OT Pesos x 3

Some history. Back in 1976 i visited some friends i met the year earlier from London and went to Sweden and Denmark. While in Stockholm i found a park that had a working glass blower and went in for a look see. I was enthralled by the process and went back every day until i had to fly home. I

Re: PESO - The Nonchalent Wombat

I see people keep them as pets elsewhere but may not in Aus. Alan C -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:22 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - The Nonchalent Wombat On Tue, Sep 27, 2016, at 02:19 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Wombats are

Re: Transvaal gardenia (Gardenia volkensii)

A bit, early in the morning. The muni doesn't pay much attention to our parks any more, esp. now all the grass has died. A veritable thicket of young gardenias has now sprung up around the parent trees. Hope they don't cut them off. Alan C -Original Message- From: Brian Walters

Re: PESO - The Nonchalent Wombat

Sharp image, P.J.! J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2016, at 9:19 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > > Wombats are relatively innocuous creatures but they do tend to undermine > things... > >> On 9/26/2016 5:44 PM, Brian Walters wrote: >> I like wombats. >> >> They're

Re: PESO: Transvaal gardenia (Gardenia volkensii)

On Tue, Sep 27, 2016, at 05:09 PM, Alan C wrote: > These & a couple of related species (large shrubs rather than trees) put > on > a spectacular display for a week or two at this time of the year. The > flowers start off white but soon turn cream & then yellow. Scroll right > for > a close up of

Re: PESO - The Nonchalent Wombat

On Tue, Sep 27, 2016, at 02:03 PM, David Mann wrote: > That's a nice photo. The only wombats we've seen have been in captivity. > I don't remember if we've seen one that was awake at the time. Yes - like most of our wildlife, they tend to be active in the early morning and evening. Sleeping

Re: PESO - The Nonchalent Wombat

On Tue, Sep 27, 2016, at 02:19 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Wombats are relatively innocuous creatures but they do tend to undermine > things... Yes - burrowing under or bulldozing through fences doesn't endear them to farmers. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters

Re: OT Pesos x 3

Just don't inhale. -Original Message- >From: Bob Sullivan >Subject: Re: OT Pesos x 3 > >Looking good Dave! >I too am fascinated by glass blowing. >Regards, Bob S. > >On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 9:09 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> Some history. >>

Re: OT Pesos x 3

On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 6:27 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Just don't inhale. LOL, Its hard enough to exhale. Dave > > > -Original Message- >>From: Bob Sullivan >>Subject: Re: OT Pesos x 3 >> >>Looking good Dave! >>I too am fascinated by glass

Re: OT Pesos x 3

Very cool, Dave! I used to work with chemistry glassware; bending and joining tubes, and such. I sometimes blew up big glass bubbles just for grins. This looks much more satisfying. On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 10:09 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Some history. > > Back in 1976 i

Re: GESO spider and cocoon

steve harley wrote: On 2016-09-27 20:08 , Larry Colen wrote: The caterpillar I photographed a couple days ago seems to have gotten around to wrapping a cocoon. However, there seems to be a spider that thinks it's a pretty nifty MRE.

Re: GESO spider and cocoon

On 2016-09-27 21:10 , Larry Colen wrote: the hose bib as stage for this drama intensifies the sense of impending doom It's just an itsy-bitsy spider. i meant doom for the spider and/or pupa ;?> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: GESO - Twelve National Park Pano's - a calendar for 2017

Really well done images all Ann! -Original Message- >From: ann sanfedele >Subject: GESO - Twelve National Park Pano's - a calendar for 2017 > >Here are (just) the photos - > >https://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Calendars-in-Print/National-park-Pano/ > >Here is

Re: OT the Loma fire is 20 miles away

On 9/27/2016 10:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I don't know how far news has spread, but there's a pretty big fire going in the Santa Cruz Mountains. http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/26/loma-fire-map-santa-cruz-mountains/ http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/1457 It's

Re: Photo students today - equipment

On 9/27/2016 6:14 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: A brief survey of the students in my "Digital Photography II" class, from an equipment standpoint: There are a dozen students in this class. 2 started out with point & shoot cameras (but are getting DSLRs for the course) 10 came into the course already

Re: GESO - Twelve National Park Pano's - a calendar for 2017

On 9/27/2016 9:38 PM, Jack Davis wrote: All nice images, Ann. J Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2016, at 6:00 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Here are (just) the photos - https://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Calendars-in-Print/National-park-Pano/ Here is how how they

Re: PESO - forbidden fruit (safe for work)

On 9/27/2016 2:03 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I feel obligated to show some fruitful result from the recent wet session: http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34589.html All comments, including critique and suggestions are welcome. Igor Just out of curiosity, what's forbidden

Re: GESO spider and cocoon

I had thought it was a spider too- bt then Daddy long legs came to mind as well.. This one , below, is the lady in the song, no doubt - although not too itsy bitsy ann On 9/27/2016 10:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: The caterpillar I photographed a couple days ago seems to have gotten around

Re: GESO - Twelve National Park Pano's - a calendar for 2017

Thanks JOhn, Jack and Ken - glad you guys like 'em I just finished the cover,which is now in the gallery with the february and sept pages.. John - I can't do it anymore either... even given unlimited funds and no pussycat to take care of, I wouldnt' want to fly and I don't have the

Re: OT the Loma fire is 20 miles away

John wrote: On 9/27/2016 10:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I don't know how far news has spread, but there's a pretty big fire going in the Santa Cruz Mountains. http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/26/loma-fire-map-santa-cruz-mountains/

Photo students today - equipment

A brief survey of the students in my "Digital Photography II" class, from an equipment standpoint: There are a dozen students in this class. 2 started out with point & shoot cameras (but are getting DSLRs for the course) 10 came into the course already owning DSLRs All Canon or Nikon All APS-C

Re: Photo students today - equipment

So much for being up-to-date. Do they know what pen and paper are? =Fountain= pen and =ink=? Film??? Rick the curmudgeon On Sep 27, 2016, at 6:14 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > A brief survey of the students in my "Digital Photography II" class, > from an equipment standpoint: > > There are a

Re: PESOs: sensual wetness (safe for work)

Nice, Igor - especially the berries ann On 9/27/2016 1:39 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Recently, I had a very brief photo-session with these beauties (all natural, no makeup): http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34583.html and

Re: OT - "We live not to be there, but to be seen to be there."

I've done the self portrait with a tripod & remote control, but I've never gotten an image that really satisfied me. On 9/27/2016 1:34 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: "Selfies for dummies" https://cdn.meme.am/instances/250x250/49960672.jpg And then for more experienced: https://goo.gl/BJczvV

Re: San Diego

Thanks Igor! These are very helpful. My wife has a conference all day Friday; I think we will head for the Balboa Park attractions on Saturday. Not sure what I'll do Friday when I'm on my own until dinner. Rick On Sep 26, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Hi, Rick, > > I wish

Re: PESO - jigsaw #3 (nsfw)

On 9/27/2016 8:54 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Standing, Richard. One wonders if Richard has ever seen a naked lady or not. On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 1:15 AM, Richard Klein wrote: Are the models standing or prone? On Sep 26, 2016 9:26 PM, "Bruce Walker"

Re: GESO - Twelve National Park Pano's - a calendar for 2017

All nice images, Ann. J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2016, at 6:00 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Here are (just) the photos - > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Calendars-in-Print/National-park-Pano/ > > Here is how how they will look as a calendar > >

Re: Peso-Forgotten Barn

Valued remarks, Ann. Thanks! J Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2016, at 6:43 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Like them buttes and da barn - nice geometry, Jack > > ann > > >> On 9/27/2016 2:04 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >> another great old barn shot >> >>> On Sat, Sep

Re: Photo students today - equipment

the world needs a digital K1000 On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 6:14 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > A brief survey of the students in my "Digital Photography II" class, > from an equipment standpoint: > > There are a dozen students in this class. > 2 started out with point & shoot

Re: GESO spider and cocoon

On 2016-09-27 20:08 , Larry Colen wrote: The caterpillar I photographed a couple days ago seems to have gotten around to wrapping a cocoon. However, there seems to be a spider that thinks it's a pretty nifty MRE. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157673270739161 the hose bib

Re: Peso-Forgotten Barn

Like them buttes and da barn - nice geometry, Jack ann On 9/27/2016 2:04 PM, David J Brooks wrote: another great old barn shot On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 1:40 PM, Jack Davis wrote: This AM on the "other" side of the Buttes. Comments welcome! J

GESO spider and cocoon

The caterpillar I photographed a couple days ago seems to have gotten around to wrapping a cocoon. However, there seems to be a spider that thinks it's a pretty nifty MRE. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157673270739161 BTW, someone pointed out that what I thought was a

Re: Photo students today - equipment

Is this an intro course and what are the objectives of the course? Is there an equipment requirement for the course? Not suprised about the lack of knowledge of mirrorless cameras. -Original Message- >From: Mark Roberts Subject: Photo students today -

OT the Loma fire is 20 miles away

I don't know how far news has spread, but there's a pretty big fire going in the Santa Cruz Mountains. http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/26/loma-fire-map-santa-cruz-mountains/ http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/1457 It's currently at 2200 acres and 10%

Re: PESO - forbidden fruit (safe for work)

This is the one I meant as being my favorite... ann On 9/27/2016 2:03 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I feel obligated to show some fruitful result from the recent wet session: http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34589.html All comments, including critique and suggestions are

GESO - Twelve National Park Pano's - a calendar for 2017

Here are (just) the photos - https://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Calendars-in-Print/National-park-Pano/ Here is how how they will look as a calendar https://annsan.smugmug.com/Misceandvids/Actual-calendar-Pages-for/ working on this and ebay hasa kept me a way for a bit... I'll try to

Re: Photo students today - equipment

The first photography course I took, the students had a truly motley collection of equipment, back then anything beyond a 126 or 110 Instamatic, that was affordable was pretty much a manual camera, there were of course some automatic exposure cameras but they were actually much more expensive

Re: Peso-Forgotten Barn

Probably because so many of us are. On 9/26/2016 5:59 PM, Brian Walters wrote: What a wonderful old barn - I like decrepit objects! That's pretty good but I think it would be spectacular in late afternoon. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: OT: Ring lights?

Hey Bruce, thanks. The more I look into it, the more I think you're right that homemade is the way to go. I have light stands all over the place, so putting together a frame/circle would be my next step. On 9/27/16 11:34 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Doug, I have an AF160FC that is collecting

Re: PESO - The Nonchalent Wombat

I don't actually live in Australia, and couldn't take a picture of a Wombat in Tasmania, from New England, but thanks I'll take any complements aimed at me, even if someone else deserves them. On 9/27/2016 8:26 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Sharp image, P.J.! J Sent from my iPhone On Sep 26,

Re: PESO - jigsaw #3 (nsfw)

You mean trouble like the 30 day ban from Facebook that I'm now under? Well, yeah. But it was worth it. :) On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 10:08 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > That's the kind of of picture that can get you into trouble Bruce. ;) > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 9:25 PM, Bruce

Re: OT: Ring lights?

Thanks, P.J. There are some Sigmas available, but they are a little pricy right now. I'll look around for other options. I appreciate it. Doug On 9/26/16 5:18 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Aside from the Pentax AF160FC which I think is discontinued, the only ring flash that I know of that is

Re: OT Pesos x 3

Looking good Dave! I too am fascinated by glass blowing. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 9:09 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Some history. > > Back in 1976 i visited some friends i met the year earlier from London > and went to Sweden and Denmark. While in Stockholm i

Re: PESO - jigsaw #3 (nsfw)

Standing, Richard. On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 1:15 AM, Richard Klein wrote: > Are the models standing or prone? > > On Sep 26, 2016 9:26 PM, "Bruce Walker" wrote: > >> The next in my Body Language series. >> >>

Re: OT: Ring lights?

Doug, I have an AF160FC that is collecting dust. Practically new as it never saw much use. But if you feel the Sigma is pricey then you'd not want my Pentax. :) Home made ring lights are good for portraiture. Larger ring diameters are usually more flattering than tiny macro rings. Another look

Re: PESO - jigsaw #3 (nsfw)

Thanks, Larry. #2 is here on ello.co: https://ello.co/brucewalker/post/hgtep983uxryoyyrnfewww I haven't posted it to my portfolio yet it seems. On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 3:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> The next in my Body Language series. >> >>

Re: OT: Ring lights?

Even cheaper on Amazon. Reviews are mixed... https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Marco-Light-Adapter-Tamron/dp/B0031AQ302/ref=sr_1_13?s=photo=UTF8=1474996340=1-13=neewer+ring+light On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 12:11 PM, Gonz wrote: > I saw this on ebay. Cheap enough for a try... >

Re: PESO - jigsaw #3 (nsfw)

Bruce Walker wrote: Thanks, Larry. #2 is here on ello.co: https://ello.co/brucewalker/post/hgtep983uxryoyyrnfewww I haven't posted it to my portfolio yet it seems. Thanks, that's also nice, but #3 is my favorite. I am amused that you start posting this series now, sometime around labor

Re: OT - "We live not to be there, but to be seen to be there."

"Selfies for dummies" https://cdn.meme.am/instances/250x250/49960672.jpg And then for more experienced: https://goo.gl/BJczvV Cheers! Igor Bob W-PDML Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:59:54 -0700 wrote: What they need is a professional selfie consultant to advise them, compose the picture, arrange the

PESOs: sensual wetness (safe for work)

Recently, I had a very brief photo-session with these beauties (all natural, no makeup): http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34583.html and http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34578.html Ghm.. maybe this one as well:

Re: PESOs: sensual wetness (safe for work)

Lovely, Igor; very sensual. Nice! On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Recently, I had a very brief photo-session with these beauties (all natural, > no makeup): > > http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34583.html > and >

Re: OT: Ring lights?

I saw this on ebay. Cheap enough for a try... http://www.ebay.com/itm/NW-14EXM-UNIVERSAL-LED-MACRO-RING-FLASH-LIGHT-/311480494662?hash=item4885af2a46:g:~uwAAOSwI-BWPZox On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 11:40 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Hey Bruce, thanks. > > The more I look into

Re: OT: Ring lights?

I have an Alien Bees ABR800 that will accept any cameras mounting a lens up to 4" diameter. Trigger voltage is less than 6 volts. Mine has an optional "Moon Unit" ring umbrella kit w/cover that spreads the light nicely while still allowing use of the center shoot-thru hole. On 9/26/2016 5:18

Re: Peso-Forgotten Barn

another great old barn shot On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 1:40 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > This AM on the "other" side of the Buttes. > > Comments welcome! > > J > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1104 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: PESOs: sensual wetness (safe for work)

love all 3 Dave On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Recently, I had a very brief photo-session with these beauties (all natural, > no makeup): > > http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34583.html > and >

PESO - forbidden fruit (safe for work)

I feel obligated to show some fruitful result from the recent wet session: http://42graphy.org/galleries/2016-08-flowers/_IR34589.html All comments, including critique and suggestions are welcome. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - "We live not to be there, but to be seen to be there."

On 9/26/2016 5:58 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: What they need is a professional selfie consultant to advise them, compose the picture, arrange the lighting, perhaps a touch of makeup, and maybe push the button at just the right moment. That would improve selfies enormously. Oh, and rather than that

Re: OT: Ring lights?

Doug Brewer wrote: I am interested, for unknown reasons, to use a ring light for portrait work on certain subjects, so I'm appealing to the group mind for recommendations for ring lights that work with Pentax cameras. If you have one an want to get rid of it, talk to me. Or, if you have one

Re: OT: Ring lights?

YouTube has a BUNCH of build your own ring-light tutorials. On 9/27/2016 12:40 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Hey Bruce, thanks. The more I look into it, the more I think you're right that homemade is the way to go. I have light stands all over the place, so putting together a frame/circle would be my

Re: PESOs: sensual wetness (safe for work)

All very nicely done! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Recently, I had a very brief photo-session with these beauties (all > natural, no makeup): > >

Re: PESO - jigsaw #3 (nsfw)

On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 1:15 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Thanks, Larry. >> >> #2 is here on ello.co: >> >> https://ello.co/brucewalker/post/hgtep983uxryoyyrnfewww >> >> I haven't posted it to my portfolio yet it seems. > > > Thanks, that's also nice,

Re: OT: Ring lights?

Check eBay. Last spring from eBay I got an AF 160 FC from a seller in Japan, priced much lower than the price at B There was no problem with the transaction and it arrived quickly. The manual included English. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO: Transvaal gardenia (Gardenia volkensii)

These & a couple of related species (large shrubs rather than trees) put on a spectacular display for a week or two at this time of the year. The flowers start off white but soon turn cream & then yellow. Scroll right for a close up of the flowers and one of last year's seed pods.

Re: PESO - jigsaw #3 (nsfw)

Bruce Walker wrote: The next in my Body Language series. http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IHsDA9atyyg0 Very nice. I might have missed #2, but I like this a lot better than the first one. 645z, dfa645 90mm/2.8 macro, f:13, 1/125th sec, 100 ISO; 5' silver PLM with diffuser

Re: PESO - Three

Thanks, Brian! - Marco > On Sep 26, 2016, at 3:05 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2016, at 09:23 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: >> http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso18.html >> >> Comments, as always, welcomed. > > > You've captured some very interesting

Re: PESO - Three

Thanks, Ann! m > On Sep 26, 2016, at 1:26 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > love the expressions on the sharp folk, the balance of forms, and the > reflection of the blurry' guy's hand in Matt's... also, the blurry guy's > gesture fits with him being off focus.. > > like it,

Re: OT: Ring lights?

The master of headshots, Peter Hurley, creates a "ring" from lights. Here's a how-to that's worth trying. https://www.borrowlenses.com/blog/2012/05/tip-of-the-week-replicate-photographer-peter-hurleys-signature-look-with-strobes/ On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 12:40 PM, Doug Brewer

Re: Peso-Forgotten Barn

Generous comment, David! Thanks! J - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 11:04:00 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Forgotten Barn another great old barn shot On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 1:40

Re: OT: Ring lights?

Last year, I set about to replicate Mapplethorpe's portrait style and came up with two parallel striplights with a unique catchlight. Here's what that looks like: http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GBUyNRdnzMcU/I2G2lo2dcFMg On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Bruce Walker

Re: PESO - The Nonchalent Wombat

On Wed, Sep 28, 2016, at 12:25 AM, Alan C wrote: > I see people keep them as pets elsewhere but may not in Aus. Interesting - I would have thought that their burrowing habits would have made them unsuitable as pets. It's possible to keep some native animals as pets in Australia but there's a