Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

Thanks Dan. I feel better now. The problem is that one need to get very close to pick up detail. Hopefully I'll get my chance yet. Time to relax now after a strenuous day in the garden. Alan C On 03-May-20 03:10 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I f0ollowed the wrong link, which led to an

Re: bug and bloom

On May 3, 2020 6:10:52 AM PDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >Nice, but I think it would benefit from a closer crop. Thanks Dan. Good point > >Dan Matyola >*https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery >* > > > >On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 7:05 PM Larry Colen

Thumbs up or down?

What's the wisdom of the list on this: https://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com/ I think some or most are overdone in post editing. Most if not all are hdr's Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: LR 6.14 Library module flaky

How often do you back up your catalog, Rick? Perhaps returning to a recent save or rebuilding it is the answer. On 5/3/20 8:59 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Nope. Checking to see if there was a focus problem, I did a LR search for photos taken with my 40/2.8. It searched for maybe 20 seconds and

Re: OT: happiness is...

On Sat, May 02, 2020 at 07:58:24PM +0200, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Am 02.05.20 um 19:03 schrieb Alan C: > > You guys don't know how lucky you are. $1200 is R22000. I could live on > > that for 2 months! > > What a difference. Here, it would pay Michael's and my health insurance > for one month

Re: OT: happiness is...

> On 3 May 2020, at 18:32, John wrote: > >  > That other stuff is just money. Can't take it with you, and even if you > could, it would probably burn. > Permit me to draw this to the kind attention of MARK! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: happiness is...

Timing sounds about right from my experience. I thought there was a slim chance the the "IRS Notice 1444 (EN-SP)” as indicated on the outside might actually be a check. I had filed a revised 2019 return addressing 2018 income and eventually may get a few hundred back from that. No such luck, it

Re: OT: happiness is...

Am 03.05.20 um 19:31 schrieb John: That other stuff is just money. Can't take it with you, and even if you could, it would probably burn. Or as they say here: your last gown won't have pockets. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog :

Re: LR 6.14 Library module flaky

Thanks, Doug. My internal and photo hard drives are backed up to two external hard drives daily, and to Backblaze every evening. Now that I get around to reading backup info on the Lightroom site, I learn that Time Machine and LR don’t like each other very much. The most recent LR catalog

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

Thanks, Paul. Alan C On 03-May-20 07:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I like it. The environment is a plus. Paul On May 3, 2020, at 10:46 AM, Alan C wrote: Thanks Dan. I feel better now. The problem is that one need to get very close to pick up detail. Hopefully I'll get my chance yet.

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

I like it. The environment is a plus. Paul > On May 3, 2020, at 10:46 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Thanks Dan. I feel better now. The problem is that one need to get very > close to pick up detail. Hopefully I'll get my chance yet. > > Time to relax now after a strenuous day in the garden. > >

Re: OT: happiness is...

On 5/3/2020 12:41:01, John Francis wrote: On Sat, May 02, 2020 at 07:58:24PM +0200, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 02.05.20 um 19:03 schrieb Alan C: You guys don't know how lucky you are. $1200 is R22000. I could live on that for 2 months! What a difference. Here, it would pay Michael's and my

Re: OT: happiness is...

>True happiness is the expression on my little dog's face >when I come back in the front door. I know that feeling. And I still miss it. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/

Re: bug and bloom

Looks like a blue-tailed damselfly, but these are only present in Europe I read. Henk Op 2020-05-03 om 01:04 schreef Larry Colen: Dragonfly and potato flower https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/49847261766/in/album-72157714135933193/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com -- PDML

RE: Thumbs up or down?

Makes my eyes bleed! Horrible rendering. John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of Toine Sent: Monday, 4 May 2020 4:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Thumbs up or down? What's the wisdom of the list on this: https://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com/ I think

Re: New Glass

I enjoyed the image. For the background, I am not entirely sure. Bulent. - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822

Re: Thumbs up or down?

> On May 3, 2020, at 11:56 AM, Toine wrote: > > What's the wisdom of the list on this: One might argue that wisdom of the list is an oxymoron when applied to this list. > https://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com/ > > I think some or most are overdone in post editing. Most if not all are hdr’s

Re: LR 6.14 Library module flaky

Rick, You aren’t the first person to mess up a lightroom catalog. My specialty is cleaning files off my travel computer, and finding out months later that I hadn’t copied all of them onto my main system. > On May 3, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Thanks, Doug. > > My internal

Re: Thumbs up or down?

If you like Thomas Kincade, you'll like this guy. Some people see Kincade's work as a blueprint, I prefer to see it as a cautionary tail. On 5/3/2020 2:56 PM, Toine wrote: What's the wisdom of the list on this: https://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com/ I think some or most are overdone in post

Re: PESO Backyard Birding

Wonderful detail is both images; nice com position as well. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 3:51 PM Paul Stenquist wrote: > A titmouse and a goldfinch in my backyard. K-1, D FA 150-450, DA1,4X > converter,

Re: Thumbs up or down?

Now here is a MARK for you too! well said, Ralf ann On 5/3/2020 4:08 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 03.05.20 um 20:56 schrieb Toine: Most if not all are hdr's HDR is like make-up. Less is more. If it's done really good you don't notice it immediately. As an 'effect' is more than a little

PESO Backyard Birding

A titmouse and a goldfinch in my backyard. K-1, D FA 150-450, DA1,4X converter, 630 mm, f8 https://www.photo.net/photo/18598076/Titmouse https://www.photo.net/photo/18598077/Mr-Goldfinch -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Thumbs up or down?

On 3/5/20, Toine, discombobulated, unleashed: >What's the wisdom of the list on this: >https://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com/ > >I think some or most are overdone in post editing. Most if not all are hdr's There's one or two in there that are quite Robertstechesque --

Re: OT: happiness is...

I second the emotion! On 5/3/2020 1:36 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: On 3 May 2020, at 18:32, John wrote:  That other stuff is just money. Can't take it with you, and even if you could, it would probably burn. Permit me to draw this to the kind attention of MARK! -- ann sanfedele photography

Re: Thumbs up or down?

Down, of course!  but I bet he is making money - :-( ann On 5/3/2020 2:56 PM, Toine wrote: What's the wisdom of the list on this: https://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com/ I think some or most are overdone in post editing. Most if not all are hdr's Toine -- ann sanfedele photography

Re: Thumbs up or down?

Fine, even good, perhaps occasionally awesome images... Just, not my cup of tea. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: Thumbs up or down?

Am 03.05.20 um 20:56 schrieb Toine: Most if not all are hdr's HDR is like make-up. Less is more. If it's done really good you don't notice it immediately. As an 'effect' is more than a little old by now. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog :

Re: PESO Jupiter in a jar

There is/was a fancy coctail (back in the 60's when I wa still drinking such) that came in layers .. the difference in density between the liquers used, I guess kept the layers distinct as long as you put them in the glass in the right order.. ann On 5/3/2020 4:50 AM, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: PESO Backyard Birding

nice stuff - and I'm envious of your environment right by your lockdowned home ann On 5/3/2020 3:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A titmouse and a goldfinch in my backyard. K-1, D FA 150-450, DA1,4X converter, 630 mm, f8 https://www.photo.net/photo/18598076/Titmouse

Re: PESO Backyard Birding

Thanks Ann. I agree. If you have to lockdown, this is a good place to do it. In addition to having a nice venue it helps that we have an excellent grocery that delivers. We won’t have to resort to eating goldfinches. Paul > On May 3, 2020, at 6:18 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > nice stuff -

Re: PESO Backyard Birding

Thanks Dan. Birds are a diversion and comfort. Paul > On May 3, 2020, at 5:44 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Wonderful detail is both images; nice com position as well. > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > * > > > >> On

Re: PESO Backyard Birding

Excellent images, Paul. Lots of detail visible. If only I could get close to that! Alan C On 03-May-20 09:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A titmouse and a goldfinch in my backyard. K-1, D FA 150-450, DA1,4X converter, 630 mm, f8 https://www.photo.net/photo/18598076/Titmouse

Re: Thumbs up or down?

Agree.  Most are overdone. On 5/3/2020 1:56 PM, Toine wrote: What's the wisdom of the list on this: https://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com/ I think some or most are overdone in post editing. Most if not all are hdr's Toine -- Paul Sorenson Studio1941 Sooner or later "different" scares people.

Re: LR 6.14 Library module flaky

Rick Did yu move any files on your HD?? Dave On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 1:25 PM Rick Womer wrote: > Yesterday afternoon, I was going through photos in Lightroom, looking for > candidates for future PUGs. > > Strange things began to happen: Photos being replaced by blank squares in > Grid view,

Re: LR 6.14 Library module flaky

Nope. Checking to see if there was a focus problem, I did a LR search for photos taken with my 40/2.8. It searched for maybe 20 seconds and froze. I quit LR via the Actvity Monitor, re-started, and tings were screwed up. On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 08:15 David J Brooks wrote: > Rick > > Did yu move

Re: New Glass

I like the Composition and the background. Nice job. I have the older version of this lens, and it is my favorite. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 3:56 PM Dale H. Cook wrote: > Here is the first shot from

Re: PESO Jupiter in a jar

Interesting abstract image. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 3:37 AM Larry Colen wrote: > Just a bit of silliness > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/49848448613/in/album-72157714140074216/ > > > --

Re: bug and bloom

Nice, but I think it would benefit from a closer crop. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 7:05 PM Larry Colen wrote: > Dragonfly and potato flower > > >

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

I f0ollowed the wrong link, which led to an excellent image of a swallowtail. I found the pigeon without much trouble, and it is certainly better than average. Nice capture in its environment. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On

Re: PESO: Green Wood Pigeon

Fascinating pictures on this site of KrugerExplorer. I admire these photographers. For me patience is not a problem but I'm probably not tough enough:) Henk Op 2020-05-03 om 08:08 schreef Alan C: Thanks, Henk I have too many things to do. Don't have that sort of patience. I just take my

PESO Jupiter in a jar

Just a bit of silliness https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/49848448613/in/album-72157714140074216/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com -- 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: Green Wood Pigeon

Thanks, Henk I have too many things to do. Don't have that sort of patience. I just take my chances when I can. Near Skukuza camp in Kruger there is a river impoundment known as Lake Panic. The large hide is a favourite spot for bird photographers who sit there all day. It has yielded many

Re: PESO Jupiter in a jar

Have now. Sort of hunter's pot. I originally thought it was a beer concoction. How on earth does Jupiter come in? On 03-May-20 10:50 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On May 3, 2020, at 1:40 AM, Alan C wrote: We need a bit of that at this time. I found a Jupiter restaurant/bar inBerkeley - is that

Re: PESO Jupiter in a jar

> On May 3, 2020, at 2:11 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Have now. Sort of hunter's pot. I originally thought it was a beer > concoction. How on earth does Jupiter come in? It reminds me of the lines on Jupiter. > > On 03-May-20 10:50 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> >>> On May 3, 2020, at 1:40 AM,

Re: PESO Jupiter in a jar

We need a bit of that at this time. I found a Jupiter restaurant/bar inBerkeley - is that it? Alan C On 03-May-20 09:36 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Just a bit of silliness https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/49848448613/in/album-72157714140074216/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com --

Re: PESO Jupiter in a jar

> On May 3, 2020, at 1:40 AM, Alan C wrote: > > We need a bit of that at this time. I found a Jupiter restaurant/bar > inBerkeley - is that it? Nope, did you look at the rest of the album? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72157714140074216 After cooking some veggies, I didn’t

Re: PESO Jupiter in a jar

On 3/5/20, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: >Just a bit of silliness MARK -- 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 Jupiter in a jar

Deep, hey! Alan C On 03-May-20 11:22 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On May 3, 2020, at 2:11 AM, Alan C wrote: Have now. Sort of hunter's pot. I originally thought it was a beer concoction. How on earth does Jupiter come in? It reminds me of the lines on Jupiter. On 03-May-20 10:50 AM, Larry