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

2015-07-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Frank, that's a fun (and funny) catch. But, as others have pointed out already, the combination with TNT is explosive. This reminded me of an old story: Back in 1986, while it was still Soviet Union, - Russian city of Chelyabinsk was celebrating its 250th birthday. There was a wall-poster

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

2015-07-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
foliage makes it above average, I think. the blown-out highlights on the very bottom edge could be darkened a bit to be less distracting, but otherwise it's a lovely shot. "Unusual" is sometimes overrated. ann On 6/30/2015 4:14 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Igor PDML-StR wrote: Wh

Re: For the stargazers: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

2015-06-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry Colen Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:58:48 -0700 wrote: Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I think you caught it just right! Much earlier, and the sun would probably have blown them out. As I moved further down the page, you mooned me! I just couldn't resist a bit of lunacy. I found it int

Re: New Full-Frame Rumor

2015-06-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Matthew, A small (but important) correction on that. It's well known that the improvements of the _speed_ of the HDDs is FAR behind the rest of the major computer parameters (CPU, HDD capacity, etc.) Igor Matthew Hunt Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:59:42 -0700 wrote: Gordon Moore, in his infinit

Re: PESO - Dinner for two (Not Toine's)

2015-06-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
it like my fence! Ghastly looking vultures - presumably they have a road kill clean up contract with the local council? The yellow billed kites do the job here. Alan C -Original Message----- From: Igor PDML-StR Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 1:34 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Dinner fo

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

2015-06-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
the night-time garden browsers here but have been much restricted in recent years by the erection of palisade fences. Alan C -Original Message----- From: Igor PDML-StR Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 11:01 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood While I was photographi

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

2015-06-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
nt picture... On 6/29/2015 5:01 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: While I was photographing the vultures, this little Bambi jumped along onto the road and, scared, went into the woods of the yard that was not fenced: http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-06-29-vultures/_IR26872.html http://

Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer and a prize

2015-06-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
his puzzle: A fun shot with similar type of water "particles": http://42graphy.org/misc/puzzle-2015-06-29/_IR26801.jpg Igor Larry Colen Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:41:46 -0700 wrote: Igor PDML-StR wrote: The idea for this puzzle came while I was working on some recent photos...

Re: PESO - Dinner for two (Not Toine's)

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Frank, I am not an expert, but it looks like these are Black Vultures: http://wildbirdsunlimited.typepad.com/the_zen_birdfeeder/2010/04/how-to-tell-a-black-vulture-from-a-turkey-vulture.html Igor Knarf Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:33:06 -0700 wrote: They're cute but look how they carrion! Shameful!

Re: PESO - Dinner for two (Not Toine's)

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, thank you! I am glad you liked them. I am expecting that some people might feel some negativity (as in "disgusting") toward them. But I wonder if the pavement looks blown out on somebody's else screen: It looks fine on mine, and the histogram in LR doesn't show anything blown out eithe

Re: (Sorta OT - movies): Fascinating use of split diopter

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, thanks for sharing. I've never heard about this particular application. But in essence, this is what is known to general public as "bifocal lenses" (in glasses). Igor On 6/29/2015 7:06 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ever used a split diopter or, as they are sometimes called, half diopter

Re: PESO - Dinner for two (Not Toine's)

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
t appears in the last two photos in the same gallery. (I posted those under the "Bambi.." thread.) Sorry for the confusion. Igor Rick Womer Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:03:08 -0700 wrote: There couldn't have been much left of the deer by the time they got there... Well caught, in any c

PESO - Dinner for two (Not Toine's)

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I changed the subject line on this thread, - just to make sure it is not confused with Toine's photo and the message thread. Igor On Mon, 29 Jun 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Warning: Viewer's discretion is advised: the content may be disturbing to some individuals. It is not

Photo puzzle

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
The idea for this puzzle came while I was working on some recent photos... I think this puzzle is rather simple. (And there is some interesting physics in it.) What is this: http://42graphy.org/misc/puzzle-2015-06-29/_IR26728-3.jpg ? Engrave your answer on the outside of the barrel of DA 15mm

Re: PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
29, 2015 at 4:01 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: While I was photographing the vultures, this little Bambi jumped along onto the road and, scared, went into the woods of the yard that was not fenced: http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-06-29-vultures/_IR26872.html http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-06-29-vultures/_I

PESO - Bambi in the 'hood

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
While I was photographing the vultures, this little Bambi jumped along onto the road and, scared, went into the woods of the yard that was not fenced: http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-06-29-vultures/_IR26872.html http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-06-29-vultures/_IR26874.html Neither of these two sho

PESO - Dinner for two

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Warning: Viewer's discretion is advised: the content may be disturbing to some individuals. It is not a match to the beautiful photo by Toine, but I thought it was funny how this photo I took today fits in the "photo-jam": http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-06-29-vultures/_IR26819.html And the con

Re: For the stargazers: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
We had a complete overcast on Sunday, but Saturday night, I saw the both planets while driving on the highway, around 10pm: they were well visible with a naked eye. Igor On Fri, 26 Jun 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Today, I received this message from my colleague who is an astronomer

Re: For the stargazers: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

2015-06-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Matt, I'm glad it was useful. [nerd on] Strictly speaking, the _diameter_ of the moon is the same regardless if it is full or not. :-) [nerd off] Cheers, Igor Matthew Hunt Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:33:07 -0700 wrote: On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Over the nex

For the stargazers: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

2015-06-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Today, I received this message from my colleague who is an astronomer: --- Over the next few nights, a spectacular conjunction of Venus and Jupiter is taking place. By 30 June, the two planets will only be 1/3 of a degree apart, easily seen in the dusk sky to the west. In the r

Re: Fare Thee Well

2015-06-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
John, What Brian wrote is exactly my thoughts. Unfortunately, I've seen some people disappearing from PDML forever.. I wasn't aware the story with the dealer's price you mentioned, - I might have been busy and not ready PDML closely at that time. But I remember how you were laid off. Don't fee

Re: PESO: f/1.8 and Be There

2015-06-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Spectacular! I've been enjoying various PESOs from people without having enough time and energy to respond to them, but this one is just outstanding... I read about the EM-storm, but couldn't do much about that: I am too far south to see this beauty. I believe it was only once in my life th

Re: Is Windo2ws 10 worth it?

2015-06-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Thank you, George, for posting that interesting blog. I agree with your (and a few others') recommendation regarding the upgrade. I just looked it up, and found that Windows 10 continues to have both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. (So much for Adobe-LR-6's lack of support for 32-bit systems.) I

Re: July PUG Count Down

2015-06-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I just checked my LR, including the keywords, and I have no photos on "anything". :-) I asked uncle Google: https://goo.gl/Qeevcu and that wasn't very helpful either... ;-) Cheers, Igor PS. Thanks Brian, for your continuing efforts in maintaining PUG and nudging everybody to sumbit their b

Re: New Lightroom/Photoshop Features

2015-06-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Godfrey, I appreciate the technical insights you provide every so often on the issues discussed. Sorry, I couldn't help but parody your previous response here. My parody was not in contradiction, but just in projecting the customer's perspective. And it wasn't a reflection on you, but rather

Re: ACR 9.1

2015-06-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dave, I hope this table is somewhat helpful in relation to your PSE: https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/camera-raw-compatible-applications.html LR is not using ACR, so there is no issue of compatibility (am I missing something in your question?). HTH, Igor David J Brooks Wed, 17

Re: PESO - June Bug

2015-06-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, with the new lens, it will never be possible to get you debugged! ;-) I stopped getting astonished with each and every photo of the arthropods you post: I am permanently astounded (by those photos). Igor Mark C Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:21:56 -0700 wrote: Another run with the SMC K 24

Re: New Lightroom/Photoshop Features

2015-06-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I have no desire to be an apologist for my bank account. That said, some of the old features it has depend on the amount of money leaving it not exceeding the amount coming in. So, the use of standalone LR ensures that the bank account is capable of being used to provide the future. This g

Re: New Lightroom/Photoshop Features

2015-06-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
great deal better for them. It's a guaranteed continuous revenue stream. On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 1:15 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: George, except that the new features are NOT available for the standlone (aka 6.x) version: https://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2015/06/june-updates-to-cc-p

Re: PESO: Selfie

2015-06-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, It's a fun shot. As a side note: I saw it in the morning on my phone, and just took a look on the laptop again. In both cases, what poped up is the fact that the dog has a different had orientation compared to the shirts' picture. Larry's suggestion is funny. Igor Daniel J. Matyola

Re: New Lightroom/Photoshop Features

2015-06-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
George, except that the new features are NOT available for the standlone (aka 6.x) version: https://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2015/06/june-updates-to-cc-photography.html Clearly, Adobe pushes people to CC. It looks like subscription-based revenue stream is better for them. Igor Ge

Re: List Problems

2015-06-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
headers and tell you that the message contains list management information. I am glad that information was helpful. Igor David Mann Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:20:28 -0700 wrote: On Jun 16, 2015, at 5:09 pm, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Any e-mail you get from PDML contains list management information, how to sub

Re: List Problems

2015-06-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Brian, A few days ago (June 9 or 10), I've seen that the mail-archive was stack for a few hours, as it was not getting any new messages, while I was getting (digests) those just fine. Then either it cleared up by itself or Doug used a proverbial plunger. Since that I haven't noticed much of

Re: PESO: Sleepy

2015-06-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, Nice! The first time I got to pet such a "toy" (in Sydney), I was surprised that (s)he was not as soft as you expect from something that looks like a "stuffed animal toy". Rather, the fur is rather hard (springy). BTW, on my screen, the colors seem to be skewed toward purple. You can se

Re: PESO - Stormtrooper on the web

2015-06-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
because of the breeze). I might take a look at one series if/when I have time for that. Igor On Thu, 11 Jun 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Warning: not for people with arachnophobia. Today, I saw a very unusual spider. It is called "spiny orb weaver", but it looks like a

Re: Experience with Precision Camera

2015-06-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Matthew, It's nice to hear about your experience. It is not terrible, but it's just what seems to be the "accepted average" service these days. (I've been dealing with various customer services recently.) FWIW, They've waited for the replacement parts for several weeks (2-3? 4?) when my 17-

PESO - Stormtrooper on the web

2015-06-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Warning: not for people with arachnophobia. Today, I saw a very unusual spider. It is called "spiny orb weaver", but it looks like a stormtrooper: http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-06-10-spider/ The second photo shows the unusually colorful butt (and you might be able to see even the tiny thread

Re: PESO: Skink

2015-06-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
ur patience. 2015-06-10-1757d091" Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" Subject: Re: PESO: Skink Alan, I suspect the correct l

Re: PESO: Skink

2015-06-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Alan, I suspect the correct link should be: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/18655858276/in/dateposted-public/ (without the "@") Nice capture of a shiny creature. What is a bit surprising to me is the almost snake-like body, i.e. without the variation of the width and/or any type of

Re: Flickr as backup

2015-06-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I was exhausted scrolling down the webpage... and still couldn't find what it costs.. I am rather sceptical about companies using cookie-cutter-type websites which indicates they cannot or are not willing to hire a good web designer. It's weird to see that from a 14-y.o. company with this pr

Interesting presentation of Before and After photos of Moscow

2015-06-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
The Guardian published a curious set of "paired" photos: http://gu.com/p/49hnq/sbl At least in one photo ("Skiers in front of ..." -- the 2nd to the last), the vantage point is different... So, it's a bit of "cheating". And I am not sure why they couldn't photograph it in 2015 from the origina

Re: Flickr as backup

2015-06-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Eric, From what I know, you can make photos private on Flickr. So, that should resolve your issue (2). Just make the "backups" private. I suspect, however, there is no way to clearly separate "backups" area from the rest. I am not using Flickr myself (my wife does), - so, I don't know if y

Re: OT: Cryptic Clue

2015-06-08 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Alan, I thought I had no idea (because I dismissed the only idea that came to my mind for being wrong). So, I "cheated" with the help of Uncle Google. In the middle of the first page of the results, was this one http://goo.gl/1sWaeC that indicated that my initial guess was likely to be correct

Totally OT - important lesson about refrigerators

2015-06-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
It is something that I've never thought about before... .. and I suspect that at least some people here might not have either... Our fridge at home seemingly "died" earlier this week: it stopped cooling/freezing and started warming up. We were figuring out if a repair was an option or we shoul

FS Friday: AF-540 FGZ flash

2015-06-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Charles Robinson Fri, 05 Jun 2015 07:16:22 -0700 wrote: And when I *do* use flash, it's a "party camera" which the K5 with AF540 definitely is NOT. You mean, when you flash, it goes onto a party camera? ;-0) Igor PS. Sorry, it was hard to resist... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@p

Baffled by my 16-45/4

2015-06-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I'd say you are not baffled but rather apertured! ;-) (As others have already explained what the likely culprit is.) I've had one lens that came with a deffect from KEH (not working AF). KEH paid for the shipping to them, repaired it and sent it back to me at no additional cost to me. I woul

Re: 2 PESOs - Dear... But...

2015-05-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: 2 PESOs for the price of one: Dear... http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-05-23-zoo/_IR26099.html But[t]... http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-05-23-zoo/_IR26122.html These are just funny snapshots that I hope you enjoy. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

2 PESOs - Dear... But...

2015-05-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
2 PESOs for the price of one: Dear... http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-05-23-zoo/_IR26099.html But[t]... http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-05-23-zoo/_IR26122.html These are just funny snapshots that I hope you enjoy. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

Re: PESO - Don't look at my popsicle!

2015-05-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
. Impressive crispness, too. (Curious what lens you used.) On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 10:45 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Very well captured Igor. A crisp image with an interesting pose. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR"

PESO - Don't look at my popsicle!

2015-05-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Taken at Houston Zoo: http://42graphy.org/misc/2015-05-23-zoo/_IR26045.html Comments are welcome! Igor -- 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: Is this guy right?????

2015-05-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I am surprised that everybody is mad about the DOF part, but nobody is surprised by this nonsense: "Here is a fun fact: the lens set to f/2 on every sensor will result in the same shutter speed for the same exposure. This is because the sensors have different signal multipliers, meaning that

Re: Computer enablement - yayayay! - BUT questions for you Win 7 users

2015-05-22 Thread Igor PDML-StR
2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Ann, Here is a help article from Mozilla (that produces thunderbird) on how to transfer the messages: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/moving-thunderbird-data-to-a-new-computer I've never used these methods myself. Igor On Fri, 22 May 2015, Igor PDM

Re: Computer enablement - yayayay! - BUT questions for you Win 7 users

2015-05-22 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, Here is a help article from Mozilla (that produces thunderbird) on how to transfer the messages: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/moving-thunderbird-data-to-a-new-computer I've never used these methods myself. Igor On Fri, 22 May 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Ann, here

Re: Computer enablement - yayayay! - BUT questions for you Win 7 users

2015-05-22 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, here are a few answers: Ann Sanfedele Fri, 22 May 2015 07:06:10 -0700 wrote: <..> NOW - Thunderbird... Can someone explain to me in easy language how to transfer all of my email and thunderbird settings to the new computer? Is this possible? I don't know if it is possible to transfer

Re: PESO ~ Compact

2015-05-22 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry Colen Fri, 22 May 2015 01:40:18 -0700 wrote: Bruce Walker wrote: An unretouched safe-for-work frame from yesterday's in studio shoot with life model Dorrie. https://500px.com/photo/109430511/compact-by-bruce-walker I want to be you when I grow up. Or rather if. I want to be her...

Re: PDML Photo Annual: ebook now available

2015-05-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Nobody cares about those outdated laptops anymore. If you can't wear it on your wrist, ankle, ... it ain't cool. ;-) Wearware!... (I thought I just invented that word, but googling it I found that someone has stolen my great ideas again!) Igor Bruce Walker Thu, 21 May 2015 13:47:18 -0700 w

Re: PESO - Strawberry porn

2015-05-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Thank you, Dan, Larry and Jack! Personally I like the light (second) background. But apparently, it is not unanimous. Igor On Sun, 17 May 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: On the same trip to the Texas Hill Country (see the thread about Vintage Car), we stopped by a strawberry farm. Here is

Re: PESO - 'A whale of a mouth'

2015-05-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
John, If one uses "no-script" plugin (it disables Javascript), then indeed no ads are shown. I am not sure if absence of the flash plug-in is also helpful or not. I suspect you have one like that. However, for many sites these days Javascript is needed and cannot be disabled in the "main"

Re: PESO: Biscayne's World

2015-05-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Darren, I saw this image in the morning on my phone, and pulled it up tonight, on my laptop. I enjoyed it. I like the juxtaposition of the metallic (and rusty) thingy and very tranquil field behind, with the lone tree there. I agree that it look better without the orphan tree branch on the r

Re: PESO - 'A whale of a mouth'

2015-05-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ken, that's an impressive moment and a fun image! It's interesting that the first time you visit that page, the first ad that is shown to you is for Tamron 150-600: http://42graphy.org/misc/KenWaller-Tamron.jpg That must be a hint from photo.net ;-) Cheers, Igor Ken Waller Tue, 19 May 201

OT - sham cancer charities

2015-05-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
The sham cancer struck cancer charities. It's been populating all major news channels: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/20/business/4-cancer-charities-accused-in-ftc-fraud-case.html?_r=0 None of those four seem to be related to what PDML donates to (From what I know, Mark did his homework on tha

Re: Camera purchase advice

2015-05-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Igor On May 18, 2015 2:24:40 PM "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: Thanks, igor, PJ, Bill and Larry. That do you think of the Canon EOS Rebel T5 e? (Someone else suggested it.) Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, May 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Igor PDML-StR

Re: Camera purchase advice

2015-05-18 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, I recently had a friend asking for an advice in a similar situation. I explained pro's and con's of different options, but I recommended something like a micro-4/3. (And he and his daughter were vrey happy.) I don't think a DSLR is warranted at this point unless somebody specifically want

Re: PESO - Unknown Fly

2015-05-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Wow! Those eyes! I am melting... Mark, - I thought you (and some other PDMLers) might appreciate this: http://petapixel.com/2010/07/06/macro-portraits-of-emerging-mosquitos/ (You might have seen it already.) Igor Mark C Sun, 17 May 2015 20:43:04 -0700 wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evo

PESO - Strawberry porn

2015-05-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On the same trip to the Texas Hill Country (see the thread about Vintage Car), we stopped by a strawberry farm. Here is a flower from there: It's nothing special, really, but with many people showing off their flowers, I thought I'd do too. Actually, I am curious which version people like

Re: PESO - vintage car

2015-05-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Thanks to all who viewed and thank you, John, Dan, Eric, Paul, Ken, Morris! Eric and Paul, - thanks for identifying the car. Morris, specials thanks for the interesting story about Tudors-Fordors! As for the car, - I am not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised that it is used for weddings and

Fwd: PESO - vintage car

2015-05-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Two weeks ago we visited a few wineries that are between Austin and Fredericksburg (Texas), what is called Texas Hill Country. At one of the wineries, I saw this creature: http://42graphy.org/misc/Car_IR25799.jpg I am sure some knowledgeable people on PDNL will quickly tell the model of this ca

Re: PESO: Some Like it Hot

2015-05-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, "Well, nobody's perfect!" Igor Ann Sanfedele Fri, 15 May 2015 17:24:07 -0700 wrote: Ok, Kiddo, now you really do have to provide a link.. I loved seeing the Del Coronado in 1984... I think they charge money now to go inside just to gawk. gorgeous building a On 5/15/2015 19:17, Danie

OT - 80th anniversary of Moscow subway, - "metro"

2015-05-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On May 15, Moscow (Russia) subway, "Metro" is celebrating its 80th birthday. The Guardian published a gallery of photos from various stations, including some old ones. I thought it would be interesting to some PDMLers http://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2015/may/14/moscow-metro-80-annive

Re: UK update, etc.

2015-05-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
P.J., Sat May 9 10:53:40 EDT 2015 P.J. Alling wrote: We had a splendid meeting of the "Baker Street Highly-Irregulars" I hear that fiber can help with that... It improves the bandwidth! ... and relaxes the bottleneck. ;-) On 5/9/2015 4:31 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: We had a splendid meet

Re: PESO: Bull Elephant

2015-05-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, San Diego zoo is a very exciting place, and, evidently, not just for the visitors. Back in September of 2007, while we were still in San Diego, and a friend was visiting me, we saw this zebra: http://komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Zoo/IMGP7974.jpg Some small kids near us was asking their parent

Re: GESO Ready, Set, Fierce

2015-05-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry Colen Thu, 14 May 2015 18:41:33 -0700 wrote: On Thu, 14 May 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: The best ones are 4219, 2676, 4341, 6761, 7893, 9251. 4219? do you mean 2415? No, I actually meant 4219, but listed it out of order. I had more consistent results when I was shooting with a

Re: GESO Ready, Set, Fierce

2015-05-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
That gallery is a very nice job, Larry! The best ones are 4219, 2676, 4341, 6761, 7893, 9251. 8684 is a good example of a well-caught dynamic moment (as opposed to a static, posed one) If it were mine, I would consider trimming 9251 from the top to 1:1. As for the motion-blurred shot, th

Re: PESO: Barred Owl / Snake

2015-05-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jeffrey, I like the owl, but the snake (the colored version), is just "wow!" You have a talent for "catching" reptiles! (My wife is still using your older photo of a lizard [monitor?] with a split tongue as her FB profile.) Igor On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 8:58 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: At

OT - butterflant

2015-05-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I couldn't find the source of this image, - found it through a link to a FB page. I hope this image would show up: https://goo.gl/6J3JfM If not, - you can see it on the FB page: https://goo.gl/EYg1Z0 Whoever did it, had a brilliant idea (and nice implementation). Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Sydney Harbour Bridge

2015-05-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
27;ll add that the Sydney Observatory (at night in May) was one of the highlights of the nearly two weeks in Melbourne/Great Ocean Road - Canberra - Sydney/Blue Mountains area. Would love to go back again some day. On Mon, 11 May 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Dave, That photo brought up the memori

Re: Wide angle zooms when cost is a consideration

2015-05-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Eric, As Jack wrote, - 17-70/4 could be an option for you (if the price is affordable) I bought it as it gives me that reach to 70. It is not the sharpest lens at the longer end, so, if I need 50-70 at the best quality, I switch to 50-135/2.8. But it is reasonably good nevertheless. I think

Re: PESO - 'Dew on the Web'

2015-05-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Wow! It's unbelievable! I am always impressed by the natural "regular" patterns. And it is a technically superb shot, Ken! Igor On 5/10/2015 4:32 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Taken a while back with a K20D and SMC A* Macro 200 mm f4.0 @ 1/25sec, f16 & 400 ISO http://photo.net/photodb/

Re: PESO: Sydney Harbour Bridge

2015-05-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dave, That photo brought up the memories of our trip to Sydney. Two most memorable things related to that bridge: 1. I was struggling with getting the photograph that I liked myself. In particular, - it was frustrating that I had hard time getting those climbing people in the way that would mak

Re: Peso Baby Amelia

2015-05-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, You've done a good job. And the Nature made all babies (human and animal) cute (at least to their parents and families), - that's the main factor that provides the survival of the helpless little ones. The biggest problem we've had with photographing our daughter when she was betwe

Re: PESO: Terra Cotta Kansas

2015-05-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Darren, Well, it got interrupted... What I meant to say is: It's trully awfully great! :-) It reminded me some of the great views from Badlands National Park (SD). Igor On Mon, 11 May 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Darren, It's trully awful On 5/11/2015 11:49, Darren

Re: PESO: Terra Cotta Kansas

2015-05-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Darren, It's trully awful On 5/11/2015 11:49, Darren Addy wrote: After I decided on the title I thought I would Google it. Found that Terra Cotta, KS (note the comma) was an actual place (now extinct) albeit a couple hundred miles to the east of this location. http://www.leg

Re: PESO ~ shooting the photographer

2015-05-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
That can be fatal! And if not, she'll shoot you with the camera! ;-) Igor On Sun, May 3, 2015 at 10:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Very nice, Bruce! Love the light and her striking left eye! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On May 3, 2015, at 6:19 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I've been

Re: PESO: Red Dogwood

2015-05-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, Aren't we great? ... or at least our minds... ;-) Igor Ann Sanfedele Mon, 04 May 2015 15:08:10 -0700 wrote: HA! I swear _ I sent my email about this subject before reading yours, igor lol ann On Mon, 4 May 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: John Mon, 04 May 2015 14:11:03 -0700

Re: PESO: Red Dogwood

2015-05-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Nice clean rendering. The blue in this situation looks artificial, sort of a studio backdrop (and it is). I would consider replacing it (in PS or LR) with a sky-blue blue to make it less confusing (and you can see, - people are confused). Cheers! On 5/4/2015 1:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Re: PESO: Red Dogwood

2015-05-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
John Mon, 04 May 2015 14:11:03 -0700 wrote: In myth, the Trojan Horse was constructed from the wood of the Dogwood. It must've been a Horsewood, otherwise it would've been a Trojan Dog! ;-) Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Ahead of Me

2015-05-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
That's a nice catch! Photo.net displayed it with the ad that caught my eye: http://42graphy.org/misc/RickWormer-LongerLegs.jpg Cheers, Igor On 4 May 2015, at 11:43, Rick Womer wrote: On my way to work last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016841 (K-5, DA40/2.8 Ltd.) Comme

Re: %#$@*$ Blurb

2015-05-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, At the very least, you can call Blurb, and get your expedited shipping refunded. Igor Mark Roberts Fri, 01 May 2015 17:28:34 -0700 wrote: Bill wrote: On 01/05/2015 4:21 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: When I ordered the test print of the PDML Photo Annual I paid extra for express shipping

Re: OT: RANT - Google Maps

2015-05-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Godfrey, As you well know, Google Maps (as all (most?) google services) are very much distributed. So the fact that you, in/near Silicon Valley are able to use it, doesn't mean that there are no problems on the East Coast or in the South. Brian, I am seeing it in the OLD version (12.17) o

Re: OT: RANT - Google Maps

2015-05-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
John, While Google maps are loading very slowly today (you broke it! ;-) ), I can see the satellite images.. I am not sure if you meant some particular scale that is not available... As a matter of fact, it is the map itself that doesn't load, while the "Earth" image does. Here it is: http://

Re: computer woes and advice needed

2015-05-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
27;ll write off list - then you'll understand.. don't want to get in a whole thing about it on PDML - I'm not getting rid of the computer I have... Will explian after I take my blood prssure :-) ann On Fri, 1 May 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Ann, There was a joke about a

Re: computer woes and advice needed

2015-04-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, There was a joke about a nouveau riche guy who comes to the Mercedes and wants to buy a new S600. The sales person asks him: - What's wrong with the one you bought yesterday? - The ashtray is full. If the only problem is that you cannot sign in websites, I wouldn't jump into buying a new c

Re: Peso an unseen view

2015-04-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Don, that's a very interesting view. Well seen and shot. I came back to this photo a few times: That chair upstairs with the square (rhombus?) door windows looks like a person from far away. Cheers, Igor On Apr 29, 2015, at 4:56 am, Donald Guthrie wrote: Last year a building burned dow

Re: PESO ~ A portrait of Dorrie in a caf.

2015-04-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hi Bruce, Sorry, I might sound like a contrarian in this case, but I am not thrilled with this portrait. Technically it is fine, and the lady is pretty. But, as you wrote previously, - a great facial expression is very important. In this case the face is a bit too tense. It is rather subtle,

Re: PESO: Magnolia Blossom

2015-04-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, I like the color and the rendering of it. I actually use that type of background removal time-to-time in LR. I have two thoughts: 1. I am thinking if a bit of edge sharpening (e.g. via unsharpen mask, or sharpening with a mask) would make it standing out a bit better. (Maybe not, I'd pla

Re: PESO - Moth Macro

2015-04-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
r Bob W-PDML Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:26:19 -0700 wrote: Depends on the size of your head! On 24 Apr 2015, at 20:09, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Speaking of numbers, how many of those would you need to "stack" to make one fur hat? ;-) On Fri, 24 Apr 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: That

Re: Pixel shifting

2015-04-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Very soon, the pixels will stop being the limiting factor, and other things will become the bottle-neck: optics, diffraction [limit]. Actually, I remember seeing recently some estimates that indicate that the resolution of the cheap lenses is already more limiting than the higher-end DSLR's sen

Re: PESO - Moth Macro

2015-04-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Speaking of numbers, how many of those would you need to "stack" to make one fur hat? ;-) On Fri, 24 Apr 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: That's a furry creature! If you didn't say what it was, I probably wouldn't have guessed. Great photo! I probably wouldn't ha

Re: PESO - Moth Macro

2015-04-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
That's a furry creature! If you didn't say what it was, I probably wouldn't have guessed. Great photo! I probably wouldn't have patience to take 110 images to stack them. Igor Mark C Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:50:42 -0700 wrote: A macro of a moth - probably a gypsy moth: http://www.markcassino.com

PDMLers.au [some] 4.5 years ago

2015-04-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
While I was looking for the photos of cockatoos, I found a few photos that my wife took of PDMLers, whose company we greatly enjoyed during our trip to Australia. I thought PDMLers might enjoy seeing this Australia natives: Rob and I at Bundeena National Park (possibly photographing cockatoo

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