Re: Halooo!......?

I used to do all my home and auto repairs, but now at 73, I’m hobbled by arthritis in all my joints. I can barely wash my hair. Paul > On Mar 3, 2021, at 12:29 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Paul, you are so right, it does get tougher with age but will always be in > your blood. I still do

Re: Autofocus settings

Although Pentax autofocus is lacking in speed and tracking ability, it is very accurate if single point is used without recomposing . For that reason I always use the shutter button to focus and rarely recompose. With the K-1 I almost always have enough pixels to allow altering of the

Re: Autofocus settings

I use single point autofocius S to shoot birds perched in trees. The single point allows you Leo focus on an eye. I don’t se autofocus C (continuous) to shoot birds in flight. Single point for the most parr. Paul > On Feb 24, 2021, at 10:26 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Just like Arthur Dent

Re: PESO - Sledding in the Park

They moved to a suburb of Houston. They were without power for a few hours off and on but no other problems. Paul > On Feb 24, 2021, at 7:39 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Feb 24, 2021, at 3:52 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> Thanks for asking.Grace

Re: PESO - Sledding in the Park

enough to make a sledding > area on grass. > > The city (Durham or Raleigh) did sometimes close off streets for sledding if > we got snow, and they would stay closed as long as the snow lasted (2 -3 days > max), but it wouldn't be long before there was only pavement again. > >>

Re: PESO - Sledding in the Park

Love it. Reminds me of good times with my granddaughter. Paul > On Feb 23, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Across the street from us us a park featuring a “bowl,” whose sides are good > for sledding. It was very popular last weekend. > >

Re: OT: The story of that Iconic imasge

Another paywall. No thanks, Paul > On Feb 23, 2021, at 9:06 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/iconic-world-war-ii-photo-staged-heroic-true-story > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery >

Re: PESOs: 10 year anniversary

So sad. A great city in ruins. Paul > On Feb 22, 2021, at 3:42 AM, David Mann wrote: > > Ten years ago today our lives were fractured as much as our city when a > 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck at 12:51pm. > > 185 lives were lost in that event along with thousands injured. Countless >

Re: iPhone Fun

iPhone photos can be effortlessly transferred to a Mac via Airdrop. Very convenient. In the past I’ve used a lesser phone to document ideas I may later want to pursue as newspaper or magazine articles, usually with the intention of shooting with a camera subsequently. A few phone pics have

iPhone Fun

We got another few inches of snow so I shot the backyard in RAW mode with the iPhone 12 Pro Max and rendered it with ARC on my computer. This was shot with the wide angle lens, which is 13 mm equivalent. Cropped a wee bit to eliminate the edge of the roof.

Re: Unclogging printer head

Have you tried Epson scan? I find it’s far superior to Vuescan on Epson flatbeds Paul > On Feb 19, 2021, at 4:19 AM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > > Am 19.02.21 um 04:36 schrieb David Mann: > >> I should try Vuescan again but last time I did I just couldn't get usable >> results from it (the

IPhone 12 Pro Max files

This topic came up in an earlier post. The HEIC format is a compressed mode, like jpeg. Apple says it uses less space, is more versatile and offers more editing options on the phone. A jpg format can be chosen as an alternative in Settings/Camera/Format. There one can also choose Apple ProRAW

Re: K-1

Problems or update? Paul > On Feb 16, 2021, at 5:26 PM, John wrote: > > I sent it off to Precision today. > > -- > Science - Questions we may never find answers for. > Religion - Answers we must never question. > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to

Re: PESO: Winter Cardinal

Well done! I’d like to get out and shoot some birds , but it’s damn cold and there’s more than a foot of snow on the ground. Paul > On Feb 15, 2021, at 7:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Feb 14, 2021, at 1:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> Just as I was complaining about having

Re: Unclogging printer head

I’ve been using a 2880 without a single clogging incident fir years. Bought it when it was first introduced. In recent years I’ve probably made only one print a month or so but it keeps chugging along. I use only Epson ink and buy it from Atlex or Epson, never off store shelves. I don’t if any

Re: Absent PDMLers...was Bong Manayon

Good to hear he’s still among the quick! Paul > On Feb 16, 2021, at 1:20 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > > Thanks, Godfrey. > > -p > >> On 2/15/2021 4:53 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> I see Jack on Flickr from time to time. I know he’s been active when he >> favorites an occasional picture or

Re: GESO: Nightcicles

I like the first one . Nice image. Paul > On Feb 13, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I tried to follow Larry's advice and throw some light on the icicles so I > could photograph them at night, thus eliminating the distracting > background. Since I couldn't get out on the deck

Re: PESO: A lousy photo

.heic file, and how do you > process them? > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* > > >>> On 2/9/2021 15:54:15, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> Yep, it’s a bad pic of my wife sleeping, but

Re: PESO: A lousy photo

e stacking, like in astrophotography. > They probably shoot a few seconds of video, then match and sum up all of the > frames. > > >> >> bill >> >>> On Tue., Feb. 9, 2021, 7:17 p.m. Paul Stenquist, >>> wrote: >>> >>> No flash in

Re: PESO: A lousy photo

>> if I posted a photo of her like that. >> >> Dan Matyola >> *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery >> <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* >> >> >> >>> On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 3:54 PM Paul Stenquist >>> wrote: >>

PESO: A lousy photo

Yep, it’s a bad pic of my wife sleeping, but how it was taken is interesting. It was shot in almost total darkness in the middle of the night with an iPhone 12 Max Pro in night mode. The Raw Image is 4032 x 3024 pixels. The stop is f1.6. The exif data says 1/5 second but it took several seconds

Re: couple of PEsos - Ashley- warning, catography

I like that crop! Well done. Paul > On Feb 8, 2021, at 8:45 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > So I had the K-5 on the tripod, settings at ISO 100, f8.0, auto focus, no > flash getting ready to photograph the cover of a box the jigsaw puzzle about > to be listed on ebay.. > > Guess who got

Re: filter wallets

2021 4:22 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > I use very few filters with digital. > > I still use quite a few. Most are color filters for use when shooting > monochrome, some are effects filters such as sepia filters for shooting > color. I still use filters because I

Re: February PUG is up

el Adams award.. :-) > Our visit in 1992 in the Spring gave us lots of clear views of Denali (as > opposed to 1989 when we never saw it emerge) but > I didn't get anything to compare to yours.., Stan > > ann > > On 2/4/2021 6:49 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Ann’s glaci

Re: February PUG is up

Ann’s glacier is superb. Paul > On Feb 4, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Brian W wrote: > > G'day all > > A reasonably large gallery this month - and some great black & white > landscapes. > Well done all. > > Just a short note on how to access the the high res versions of the images... > > 1. Click a

Re: filter wallets

I use very few filters with digital. Primarily polarizers, very rarely a neutral density. I carry them in the plastic filter holders provided by the manufacturer. Paul > On Feb 4, 2021, at 4:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > I find myself running two camera bags, one for the K-1 one for the

Re: Pine Siskins

Excellent shots. I get Pine Siskins here occasionally as well. This area is south of their usual habitat, but they are known to wander. They are finches, so they love thistle seeds, just like their golden cousins. > On Jan 31, 2021, at 4:17 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > We’ve had a few pine

Re: Quotes

Sorry to hear. Always enjoyed the quotes. I can’t recall anyone looking bad. Of course we’re all responsible for our words. There are times I’ve regretted a remark, but that’s part of life. Paul > On Jan 23, 2021, at 7:39 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > > that's too bad Larry > > Dave > >> On

Re: PESO: Maribou Stork

Well captured. Fascinating. Paul > On Jan 20, 2021, at 1:08 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Maribou Storks are scavengers, well known for cleaning up at kills & in > rubbish tips. Generally they appear very dirty. This is one of a group, > soaked & washed by overnight rain, busy drying out before

Re: OT 1890's street photography

e don’t have to throw all improvements overboard in order to > get rid of cars. > >> On 18 Jan 2021, at 12:24, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> I agree: Nineteenth century photos are charming. Of course what doesn’t >> register is the raw sewage coursing through th

Re: OT 1890's street photography

I agree: Nineteenth century photos are charming. Of course what doesn’t register is the raw sewage coursing through the streets, the mountains of horse dung and the accompanying smells and health issues. Those times make for a pretty picture but life was difficult. Paul > On Jan 18, 2021, at

Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

Stunning I’m as he’s. The langur is special. Paul > On Jan 17, 2021, at 8:03 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > A lovely gallery, Subash - I think it was lucky you didn't have bright > sunlight.. foggy rainy days soften the light and , I think, better serve the > revealing of true colors in the

Re: PESO: Lion Pair

Great catch of a very special moment. Paul > On Jan 16, 2021, at 10:20 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Wonderful image! > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > * > > > >> On Sat, Jan 16, 2021 at 9:43 AM Alan C wrote: >> >> A

Re: #45

Not enough time for impeachment In my opinion. But prosecution for sedition will remain an option after Biden is inaugurated. Paul > On Jan 7, 2021, at 7:54 AM, Bill wrote: > > Impeachment with conviction in the Senate would prevent him from holding > office in the future. There are people

Re: #45

A 2/3 majority opting for impeachment is possible after today. But it would require all of the time remaining in Trump’s tenure to achieve. Not worth it. He will be ruined and quite possibly go to jail. Paul > On Jan 6, 2021, at 6:45 PM, John Francis wrote: > > On Wed, Jan 06, 2021 at

Re: Adobe is doing a good job convincing me to try dxo

I’ve used Bridge as an image management tool in combination with photoshop for 15 years or so. Love it. Lightroom was a non starter for me. Paul > On Jan 5, 2021, at 6:19 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > I have been staying away from facial recognition so my LR 6 keeps working > for the moment.

Re: OT, any motorheads on the list near White Lake Michigan

Check the Hagerty price guide. Paul > On Jan 4, 2021, at 3:02 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > A friend of mine in the Bay Area is interested in (what I’m pretty sure is) > this car: > https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1155315/1933-ford-tudor-for-sale-in-white-lake-michigan-48383 > > It’s a

Re: OT, any motorheads on the list near White Lake Michigan

I would have a look if it was summer and Covid wasn’t an issue. But not much one can do to examine it now. There’s salt and slush in the streets. That’s a steep price fir a Tudor. I had a ‘34 50 years ago. Paul > On Jan 4, 2021, at 3:02 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > A friend of mine in the Bay

Re: I got my head this morning

Me too. Of course I’m a newlywed! Paul > On Jan 2, 2021, at 5:55 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > Give us this day our daily head... > >> On 2 Jan 2021, at 22:45, Rick Womer wrote: >> >> That is a strange (and potentially alarming) title for a post. >> >> Handed to you on a platter? >> >> You

Re: PESO - Gingerbread house and church

Well done! A great family project. Paul > On Jan 2, 2021, at 8:39 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Looks good enough to eat :-) > > How long do you admire it before you dig in? > > ann > >> On 1/1/2021 5:52 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> Nicely done and nicely photographed. >> >> Dan Matyola

Re: PESO Misty

A pleasant, artful image. Paul > On Jan 2, 2021, at 11:28 AM, Toine wrote: > > It was a little hazy, foggy, misty or something similar today > > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/#=1=006-025-img4398 > > Toine > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: It was twenty years ago today, Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play

Thanks for 20 great years. I had been subscribed for less than a year I think and didn’t want to see it go away. You saved the list, and my memory may be faulty but I don’t recall a lot of hiccups. Well done sir Paul > On Jan 1, 2021, at 5:27 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > > sort of. > > During

Re: GESO 2020 faves

Excellent work! Paul > On Dec 31, 2020, at 10:13 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > great set Larry. some of them just stunning. > >> On Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:13:33 -0800 >> Larry Colen wrote: >> >> Chances are pretty low of my adding another photo in the next 36 >> hours or so >> >> Here are my

Re: Ball head question

I used to use a pan/tilt head much like this for shooting cars. Solid platform and it makes me think about framing. But not good when you have to keep up with critters. Paul > On Dec 28, 2020, at 3:42 PM, Toine wrote: > > Why not use a manfrotto 3 way pan tilt head. something like >

Re: Ball head question

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822264-REG Paul > On Dec 28, 2020, at 5:41 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > Which one Paul? > >> On December 28, 2020 1:23:23 PM PST, Paul Stenquist >> wrote: >> This is the ball head I use. It’s rated for up to

Re: Ball head question

This is the ball head I use. It’s rated for up to 50 pound loads. Very smooth and it locks securely. Paul > On Dec 28, 2020, at 3:17 PM, John wrote: > > I don't think anyone makes a ball head substantial enough for the FA 600. > > I did a quick search online looking for the gimbal head I

Re: Ball head question

I find that a stout ball head works fine for shooting birds. My D FA 150-450 plus DA 1.4X on the K-1 with battery grip balances nicely and the ball head allows ample movement. My Arca plate is long enough to allow about an inch of adjusts. Paul > On Dec 28, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Sasha Sobol

Re: OT: one more view of JUpiter and friends

Broken link says my browser. Paul > On Dec 22, 2020, at 1:48 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Long time friend of mine took this one with her Nikon Coolpix B700 superzoom > (on automatic) last night - it is on facebook - she said it was fine if I > shared link > >

Re: History rhymes, happy Dan Day

Happy, happy, Dan! Paul > On Dec 20, 2020, at 7:20 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > There’s only one way to permanently avoid birthdays. Better to celebrate! > > Hope it was a good one! > > Rick > >> On Fri, Dec 18, 2020 at 15:34 Daniel J. Matyola >> wrote: >> >> Thanks, guys! At my age, I do

Re: Jupiter Saturn convergence

It has been cloudy here as well. Paul > On Dec 20, 2020, at 9:54 AM, Alan C wrote: > > I saw them quite far apart last week but it has been heavily overcast ever > since. I really hope some of you guys get some good shots showing plenty of > detail. > > Alan C > >> On 20-Dec-20 04:03 PM,

Re: Jupiter Saturn convergence

I haven’t tried, but if I do I’ll use the 150-450 with a very nice A 2x converter that I have. And I’ll expose at f11 at a range of shutter speeds, picking the best exposure in post. Paul > On Dec 19, 2020, at 8:32 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Is anyone getting any practice shots of the

Re: PESO: Brrrrr

Bleak, frigid, forbidding. All well captured. Paul > On Dec 18, 2020, at 5:41 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > > The original German wordplay from the title in fotocommunity.de doesn't > work in English. An 'Eisbahn' is an ice rink, while an 'Eisenbahn' is a > railway. > > It was bl..dy cold

Re: PEso: Snow

Ice, moody pic. Stay warm! Paul > On Dec 16, 2020, at 10:59 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2020-New-York-at-home-and-on-silent-streets/i-2VffjLt/A > > a bit of cheer - we havent had a decent snow since 2018. shot from my smudgy > officed

PESOs Two cuties

Lots of grey days lately, but I still spent a bit of time in the backyard. Perhaps the nicest looking dark-eyed junco I’ve seen this year. Since they grovel on the ground for food and rarely perch, I will shoot them at the feeder. https://www.photo.net/photo/18635040/Dark-Eyed-Junco A chubby

Re: VESO - Irregulum - GDG

Very nice. The last image is my favorite. The stupid car is well photographed! :-) Paul > On Dec 13, 2020, at 6:08 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 12/12/20, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Another walk. A few preliminary photos, presented in a 2 minute video ... >> >>

Re: Happy Ann day

A hearty happy birthday from chilly Michigan. We did get a bit of sun today, so I ventured out in the yard for a bit. Hope you had a great day! Hugs, Paul > On Dec 10, 2020, at 2:03 PM, Alan C wrote: > > From sunny Phalaborwa too! > > Alan C > > On 10-Dec-20 08:42 PM, Toine wrote: >> Happy

Re: December PUG is up

Thanks for all your work, Brian.You’ve done a magnificent jog managing the pug. I will try to participate more frequently next year. Paul > On Dec 4, 2020, at 6:33 PM, Brian W wrote: > > G'day all > > Biggest gallery of the year - a great way to end 2020. It's been a > challenging > time

Re: Enablement!

I have a Pentax 12-24 that I will gladly part with. Paul > On Dec 3, 2020, at 6:11 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > I did a little research before buying and Sigma seems to have made a number > of similar lenses. It looks like at least two slightly different variable > aperture versions from

Re: OT steak and potatoes

Can’t see this without allowing Google access to my photos. Paul > On Dec 3, 2020, at 12:35 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Got into a discussion about dinner tonight. I kind of like how this phone > snap turned out > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/Chb2BGtm8iVzE3mU6 > > I’ve been experimenting

Re: PESO Birding with 1.4x converter

I responded to the wrong post. It’s Larry’s fried potatoes pic that google is holding hostage. Paul > On Dec 3, 2020, at 6:00 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Can’t see this without allowing Google access to all my photos! > > Paul > >> On Dec 3, 2020, at 1:5

Re: PESO Birding with 1.4x converter

Can’t see this without allowing Google access to all my photos! Paul > On Dec 3, 2020, at 1:57 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Dec 2, 2020, at 5:41 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >> That looks enough like the one I use, that I can opine that it also makes a >> decent club, for self

Re: OT PESO: asian brown flycatcher

Well done. Nicely framed. Paul > On Dec 2, 2020, at 4:10 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a cute little bird which lives in the himalayas and spends the winter > in the warm climate of south india. smaller than a sparrow. > > > http://something-feathered.in/2020/12/02/asian-brown-flycatcher/ >

Re: PESO 2020 - 266 - GDG

A very common sight throughout most of the world. It’s some variety of grass that has gone to seed. Technically, it’s a seed-bearing flower. Paul > On Nov 30, 2020, at 8:25 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I'm fond of the photo but that ain't a frond, my dear, it's a /shaft/ > (now

Re: PESO - Walking the Dog

A pleasant image . Warm and well composed. Paul > On Nov 30, 2020, at 8:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Another from my Saturday outing: > > https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/2020/Long-Late-Fall-Walk/i-vjg9Z22/A > > Comments appreciated! > > Rick > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: PESO - Center City View

Nice composition. Well done. Paul > On Nov 29, 2020, at 4:57 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > I took the camera for a long walk yesterday, to a city park on the other > side of the Schuylkill River. This is one of the results. > > https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/2020/Long-Late-Fall-Walk/i-MD9vZvF/A

Re: PESO birds on a tree

Superb. A lively composition, enhanced by the limited DOF. Paul > On Nov 28, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Beautiful and very striking. > >> On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 8:37 AM Toine wrote: >> >> Black for a change: >> >>

Re: OT: without a clue

Sounds good. Ann. We had a rooster (capon), sausage and cherry stuffing, revisionist green bean casserole and more. Charmaine made a New York cheesecake. That will come much later. I posted a pic of the bird on Facebook. Paul > On Nov 26, 2020, at 3:51 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > So glad

Re: PESO Birding with 1.4x converter

The DA 1.4X may vignette slightly in the corners with that combination.. It does on the K-1 with D FA 150-450. But it’s inconsequential. Easily fixed, and I almost always crop my bird photos. I think Ken Waller tried it with the FA 600 f/4. > On Nov 25, 2020, at 1:13 PM, John wrote: > > On

Re: PESO Birding with 1.4x converter

I use the DA 1.4x regularly with my 150-450. It’s superb. Paul > On Nov 25, 2020, at 8:45 AM, Toine wrote: > > Found a DA 1.4x converter. Tried converters before including the > famous 1.7 AF version and never satisfied until this DA version. > Combined with the DA300 I can't complain about

Re: 'Why I still shoot with Pentax'

I still shoot with Pentax because the glass is excellent. I’ve been asked what equipment I use numerous times by magazine photo editors who have praised the detail and sharpness of my pics. Ditto, the bird shooters I know. They regularly mention how much feather detail I achieve with the D FA

Re: geso walkers mill, fall version

Nice set. Glad you got out again. Unpleasant weather is upon us. Paul > On Nov 22, 2020, at 2:41 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > > Our club did a walk in this forest trail area back in Aug but we went back > Friday for a fall walk and probably one of our last for the time being > > Some fall

Re: Peso: Notorious

I rarely like photos of art, but this one sings. The angle and the slice of real world to left of frame make it special. Paul > On Nov 20, 2020, at 8:34 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Today on 11th street at 1st ave.. > >

Re: dos PESOS - Covid life in the east village

Nice. “Fine Dining...” is classic! Paul > On Nov 20, 2020, at 8:43 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Don't take my K-5 out anymore too heavy - here are a couple of snaps from > yesterday in the neighborhood with my P Canon > >

PESOS Last Weekend

A sparrow flies by in the background at an opportune moment, and a chickadee prepares for launch. A beautiful day for birding last weekend, but bad weather is now upon us. https://www.photo.net/photo/18630991/Fly-By https://www.photo.net/photo/18630992/About-to-Bolt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: New pictures of the Pentax K-3 Mark III flagship APS-C DSLR camera

Good to hear. I haven’t really been paying much attention. I’m not in a camera buying position. My next will probably be a K-1 iii. Paul > On Nov 14, 2020, at 3:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Nov 14, 2020, at 12:19 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >

Re: Birds!

Yep, not the same as our chickadees, but I see the resemblance. I would say your backyard bird is the same species as the Oregon one.. Paul > On Nov 14, 2020, at 6:25 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Nov 14, 2020, at 2:36 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >>

Re: Birds!

Nice set. Great pics! I don’t see a chickadee, at least not one like our north central chickadees. Paul > On Nov 14, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Nov 14, 2020, at 1:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> Wow! You have a magnificent collection of bird images there,

Re: New pictures of the Pentax K-3 Mark III flagship APS-C DSLR camera

For birding it will need a viewfinder as bright as that of the K-1. Paul > On Nov 14, 2020, at 3:10 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Nov 14, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: >> >> On the K-5 the review button is on the left which always confuses me >> switching with the K-1. >>

Re: PESO Fungus anonymous

Nicely done! A gentle mood and excellent composition. Paul > On Nov 12, 2020, at 3:37 PM, Toine wrote: > > It's amazingly quiet on the list. > Another one of my lock-down photo walks: > > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/#=1=005-952-20201112-img3568 > > Toine > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO 2020 - 251 - GDG

You both have better eyes than me. I could make out only a Hasselblad book and something with “art” in the title. Paul > On Nov 12, 2020, at 10:59 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > HA -- So was I :-) > ann > >> On 11/12/2020 4:58 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: >> More interested in the contents of your

Re: The danger of being a wildlife photographer

Fun stuff. Saw this set a couple of years ago. If its photoshop work, it’s very good. Some might be staged. They’re all a bit too perfect and share some characteristics that suggest they were ll done by the same person. But I enjoyed them anyway. > On Nov 11, 2020, at 2:15 PM, John Francis

Re: Peso: Landline

I have a rotary dial payphone in the basement. I’ll try to get a pic of it later today. > On Nov 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM, John wrote: > > On 11/11/2020 09:22:54, ann sanfedele wrote: >> Here is mine -- I could still use it, but the line goes through my internet >> server.. the actual ancient

Re: PESO It's Junco Day

; So how many times have you used an alias?? > > (ann ducks) > >> On 11/8/2020 5:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Yep, anti-aliasing is a menu option. I think I used it once. >> >> Paul >> >>>> On Nov 8, 2020, at 5:00 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: PESO It's Junco Day

Yep, anti-aliasing is a menu option. I think I used it once. Paul > On Nov 8, 2020, at 5:00 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >  > >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:01 PM, Rick Womer wrote: >> >> I’m curious: The K-1 shifts the sensor to minimize moire, which sacrifices >> some sharpness (though not as

Re: Experimenting with the K-3

00? If so, the detail is > remarkable (though there is a bit of noise). > > Nice shot overall, too! > > Rick > >> On Nov 7, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> I wanted to try handholding my birding rig with the K-3 and no battery grip. &

Re: PESO It's Junco Day

-sharp, and there’s not a whisper of moire in the feathers. How do ya > do that? > > Rick > > > >> On Nov 5, 2020, at 5:58 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> Thanks Rick. Yes, 12,800 is tickling the limits of the K-1. But on a cloudy >> day with

Re: Experimenting with the K-3

all games. Works well there seated. > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* > > > >> On Sat, Nov 7, 2020 at 1:35 PM Paul Stenquist >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Larry. My knee is wrecked,

Re: Experimenting with the K-3

len wrote: > >  > >> On Nov 7, 2020, at 8:33 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> I wanted to try handholding my birding rig with the K-3 and no battery grip. >> I generally shoot the same lens combination with the K-1. The K-3 minus grip >> made it significantl

Experimenting with the K-3

I wanted to try handholding my birding rig with the K-3 and no battery grip. I generally shoot the same lens combination with the K-1. The K-3 minus grip made it significantly lighter than the same lens and converter with my K-1 and battery grip. I also thought it would be fun to try the 945mm

Re: PESO It's Junco Day

addresed him :-) > > ann > >> On 11/5/2020 4:58 PM, Rick Womer wrote: >> Very nice shot, Paul. Not only is the sharpness remarkable for a hand-held >> shot (didn’t we call you “Steady Stenquist” years ago?), but also for the >> detail at an ISO of 12800. >> >&g

Re: PESO It's Junco Day

dn’t we call you “Steady Stenquist” years ago?), but also for the > detail at an ISO of 12800. > > Rick > > > >> On Nov 5, 2020, at 4:12 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> I had just come in from shooting birds in the yard when Larry posted his >> Junco.

PESO It's Junco Day

I had just come in from shooting birds in the yard when Larry posted his Junco. Ironically, or not, today was the first day I’ve seen a Junco since early last spring. Here, that means winter is nigh. You can see the Michigan Juncos are nowhere near as colorful as their Cali cousins. Handheld,

Re: PESOs junco and Michael

Well done. Juncos love to eat on the ground. Michigan juncos are not as coloful as those. > On Nov 5, 2020, at 3:18 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > A few days back I saw 9 juncos in my side yard, where I scatter seed. A > couple of them let me get within 10 feet of them and I was able to get some

Re: PESO: Burchell's Coucal

Excellent! Well done. Paul > On Nov 2, 2020, at 8:08 AM, Alan C wrote: > > A Burchell's Coucal (Centropus Burchelli). Often heard, seldom seen. About > the size of a Bantam. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/50558066703/ > K5 & Sigma 170-500DG @ 500mm. f8 1/800sec ISO1600 Overcast

Re: PESO: Roots

Colorful yet sinister. Well seen. Paul > On Oct 29, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Toine wrote: > > From today's walk: > > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/#=1=005-931-20201029-img3341 > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/#=1=005-928-20201029-img3344 > > Same tree different angle. > > Toine > > -- >

Re: PESO Female Red-Winged Blackbird

ntax-Gallery > <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* > > > >> On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 4:19 PM Paul Stenquist >> wrote: >> >> A lady of the species. K-1, D FA 150-450, DA 1.4X Converter, 630mm, f8 >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18628432/Fem

Re: PESO Female Red-Winged Blackbird

Thanks Subash. Pretty soon it’s going to be shooting Juncos in the snow for me. Paul > On Oct 29, 2020, at 12:06 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > sharp, detailed and nicely framed. lovely shot... > >> On Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:18:33 -0400 >> Paul Stenquist wrote: >>

Re: PESO Female Red-Winged Blackbird

Thanks Ken. It was a great day to be outdoors in Michigan. Paul > On Oct 28, 2020, at 5:37 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Just about perfect Paul - nice job ! > > > -Original Message----- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Sent: Oct 28, 2020 4:18 PM >> To: Pentax

PESO Female Red-Winged Blackbird

A lady of the species. K-1, D FA 150-450, DA 1.4X Converter, 630mm, f8 https://www.photo.net/photo/18628432/Female-Red-Winged-Blackbird -- 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 2020 - 234 - GDG

Nice pic, and probably the best possible since you couldn’t move the car without getting arrested! > On Oct 27, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Great car, great image! > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > * > > >

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