Re: Boris PESO #16 - Seven Seas of Rhye

[Igor PDML-StR]

Boris,

I greatly enjoyed this photo!

It doesn't look as impressive when it is small. So, it has to be seen on 
the computer, when one can click on the photo and see it in a larger size.
On the phone, it doesn't work (clicking bring up the next photo, at least 
in Opera on Android.


It would be better without the flare, but when the image is large, it is 
less distractive.



Igor


Boris Liberman Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:40:38 -0700 wrote:

Hi!

http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2016/03/2016-14-seven-seas-of-rhye.html


Listening to Queen as I post... Oddly it seems to fit the photograph.

What do you think/say?

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Re: FS Friday

[Igor PDML-StR]

Mark,

Just in case: it is 9:03 CDT now, and the URL you posted gives an error 
(with or without the question mark at the end).


Igor




Mark Stringer Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:23:22 -0700 wrote:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/191840005065?  listing starts at 7p PDT


There it is, my 77 limited.

Thanks for looking.

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FS Friday

[Mark Stringer]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/191840005065?  listing starts at 7p PDT

There it is, my 77 limited.

Thanks for looking.

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Re: For Sale Friday: lots of gear

[Matthew Hunt]

On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 7:45 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:

> Can't find the original post. Has the list of equipment been clipped? Any 
> chance someone could restore it?

http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2016-April/415365.html

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Re: For Sale Friday: lots of gear

[Paul Stenquist]

Can't find the original post. Has the list of equipment been clipped? Any 
chance someone could restore it?

Paul via phone

> On Apr 1, 2016, at 5:02 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Boris Liberman wrote:
>> Hi!
>> 
>> Well, ultimately I got bitten (or stung, or what is the term) by USD 700
>> with that DA* 16-50 affair. So, I'm pulling the plug on Pentax to
>> compensate for the losses. Oly EM-1 fully suits my needs.
> 
> Ouch!
> 
> 
>> 
>> I don't set prices, again because I'd rather this gear stayed in the
>> PDML family. So, if you feel like it - give me a shout off-list and I am
>> certain, I will not disappoint you in terms of conditions.
> 
> Would it make your life much easier if you shipped everything to one person 
> in the US, who then reshipped them?  I don't know if a single big package and 
> reshipping is cheaper than shipping many small packages internationally?
> 
> 
>> 
>> Please notice, that for obvious reasons, I will not be offering refunds
>> or returns. Please be sure to ask as many/much questions as you'd like -
>> I will answer them to the best of my ability.
>> 
>> Boris
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Re: Peso - Tulip time

[Jack Davis]

"Soft" wasn't a complaint.
Suggest you tear off that corner.
J




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> On Apr 1, 2016, at 1:28 PM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> I'd have liked to have them all sharper - windy day, hand held...
> 
> put your hand over your left eye .. :-)
> 
> ann
> 
>> On 4/1/2016 12:19 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
>> Somewhat soft, but only enough to produce a pleasing mood.
>> The white out-of-place white blossom in the lower left corner however,
>> is just too distracting to get past, Ann.
>> 
>> J
>> 
>> 
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "ann sanfedele" 
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 9:05:54 AM
>> Subject: Peso - Tulip time
>> 
>> Not this April - this is from last year - unearthed while searching for
>> forks in my digital files
>> 
>> https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/i-xPz3N2D/A
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Re: PESO - Taking a Break

[Mark C]

Thanks, Rick - I was happy to have stumbled upon such a picturesque 
scene. No IR, just a B film shot. The Spanish moss has a nice light 
catching quality.


Mark

On 4/1/2016 12:40 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

Gorgeous. I like the way the tree on the right leads toward the people.

It looks IR even though it apparently isn't.

Rick
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On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 6:56 PM, Mark C  wrote:

Thanks, Jack!


On 3/31/2016 8:18 AM, Jack Davis wrote:

Beautiful composition, Mark!
J

- Original Message -
From: "Mark C" 
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 3:43:50 PM
Subject: PESO - Taking a Break

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/taking-a-break

LX, M50 f1.7, Tri-X @400, HC110 Dil B. Comments welcome!

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Re: PESO - Taking a Break

[Mark C]

Thanks, Ann - it's just plan old Tri-X :-)

On 4/1/2016 4:52 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:

ha - I thought it was IR :-)
pretty!

ann

On 4/1/2016 12:40 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

Gorgeous. I like the way the tree on the right leads toward the people.

It looks IR even though it apparently isn't.

Rick
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On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 6:56 PM, Mark C  wrote:

Thanks, Jack!


On 3/31/2016 8:18 AM, Jack Davis wrote:

Beautiful composition, Mark!
J

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Subject: PESO - Taking a Break

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/taking-a-break

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Re: For Sale Friday: lots of gear

[Larry Colen]

Boris Liberman wrote:

Hi!

Well, ultimately I got bitten (or stung, or what is the term) by USD 700
with that DA* 16-50 affair. So, I'm pulling the plug on Pentax to
compensate for the losses. Oly EM-1 fully suits my needs.


Ouch!




I don't set prices, again because I'd rather this gear stayed in the
PDML family. So, if you feel like it - give me a shout off-list and I am
certain, I will not disappoint you in terms of conditions.


Would it make your life much easier if you shipped everything to one 
person in the US, who then reshipped them?  I don't know if a single big 
package and reshipping is cheaper than shipping many small packages 
internationally?





Please notice, that for obvious reasons, I will not be offering refunds
or returns. Please be sure to ask as many/much questions as you'd like -
I will answer them to the best of my ability.

Boris




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Re: PESO - Taking a Break

[ann sanfedele]

ha - I thought it was IR :-)
pretty!

ann

On 4/1/2016 12:40 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

Gorgeous. I like the way the tree on the right leads toward the people.

It looks IR even though it apparently isn't.

Rick
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On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 6:56 PM, Mark C  wrote:

Thanks, Jack!


On 3/31/2016 8:18 AM, Jack Davis wrote:

Beautiful composition, Mark!
J

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Subject: PESO - Taking a Break

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Re: Peso - Tulip time

[ann sanfedele]

I'd have liked to have them all sharper - windy day, hand held...

put your hand over your left eye .. :-)

ann

On 4/1/2016 12:19 PM, Jack Davis wrote:

Somewhat soft, but only enough to produce a pleasing mood.
The white out-of-place white blossom in the lower left corner however,
is just too distracting to get past, Ann.

J


- Original Message -
From: "ann sanfedele" 
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 9:05:54 AM
Subject: Peso - Tulip time

Not this April - this is from last year - unearthed while searching for
forks in my digital files

https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/i-xPz3N2D/A






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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[ann sanfedele]

could be...  it is fine on Tumblr. No idea why it freezes on your other 
site but

since I see your work on facebook fine always.

This portrait reminds me of Claudette Colbert  - fun stuff!

ann

On 4/1/2016 1:00 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

It's got to be some Javascript-blocking stuff, John (and Ann). You use
that, I believe?

I just put it on Tumblr. Try this link:
http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/142075134442

Lack of shadows? Take another look. :)  Mucho shadow there, especially
in the lower third.

As for retouching: I know. I have two prints of before and after on
Joan Crawford. Six hours of working with a pencil on the negative by
the retoucher, and the glam polish is there.

Now that meticulous retouching applied much less to older women that
he photographed. He did not turn them into freaks, just reduced and
softened lines in a pleasant way.  I can safely assure you that I did
serious retouching to my wife who is in her mid 70's -- shh!

I have the definitive book on the man and his work, and I have studied
it thoroughly. "George Hurrell's Hollywood: Glamour Portraits
1925-1992",  Mark A. Vieira. The author had access to Hurrell like few
others and he documents his various "periods" and the lighting and
retouching techniques he employed. Other than using gridded silver
reflectors rather than fresnel spots I followed the way he worked
during the 1940's very closely.

https://www.amazon.ca/George-Hurrells-Hollywood-Portraits-1925-1992/dp/0762450398/

Thanks for your comments, John!


On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 12:39 PM, John  wrote:

On 4/1/2016 10:29 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:

On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 5:17 PM, John  wrote:

On 3/20/2016 3:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:


A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...

http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w

I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)

645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.

Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
camera-left.
Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.

Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
Styling: Louise
Set design: me

Comments most certainly welcome!


Nice attractive portrait, but I don't think you've quite captured the
essence of George Hurrell yet.


John, could you elaborate? I'm very curious about what you find missing.


It's been a week or more, and your image just opens a blank new page now.

But, I think it was the shadows or lack there of. Hurrell used a lot of
deep shadow for dramatic effect.

Hurrell was also an extremist when retouching. No flaw was too small for
him to remove it.



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Re: Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Way back when I was flying around in military jet, we had occasion to
make an emergency landing at a USAF base.  While I was on the tarmac,
I saw a black U-2, with no markings of any sort, coming in for a
landing.  I whipped out my camera to record the event, and was
suddenly surrounded by MPs with automatic weapons.  I managed to calm
them down by by identifying myself and giving up the film canister,
but it was uncomfortable for a few moments.

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On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Alan C  wrote:
> You know, some years ago I went on a business trip to Mufulira, Zambia. At
> some stage I whipped out my Instamatic to take a shot of the company Jet
> standing on the grass next to the runway. Within seconds I had an AK47
> thrust into my ribs. I was told it was illegal to take photos at airports in
> Zambia because all were considered military intallations. Fortunately one of
> our managers saved the day by saying I was taking the photo for our monthly
> company newsletter. They didn't even confiscate the film in the end but it
> was a scary moment.
>
> Alan C
>
> -Original Message- From: Stanley Halpin
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 7:44 PM
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> Subject: Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii
>
>
> From today’s AP:
>
>
>
> HONOLULU (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says it won't sue the
> state of Hawaii after officials agreed to stop citing people for taking
> photos from a sidewalk near the Honolulu International Airport.
>
> The ACLU of Hawaii said Tuesday the agreement reached with the state
> attorney general's office affirms the First Amendment right to take
> photographs in public.
>
> The dispute stems from a state sheriff citing an amateur photographer for
> photographing airplanes along Lagoon Drive without a permit.
>
> The ACLU says the attorney general's office is ensuring state sheriffs are
> aware of the right to public photography. Hawaii Administrative Rules are
> being amended to clarify that photography in public spaces doesn't require a
> permit.
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Re: Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii

[Matthew Hunt]

On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Bob W-PDML  wrote:

> You should go to Ethiopia. When I got off the Twin Otter at Dire Dawa airport 
> I was greeted with open arms by a welcoming committee who said "You must be 
> the Russian helicopter pilot" and led me towards a nice military helicopter.
>
> And that's how I know what temptation is...

The thing is, the same thing happened to the "helicopter mechanic" on
the previous flight.

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Re: Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii

[Bob W-PDML]

You should go to Ethiopia. When I got off the Twin Otter at Dire Dawa airport I 
was greeted with open arms by a welcoming committee who said "You must be the 
Russian helicopter pilot" and led me towards a nice military helicopter.

And that's how I know what temptation is...
B

> On 1 Apr 2016, at 19:04, Alan C  wrote:
> 
> You know, some years ago I went on a business trip to Mufulira, Zambia. At 
> some stage I whipped out my Instamatic to take a shot of the company Jet 
> standing on the grass next to the runway. Within seconds I had an AK47 thrust 
> into my ribs. I was told it was illegal to take photos at airports in Zambia 
> because all were considered military intallations. Fortunately one of our 
> managers saved the day by saying I was taking the photo for our monthly 
> company newsletter. They didn't even confiscate the film in the end but it 
> was a scary moment.
> 
> Alan C
> 
> -Original Message- From: Stanley Halpin
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 7:44 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii
> 
> From today’s AP:
> 
> 
> 
> HONOLULU (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says it won't sue the 
> state of Hawaii after officials agreed to stop citing people for taking 
> photos from a sidewalk near the Honolulu International Airport.
> 
> The ACLU of Hawaii said Tuesday the agreement reached with the state attorney 
> general's office affirms the First Amendment right to take photographs in 
> public.
> 
> The dispute stems from a state sheriff citing an amateur photographer for 
> photographing airplanes along Lagoon Drive without a permit.
> 
> The ACLU says the attorney general's office is ensuring state sheriffs are 
> aware of the right to public photography. Hawaii Administrative Rules are 
> being amended to clarify that photography in public spaces doesn't require a 
> permit.
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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Igor PDML-StR]

Stan,

Having flown quite a lot in the past few years, both domestically and 
internationally, I've seen some stubborn and arrogant airline employees 
(gate agents and flight attendants).


On one of the regional flights, the flight attendant was demanding to 
gate-side-check the bag even after it was placed in the overhead 
compartment. When I, politely and calmly, asked her why, she refused to 
explain why ("just because I am in charge here") and called the security
guy who threatened deplaning and arresting me if I had not allowed the 
bag to be placed to into the belly of the plane. Fortunately, that bag 
didn't have much of valuable things.


... and I've seen a few other stories with others on various flights.

So, just keep in mind that the logic doesn't always work with some 
"local tzars" that enjoy the power. But I am sure you are aware of it. :-)


Cheers,

Igor




 Stanley Halpin Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:07:19 -0700 wrote:

...

The regional jets have very small overhead storage, not good for much more 
than a jacket, maybe a purse. One thing that may have helped me is that 
if/when the check-in or gate attendant thought to question the LowePro 
backpack, I could state with absolute certainty that I had been there, 
done that, and (a) would not gate check my valuable camera gear, but (b) 
knew without question that the LowePro would fit under the seat in front 
of me. So the small suitcase gets gate checked, the tripod gets unstrapped 
and goes overhead, and the backpack goes under the seat.


...

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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Stanley Halpin]

Carryon.

This last year I have been on four regional flights in small regional-type 
planes, four flights domestically in 737-style planes or larger, three 
long-distance international flights on 757 or 767 planes, and four flights on 
non-U.S. carriers within South America. I strapped my Manfrotto 055CX3 to the 
outside of my LowePro camera backpack and walked it on the plane. Every time, 
no problem. I carried a small roll-on suitcase as my second allowed carry-on.

The regional jets have very small overhead storage, not good for much more than 
a jacket, maybe a purse. One thing that may have helped me is that if/when the 
check-in or gate attendant thought to question the LowePro backpack, I could 
state with absolute certainty that I had been there, done that, and (a) would 
not gate check my valuable camera gear, but (b) knew without question that the 
LowePro would fit under the seat in front of me. So the small suitcase gets 
gate checked, the tripod gets unstrapped and goes overhead, and the backpack 
goes under the seat. 

The only time I had any issue was on a regional flight in Argentina. The 
luggage screener had never seen a tripod before. He had to call over a 
supervisor to identify it and verify that it wasn’t some strange weapon.

I used to travel with an overlarge suitcase (24" rather than 22’’) and fit the 
tripod in among my clothes. It was a tight fit and required removing the head. 
Just carrying it on works much better for me.

stan

> On Apr 1, 2016, at 9:06 AM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> 
> No this isn't an April Fools post on how to accomplish the Wright
> Brother's achievement, using nothing but a tripod; It is a request for
> information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
> airlines.
> 
> I should have thought about this long before now, but... I've got a
> "normal" Manfrotto (good sized) tripod. I'm going to take the 3-way
> head with. I've got the Manfrotto soft (zippered) case for it. Is that
> good enough to trust to the gorillas that throw baggage around? I can
> pack with some bubble wrap in there, if that will help.
> 
> Alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.
> 
> PS... I plan on carrying-on a backpack with camera video gear that is
> going with. My clothes suitcase can be checked-in.
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Re: Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii

[Alan C]

You know, some years ago I went on a business trip to Mufulira, Zambia. At 
some stage I whipped out my Instamatic to take a shot of the company Jet 
standing on the grass next to the runway. Within seconds I had an AK47 
thrust into my ribs. I was told it was illegal to take photos at airports in 
Zambia because all were considered military intallations. Fortunately one of 
our managers saved the day by saying I was taking the photo for our monthly 
company newsletter. They didn't even confiscate the film in the end but it 
was a scary moment.


Alan C

-Original Message- 
From: Stanley Halpin

Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 7:44 PM
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Subject: Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii

From today’s AP:



HONOLULU (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says it won't sue the 
state of Hawaii after officials agreed to stop citing people for taking 
photos from a sidewalk near the Honolulu International Airport.


The ACLU of Hawaii said Tuesday the agreement reached with the state 
attorney general's office affirms the First Amendment right to take 
photographs in public.


The dispute stems from a state sheriff citing an amateur photographer for 
photographing airplanes along Lagoon Drive without a permit.


The ACLU says the attorney general's office is ensuring state sheriffs are 
aware of the right to public photography. Hawaii Administrative Rules are 
being amended to clarify that photography in public spaces doesn't require a 
permit.

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Re: The marketing ploy of 4k video in new (Ricoh) cameras

[Igor PDML-StR]

Bruce,

I am glad that it was helpful to you, even if such an indirect way.
:-)
I had seen a more detailed article earlier, probably in 2014. That was 
more technical, comparing more details, and essentially showing that 4k is 
mostly good for still images as opposed to the action videos.
I couldn't find that link today, but AFAIR, the conclusion was that 
doubling the refresh rate was a better improvement for a video than 
going 1080p -> 4K.


Cheers,

Igor

PS. I just read the updates on the older story on the topic of 4k TV by 
the same auhtor:

http://www.cnet.com/news/why-ultra-hd-4k-tvs-are-still-stupid/
I think those updates are somewhat indicative of how opinions of the 
"experts" can change with time.




 Bruce Walker Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:31:55 -0700 wrote:

Thanks for that link, Igor. I'm idly considering upgrading my
projector and I wasn't up on these specmanship games going on. Now I
am. :)



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Photographers are allowed to take pictures in Hawaii

[Stanley Halpin]

From today’s AP:



HONOLULU (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says it won't sue the state 
of Hawaii after officials agreed to stop citing people for taking photos from a 
sidewalk near the Honolulu International Airport.

The ACLU of Hawaii said Tuesday the agreement reached with the state attorney 
general's office affirms the First Amendment right to take photographs in 
public.

The dispute stems from a state sheriff citing an amateur photographer for 
photographing airplanes along Lagoon Drive without a permit.

The ACLU says the attorney general's office is ensuring state sheriffs are 
aware of the right to public photography. Hawaii Administrative Rules are being 
amended to clarify that photography in public spaces doesn't require a permit.
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Re: The marketing ploy of 4k video in new (Ricoh) cameras

[Bruce Walker]

Thanks for that link, Igor. I'm idly considering upgrading my
projector and I wasn't up on these specmanship games going on. Now I
am. :)


On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 1:18 PM, Igor PDML-StR  wrote:
>
>
> As many other PDMLers, I just received the spam message from Ricoh about the
> new camera that produces "4k videos", WG-M2.
> And that's a big "selling point".
> (And in a way, it's an interesting camera, in part due to it's wide-angle
> lens...)
>
> What I am surprised is that it offers only 30 fps at 4k resolution (although
> 60 fps at 1080p).
> I am guessing that the bottleneck might be in the writing to the card part
> (on the CPU that is handling all that).
>
> And it is known about the refresh rate playing much bigger role in the
> clarity of the video compared to the number of pixels.
> See, e.g. here:
> http://www.cnet.com/news/ultra-hd-4k-tv-refresh-rates/
>
> Aah, those marketing ploys...
>
> Cheers,
>
> Igor
>
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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Jostein Øksne]

 A few experiences:
Oslo - Newark 2004: a Sachtler 75 with a large Foba ballhead. Collapsed legs 80 
cm long. SAS allowed it as carryon from Oslo, but not on the return flight. 
Wrapped the legs together with plastic tape, and it arrived safely in Oslo.
Oslo - Forth Worth, Tx, 2007, same tripod in checked-in luggage both ways, 
wrapped in clothes inside a soft bag Flew via Amsterdam. Handle on ballhead 
broken on return flight between TX and Amsterdam. Changed planes in Detroit. UA 
first, then KLM.
Manfrotto 455C with 40mm RRS Ballhead numerous times between Oslo and 
destinations in Europe, all good. Mostly as checked in, but SAS and Air France 
allowed it as carryon.
The Sachtler in combination with a 55mm RRS ballhead traveled with me to 
Argentina for the Antarctica trip in 2009. On this trip I separated the legs 
and the head in the packing. Checked in luggage, huge soft bag and clothes. All 
good through SAS, BA and Aerolinas Argentinas.
Used same strategy with an Induro carbon fibre pod and the RRS head to Svalbard 
in 2011 and to California in 2013. All good. Based on my experience, I think 
I'll stick to that strategy in the future too. However for short trips I use a 
small tripod that no airline has objected to as carryon. 
The rule of thumb for carryon seems to be 'less than 50 cm long and no sharp 
looking ends'. 

Jostein

Den 1. april 2016 18.54.19 CEST, skrev Igor PDML-StR :
>
>Darren:
>
>I haven't taken any tripods (accept for Ultra Pod 2 that is tiny) 
>on the airplane.
>If I did, I would be concerned on the elements of the head, such as 
>adjustment handles (those that look as a stick with a knob at the end),
>- 
>those could be bent if something heavy is placed on top of the tripod.
>But maybe I am underestimating those...
>
>Also, I would be concerned about various plastic knobs on the head.
>For those, I'd consider wrapping a large-bubble bubble wrap around the 
>head (with a clear packing tape on top and/or rubber bands below the 
>head).
>
>
>This is unrelated to the concern about the tripod, but Paul's comment
>regarding Pelican hard cases brought up some important aspects.
>The advantage of those is not just in the protection they provide
>against 
>the impact, but also the fact they don't have zippers, as zippers can
>be 
>easily "unlocked" with a pen:
>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2626254/Shocking-video-shows-easy-break-suitcase.html
>(I disagree with that guy about non-TSA-approved locks: bags get
>checked 
>behind the scene, and they have no way of calling you to open the
>lock.)
>
>
>But at the same time, I would not fully trust the "Travel Sentry" locks
>
>(aka TSA-approved, etc.). You can read this article, why: 
>http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/09/video-3d-printed-tsa-travel-sentry-keys-really-do-open-tsa-locks/
>
>But even, if the keys were not compromised by Washington Post, there
>are 
>plenty of unscrupulous people who have access to those keys in the
>world. 
>Especially travelling internationally, I would be very much concerned 
>checking in any of high-tech items in the luggage.
>
>Still, a case that makes it more complicated to get in quickly probably
>
>makes sense. But it also attracts more attention (as the entire case
>can 
>"walk away").
>
>One alternative is to ship via UPS/FedEx. But that gets expensive for 
>international shipments. But if you are on assignment, and want to
>assure 
>your gear shows up when needed, that might be worst the cost.
>
>You can also considering "wearing" things on you in a multipocket
>jacket:
>http://globaltravelclothing.com/
>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/13/AR2011011305749.html
>Some of those remind me of the "photo vests" that many here are
>familiar 
>with.
>(I've been going around the weight limitation for the carry-on items in
>
>Europe by placing some of the lenses and the flash from my photo bag
>into 
>my jacket's pockets, but it was a regular jacket.)
>
>Best,
>
>Igor
>
>
>On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Darren Addy wrote:
>
>> No this isn't an April Fools post on how to accomplish the Wright
>> Brother's achievement, using nothing but a tripod; It is a request
>for
>> information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
>> airlines.
>>
>> I should have thought about this long before now, but... I've got a
>> "normal" Manfrotto (good sized) tripod. I'm going to take the 3-way
>> head with. I've got the Manfrotto soft (zippered) case for it. Is
>that
>> good enough to trust to the gorillas that throw baggage around? I can
>> pack with some bubble wrap in there, if that will help.
>>
>> Alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.
>>
>> PS... I plan on carrying-on a backpack with camera video gear that is
>> going with. My clothes suitcase can be checked-in.
>>

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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Igor PDML-StR]

Godfrey DiGiorgi Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:07:13 -0700 wrote:

My best legs for travel are <...>

MARK!
:-)

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The marketing ploy of 4k video in new (Ricoh) cameras

[Igor PDML-StR]

As many other PDMLers, I just received the spam message from Ricoh about 
the new camera that produces "4k videos", WG-M2.

And that's a big "selling point".
(And in a way, it's an interesting camera, in part due to it's wide-angle 
lens...)


What I am surprised is that it offers only 30 fps at 4k resolution 
(although 60 fps at 1080p).
I am guessing that the bottleneck might be in the writing to the card part 
(on the CPU that is handling all that).


And it is known about the refresh rate playing much bigger role 
in the clarity of the video compared to the number of pixels.

See, e.g. here:
http://www.cnet.com/news/ultra-hd-4k-tv-refresh-rates/

Aah, those marketing ploys...

Cheers,

Igor


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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

My best legs for travel are the Feisol CT3442 Tournament legs which pack down 
with head attached into a thinly padded case that is 19x5 inches in size. I can 
stuff this in my rollaway or strap it to my carry-on camera bag. I've brought 
it through security on at least a dozen flights strapped to the camera bag 
without any issues from the inspectors. 

G

> On Apr 1, 2016, at 6:06 AM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> 
> It is a request for
> information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
> airlines.

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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

It's got to be some Javascript-blocking stuff, John (and Ann). You use
that, I believe?

I just put it on Tumblr. Try this link:
http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/142075134442

Lack of shadows? Take another look. :)  Mucho shadow there, especially
in the lower third.

As for retouching: I know. I have two prints of before and after on
Joan Crawford. Six hours of working with a pencil on the negative by
the retoucher, and the glam polish is there.

Now that meticulous retouching applied much less to older women that
he photographed. He did not turn them into freaks, just reduced and
softened lines in a pleasant way.  I can safely assure you that I did
serious retouching to my wife who is in her mid 70's -- shh!

I have the definitive book on the man and his work, and I have studied
it thoroughly. "George Hurrell's Hollywood: Glamour Portraits
1925-1992",  Mark A. Vieira. The author had access to Hurrell like few
others and he documents his various "periods" and the lighting and
retouching techniques he employed. Other than using gridded silver
reflectors rather than fresnel spots I followed the way he worked
during the 1940's very closely.

https://www.amazon.ca/George-Hurrells-Hollywood-Portraits-1925-1992/dp/0762450398/

Thanks for your comments, John!


On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 12:39 PM, John  wrote:
> On 4/1/2016 10:29 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 5:17 PM, John  wrote:
>>>
>>> On 3/20/2016 3:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:


 A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
 Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
 I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...

 http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w

 I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)

 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.

 Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
 Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
 Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
 camera-left.
 Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.

 Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
 Styling: Louise
 Set design: me

 Comments most certainly welcome!

>>>
>>> Nice attractive portrait, but I don't think you've quite captured the
>>> essence of George Hurrell yet.
>>
>>
>> John, could you elaborate? I'm very curious about what you find missing.
>>
>
> It's been a week or more, and your image just opens a blank new page now.
>
> But, I think it was the shadows or lack there of. Hurrell used a lot of
> deep shadow for dramatic effect.
>
> Hurrell was also an extremist when retouching. No flaw was too small for
> him to remove it.
>
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Re: OT: You can never have too many lenses?

[Jostein Øksne]

Ouch. ;-) 

Jostein

Den 1. april 2016 03.47.10 CEST, skrev Godfrey DiGiorgi :
>On Mar 31, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Stanley Halpin
> wrote:
>> 
>> In general ...
>
>I have a simple rule: I make a list because I can't remember what I've
>got. And if I've got to make a list, I have too much and sell off the
>excess. 
>
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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Igor PDML-StR]

Darren:

I haven't taken any tripods (accept for Ultra Pod 2 that is tiny) 
on the airplane.
If I did, I would be concerned on the elements of the head, such as 
adjustment handles (those that look as a stick with a knob at the end), - 
those could be bent if something heavy is placed on top of the tripod.

But maybe I am underestimating those...

Also, I would be concerned about various plastic knobs on the head.
For those, I'd consider wrapping a large-bubble bubble wrap around the 
head (with a clear packing tape on top and/or rubber bands below the 
head).



This is unrelated to the concern about the tripod, but Paul's comment
regarding Pelican hard cases brought up some important aspects.
The advantage of those is not just in the protection they provide against 
the impact, but also the fact they don't have zippers, as zippers can be 
easily "unlocked" with a pen:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2626254/Shocking-video-shows-easy-break-suitcase.html
(I disagree with that guy about non-TSA-approved locks: bags get checked 
behind the scene, and they have no way of calling you to open the lock.)



But at the same time, I would not fully trust the "Travel Sentry" locks 
(aka TSA-approved, etc.). You can read this article, why: 
http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/09/video-3d-printed-tsa-travel-sentry-keys-really-do-open-tsa-locks/ 
But even, if the keys were not compromised by Washington Post, there are 
plenty of unscrupulous people who have access to those keys in the world. 
Especially travelling internationally, I would be very much concerned 
checking in any of high-tech items in the luggage.


Still, a case that makes it more complicated to get in quickly probably 
makes sense. But it also attracts more attention (as the entire case can 
"walk away").


One alternative is to ship via UPS/FedEx. But that gets expensive for 
international shipments. But if you are on assignment, and want to assure 
your gear shows up when needed, that might be worst the cost.


You can also considering "wearing" things on you in a multipocket jacket:
http://globaltravelclothing.com/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/13/AR2011011305749.html
Some of those remind me of the "photo vests" that many here are familiar 
with.
(I've been going around the weight limitation for the carry-on items in 
Europe by placing some of the lenses and the flash from my photo bag into 
my jacket's pockets, but it was a regular jacket.)


Best,

Igor


On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Darren Addy wrote:


No this isn't an April Fools post on how to accomplish the Wright
Brother's achievement, using nothing but a tripod; It is a request for
information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
airlines.

I should have thought about this long before now, but... I've got a
"normal" Manfrotto (good sized) tripod. I'm going to take the 3-way
head with. I've got the Manfrotto soft (zippered) case for it. Is that
good enough to trust to the gorillas that throw baggage around? I can
pack with some bubble wrap in there, if that will help.

Alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.

PS... I plan on carrying-on a backpack with camera video gear that is
going with. My clothes suitcase can be checked-in.



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Re: PESO - Taking a Break

[Rick Womer]

Gorgeous. I like the way the tree on the right leads toward the people.

It looks IR even though it apparently isn't.

Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW


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> Thanks, Jack!
>
>
> On 3/31/2016 8:18 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
>>
>> Beautiful composition, Mark!
>> J
>>
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>> Subject: PESO - Taking a Break
>>
>> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/taking-a-break
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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[John]

On 4/1/2016 10:29 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:

On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 5:17 PM, John  wrote:

On 3/20/2016 3:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:


A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...

http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w

I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)

645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.

Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
camera-left.
Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.

Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
Styling: Louise
Set design: me

Comments most certainly welcome!



Nice attractive portrait, but I don't think you've quite captured the
essence of George Hurrell yet.


John, could you elaborate? I'm very curious about what you find missing.



It's been a week or more, and your image just opens a blank new page now.

But, I think it was the shadows or lack there of. Hurrell used a lot of
deep shadow for dramatic effect.

Hurrell was also an extremist when retouching. No flaw was too small for
him to remove it.


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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[John]

On 4/1/2016 9:06 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

No this isn't an April Fools post on how to accomplish the Wright
Brother's achievement, using nothing but a tripod; It is a request for
information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
airlines.

I should have thought about this long before now, but... I've got a
"normal" Manfrotto (good sized) tripod. I'm going to take the 3-way
head with. I've got the Manfrotto soft (zippered) case for it. Is that
good enough to trust to the gorillas that throw baggage around? I can
pack with some bubble wrap in there, if that will help.

Alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.

PS... I plan on carrying-on a backpack with camera video gear that is
going with. My clothes suitcase can be checked-in.



Things have changed since I last flew anywhere. The airlines have gotten
REAL EXTREME about limiting carry-on baggage at the same time they're
screwing passengers over about checked baggage.

But ...

When I flew to China, I stuffed the tripod bag full of spare underwear &
T-shirts for cushioning & let it go as checked baggage. Coming back, the
used stuff went in the tripod case for cushioning.

You might get the airline to "gate check" the tripod bag or you might be
able to convince the flight attendants to stand it up inside the coat
closet near the boarding door. I've done both of those when flying with
a guitar case (after United lost my Martin 12-string).

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Re: Peso - Tulip time

[Jack Davis]

Somewhat soft, but only enough to produce a pleasing mood.
The white out-of-place white blossom in the lower left corner however, 
is just too distracting to get past, Ann.

J


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Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 9:05:54 AM
Subject: Peso - Tulip time

Not this April - this is from last year - unearthed while searching for 
forks in my digital files

https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/i-xPz3N2D/A



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Re: Return of the prodigal lens

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Metadata section in the Export dialog. 

G

> On Apr 1, 2016, at 8:19 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> It must be a setting in Lightroom to include that info on export

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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[ann sanfedele]

I've got the lateset version of Firefox on Windows 7...

I have ad blocks on and I'm using Defender PRo as a virus protection..

I tried again just now and still no luck...frozen, then jsut disappeared.

I can't view my own videos on my ebay listings in firefox either, I have 
to use chrome..


I'd already seen the shot and liked it on facebook - and that seems to 
be fine in firefox although
I don't use firefox for facebook at all (except if the link is sent to 
me in email)


ann

On 4/1/2016 10:38 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:

Ann, I'm quite sorry to hear that! The folks at Photoshelter would
probably like to know what browser version you're using. They take
enormous pains to make their portfolio hosting work on all devices.
It's one of the few I found that display well on smartphones, tablets,
and desktop browsers.

You can see the shot on Facebook too, especially as we're linked up there.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154051440644948=9aba7a5f4b


On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 6:51 PM, ann sanfedele  wrote:

every time I try to go to that page it freezes my screen :-(

ann

On 3/20/2016 3:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...

http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w

I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)

645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.

Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
camera-left.
Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.

Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
Styling: Louise
Set design: me

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Re: April PUG - no time to waste

[John]

Their "home opener" isn't until next week.

On 4/1/2016 8:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Think outside the box.

"When you come a fork in the road, take it."

Yogi Berra
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On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 8:45 AM, ann sanfedele  wrote:

struggling here on this theme - and finding time to hunt too

... now if you'd said "crossroads" ...

sigh
ann

On 3/31/2016 5:28 PM, Brian Walters wrote:


G'day all

I'll be closing submissions on Saturday evening (Sydney time).

Theme: A Fork in the Road

As usual submit here:

http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

Full Submission Guidelines here:

http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html


Cheers

Brian

++
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Western Sydney Australia
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For Sale Friday: lots of gear

[Boris Liberman]

Hi!

Well, ultimately I got bitten (or stung, or what is the term) by USD 700 
with that DA* 16-50 affair. So, I'm pulling the plug on Pentax to 
compensate for the losses. Oly EM-1 fully suits my needs.


Below is the list of gear that I'd like to sell. I don't intend to make 
profit but I don't want to be taken advantage of either.


* Pentax K-5, with OEM battery grip and extra OEM battery. I am the 
original owner. Galia (my older) was shooting with it too, but under my 
supervision. Slightly more than 20k shutter actuations. Comes with box 
and if you feel like it - original paperwork in Hebrew. It also has OEM 
viewfinder magnifying eye cap. I may not have camera strap and original 
eye cap. I will try to find them, but I cannot make promises.


* Sigma 24-60/2.8 - fast full frame standard zoom. Comes with hood, 
original box, pouch and matching Sigma protective filter.


* Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5 - the original, non-SDM version. Everything is 
fine, but being my workhorse for few years, the crinkle finish has 
starte to wear off. Otherwise - rather fine lens.


* FA 50/1.4 - I bought this one from William Robb. This is rather very 
fine copy. It was brought fully to spec by Bill and it is a sharp copy 
too. Comes with OEM lens hood.


* Metz 50 AF-1 flash. I am not 100% sure if it has the latest firmware, 
but it has one that is fully compatible with Pentax K-5. Comes with its 
native diffuser. I should also have its USB cable somewhere. You might 
want to look up on the web, whether a firmware upgrade is necessary to 
use it with K-3 and more modern cameras. Really excellent reliable flash.


* Assortment of Pentax lens pouches. If you have any specific one that 
you're looking for - let me know - I'll see if I have one.


* Somehow I appear to have FA 100/3.5 and FA 50/1.7 carton boxes. If you 
need them for any reason - they're yours.


Also one non-Pentax item. I bought a bit more Ricoh GXR gear than I 
really need.


* Camera body, AF 28mm module (18.3/2.5 lens), viewfinder, one extra 3rd 
party battery. Also lens adapter that turns the lens into 21 mm one. Few 
points about this set:

- I'd like to sell it as a set, not to split it into parts.
- Due to known issue with viewfinder data bus, I glued the viewfinder so 
that it does not flip out. So, it works as regular (D)SLR viewfinder, 
motionless
- The module appears to have caught a piece of hair-like dust on the 
sensor. It is in the corner, but it is there.
- I bough this set originally hoping to take advantage of the wide 
adapter. However, the adapter is for smaller sensor Ricoh cameras. It is 
original adapter, but on 28 mm module, the extreme corners are softer 
that I would like. It may suit you quite well, nonetheless...


I don't set prices, again because I'd rather this gear stayed in the 
PDML family. So, if you feel like it - give me a shout off-list and I am 
certain, I will not disappoint you in terms of conditions.


Please notice, that for obvious reasons, I will not be offering refunds 
or returns. Please be sure to ask as many/much questions as you'd like - 
I will answer them to the best of my ability.


Boris


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Peso - Tulip time

[ann sanfedele]

Not this April - this is from last year - unearthed while searching for 
forks in my digital files


https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/i-xPz3N2D/A



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Re: April PUG - no time to waste

[ann sanfedele]

Yes dear I know

On 4/1/2016 10:18 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 10:04 AM, ann sanfedele  wrote:

so dont nag

I wan't nagging, Ann;  just teasing.


Dan Matyola
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GESO: March "best of"

[Larry Colen]

Here's my "best of" for March:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157663818574904

Just half a dozen, all recently posted to pdml

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FSF: NOS Tamron SP 52BB 90mm f2.5 Adaptall & adaptall mounts

[Darren Addy]

I've got a new, unused, in the box Tamron SP 52BB 90mm f2.5 Adaptall
that was purchased from a local camera store that was going out of
business. As you know, the beauty of the Adaptall system is that you
can change the mounts with the proper Adaptall adapter

Also, I've got a bunch of original Adaptall mounts, so if you need a
specific one, I might have it.

This is still in the box with the hard Tamron case and all paperwork.
$139 plus actual shipping to your door.
You can find them for less, but certainly not NOS.



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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Jack Davis]

OK, Bruce, then it's in my imagination
along with a shaky memory.
Thanks!

J

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 1, 2016, at 8:23 AM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
> 
> I'm not sure where you are seeing this one, Jack. I only uploaded a
> single shot to my portfolio site (http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/)
> and it's untouched since I put it there a couple of weeks ago. So,
> same image. :)
> 
> I have a lot of trouble with shots like this appearing the same to all
> viewers, especially shadows and highlights. All the different LCD
> displays apply their own gamma curves, and some are different
> depending on viewing angle.
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 11:01 AM, Jack Davis  wrote:
>> Bruce, isn't the first image in this series a reprocessed print?
>> Seams there is a tad more detail available in her waist and seating
>> area than in the initial post.(?)
>> 
>> J
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Apr 1, 2016, at 7:40 AM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Me professional? Nah. :)  Just a very painstaking amateur.
>>> 
>>> Thank you very much, Mark.
>>> 
 On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Mark Stringer  wrote:
 Yes it has that silver screen elegance of years past.  She reminds me of
 Richard Castle's mother (if you watch that show). A very beautiful 
 portrait.
 It will wow for years to come.  This looks very professional and I guess it
 is.
 
> On 3/20/2016 2:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> 
> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
> 
> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
> 
> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
> 
> 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.
> 
> Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
> Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
> Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
> camera-left.
> Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.
> 
> Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
> Styling: Louise
> Set design: me
> 
> Comments most certainly welcome!
 
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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

I'm not sure where you are seeing this one, Jack. I only uploaded a
single shot to my portfolio site (http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/)
and it's untouched since I put it there a couple of weeks ago. So,
same image. :)

I have a lot of trouble with shots like this appearing the same to all
viewers, especially shadows and highlights. All the different LCD
displays apply their own gamma curves, and some are different
depending on viewing angle.


On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 11:01 AM, Jack Davis  wrote:
> Bruce, isn't the first image in this series a reprocessed print?
> Seams there is a tad more detail available in her waist and seating
> area than in the initial post.(?)
>
> J
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 1, 2016, at 7:40 AM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>>
>> Me professional? Nah. :)  Just a very painstaking amateur.
>>
>> Thank you very much, Mark.
>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Mark Stringer  wrote:
>>> Yes it has that silver screen elegance of years past.  She reminds me of
>>> Richard Castle's mother (if you watch that show). A very beautiful portrait.
>>> It will wow for years to come.  This looks very professional and I guess it
>>> is.
>>>
 On 3/20/2016 2:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

 A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
 Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
 I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...

 http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w

 I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)

 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.

 Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
 Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
 Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
 camera-left.
 Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.

 Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
 Styling: Louise
 Set design: me

 Comments most certainly welcome!
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Re: Return of the prodigal lens

[Larry Colen]

It must be a setting in Lightroom to include that info on export

On April 1, 2016 4:07:38 AM PDT, Mark Stringer  wrote:
>Appears to be working nicely.  How do you get flickr to show the lens 
>you are using?
>
>On 3/31/2016 9:33 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
>> My 16-50 returned on Monday. Precision did finish the work on
>Wednesday,
>> just not soon enough to get it shipped in time to get here *before*
>the
>> weekend.  -grumble-
>>
>> In any case, it is back, it works, the hood goes on properly.  I
>haven't
>> done any sort of serious testing with it, but it seems to be OK.  I
>had
>> noticed some poppies up the street from me, so here's a silly set of
>> flower photos, where the lens basically passed the smoke test.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157664294614214
>>
>> Speaking of the smoke test, I should go tighten the battery clamp
>down
>> on my miata. It came loose last night can caused a bit of mischief.
>>

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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Jack Davis]

Bruce, isn't the first image in this series a reprocessed print?
Seams there is a tad more detail available in her waist and seating 
area than in the initial post.(?)

J

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 1, 2016, at 7:40 AM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
> 
> Me professional? Nah. :)  Just a very painstaking amateur.
> 
> Thank you very much, Mark.
> 
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Mark Stringer  wrote:
>> Yes it has that silver screen elegance of years past.  She reminds me of
>> Richard Castle's mother (if you watch that show). A very beautiful portrait.
>> It will wow for years to come.  This looks very professional and I guess it
>> is.
>> 
>>> On 3/20/2016 2:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>>> 
>>> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
>>> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
>>> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
>>> 
>>> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
>>> 
>>> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
>>> 
>>> 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.
>>> 
>>> Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
>>> Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
>>> Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
>>> camera-left.
>>> Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.
>>> 
>>> Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
>>> Styling: Louise
>>> Set design: me
>>> 
>>> Comments most certainly welcome!
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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

Thanks, Igor! :)

On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Igor PDML-StR  wrote:
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> WOWnderful!
>
> Igor
>
>
> Bruce Walker Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:04:30 -0700 wrote:
>
> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
>
>
> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
>
> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
>
> 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.
>
> Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
> Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
> Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
> camera-left.
> Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.
>
> Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
> Styling: Louise
> Set design: me
>
> Comments most certainly welcome!
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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

Agreed; it could use more fill in the lower part. I was trying to get
more from the white reflector and got about 2/3 stop less than I hoped
for. But my wife prefers the dark and the shadows, so I left it as-is
rather than pull it up in post. Tons of latitude in the raw, so it
would have been a simple curves tweak.

Thank you very much, Jack.

And thank you also Nicole, Darren, Mark C, Marco, Bulent and Paul, and
to everyone who looked.


On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
> Like it!
> Might prefer a tiny bit of lap soft reflection or,
> if the image will allow it, pull it up some.
>
> J
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Bruce Walker" 
> To: "Pentax Discuss Mailing List" 
> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 12:03:02 PM
> Subject: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star
>
> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
>
> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
>
> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
>
> 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.
>
> Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
> Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
> Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
> camera-left.
> Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.
>
> Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
> Styling: Louise
> Set design: me
>
> Comments most certainly welcome!
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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 6:12 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
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>
> Bruce Walker wrote:
>>
>> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
>> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
>> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
>>
>> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
>>
>> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
>
>
> Wonderful photo, and excellent lighting. It makes me wonder why you spend
> all that money on models when you've got such a lovely one at home.

Honestly, my wife has been reluctant to model for me. She is way
pickier than my other models and has forced me to work really hard to
get to the point where she's portrayed the way she wants to be seen.
She likes this one. :)


> I love the way that her face is the one brightly lit subject in all of that
> dark negative space.  I'm also curious to see how it would work as a
> horizontally framed shot out of the middle third of the photo. Cropping just
> above her hair and just below the brightly lit flowers.

I have some tighter framed shots I have't processed yet. Pretty sure I
did a closeup like you're describing.


> By the way, did you also process it in color?  I can't help but be curious
> about that as well.

Yes, my workflow is to post-process entirely in colour then in the
final step convert it to b But we shot this set intending to have
them in b and we did not spend any time harmonizing the colours.
Colour was used to get specific tones in the b rendering, so the b
is significantly better than the colour raw.

Thank you very much, Larry!

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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

Me professional? Nah. :)  Just a very painstaking amateur.

Thank you very much, Mark.

On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Mark Stringer  wrote:
> Yes it has that silver screen elegance of years past.  She reminds me of
> Richard Castle's mother (if you watch that show). A very beautiful portrait.
> It will wow for years to come.  This looks very professional and I guess it
> is.
>
> On 3/20/2016 2:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>>
>> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
>> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
>> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
>>
>> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
>>
>> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
>>
>> 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.
>>
>> Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
>> Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
>> Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
>> camera-left.
>> Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.
>>
>> Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
>> Styling: Louise
>> Set design: me
>>
>> Comments most certainly welcome!
>>
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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

Ann, I'm quite sorry to hear that! The folks at Photoshelter would
probably like to know what browser version you're using. They take
enormous pains to make their portfolio hosting work on all devices.
It's one of the few I found that display well on smartphones, tablets,
and desktop browsers.

You can see the shot on Facebook too, especially as we're linked up there.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154051440644948=9aba7a5f4b


On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 6:51 PM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> every time I try to go to that page it freezes my screen :-(
>
> ann
>
> On 3/20/2016 3:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>>
>> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
>> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
>> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
>>
>> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
>>
>> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
>>
>> 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.
>>
>> Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
>> Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
>> Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
>> camera-left.
>> Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.
>>
>> Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
>> Styling: Louise
>> Set design: me
>>
>> Comments most certainly welcome!
>>
>
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Re: PESO - b portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

[Bruce Walker]

On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 5:17 PM, John  wrote:
> On 3/20/2016 3:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>>
>> A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George
>> Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until
>> I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ...
>>
>> http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/index/Igv_.gI.8h3w
>>
>> I finally think I am getting somewhere. :)
>>
>> 645Z, DFA645 90mm f:2.8 Macro, f:4, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO.
>>
>> Key light: 22" beauty dish with 15 degree grid, above-left.
>> Hair, rim light: 8.5" reflector, boomed above directly behind.
>> Background light: 7" reflector with barn doors and 30 degree grid, low
>> camera-left.
>> Fill: white foamcore v-flat bouncing spill from rim light, camera-right.
>>
>> Makeup/hair: Judi Willrich
>> Styling: Louise
>> Set design: me
>>
>> Comments most certainly welcome!
>>
>
> Nice attractive portrait, but I don't think you've quite captured the
> essence of George Hurrell yet.

John, could you elaborate? I'm very curious about what you find missing.

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Re: OT: Museum of Modern Art Launches Free Course on Looking at Photographs as Art

[Bruce Walker]

On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 9:12 AM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
>
> Septuagenarians seldom need to pad their resumes.

Mark!

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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Daniel J. Matyola]

I usually put it in my checked bag, surrounded by shirts or other clothing.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> No this isn't an April Fools post on how to accomplish the Wright
> Brother's achievement, using nothing but a tripod; It is a request for
> information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
> airlines.
>
> I should have thought about this long before now, but... I've got a
> "normal" Manfrotto (good sized) tripod. I'm going to take the 3-way
> head with. I've got the Manfrotto soft (zippered) case for it. Is that
> good enough to trust to the gorillas that throw baggage around? I can
> pack with some bubble wrap in there, if that will help.
>
> Alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.
>
> PS... I plan on carrying-on a backpack with camera video gear that is
> going with. My clothes suitcase can be checked-in.
>
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Re: April PUG - no time to waste

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On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 10:04 AM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> so dont nag

I wan't nagging, Ann;  just teasing.


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Re: April PUG - no time to waste

[ann sanfedele]

I always do, Dan

But in or out of the box - at the moment the only things that I think 
are good enough and fit were not taken with a Pentax :-(
actually, the real problem is the literal boxes the possible candidates 
are in :-)


so dont nag
ann


On 4/1/2016 8:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Think outside the box.

"When you come a fork in the road, take it."

Yogi Berra
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On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 8:45 AM, ann sanfedele  wrote:

struggling here on this theme - and finding time to hunt too

... now if you'd said "crossroads" ...

sigh
ann

On 3/31/2016 5:28 PM, Brian Walters wrote:

G'day all

I'll be closing submissions on Saturday evening (Sydney time).

Theme: A Fork in the Road

As usual submit here:

http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

Full Submission Guidelines here:

http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html


Cheers

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Re: How to fly with a tripod

[Paul Stenquist]

I’ve sent a tripod as baggage many times in a zippered case. No problems. 
Tripods are pretty tough, even if they get tossed. I’ve also shipped cameras as 
baggage, although those were in Pelican hard cases, with airline legal 
combination locks. Again, everything arrived safely. Pro photogs do it all the 
time. It’s part of the job.


> On Apr 1, 2016, at 9:06 AM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> 
> No this isn't an April Fools post on how to accomplish the Wright
> Brother's achievement, using nothing but a tripod; It is a request for
> information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
> airlines.
> 
> I should have thought about this long before now, but... I've got a
> "normal" Manfrotto (good sized) tripod. I'm going to take the 3-way
> head with. I've got the Manfrotto soft (zippered) case for it. Is that
> good enough to trust to the gorillas that throw baggage around? I can
> pack with some bubble wrap in there, if that will help.
> 
> Alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.
> 
> PS... I plan on carrying-on a backpack with camera video gear that is
> going with. My clothes suitcase can be checked-in.
> 
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How to fly with a tripod

[Darren Addy]

No this isn't an April Fools post on how to accomplish the Wright
Brother's achievement, using nothing but a tripod; It is a request for
information on the best way to transport a tripod via commercial
airlines.

I should have thought about this long before now, but... I've got a
"normal" Manfrotto (good sized) tripod. I'm going to take the 3-way
head with. I've got the Manfrotto soft (zippered) case for it. Is that
good enough to trust to the gorillas that throw baggage around? I can
pack with some bubble wrap in there, if that will help.

Alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.

PS... I plan on carrying-on a backpack with camera video gear that is
going with. My clothes suitcase can be checked-in.

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Re: April PUG - no time to waste

[ann sanfedele]

struggling here on this theme - and finding time to hunt too

... now if you'd said "crossroads" ...

sigh
ann

On 3/31/2016 5:28 PM, Brian Walters wrote:

G'day all

I'll be closing submissions on Saturday evening (Sydney time).

Theme: A Fork in the Road

As usual submit here:

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Brian

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Re: OT: You can never have too many lenses?

[Mark Stringer]

That is a great system!

On 3/31/2016 8:47 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:

On Mar 31, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Stanley Halpin  wrote:


In general ...


I have a simple rule: I make a list because I can't remember what I've got. And 
if I've got to make a list, I have too much and sell off the excess.

G



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Re: Return of the prodigal lens

[Mark Stringer]

Appears to be working nicely.  How do you get flickr to show the lens 
you are using?


On 3/31/2016 9:33 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

My 16-50 returned on Monday. Precision did finish the work on Wednesday,
just not soon enough to get it shipped in time to get here *before* the
weekend.  -grumble-

In any case, it is back, it works, the hood goes on properly.  I haven't
done any sort of serious testing with it, but it seems to be OK.  I had
noticed some poppies up the street from me, so here's a silly set of
flower photos, where the lens basically passed the smoke test.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157664294614214

Speaking of the smoke test, I should go tighten the battery clamp down
on my miata. It came loose last night can caused a bit of mischief.



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