RE: Hummingbird Nest

2013-03-13 Thread Chris Brogden
Beautiful pics and an awesome story! Makes me want to get a feeder going. Chris Chris Brogden, Manager Don's Photo St. Vital 31 - 845 Dakota St. (Right across the street from St. Vital Centre) Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M3 Ph: (204) 254-9075 Fax: (204) 253-7173   We make it easy to order gre

Re: Epson P50 mono prints and Solid State Disks

2013-03-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
ew forums (fora?) and found some advice > about dialing out magenta manually on BW printing. It is working a treat > and I now have a good workaround for printing mono without the magenta > cast. Excellent. > Where did you find the good advice? Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: OT: d?j? vu

2013-03-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
nclude that detail. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM, John Sessoms wrote: >> From: Chris Mitchell >>> >>> On 5 March 2013 19:36, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >>>> >>>&

Re: OT: déjà vu

2013-03-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Stand down everyone! It's not my picture. The horse is in a different position in the window. Chris On 6 March 2013 06:39, Chris Mitchell wrote: > On 5 March 2013 19:36, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> This is a silly group of images, but I know that I have seen the third >

Re: OT: déjà vu

2013-03-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
uld stomp about in rage or just put it down to the risks inherent in putting images on the web. One thing to think about is is anyone making money out of it? The site is advert sponsored so indirectly they are. Should I claim my fiver? Or send out a takedown order? Thoughts anyone? Chris -- PDM

Re: PESO: Venice

2013-03-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
ding. With minimal tweaking I can do it in half an hour. JAlbum is free, but there's a one-off licence fee (around 30 Euros I think) if you want to remove ads. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pl

Re: Writing is hard

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 March 2013 18:24, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 1/3/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>it's obviously a matter of opinion, so there is no need to state that. This >>is a mailing list, not a courtroom. > > I move for a recess. > I object. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net h

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
ers, > frank Apocalyptic is the word that comes to my mind. A superb picture Frank! 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: Wedding on the Beach

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
> Well observed Dan. The sunbathers in the foreground make it for me. Very funny 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: Boris, 3 PESOs

2013-02-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Worked fine for me. SFA is fun and the alleyway is really nice. Chris On 24 February 2013 05:59, Boris Liberman wrote: > This is strange indeed. I've just tried to open the link on my cell phone > and it was ok. I'm thinking that at least 35 or so items are thumbnails from >

Re: OT - Printers Again - Epson P50

2013-02-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
rubbish at B&W though... 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: PAW Week 5-2013

2013-02-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 February 2013 22:43, Christine Aguila wrote: > Cheers, Christine > > http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5449_large.html > A superb night time shot Christine. Very well executed. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml

Re: PESO -Speaking of Snow

2013-02-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 9 February 2013 20:00, Paul Stenquist wrote: > On the hill at Booth Park this afternoon: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16891132&size=lg > Fantastic shot Paul. Very well done Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: Boris 2013 #05 - By the bar

2013-01-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
well and there's a bit of mystery about it. 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: Could this happen with cameras?

2013-01-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 24 January 2013 01:15, Darren Addy wrote: > "All lies and jest, still a man hears what he wants to hear and > disregards the rest." You forgot lie la lie... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visi

Re: GESO- Pentax Photojournalist (II)

2013-01-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
ies (Philippine Inquirer). > > <http://richardbalonglong.com/photographing-the-year-2012-part-2/> > <https://www.facebook.com/richard.balonglong> > > -- > Bong Manayon > http://bong.manayon.net > Excellent stuff Bong. Thanks. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: 2012 #04 - From World Press Photo 2012 Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
picture to B&W... And we talked a bit of the > pictures that we saw... Almost no reason was found to smile or be happy in > any way... > > Your honest and brutal comments will as usual be appreciated. > > Boris > Good gallery shot Boris. Presumably photography was allowed

Re: PESOs: London Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Frank. The Burrows pictures must have been 20" by 30" or similar and they were very dramatic. Chris PS - what better way is there to become a PDML hate figure? CM On 13 January 2013 18:10, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Sounds like an absolutely amazing exhibit. The

Re: X-Pro 1, eh?

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
it becoming my main body with the K7 as backup. I know a couple of people with the X10, including Cotty, and I get very good feedback about it. The fast zoom is seen to be excellent and it looks as though the X20 is going to be a significant improvement. Hope this helps Chris -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: PESOs: London Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
t and miss (more miss than hit), and you can't take too many for fear of getting caught. It's good when the occasional one works though. Chris > On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 3:58 AM, Chris Mitchell > wrote: >> Bob W and I went to see Everything Was Moving: Photography

PESOs: London Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
ee that they were taken on my new Fuji X-Pro 1. More of that later when I've given it a proper workout. 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 - Shady guitarist

2013-01-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
looking, > > Igor If it's a cliche, you're in good company: http://stevemccurry.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/italy-10426-1.jpg 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: Galia and Boris 2012 Top 12 galleries

2013-01-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
P.S. It turns out that Ricoh has taken the 8:4 lead this year... > P.P.S. Number of photos above were posted as PESOs throughout the year... > Galia's selection is impressive. of particular note are the harbour one and the B&W street scene. Boris's aren't bad too. C

Re: Poll - Have You Done a Photo Book (Or Thinking About It)?

2013-01-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Initially I was quite happy using the Blurb Booksmart software, but now there's a whole lot more flexibility with LR4. I've also used MyPublisher through Costco. Cheap and cheerful, but the print quality is variable from good to just about acceptable in my experience. Good luck and have

Re: GESO - My 12 of 12

2013-01-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
peals to me - I remember it from the original posting. 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 - my 12 for 2012

2013-01-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 28 December 2012 16:00, Doug Brewer wrote: > year-end survey of representative work: > > https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/dL2uXjoYvRj > > enjoy > A nicely coherent portfolio Doug. I love the B&W treatment. Thanks for showing them. Chris -- PD

Re: Dan's 12 in 2012

2013-01-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 January 2013 04:45, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Better late than never. > http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1046483 > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > A good set Dan. I like the snail (good composition particularly) and the dinosaur id gr

Re: MMXII

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 31 December 2012 00:30, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer >> >> Excellent set, Bob! My favorite is #384--the composition, the ominous >> rain curtain, the bright sunlight, and the tiny figures on the beach >> work together wonderfully. >> > > Tha

Re: 2012 gallery & Happy New Year!

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good set Christine! No 12 is outstanding and Darrel as king is great fun (and very well done). I'm honoured to see my Pimms making skills featuring in your pick of the year! Cheers, Chris On 31 December 2012 09:01, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > I thought I'd p

Re: OT: Bought my first guitar (Old dog, new tricks?)

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
luded a sound clip of me playing my Nimbus with Fat Freddy's Cat. http://www.martincoleguitars.co.uk/nimbus.html There's a picture (Thanks to Chris Hevey) of me playing mine here: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/IMG_4549.jpg Enjoy your guitar journey! Chris On 22 December 2012 01:13, Darre

Re: MMXII

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not yawn making at all Bob. A good set as always. Chris On 30 December 2012 18:38, Bob W wrote: > A big year for London, and a great year for PDMLers visiting, but I've taken > very few pictures for various reasons. In fact, according to my records in > Lightroom, I haven

Re: OT: O. Winston Link Museum

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
in a coal mine. > Regards, Bob S. > Yes Bob, I agree. Each one a huge logistical operation with only one chance of getting it right. A master at work. Chris > On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Christine Aguila > wrote: >> Wow! An entire museum dedicated to Link! Impressi

RE: Security Breach: The London Mail Rail

2012-12-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
;variety. >I'd be most suspicious of their claims to have snuck in there. Those >places >are full of people all night, every night. > Mail Rail closed and was mothballed in 2003, so infiltration is quite feasible. I agree re the writing, but some of the pictures are good. Ch

Tattoo Pentax

2012-12-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
A bit naff, but it's Pentax... http://www.tattoohelma.nl/tatoo/322.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: PESO: Oil Can (Carl Zeiss Jena 2.4/35 electric MC Flektogon)

2012-12-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 10 December 2012 23:15, Darren Addy wrote: > Thanks for all the nice comments and to all who took a peek. > > On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 5:11 PM, Chris Mitchell > wrote: >> That's rather good > > Chris, you don't happen to be British, do you? > http://static.

Re: For those who thought the K-01 was ugly

2012-12-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. One could also get ones Rolls Royce pimped and really draw attention to oneself 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: Oil Can (Carl Zeiss Jena 2.4/35 electric MC Flektogon)

2012-12-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
lenses can vary greatly, but this > appears to be a "good 'un". Thanks again, Stan! > That's rather good Darren. Brings back memories of an apprenticeship more years ago than I'm capable of remembering. I can almost smell the swarf and cutting oil. Chris -- PDML Pentax

Re: Long Exposure "Rule of Thumb"

2012-12-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 10 December 2012 07:37, Chris Mitchell wrote: > On 9 December 2012 23:07, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 10:54 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: >>> On 2012-12-09 12:58, Bob W wrote: >>>> >>>> That seems to make sense - 100:6400 = 1:60 as

Re: Long Exposure "Rule of Thumb"

2012-12-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
fer reciprocity failure, or not to the extent >> that film does? > > That is correct. There is no reciprocity failure in digital capture. > There is noise from sensor heating through being powered for an > extended time. > So that'll be reciprocity success than? Chris

Re: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
e table as it was bad manners. He said something like "I'm not having my daughter growing up with middle class airs and graces". He took the girl back home with him. After the war my mother tried to track them down and heard that the whole family had been wiped out by a direct hit on t

Re: Snapseed now available for Android and iOS version now FREE

2012-12-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 6 December 2012 22:20, Darren Addy wrote: > Blessed are the pessimistic for they shall never be disappointed. > And not forgetting that an optimist is someone who's not in possession of all of the facts... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_p

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
50mm 2.8 MF macro. Got it on Ebay for under 30 quid. I've mostly used it for copying 35mm slides on a light box and it does a good job of that - but I can't comment on bokeh. If you could get one at that sort of price, it would be worth a punt. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: OT: Not your average Pirelli calendar...

2012-11-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bruce Walker wrote: >Absolutely! I just finished watching this, and it's _well_ worth it. >McCurry brings it. > >Fir the studio/lighting enthusiasts: did you notice that they use LED >panels exclusively? Not a flash or strobe in sight. From 160-LED to >1000, or maybe even 2000-LED panels with bat

OT: Not your average Pirelli calendar...

2012-11-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
...Steve McCurry's version. Long, but well worth it in my opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-WdJeusmEdo 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

Re: Pesos: Another Day at Graylodge

2012-11-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
asp?ID=659 > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=660 > Excellent Jack. The first one is good, but my favourite is the second; very impressionistic. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from t

Re: Among the Clouds--And Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2012-11-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Christine? I love this one: http://caguila.com/plane2/content/IMGP4297_large.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: Another example of PDML Anglo-American Collaboration-a blurb book!

2012-11-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 November 2012 02:04, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Nice book Christine & company. > Now Lynn wants a trip to the UK! > Thanks, Bob S. > Just let us know when and we'll get the red carpet ready... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

Re: Nov Snow Geese

2012-11-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > K-5 w/DA 55~300...what else. ;-) > That's a super shot Jack. Good colours and the composition is spot on. 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: I think I might be lost.

2012-11-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
x27;t know when to stop giving us information. 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: PESOs: "I don't feel afraid...

2012-11-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 11 November 2012 10:57, Derby Chang wrote: > > > I like this one. I think it deserves a surrealist title > > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/HCBandBeyond1/slides/_IMG3858.html > Ceci n'est pas un oiseau (Magritte amended) Chris > On 11/11/2012 7:38 PM, Chris Mitche

PESOs: "I don't feel afraid...

2012-11-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
ve a day out and mix with soldiers and other hangers on. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/HCBandBeyond1/index.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: Photography in public places (again)

2012-11-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
en realised how kinky that might sound to some... 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 Self Portrait Black Walnut Tree

2012-11-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
The link seems to be to Rick's door numbers picture... On 7 November 2012 02:36, jn289 wrote: > Like, Dislike ? > > A self portrait on a black walnut tree.. Joe > > > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16567262&size=lg > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.n

Re: OT - Industrial Desolation with a personal link

2012-11-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
most > all of the market for the explosives produced here. > > > Peter > An interesting set of shots Peter, thanks. I do like abandoned industrial places - it's good to have the local knowledge to get in and take some pictures. Cheers, Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: OT - "Photo don'ts"

2012-11-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 November 2012 08:32, Chris Mitchell wrote: > On 3 November 2012 14:51, Bob W wrote: >> Incidentally, this is what those Lindisfarne boats *really* look like: >> >> <http://www.web-options.com/CD2012/content/P0300474_large.html> >> <http:

Re: OT - "Photo don'ts"

2012-11-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
n't! They look look this: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/_IGP1638.jpg http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/_IGP1638.jpg I accuse you of taking the diabolical liberty of taking perfectly good colour raw images and performing dark arts on them to make them look black and white... Chris -- PDML Pentax-D

Re: peso- shop keeper

2012-11-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 November 2012 21:53, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > A straggler from the Miami shots. Makes me giggle. > > > http://www.caguila.com/shopkeeper/content/IMGP4681_large.html > > > Cheers, Christine > Ha! Brilliantly seen and captured. Chris -- PDML

Re: Power to the people - well some of them anyway

2012-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
ann Welcome back Ann. Look after that eye... 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: Just Back from Miami--Little Havana

2012-11-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
;s the cycling shot: http://www.caguila.com/littlehavana/content/IMGP4593_large.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: Can't post to PDML with Nexus 7

2012-10-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
There's no plain text option in the Android Gmail app. I've tried using the browser, which should pick up the characteristics from my account and act in the same way as a desktop, but this doesn't seem to work either. K9 mail can be set to use plain text and it works OK for PDML

Re: PESO - Fountains Abbey Cellarium

2012-10-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
der how we'd have been able to look after all of those lovely buildings in these times of austerity if Henry and his henchman Cromwell hadn't dismantled them. There were hundreds. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

Re: PESO - Airshow

2012-10-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
tps://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!75499&authkey=!ALhBymtZXdw6yqM >>> >>> https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!75500&authkey=!AIoiLSitvETPE_Q >>> >>> >>> Stig Vidar Hovland > > Hey STIG. You don't drive

Re: PESO - Fountains Abbey Storerooms

2012-10-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
antling of Hailes Abbey". One of those unexpected moments. I often wonder how we'd have been able to look after all of those lovely buildings in these times of austerity if Henry and his henchman Cromwell hadn't dismantled them. There were hundreds. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: PESO - Airshow

2012-10-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
2!75500&authkey=!AIoiLSitvETPE_Q > > Yes, nice shot of the Catalina. Is that the Aerostars YAK-50 display team in the last one? The show seems to be a similar lineup to the one at Duxford that I posted a few weeks ago. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.ne

Re: GESO Aikido of Santa Cruz 2012 Summer Retreat

2012-10-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 October 2012 07:19, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Oct 15, 2012, at 10:56 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> On 15 October 2012 22:06, Larry Colen wrote: >>> These were taken back in July, mostly with the K-5. The light was very >>> challenging. The Santa Cruz

Re: GESO Aikido of Santa Cruz 2012 Summer Retreat

2012-10-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
ve artistic or technical merit for us; the members of the dojo will, of course, want to see the whole set... 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 - Old house

2012-10-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
XmpTFPvQI > > > Stig Vidar Hovland > Good pictures SV. They fit that whole genre of abandoned buildings photography with some mad people risking arrest and worse. Hopefully you were more measured in your approach... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml

Re: PESO - Flash Photography

2012-10-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
osition is really good with the diagonals. Raised a smile too. 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: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
a museum and you've done it well. The blackbird one is outstanding. 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: OT: Playing in the dirt and the water

2012-10-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
tp://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/automobiles/after-romping-in-mud-you-can-take-it-for-a-bath.html?ref=automobiles > -- Good article Paul. Here's the Brit version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTwUnM5pJY Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailm

Re: PESOs: Church Clock

2012-10-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 14 October 2012 09:32, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Chris Mitchell >> >> A friend of mine is the Keeper of the Clock in the church at Cropredy >> in Oxfordshire (a place well known to Cotty). He invited me to join him >>

Re: PESOs: Church Clock

2012-10-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
ngers' room is below. The clock borrows three of the main bells to ring the hours and quarters. I'll have to ask nicely as it would be very bad karma to upset the bell ringers... Chris On 14 October 2012 18:23, Paul Sorenson wrote: > Way cool!! How old is the clock mechanism? > >

Re: PESOs: Church Clock

2012-10-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 14 October 2012 13:22, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Chris, > That's interesting. > Does the clock have a face on the tower, or > does it just toll on the hour and quarter hours. > Regards, Bob S. > Yes, there's a face. Just 1 on the west face of the tower. Most remis

Re: Peso: Stork (no Baby)

2012-10-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 11 October 2012 15:43, Steven Desjardins wrote: > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-tjdfcBs/0/XL/bird-4-XL.jpg > > -- > Steve Desjardins > Super shot and lovely colours. A ring above above the knee and another at the ankle; what a fashion statement! Chris -- PDML

Re: PESO - 'Bubble Netters'

2012-10-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
surface. What I've captured is the surfacing of the whales and the > engorging of the herring. Taken off Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska. > Good shot Ken. I like the texture and broken reflections on the water too. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

PESOs: Church Clock

2012-10-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
lides/_IMG3406-2.html And here's a close-up http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/CropredyClock1/slides/_IMG3398-2.html I thought the B&W treatment was right for the subject; there are colour versions in the gallery if you're interested. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO Protecting the Quarterback

2012-10-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent action shot Paul. Chris On 10 October 2012 18:39, Paul Sorenson wrote: > Local high school football. Marcia's son is the head coach and I usually > try to get three or four decent images to put together a poster for him at > the end of the season. The K-5's low lig

Re: Venice 3

2012-10-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shot, beautifully composed. Chris On 6 October 2012 10:24, SV Hovland wrote: > An old woman at the square where my hotel was. > > https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!74828&authkey=!AHWOqEpEvVR4GlU > > > Stig Vidar Hovland > > -- > PDML

Re: GESO September favorites

2012-10-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 October 2012 07:52, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Oct 3, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Tim Bray wrote: > >> Nice moon, > > Thank you, there are actually four moons in that photo. And one planet. Not hot pixels then? > >> nice blonde with sparkly eyes. -T > > That she is. > > Also thanks to Knarf, Paul and

Re: PESO - Three windows

2012-10-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shot Bruce. I do like pictures through windows. The light on the floor is lovely. I like it as it is, but just wondering whether there's any detail in the black surrounding the windows that might be brought out? Cheers, Chris On 2 October 2012 02:31, Bruce Walker wrote: > Inside

Spotmatic and MX literature FTAGH

2012-09-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
DML/_IGP5788.jpg Free to a good home. Contact me off list if you'd like any or all. I'm thinking I mail to you and you make a charity donation to Willen Hospice, which is close to our hearts. Something like that any way. Any takers? Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: Yet Another Holiday

2012-09-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Latest news flash. He's not dead; he's just been abducted by aliens. He'll be back... Chris On 25 September 2012 23:06, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Somebody has killed Bob and stolen his computer!! > > cheers, > frank > > "What can be asserted withou

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Should have been "composition and panning"... On 24 September 2012 18:49, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Très chic. And a nice bit of composition panning. Before or after > shoulder problem? > > Chris > > On 24 September 2012 02:32, frank theriault wrote: >>

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Très chic. And a nice bit of composition panning. Before or after shoulder problem? Chris On 24 September 2012 02:32, frank theriault wrote: > Seen along Queen West in Toronto: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/vespa-princess.html > > I rather impressed myself wit

Re: Peso: Beau Chapeau

2012-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
gt; > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-Mv2RsL7/0/L/hat-2-L.jpg > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-ztrg2nZ/0/L/hat-3-L.jpg > > -- Steve Desjardins The first shot is fun. The second one has some interesting elements... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: PESO + GESO - Space Shuttle Endeavour flying low over Berkeley, CA

2012-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
to get the whole thing in the frame! > > John > Super shot John. So that's it for the shuttle... 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 - Sometimes I get the blues

2012-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Don't mind it at all Bruce, in fact I like it a lot. The rendering is just right. An interesting guitar. Looks like a wooden resonator... Chris On 21 September 2012 16:58, Bruce Walker wrote: > [A resend. Original didn't make the list or archive for some reason.] > > Anot

Re: PESO - Cleaning Windows

2012-09-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 20 September 2012 04:37, Walt wrote: > Love it, Rick. > > It's a compelling capture of what must seem like an interminably mundane > chore to the subject. > > Brings to mind one of my all-time favorite songs: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYyVxQgnhDo > > -- Walt Nice shot Rick. Pleased tha

Re: Sanicole Sunset Airhow 2012

2012-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's a superb airshow gallery. Images are so sharp. Chris On 18 September 2012 11:09, Emil wrote: > Hi > > Here is some of my shots from Sanicole Sunset Airshow held 14th Sept. 2012 > > http://emylius.blogspot.hu/2012/09/20120914-15-sanicole-antwerpen.html > &g

Re: PESO: A day at the aquarium

2012-09-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shot David. The composition is great and super light on the children's faces. The diver's legs bring a surreal feeling to it... Chris On 15 September 2012 17:11, David Parsons wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/7987537002/ > > A shot I took in an

Re: PESO - Hilltop Fmhse, Many Orig Features, Needs TLC

2012-09-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
me. > > > Rick > Definitely in need of slight renovation. A nice study of rural decay Rick. A photographer colleague has just returned from Malham at the Southern end of the Yorkshire Dales so I'm inundated with photos and an urge to go there some time. Maybe next year's long dis

Re: Geso The rest of the French Church photos

2012-09-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'm a bit behind so apologies for late response. I love the B&W rendering in these. Cemetery #2 is my favourite with more in the foreground. I just wonder whether the spire should be a little less central; but I still like it a lot. Chris On 5 September 2012 23:35, Don Guthrie wrot

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 9 September 2012 16:11, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Chris Mitchell > wrote: >> On 9 September 2012 14:28, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> I really enjoyed that gallery, Chris. >>> >>> I thought that many of these shots could do with s

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Mark. Yes, it's a pleasure to see the B17 still flying. At Duxford there's a memorial to all of the US aircrews who were lost during WW2. There's an image of each aircraft lost engraved on the glass walls of the walkway leading up to the museum. Very moving. Chris On 10 Se

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, that works out. The takeover of Follands was around 1962 and I started there in '69. Chris On 11 September 2012 06:10, John Coyle wrote: > Hi Chris - not sure when the takeover took place, I was there 1956-7. Couple > of years > later I was in the RAF and was posted to the

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 11 September 2012 12:45, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Chris Mitchell : > >> We went yesterday and the undoubted star of the show was the only >> Vulcan still flying: >> http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Airshows1/Duxford2012/slides/_IMG3159.html >> >> The

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
nk you" display for the Hamble factory right over Southampton Water, so they were able to go really low. Stunning and unforgettable. Cheers, Chris On 10 September 2012 05:24, John Coyle wrote: > Great shots Chris - I was once at Farnborough when both the Vulcan and the > Victor were

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
h. Up until about 5 years ago it was possible to go up as a passenger (at a very high price!), but it's no longer possible for safety / licencing reasons. Chris On 9 September 2012 15:29, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Chris, > I looked thru the entire gallery and it looks good! > I enjoye

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 9 September 2012 14:28, Bruce Walker wrote: > I really enjoyed that gallery, Chris. > > I thought that many of these shots could do with some sharpening though. > Thanks Bruce. Mostly motion blur I think. Panning a 300mm lens with a shutter speed that shows propeller blur is a b

Re: PESOs: Duxford Airshow

2012-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Forgot to say - K7 and F* 300mm 4.5 On 9 September 2012 10:21, Chris Mitchell wrote: > We went yesterday and the undoubted star of the show was the only > Vulcan still flying: > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Airshows1/Duxford2012/slides/_IMG3159.html > > The Aerostars Yak-50 dis

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