Re: Riverside

2015-02-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On 2/15/2015 5:43 PM, John wrote: On 2/15/2015 5:08 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Today has been the first beautiful day of the year, I think. Anyway, there was warm sunshine and only one cloud in the sky. Here are some snaps from the river, taken with my phone: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4

70 years ago Dresden bombing -- and a photo of Dresden Cathedral

2015-02-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I just read on BBC the article about the bombing of Dresden exactly 70 years ago: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31448992 Remembering those events is important to deter repeat of such events. (Unfortunately, as the recent history shows, it is impossible to avoid those due to the loss of c

Re: Need your opinion - "Square in Dresden from seafood perspective"

2015-02-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Wow, such a heated debate! As a scientist, I like pationed civilized discussions! As a scientist, I also feel obligated to clarify the possible confusions that occured in the process. A. Perspective and compression. First, I would provide a sort of "rabbinistic" response: Bruce's point is cor

Re: Need your opinion - "Square in Dresden from seafood perspective"

2015-02-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
for caricature-type fun shots: http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR09965.jpg http://42graphy.org/misc/2014-05-18-safari/_IR07731.jpg But sometimes, it can work even in "event"-type shots: http://42graphy.org/misc/fisheye-dfx/ Igor On Thu, 12 Feb 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Hi All! Time-t

Re: Photo-Puzzler -- Whose Eye Is It Anyway? #2 -- Answers to both

2015-02-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
eye it is, unless it's a Llama. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHNczNvOnGc ... and if it's not, it should be. On Thu, 12 Feb 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Gee! After several messages on the previous thread and this new thread, I finally noticed that I accidentally switched around

Re: PESO: Finke River

2015-02-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Those Australians must be originating from the Moon or Mars which got many "seas" looking similarly to that: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_maria_on_the_Moon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Mars :-) ... even though, as Godfrey's signature said recently, "Mars is the only known

Need your opinion - "Square in Dresden from seafood perspective"

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hi All! Time-to-time I am experimenting with the Korean 8mm fisheye lens. I've posted a few shots produced with that lens that I liked. But sometimes I am not sure if the photo works or not. Here is one of such shots: http://42graphy.org/misc/Dresden_IR00794.jpg I would like to hear your hones

Re: Photo-Puzzler -- Whose Eye Is It Anyway? #2 (corrected)

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
ed, 11 Feb 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: John, I like your way of thinking. This idea prompted me to offer the second puzzle with the same idea: Whose Eye It Is Anyway? (And this time it is not a camel or Paul's highschool sweetheart.) http://42graphy.org/misc/2014-05-18-WhoseEye/_IR0755

Photo-Puzzler -- Whose Eye It Is Anyway? #2

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
1 PM, Paul wrote: Looks like a camel. OTOH, do you know any of the girls I dated in college? ; >{ -p On 2/11/2015 1:07 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Well, I am not going to ask what make and model this car is (that could be a bonus question), but I will offer smart and knowledgable people of

Re: Photo-Puzzler: Whose Eye It Is Anyway?

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jack, Yep, I thought that's what you likely meant, but wasn't sure. Igor Jack Davis Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:12:03 -0800 wrote: Igor, In Iowa, at least when I lived there, a sow is a Mama pig. Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to U

Re: Photo-Puzzler: Whose Eye It Is Anyway?

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
but it kind of worries me that Paul may have dated a camel. On 2/11/2015 3:59 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Bingo! (And no, I don't know your highschool sweetheart. :-) ) Well, this just proves what I wrote: PDMLers is a very smart crowd. (And I am still impressed, as I don't know

Re: Peso-Volcanic Forest Pano

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jack, I missed the previous renditions, but this one looks very nice. Igor 2015-02-11 15:50 GMT+02:00 Jack Davis wrote: Final offering of this scene. Yeah, I'm milking it. Haven't shot a scenic lately. My favorite subject. Back up: K-5, DA16X45 f/4 at 23mm, 1,000, ISO 400 Comments? Thank

Re: Photo-Puzzler: Whose Eye It Is Anyway?

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
n college? ; >{ On Wed, 11 Feb 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Well, I am not going to ask what make and model this car is (that could be a bonus question), but I will offer smart and knowledgable people of PDML to guess who this eye belongs to: http://42graphy.org/misc/2014-04-18-Whose

Photo-Puzzler: Whose Eye It Is Anyway?

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Well, I am not going to ask what make and model this car is (that could be a bonus question), but I will offer smart and knowledgable people of PDML to guess who this eye belongs to: http://42graphy.org/misc/2014-04-18-WhoseEye/_IR07654.html I hope you enjoy it! Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: OT: hot news from the groves of Academe

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Measures have been taken and those are different from Barbie's: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2308658/How-Barbies-body-size-look-real-life-Walking-fours-missing-half-liver-inches-intestine.html Igor Paul Stenquist Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:32:08 -0800 wrote: How assinine. Butt I hope som

Re: PESO - In the eye of the beholder

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jack, It's actually a piglet (of a wild variety). Igor Jack Davis Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:20:56 -0800 wrote: Is that a reflection of a foal in the eye, Igor? Jack - Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015

PESO - Deers R Us

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Nothing spectacular, just a funny (imho) shot: http://42graphy.org/misc/2014-04-18-DeersRUs/_IR07594.html 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 direct

PESO - In the eye of the beholder

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
In the eye of the beholder: http://42graphy.org/misc/2014-04-18-InTheEye/_IR07571.html Igor PS. I won't offer the puzzle of whose eye that is this time. It was a donkey (or more likely a cross, more likely a mule than a hinny, - but I am not a specialist in this area). -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: dos PESOs: Birds in a show

2015-02-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
parison at this point, but you are right. Actually, I've heard this a few times that birds are the nearest to dinosaurs living today creatures. ... and I notice that resemblance when looking at the chicken carcass at the end of the dinner. ;-) Igor On Tue, 10 Feb 2015, Igor PDML-StR

Re: dos PESOs: Birds in a show

2015-02-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
wejiejyK5s And the other one is an African collared raven. Cheers, Igor On Tue, 10 Feb 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Last weekend we went to the Dallas Zoo. This was the second time I went to this zoo. They have several shows and "encounters with animals", where there is some act

dos PESOs: Birds in a show

2015-02-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Last weekend we went to the Dallas Zoo. This was the second time I went to this zoo. They have several shows and "encounters with animals", where there is some action happening with the animals. What I like about those is that (unlike at many other zoos) they also actively mention such importa

Re: Enablement: Bottom feeder purchases 43mm Limited SILVER (MIJ)

2015-02-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Congrats, Darren! I have 77/1.8 and 31/1.8 Limiteds. I am very happy with both of them (although in different ways: they have very different characters). While those are obviously faster lenses compared to what I have for that focal length, the rendering I get from both is much better than w

Re: OT: PC diagnosis

2015-02-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Collin, Under "Administrative Tools" -> "Event Viewer" (If not under "start" menu, "Administrative Tools", you can find it under "Control Panel" (in Control Panel, choose "View by: Small icons" if you have it "by: Category") In that Even Viewer, look under "Windows Logs" -> "Application", a

Re: Google Earth Pro is now free

2015-02-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On 5/2/15, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm an Adjunct Professor in the Art & Graphic Design Department. Surely that counts? That's far from a Count. ;-) Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: "Accelerated maximum aperture"

2015-02-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ghm.. "Fast" is indeed a reasonable guess for what it was supposed to be. My point stays (albeit clarified): they need a good *technical* editor. Igor On Wed, 4 Feb 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Does somebody know what "accelerated maximum aperture" means, and who and

Re: B&H taking orders

2015-02-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I think I want that 150-450, but I cannot say that I really need it. So, at this point, it would be hard to justify the current price tag... ... maybe when the dust settles down... Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIB

"Accelerated maximum aperture"

2015-02-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Does somebody know what "accelerated maximum aperture" means, and who and where dug out such a "creative" writer: "Thanks to its large- constant aperture design, the lens provides an _accelerated__maximum__aperture_ of F2.8 at all focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm." This is published on DPrev

Re: New Zoom Lenses

2015-02-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Malcolm Smith Wed, 04 Feb 2015 12:43:55 -0800 wrote: Can't disagree, I fall into the same category. I just hope there is enough of a market for a FF body. "FF" body, - in this context it sounds almost as superlative of "F". ;-) PS. And with respect to "need" vs "want", - James wrote exactl

Re: New Zoom Lenses

2015-02-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Malcolm, Yep, agree. The lack of Pentax brand at the camera stores is not helping. ... but!... 1. There are very few "true" camera stores remaining. For many people, especially in smaller cities, the only places selling cameras are BestBuy, Walmart and Target. So, if people are advanced eno

Re: PESO: Elvis at the pool

2015-02-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
HAR! :-) My Elvis will bit your Elvis! or even My Elvis is bigger than your Elvis! Daniel J. Matyola Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:26:30 -0800 wrote: <...> my Elvis ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Photography, art, unintentional plagiarism, ...

2015-02-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Malcolm, While starting reading this sentence below, I first thought it would be something like: "You could put two photographers in an empty garden shed, and they would come back with three different images" ... each! ;-) Cheers! Igor Malcolm Smith Wed, 04 Feb 2015 08:40:32 -0800 wrote

Re: New Zoom Lenses

2015-02-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Malcolm, while I understand what you meant, -- the photographers who are "hooked" on a particular system and have invested in the glass, etc. But that's only part of the picture. Your conclusion is based on the assumption that there is no movement on the DSLR market. First of all, there are a

Photography, art, unintentional plagiarism, ...

2015-02-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Here is an article in The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2015/feb/03/instagram-generation-amateur-photographers-art-plagiarism While the article raises some interesting questions, I disagree with some of the statements the author makes. E.g. he suggests that

Re: Bill Owen failing

2015-02-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Sad news. I've never met Bill in person, but remember him well from his activity on PDML. Some 15-20 pounds ago, I believe I was the youngest on PDML back then. Ooh, the time is unstoppable... Igor Mark Roberts Mon, 02 Feb 2015 07:28:37 -0800 wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: My wife heard fro

Re: Dos Pesos: spinning poi

2015-02-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Well done, and cool, indeed! Igor On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 2:31 AM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend did some fire spinning at her 50th birthday party last night, and asked me to take some photos. I fired my yn560-IV with the wireless trigger, and asked someone to just aim the flash at Beth. This w

PESO - butterfly

2015-01-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I am not completely satisfied with this photo: I didn't have much time to shoot it (and I didn't have the magic motion-stopping spray like Mark C. and a few others have), as I had other obligations, and only a minute or two for these shots. I should've closed down the aperture father, instead

OT - Fantasy photography

2015-01-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Here is a photographer who shoots in the "fantasy" (as in "fantasy books") style: http://www.boredpanda.com/fantasy-photography-russian-photographer-margarita-kareva/ I thought it was very interesting. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: PESO - Blue Snowflake

2015-01-28 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, Your guess about the auto-WB compensating for the yellow light is very plausible. I've seen this type of things happening. If that's not the case, - I wonder if it is somehow a result of optical interference on the thickness of some layer(s) of the flake. It looks like the blue color

Re: Question - Pentax .AVI and Lightroom

2015-01-28 Thread Igor PDML-StR
;t be much help, but lightroom is dependent upon whatever codecs you have installed on your machine for video. IIRC, it definitely wants quicktime at the very least. If you are on a PC try installing quicktime and maybe the full k-lite codec pack. On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 3:41 AM, Igor PDML-S

Question - Pentax .AVI and Lightroom

2015-01-28 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I encountered that LR-5 (5.7.1) cannot work with Pentax k5-iiS video files. It doesn't show the thumbnail in the import "dialog", and also says that it cannot "import" the video files, complaining about the audio bit-rate. I had no problem with the video files from the same camera in LR-3.*.

Re: PESO - More than 10 feet of snow in central TX today

2015-01-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Daniel J. Matyola Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:32:20 -0800 wrote: On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 10:52 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > .. and here how it happened: Yes, but why did it "happen"? Dan Matyola Local child daycare organized a "snow day" and ordered snow from a compa

PESO - More than 10 feet of snow in central TX today

2015-01-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
And today, in Central Texas, we've got more than 10 feet of snow: http://42graphy.org/misc/SnowInTX/SnowInTX_IR24214.jpg ... and here how it happened: http://42graphy.org/misc/SnowInTX/SnowInTX_IR24205.jpg and http://42graphy.org/misc/SnowInTX/SnowInTX_IR24169.jpg 3-4 y.o. kids were in euphori

PESO - "For Sale"

2015-01-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Anybody wants to buy a slightly used car? ;-) I know there are many car enthusiasts here on the list, so I thought some people might enjoy it. http://42graphy.org/misc/ForSale_IR24409.jpg I saw it today while driving by, and turned around to snap the photo. Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: Sports Illustrated fires all it's (six remaining), photographers

2015-01-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
It is a popular trend to outsource everything and to use contractors instead of own/full time employees. Even when it doesn't offer actual savings, especially in the long run (as frequently happens), it helps to look well on the books, especially for publically traded companies and/or state en

OT - reality vs illusion

2015-01-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Very interesting images by Rob Gonsalves, where reality mixes up with an illusion: http://huckleberryfineart.com/Rob-Gonsalves-prints/ 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 direc

Re: Lightroom 6 will require 64-bit operating systems

2015-01-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry Colen Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:35:06 -0800 wrote: Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Darren, thanks for the heads-up. That's an unpleasant news. > > Larry, you are right from the point of view of the technology. > But it is not the right decision from the users' point of vi

Re: Lightroom 6 will require 64-bit operating systems

2015-01-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
erful enough for the few edge cases that want to use it with their P&S camera or whatever. I still use Photoshop CS5 for example. I'm tempted by CC I must admit for the $10 a month, but CS5 still does everything I really need it to do. The only thing I want from CC is the expanded pano

Re: Lightroom 6 will require 64-bit operating systems

2015-01-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
fessional, but that doesn't change the essence): it is not a REQUIREMENT to use LR. Igor On Fri, 23 Jan 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Darren, thanks for the heads-up. That's an unpleasant news. Larry, you are right from the point of view of the technology. But it is not the righ

Re: Lightroom 6 will require 64-bit operating systems

2015-01-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Darren, thanks for the heads-up. That's an unpleasant news. Larry, you are right from the point of view of the technology. But it is not the right decision from the users' point of view (ot at least some of the users). Adobe is essentially cutting off from the new versions of LR those users wh

Re: PESO - Snowflake (with abstracted cat fat)

2015-01-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Actually, there was a cartoon character that I clearly see in this snowflake, but I cannot recall what it's called or what cartoon it was in. It's black and very aggressive, and if I remember correctly, there were many of them... Anybody? Igor On Sat, 17 Jan 2015, Igor PDML

Re: PESO - Snowflake (with abstracted cat fat)

2015-01-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Or rather this: http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/legendsofthemultiuniverse/images/e/ee/Pikachu_cute_happy_jump.png/revision/latest?cb=20140701061658 http://goo.gl/dlycYB Igor PS. Mark, - I'm greatly enjoying all your snowflakes! Ken Waller Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:59:20 -0800 wrote: Very nic

Perfect for PDML: B&H sells wine for cats

2015-01-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Cats, B&H, wine, cats ... - are all the popular subjects/objects mentioned (and mostly enjoyed) by PDMLers on a regular basis. So, I thought this was not really OT. Nyan Nyan Nouveau: http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/10/15/never-drink-alone-again-because-now-theres-wine-for-cats/ Cheeow! Igor -

Re: I need help

2015-01-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Luka, Sorry, I don't have any FB presence of my own, and I read this message too late anyway. But, - congratulations, it looks like your girlfriend won that contest with the video! Igor Luka Knezevic-Strika Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:46:44 -0800 wrote: It's a thing where my girlfriend needs to wi

Re: Is anyone else having trouble with sort by capture time in LR 5?

2015-01-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, Whenever I need to batch-rename files, I am using FastStone Image Viewer. It is free and works well (it does a few other batch jobs well). [Occasionally I also use FastStone Photo Resizer, - which is also free. - But that's typically when I need to quickly resize several photos from the

Re: Canned Air Debacle

2015-01-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
What's canned in the air debacle? ;-) On a serious note, - let me share my experience. In my 20+ years of working with small high-purity samples and devices, we've been always trying to avoid using compressed air cans for cleaning the samples. The proper way has always been to use compresse

Re: GESO - 2015 Snow Crystals

2015-01-08 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On Thu, 8 Jan 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 8:57 PM, Mark C wrote: First results for this season - Just about the time, - I was recently thinking that I haven't seen those from you this season yet. (Someone's gallery [inferior to your level] was posted b

Re: GESO - 2015 Snow Crystals

2015-01-08 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Be careful what you wish for! Mark, you requested a comet, but would a meteor do? http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2015/01/video_captures_large_meteor_ex.html Cheers, Igor On Thu, 8 Jan 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Mark, My responses are interspersed below. On Wed, Jan 7, 2015

Re: GESO - 2015 Snow Crystals

2015-01-08 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, My responses are interspersed below. On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 8:57 PM, Mark C wrote: First results for this season - Just about the time, - I was recently thinking that I haven't seen those from you this season yet. (Someone's gallery [inferior to your level] was posted by DPreview.)

Re: PDML Photo Annual: Week 1 update

2015-01-06 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ken Waller wrote: From: David J Brooks trying to pick 3 good shots from 2 sorta good shots is hard Submit 3 copies of 1 and you'll be fine. But then how will I choose between them??? Flip the coin and see which of the 3 s[l]ides i

Re: Interesting new ultra-MACRO (2:1) lens for Pentax

2015-01-06 Thread Igor PDML-StR
day photography." If this is true, it can't be used on the K-5 as claimed in the eBay listing, can it? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Some PDMLers might have read about this new lens before, but I

Re: Interesting new ultra-MACRO (2:1) lens for Pentax

2015-01-06 Thread Igor PDML-StR
The manufacturer is a brand-new Chinese company: http://www.venuslens.net/about/ It appears that very few of these lenses have been sold (outside of China) so far. Besides ebay, the only other way to buy them is directly through the company's website. Igor On Tue, 6 Jan 2015, Igor PDM

Interesting new ultra-MACRO (2:1) lens for Pentax

2015-01-06 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Some PDMLers might have read about this new lens before, but I just discovered and thought I'd share this information, as it might be of interest some people here. There is a new Venus 60/2.8 Ultra-Macro (up to 2:1) lens. As far as I understand it has adjustable magnification. It's made in C

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Steve Cottrell Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:15:22 -0800 On 2/1/15, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: >24p will produce 24 separate images in one second of video. 24i will >produce 24 frames of 2-fields each = 48 separate images in one second of >video. The 24p will be a bit more 'jittery' giv

Re: OT News

2014-12-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
David J Brooks Wed, 24 Dec 2014 13:38:33 -0800 On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > David J Brooks wrote: > >>Looks like i'm a grampa now.:-) > > Congratulations, Dave! > Sign that kid up for spelling lessons now before it's too late. To late HAR! Congrats, Dave! In all

pdml@pdml.net

2014-12-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Zos, thank you for the pointers to those two packages. I just downloaded argyll, and will take a look at it. The software that comes with ColorMunki Display is indeed very "skinny". I was surprised that it only allows to save a profile, but doesn't allow loading a previously saved profile. While

pdml@pdml.net

2014-12-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
librator myself shortly. On Sat, 20 Dec 2014, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I just wanted to point out that B&H currently has X-Rite ColorMunki Display on sale for $119 with an additional $25 Mail-in rebate, resulting in $94 end price. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c

Re: PESO - Wedding Feast

2014-12-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Correction for a typo: wide -> wife. On Sat, 20 Dec 2014, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Impressive! My wiFe also liked it (we just recently discussed the food porn snapshots on local Yelp). She regretted it wasn't under CC license, so she couldn't use that as an illustration in som

Re: PESO - Wedding Feast

2014-12-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Impressive! My wide also liked it (we just recently discussed the food porn snapshots on local Yelp). She regretted it wasn't under CC license, so she couldn't use that as an illustration in some future blog post. The mummers shots are also interesting, but not as striking as this one. This

Re: Was this year on PDML reMark!able?

2014-12-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
f we don't feed them. PDMLers just have to realize that the dynamics might change. Best, Igor Bill Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:41:52 -0800 wrote: On 20/12/2014 3:59 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Igor PDML-StR wrote: What do others think? Traffic seems to be declining and though I don'

pdml@pdml.net

2014-12-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I just wanted to point out that B&H currently has X-Rite ColorMunki Display on sale for $119 with an additional $25 Mail-in rebate, resulting in $94 end price. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/798928-REG/X_Rite_CMUNDIS_ColorMunki_Display.html I've been using this product for 2 or 3 y

Was this year on PDML reMark!able?

2014-12-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Thinking about 2014 on PDML, I realized that haven't seen as many "Mark!"s as in any of the previous ones. I also saw much fewer puns this year. Do you think my observation is correct? If so, I wonder if it is a sign of the time: there are seemingly fewer discussions here. Most posts are PESOs

Re: I think I just stubled upon a huge bug in LR

2014-12-18 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Wow! Godfrey, that's probably the most technical description that I've ever seen on this list (or at least outside photography per se, which by its nature is still less technical). Thank you, thank you, thank you! Not only that it helped me discerning between the two different scenarios of wh

Re: I think I just stubled upon a huge bug in LR

2014-12-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
w, not DNG. Godfrey On Wed, 17 Dec 2014, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I think I encountered a weird bug in LR today. I edited photos in LR and exported them into DNG v 4.6, which is the version compatible with the old PS CS3 that I have. When I opened that folder in Bridge, I found that the "loca

I think I just stubled upon a huge bug in LR

2014-12-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I think I encountered a weird bug in LR today. I edited photos in LR and exported them into DNG v 4.6, which is the version compatible with the old PS CS3 that I have. When I opened that folder in Bridge, I found that the "local" changes (brush/mask adjustments) done in LR 5.6 have not showed u

Epson R3000 head replacement... or a new printer (recommendations?)

2014-12-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
My brother has Epson R3000 Coincidentally just a couple days after my question here about my R2880, my brother, who has an Epson R3000, asked me for an opinion. After not using his printer for a few months, he turned it on and tried to print, but even after running the head cleaning procedure se

Technical question about Epson jet photo-printers

2014-12-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I've been using Epson R2880 for close to 5 years now, and one question is still not quite settled in my mind: Q.: When the printer is switched off, does it do anything special (e.g. parking the printing head in a particular place/way) that minimizes clogging of the nozzles? Here is the ba

DPreview on 645z

2014-12-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Following Stan's example, DPreview has posted their impressions on 645z: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0121577106/medium-well-done-two-takes-on-the-pentax-645z That's an interesting reading. (It is not important for this review, but I am surprised by the deep shadows around the eyes in the fi

Re: PESO - Grading Term Papers

2014-12-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I've never graded homeworks or papers outdoors, as a TA or as a professor. However, my roommate in the grad school was surprised I was grading homeworks in front of a TV. I suspect that the reason could be to avoid distractions in the office. As for the vents and the cold weather, - it might

Re: OT: Facepalm

2014-12-03 Thread Igor PDML-StR
It might drive one nuts, but indeed, not all "nuts" are nuts. Some are good for cooking, while the others are just cuckoo. Cheers, Igor Bob W-PDML Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:57:06 -0800 wrote: On 2 Dec 2014, at 19:03, Igor PDML-StR wrote: While I understand the obsurdity of the situ

Re: Time Machine as backup

2014-12-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
dfrey On Dec 2, 2014, at 11:15 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Out of curiousity, - do you write the changes and meta-information back to the files that you edit with LR? If you don't, - the source files don't change, do they? So, unless you store the source files under the directory (aka fold

Re: PESO American Beauty

2014-12-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On 12/2/2014 3:24 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Several weeks ago, I stumbled across a good deal on several used White Lightning strobes. I had him send them to Paul C Buff for cleaning, refurbishment etc. It was excellent service, they even threw in some used reflectors for free to replace the miss

Re: Fwd: Time Machine as backup

2014-12-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Godfrey, Out of curiousity, - do you write the changes and meta-information back to the files that you edit with LR? If you don't, - the source files don't change, do they? So, unless you store the source files under the directory (aka folder) where LR catalog resides, what you are writing a

Re: OT: Facepalm

2014-12-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
While I understand the obsurdity of the situation, but I also guess that it is a general warning statement to satisfy allergen-labelling laws in various countries. My guess is if it is not explicitly stated that "it may contain traces of nuts", it might be assumed that it is not, despite the

Yet another storage/backup solution "On the go"

2014-12-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hi All, Brian was (and possibly a few others were) interested in a light-weight solution of backing up photo files from SD cards to the tablets. Last night I found this, and thought that it *might* be yet another solution for some: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L6M1H1C/ (and there are

Heads-up: Ricoh WG-20 will be on limited-time deal sale

2014-11-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
FYI: Waterproof Shockproof Coldproof Crushproof camera (Ricoh WG-20) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9SQIGA This product will be on limited-time deal sale on Amazon.com starting at 10:50am CST. I don't know what will be the price. Right now it is $177.99 with free shiping from ElectroGen

Re: PESO - Freeloader

2014-11-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Brian Walters Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:16:10 -0800 Quoting David Mann : > Cool photo. I've never heard of Anzac slice before, even though > I'm highly familiar with the biscuits. I looked up the recipe and > discovered it's pretty much the same thing. Yeah - just a bit thicker and not as

Totally OT -- for you, cat haters and cat lovers

2014-11-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
(Not mine): http://goo.gl/AYr5ZC Enjoy! 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: PESO - Freeloader

2014-11-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
HAR! Brian, I think she's been looking at you with love. ;-) Igor Brian Walters Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:23:47 -0800 wrote: G'day all There I was sitting down yesterday afternoon, cup of coffee in hand and Kindle open at my bookmarked place when I glanced down and noticed this little guy helpi

OT - Average between a tripod and monopod

2014-11-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
So, if you take an average of a tripod and a monopod, what would you get? A bipod! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WJ577O/ ;-) And it looks like it comes with some type of QR plate... ;-) Would it be steady enough for your K3/K5? ;-) (This reminded me of a "photo-sniper" by Zenit: http://camerape

Pentax lenses deals: da-15/4, DA-300/4. (And probably more coming?)

2014-11-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
For those suffering from LBA: deals with Pentax lenses have started showing up. Amazon has DA-300/4 for just under $1100 with free shipping: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-DA-300mm-ED-SDM/dp/B0013545U2/ B&H, Adorama, ... have da-15/4 for just under $600. A few other lenses are also on sale unt

Re: OT - 5 Mln Dollar Home for $20 on B&H - one day sale

2014-11-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
. The Messenger Mini and the DNA line are very very good. Godfrey On Nov 24, 2014, at 9:47 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I remember that some PDMLers (AFAIR, Godfrey) were big fans of Crampler photo bags. B&H has a deal for the next 23 hours or so (i.e. until some time in the evening of Tue

OT - 5 Mln Dollar Home for $20 on B&H - one day sale

2014-11-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I remember that some PDMLers (AFAIR, Godfrey) were big fans of Crampler photo bags. B&H has a deal for the next 23 hours or so (i.e. until some time in the evening of Tuesday) for Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home Bag (Black/Black) for only $19.95 with free shipping. That's a very good price,

Interesting technique: anamorphic lenses w. DSLR

2014-11-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I hadn't known much about anamorphic lenses, except that they existed. I just came across this interesting article: http://petapixel.com/2014/05/07/shooting-anamorphic-lens-dslr/ (which was originally published on the author's own website: https://www.samhurdphotography.com/2014/technique/shootin

Re: surge of inexpensive Tamron 16-50/2.8

2014-11-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
ope. Henk Thank you, Henk! I've never had a chance to try 16-45/4, as I have 17-70/4. I am not sure if gaining one speed stop is worth sacrificing 50-70 focal range. Igor On Tue, 18 Nov 2014, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I've noticed that there are a bunch of relatively inexpensive (co

Re: OTish - Photos of Arctic Foxes

2014-11-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ken Waller Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:47:50 -0800 wrote: > They're a lot healthier-looking than the scraggy things around here. One reason might be that they're in the wild and don't get a chance to eat 'garbage'. I don't know about that, - but I know that European squirrels are more furry-fl

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2014-11-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
efy tripods, - which one(s) have you setlled on? Igor steve harley Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:28:14 -0800 wrote: on 2014-11-21 15:24 Igor PDML-StR wrote I know that a few people here have been interested in steady tripods recently. So, I thought this might be useful to someone. Vaguard Auctus 323AT

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2014-11-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I know that a few people here have been interested in steady tripods recently. So, I thought this might be useful to someone. Vaguard Auctus 323AT Aluminum Tripod for $150 @ B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/763140-REG/Vanguard_AUCTUS_323AT_Auctus_323AT_Aluminum_Tripod.html (Just in c

Re: PESO - Frozen

2014-11-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Rick: That's a great image. And after reading the message subject/photo title, I hear voices in my head: "Let it go!..." If this photo were mine, I would probably try to play with sharpening and/or applying unsharp mask ("presence" tool in LR), to make the ice pattern more apparent, but that

OT - amazing show - people dancing in the sky

2014-11-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Live "puppets": https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8oqPR5-GLuA?rel=0 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic trailer with 500 people dancing in the sky. Some amazing video work there. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: Thanksgiving Flower Small geso

2014-11-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hi Don, Nice flowers! I agree with others that the first photo seems to be the best of the three. For my taste, the second one would have benefited from a bit more space around it, especially at the bottom. But that's my taste. My mom has had such flowers for many years (and still has) at h

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