Re: GESO: CLUB 60

2013-04-29 Thread David Mann
Looks like a good fun way to spend a day :) I have my first marathon coming up on the 2nd of June and my training program is ramping up pretty well at the moment. I won't be doing it fast as it's only preparation for my second marathon next January. I've heard about the Comrades Marathon. I

Re: paw week 17

2013-04-29 Thread Bob W
Very good! On 29 Apr 2013, at 04:59, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: a little color play here. Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5805_large.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: GESO: CLUB 60

2013-04-29 Thread Alan C
Good luck for the 2nd June, Dave - same day as Comrades. The Big Five from Hoedspruit to Swadini was sponsored by Kapama Game Farm organised by the Air Force Club. The whole area is game farms. I measured the route ran a couple of those but, sadly, it is no more. BTW, my younger brother now

Re: paw week 17

2013-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like this. A pleasing range of color in an excellent composition. Paul On Apr 28, 2013, at 11:59 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: a little color play here. Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5805_large.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Peso First Jay

2013-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Nice use of DOF here. Paul On Apr 28, 2013, at 11:55 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Fun! Did you every do a blue jay calendar, Dave? Cheers, Christine On Apr 28, 2013, at 12:11 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(

2013-04-29 Thread Rick Womer
This is why I have a rider on our homeowners' insurance covering my cameras and lenses.  It costs about $30 a year, and covers everything to replacement value.  Similar riders are available on tenants' insurance. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Zos

Re: GESO: CLUB 60

2013-04-29 Thread Mark C
Nice set - you did a good job documenting the event and as you say provide an interesting glimpse of life in rural S.A. Very nice! Mark On 4/28/2013 10:07 AM, Alan C wrote: South Africans are fixated on Ultra-Marathons - we learn to run far rather than fast. The big race is the Comrades

Re: PESO: Poppy Patch

2013-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Frank and I totally agree with your preference. Jack - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 8:29 PM Subject: RE: PESO: Poppy Patch Both beautiful but I think I

PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Toine
Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Q 06 zoom, f/2.8, 1/320 s, ISO 125, 44.7 mm Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Carlos R.
El 29/04/2013 14:39, Toine escribió: Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Q 06 zoom, f/2.8, 1/320 s, ISO 125, 44.7 mm Toine I am impressed, that's a very nice portrait. Carlos -- PDML

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Yes indeed very nice and I can't believe they let the people run free. On 4/29/2013 7:39 AM, Toine wrote: Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Q 06 zoom, f/2.8, 1/320 s, ISO 125, 44.7 mm Toine

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 29 April 2013 22:39, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Makes you think what was going through its mind at the time, impressive. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread David Savage
On 29 April 2013 21:01, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 29 April 2013 22:39, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Makes you think what was going through

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
For some reason, I have seen a lot of monkey pictures lately, on the PPG and elsewhere. Most looks exactly like the others. This image, however, is quite extraordinary. The detail is stunning, the color harmonious, and the expression intriguing. Dan Matyola

Re: paw week 17

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting and pleasing. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:20 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Very good! On 29 Apr 2013, at 04:59, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: a little color play here. Cheers, Christine

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I agree. Excellent portrait. Paul On Apr 29, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: For some reason, I have seen a lot of monkey pictures lately, on the PPG and elsewhere. Most looks exactly like the others. This image, however, is quite extraordinary. The detail

Re: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(

2013-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Doesn't this type of insurance just cover theft or accidental loss, like fire? With all the klutzes in the world, I don't see how they could offer insurance so cheap if they pay out for every little fumble that destroys an insured object. Hey, this should be the ultimate answer to the question to

Re: PESO - Outside the Ace Cafe

2013-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
That's a great one, Frank. Fascinating characters there. On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 10:45 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Took one photo yesterday: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/04/outside-ace-cafe.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

RE: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(

2013-04-29 Thread Chris Brogden
I could be wrong, but I assume there's a deductible. Chris Chris Brogden, Manager Don's Photo St. Vital 31 - 845 Dakota St. (Right across the street from St. Vital Centre) Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M3 Ph: (204) 254-9075 Fax: (204) 253-7173   -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm not a big fan of monkey portraits, but this is really excellent, Toine. On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Q 06 zoom, f/2.8,

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful lighting and deft crop, Toine. Love it! Jack From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 5:39 AM Subject: PESO Monkey portrait Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free

RE: paw week 17

2013-04-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love the colours, textures, general composition. Terrific photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: April 28, 2013 4/28/13 To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Subject: paw week 17 a little color play here. Cheers, Christine

RE: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wonderful portrait! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Sent: April 29, 2013 4/29/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO Monkey portrait Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free

Re: PESO 2013 - The Last Posterous Post - GDG

2013-04-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 6:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: My photo blog site has been hosted on Posterous since 2009. I've been erratically active and inactive at posting photos and words to it in the four years since. But Posterous is going away after April 30th. I

Re: Peso First Jay

2013-04-29 Thread David J Brooks
No not yet, this year for sure Dave On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 11:55 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Fun! Did you every do a blue jay calendar, Dave? Cheers, Christine On Apr 28, 2013, at 12:11 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Alan C
Stunning. Sharp as a pin. Much more handsome than the Vervets we get here. Alan C -- From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 2:39 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO Monkey portrait Shot in a zoo with the

Re: Geso First back yard flowers and such

2013-04-29 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Mark. The header was taken only a week before.:-) Dave On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 9:04 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Glad to see that spring is arriving up there - I like the little bug on the flowers and the cat photo as well. The first one - also the header for hte set - is

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Kenneth Waller
Nicely done! My long lost nephew! -Original Message- From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Subject: PESO Monkey portrait Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Q 06 zoom, f/2.8, 1/320 s, ISO 125, 44.7

Re: GESO Something for everyone

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Three fine photos to admire. I guess my favorite one is the heron, if only because I never take a decent bird picture. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:03:14 +1000 From: Rob Studdertdistudio.p...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject:

Re: PESO: Pink Dogwood

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Very nice! Trees here still in budding stage but I found one flowered yesterday, No time to post yet. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:49:53 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Pink Dogwood

Re:PAW173 - Windows

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
I like this one. I think it would be more effective without the lower line of reflections - more abstract spare. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 2 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:41:48 +0200 From: DagTli...@thrane.name To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW173 - Windows

Re: PESO: Pink Dogwood

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Don! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice! Trees here still in budding stage but I found one flowered yesterday, No time to post yet. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3

Re: PESO: Poppy Patch

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
I like them both one for the overall view the other tighter in. You happened upon a very nice scene. Congrats for the foresight to get tripod. As for the bees... well dipped in chocolate or fileted fried hmm good. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:01:15

Re: PAW173 - Windows

2013-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
What Don said. And an excellent image. On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I like this one. I think it would be more effective without the lower line of reflections - more abstract spare. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 2 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013

Re:PESO - Outside the Ace Cafe

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
I took 50 did not get one this good. Great subjects and love the casualness of the shot. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:45:41 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To:PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Outside the Ace Cafe

Re: GESO: Daffodil Gallery

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Lovely collection of photos flowers. I like Daffodils 007 best of all. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:53:51 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO: Daffodil Gallery Message-ID:

Re: paw week 17

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
I like the lines color. I don't know that I would like the food. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:59:27 -0500 From: Christine Aguilachrist...@caguila.com To: PDML Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: paw week 17 Message-ID:144c9755-a731-4231-9733-f758eade6...@caguila.com

Re: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(

2013-04-29 Thread Bill
On 29/04/2013 8:32 AM, Chris Brogden wrote: I could be wrong, but I assume there's a deductible. If there isn't, there will be after the first couple of claims. I had two claims in one year on my equipment insurance and they raised my deductible a lot. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re:PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Good crazy good for the Q zoom. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:39:02 +0200 From: Toineto...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO Monkey portrait Message-ID:

Flaky baseplate...

2013-04-29 Thread mike wilson
... on my K-5, at the front of the handgrip where it joins the main body. Anyone else suffered from this? -- No fixed Adobe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: Flaky baseplate...

2013-04-29 Thread Zos Xavius
What are you saying? Its loose? You bang it or something? On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 11:49 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: ... on my K-5, at the front of the handgrip where it joins the main body. Anyone else suffered from this? -- No fixed Adobe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
I've tried to get an answer about this on a number of fora but so far nothing helpful has come my way. I finally upgraded my desktop to WinXP. I was getting tired of having to Hack Win2K to get new software and hardware to work properly so when I had my last primary hard drive failure I

A failing k-5 sensor? oh no!

2013-04-29 Thread Bipin Gupta
Zos, you swapped the good ring (lens mount) from the K-7. Can you do the same for the bottom plate? If not, order a Bottom Plate, as changing it is very easy. Do buy a JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) MOODY, made in the USA, Screwdriver Set for $ 16 from Amazon com. The cheap Philips Cross Point

Re: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no!

2013-04-29 Thread Zos Xavius
Working on that Bipin! Playing phone tag with the parts dept now. The bottom plate has the serial and model #, so I will leave it. The lcd cover is easily replaced and they sell replacements. Getting the parts will be the hard part. :/ On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013, P.J. Alling wrote: I've tried to get an answer about this on a number of fora but so far nothing helpful has come my way. I finally upgraded my desktop to WinXP. I was getting tired of having to Hack Win2K to get new software and hardware to work properly so when I had

Re: PESO: Poppy Patch

2013-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Deep fried in honey..m Thanks (yuk) much, Don! Jack ;-) - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 9:22 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Poppy Patch I like them both one for the overall view the other tighter in. You

PESO: Hyacinth

2013-04-29 Thread Charles Robinson
Our first blossoms of ANYTHING here in Minneapolis. Not notable as art, but appreciated for its appearance AT ALL. These are tiny little things no bigger around than a U.S. dime (that's about 18mm). Oh yeah: more snow expected Wednesday night.

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Bob W
That's superb. B On 29 Apr 2013, at 13:39, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Q 06 zoom, f/2.8, 1/320 s, ISO 125, 44.7 mm Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Hyacinth

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very pretty hyacinth, and well rendered. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: Our first blossoms of ANYTHING here in Minneapolis. Not notable as art, but appreciated for its

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
I had to slipstream an XP installation to get the proper drivers for the hardware which kept XP from installing, (I didn't have any problem with W2K but that's another story). When I built the slipstream installation I included SP3. The failure is interesting. A subset of directories,

Recommendations for lens repair?

2013-04-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Anyone have a recommendation for someone to repair my FA*80-200/2.8? It's not actually broken but the zoom ring is stiffer than it should be and feels as if it's going to bind up sometimes. I'd like to get it serviced before it actually breaks. I've sent an email to the official US Pentax service

Re: PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove

2013-04-29 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013, Mark C wrote: Shot earlier this evening - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/backyard-birds-mourning-dove Nice capture of the droplets! About 1/500? -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ *

Re: Recommendations for lens repair?

2013-04-29 Thread Zos Xavius
Eric hendrickson could probably fix that for you. http://pentaxs.com/ On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for someone to repair my FA*80-200/2.8? It's not actually broken but the zoom ring is stiffer than it should be

Re: Recommendations for lens repair?

2013-04-29 Thread Zos Xavius
Also it might be a good idea to ask at pentax forums. It might be an easy self-repair fix. On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Eric hendrickson could probably fix that for you. http://pentaxs.com/ On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Mark Roberts

Re: PESO Harbour Pano

2013-04-29 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013, Rob Studdert wrote: Just back from a short trip and two card formats later I have just worked out that my copy didn't work from the trip, so I'm down 200+ images and really p*ssed with myself for being so sloppy. In any case I have made some satisfying shots in the

Re: Recommendations for lens repair?

2013-04-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Zos Xavius wrote: Also it might be a good idea to ask at pentax forums. It might be an easy self-repair fix. Nothing will be an easy self-repair fix on this lens. I'm actually quite adept at disassembling and reassembling lenses - I even re-built an F 70-2104.0-5.6 once. But I'm not even

Re: Recommendations for lens repair?

2013-04-29 Thread Larry Colen
Nope. Mark isn't allowed to take on any self repair projects until the annual is finished. Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Also it might be a good idea to ask at pentax forums. It might be an easy self-repair fix. On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com

Re: Recommendations for lens repair?

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
If you're looking for a project I've got an F 70-210 partially disassembled if you'd like it... On 4/29/2013 3:20 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Zos Xavius wrote: Also it might be a good idea to ask at pentax forums. It might be an easy self-repair fix. Nothing will be an easy self-repair fix

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013, P.J. Alling wrote: I had to slipstream an XP installation to get the proper drivers for the hardware which kept XP from installing, (I didn't have any problem with W2K but that's another story). Driver installation problems makes me suspicious about driver stability

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
I've thought about it, but I'm using a single core Athalon based system with a 1gig of ram, (the BIOS supports 3+ gigs but I found out the hard way that the MB only supports 1). I'd have to upgrade nearly everything to use Win7). This box flies running Win2K and isn't too sluggish running XP

PESO - Helping Hands

2013-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm eternally thankful that before she died my mother had a couple of years to get to know Grace. I hadn't rendered this pic when I shot it in 2006 but ran across it this afternoon while looking for something else. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17227755size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Toine
Thanks for all your compliments! This monkey was looking very bored at the crowd of noisy monkeywatchers. After a kid tried to touch him he slowly moved. In the meantime other (younger) monkeys had fun picking our pockets. Toine On 29 April 2013 14:39, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Shot in a

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Bill
On 29/04/2013 2:25 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: I've thought about it, but I'm using a single core Athalon based system with a 1gig of ram, (the BIOS supports 3+ gigs but I found out the hard way that the MB only supports 1). I'd have to upgrade nearly everything to use Win7). This box flies

PESO: Bird of Paradise

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17227872 Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: PESO - Helping Hands

2013-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
I share your feelings, Paul. It was, also, my good fortune, but included both parents. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 1:29 PM Subject: PESO - Helping Hands I'm

Re: PESO: Bird of Paradise

2013-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Especially well done, Dan. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 1:45 PM Subject: PESO: Bird of Paradise http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17227872 Comments are invited

Re: PESO: Hyacinth

2013-04-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Yes they are lovely and brave little soldiers. I prefer them in a pot blooming indoors but I think they can handle the snow. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:38:25 -0500 From: Charles Robinsoncharl...@visi.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject:

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 4:35 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Thanks for all your compliments! This monkey was looking very bored at the crowd of noisy monkeywatchers. After a kid tried to touch him he slowly moved. In the meantime other (younger) monkeys had fun picking our pockets.

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
My stab in the dark would be that you have some kind or file corruption that hangs the search or alternately some odd character or naming convention in a set of file names? As a tet you could try a third party search tool and an external drive repair/analysis tool (I assume that you've thoroughly

Re: PESO - After the Storm

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 April 2013 02:15, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I showed this one about three years ago and recently dug it up for another purpose. I thought it might be worth another look (or a first look for those of you who are relatively new to the list):

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Doug Franklin
Try safe boot and chkdsk? -- Doug Lefty Franklin NutDriver Racing http://NutDriver.org Facebook NutDriver Racing Sponsored by Murphy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: GESO Something for everyone

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 April 2013 01:46, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Three fine photos to admire. I guess my favorite one is the heron, if only because I never take a decent bird picture. Thanks Don, Perched birds I can generally handle, birds in flight are another matter altogether, glad you liked

Re: Flaky baseplate...

2013-04-29 Thread mike wilson
On 29/04/2013 18:56, Zos Xavius wrote: What are you saying? Its loose? You bang it or something? The paint is flaking, at a point that would not usually suffer wear. Apologies for the lack of clarity - Monday syndrome. To be shortly followed by Tuesday et al syndrome, I feel. -- No fixed

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
On 4/29/2013 4:35 PM, Bill wrote: On 29/04/2013 2:25 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: I've thought about it, but I'm using a single core Athalon based system with a 1gig of ram, (the BIOS supports 3+ gigs but I found out the hard way that the MB only supports 1). I'd have to upgrade nearly everything

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
Yes pretty much. I've run the diagnostics multiple times both the drive manufactures and the built in windows tests. The drives continue to check out fine. On 4/29/2013 5:39 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: My stab in the dark would be that you have some kind or file corruption that hangs the search

Re: PESO Harbour Pano

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 29 April 2013 10:58, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Very nice! The light is excellent and the pano really gives the full view of the waterfront. Thanks Mark, it's definitely a great spot, I've taken a lot of great photos from that point (so have hundreds of thousands of tourists too of

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
On 4/29/2013 6:28 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: Try safe boot and chkdsk? I haven't tried a safe boot then check disk on all the drives yet. I guess I'll have to block out some time to watch the computer grind away. I also just upgraded my keyboard, and I really hate the new one, but finding a

Re: Flaky baseplate...

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 April 2013 08:12, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: The paint is flaking, at a point that would not usually suffer wear. Apologies for the lack of clarity - Monday syndrome. To be shortly followed by Tuesday et al syndrome, I feel. I usually keep the grip on my K5 that I keep

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 April 2013 09:33, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I also just upgraded my keyboard, and I really hate the new one, but finding a decent keyboard is becoming difficult. Pretty much every one I've seen recently has had Chiclet keys like the MAC, (thanks for nothing Apple),

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:33 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I also just upgraded my keyboard, and I really hate the new one, but finding a decent keyboard is becoming difficult. Pretty much every one I've seen recently has had Chiclet keys like the MAC, (thanks for nothing

OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I've been quiet cause I can't see anything in the shadows :-) I figure I'll lurk for a least another couple of weeks cataract surgery is Thursday. I don't knwo what time, because they don't BLEEPING tell you until 5:00 pm the day before... No water after midnight - no blood thinning type pain

RE: PESO Harbour Pano

2013-04-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Absolutely stunning! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Sent: April 26, 2013 4/26/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO Harbour Pano Hi Team, Just back from a short trip and two card formats later I have just worked out

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Larry Colen
Best of luck! Are they going to be able to give you one of the replacement lenses that corrects your other vision irrgularities, so you won't need glasses afterwards? On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 08:01:56PM -0400, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I've been quiet cause I can't see anything in the shadows :-) I

RE: GESO Something for everyone

2013-04-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Nice factory. Lots of that going around these days! ;-) Lovely shot of the bike but that seat is way too low. For it to be that low the frame is way too large for that rider. But that's hardly your fault; it's still a cool pic. Love the Heron! Tremendous detail and great light. A real

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks for the update. We'll be waiting for good news from you soon! stan On Apr 29, 2013, at 8:01 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I've been quiet cause I can't see anything in the shadows :-) I figure I'll lurk for a least another couple of weeks cataract surgery is Thursday. I don't knwo what

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread P.J. Alling
On 4/29/2013 7:45 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:33 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I also just upgraded my keyboard, and I really hate the new one, but finding a decent keyboard is becoming difficult. Pretty much every one I've seen recently has had

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Hang in there, Annsan! In a couple of days you'll be seeing clearly again. And you'll have a new Starbucks Chicago card with twenty bucks on it (courtesy of Dr. Lisa) arriving in the mail! -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 02:39:02PM +0200, Toine wrote: Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/ Excellent! Q 06 zoom, f/2.8, 1/320 s, ISO 125, 44.7 mm Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
HI Ann, You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, but, like you, I've heard it's straightforward, easy surgery. I bet you're going to really enjoy the results. It's something to look forward to. Hugs and good thoughts, Paul On Apr 29, 2013, at 8:01 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote:

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 4/29/2013 20:12, Larry Colen wrote: Best of luck! Are they going to be able to give you one of the replacement lenses that corrects your other vision irrgularities, so you won't need glasses afterwards? Thanks, Larry I think that will be true for my right eye - but my left eye has issues

Re: GESO Something for everyone

2013-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Three nice shots. I like the bike pic composition a lot. Would like to see a bit more breathing room on the left side of frame in the heron pic. Best, Paul On Apr 29, 2013, at 8:16 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nice factory. Lots of that going around these days! ;-) Lovely shot of

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 4/29/2013 20:39, Mark Roberts wrote: Hang in there, Annsan! In a couple of days you'll be seeing clearly again. And you'll have a new Starbucks Chicago card with twenty bucks on it (courtesy of Dr. Lisa) arriving in the mail! a.. thats very sweet.. I'll write you something off list

Re: PESO - Helping Hands

2013-04-29 Thread Paul Sorenson
That image speaks volumes. Glad you have it. I'm sure it will be special to Grace as she gets older, too. -p On 4/29/2013 3:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm eternally thankful that before she died my mother had a couple of years to get to know Grace. I hadn't rendered this pic when I shot

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Best of luck, Ann. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 8:01 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I've been quiet cause I can't see anything in the shadows :-) I figure I'll lurk for a least another couple of weeks cataract surgery is

Re: PESO - Helping Hands

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 April 2013 06:29, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I'm eternally thankful that before she died my mother had a couple of years to get to know Grace. I hadn't rendered this pic when I shot it in 2006 but ran across it this afternoon while looking for something else. That's

Re: PESO Harbour Pano

2013-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 April 2013 10:07, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Absolutely stunning! Hey Frank, thanks, I think we may have some mutual back patting thing going :) -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook,

Re: OT: Drive question.

2013-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 8:24 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 4/29/2013 7:45 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:33 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I also just upgraded my keyboard, and I really hate the new one, but finding a decent

Re: GESO: Daffodil Gallery

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Don. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 12:38 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely collection of photos flowers. I like Daffodils 007 best of all. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013

Re: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(

2013-04-29 Thread Rick Womer
Yup. $5. I've made only one claim in 26 years. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Chris Brogden cbrog...@donsphoto.ca To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 10:32 AM Subject: RE: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :( I

Re: PESO: Bird of Paradise

2013-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Jack. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 5:07 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Especially well done, Dan. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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