Re: PESO: the long path

Thanks, Ann. On Fri, 11 Sep 2020 at 11:35, ann sanfedele wrote: > > p.s. to my comment -- Nice photo - I like the shadow play on th path. I > hit send too quickly > ann > > On 9/10/2020 9:24 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > no worries, Pete, BRian's photo represented for white picket fences :-) > >

Re: PESO: the long path

Thanks, Rick. On Fri, 11 Sep 2020 at 10:30, Rick Womer wrote: > > Much better late than never! > > I like the lighting, and the way the fence changes from white to black in the > middle distance. > > Rick > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO: the long path

10 days too late for the last PUG. Better late than never though... https://www.flickr.com/photos/petergly/50327818793/in/album-72157715151482251/ Ciao, Pete in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: OT - Un Film Pour Bob

For those of you into insta, his insta feed is pretty good too - https://www.instagram.com/jr/ Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On Mon, 3 Dec 2018 at 09:37, Steve Cottrell wrote: > I was going to email Bob directly, but then I thought that this might be > of some interest to PDMLers. > > Alma and

Re: Week 4 PDML Photo Annual Update

Thanks Bruce. All good - 2 uploaded. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 19 February 2018 at 21:11, Bruce Walker <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> wrote: > http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/upload.php > > Cheers! > > On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 5:02 AM, Peter McIntosh <peter...@g

Re: Week 4 PDML Photo Annual Update

Ignore my previous post. Found the link. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 31 January 2018 at 00:53, Mark Roberts wrote: > Half way through the submission period and we're into the lull that > always comes between the initial rush and the last minute flail ;-) >

Re: Week 4 PDML Photo Annual Update

I finally got my sh1t together and found a couple... Trouble is I've lost the original email with the URL for entry. Can someone kindly point me in the right direction please? Thanks, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 31 January 2018 at 00:53, Mark Roberts wrote: > Half

Re: SIGMA 70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO - thoughts?

I've got the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG Macro HSM APO, use it on my K5 and love it. Build quality is excellent, it's sharp, quiet and bloody heavy! :-) I haven't experienced the flare you mentioned Steve, it's been a very solid performer in all aspects. Ciao, Pete On 19 October 2017 at 21:35,

Re: OT - Wi-Fi Enabled SD Cards

> small number of image transfers involved, it still might be acceptable. > Still contemplating... > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > > >

Re: OT - Wi-Fi Enabled SD Cards

Hi Brian, I've got a 16Gb Eyefi Mobi card in my Olympus TG-850. I have used it to transfer to my Android phone and Android tablet. Initial connection can be a little slow, but it's stable once connected and transfer rates are fine. You'll need the Android app on the device of course. I just

Re: Wazzup with the PDML annual?

Hmmm... didn't use my K5 that much last year: only found 1 worth submitting, and I won't be the least bit surprised if it doesn't make it. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- On 17 January 2017 at 05:45,

Re: OT PESO - Red Sky in the Morning...

Yup - that's Bay St. My daughter lives in the squiggly building on the right... Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne. On 26 August 2016 at 11:24, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > Back in May, we had just arrived in Melbourne (off the vehicular ferry > from Tasmania) as dawn

Re: PDML: Where are you located? (Lurkers also welcome to reply.)

On 15 April 2016 at 00:07, Darren Addy wrote: > I'm curious as to where in the world PDML people are located. A few of > you I may know (or know approximately) but this thread would be a > handy way for people to just hit "reply" and provide their > region/city/country. One

Re: C'mon boys and girls, cough up your photos!

I've picked 3 but have been a bit distracted with my mother's death and the shitty aftermath. Hope to post them this weekend. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 29 January 2016 at 00:50, Mark Roberts wrote: > We've had a bit of a lull in submissions for the PDML Photo

Re: January PUG Countdown

Yay! I remembered, and had something Pentax-y to submit. Happy new year everyone. Now back to lurking and shooting kids and grandkids. Ciao, Pete in Melbourne On 24 December 2015 at 10:44, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day and ho, ho, ho - Happy Christmas and a great 2016

Re: OT - The Ultimate Indulgence...

On 4 June 2014 08:37, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Do people really buy these things? http://petapixel.com/2014/06/03/vertus-11300-signature-touch-smartphone-dons-hasselblad-certified-camera http://tinyurl.com/mfcxyhf If you bleed gold, sneeze diamond dust,... Says it all

Re: June PUG - Last Call

Phew... I remembered and made it this time. Pete in Melbourne On 1 June 2014 08:15, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all I'll be closing submissions on Tuesday evening (Sydney time). Get 'em in while there's still time! Theme: Open Gallery - 10 submissions so far.

Re: K-5 10K

On 18 March 2014 08:00, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I took the train this morning from snowy Philly to sunny New Haven to visit the aged mater. I had read this piece on TOP, and found it interesting after the long discussions of Bob W's Leica MM yearning:

Re: K-5 10K

the other day during a studio shoot and the time it took to convert to BW on-the-fly was longer than it took for the studio strobes to recharge. On 18 March 2014 18:54, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: On 18 March 2014 08:00, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I took the train

Re: PESO: Eat More Fruit

On 4 March 2014 14:21, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Here's an old photo from Melbourne. I haven't been there yet so I don't know what building this is, or even whether it's still there. I am hoping one of our Aussie colleagues can fill me in. I suspect it may be a railway or tram

Re: OT - The good old days (computer-wise)

On 24 February 2014 07:37, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: i found it by way of this amusing tool which executes google searches by teletype: http://www.masswerk.at/google60/ i didn't use punch cards much - at university i was lucky to plunge directly into interactive CRT

Re: SD Formatter

On 24 January 2014 02:08, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: Maybe not. We rented some m43 equipment a few weeks ago, and the Panasonic GX7 was being weirdly slow about booting up and shutting down. Reformatting the SD card in the GX7 made it fast again. Dunno whether doing the reformat in

Re: Filters?

I've always got one of those glasses cleaning cloths in my pocket; if they're good enough to clean my glasses, then they'll do fine on my lenses too. No problems yet. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne (back to lurking and wondering why I'd need a K3 when I'm still learning about my K5...) On 3

Re: The Australian fires.. PDML'ers down under check in if you can

My mother is in Winmalee; the Springwood fire got into her street (Muru Ave) but 400m downhill from her, and moved away. We went through the same thing in 1994, but you never get used to it. We're coming up to Sydney on Thursday night (we now live in Melbourne, 900km south); I'm concerned about

Report in, Brian!

VERY big bushfires in the immediate vicinity of Brian Walter's house. Trust you're safe and ok. Pete Mac Who used to live not far from Brian -- 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: Report in, Brian!

Good to hear you're safe and well. Our son is in Cranebrook and is keeping us updated. Take care! Pete Crazy - we've got the same stupid-strong winds down here, but it's yet to get over 6 DegC outside... On 17 October 2013 19:19, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Peter

Re: PESO - Fallen

Thanks Brian, as well as Bob, Jack, Ann, Dan, Kenneth and Dave for your feedback, and to everyone else who had a peek :-) Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 11 August 2013 17:41, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com: Strong winds here

PESO - Fallen

Strong winds here yesterday blew the first camelia off its stalk. http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/151750666 Pentax K5, DA 21 f/3.2. Converted in PWP 7.0 64-bit. Comments most welcome. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Not quite FSF: FZ-35 (was Re: OT: My first Leica experience (2 images))

Can heartily recommend the X-S1. It's my travel camera - has been dragged around Europe for 5 weeks just recently, and has been through the south pacific prior to that. AF has an infrequent hiccup, but all else has been good. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 29 June 2013 04:54, Aahz Maruch

PESO - thank god they lost!

Was in Melbourne city yesterday with the K5 and 21mm. These guys were on the prowl for a beer before the wallabies/lions game. Wallabies won... by 1 point! http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/151056831 There were 30,000 lions fans in Melbourne - it was a sea of red everywhere! Ciao, Pete Mac

Re: PESO - thank god they lost!

are these bright young men cheering for? I can't imagine that actual wallabies and actual lions are fighting each other. That really doesn't sound very fair... Fun photo. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com Sent: June 29, 2013 6/29/13 To: Pentax

Re: 50 gigabytes and an airline ticket

I was there 3 weeks ago and as John says parts of the coastal path are closed due to landslides, and the middle village -Corniglia - was inaccessible from land; we couldn' tget there in at all. +1 for the gelatos at Manorola too... :-) You'll certainly have better weather than us - it was cold

Re: July PUG - Anyone Tempted?

On 28 June 2013 23:46, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'm working on it. I found an apple. All I need now is a snake and a naked woman. MARK!!! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Enablement: Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2

...@iinet.net.au wrote: Nice set. I'm fond of the DA21 too. Superb lens. Was everyone in Melbourne off at the footy? On 25/04/2013 8:57 AM, Peter McIntosh wrote: I've lusted after this lens for a while, and have been keeping an eye on eBay for a decent version. I missed one by 5 bucks last

Re: Enablement: Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2

Ummm... distortion on that (and the other door) corrected in post in PWP. Originals were as you'd expect... :-) Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 29 April 2013 09:06, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 25 April 2013 08:57, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some

Enablement: Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2

I've lusted after this lens for a while, and have been keeping an eye on eBay for a decent version. I missed one by 5 bucks last weekend (went for AU$425), which seemed to be about 60% of the new price down here (AU$695 or so). I wanted to verify the new price of this lens though, so ended up in

Re: OT GESO - Olympus 17mm 1.8

No - Sydney. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne (ex-Sydney) On 14 April 2013 12:47, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Is that Melbourne? -T On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I was instantly fond of this lens

Re: PESO - I can fly!

! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com Sent: March 17, 2013 3/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - I can fly! Finally got the K5 and Sigma f/2.8 70-200 HSM out for a run today - I tagged along with my wife as she and a few

PESO - I can fly!

Finally got the K5 and Sigma f/2.8 70-200 HSM out for a run today - I tagged along with my wife as she and a few friends went tree-surfing at Arthur's Seat here in Melbourne. I stayed firmnly on the ground! She really enjoyed it... http://upload.pbase.com/petergly/image/149240626 Converted from

Re: K-5 and over exposure?

I've got an old Vivitar 24mm prime that over-exposes on my K5 - I usually set compensation to -1 stop when I use this. Which is rarely because the CA with this lens is awful... Haven't had it with any of my other lenses - 18-135 zoom, A 28mm f/2.8, A 50mm f/2.0, Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM. Ciao,

Re: PESO: black rose

as the plant's leaves. I bet you could get more definition by applying stronger and more diffuse light (like from a shoot-through umbrella) off to one side. I also think you could afford to give it more sharpening and local contrast. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 10:15 PM, Peter McIntosh peter

Re: (Rare) PESO: Happy Birthday

photo capturing the moment perfectly. All that and I love Audrey, too! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com Sent: January 26, 2013 1/26/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: (Rare) PESO: Happy Birthday My daughter Olivia turned 21

(Rare) PESO: Happy Birthday

My daughter Olivia turned 21 today, and the party theme was Breakfast at Tiffany's. https://picasaweb.google.com/118019465978120155275/Occasionals02?authkey=Gv1sRgCN373tbBhJzu6gE#5837690293801836562 Comments and criticisms most welcome. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: G'day and Thanks

Good to hear you're mobile and lucid, Brian. I have no doubt you'll be back and fully functional earlier than you think! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 24 January 2013 13:20, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Just dropping in to say thanks for all of the good wishes, both on

Re: December PUG now up. A Revision!

Thanks, John. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 9 December 2012 14:59, John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: I think Pete's pic is perfect - what a great image! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: December PUG now up. Enjoy!

H...I meant to put mine into the open category. Sorry about that... Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 8 December 2012 08:38, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Lots of different interpretations on the 'Oldness' theme, but no self portraits. That may be a good

Re: December PUG now up. A Revision!

Thanks Brian, and Rick too. Hadn't considered mine from that viewpoint... :-) Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 8 December 2012 12:36, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I actually thought that Pete's pic fit the theme nicely--what implies old better, yet with subtlety, than one's

Re: Totally OT - philosophical question (Was: Structural engineering question)

On 24 October 2012 02:09, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM, William Robb wrote: then use nails for the mechanical fasteners (nails are stronger than screws) What is stronger: a nail screwed with a screwdriver or a screw hammered with a hammer? Well,

Re: GESO - Santos City of Lights display

On the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Queensland. Up top, down under... :-) Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne (down under, down under) On 29 September 2012 05:58, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Agreed, this is very cool. I like the effects of the colored lights on the streams of water. Where,

Re: GESO - Santos City of Lights display

On 28 September 2012 14:13, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: So, amdist an ocean of tripods, I sat, with my 4 year old wriggling on my lap, and my K5 and new DA12-25mm and DA*55mm within reach. This is what I captured:

Re: OT - ND filter built in - Samsung EX2F - what does it mean?

On 6 September 2012 08:18, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Finally, Samsung EX2F appeared at BH. It's a PS camera with a fast (f/1.4-2.7) zoom. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=sku=877078Q=is=REGA=ShowProduct What puzzles me a bit is the footnote next to the max

Re: OT - ND filter built in - Samsung EX2F - what does it mean?

On 6 September 2012 11:02, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Wed Sep 5 19:42:30 EDT 2012 Peter McIntosh wrote: Pete, that indeed helps, thank you! It also brought up some additional questions: 1) How is it implemented (i.e. do you just set it as on and off, or is it more complicated

Re: Time Management - Actual Photography vs Reading PDML Mail

Time managerment is a personal thing: it's up to you to mange how much time you spend on PDML (or anything else, for that matter). Stop abrogating your responsibility for your own time and how you use it by trying to blame another party. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne. Now, where did I spit that

Re: OT canon 300D err 99

Another option... http://www.richardsnotes.org/archives/2005/04/29/50mm-lens-contact-points/ Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 23 August 2012 09:35, l...@red4est.com wrote: A friend has an old 300d that stopped workin while sitting in her closet. It just says err 99 which seems to just be a

Re: OT GM heritage

Loved it! Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 1 August 2012 12:34, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Cool video from seldom seen GM collection ... http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=endscreen=R=1v=RvVmDsWnMOk -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Are all men predisposed to be car junkies?

I know for a fact that not all men are into cars, but I certainly am. Here's my baby... http://upload.pbase.com/image/145036882 Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne - still drying out after photographing 20 of these in the rain at Essendon Airport yesterday... On 29 July 2012 09:59,

PESO - first grandchild

Guys, Meet my first grandchild - Izaac Blake McIntosh, born Friday 6 April 2012.  Now home after a few stints in ICU, and all good. https://picasaweb.google.com/118019465978120155275/IzaacMeetsSomeMoreOfTheFamily?authkey=Gv1sRgCLzLgNXRw6eBowE#5731547220647599010 Pentax K5, 18-135 zoom.

Re: PESO - first grandchild

EXIF data fixed. On 17 April 2012 19:36, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, Meet my first grandchild - Izaac Blake McIntosh, born Friday 6 April 2012.  Now home after a few stints in ICU, and all good. https://picasaweb.google.com/118019465978120155275

Re: PESO - first grandchild

Thanks Paul. Ciao, Pete in Melbourne On 17 April 2012 20:59, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Congratulations! A nice photo. On Apr 17, 2012, at 6:02 AM, Peter McIntosh wrote: EXIF data fixed. On 17 April 2012 19:36, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, Meet my

Re: PESO - first grandchild

Thanks Brian. On 17 April 2012 21:47, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com: Guys, Meet my first grandchild - Izaac Blake McIntosh, born Friday 6 April 2012. nbsp;Now home after a few stints in ICU, and all good. https

Re: PESO - first grandchild

to head everyone's happy and healthy. Such wonderful news! Terrific photos, as well. I know they'll be treasured. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - first grandchild

to work quite well. Dave On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 5:36 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, Meet my first grandchild - Izaac Blake McIntosh, born Friday 6 April 2012.  Now home after a few stints in ICU, and all good. https://picasaweb.google.com/118019465978120155275

Re: PESO - first grandchild

Thanks, Dan. On 18 April 2012 01:00, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations! I really like the lighting in that image, Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 5:36 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Guys

Re: PESO - first grandchild

. Ciao, Pete in Melbourne On 18 April 2012 06:15, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, Congratulations to Mom Dad, and you too. Where are the photos of Mom Dad with Izaac? Regards,  Bob S. On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 4:36 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, Meet my

Re: PESO - first grandchild

Congratulations! A nice photo. On Apr 17, 2012, at 6:02 AM, Peter McIntosh wrote: EXIF data fixed. On 17 April 2012 19:36, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, Meet my first grandchild - Izaac Blake McIntosh, born Friday 6 April 2012.  Now home after a few stints in ICU, and all good

Re: PESO - first grandchild

Thanks, Mark. On 18 April 2012 11:57, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 4/17/2012 5:36 AM, Peter McIntosh wrote: Guys, Meet my first grandchild - Izaac Blake McIntosh, born Friday 6 April 2012.  Now home after a few stints in ICU, and all good. https://picasaweb.google.com

Re: PESO - first grandchild

Thanks, Walt. On 18 April 2012 13:15, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations, Pete! That's a wonderful, tender photo. And can't tell you how glad I am to know everything's going well after a tough start! -- Walt On 4/17/2012 4:36 AM, Peter McIntosh wrote: Guys, Meet

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

On 22 October 2011 04:37, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical.  Maybe it's just the high percentage of Y chromosomes, or maybe something about photography attracts gear heads.  Walt's recent post has

Re: PESO: non-skid

On 30 October 2011 16:35, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: A Firestone. http://www.firestone100.com/history/first_pop2c.html Nowadays, it would have to say Non Roll or Non Burst.  No excuse for it to be such a shocking state.

Re: PESO: non-skid

On 31 October 2011 08:54, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Depending on how it is mounted, you could read it better just before you were run over, or just afterward. Or the photographer could have walked around to the other side to take the picture. Irregardless, it left an

PESO: non-skid

Hi guys, Spotted this tyre tread on an early-20's Ford at the Swan hill Stem Festival earlier this year. http://www.pbase.com/image/139239263 Comments most welcome! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Fire Dance

On 25 September 2011 21:16, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: That is quite nice Dave Thanks Dave, and Darren too! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

PESO - Fire Dance

Hi guys, Just back from 10 days R R in Ko Samui, Thailand.  Took the K5 on a Camdapter wrist strap, the 18-135 zoom , a couple of filters (POL and ND 4X), FGZ 360 flash, in a Lowepro Passport Sling bag.  Turned out to be a great travel kit. Took lots of holiday snaps; there were a couple I was

Re: PESO - Fire Dance

On 25 September 2011 05:41, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sep 24, 2011, at 7:59 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Exceptional, Peter. While it may be clear to everyone else, pls tell me how you created that effect. Which effect?  The burning bits flying off the end?  Back in high school we'd

Re: PESO - Fire Dance

On 25 September 2011 06:38, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Great capture. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller Thanks, Ken, and to everyone else for their comments also. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Where are the PUG submissions?

On 27 July 2011 11:01, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all Just popping in from Coober Pedy in outback South Australia.  All the locals live underground here because of the heat in summer and our motel room is underground as well.  Lake Eyre flight this afternoon So

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

On 8 July 2011 08:45, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all In a few weeks my wife and I will be heading off to Central Australia. On the way we plan to take a flight over Lake Eyre* in a light aircraft. I've never photographed from a plane before so I'm wondering is there

Re: OT: Australian Special Forces

On 5 July 2011 04:46, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://pictureisunrelated.memebase.com/2011/07/04/wtf-photos-videos-austrailian-special-forces/ -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola NZ armed forces hostage-taking practice? TIC Regards, Pete

Re: Firmware 1.10 for K-r and K-5

On 22 June 2011 21:06, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I always upgrade the firmware. I figure there are probably a few tweaks in there that aren't mentioned in the description. It's never caused a problem, but I do wait a couple of weeks after announcement to make sure there's

Re: PESO - here they come!

On 16 June 2011 09:25, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:54 +1000, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: My wife and I spent the long weekend tripping about Northern Victoria in a steam train.  We left Southern Cross station in Melbourne late Friday night

Re: OT - tech question about turning off cable modem from keyboard

On 15 June 2011 12:45, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Ive got a dell dimension running WIndoze XP  - the cable modem I have now doesn't have a switch on it to merely disconnect it from the net... Is there away to toggle back and forth with a keystroke combination or a place in the

PESO - here they come!

My wife and I spent the long weekend tripping about Northern Victoria in a steam train. We left Southern Cross station in Melbourne late Friday night. The locos came in after the cars...

Re: PUG Back UP (was PUG down?)

/southernlight/ On Sun, 29 May 2011 10:41 +0300, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/29/2011 04:35, Peter McIntosh wrote: G'day, Apologies if I missed any earlier info on this, but the Pentax Users Gallery seems to be unavailable. Trying to access pug.komkon.org (my bookmark

PUG down?

G'day, Apologies if I missed any earlier info on this, but the Pentax Users Gallery seems to be unavailable. Trying to access pug.komkon.org (my bookmark for this) times out. Is my bookmark correct or is there an issue with the site? Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PUG down?

Thanks! On 29 May 2011 12:21, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Try pdmlpug.org On May 28, 2011, at 9:35 PM, Peter McIntosh wrote: G'day, Apologies if I missed any earlier info on this, but the Pentax Users Gallery seems to be unavailable. Trying to access pug.komkon.org (my

Re: PUG down?

H that works, but the link from there to the PUG is the same as mine, and it's definitely not working... Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 29 May 2011 12:21, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Try pdmlpug.org On May 28, 2011, at 9:35 PM, Peter McIntosh wrote: G'day

Re: PUG EXtra - PDML Photo Annual Refuses Gallery is live!

On 21 May 2011 07:50, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day' all. Some really impressive work here - a top gallery! http://pug.komkon.org/ Note: If you see the previous gallery when you visit that link, you Darn it! That's what I forgot to do... oh well. Ciao, Pete Mac in

Re: Wireless Printer

On 18 May 2011 01:04, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have any specific recomendations for one of the ubiquidous scan/copy/print/fax machines out there in the wireless flavor? I am using a non wireless version now, HP J4550, and it is marginally OK. But now with the IMAC

Re: Slight upgrade from my *ist DL

On 14 May 2011 04:25, Adam Montoya amont...@gmail.com wrote: I recently sold an item on ebay that allowed me to purchase an updated camera with the funds.  Today (should of been yesterday, but UPS screwed up my overnight shipping by putting the package on the wrong truck.  Insert image of me

Re: GESO - Cotswold Way

On 11 May 2011 18:47, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On May 11, 2011, at 8:07 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Having just spent the morning chain sawing firewood in what feels like sub Antarctic wind, I'm feeling a bit jealous of you and Bob. I thought it never got cold in Australia. It

Photographic overload

Is photographic overload possible? I think it is. My copies of the 3 annuals arrived this morning. I'm pleasantly overloaded by all the top stuff in them, and hugely inspired at the same time. Many thanks to Mark and his editorial team for their hard work - the quality is simply outstanding. I

PESO - PDML mascot, southern species...

Finally! A Cormorant! :-) https://picasaweb.google.com/petergly/Dropbox02?authkey=Gv1sRgCMejxoz119XGPg#5600171878626204882 Conversion to JPEG in PWP, slight sharpening, slight saturation increase. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Photozone and the Pentax 18-135

I wonder if this is another case of variable quality? Here's another review with quite different results... http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax_18-135mm_review.php#comp Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 19 April 2011 01:48, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Yikes.  That's as

Re: 48 hours 48 books?

On 15 April 2011 10:18, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: We're about 36 hours into availability of the 2011 PDML Photo Annual and we've sold 41 copies. It would be nice if we could get to 48 copies before 48 hours. :) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com

Re: 48 hours 48 books?

On 15 April 2011 22:36, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Peter McIntosh wrote: On 15 April 2011 10:18, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: We're about 36 hours into availability of the 2011 PDML Photo Annual and we've sold 41 copies. It would be nice if we could get to 48 copies

Re: OT Interesting PAD video

On 15 April 2011 20:17, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: The commentary is very introspective but that's his prerogative, in any case it's a great set of images considering the constraint, worth a look I think. http://vimeo.com/20729065 -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio)

Re: What was your first camera?

On 12 April 2011 23:32, Bill Owens wmbow...@gmail.com wrote: In my case, it was a Brownie Hawkeye with flash that used Press 25 bulbs Bill My  first camera was a Praktica L, with a 50mm f/1.8 lens - a 15th (I think...) birthday present from my parents. I flogged this until it seized up, and

Re: OT What was your first editing program

On 13 April 2011 09:55, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Just a follow up to Bills, what was your first camera. My first photo edit program was Corel draw 5 i think it was. Just after my purchase of a Kodak DC25. Dave Picture Window Pro. Still use it. Ciao, Pete Mac in

PESO - breakthrough

Mucking around with the new K5 and my a 28mm f2.8. http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/133831995 Quick dirty edit in Picasa. I need to see the optometrist - this manual focus gig has shown up some deficiencies... :-) Back to working and lurking... Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML

Re: PESO - breakthrough

in on the confluence of the cracks. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - breakthrough Mucking around with the new K5 and my a 28mm f2.8. http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/133831995

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