Re: PESO - National Theatre

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Not sure how I feel about the building but I like the photo a lot. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 4:37:24 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >I'n not sure whether I like the National Theatre's buildings or not. >I've read that they are both the most liked and most disliked

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Ken Waller
It's fine in the larger version. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO Pretty Lady Eye detail is clearly visible on my computer and phone. I had uploaded a version with

Re: PESO - At the University of London

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
What makes you think we don't? Cheers, frank On December 18, 2015 12:02:53 PM EST, "P.J. Alling" wrote: >Ann and Frank should keep a joint diary... > >On 12/18/2015 9:39 AM, Rick Womer wrote: >> Thanks, Ann and Frank. >> >> Alan, I think it's UCL. >> >> Rick >>

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Eye detail is clearly visible on my computer and phone. I had uploaded a version with brighter mid tones but it felt washed out to me, so I went back to the original. Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 5:29 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > The eye detail is almost unseen in

Re: PESO - National Theatre

2015-12-20 Thread Darren Addy
That's a great image. The headlight-lit red bus in the lower part of the photo really helps set off the blue above. And a shutter speed high enough to freeze the movement in that low light? One could almost get the sense that you know what you're doing! :) :) :) On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 3:37 PM,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Darren Addy
That's a stunner of an image, Paul! Superb! On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, DFA > 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal > length, cropped

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Darren. And thanks to all who commented or had a look. Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 7:13 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > > That's a stunner of an image, Paul! Superb! > >> On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Paul Stenquist >> wrote: >>

OT: High-res printing

2015-12-20 Thread David Mann
It'll be nice if this technique could be scaled up. http://www.gizmag.com/3d-nanodrip-inkjet-print-smallest-picture/40966/ Cheers, Dave -- 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 Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Ken Waller
The eye detail is almost unseen in the smaller image. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO Pretty Lady I've gone back and forth on some levels values. Paul via phone

Re: Printers! Printers! Printers!--and other Tidbits!

2015-12-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Paul! Yep, saw those rebates, very attractive. Good to know about wireless setup. I forgot about RedRiver papers & web site. Thanks for the reminder. I'll be keeping the r2880 until it's officially dead, but I'll have to get up to speed on new printer technology. I half thought

Re: Printers! Printers! Printers!--and other Tidbits!

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm still using a 2880 and live it. I consider printing to be part of the process, so I always print my best shots, usually as 12x18. When it does, ill replace it with the latest wide carriage model. I think the current version is the 3880, but I don't get heavily into the model differences

Re: Printers! Printers! Printers!--and other Tidbits!

2015-12-20 Thread Christine Aguila
too funny! I meant high altitude ballooning! Cheers, Christine > On Dec 20, 2015, at 2:11 PM, WILSON MICHAEL wrote: > >> On 20 December 2015 at 19:54 Christine Aguila wrote: > >> ... the high altitude balloting project > > ???

PESO - National Theatre

2015-12-20 Thread Rick Womer
I'n not sure whether I like the National Theatre's buildings or not. I've read that they are both the most liked and most disliked buildings in London. The intense blue lighting certainly makes them difficult to photograph. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18143321=lg (K-5, DA 16-45)

Re: PESO - National Theatre

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
An odd look, but dramatic and interesting. Well done. Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 4:37 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > I'n not sure whether I like the National Theatre's buildings or not. I've > read that they are both the most liked and most disliked buildings in

Re: Printers! Printers! Printers!--and other Tidbits!

2015-12-20 Thread Paul
Christine - I've had an Epson R2000 since shortly after they were introduced and am quite satisfied with the prints it produces. The R2000 is till available and as you're award they've introduced the "P" series of photo printers. Epson has some good rebates running until Dec 31.

Re: OT Peso birthday boy in B

2015-12-20 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 19/12/15, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: >https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/23559898620/in/dateposted-public/ > >X30 By the Weegee of the north ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --

Re: OT keyboard oddness

2015-12-20 Thread Jack Davis
Glad for you, Ann! J Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 8:36 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I just got a Dell keyboard for $5.00 from the Salvation army today - happy > camper moi - it isn't even grungy.. not sure of its vintage > though I suppose I could take the

Re: Leopard (wrap up)

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fascinating photos! Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 12:20 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Thanks to all who looked & commented. > > Yeah, PJ & Ann, you are quite right! Jack, thank goodness for MF. A group of > terrified bats flew out of the culvert as he went in. > > We later

Re: PESO - Cartwright Gardens

2015-12-20 Thread David J Brooks
lovely shot On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 8:49 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > London, late afternoon; I haven't been able to get the white balance quite > right: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18143315=lg > > (K-5, DA 16-45) > > Comments appreciated. > > Rick > > > > -- >

Re: PESO 2015 - 193 - GDG

2015-12-20 Thread David J Brooks
very nice On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > So sunny a week ago... > > https://flic.kr/p/BLVvuk > > Rainy today. Time for my walk. > > enjoy! > > G > > "I don't mind if you don't like my manners. > I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad.

PESO 2015 - 194 - GDG

2015-12-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I walked yesterday looking to gain a new perspective on the park with the ultra-widest lens I have ... https://flic.kr/p/CcToKL (For those who might enjoy it, here's a full resolution link: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/725/23243533924_280c696a8a_o.jpg ) enjoy! G The trouble with being

Re: Leopard (wrap up)

2015-12-20 Thread Jack Davis
Good hunting, Alan! J Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 9:20 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Thanks to all who looked & commented. > > Yeah, PJ & Ann, you are quite right! Jack, thank goodness for MF. A group of > terrified bats flew out of the culvert as he went in. > > We

Re: OT keyboard oddness

2015-12-20 Thread WILSON MICHAEL
> On 20 December 2015 at 04:36 ann sanfedele wrote: > > > ty[e... ROFL! Sorry. I'll get my coat. -- 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: OT Peso birthday boy in B

2015-12-20 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 20 Dec 2015, at 11:06, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 19/12/15, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/23559898620/in/dateposted-public/ >> >> X30 > > By the Weegee of the north ;-) Nanouk, surely? -- PDML

Re: OT keyboard oddness

2015-12-20 Thread ann sanfedele
Well the space bar may be workable but my typing will still be my typing :-) ann On 12/20/2015 5:46 AM, WILSON MICHAEL wrote: On 20 December 2015 at 04:36 ann sanfedele wrote: ty[e... ROFL! Sorry. I'll get my coat. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT Peso birthday boy in B

2015-12-20 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 20/12/15, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: >Nanouk, surely? ahhh -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, cropped to about 50% of frame. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18144667=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. K3 DFA 150-450 plus 1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, cropped to about 80% of frame. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18144671=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Cute little guy! Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 11:01:07 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. >K3 DFA 150-450 plus 1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal >length, cropped to about 80% of

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Alan C
You know, I was wondering when you were going to try the 1.4x. Excellent result. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 5:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO Pretty Lady This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread Alan C
Perhaps I should buy a Lotto ticket? Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 6:01 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO A Holiday Tail Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. K3 DFA 150-450 plus 1.4X

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread ann sanfedele
Very prettyindeed ann On 12/20/2015 10:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, cropped to about 50% of frame.

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread ann sanfedele
1600? wow .. with a converter yet? good photog + good equipement = terrific shots ann On 12/20/2015 11:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. K3 DFA 150-450 plus 1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, cropped to

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread David J Brooks
great pose and such nice detail On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 11:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. K3 DFA > 150-450 plus 1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, > cropped to about 80% of

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread David J Brooks
super result Dave On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 10:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, DFA > 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal > length, cropped to about 50% of frame.

Re: PESO: Leopard

2015-12-20 Thread Christine Aguila
>> On 12/18/2015 6:59 AM, Alan C wrote: >>> Early this morning we encountered a large male Leopard walking on the >>> road a >>> few km from the Phalaborwa gate. He immediately left the road & lay >>> down in >>> thick bush. Within minutes there was a pile up of cars. He quickly decided >>>

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread Jack Davis
What Frank said, plus a beautifully caught pose! J - Original Message - From: "knarf" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 8:03:06 AM Subject: Re: PESO A Holiday Tail Cute little guy! Cheers, frank On December 20,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Jack Davis
Extremely nice shot, Paul! J - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 8:13:40 AM Subject: Re: PESO Pretty Lady super result Dave On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 10:42 AM, Paul Stenquist

Re: OT Peso birthday boy in B

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Very cute. And a very good photo: there's a "flow" to it that I like. Well rendered. Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 6:39:26 PM EST, David J Brooks wrote: >https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/23559898620/in/dateposted-public/ > >X30 > >Dave -- "Sharpness is a

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Absolutely stunning, Paul! That new lens is a winner. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 10:42:01 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, >DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Absolutely stunning, Paul! That new lens is a winner. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 10:42:01 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, >DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Absolutely stunning, Paul! That new lens is a winner. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 10:42:01 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, >DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Paul: Amazing shot! That lens is going to be a lot of fun! I showed Darrel the frame and he said, “Wow, that’s a really great shot!” :-) Cheers, Christine > On Dec 20, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in

Re: OT: Mountain-biking in the Beverly Hills

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Cesar is drooling... Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 1:47:20 PM EST, Mark Roberts wrote: >Bob W-PDML wrote: > >>Get down and dirty on this mutha: >> >>http://www.thehouseofsolidgold.com/24k-gold-extreme-mountain-bike/ > >You'll need this camera to take along on

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Detail amazing—the squirrel’s tail is in a perfect position for the frame! Nice composition!Cheers, Christine > On Dec 20, 2015, at 10:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. K3 DFA > 150-450 plus

Re: PESO - At the University of London 2 (new crop)

2015-12-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Rick: Well, I still prefer the cropped version, but nice job on both. Cheers, Christine > On Dec 19, 2015, at 4:14 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > At Christine's suggestion: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18144309=lg > > The original (which I prefer): > >

Re: PESO 2015 - 194 - GDG

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
I don't know why but there's something intriguing and mysterious about it. I know, weird, eh? Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 1:45:26 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >I walked yesterday looking to gain a new perspective on the park with >the ultra-widest lens I

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-20 Thread Ken Waller
Well captured Paul. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO A Holiday Tail > >Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. K3 DFA >150-450 plus 1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, >cropped to

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep. The lens goes to 5.6 at 450mm, so the converter bumps it up to f8. Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 2:29 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Paul, is f8.0 the largest aperture at that focal length with the convertor? > > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'll take a look at that. I tried to avoid centering the bird, but a centered image might be best here. I want to print it at 12 x18, but I have more real estate on the left as well. Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 2:22 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Well captured Paul.

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've gone back and forth on some levels values. Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 2:41 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > I notice that the Cardinal's eye has become more visible since I looked at it > earlier this AM. Good! > Well done shopping! > > J > - Original

Printers! Printers! Printers!--and other Tidbits!

2015-12-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi All: My R2880 had a fussy moment the other day; the rollers wouldn’t grab the paper. We duked it out, I finally won, and obedient behavior has resumed! Yea! But, the experience did inspire a quick look-see on what Epson has on offer these days. To my surprise, the R3000 has been

Re: PESO 2015 - 193 - GDG

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Deceptively simple. And the light! Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 11:15:28 AM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >So sunny a week ago... > > https://flic.kr/p/BLVvuk > >Rainy today. Time for my walk. > >enjoy! > >G > >"I don't mind if you don't like my manners. > I

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Ken Waller
Well captured Paul. If it were mine I crop out some of the RH side. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO Pretty Lady > >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, DFA >150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Ken Waller
Paul, is f8.0 the largest aperture at that focal length with the convertor? -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO Pretty Lady > >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, DFA >150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter,

Re: PESO - At the University of London 2 (new crop)

2015-12-20 Thread knarf
Two works better for me. Nice capture of a vibrant street scene. Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 5:14:58 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >At Christine's suggestion: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18144309=lg > >The original (which I prefer): >

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Jack Davis
I notice that the Cardinal's eye has become more visible since I looked at it earlier this AM. Good! Well done shopping! J - Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:22:46 AM Subject:

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Jack Davis
Since he is looking to the right, I think this crop works well. J - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:45:48 AM Subject: Re: PESO Pretty Lady I've gone back and forth on

Re: Printers! Printers! Printers!--and other Tidbits!

2015-12-20 Thread WILSON MICHAEL
> On 20 December 2015 at 19:54 Christine Aguila wrote: > ... the high altitude balloting project ??? Voting for astronauts? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
That was my thought when I chose the crop. But centering isn't always wrong, and the right side of the frame is empty. I have another frame where she's looking left. I may look at that as well. Paul via phone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 2:59 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Since he