Re: PESO - Strekkode

2014-07-08 Thread Toralf Lund
On 08/07/14 02:36, Rick Womer wrote: To me, it looks more like one of those architect's idealized drawings than an actual photo--except for the cranes in the background. Those bring it back to reality. Nice. I didn't exactly think of it that way, but yeah, maybe there is something almost too

PUG site offline?

2014-07-08 Thread Jan van Wijk
Since last sunday I am getting a timeout when trying to access the PUG. http://pug.komkon.org Something wrong? Maintenance? Or is it just from Europe that it does not work, since I saw no mention about in on PDML yet ... Puzzled, JvW

OT for the Chicago folks.

2014-07-08 Thread Larry Colen
A friend of mine in Portland is buying a car off eBay and is leery of scams. He'd like to hire someone who can meet the truck picking up the car and hand the seller the cashiers check as it is ready to load, our something similar. I've cc'd Phil on this email so you should be able to contact

Re: PUG site offline?

2014-07-08 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Jan van Wijk pen...@dfsee.com: Since last sunday I am getting a timeout when trying to access the PUG. http://pug.komkon.org Something wrong? Maintenance? Or is it just from Europe that it does not work, since I saw no mention about in on PDML yet ... Puzzled, JvW There

Re: OT Sigma 18-35/1.8

2014-07-08 Thread Attila Boros
Hi Rob, Enjoy your new lens! Looking forward to see some real life samples from you. Attila On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 7:52 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys, Well the now not so new Sigma Art series 18-35/1.8 lens is now finally available in K-mount, I picked mine up

Re: PUG site offline?

2014-07-08 Thread Attila Boros
Good luck Brian! We appreciate your efforts to maintain the PUG. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 1:45 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Jan van Wijk pen...@dfsee.com: Since last sunday I am getting a timeout when trying to access the PUG. http://pug.komkon.org

Re: PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

2014-07-08 Thread Richard Womer
Thanks, Dan and Frank. http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:57 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful old cruiser! Nicely captured. Cheers, frank On 7 July, 2014 8:29:27 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: It looked as though it might be almost

Re: PESO - Catching Air

2014-07-08 Thread Richard Womer
The use of color helps separate the subjects from the background. Very good! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:24 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: They are both excellent, Frank, but the second has a dynamic quality that is really special. Dan

Re: PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

2014-07-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Ditto what Dan said Rick, you will give me directions to this neighborhood, right? ann On 7/7/2014 21:18, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Nice find, well recorded. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 8:29 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: OT Sigma 18-35/1.8

2014-07-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wow that is a biggie! Looking forward to your field test report. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 11:52 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys, Well the now not so new Sigma Art series 18-35/1.8 lens is now finally available in K-mount, I picked mine up today first

Re: PESO -- Gliding along.

2014-07-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes, very nice. Have you tried 'machine gunning' the focus? If I'm really desperate, I'll try shooting a number of frames around the best looking focus - helps me compensate for 8 diopter lenses and floaters. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 11:31 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com

Re: PESO: Ehttp://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374

2014-07-08 Thread Bruce Walker
One of my favourite summer flowers. Great colour. On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:32 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374 K-5IIs with smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: OT Sigma 18-35/1.8

2014-07-08 Thread Darren Addy
Congrats on the acquisition, Rob! I will also be looking forward to your impressions. For those looking for image samples (on the mounts made available earlier) there are a couple of dedicated Groups on Flickr that have about 7000 images between them (and also relevant discussions): Image Pools:

Re: Birds at Feeder (Wrap up)

2014-07-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Alan, We've also had success with different types of seed for different birds. Here some of the bigger beaked birds, cardinals or grossbeaks, prefer sunflower seeds. Meanwhile the wrens and goldfinches prefer little black thistle (nigger) seeds. And the doves like the cheap mixed seeds on a

Re: PESO - Catching Air

2014-07-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Frank, your timing is superb in these and you got great framing too. Prefer #1 of the two, but both excellent. On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:13 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last couple of Mike at the skate park and I decided on colour this time:

Re: OT Sigma 18-35/1.8

2014-07-08 Thread Bryan Jacoby
Congrats! I am very interested to hear how the AF performs on Pentax (DP Review suggests that AF works better on the Nikon version than the Canon). On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats on the acquisition, Rob! I will also be looking forward to your

Re: PESO -- Star and Anklet.

2014-07-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
I'm grateful my daughter says tattoo's are against her(our) religion, but that one might be not too bad. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 12:30 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: A friends daughter got herself a tattoo. As such things go it's not too bad...

Entertaining new toy arrived...

2014-07-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I saw a Sigma 600mm f6 mirror lens on eBay for $90 that looked to be in great shape so I clicked the BIN button. It arrived yesterday—immaculate condition, in the case with the four accessory filters. It's Nikon mount and I have the adapters to fit it to both A7 and E-M1. So I stuck it on the

Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

2014-07-08 Thread Attila Boros
Very nice! On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489 K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited Comments are invited.Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO -- Star and Anklet.

2014-07-08 Thread Jack Davis
A bit Gothic, in keeping with today's trend.(?) J - Original Message - From: P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 10:30:31 PM Subject: PESO -- Star and Anklet. A friends daughter got herself a tattoo. As such things go it's not too

Re: PUG site offline?

2014-07-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Yikes - poor you, Brian INteresting that it decided to act up when you were about to load everyone's FAVORITE photos! ann On 7/8/2014 06:45, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Jan van Wijk pen...@dfsee.com: Since last sunday I am getting a timeout when trying to access the PUG.

Re: Entertaining new toy arrived...

2014-07-08 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! Great fun and find! Look forward to the photos and report. cheers, Christine On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:32 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: I saw a Sigma 600mm f6 mirror lens on eBay for $90 that looked to be in great shape so I clicked the BIN button. It arrived

Re: PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

2014-07-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Somebody loves it, hence the seat covers right? pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 20:29:27 -0400 From: Rick Womerrickpic...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Cc: Jim Womerjameswwo...@gmail.com, Carla Wiltenburg chwiltenb...@gmail.com,

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 99, Issue 36

2014-07-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Always reliable flower for photos. Nicely dramatic. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 2 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 22:32:31 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Ehttp://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374 Message-ID:

PESO -- Joseph Conrad

2014-07-08 Thread P.J. Alling
The Charles W. Morgan was out of town on business, so I had to content myself with a shot of the Joseph Conrad. This is pretty sharp for a third party mirror telephoto lens and what the Kalamar is capable of when the planets align the moon is full. On a side note, the K-5II really spoils one.

Re: PESO -- Star and Anklet.

2014-07-08 Thread P.J. Alling
Pseudo Celtic, which I guess is Goth. On 7/8/2014 11:03 AM, Jack Davis wrote: A bit Gothic, in keeping with today's trend.(?) J - Original Message - From: P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 10:30:31 PM Subject: PESO -- Star and

Re: PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

2014-07-08 Thread Darren Addy
I'd love to also see a shot of the owner/rider! On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:30 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Somebody loves it, hence the seat covers right? pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 20:29:27 -0400 From: Rick Womerrickpic...@gmail.com To:

Re: PESO - Strekkode

2014-07-08 Thread Attila Boros
Very modern architecture, where is it? I also like the cranes. On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 8:44 PM, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote: Hi, I haven't posted a photo here for ages. Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode Hope you like it :-) - Toralf -- PDML

Re: PESO - Catching Air

2014-07-08 Thread Attila Boros
Superb action shots! On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 5:13 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last couple of Mike at the skate park and I decided on colour this time: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/07/catching-air.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis

Catch it!

2014-07-08 Thread Don Guthrie
I pretty much think of myself as a Landscape photographer but every once in awhile some action gets my attention. Taken on Mackinac Island a week ago. K3 and Sigma 18-200 (not my favorite lens but one stop solution for travel). https://flic.kr/p/ofoGxa or

Re: Birds at Feeder (Wrap up)

2014-07-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
Don't forget suet for woodpeckers. I've got a Cardinal that won't land on the suet feeder but hovers while stabbing at the suet! For me, I don't shoot birds at the feeder but prefer a more natural look of them sitting on nearby branches. -Original Message- From: Bob Sullivan

Re: PESO: Ehttp://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank and Bruce. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:59 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Gorgeous! Very nice light and colours. Cheers, frank On 7 July, 2014 10:32:31 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-08 Thread John
Heard on NPR news that Le Tour started in England this time around, and would resume in France later this month? On 7/7/2014 9:59 AM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Looking forward to your report. I had a mild curiosity when you first described your trip, wondering if you might cross paths with Le Tour

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
I've heard that this was the second time the Tour starters in England. -Original Message- From: John sessomsj@earthlink. Subject: Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe Heard on NPR news that Le Tour started in England this time around, and would resume in France later this

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 99, Issue 36

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Don. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Always reliable flower for photos. Nicely dramatic. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 2 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 22:32:31 -0400 From:

Re: Birds at Feeder (Wrap up)

2014-07-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Suit feeder - ABSOLUTELY! All varieties of woodpeckers or creepers or nuthatches love it. A bird bath is a nice attraction as well. Good catch Ken. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 12:13 PM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Don't forget suet for woodpeckers. I've got a Cardinal that won't land

Re: PESO -- Gliding along.

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quire an enjoyable scene! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 12:27 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Stopped at the scenic overlook on the Mystic River, to take a couple of shots of the resident tall ships. I had dropped the

Re: PESO 2014 - 155 - GDG

2014-07-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks frank and Christine! Godfrey On Jul 7, 2014, at 8:01 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That is special! Cheers, frank On Jul 7, 2014, at 9:33 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: They all have been enjoyable to see Godfrey! Excellent work! Cheers,

Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Alan, Christine and Attila. Yes, they survive the winter here with no problems. The thorny leaves shrivel up a bit, and the plant lies pretty flat against the ground all winter, instead of standing up as in the other three season, but after that little hibernation, they bound back to

Re: Catch it!

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice action shot, Don! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I pretty much think of myself as a Landscape photographer but every once in awhile some action gets my attention. Taken on Mackinac

Re: Birds at Feeder (Wrap up)

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I've given up my bird feeders. The last few years, the local deer were really making a mess of them. Even when I hung them so high I had to use a ladder, they would gather underneath to vacuum up what fell to the ground, They were driving my dog crazy, and tempting him to run into the woods

Re: Catch it!

2014-07-08 Thread Attila Boros
Fun shot! Well did they catch it? On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 7:55 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I pretty much think of myself as a Landscape photographer but every once in awhile some action gets my attention. Taken on Mackinac Island a week ago. K3 and Sigma 18-200 (not my favorite

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-08 Thread Bob W-PDML
It started in Greenwich in 2007. I have a bunch of pictures that I'll try and dig out later. B On 8 Jul 2014, at 18:20, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I've heard that this was the second time the Tour starters in England. -Original Message- From: John

Re: PESO - Strekkode

2014-07-08 Thread Toralf Lund
On 7/8/14 18:31, Attila Boros wrote: Very modern architecture, where is it? It's a new development more or less in the harbour area in Oslo. I also like the cranes. Good :-) - Toralf On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 8:44 PM, Toralf Lundtor...@toralf.net wrote: Hi, I haven't posted a photo here

PESO Bronze [nsfw]

2014-07-08 Thread Bruce Walker
A nude study. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/90678525467 K-3, DA 35mm/2.8 Macro Ltd, f:8, 125th sec, ISO 200. Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex. Note: post-processing was minimal. The lighting intentionally left the model extremely underexposed. When I pulled the shadows way up with curves it

Re: PESO - Strekkode

2014-07-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Quite a striking image, Toralf. The very low contrast and calm composition makes it look like a modern painting to me. Well done! On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 1:44 PM, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote: Hi, I haven't posted a photo here for ages. Here's one:

Re: PESO Bronze [nsfw]

2014-07-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
Just congrats! Thanks also for your usual (and most welcome) description of the settings. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: PESO Bronze [nsfw]

2014-07-08 Thread Marco Alpert
A very evocative effect. Lovely! - Marco On Jul 8, 2014, at 12:48 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A nude study. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/90678525467 K-3, DA 35mm/2.8 Macro Ltd, f:8, 125th sec, ISO 200. Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex. Note: post-processing was minimal. The lighting

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-08 Thread Richard Womer
Welcome back, Bob! I was looking at the map of your route you posted last month. There was an inverted T at the bottom. Were you looking for more exercise in the mountains? Working off the French food before returning home? Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at

Re: PESO Bronze [nsfw]

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A very interesting and effective treatment of this subject. It is almost an abstract image. You should really buy that model a meal; she appears to be in need of one. G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 3:48 PM, Bruce Walker

PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-08 Thread Jeffery Johnson
While out at the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro TN to get some captures of Dragonflies we had a conversation with a gentleman. We pointed out a snake to his son so he intern showed use where some raccoons were resting in a tree. http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p251144843/e3eee699d It

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a simply delightful image Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: While out at the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro TN to get some captures of Dragonflies we had a

Going to Rochester next week and there's a Lewis Hine exhibit at the Eastman House!

2014-07-08 Thread Mark Roberts
I'm going to visit some friends in Rochester for a few days next week so I took a quick look at the Eastman House web page to see what's up. And they have an exhibit by one of my favorites, Lewis Hine. Most excellent! http://eastmanhouse.org/events/detail.php?title=hine_2014 I shall present a full

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-08 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Thank you Dan. We stood there awhile watching them as they slept and at times would wake up. On 7/8/2014 4:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is a simply delightful image Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Jeffery Johnson

Re: PESO Bronze [nsfw]

2014-07-08 Thread Attila Boros
I like the processing and the film-like grain. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:48 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: A nude study. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/90678525467 K-3, DA 35mm/2.8 Macro Ltd, f:8, 125th sec, ISO 200. Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex. Note: post-processing

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Your patience paid off. You got a cute expression on one and an interesting posture on the other. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Thank you Dan. We stood there awhile watching

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-08 Thread Bob W-PDML
Hi Rick, Thanks! My goal was to cycle the Diagonale from Dunkerque to Perpignan (http://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagonales_de_France). While planning the route I discovered La Meridienne (http://urp.ffct.org/NV-meridienne.html), which runs from Dunkerque to Barcelona, crossing the border at

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-08 Thread Jack Davis
All very cute! Difficult to pick one. Nice sharp images. J - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 2:30:13 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands That is a simply delightful

Re: PUG site offline?

2014-07-08 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: Yikes - poor you, Brian INteresting that it decided to act up when you were about to load everyone's FAVORITE photos! Not poor me - poor you guys! I've already seen everyone's favourites, you've got to wait. ...but not for long - Igor has advised

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-08 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Thanks Jack. It required some patience but any wildlife nature photography requires for one to be patient. On 7/8/2014 5:34 PM, Jack Davis wrote: All very cute! Difficult to pick one. Nice sharp images. J - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice grab, Jeffrey Such adorableness! ann On 7/8/2014 17:24, Jeffery Johnson wrote: While out at the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro TN to get some captures of Dragonflies we had a conversation with a gentleman. We pointed out a snake to his son so he intern showed use where some raccoons

July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-08 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Well this one didn't disappoint - a wide range of genres and styles. The interesting thing is that there are no images created with recent camera models - no K-3s, no K-5s, no K-7s. Not even a K20D. The most recent model is a lone K200D. Does this mean that our best work is

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-08 Thread Philip Northeast
Great gallery Brian interesting point, it seems technique and timing are more important than technology Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 9/07/2014 9:50 am, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Well this one didn't disappoint - a wide range of genres and styles. The interesting

Re: For Ann-deer in color

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
Nice! I like this much better than the mono - afternoon of a buck (apologies to Debussy...) Mark On 7/7/2014 2:45 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Ann: Here’s that deer shot in color. It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in color. I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous

Re: GESO: A Great Blue Goes Fioshing

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
Great sequence that captures the Heron at work - assuming you were in Michigan and not some place where they are more tame, getting close and not spooking the heron is an accomplishment. (I usually see them fly off after I step on a twig 50 yard away and spook them) #3 and#5 remind me of

Re: 3 Peso - Coney Island

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
Nice set, Ann - the color shots really pop! On 7/3/2014 12:21 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Jumping back in - really crazily busy here but as part of work I ended up near Coney Island, a place you couldn't drag me to normally... but I was curious about the resurgence after Sandy, so I left early

Re: Catch it!

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
I don't know if they caught the Frisbee but you caught the moment... As a Michigander, when I see the Star Line Ferries in the background it speaks of Mackinac Island. Mark On 7/8/2014 12:55 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I pretty much think of myself as a Landscape photographer but every once in

Re: GESO: Birds at Feeder

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
You get some pretty feeder birds where you live! I like the third one the best... I have given up feeding for the summer - I fill up the feeders first thing in the mornign and by noon the squirrels have thrown most of it on the ground and cherry picked out the seeds that they like On

Re: PESO - Horizon

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
Beautiful - very peaceful... the horizon almost lost in the fog and the two ships sorta mirroring each other - very cool! Mark On 7/3/2014 11:21 PM, knarf wrote: Taken on a hot, hazy morning: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/07/horizon.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-08 Thread Rick Womer
Wow, what a great gallery! My favorites are Bruce Walker's Pictures at a Demolition, Matthew Hunt's Dock in Winter Fog,, Jack Davis's Big Creek Bridge (lovely interplay of the shapes), and Pat Temmerman's Blue Horizon (loved my own Optio Mini, until it was stolen). Well done one and all!

Synchronicity PUG

2014-07-08 Thread Rick Womer
In the days of yore, when I had hair and we last had a Synchronicity PUG, it featured photos taken within a day or two of the equinox. If that is the case this time, the closing date is July 30 rather than September 30; and that the relevant equinox is the vernal one (June 21). Brian, am I

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
An interesting and diverse gallery, full of top-notch work. I will have to view it a few more times before I can select my favorite(s). Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 7:50 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Well

Re: PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

2014-07-08 Thread David J Brooks
great shot Dave On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 8:29 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: It looked as though it might be almost as old as the 18th century street it was parked on: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808398size=lg or

Re: Peso: Red Glider

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
Nice shot of a very colorful subject! Mark On 6/21/2014 1:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Nuttin' special (an honest opinion), just wanted to join the throng of dragon fly chasers. I suppose, due to the accidental placement of the bug, I don't even abject that much to the background. All fit in to

Re: Synchronicity PUG

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Alternatively, we can agree upon a date in July, and all attempt to take images don that date. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 8:58 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: In the days of yore, when I had hair and we last had a

Re: Peso: Red Glider

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Excellent image: sharp and clear, with strong color and loads of detail in the wings. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Nice shot of a very colorful subject! Mark On 6/21/2014 1:31 PM, Jack

Re: GESO: A Great Blue Goes Fioshing

2014-07-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Mark. Shot it right here in Bloomfield Hills on a stream that’s part of the Rouge system. I was screened somewhat by shrubs and walk up from about 100 yards away. I think he was distracted by the fish. Saw another Heron in the same place the other day, but he spooked before I could get a

Re: Peso: Red Glider

2014-07-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like it. A unique composition and an attractive bug. Paul On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent image: sharp and clear, with strong color and loads of detail in the wings. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-08 Thread John Francis
The 2007 tour actually started with a time trial in central London, from Whitehall to Westminster, past Buckingham Palace, and on to a finish along The Mall. The stage that went through Greenwich (and Woolwich Dartford) and on to Canterbury via Maidstone, Tonbridge Ashford was run on the

Re: PESO: Still Running Against the Wind

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
Impressive... and scarey! Quite a foreboding scene. Mark On 6/30/2014 8:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14543374231/ Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Entertaining new toy arrived...

2014-07-08 Thread Bipin Gupta
Hello Godfrey, congratulations for the 600mm Sigma Mirror Lens. I too have one but in f 8. I can use it on my K-5 in bright sunlight. Do use it with the clear glass filter at the rear as it tends to make the image a bit sharper. Mine came for CAD 75 from a Toronto Star Gazer Professor in M42 Mount

PESO 2014 - 156 - GDG

2014-07-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I love shadow selfies … https://flic.kr/p/odVtvy Enjoy! Godfrey -- 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: Synchronicity PUG

2014-07-08 Thread Bill
On 08/07/2014 7:01 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Alternatively, we can agree upon a date in July, and all attempt to take images don that date. Yeah, like that will work with this lot. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Catching Air

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
Thanks, Dan! Cheers, frank On 7 July, 2014 10:24:34 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: They are both excellent, Frank, but the second has a dynamic quality that is really special. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:13 PM,

Re: PESO - Catching Air

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
I like that about the colour ones as well. Appreciate the comment, Rick. Cheers, frank On 8 July, 2014 9:43:14 AM EDT, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The use of color helps separate the subjects from the background. Very good! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Jul 7, 2014

Re: PESO: Still Running Against the Wind

2014-07-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
what Mark said - I love it ann On 7/8/2014 21:30, Mark C wrote: Impressive... and scarey! Quite a foreboding scene. Mark On 6/30/2014 8:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-08 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: In the days of yore, when I had hair and we last had a Synchronicity PUG, it featured photos taken within a day or two of the equinox. If that is the case this time, the closing date is July 30 rather than September 30; and that the relevant

Re: PESO 2014 - 156 - GDG

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Neat! The hat and the camera make the image special. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:57 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: I love shadow selfies … https://flic.kr/p/odVtvy Enjoy! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Peso: Red Glider

2014-07-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
LOve the glider itself, but I'm going to be annoying and wish it were cropped more.. or you had cheated a bit to make the bokeh more bokehish ann On 7/8/2014 21:10, Paul Stenquist wrote: I like it. A unique composition and an attractive bug. Paul On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: PESO - Catching Air

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
Thanks, Bruce. Kind words. Funny but Dan likes #2. I guess it's a good sign when the favourites are spread among the group. Cheers, frank On 8 July, 2014 10:09:15 AM EDT, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Frank, your timing is superb in these and you got great framing too. Prefer

Re: PESO - Catching Air

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
Thanks for looking and commenting, Attila. Much appreciated. Cheers, frank On 8 July, 2014 12:58:12 PM EDT, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Superb action shots! On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 5:13 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last couple of Mike at the skate park and I decided

Re: Synchronicity PUG

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well then, the PUGmeister can just pick a date and we can comply or not. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:09 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 08/07/2014 7:01 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Alternatively, we can agree upon a

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
Mike seems to know what he's doing. Saw him go inverted once last year, but didn't have my camera ready. He doesn't seem to do it often - which is probably a good thing: shows he's somewhat careful. Hope to catch him upside down this summer. Thanks for the comment! Cheers, frank On 6 July,

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
Appreciate it, Jack! Cheers, frank On 5 July, 2014 11:26:41 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: WOW! Well done action. Great!! Jack - Original Message - From: knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2014 7:40:40 PM Subject: PESO - Eighth

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
Thanks, Dan. Mike's a great subject. Cheers, frank On 6 July, 2014 12:43:12 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Great Action Shots, Frank. Wonderful timing. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 10:40 PM, knarf

PESO: Pink Petunia

2014-07-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809350 K-5IIs, smc FA 35mm F2.8 macro limitd Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-08 Thread knarf
Mike's the best local guy. Every so often visitors show up from other parts of town and things get really interesting then! Thanks for the comment. Cheers, frank On 6 July, 2014 3:38:02 AM EDT, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Nicely captured, Frank! Amazing skill. On Sun, Jul 6,

PESO - Thistle Head

2014-07-08 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/thistle-head Pentax K-3, A* 200mm macro, 18 exposures stack focused in Photoshop ... be sure to check out the larger image. Took a few days off hoping to get some photos, but the weather has not been cooperating. This little shot in a patch

Re: Peso: Red Glider

2014-07-08 Thread Jack Davis
The very shallow DOF surprised me some, but your comments are certainly appreciated. J - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 6:01:34 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Red Glider Nice shot of a very colorful subject! Mark On

Re: Synchronicity PUG

2014-07-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That seems reasonable.. If it had been June _20th_ I'd be set ann On 7/8/2014 22:32, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Well then, the PUGmeister can just pick a date and we can comply or not. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:09 PM, Bill

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