PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/ I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are interested: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/ --

PESO, Open

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Alan C
Cradle-snatcher. I see it told you off too! An excellent exposè of some moments in the life of a chick. Alan C -- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO,

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
It's funny how much that young chick looks like an old man. :-) Excellent, clear detail. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:04 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm lens.

Re: PESO, Open

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Someone should switch that sign for the Bat-signal. Curious catch, Larry. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:32 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: PESO: Portrait of a Self-Portrait

2013-05-14 Thread Derby Chang
Terrific shot, Charles. MN made it to the front page of reddit as well. not too far behind Chris Hadfield. Bravo to a logical social reform. Wish we were as progressive in Australia On 14/05/2013 8:28 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: There was a big debate today in the MN Senate regarding

Re: PESO - A Night on the Town

2013-05-14 Thread Rick Womer
Ahh, yes.  Been there, done that. Excellent shot, Frank.  The composition is great, and the pic perfectly captures how I have felt in that guy's position. He has ear buds, though, so he must be  having more fun than I did... Cheers, Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original

Re: Long ago and far away . . .

2013-05-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great story, nice pic. Enjoyed seeing it. If it were mine, I might rotate it a couple of degrees clockwise to get those verticals in alignment. Paul On May 13, 2013, at 10:41 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: . . . I was a young man in grad school in the Hoosier State. One

FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Tim Øsleby
Far From Any Topic. This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to ... any topic. It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=EzRjs_7h_w4 I know. I've gone soft ;-) -- MaritimTim My private photo

Re: FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Darren Addy
Very nice. Good video editing and planning for the video production to tell the whole story. By the way, according to Google Translate the end of the video says with the right tools, you can create miracles and the asterisk translates to know how. Not sure what kind of a company that Jordan is.

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, May 14, 2013, Larry Colen wrote: Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/ How did you get that close? I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are interested:

Re: Long ago and far away . . .

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Good story, Stan. It's really great seeing how digital processing breathes new life into old shots. On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 10:41 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: . . . I was a young man in grad school in the Hoosier State. One snowy day in February or March 1969 I had some

Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?

2013-05-14 Thread Ciprian Dorin Craciun
Hello all! I was just wondering if anyone managed to build a home-made variant of the cable release for the Pentax K-30? I've found the following links: http://www.hobbymaker.narod.ru/English/Articles/cable_sw_eng.htm http://poildegris.free.fr/electronique/CS205/

Re: FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Very cute. :) On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: Far From Any Topic. This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to ... any topic. It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys.

Re: FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Tim. You made my day. Alan C -- From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: FFAT Far From Any Topic. This has nothing to do with me, photography, or

Re: PESO, Open

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting; I like it as well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:32 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream -- Larry

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Extraordinary Image! Great detail, and you caught a wonderful expression. G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:04 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm

PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17304996 Kr with FA 100mm 2.8 macro 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

A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread Doug Brewer
My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. -- 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 follow the directions.

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread David J Brooks
Sniff, i feel your pain Dave On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Darren Addy
Speaking of Norway: http://500px.com/photo/33103501 On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Thanks, Tim. You made my day. Alan C -- From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:28 PM To:

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread Jack Davis
I'll be speaking in soft tones for a respectable period. Jack From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 6:50 AM Subject: A moment of silence, please My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer

Re: FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Jack Davis
Sweet!   Jack - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5:28 AM Subject: FFAT Far From Any Topic. This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to ... any topic. It's just a

Re: This is stupefying.

2013-05-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Darren Addy It looks like the stupifying K-5ii will arrive tomorrow, as it arrived at Lenexa, KS this afternoon. I know Lenexa, KS. That's where parts for my MGB came from. Good luck with your K-5ii. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Nightshot - American Pie

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Okay, I took a stab at night photography of the local oil refinery. I used a tripod, remote, 2 second timer setting, shot in manual, ISO 100, f/11, and 1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting enough light). And I found my best results were right before it got really dark. But they

Re: First PESO in a long while

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Very effective shot, though, looks cold. Person adds. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/5/2013 10:53:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, postmas...@robertstech.com writes: From a hike in February. We went half way up Mount Washington. Snowshoes were mandatory - this was pretty tough. As

PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

2013-05-14 Thread George Sinos
I ran across a few old slides that reminded me of how things were done before the Internet. Man, there isn't much in these photos that hasn't been replaced. http://georgesinos.com/blog/2013/5/14/working-at-home-1974 GS George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net

Re: PESO - Another Sunrise

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
So do I (re better than first). That is almost perfect. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/12/2013 4:11:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Another one from last week's dawn/sunrise session down at the Lake:

Re: FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Tim Øsleby
Jordan is brushes, toothbrushes and other brushes. http://www.jordan.no/ They've had the same slogan as long as I can remember. Jordan knows how, is the direct translation. They seem somehow to be connected to a soap company, Lilleborg Lilleborg is owned by Orkla, a holding company in food etc.

RE: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Brewer My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. Bummer! -- 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 follow the

Re: PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

2013-05-14 Thread Jack Davis
The mouse trap is probably still available at your local hardware.   Jack - Original Message - From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:09 AM Subject: PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974 I ran across a few old slides

Re: PESO: Portrait of a Self-Portrait

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Great shot. Good focus, colors, and high human interest. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/13/2013 3:28:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, charl...@visi.com writes: One image here that I liked - as a guy is lining up his cellphone to take a picture of himself:

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
I like it, Marnie. Great subject to experiment with. I'm guessing that the sky/subject light mix might be better a little later than this, before the sky goes quite black, so I'd try even longer shutter times. On sharpness: your ISO and aperture are probably optimal, depending on the lens of

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
It does have a center post, so I guess I could try that. (It's not the greatest tripod in the world, it's adequate.) Thanks for looking. Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 5/14/2013 8:36:21 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: I like it, Marnie. Great subject to

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread Stan Halpin
It is hard when old friends pass away. My condolences. stan On May 14, 2013, at 9:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - A Night on the Town

2013-05-14 Thread Don Guthrie
One is the loneliest number. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To:PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 8:20 PM Subject: PESO - A Night on the Town It doesn't get much more exciting than this:

Re: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

2013-05-14 Thread Don Guthrie
Other than the title sounding like the name of a stripper, those look like a humming birds dream. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 09:29:04 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Scarlet

Re: This is stupefying.

2013-05-14 Thread Darren Addy
Well, the package arrived and I made a video of the unboxing. Then I contacted Pentax Imaging and recorded the chat session via video. (I typed out everything I wanted to say first in Notepad so I could quickly copy and paste it). So I'm fully documented all the way around. : ) Here's what I got:

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 05:52:45AM -0700, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Tue, May 14, 2013, Larry Colen wrote: Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/ How did you get that close? Baby bird was

Re: Long ago and far away . . .

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Good one. They look very phlegmatic, which is the way steers/cows usually look to me. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/13/2013 7:43:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, s...@stans-photography.info writes: The good old days were good in many ways, but modern technology is wonderful!

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie

2013-05-14 Thread Don Guthrie
Great start and worthy of revisiting. The IS thing can go either way and Canon may be in the leave on all the time for longer lenses but I would try it w/o. Next time stay there until it gets really dark; these cameras have the eyes of an owl. Mirror lock-up to limit vibration might make a

Re: GESO Regional Airshow

2013-05-14 Thread Paul Sorenson
Some neat old birds in that gallery, Rob. The Catalina, the Mustang, the Gooney Bird and the Super Connie are some of my favorites. And the Gloster Meteor, famous, among other things for its ability to perform a Zurabatic Cartwheel. Is Suzy-Q a Brewster Buffalo? -p On 5/12/2013 9:06 PM,

Re: GESO: Mussel beach macro!

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Wow, that's a lotta of mussels! Nice shots, really like the second one. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/6/2013 11:35:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tb...@textuality.com writes: https://plus.google.com/+TimBray/posts/Kg8DqzwaSTy Off to our cabin on a Pacific-Northwest island; I left

Re: This is stupefying.

2013-05-14 Thread Darren Addy
You may also be aware of the Pentax Two-Year Extended Warranty for the K5, K5-II, K5-IIs, KR, K-30, K-01 Digital SLR Cameras available for $20 from BH or Adorama. (I wasn't or I would have bought one before now!)

Re: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?

2013-05-14 Thread Darren Addy
I was looking at doing that also, but never did after I saw you can get them for $5-6 from eBay. It seriously wasn't worth the time (to me) for that little bit of money. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0_nkw=CS-205+Pentax_sop=15 (Sort by lowest price) On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 7:54 AM,

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 5/14/2013 09:50, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. take someone with you - that will ease the pain dr. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Yup. Will try again. Heck it's the first time I've used my remote. Which turned out to be supereasy. Marnie aka Doe :-) Unfortunately for this refinery, my choices of positioning to take shots is very limited. In a message dated 5/14/2013 9:10:43 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Like the bird and detail, but appears to be a tad overexposed. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 1:21:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, c...@lantic.net writes: Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm lens.

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread Walt
On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. Dammit. Just dammit. What are the odds of getting it repaired? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread P.J. Alling
When my 43mm limited evedinced the same simptoms I sent it to http://pentaxs.com/ Eric brought it back from the dead, though I understand completely. On 5/14/2013 9:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. --

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread P.J. Alling
The 77mm is pretty much an old style lens, I'd say pretty good in my experience. On 5/14/2013 12:38 PM, Walt wrote: On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. Dammit. Just dammit. What are the odds of

Re: PESO Dark roast

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Bob. On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: That's nice! B On 13 May 2013, at 13:42, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Met up with Gerrit and his wife last week for coffee and conversation. He showed me a preview of shots from their recent

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:27:39PM -0400, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Like the bird and detail, but appears to be a tad overexposed. Yeah, processing those shots was a pain. Noonday sun, the shadows were very dark. It's a testament to the K-5 that they only look a tad overexposed, rather than

Re: PESO Dark roast

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
I guess it's coffee porn to us addicts. ;-) Thanks, Dan. On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Nice! I love the texture and the shine of the beans. Of course, I'm a coffee nut, so that may influence my reaction, but I really like this portrait.

Re: PESO Dark roast

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Don! On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: That photo might even convert a non coffee person such as myself. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 08:42:19 -0400 From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss

Re: PESO Dark roast

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Glad you liked it, Frank. On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:28 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Love it! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: May 13, 2013 5/13/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
Pentax uses the same cable release as the low end Canon cameras, so they are available premade for less than the individual parts cost from places like linkdelight, dealextreme, ephotoinc etc. I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at

Re: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 09:50:03AM -0400, Doug Brewer wrote: My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my bed. My sympathy and condolences. I feel your pain. A couple of nights ago, I noticed that the focus ring on mine was wobbly, and the barrel shifts

Re: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?

2013-05-14 Thread Ciprian Dorin Craciun
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Pentax uses the same cable release as the low end Canon cameras, so they are available premade for less than the individual parts cost from places like linkdelight, dealextreme, ephotoinc etc. I didn't know about the

Re: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?

2013-05-14 Thread Ciprian Dorin Craciun
Ok. Based on the feedback I've received, I've managed to make it work: * the previously cited articles are correct, and they work on the K-30; thus based on the schema below, to focus connect A and B, and for trigger both A, B and C together (only B and C doesn't work);

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 05:18:37AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: It's funny how much that young chick looks like an old man. :-) Excellent, clear detail. Thanks Bruce, also Dan, Don, Aahz, Marnie and all those that looked. The image that came to my mind was the Penguin from the old Batman TV

PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
I did take some shots of the oil refinery last night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a lack of sharpness. Or not as sharp as I was hoping for. Anyway, let's see if you guys like this one better... http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html Still open

K-5 II body: $778 (amazon seller)

2013-05-14 Thread Darren Addy
There is now a seller listing a NEW Pentax K-5 II body for $20 less than what I paid from Electronics Basket ($778) if you care to roll the dice. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0099J8A2S/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8qid=1368555648sr=8-1keywords=K-5+ii+bodycondition=new -- Photography is a

Re: Pentax K-30 home-made cable release?

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 08:32:57PM +0300, Ciprian Dorin Craciun wrote: I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version. There is a single Pentax reseller in Romania that has it, and as I've said on the pentax-users mailing list: As a side note about

PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

2013-05-14 Thread Walt
Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/ K-5, F 50/1.7,

Re: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's exactly why I have three plants in my yard, Don. I love hummers, although they frustrate the hell out my me photographically. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Other than the title

PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36 umbrella softbox on a 9-foot stand that I extended up into the tree. I

Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

2013-05-14 Thread Walt
Beautiful, Bruce! The color and light are just gorgeous! -- Walt On 5/14/2013 2:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year:

Re: PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

2013-05-14 Thread Charles Robinson
On May 14, 2013, at 10:09 , George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: I ran across a few old slides that reminded me of how things were done before the Internet. Man, there isn't much in these photos that hasn't been replaced. http://georgesinos.com/blog/2013/5/14/working-at-home-1974

Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely! I like the composition, with the clouds, and the lighting. Is a Kanzan Cherry the same as the Kwanzan (which is what I was told mine are)? The blooms are the same, but perhaps the rest of the tree is a bit different. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ah yes, I remember it well .. .. .. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On May 14, 2013, at 10:09 , George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: I ran across a few old slides that reminded me of how

Re: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice pose and nice details, especially in the coat. Fine image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-14 Thread Jack Davis
I feel like the overall image is too dark. The lights are nothing but spots. If they were to illuminate the structure here and there, edge sharpness would very likely be apparent. Using a small aperture would produce a star effect, but add only to the impression of sharp.  Jack - Original

Re: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
A fine shot of a magnificent beast, Walt. Good stuff! On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy temps in the upper 70's to

PESO - Fire on the Water

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one best. Also like the sun's reflection on the water: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fire-on-water.html?m=1 But I did like the bird in the last one. Oh well... Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank

RE: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That is really pretty. Your fill lighting is very effective. Overall a terrific photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze Well, I stepped across the

RE: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Oops! Let's try that again. My previous post was intended for Bruce's cherry blossoms. Yours is a beautiful portrait, Walt! The mane flowing in the breeze sets it off perfectly! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss

RE: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Let's try this again, this time on the right thread: Very effective use of fill, Bruce. Lovely blossoms and wonderful light (both yours and nature's) make for a lovely photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax

RE: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I think it's wonderful. Not too dark to my eye, the inky sky looks about right and sets off the lights nicely. Nice composition. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II I did take

RE: PESO, Open

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
So do I. Very interesting composition, wonderful use of light, terrific photo. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO, Open Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one:

RE: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
How in the hell did you ever get that close?? Speaking of hell that's a hell of a shot! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again Sometimes,

Re: DA177012261236401B.resized | Roman Melihhov Photography

2013-05-14 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Sat, May 11, 2013, Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/picture.php?/566/category/66 DA 17-70mm is my absolute favorite because of the focal range and its sharpness. What I slightly dislike here, on this picture is that I had shadow enchancement on and it reduced contrast

Re:PESO - To the Pointe

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Don! You see it the way I do, it seems. ;-) Thanks to those who looked and commented. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: May 13, 2013 5/13/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re:PESO - To the Pointe Fascinating photo of the ordinary in great

RE: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful light! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17304996 Kr with FA 100mm 2.8 macro Comments

RE: A moment of silence, please

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
:-( Yours in solemn brotherhood, frank --- Original Message --- From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: A moment of silence, please My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall take to my

Re: PESO, Open

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:43:42PM +, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: So do I. Very interesting composition, wonderful use of light, terrific photo. Thanks Frank. It was a classic case of looking up, seeing something fun, and pulling my camera out of my fanny pack. The exposure wasn't

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:45:52PM +, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: How in the hell did you ever get that close?? The babies had just gotten mobile enough to start exploring the world outside the nest in the hedge next to the sidewalk. As far as they were concerned, other living things

Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 03:42:47PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year: http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/ I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36

Re: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute

2013-05-14 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Sat, May 11, 2013, Derby Chang wrote: Only two quibbles. Battery life is qrap. My only battery lasted 2hrs, which ended proceedings quickly. And the Q needs a fast wide lens. Otherwise, I am a happy chappy. Ergonomics superb, great little sensor, and so darned qute

Ennoblement of a sort.

2013-05-14 Thread P.J. Alling
I just scored a pair of 1 TB USB 3.0 external drives for the magnificent sum of $39.00 a piece. I remember spending that much on a box of 5 1/4 inch floppies... -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML

Re: PESO - Fire on the Water

2013-05-14 Thread Bruce Walker
That's a very cool shot too, Frank. Each one of them brings something to the table. You'll just have to keep 'em all. :-) On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 5:57 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one best.

Re: Ennoblement of a sort.

2013-05-14 Thread Larry Colen
Welcome to the 21st century. P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I just scored a pair of 1 TB USB 3.0 external drives for the magnificent sum of $39.00 a piece. I remember spending that much on a box of 5 1/4 inch floppies... -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, frank. Well, it's for a photography class, part of a greater theme I am working on. I doubt I can do much better, but I'll take it in this week and see if the teacher has any suggestions. Time to move on to another idea. Marnie aka Doe :-) Jack -- I decided against a lower

RE: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
#15 is beautiful. Amazing light and such an expression! The rest of the gallery is merely wonderful. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: May 11, 2013 5/11/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute Only two

PESO - Springtastic

2013-05-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
It's cherry blossom time; someone seems jealous: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/springtastic.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie

2013-05-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Position really good, I think -- I like the geometry.. keep at it - I think I like this one better than the second - ann On 5/14/2013 12:25, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Yup. Will try again. Heck it's the first time I've used my remote. Which turned out to be supereasy. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: PESO - Springtastic

2013-05-14 Thread Jack Davis
LOL!   Jack - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 6:16 PM Subject: PESO - Springtastic It's cherry blossom time; someone seems jealous:

Re: PESO - Fire on the Water

2013-05-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
lovely Frank, lovely Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 5:57 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one best. Also like the sun's reflection on the

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like it. The yellow bits of light against deep blue are appealing. Paul via phone On May 14, 2013, at 6:40 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I think it's wonderful. Not too dark to my eye, the inky sky looks about right and sets off the lights nicely. Nice

Peso - Cotty, the model

2013-05-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation. Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but...

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