Re: PAW108 - Winter games

Makes me remember my days when I was feeling like that boy... Thanks, Dag. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun

Re: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

on 2012-01-30 19:11 Darren Addy wrote After three tangles or so one flew of farther SW. I tried to catch up, hoping to find where he had landed. I succeeded, but unfortunately it was on some extremely high power poles. I placed myself beneath him and shot through the sunroof. When I realized it w

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

On Jan 31, 2012, at 8:18 AM, Bob W wrote: >> When I was younger I was adamant I was going to jump the ditch after >> graduating. Never happened, obviously. I don't actually know where >> I'd move to if I did. It would have to be somewhere that does not know >> the meaning of the word "frost". >

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

On Jan 31, 2012, at 12:25 AM, David Savage wrote: >> I thought you guys would all have A/C with those sorts of temperatures. I >> have some other friends moving to Darwin soon but they are expecting to be >> roasted and drenched :) > > We do but inevitably you have to leave the house or office

Re: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

They've been also spotted in southern Michigan. The local paper says its due to an abundance of food this past spring that led to a bumper crop of young ones & that the birds straying south are mostly yearlings and unfortunately they're not doing all that well hunting for food in their new surro

Re: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

Thanks to all for the comments. I'll be putting all of the corrected images into a Flickr set so you can see the sequence. 1) Far away immature Snowy Owl on lamp post (lots of brown) 2) Shots of it as it flies away (actually more across in front of me and farther away) 3) Intercept by the mature o

Re: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

Darren, Good story and a couple of good captures. I like the two birds tangling, but the owl on the post is proof of what you saw. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Before you look at these you should know that Thomas Mangelson has > nothing to worry about whe

Re: New CBD video

Hell of a Christmas present Dave. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 5:21 PM, David Mann wrote: > Here's a new video from inside the red zone showing more of the recent damage > and demolition work... > > http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/6334189/Inside-th

Re: More on my K-5

Dave, That's a cat photo with some personality! Best in quite some time here. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: >> Pics or it didn't happen.  ;-) > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=150824

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

That's beautiful and subtle. Did you consider cropping a bit off the top and bottom for a less-stretchy aspect ratio? -T On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 9:41 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Bark of a tree in Hosmer Grove, Haleakala National Park: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073313 > >

RE: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

Great story, cool photos, too. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska Before you

Re: GESO: At the rink

Old time hockey! ;-) cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Christine Nielsen Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: GESO: At the rink On Mon, Jan 30, 2012

Re: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

I can relate to your attempts at catching a good solid image of such a rarely seen creature, Darren.  They may be in the area for a time and I wish you much good luck, along with the hope, that an opportunity presents itself and you're able to get that dream shot. Jack  - Original Message

Re: PESO: Spring 2012 Practice

Aww... so sad. Not every picture tells a story, but that one does. I might have taken taken the exposure down a bit and nudged the blue saturation, just for better contrast with the kite. -T On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > This reminded me of Charlie Brown. :) > > J

Re: OT: sh*t!!

That's two of you now with the winter plumbing disasters -- hope this isn't a PDML epidemic! condolensces all around - glad I don't own a house :-) ann On 1/30/2012 20:03, Paul Stenquist wrote: Sorry to hear, John. Like you, I'm getting stuff boxed up and moved out. I have to clear the ent

Re: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

I want to say "lucky you" for the sight of them... adn "there, there" for the rest of it - that is, the fristration of not being able to get closer, sharper etc... great to see. and the first shot is fun but I want to tease you and say we have only your word that they are snowies :-) can you zoo

RE: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

What a fun adventure and nice captures. It has been rather warm here as well so not sure what the warm temps in winter means for the summer. Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mai

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

Congrats, Jen - That's fabulous news. It's great when good things come along. A Pentax 67 and a 67II - awesome! Mark PS: And congrats on the job too :-) On 1/29/2012 5:21 AM, Jens wrote: Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a couple of years ago. I left because I didn't like my new bos

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

Nobody belongs in Saskatchewan. . . .And to a first approximation, nobody lives there either. Oooh. A joint Mark! On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > On 1/30/2012 3:24 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Nobody belongs in Saskatchewan. > > > And to a first approxima

Re: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

What a thrill. It is a once in a lifetime sighting. Paul On Jan 30, 2012, at 9:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Before you look at these you should know that Thomas Mangelson has > nothing to worry about when it comes to my wildlife photography. > But Snowy Owls are in the area (I'm told a once-in-a-li

Re: PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

Good for you! That must've been a thrill. I've heard that Snowy Owls have come further south everywhere this year. There have been sightings nearby where I live, south of Boston, but I haven't been so lucky as to see any... :) -c On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 9:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Before y

PESO: Snowy Owl in Nebraska

Before you look at these you should know that Thomas Mangelson has nothing to worry about when it comes to my wildlife photography. But Snowy Owls are in the area (I'm told a once-in-a-lifetime event that they come as far south as Nebraska) and I've been dying to capture one. Last evening I spotted

Re: GESO: At the rink

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 6:07 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > By the way, the song is being turned into a movie by Kevin Smith: > http://www.movieweb.com/news/hit-somebody-gets-split-into-two-movies > I thought they already made the movie... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i_D6oQO6b8 -c ps: we had he

Re: OT: sh*t!!

Sorry to hear, John. Like you, I'm getting stuff boxed up and moved out. I have to clear the entire perimeter of the basement, and of course almost everything down there is on the perimeter. Good luck with your repair. On Jan 30, 2012, at 6:42 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: Jack Davis > >> Be

Re: GESO: At the rink

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 6:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Well done. You captured some great action. My middle daughter played hockey > in high school. shooting it with ISO 3200 BW film in dimly lit arenas was > less than rewarding. Thanks, Paul. I can imagine how non-fun that would be...I'm rea

Re: GESO: At the rink

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Very good set, and 8000 shows well. I need to take my new K-5 into a > rink before winter is over and experiment. I used ot use the D2H. > Thanks, Dave. If you can't get to a rink, I also recommend gymnastics events and indoor track meets f

Re: OT: sh*t!!

A serious job certainly. At least it seems you're skilled and able to do the work yourself. I'd be getting quotes from several trades folks and putting any lens purchases on extended hold. :( Jack - Original Message - From: John Sessoms To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, January 30

Re: OT: sh*t!!

From: Jack Davis Bet the wife sabotaged it to get a new wall, counters and sink.(?) I'm not married. A 75 year old drain pipe broke off inside the wall. Looks like I'm going to be doing dishes in the bath-tub for a while. I've needed to rebuild the kitchen for years, but I was hoping to put

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

On 1/30/2012 3:24 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nobody belongs in Saskatchewan. And to a first approximation, nobody lives there either. But being in Saskatchewan in winter? That could go a ways towards explaining Bill's disposition. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est)

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

Nobody belongs in Saskatchewan. (sorry, Bill, couldn't resist) :-) cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subjec

New CBD video

Here's a new video from inside the red zone showing more of the recent damage and demolition work... http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/6334189/Inside-the-red-zone-January-25 At 2:15 you'll see what's left of the building I was walking past on Feb 22nd. I ended

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

Never fear, Frank. I'm done. I put Bill back where he belongs. On Jan 30, 2012, at 6:16 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Now, now then boys. This sort of behaviour only hurts both of you. Shake > hands and make up. It's time to come in for dinner anyway. Why I bet by > tomorrow you'll have

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

On 1/30/2012 3:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: In assuming you were drunk, I was giving you the benefit of the doubt. I would think that anyone who begins a discussion with a personal insult is either drunk or mindless. Or me, or Bill, or Godfrey, or you, hell half the PDML might do so if we

Re: GESO: At the rink

Well done. You captured some great action. My middle daughter played hockey in high school. shooting it with ISO 3200 BW film in dimly lit arenas was less than rewarding. Paul On Jan 30, 2012, at 3:15 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Hi all, > > I remembered to take the camera to hockey this wee

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

Now, now then boys. This sort of behaviour only hurts both of you. Shake hands and make up. It's time to come in for dinner anyway. Why I bet by tomorrow you'll have forgotten all about this and be playing like this never happened. ** Oh, sorry, I must have just had a childhood flashb

Re: GESO: At the rink

On 1/30/2012 2:42 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: And a related song by someone whose birthday was just a few days ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufEtQcisrgg Aha! Love it. I played it for my daughter& we got a good chuckle. Someday, I will share some pics of our backyard rink... it's

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

On Jan 30, 2012, at 5:18 PM, William Robb wrote: > On 29/01/2012 8:46 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> On Jan 29, 2012, at 9:23 PM, William Robb wrote: >> >>> On 29/01/2012 11:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I would find the trend toward more technology disturbing if there we

RE: PESO - Spur

Fiddle-faddle! The French had the utmost confidence in the Maginot Line. They knew that the Germans would not even ~try~ to invade. Why the only entrance into France was through the Benelux Countries, and they were friends. The Germans were to stupid to go through Belgium. No, the French rested

Re: GESO: At the rink

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 5:01 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Some really good shots there. I really envy you with the K5; I shot a hockey > game with my K10d and its 1600 iso max was woefully inadequate. Next time > I'll have to give up shake reduction and take the *ist d for that extra st

Re: GESO: At the rink

Very good set, and 8000 shows well. I need to take my new K-5 into a rink before winter is over and experiment. I used ot use the D2H. Dave On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Hi all, > > I remembered to take the camera to hockey this weekend... I have a > great spot to s

Re: PAW108 - Winter games

Great timing here. Dave On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 4:56 PM, DagT wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA*50-135mm@135mm, 1/160s, f/5.0, ISO100. > > DagT > http://www.thrane.name/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailm

Re: Peso, pensive

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 5:01 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > She probably goes out for the same reason as you, eh? Yes.:-) > > ;-) > > Lovely portrait, Dave. Thanks Frank Dave > > Cheers, > frank > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- > Christopher Hi

Re: GESO: At the rink

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Enjoyed them all, Christine, but I must say, #8 is an absolutely classic > hockey shot. Should be put to commercial use. Thanks very much, Jack! That's one of my faves, too. (And between you & me... not least because that little girl hardly e

Re: GESO: At the rink

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Great shots. > > How do you handle metering?  It looks like the light is pretty flat and > consistent so you could just set it in manual and leave it.  Or do you just > go with auto exposure at nominal or some correction? Thanks, Larry. I us

RE: PAW108 - Winter games

Brings back childhood memories of sledding with faces full of snow, hiding our big goofy grins. Brilliant photo! cheers, flank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: DagT Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To:

OT: Out of the loop? Call the cops

There's an article here about people worrying that they're being left behind by all the tech shit out there: Nothing special in itself, but I do appreciate this email footer from one of the correspondents: "I'm not on Facebook or Twitter. Follow me an

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

On 30/01/2012 7:58 AM, David Savage wrote: The D700 has a nice big viewfinder. Just saying. And the D700 is a non SLR camera how? But point taken, it goes back to the egotistical rubbish I wrote about APS-C viefinders being small and tunnel like. If you think I'm wrong, I challenge you

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

On 30/01/2012 4:10 AM, Cotty wrote: On 29/1/12, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: If you think I'm wrong, I challenge you to try to find a non SLR camera with a fully functioning optical viewfinder of any kind, good or bad. As a feature, it is almost completely phased out. This is the

Re: PAW108 - Winter games

Terrific, Dag!  Was that an atomic snowball? Jack - Original Message - From: DagT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 1:56 PM Subject: PAW108 - Winter games http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*50-135mm@135mm, 1/160s, f/5

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

On 29/01/2012 8:46 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jan 29, 2012, at 9:23 PM, William Robb wrote: On 29/01/2012 11:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I would find the trend toward more technology disturbing if there were no options. But since I can focus manually at will, or I can choose to use a

Re: OT: sh*t!!

Bet the wife sabotaged it to get a new wall, counters and sink.(?) :) Jack - Original Message - From: John Sessoms To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 1:27 PM Subject: OT: sh*t!! Just joined the unplanned, UN-budgeted winter gotta' repair the plumbing right now club

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

Oh. I guess my initial post did come through. Well, the photo is worth two thumbs up. :-) cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: "Pentax-

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

I know I commented on this earlier, Dan, but it looks like maybebit didn't come through. This is a beautiful photo. That's all there is to say. It's breathtaking. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message -

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

Thanks, Frank Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 5:01 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Agreed. It's a tremendous photo, Dan. Couldn't be better. > > Cheers > frank > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." --

Re: PESO: Street

First of all, Tim, I really like your photo. The bright neon signs and car lights stand out nicely against the black sky. Nicely composed, too. As for your blog post, I don't get too hung up on definitions, classifications or "genres". A good photo is a good photo. Period. The contrary is also

Re: PESO: Red under white

O, I like that! cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: PESO: Red under white Quoting Tim Bray : >

RE: Venice 2011

Stunning shot! Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: John Coyle Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Subject: RE: Venice 2011 No, I don't use LR, much prefer Elemen

Re: Peso, pensive

She probably goes out for the same reason as you, eh? ;-) Lovely portrait, Dave. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail

re:PESO: Clouds over the Crater

Agreed. It's a tremendous photo, Dan. Couldn't be better. Cheers frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie Sent: January 30, 2012 1/30/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: re:PESO: Clouds over the Cra

RE: GESO: At the rink

Some really good shots there. I really envy you with the K5; I shot a hockey game with my K10d and its 1600 iso max was woefully inadequate. Next time I'll have to give up shake reduction and take the *ist d for that extra stop. Anyway my fave of yours is the shot of the other coach instructing

RE: Downhill the Hard Way

Why did I know it would be Grace? Looks like she will be ready for half-pipe at the Olympics in no time! :-) Falling snow really adds to the mood of this terrific photo! cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Me

RE: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

Lovely, moody shot. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: January 29, 2012 1/29/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing Shot in the snow for a

PAW108 - Winter games

http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*50-135mm@135mm, 1/160s, f/5.0, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.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 ab

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

Thanks, David and David. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 5:58 AM, David Savage wrote: > Yep. That works. > > DS > > On 30 January 2012 01:41, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> Bark of a tree in Hosmer Grove, Haleakala National Park: >> >> http://p

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

Thank you, Don. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Wonderful photo. I like the layered look and admire the way it is all > framed. > > > >> Message: 11 >> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:45:18 -0500 >> >> From: "Daniel J.

Re: Venice 2011

Stan Halpin wrote: John - thanks for sharing the Venice shot; that square, that time of day - one of my favorite places. Here is my own take on the scene from my trip 5 years ago. Pretty much the same except slightly newer camera model (K10D), slightly faster lens (DA21mm @ f/3.2), slightly lo

Re: re PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

Thanks, Don. I will try it wil a little more contrast -- and with much less. This is one of those images that I enjoy playing around with, to find the right mood. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Dan I like the

Re: OT: sh*t!!

I had to live thorough almost the same a few years ago! ... the wall with the counters etc! You need to find something to sooth your teeth!??? I shiver even while remembering :( Oh well; hope you heal soon. Bulent - http://www.

RE: PESO - Spur

> >> I was going to submit this to next month's PUG, then decided not to. > >> So I thought it might make a good PESO: > >> > >> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/spur.html > >> > >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > That picture has an ominous atmosphere. My French cinema prof tells >

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

on 2012-01-29 15:01 Paul Stenquist wrote You can test for the difference between gray and 5% below clipped highlights. You'll find it's about two stops. But you can tell by looking at a jpeg derived histo as well. If the highlights are clipped just a wee bit, you're golden. i use the histogra

RE: PESO - Spur

From: "Bob W" From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault I was going to submit this to next month's PUG, then decided not to. So I thought it might make a good PESO: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/spur.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welc

Re: OT: sh*t!!

Ouch. Good luck. I've never had to deal with plumbing in winter, but I have had my furnace die (at two different places) on the coldest day of the year. On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > Just joined the unplanned, UN-budgeted winter gotta' repair the plumbing > right now cl

OT: sh*t!!

Just joined the unplanned, UN-budgeted winter gotta' repair the plumbing right now club. Shouldn't have to break up any concrete floors like Paul is having to do; just tear out one wall in the kitchen. Of course, it would be the one wall with all the counters, cabinets & the sink. -- PDML Pe

Re: Venice 2011

John - thanks for sharing the Venice shot; that square, that time of day - one of my favorite places. Here is my own take on the scene from my trip 5 years ago. Pretty much the same except slightly newer camera model (K10D), slightly faster lens (DA21mm @ f/3.2), slightly lower ISO (800), slight

Re: GESO: At the rink

Enjoyed them all, Christine, but I must say, #8 is an absolutely classic hockey shot. Should be put to commercial use. Jack - Original Message - From: Christine Nielsen To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 12:15 PM Subject: GESO: At the rink Hi all, I rem

Re: GESO: At the rink

On 1/30/2012 12:15 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Hi all, I remembered to take the camera to hockey this weekend... I have a great spot to shoot from, being on the bench. Because, you know... coaches get to sit on the bench. Truth be told, I am really just a figurehead -- a girl coach for the

RE:PESO - Athabasca Falls

Very dramatic just a pleasure to look at. Message: 2 Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:24:37 +0800 From: David Savage To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT PESO - Athabasca Falls Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 G'day All, Here's a 3 frame vertical pano of the abo

Re: Downhill the Hard Way

Keep on shooting Paul so you are ready to catch her gold medal Olympic performances. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 5:20 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15077419&size=lg > > K-5 and DA* 50-135, soaking wet > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

PESO - Spur

And you are not submitting it to PUG because you have better one? Because if you do I am not going to submit any of my paltry efforts. I really like this one Frank. Message: 1 Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:57:24 -0500 From: frank theriault To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Spur Mes

Re: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

Thanks Don. It's a clock on the side of a building. On Jan 30, 2012, at 3:04 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Looks like a perfect snow for pictures. Is that a clock or a compass? Nicely > composed and exposed. > > >> Message: 8 >> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:09:19 -0500 >> From: Paul Stenquist >> To:

GESO: At the rink

Hi all, I remembered to take the camera to hockey this weekend... I have a great spot to shoot from, being on the bench. Because, you know... coaches get to sit on the bench. Truth be told, I am really just a figurehead -- a girl coach for the girls' U10 team -- which means I fix a lot of ponyta

PESO 2012 - 015 - GDG

Some great pictures on here lately and this is certainly among them. I actually saw this one on your flickr pages and I wondered if I had missed it here. Just nice to look at with admiration. Message: 9 Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:19:39 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgi To: PAW Picture-A-Week proj

Re: PESO: Spring 2012 Practice

As ol' Charlie would say; "I think trees eat kites."   (sigh) Thanks for comment, Don! Jack - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:55 AM Subject: re:PESO: Spring 2012 Practice Ah yes what a great picture of failure. Made me smile

PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

Looks like a perfect snow for pictures. Is that a clock or a compass? Nicely composed and exposed. Message: 8 Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:09:19 -0500 From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing Message-ID: <2a8dcdb4-4b05-4353-8a28-9850c4372...@comcast.ne

Re: OT PESO - Athabasca Falls

I really like this one. It merits a wall-sized print. Did you do some HDR work on it. I'm looking at the shadow detail in the lower foreground vs. the sky color and figure that some post work was necessary here. Best, Paul On Jan 30, 2012, at 1:58 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Lovely > > Dav

re:PESO: Spring 2012 Practice

Ah yes what a great picture of failure. Made me smile - wistfully. One graphic element and it evokes a great story. Message: 4 Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:24:11 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Davis To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Spring 2012 Practice Message-ID: <1327861451.83417.ya

re PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

Dan I like the subject and I see you boosted contrast & saturation. On my monitor to my eyes it lacks a little sharpness or it isn't blurry enough to be "arty" maybe. Even a little more contrast to give it a real tactile feeling. YMMV. Message: 6 Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:41:20 -0500 From:

Re: More on my K-5

Cute Dude catch!   Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 10:57 AM Subject: Re: More on my K-5 On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Pics or it didn't happen.  ;-) http://photo.net/photodb

re:PESO: Clouds over the Crater

Wonderful photo. I like the layered look and admire the way it is all framed. Message: 11 Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:45:18 -0500 From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Clouds over the Crater Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 http://p

Re: PESO: Spring 2012 Practice

Early introduction to life's disappointments/failures.(?) Thanks for commenting, Frank. Jack. - Original Message - From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" To: ""Pentax-Discuss Mail List"" Cc: Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 10:00 AM Subject: RE: PESO: Spring 2012 Practice Although I can't s

Re: GESO: Chinese New Year in Boston

On 1/29/2012 8:03 PM, David Parsons wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157629091914869/detail/ I've attended the Chinese New Year festivities in Boston for the last three years, and this time I decided to focus mostly on people this time. Nice photos. It's funny how often

Re: PESO Getting Rheemed

on 2012-01-27 12:21 John Sessoms wrote I think they make tankless gas water heaters. for whole-house capacities, at least in Colorado, gas units are much more common because electric models require 120 amps or more to heat 2 gpm instantaneously from 32 to 120 degrees F; that can make the wiri

RE: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

> > > Go west... > > When I was younger I was adamant I was going to jump the ditch after > graduating. Never happened, obviously. I don't actually know where > I'd move to if I did. It would have to be somewhere that does not know > the meaning of the word "frost". > Go to Baffin Island - t

RE: PESO - Spur

> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > frank theriault > > I was going to submit this to next month's PUG, then decided not to. > So I thought it might make a good PESO: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/spur.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments wel

Re: More on my K-5

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Pics or it didn't happen.  ;-) The movie.: http://youtu.be/qPe7fgXDEfQ using manual focus Dave > > On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 10:05 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> Hey all. >> >> Was invited to my daughters house last night for supper, and

RE: Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > David J Brooks [...] > > I still take my Nikon D1 out now and again. Twelve years old this > year. Wait til you're 14 - you won't be able to leave it alone. But then when you get to middle age it'll just be the occasiona

Re: OT PESO - Athabasca Falls

Lovely Dave On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > Here's a 3 frame vertical pano of the above mentioned taken on last > years trip to .ca: > > > > Enjoy. > > Cheers, > > Dave > > -- > PDML Pentax-Di

Re: More on my K-5

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Pics or it didn't happen.  ;-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15082492 Dude in hiding K-5 at iso 3200, D FA 50 f2.8 at f 4, 1/8 hand held with SR on. The blue tint must be from the big screen LCD TV. DAVE > > On Mon, Jan 30,

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

Thanks, David and Bob Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 6:00 AM, David Savage wrote: > WOW > > Thats all I can say. > > DS > > On 29 January 2012 17:45, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073312 >> >> Comment

RE: GESO: Chinese New Year in Boston

Nice set. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David Parsons Sent: January 29, 2012 1/29/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: GESO: Chinese New Year in Boston http://www.flickr.com/ph

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