Re: PESO woman seated on a bamboo chair

2014-06-19 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you _very_ much, Christine. Interspersing specific comments ... Jack: Beautifully done, bmw. Thank you, Jack. Clone that small peek on her right sleeve. Better yet, I just had her remove the offending garment. You'll see a better peek shortly. P.J.: Yes, it appears to be a woman on a

Re: PESO woman seated on a bamboo chair

2014-06-19 Thread Bill
On 18/06/2014 9:23 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Taking no chances with the caption ... http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/89162244882 K-3, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 70mm/F:8.0, 1/125th sec, ISO 200 Comments always welcome. By far, that is one of the nicest chairs I have ever seen. I love how you

RE: Time for a new macro purchase--possible duplicate posting, oops

2014-06-19 Thread Barry Rice
Hey All, Thanks for your comments on the Tamron and Pentax mid-length macros. This was very helpful information. Cheers Barry Barry Rice, Ph.D. Sarracenia.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: OT PESO: The Shed Mahal part 2 This time with a link

2014-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 June 2014 21:49, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: I think I will email all the wives on the list :-). Cheers, Christine N! Our shed is knackered. I reckon it'll last another year. Karin has other ideas. Hold on, you've got Karin's email address. N.. -- PDML

Re: PESO woman seated on a bamboo chair

2014-06-19 Thread Bruce Walker
Perhaps she is challenging your assumptions about her present feelings. Or she's just annoyed that you have noticed the chair but not her. Is she waiting for your answer to her question, Does this chair make me look fat? Thanks, Bill. :-) On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Bill

OT: Recovering Olympus OM-D RAW files from corrupt card

2014-06-19 Thread Charles Robinson
A friend of mine has run into an issue where he plugged in his write-protected SDXC card to a card reader (on his iPad) and it glitched out. He has no idea how that happened. He always specifically puts the write-protect on before dumping a card, just to be safe He is able to use some

OT: Around and around and around again ...

2014-06-19 Thread John
Suggestions welcome for an Anti-virus program that will actually have some kind of technical support that can be contacted by telephone or email, and not just a web community on Twitter and Fakebook. I've been using AVG since 2007 when I retired from the Army no longer could get Semantec/Norton

Re: OT: Recovering Olympus OM-D RAW files from corrupt card

2014-06-19 Thread Ciprian Dorin Craciun
On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 10:32 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: A friend of mine has run into an issue where he plugged in his write-protected SDXC card to a card reader (on his iPad) and it glitched out. He has no idea how that happened. He always specifically puts the

Re: OT: Recovering Olympus OM-D RAW files from corrupt card

2014-06-19 Thread Stanley Halpin
And assuming that the card is toast, Sandisk used to include recovery utilities on a disk with their cards. Maybe they have something useful on their web site? Stan On Jun 19, 2014, at 3:46 PM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: If he puts the card back in the camera, can the

Re: OT: Recovering Olympus OM-D RAW files from corrupt card

2014-06-19 Thread Stanley Halpin
If he puts the card back in the camera, can the camera read it? Or is it totally not viewable by anything? Stan On Jun 19, 2014, at 3:32 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: A friend of mine has run into an issue where he plugged in his write-protected SDXC card to a card reader

Re: OT: Around and around and around again ...

2014-06-19 Thread Stanley Halpin
Ann posted on Facebook sometime yesterday so I assume she is ok… On Jun 19, 2014, at 3:48 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: Suggestions welcome for an Anti-virus program that will actually have . . . PS - I haven't seen anything from Ann since I started having my woes with

Re: OT: Recovering Olympus OM-D RAW files from corrupt card

2014-06-19 Thread Paul
Here's a link to the Sandisk Recovery software. They talk about it working on Sandisk cards so don't know how it fares with others. Might be worth a shot though. http://tinyurl.com/pject3c -p On 6/19/2014 2:53 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: And assuming that the card is toast, Sandisk used to

Re: OT: Soldering circuit boards.

2014-06-19 Thread mike wilson
Can't disagree with any of the advice so far but will say that I prefer copper wick for desoldering. On 19 June 2014 00:26, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: I have a little toy helicopter with camera that came to an unfortunate end by crashing into a wall at full throttle. As part of the

Re: OT: Recovering Olympus OM-D RAW files from corrupt card

2014-06-19 Thread Zos Xavius
Recuva is worth a shot. It has helped me a few times. I don't think there is a mac version if you are on that side of the fence though. There are a few others that I found. One worked where the others would not, let me look at my installed list. Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was puran file recovery

which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Well, we made it home from our 2,267 mile road trip! I’ve been working on photos this morning and wondered which crop you might prefer? I caught these cuties during recess outside their grammar school. The shot was a bit rushed; I didn’t get as close as I would have liked given

Re: OT PESO: The Shed Mahal part 2 This time with a link

2014-06-19 Thread Christine Aguila
My silence will cost you! :-) Cheers, Christine On Jun 19, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: On 18 June 2014 21:49, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: I think I will email all the wives on the list :-). Cheers, Christine N! Our shed is

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Kenneth Waller
The second of the 2. The surroundings of the first don't add IMO, especially since you were drawn by the presence of the kids in the first place. Isolate, simplify and define. -Original Message- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Subject: which crop do you prefer? Hi

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Jack Davis
I tried liking the first, but I missed the trees. I would likely try working in somewhat without any peek-a-boo trees. That is, none overlapping the frame edge. Get as close as comfortable with the full trunk width. If the trees are too close, the effect will be as if they were touching. J

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com: Hi Everyone: Well, we made it home from our 2,267 mile road trip! I?ve been working on photos this morning and wondered which crop you might prefer? I caught these cuties during recess outside their grammar school. The shot was a bit

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Bruce Walker
I prefer #1, the wide angle. #2 is a good distance but too static. On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 5:41 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Well, we made it home from our 2,267 mile road trip! I’ve been working on photos this morning and wondered which crop you might

IML1137 (Christine)

2014-06-19 Thread Jack Davis
Christine, I did a different crop which may be a consideration(?) J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=777 -- 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: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org: Quoting Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com: Hi Everyone: Well, we made it home from our 2,267 mile road trip! I?ve been working on photos this morning and wondered which crop you might prefer? I caught these cuties during recess

Re: IML1137 (Christine)

2014-06-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Jack! Yep I have that crop as well. I meant to include it but forgot. I think Bruce makes a good point about the first crop being a bit too static. Thanks for your suggestion! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2014, at 6:26 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks everyone. I think Bruce makes a good point about the second one being a bit static. I like Jack's possibility. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2014, at 6:33 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org: Quoting

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Richard Womer
#2, no contest at all! It's a classic. I really like the interactions, composition, and setting. Rick On Jun 19, 2014, at 5:41 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Well, we made it home from our 2,267 mile road trip! I’ve been working on photos this morning and wondered which crop

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Stanley Halpin
I much prefer the 2nd (tighter) crop. The broader view adds context. Maybe. I am not sure what the context is. Are they at school? On a field trip waiting to go in someplace famous? Waiting for the school bus? Waiting in line for a vacant PortaPotty? No clues there for anyone who was not there

PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Richard Womer
The small chapel at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, taken from what would be the organ loft if there were an organ there: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17789142size=lg or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17789142-lg.jpg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Cheers, Rick

Re: PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Bruce Walker
Oh yeah, that is _good_, Rick. I'd crop in (or heavily darken) from the B-L corner to lose the rail, but the light and mystery is wonderful. On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 9:06 PM, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The small chapel at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, taken from what

Re: PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well thought out. The composition, light and shadows all work well here. Paul via phone On Jun 19, 2014, at 9:06 PM, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The small chapel at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, taken from what would be the organ loft if there were an organ there:

Re: PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Jack Davis
The repetition of the pews together with light and shadow are composed well. Sharp image! Jack - Original Message - From: Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 6:06:41 PM Subject: PESO - Chapel The small chapel at First Unitarian Church

PESO: Sunset at Lake Wanaka

2014-06-19 Thread David Mann
A sunset pic with lenticular clouds, taken in January. It's a panorama made from 5 photos. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/807/#peso Bigger (1900px wide) version at: http://www.multi.net.nz/wanaka-sunset-5-1900.jpg Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Bruce
Nicely done withe lighting and patterns. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2014, at 6:06 PM, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The small chapel at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, taken from what would be the organ loft if there were an organ there:

Re: PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Alan C
Has a medieval look to it. The lighting gives it a rather serene appearance. Alan C -Original Message- From: Richard Womer Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 3:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Chapel The small chapel at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, taken from

Re: OT: Soldering circuit boards.

2014-06-19 Thread Bill
Thanks all for the advice, the project went swimmingly well, and my quad copter flew again. bill -- 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: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Alan C
I prefer the wider crop simply because it reminded me so much of the first school I attended - St. Joseph's Convent in Durban (Sisters of the Sacred Heart). The Convent Schoolyard was so like that photo with it's big trees red brick walls! The large, centrally situated property was sold

Re: OT PESO: The Shed Mahal part 2 This time with a link

2014-06-19 Thread Bill
On 19/06/2014 3:51 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: My silence will cost you! :-) Cheers, Christine I suspect your lack of silence will cost me. Thanks to everyone for the kind comments regarding my meager carpentry skills. I will post some exterior shots of it when I have a bit more work

Re: PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Tim Bray
Best picture I’ve seen here in quite a while. Outstanding. On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 6:06 PM, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The small chapel at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, taken from what would be the organ loft if there were an organ there:

Re: Sunset at Lake Wanaka

2014-06-19 Thread Ken Waller
Well done! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Sunset at Lake Wanaka A sunset pic with lenticular clouds, taken in January. It's a panorama made from 5 photos.

Re: PESO: Sunset at Lake Wanaka

2014-06-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Wonderfully dramatic sky and colors. Great job on the stitching. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2014, at 10:46 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: A sunset pic with lenticular clouds, taken in January. It's a panorama made from 5 photos.

Re: PESO - Chapel

2014-06-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice light and mood as well as interesting composition, Rick! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2014, at 8:06 PM, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The small chapel at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, taken from what would be the organ loft if there were an

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Stan, and everyone else! Great feedback from everyone. I've got Jack's crop stewing in my head, but considering those comments from those who prefer the tighter crop. As they say I think I'll sleep on it. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2014, at 8:00 PM, Stanley

Re: which crop do you prefer?

2014-06-19 Thread Ciprian Dorin Craciun
On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 12:41 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Well, we made it home from our 2,267 mile road trip! I’ve been working on photos this morning and wondered which crop you might prefer? I caught these cuties during recess outside their grammar school. The shot