Re: PDML meet-up in Britain? Early May...

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
The bank holiday has been shifted this year to 8 May to coincide with VE day anniversary celebrations. Chris On Fri, 17 Jan 2020 at 19:35, Bob Pdml wrote: > Hi Stan, > > The Bank Holiday is May 4 - they are always on Mondays. Your fears are > justified. You can expect hotels and B

Re: PDML meet-up in Britain? Early May...

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, day trips are only viable when the tides are right - and they're probably not by the sound of it. To get a full day in Guernsey, it might be necessary to have 2 nights there so you'll have to decide on that basis. Keep in touch off-list as I'm not here often these days... Chris On Fri, 17

Re: PDML meet-up in Britain? Early May...

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Won't be able to get to the South West then. However, we'll be in Guernsey from the 5th. If you fancy a day trip or a couple of days, we'd be happy to show you around. There are flights from Exeter and boats from Poole... Chris On Thu, 16 Jan 2020 at 15:40, Stanley Halpin wrote: > I

Re: PESO: On the canal again

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb! A bit more picturesque than the MK canal eh? Chris On Thu, 16 Jan 2020 at 21:36, Postmaster wrote: > A bit further along the canal this time: > https://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e400937a.jpg > > Background: Yesterday (Wednesday) Lisa and I took a walk along the > Tenn

Re: London

2019-02-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb indeed. And a worthy and excellent course for these young people. Chris On Wed, 6 Feb 2019 at 11:57, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Some superb photos of London here, a real portrait of a city from eyes we > don't often see through: > > https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-47

Re: OT: Is the UK Imploding?

2018-11-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
I agree with everything Bob says. Chris On Mon, 19 Nov 2018, 23:03 Bob W-PDML > > On 19 Nov 2018, at 11:57, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > > > On 18/11/18, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: > > > >> I am not inviting a political debate

Re: A Yankee in the Court of Queen Elizabeth

2018-09-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely set. Sorry I couldn't make it this time. Chris On Mon, 10 Sep 2018, 18:17 Bob W-PDML, wrote: > ...or, Godfrey Does Greenwich > > https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/00f4c7321374431ea848517ce1613814 > > B > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.ne

Re: Any PDMLers in Mumbai?

2018-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes Subash, I'm expecting rain. Good photo opportunities I reckon. Chris On Sat, 16 Jun 2018, 02:37 Subash Jeyan, wrote: > On Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:16:45 +0100 > Chris Mitchell wrote: > > > I'll be there on a business trip 26 June - 5 July. I'll be working on > > wee

Re: Roberts Rendezvous

2018-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On Sat, 16 Jun 2018, 08:51 Bob W-PDML, wrote: > > > On 16 Jun 2018, at 08:06, mike wilson wrote: > > >> On 16 June 2018 at 00:01 Bob W-PDML wrote: > >> > >> > >> Nice shots, thanks. It was good to catch up, and good to meet our > makers too. > >> > >> Next time remind me to suck my belly in,

Any PDMLers in Mumbai?

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'll be there on a business trip 26 June - 5 July. I'll be working on week days, but free some evenings and on Saturday and Sunday. If you're there and fancy a meetup, let me know and we'll organise something. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Roberts Rendezvous

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
disreputable historical figure: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9b3xkaunmxygvrm/1506-2018-0700230242134926906.jpeg?dl=0 Chris -- 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

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2018 - Stunning

2018-05-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 May 2018 at 00:05, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > > Stunned. And also a little sad that some of our best snappers aren't in > due to lack of Pentax gear. Maybe worth pressing an old Pentax lens into > service on those Leicas and Fujis eh? If Chris Mitchell c

Re: Sony A7II

2018-05-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 May 2018 at 23:33, Paul Sorenson wrote: > Didn't know they made them with right-hand drive... > > Ha! They don't. The door is on the "wrong" side for the UK, but OK for Europe of course. CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Sony A7II

2018-05-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 May 2018 at 18:36, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > > Funny-looking bike - how do you pedal it? > > Freewheeling doesn't need pedals... -- 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: Sony A7II

2018-05-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
ttps://www.dropbox.com/s/eaulho5sspesx7l/IMG_20180415_135710.jpg?dl=0 Chris > > Cheers, Christine > > -- > 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 abov

Re: Book Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 May 2018 at 13:22, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > My copy has arrived and with a quick flip through, lots of oohs and aaahs > :-) > Same here. Arrived today and ooh-ing and aaah-ing too. > > Fantastic reproduction Mark, really beautiful. > Yep! Ch

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
So you should be proud! Super film. Chris On 15 May 2018 at 21:33, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > Hi Pentaxians > > Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, > and even if you're not, still might appreciate a short, well-t

Re: PESO 2018 - 022, 023 - GDG

2018-04-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
That reinforces my decision to wear loose clothing when on my bike. No need to squeeze into anything. Nice bike Godfrey. Having seen the very original comments on FB, bags I be the first person here to say "Are the tyres filled with helium?" Chris On 8 April 2018 at 15:25, Godfre

Re: Video cameras

2018-01-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
e de-squeezed in post...". Chris -- 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: Pentax K-1000 sighting on Brit TV rerun

2018-01-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 17 January 2018 at 17:40, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: Mostly everything's fine. It's just, well, it's just that, sometimes Chris M's barbecues can be a bit, shall we say, special... > > > https://youtu.be/4M3FrHsiSfE > > > The next UK PDML will have to be in

Re: A bit of excitement yesterday

2018-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's the best response to this cock-up that I've heard. Pragmatism at its finest. Well done Dan! Chris On 14 January 2018 at 19:09, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > We are at the beginning of our annual sojourn on Maui. > > Yesterday, at a little after 8:00 AM,

Re: OT GESO: bike ride on a foggy day (3 photos)

2018-01-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice bike and lovely atmospheric shots. Chris On 14 January 2018 at 07:53, Subash Jeyan <pdml.l...@gmail.com> wrote: > so i got my custom steel bike a month or so back and have been riding > it quite regularly. a few photos taken during today's long ride, taken > wit

Re: PDML Photo Annual #10 Coming in 2018

2017-12-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 31 December 2017 at 18:09, Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 12/31/2017 10:56 AM, mike wilson wrote: > >> On 31 December 2017 at 12:53 Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> On 31 December 2017 a

Re: PDML Photo Annual #10 Coming in 2018

2017-12-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
a dozen films to develop. Will be trying out those stainless steel spirals I bought from Ann. Chris -- 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: Time to feed the kitty

2017-12-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 December 2017 at 19:20, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > It is working now. > > Not for me it isn't. I sent via email address used on previous payment. CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 December 2017 at 18:59, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > >> Somebody ought to make a guitar that's like a Leica. > > > > You mean like this one? > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/h179z3cj17mb8gm/IMG-20171202-WA0002.jpg?dl=0 > > > > Wow, that's amazing! What are the chances of that,

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 December 2017 at 17:48, mike wilson wrote: > I'm failing to see a difference. > So am I now. I thought I'd posted the wrong link, but I hadn't. I think I'd better have a little lie down. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
No, not that one! This one: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/tkynlxcujbyzmbi/AAB6-3Jbb0zuS6vLg790sreka On 3 Dec 2017 12:13, "Chris Mitchell" <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > > > On 2 December 2017 at 19:57, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > >> Cleve

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
mb8gm/IMG-20171202-WA0002.jpg?dl=0 Chris -- 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: GESO: bike build

2017-11-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > >> The way to do it would be for you, me, Chris and any other over-the-hill, >> ageing, has-been cyclists to meet the vigorous, mighty-thighed youngsters >> at each checkpoint with a profusion of sustenance, then when they set off >> we could pack up and cyc

Re: GESO: bike build

2017-11-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 21 November 2017 at 23:37, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > > The way to do it would be for you, me, Chris and any other over-the-hill, > ageing, has-been cyclists to meet the vigorous, mighty-thighed youngsters > at each checkpoint with a profusion of sustenance,

Re: GESO: bike build

2017-11-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
What a nice bike! Will be good to see the finished article in use. Chris On 20 November 2017 at 12:07, Subash Jeyan <pdml.l...@gmail.com> wrote: > hi everyone, > > since i spend quite a bit of my time sitting myself on a bike and doing > long rides, i thought it was time i g

Re: OT as requested link to our book

2017-11-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Congrats to the group. A good book. As Bob says, that cover shot is exceptional. Chris On 17 November 2017 at 12:43, David J Brooks <pentko...@gmail.com> wrote: > Our working committee got together last night and made ThePassingShow > book public after much discussion on

Re: PESO: A blast from the past

2017-10-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
You started the blurry motion shots at an early age! Very good. Chris On 30 Oct 2017 18:12, "Mark Roberts" <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > Taken when I was 16 years old: > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ > > Park of my "going through my old slides and

Re: Bart's

2017-10-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
A good day pottering, peregrinating and wandering. A nice set. The kids kicking the leaves is particularly excellent. Here's my take on the day http://gog2953.jalbum.net/BartsTour/ Chris On 22 October 2017 at 22:00, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > Had a pleasant day today

Re: guillotine or rolling cutter for paper?

2017-10-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
w upwardly mobile of you! What's wrong with good old lard? Chris -- 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: GESO: Portsmouth

2017-10-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice gallery and an interesting place. I was living nearby in Southampton when the Mary Rose was lifted, but never got round to going to see her. Must do it one day (or two). Chris On 15 October 2017 at 05:36, Alan C <c...@lantic.net> wrote: > We were able to visit Portsmouth on ou

Re: PESO x 2: RAF (WWII) Wings?

2017-10-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
de Havilland Venom, without the optional wingtip tanks > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Venom > > If the trailing edges aren't straight then it's the earlier Vampire > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Vampire > > Venom I would say. Good detective work Eric. Big quest

Re: PDML at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

2017-10-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
s/wisselstroom/albums/72157687563469354 Nice set. I love the one of the two girls and the one of Bob dicing with death with the road rollers. > > > And a special from Yorkshire for Bob & Chris. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/37545803681 Ha! Nice one. Po

Re: PDML at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

2017-10-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb group shot and good to see Alan, Mrs Alan and the Wilson's. Oh, and Fountains Abbey is a lovely place too. As Bob said, it was a pleasure to spend a day with Alan in London. Chris On 3 Oct 2017 10:05 a.m., "Alan C" <c...@lantic.net> wrote: > On 17th Sept. Ann & I

Re: PESO - Because it did

2017-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
It would have caught my eye too. I love autumn colours. Chris On 21 September 2017 at 02:22, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote: > Why did this scene catch my eye, so that I photographed it? > > https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/PESOs-2017/On-My-Way-to-Work- > 4-17-3/i-bQ7q

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 September 2017 at 20:02, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: > I never saw a photo of Alan either -- but have seen many of Bob and > Chris... > um and in terms of Chris - even ones Ive taken :-) > > It's a shame you haven't met Bob though, isn't it? :-) -- PDM

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
you believe that, you'll believe anything... ..the "Gherkin" in the background was intentional though. Chris > > ann > > > On 9/9/2017 3:46 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> Ms S. Take >> >> On 9 Sep 2017 20:43, "mike wilson" <m.9.wil

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Rick! We missed you... Chris On 10 Sep 2017 20:15, "Rick Womer" <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote: > Chris, that is a =great= gallery! 29, 30, 41 (geometry nut that I am) and > 19 (ditto) are particularly good. > > Rick > > > On Sep 10, 2017, at 6:23 A

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
st by magic, they appeared. To say that Bob was chuffed is an extreme understatement! Chris -- 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: In London with AlanC

2017-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ms S. Take On 9 Sep 2017 20:43, "mike wilson" <m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > On 09 September 2017 at 19:25 Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> > wrote: > > > > > > Alan's visiting the UK and BobW and I met up with him. We had a

In London with AlanC

2017-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Alan's visiting the UK and BobW and I met up with him. We had an enjoyable stroll around the Brick Lane area in London. We even managed to visit a bike shop. A few pictures here - the first one is the obligatory group shot. http://gog2953.jalbum.net/PDML%20AlanC/ Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: GESO: Kids Football

2017-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent and good to see the kids enjoying their sport. Chris On 8 September 2017 at 20:27, Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> wrote: > Always enjoy shooting the kids! > > https://www.photo.net/gallery/1107590#//Sort-Newest/All-Categories/All-Time/Page-1 > -- > PDML Pen

Re: Peso - WEST Winslow (cf chris's corner shot)

2017-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 September 2017 at 07:44, Bob W-PDML wrote: > I pointed out the Nightingale thing because Karin is a Nightingale isn't she? > As is my sister, in fact. That is, trained at St. Thomas's Hospital. > Ah I see. Strictly speaking, the term "Nightingale" only applies to

Re: Peso - WEST Winslow (cf chris's corner shot)

2017-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
is thinking of another song, "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square"? Incidentally we carried on to visit the historic Clayton House where Florence used to spend her summers as she was a friend of the owners. Chris On 2 Sep 2017 23:19, "ann sanfedele" <ann...@nyc.rr.com&g

Re: OT: Standing on a corner...

2017-09-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 September 2017 at 22:11, John wrote: > All you need is one of these and you're in business: > > https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/295/19431290332_d7368eea2d_z.jpg > Spot on John. You even found a Brit example. We cycled 36 miles in total, but it was fine as we took it

OT: Standing on a corner...

2017-09-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
...Winslow Buckinghamshire. Shame it doesn't quite scan. Could have been a good line in a song. https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf798dbrzqeu19o/XE2S0760.jpg?dl=0 Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: GESO new driveway

2017-08-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes. And the hand rails are... ...hand rails. Chris On 11 August 2017 at 20:03, Ken Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote: > Lookin good Larry, the best driveway images I've seen today. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Ori

Re: PESO: Bimbo and the Bear

2017-08-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Blimey Dan. You promise us balloons and we get a fairground ride, you promise us bears and we get balloons. Please stop messing with our heads :-) Chris On 2 August 2017 at 14:54, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > From the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning last weeken

Re: Coyles in the USA -Chicago

2017-08-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ah, brings back memories. Thanks John - a nice set. Good to see Christine and the Sullivans too. Chris On 1 August 2017 at 08:14, John Coyle <jco...@iinet.net.au> wrote: > Sorry about the delay - work has been getting in the way > Here are a few snaps from the Windy City - which at

Re: PESO 2017 - New Bike Day! - GDG

2017-07-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
My ex-Vulcan bomber pilot, harmonica playing friend has one of those. I had a white-knuckle journey following him back to his house from a gig - me in a car and only just keeping up with him. He's a mere 78 years old. Once a speed freak, always a speed freak. Enjoy it Godfrey, Chris On 15 July

Re: Interesting street photographs - with the URL now

2017-07-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
They were worth the wait Igor. Sooo Russian - and weirdly delightful. Chris On 11 July 2017 at 21:04, Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org> wrote: > > > Argh!... > (Thanks, Larry and Alan.) > > Here is the link: > http://vk.am/blog/8241.html > > Igor > > >

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not what Dan said. I prefer this one. Good job - I'm a big fan of your renditions of plants and flowers. Chris On 12 July 2017 at 19:19, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > Quite beautiful, but somehow I like the earlier image better. > > Dan

Re: PESO: Oxford Gargoyle

2017-07-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice. Any relation to the Oxford Comma? Chris On 11 July 2017 at 14:28, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > View from the tower of the University Church of St. Mary in Oxford > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e102728-29.jpg > K-1 with FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited > >

Re: PESO - Red wood ant

2017-06-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent. But is it sitting on the clay, or standing? We need to be told! Chris On 30 June 2017 at 01:08, Jostein <p...@alunfoto.no> wrote: > http://www.alunfoto.no/bloggposter/2017/06/formica/ > > Continuing my foray into entomology. A dead insect this time too. > Me

Re: eso-Battery Point Light

2017-06-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super lighting for the Light. Excellent all round. Chris On 28 June 2017 at 15:12, Jack Davis <jdavi...@comcast.net> wrote: > > > Shot in Crescent City, CA. > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18403096 > > K5 back up > > J > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Re: PESO 2017 - 075 - GDG

2017-06-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
He has taste. Not sure whether it's good, but he has it! As Rick says, nice arrangement and use of DOF. Chris On 25 June 2017 at 20:29, Godfrey DiGiorgi <godfreydigio...@me.com> wrote: > Felipe returned from his travels to London and Paris. He brought back > souvenirs... > >

Re: More recent PESO - from Lower Manhattan

2017-06-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice set Ann. Chinatown is great fun! Chris On 23 June 2017 at 03:06, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: > Chinatown, the way there, the financial district and WTC area > > arrow to the right after this first one or click on each link - what ever > floats your boat

Re: Eroica and drone

2017-06-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 20 Jun 2017 21:48, "Bob W-PDML" <p...@web-options.com> wrote: Having just reviewed the video I feel obliged for Health & Safety reasons to point out to Chris that he did not look behind before pulling out to pass the jogger. It's called a Life-Saver for a reason! You

Re: Eroica and drone

2017-06-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
the order of 260 million years old. Chris -- 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: Eroica and drone

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ha! Would have done of course, but the temperature was 30 degrees C. Woollen jersey and shorts were much more practical! Chris On 19 June 2017 at 17:08, Bruce Walker <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> wrote: > That's a gorgeous area to cycle. > > Period gear of 30 years ago, eh? Shouldn'

Re: French trip

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good stuff Bob. I particularly like this one; https://web-options.com/2017/06/15/a-few-shots-from-avignon/#jp-carousel-424 Chris On 16 June 2017 at 06:48, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > I've been back from my French bike ride since Sunday evening. I didn't do as >

Eroica and drone

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
on and a nice flat bit of old railway turned into a cycle route. Not quite OT as I was carrying my MX over my shoulder. Chris -- 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

Re: GESO - Photo Exhibit

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
A great set and I trust the exhibition went well. To me, they're a modern take on the work of the 18th and 19th century artists who accompanied the plant collectors and made exquisite paintings. Fantastic work Mark. Chris On 16 June 2017 at 02:39, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: &g

Re: (which photos) I'm going to try to sell this Saturday

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
A good selection Larry. Something for everyone. Chris On 15 June 2017 at 23:38, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > People have made some suggestions for which photos to try to sell. Here is > an album composed of photos that I've already matted and also a bunch of > can

Re: PESO: Cambridge Cyclist

2017-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice and spooky. Chris On 12 Jun 2017 21:36, "Mark Roberts" <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > From our trip to the UK last month. > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e102010.jpg > K1, FA 20/2.8, ISO 400, 1.15 @ f/22 > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography

How Magnum is changing in the digital age

2017-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
>From BBC World Service business programme. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p055sfz6 Chris -- 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: PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Bruce, Ann, Gonz, Dan and Larry for your kind comments. Chris On 2 June 2017 at 11:57, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > Oh. Z-1 and probably 50mm F1.7. Ilford FP4. > CM > > On 2 June 2017 at 11:54, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote:

Re: PESO - fiddle study 3

2017-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 June 2017 at 22:13, mike wilson wrote: > > You only need to worry when they start whispering "crumhorn" behind your back. > I suspect that hurdy gurdy might be a bit of an issue too. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - Hood Ornaments

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good job Mark. You've done well to get them isolated from the background. Chris On 1 June 2017 at 04:53, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: > Visited a car museum today - a handful of hood ornaments for your viewing > pleasure: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolut

Re: PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 June 2017 at 13:39, Bruce Walker wrote: > You should do more. > Maybe. A few of us from the local club booked a model for an afternoon and we each had a 45 minute slot. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to do and it worked well. Of course there were others

Re: PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 June 2017 at 13:19, Bruce Walker <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> wrote: > That's beautiful, Chris. Recent film work? > Thanks Bruce. About 10 years old. I've been scanning my back catalog of negatives. it's the only figure work I've ever done... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@p

Re: PESO - fiddle study 3

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very nice Bruce. Musical instruments and bodies go well together. Well, not banjos maybe, but most. Chris On 31 May 2017 16:24, "Bruce Walker" <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> wrote: > Possibly nsfw content, but rather abstract. > > http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/

Re: PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Oh. Z-1 and probably 50mm F1.7. Ilford FP4. CM On 2 June 2017 at 11:54, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > Bruce's "Fiddle Study" reminded me of this. Mildly NSFW if you're of a > nervous disposition: > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/iwwyxeqysa1uf

PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bruce's "Fiddle Study" reminded me of this. Mildly NSFW if you're of a nervous disposition: https://www.dropbox.com/s/iwwyxeqysa1uf9g/Nude%20guitar001.jpg?dl=0 Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: PESO: WH 17

2017-05-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 24 May 2017 at 17:54, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks, Chris. > > The canopy might have been spotless and optically perfect when it left the > factory, but after a few months in actual use -- especially under combat > conditions -- it got prett

Re: PESO: WH 17

2017-05-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 May 2017 at 04:29, John Coyle <jco...@iinet.net.au> wrote: > Hey Chris - Were you ever at the Kingston plant? I was an engineering > apprentice at Hawker's in > Kingston (1956-7), plated cockpit parts for the Hunter, did paint tests for > the wing and tailplane >

Re: PESO: WH 17

2017-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
. It was then subject to a lot of polishing to make it optically perfect and to remove any distortion - after all, the pilot ideally would want to see the target / runway in the right place.. It took many hours. Chris On 15 May 2017 at 04:10, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > An image

Re: PESO: Say Cheese!

2017-05-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's hard to tell sometimes, but this time Bob's serious... ...ah. Marmoset. Monkeying. Clever Ann. On 19 May 2017 15:51, "ann sanfedele" wrote: You're just monkeying around! ann On 5/18/2017 10:56 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > In France they ask you to say 'ouistiti' > > On

Re: LX

2017-05-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bon voyage et bon anniversaire. We're on our way back just now. We'll give you a wave. Chris On 18 May 2017 16:17, "Bob W-PDML" <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to > Avignon and thence to a gite for a w

Re: PESO: Rouen Cathedral

2017-05-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice one Dan. Are you still in France? We're staying near to Montpellier, down south. By some weird coincidence, might you might be heading that way in the next few days? Chris On 12 May 2017 05:32, "Daniel J. Matyola" <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > https://dan-maty

Re: One of my pictures in a local paper

2017-05-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Congrats Larry. Nice muso shot. On 11 May 2017 07:11, "Larry Colen" wrote: > Last summer, Michael did a concert with my friend Michelle. He asked if > he could use some of my photos from that night for publicity. Here's one > being used in an article about a CD release coming

Re: PDML London

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 May 2017 7:31 p.m., "Bob W-PDML" <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > On 7 May 2017, at 17:59, Richard Klein <p...@richardklein.org> wrote: > > I really like the picture of Chris. Is that an ice cream van, as another > message stated? It looks most like a

Re: PDML London

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
I too, said that the collection was good! That shot of the spirally thing is superb. Chris On 7 May 2017 5:48 p.m., "Mark Roberts" <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > We went to the Tate Modern to catch the last day of the exhibit of the > Elton John collection and it

Re: outstanding

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 May 2017 at 09:10, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > I got to see a copy yesterday at the Serpentine Gallery, which seemed an > appropriate setting for such a magnificent > oeuvre, with Mark, Lisa, Chris & > Karin. A superb edition! And here you are w

Re: PDML London

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks for the photo. It was good to meet up, but what did I tell you about hanging around ice cream vans to take pictures? Chris On 7 May 2017 09:30, "Mark Roberts" <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: Had a nice meet-up with Bob W and Chris M yesterday. Walked around Hyd

Re: UKPDML Equipment List

2017-05-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 5 May 2017 at 23:10, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > Don't leave that stuff unattended around Chris. > What??? Anyway, don't need no auto-focus rubbish. Now, if there was a K 35mm 3.5 amongst it all, that would be different... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List P

Re: The annual has landed

2017-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 May 2017 at 07:51, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > On 3 May 2017 at 22:20, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > >> >> I just found out mine are scheduled to arrive on Saturday when I'll be >> in London quaffing pints o

Re: The annual has landed

2017-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 May 2017 at 22:20, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > > I just found out mine are scheduled to arrive on Saturday when I'll be > in London quaffing pints of beer with Chris Mitchell and Bob W. Of > course, I've already got the test prin

Re: Magnum at 70

2017-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
There's an extended audio on the BBC World Service: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0514djp Hopefully it's available where you all are Chris On 3 May 2017 at 08:50, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/magazine-39786157/legendary-photographic-agen

Re: Photo Annuals starting to ship

2017-05-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mine arrives tomorrow. Shipping from Eindhoven, so I imagine you're a bit closer than me, Henk! Chris On 3 May 2017 at 14:05, Henk Terhell <hterh...@chello.nl> wrote: > My hard copy arrived today! It is a real gem. > The cover and foreword is great fun. > Henk > > Op 2017-0

Re: Magnum at 70

2017-05-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good. Thanks Bob. On 3 May 2017 at 08:50, Bob W-PDML wrote: > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/magazine-39786157/legendary-photographic-agency-magnum-turns-70 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to

Re: Photo Annuals starting to ship

2017-05-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 May 2017 at 16:56, wrote: > Mark Roberts wrote: > (Or "fewer" than 15, if you want to be pedantic about it...) It's not pedantic. It's correct! CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Lilly Pond

2017-05-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Monet. Not Manet! On 2 May 2017 at 15:36, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > I love it. Are you sure you haven't been with Dan at Manet's garden in > Giverny? !! > > Chris > > On 1 May 2017 at 07:35, Philip Northeast <rnort...@bigpond.net.au> wrote: &

Re: PESO: Lilly Pond

2017-05-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
I love it. Are you sure you haven't been with Dan at Manet's garden in Giverny? !! Chris On 1 May 2017 at 07:35, Philip Northeast <rnort...@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > The largest pond in Hobart's Royal Botanical Gardens > > https://flic.kr/p/T966MZ > > pentax K1 Sig

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