RE: Failed to submit for the PUG this month

[Malcolm Smith]

As did I. Not as nice as your image Jan by a long way:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/38467193094/in/album-72157677450
963634/

It's called 'Parade Slant' taken a while ago. The interesting thing is that
every shop in this parade is now closed; a developer has bought it. Must
have been tough on the shop in the middle (Empire), which had a major re-fit
and new front about 18 months ago - I'm sure that if they had known leases
were not going to be renewed as they came up, they wouldn't have done it.

Malcolm

-Original Message-
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Sent: 03 September 2018 15:23
To: Pentax discussion forum 
Subject: Failed to submit for the PUG this month

Must have been a 'senior moment' ...

While I did prepare an image, and even uploaded it to my personal 'pug'
gallery, it seems I failed to actually submit it.

For the curious, here it is, 'triple tilt':

https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/pugnew/content/K1_03334_large.html

Taken just over a week, ago, K1 with the Sigma 50-500mm ...


>From the ten that did make it this month, I liked Bill Robb's 'Tilted too
Far' the most, but all of them were good, as usual :)

Regards, JvW

--
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RE: OT: For the cyclists

[Malcolm Smith]

Horrendous.

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Subject: Re: OT: For the cyclists

And here's one for the drivers:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cyclists-car-crash-bikes-som
erset-yeovil-michael-tarrant-martin-willis-mudford-a8447411.html

Cyclist rides carelessly: cyclist gets hurt.
Motorist drives carelessly: cyclist gets hurt. 


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RE: PESO: Before The Storm 2

[Malcolm Smith]

Very much so!

Malcolm

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Malcolm, pretty dramatic sky!
It is a reassurance to know you have a WR camera :)

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RE: PESO: Before The Storm 2

[Malcolm Smith]

I still have some huge cracks in the lawn where the trees have extracted the
water out over our (too) hot Summer - more rain needed!

Malcolm

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A literal description!

J 


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RE: PESO: Before The Storm 2

[Malcolm Smith]

It really came down, but for only a few minutes. By the time I got home, you
would have never thought it had rained!

Malcolm

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A POWER-ful image. We could do with some of those.

Alan C

On 23-Aug-18 08:27 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote:
> A while since I posted a photo:
>
>   
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/44024928061/
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>   
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> Malcolm
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PESO: Before The Storm 2

[Malcolm Smith]

A while since I posted a photo:

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/44024928061/

 

Malcolm

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RE: Photo of the Day by WWF

[Malcolm Smith]

That's wonderful!

-Original Message-
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Subject: Photo of the Day by WWF

Haven't been very active photographically lately but was recently advised my
photo "Blue Butt" was chosen as Photo of the Day by the World Wildlife Fund.

http://dailywildlifephoto.nathab.com/photos/12049-blue-butt-08-02-2018

Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller 



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RE: TEST

[Malcolm Smith]

I think so.

Malcolm

Anyone out there?

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RE: 20th Anniversary PUG is Up!

[Malcolm Smith]

Steve Cottrell wrote:

Fantastic selection of images, some I recall seeing previously over the
years, others never seen before. Really enjoyable and sometimes quite
poignant viewing: the images submitted on behalf of those friends who have
left us, really was quite touching. Lovely idea.

+

It was great to see pictures again from those who are no longer with us;  I
remember so well their postings to the PDML.

A really nice gallery in all for every reason. I can't pick out a favourite,
I genuinely love them all.

Thanks for the kind words about my own submission.

Malcolm


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RE: My attempt at car photography!

[Malcolm Smith]

Chris Mitchell wrote:

I thought so too. I entered it in a competition with the subject "Objects of
desire". The judge said "I'd rather have seen the whole thing and not just
the badge". Soon after I stopped entering club competitions...


You'll find the judge in the next competition where you show the whole car,
will ask why you didn't how just the badge and a bit of bonnet.

That is why club competitions aren't worth entering. 

Malcolm


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RE: The Camera Store reviews the K-P

[Malcolm Smith]

P. J. Alling wrote:

But it doesn't have a small form factor.

It's small in all the ways to make it /look/ smaller.  But it's footprint is
pretty much the same as a K-5.

The people repeating the hype of that it's ultra compact seem to be those
who've no actual experience with the Pentax APS-C flagships since the K-7.
Even the K-3 is essentially the same size.

Ricoh has made the right shoulder of the camera smaller by shaving off some
of the top plate, and giving it a smaller battery so that they could have
interchangeable plastic grips, but  if you compare the cameras here
 the K-5 takes up /less/ actual
space in all dimensions.

True the K-P weighs a bit less, but not enough that you'd actually notice.

It will probably feel smaller in your hand, but not necessarily in a good
way.  I've never had used a K-3 but the K-5 has about the best grip I've
ever had on a camera.  I've heard it said that the K-3 is even better.

Now that I think about it the K-S1 was pretty much an exercise in design
which satisfied no one, aimed at a market segment they had fundamentally no
understanding of.  The same team looked at the criticism of that design and
actually took it to heart.  However now they've gone too far in the other
direction aiming at a different market segment they also have no fundamental
understanding of.
++

You win PJ;

I only own one (so what do I know) and have use several  hundred's shots on
it?

It's a really great camera in the Pentax tradition.  

Malcolm

And that end my contribution to the KP comments here.


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RE: The Camera Store reviews the K-P

[Malcolm Smith]

P. J. Alling wrote:

Which reinforces all my biases so I'm posting a link to it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjSNou9cQq0
___

I knew this camera was onto a loser straight away because I like it.

I have changed mine to the largest grip and it still isn't great. My feeling
is that they should ditch the small grip and upsize all of them, so you get
a M, L & XL grip. My all black model does not have construction gap issues.

Yes, I agree with nearly all of his review (I think this guy does good
reviews in general) but he seemed to expect miracles from the high ISO which
is bound to be grainy. My feeling is that most here would not use most of
these images.

Here's the thing; tonight I needed to take pictures of a local bus service
after dark of the last day of operation with operator 'x', before operator
'y' takes over tomorrow with different vehicles. The KP took them at a high
but usable ISO at 1/100th of a second. The K3 I had with me wanted 2 seconds
- all of the pictures I had to take quickly by hand and without a tripod. I
think Pentax called it a camera for snapshots; at high ISO you're not going
to be putting A3 prints on your wall. For someone like me who needs a record
of things taken at night, which until now I haven't been able to get, it's
game changer. No doubt ten years from now major improvements will have been
made. 

There are many short comings with this camera, and I would have much
preferred it a K3 size (that should be a minimum standard size). It is a
niche market camera. You wouldn't be looking at this as a replacement for a
K5 for example - it's not an upgrade, it's a sideways step into a different
area. 

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RE: March PUG is up

[Malcolm Smith]

Steve Cottrell wrote:

Really interesting gallery - well done everyone who submitted.

Bong's pic is superb. And I like Malcolm's Bubbles (if you'll pardon the
expression).

All great work though - thanks :-)
--

Thanks Cotty, but a photo taken at the last moment as I had nothing that
fitted :-(

Great gallery!

Malcolm


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RE: What Is It?

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

Shot yesterday at Sacramento National Wildlife Preserve.
Can't match it with anything in my bird book, but I can always depend on
Ann.(?)

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1168
__

It's a great picture regardless of what it is Jack.

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RE: KP Update

[Malcolm Smith]

John wrote:

Is it a grip or a battery-grip? I thought the KP came with a set of
interchangeable grips.

The LX had an accessory grip, but I don't remember it being that expensive.
That's like $300.
+++

Battery grip.

The other grips come in small, medium and large. I can see people with small
hands using the medium, only the large works for me, goodness knows who will
use the small.

For now, I'll buy a spare battery rather than the battery grip. 

Malcolm

 


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RE: KP Update

[Malcolm Smith]

Mark C wrote:

I like a larger camera but a small camera and grip can wind up being a very
comfortable size. I really like the Mz-S plus grip and like the film *ist
(even smaller than the Mz-S) and grip. It might be worth a try.
+++

Noted. The only grip I'm familiar with in recent times is for the K1. 

Malcolm


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KP Update

[Malcolm Smith]

I thought you might be amused to hear I got an e-mail telling me that a grip
for said camera will shortly be available at £259. A practical item, but
rather makes the small camera sales pitch redundant, and yet another camera
specific part.

 

Only the large grip works for me. Despite comments, it does what I wanted it
to do, but I might have preferred it cooked up as a K3 III.

 

It is curious that I have got used to a DSLR being a certain size and yet
still use an LX or K2 DMD without issue.  

 

Malcolm

 

 

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RE: PESO: Curvaceous

[Malcolm Smith]

Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Alpinia purpurata specimen on the grounds of the Kamaole Sands Resort on
Maui.
There were many red ginger blooms, but the graceful curves on this one
caught my eye.

https://www.photo.net/photo/18355680/Ginger
K-5 IIs, smc FA 100mm Macro F2.8
Comments are invited and appreciated.
___

Another great picture Dan.

Not liking photo.net update, and it's not growing on me. Why did they change
it? I thought it was really good before.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO: Showy Orchid

[Malcolm Smith]

Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Another Flower from the Orchid Wall at the Kamaole Sands resort, Kihei,
Maui:

https://www.photo.net/photo/18357502/showy-orchid
K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm MACRO F2.8
Comments are invited


Fabulous Dan.

Malcolm


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RE: K-1 first impressions and lens tests

[Malcolm Smith]

Mark C wrote:

My K-1 arrived last night.  So far I've only been able to do some quick
checks with the older FA and third party lenses I have on hand, but
everything seems to work well with it. Some notes:

- Size: not as hefty as I was expecting, though still larger than the K3.
The 28-105 lens is pretty small and light, smaller than the DA 17-70 by a
considerable margin. That closes the gap a bit between K-1 + lens and K-3
plus lens.

- FA 20-35 f4 will definitely be usable. I've only done some basic shots
around the house and yard but the first impression is that it is very good
at f5.6 and f8, though with peripheral softness at f4.

- 1st gen Sigma 70-200 f2.8 mounts without issue and test shots are razor
sharp. If it holds up well in the flare dept it I'll be more than satisfied
with it.

- FA 50 f1.7 also looks fine - I get some CA with this lens wide open on the
K3 so still have to test that.

- Verdict is out on the Tokina SD ATX 400. I stepped outside to do some
brick wall tests and some crows showed up and mugged for the camera. 
Results are not as crisp as I've gotten with this lens on the K3 but the
light was pretty bad, I was shooting hand held in a pretty stiff breeze and
the crows kept fidgeting.

Four Sample shots are here:

http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/k-1-imgp0001?blog=9

The first shot is image #1 taken with the camera, using the 28-105 lens,
uncropped.

The next three crow shots were taken with the Tokina ATX 400. Crow in the
tree is uncropped, the others were cropped about 50%.

Mark



New Pentax camera, compulsory cat picture.

Very nice pictures they are too, although going out in the cold didn't look
fun. The K1 is a great camera (aside from the desire to buy expensive glass
for it), and I very much look forward to seeing more photos from you.

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RE: Enablement

[Malcolm Smith]

P. J. Alling wrote:

Well if what you need is better high ISO capability, they I can't argue with
that.  I'm just pointing out that it's not particularly compact compared to
it's two immediate predecessors, but all the reviewers and Ricoh itself seem
to be making a big deal over it.

The K-3 took a pretty big hit in battery longevity over the K-5 family with
the same battery.  There seems to be a smaller hit taken with the KP with a
smaller battery, merely for the "appearance" of a smaller camera.

I'm not buying the hype about size, plus there's a lot of people who think
that keeping the same metaphor in camera controls is boring, but there's a
reason that Canon hasn't made a major change in it's camera body design in
unpteen zillion years.

If you pick up a Canon camera, and you've used an EOS built in say the last
20 years, you know pretty much know where everything is and how it works.

I've moved from a *ist-D in conjunction with a Ds, to a K20D, then to a
K-5II each time there's always been a serious period of adjustment.  I
sometimes still find myself trying to press the green button on the K-5II
and end up pressing the exposure compensation button, and the K-5II has been
my primary camera for about three years now.  I still occasionally shoot
with the K20D, and I have to get used to it all over again

__

I take your point on the size. The battery is a pain, and I'll have to order
another on Monday, as I can't swap them about.

I've not found swapping cameras about a problem, but I do use different
cameras regularly .My *ist D got used yesterday (I still like that camera,
it feels right in the hand).

Malcolm


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RE: Enablement

[Malcolm Smith]

P. J. Alling wrote:

Alright in the first two paragraphs I already have issues with this review.
First there are the incorrect terms, the reviewer confused mechanical with
manual (as in "manual shutter"), then there's the size issue.

The reviewer talks about it's compact size.  Well go to Camera size and
compare it to the K-5II  and the
K-3  there is no significant
difference in size! It will take up exactly the same room in your bag, and
if you use the deep grip, in your hand.

Hyping how much smaller it is than a K-3, then comparing it to a mirrorless
camera is foolish, unless it's a Panasonic DMC-GH3 and even that is about
30% lighter!

It's a lower spec K-3 crippled by it's smaller battery, with a K-1-ish UI a
slightly improved AF module, and all new battery grip, the one for the K-3.
Maybe it's high ISO performance is a bit better, or maybe not.  But I'm not
excited about it.  There are too many steps backward for the two steps
forward.

_

Having now held it, I can make a reply. My cameras live in the same bag
whilst I'm out, so in the bag it doesn't matter if it's a KP or  K1 sized.
There seems to be a rush to make things smaller. The size reduction wasn't
the selling point to me, only the higher ISO capability. By making it
smaller the big trade off to me is the new battery and charger, which I
consider a negative. I like interchangeability.

Maybe there is a market for smaller cameras that I'm missing the point of. I
would still have happily bought the KP if it had been the size of the K3, or
indeed, a K1.

Anyway, that's as much as I can say about it until I've used it for a while
and learnt more about it. First impressions are that it will do the job I
wanted it too.

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RE: Pentax K-P

[Malcolm Smith]

Steve Cottrell wrote:

Just compared it to my Pen F and it's very similar in size except, of
course, for the prism hump:



but the Pentax is 39% heavier.

Looks interesting.

__

I didn't realise they were so close in size.

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RE: Pentax K-P

[Malcolm Smith]

Henk Terhell wrote:

Malcolm, interesting information. Looks like a great small model as the MX
in the old days.
I wonder how the high ISO compare with that of the K-1.

__

It's one of the things I'll look at in the next week or so. I'm not entirely
sure it will be a fair comparison because of the sensor size difference. It
is something different between  the K1 & K3. I'm keen to see how well it
sells - or not!

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Pentax K-P

[Malcolm Smith]

It arrived as one of the last courier deliveries of the day, and as it has a
different battery and charger (not great but part of the 'make it smaller'
drive), I was forced to charge that, and it was dark by the time it was
fully charged.

 

It comes with the small grip attached - one Allen key bolt with Allen key
provided - and I'm not sure who will use the small, as my wife with small
hands found that grip too small. The camera is indeed smaller, but it is
well laid out control wise. With a small lens, a 40mm pancake maybe, it
would pass for a point and shoot from a small distance, and I think that
might work well for street photography, and the tilt screen is useful.

 

The different grips are a good idea, although as I have big hands the large
will be the only suitable grip for me. I wouldn't want the camera any
smaller.

 

However, this was all about the high ISO abilities to me. I attach two
photos, one of the box, and one I took indoors. So far, I've only taken 5
pictures with it, and so I have much to get used to with it. One of the
pictures I took outside at 204,500 ISO just to see in the dark to see if it
could get a moving car, and whilst the image looked like a surveillance
photo as it was so grainy, I was astonished to see the registration
number/license plate readable. The K3 wouldn't work on this at all - I
tried.

 

Again with the picture of my cat, I tried to make it as hard as possible for
the camera, with really low light, so I had trouble seeing her, a smallish
aperture, quick shutter speed and then processed and cropped the image in
Lightroom, to further stress the image. Obviously that's not a picture
you're going to use day to day, but for a hand held shot (where the K 3
wanted several seconds exposure), this opens up a new world for me. I'm
happy. I'll certainly be able to use a much higher ISO than I currently do
and be useable.

 

I think they've made a camera that suits me, but time will tell if it suits
anyone else. If it was a choice between a K3 (K3 II) or a K-P, it would be
an easy choice for the former. I'm therefore not sure if I was buying a
Pentax DSLR for the first time I'd even look at the K-P. 

 

The box:   http://flic.kr/p/RRs7AN

 

ISO 65,535:   http://flic.kr/p/RcciWV 

 

Malcolm

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RE: Peso fixer uppers

[Malcolm Smith]

David J Brooks wrote:

Had a holiday this past Monday so went for a drive. Found these old
building.

BTW the new look photo dot net has caught up to me. Not a real fan of the
look so far.


https://www.photo.net/photo/18356352/front-fix

https://www.photo.net/photo/18356351/front-fix

https://www.photo.net/photo/18356350/front-fix

https://www.photo.net/photo/18356349/front-fix

https://www.photo.net/photo/18356348/front-fix
++

Interesting set of images. Is this likely to be renovated or torn down? Not
a great fan of the new photo dot net look either but I'm sure it will grow
on me.

Malcolm


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RE: Enablement KP

[Malcolm Smith]

Following up my earlier reply, they are obviously already ready to go, as
I've just received a parcel tracking number!

Malcolm

Larry Colen wrote:

Just after I posted this reply I ran across this review:
http://www.mycameratravels.com/pentax-kp-hands-on-experience-review/



Thanks Larry, I'd not seen that review. More from me on this, hopefully
around the start of March.

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RE: Enablement

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Larry Colen wrote:

Just after I posted this reply I ran across this review:
http://www.mycameratravels.com/pentax-kp-hands-on-experience-review/



Thanks Larry, I'd not seen that review. More from me on this, hopefully
around the start of March.

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Enablement

[Malcolm Smith]

In the hope this one finally gets through, I've seen few posts about the KP.

 

The project I'm trying to work on involves me going out at dusk in low light
(an ongoing urban fox project), and whilst I don't expect any of the really
high ISO images to be useful, I was surprised at how good sample photos have
appeared. Anyway, with a very good part exchange deal on a very old but
working fine K100D, I pre-ordered one a week ago.

 

I have no idea if I'm buying into something good or bad, but the deed is
done. I'm told they arrive at the end of the month.

 

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Testing

[Malcolm Smith]

 

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RE: January PUG is up!

[Malcolm Smith]

Rick Womer wrote:

Jeez, I enjoy the PUG! Thanks Brian, and everyone who submitted.

My favorites this month are Annsan's (texture, composition, some irony),
Marco's (great composition and rendering, and a pun!) and Malcolm's (I'm
always a sucker for interesting geometry).

__

Thanks Rick...hopefully I'm able to post againtest..

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E-mail problems again

[Malcolm Smith]

For some reason, most of my outgoing e-mail seems to be either delayed or
simply not going out at all, today seems a better day.

 

We have family over until the new year, and so I'll wish you all the best
for the holidays and the new year now, and have a go at sorting this problem
out early next year.

 

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RE: Peso-Gadwall Pair

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1139
+++

Very nice Jack.

Please excuse my late reply, but I'm having trouble with receiving e-mail
once more.

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RE: GESO Benefit for Pete

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

For gear heads who want to see the exif data:
http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157673913999413
+

Another excellent set. I've tried to pick a favourite but this time it's too
difficult. Really enjoyed looking at them.

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RE: PESO - Balboa Park

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Rick Womer wrote:

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I love the way the shade and light works in this.

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RE: PESO - life sustaining

[Malcolm Smith]

Bruce Walker wrote:

http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/GPswv0g5Z9bQ/IPNL4h00ZZqI
++

Quite wonderful.

Tell me Bruce, are you live on Facebook, or have they put you in the naughty 
corner again?

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RE: PESO: Family Portrait

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Stanley Halpin wrote:

http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e70e0fc7
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Very nice.

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RE: OT: Diesels

[Malcolm Smith]

Steve Cottrell wrote:

Actually I agree with you Ralf.

The problem is that back in the 1980s and 1990s, here in the UK diesel was
pushed as the 'cleaner' fuel and hence was cheaper in price than petrol. the
government promoted diesel heavily and the car manufacturers followed suit
by making more of them.

Now we are seeing the true legacy.

It all boils down from the oil lobby and the car makers, simple as that.
Without the need to pander to oil-rich nations, we would all have been
driving battery, even hydrogen powered cars years ago. Instead we line the
pockets of certain nations who shall remain nameless but have lots of sand
and camels.

I need a big utility vehicle for work, but if I had a choice of a less
polluting method of propulsion, I would jump at it.
++

Some 20+ years ago, I was involved with retro fitting 'green' diesel engines
in a large fleet, along with new exhaust systems which made them quieter and
had increased particulant traps. You'd have probably seen them on the
streets of London, as they were large and red. Now in 2016, there are hybrid
diesel electrics and hydrogen vehicles being rolled out. 

On a personal level, it's difficult to find a replacement for my Land Rover.
I need something which takes up to 9 people fairly often, tows a horse box
and is generally good with unmade roads in poor weather. I had no choice
other than to buy a diesel version, as they phased the V8 petrol out as an
option long ago, and having in the past had one, I couldn't live with 12 MPG
as an average - go off road and that looks good. I get twice that with the
diesel. I'd like, in a few years' time a Range Rover again, when I'll be
able to manage with less seating, but it's really too plush and will get
scratched in the lanes pulling into gaps in narrow lanes. I have a really
good dealer I've dealt with for 20+ years, and have no intention of swapping
makes. I'd also like a petrol version, but that will come down to
economy/how much I then use it, which may actually be more.

I also may be forced into buying a petrol version, depending how London puts
in place 'ultra-low emission' boundaries for diesel vehicles in the not too
distant future. 

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RE: OT: Diesels

[Malcolm Smith]

Steve Cottrell wrote:

Not quite daily. Even so, sounds like more frequently than you. My fuel bill
is roughly 600 quid a month!

When I finish work in 18 months, all the kit will go, including the Landy -
sigh. But I would love to build one from scratch  on a galvanised chassis.
It would be a 90 soft top with a V8 :-)

Regressing to type ;-)


Go for it. Driven one or two of those and they are amazing.

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RE: PESO - San Diego harbor at dusk

[Malcolm Smith]

Rick Womer wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316411=lg
+++

A great picture, lots of definition in the water and the shore, but I might
have been tempted to lose a little from the top beyond the really powerful
clouds.

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RE: OT: Diesels

[Malcolm Smith]

Steve Cottrell wrote:

Three years!

Spend a bit extra and save in the long run:



I've got 2 aboard the Defender and they are amazing. I've run one completely
flat and it sprang back to life and hasn't missed a beat since.

I've you're on Facebook, a couple of great groups for tips is  Angry Puma's
(yes complete with wrongly used apostrophe) and DEFENDERS & SERIES.  Picked
up loads of titbits on these and am able to help too.
Good fun.
+

I am indeed on Facebook and will do so.

I've no objection to spending money on a decent battery - it's under a third
more than I've recently spent, if that, and it reminds me to see when it is
next due for a replacement.

You use yours I presume daily; nowadays mine goes out twice a week as I've
replaced car travel with cycling/walking as far as possible (parking is a
nightmare). Td5's need a lot of battery juice to initially crank them over,
and the use I give mine, particularly when it's had a couple of days in the
cold without use, reduces battery life. 

Thanks Cotty,

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RE: OT: Diesels

[Malcolm Smith]

Steve Cottrell wrote:
On 10/12/16, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed:

>If there are any diesel wonks on the forum, your thoughts would be 
>appreciated.

Yes but no experience of such cold operating conditions.

Despite the UK's reputation of a cold dreary place, the coldest winter
minima we would normally expect would be something like -8 to -12 deg C.
That's well within range of the winter diesel fuel supplies, so we just
don't have the starting issues.

I have to say that one thing I would invest in for operating in your temps
would be a Webasto (or similar pre-heating system). Is this what you mean by
'plugging in the block heater' ?) They can be operated remotely or set on a
timer. I would imagine the engine would start up pretty much instantly with
a warm block and the added advantage of a warm cabin.





I have a Ford 2.4 litre 4 cylinder engine in the Land Rover and it pretty
much just keeps plugging away. It's a 2012 model year and because of the
nature of my work it does spend time idling, but does not have the latest
anti-pollution spec fitted. It does have a re-map and larger intercooler
taking it from the 122 BHP to 180 BHP. After splitting the exhaust manifold
in two, I've now attached a chalk-board eraser underneath the gas pedal ;-)

As you are no doubt discovering, getting used to low-rev torque takes a
while but I would imagine the output from the Cummins is pretty amazing.
+++

My in-laws run a pre-heater for their Land Rover. It plugs in from an
electrical socket in the house and takes moments to remove. After a cold
night (not your cold but much colder than the worst London temperatures and
often with deep snow) it starts easily first time and gets to running
temperature in a few minutes. Living 400 miles south, I've no need for one
here but would not hesitate to use one if I lived there. My Land Rover has a
Td5 diesel engine, and it is very heavy on battery life, particularly over
cold winters if not used daily. They give up without warning and I replace
mine every three years. I haven't owned a petrol car in some years.

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RE: ok guys , NOW you can wish me Happy birthday :-)

[Malcolm Smith]

ann sanfedele wrote:

It really is today, Dec 10th - 80 years and feeling fine -

Hoping for twenty more
+

Have a wonderful day Ann.

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RE: PESO: Mark

[Malcolm Smith]

David Mann wrote:

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1030/#peso
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That would be the permanent marking here!

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RE: PESO: Morning Sky

[Malcolm Smith]

David Mann wrote:

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1031/#peso
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Wonderful.

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RE: PESO: Mud Hole

[Malcolm Smith]

Alan C wrote:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/31169670480/
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It is a sad sight, but it's also a well captured moment Alan.

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RE: Quick and dirty geso 1970 Challenger WSS

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157677642725125
+++

Nice!

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RE: PESO - The Naked Violinist

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Marco Alpert wrote:

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso38.html
+++

Very nice. Another interesting find, captured well. 

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RE: PESO - 'On the Dew Line'

[Malcolm Smith]

Ken Waller wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18319419


I can imagine this as a very large print. Like a lot.

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RE: PESO:black and white cottage

[Malcolm Smith]

Philip Northeast wrote:

This the view defines Hobart to a degree, the city squeezed between the
river and Mt Wellington, note the communications/TV  towers on top

https://flic.kr/p/KitJnt
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Thanks for that - great picture as well!

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RE: PESO:black and white cottage

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Philip Northeast wrote:

yes it is glavanised  steel roofing, a common roofing material in Australia.

The TV antenna does not need to be high as the transmission towers for
broadcast TV are on a mountain that is close by, so clear line of sight.

The positioning of power entry wires are a bit unusual, but this house is
not typical of local architecture. This is one of the reasons for
photographing it.
++

Thanks Phillip, very interesting.

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RE: Tonight I got a little Messier

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

Thank you. Do you mean from the july 4 mount hamilton set?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157667869222073/
+++

I do indeed. Lovely set.

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RE: Tonight I got a little Messier

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

Now that I'm home, here's a link to my astro collection on flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/collections/72157627826423347/
++

I love 04884 & 05001 by the way!

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RE: PESO:black and white cottage

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Philip Northeast wrote:

https://flic.kr/p/PJY6zP
=

Interesting building, I take it near the top of a hill? Odd, for buildings
where I am not to have TV aerials mounted as high up as possible (chimney),
wires being fed in lower than gutter height, and is that a galvanised sheet
roof?

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RE: PESO - Pedicabs

[Malcolm Smith]

Rick Womer wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18318872=lg


I like these night captures. Interesting variety of light colours on them.

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RE: PESO - Stoli

[Malcolm Smith]

Marco Alpert wrote:

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso37.html
++

The way he is sitting with the parcels makes him look part of the delivery,
rather than the recipient. Another good catch.

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RE: PESO - Old and New

[Malcolm Smith]

Rick Womer wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316413=lg
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It's not just the unusual combination of craft, again, wonderful light.

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RE: December Hummer

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1138
++

Well caught.

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PESO: The Installation

[Malcolm Smith]

Another piece for the Tate Modern; a transition piece possibly between 'The
Unmade Bed' & 'Equivalent VIII'.

 

  http://flic.kr/p/PQdZqt

 

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RE: Tonight I got a little Messier

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

Inspired by actually being able to see it in photos with the FA77 I had a go
at photographing the Orion nebula.

Here it is with the bigma, 500mm, wide open at f/6.7, ISO 800, astrotracer
only seems to work up to about 10 seconds at 500mm. However, that beats the
rule of 600 by a factor of 8.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/31373955206/in/album-7215767580139190
1/

For those that are interested in my experimentation, here's the full album.
It was cloudy when I got to the top of bear creek, so the first few are a
bit artsy fartsy.  Using the fluidr link so you can see the exif.  The
photos are cropped pretty tight:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157675801391901
+++

Lovely gallery, but by a nose 31459 for me.

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RE: PESO - Odd Juxtaposition

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Rick Womer wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316412
+++

A mixture it is. Wonderful light.

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RE: PESO. Electrical activity

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James wrote:

http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/sup8pdct/media/lightning-12_zpssvfhtcwm.jp
g.html
+++

Dramatic. Great picture.

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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

>Paul via phone
>
>> On Dec 3, 2016, at 1:10 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>> 
>> You may well find that the k3 does better for action photography than
>the k1 anyways, even with the k1 in crop mode.
>
>I have not found that to be the case. Whether shooting automobiles, 
>athletes or critters, the K-1 locks focus quickly and consistently, 
>particularly with the 150-450. The K-3 is at least a step behind.
>Buffer size is the only minus, but shooting singles or short and 
>infrequent bursts is my workaround.

That's a trade-off I've found, I don't know where he falls on that balance. 
 Both reach and buffer size are alleviated by shooting in crop mode. Does
anyone on the list have a k70?


Interesting comments.

I'm happy in most respects for using the K3 & 55-300mm for horse events. Why
I'd prefer the K1 & DFA 150-450, apart from the extra megapixels, doesn't
really trouble me about capturing movement - it's light. The K1 performs
better at higher ISO, and some of the venues I go to, particularly in the
morning, can be bright sunshine on one side and really dark on the other.
They are often held in large indoor schools (although one side is often
without a wall, just roof supports) and photography is only often allowed
from one side, and of course often the side furthest from the action.

When taking pictures of horses in fields, even running around at speed, I'm
usually using a tripod, or leaning on a bale of something. The K3 is fine
for that and the reach of a crop sensor does me a favour.

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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Bipin Gupta wrote:

Malcolm you did well to buy the 31 mm Prime - the best lens for Street
Photography.

The Pentax 150-450 Zoom would have looked like a BAZOOKA on the K-1, scaring
a lot of people on the Streets.

As it is a DSLR is a slight disadvantage for Street Photographers because of
its size.

Happy shooting - post lots of photos please.
+++

Thanks Bipin. My choice was really between street photography and equine
photography - the need for the DFA 150-450. I figured I could hold out a
little while more for the longer lens, as I have the 55-300mm with a K3. I
don't really have anything suitable for street photography, other than a
zoom or a 50mm. I did consider the 21mm LTD but I want to slowly get FF
compatible lenses. The 31mm will push me out of my comfort zone, and is what
I need right now. I'm taking pictures in part, from too far away, or not
quite getting the composition right in camera. 

I suspect I'll use it a lot on livery yards too, so a win win!

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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Mark Roberts wrote:

You'll love it. My standard kit with the K-1 is the FA 20/2.8, 31/1.8 Ltd
and 77/1.8 Ltd.
+

Thanks Mark. Now that is a kit!

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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Paul Stenquist wrote:

Good choice. Enjoy!
++

Thanks Paul!

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Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

I've spent some time taking street photos again, always with a zoom and with
very mixed results.

 

The next lens I wanted to buy was the DFA 150-450mm, but I really wanted a
prime for street photography. The K1 warrants decent glass. I thought long
and hard, the Black Friday sale helped too, and I've gone for the 31mm LTD.
I've not owned a LTD lens before and I'm delighted after so long to finally
own one.  I'm looking forward to seeing what I can achieve with this
combination, and I'm particularly pleased to have a prime lens again and use
my legs as the zoom. 

 

 

Malcolm

 

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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

Well you're just going to have to raise the rent, Malcolm. :)
+

Ha :-)

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

John Coyle wrote:

Perfect timing, we've just replaced the railings on my apartment building,
at a cost of A$120,000 for 14 units, seven floor building.  Most of the cost
was the builders having to erect a swing stage to get to the various levels,
plus, for the second time,  rectifying concrete cancer where found - very
little, fortunately.  We went for powder-coated aluminium, as the previous
painted steel had to be repainted several times over their 35-year life, and
the rust emanating from their fixings was what caused the cancer!
+

Loads of expense just erecting  platforms/scaffolding to do such work. I
replaced everything I could - guttering etc - when I had that done, to save
paying for that twice.

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RE: Orion and downtown Boulder Creek

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

Orion through the clouds, K-1 with FA77
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/31242920622/in/album-7215767599891349
0/

Boulder Creek at night
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/31017767970/
++

Ah Christmas upon us once more (although the local supermarket thinks that
means the end of September...). Nice photo.

The Orion image makes me jealous, as the light pollution around a major city
where I am makes it almost impossible. Next time I'm in rural Scotland I'll
have a go, assuming it doesn't do the usual heaving down with rain.

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RE: VESO: Newest video

[Malcolm Smith]

PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com wrote:

A friend of mine assisted in my video with doing some voice over work for
me.

This is the slideshow video using his voice over work.

https://youtu.be/Z13GvHf7s84


https://t.co/0zpnjmTQpe is the key bit to seeing this. You did this on a
phone?  Really good.

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RE: PESO - Old Town San Diego

[Malcolm Smith]

Rick Womer wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18313599=lg
+++

I like the evening light in this. Attractive building.

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RE: K-1 and 77 Limited

[Malcolm Smith]

Mark Roberts wrote:

And now here's a crop at 100% magnification. No sharpening.
http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e005336crop.jpg


Wow! That is sharp.

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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

John wrote:

> Dan's a lawyer, not a doctor.
> 
>
>  I know...for the avoidance of doubt, my comment wasn't a go at him
>
> Malcolm
>
>

Mine was! 8-D

Well ... it was also a play on the old Star Truck meme "Dammit Jim! I'm a
doctor, not a [insert job description here]."

I actually have nothing against lawyers, but lawyer joke are funny.

I understand full well the line from Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 2 was NOT
a proposal for a good thing. It was a prescription for how the characters
were plotting to overthrow the government planned to implement their
tyranny. They expected lawyers to stand against them in their coup d'état.

FWIW, I tell blond jokes too, and I'm a natural blond.

And, yes Larry, they match.

... and musician jokes. "How do you know when a drummer is at your front
door?"


A-ha! As you were John :-)

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

John wrote:

That's a good idea, but it ain't cheap. A home-owner (condo owner) might
find it feasible when they have to replace the railings the first time they
corrode into nothingness, but it's probably just an unnecessary extra cost
from a commercial developer's point of view.

By the time those railings have to be replaced, the developer will have
gotten his money and been long gone.


Many of the equivalent over here are retained by the developer to rent; in
that case as they are in charge of maintenance it's worth the outlay. If
selling on, as you say above!

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

John wrote:

It's an ocean front commercial property. With all the salt in the air, it's
a wonder there's any railing left to paint. Salt ain't good for concrete
either.
++

I quite agree. I'd have taken the railings to get powder coated to give them
some sort of chance in the conditions.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

John wrote:

Dan's a lawyer, not a doctor.


 I know...for the avoidance of doubt, my comment wasn't a go at him

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RE: PESO: Heavenly Cross

[Malcolm Smith]

Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18317220
+

This is one where the clear blue sky is a great backdrop. Nice.

Malcolm


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RE: I just made a Blurb book that no one is going to buy except me!

[Malcolm Smith]

Mark Roberts wrote:

OK, seriously, it's intended more as a portfolio piece than a book for
people to buy. I thought about making a portfolio in the standard way, doing
my own prints and everything and getting some kind of album or box to put
them in. But it just seemed like a hell of a lot of work (and expense). So I
decided to make a large Blurb book just for myself. It's big (12" x 12") and
printed on the most expensive paper Blurb offers could order and with the
most deluxe options available (ImageWrap hardcover, special end papers,
etc.). But, hey, if anyone wants one... it can be yours for $250.00!
http://www.blurb.com/b/7563487-time-exposure
+

A fantastic piece of work.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - The Offering

[Malcolm Smith]

Marco Alpert wrote:

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso36.html
++

Another interesting scene. I'm left wondering on this occasion how a colour
version would look like?

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

Bob W wrote:

Judge for yourself:

http://www.obsev.com/galleries/celebs-and-after-plastic-surgery
+++

OK. Same standards do apply.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

P.J. Alling wrote:

Hey, they worked cheap and there's paint on it.  Job Done!
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They did my front gates!

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Hey, Dude, it's SoCal.  That is considered a precision job.
+++

I hope surgeons don't feel the same standards apply!

Malcolm


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RE: GESO My November set of favorites

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157674986985121/
+++

27926 does it for me, but another excellent gallery Larry.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Relaxed in La Jolla

[Malcolm Smith]

Rick Womer wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18316410=lg


Interesting angle Rick. I wouldn't employ the painters who did the railings
though...

Malcolm


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RE: Buzzard Pair/Hint of Fall

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1135

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1137


Nice fall shot, but the buzzard is really something.

I want that lens too, but it will be a while for me yet!

Malcolm


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RE: Peso-Sinister Looking Turkey Vulture

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1134
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Great detail and great picture.

Malcolm


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RE: Giving Tuesday

[Malcolm Smith]

Doug Brewer wrote:

this is apparently a thing, so please, while you're spreading the love
around your favorite places today, consider dropping some coinage into the
PDML kitty.
++

Coinage duly dropped.

Malcolm


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RE: Coyles in USA

[Malcolm Smith]

John Coyle wrote:

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jcoyle/USA/San%20Francisco%20-%20October/album/
+++

Ooh!!

Seriously though, a lovely set of pictures.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO: Galvanized Skink

[Malcolm Smith]

Alan C wrote:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/31275448376/
+++

I like this. You get some wonderful wildlife. I get cat on a shed roof
stuff.

Malcolm


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RE: DFA 150-450

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1133
++

That's nice Jack.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Parliament Square with link

[Malcolm Smith]

Philip Northeast wrote:

https://flic.kr/p/PGpQrc
++

Interesting building, surprising design with the lower amount of glass.

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RE: PESO - Play Date

[Malcolm Smith]

Rick Womer wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18295150=lg
+++

Certainly very different from the women I met on the school run!  I used to
see them in a rush to work, often still eating breakfast whilst dropping
them off at nursery/school. Great capture.

Malcolm


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RE: Peso-Ring Bill Gull

[Malcolm Smith]

Jack Davis wrote:

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1132
++

Curious bokeh on the vegetation. Nice gull!

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RE: PESO - The Haps

[Malcolm Smith]

Marco Alpert wrote:

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso35.html
+++

Certainly makes you wonder what they turned to look at. Interesting again
Marco.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Signage - 'Where am I'

[Malcolm Smith]

ann sanfedele wrote:

Damn! - I read "does" as Doesn't - and even wrote another answer ...

Sorry, I'm jsut wakign up and not having coffee until after I take Blood
pressure

note to self - don't answer email until coffee has been consumed!

Hope at least I'm providing comic relief..
+

Just one of those days we all have from time to
time..

Malcolm




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RE: Pesos For tje bords

[Malcolm Smith]

Paul Stenquist wrote:

Went p ut late in the day with y K-1 trips, DF A 150-450. A 2Xs comforter
and hot some little birds. The are pushed pretty hard, about ISO 25,600 and
tight crops, but still fun to shoot.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18315490=lg
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18315489=lg
+++

I like these. I have no problem with the higher ISO to see these little
birds.

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Signage - 'Where am I'

[Malcolm Smith]

Ken Waller wrote:

Thanks for commenting Jack, Malcolm, John and Paul but you guys offered no
guess as to where the sign might be.

Hint !  It is in the continental U. S. and does border Canada.
+++

Montana?

Malcolm


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RE: PESO - Signage - 'Where am I'

[Malcolm Smith]

Ken Waller wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18315060
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Now that is different!

Malcolm


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RE: Ricoh Peso - Bright Angel trail

[Malcolm Smith]

ann sanfedele wrote:

https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Scans-from-Chromes/i-rRrCS
qt/XL
++

Very enjoyable gallery. I love the Palomino horses, but I expect that won't
come as a surprise.

Malcolm


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