Re: PESO: Anther Focus Stack

2016-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A very pleasant image, Bill. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 11:03 PM, Bill wrote: > And another pixel shift, though probably wasted on this subject. > > This is a 17 image stack > > K1 (what else?), DFA 100

And in other news

2016-06-13 Thread Bill
I took most of my Fuji gear to the pusher's store today and put it up for sale in their used counter. As nice as it is, I just can't see myself using it again. I held back the X-T1 and 35/1.4 in case I have trouble selling everything. I don't want to be stuck with a lens and no body. I will

PESO: Anther Focus Stack

2016-06-13 Thread Bill
And another pixel shift, though probably wasted on this subject. This is a 17 image stack K1 (what else?), DFA 100 f/2.8 macro WR at f/5.6, 1/15 second per exposure. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/stack3.html Enjoy. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Itty Bitty Birdy

2016-06-13 Thread ann sanfedele
what cotty said ann On 6/12/2016 11:43 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 12/6/16, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: This little guy was much smaller than the other sparrows I saw yesterday, so I would guess that he or she is a recent arrival.

Re: GESO: On and off track

2016-06-13 Thread Nicole Jacque
Buy lots of Apple products — my stock plan, and therefore racing budget, will thank you! I am running nationally — although I may try to fit a regional in somewhere. Nowadays they call the National events SCCA Majors… Mid-Ohio seems like a fun track. However when I was there a week ago, I

Re: OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-13 Thread Paul
I put up w/back pain for over six months while trying various methods to get rid of it - physical therapy, chiropractor, acupuncture, three sets of cortisone injections - finally had surgery last February. Recovery is going well but I hope you find relief without having to go to that extent.

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, I've heard of "follow deer" but my use wasn't a "typo" and it really didn't refer to anything other than a solid point I was attempting to make with Paul S.. Guess I was too involved in my meaningless patter. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 5:42 PM, ann sanfedele

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread ann sanfedele
Yes it does... deer.. :-) Outside of "Lost Wages"there is (or was) a little mini-zoo of sorts where there was a small deer enclosure with the sign "Follow Deer" :-) ann On 6/13/2016 7:17 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm once more a bit off balance in trying to connect your references. I did use

Re: GESO: On and off track

2016-06-13 Thread Ken Waller
Glad to see you've chosen Mustangs ! I'm a retired Ford Motor automotive engineer - my stock plan thanks you. Mid Ohio is one of the best road courses in this part of the country. I wrenched many times on cars on this track over the years - 1969-72 Trans Am Mustang & IMSA sedan Pinto and in

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Jack Davis
I'm once more a bit off balance in trying to connect your references. I did use the word "fallow" recently along with the companion word "up." Does that answer your question? Thanks! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 3:20 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Jack - you

Re: OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-13 Thread John
Some times back pain isn't really your back. If it's low, around your waist and fairly intense, it might be kidney stones. Some people (I'm one of those lucky ones) can drink Cranberry Juice & it will cause the stones to dissolve, relieving the pain. On 6/13/2016 5:45 PM, Jack Davis wrote:

Re: New KAF4 lens mount on latest 55-300 lens

2016-06-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Igor PDML-StR wrote: >What's the meaning of PLM and RE? PLM means "Pulse Motor" (focusing motor). RE means that it moves the rear element of the lens, relative to other elements, in focusing. >Does this lens have just an electronic aperture control or a dual one? Just electronic. >What

New KAF4 lens mount on latest 55-300 lens

2016-06-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
What's the meaning of PLM and RE? Does this lens have just an electronic aperture control or a dual one? What happens if the lens is attached to an older camera, say k-5? It stays wide open? Igor Sent from mobile phone Mark Roberts Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:52:27 -0700 wrote:

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread ann sanfedele
Jack - you mean -fallow- was just a typo? too bad, it was really a cute pun... I know mike got the point ann On 6/13/2016 12:14 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Mike! Actually, I found a MUCH more personally demeaning definition that I wouldn't care to define here, but your intent trumps

GESO: Lick Observatory

2016-06-13 Thread Nicole Jacque
Yesterday was my birthday, and Larry and I spent the first few hours up on Mount Hamilton taking pictures near Lick Observatory. While Larry fiddled with his fancy K1, (not that I’m at all jealous, or anything) I took pictures of the various Observatory domes, some of which were in use, as

Re: OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-13 Thread Jack Davis
Hope all findings are simple fixes and covered by insurance, Brian! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 2:16 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > I feel your pain - literallly. > > I've been experiencing the worst bsck pain I've ever had over the past > few days. Going

Re: GESO: On and off track

2016-06-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. I'll try to make it to Mid Ohio. Paul via phone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 5:28 PM, Nicole Jacque wrote: > > >> On Jun 13, 2016, at 7:12 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> I did some homework. Not to embarrass you, Nicole, but I’m sure the list >>

Re: GESO: On and off track

2016-06-13 Thread Nicole Jacque
> On Jun 13, 2016, at 7:12 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I did some homework. Not to embarrass you, Nicole, but I’m sure the list > would also like to know more about your on-track exploits. > http://www.borellimotorsports.com/flashcast/1305_nicole/nicole.html > I’m not

Re: OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-13 Thread Brian Walters
I feel your pain - literallly. I've been experiencing the worst bsck pain I've ever had over the past few days. Going to see the doc this morning. Yes - certainly sucks big time. Cheers (well not so cheerful, really) Brian On Mon, Jun 13, 2016, at 11:16 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > . . .

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Mark. I'm sure she'll be back to eat my lilies. Paul via phone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Mark C wrote: > > Nice shot, Paul - nice neighbors you got there! > > Mark > >> On 6/12/2016 3:27 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> While I was sitting in my backyard

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Mark C
Nice shot, Paul - nice neighbors you got there! Mark On 6/12/2016 3:27 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: While I was sitting in my backyard awaiting more birds, this young lady paid a visit. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18246140=lg --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

Re: New KAF4 lens mount on latest 55-300 lens

2016-06-13 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3:50 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > I would expect 3rd party lens makers > to go for the KAF4 mount first because it'll make their manufacturing > process slightly simpler. In this interview, the Sigma CEO did state that Pentax's use of a

New KAF4 lens mount on latest 55-300 lens

2016-06-13 Thread Mark Roberts
http://www.dpreview.com/news/8852527391/affordable-reach-ricoh-announces-pentax-55-300mm-f4-5-6-3-lens Apparently the new Pentax "DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE" (whew!) sports the latest variation on the venerable K mount, which features the electronic aperture control that I've been

Heron just hanging around

2016-06-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18246484 on the K-1 cropped from the FA60-250 at f11. -- 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: OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-13 Thread Boris Liberman
Get well soon... I remember few occasions of this very unpleasant experience, so I can feel your pain :-(. On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > . . . sucks! Just sayin. > > Not so cheerful, Christine > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Back from GFM and almost two weeks on the road

2016-06-13 Thread Mark Roberts
I got back to Boston yesterday after spending nearly two weeks traveling up and down the eastern U.S. GFm was great this year, as usual. Got to hang out with Doug Brewer, drinking beer and trash talking everyone else on the PDML. Good times. The Big surprise of GFM this year is when list lurker

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Mike! Actually, I found a MUCH more personally demeaning definition that I wouldn't care to define here, but your intent trumps it, Mike. J - Original Message - From: "mike wilson" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 13,

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread mike wilson
Australian slang for rubbish. It was a poor pun but I couldn't resist the opportunity. Muntjac being a species of deer, in case you didn't know. No apology needed. > On 13 June 2016 at 16:48 Jack Davis wrote: > > > OH!! I was too sleepy (excuse) or dense to pick up on

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Jack Davis
OH!! I was too sleepy (excuse) or dense to pick up on the start of a pun. Please excuse me, Mike. By the way, what's a munt. Please don't say; "prox 30 days." Thanks, Ann for fawning over my unknowing launch of a pun thread. J - Original Message - From: "mike wilson"

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Jack Davis
Yes, I've always liked that Elk of pictures! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 8:28 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > >> On 6/12/2016 4:46 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> I just sent a fallow up message to verify the lens you used on this, "Pretty >> Young Lady." >>

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread ann sanfedele
On 6/13/2016 1:40 AM, mike wilson wrote: On 12 June 2016 at 21:46 Jack Davis wrote: That could certainly be true, but right now I'm trying to make a decision on the 150-450. I just sent a fallow up message to verify the lens you used on this, "Pretty Young Lady."

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread ann sanfedele
On 6/12/2016 4:46 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I just sent a fallow up message to verify the lens you used on this, "Pretty Young Lady." J And Jack starts the pun thread! :-) if you um caribou such things... and I do... lovely shot, Paul - ann On Jun 12, 2016, at 1:34 PM, Paul

Re: GESO: On and off track

2016-06-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
I did some homework. Not to embarrass you, Nicole, but I’m sure the list would also like to know more about your on-track exploits. http://www.borellimotorsports.com/flashcast/1305_nicole/nicole.html Will you be racing in Michigan this summer? Would love to shoot some pics. I don’t see any

Re: OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-13 Thread David J Brooks
I hear ya Dave On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 9:16 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > . . . sucks! Just sayin. > > Not so cheerful, Christine > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: Pretty Young Lady

2016-06-13 Thread Jack Davis
Oh, and good luck in finding your "hart." J Sent from my iPhone On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:40 PM, mike wilson wrote: >> On 12 June 2016 at 21:46 Jack Davis wrote: >> >> >> That could certainly be true, but right >> now I'm trying to make a

OT: Back Pain . . .

2016-06-13 Thread Christine Aguila
. . . sucks! Just sayin. Not so cheerful, Christine -- 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 and lens review: United Colors of Mitakon (25 f/0.95)

2016-06-13 Thread Mark Stringer
Nice review and lens. Looking forward to the low light review. Stringer "I like photographs but my ability for critique is limited to some expression of "I like it". Otherwise "I don't like it" (probably a bug or snake) or indifferent (probably a cat)." -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: GESO: On and off track

2016-06-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks. Nice looking cars. I will do some homework in regard to those classes. I should be more aware of these things as I sometimes have to write about Motorsports but I tend to forget everything that's not an immediate concern. Paul via phone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 2:30 AM, Nicole Jacque

Re: GESO: On and off track

2016-06-13 Thread Nicole Jacque
At Seattle I was driving my Spec Mustang: https://flic.kr/p/HXEobm and at Mid-Ohio, I was driving my Touring 2 class Mustang: https://flic.kr/p/J7rPuT I photographed race groups that ran at times that didn’t conflict with my schedule, so it’s kind of random. At Seattle, that ended up being