Re: GESO - Distortions, published

What Frank said :-) ann On 9/28/2015 10:29 PM, Knarf wrote: Congratulations! Cheers, frank On 28 September, 2015 12:15:39 PM EDT, Bruce Walker wrote: When I first went into the studio with art model Dorrie Mack it was to shoot an idea of mine: exploring

Re: PESO -- Bill

Scrabble or Chess? - nice capture ann On 9/28/2015 5:06 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Bill, contemplating his next move. (No not that Bill). Shot a few years ago when the F 70-210mm was still functioning. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20billb.html Equipment: Pentax

Re: PESO - ...And a Duck Went By

Enjoyed! PDml'ers by Pdml'er ann On 9/28/2015 9:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: Magnificent Plumage: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/and-duck-went-by.html Once in a lifetime opportunity, really. I may put my cameras away now. What more is there to achieve, photographically speaking?

Re: Which is the perfect camera bag

The only camera bags I've bought are by Tamrac and their products have been great for what I wanted. A while back I damaged one of their products that I've owned for several years - I sent it to them and not only did they repair that damage, but they also upgraded some of the features and

Re: PESO - Malting Plant, Abandoned.

I like it a lot Bulent- though my personal preference would be for a bit less sky... Looking at it I feel I'm looking out the windowof a train passing by that scene ann On 9/28/2015 10:24 PM, Knarf wrote: Beautifully composed, wonderful sky. Cheers, frank On 28 September, 2015 3:42:32

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

The absolute worst part, is I went to bed and slept fitfully for about two hours, woke up and the dog noticed, and let me know he wanted to go out. Having nothing better to do, except sleep, I threw on some clothes, and gave him the treat, of an after midnight walk. The eclipse was over the

Re: Results of my efforts to go a little deeper in LR develop

> On Sep 28, 2015, at 9:57 AM, Mark C wrote: > > All the images look to be very well processed and rendered. Contrast, > exposure and color saturation all look good to my eye. Thanks, Mark.

Re: The Moon

Much better image than anything I was able to see from my location. On 9/27/2015 11:18 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Kept watching the moon and realized it was a pretty good look. Got a camera and lens, went to get my tripod in the office and realized I didn’t have the tripod food. Said eff it and

Re: GESO - Distortions, published

First one & fourth one really seem to get the idea across. On 9/28/2015 12:15 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: When I first went into the studio with art model Dorrie Mack it was to shoot an idea of mine: exploring multi-exposures and nudes. I shot up to 24 exposures per pose with various different

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

I suggest this line of yours for the beginning of a short story or novel... "The eclipse was over the clouds were gone, the moon hung unobscured in the night sky, the dog didn't care." Or , as a line to start that game I played long ago with literary types writing a line or two, folding over

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

I wish I had a story that would go with. I write better first lines than most authors, it's the rest that escapes me. On 9/28/2015 3:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: I suggest this line of yours for the beginning of a short story or novel... "The eclipse was over the clouds were gone, the moon

PESO - Malting Plant, Abandoned.

A monochrome, slightly toned. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18098333=lg Ricoh GXR A12, 50mm (equiv.). Music to accompany? To many to mention... Comments (musical or otherwise) much appreciated. Bulent -

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

Write a book's worth of first lines then. > On 28 Sep 2015, at 20:22, P.J. Alling wrote: > > I wish I had a story that would go with. I write better first lines than > most authors, it's the rest that escapes me. > >> On 9/28/2015 3:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >>

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

Found two sites with collected photos from the Super-Moon Eclipse: http://petapixel.com/2015/09/28/the-best-photos-and-videos-from-supermoon-lunar-eclipse-2015/ http://twistedsifter.com/2015/09/photos-of-the-super-mega-ultra-blood-moon-eclipse-that-you-probably-didnt-see/ Don't know how many

Re: GESO - Distortions, published

Interesting! Undecided. Cogitating. On 28/9/15, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed: >When I first went into the studio with art model Dorrie Mack it was to >shoot an idea of mine: exploring multi-exposures and nudes. I shot up >to 24 exposures per pose with various different techniques

PESO - Modern Times in the Old Market

I know, it's a cliché by now: http://www.knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/09/modern-times-in-old-market.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Where should I send my DA* 16-50 for repair

Larry, Bipin gave an interesting idea. I had one experience with KEH repairing SDM. I had one used SDM lens purchased in early 2014 from KEH, and the SDM AF failed right away. I sent the lens back to KEH and they repaired it within a week or two. I don't know what they actually did with it.

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

Despite the local weather forecast, I went outside a few times to check if it was visible. Got one fairly good glimpse at the moon through the clouds before it started. Not enough to see any details; just barely enough to see there is texture to the moon's surface. Later there was another

Re: The Moon

I did get a few shots of the moon last night. Haven't had a look at them yet. But I have noticed Photoshop fakes starting to appear on Fecebook. The first to get my attention was allegedly of an antler arch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with the moon in the background. At first I wondered how they

Re: PESO -- Cloudy Moon (was) Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

It's a much better image than the best view I was able to see. Looks kind of like Schiaparelli's Martian "canals". On 9/27/2015 11:44 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: I went out to try to shoot the Super Moon/Eclipse and I've given up on the photography at least. Not a total bust, but there seem to be

Re: Where should I send my DA* 16-50 for repair

If you can't figure out where Pentax's warranty repair center is, I'd also recommend Peachtree Camera Repair in Marietta, GA. http://www.peachtreecamerarepair.com/ He was the second guy who tried to fix my Tokina 28-70 f/2.8 ATX Pro, and although he was ultimately unable to do so, he did show

Re: The Moon

That's a nice catch, Paul! I envy your opportunity to observe it. It was cloudy and drizzling all day and throughout the night. But my biggest disappointment was that I was unable to show the eclipse to my daughter. The timing would've been perfect: the totality was starting just before the

Which is the perfect camera bag

If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I use it as my daily use backpack as well, carrying my cellphone, wallet, keys and other little bits in it as well. My requirements are:

PESO -- Bill

Bill, contemplating his next move. (No not that Bill). Shot a few years ago when the F 70-210mm was still functioning. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20billb.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6. As usual comments are welcome but may be

Re: The Moon

Paul, your hand-held puts my atop-the-tripod-through-the-cloud-cover to shame. Yonnie -- 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 is the perfect camera bag

Guess you consider your camera to be "perfect?" ;o) J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a > new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me,

Re: Which is the perfect camera bag

There is no perfect camera bag, just as there is no perfect camera. On 9/28/2015 4:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If I cannot get my fastpack 350 replaced under warranty, I'll be needing a new backpack style camera bag. I tend to always have mine with me, and so I use it as my daily use backpack

Re: Which is the perfect camera bag

Larry, I encourage you to take a look at Vanguard products. Since I've first seen Vanguard Up-Rise II line of bags (ironically, in Tokyo), I've been pleasantly surprised how thoughtsful design is (for me): http://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/products/camera-bags.html . I hope you'd

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

On 28/09/15 21:16, P.J. Alling wrote: I wish I had a story that would go with. I write better first lines than most authors, it's the rest that escapes me. Doesn't this look like one of those spots where someone tends to say Mark! ?? - Toralf On 9/28/2015 3:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: I

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

MARK , Mark ann On 9/28/2015 4:23 PM, Toralf Lund wrote: On 28/09/15 21:16, P.J. Alling wrote: I wish I had a story that would go with. I write better first lines than most authors, it's the rest that escapes me. Doesn't this look like one of those spots where someone tends to say Mark! ??

RE: Total Lunar Eclipse

> -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John > > Found two sites with collected photos from the Super-Moon Eclipse: > > http://petapixel.com/2015/09/28/the-best-photos-and-videos-from- > supermoon-lunar-eclipse-2015/ > >

Peso-A Moment of Quiet Nature

Nuf said. C J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=977 -- 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.

Peso-Noisy Nature

Shot today. Fall migration is noisily under way!! C? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=978 -- 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

GESO - Distortions, published

When I first went into the studio with art model Dorrie Mack it was to shoot an idea of mine: exploring multi-exposures and nudes. I shot up to 24 exposures per pose with various different techniques to make them interesting. In some the model stayed still while I moved the camera from

Re: Peso - Albert's water lily

Find myself heartily agreeing with Mark again! Beautifully rendered, Ann! J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 6:54 AM, Mark C wrote: > > Beautiful, Ann! Simply beautiful! > > Mark > >> On 9/26/2015 5:54 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >> At the Bronx botanical

Where should I send my DA* 16-50 for repair

Hello Larry, suggest you try KEH. I have had some lenses repaired from them, though not SDM related. Rergards. Bipin camp: San Mateo, CA -- 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

Re: Peso - Albert's water lily

Thanks both of you agreeable guys ann On 9/28/2015 10:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Find myself heartily agreeing with Mark again! Beautifully rendered, Ann! J Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2015, at 6:54 AM, Mark C wrote: Beautiful, Ann! Simply beautiful! Mark On

Re: The Moon

Quite Nice! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 11:18 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > Kept watching the moon and realized it was a pretty good look. Got a camera > and lens, went to get my tripod in the office and realized

PEso - light of the silvery moon 2 blurry shots

Welll - they are blurry but at least I can say I saw part of the process... I didn't think I had gotten anything at all - wish I'd kept looking later... at 9:15 EDT https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Random-stuff/n-9xmXn/i-7gRHnQB/M at 9:46 EDT

Where should I send my DA* 16-50 for repair

I have returned home from the epic ordeal of the SCCA runoffs in Daytona. I need to send my DA* 16-50 in to get the focusing motor repaired. Should I send it to Precision? Or is there another place (CRIS?) that would do a better job and can still repair it? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: PESO -- Cloudy Moon (was) Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

Enjoyed "spending" the evening with You pursuing the event, Knarf! 2033(?) may be a clear night. (G) J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2015, at 10:02 PM, Knarf wrote: > > I walked along the lake for about a 1/2 hour, hoping the light clouds would > lift, but they

Re: Where should I send my DA* 16-50 for repair

On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 3:22 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I have returned home from the epic ordeal of the SCCA runoffs in Daytona. I > need to send my DA* 16-50 in to get the focusing motor repaired. Should I > send it to Precision? Or is there another place (CRIS?) that would

Re: The Moon

I'd call this a good catch, Paul. Do you recall or have a record of the camera settings. J - Original Message - From: "paul stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 8:18:05 PM Subject: The Moon Kept watching

Re: PESO: Bottlebrush tree

I had no idea the these plants grew to this size. We have a couple shrub size plants in our yard and have always enjoyed their ability to attract honey bees. Nice catch, Alan! J - Original Message - From: "David Mann" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"

Re: Which is the perfect camera bag

Igor PDML-StR wrote: Larry, I encourage you to take a look at Vanguard products. Since I've first seen Vanguard Up-Rise II line of bags (ironically, in Tokyo), I've been pleasantly surprised how thoughtsful design is (for me):

PESO - ...And a Duck Went By

Magnificent Plumage: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/and-duck-went-by.html Once in a lifetime opportunity, really. I may put my cameras away now. What more is there to achieve, photographically speaking? I feel that I've done it all now. Comments welcome. Hope you enjoy. Cheers,

Re: GESO - Distortions, published

Congratulations! Very interesting set. On 9/28/2015 12:15 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: When I first went into the studio with art model Dorrie Mack it was to shoot an idea of mine: exploring multi-exposures and nudes. I shot up to 24 exposures per pose with various different techniques to make them

Re: PESO - Malting Plant, Abandoned.

Beautifully composed, wonderful sky. Cheers, frank On 28 September, 2015 3:42:32 PM EDT, Bulent Celasun wrote: >A monochrome, slightly toned. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18098333=lg > >Ricoh GXR A12, 50mm (equiv.). > >Music to accompany? To many to

Re: GESO - Distortions, published

Congratulations! Cheers, frank On 28 September, 2015 12:15:39 PM EDT, Bruce Walker wrote: >When I first went into the studio with art model Dorrie Mack it was to >shoot an idea of mine: exploring multi-exposures and nudes. I shot up >to 24 exposures per pose with

Re: PESO -- Bill

I like it. That expression and body language speaks volumes. Caught at the perfect moment. Cheers, frank On 28 September, 2015 5:06:12 PM EDT, "P.J. Alling" wrote: >Bill, contemplating his next move. (No not that Bill). > >Shot a few years ago when the F 70-210mm

Re: The Moon

Hi Jack, I shot at ISO 12,800, f5.6, minus two stops exposure comp. I think I managed about 1/125th shutter speed. The moon was quite dim. All on the K-3 with the DA* 60-250 and DA 1.4 converter. The pic is cropped to about 1/3 of the frame. It was a horizontal, so I took a vertical slice that

Re: PESO - A fall picture

Wonderful image - one sees glimpses of light now and then but seldom captures them, but you caught some lovely rays in this image. Mark On 9/27/2015 1:06 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: This time in color and with some words: https://celasun.wordpress.com/2015/09/26/a-fairwell/ Ricoh GXR A12 50mm

Re: GESO - Distortions, published

I am very happy to see that your work is published. I believe the first one stands out as the best of "the project". Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

Here's my first contribution; "The night was humid." J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 12:55 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > Write a book's worth of first lines then. > >> On 28 Sep 2015, at 20:22, P.J. Alling wrote: >> >> I wish I had

Re: GESO - Distortions, published

Fascinating. Congratulations! Paul via phone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 10:21 PM, Mark C wrote: > > Congratulations! Very interesting set. > >> On 9/28/2015 12:15 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> When I first went into the studio with art model Dorrie Mack it was to >> shoot an

Re: Which is the perfect camera bag

Glad to hear that Lowe is replacing your Fastback 350. I've got one and I think it is a fantastic bag. But you asked for "the perfect camera bag" and so I'm replying even though your immediate problem is solved. I picked up a like new Urban Disguise 60 v2 from an eBay seller and I am SO impressed

Re: PESO -- Cloudy Moon (was) Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

ActuallY I saw it for about 45 minutes ... but no colors.. up to where it became a very thin ")" - I did make anattempt with the 55-300 but using my dressmaker dummy as a tripod and I'msure all I got ws a fuzzy cresent .. then the clouds rolled in.. saw a faint glimmer of reddish color around

Re: The Moon

Thanks for settings. Fine hand held image, especially at the somewhat problematic 1/125 shutter. High resolving lens combination deserving of some credit as well. J - Original Message - From: "paul stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent:

Re: PESO -- Cloudy Moon (was) Re: Total Lunar Eclipse

I went to bed at my usual 8:00 PM and left the shooting up to you young folks. I may try it in 2033. ;o) J - Original Message - From: "ann sanfedele" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 6:37:56 AM Subject: Re: PESO -- Cloudy

Re: Peso - Albert's water lily

Beautiful, Ann! Simply beautiful! Mark On 9/26/2015 5:54 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: At the Bronx botanical gardenlast week. Went there and to the Bronx Zoo to get my 1 year membership (Free ) thanks to the NY City ID card..

Re: Results of my efforts to go a little deeper in LR develop

All the images look to be very well processed and rendered. Contrast, exposure and color saturation all look good to my eye. Mark On 9/26/2015 7:52 AM, Eric Weir wrote: This is a selection of photos from a group on which I spent a fair bit of time trying to take advantage of Bob and