Re: Fuji users read this!

2014-10-30 Thread P.J. Alling
One and a half hours later and the price is more reasonable at $999.00 (and free shipping!). On 10/30/2014 12:13 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: http://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Touit-Fujifilm-Series-Cameras/dp/B00I4UFU2G/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8qid=1414642223sr=8-16keywords=zeiss+50mm Zeiss Touit for $25 on

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's a gorgeous bike in a glorious setting, beautifully photographed. Looks great. Chris On 30 October 2014 01:45, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/autumn-ride.html?m=1 I'm still

Yosemite fail: It keeps opening iPhoto

2014-10-30 Thread Larry Colen
Several people said that they had been using Yosemite for quite some time, that it worked quite well, and the new version of safari is wonderfully fast. Yes, the new version of safari, is nicely peppy. I'm fine with the simpler pictograms, and in general I haven't had much problems with

Re: OT: Honorary PDML Membership Nominee?

2014-10-30 Thread Bob W-PDML
Nah. A real cormorant would have shat on his lens. B On 29 Oct 2014, at 22:40, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: This image came up in the people I follow on Flickr. I thought it might be of interest to PDMLers and thought that perhaps the photographer deserves and Honorary PDML

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-30 Thread Bob W-PDML
Beautiful bike, and a lovely looking place. B On 30 Oct 2014, at 01:45, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/autumn-ride.html?m=1 I'm still getting my bike where I want it but

Re: Yosemite fail: It keeps opening iPhoto

2014-10-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
It doesn't do it on mine. I don't recall changing any settings either. I do have a third party image viewer (Xee3) set as my default viewer so that might be something to do with it? Incidentally, Xee3 only kicks in when I start browsing the files and not before. Chris On 30 October 2014 07:21,

Ping

2014-10-30 Thread Boris Liberman
Testing my yet another cell phone... Sorry Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.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 above and follow the directions.

Re: Ping

2014-10-30 Thread Zos Xavius
Pong On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 6:42 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Testing my yet another cell phone... Sorry Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Well composed, unique shot. Jack - Original Message - From: Alan C c...@lantic.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:41:49 AM Subject: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER A French tourist in action on a horrible grey Monday last with a bit of sun in the Lowveld

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Beautifully composed and toned, Frank. Jack - Original Message - From: knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 6:45:15 PM Subject: OT PESO - Autumn Ride In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where:

Film-eating bacteria make art

2014-10-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Neil Montanus is an 87-year-old photographer who spent decades shooting for Kodak. In the course of his job he did travel photography all over the world and shots portraits of people like Walt Disney and Gerald Ford. A couple of years ago he found a carousel of slides he'd stored in a damp corner

Re: PESO: Photographers Three

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Guess you're the third, Dan? Nice photo location. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 10:37:08 AM Subject: PESO: Photographers Three From our recent trip to the Leonard J Buck Gardens:

Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
From probably my favorite Fall photo area, Wyoming. Shot of what is called the Teton Cathedral Group. Comments invited. Thanks! Jack LX, A300 f/2.8 w/1.4L T/C, heavy Bogan tripod http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=840 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO BW Challenge Day 1

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is certainly strange! Well seen and well captured, with a strong composition. I like the contract between the light and dark subjects, the simple and the complex, the rounded and the angular. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 1:37 AM,

Re: PESO - Misty Morning

2014-10-30 Thread Attila Boros
Very nice mood and lovely autumn foliage. On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/misty-morning-october-2014 Another autumn landscape - Pentax 6x7, 55mm f4, Ektar 100. Comments welcome! Mark --- This email is

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a magnificent subject! Here I also like the contrast between the blues of the distant objects and the greens, yellows and oranges of the foreground, as well as the angularity of the mountains and the gentle slope of the hillside. Dan Matyola

Re: Film-eating bacteria make art

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Beauty certainly is in the eye of the beholder. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 7:30 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Neil Montanus is an 87-year-old photographer who spent decades shooting for Kodak. In the course of his

Re: Ping

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Pung. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 6:43 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Pong On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 6:42 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Testing my yet another cell phone... Sorry Sent with AquaMail for

Re: PESO: Photographers Three

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes, of course, I am the third. I was mildly amused that while I was stretching over rocks to photograph the last flowers of the fall, these two were more interested in photographing each other. Thanks for looking and commenting. It is indeed a wonderful venue. Dan Matyola

Re: Film-eating bacteria make art

2014-10-30 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 30.10.14 13:32, schrieb Daniel J. Matyola: Beauty certainly is in the eye of the beholder. I have them in my father's slides and I'd gladly do without them. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio :

HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Received this email this morning from Ricoh Imaging: http://view.s6.exacttarget.com/?j=feba1d63017am=fe9212737561007873ls=fe22157873660178701c75l=fefb117270640cs=fe5411620d7f7013jb=ffcf14ju=fe6e15717166047c7d14r=0 My question is how much better will this lens be than my current zoom

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Boris Liberman
It is 2mm wider. Otherwise, i wouldn't probably bother... Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On 30 October 2014 14:53:12 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Received this email this morning from Ricoh Imaging:

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Received this email this morning from Ricoh Imaging: http://view.s6.exacttarget.com/?j=feba1d63017am=fe9212737561007873ls=fe22157873660178701c75l=fefb117270640cs=fe5411620d7f7013jb=ffcf14ju=fe6e15717166047c7d14r=0 My question is how much

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, I also have a smc 17-28 mm zoom, so it would be 1mm better when I have my bag with me. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 8:55 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: It is 2mm wider. Otherwise, i wouldn't probably bother... Sent

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Boris Liberman
Not exactly... The fa 17-28 is fish eye lens. The lenses we discuss are rectilinear... Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On 30 October 2014 15:18:01 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I also have a smc 17-28 mm zoom, so it would be 1mm better when I

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes, I obviously know that, Boris. It was mostly a humorous comment, about the difference that 1 or 2 mm on the wide side can make. I was really wondering about the difference in lens quality, if any, rather than the distance in range. Dan Matyola

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I was really wondering about the difference in lens quality, if any, rather than the distance in range. Well, since the lens only became official less than 24 hours ago none of us has had the opportunity to try it out, so I doubt anyone here will be

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I trust the folks on this list more. I thought some PDMLers might have advance intelligence on the new lenses, and that other can read the specs and make a bit more sense of them than I can. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM, Mark

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Boris Liberman
I wouldn't expect any significant quality improvement from this new lens... As blasphemous as it may sound, Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.0 will probably beat it... Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On 30 October 2014 15:23:24 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't expect any significant quality improvement from this new lens... As blasphemous as it may sound, Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.0 will probably beat it... I love my version of said lens Dave Sent with AquaMail for Android

Re: PESO BW Challenge Day 1

2014-10-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
A white elephant! Certainly a sale item! On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 12:37 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: And the last one, day five, something completely incongruous https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGX01655.jpg Cheers, On 29 October 2014 13:15, Rob

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, shooting magnificent subjects is extremely helpful. G Thanks much, Dan! Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:31:47 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Teton Fall That is a magnificent subject! Here I

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Lovely Jack. Like Dan says, the blue mountains as a backdrop really set off the Aspens(?) in the foreground. On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 7:04 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: From probably my favorite Fall photo area, Wyoming. Shot of what is called the Teton Cathedral Group.

Re: Yosemite fail: It keeps opening iPhoto

2014-10-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
It's a bug, obviously. Be sure iPhoto 9.6 is installed. Unset the option (pick some other behavior) then set it again. Do the same in Image Capture. Mine did this the first time I inserted a card, and hasn't since. G On Oct 30, 2014, at 12:21 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated remarks, Bob! Yes, I believe there are some Aspen lurking on that hillside. - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 7:07:51 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Teton Fall Lovely Jack. Like Dan says, the blue

Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
A couple Sierra fall shots, again, from a few years ago. Both with an LX (I believe). Comments appreciated. Thanks! Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=841 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=842 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite nice, Jack, both of them! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: A couple Sierra fall shots, again, from a few years ago. Both with an LX (I believe). Comments appreciated. Thanks!

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Mark C
My only comment is that Ricoh Pentax is now producing 7 zooms in the normal / long normal zoom range: 16 -85 f3.5-5.6 16-45 f4 16-50 f2.8 17-70 f4 18 - 55 f3.5-5.6 18 - 55 II f3.5-5.6 18-135 f3.5-5.6 Obviously there are differences in focal length, features, etc. The 16-50 f2.8 really is in

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 30, 2014, at 07:52 , Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Received this email this morning from Ricoh Imaging:

Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Ann Sanfedele
much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is Thursday morning. Merrill will stay with me until following Monday.. helping me around apartment with heavy lifting and such and monitor my eyedrop taking.

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 30, 2014, at 10:14 , Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Oct 30, 2014, at 07:52 , Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Received this email this morning from Ricoh Imaging:

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
In my thoughts, Ann. Paul via phone On Oct 30, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is Thursday morning. Merrill will stay with me

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Too slow. The 16-50 is 1 to 2 stops faster. Paul via phone On Oct 30, 2014, at 11:30 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Oct 30, 2014, at 10:14 , Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Oct 30, 2014, at 07:52 , Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Received

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Well, the Sierra has a tough time competing with Colorado or Wyoming, but, if I'm lucky, they reveal their secret spots. Thanks for considerate comments, Dan. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014

Any comments on Sigma 10-20 f3.5 or Pentax 15mm?

2014-10-30 Thread Sandy Harris
I am trying to put together a lightweight kit for travel. Looking at web reviews, I'm inclined to think the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 is a lens I want. However, the Pentax 15mm is considerably lighter and reportedly very good. i am looking for comments on those two lenses or on alternatives. Background,

Re: OT PESO - Autumn Ride

2014-10-30 Thread David J Brooks
nicely framed and background choice Dave On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 9:45 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In another thread Dan wondered where I've been, here's where: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/autumn-ride.html?m=1 I'm still getting my bike where I want it but it's

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread David J Brooks
Wow, thats just so fantastic Dave On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 8:04 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: From probably my favorite Fall photo area, Wyoming. Shot of what is called the Teton Cathedral Group. Comments invited. Thanks! Jack LX, A300 f/2.8 w/1.4L T/C, heavy Bogan tripod

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread David J Brooks
Like them both Dave On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: A couple Sierra fall shots, again, from a few years ago. Both with an LX (I believe). Comments appreciated. Thanks! Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=841

Re: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-30 Thread David J Brooks
what is she doing whith and ex a sketch.?? On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: A French tourist in action on a horrible grey Monday last with a bit of sun in the Lowveld beyond. (Blyde pr. Blay-duh = Joyous (Afr.)).

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Bruce
I echo what Dan said. He is spot on with his comments. Great shot, Jack! Sent from my iPad On Oct 30, 2014, at 5:31 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That is a magnificent subject! Here I also like the contrast between the blues of the distant objects and the greens,

Re: Any comments on Sigma 10-20 f3.5 or Pentax 15mm?

2014-10-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Pentax 12-24/4 is very good and not unwieldy. Paul via phone On Oct 30, 2014, at 11:48 AM, Sandy Harris sandyinch...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to put together a lightweight kit for travel. Looking at web reviews, I'm inclined to think the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 is a lens I want. However, the

Re: PESO: BLYDE CANYON PHOTOGRAPHER

2014-10-30 Thread Bruce
Sketching the scene of course ... :) -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Oct 30, 2014, at 9:01 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: what is she doing whith and ex a sketch.?? On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: A French tourist in action on a horrible grey

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Don Guthrie
Jack I don't see many pictures better than 841. Love it. On 10/30/14, 10:48 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:38:21 + (UTC) From: Jack Davisjdavi...@comcast.net To: PDMLpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso-Sierra Fall Message-ID:

External Hard Drives - $19

2014-10-30 Thread Bipin Gupta
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Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Bruce
Both are nice. The first is a little stronger as it has more contrasts in the scene. Nice work, there. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Oct 30, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: A couple Sierra fall shots, again, from a few years ago. Both with an LX (I

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Gracious comments, Bruce! Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce bkday...@daytonphoto.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:10:14 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Teton Fall I echo what Dan said. He is spot on with his comments. Great shot, Jack! Sent from my iPad

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks very much, David! Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:59:17 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Teton Fall Wow, thats just so fantastic Dave On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 8:04 AM, Jack Davis

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Grateful for comments, Bruce. Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce bkday...@daytonphoto.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:13:38 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Sierra Fall Both are nice. The first is a little stronger as it has more contrasts in the scene.

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, again, David! Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:59:51 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Sierra Fall Like them both Dave On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: A

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
My preference of the two, also. Thank you! Jack - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:12:24 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Sierra Fall Jack I don't see many pictures better than 841. Love it. On 10/30/14, 10:48 AM,

Re: Any comments on Sigma 10-20 f3.5 or Pentax 15mm?

2014-10-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Sandy Harris sandyinch...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to put together a lightweight kit for travel. Looking at web reviews, I'm inclined to think the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 is a lens I want. However, the Pentax 15mm is considerably lighter and reportedly very good. I tried out a Sigma 10-20 once and

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-30 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 29, 2014, at 5:52 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I like these final versions a lot. The final version of the water lily in particular is very painterly. Something about the water on the leaf was distracting to me in the earlier versions, but this one looks great. The

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Alan C
Very nice, Jack. We don't get that type of fall around here. The Lowveld trees loose their leaves towards the end of winter grow new ones almost immediately, sometimes simultaneously. Alan C -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 4:38 PM To: PDML

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Alan C
A powerful image. I like the contrast between the autumn colours the bare rock. A climber's paradise? Alan C -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 2:04 PM To: PDML Subject: Peso-Teton Fall From probably my favorite Fall photo area, Wyoming. Shot

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-30 Thread Richard Womer
Excellent job with a classic shot. When my mother was young, she spent a summer in an art school near there. She talked about it often; it was one of her favorite places ever. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 8:37 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Big thanks

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Alan C
Hang in there, Ann. Will be thinking of you. Alan C -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:27 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Lurk mode has commenced much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Your trees may be cousins to some of our varieties. CA central valley. Thanks much for comments, Alan! Jack - Original Message - From: Alan C c...@lantic.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:50:12 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Sierra Fall Very nice, Jack. We don't get

Re: Peso- Colorado #2

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Many are of the same opinion. Truly special place. My only job is to get there. Jack - Original Message - From: Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:51:11 AM Subject: Re: Peso- Colorado #2 Excellent job with a classic shot. When

Re: Two images from a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2014-10-30 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 30, 2014, at 12:34 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: The “vegetable headed people” represent the four seasons. They were inspired by paintings done in the same theme. I forget the artist and the period. My limited recollection is that he was Italian. From a friend who

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture. By the look of the mountain it would appear a polarizer filter would have helped with the haze. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net Subject: Peso-Teton Fall From probably my

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Ken Waller
841 - Nicely framed and captured. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net Subject: Peso-Sierra Fall A couple Sierra fall shots, again, from a few years ago. Both with an LX (I believe). Comments

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, for commenting, Ken. Of course you couldn't know, that mountain was possible 15 miles away. The sparkelingly clear, air high elevation allowed the detail you see. Jack - Original Message - From: Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30,

Re: Peso-Sierra Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated comments, Ken. Jack - Original Message - From: Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:40:32 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Sierra Fall 841 - Nicely framed and captured. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Stan Halpin
I am in travel mode and neglected to carry my crystal ball. So I am not absolutely certain, but I predict that the 16-85mm will be wider, shorter, and with better or worse IQ. But maybe about the same. stan Sent from my iPad On Oct 30, 2014, at 1:30 PM, Mark Roberts

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Stan Halpin
Be well, get back soon. We'll miss your comments. Stan Sent from my iPad On Oct 30, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is Thursday

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jack, This is a very interesting image that made me wanting to go to that area again. As Ken wrote, either a polairizer or some post-processing (presence and/or selective sharpening in LR or unsharp mask in PS, possibly combined with selective (for the blue color) contrast enhancement))

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread David J Brooks
get well soon and i'll take what ever the anestheseologist has left over.:-) Dave On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 11:27 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Yolanda Rowe
Wishing you a successful procedure and a speedy recovery. I had my left eye done on Feb 12 and the right one done on Feb 26. Sleeping in the recliner the first night was easiest. Biggest issue was remembering not to rub. Such a creature of habit (most of them bad). All the best, Ann. Yonnie On

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Wishing you speedy recovery, Ann. See you soon! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Oct 30, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 30.10.14 16:27, schrieb Ann Sanfedele: sorry not to be commenting on your shots - I'm preoccupied with rl stuff Good luck, Ann, and hope to see you back here, soon. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio :

First Ever GESOs

2014-10-30 Thread Kevin Thornsberry
I've been a part time contributor, part time lurker, occasional PUG submitter, most time inactive member of this list for probably 15 years or so. I used to follow the list daily and contribute some, but over time the list changed with a higher percentage of the posts about PESOs and GESOs

Re: Peso-Teton Fall

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Igor and Ken, I have for a long while, carried a fat folding pouch of filters, but only one 49mm drop in, and that was a polarizing. Could have used it, but didn't sense the need. Maybe my sensor needs cleaned. Jack - Original Message - From: Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org To: PDML

Re: First Ever GESOs

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful light on the Elk. Both, very well composed and rendered, Kevin. Thanks for the look! Jack - Original Message - From: Kevin Thornsberry kevin_thornsbe...@compuserve.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 11:39:32 AM Subject: First Ever GESOs I've been a

Re: PESO BW Challenge Day 1

2014-10-30 Thread Attila Boros
Quite striking, makes me wonder how did the elephant got there. Is this an old factory? On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 7:37 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: And the last one, day five, something completely incongruous https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGX01655.jpg

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Larry Colen
Mark C wrote: My only comment is that Ricoh Pentax is now producing 7 zooms in the normal / long normal zoom range: 16 -85 f3.5-5.6 16-45 f4 16-50 f2.8 17-70 f4 18 - 55 f3.5-5.6 18 - 55 II f3.5-5.6 18-135 f3.5-5.6 Obviously there are differences in focal length, features, etc. The On the

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Larry Colen
I wonder how big the image circle on it is. On October 30, 2014 7:47:24 AM PDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My only comment is that Ricoh Pentax is now producing 7 zooms in the normal / long normal zoom range: 16 -85 f3.5-5.6 16-45 f4 16-50 f2.8 17-70 f4 18 - 55 f3.5-5.6 18 - 55 II

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Ken Waller
get well soon and i'll take what ever the anestheseologist has left over.:-) Propofal is my anesthetic drupo of choice - had it for two procedures this year and had no left over side effects. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From:

Re: First Ever GESOs

2014-10-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hi Kevin, These are great images! And just in case, - the alternative achive can be read here: http://www.mail-archive.com/pdml@pdml.net/ Cheers, Igor - Original Message - From: Kevin Thornsberry kevin_thornsbe...@compuserve.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 30,

Re: PESO BW Challenge Day 1

2014-10-30 Thread Ken Waller
...makes me wonder how did the elephant got there He packed his trunk and took the bus (;+ Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO BW Challenge Day 1 Quite striking, makes me

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Zos Xavius
Only one way to find out! On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I wonder how big the image circle on it is. On October 30, 2014 7:47:24 AM PDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My only comment is that Ricoh Pentax is now producing 7 zooms in the normal / long

Re:First Ever GESOs

2014-10-30 Thread Don Guthrie
My quick impression is you should post more often. I also like some of your more adventurous PP. On 10/30/14, 2:41 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:39:32 -0400 From: Kevin Thornsberrykevin_thornsbe...@compuserve.com To:pdml@pdml.net Subject: First Ever

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Go well Ann Chris On 30 October 2014 15:27, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is Thursday morning. Merrill will stay with me until following Monday..

Re: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We will miss you images and your interesting comments, Ann, but we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, and come back when you are ready. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 11:27 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote:

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Does the HD mean anything? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 11:35 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Too slow. The 16-50 is 1 to 2 stops faster. Paul via phone On Oct 30, 2014, at 11:30 AM, Charles Robinson

Re: First Ever GESOs

2014-10-30 Thread Bulent Celasun
Kevin, All can say is this : I liked both. and this: ... you should post more often. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: First Ever GESOs

2014-10-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great work, Kevin. I especially enjoyed the elk image and the first and third images of the sand dunes. Well composed, with great color and detail. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 2:39 PM, Kevin Thornsberry kevin_thornsbe...@compuserve.com

Peso-Cathedral Ridge (REWORK)

2014-10-30 Thread Jack Davis
Igor, Ken or ?, take a quick relook. Gave it a tad more clarity and punch. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=844 -- 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: Lurk mode has commenced

2014-10-30 Thread Mark C
Get well soon Ann! Looking forward to your return to the list. Mark On 10/30/2014 11:27 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: much household prep going on before next week's arrival of nurse and FWB arrives. He will get here on Wed evening, cataract surgery is Thursday morning. Merrill will stay with me

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Mark C
True - that would be a significant distinction. A full from 16-85 would encompass a remarkable zoom range. Mark On 10/30/2014 12:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I wonder how big the image circle on it is. On October 30, 2014 7:47:24 AM PDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My only comment is

Re: HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

2014-10-30 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: Does the HD mean anything? HD is the new lens coating technology, replacing SMC. This article suggests that all DA lenses have been updated from SMC to HD:

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