RE: PESO: Mummy?

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
David Mann wrote: Baby Caitlin at 7 days old. She's 6 weeks already and growing fast! http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1028/#peso Just before posting this I decided to try a B&W version as well. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1029/#peso ++ Wonderfu

RE: Peso-Target of Opertunity

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1114 Very nice. Malcolm -- 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

RE: PESO 2016 - 190-194 - GDG

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: https://flic.kr/p/MxSiJ5 Particularly like this one. Malcolm -- 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: PESO - nude with her back to us

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Walker wrote: http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IiKw5Atrq1YM Lovely image, as usual. Malcolm -- 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 directi

RE: PESO: Uninvited Dinner Guest

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18302538&size=lg That's brilliant Paul! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

RE: PESO: Early Morning Light

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: See, it does pay to get up early! Nice capture Malcolm. Thanks Ken, and thanks Dan & Marco for your kind comments. Malcolm -- 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 dire

RE: PESO: Early Morning Light

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Walker wrote: Handsome subjects well composed in beautiful light, Malcolm. Neighbors? (Serious question; unintended pun.) +++ Thank you Ann, Bruce & Jack, Sadly not close to me. I walk or cycle every day (camera along for the journey!), but on

PESO: Early Morning Light

2016-10-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Taken early this morning, still light frost on the grass and the Sun just climbing: http://flic.kr/p/MwerEW Malcolm -- 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 dire

RE: PESO - Selfie

2016-10-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso25.html === Great image. I've seen one of these used outside of tourist areas here. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: OT - Video

2016-10-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Some may find this amusing. Yesterday, a 'by-election' was held in a local constituency here in England, and I covered it for BBC News. A photographer friend was also there and produced this highly amusing video blog... Very goo

RE: PESO: Sexting in the last century

2016-10-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Here is one of those portraits: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18301957 I think that's really good. However, given the replies already made, I can only add this photo: http://flic.kr/p/MTPFTZ Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

RE: Peso-Monument Valley

2016-10-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1113 +++ My favourite above. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

RE: Another flickr surprise

2016-10-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jostein Øksne wrote: Here's the culprit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alunfoto/29790913253/ Excellent. Malcolm -- 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 dire

RE: PESO - Ectoplasm

2016-10-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso24.html ++ Very interesting, and I like it monochrome. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, p

RE: PESO: Old School

2016-10-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I've been away for several days, on a trip to Santra Fe, with a group of my college classmates and their spouses. There was a lot to see, and to photograph. Most relied completely on their smart phones. Of the 80 plus in attendance, only 2 of us used real cameras. This

RE: PESO -- Winter in waiting.

2016-10-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
P.J. Alling wrote: I started out today to do a real shooting test of the "new" f 70-210, but didn't actually shoot anything with it. I did however get this: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/Peso%20--%20winterinwaiting.html which is a fall reprise of this: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/Peso%20

RE: PESO - Photo Vest

2016-10-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso23.html It's almost two stories in the same picture; the concentration of the camera phone picture photographer, yet isolated below you could see the child trying to get more air as he loo

RE: PESO Orb Spider

2016-10-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Very cool. By the way, your email is showing up with no way to tell the original post from the reply. Most mail clients tend to preface the lines of the original email with a character, like '>'. I wonder if yours is colorizing using HTML, which then gets stripped out. +

RE: PESO: My Fox

2016-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Igor wrote: I haven't seen foxes here, but our diggers are armadillos. I am too lazy to get outside at wee hours to see them. And there are might be someone else who keeps re-digging the same hole in front of the house. (I've sort of given up on closing it back every time.) Other large-scale pests

RE: PESO - An Iconic Place

2016-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brian Walters wrote: I was thinking of using this for the November PUG but decided I'd rather use something local. I always liked the colour version in the late afternoon light but wondered about a black and white version. So, here's the black & white version: http://lyons-ryan.org/PESO/slides/_

RE: PESO Orb Spider

2016-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: We had a particularly pretty orb spider in the front yard. This one was a lot redder/oranger than most of ours, unfortunately the color doesn't really come through, I forgot to shoot a grey card. Both shots done with available light, K-1 and Tamron 90/2.8 macro https://www.fli

RE: PESO: My Fox

2016-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Igor wrote: Malcolm, That's a great photo! My first thought when I saw the message subject was it was not literal. As far as I heard, in Chinese folklore, a fox is a magic creature that visits to test a person. If the person does well, the fox rewards one. Otherwise the tested person can be pun

RE: the full not for Cotty gallery

2016-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2016-fall-1/album/index.html Great gallery. Malcolm -- 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 - The Night Market

2016-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso22.html Monochrome works well here, strong image. Malcolm -- 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 th

RE: fall

2016-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1093814 0900 for me. Malcolm -- 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: The Moon in Perigee

2016-10-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Moon pics are too easily executed to count as good photos, but they’re also a lot of fun. A day late on this one, as the moon is now waning, but we were socked in yesterday. What’s more, I was watching football and was undoubtedly overserved. But we get another chance in N

RE: PESO -- Tis the season.

2016-10-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
P.J. Alling wrote: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20tistheseason.html That is indeed different. Malcolm -- 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 d

RE: PESO: Field Sparrow

2016-10-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
John wrote: > And what's wrong with cat photos? :) > > Cheers, Dave > Nothing really. Unless you want to photograph birds - cats ain't birds. For John & Dave; a regular bird stalker here: http://flic.kr/p/MRdvah Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

RE: PESO - Colorful

2016-10-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Igor wrote: http://42graphy.org/misc/Colorful_IR34606.jpg This is the sort of street scene I often hope to find in town, mostly without success. I really like this, the black and white background works well. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listin

RE: Mean Old Frisco Blues

2016-10-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Dr. Feelgood https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/30293494711/in/album-7215767521945350 6/ They all capture the mood Larry, but I particularly like this one. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCR

RE: PESO: My Fox

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
ann sanfedele wrote: nice one... looks like hehas spotted his next prey... Love foxes Thanks Ann, I suspect a local cat. They watch each other but rarely fight. Pigeons often sit in one of the two large apple trees I have, and I've come down in the morning once or twice this year and found remai

RE: PESO: My Fox

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Excellent capture! Thanks Dan. Malcolm -- 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: Field Sparrow

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks Malcolm. One key to getting bird pics is that the photographer stay still long enough that the birds become accustomed to seeing you. I 'll have to be more patient. We also have a very high cat population wandering about; I've got better pictures of them stalking p

RE: PESO: My Fox

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Fascinating and well recorded by you. The fox here are very timid and steer clear of people. Very kind. The fox population around here are fine until they know they are being looked at. One knocked me off my mountain bike this year running out of bushes into me side on! A s

RE: PESO: My Fox

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Very nice sharp image, Malcolm! Also like the greenery. Thank you Jack. The weed is around the trunk of an apple tree, which I kept, as it gave the fox somewhere to hide behind. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

PESO: My Fox

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Used to have him hanging around a lot: http://flic.kr/p/McLu18 Malcolm -- 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 - NYC PDML - the evidence

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
ann sanfedele wrote: Hungry Pentaxians about to chow down at Angelina's on Ave A. https://annsan.smugmug.com/Friends-and-Family/PDMLers-in-person/i-nhv29vq/A so glad the visitors liked it. We sat around Chez Ashley for a couple of hours and then Marco decided he should take us to lunch.. whatta

RE: PESO: Field Sparrow

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: I don’t recall seeing one of these guys before, but it’s entirely possible that I’ve just been missing them.Based on what I’ve read, they thrash around in the brush an aren’t likely to perch in a visible spot. He didn’t seem interested in my bird seed, but he may do cleanu

RE: PESO: Sparrow Portrait Session

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Shot birds in the backyard this afternoon. Nice to have time for that. It was kind of a dark days in TAV mode I ended up with ISO 6400 and had to push a spot, but noise was not all that bad. Two shots of the same guy here. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18299663&siz

RE: PESO - A star is born

2016-10-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Walker wrote: Another image from my Hollywood Glam shoot with Dorrie Mack back in April. http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GdG8jaIgIjtg/ItNMsZ4TgT0U 645z, dfa645 90mm/2.8 macro, f:8, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO Pure Hollywood. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.

RE: Peso-AspenFall

2016-10-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: I've posted this in square B&W Mamiya6, but ran across this "rusty" 35mm version. Pls excuse the redundancy. Shot in CO. in '06. with an ME Super. C&C? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1110 Reminds me of my mountain bike route, but with more photographica

RE: PESO - Shifting Sands

2016-10-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brian Walters wrote: >From our trip to north-west Australia in 2015. This was taken on a flight in a seaplane from Broome to the Horizontal Falls in Talbot Bay. http://lyons-ryan.org/PESO/slides/_IGP6491-K5-1peso.html In the interests of full disclosure, some photoshoppery was needed in the bot

RE: PESO: On the beach, Encino 1981

2016-10-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: A Kodachrome that I scanned this afternoon. It was a great day on the beach at Encino, California in 1981, but that didn’t stop this young lady from heading out with her board. I probably shot it with my Fuji 801 screw mount camera. Not sure about the lens. Looks like it

RE: Peso-Mallard Hen's Dilemma

2016-10-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Shot a few days ago at Colusa Ntl Refuge. Comments most welcome! J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1109 I love the depth of field of this shot. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNS

RE: PESO - Crown Prince

2016-10-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Igor wrote: ... of an eState (or iState?): http://42graphy.org/misc/CrownPrince_IR34891.jpg (Some assumed nudity is involved, but it is SFW). Taken on the grounds of the State Museum of History of South Urals (in Chelyabinsk, Russia). It is more of a fun shot, but all comments and critique are

RE: PESO: Oi Human, Cut Your Grass

2016-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Wonderful shot of a LBB. It's formatted well to use as the header at the top of your facebook page, but I think it would work better as a bird photo with more bird and less lawn. Thanks Larry. I've done a couple of versions of this, one of which is almost a bird portrait but I'

RE: Peso-Sac River Fall

2016-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Thanks for comments, Malcolm! I could possibly still be using the K10D, but I hope my wife doesn't find out. I just "HAD" to have more and more pixels..right? I always give that as the essential reason :-) Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.ne

RE: GESO: The Master at Work

2016-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Chris Mitchell wrote: Mark doing his thing in Liverpool http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Liverpool16/ Good to see these, thanks Chris. Malcolm -- 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 directl

RE: Peso-Sac River Fall

2016-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: One of my first digital SLR shots. Taken in Jan '06 with my new K10D. A foggy morning along the Sacramento river. Was completely socked in when I arrived, but after a bit of chilly patience, the fog began to clear. Wanted to leave the left shore pines just faintly visible. Ten pl

RE: Liverpool GESO: Time to play "Spot the Cormorant"

2016-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/liverpool/index.html Wonderful gallery. Malcolm -- 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: Oi Human, Cut Your Grass

2016-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Sharp sparrow(?) and raindrops nicely composed, Malcolm! Thanks, I think it's a sparrow. I had the benefit of no travel to take the picture. I did cut the grass! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBS

PESO: Oi Human, Cut Your Grass

2016-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
One taken in the garden earlier in the year: http://flic.kr/p/NadrSk -- 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-Scatter

2016-10-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: You caught a stunning sky, Malcolm! Very nice! Thanks Jack, very generous of you. I went to photograph horses, but the skies took my interest that night. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: PESO - Urn and Shadows

2016-10-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295153 Plus matching staircases. Well seen. Malcolm -- 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 dire

RE: PESO: Stearman Kaydet

2016-10-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A classic Bi-Wing airplane: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18297375&size=lg Comments are invited. Again another interesting picture. Keep them coming. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNS

RE: PESO: Bird Dog

2016-10-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Malcom. Here are some external views: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295761&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295762&size=lg Thanks Dan, great - a really good day out. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

RE: Peso-Scatter

2016-10-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: This is what happens as I drive the "Tourist Loop" of a local wildlife area. I get harshly honked at, but quickly am forgiven as they circle and return to feed and chatter. May be Canada geese(?), but I'm certain they're not Snow Geese. Snow geese will be in somewhat later. K3 W

RE: PESO: America's Largest

2016-10-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: This Rochester Hills, Michigan tree is said to be the largest Bebb Oak in the United States. It measures about ten feet in diameter at its base, and one of its weighty limbs rests on the ground. It is estimated to be at least 250 years old, although that has never been de

RE: PESO: Still Got My Head, Check!

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
ann sanfedele wrote: Malcolm - I didnt' see what it said on the bus at first... that juxtaposition makes the shot... but you might want to crop a bit a bit off the top, abit of the right ann Thanks Ann, I'll give that a re-work later. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO: Kid's Playing Ball

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Shot some more kid’s football this weekend. The light was harsh but I tamed it a bit with some dodging and burning Put a ball head on my monopod. I like that better than the bare stick, but setup is critical. K-1 and the DFA 150-450, f5.6, continuous single-point autofocus

RE: PESO: Still Got My Head, Check!

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Like the lighting and mood very much, Malcolm. Thanks Jack. Bob W wrote: There's a bus behind him which says "ponders end". Perhaps that's what he's doing. He may well be, my wife refers to them as organ donors! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

RE: PESO:Three old buggers

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Chris Mitchell wrote: Ooops broken link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/51k3fzkcmxq1o8q/_1050153.jpg?dl=0 What is being pointed at below and what is being said? Drone parking below? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: PESO - 'Fall Color'

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: Taken in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with slide film and a PZ1P with a 70-210mm f4-5.6 F, digitized on a Nikon Super Coolscan 4000ED. Comments appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18293797 I love this time of year and the colours in the trees, but this is

RE: PESO: Lycoming R-680

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Close-up of the engine of a Stearman Kaydet: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295825&size=lg Comments are invited. That is some flying machine. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIB

PESO: Still Got My Head, Check!

2016-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Quite dark by the time I took this, but I liked what was going on. http://flic.kr/p/MYhi3f Malcolm -- 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 an

RE: PESO: Bird Dog

2016-10-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Interior view: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295824 Comments are invited. Interesting subject to photo, great detail inside. Any external views? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBS

RE: PESO - Young and Old

2016-10-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295152&size=lg Well observed, I like the angle this was shot from. Malcolm -- 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 abo

RE: Peso-B&W Barn

2016-10-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1106 The barn feels very isolated in the landscape in B&W. Malcolm -- 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 a

RE: PESO 2016 - 189 - GDG

2016-10-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: https://flic.kr/p/MUexkZ Nice to see you posting these again Godfrey. Malcolm -- 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 - Morning Mist

2016-10-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: The last from August in New Hampshire: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18286284&size=lg I can feel as if I'm there. Great image. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pleas

RE: PESO - Selfie

2016-10-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: 'Selfie, Liverpool 2016 Olympus Pen F + Pentax 24/2.8 Great photos all, but this one is my favourite. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from th

Facebook, was: October PUG - UP - is Up!

2016-10-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Walker wrote: Best left unmentioned, I fear. I am on my second 30-day Facebook suspension in 90 days because of them. A number of puns come to mind, but in all seriousness, most on-line networks/websites/etc have no understanding of how images should be seen individually, and a 'thought po

RE: Peso-Oct Egret

2016-10-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: I realize I'm close to wearing out the Egret thing, but I've warned you. :) this one is, however, a bit more "put together" than the routine. Comments will be much appreciated. J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1105 Posting images like this will never wear

RE: PESO - Red? Or Blue?

2016-10-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: It’s a race car build based on a Miata. Details here: http://www.trackhq.com/forums/f368/introducing-morpheus-9560/ That's great, thanks! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pl

RE: October PUG - UP - is Up!

2016-10-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Walker wrote: Sent: 05 October 2016 19:02 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: October PUG - UP - is Up! An enjoyable PUG once again, and again thank you to Brian for managing it! Thank you also to everyone for commenting on my Skipping shot; glad you enjoyed it so much. Malcolm, I s

RE: PESO: Watching The Bridge

2016-10-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Alan C wrote: Appealing. Also Willow Street? Willow Street, yes, just like cats - what the internet was made for! The bridge is too low for double deck routes. Signage was in place for an event in the area using double deck vehicles which directed them via a different route. This was in addition

RE: PESO - Red? Or Blue?

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso21.html Interesting; tell us more about it. Malcolm -- 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 dir

PESO: Watching The Bridge

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
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RE: Test image: Out In The Field Take 2

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: > Test link 2: http://flic.kr/p/MEp6SQ You're still keeping the critics at bay. Another nice shot. Thank you Larry. Just pleased at the moment that links work as they should. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

RE: October PUG - UP - is Up!

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brian Walters wrote: Actually, I was referring to Iconic Places... Bigger problem if anything. I think I have one that fits the bill - just. My current project is taking pictures of country lanes that I photographed 12 years ago, a sort of then and now. Otherwise for 'iconic'. It's a look through

PESO: Willow Street Cat

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Cats seem to catch my eye whilst out and about. This from a local road. http://flic.kr/p/MPhkrh Malcolm -- 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 abo

RE: October PUG - UP - is Up!

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Adam Montoya wrote: I didn't know what to post, so I followed the theme to the letter. Good interpretation and more original than my offering. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

RE: October PUG - UP - is Up!

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brian Walters wrote: > I struggled to find a suitable image for this one, and 'Iconic Places' > is going to be another. Really? I though this theme would be an easy one! Of course I found a few suitable - yesterday! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mail

RE: Getting in touch with my inner lesbian

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: I bought a new toy yesterday, took a few snapshots on my way home from brekkies today. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72157673495755641 One of my friends has had one which he's put 100,000 miles on with no major problems. I'm fairly certain he hasn't needed a dr

RE: Peso - 'Carp River'

2016-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18293422 Wow! What colours. Great view. Malcolm -- 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: Test image: Out In The Field Take 2

2016-10-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Stanley Halpin wrote: Works fine from this end. Thanks! Malcolm -- 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: Markham Fair

2016-10-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: This past weekend was the annual Markham fair, the one i submit pictures to for their photo contests. This year was a dismal year for me for photos, did not get out a lot but i did manage a few venues, one of which was the annual plow demo using horse drawn equipment. I submi

RE: October PUG - UP - is Up!

2016-10-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brian Walters wrote: http://pug.komkon.org/ Another excellent gallery, two that stood out for me: Early Morning Paddock - Rick Womer Going Up! - Brian Walters I struggled to find a suitable image for this one, and 'Iconic Places' is going to be another. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Test image: Out In The Field Take 2

2016-10-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: That's a real chestnut! Very much so. Test link 2: http://flic.kr/p/MEp6SQ Trying to shorten links as the long ones have a habit of breaking up when sent. Hopefully this also works, if so, last of the tests and normal PDML viewing returns. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Test image: Out In The Field

2016-10-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Whilst in the electronic wilderness of no e-mail, I have been working slowly on a website. Following advice here, I opted for Smugmug account. In the meantime whilst I get things going, I've opened a Flickr account to post things day to day. First image as a test: https://www.flickr.co

RE: Test

2016-10-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: Essay, Q and A or multiple choice ? At long last sorted, but I've had no outgoing e-mail since the end of August! Malcolm -- 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 direct

RE: Test

2016-10-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: You pass. Finally! Thanks Dan. Malcolm -- 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.

Test

2016-10-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
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RE: August PUG is up

2016-08-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Ken Waller's "Daybreak" is my favorite. The rhythm of the repeating > patterns is the water is mesmerizing, and the diagonal compositions > grabs and hold the eye. The sunrise colors are enhanced by the dark > brooding mountains beneath them, and the wake of the boar i

A couple of quick observations: Nikon D800 v K-1.

2016-07-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
I've not had much computer time since my wife's temporary wheelchair requirement, which has curtailed much of our social life for the last few weeks, and in that time I've mainly used the K-3. My observations based on a relatively short usage time with the K-1, such as they are: I almost bought a

RE: First set of K-1 questions and observations

2016-06-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: > I've played with the K-1 for a couple of days. Not enough to actually > get any worthwhile photos with it, enough to do some of the basic > functions. Pretty much the equivalent to knowing where the bathrooms, > bedroom and dining room are. I've also did my first pass of

RE: GESO Hold my calls

2016-06-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: > Hold my calls, I'll be busy > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157669544642765 Very nice. Despite my comments, I got the item in the middle box a fortnight ago. Bill & Paul S's first photos were the deciding moment. I go the grip as well, but more importantly

RE: Slide & film copying - yet again....

2016-06-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
mike wilson wrote: > Apart from the above, the only difference between the Beseler and the > Bowens is the ability to adjust filtering for different illumination > sources. You could do that with the Bowens with fixed filters, > assuming you were going to use it a lot. A step-down transformer wo

RE: One of my photos in the local paper

2016-06-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: > A while back I posted some photos I took of my friend Michelle for her > new album. She's having a record release party on Sunday and there's > an article in the local weekly entertainment paper. The cool thing is > that they are using one of my photos in, at least, the onli

RE: Slide & film copying - yet again....

2016-06-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
John wrote: > The voltage difference shouldn't be a problem. When I went to Iraq I > bought an inexpensive voltage converter. I ran a bunch of 110/120VAC > 60Hz stuff off of their 220VAC 50Hz supply using the converter. > > I got one that was large enough to power a coffee maker & laser printer

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