Re: kaleidoscope reaches prototype stage

2015-04-01 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 07:16:44PM -0600, steve harley wrote: On 2015-03-28 17:35 , Larry Colen wrote: Set of photos showing construction here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157651606646662/ of course the image a kaleidoscope produces is pretty deterministic, at least if the

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Well, hats off to you, Sir Cotty! What fun! Where did you order it from? I don’t see anything on the Pentax/Ricoh page. 9 months, aye? Well, gives me time to save up! Cheers, Christine On Apr 1, 2015, at 2:36 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Well, I've decided if you

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Well, let's see what date your FF arrives.. it is now the first of April...;-) Henk Steve Cottrell schreef op 1-4-2015 om 09:36: Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em. I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered a Pentax full frame DSLR. Actually quite excited by it all. Will measure the

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
All companies should have customers willing to operate on such a leap of faith! Just be kind to that hat. :-) G On Apr 1, 2015, at 12:36 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em. I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered a Pentax full frame

Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em. I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered a Pentax full frame DSLR. Actually quite excited by it all. Will measure the sensor on arrival and if it's even a micron short of 36mm X 24mm, the hat stays safe. Delivery is showing as exactly 9 months from

RE: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em. I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered a Pentax full frame DSLR. Actually quite excited by it all. Will measure the sensor on arrival and if it's even a micron short of 36mm X 24mm, the hat stays safe. Delivery is

Re: PESO - Sunrise on Roncesvalles

2015-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Excellent timing, Frank. Jack - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 6:57:18 PM Subject: PESO - Sunrise on Roncesvalles

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/4/15, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, hats off to you, Sir Cotty! What fun! Where did you order it from? www.sloof-lirpa.com -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/4/15, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Check today's date, folks. Christine slapping head and going d'oh!!! ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML

Re: Question about the Pentax K-3 focusing screen pattern

2015-04-01 Thread Ciprian Dorin Craciun
On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 6:31 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: I always thought it had a slightly wavy patternmaybe I was looking at a fingerprint myself lol. :) On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 11:30 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: I've seen the matte finish, but it doesn't look

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Check today's date, folks. Paul via phone On Apr 1, 2015, at 3:36 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em. I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered a Pentax full frame DSLR. Actually quite excited by it all. Will measure the sensor on

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 10:01 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Glad to be back! And we all are happy indeed to have you back, Frank. You are an essential part of this group. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread P.J. Alling
It would be a better joke if the URL actually took you somewhere... On 4/1/2015 8:48 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 1/4/15, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, hats off to you, Sir Cotty! What fun! Where did you order it from? www.sloof-lirpa.com -- I don't want to

Re: PESO - Sunrise on Roncesvalles

2015-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a most appealing image, Frank! I like the light, the composition, the street scene and most of all the posture of the walker as he strolls by. Excellent work as usual. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 10:21 PM, Paul

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Stanley Halpin
Sorry - I just can’t buy this story and I am surprised you believed whoever gave you the 9-months projection. We all know that Pentax would never release a major new product in the midst of Christmas shopping season. I’ll be surprised if you get the camera before late next January or February.

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread John
Note the date. On 4/1/2015 4:04 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Well, hats off to you, Sir Cotty! What fun! Where did you order it from? I don’t see anything on the Pentax/Ricoh page. 9 months, aye? Well, gives me time to save up! Cheers, Christine On Apr 1, 2015, at 2:36 AM, Steve

Fwd: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Just watched the adult feed the 2 hatched chicks - zoomed to close-up! Raptor Resource Project Birdcams Hope you liike, Bob S. -- 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

April Fool!

2015-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Remember today is April 1st? Cotty GOT YOU!? Jack -- 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: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Apr 1, 2015, at 5:48 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 1/4/15, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, hats off to you, Sir Cotty! What fun! Where did you order it from? www.sloof-lirpa.com As I said… almost as bad as me saying that I'm going to stop

OT: Weird Signs (especially for AnnSan)

2015-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.budgettravel.com/slideshow/19-funny-travel-signs-from-around-the-world,12578/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

NOT a prank

2015-04-01 Thread John
I'm signed up for Grandfather Mountain again. This year I remembered to set an alarm ... actually set three of them one actually worked. Also, this year's registration went through without a hitch. AND, I've submitted my panorama to the April PUG. -- Science - Questions we may never find

Re: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams

2015-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Link? - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 6:49:53 AM Subject: Fwd: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams Just watched the adult feed the 2 hatched chicks - zoomed to close-up! Raptor Resource Project

Re: OT: Weird Signs (especially for AnnSan)

2015-04-01 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 01.04.15 um 15:33 schrieb Daniel J. Matyola: http://www.budgettravel.com/slideshow/19-funny-travel-signs-from-around-the-world,12578/ http://g3nqf.co.uk/stroud-road-sign-to-cemetery Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
The more fool us? ann On 4/1/2015 03:36, Steve Cottrell wrote: Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em. I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered a Pentax full frame DSLR. Actually quite excited by it all. Will measure the sensor on arrival and if it's even a micron short of 36mm X 24mm,

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 01.04.15 um 15:19 schrieb P.J. Alling: It would be a better joke if the URL actually took you somewhere... Wouldn't have thought that this URL is still available. If I had 50 quid to waste and some time to spare I could have played some nice tricks on Cotty. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
I read that as Check today's date, fools. :) Alex On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Check today's date, folks. Paul via phone On Apr 1, 2015, at 3:36 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em.

Re: NOT a prank

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, We signed up as well. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:48 AM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm signed up for Grandfather Mountain again. This year I remembered to set an alarm ... actually set three of them one actually worked. Also, this year's registration went through

Re: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
http://www.farmyou.com/falcon_cams/ On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:49 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Just watched the adult feed the 2 hatched chicks - zoomed to close-up! Raptor Resource Project Birdcams Hope you liike, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

GESO March faves

2015-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
Spiders, snakes and kaleidoscopes https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157651234639651/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- 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: NOT a prank

2015-04-01 Thread Stanley Halpin
Thanks for the reminder. I just signed up. stan On Apr 1, 2015, at 9:48 AM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm signed up for Grandfather Mountain again. This year I remembered to set an alarm ... actually set three of them one actually worked. Also, this year's registration went

Some folk may appreciate this...

2015-04-01 Thread mike wilson
Sorry it's a bit late. http://home.web.cern.ch/about/updates/2015/04/cern-researchers-confirm-existence-force By the way: http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/apr/01/jeremy-clarkson-joins-guardian-drive-for-fossil-fuel-divestment Etc.. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Ah, geez. Totally forgot the date! Good one Cotty—ya got me! lol. Darrel will have a big giggle when I tell him about this. (Shaking my head at myself.) Yikes!, Christine On Apr 1, 2015, at 7:46 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 1/4/15, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated,

RE: OT: Weird Signs (especially for AnnSan)

2015-04-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ralf R Radermacher wrote: http://g3nqf.co.uk/stroud-road-sign-to-cemetery Very tactful. Came across this site before due to the amateur radio connection. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/4/15, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed: If I had 50 quid to waste and some time to spare I could have played some nice tricks on Cotty. The challenge is not to spend the money ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/4/15, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Ah, geez. Totally forgot the date! Good one Cotty--ya got me! lol. Darrel will have a big giggle when I tell him about this. (Shaking my head at myself.) Bless you Christine, big squeeze xxx -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__

Re: April Fool!

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/4/15, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty GOT YOU!? I'll get them all in the end ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/4/15, P.J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: It would be a better joke if the URL actually took you somewhere... I was rather busy with work otherwise I would have spoofed up a web page :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production

Re: GESO March faves

2015-04-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I love the snake photo - widow good too... don't like the fragmented faces my reaction to that is the kind others had to the snake and spider too weird - I'm guessing it's the opposite for most. The fruit prism stuff is fun and rather pretty . ann - back for a few moments On 4/1/2015

Re: Peso-Prevailing Wind

2015-04-01 Thread Alan C
Jack, that location has a lot of potential. I think a shot showing more of the water with the big tree at the right (or even with the water framed between two trees) would be more idyllic. Perhaps you have some more frames? You could even try a 2 shot pano. Alan C -Original Message-

Re: NOT a prank

2015-04-01 Thread Tom Reese
Registration is still open at 10:53 PM EST on 01 Apr 15. Su Wilson and I are registered. On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Thanks for the reminder. I just signed up. stan On Apr 1, 2015, at 9:48 AM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm

Re: PESO - Sunrise on Roncesvalles

2015-04-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I agree - I love it ann On 4/1/2015 09:20, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is a most appealing image, Frank! I like the light, the composition, the street scene and most of all the posture of the walker as he strolls by. Excellent work as usual. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Happy/Sad

2015-04-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I think it is meant to and I agree about discomforting... Didnt we recently have a discussion about fear of clowns? ann On 3/31/2015 09:50, Jack Davis wrote: It has a discomforting intensity about it that puts me off. Likely my unique problem. :( Jack - Original Message - From:

Re: April Fool!

2015-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
That's where you usually do. On April 1, 2015 9:28:01 AM PDT, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 1/4/15, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty GOT YOU!? I'll get them all in the end ;-) -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML

Re: April Fool!

2015-04-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/4/15, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: That's where you usually do. cheek -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Weird Signs (especially for AnnSan)

2015-04-01 Thread Bob W-PDML
I don't know about those, but a lot of buses in London have been displaying on the back a sign which I assume is intended for cyclists. It says This bus pulls in frequently to which I always want to reply yea, I don't have much luck with women either. B On 1 Apr 2015, at 14:34, Daniel J.

Peso-Prevailing Wind

2015-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
This was really my last trip to Gray Lodge. ;) There was the usual fairly stiff north wind that, over time, had given this tree it's pleasing southern sweep. Beautiful fresh morning. K-5 back-up w/DA16-45 f/4 Comments appreciated. Thanks! Jack

OT: In honor of April Fools' - The Most Bizarre Buildings in Each of the 50 States

2015-04-01 Thread John
http://www.supercompressor.com/home/bizarre-buildings-in-the-us-weird-architecture-and-backstories Semi-photography related I guess, because there's a picture of each. North Carolina's was not what I expected. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must

Re: Peso-Prevailing Wind

2015-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Seems a couple of my earlier posts are coming up as reposts.(?) First I've noticed. Anyone else had Such happen? Jack Sent from my iPhone On Apr 1, 2015, at 10:51 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: This was really my last trip to Gray Lodge. ;) There was the usual fairly stiff

If you haven't seen yet - funny jokes from Google

2015-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
https://com.google Also, you can play pacman around where you are here: http://maps.google.com (All this works in Firefox, Chrome, the latest Opera and IE. I am not certain about Safari. And at least the pacman in maps does not work on Ipad.) Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: April Fool!

2015-04-01 Thread John
On 4/1/2015 12:28 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 1/4/15, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty GOT YOU!? I'll get them all in the end ;-) BOHICA! -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
As they say, sometimes an april-fools joke can result in a Christmas surprise. Cheers! Stanley Halpin Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:33:12 -0700 wrote: Sorry - I just can.t buy this story and I am surprised you believed whoever gave you the 9-months projection. We all know that Pentax would never