Re: PESO - Aussi Power Run

2013-07-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting David Mann dmann...@gmail.com: On Jul 9, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Nice action shot but what are those two slackers doing in the background? The coach will not be happy. That's exactly what I thought. Maybe you could send Robbie Deans over :D

Re: OT: Is there anything worse . . .

2013-07-09 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jul 08, 2013 at 11:16:16AM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: There are few things quite like wedding photography to make me glad that I can make a living from programming computers. I'm sure there are several wedding photographers who have expressed the opposite sentiment when their computer

Re: PESO: 50 years of LOUD - attn guitar freaks

2013-07-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
This wasn't your average factory tour - in fact they don't do them for the public. A private showing when we went along to be presented with the prize. I guess Gibson can make whatever rules they want in their own factory. Not very friendly though by the sound of it. Chris On 8 July 2013 22:28,

Re: PESO: 50 years of LOUD - attn guitar freaks

2013-07-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Dave. Half a million quid to set that up. It would cost them 15 grand each test if done externally so good value over time. Chris On 9 July 2013 06:39, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 9, 2013, at 8:31 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Here's a picture (K7,

Re: Calculating Hobby Cost (Re: Bracketing on the K5)

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 7/7/13, Gerrit Visser, discombobulated, unleashed: Hobbies are an investment in your happiness. Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Calculating Hobby Cost (Re: Bracketing on the K5)

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 7/7/13, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: Hobbies are an investment in your happiness. Mark! Damn -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: July PUG is up!!

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
Small but perfectly formed gallery. Every one a cracker - excellent work. Anne's dog (if you'll forgive the expression) takes my prize. Love the dog and the pipe mimicking form. http://pug.komkon.org/ -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion

Re: Late and not so late greetings

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 8/7/13, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: Yesterday though, a bit of history was in the making. I hope that our British friends do celebrate what Andy Murray has achieved on the courts of Wimbledon. If I were British, I know, I would certainly be celebrating... I was working but got

Re: PAW183 - Clouds

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 7/7/13, DagT, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, FA77mm, 1/250s, f/14, ISO100, Excellent! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv

Re: PESO - The Kiss

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 7/7/13, Marco Alpert, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso8.html Comments, as always, welcomed. Hints of Robert Frank. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv

Re: PESO: 50 years of LOUD - attn guitar freaks

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 8/7/13, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a picture (K7, DA* 16-50) of it with my trusty (and also very heavy) 1973 Tele Deluxe: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MarshallAmp/slides/_IMG4720.html The words 'dodger' and 'jammy' and even 'effing' spring to mind. Fab news mate --

Re: one more test

2013-07-09 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, David Mann wrote: On Jul 9, 2013, at 4:55 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: SpamCop needs to pull their head out. I'm not sure which is worse, spam or the measures taken to prevent / filter it. Yes -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6

can you see me now?

2013-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I did one more test and it went through - then I tried a cat PESO and got the spam/junk bounce again. sigh. crossed fingers appreciated two things, (in case this is the only thing that gets through ) Let's remember Murray is a Scot - happily no one HERE has called him English - but The NY

Re: can you see me now?

2013-07-09 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, Ann Sanfedele wrote: more later - if there is a later Half a later -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML

Re: can you see me now?

2013-07-09 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I did one more test and it went through - then I tried a cat PESO and got the spam/junk bounce again. Sounds like the junk filters are working as intended. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Feeling kinda burned. KEH from now on.....

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
So low and behold after much racking the zoom I got it to hit infinity. I don't know if something was just jammed internally or what. I did some night shooting with the lens to see if the scratches on the front element threw flare. It did ok for a 1980s lens with flare creeping in when lights

Re: can you see me now?

2013-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I see you Ann! Welcome Back! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I did one more test and it went through - then I tried a cat PESO and got the spam/junk bounce again. sigh. crossed fingers

Re: can you see me now?

2013-07-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Yes, we can :-) . Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On July 9, 2013 3:39:31 PM Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I did one more test and it went through - then I tried a cat PESO and got the spam/junk bounce again. sigh. crossed fingers appreciated two things,

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
Wow. The DOF is lovely! I want! I want! Want to sell your copy?? :) On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 6:22 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: No good. That lens is way too old for digital use! You must buy something NEW, and see if you can find anyone to unload the old lens on. Regards, Bob

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
PS...meant to add that I really liked the shot of the tray of bitsI must get this lens now! thanks for contributing to LBA! On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 9:03 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Wow. The DOF is lovely! I want! I want! Want to sell your copy?? :) On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 6:22

Re: PESO - Aussi Power Run

2013-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the way you captured the action and especially the intensity of the game. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:45 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't often show misses, but this one's so close I had to

Re: OT: Feeling kinda burned. KEH from now on.....

2013-07-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Zos, from the way the package looked when you received it - can it be that the damage you described (I mean the infinity focus issues, and obviously not the front element) was caused by mechanical shaking or handling of the package by the post office officials? On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Zos

Re: PESO - Leaf Eater

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
He's really tidy, Frank. So many bugs take a few ragged chomps and go; this guy is clearly a completist. Should introduce him to lens collecting. I like this shot. Great colour and light. On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Almost half way

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Boris Liberman
The DOF is indeed very lovely. In fact, Darren, this is example of excellent photography as it is. Zos, you don't want this lens (spoken in the same voice as Ben Kenobi when he and Luke were approaching Mos Eisley cantina)... No, really - you already have 35-105/3.5 and with a bit of thoughtful

Re: Calculating Hobby Cost (Re: Bracketing on the K5)

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 6:05 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 7/7/13, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: Hobbies are an investment in your happiness. Mark! Damn Mark! :-) -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: 50 years of LOUD - attn guitar freaks

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Damn cool, Chris. Congratulations! Have you started playing your axe behind your head with your teeth yet? ;-) On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 4:31 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Well. What a lucky chap I am. Marshall Amps is based here in Milton Keynes. Jim Marshall (the legendary

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
All fine shots, but I love the machine shop details best of all. Good stuff! On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 4:57 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: This lens is capable of really shallow DOF (and on an APS-C sized sensor). I don't need no steenkin' full frame. These are just some quick grab

Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread John Sessoms
Sent from RoadRunner. It's Tuesday, are we still on the blacklist? But, I guess y'all won't know that if it bounces. Sunday bounced. Monday bounced. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You are here today. Hopefully you will not be gone tomorrow! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 9:34 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Sent from RoadRunner. It's Tuesday, are we still on the blacklist? But, I guess y'all won't

Re: OT: Is there anything worse . . .

2013-07-09 Thread John
On 7/9/2013 3:17 AM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jul 08, 2013 at 11:16:16AM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: There are few things quite like wedding photography to make me glad that I can make a living from programming computers. I'm sure there are several wedding photographers who have expressed

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, You and Ann need to drop 'Roadrunner'. It's a constant challenge to get it to work. Get a reliable service provider. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:34 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Sent from RoadRunner. It's Tuesday, are we still on the blacklist? But, I

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, Bob Sullivan wrote: John, You and Ann need to drop 'Roadrunner'. It's a constant challenge to get it to work. Get a reliable service provider. They don't need to drop RR if it provides solid broadband access, they just need another e-mail provider. I certainly would

Re: Late and not so late greetings

2013-07-09 Thread Stan Halpin
Cotty, also note the significant Firsts going on across the channel from you . . . A GBR rider (born Nairobi, to the UK via RSA) is wearing the yellow jersey and is overall favorite to win the Tour. His predecessor in Yellow is from the RSA, riding with an Australian team. Very impressive

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread John
I believe that's Hair today, gone tomorrow ;-D On 7/9/2013 9:36 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: You are here today. Hopefully you will not be gone tomorrow! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 9:34 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Leaf Eater

2013-07-09 Thread Darren Addy
I believe that is a Large rose sawfly whose caterpillar-like larvae eat the leaves of roses, sometimes causing defoliation. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:22 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: He's really tidy, Frank. So many bugs take a few ragged chomps and go; this guy is clearly a

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Darren Addy
Wow. The DOF is lovely! I want! I want! Want to sell your copy?? :) No, I think I plan on keeping this one. (I owned one earlier in my gear acquisition phase and sold it to pay for other purchases). It does make expendable a couple of other 85mm f1.8 lenses that I have. One is the highly

Re: OT: Feeling kinda burned. KEH from now on.....

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
It could have been too tight from neglect. The focus ring and especially the zoom ring were really, really tight. Some gravelly feel near 35mm too. The lens could use a CLA. I'm leaning on keeping it for now. I kind of like some of the night shots I got with it last night. It has a nice 3d effect

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread Aahz Maruch
Ann's going bald?!?! On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, John wrote: I believe that's Hair today, gone tomorrow ;-D On 7/9/2013 9:36 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: You are here today. Hopefully you will not be gone tomorrow! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 9,

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread John
I don't know what Ann's choices are in NYC, but here in Raleigh, it's either Time-Warner Cable RoadRunner or ATT (formerly BellSouth) ADSL. I think I've mentioned here before why I refuse to pay extortion to ATT. I might be able to pay extra to get another ISP to give me access over

PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
My helpers/visitors/interlopers/distractors in the studio: http://www.christinenielsen.com/sharing/h5fc506ae#h666e540a Shot with the k-5, the very same one that gave up the ghost on me in the middle of a track meet back in June... it resurrected itself about 48 hours later... no issues since, but

Re: OT: Feeling kinda burned. KEH from now on.....

2013-07-09 Thread P.J. Alling
Be sure they're scratches, I bought a lens, I forget which one, that I got a fair discount on because of the barely visible cleaning mark. On closer examination I realized it didn't really look like a cleaning mark, I was able to polish it off with a microfiber cloth and a mild eyeglass

PESO 2013 - 060 - GDG

2013-07-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
High summer. Feels like a slow time although I seem to be constantly busy. Some things slowly slip into the background in times like this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9248717310/lightbox Thanks for looking! enjoy, Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, John wrote: I don't know what Ann's choices are in NYC, but here in Raleigh, it's either Time-Warner Cable RoadRunner or ATT (formerly BellSouth) ADSL. You could also go wireless. There are several varieties, including just plain cell phone with hot-spot. -- Hugs and

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jul 9, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, John wrote: I don't know what Ann's choices are in NYC, but here in Raleigh, it's either Time-Warner Cable RoadRunner or ATT (formerly BellSouth) ADSL. You could also go wireless. There are several

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, Sometimes they just have you and you've got to pay the ransom. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 9:11 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't know what Ann's choices are in NYC, but here in Raleigh, it's either Time-Warner Cable RoadRunner or ATT (formerly BellSouth) ADSL. I

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine, Your Assistants - made me laugh. Nice photo. Similar poses. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 9:17 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: My helpers/visitors/interlopers/distractors in the studio: http://www.christinenielsen.com/sharing/h5fc506ae#h666e540a Shot

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Jack Davis
Like the ethereal sense of this, Christian. Assistant at left may, also, be looking at the camera. Adds mystery. ;-) Jack - Original Message - From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:17 AM Subject: PESO: My

Re: Late and not so late greetings

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Aguila
On Jul 9, 2013, at 6:09 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 8/7/13, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: Yesterday though, a bit of history was in the making. I hope that our British friends do celebrate what Andy Murray has achieved on the courts of Wimbledon. If I were

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
_Great_ shot, Christine! Here's hoping the K-5 holds up under pressure. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: My helpers/visitors/interlopers/distractors in the studio: http://www.christinenielsen.com/sharing/h5fc506ae#h666e540a Shot with the k-5, the

Re: Late and not so late greetings

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 9/7/13, Stan Halpin, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty, also note the significant Firsts going on across the channel from you . . . A GBR rider (born Nairobi, to the UK via RSA) is wearing the yellow jersey and is overall favorite to win the Tour. His predecessor in Yellow is from the RSA,

Re: Late and not so late greetings

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 9/7/13, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Just saw the game highlights on youtube! Great story and game! Congrats to the UK! Very happy for everyone there! Cheers, Christine To be honest, he's got a ways to go to reach Sampras and Federer heights. First stop, Djockstrapovich.

Re: PESO 2013 - 060 - GDG

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
As I remarked on Flickr, beautifully rendered. One of my absolute favourites of yours, Godfrey. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: High summer. Feels like a slow time although I seem to be constantly busy. Some things slowly slip into the background

Re: PESO: 50 years of LOUD - attn guitar freaks

2013-07-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 9/7/13, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: Have you started playing your axe behind your head with your teeth yet? ;-) He does a few party tricks but I don't think it's with his teeth ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion

Re: PESO - Aussi Power Run

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
That's an intense moment captured there. Like it a lot. On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:45 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't often show misses, but this one's so close I had to share. Sadly, I missed the focus (see how the guys behind him are sharp?), but otherwise

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
Good to hear its still snapping! My k-7 has three times now given me a stuck shutter. Turning it off and then on again results in a locked camera. Then turning it off a 2nd time and on again and it all works just fine. Its like the shutter is only opening halfway...this was all in a period of a

Re: PESO - Red Winged Blackbird (male)

2013-07-09 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Jun 28, 2013, P.J. Alling wrote: Damn, how close are you getting to these birds? Every time I raise my camera to my eye at a distance where a reasonable focal length lens is effective, they panic and think I'm going to shoot the based on how fast they disappear. But you *ARE* going

OT - You are what you ride

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Apparently I'm a grand pa. http://www.cyclemon.com/ Use the down arrow at page bottom ... -- -bmw -- 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: OT: Is there anything worse . . .

2013-07-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Jul 09, 2013 at 09:37:55AM -0400, John wrote: On 7/9/2013 3:17 AM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jul 08, 2013 at 11:16:16AM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: Anyone who can invent a computer that will do what you want it to do instead of what you tell it to do will become a very rich man

Re: OT: Is there anything worse . . .

2013-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is great Larry! It's not a problem unique to computers. I often ask my secretary Why didn't you type what I meant, instead of what I said? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 12:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 09,

Feeling kinda burned. KEH from now on.....

2013-07-09 Thread Bipin Gupta
Ha! .. PJ is a pretty intelligent guy to not differentiate nose grease from cleaning swirl marks on the glass coating. I was a fool once in Tripoli, Libya not to differentiate dirt and dust and lens coating damage before sinking $ 400 on a rare white face Rolleiflex F 2.8, which other wise looked

Re: OT: Feeling kinda burned. KEH from now on.....

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
I cleaned it immediately when I got it. Not nose grease. :( Doesn't seem to affect IQ whatsoever :) On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Be sure they're scratches, I bought a lens, I forget which one, that I got a fair discount on because of the

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Thanks, Bob! They (usually) make me laugh, too. :) -c On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:44 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Christine, Your Assistants - made me laugh. Nice photo. Similar poses. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 9:17 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Thanks, Bruce...and the k-5 held up! Woot! On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: _Great_ shot, Christine! Here's hoping the K-5 holds up under pressure. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: My

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Thanks, Jack. Yes, the one at left is very mysterious, indeed. Nobody can tell where he's looking -- not even himself! :) -c On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:59 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Like the ethereal sense of this, Christian. Assistant at left may, also, be looking at the

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
finally had a chance to look. very nice work christine! On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Thanks, Jack. Yes, the one at left is very mysterious, indeed. Nobody can tell where he's looking -- not even himself! :) -c On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:59

RE: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Gerrit Visser
Passive assistance, waiting for direction :-) Great capture, esp with the challenging contrast between subjects and background. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Nielsen Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:18 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Gerrit Visser
Lovely shots, leaves me challenged over whether I want the lens more than the R8 collet set :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013 4:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: A small set taken

GESO - Tempting alternates

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
First, two shots in particular: http://flic.kr/p/f4MZEV - Northern Spy http://flic.kr/p/f5cDZU - Apple Saucy A large number of possible candidates for the Temptation PUG emerged from my shoot with Iryna, and here are the best of those. I rejected some because they just didn't say _temptation_ to

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
http://www.shars.com/products/view/715/6_Piece_Precision_R8_Collet_Set At $27 you can buy a set and still save for the 85! I checked. No way does my 35-105 give such shallow DOF. I really like the 80ish FL on aps-c. I think I must own this lens! ;) On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Gerrit Visser

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
This is your brain: On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.shars.com/products/view/715/6_Piece_Precision_R8_Collet_Set This is your brain on LBA: At $27 you can buy a set and still save for the 85! I checked. No way does my 35-105 give such shallow

RE: OT - You are what you ride

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Tell all the guys in the Tour de France they're grandpas too. And me as well because I ride a road bike. The closest thing to a regular track sprint bike they have is a pursuit bike which they say is for runners. Don't get that reference... I like the last one though. Lol Cheers, frank ---

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Zos Xavius
I find it only gets worse with time. There is no hope. =) On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: This is your brain: On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote:

Again?

2013-07-09 Thread John Sessoms
Testing. Trying to find out if SpamCop is screwing the pooch again. -- 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: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread John
On 7/9/2013 10:43 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jul 9, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, John wrote: I don't know what Ann's choices are in NYC, but here in Raleigh, it's either Time-Warner Cable RoadRunner or ATT (formerly BellSouth) ADSL. You

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread John
On 7/9/2013 10:28 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Tue, Jul 09, 2013, John wrote: I don't know what Ann's choices are in NYC, but here in Raleigh, it's either Time-Warner Cable RoadRunner or ATT (formerly BellSouth) ADSL. You could also go wireless. There are several varieties, including just

Re: OT - You are what you ride

2013-07-09 Thread John
On 7/9/2013 11:50 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Apparently I'm a grand pa. http://www.cyclemon.com/ Use the down arrow at page bottom ... -- -bmw How do you know when you've reached the one that's YOU? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-09 Thread Darren Addy
I have already had my tombstone prepared: http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/tombstone.jpg :) On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: I find it only gets worse with time. There is no hope. =) On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com

Re: OT - You are what you ride

2013-07-09 Thread David J Brooks
I have a Grampa but non of the others look like my current 23 year old mountain bike. Dave On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Apparently I'm a grand pa. http://www.cyclemon.com/ Use the down arrow at page bottom ... -- -bmw -- PDML

Re: Test - are we back yet?

2013-07-09 Thread steve harley
on 2013-07-09 7:48 Aahz Maruch wrote They don't need to drop RR if it provides solid broadband access, they just need another e-mail provider. I certainly would never consider using e-mail from my broadband provider these days. i'm very happy with the paid email service from fastmail.fm, and

PESO - Juvenile Grackle

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Adult grackles are not the most attractive birds; juveniles are downright ugly (although that little tuft on his head is kind of cute): http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/07/juvenile-grackle.html?m=1 The gravel pathway makes for a pretty unattractive background but it's fitting, somehow.

Re: PESO - Aussi Power Run

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Bruce. Caught the moment, just a bit fuzzy. ;-) Thanks to all who looked and commented. Truly appreciated. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 9, 2013 7/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Aussi

RE: PESO 2013 - 060 - GDG

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love it!! But you knew I would, didn't you? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com Sent: July 9, 2013 7/9/13 To: PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com, SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com, BAPhotoShooters BAPA

RE: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Lovely! Robins? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net Sent: July 9, 2013 7/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet! My helpers/visitors/interlopers/distractors in the studio:

Re: Again?

2013-07-09 Thread David J Brooks
Good to go Dave On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:59 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Testing. Trying to find out if SpamCop is screwing the pooch again. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO - Aussi Power Run

2013-07-09 Thread David J Brooks
Frank the slight OOF on the subject workd for me Dave On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:45 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't often show misses, but this one's so close I had to share. Sadly, I missed the focus (see how the guys behind him are sharp?), but otherwise I

Re: PESO - Leaf Eater

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
The adult is pretty ordinary looking. And judging by how much of this leaf he's eaten I guess they would properly be considered pests. I see thorns in the background so maybe it's rose leaves he's munching on in the photo. Still think he's pretty, though. ;-) Thanks for the ID. And thanks to

OT Computer conundrum for those who care.

2013-07-09 Thread P.J. Alling
So I have an interesting problem. I have an older PATA/IDE drive that's been put into a pretty solid USB case for external backups. It's been working well, until now, but has just started to evidence read errors. I figured no problem I'll run a quick diagnostic and if it's going bad, back up

Re: PESO - Aussi Power Run

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
We don't really play Aussi Rules here. Judging by the accents heard between grunts and swearing on the field most competitors are Aussi ex-pats. They have a small league who plays occasionally at a pitch at a college near our apartment. The sparse spectators all seem to be friends and

Re: OT - You are what you ride

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
I'm a cougar! Rawr! Except for the times I'm a tandem :) -c On Jul 9, 2013, at 11:50 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Apparently I'm a grand pa. http://www.cyclemon.com/ Use the down arrow at page bottom ... -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Thanks, Zos. My own K-7 doesn't see as much action as it used to, but I am glad to still have it. :) -c On Jul 9, 2013, at 3:16 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: finally had a chance to look. very nice work christine! On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Christine Nielsen

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Thanks, Gerrit. Assistant is a term used very loosely on these two... :) -c On Jul 9, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: Passive assistance, waiting for direction :-) Great capture, esp with the challenging contrast between subjects and background. Gerrit

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Yes, robins, but those are oldies in the same gallery... The AssistantsIi was referring to are the dog girl - scroll to the right. Thanks for looking, anyway! ;) -c On Jul 9, 2013, at 6:47 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely! Robins? cheers, frank ---

Re: PESO - Juvenile Grackle

2013-07-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Aw, he's not so bad! Grackle on gravel? :) -c On Jul 9, 2013, at 6:37 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Adult grackles are not the most attractive birds; juveniles are downright ugly (although that little tuft on his head is kind of cute):

Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not dead yet!

2013-07-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Ah! Now the title makes more sense! ;-) Wonderful photo, beautifully exposed and rendered. Love it! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net Sent: July 9, 2013 7/9/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: My Assistants, K-5 not

Re: OT: Is there anything worse . . .

2013-07-09 Thread Walt
On 7/8/2013 1:11 PM, Bill wrote: Well, yes there is: Mothers who don't have the first clue as to how to go about matching skin tones between their neck and their face. I shot a wedding a couple of decades ago where the bride and bridesmaids had pooled their cosmetics inventories and did

Re: PESO - Juvenile Grackle

2013-07-09 Thread P.J. Alling
No matter what you may have heard, the Grackle is a noble bird. -- Anon (but it should have been Shakespeare). Adult Grackles are beautiful sleek birds down south. But noisy, and destructive of native birds habitats. That one's so cute that I almost don't want to crush the

Re: PAW183 - Clouds

2013-07-09 Thread Rick Womer
Outstanding!  Hard v. soft, grey v. blue and white, rectangular v. irregular--a wonderful study of contrasts. Cheers, Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: DagT li...@thrane.name To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 7, 2013 5:36

Peso - Grab shot

2013-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
... and test. if this gets through and nothing else does tonight, at least I can read comments http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2625300581_xMdMdk3/Large Time Warner and Road Runner assure me they are working on the problem. ann with crossed

Re: PESO - Aussi Power Run

2013-07-09 Thread Rick Womer
Blame it on motion blur. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013 5:45 PM Subject: PESO - Aussi Power Run I don't often show misses, but this one's so close I had

Re: Peso - Grab shot

2013-07-09 Thread Walt
Very nice, Ann! Lately, it's almost as if yours and Frank's souls were somehow switched when you underwent your eye surgery. He's doing wonderful color bird photography, and you're doing black and white street scenes and cyclists. Curious . . . -- Walt On 7/9/2013 7:23 PM, Ann Sanfedele

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