RE: Failed to submit for the PUG this month

2018-09-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
As did I. Not as nice as your image Jan by a long way: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/38467193094/in/album-72157677450 963634/ It's called 'Parade Slant' taken a while ago. The interesting thing is that every shop in this parade is now closed; a developer has bought it. Must have

RE: OT: For the cyclists

2018-08-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Horrendous. -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of Bob W-PDML Sent: 25 August 2018 16:59 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: For the cyclists And here's one for the drivers: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cyclists-car-crash-bikes-som

RE: PESO: Before The Storm 2

2018-08-24 Thread Malcolm Smith
Very much so! Malcolm -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of Henk Terhell Sent: 24 August 2018 11:47 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Before The Storm 2 Malcolm, pretty dramatic sky! It is a reassurance to know you have a WR camera :) Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: PESO: Before The Storm 2

2018-08-24 Thread Malcolm Smith
I still have some huge cracks in the lawn where the trees have extracted the water out over our (too) hot Summer - more rain needed! Malcolm -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: 23 August 2018 22:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Before The Storm

RE: PESO: Before The Storm 2

2018-08-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
do with some of those. Alan C On 23-Aug-18 08:27 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote: > A while since I posted a photo: > > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/44024928061/ > > > > Malcolm > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus s

PESO: Before The Storm 2

2018-08-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
A while since I posted a photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/44024928061/ Malcolm -- 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: Photo of the Day by WWF

2018-08-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
That's wonderful! -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of Ken Waller Sent: 07 August 2018 06:26 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Photo of the Day by WWF Haven't been very active photographically lately but was recently advised my photo "Blue Butt" was chosen as Photo of the Day

RE: TEST

2018-06-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
I think so. Malcolm Anyone out there? Alan C -- 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: 20th Anniversary PUG is Up!

2017-04-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Fantastic selection of images, some I recall seeing previously over the years, others never seen before. Really enjoyable and sometimes quite poignant viewing: the images submitted on behalf of those friends who have left us, really was quite touching. Lovely idea.

RE: My attempt at car photography!

2017-03-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Chris Mitchell wrote: I thought so too. I entered it in a competition with the subject "Objects of desire". The judge said "I'd rather have seen the whole thing and not just the badge". Soon after I stopped entering club competitions... You'll find the judge in the next

RE: The Camera Store reviews the K-P

2017-03-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
P. J. Alling wrote: But it doesn't have a small form factor. It's small in all the ways to make it /look/ smaller. But it's footprint is pretty much the same as a K-5. The people repeating the hype of that it's ultra compact seem to be those who've no actual experience with the Pentax APS-C

RE: The Camera Store reviews the K-P

2017-03-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
P. J. Alling wrote: Which reinforces all my biases so I'm posting a link to it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjSNou9cQq0 ___ I knew this camera was onto a loser straight away because I like it. I have changed mine to the largest grip

RE: March PUG is up

2017-03-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Really interesting gallery - well done everyone who submitted. Bong's pic is superb. And I like Malcolm's Bubbles (if you'll pardon the expression). All great work though - thanks :-) -- Thanks Cotty, but a photo

RE: What Is It?

2017-03-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Shot yesterday at Sacramento National Wildlife Preserve. Can't match it with anything in my bird book, but I can always depend on Ann.(?) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1168 __ It's a great picture regardless of what it

RE: KP Update

2017-02-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
John wrote: Is it a grip or a battery-grip? I thought the KP came with a set of interchangeable grips. The LX had an accessory grip, but I don't remember it being that expensive. That's like $300. +++ Battery grip. The other grips come in small, medium and large. I can see

RE: KP Update

2017-02-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark C wrote: I like a larger camera but a small camera and grip can wind up being a very comfortable size. I really like the Mz-S plus grip and like the film *ist (even smaller than the Mz-S) and grip. It might be worth a try. +++ Noted. The only grip I'm familiar with

KP Update

2017-02-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
I thought you might be amused to hear I got an e-mail telling me that a grip for said camera will shortly be available at £259. A practical item, but rather makes the small camera sales pitch redundant, and yet another camera specific part. Only the large grip works for me. Despite comments,

RE: PESO: Curvaceous

2017-02-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Alpinia purpurata specimen on the grounds of the Kamaole Sands Resort on Maui. There were many red ginger blooms, but the graceful curves on this one caught my eye. https://www.photo.net/photo/18355680/Ginger K-5 IIs, smc FA 100mm Macro F2.8 Comments are invited and

RE: PESO: Showy Orchid

2017-02-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Another Flower from the Orchid Wall at the Kamaole Sands resort, Kihei, Maui: https://www.photo.net/photo/18357502/showy-orchid K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm MACRO F2.8 Comments are invited Fabulous Dan. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: K-1 first impressions and lens tests

2017-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark C wrote: My K-1 arrived last night. So far I've only been able to do some quick checks with the older FA and third party lenses I have on hand, but everything seems to work well with it. Some notes: - Size: not as hefty as I was expecting, though still larger than the K3. The 28-105 lens

RE: Enablement

2017-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
P. J. Alling wrote: Well if what you need is better high ISO capability, they I can't argue with that. I'm just pointing out that it's not particularly compact compared to it's two immediate predecessors, but all the reviewers and Ricoh itself seem to be making a big deal over it. The K-3 took

RE: Enablement

2017-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
P. J. Alling wrote: Alright in the first two paragraphs I already have issues with this review. First there are the incorrect terms, the reviewer confused mechanical with manual (as in "manual shutter"), then there's the size issue. The reviewer talks about it's compact size. Well go to Camera

RE: Pentax K-P

2017-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Just compared it to my Pen F and it's very similar in size except, of course, for the prism hump: but the Pentax is 39% heavier. Looks interesting. __ I didn't realise they were so close in

RE: Pentax K-P

2017-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Henk Terhell wrote: Malcolm, interesting information. Looks like a great small model as the MX in the old days. I wonder how the high ISO compare with that of the K-1. __ It's one of the things I'll look at in the next week or so. I'm not entirely sure it

Pentax K-P

2017-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
It arrived as one of the last courier deliveries of the day, and as it has a different battery and charger (not great but part of the 'make it smaller' drive), I was forced to charge that, and it was dark by the time it was fully charged. It comes with the small grip attached - one Allen key

RE: Peso fixer uppers

2017-02-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: Had a holiday this past Monday so went for a drive. Found these old building. BTW the new look photo dot net has caught up to me. Not a real fan of the look so far. https://www.photo.net/photo/18356352/front-fix https://www.photo.net/photo/18356351/front-fix

RE: Enablement KP

2017-02-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Following up my earlier reply, they are obviously already ready to go, as I've just received a parcel tracking number! Malcolm Larry Colen wrote: Just after I posted this reply I ran across this review: http://www.mycameratravels.com/pentax-kp-hands-on-experience-review/

RE: Enablement

2017-02-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Just after I posted this reply I ran across this review: http://www.mycameratravels.com/pentax-kp-hands-on-experience-review/ Thanks Larry, I'd not seen that review. More from me on this, hopefully around the start of March. Malcolm --

Enablement

2017-02-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
In the hope this one finally gets through, I've seen few posts about the KP. The project I'm trying to work on involves me going out at dusk in low light (an ongoing urban fox project), and whilst I don't expect any of the really high ISO images to be useful, I was surprised at how good sample

Testing

2017-02-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
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RE: January PUG is up!

2017-01-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: Jeez, I enjoy the PUG! Thanks Brian, and everyone who submitted. My favorites this month are Annsan's (texture, composition, some irony), Marco's (great composition and rendering, and a pun!) and Malcolm's (I'm always a sucker for interesting geometry). __

E-mail problems again

2016-12-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
For some reason, most of my outgoing e-mail seems to be either delayed or simply not going out at all, today seems a better day. We have family over until the new year, and so I'll wish you all the best for the holidays and the new year now, and have a go at sorting this problem out early next

RE: Peso-Gadwall Pair

2016-12-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1139 +++ Very nice Jack. Please excuse my late reply, but I'm having trouble with receiving e-mail once more. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: GESO Benefit for Pete

2016-12-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: For gear heads who want to see the exif data: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157673913999413 + Another excellent set. I've tried to pick a favourite but this time it's too difficult. Really enjoyed looking at them.

RE: PESO - Balboa Park

2016-12-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18318870 ++ I love the way the shade and light works in this. Malcolm -- 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

RE: PESO - life sustaining

2016-12-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Walker wrote: http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GPswv0g5Z9bQ/IPNL4h00ZZqI ++ Quite wonderful. Tell me Bruce, are you live on Facebook, or have they put you in the naughty corner again? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO: Family Portrait

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Stanley Halpin wrote: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e70e0fc7 + Very nice. Malcolm -- 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

RE: OT: Diesels

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Actually I agree with you Ralf. The problem is that back in the 1980s and 1990s, here in the UK diesel was pushed as the 'cleaner' fuel and hence was cheaper in price than petrol. the government promoted diesel heavily and the car manufacturers followed suit by making more

RE: OT: Diesels

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Not quite daily. Even so, sounds like more frequently than you. My fuel bill is roughly 600 quid a month! When I finish work in 18 months, all the kit will go, including the Landy - sigh. But I would love to build one from scratch on a galvanised chassis. It would be a 90

RE: PESO - San Diego harbor at dusk

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316411=lg +++ A great picture, lots of definition in the water and the shore, but I might have been tempted to lose a little from the top beyond the really powerful clouds. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: OT: Diesels

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: Three years! Spend a bit extra and save in the long run: I've got 2 aboard the Defender and they are amazing. I've run one completely flat and it sprang back to life and hasn't missed a beat

RE: OT: Diesels

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Cottrell wrote: On 10/12/16, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: >If there are any diesel wonks on the forum, your thoughts would be >appreciated. Yes but no experience of such cold operating conditions. Despite the UK's reputation of a cold dreary place, the coldest winter minima we would

RE: ok guys , NOW you can wish me Happy birthday :-)

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
ann sanfedele wrote: It really is today, Dec 10th - 80 years and feeling fine - Hoping for twenty more + Have a wonderful day Ann. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: PESO: Mark

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
David Mann wrote: http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1030/#peso ++ That would be the permanent marking here! Malcolm -- 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

RE: PESO: Morning Sky

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
David Mann wrote: http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1031/#peso ++ Wonderful. Malcolm -- 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: Mud Hole

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Alan C wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/31169670480/ + It is a sad sight, but it's also a well captured moment Alan. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: Quick and dirty geso 1970 Challenger WSS

2016-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157677642725125 +++ Nice! Malcolm -- 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

RE: PESO - The Naked Violinist

2016-12-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso38.html +++ Very nice. Another interesting find, captured well. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: PESO - 'On the Dew Line'

2016-12-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18319419 I can imagine this as a very large print. Like a lot. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: PESO:black and white cottage

2016-12-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Philip Northeast wrote: This the view defines Hobart to a degree, the city squeezed between the river and Mt Wellington, note the communications/TV towers on top https://flic.kr/p/KitJnt ++ Thanks for that - great picture as well! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

RE: PESO:black and white cottage

2016-12-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Philip Northeast wrote: yes it is glavanised steel roofing, a common roofing material in Australia. The TV antenna does not need to be high as the transmission towers for broadcast TV are on a mountain that is close by, so clear line of sight. The positioning of power entry wires are a bit

RE: Tonight I got a little Messier

2016-12-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Thank you. Do you mean from the july 4 mount hamilton set? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157667869222073/ +++ I do indeed. Lovely set. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Tonight I got a little Messier

2016-12-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Now that I'm home, here's a link to my astro collection on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/collections/72157627826423347/ ++ I love 04884 & 05001 by the way! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO:black and white cottage

2016-12-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Philip Northeast wrote: https://flic.kr/p/PJY6zP = Interesting building, I take it near the top of a hill? Odd, for buildings where I am not to have TV aerials mounted as high up as possible (chimney), wires being fed in lower than gutter height, and is that a galvanised

RE: PESO - Pedicabs

2016-12-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18318872=lg I like these night captures. Interesting variety of light colours on them. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: PESO - Stoli

2016-12-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso37.html ++ The way he is sitting with the parcels makes him look part of the delivery, rather than the recipient. Another good catch. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO - Old and New

2016-12-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316413=lg ++ It's not just the unusual combination of craft, again, wonderful light. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: December Hummer

2016-12-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1138 ++ Well caught. Malcolm -- 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

PESO: The Installation

2016-12-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Another piece for the Tate Modern; a transition piece possibly between 'The Unmade Bed' & 'Equivalent VIII'. http://flic.kr/p/PQdZqt Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

RE: Tonight I got a little Messier

2016-12-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Inspired by actually being able to see it in photos with the FA77 I had a go at photographing the Orion nebula. Here it is with the bigma, 500mm, wide open at f/6.7, ISO 800, astrotracer only seems to work up to about 10 seconds at 500mm. However, that beats the rule of 600 by

RE: PESO - Odd Juxtaposition

2016-12-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316412 +++ A mixture it is. Wonderful light. Malcolm -- 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. Electrical activity

2016-12-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
James wrote: http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/sup8pdct/media/lightning-12_zpssvfhtcwm.jp g.html +++ Dramatic. Great picture. Malcolm -- 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: Street photography enablement.

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: >Paul via phone > >> On Dec 3, 2016, at 1:10 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> >> You may well find that the k3 does better for action photography than >the k1 anyways, even with the k1 in crop mode. > >I have not found that to be the case. Whether shooting

RE: Street photography enablement.

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bipin Gupta wrote: Malcolm you did well to buy the 31 mm Prime - the best lens for Street Photography. The Pentax 150-450 Zoom would have looked like a BAZOOKA on the K-1, scaring a lot of people on the Streets. As it is a DSLR is a slight disadvantage for Street Photographers because of its

RE: Street photography enablement.

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark Roberts wrote: You'll love it. My standard kit with the K-1 is the FA 20/2.8, 31/1.8 Ltd and 77/1.8 Ltd. + Thanks Mark. Now that is a kit! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: Street photography enablement.

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Good choice. Enjoy! ++ Thanks Paul! Malcolm -- 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.

Street photography enablement.

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
I've spent some time taking street photos again, always with a zoom and with very mixed results. The next lens I wanted to buy was the DFA 150-450mm, but I really wanted a prime for street photography. The K1 warrants decent glass. I thought long and hard, the Black Friday sale helped too, and

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: Well you're just going to have to raise the rent, Malcolm. :) + Ha :-) Malcolm -- 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

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Coyle wrote: Perfect timing, we've just replaced the railings on my apartment building, at a cost of A$120,000 for 14 units, seven floor building. Most of the cost was the builders having to erect a swing stage to get to the various levels, plus, for the second time, rectifying concrete

RE: Orion and downtown Boulder Creek

2016-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: Orion through the clouds, K-1 with FA77 https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/31242920622/in/album-7215767599891349 0/ Boulder Creek at night https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/31017767970/ ++ Ah Christmas upon us once more (although

RE: VESO: Newest video

2016-12-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com wrote: A friend of mine assisted in my video with doing some voice over work for me. This is the slideshow video using his voice over work. https://youtu.be/Z13GvHf7s84 https://t.co/0zpnjmTQpe is the key

RE: PESO - Old Town San Diego

2016-12-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18313599=lg +++ I like the evening light in this. Attractive building. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: K-1 and 77 Limited

2016-12-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark Roberts wrote: And now here's a crop at 100% magnification. No sharpening. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e005336crop.jpg Wow! That is sharp. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
John wrote: > Dan's a lawyer, not a doctor. > > > I know...for the avoidance of doubt, my comment wasn't a go at him > > Malcolm > > Mine was! 8-D Well ... it was also a play on the old Star Truck meme "Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a [insert job description

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
John wrote: That's a good idea, but it ain't cheap. A home-owner (condo owner) might find it feasible when they have to replace the railings the first time they corrode into nothingness, but it's probably just an unnecessary extra cost from a commercial developer's point of view. By the time

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
John wrote: It's an ocean front commercial property. With all the salt in the air, it's a wonder there's any railing left to paint. Salt ain't good for concrete either. ++ I quite agree. I'd have taken the railings to get powder coated to give them some sort of chance in the

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
John wrote: Dan's a lawyer, not a doctor. I know...for the avoidance of doubt, my comment wasn't a go at him Malcolm -- 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: PESO: Heavenly Cross

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18317220 + This is one where the clear blue sky is a great backdrop. Nice. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

RE: I just made a Blurb book that no one is going to buy except me!

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark Roberts wrote: OK, seriously, it's intended more as a portfolio piece than a book for people to buy. I thought about making a portfolio in the standard way, doing my own prints and everything and getting some kind of album or box to put them in. But it just seemed like a hell of a lot of

RE: PESO - The Offering

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso36.html ++ Another interesting scene. I'm left wondering on this occasion how a colour version would look like? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: Judge for yourself: http://www.obsev.com/galleries/celebs-and-after-plastic-surgery +++ OK. Same standards do apply. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
P.J. Alling wrote: Hey, they worked cheap and there's paint on it. Job Done! + They did my front gates! Malcolm -- 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

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Hey, Dude, it's SoCal. That is considered a precision job. +++ I hope surgeons don't feel the same standards apply! Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: GESO My November set of favorites

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157674986985121/ +++ 27926 does it for me, but another excellent gallery Larry. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

2016-12-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316410=lg Interesting angle Rick. I wouldn't employ the painters who did the railings though... Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: Buzzard Pair/Hint of Fall

2016-11-30 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1135 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1137 Nice fall shot, but the buzzard is really something. I want that lens too, but it will be a while for me yet! Malcolm -- PDML

RE: Peso-Sinister Looking Turkey Vulture

2016-11-30 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1134 + Great detail and great picture. Malcolm -- 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: Giving Tuesday

2016-11-30 Thread Malcolm Smith
Doug Brewer wrote: this is apparently a thing, so please, while you're spreading the love around your favorite places today, consider dropping some coinage into the PDML kitty. ++ Coinage duly dropped. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Coyles in USA

2016-11-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Coyle wrote: http://members.iinet.net.au/~jcoyle/USA/San%20Francisco%20-%20October/album/ +++ Ooh!! Seriously though, a lovely set of pictures. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: PESO: Galvanized Skink

2016-11-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Alan C wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/31275448376/ +++ I like this. You get some wonderful wildlife. I get cat on a shed roof stuff. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: DFA 150-450

2016-11-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1133 ++ That's nice Jack. Malcolm -- 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: PESO - Parliament Square with link

2016-11-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Philip Northeast wrote: https://flic.kr/p/PGpQrc ++ Interesting building, surprising design with the lower amount of glass. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: PESO - Play Date

2016-11-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295150=lg +++ Certainly very different from the women I met on the school run! I used to see them in a rush to work, often still eating breakfast whilst dropping them off at nursery/school. Great

RE: Peso-Ring Bill Gull

2016-11-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1132 ++ Curious bokeh on the vegetation. Nice gull! Malcolm -- 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 - The Haps

2016-11-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso35.html +++ Certainly makes you wonder what they turned to look at. Interesting again Marco. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: PESO - Signage - 'Where am I'

2016-11-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
ann sanfedele wrote: Damn! - I read "does" as Doesn't - and even wrote another answer ... Sorry, I'm jsut wakign up and not having coffee until after I take Blood pressure note to self - don't answer email until coffee has been consumed! Hope at least I'm providing comic relief..

RE: Pesos For tje bords

2016-11-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Went p ut late in the day with y K-1 trips, DF A 150-450. A 2Xs comforter and hot some little birds. The are pushed pretty hard, about ISO 25,600 and tight crops, but still fun to shoot. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18315490=lg

RE: PESO - Signage - 'Where am I'

2016-11-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: Thanks for commenting Jack, Malcolm, John and Paul but you guys offered no guess as to where the sign might be. Hint ! It is in the continental U. S. and does border Canada. +++ Montana? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: PESO - Signage - 'Where am I'

2016-11-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18315060 ++ Now that is different! Malcolm -- 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: Ricoh Peso - Bright Angel trail

2016-11-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
ann sanfedele wrote: https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Scans-from-Chromes/i-rRrCS qt/XL ++ Very enjoyable gallery. I love the Palomino horses, but I expect that won't come as a surprise. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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