Re: OT: Presidential Visit to my Home Town

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2363628291910/president-biden-surveys-ida-storm-damage-in-new-jersey-we-ll-help-you-rebuild Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Sep 8, 2021 at 2:26 PM Alan C wrote: > There was another type integr

Re: OT: Presidential Visit to my Home Town

One used to be able to go to a location under the departure or landing pattern of a major civilian airport or even a military airbase, watch the planes, and even take images. Now, that will get one on the no fly list, and possible indicted. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

Re: GESVR

Nice gallery Bill, we have a big show coming up in a week or two Dave On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 at 6:51 PM Bill wrote: > Extra points if you figure out the acronym. > > Amid an ever increasing pandemic, I decided to venture out of the house > today for the local cable company's annual car show. > > N

Re: OT - tale of woe and techy question for you who are especially electronics/web savvy

Use Apple Wallet Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Sep 7, 2021 at 9:46 AM ann sanfedele wrote: > Intro: > we are now issued credit and debit cards with a little "speaker" symbol > on them so that one can be totally contactles

Re: GESVR

Nice images. Gallery Every Special Vehicle Rally? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 at 6:51 PM Bill wrote: > Extra points if you figure out the acronym. > > Amid an ever increasing pandemic, I decided to venture

OT: Presidential Visit to my Home Town

On Tuesday, President Biden will visit Manville, NJ, the town where I grew up. It has been hit the hardest of any locality in the Northeast by hurricane Ida. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9M5mz5wQZo&t=36s There was a lot more rain here this week than we had during Superstorm Sandy, and the De

Re: September PUG is up

First, I want to thank Brian once again for his efforts on behalf of the group and the fine gallery he has assembled this month, and every month for quite a while now. There are quite a few interesting and effective images in this month's gallery. My cofavorites are "On the Reservation," by Josep

Re: GESO: Two more from Saturday

The first image is a superb animal portrait. Well done! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Sep 3, 2021 at 2:28 AM Alan C wrote: > We also came across this pair on mating Lions. There was a pile up of > cars so we didn't wait

Re: OT A rant and an offer...

I don't need the ink, I'm using a Canon, (insert boom joke here), but I had a similar experience a few years ago with a package sent by USPS.  I watched as my package left Tennessee, was sorted in Atlanta, shipped to New York, got to Connecticut, and then for some reason was returned to Tenness

Re: PESO: Cocky Elephant Bull

Fantastic image! You are fortunate to live among such exotic and charming animals. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 10:06 AM Alan C wrote: > I spent a couple of days sorting out a friend's K100D. Took some te

Re: OT: DEVASTATING WEATHER

We are OK, although the basement is flooded in our rental house, a few miles away. Widespread flooding in our area (Central NJ), however, and a village along the Raritan River, about 3-4 miles away, was evacuated. Lots of fire and ambulance sirens this morning. Many flooded streets; cars washed

Re: PESO 2021 - 141 - GDG

Well Seen! Interesting image with fine geometry.. A classic abstract. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 11:41 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I took my walk the other evening. The sun was setting, I walked into

PESO: Long Cones

Our ornamental Sitka Spruce has developed some incredibly long cones: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/8/31/long K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments, criticisms and suggestions are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

OT: For those who seek hi-res video and audio

https://digg.com/video/heres-how-the-worlds-largest-sphere-will-transform-las-vegas-forever Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: PESO: Noisemakers

Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 8:32 PM Ken Waller wrote: > Appears he’s assumed room temperature. > > -Original Message- > From: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Sent: Aug 29, 2021 4:16

Re: PESO Airship

Nicely done, especially the boat image. I love the simplicity of the composition and the powerful reflection of the masts. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 4:50 PM Toine wrote: > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums

PESO: Noisemakers

Captured recently in my backyard: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/8/29/noisemakers K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments, criticisms and suggestions are invited and welcome. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

Re: Spot the Spotty?

GROAN! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 2:14 PM Bob Pdml wrote: > A couple of pictures here from 1963 showing Malcolm X with a Spotmatic, > and presumably a 50mm lens. I wonder if his pictures have ever been

Re: GESO (7) - Granada Cathedral

Well done! Granada is one of the most interesting of the cities we visited in Spain decades ago. These fine images bring back good memories. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Aug 27, 2021 at 8:56 PM Rick Womer wrote: > My ph

Re: PESO - Cherry Tomatoes from Home

Nice image! I love really fresh tomatoes. I used to grow some, but now the deer are so bad I rely on the local farm market, which provided tomatoes, corn, peaches, cucumbers and other produce picked fresh daily. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

Re: PESO: Truck Accident

That is a fine documentary image -- and one hell of a truck! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * Virus-free. www.

Re: Test

Passed. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: Women photographers, Greenwich Village

Those are fine images. She must have had a great camera. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM Bob Pdml wrote: > Just in case there’s anyone here whom the cap fits. > > From Instagram: > > https://www.ins

Re: SA AEROBATICS - ALL DONE & DUSTED.

Lovely vibrant colours and good work on freezing the action. Dave B On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 4:42 AM Alan C wrote: > So, Patrick Davidson is again the Unlimited Class Champion in his > Gamebird GB1, managing to see off the challenge from the Extra 330SX's & > a Pitt's Special. Patrick is well es

Re: A switcheroo

Outstanding work, both the images and the article. The NY Times can insist on the best and usually gets it. I hope they pay the best as well. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 7:37 PM Paul Stenquist wrote: >

Re: GESO: SA AEROBATIC CHAMPS, 2021

Very nice images. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 9:45 AM Alan C wrote: > Tried my hand at something different. Thanks for all the advice. K5 & HD > 55-300. Ended up MF TAV 1/1000sec f8 but not easy. Only ab

Re: A switcheroo

Wonderful jon Paul Dave On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 11:20 AM Rick Womer wrote: > Saw it today in the carbon-based NYTimes. Some of the photos didn’t get > in, so I’m glad you sent the link! > > Rick > > > On Aug 20, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Ken Waller wrote: > > > > Well done as usual Paul. > > The few

Re: ADVICE PLEASE (WRAP UP?)

Interesting set, and some very fine shots there. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 12:20 AM Alan C wrote: > Thanks all. This image pretty well sums it up. > > And some stunt planes: > https://www.fluidr.com/ph

Re: PESO - Loon Family (re-sending)

Nice family portrait! Which lake in NH? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 9:57 AM Rick Womer wrote: > Sent this yesterday, but it doesn’t seem to have shown up on the PDML. > > These loons were frequent visit

Re: PESO - Evening Paddlers

That is a beautiful image! I especially like the light on the water and the way you framed the scene with the tree on the left. The darker background and the less visible details at the top of the frame add a pleasant bit of mystery. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

Re: Mafia Nuns

The record in the US is every bit as shameful. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 3:11 PM Bill wrote: > Canadian history with, not nuns specifically, but with schools run by the > various churches, the catholic

Re: Mafia Nuns

Actually, he married a former nun. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 11:44 AM ann sanfedele wrote: > SO you never knew the REAL reason LUther left the church... :-) > > a > > On 8/14/20

Re: Mafia Nuns

I guess we Lutherans have a more benign image of nuns. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 3:47 PM Bob Pdml wrote: > > > On 13 Aug 2021, at 19:51, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > &

Re: Mafia Nuns

Nice image, Bob. Somehow, the excessive light coming through the windows creates a powerful effect, as well as highlighting the face of your subject. Why "Mafia"? What am I missing? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Aug 13,

Re: PESO: keeping distance

I have seen NO dragonflies or damselflies around here this summer. I suspect that has something to do with the fact that most of my neighbors have signed up for these pesticide services that spray your lawn every month. They have knocked on my door at least 6 times last year and this one, but I r

Re: PESO: keeping distance

Well seen and captured! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 8:31 AM Alan C wrote: > Well spotted, Henk. That's priceless! Great image too. > > Alan C > > On 11-Aug-21 01:04 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > These days

Re: Which would be better

It kind of depends on what you want to do.  If you need a tilt screen, and intend to shoot more videos, then the K70 has  the tilt screen, and is reputed to be better at recording movies. If you want a more bullet proof body, with a very quiet, for a DSLR shutter, (and I do mean quiet, it make

Re: FS: Pentax K-3iii

I wish I could afford it. On 8/10/2021 3:48 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: I know, it is not Friday, but it has been so long since this list was flooded by buyers/sellers I thought I might be forgiven… I bought one of the first K-3iii bodies when they were released a few months ago. I’ve tried it

Re: Progress on the incognito case

I've never driven a train, but I had an experience that came close. On one of our trips to Switzerland, we took the Glacier Express to Zermatt and then local trains to Montreux. My travel agent friend had connections with German Rail, and booked me on the Crystal Panoramic Express from Montreux.

PESO -- The Observer

http://webster26.epizy.com/peso/PESO--theObserver.html Equipment: Pentax K-3/w smc Pentax F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please.

Re: Pesoflora, cute as a bug, also DoF study

Well, Larry, you have certainly covered the field -- or at least the depth thereof! I think most of them are effective, depending on what your intent is and what you are trying to illustrate. The exception is 20210807-LRC15365; I find the slightly OoF bug quite distracting in that image. Dan

Re: pesoflora

Beautiful flower, nicely depicted. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Aug 7, 2021 at 3:01 AM Larry Colen wrote: > > The passiflora by my front door is blossoming. I think this one turned > out fairly nice. K-1, DFA 100 wr ma

Re: August PUG is up

very nice gallery to view when its +30c out. LOL Dave On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 6:06 AM Brian W wrote: > G'day all > > Enjoy the new gallery here: > > http://pug.komkon.org/ > > (you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous gallery > there). > > Note: The automated submission proc

Re: August PUG is up

That's a nice gallwey, with many impressive images. I agree that Henk's crocuses is the best overall -- simple and effective. Stan's and Ann's also caught my eye and are frame-worthy shots. Thanks again for all your efforts in maintaining the PUG, Brian! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pen

Re: GESO - Egret, fishing

Nice set of images! I like the second shot best because of the symmetry and the reflection. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 1:42 PM Stanley Halpin wrote: > A four-shot sequence of an Egret at work… > > > htt

Re: Geso: Oshawa Botanical gardens

Nice set. My favorite is the one with the chipmunk. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:19 PM David J Brooks wrote: > Our little group headed out to Oshawa botanical gardens yesterday, its not > a

Geso: Oshawa Botanical gardens

Our little group headed out to Oshawa botanical gardens yesterday, its not as big as the ones in Toronto or Hamilton but a nice walk around the Oshawa river nonetheless http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2021-oshawa1/album/index.html K-5, Sigma 17-70 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.c

Re: PESO : found photo shoot

Nice citiscape, Ann! The colors are a bi9t more vivid than what I usually expect from you, but it is a great scene, sell seen and captured. You are the queen of urban photography. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery *

Re: PESO 2021 - 111 - GDG

Nice selfie. Looks like you are getting some sun and wind. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Aug 1, 2021 at 11:14 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Bicycle ride ... After the usual Saturday Morning Ride and meet up for > Breakfas

Re: PESO 2021 - 109 - GDG

I like the Trees along the Path image; quite made for b&w, and well composed. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery *

Re: Dilemma

I'd keep them both, but then I'm kinda strange that way. On 7/29/2021 10:52 AM, coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I've picked up two treasures this week. https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/51343774484/ Do I (would you) Sell both, Keep both, or Keep just 1? Both will pr

Re: A few snake photos

Fine images of interesting gear! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: PESO 2021 - 103-108 - GDG

I love the way you create interesting and effective visual images out of mundane, boring surroundings. You have a clever eye. I especially like the last image; the curving path is quite appealing, the trees give a peaceful feeling, and the background vehicle and buildings are lost in mystery. Da

Mini-GESO: New Venture

I am sure all of you are tired of hearing about and seeing images of my Monarchs. You will be glad to know I have decided to try something quite different! Well, Perhaps not THAT different. Here are a few initial snaps of my new Black Swallowtail caterpillars. They are more difficult to find a

OT: 2021 iPhone Photography Award Winners

https://digg.com/2021/2021-iphone-photography-awards-winners Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * Virus-free. www.

Re: PESO 2021 - 110 - GDG

You NEVER waste film, Godfrey! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: Dilemma

That little Rollei sure is cute, and easy to carry! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: PKA -> E

ve one. An optical turret or a loupe are possible options. Alan C On 26-Jul-21 03:04 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: The sad part is adapter, paired with a Sony mirrorless camera is one of the formulations I thought would be a long term success for the Pentax K01. On 7/25/2021 10:31 PM, Ken Waller wrot

Re: PKA -> E

hen you wrote "buying a third of a K-70" it > made me curious how much the K-70 cost. That's all. On 7/24/2021 18:07:56, P. J. Alling wrote: I assume that the adapter is made of the more expensive mechanical >> parts, and at a much lower volume so there would be a much lo

Re: PKA -> E

made me curious how much the K-70 cost. That's all. On 7/24/2021 18:07:56, P. J. Alling wrote: I assume that the adapter is made of the more expensive mechanical parts, and at a much lower volume so there would be a much lower return due to the economics of scale.  That is unless you

Re: PKA -> E

Not nearly as full featured in fact it looks like a simple dumb adapter, and Fotasy adapters are even less expensive through Amazon. On 7/24/2021 5:39 PM, Bill wrote: https://www.kentfaith.com/KF06.075_pentax-pk-to-sony-nex-e-mount-adapter?cur=cad&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9O6HBhCrARIsADx5qCSt4xPkvF7iBytsk

Re: PKA -> E

. On 7/24/2021 2:24 PM, John wrote: K-70 is only about a hundred dollars more than the adapter $546.95 vs $439.00 for the adapter. On 7/24/2021 11:53:09, P. J. Alling wrote: You know, sometimes I know what I'm talking about.  (Too bad the quotes list is gone...) On 7/24/2021 7:42 AM, Alan C

Re: PKA -> E

ld also need to be a microprocessor to translate between the various signalling protocols, but that's not going to add a whole lot to the cost. On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 06:50:45AM +0200, Alan C wrote: How on earth is screw drive AF possible? Alan C On 23-Jul-21 09:43 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'

Re: PKA -> E

I've never seen one so expensive before, but then again I've never seen an adapter that also adapts screw drive AF either. I kind of doubt that you'll find anything cheaper that actually will auto focus a K mount lens on a mirrorless body.  You'll be buying about a third of the working bits of

Re: PESO: Colorful Bedmates

Lovely image and nice colors! the slight curve in the yellow flower spike in the center makes the entire image more graceful and appealing, to my eye. If it were my image, I would probably crop out the partial yellow spike on the tight edge, but that is probably just me. Dan Matyola *https://tin

Re: PESO: Honeymoon Souvenir

A lovely flower, well photographed and presented, with nice color. One very small thing: I am a bit distracted by the leaf that is partially cut off from view at the top of the image. I don't know if there is anyway you could include the rest of that leaf, or clone out the leaf and its stem, but

Re: August PUG Countdown

That's hardly fair Ralf, from what I understand, there's snow in local summer in Tierra Del Fuego. On 7/22/2021 2:22 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 22.07.21 um 20:09 schrieb Larry Colen: Or go visit our friends in the other hemisphere. https://www.skylinewebcams.com/de/webcam/argentina/ti

Re: August PUG Countdown

Snow in August? Guess I'll have to search my library. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Jul 21, 2021 at 7:04 PM Brian W wrote: > The theme for August is "Snow". > > Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ > > Submission

Re: Enablement! New Monitor!

Yes, it's a very nice monitor. On 7/20/2021 3:17 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 20.07.21 um 19:45 schrieb P. J. Alling: It's a Philips 276E9QDSB/27, 124% RGB, wide viewing angles, plug and play on Windows 7. What a difference a screen makes... :-) Had the same experience last y

Enablement! New Monitor!

It's a Philips 276E9QDSB/27, 124% RGB, wide viewing angles, plug and play on Windows 7. So far I've been quite pleased.  There were some reviews that intimated that proper drivers were a problem, but so far no problems.  I'll know better when I run my spyder which has decided to make like it's

Re: catchup PESOs

I like the Junco best. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Jul 18, 2021 at 7:39 PM Larry Colen wrote: > I’ve been doing very little photography, and even less processing lately. > I finally caught up on the past couple of weeks

Re: PESO: emperor dragonfly

Excellent, especially the one of the dragonfly in flight. That is a good, sharp image with great color rendition and a pleasing oof background. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 4:16 AM David Mann wrote: > Th

Re: PESO - Pea Blossom

Nice portrayal of that delicate bloom! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Jul 18, 2021 at 11:06 AM Rick Womer wrote: > A blossom of a sweet pea plant in our back garden last month. > > https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/2021/June-2

Re: Pachyderm Birds

Nicely done Alan. I enjoyed them all very much. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 3:19 PM Alan C wrote: > Had a quick trip into Kruger this afternoon. The great escape! Unusual > sighting of a Bull Ellie atop

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

"This thing waswell organised. There was plenty of intelligence on social media which was simply ignored." Hmmm. Where have I heard that before? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM Alan C wrote: > Than

Re: Are Teleconverters a Con?

The short answer is no they're not a scam.  However, most TCs will magnify any shortcomings in the system they are added to. Cheap TCs come with their own sets of optical problems and failings, but a good one, or a matched TC will give good enough results, for a price.  The problem is as time g

Re: 16-50 redo

working for an actual working pro, he only had two normal lenses, a wide and portrait telephoto for his brace of Bronicas. On 7/16/2021 1:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Yes, but no company has the snob appeal of Leica! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/D

Re: 16-50 redo

Yes, but no company has the snob appeal of Leica! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 12:54 PM Bill wrote: > On Fri., Jul. 16, 2021, 8:48 a.m. Daniel J. Matyola, > > wrote: > > >

Re: 16-50 redo

It sounds like Ricoh is designing wonderful niche lenses that few need and fewer can afford. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 6:03 AM wrote: > They are yes, and it promises to be an outstanding lens. > > Mike

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Stay safe. On 7/15/2021 6:32 AM, Alan C wrote: Just to let you know. Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South Africa has descended into a near state of anarchy in several densely populated areas no doubt orchestrated by Zuma supporters. The level of destruction is ve

Re: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa

Stay safe, and let us know how you are doing when you con. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 6:33 AM Alan C wrote: > Just to let you know. > > Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South

Re: 16-50 redo

I think you speak for a lot of us there, PJ! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 7:10 AM P. J. Alling wrote: > Not for me really. I have what I need right now, as well as a lot of > things I don'

Re: 16-50 redo

Not for me really. I have what I need right now, as well as a lot of things I don't, and only have a very short purchase list, most of which I cannot afford. I expect, based on the new selling price of the K-3III that the price for this lens will be astronomical, (not to mention the fact that

Amazon's brain dead marketing...

Once again Amazon proves how brain dead their marketing is... Why it's almost Pentax level, in fact I should take back calling it "brain dead" as that's an insult to the brain dead. I say this because I've just pulled the trigger on a 27" monitor sold under the Philips brand, not the highest

Re: recommendations inexpensive printer for wondows 7 (was wanted epson.. etc)

I don't think you can find non-wireless anything anymore. I have a Canon Pixma ix6520, which was replaced in the Canon lineup with the ix6820, almost immediately after I bought it.  The ix6820 is selling for $175.,  most places, and I assume that the wireless connectivity can be turned off, be

PESO: Monarch Condo

My most recent endeavor in raising Monarch butterflies was a group of larvae from Monarch Watch. Since the previous brood had devoured the smaller potted Milkweed plants, I used my largest net cage for the new fellows, who were very tiny upon arrival. In addition to some smaller potted plants and

Re: OT: Covid

Bill I could not have said it any better On Thu, Jul 8, 2021, 5:40 PM Bill wrote: > On Thu., Jul. 8, 2021, 9:55 a.m. David J Brooks, > wrote: > > > On Wed, Jul 7, 2021 at 11:09 AM Bill > wrote: > > > > > My first shot was AZ, my second, which I got last Satu

PESO: Another Chrysalis

Another group of about a dozen Monarch larvae constructed their chrysalises over the past couple of days: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/7/8/another K-r, smc 35 mm Macro F 2.8 Limited Comments, questions, suggestions and criticisms are invited and appreciated. Dan Maty

Re: OT: Covid

On Wed, Jul 7, 2021 at 11:09 AM Bill wrote: > My first shot was AZ, my second, which I got last Saturday was Pfizer. > Now I have to listen to Bill Gates talking in my head with a British > accent. > > bill > Got both Pfizer shots and wi fi is super fast now. Saw on one of those tinfoil hat sit

Re: OT: Covid

Что ты говоришь? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * . -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directi

Re: July PUG is up

Super gallery this month. Dave On Mon, Jul 5, 2021 at 2:52 AM Brian W wrote: > G'day all > > Everything from the ancient to the modern in this month's PUG. > > Enjoy the new gallery here: > > http://pug.komkon.org/ > > (you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous gallery > ther

OT: Timelapse of Sheep Herding from Above

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Re: Semi-OT: Relocating a Frank Lloyd Wright House

ware sites with a Hosts file and > evidently their ad server is on one of those sites, probably " > doubleclick.net". > > On 7/6/2021 18:49:08, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I visited the one near us 20 years ago. It was a masterpiece, but has > > since been relocated

Re: Semi-OT: Relocating a Frank Lloyd Wright House

I visited the one near us 20 years ago. It was a masterpiece, but has since been relocated to Arkansas: https://www.archpaper.com/2015/11/frank-lloyd-wrights-bachman-wilson-house-opening-public/ Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On T

Re: GESO: Bilbao

Very nicely done, Stan. I have never been there, but your images convey the power and uniqueness of the structure. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Jul 5, 2021 at 11:56 PM Stanley Halpin wrote: > A follow-up on my PUG submis

OT: Interesting Street Art

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Re: Happy Birthday USA

Thank you! Poor brits have to work today . . . . Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Jul 4, 2021 at 10:37 PM Bill wrote: > And here's to many more. > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an emai

Re: July PUG is up

I agree that this is a great gallery! My first thought was to use one of my images from Taos, but I quickly realized AnnSan would do that, and hers would be much better than mine! Then I went to the Great Wall or the Acropolis, but those are pretty cliche. Since I love Japanese architecture, I fi

Re: VESO 2021 - Happy Fourth - GDG

Nice images! You are quite adept at creating art out of the mundae; you have a great eye. I liked the photographs, but found the sound (music?) annoying. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Jul 4, 2021 at 11:55 AM Godfrey DiGi

Re: VESO 2021 - Happy Fourth - GDG

"Video unavailable This video is private." Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Jul 4, 2021 at 11:55 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > This is probably not entirely a done thing, but as a work in progress I'm > happy enough with it …

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