Re: PESO: One More Tree #2

2023-05-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 1:08 PM Rick Womer wrote: > That thing is enormous! Do you know what its dimensions are? > > Rick > > > On Apr 29, 2023, at 10:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > > > > Cont

Re: PESO: One More Tree #4

2023-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
te and on my computer - > I have one more where one tree stands out but there is another next to > it so I discounted it .. besides, it had been on PUG before > and seen elsewhere taken at the grand canyon in 1974 - but not with a > PENTAX .. with a RICOH ! > > nice shot, Dan >

PESO: One More Tree #4

2023-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
This is the fourth in my series of images fitting the May PUG theme of "One Tree." Lee refers to this type of tree as an "Overcoat palm," because of the thick layer of dead fronds around its shoulders. It sits on the Pacific shoreline, just South of the beach across from the condo where we

Re: Peso - one more lonely tree not submitted for May PUG

2023-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Now THAT is an image that defines the PDML! Well composed, as well as full of cormorants. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 9:01 AM ann sanfedele wrote: > Mike... they are all here - :-) > > >

Re: Peso - one more lonely tree not submitted for May PUG

2023-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a superb image, Ann! I like the blue tint, the loneliness of the tree, and the position of the sun. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 8:08 AM ann sanfedele wrote: > Ok, I'll play > > Decided this one

Re: Last call - May PUG

2023-05-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nicely seen and executed, Larry. The patterns and textures in that bark are fascinating, Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 2:44 AM Larry Colen wrote: > I finally got around to submitting a pug, when the theme

PESO: One More Tree #3

2023-04-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
This is the third in my series of images fitting the May PUG theme of "One Tree." I found this tree while exploring the gardens of Birr Castle Demesne in County Offaly, Ireland. The demesne includes not only an impressive ancient castle surrounded by beautiful gardens, but also a Science Center

Re: One more one more tree

2023-04-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I really like that image, Stan! Great color, composition, and "texture." In a funny way, it reminds me of the infamous Monty Python dead parrot sketch. It looks like an ex-tree. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 30,

Re: GESO some birds and LR DeNoise AI

2023-04-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice bird portraits! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 30, 2023 at 6:04 AM Toine wrote: > Two birds shot with the Nikon Coolpix P950 (first one) and Lumix G9 / Leica > 100-400. > You need to click on the zoom button

PESO: One More Tree #2

2023-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Continuing with my series of images fitting the May PUG theme of "One Tree," I found this image from the Ulupalakua Ranch, in Kula, Maui, Hawai’i. There are many working cattle ranches in Hawai'i, especially on Maui and the Big Island. Much of the management of the herds is still done by Paniolos

Re: PESO: One More Tree #1

2023-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ann! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 3:22 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > Yes it does, and I remember thinking that too when I saw it.. a lovely shot > > ann > > On 4/29/2023 3:14

PESO: One More Tree #1

2023-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Since I had surgery in early April, and am recovering slowly, I have been unable to get outside and take new images. I did, however, have time to root through a lot of older images, searching for ones that might qualify for the "One Tree" theme. I submitted one to the May PUG that brings back

Re: PUG - The one that didn't make it

2023-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A nice image. The tree in front certainly stands out. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 2:32 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Where is AI when one needs it...? > > "Go through my tens of thousands of photos

Re: Gozai and poppies

2023-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Both versions are very nice, Larry. I prefer the one with the car. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 2:34 AM Larry Colen wrote: > > On my drive to Riverside a week and a half ago, I took a little detour off

Re: Last call - May PUG

2023-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
GThanks, Brian, for keeping the PUG a vital part of this community. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 2:40 AM Brian W wrote: > Hi all > > I'll be closing submissions on Monday evening 1 May, Sydney time - a

Re: ACR Enhanced Noise Reduction Photos

2023-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Classic beauty. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > There's a thread on the RangeFinder Forum in which the topic of Nikon F > and F2 cameras is being discussed. It made me

Re: GESO car fire

2023-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
WOW! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 1:01 AM Larry Colen wrote: > Here’s a baker’s dozen photos from last night, with the emphasis on bake. > >

Re: PESO: Ile d'Aix

2023-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Another great rendition of a maritime subject, Ralf! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 5:04 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Some industrial nights and magic again, for a change. The cable layer > Ile d'Aix in

Re: ACR Enhanced Noise Reduction

2023-04-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"LIke this shot of the Pride of Bruges " Which shot? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: A random XKCD strip that turned up today

2023-04-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
LOL! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 7:18 PM John Francis wrote: > I occasionally see what a random XKCD strip turns up > (I've got https://c.xkcd.com/random/comic/ bookmarked). > > This one amused me:

Re: Vacation suggestion

2023-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is an astonishing image. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 2:11 PM Bob W PDML wrote: > > > > > On 19 Apr 2023, at 18:56, mike wilson wrote: > > > >  > >> On 19/04/2023 14:59 coll...@brendemuehl.net

Re: TEST

2023-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Received. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 5:27 PM Ken Waller wrote: > Test No.1 > > > > Ken Waller > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an

Re: PESO: Have a last good look at her!

2023-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice framing and vivid color. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 1:15 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > This morning, P's Pride of Burgundy has been driven on to the beach at > Aliaga, Turkey, in order to scrap

Re: How to view this week’s rare hybrid eclipse

2023-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
f the planet from where I live. > > > On Apr 19, 2023, at 7:19 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > > > > > https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/19/world/rare-hybrid-solar-eclipse-scn/index.html > > > > Dan Matyola > > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > > &

Re: Vacation suggestion

2023-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
While in Yellowstone, spend at least a day in Grand Tetons and another in Jackson Hole. Lots of good photo targets there. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 9:59 AM wrote: > In Sept we’re going to Yellowstone

How to view this week’s rare hybrid eclipse

2023-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/19/world/rare-hybrid-solar-eclipse-scn/index.html Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: Flying MGA

2023-04-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Mine was only a red MGB, but I loved it. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 5:37 PM Bill wrote: > At least I think that's what it is. > I put up before and after pictures, so two links. > I can see some pretty

Re: Ricoh's target demographic

2023-04-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
MARK! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 4:49 PM Larry Colen wrote: > I've been thinking about how Ricoh does things like their steadfast > devotion to the Pentaprism, coming out with a monochrome sensor,

Re: PESO: Flying T-Bird (No Pentax Content)

2023-04-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"We'll have fun, fun, fun 'till Daddy takes the T- Bird away." Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 1:34 PM Bill wrote: > I was at a car show a while back and happened upon this very futuristic > Ford from the

Re: PESO: Balloon

2023-04-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite interesting. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 3:28 AM David Mann wrote: > A NASA research balloon was released in Wānaka today and it floated NE > towards our city. This photo was taken when it was

Re: PESO, PG selfie

2023-04-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the first image; great body, nice image! All of Laura's portraits of you are stunning. You are indeed looking good, and she certainly know what she is doing. For humor content and general enjoyment, I like the images with the ax. I don't feel comfortable having sharp blades hat close

Re: a couple of PESOS

2023-04-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
As I said on FB, both are fine images. I think the location and posture in "Punk" greatly enhances that image. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 2:10 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > I actually took a camera with

Re: A few Easter PESOs

2023-04-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
a very nice little gallery! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 12:42 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > We haven't made it to Dunkirk yet again, this Easter, so here are a few > PESOs from earlier years: > > The

Re: PDML Gothic

2023-04-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
What a lovely double portrait! Isn't it always a pleasure meeting with Annsan? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 7:33 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I'm in NY for a short visit to deal with some family

Re: PESO: Easter Cactus.

2023-04-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Beautiful blossoms, nicely photographed! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at 6:20 PM Bill wrote: > As promised, here is a picture of one of this year's blooms. > > https://flic.kr/p/2os3jdg > > Technical stuff:

Re: PESO Have a cigar

2023-04-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice image with great patterns and textures! Our cattails tend to be thinker and darker. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 10:01 AM Toine wrote: > Most of you call them cattails, we like to call them cigars.

Re: GESO (9) - Penn Campus Magnolias

2023-04-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Beautiful Blossoms, expertly presented. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 10:03 PM Rick Womer wrote: > Friday afternoon had perfect weather, and we walked over to the Penn > campus. The main quad’s magnolias

Re: OT: "Accidentally" Wes Anderson

2023-04-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
One of my college roommate's sons. Wen Wilson, is a close friend of Wes Anderson. He's the dude with the bandaged head brushing his teeth at 0:40 of this video. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 12:51 PM John

Re: Koot en Bie in the photo shop

2023-04-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
LOL! Six blurry posters of a pussy cat! Many of us have been there. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 5:11 AM Henk Terhell wrote: > One of the most famous Dutch comedians ever - Wim de Bie - died last week. >

Re: PESO 2023 - 147 - GDG

2023-04-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting, and nicely presented. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 7:45 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Made a few weeks back while on my usual daily walk around the > neighborhood. > > Doorways - Santa Clara

Re: PESO: Not a door

2023-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
very dramatic composition, Dan. I like it a lot! > > If one could pull back the sky a bit, it would be even better, methinks. > > Rick > > > On Apr 1, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > > > > While looking for my entry into the April Gallery, I came acros

Re: 23q1 faves

2023-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very well done. The disaster images are interesting and well documented, ifn a bit disturbing. Overall, my favorites are the first one ('shrooms?) and the close-up of the donkey. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Apr 1, 2023

PESO: Not a door

2023-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
While looking for my entry into the April Gallery, I came across the following photographic memory, one of my favorites. It almost could be a door, but it is not. Just an arch. With a view. http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2023/4/1/wall K-5 IIs, SMC DA f 3.5-5.6 18-135 mm

Re: GESO: Doors

2023-03-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
ery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 9:15 AM Rick Womer wrote: > Great pix, Dan! > > Your lawyerly skills seem to have been well-exercised in interpreting the > word “Door” — particularly in the fourth image! > > Rick > > > On Mar 31, 2

Re: GESO: Doors

2023-03-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ralf, Henk and Bob! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 5:05 AM Henk Terhell wrote: > Very nice gallery of such a variety of locations. > > Henk > > Op vr 31 mrt 2023 om 07:05 schr

GESO: Doors

2023-03-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
For a number of reasons, I was unable to take a new image for the April PUG, so I decided to review my old image files, to see what interpretations of that theme I could locate. I settled on an old favorite image of a door I took years ago, but I also uncovered images that I had forgotten or that

Re: Well, I got the 400-600 reflex zoom

2023-03-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I understand it is one of the better mirror lenses. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 10:29 AM wrote: > Evaluation: > > 1. the F\*300/4.5 cropped is sharper than the 400-600. > > 2. If space requirements or

Re: Bob, Dan, Godfrey, Bill, Collin and I are alive...

2023-03-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Paul: If you are referring to your Snowdrop PESO,.m I did respond. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 7:13 PM Comcast wrote: > I’m also alive but too busy to engage in conversations about the weather > or why

Re: GESO (17) - Old City Philadelphia walk

2023-03-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
ck > > > On Mar 27, 2023, at 7:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > > > > A charming gallery of a charming neighborhood! > > > > What is the tall red object in the second image? > > > > Dan Matyola > > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery >

Re: GESO (17) - Old City Philadelphia walk

2023-03-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A charming gallery of a charming neighborhood! What is the tall red object in the second image? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 7:09 PM Rick Womer wrote: > My apologies for my lack of moderation in posting

Re: GESO 2023 - A Walk in Late March - GDG

2023-03-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is an extremely interesting set of images. You have a real talent for turning the ordinary into fine photographs. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 4:52 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I went on a iPhone

Re: Phone photos

2023-03-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nicely done, Marco! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 7:03 PM Marco Alpert wrote: > For various reasons, I haven’t been doing any “serious" photography for > quite a while now (although I do consistently lurk

Re: A chance to play with my new toys

2023-03-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Sunny California! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 6:26 PM Larry Colen wrote: > > > > On Mar 23, 2023, at 3:11 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > > Well documented. > > Thank you. > > > You’re probably lucky

Re: PESO upside down

2023-03-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That Is a wonderful effect! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 4:45 PM Toine wrote: > What the title says > > https://repiuk.nl/new/#pid=_1006475.jpg > > Toine > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: St. Patrick's Day in Berkeley

2023-03-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 7:47 PM Mark Roberts wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: > > Have you seen this video? Kinda spooky. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8giCWDcyE YIKES! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- %(real_name)s

Re: PESOS: Portraits, no Pentax content

2023-03-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Both portraits are very pleasing to the eye. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 10:55 AM Bill wrote: > I did a mini portrait shoot on Sunday using the X-T5 and Viltrox 75/1.2 > lens. > I'm absolutely delighted

Re: PESO: Snowdrop

2023-03-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very Nice! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 3:19 PM Paul Stenquist wrote: > I had despaired of getting my snowdrop pic this year. The plants were > buried in snow, and a tree fell atop them in the last

Re: GESO - Fences and Shadows

2023-03-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like them all, but the image with the tree shadow is quite spectacular! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 11:17 AM Rick Womer wrote: > It was another crystalline day yesterday, and I couldn’t resist the >

Re: St. Patrick's Day in Berkeley

2023-03-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
GREAT PHONE IMAGE! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 10:37 PM John Francis wrote: > > > On Fridy my wife and I drove up to Berkeley to catch a > St. Patrick's Day gig at the Freight & Salvage (a music >

Re: Network outage

2023-03-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite dramatic! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 2:31 PM Larry Colen wrote: > I mentioned a few days back that my network is out at home, its still > out. I went over to my neighbor’s yesterday and got some

Re: PESOs (5) - Tangles and Shadows

2023-03-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting theme, well executed! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:40 AM Rick Womer wrote: > This bounced earlier this morning—I don’t know why. > > So, I’m trying again. > >

Re: PESO: European brook lamprey

2023-03-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Charming critters! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 4:29 PM Toine wrote: > This fish is very rare and if present an indication of water quality. I had > the opportunity to see them because they were just

Re: Hi kids!

2023-03-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Welcome Back! The number of participants keeps declining, but the forum is still entertaining and useful, for me at least. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 10:12 AM Mark Roberts wrote: > What's up? > > I've

Re: GESO (6) - Spring Cemetery stroll

2023-03-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice set, Rick. It's nice to see some color, as spring color has not yet reached us here Central Jersey, except for the crocuses. The first image is a classic example of the Red Shirt School of Photography. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

Re: PESO 2023 - 091, 095, 099, 101 - GDG

2023-03-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting images, as usual. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 10:07 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > A few new photos … These came out of a walk around the neighborhood, > testing a new 28mm lens. > > 091 :

Re: PESO: Promise of Spring

2023-03-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
have such a nicely OOF background? > > Rick > > > On Mar 12, 2023, at 2:30 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > > > > >> On Mar 12, 2023, at 7:17 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: > >> > >> I have several magnolia trees in my yard. Th

PESO: Promise of Spring

2023-03-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have several magnolia trees in my yard. The two oldest and largest bloom early in spring, before most flowers appear. They are well along in the process of developing the buds that will burst into just impressive flowers in a few weeks:

PESO: First Crocus of Spring

2023-03-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I was doing some yard clean-up this morning when I noticed this crocus, the first flower of spring 2023 in our yard. Made my day. http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2023/3/9/spring1 K-5 IIs, SMC FA F 2.8 100 mm Macro Comments, criticisms, suggestions, and questions are invited

Re: PESO x3: Mushrooms

2023-03-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Fine images! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 4:28 AM David Mann wrote: > There's been some excellent mushroom weather here lately. These are all > phone photos while I've been out and about this week. > >

Re: K-3 III first shots

2023-03-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lookin' good! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 1:48 AM Larry Colen wrote: > The first photo I took with my K-3 III was of the Mazda 3 that I've had > for two weeks. > > I've also taken a few of the camellia

Re: LBA, of a sort

2023-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Have Fun! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 2:07 PM Larry Colen wrote: > Yesterday afternoon a friend posted to facebook that the local Goodwill > had several “big telescopes”. > > Long story short a Celestron

Re: PESO: Portrait of a good looking man

2023-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
t; bill > > On 3/5/2023 8:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > "Oops! Looks like you followed a bad link.' > > > > Dan Matyola > > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > > <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* > > > > > > &

Re: Two PESOs: GM Diesels with sound

2023-03-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I play a 12 string gitar.  Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 2:15 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Am 04.03.23 um 23:36 schrieb ann sanfedele: > > > I played the guitar and the recorder... > > Which reminds me

Re: PESO: Portrait of a good looking man

2023-03-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"Oops! Looks like you followed a bad link.' Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 7:56 PM Bill wrote: > Meet Ryan, he's a great guy and is as friendly as he looks in the picture > I had intended to use the X-T5

Re: GESO - Italian Market

2023-03-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting images. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 3:41 PM Rick Womer wrote: > A few days ago a photographically-oriented friend and I took a walk > through the Italian market in South Philly. It is a

Re: PESO: Table Lamp. No Pentax Content

2023-03-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have always had good service from UPS. I surmise the quality of their service varies from one area to another, and depends on the local management and drivers. I knew the two drivers whose routes included my off9ce, and we called each other by our respective first names. They were loyal

Re: PESO: Invaders!

2023-03-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting and well captured. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 8:12 AM Alan C wrote: > We were graced by the appearance of Guinea Fowl with chicks. They have a > hard time around here with all the feral

Re: Two PESOs: GM Diesels with sound

2023-03-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I also found the sounds unpleasant. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 4:34 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Am 04.03.23 um 22:12 schrieb ann sanfedele: > > I love the photos - but the sounds were unpleasant. > >

Re: Two PESOs: GM Diesels with sound

2023-03-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting images. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 12:22 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Two shots of locomotives with GM diesel engines with audio links: > > >

Re: PESO: Table Lamp. No Pentax Content

2023-03-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice light, patterns and textures. well seen and recorded. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 11:20 AM Bill wrote: > More fun with the X-T5... > Yesterday a Viltrox 75mm f1.2 lens arrived via the good people

Re: PESO - SNOW!

2023-02-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
OUCH! Hope you are doing better. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 2:33 PM Bob W PDML wrote: > You’re not trying hard enough - I broke my collar bone last week! > > > On 28 Feb 2023, at 19:22, ann sanfedele

Re: PESO - SNOW!

2023-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice effect, Ann! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 9:37 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > at last... from my window at :9:00 PM ET (camera time info in the > metadata is on daylight time) with a non-Pentax ,

Re: OT: Pentax Medical

2023-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
t; > > > On Feb 27, 2023, at 1:35 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > > > That's a division that really stands behind their products. > > > > On February 27, 2023 8:37:42 AM PST, "Daniel J. Matyola" < > danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > >>

OT: Pentax Medical

2023-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On my way to a medical appointment in Montvale, NJ, this morning, I made a wrong turn into an industrial park, and drove past Pentax Medical Americas. https://www.pentaxmedical.com/pentax/ https://www.connectcre.com/stories/pentax-medical-hq-changes-hands-in-montvale/ Dan Matyola

Re: Kind of like the PDML

2023-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting and enjoyable image, Larry! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 1:14 AM Larry Colen wrote: > A pentax camera and a bunch of asses > >

Re: PESO: Agave

2023-02-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nicely seen and captured. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM Bill wrote: > This little bit of cuteness was just inside the door of the restaurant > we had lunch at today. > No Pentax content, it might

Re: PESO: Focus stack

2023-02-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Right on the money! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 7:08 PM Bill wrote: > This is a 39 image focus stack using the X-T5. > Technical crap: > X-T5, 60mm Macro @ f/8, ISO 125, 1/3 second per frame. > My TV

Re: PESO x2

2023-02-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great vdiscription! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 4:52 PM mike wilson wrote: > > Cricket's easy. > > You have two sides; one out in the field and one in. > > Each man that's in the side that's in goes out

Re: PESO 2023 - 051a diptych - GDG

2023-02-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I agree with Ralf. The lighting and shadows on the first show are quite effective. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 10:48 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > This Denny's restaurant is a short block from my home:

Re: PESO: Sunset Glow

2023-02-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
[Reposting my bounced message.] On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 2:17 PM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Wonderful image, Rick! Thanks for posting it. > > We have made about 30 trips to Maui, and have driven up to the summit of > Haleakala more than a dozen times (but not this year). That

Re: PESO 2023 - 049 - GDG

2023-02-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
good eye, and effective image. I love the "wave" pattern of the top op the fence posts and the weathered texture of the posts that you caught so well in the image. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 3:36 PM

PESO: Sunset Glow

2023-02-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Some photographer wiser than me gave me some curious advice: when you are shooting a scene, turn around and look in the other direction; you may be surprised by what you see. I was on the beach on Maui, shooting another beautiful sunset. While moving around to get some foreground interest in

PESO: Sea Jellies

2023-02-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Jellyfish from a display at the Maui Ocean Center: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2023/2/20/jellies K-5 IIs, smc DA 18-135 mm F 3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Comments, criticisms, questions, and suggestions are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola

Re: GESO (9) -- Another neighborhood stroll

2023-02-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting little gallery! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 9:28 PM Rick Womer wrote: > My camera and I were restless again yesterday afternoon. For variety, I > used my DA 50-200 instead of the usual

Re: PESO: Lunch Time

2023-02-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ugly critter, but well portrayed. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM David Mann wrote: > The amber-coloured creature is a bee, the other one is the spider. > > Cheers, > Dave > > > On Feb 21, 2023, at

Re: PESO: Portrait

2023-02-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very effective and pleasing portrait, with real emotional impact. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 9:12 PM Bill wrote: > One of my planned shoots did go ahead today. My other subject came down >

OT: The Lost New Jersey Photographs of Henri Cartier-Bresson

2023-02-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/02/13/the-lost-new-jersey-photographs-of-henri-cartier-bresson Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to

Re: Pixel Shift on the X-T5

2023-02-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM Bill wrote: > The Pixel Shift mode on the Fuji gives two options. One is for super > sized resolution and creates a 1 x 15500 pixel file, the other >

PESO: Whaler Tail

2023-02-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My son Greg and I went on a shale watch this afternoon with the Pacific Whale foundation, out ot Maalaea harbor. We saw more whales than on any other trip in the past 20 years. There was a bit of wind, and the sea was rather rough, and that, combined with my failing eyesight and reflexes limited

Re: GESO: Surfers at Ho'okipa

2023-02-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
LOL! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 10:52 PM John Sessoms wrote: > Oh! Son of a gun, there ARE turtles in that image. > > -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to

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