It's flood time in SA again. Heavy rains are causing havoc in many parts of
the country. In Kruger, all the dirt roads bush (rustic) camps are
currently closed.
Here are some shots from Monday. I have included the dry season shot from
last year so you can compare it with the latest from the
These wild Hibisci flower profusely in the veld during the rainy season.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/13142319984/lightbox/
Alan C
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My use of unlit black backdrops is effective, but getting a bit tedious.
Tonight I experimented with illuminating the black drop cloth with a gelled
strobe.
This is my favorite of the set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/13144074523/in/set-72157642331444985
It should be safe for work
Effective colour contrasts between subject and background. Makes him/her pop
out
Gerrit
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Subject: PESO blue on black
My use of unlit
Very nice light, Larry. A smooth, even spread on the background
(which, for a cloth, is remarkably free of wrinkles!).
I do see some of the background illumination getting onto your subject
though; visible along the (camera) right hand edges. Subject is
perhaps a little too close to the
Got some home mtc to take care of.
So 2 good lenses can leave.
Not rare units but certainly nice.
US shipping included.
70/2.4 -- $415
FA28/2.8 -- $210
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That looks like the shop I bought my first SLR from. It was a dark
grungy little hole-in-the wall place that used to be in downtown Raleigh.
Inside was something like Olevander's wand shop out of the Harry Potter
movies.
It was a one man operation that closed up when the old man died.
A shame
I was amazed to hear about a real hands-on astrophotography workshop
being offered through our local university's astronomy program, with a
NASA grant. I got signed up and our first meeting is next Friday.
21-Mar - Introduction and basic timed photography
24-Mar - Constellations, Star Trails, Sky
Like the contrast of the flowers against the rough wood. Our poppies are
months away from blooming.
pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
On this glorious 77 F day, my wife and I went on a flower hunt. Found what we
had really been looking for; Poppies.
Pleased to find them along the foundation of a
Thanks, Don! Weathered wood helps most any picture. ;-)
Jack
From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com
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Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: Poppy Shed
Like the contrast of the flowers against the rough wood. Our poppies are
Received word today that Really Right Stuff www.reallyrightstuff.com/ is
accepting pre orders for an L- Plate for the K-3 (their part number BK3-L) @
$150. I'm told they should be available in less than 4 weeks.
Until this announcement, the best I could find were universal L - plates
that all
I read that title as Puppy Shed and was intrigued, and a bit surprised,
by a shot of wood texture and yellow flowers.
On 3/13/2014 5:35 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
On this glorious 77 F day, my wife and I went on a flower hunt. Found what we
had really been looking for; Poppies.
Pleased to
Thanks Bruce, and Gerrit.
On Mar 14, 2014, at 5:31 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
Very nice light, Larry. A smooth, even spread on the background
(which, for a cloth, is remarkably free of wrinkles!).
I keep the backdrop on some abs pipe that I hang off of pipe so that when
I'm doing a *LOT* of computer work here lately, what with the new Mac
mini, rescuing old files off of my mother's old computers getting
ready to add another NAS to my home network.
Among other things, in line with my attempts to declutter my life, I'm
contemplating revamping my photo storage
On 14/03/2014 5:40 PM, John wrote:
1. Should I convert all the old PEF files to DNG?
2. Should I keep backup copies of all those old PEF files, in addition
to the two backups (on off site) I intend to make for the DNG files?
3. Some of the *ist-D files are .TIF files - can I, should I convert
Amazing detail and I love the composition/framing.
Terrific photo; I'm quite envious.
Cheers,
frank
On 13 March, 2014 5:12:41 PM EDT, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
I was all ready to take a clichéd shot of a butterfly sunning itself
but I came too close and scared it off. It landed on
Taken last autumn. The title's ironic:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/03/regarding-henry.html?m=1
Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
Cheers,
frank
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On Mar 14, 2014, at 4:40 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:
1. Should I convert all the old PEF files to DNG?
2. Should I keep backup copies of all those old PEF files, in addition
to the two backups (on off site) I intend to make for the DNG files?
3. Some of the *ist-D files are .TIF
That's really pretty. I love the textures, the colours and the simplicity.
Cheers,
frank
On 13 March, 2014 5:35:42 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote:
On this glorious 77 F day, my wife and I went on a flower hunt. Found
what we had really been looking for; Poppies.
Pleased to
The poppies are nice, but the color and texture of the wood is marvelous!
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 5:35 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote:
On this glorious 77 F day, my wife and I went on a flower hunt. Found what we
had
Was shooting today with the A*85/1.4 on the XT-1.
There was great joy in the experience, though the pictures are pretty
mundane (my niece being molested by my Rottweiler).
bill
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That's Art?
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 8:10 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Taken last autumn. The title's ironic:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/03/regarding-henry.html?m=1
Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
Interesting angle and great detail.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 5:12 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
I was all ready to take a clichéd shot of a butterfly sunning itself but I
came too close and scared it off. It landed on the
Who said it's art? It's just a photograph.
Cheers,
frank
On 14 March, 2014 8:56:18 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com
wrote:
That's Art?
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On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 8:10 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com
wrote:
Taken last
Love the colours!
Cheers,
frank
On 14 March, 2014 3:39:37 AM EDT, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
These wild Hibisci flower profusely in the veld during the rainy
season.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/13142319984/lightbox/
Alan C
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Nice!
Cheers,
frank
On 14 March, 2014 12:39:52 AM EDT, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com
wrote:
This morning in the cafe, a jumble of chairs caught my eye.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/13139059425/
Thanks for looking. Comments always appreciated.
Godfrey
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John wrote:
1. Should I convert all the old PEF files to DNG?
2. Should I keep backup copies of all those old PEF files, in addition
to the two backups (on off site) I intend to make for the DNG files?
3. Some of the *ist-D files are .TIF files - can I, should I convert
those to DNG as well?
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13152923735/
Allergy warning: May contain a feline critter.
K-3, DA 35mm F2.8 Ltd Macro, f:3.2, 1/60th sec, ISO 1600.
Lightroom.
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The Long Branch portion of Lake Shore Blvd. is particularly anachronistic to my
eye with it's diagonal street parking to go along with the streetcar tracks
(barely visible under the snow) and overhead wires.
Thanks for the comment.
Cheers,
frank
On 13 March, 2014 11:47:43 AM EDT, Gerrit
Yeah I noticed that single streetlight. And I liked it.
:-)
Thanks for the comment. And thanks to all who looked.
cheers,
frank
On 14 March, 2014 12:21:50 AM EDT, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mar 14, 2014, at 4:17 am, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Weird street. In some
Cats make lying down an art form like no other creature.
The narrow dof works very well here. Lovely shot.
Cheers,
frank
On 14 March, 2014 9:31:09 PM EDT, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13152923735/
Allergy warning: May contain a
I'm sure that Upstate New York has much harsher winters than we do in Toronto.
Buffalo, to the south of us, certainly does, but that's due to lake-effect snow.
Toronto has had increasingly mild winters over the last couple of decades. I
don't think it's global warming I think it's more about
Don't know that it was a record but that's about what we in the west end of the
city got.
Cheers,
frank
On 13 March, 2014 4:03:01 PM EDT, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
I didn't think March snow was that unusual up there?
It isn't in Michigan, but the 6.3 we got yesterday was a record
Nice snowy day, Frank. Nicely captured. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 12, 2014, at 8:18 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Yesterday was the warmest day in months; temps around 10C/low 40sF. Much
melted snow. I rode my bike to work for the first time since
I agree with Gerrit about the 50s. Interesting how that happened. Cheers,
Christine
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On Mar 13, 2014, at 10:47 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@psgv.ca wrote:
Gives an effect making it look like it was in the 1950's.
And yes, it is a weird street. Quite different appearance
Tough for those of us who have been inundated with snow to look at areas that
already have lovely flowers--evokes jealously. :-). Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 14, 2014, at 2:39 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
These wild Hibisci flower profusely in the veld during the rainy
That's great, Dave. Pretty colors, dynamic composition. Nicely up-close.
Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 13, 2014, at 4:12 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
I was all ready to take a clichéd shot of a butterfly sunning itself but I
came too close and scared it off. It
That sounds really fun, Darren. You'll have to give us a full report, which
must include photos. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 14, 2014, at 1:19 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
I was amazed to hear about a real hands-on astrophotography workshop
being offered
Thanks, Ken. I forgot about Altex. I did have to get other supplies as well: a
67mm lens cap and a shoulder strap for my new tripod. But next time I will
remember to order from Altex. I don't think I've ever ordered from them, but I
know you guys endorse them. Big thanks for the reminder.
What a memorable collection of stunning images.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
Here's a terrific way to get lost for quite a while ...
http://stevemccurrystudios.tumblr.com/
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Quite lovely!
Dan Matyola
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On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 3:39 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
These wild Hibisci flower profusely in the veld during the rainy season.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/13142319984/lightbox/
Alan C
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I wasn't referring to the photograph, which is quite fine, but to the
subject sculpture.
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On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 9:00 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Who said it's art? It's just a photograph.
Cheers,
frank
On 14
Yes, I have the same feeling about Central Camera, but I'm not even sure they
are carrying much new cameras. A few months ago I thought for sure I'd be able
to play with the Fuji x10, but they didn't have any in stock, which greatly
surprised me. I thought for sure they'd have Fuji stuff.
I
Very dramatic, Alan. Stay dry and safe. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 14, 2014, at 2:28 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
It's flood time in SA again. Heavy rains are causing havoc in many parts of
the country. In Kruger, all the dirt roads bush (rustic) camps are
Excellent specimen. Nice one Dave. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:44 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
Something to brighten your day :)
http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/786/#peso
Cheers,
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Sweet. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 12, 2014, at 5:31 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote:
Is this the youngest Pentax user?
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/ephotozine-chats-to-pentax-ambassador-oliver-jones-24257
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Hi Philip: we're deep in the Apple Ecosystem and enjoying it, though I admit
it took me a bit to make the adjustments--both hardware and software, but I'm a
stronger user now, and when I have to use Windows I absolutely hate it.
Have fun with your new system. It may be a little frustrating
Great set, Boris. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 7, 2014, at 12:44 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
You would hardly see them on the photos though :-).
Have a look (34 photographs):
https://plus.google.com/photos/+BorisLiberman/albums/5987169289551355729
All
Super nice. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 10, 2014, at 6:32 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote:
I just don't know what to say about this.
The subject is chock full of awesome
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/xt-1pron1.html
Technical: 13 image
Love the set, Don. Very Midwest to be sure. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 7, 2014, at 3:10 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 11:54 PM, Don Guthrieshark50...@gmail.com wrote:
If you have not seen enuf snow try this gallery. Mostly Pentax with
Interesting sewing machine. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 13, 2014, at 2:29 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
Christine: Okay I can't resist it isn't a woman with a sewing machine on her
head but is of an antique sewing machine.
Welcome and glad you enjoyed the sewing machine.
On 3/14/2014 10:08 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
Interesting sewing machine. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Christine
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On Mar 13, 2014, at 2:29 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net
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Christine: Okay I can't
Hi Stan: That first one is a stunner!Love it! Cheers, Christine
On Mar 3, 2014, at 12:46 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote:
Terrible air pollution, a fine sand mist of sorts that seriously
interferred with scenic shots. Here are some first impressions of the city:
I'd ditch the PEF files once you have converted them, and backed up the
conversions, John. If the TIFFs are not processed, I'd treat them the same
way, no point in having multiple formats around.
Don't know whether Ricoh/Pentax will continue with the PEF format for ever,
so a more common and
I don't know how Upstate I really was. I was only visiting. My friends
both called it Upstate.
Back during my first attempt at going to college in the late 60s one
spring break while everyone else headed south, I ended up in New
Paltz and Oneonta to visit friends who had gone to school up there.
On 3/14/2014 8:10 PM, knarf wrote:
Taken last autumn. The title's ironic:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/03/regarding-henry.html?m=1
Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
Cheers,
frank
“Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel
I'd enjoy it a lot more if the people were
That's Art?
Yep - its blurry
Kenneth Waller
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Subject: Re: PESO - Regarding Henry
That's Art?
Dan Matyola
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On Fri, Mar
1. Should I convert all the old PEF files to DNG?
If you're keeping the RAW files I'd say yes.
After a time period after RAW file conversion I generall delete the RAW
files.
2. Should I keep backup copies of all those old PEF files, in addition
to the two backups (on off site) I intend to
It's a good article in that it stresses the importance of connection
with the subject, however I don't think that the technicalities and
the interpersonal relationship between the subject and photographer
are mutually exclusive, depending on the shooting environment of
course.
I shoot a lot of
I'm with the convert the PEF to DNG then ditch the PEF files crowd. I
don't know why they still persist with the legacy RAW format, I can
see them dropping it sooner than later.
On 15 March 2014 15:16, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
1. Should I convert all the old PEF files to DNG?
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