Re: fine focus mode K-5

2015-07-09 Thread John
On 7/7/2015 5:58 PM, David J Brooks wrote: As you may remember my sigma 17-70 broke and Gentec in Markham repaired it in the spring. It works fine, its seems to me to be just a tad softer than what i remember. I did a quick down and dirty focus check his morn, and it seems to be slightly FFing.

Re: aguila web site check

2015-07-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Paul, Anne, Godfrey, Bulent! Much appreciated. Anne: No, that’s a Chicago Park District life guard. Godfrey: Thanks for the godaddy recommendation years ago! I have to say, I’ve been very happy with the service. Cheers, Christine On Jul 8, 2015, at 8:24 AM, Paul

PESO: Summer Palace

2015-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
View of the Summer Palace in Beijing: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18048445size=lg K-6 II S, D 18-135 ZOOM 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

Geso 3 photos of a Summer visitor

2015-07-09 Thread Donald Guthrie
Not in the class of Mark C but best I could do with my handheld macro in the wind. https://flic.kr/s/aHskfTsawe -- 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

Re: PESO - At Work

2015-07-09 Thread Donald Guthrie
I like this photo voyerism geometric shapes in one neat package. Rminding me of the old expression : People who live in glass houses shouldn't. On 7/8/15 8:42 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2015 21:26:48 -0400 From: Rick Womerrickpic...@gmail.com To:

Re: fine focus mode K-5

2015-07-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 11:23 AM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: Where do you use it the most? That's where I'd do the adjustment. I would say from 50-70, mostly 70 Dave -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML

Re: PESO: Rapid Transit

2015-07-09 Thread John
When I went to China in 2010, we took the overnight trains from Guangzhou to Guilin, and later from Nanjing to Beijing. I didn't think they were overly nasty, although both did have the squat toilets. I don't remember if they had toilet paper or the traditional spray, but they had sinks with

Re: PESO: Summer Palace

2015-07-09 Thread Donald Guthrie
Nice photo, but I don't think we need to see anything below the lower roof line. I learned my nit picking from Ann. On 7/9/15 10:45 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:02:15 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: aguila web site check

2015-07-09 Thread John
Does *NOT* seem unreasonably slow. Browser: Pale Moon 25.5.0 (x86) I'm on Time-Warner Roadrunner, and it's FREQUENTLY slower than molasses. Your page is fast compared to some. On 7/7/2015 5:23 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I’ve been working on a new web site. If you have 2

Re: PESO - Fries With That (Paris Cafe)

2015-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
Frites are a Belgian invention. The historical facts are recorded in Asterix Chez Les Belges, which I commend to all. It happened when Asterix, Obelix and Abraracourcix visit Belgium to determine which is the bravest tribe in Gaul, and involves boiling oil, apples and some very bad puns. B

Re: Geso 3 photos of a Summer visitor

2015-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
Very nice, especially the middle one. On 9 Jul 2015, at 17:30, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Not in the class of Mark C but best I could do with my handheld macro in the wind. https://flic.kr/s/aHskfTsawe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - At Work

2015-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
That's a nice building. There is one similar, which is a cafe, in Barrier Park beside the Thames Barrier. Whenever I go there I think that when I win the jackpot on the lottery I'll buy some woodland and build something like that for myself.

Re: Geso 3 photos of a Summer visitor

2015-07-09 Thread Mark C
Nice! I love the patterned skin and the graceful poses. On 7/9/2015 12:30 PM, Donald Guthrie wrote: Not in the class of Mark C but best I could do with my handheld macro in the wind. https://flic.kr/s/aHskfTsawe --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: PESO - Crane Fly II

2015-07-09 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Frank, and to everyone else who took a look! Mark On 7/7/2015 10:08 PM, frank theriault wrote: More coolness! Amazing detail! cheers, frank On 7 July, 2015 4:09:54 PM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/crane-fly-ii Back to

Re: OT - help identifying this insect

2015-07-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan and Mark, Thank you for your responses. I knew that PDML has that collective intellect! (Is that an A.I.?) ;-) Mark, I think you were correct. I think it is mud dauber: https://goo.gl/PI7Fnx And it might be even an organ-pipe mud dauber:

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Knarf
It's a street photographer's paradise! Thanks, Ann. Appreciate the comment. Cheers, frank On 8 July, 2015 11:32:09 PM EDT, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Love kensington market - nice shot, indeed! On 7/8/2015 9:27 PM, frank theriault wrote: I got down to Toronto's Kensington

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Rick! Cheers, frank On 8 July, 2015 9:32:47 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, there's a lot in that pic! It works really well, though. I think I'll go back and stare at it some more. Cheers, Rick On Jul 8, 2015, at 9:27 PM, frank theriault wrote: I got down to

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Knarf
It's an image you've got to soak in, I believe. Thanks for the kind words, Marco. Cheers, frank On 9 July, 2015 12:04:52 AM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: Lots to see there. Lovely. - Marco On Jul 8, 2015, at 6:27 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I got down

Re: PESO: Fried Eggs

2015-07-09 Thread Rick Womer
Or, you could just ask Shell we dance? On Jul 9, 2015, at 8:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I'm guessing she gets asked a lot about whether they are over easy. /sexistcomment On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 4:01 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I found this tee shirt amusing. I

Re: Geso 3 photos of a Summer visitor

2015-07-09 Thread ann sanfedele
Oh I think the second one is especially nice... is that a Katydid? better looking than some of Marks, too - a very pretty insect ann On 7/9/2015 12:30 PM, Donald Guthrie wrote: Not in the class of Mark C but best I could do with my handheld macro in the wind. https://flic.kr/s/aHskfTsawe

Re: GESO mini ~ White hat

2015-07-09 Thread Bill
On 08/07/2015 7:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I call these White hat, or What I did during my Facebook timeout. They are both excellent in their own way. The second picture is cute, but beyond that, doesn't do much for me. The top image, however, is absolutely stunning. bill -- PDML

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Knarf
The pedestrian did cooperate, didn't he? ;-) Thanks for the kind comment, Dan. Appreciate it. Cheers, frank On 9 July, 2015 8:29:23 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The contrast between the bright blues on the building in the distance and the dark, dull colors in the

Re: GESO mini ~ White hat

2015-07-09 Thread Rick Womer
The first one is great. Rick On Jul 8, 2015, at 9:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I call these White hat, or What I did during my Facebook timeout. So somebody on Facebook reported my most recent Dorrie image, the Facebook umpires agreed and I was booted for 24 hours. During that time I had

PESO - Courtauld Institute

2015-07-09 Thread Rick Womer
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049313size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- 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: GESO mini ~ White hat

2015-07-09 Thread Knarf
O, much better. If only I were twenty years younger. I'd still be too old for her, but I'd be twenty years younger... Great shots, Bruce. Cheers, frank On 9 July, 2015 6:45:32 PM EDT, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Frank, you can see them here too, on my Tumblr. My model

Re: aguila web site check

2015-07-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, John! Much appreciated. Cheers, Christine On Jul 9, 2015, at 12:09 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: Does *NOT* seem unreasonably slow. Browser: Pale Moon 25.5.0 (x86) I'm on Time-Warner Roadrunner, and it's FREQUENTLY slower than molasses. Your page is fast compared

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Jack! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, frank On 8 July, 2015 11:11:27 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Exceptionally well done, Frank! Composition and exposure, ideal! J - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot, great venue. I'd like to see it rotated a bit to straighten out the verticals. Paul via phone On Jul 9, 2015, at 9:39 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The pedestrian did cooperate, didn't he? ;-) Thanks for the kind comment, Dan. Appreciate it. Cheers, frank

Re: PESO - Fries With That (Paris Cafe)

2015-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
I think a simpler crop might be more effective. Just take away the whole of the right hand side from one of the vertical lines goes through chip-lady's reflection, but leaving the man's hands fully in the frame. That would leave her somewhere around an intersection of thirds and strengthen the

Re: Some pictures from my recent trip to France

2015-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
Thanks. The weather was superb throughout, with overnight rain only, and only once. For the first couple of weeks the temperature was in the mid 30s, and dry, which is probably hotter than average. In the last week it was definitely a heatwave, and was being discussed on TV, with the

Re: PESO - Sir Arrol's Crane

2015-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 9:24 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Alan, thanks for the link. We really didn't care much for either the Tate Modern or its collection I had exactly the same reaction to the Tate Modern and its exhibits. Although I like most of the modern art at the NY

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The contrast between the bright blues on the building in the distance and the dark, dull colors in the foreground make an effective composition. The pedestrian adds a lot to the image, and is placed perfectly in the frame. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed,

Re: PESO - At Work

2015-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the way the viewer can see into the offices on the two lower floors and beyond. The glare in the window of the upper story adds contras and makes the visible office workers more interesting. Since you couldn't find any interesting art in the Tate Modern, you created your own! Dan Matyola

PESO The All-Michigan Match

2015-07-09 Thread paul stenquist
At the Englishtown, NJ Summernationals, 1982. Fuji 801, probably the Fujinon 55/1.8. Tri-X. Scanning some of my old drag racing negs today, just for grins. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18051512size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Close Encounter in the Sky

2015-07-09 Thread John
For those who missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZDeCd1pCn0 On 7/8/2015 5:56 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, Jul 8, 2015, at 03:39 AM, John wrote: By the time I found out about this, it's probably already too late for PDML members in Australia to take advantage of it, but I thought

Re: PESO: Summer Palace

2015-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Donald. I shall try cropping a bit off the bottom. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 11:55 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Nice photo, but I don't think we need to see anything below the lower roof line. I learned my

Re: PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-09 Thread Donald Guthrie
Nice one, Frank. Walk towards the light. On 7/8/15 8:42 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2015 21:27:12 -0400 From: frank theriaultknarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Alleyway in the Market Message-ID:

Re: PESO - At Work

2015-07-09 Thread Knarf
http://www.archdaily.com/60259/ad-classics-the-glass-house-philip-johnson Worked for Phil. Cheers, frank On 9 July, 2015 11:44:04 AM EDT, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I like this photo voyerism geometric shapes in one neat package. Rminding me of the old expression : People

Re: PESO - Fries With That (Paris Cafe)

2015-07-09 Thread John
What? Not freedom fries? On 7/8/2015 1:21 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Guess that would be French fries. No, it would be pomme frites. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- Science -

Re: GESO mini ~ White hat

2015-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
And thanks, Bulent! :) On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 6:18 AM, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Facebook ;) Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/

Re: GESO mini ~ White hat

2015-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Frank, you can see them here too, on my Tumblr. My model posted them to her Tumblr and I reposted them to mine ... http://pulchritude.brucemwalker.com/post/123536143222/dorriemack-sneak-preview-of-things-to-come-from On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 9:48 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I'm on

Re: PESO The All-Michigan Match

2015-07-09 Thread Marco Alpert
Awesome! - Marco On Jul 9, 2015, at 1:12 PM, paul stenquist wrote: At the Englishtown, NJ Summernationals, 1982. Fuji 801, probably the Fujinon 55/1.8. Tri-X. Scanning some of my old drag racing negs today, just for grins. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18051512size=lg --

Re: Geso 3 photos of a Summer visitor

2015-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite Nice! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 12:30 PM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Not in the class of Mark C but best I could do with my handheld macro in the wind. https://flic.kr/s/aHskfTsawe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Fried Eggs

2015-07-09 Thread Larry Colen
You've always been a yolkster On July 8, 2015 2:01:06 PM PDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I found this tee shirt amusing. I purposely keep the woman's face out of the frame: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18048436size=lg Comments re appreciated. Dan Matyola

Travellin' Again

2015-07-09 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all My wife and I are off to the north-west of Australia and The Top End from Saturday. As is usual for major trips, I'll be blogging as we go - although internet access will be unavailable in some areas so updates wont be daily. If anyone is interested in following along with the trip,

Re: PESO: Fried Eggs

2015-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You're a good egg, Larry. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 8:08 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: You've always been a yolkster On July 8, 2015 2:01:06 PM PDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I found this tee shirt

Re: PESO: Fried Eggs

2015-07-09 Thread Darren Addy
I'm guessing she gets asked a lot about whether they are over easy. /sexistcomment On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 4:01 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I found this tee shirt amusing. I purposely keep the woman's face out of the frame: