it. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: PESO - Harvest Sunrise

2013-10-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shot - and how lucky you are to live near such a beautiful location... Chris On 30 October 2013 01:10, knarf wrote: > Haven't seen a really good sunrise for a while. Last Sunday was not bad: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/10/harvest-sunrise.html?m=1 > >

Re: PESO: Red Flash

2013-10-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shot of a classic British car, Dan. It's the XK120 drophead coupé version. Here's an auction from a few years ago http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/16133/lot/368/ Chris On 29 October 2013 14:09, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2

Re: PDML stand for...

2013-10-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'm still here! On the basis that those who expressed a preference on my recent posting chose the pictures taken with a Pentax lens as their favo(u)rites, it firmly stays as it is... Chris On 27 October 2013 21:25, Richard Womer wrote: > In view of Chris Mitchell's recent defecti

Re: PESP - If Only !!

2013-10-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ha! On 26 October 2013 23:54, Steve Cottrell wrote: > The table was full of cameras. > > > > > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, > || (O) |Web Video Production > -- > _ > > > >

Re: End of an era

2013-10-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 26 October 2013 18:37, Boris Liberman wrote: > Chris, I think that Pentax has several rather unique lenses (say, 50/1.2, > either K or A - no matter) that could be well used on your Fuji cameras... > > But otherwise, I hear you. > There are a few gaps in the Fujinon range and

Re: VESO: Something a little different - Aruba timelapse

2013-10-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Well done and great choice of music. Will watch again! Chris On 25 October 2013 00:51, David Parsons wrote: > V for video. > > I've been playing around with timelapse and hyperlapse recently, and > with my recent vacation to Aruba, I decided to make this video to > occup

Re: In Honer of the World Series & K-01

2013-10-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent shot Don. Did you tailgate? Chris On 22 October 2013 17:30, Don Guthrie wrote: > Haven't shared much lately so here is something for baseball fans. Although > even our out of country soccer fans might like it. I have no interest in the > outcome of this year's cont

Re: Blurry pictures

2013-10-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
> I decided to apply my critical faculties to the pictures I took yesterday, > most of which are here, with accompanying pensées de l'artiste: > http://www.web-options.com/ArtQ/ > > Chris referred me to this year's Reith Lectures given by Grayson Perry, so I > read the

GESO: To London with Bob and Cotty

2013-10-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob's already told you about the exhibitions. I preferred the Tony Ray-Jones / Martin Parr one, but Lartigue was intriguing. Some pictures here (the first 2 are taken with my Pentax A2.8 lens) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonOct13/ Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: End of an era

2013-10-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 26 October 2013 15:20, Richard Womer wrote: > And you called me a traitor for moving from a K-7 to a K-5! > > Haaarrrumph. > > Rick > My fingers were crossed. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

End of an era

2013-10-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
real museum piece. I'll stick around here of course - in fact I'm meeting Bob W and Cotty today for a trip to the Henri Lartigue - Bibi exhibition and a bit of a Fuji-fest. I'll make sure I take a Pentax lens along... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO - Woodpile 2

2013-10-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Rick - it's good, but much better with the broom. Balances it off nicely. Chris On 26 October 2013 03:23, Richard Womer wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17565343 > > or > > http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17565343-lg.jpg > > (K-5, DA 16-45) > >

Re: OT: Audio recording on the cheap

2013-10-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
tware. Free, too. > > http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ > Agree with Audacity. An excellent piece of freeware. I'd recommend the Zoom range of portable digital recorders. Quality mics and SD card. I've got the more up market H4N, but there's one to suit every budget. Chris

Re: GESO: some pics from last June

2013-10-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not very productive eh? Looks pretty good to me. Liten Kos is particularly charming. Have a great time in California and say "hi" to Larry and Godfrey for me. Chris On 21 October 2013 21:40, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: > Guess I have some catching up to do, in posting picture

Re: PESO - Tailgating?

2013-10-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
barrier to avoid payment or security so we wondered why anyone would want to do it before a game, but not after. We did work it out after a while. That common language again... Chris On 21 October 2013 14:27, George Sinos wrote: > Not sure if this fellow was going to the game or just wanted

Re: In south Australia I was born...

2013-10-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > Indeed I was. The banner on the boat quotes the refrain, so I retrofitted > some of the lyrics to other pictures in the set. And I was indeed born in > south (not South) Australia. Melbourne, to be precise. > > "In South Australia I was born > To me heave away, haul away > In South Australia ro

Re: In south Australia I was born...

2013-10-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super set Bob. Agree with Cotty on the selections. What's the ship being shipped? Chris On 19 October 2013 21:38, Bob W wrote: > (which is absolutely true!) > > Spent most of the day as a flaneur, wandering the streets of North London > with my newly-firmwared Fuji X100,

Re: test

2013-10-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
No funkiness here... On 18 October 2013 07:28, Christine Aguila wrote: > Something funky going on with my email > > Cheers, Christine > >> On Oct 17, 2013, at 11:13 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: >> >> copy that >> >>> On 10/18/2013 6:57 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: >>> test >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax

Re: PESO Gabbi

2013-10-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
You're getting good at this portrait lark aren't you. Another good one. Chris On 14 October 2013 18:11, Bruce Walker wrote: > Sigh. And here would be the link ... > > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/10273368506/ > > > On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 1:09 P

Re: monitor calibration and science behind it

2013-10-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Me too. Well spotted. On 16 October 2013 14:21, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Ditto. > > > On Oct 16, 2013, at 9:11 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> Bookmarked. Thanks! >> >> On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 12:19 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: >>> >>> >>> For those who are interested in the details of monitor calibrat

Re: PESO: Big Ears

2013-10-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
An excellent portrait. A little startling on the eye though, Has it been sharpened by any chance? Chris On 3 October 2013 08:57, Alan C wrote: > A portrait of a pretty Kudu cow. Kudus are quite large antelopes. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/10065637225/lightbox/ > &

Re: PESO: My first DeepSkyStacker attempt

2013-10-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb Darren. Chris On 16 October 2013 00:00, Darren Addy wrote: > Y'all may recall > (hey, that rhymes!) > the m31 (Andromeda galaxy) image I shared a few days ago. It was a > single 45 second exposure and made from a single in-camera JPEG (not > even the RAW file). &g

Re: Geso, photos from our Thanksgiving long week end in Madawaska Ontario

2013-10-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent set of pictures. I love the misty ones. Chris On 17 October 2013 01:10, David J Brooks wrote: > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2013-madawaska1/album/index.html > > Mostly with the K-5, one with the G3 ir. > > Annual trek up north for the long weekend, turkey, beer an

Re: PESO - Veranda

2013-10-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
s fine. It works here. 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 a scary photo for Halloween

2013-10-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
I sometime wonder how our parents and grandparents made it through life with all the health and safety hazards that there were. (and that's ignoring the effect of 2 world wars of course). Chris On 14 October 2013 04:52, Larry Colen wrote: > On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 10:33:55PM -0500, Bob

Re: PESO Mid-30s Ford V-8

2013-10-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent shots Paul and striking B&W conversions. Chris On 11 October 2013 00:43, Paul Sorenson wrote: > On display at our local Historical Society's Applefest last > weekend...unfortunately, the owner wasn't around to close the hood for me. > Think it's a 1935.

Re: PESO: Cromarty oil rig

2013-10-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
arty, Forth, Tyne, Dogger; westerly severe gale force 9 imminent" http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/guide/shipping/key.html Thanks again everyone, Chris On 12 October 2013 07:33, Chris Mitchell wrote: > From our trip to Cromarty and the Black Isle last week. > > Taken with the

Re: Geso Camera Club trip on our heritage railway.

2013-10-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Really nice shots Dave. When I saw Tottenham to Uxbridge, I wondered whether you'd visited London (UK) and not told anyone: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/standard-tube-map.pdf (grid squares B7 and A1) Chris On 7 October 2013 23:56, David J Brooks wrote: > Back in May i did

Re: PESO - Patterns

2013-10-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
A nice abstract which doesn't need explanation. Chris On 6 October 2013 21:49, Rick Womer wrote: > Another taken on my way home from work: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17545064&size=lg > > or > > http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17545064-lg.jpg > &g

Re: PESO 2013 - 099 - GDG

2013-10-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Maybe you'll be able to, but it will be a bit hard for the rest of us to comment every day though! Impressed so far. Chris On 11 October 2013 01:33, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > One a day on this project ... I wonder whether I can keep it going. > > http://www.flickr.com/p

Re: Anat, Galia, Boris PESO - Vacation Day 1

2013-10-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Galia's is superb, Anat has chosen a good subject and done it well. Oh, and the old man's contribution isn't too shabby either. Cheers, Chris On 11 October 2013 12:35, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > We seem to mostly have processed the pics from our vacation. So I pl

PESO: Cromarty oil rig

2013-10-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
quot; section there are these old friends: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Cromarty/OutAndAbout/slides/DSCF4571.html 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: Must say my Good Bye's

2013-10-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Or alternatively: We hear you're leaving, that's ok I thought our little wild time had just begun I guess you kind of scared yourself, you turn and run But if you have a change of heart... Walter don't lose that number etc. On 10 October 2013 18:42, Chris Mitchell wrote: >

Re: PESO: Two Guitars, Two Weeks (2 photos)

2013-10-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Oh dear! The Jasmine looks good - a slightly rounded shoulder Dreadnought. Good that you're able to do a fix on the Lâg as well. You seem to be a little accident prone with your guitars... Chris On 10 October 2013 19:07, Walt wrote: > Welp! As some of you may remember, I was recently b

Re: Must say my Good Bye's

2013-10-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
You meant to say "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" Chris On 9 October 2013 18:51, P.J. Alling wrote: > You'll be back, seems like no one ever leaves for good. > > > On 10/9/2013 9:05 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: >> >> It's be

Re: OT A story of note

2013-09-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 September 2013 00:23, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 24/9/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>That's where I found it and shared it. > > D'oh! > ...a deer, a female deer? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE f

Re: Bibi, Bibi, Yea!

2013-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
the 16th or 17th of October so is that any > good? Or are we talking a weekend? > Yes, he's interested. Weekends would be essential. Maybe later in October? Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: You didn't hear it from me...

2013-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
It sounds a bit like the book dealing hobby (sorry, business) that Christine A's Darrel runs. An old guitar mate of mine contends that if you know how many guitars you've got, you haven't got enough. The same adage applies to lenses. Chris On 24 September 2013 16:41, John wrote:

Re: PESO A scene from near the end of my walk.

2013-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shot Eric and good that you finished the walk in spite of all of the foot problems. Did you partake of Cromer crab? (that's a gastronomic delicacy, not an embarrassing disease) Chris On 24 September 2013 11:01, Eric Weir wrote: > > Street scene from the older part of Cromer, wh

Re: PESO: Mr. Moore and my Yamaha

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
An excellent portrait, full of character. And another cracking job of a B&W conversion. Chris On 23 September 2013 19:15, Walt wrote: > I'm sure I've shared at least one photo of this man here before, but he > happens to be one of my favorite subjects and someone for w

Re: alternative web host

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'd still recommend Jalbum. A neat way of creating galleries with loads of control over look and feel and the choice of hosting on the Jalbum.net site or your own space. Built-in ftp too. Chris On 23 September 2013 18:48, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Someone asked recently about a photo

Re: You didn't hear it from me...

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > I thought you bought a Telecaster? > You may be thinking of me. Not new though; I bought it in 1976, Here it is with the Marshal '62 Bluesbreaker amp I recently won in a charity raffle: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MarshallAmp/slides/_IMG4720.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: You didn't hear it from me...

2013-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
t;> >>I'll probably be looking for something newer and nicer in the >>not-too-distant future. Still, it's not a bad little starter guitar. And >>it's in much better condition than the one Willie Nelson plays. > > Come on over and I'll get my mando out ;-) &g

Re: A couple of PESOs from the beach

2013-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Both really good shots Larry. Chris On 23 September 2013 02:52, Larry Colen wrote: > I went to a fun party last night in San Francisco. Apart from schlepping > everything from parking, down past the legion of honor down to the beach. > And back up. That wasn't entirely fun. > I

Re: PESO - Rubik

2013-09-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Interesting highlights. This could kick off a whole "orb" thread on the Fuji forums if you're not careful! Chris On 21 September 2013 20:59, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room > lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussin

Re: PESO - Absaroka Range

2013-09-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent Brian. It really captures the broody stormy feel in the hills with the contrasting sunlit foreground. the rainbow is a bonus! Chris On 21 September 2013 13:23, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: > > https://dl.drop

Re: Moon shots with Ugly Sigma 400/5.6 APO

2013-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
The reflection's an excellent shot Stan. Not bad for an ugly lens. Chris On 18 September 2013 03:12, Stan Halpin wrote: > This lens was pointed out as available at KEH, I figured I would give it a > try. > > The lens is ugly. The barrel is an off-putting dirty creamy whit

Re: Peso: Is the crop better?

2013-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
A different crop might work better. It's a bit too central for my liking. How about putting the main rock on the thirds by taking some off the left and bottom? Chris On 18 September 2013 05:36, Bill wrote: > Or does it suck either way. > > I can't decide if I prefer the ful

Re: PESO 2013 - 089 - GDG

2013-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super shot Godfrey. I like the texture in the hand and hat. Film or digital? Chris On 17 September 2013 07:58, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > A simple gesture that reveals. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9782231353/lightbox > > Thanks for looking. Comments alw

Re: Is there a way to speed up uploads to Flikr?

2013-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Don't know about Flikr, but Bob and I have had a preview day by day and the list is in fro a real treat when Eric gets round to his selective post. Chris On 18 September 2013 06:58, Eric Weir wrote: > > Today will be the fifth day of my Peddars Way and Norfolk Coastal walk. > G

Re: GESO - Ammutinamenti 2013 (Sat. 14)

2013-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent use of close-ups with the fisheye Dario - and a nice Fender moment on the last page. Chris On 17 September 2013 07:44, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Here you'll find a gallery of pics I took at the festival on Saturday: > http://www.festivalammutinamenti.org/2013/2013/09/16/14-set

Re: OT: Fuji X-A1 announced: $599 with kit lens

2013-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
t; video, so am eager to try out the A*85/1.4 and nail the eyes > Well, it works - but it would be interesting to hear from you how it compares to the video stuff. There's firmware the some of the lenses too so don't forget to update that if applicable for yours. Chris -- PDML

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