Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Does or has anyone on list use/used a Go Pro camera? Is so, what have you sued it for, and what do you like and dislike about it? Ever the lawyer Dan! Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO: Once in Royal Dunkirk City

2014-12-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good to see that normal service is resumed Ralf. Season's greetings to yu too. Chris On 24 December 2014 at 19:16, Ralf R Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de wrote: Our traditional Christmas Eve afternoon in front of Arcelor's Dunkirk steel mill while the car radio is playing the Festival of Nine

Re: Happy Holidays from Chicago!

2014-12-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
And back to you and Darrel too! Chris and Karin On 24 December 2014 at 21:42, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Wishing you all the very best this holiday season and in the coming New Year! http://www.caguila.com/xmascard2014/content/michigan_avenue_large.html Big

Re: OT News

2014-12-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Congrats Dave Chris On 24 December 2014 at 16:52, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like i'm a grampa now.:-) Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Jane Bown

2014-12-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
I love stories about the way she would turn up for a shoot. Just one camera and one lens, natural light. She'd shoot 12 frames with minimal fuss and go away knowing that she had one great one. Chris On 21 December 2014 at 17:25, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: The BBC is reporting that

Re: OT: For the Sign buff and grammar nit-pickers on this list

2014-12-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
I see that they also increased the speed limit. So grammatically correct, but possibly more damage done should someone be hit. Chris On 15 December 2014 at 13:27, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I, of course, am both. G http://wordsmith.org/words/dogs_chance.html Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Dusk Walk

2014-12-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Love the tree, but Dusk Walk is outstanding. The walkers are spot on in the right place. Well done old chap! Chris On 29 November 2014 at 18:31, Paul pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: The tree is OK...the walkway evokes more emotion. Clone out the TV antenna and the autos and it's timeless... -p

Re: PEso - at the museum

2014-12-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's lovely Ann. The person in the hat looking at the picture of a person in a hat makes it for me. A dear old friend who died last year named his house Lautrec. Because it had two loos. Corny I know, but he had the bare faced cheek to get away with it. Chris On 4 December 2014 at 05:31, Ann

Re: K24mm f/2.8

2014-11-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
I bought a near mint one when I was lusting for the Fujinon 23mm 1.4. Close enough focal length and less than a tenth the price. It seems to be well behaved, although I've had a spate of random out of focus shots and can't figure out why because, like you, I tend to walk around with it set to f8.

Re: PESO - RIP Phillip Hughes

2014-11-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
So sad and so young. A loss to the whole cricket world. It's a lovely picture and I'm sure you'll treasure those memories from the SCG. Chris On 27 November 2014 at 09:05, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: The name wont mean a lot unless you're a cricket lover but, if you are

Re: PESO - RIP Phillip Hughes

2014-11-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 27 November 2014 at 16:03, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 27/11/14, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: The name wont mean a lot unless you're a cricket lover but, if you are you'll be aware that a fine young cricketer was seriously injured when hit on the back of the head

Re: PESO - On the Canal, for Bob

2014-11-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
You missed the blue signs on the right! Chris On 27 November 2014 at 01:06, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17912939size=lg See? No more blue plastic chairs! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: Eastern Atlantic (England, etc)

2014-11-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Epic trip and a nice set of pictures. Chris On 7 November 2014 at 18:48, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I've posted a couple of these before. A selection from our trip so far: Shaftesbury and Salisbury, Funchal Mereida, and Tenerife Canary Islands.

PESOs: Micro PDML meeting London

2014-11-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W and I went to see a couple of exhibitions. Micro because only one of us had a camera. First off was Edwin Smith, one of Britain's foremost 20th century photographers. Then we went to see Chris Stein of Blondie fame. So lots of pictures of Debbie Harry to bring back memories for a couple of

Re: PESO: Shrine Of Remembrance

2014-11-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 21 November 2014 at 14:06, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 3:13 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: That building is hideous. Agreed. Dan Matyola Yep, it's not sure whether it's a brick outhouse, a classical masterpiece of a ziggurat. Nice

Re: PESO: No disability (warning: strong language)

2014-11-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Interestingly, in the UK the word handicap is offensive to disabled people. The company I work for runs the national IT system for the UK Blue Badge service for parking concessions. Disabled people are entitled to a badge if they are in receipt of certain benefits or have other proof that they

Re: GESO - Glow

2014-11-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 November 2014 15:29, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Excellent set - I really like the very minimalist second image - just the colored circles. But all are good! Same here! (but coloured) Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Off the Path

2014-11-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 15 November 2014 22:53, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Don! This is just one bit of a rather oddly laid-out patch of ground; I wasn't able to make an interesting pic out of anything else on it. Rick You did well then Rick. An excellent shot! Chris On Nov 14, 2014, at

Re: PESO - 'Man - O - Man Omena'

2014-11-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shot - and what a combination of kit and film! Chris On 14 November 2014 21:53, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Taken in Omena, Michigan on west Grand Traverse Bay with an MZ-S and 70-210mm SMC F and Velvia @50, shortly after sunset. The piles are remnants of a lumbering pier.

Re: high iso experiment

2014-11-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like them. No 8 particularly. Are you sure the colour balance was set properly for the last one? Chris On 7 November 2014 18:44, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: On the way to Newberry Library the other night, I tried a few high ISO shots at 51,200—and in some

Re: OT - 43 Reasons for Living in Oxford (allegedly)

2014-11-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Looks like we're saddled with a pun thread... On 11 November 2014 22:35, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The thread is suddenly tyre-ing... http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 4:21 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 1:57 PM,

Re: Keeping photos on an external drive

2014-11-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
You also need an offsite strategy in case the Big Bad Wolf blows your house down. You could shuffle a couple of backup drives between home and work once a week, but this relies on you having the discipline to do it, and has the weakness that at some point both backups are in the same

Re: PESO My first stereo image

2014-11-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Works perfectly for me. Once I'd got the position right (approx 1 metre away from the screen which is a 27 iMac) it locked in and I could look round the image just like you said. So is it 2 shots 75mm apart on the rail? Chris On 8 November 2014 09:08, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: OT PESO: Walking on Sunshine

2014-11-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's lovely Attila. Where is the park? Chris On 7 November 2014 18:46, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: OT because of no Pentax content. Shot taken in a park while walking home from the office. Might have been the last sunny day this autumn, if the forecast is right.

Re: GESO - More Salisbury shots

2014-11-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 November 2014 08:09, Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: As usual, I have failed to produce photos of the league of extraordinary gentlemen and –woman present. Nice architectural ones and the Stonehenge one is a hoot! Chris does seem to have a hidden talent for photobombing, though.

Re: GESO - More Salisbury shots

2014-11-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Come on chaps. Let's accept that Vikings are sensitive beings at heart, and embrace their artistic and compassionate side. Really, what's a little pillage and monastery demolition between friends? Chris (comprising circa 50% Viking DNA) On 8 November 2014 18:43, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's very good Paul. A fine portrait. Chris On 3 November 2014 16:01, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A doe looks out from behind a tree in Troy, Michigan this morning. K-3 plus DA8 60-250 with DA 1.4X converter, f5.6, 1/400th, ISO 1600, 350mm:

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 November 2014 14:56, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: All wonderful exposures! Fun!! Thanks Jack - yes it was a fun day out. 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

GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
A really nice day in and around the cathedral. If was great catching up with Stan, Meg and Jostein (and Cotty came too). http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLSalisbury Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: PDML meet-up in Salisbury UK - the evidence

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super job by Meg - and a great day out. Chris On 1 November 2014 23:43, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Good to get together, albeit briefly. Photo courtesy of my wife and her oldish Leica... http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p909010808/h2703759e#h2703759e stan -- PDML

Re: PESO - Apfel, alle sorten

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice picture Rick. I love the way seasonal produce is embraced in Germany. We went to Nuremberg in May once and there was spargel (asparagus) everywhere in the markets and restaurants. Chris On 3 November 2014 22:17, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: In the Potsdam market:

Re: GESO 2014 - A Ghouish Night - GDG

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Cleverly done, but a little alarming too. Chris On 3 November 2014 08:20, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: A few more photos from Saturday evening … https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5TEoXP enjoy! Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist. --

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
relatives residing in view of the Cathedral. Alan C -Original Message- From: Chris Mitchell Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury A really nice day in and around the cathedral. If was great

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 November 2014 17:14, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent gallery, Chris! There are lots of inventive angles and striking compositions. Salisbury is one of the few English cathedrals we haven't visited. I'm eager to fix that. Thanks Rick. Next time you're over... Chris

Re: Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nicely done Cotters. Thanks. Chris On 3 November 2014 23:34, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Three quick portraits with my favourite lens. http://pdml.posthaven.com/three-portraits-in-salisbury -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video

Re: PESO: Stone Bridge

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 November 2014 17:42, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Pual. While it is normally a bucolic scene, on that day 35,000 people descended on Moorland Farm for the annual Far Hills Race Meeting. Most of them parked in the open fields partially visible in this image, and

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's a gorgeous bike in a glorious setting, beautifully photographed. Looks great. Chris On 30 October 2014 01:45, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/autumn-ride.html?m=1 I'm still

Re: Yosemite fail: It keeps opening iPhoto

2014-10-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
It doesn't do it on mine. I don't recall changing any settings either. I do have a third party image viewer (Xee3) set as my default viewer so that might be something to do with it? Incidentally, Xee3 only kicks in when I start browsing the files and not before. Chris On 30 October 2014 07:21,

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Go well Ann Chris On 30 October 2014 15:27, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is Thursday morning. Merrill will stay with me until following Monday..

Re: Headed for Dorset, England in a few weeks... PDML meet-up?

2014-10-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
I reckon I'll be able to make it to Salisbury on the Saturday. Keep me informed of plans. Chris On 10 October 2014 02:52, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Meg and I will spend a few days in England on the front end of a cruise through Madeira and the Canaries back over to the

Re: peso darrel multiple exposure

2014-10-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good. Colour I think. And the book spine with Profile in the title is very apt... Chris On 11 October 2014 21:18, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: This morning I read the little how-to article linked here

Re: GESO - NHM competition

2014-10-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good to hear from you again Ben. Some super shots. I submitted ,as requested, but just for the list - Whatcha Looking at and Pied Kingfisher are my two. Chris On 1 October 2014 22:38, Ben Price ben.wills.pr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks, I don’t often post, but I do enjoy the images shared and

Re: GESO: London multi-exposure, freaky, experimental HDR stuff

2014-10-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
I agree with Rick. Mostly. But it's labelled as experimental so keep it coming and we'll continue to tear it to shreds. Mostly. Chris On 1 October 2014 01:16, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely compositions, excellent double exposures, but I really dislike the HDR. I hope you

What happens when a Permissive Path grows up

2014-10-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7w0eetb9e3czrmp/DSCF8068.jpg?dl=0 (See Mark!'s excellent Yorkshire pics for background) 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

Re: OT for the amateur mechanics amongst us.

2014-10-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
I came across this exact issue in a Halfords (vehicle supplies shop in UK) car park. A young woman asked me to look at her car and see if I could give an opinion on why the starter wasn't turning the engine over. I went through the usual stuff - flat battery, starter jammed etc and then she said I

Re: Hail Mary Photography :-)

2014-09-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super set. Glad that you managed to stay on the road and not hit anything... Nice clouds too! Chris On 29 September 2014 01:06, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Just finished an insanely social weekend—though I’m not complaining about that :-). Anyway, yesterday

Re: PESO: PDML Yorkshire

2014-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
And here's the view in the other direction: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/TallShips/slides/DSCF7521.html On 21 September 2014 18:36, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: mike wilson wrote: It's my I don't like having my photo taken face. I wear it permanently in the presence of PDML

Re: Meet me at the Phone Line

2014-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent shots of one of the strange events that distinguish our times. Chris On 20 September 2014 06:14, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Had to run an errand downtown today and thought I’d head over to the Michigan Ave. Apple store to get some snaps of the long

Re: PESO: PDML Yorkshire

2014-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Later, back in London... http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7de04639.jpg Bob W and Chris M enjoy sophisticated refreshments in Greenwich. Mark must have a rubbish camera. This is what we really look like: http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/031010_pittclooney.jpg -- PDML

Re: PESO: PDML Yorkshire

2014-09-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's my I don't like having my photo taken face. I wear it permanently in the presence of PDML members. None of you know what I _really_ look like. You dropped your guard for a second at your birthday bash. For just that moment I could have sworn that Brad Pitt was in the room, but as soon as

Re: OT: Question for the bicycle people

2014-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Seems like a pretty good deal to me Darren. Recently serviced and you know the seller. Are you sure you'll need a new saddle? Don't be put off if it looks rather skinny and hard - perversely, that's not a bad thing in a saddle. Have a look at what the late, great Sheldon Brown had to say about

Re: OT: Question for the bicycle people

2014-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Oh. and here's the link: http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html On 17 September 2014 19:07, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Seems like a pretty good deal to me Darren. Recently serviced and you know the seller. Are you sure you'll need a new saddle? Don't be put off if it looks

Re: PESO - 'Morning Reeds'

2014-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb Ken. Really engaging. I kept going back for another look. Well done. Chris On 16 September 2014 01:53, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Another image from my shoot in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan last June. Taken, around sunrise on a cloudy morning. K3, 70-210mm f4-5.6 F @

Re: Not very tall ships

2014-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good rescue. Yes, I agree about the crowds. My son, Pete, and I got out of there and sat in a nice pub in Blackheath for the afternoon. Of course I came back for the MarkLisa! visit by which time it was quieter. Chris On 8 September 2014 22:05, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Greenwich

Re: Back in the USA after the London PDML meet

2014-09-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Agreed, a most enjoyable evening. A few pictures here (some even taken with Pentax lenses - 135/3.5 M and 24/2.8) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/TallShips/ On 7 September 2014 20:11, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: We had a nice PDML meet-up with Bob Walkden and Chris Mitchell last

Re: Peso:Ali's Farm

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On the one hand, the colour version makes a splash; on the other, the BW reflects the old building. If there was a fence in the picture, I'd be sitting on it. Is that helpful? Chris On 4 September 2014 16:32, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Something I shot some year ago with an LX.

Re: PESOs : Biking with Bob

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
September 2014 14:42, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Aug 31, 2014, at 3:48 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Bob W and I went for a trek on Saturday. 54 miles from Luton, Bedfordshire to the heart of London, mostly on quiet tracks and canal tow paths. Bob showed off his

Re: PESO - Newly Mown Field

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
BW for me - nice textures. Also I held a bit of paper up and masked out the sky, which I found to be a distraction. It kind of works for me. Chris On 4 September 2014 01:58, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17849474size=lg Then I got to thinking:

Re: PDML London?

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
For a small fee I'm sure I can arrange some some pirate costumes left over from Anna's travelling Pirates of Penzance: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Illyria2014/PiratesDorney/slides/DSCF7298.html Or if cross-dressing is your thing, how about the Major General's daughters?

Re: PESO Eastern Great Egret

2014-09-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Paul. Spot on sharpness and well composed with the balancing leaves on the right. Chris On 31 August 2014 18:10, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Shot in a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan wetland that’s part of the Rouge River system. K-3 with DA*60-250 and DA 1.4X

Re: The Grinch at Starved Rock State Park

2014-09-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely layers and textures Christine. White balance is always going to be something of a compromise, particularly with sunlight and shade so there's usually a bit of tweaking to do. Just a few seconds work which would have taken hours in the darkroom... Chris On 1 September 2014 21:44,

Re: PDML micro meet, tha knows

2014-09-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
:04, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: On 8/31/14 4:59 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: A shame that I wasn't able to venture north for this. Good to hear that Mark! and Lisa are on good form and that you kept Hebden Bridge funky. Lisa is really disappointed that you couldn't meet us

PESOs : Biking with Bob

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W and I went for a trek on Saturday. 54 miles from Luton, Bedfordshire to the heart of London, mostly on quiet tracks and canal tow paths. Bob showed off his Concorde cyclo cross build - and he's done a fantastic job. Here's the Concorde with its proud owner:

Re: PDML micro meet, tha knows

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
A shame that I wasn't able to venture north for this. Good to hear that Mark! and Lisa are on good form and that you kept Hebden Bridge funky. Chris On 31 August 2014 08:43, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: To the bottom of Yorkshire to meet up with Mark! and Lisa, who are walking

Re: Brecon Beacons

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
A few more hills than our trek then! I love this one: http://www.web-options.com/Beacons/content/DSCF1696_large.html Polka dot bunting is a great addition to a classical doorway. Chris On 31 August 2014 21:19, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Last weekend I went to a family wedding that took

Re: Brecon Beacons

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
See you in July Darren. Chris On 31 August 2014 21:28, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: A lovely set of images of some very lovely country. I do admire you bicyclists. Never seen one with a weight problem. My son-in-law recently got a Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc. My wife

Re: ACTION ALERT: PDML MASCOT IN PERIL!

2014-08-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super. I shall leave them in the garden to provide easy prey for the growing local population of red kites. Chris On 17 August 2014 07:25, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: In order to avert this tragedy I have written to the Oregon authorities on behalf of the PDML and they have kindly

Re: PESO: Bluebird of Happiness

2014-08-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Disappointing, Dan. From the title I was expecting to see a blue balloon of some description. Interesting story though. Chris On 9 August 2014 06:57, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The bluebird of happiness flew up my, ah, nose. G For decades, I had kept a number of bird

Re: OT: Controversy over Photographer who dressed statue in thong and feather boa

2014-08-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nah. It's taking the piss. But great fun though... Chris On 4 August 2014 18:40, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28630648 Is it art? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

2014-08-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shots Don and Stan. Reminds me a bit of Sark in the Channel Islands. Smaller than Mackinaw, but no cars and a slow pace of life. I haven't been for many years - must go again sometime. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sark Chris On 3 August 2014 23:16, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info

Re: PESO - Pennsylvania Hospital

2014-07-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 29 July 2014 02:01, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The first hospital in (what is now) the US, founded in 1751. This building (the original, still used for offices) was built in sections from 1756-1804. Very colonial looking. Nice shot.

Re: PESO - Cubes and Shadows

2014-07-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Colour for me. The shot is quite monochromatic anyway with that splash of colour in the trainers. Chris On 22 July 2014 01:37, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure whether this works better in mono: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17816702size=lg Or in color:

Re: Unusual garage sale find...

2014-07-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Looks like you've found a treasure trove Darren. Keep 'em coming! Chris On 28 July 2014 18:34, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: One more... Family in T.G. Mandt wagon https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14768822312/ On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Ann Sanfedele

Re: PESO: Balloon Landing on Neighbor's Lawn

2014-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Scary things balloons. Hard to steer. We had one land on the local cricket pitch. A large expanse of ground, but unfortunately the under 11s were playing a match at the time. Loads of panicky kids, a very irate coach and a very red faced balloon pilot. Nobody was hurt. Chris On 26 July 2014

Re: PESO - The Crack of Doom

2014-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very funny! On 27 July 2014 00:12, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso24.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Balloon Landing on Neighbor's Lawn

2014-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 27 July 2014 12:17, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 5:54 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Scary things balloons. Hard to steer. We had one land on the local cricket pitch. A large expanse of ground, but unfortunately the under 11s

Re: Way OT -- Arcane bicycle question

2014-07-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 24 July 2014 20:08, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: In case anyone needs to learn how to change a tube, this guy gives a pretty good lesson (although he's not as good as Chris): http://road.cc/content/news/116513-video-lance-armstrong-shows-you-how-change-inner-tube B And I did

Re: backpack for stuff as well as cameras - Lowepro Fastpack, anyone?

2014-07-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi Charles I've had had the Fastpack200 for several years and have used it as a combined day bag and camera carrier for walking holidays. It works fine. I happily carried a K7, 16-50 and 50-135, along with wet weather outers for a couple of weeks averaging 12 miles a day. Only thing that might

Re: Albi

2014-07-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent set Bob. We visited Albi en route for the south of France in the 70s. I was intrigued by it and felt that the brick shithouse of a cathedral was beautiful in its own way. Must go back some time. Chris On 21 July 2014 23:56, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Here are some snaps from

PESO: Strange object in the countryside...

2014-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
...and the thatched bus stop shelter is pretty interesting too: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t62pdzysjuvvj16/DSCF7236.jpg BobW and I went cycling around bits of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire yesterday and came across this work of art. Pentax 24mm F2.8 on Fuji X-E1 Bob was looking remarkably

Re: PESO: Strange object in the countryside...

2014-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
That has to be the oddest bus stop I've seen. Is the tree heritage listed or something? It'll be subject to a tree preservation order certainly. In England that's the means of protecting trees that are of significant aesthetic or historical importance. It's in the village of East Claydon,

Re: Perpignan Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like the guitar one too. The skate boarder is definitely a decisive moment though. Chris On 14 July 2014 20:20, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 14 July 2014 16:35 To: PDML List Subject: Re: Perpignan Collioure

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
I had it repaired by a cordwainer in Versailles... Now that's a phrase you don't hear too often. Welcome back Bob, and well done on the epic trip. The posh rivets are copper by the way. None of your common brass muck, thank you very much! Chris On 9 July 2014 07:49, Bob W-PDML

Re: OT PESO: The Shed Mahal part 2 This time with a link

2014-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 June 2014 21:49, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: I think I will email all the wives on the list :-). Cheers, Christine N! Our shed is knackered. I reckon it'll last another year. Karin has other ideas. Hold on, you've got Karin's email address. N.. -- PDML

Re: PESO: Bark!

2014-06-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Woof! On 15 June 2014 21:08, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17790099size=md Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Salem witches low key rendering

2014-06-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
I agree with everyone else. Too dark. Back to the drawing board I'm afraid. Chris On 13 June 2014 01:34, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Just doing a little on the road experimenting here. I want to render these shots from the Salem Witches Museum in black and

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-06-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Go well. We expect a comprehensive travelogue from you. Chris On 11 June 2014 01:25, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I am going on holiday for 3 weeks on Friday, so if I can remember how to do it I will unsubscribe shortly. I'm planning to cycle to the centre of the universe then get the

Re: OT: Slideshow of Guernsey

2014-06-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 June 2014 01:43, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I don't like HDR and the Ken Burns effect makes me want to vomit. So, I aborted after the first half-dozen shots. Rick Say what you really mean why don't you Rick? I was going to have a quiet word with him, but I think

Re: Pentax/Ricoh web forum

2014-06-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Er, fewer, not less (and what about that split infinitive!). Yours pedantically, Chris On 6 June 2014 19:02, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: What good is that? It's hard to even maintain a pun thread with 100 characters or less. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Fri, Jun

Re: For folks in the Bay Area this weekend

2014-06-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Sounds as though it'll be a great party! Shame about the distance... Is gift toss a euphemism for something else? Chris On 5 June 2014 20:01, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It’s not Grandfather mountain, but Zab and I are having a party Saturday for her 50th birthday:

Re: We're on the Road

2014-06-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shot Christine. As others have said, rather painterly. Have a great road trip, look after those feet and best to Darrel Chris On 4 June 2014 04:42, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel and I are doing a bit of a road trip. Here's a shot from the Betsy

Re: PESO - A Patch of Green

2014-06-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely. Excellent textures, colours and I like the composition too. Chris On 3 June 2014 23:55, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all The texture of this rock face was interesting enough, but I thought the small shrub clinging to it was a added bonus. Pentax K-5 with DA

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Q. Who started the pedants' revolt? A. Which Tyler On 2 June 2014 22:26, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Control yourself, Chris. There's no room on the internet for pedantry. B On 2 Jun 2014, at 21:45, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Tautological and grammatically

Re: PESO - Out of the Subway

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Rick. Composition and lighting are spot on. Chris On 2 June 2014 21:30, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: At the 37th St. station of Philly's subway-surface Green Line: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17755874 or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17755874-lg.jpg

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Marco - the fence rail is excellent and super BW rendering. To me, the OOF trees, particularly the white areas are distracting. I just wonder whether a letterbox crop with the rail on the third might improve things? Chris On 3 June 2014 07:25, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
railing. Jack - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 3:33:50 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape Marco - the fence rail is excellent and super BW rendering. To me, the OOF trees, particularly

Re: PESO - Nadege

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Well worth the wait Frank. Very elegant. Chris On 4 June 2014 03:38, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't posted a peso for a while. Finally got into town with the camera on the weekend. Was at a patisserie called Nadege and saw this:

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 June 2014 04:11, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Real [natural] pe[n]dants are discussed in another thread. ;-) Igor At first I did read that as Natural Pedants. So sad... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

2014-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Tautological and grammatically wrong (to be precise (and possibly pedantic)). Chris On 2 June 2014 17:59, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: It has been discussed many times in many venues that the correct usage is 10 items or FEWER vs 10 items or less (and apparently there is no complete

Re: PESO: Watch the Gap

2014-06-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
n 1 June 2014 04:22, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: In London, they say Mind the Gap. And here's one to prove it: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/DSCF1862.jpg It's a bit different in the US, but still good advice. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17778517 Comments are

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