Re: PESO - American Goldfinch

Thanks, Jack. When I took that shot, I was still getting used to the camera. I'd had it less than a month and was still trying to get a feel for exposure compensation and using it a lot. It was taken at 6:42 am on May 27 -- which would have put the sun just coming over the back of the house

Re: OT: Email client -- replying within threads

When I signed up, I wasn't sure how many members there were, or how busy the list was. So, on the off-chance that it was extremely busy (I know some lists generate hundreds of emails a day), I decided to just get it in digest form so I wouldn't have to wade through them all. Also, I rarely u

Re: OT: Email client -- replying within threads

From: line Copy and paste as a quotation whatever text you want to respond to Type your response and send it. From: Walter Gilbert Hi all, I get my PDML emails in digest form -- usually about a dozen or so in one bulk email. Up until now, I've been using my web-based gmail interface to re

Re: Peso's Approach and Take off, eh.

I like Hot Foot a lot, too! That's a really cool shot! How far away are you positioned on these shots? Best, Walt On 8/14/2010 11:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks Christine. I'm still trying for shots for the fair, but a gallery will do. :-) Dave On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM, Chri

Re: OT: Email client -- replying within threads

hanks for the explanation. I believe I have a pretty good grip on it now. Best, Walt On 8/14/2010 11:17 AM, steve harley wrote: On 2010-08-14 09:11 , Walter Gilbert wrote: So, on the off-chance that it was extremely busy (I know some lists generate hundreds of emails a day), I decided to just g

Re: PESO: An Eagle Under the Hood

Let's celebrate some diversity: http://www.automechanicschools.net/blog/25-worst-pimped-rides On 8/14/2010 11:23 AM, eckinator wrote: Let us all be tolerant about each others's views... ... but intolerance in matters of taste is crucial! =) Cheers Ecke 2010/8/13 Daniel J. Matyola: Hey, I lik

Re: DA 18-250 zoom lock stuck

Maybe you could try fashioning something like a lens cap leash with elastic at each end, just snug enough to hold the lens barrel in place, but loose enough to allow it to pass through when focusing? It obviously wouldn't "fix" the problem, but might at least ameliorate it. Just a thought.

Re:

Woot indeed! Congratulations! I'm hoping to enter some of my work in exhibits/contests over the next year, and I'd be ecstatic to simply place, much less take home the cake! Best, Walt On 8/15/2010 11:50 AM, Brendan MacRae wrote: I entered two prints in the photography exhibit at the Neva

PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

Hi all, Just wanted to post an image and get some quick advice on it. It's one of my favorites of all that I've taken, but there's something about it that almost ruins the shot for me: the bokeh. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4894043325/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4894043325/lightbox

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

If I had one knock against my K-x, it's that you WILL be noticed. After cutting my teeth on a used Olympus E20-n, which I often had to look at the disk-write indicator light to make sure I'd even taken the shot, I couldn't believe the shutter noise on my Pentax. One benefit of it, though, is

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

Brendan, Thanks for the tip. I've needed to learn more about working with layers for a while now. This seems like a good excuse to get started. I've toyed with using graduated tint and soft focus a bit, and that seems to help it somewhat. But, I can't seem to get the look right without m

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

I really liked the whole gallery, and I have to agree with your judgment on the purple. Particularly the solo shot of the little boy. I liked that one quite a bit. Agree with Brendan, as well. It's an advertisement for the K-7. On 8/15/2010 1:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: P.S. I know th

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

Hi Jack, That's essentially what I was getting at. Not so much the bokeh, but the lack thereof, I suppose. I was hoping to figure out a way to tone down the background a bit without losing the vivid colors of the bird. I think Brendan has given me the solution to that. Best, Walt On 8/

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

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Re: OT: RIP Cattywumpuss

Sorry to hear of your loss, Stan. You truly have my sympathies. On 8/15/2010 1:37 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: After a lifelong struggle with a variety of woes that involved multiple medications and a very close ongoing relationship with our vet, our elder Maine Coon cat passed away yesterday. He

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

Hi Rick, In all likelihood, it's from over-sharpening. The original was immensely noisy (at least to my eye), and when I did some noise reduction, I of course lost some detail, which I tried to get back with unsharp mask. I likely overdid it a bit. Don't know how much I'll be able to impr

Re: PESO - back from the edge of hell

Wow! I do love that! Reminds me of a similar truck I saw at the drag strip in Sikeston, MO. I videoed it the last time it was there. The thing put in some pretty impressive times, as I recall. On 8/15/2010 5:15 PM, P N Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11437611

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

#x27;s a bit of work, not exactly automatic, but I don't know of an easier way to accomplish your goal. On 8/15/2010 3:13 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: I'm just about there, I think. I lost a little detail in the bird, but it's looking better. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/48

PESO: Fair-skinned, fair-haired child

Hi all, Just wanted to show off a couple of pictures of my great niece in all her fair-haired glory. I've yet to find a way to take color photos of her without her looking like a person in desperate need of blood pressure medication. The sepia tone is the best rendering I've been able to c

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

That's definitely true ... the reason I had to do so much sharpening to make the image somewhat presentable after the noise reduction. Bluebirds have been my biggest challenge, and that's the reason I've been so married to that shot. It took me a a whole lot of trying to get one where the bi

Re: OT Doggie pics and mountain bike vid

Love the second shot of the Weimaraner having a drink. Beautiful shot of a beautiful dog. On 8/15/2010 9:23 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, Just happened upon some links which may be interesting to some here. Well thought out dog only phog site: http://www.thephodographer.com.au and a he

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

I think maybe I'll just take another picture. On 8/15/2010 11:14 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: All that you may do to make the bokeh and bright background more to your liking doesn't take away from the fact that the subject is leading your eye out of the frame. That's where it fails as far as

Re: HDR Photography

Some really great shots in there! I want to live where your friend lives. I live in a rural area in western Kentucky, and there used to be all manner of old cars, trucks, and farm equipment around -- back before I developed an interest in photography. Now, it's hard to find anything like th

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

I gave that a shot last night, but the results were less than stellar. It's a fairly severe crop as-is, and I'll have to resize it down to a pretty small image to make it look half-decent. I think I'll just have to make this one an ongoing project to return to from time to time. Right now,

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

One point worth considering -- and I don't know how common it is these days -- is that some folks may be hosting their images on services with monthly bandwidth transfer limits. If that's the case, the person who posts the link here may want to specify it. That said, I'm a newbie to the list

Re: OT: Little Drifters

What an amazingly simple and neat idea. Thanks for sharing! On 8/17/2010 8:33 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I found this photo project very interesting. Perhaps we can do something like this for a future PUG: http://www.booom.com/2010/07/17/booom-vancouver-sun-project-little-drifters

PESO: Sister's new puppy

Hi all, My sister brought over her new puppy today, so I had to take some shots of it and thought I'd share. I happened to update to Picasa 3.8 today and it has integration with picnik, so I thought I'd toy around with its "creative" functions. Hence the blue cast, which I thought was inte

Re: PESO: Sister's new puppy

On 8/17/2010 11:14 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, My sister brought over her new puppy today, so I had to take some shots of it and thought I'd share. I happened to update to Picasa 3.8 today and it has integration with picnik, so I thought I'd toy around with its "crea

Re: PESO: Sister's new puppy

Yeah. I suppose I'd look a little blue, too. On 8/15/2010 5:42 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: He looks so unhappy since he has no name -- 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 abov

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

I was always under the impression that the Quebecois were thought of in that manner. Probably something I picked up from watching Kids in the Hall. Best, Walt On 8/18/2010 6:26 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Bob W wrote: And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toront

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

convinced they're Canada like so many Torontonians are. -Adam Note, I'm a native westerner currently stuck in Toronto. I've seen both sides. And mostly agree with the non-Torontonians. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:40 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: I was always under the impression that t

Re: PESO -- Pigeon Pie

It's like Hitchcock meets Kubrick. On 8/16/2010 11:20 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I seriously missed the focus on this. Not sharp anywhere even after massaging it with Focus Magic, quite a bit. Still Content is King, or so some say. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20pigeonpi

Re: Micological GESO

Stunning stuff, Mark! Best, Walt On 8/19/2010 11:32 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: I've just updated my gallery of fungus photography! http://www.robertstech.com/fungus.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Re: Micological GESO

I could've taken all kinds of mushroom photos early this spring. They were popping up all over my yard. Unfortunately, when given the opportunity, I blewit. On 8/19/2010 8:25 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Rick Womer wrote: --- On Thu, 8/19/10, Doug Brewer wrote: I've just updated my gallery o

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It (colour version)

On 8/20/2010 8:25 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: Contact Me Facebook Flickr Have to agree. I like both versions, but the reds do make it pop. Best, Walt On Aug 20, 2010, at 6:04, frank theriault wrote: A fe

Re: OT: Video of a brilliant prank with a fake mirror

Funny! Thanks for posting. Is it just me, or does there seem to be a particular affinity for Candid Camera-type shows over on The Continent? And, of course, there's the Japanese equivalent, whose idea of a "practical joke" seems to be anything that steps just up to the line without crossin

Re: PESO - Kids in a fountain

Have to agree with everyone else. This is a beautiful shot. On 8/22/2010 5:21 PM, David Parsons wrote: I went on a photowalk on Friday with a local group through Boston. http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/4914522823/ There's more on my stream, but this is one of the best IMO. -- PD

Re: OT : Bran Everseeking

Best wishes for a quick recovery, Bran. Hang in there and listen to the docs. On 8/22/2010 9:06 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 8:59 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Seems our buddy Bran has had a heart attack and is hospitalized. He reports from his bed that he is OK. I know you'll jo

Re: Help! What is it?

Looks like it might be an Austin Healey, maybe? On 8/22/2010 9:51 PM, paul stenquist wrote: I'm trying to ID this car for an article. Does anyone know what it might be? It might be a one off, so identification could be impossible. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11479231&size=lg Pa

Re: Help! What is it?

The closest thing I could find was an Austin-Healey Speedwell Sprite. http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/images/0827/v333022_231716_-des.jpg The wrap-around of the back glass is considerably more dramatic on the car in your image, but I think it's a pretty close match -- at least a startin

Re: Help! What is it?

n Aug 23, 2010, at 12:13 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: The closest thing I could find was an Austin-Healey Speedwell Sprite. http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/images/0827/v333022_231716_-des.jpg The wrap-around of the back glass is considerably more dramatic on the car in your image, but I

Re: PESO: Super Snake

Agreed. I bet it would benefit from a graduated focus/B&W treatment. On 8/23/2010 2:55 PM, eckinator wrote: The reflections make it a bit busy, especially when combined with the orange peel paint. However, I do like the idea. Cheers Ecke 2010/8/23 Daniel J. Matyola: http://photo.net/photo

Re: Peso Aeriol

Agree that's one of the best shots. I like the other ones as well, but the lighting seemed to cast a pretty strong shadow from the mic onto her face in a lot of them. That angle seemed to avoid the more intense shadows. Best, Walt On 8/23/2010 3:11 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Went to see som

Re: Help! What is it?

Are you sure Euro-ver it? On 8/23/2010 12:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Once upon a time, I had a serious yen for a 1970 TVR Vixen. -- 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: Only 39

I like it. And it looks like there might be a '67 T-Bird convertible parked behind it. Nice job! Walt On 8/24/2010 1:02 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11488957 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are all Welcome. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Only 39

On 8/24/2010 2:17 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Maybe this one? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11353971&size=md On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: I like it. And it looks like there might be a '67 T-Bird convertible parked behind it. Nice job! Walt

Re: Leica's done with film

You guys are really on a tear, yo. She said that was eerie. I told her I didn't really find it that odd. I think huron to something here. Ken's knowledge of the great lakes is superior to that of most others. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: PESO - At the Water

I like it! He certainly appears to be earning his keep. Walt On 8/25/2010 5:56 AM, frank theriault wrote: For some reason I thought this dog was funny - he was on to me the whole time: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/at-water.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, fr

GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip

Hi all, Just wanted to share a set of photos I took yesterday on my first trip to the Sikeston Drag Strip this year. There are a few pictures of a little boy in an orange t-shirt that didn't turn out well, but I included them anyway for the benefit of his parents, whom I met while taking p

Re: GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip

n 8/29/2010 10:26 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Walt, Lots of similar shots, but I forgot how the front wheels leave the pavement! And the Z28 with the front end off the pavement and the rear wheel really deformed is a great catch! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:17 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:

Re: GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip

Many thanks, Joe! Taking photos at the strip with a borrowed Canon Powershot A640 is what fired my interest in photography. Within a year, I bought my first used DSLR, and within a year after that, I was the owner of my first new Pentax. I love the challenge of the timing. -- Walt On 8/

Re: PESO: My first Red Tail Hawk

Very nice! I got a shot of one in flight a couple of months ago, but it was utterly unusable. I just barely caught him in my peripheral vision, and had to run around to the side of the house to get a shot of him over an open field out back. There's also one that eludes my camera on the way

Re: GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip

Absolutely. Using the P&S, I deleted many more images than I kept. Now, with the K-x, my biggest challenge (at least in shooting drag races) seems to be after-the-fact cropping -- trying to maintain a 5:4 ratio at the original resolution to help preserve IQ after resizing. I assume that's

Re: GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip

Thanks, Paul. It's always nice to know I'm doing a decent job at something I enjoy so much. -- Walt On 8/30/2010 9:39 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Some nice pics here. Well done. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIB

Re: GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip

Hi Ted, Absolutely. I've been wanting to go to George Ray's for the past few years, but have never had a chance to get there. I'd love to head down there and get some shots while the place is still running. It's a shame I never got to meet George himself. I would've liked to have gotten

Re: GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip

Thanks, David. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm a big fan of drag racing, myself. I'll probably head out to the track several more times between now and late October. From now on, I'll be working on trying to find new angles and perspectives. -- Walt On 8/31/2010 4:00 PM, David J Brooks wrote:

Re: Peso Cardinal

Perhaps not the sharpest, but I really like the colors and DOF. I get a lot of cardinal shots. Mine really seem to love black sunflower seeds. -- Walt On 8/31/2010 4:44 PM, David J Brooks wrote: One of our male birds that feeds in our back yard. Not the sharpest one i've taken. http://

Re: PESO -- Rocky; The Junkyard dog.

Great shot. I get the sense that Rocky could be enticed to let you have the run of the place in exchange for a Kong Ball filled with peanut butter. On 9/2/2010 2:09 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I haven't had time to read the PDML for the last few days, just note the growing backlog... (Still

Pentax MV1 with accessories

Hi all, Just wanted to solicit some opinions as to whether or not this would be worth an hour-and-a-half drive. http://nashville.craigslist.org/pho/1926150370.html I was thinking it might be worth the trip for the glass alone, but don't know what lens usually came with the camera. Any thou

Re: Pentax MV1 with accessories

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, Just wanted to solicit some opinions as to whether or not this would be worth an hour-and-a-half drive. http://nashville.craigslist.org/pho/1926150370.html I was thinking it might be worth the trip for the glass alone, but

Re: Pentax MV1 with accessories

rs Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, Just wanted to solicit some opinions as to whether or not this would be worth an

Re: Fairly large earthquake

A "fairly large 7.4" is like a "somewhat disappointing punch in the face". I'm glad you're alright, and hope the aftershocks are "relatively minor" from here on out. -- Walt On 9/3/2010 1:25 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Glad to hear you're OK. 7.4 is pretty major - will probably make our new

OT: Potential gear bags

Hi all, Yesterday, while having a lovely beverage at my favorite local dispensary, I saw a gentleman wearing what looked to me like an excellent camera bag -- only he was using it for diapers, bottles, wipes, etc. for the baby he was carrying. It was an over-the-shoulder type sling bag that

Re: Potential gear bags

Inasmuch as I don't typically run into the Cali Cartel or other such ruffians while birding, or shooting the rural landscape of western Kentucky, I figure I could get away with carrying my equipment in a shopping cart, but for the jarring and lack of protection against the elements. I figure

Re: OT: Potential gear bags

ed on the advice of a guy using it as a diaper bag? ;-) On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, Yesterday, while having a lovely beverage at my favorite local dispensary, I saw a gentleman wearing what looked to me like an excellent camera bag -- only he was using i

Re: OT: Potential gear bags

Wow! That is impressive for that kind of money. I'll definitely keep an eye out for one at that price. Thanks for the tip! -- Walt On 9/5/2010 7:42 PM, CheekyGeek wrote: Silly me. Forgot the video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXCAMU2A2ws Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Sun, Sep

Re: PESO: Peyto Lake

Beautiful scene, Daniel. Love the turquoise of the lake. Nice capture. -- Walt On 9/5/2010 9:28 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11550852 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are Welcome. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO - Red

Wow! I'm not sure "Red" is the proper word, here. Very nice. The water gives it an almost acrylic look. -- Walt On 9/6/2010 4:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: Quoth Mark Roberts: "As Hugh Morton said: 'Bad weather makes good photographs.'" As I said in an earlier post, it rained, quite

PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while crossing bridges by tourists the world over. But, when I got to looking at the shad

Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

Thanks, Paul. I really do need to work on my B/W eye. I've mostly used it as a fallback position when a color shot just refuses to turn out like like I want it. Which is strange, considering I've always felt more drawn to B/W images when they're well done. I guess it just takes a more dis

Re: Not Suited for Work

I have to say, when I saw the subject line, and then looked at your email address --which looked like "caligula" -- I wasn't sure I should look. That aside, it is a wonderful shot. It's certainly a smile-maker. Best, Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/ma

Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

Thanks, Christine. Much appreciated. I had to tinker with it quite a bit to make it OK to my eye. The sky was extremely clear that day, and as you can see from the direction of the shadows, the sun was pretty high in the sky. I had to really tone down the highlight to give it any kind of

Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

Many thanks, Brian! I really had to tease the shadows out of the original, but I completely agree. Without them, the picture is nothing, really. I'll take a rain check on the insult. Best, Walt On 9/7/2010 3:36 AM, Brian Walters wrote: I tried to think of a gratuitous insult but I'm

Re: PESO - Back to School

Very whimsical. :) Nice catch, Frank! -- Walt On 9/7/2010 6:30 AM, frank theriault wrote: Today's the first day of school around here, and it's no different for the New Toronto Reindeer family: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/back-to-school.html They look a bit sad that summe

Re: Phone snaps

Goodie! More Tanqueray Ten for me! Bottoms up! -- Walt On 9/7/2010 4:36 AM, David Mann wrote: On Sep 7, 2010, at 6:53 AM, Bob W wrote: http://www.web-options.com/Mobile/IMAG0113.jpg I'll have the Bombay Sapphire, thanks. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESOs: More B/W Experimentation (Not Pentax)

Having tinkered with the photo of the bridge and salvaged it through B/W conversion, I figured I'd try my hand at a couple of older images I wasn't crazy about, but couldn't bring myself to delete. The first is a late 70's model Lincoln Continental I shot with my first DSLR (Olympus E-20n):

Re: More quake photos

I live in an area that was last hit by a serious quake in 1812 -- a series of three over the course of four months, estimated to be around 8.0 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Seismic_Zone). They've been saying we're overdue for about 50 years now ... not the most comforting thought, c

Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

Thanks, Cotty. I credit intuitive serendipity, or serendipitous intuition. -- Walt On 9/8/2010 2:34 AM, Cotty wrote: On 6/9/10, Walter Gilbert, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/ walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/ Thoughts

Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

From: Walter Gilbert Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it wa

Re: PESO: Storm rollin' through

That is a truly wonderful photo ... the kind of photo I learn from. If I had been in your shoes, in all likelihood, I would've tried to zoom in on the rainbow and missed the real power of the image -- particularly the up-swept look of the clouds. Very nice shot. Thanks for sharing it. --

Re: PESOs: More B/W Experimentation (Not Pentax)

I have to say I agree with you, Brian. Particularly on the back-end of the Lincoln. Oddly enough, I had a 4x6 print of it made yesterday to give to the owner, who'd been pestering me about it ever since I took the picture, nearly a year ago. He just happened to be at the local club last n

Re: K-r is official (video)

Well, now ... this is infuriating. I've got less than 4,000 shutter actuations on my K-x and they're already enticing me with faster focusing, 6 fps, and AF points (which I was pretty "meh" about, until now) on the K-r. Maybe I'll just hold off save up for the K-5 and keep the K-x as backup

Re: K-r is official (video)

Of course, you're exactly right. But, I'm a weak man. Ask any woman who knows me. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 7:50 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: Now that the bodies have gone digital, for the next few years we're on the same treadmill that the personal computer industry was on for the first few years

Re: K-r is official (video)

You're right, of course. And, the truth is, I should really be focused on bankrupting myself over lenses, anyway. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 8:39 AM, P N Stenquist wrote: That's the way it works in the world of digital cameras. No point in getting worked up, because it will happen every time you b

Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

Hi all, So, here's my situation. I ran into an old high school friend who's coaching several athletic teams. He's seen some of my photography and asked if I'd be interested in doing some team photos for them -- soccer and basketball. I told him I'd be interested in doing it, but I've neve

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

Thanks, John. I think that's a probably an excellent guide to go by down the road when I do more involved portraiture. What I'm envisioning in this situation is more like pictures made at school, where they move them through like cattle. I figure, if I can do a decent job at making the bas

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

Hi Igor, Thanks so much for taking the time to answer in such detail. You've given me quite a bit to think about, here. Given that I'm brand-spanking-new at this, I'm hesitant to dive in with too much ambition. As I mentioned in my reply to John, I envisioned a kind of "picture mill" sit

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

Hi Paul, I think you've got a pretty good handle on the photography I'm thinking about here. And, considering the friend I spoke to was talking about seven different teams, that $240 per team (or thereabout) will add up to a nice gear purchase for future use. Also, it just occurred to me

Re: Bitter grapes: pure red...

Very nice, vibrant colors! -- Walt On 9/9/2010 3:17 PM, Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20100909230908 ^ Bitter grapes are in so perfect shape this fall. Perhaps hot summer and plenty of rain had given boost to these beautiful red bits more than any other fall I remember

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

That's $240 per team, not per person -- which, I think, would be exorbitant. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 4:06 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: Maybe I'm just an old poop, but he would never get $240 out of me, and I guess alot of other parents today. Jerry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@p

Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

6, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while crossing bridges by tourists the w

Re: Boris PESO #38 - Hand in hand

I like this one a whole lot. It's one of those shots that could so easily have been missed, but for a great eye. -- Walt On 9/9/2010 10:48 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-38-hand-in-hand.html Be brutal and honest, as always. Boris -- P

Re: thoughts on 100mm macro...?

Just wanted to let you know I think you made the right decision in allowing me to take it off your hands for $10. And, as promised, I won't let anyone else on the list know about the agreement. Mum's the word. Won't tell a soul. My lips are sealed. May lightning strike me, on my grandmo

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

On 9/10/2010 12:53 PM, Tom C wrote: If it were me I'd double or triple the Walmart price and call it good. $50 or less is something most parents would find reasonable and it's not a lot of money for you, but it does compensate you a bit for your time. Tom C. On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at

Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge

Thanks, Dave. I actually had a 5x7 print made of it, and it looks even better on paper than I'd expected. -- Walt On 9/10/2010 11:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice composition and geometry to this. Conversion looks fine. Dave On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Walter Gilbert

Re: PESO - Caption Contest 2 !

"Psst! Two legs good, four legs bad. Pass it on." On 9/9/2010 4:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote: We encountered these guys on an Adirondack farm. There are so many caption possibilities... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11585868&size=lg Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

-- at least as far as the convenient brick-and-mortar ones go -- are pretty limited. I still have a lot of research to do, yet. Thanks, Walt On 9/10/2010 3:55 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walter Gilbert Also, it just occurred to me that I can call my sister to find out what she's be

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

And, just like that, I discover that Walgreens has a much better package for $9.99. Not too shabby. On 9/10/2010 4:05 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Actually, when I called her yesterday, she said she'd paid a little over $30 for a package similar to the "Sports Package". So

Re: Animaux Sauvages! Photos from the Canadian Rockies!

Well, Mr. Roberts ... I hope you're happy with yourself. I certainly would be. -- Walt On 9/10/2010 10:48 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: A gallery of snaps from last weeks trip to Canada: http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/banff2010/index.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: Peso - night pool

I really like that, Sasha. Wonderful light and lines. -- Walt On 9/11/2010 12:45 AM, Sasha Sobol wrote: Sorry, the final version is this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4964062869/lightbox --S On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 10:44 PM, Sasha Sobol wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4962

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