PESO: May Daffodil

Because of the weather and some pressing problems that needed to be addressed, I missed the Forsythia and Magnolia blooms this year, and most of the daffodils. A few of the latter are still here, if a bit beyond their prime: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/5/6/daff K-5

Re: More Steller's jays

Dale H. Cook wrote: At 09:33 PM 5/6/2018, Larry Colen wrote: As long as you have live view and focus peaking, there are some amazing deals out there in legacy glass I still have my K-1000 and its SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/2-22. Perhaps I should experiment with the 50 on the K-70 - it seems to

Re: More Steller's jays

At 09:33 PM 5/6/2018, Larry Colen wrote: As long as you have live view and focus peaking, there are some amazing deals out there in legacy glass I still have my K-1000 and its SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/2-22. Perhaps I should experiment with the 50 on the K-70 - it seems to get generally favorable

Re: PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

True - very cute  :-) ann On 5/6/2018 9:27 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: he has a cousin too, the red-wattled lapwing. he isn't as curious-looking though: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/red-wattled-lapwing/ On Sun, 6 May 2018 15:28:35 -0400 ann sanfedele wrote: What

Re: More Steller's jays

Dale H. Cook wrote: At 07:13 PM 5/6/2018, Larry Colen wrote: Nope, that was the internal mic. ... the camera was only a few inches from the baby birds. That explains it. I'm not familiar with the Sigma 20, and it will be some time before I can afford to invest in a prime lens. The

Re: PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

thank you Alan. i've been using the sigma for about a week now (handheld) and the learning curve seems to be really steep. it is a big lens, of course, but apart from that i feel it is not as sharp and contrasty as the 55-300. giving it more time :) On Sun, 6 May 2018 20:55:13 +0200 "Alan C"

Re: PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

he has a cousin too, the red-wattled lapwing. he isn't as curious-looking though: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/red-wattled-lapwing/ On Sun, 6 May 2018 15:28:35 -0400 ann sanfedele wrote: > What a curious looking fellow - looks not quite real - more like a >

Re: PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

thank you Bob. i'd have thought birds, of any sort, weren't your kind of thing :) here is a red-wattled lapwing: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/red-wattled-lapwing/ On Sun, 6 May 2018 18:19:39 + Bob W-PDML wrote: > That's a lovely looking bird. I like

Re: More Steller's jays

At 07:13 PM 5/6/2018, Larry Colen wrote: >Nope, that was the internal mic. ... the camera was only a few inches from >the baby birds. That explains it. I'm not familiar with the Sigma 20, and it will be some time before I can afford to invest in a prime lens. The 18-270 will have to do for

Re: peso mombird

Nice. Always so nice getting to see baby birds and watching them as they get big enough to finally leave the nest. Jeffery Johnson | Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com /Diverse range of photography Artistic - Animals - Events/Festivals - Transportation - Pets -

Re: PESO: Portrait of Hoot Barred Owl perched

One thing about Radnor Lake that is truly wonderful is that a lot of the wildlife accommodates us humans and that they grant us the privilege of witnesses them in their environment. Thank you all for visiting and commenting. Ann thank you especially for lifting my spirits as I am having one

Re: The 2018 PDML Photo Annual is now available!

I think you got it exactly right, Ann! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2018, at 12:10 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > >> On 5/6/2018 1:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> There was no "Preview" button on the hardcover page, but there was one on >> the soft cover page, although

Re: Advice at various stages

What advice would you give someone at any of these stages (or any others that come to mind) of their photography? What important things did you learn along the way that really helped? Probably the most important thing I ever learned about photography is the value of light. I had been using a

Re: PESO 2018 - 031 - GDG

Yeah, unfortunately there are a lot of stupid, inconsiderate assholes in the world & sometimes you have to make an effort to limit the damage they can do. On 5/6/2018 14:59, Alan C wrote: I am intrigued by that other shot of a fenced in bridge over the highway. They need to do that here to

Re: The 2018 PDML Photo Annual is now available!

Should be here by 22 May - 1 Dust Jacket & 1 Paperback. On 5/6/2018 09:30, Mark Roberts wrote: Paperback: http://www.blurb.com/b/8715021-pdml-photo-annual-2018 Hardcover (both dust jacket and imagewrap versions): http://www.blurb.com/b/8714781-pdml-photo-annual-2018-hardcover (Ebook versions

Re: More Steller's jays

That’s great, Larry. Made my day! Paul > On May 6, 2018, at 6:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Fun stuff! > > Thanks Paul. > > I put the sigma 20 on the K-1 and went back, I got a short clip of video of > kids wanting to be fed >

Re: More Steller's jays

ann sanfedele wrote: Love thevid ... Thanks Ann and the dreamy photo of mom in the branches even though she isn't as sharp as in other shots... stallar Jays are among my favorite North American birds Mombird isn't very cooperative about posing places where I have a clear shot of her.

Re: Ol' Red Eye

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Re: More Steller's jays

Dale H. Cook wrote: At 06:17 PM 5/6/2018, Larry Colen wrote: I put the sigma 20 on the K-1 and went back, I got a short clip of video of kids wanting to be fed Larry - Very nice work. I haven't yet tried shooting video with the K-70 but, as a radio engineer (and former TV engineer as

Re: More Steller's jays

Love thevid ... and the dreamy photo of mom in the branches even though she isn't as sharp as in other shots... stallar Jays are among my favorite North American birds ann On 5/6/2018 6:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Fun stuff! Thanks Paul. I put the sigma 20 on the

Re: More Steller's jays

At 06:17 PM 5/6/2018, Larry Colen wrote: I put the sigma 20 on the K-1 and went back, I got a short clip of video of kids wanting to be fed Larry - Very nice work. I haven't yet tried shooting video with the K-70 but, as a radio engineer (and former TV engineer as well) I need to start

More Steller's jays

Paul Stenquist wrote: Fun stuff! Thanks Paul. I put the sigma 20 on the K-1 and went back, I got a short clip of video of kids wanting to be fed https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/27067531417/in/album-72157695788632564/ I was shooting some stills and didn't notice Mombird at first,

Re: PESO: Portrait of Hoot Barred Owl perched

The whole gallery of 'em is delightful  - there are several I prefer to the one you singled out - for his pose and the background.. and one very sweet tight closeup where he islooking right at you. You should do well with these.. Owls are such a thing ann On 5/6/2018 1:01 AM, Alan C wrote:

Re: peso mombird

Fun stuff! Paul > On May 6, 2018, at 3:48 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > There's that old adage about the camera in your hands... Since the parent > birds were out foraging, I was going to get some photos of the babies in the > nest and had the 100wr macro on the K-1, as I

peso mombird

There's that old adage about the camera in your hands... Since the parent birds were out foraging, I was going to get some photos of the babies in the nest and had the 100wr macro on the K-1, as I walked around the corner of the house I heard the kids chirping and saw mombird on the nest, so

Re: PESOS two pretties

thanks Ann. I did tone down the Siskind background. I’ll repost it when I have time. Paul > On May 6, 2018, at 3:33 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Paul - The sparrow is just right for a field guide - The clutter tells part > of his story. > > - but I sorta agree with Ken

Re: PESOS two pretties

Paul - The sparrow is just right for a field guide  - The clutter tells part of his story. -  but I sorta agree with Ken about the siskin shot  - only because the background is too light..  I bet you could darken and tone it down a bit fairly easily then it would be stunning. ann On

Re: PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

What a curious looking fellow - looks not quite real - more like a decoy. Lovely shot, as usual ann On 5/6/2018 12:59 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: a wader that is endemic to the indian subcontinent... https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/yellow-wattled-lapwing/ k5iis + the sigma

Re: PESO 2018 - 031 - GDG

Nice one! Sense of place quite clear :-) Cute illustration of different ways of foot folding, too. ann On 5/6/2018 1:27 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: From my bicycle ride on Friday, a cafe stop at Roy's Station in Japan Town, San Jose for lunch: https://flic.kr/p/26TrbBn This photo was

Re: The 2018 PDML Photo Annual is now available!

On 5/6/2018 1:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There was no "Preview" button on the hardcover page, but there was one on the soft cover page, although it is pretty limited in the number of pages that can be viewed. From what I was able to see in that preview, however, it looks quit4 excellent!

Re: PESO 2018 - 031 - GDG

I think it's become standard practice for all overhead pedestrian crossings or bikeways now, for the same reasons and for even the unintended: a person inadvertantly dropping something overboard, etc, like if they're up there taking a picture with their smartphone…! G > On May 6, 2018, at

Re: PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

Nice shot, Subash. We get them here too - we used to call them Plovers. Actually I enjoy annoying the serious birders by using the old names! Looks like that Sigma was a good acquisition. Alan C -Original Message- From: Subash Jeyan Sent: 6 May, 2018 6:59 PM To: pdml Subject: PESO:

Re: PESO 2018 - 031 - GDG

I am intrigued by that other shot of a fenced in bridge over the highway. They need to do that here to prevent vandals dropping rocks onto passing traffic. Alan C -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: 6 May, 2018 7:27 PM To: PDML List ; PAW Picture-A-Week project ;

Re: PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

That's a lovely looking bird. I like lapwings, always a treat to see them. > On 6 May 2018, at 18:00, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a wader that is endemic to the indian subcontinent... > > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/yellow-wattled-lapwing/ > > k5iis +

PESO 2018 - 031 - GDG

From my bicycle ride on Friday, a cafe stop at Roy's Station in Japan Town, San Jose for lunch: https://flic.kr/p/26TrbBn This photo was made with the Light L16, handheld, at ISO 223 @ f/2 @ 1/60 @ 43mm settings. I thinned the DoF to f/2 using the Lumen app and output both JPEG and DNG

Re: The 2018 PDML Photo Annual is now available!

There was no "Preview" button on the hardcover page, but there was one on the soft cover page, although it is pretty limited in the number of pages that can be viewed. >From what I was able to see in that preview, however, it looks quit4 excellent! Dan Matyola

PESO: yellow-wattled lapwing

a wader that is endemic to the indian subcontinent... https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/yellow-wattled-lapwing/ k5iis + the sigma 150-500 (@440mm) comments, if any, are appreciated... ~subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The 2018 PDML Photo Annual is now available!

Wonderful! Is there a preview available online, or a listing of the images included in the annual? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 9:30 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Paperback: >

The 2018 PDML Photo Annual is now available!

Paperback: http://www.blurb.com/b/8715021-pdml-photo-annual-2018 Hardcover (both dust jacket and imagewrap versions): http://www.blurb.com/b/8714781-pdml-photo-annual-2018-hardcover (Ebook versions will be available later - I still have to finish up some grading and other end-of-semester work.)

Re: OT Costco single malt

Not in Michigan. :-( Paul > On May 5, 2018, at 9:57 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > Lagavulin 16 $56 > Oban 14 $50 > Frog 10 $38 > Kirkland speyside 18 $54 > Bowmore 18 $100 > -- > Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: PESOS two pretties

Thanks Alan. I shot birds primarily out of an interest in the creatures rather than in the hope of creating an artful photo. If an opportunity for both should occur, so much the better. Paul > On May 6, 2018, at 12:59 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Yes. Almost impossible to get the

Re: PESO: Portrait of Hoot Barred Owl perched

Great shot of the perched owl! Paul > On May 6, 2018, at 1:01 AM, Alan C wrote: > > You were fortunate to encounter such an accommodating owl, especially in > broad daylight. > > Alan C > > -Original Message- From: PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com > Sent: 6 May, 2018 4:12

Re: Ol' Red Eye

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