OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

A horror story: http://petapixel.com/2016/06/23/american-airlines-drops-photogs-gear-causes-thousands-damage/ I though this story would be of interest to some people here, as we just recently discussed the question of transporting photo gear on airplanes. Igor Sent from mobile phone --

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

They somehow seem "unreal"! Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

Thanks, Bulent! I assume I'm interpreting your comments correctly.(?) J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2016, at 6:19 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > > They somehow seem "unreal"! > > Bulent > - >

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

>I assume I'm interpreting your comments correctly.(?) Sure, you do. I remembered some schools of photography who deal with real looking though contrived scenes. I very much like to see the opposite (like your image) where the reality looks like/ reminds of the imaginary. I do not remember the

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

thats nice Dave On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > I'll not attempt to justify posting this but, say that I was struck by it's > stately alabaster presence. > The small tree on the right is included for the opposite reason. > I was surprised by this

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

Bulent, I think your referenced article answers the "somehow." Thanks! J - Original Message - From: "Bulent Celasun" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 6:19:24 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Princeton Silos They somehow seem

Re: PESO - Branford Point, In Memoriam

Sorry to hear this Rick Dave On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > My mother died peacefully last Thursday at an excellent hospice in Branford, > very near where I took this photo. > > To her I owe my love of choral singing, canoes, mountain lakes, hiking,

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

I like it, but I'm wondering if it would have more impact as a more contrasty b/w with a darker sky. -p On 6/25/2016 3:44 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I'll not attempt to justify posting this but, say that I was struck by it's stately alabaster presence. The small tree on the right is included

Re: 55-300

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Re: GESO/VESO 2016 - 105-117 - GDG

Like them both Dave On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 12:07 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Took my Saturday morning walk after a bit of a rough week. Two of the 13 > photos I made ... > > https://flic.kr/p/Jn4xWu > https://flic.kr/p/Jn4yP1 > > I couldn't get Louden Wainwright

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

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Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

That's pleasing to read, Dave. Thanks much! J - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 8:45:22 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Princeton Silos thats nice Dave On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Jack

Re: PESO - Branford Point, In Memoriam

I'm very sorry for your loss, Rick. Very fine photo of a peaceful place. Mark On 6/24/2016 1:39 PM, Rick Womer wrote: My mother died peacefully last Thursday at an excellent hospice in Branford, very near where I took this photo. To her I owe my love of choral singing, canoes, mountain

Re: PESO - Branford Point, In Memoriam

Very sorry to hear, Rick. Darrel and I send condolences and hugs. Christine Christine Aguila, Asst. Professor Communications Dept. Truman College FC4 President > On Jun 24, 2016, at 12:39 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > My mother died peacefully last Thursday at an excellent

Re: GESO/VESO 2016 - 105-117 - GDG

Much prefer 111! Pale blue greatly adds. J - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 8:46:25 AM Subject: Re: GESO/VESO 2016 - 105-117 - GDG Like them both Dave On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at

Re: PESO: Great Blue Heron

Very nicely done. The bird is well captured and I like the ruffled feathers. The circular ripple in the water on the left side is also nice - just a little something to put some energy into the space there. Well timed capture. On 6/20/2016 6:25 PM, PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com wrote: A couple

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 07:55:01AM -0500, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > A horror story: > http://petapixel.com/2016/06/23/american-airlines-drops-photogs-gear-causes-thousands-damage/ > > I though this story would be of interest to some people here, as we just > recently discussed the question of

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

Only 20K worth of gear? It's not that hard to carry 20K worth of gear. All I have to say is how obnoxious was he? I've only been forced to check carry on luggage once, and that was in France. Still, a really awful performance on the part of American Airlines. Makes me glad I don't fly

Re: Nine-spotted moth

Thanks and yes, it could be sharper with no wind blowing.The center of the moth is sharp and almost black. Kinda like it as it is. On 26 June 2016 at 21:49, Ken Waller wrote: > Toine, it appears a little soft but it is a very good capture with the pose > and wonderful

K-1 Pico-review

I'm starting to write up a detailed review of the K-1. But I think that I can summarize it in one sentence. If it didn't have a full frame sensor, and mind boggling performance, we'd be terribly disappointed in it. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est)

Fwd: Peso-Princeton Silos B

Paul suggested I do a "dark Sky B" See #1074 below. I might lighten it a little. J - Forwarded Message - From: "Jack Davis" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:44:44 PM Subject: Peso-Princeton Silos I'll not attempt to justify posting this

Re: BREXIT !

On 24/6/16, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: > One ridiculous law was that a newly married >Scott couple had to send the bride for the first night to the British >Governor. What a shame. I didn't know about that one - hot dog. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, ||

Re: OT: BREXIT !

>> The Scots on the other hand ;-) >> On 24/6/16, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >Will keep pillaging the Sassenach for their wives. Great way of watering down the Scottish gene pool !! Away for a few days post-Brexit R and R in Devon with almost no internet access - back soon! --

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

A very good reason to use a strap around the case, just in case. Reminds me of my experience a few days after 9/11 - I was in the Badlands for a week long photo shoot. On the day of my scheduled departure from Rapid City, the airline could not assure me that my 600mm would ride in the

Re: K-1 Pico-review

I’d be happy with the autofocus regardless. Shooting Grace at the beach yesterday in crop mod with my 60-250, I noticed it performs far better than the K-3 when focusing on a moving subject. I’d also be pleased with the wheel that enables lots of control without going in the menu. The benefits

PESOs More fun with little birds

Shot in crop mode on the K-1 with the DFA 150-450 and the DA 1.4 converter. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18251233=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18251229=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: K-1 Pico-review

The wifi worked well for me the other day when shooting in live view, but it's not something I need and probably wont use often. I haven't tried tethering. For the money the K-1 is excellent. Paul via phone > On Jun 26, 2016, at 6:29 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > Paul

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Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

He doesn't come over as obnoxious until after his gear gets spilled on the tarmac. He does come over as not having done what he should to prepare for flight. As others have pointed out, he should have had a TSA approved lock on the case & not having insurance is just begging to be screwed by

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

That's where I'm at. Pelican plus TSA locks. The case won't pop open. And insurance is a must. Paul via phone > On Jun 26, 2016, at 1:21 PM, John Francis wrote: > >> On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 07:55:01AM -0500, Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> A horror story: >>

Re: K-1 Pico-review

Paul Stenquist wrote: I’d be happy with the autofocus regardless. Shooting Grace at the beach yesterday in crop mod with my 60-250, I noticed it performs far better than the K-3 when focusing on a moving subject. I’d also be pleased with the wheel that enables lots of control without going

Re: BREXIT !

> On Jun 26, 2016, at 6:54 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 24/6/16, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> One ridiculous law was that a newly married >> Scott couple had to send the bride for the first night to the British >> Governor. What a shame. > > I didn't

Re: Fwd: Peso-Princeton Silos B

That's a little too dark I think. On 6/26/2016 4:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Paul suggested I do a "dark Sky B" See #1074 below. I might lighten it a little. J - Forwarded Message - From: "Jack Davis" To: "PDML" Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:44:44

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

They seem more Texas (panhandle) or Oklahoma than California. Very "Route 66" from the days before I-40. On 6/25/2016 4:44 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I'll not attempt to justify posting this but, say that I was struck by it's stately alabaster presence. The small tree on the right is included for

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

In Philly 80% of the flights are AA. The other airlines are no better anyway. Rick On Sunday, June 26, 2016, P.J. Alling wrote: > Only 20K worth of gear? It's not that hard to carry 20K worth of gear. > All I have to say is how obnoxious was he? I've only been

PESO: Nine-spotted moth

A day active moth. It used to be as rare as hen's teeth and now it's everywhere. Dutch name translates as milk drop. http://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/content/melkdrupje/ Or 500px if my site is off-line: https://500px.com/photo/160406255 Q7 and 06 lens with raynox 150. Total weight 350g :) Toine

Re: Nine-spotted moth

Toine, it appears a little soft but it is a very good capture with the pose and wonderful backgrund ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Toine" Subject: PESO: Nine-spotted moth A day active moth. It used to

K-1 and ISO invariance

I've been exploring the K-1 and night photography lately. This set was shot in the same place, on two different nights. The first night there was a half moon that had risen a couple hours previously, the second night there was no light from the moon, but a lot more light from hwy 17 lighting

Re: PESO - Branford Point, In Memoriam

On 24/6/16, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: >Her spirit is everywhere, yet I miss her. Commiserations Rick. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

IIRC, it made the trip in a little over three hours. It would be doable flying east to west, with the time zones working for you. I think NYC is 5-6 hours behind Paris. Going the other direction, it's already lunch time in Paris before you even finish breakfast in NYC. On 6/26/2016 10:08 PM,

Re: BREXIT !

On 6/26/2016 10:15 PM, Bill wrote: On 6/26/2016 8:14 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Cattle isn't spelled "girls". You are talking about the Welsh. Yeah, Scotland has sheep! On June 26, 2016 5:52:27 PM PDT, Bill wrote: On 6/26/2016 4:54 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote:

Re: PESO: Nine-spotted moth

Very interesting moth, nicely portrayed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Toine wrote: > A day active moth. It used to be as rare as hen's teeth and now it's > everywhere. > Dutch name translates as milk drop. > >

Re: PESOs More fun with little birds

That bird is a drab little fellow, but I really like the compositions, particularly in the second image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 5:59 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Shot in crop mode on the K-1 with the DFA 150-450

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos B

Glad you agree, John. Believe I prefer the color. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2016, at 4:03 PM, John wrote: > > That's a little too dark I think. > >> On 6/26/2016 4:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Paul suggested I do a "dark Sky B" >> See #1074 below. I might

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

Yes, from what I've seen of that area, they would fit in nicely. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2016, at 7:16 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Reminds me very much of the Palouse region of eastern Washington state. > > > -Original Message- >> From: John

PESO: Archaeologist

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Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

I agree and would include Nebraska with it's corn. J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2016, at 4:02 PM, John wrote: > > They seem more Texas (panhandle) or Oklahoma than California. Very > "Route 66" from the days before I-40. > >> On 6/25/2016 4:44 PM, Jack Davis

Re: K-1 Pico-review

Paul Stenquist wrote: The wifi worked well for me the other day when shooting in live view, but it's not something I need and probably wont use often. I haven't tried tethering. For the money the K-1 is excellent. I agree with you that for the money the camera is excellent. Saying that

Re: OT: BREXIT !

On 6/26/2016 5:07 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: The Scots on the other hand ;-) On 24/6/16, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: Will keep pillaging the Sassenach for their wives. Great way of watering down the Scottish gene pool !! We look at it as improving the English gene pool.

Re: BREXIT !

On 6/26/2016 4:54 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 24/6/16, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: One ridiculous law was that a newly married Scott couple had to send the bride for the first night to the British Governor. What a shame. I didn't know about that one - hot dog. It's alright

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

Reminds me of the Concorde poster I saw in Heathrow, Breakfast in New York, Lunch in Paris. Under which someone had scrawled Luggage in Madrid. On 6/26/2016 7:19 PM, John wrote: He doesn't come over as obnoxious until after his gear gets spilled on the tarmac. He does come over as not having

Re: BREXIT !

Cattle isn't spelled "girls". On June 26, 2016 5:52:27 PM PDT, Bill wrote: >On 6/26/2016 4:54 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> On 24/6/16, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> One ridiculous law was that a newly married >>> Scott couple had to send the bride

Re: BREXIT !

That's baad. -Original Message- >From: Bill >Subject: Re: BREXIT ! > >On 6/26/2016 8:14 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> Cattle isn't spelled "girls". > >You are talking about the Welsh. > >> >> On June 26, 2016 5:52:27 PM PDT, Bill

Re: GESO/VESO 2016 - 105-117 - GDG

Thank you both for looking and commenting! G > On Jun 26, 2016, at 9:22 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Much prefer 111! > Pale blue greatly adds. > J > > - Original Message - > From: "David J Brooks" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"

PESO 2016 - 118 - GDG

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Re: K-1 Pico-review

Larry Colen wrote: >I'm starting to write up a detailed review of the K-1. But I think that >I can summarize it in one sentence. > >If it didn't have a full frame sensor, and mind boggling performance, >we'd be terribly disappointed in it. So in other words, "what have the Romans ever done

Re: OT - American Airlines Drops Photographer's $20,000 Camera Kit

I may have gotten those cities backwards, I don't think the Concord was that fast. On 6/26/2016 10:05 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Reminds me of the Concorde poster I saw in Heathrow, Breakfast in New York, Lunch in Paris. Under which someone had scrawled Luggage in Madrid. On 6/26/2016 7:19 PM,

Re: Peso-Princeton Silos

Reminds me very much of the Palouse region of eastern Washington state. -Original Message- >From: John >Subject: Re: Peso-Princeton Silos > >They seem more Texas (panhandle) or Oklahoma than California. Very >"Route 66" from the days before I-40. > >On 6/25/2016

Re: BREXIT !

On 6/26/2016 8:14 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Cattle isn't spelled "girls". You are talking about the Welsh. On June 26, 2016 5:52:27 PM PDT, Bill wrote: On 6/26/2016 4:54 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 24/6/16, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: One