Re: GESO - Stack Focusing Dragonflies in the Field

2013-07-15 Thread Mark C
- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: GESO - Stack Focusing Dragonflies in the Field I'm trying to get my insect photos up to the next level, and it seems like stack focusing is part of the process to do that. I worked on it yesterday with mixed results - still have a lot of stacks

Re: PESO - Avenue des Gobelins

2013-07-15 Thread Mark C
Nice feel to this one - like the mix of natural and artificial light. Where are the Goblins? :-) Mark On 7/14/2013 11:47 AM, Rick Womer wrote: A bit off the beaten path in Paris. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17461347size=lg Or, for a stark presentation but ad-free:

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-15 Thread Mark C
If any image expresses life in these times, that's it Mark On 7/12/2013 11:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't done much street photography lately: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/bathurst-station.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For

Re: Peso - companion piece for Frank's Tossed :-)

2013-07-15 Thread Mark C
Passion discarded... Nice found shot. On 7/14/2013 5:20 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Can't believe I actually found it. Sorry it isn't Pentax... I shot it the first day I bought my little PS Canon and I was testing it out.

Re: PESO - Mist

2013-07-15 Thread Mark C
Nice moody shot and great grain... You didn't go back to your LX for this, did you? On 7/10/2013 8:39 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't had much sun lately so ya gotta go with what ya get: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/mist.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: PESO: 'Seney Sunrise'

2013-07-15 Thread Mark C
That is a striking photo, Ken. Color and light is just gorgeous. Mark On 7/11/2013 3:53 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Taken in Seney National Wildlife Refuge in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan several summers ago. Your thoughts appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17459149

Re: Eyebrow clarity: handheld vs tripod (was Re: Any new flagship camera rumors?)

2013-07-16 Thread Mark C
On 7/16/2013 3:43 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: Let's make sure we're testing the same thing. What percent of frame should the person's head be? Any other requirements? Person? If you really want a challenge go for a gnat's eyebrows -

Re: Tim Parkin weighs in on digital vs film (game is not over YET)

2013-07-16 Thread Mark C
I am an avid film user and especially a fan of MF but I have to say that something is just plain wrong with this test. Maybe the Zeiss 25mm lens is not so good on the digital body? I don't know but the degree of aliasing and color noise is just far beyond what one sees normally with a decent

Re: Any new flagship camera rumors?

2013-07-17 Thread Mark C
From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Notice the trend of so many to say what they have is 'good enough'? Pentax loses. Notice the trend of so many to wait a year or more until there's massive price cuts on the newest model Pentax camera? Pentax loses. Notice the trend of so many to purchase

Re: GESO - 3 with the K-5

2013-07-17 Thread Mark C
Looks liek the K-5 is suiting you fine! Nice shots all around. Mark On 7/15/2013 11:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: all from my roof Pushing the ISO envelope K-5 with the 18-55 kit lens. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Learning-the-K-5/30564911_mcsJ8s ann -- PDML

Re: GESO: Loons, eagle, and other critters

2013-07-17 Thread Mark C
Nice collection of images! The loons and other waterfowl are great, but I really like the three damselflies hanging like thin blue flags on green reeds. Great! Mark On 7/16/2013 10:51 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: Just added a couple more portraits to my gallery of shots from my ongoing vacation

Re: K500/4.5

2013-07-17 Thread Mark C
On 7/17/2013 8:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: ohjust looked at the sample pictures.maybe he has a dog or can't focus. that doesn't look too hot. :/ On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - 'Sharp-shinned Hawek

2013-07-17 Thread Mark C
Cool! Nice shot of the raptor. Mark On 7/17/2013 4:14 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Caught this guy on my deck looking for lunch http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17465095 K20D 300mm FA 800 ISO Comments appreciated. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

Re: peso Lorneville church

2013-07-17 Thread Mark C
Nice use of the IR effect but I especially like how you hid the church behind the trees - creates a mysterious feel. Mark On 7/15/2013 11:36 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/9291433381/ IR version, part of my 4 seasons flolder Dave -- Documenting Life in

Re: K500/4.5

2013-07-18 Thread Mark C
...@comcast.net wrote: Nice pics. But I think your concerns about CA on digital are valid. The A 400/5.6 has problems. Paul via phone On Jul 17, 2013, at 10:07 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 7/17/2013 8:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: ohjust looked at the sample pictures.maybe he

Re: K500/4.5

2013-07-18 Thread Mark C
On 7/18/2013 8:13 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: Like a gun? Exactly! On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: One of the nicest things about the 500 f4.5 was that it had a notch and peg style sight on it which made it very easy to frame up subjects. -- PDML Pentax

Re: K500/4.5

2013-07-18 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bob. I should try to get over to the beach more often and do some lighthouse sunsets. I used to go with a friend who liked to shoot 20 -30 minute exposures on Velvia in the twilight, in part to get the weird effects from reciprocity failure... Something that can't be done on digital

Re: Boris PESO #32 - Communications

2013-07-18 Thread Mark C
Interesting - stimulates the imagination! Mark On 7/18/2013 12:14 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Managed to capture this little funny scene... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/07/2013-32-communications.html The lens is my currently favorite Voigtlander Nokton 40/1.4. BH comments as

Re: PESO ISO 10,000 bird

2013-07-18 Thread Mark C
Striking bird in an excellent pose, nicely captured. Great high ISO performance there. Mark On 7/18/2013 3:36 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I was killing time waiting for my sister's plane to arrive, by taking photos of planes landing at San Jose airport. It was a bit after sunset and I was walking

Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Mark C
I've been shooting a bit of 35mm BW these days and finally broke down and bought a daylight loader for bulk rolls and some reloadable canisters. I'm sure someone here has done or does do the bulk film loading thing... Question that I'm wondering about - is there any problem with just putting

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Mark C
[mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark C Sent: Saturday, 20 July 2013 9:33 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Bulk Film Loading I've been shooting a bit of 35mm BW these days and finally broke down and bought a daylight loader for bulk rolls and some reloadable canisters. I'm sure someone

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Mark C
forget to let it warm up and lose any condensation before transferring to the canister. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark C Sent: Saturday, 20 July 2013 9:33 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Bulk Film

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Mark C
Thanks, George - that is what I was hoping I could do. Mark On 7/19/2013 7:36 PM, George Sinos wrote: Just load them as you need them. It'll be fine. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Mark C
. It will scratch the film unless you are using an ultra thin film such as HW Control Pan film. I had better luck with metal canisters with a snap on end than the plastic canisters with a screw on end. Jeffery On Jul 19, 2013, at 6:32 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I've been shooting

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Mark C
suggest keeping the bulk loader in a gallon zip-lock baggie with a packet of silica gel. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I've been shooting a bit of 35mm BW these days and finally broke down and bought a daylight loader for bulk rolls and some reloadable

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-20 Thread Mark C
There are still 1 hour places prevalent here and one lab that does 120 C41 and E6, but only once a week. The other lab that did it in house abruptly stopped when their machine broke and could not be repaired, and I expect that might be ultimate end of local 120 developing at this lab as well.

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-20 Thread Mark C
On 7/19/2013 11:37 PM, John wrote: Half my refrigerator is taken up right now with bulk loaded cartridges, a bulk loader bulk rolls of film. And I didn't pay a penny for any of it. Someone who made the decision to go completely digital never shoot film again gave it to me. HOw do you

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-20 Thread Mark C
number of exposures on a piece of masking tape a put it on the cassette. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: Re: Bulk Film Loading On 7/19/2013 11:37 PM, John wrote: Half my refrigerator

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-20 Thread Mark C
On 7/20/2013 5:25 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Porters Camera or Freestyle used to sell permanent little adhesive labels for 35mm cassettes. I never needed them since I only loaded one type of BW film (Plus X). Jeffery I wish Plus-X was still around Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-20 Thread Mark C
On 7/20/2013 11:18 AM, John Sessoms wrote: I seem to have inherited the pack-rat gene as a dominant from both parents ... Then you are probably the right person to ask this question - can you re-use commercial film canisters? I am somewhat embarrassed to admit this in a public forum but I

Re: PESO - Michigan Green

2013-07-21 Thread Mark C
NIce shots, Paul - nice house too. I like the first one best. Is there a little HDR toning in these? Mark On 7/20/2013 10:37 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: May sell my house next sprint, so I wanted to get a xouple pixs wirh the lilies in bloom. Since it faces north, ball down magic hour is the

Re: ELLIE PANO

2013-07-21 Thread Mark C
Wow - fantastic. You really have the wildlife there! Mark On 7/21/2013 8:55 AM, Alan C wrote: A herd heading back into the bush after drinking at the Letaba River. I counted 51 but at least 10 had already climbed the bank on the left so this is quite a big herd. There is a 2m croc on the bank

Re: Geso A gallery from the plow demo

2013-07-21 Thread Mark C
Lots of great photos there - you rally captured the event! Mark On 7/21/2013 10:09 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2013-plow1/album/index.html There are a lot of photos , around 270. Some of the participants like to see their photos so i just include them all, for

Re: 16-45 corner softness...(was re: 16-50 f2.8)

2013-07-25 Thread Mark C
On 7/25/2013 7:45 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: More to the point, light fall-off in the corners (not vignetting, which is darkening caused by an obstruction) is rarely a problem. In Lightroom I *add* this effect frequently and only *very* rarely feel the need to correct for it. I once read a

Re: Another shot from Italy. Mountains this time

2013-07-25 Thread Mark C
Great lighting and the composition is classic. Most excellent! On 7/24/2013 2:54 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Out of the city and into the mountains. No tricky HDR or stitched pano stuff this time. Just a simple snapshot. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/dolomite1.jpg K-5 and DA*16-50/2.8 --

Re: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8

2013-07-25 Thread Mark C
On 7/22/2013 5:12 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: If you have to ask you can't afford it. On the other hand you might want to ask Mark Cassio, (I hope I got your name right Mark). He had parts custom made to repair his A*200 4.0 IIRC. Close - Cassino, not Cassio... But what's one letter? Yep -

Re: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades

2013-07-26 Thread Mark C
My guess is that among camera bodies the Pentax LX would probably be a contender for King of Silent Upgrades. On 7/25/2013 10:45 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: Roger Cicala of lensrentals.com talks about silent lens upgrades and makes a few snarky comments about the blogosphere along the way:

Re: OT: Why Digital is Dead for me in Street Photography

2013-07-26 Thread Mark C
Thanks for posting that. Personally, I agree with many of his points and appreciate him sharing his evolution into the analog world. Personally. I like film because I like the process and results. I like digital for the same reasons. And hand shadows And most anything esle that I've

OT - Plus -X Film Available

2013-07-27 Thread Mark C
A little while ago the topic of Plus-X film came up. I just stumbled into this: http://www.ultrafineonline.com/kopl125bwfi3.html At $6.98 per roll it is a bit too pricey for me (I have a dozen roll in the freezer already) but if anyone wants to get some it seems like they have it. This

Bulk Film Loading - Success!

2013-07-27 Thread Mark C
Thanks for everyone who offered input on bulk film loading. My loader, 25 empty cannisters and a roll of Kentmere 400 arrived last week. I was out of town for work Sun - Thursday but tried my hand at loading yesterday. The only mistake I made is that I did not clean the felt light trap on the

Re: Another shot from Italy: Wildflowers

2013-07-28 Thread Mark C
Another excellent shot - makes me feel like I am standing there with the sun in my eyes, and loving it, On 7/26/2013 6:13 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: The wildflowers were amazing throughout the mountains during our trip. This scene inspired me to say I'm gonna break all the rules and shoot

Re: Cheap extension tubes and reverse lense adaptors (and other photo accessories)

2013-07-28 Thread Mark C
Interesting site - for those of us who get into the occasional DIY project this could be a useful resources for the bits and bobs not easily (or cheaply) obtained elsewhere. The cheap IR remotes and spirit levels alone make it worth bookmarking. They appear to have the exact same LED ring

Re: OT - Plus -X Film Available

2013-07-28 Thread Mark C
to Kodak Plus X with a couple of exceptions. The important one being that FP-4 seems to look sharper, oh yes, and it's also still manufactured. I used to buy FP-4 because it was less expensive. They're both old fashioned, well more or less, traditional films. On 7/27/2013 12:39 PM, Mark C

Re: PESO: PYJAMA PAIR

2013-07-28 Thread Mark C
Nice pair - excellent lighting and composition. On 7/20/2013 8:44 AM, Alan C wrote: Came across this handsome pair patiently waiting to cross the road near the Phalaborwa gate late on Sunday afternoon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/9327888794/ Alan C -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-28 Thread Mark C
Very nice - a real wall hanger. Mark On 7/19/2013 8:35 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Apologies for the naff title - couldn't think of anything catchy. This is from our USA trip - taken in Santa Fe, which has to be one of the most photogenic cities I've ever been in. I really like the

Enablement - Sima 100mm f2.0 Macro! And T-Mount Question

2013-08-01 Thread Mark C
I'm always questing for the best macro gear, and this Sima 100 f2 lens just might be it! http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2013/08/01/sima-100-f2-macro-lens?blog=9 Or not... That's the SIma on K-5...a few minutes walking around the yard this evening. I've been watching for

Re: Enablement - Sima 100mm f2.0 Macro! And T-Mount Question

2013-08-02 Thread Mark C
On 8/2/2013 1:57 AM, Bill wrote: I had a Sima years ago when I was still shooting Nikon. I absolutely adored the thing for nudes. It was wonderful, even the most pornographic image was rendered as fine art with the Sima. Interesting.. I wonder if Bob Gucione had one of these... Mark --

Re: Enablement - Sima 100mm f2.0 Macro! And T-Mount Question

2013-08-03 Thread Mark C
the outside, leaving the very center portion clear. The effect could vary depending upon the aperture and how much light you had spilling on the front of the filter. Soft focus is also good for vain older women's portraiture. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 8/2

Re: OT -- DiMage Scanner with Windows XP

2013-08-11 Thread Mark C
Its been a while but I used a Canon Canonscan FS4000 on an XP box running through a SCSI port. The Adaptec AHA940AU card in the XP machine displays a dialog box when the machine boots - before XP loads. You see the BIOS and then Adaptec message (with the right key strokes you can go in and

Re: Experimenting with focus stacking (truck, dragonfly, and beach content)

2013-08-13 Thread Mark C
of Tri-X, just starting to look at the results now, a week later. Mark On 8/12/2013 10:34 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: Last month Mark C. shared his first experiments with focus stacking, using dragonflies as his subjects: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/blog6.php/2013/07/06/stack-focusing

Re: My paean to the Dream Cruise

2013-08-17 Thread Mark C
Great article, Paul - awesome photos and video as well! Great job! Mark On 8/15/2013 5:02 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Been working on this story off and on all summer. It's now live on the Times website and will run in Sunday's paper:

Re: 2 PANOS

2013-08-18 Thread Mark C
Quite stunning - remarkable wildlife you have there. Mark On 8/12/2013 11:01 AM, Alan C wrote: A couple of Panos from last weekend in Kruger. Right click to chose a larger size then pan L R. Olifants Camp is situated high on a ridge on the E bank of the Olifants river. From here you can

Re: On the ground

2013-08-18 Thread Mark C
Ouch - good save of your gear, though! Funny how reflexes can be re-routed form saving yourself to saving a camera. I hope you are healed up soon. Mark On 8/17/2013 9:12 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Stepped in a hole and lost my footing while shooting the dream cruise for the Times. Skinned

Re: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed

2013-08-18 Thread Mark C
Those symbols stand for the signs of the Zodiac in astrology - no idea what the sign means. Nice capture. Mark On 8/18/2013 8:58 AM, Rick Womer wrote: ...and maybe a Greek scholar too, if that's the alphabet below the Latin. The micro-PDML group came upon this in Greenwich last month. It

Re: PESO - Storm over the Great Sand Dunes

2013-08-18 Thread Mark C
Amazing light, especially in the first one. Mark On 8/17/2013 8:51 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Back in May we visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. Not long after we left, a storm arrived from the south which we were able to observe from a lookout a few miles from

GESO - Chicago Scenes

2013-08-19 Thread Mark C
My wife and I spent a few days in Chicago earlier this month. I've been in a film mood this summer and stuck to Tri-X and Arista Primium 400 (similar to Tri-X). Best snaps of the trip - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/chicago-scenes Mz-S, FA 20-35, FA 28-105 (power zoom

Re: PESO skin in IR, rope in UV

2013-08-19 Thread Mark C
Interesting study. Have you tried swapping the red and blue channels? Skins tones would be more natural but maybe not the effect you want. Mark On 8/11/2013 6:09 PM, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9489462930/ I was hoping that nylon rope and webbing would not

Re: GESO - Chicago Scenes

2013-08-20 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul! Chicago is fertile ground for photography. Mark On 8/19/2013 8:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Love these great pics of my hometown. Paul via phone On Aug 19, 2013, at 8:10 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My wife and I spent a few days in Chicago earlier this month. I've

Re: GESO - Chicago Scenes

2013-08-20 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Godfrey! I appreciate that coming from another frequent analog photographer. Mark On 8/19/2013 8:29 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Lots of good photos, Mark! Godfrey On Aug 19, 2013, at 5:10 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My wife and I spent a few days in Chicago earlier

Re: GESO - Chicago Scenes

2013-08-20 Thread Mark C
the night shots, and of those extra love for Spirits Three and Dreamland. They all have a very retro flavour. On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 8:10 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My wife and I spent a few days in Chicago earlier this month. I've been in a film mood this summer and stuck to Tri-X

Re: PESO skin in IR, rope in UV

2013-08-20 Thread Mark C
Don't know for Lightroom... In PS you go to Image - Adjustments - Channel Mixer and set the Red channel to 100% blue and the blue channel to 100% red. Mark On 8/19/2013 9:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 08:23:42PM -0400, Mark C wrote: Interesting study. Have you tried

Re: Dream Cruise Pics

2013-08-21 Thread Mark C
Great article and great photos, Paul. The lead photo is awesome! Mark on 8/20/2013 10:10 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: No shot of my skinned knee, bloody elbow and broken lens hood: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/the-2013-woodward-dream-cruise-a-perfect-day-for-cruising/ -- PDML

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

2013-08-21 Thread Mark C
Worth the effort - fabulous shot! Mark On 8/18/2013 11:50 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: Went for a hike with my wife in Ohiopyle State Park yesterday and photographed this waterfall: http://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/356 It was a bit tricky to get down to the waterfall from the trail, and back up,

Re: GESO - Chicago Scenes

2013-08-22 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Frank! And thanks to everyone else who took a look. Mark On 8/20/2013 11:07 PM, knarf wrote: A stunning gallery, Mark! Not much else to say. Just beautiful. Cheers, frank Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Thanks, Paul! Chicago is fertile ground for photography. Mark On 8/19

Re: BW Film Development app

2013-08-22 Thread Mark C
The massive developer chart is available as an app for iphone android and nokia. I just write down the info I need. On a sticky note - that's higher tech than plain paper... Idea for a really cool film development app - enter the film brand and speed; developer type, concentration and temp;

Re: Boris PESO 2013 #36 - Anat

2013-08-24 Thread Mark C
Lovely, Boris - simply lovely. On 8/23/2013 2:23 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Full frame or not, but SMCP A 50/1.2 is mighty fine lens... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/2013-36-anat.html Thanks. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Another Blurb book...

2013-08-24 Thread Mark C
Congrats on complying the project! So - is this a book that would benefit someone not in your class? Mark On 8/24/2013 3:36 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: I've finished my Photoshop course textbook. Just in the nick of time, really. Uploaded last night. Did my copyright registration this morning.

Re: PESO: Dark Morph Swallowtail

2013-08-24 Thread Mark C
Nice set of photos and great work on the identifications! You are lucky to be getting such beautiful subjects! Mark On 8/23/2013 12:24 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I continue chasing butterflies. First I posted a PESO of a male Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus:

Re: PESO - Subtlety

2013-08-24 Thread Mark C
That is just stunning, Doug. Beautiful. Mark On 8/22/2013 2:24 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/3SvUDez6XNA Another photo of Anna. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Red Dragons 2013 - A couple more stack focused shots

2013-08-25 Thread Mark C
A few snaps of red dragonflies for this summer - they seem to be scarce this year: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/red-dragons-2013 The first two shots are stack focused. The next two are just single exposures. CC always appreciated - leaving Monday morning for a work

Re: Red Dragons 2013 - A couple more stack focused shots

2013-08-26 Thread Mark C
On 8/25/2013 10:30 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: great shots, whats the technical info? i.e. lens, camera, fstop, ISO, shutterspeed, etc Thanks - taken with a K-5, A* 200 macro, ISO 400 - 800 f 8-11 1/250 - 1/500th, depending on the specific series. The file names give an idea of the amount of

Re: PESO 2013 - 087 - GDG

2013-08-27 Thread Mark C
Ah... simplicity... That's a great shot - wonderful lines, design and tonality, and it just feels really comfortable. Happy birthday! Mark On 8/26/2013 3:27 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Espresso on my birthday morning. Ah, nice! http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9602594016/lightbox

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-28 Thread Mark C
On 8/27/2013 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: The LED add-on to the flash is a brilliant move, and way more useful than the WR waterproofing. I understand the motivation to cement WR as a brand-wide thing, but it's unlikely to be of very much practical use to anyone. Brightly lit raindrops or

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread Mark C
NIce shot, Frank. I like how the damsel is illuminated - looks luminous. I've always been a fan of the 18-55's close focusing ability. Mark On 8/28/2013 10:08 PM, knarf wrote: This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-31 Thread Mark C
Nice collection, Derby. My favorites are #5 (oddly enough) and #18 - great lighting in that one. Mark On 8/25/2013 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over

PESO - Deep... Dark...

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
Taken on a bright summer day... Non-Pentax Content. http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/deep-dark-woods Holga, APX 400, Rodinal. CC Welcome. Markl -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

PESO - Herkey Jerkey

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
I don't usually PESO updates to my Visitations blog, but I really like this abstraction: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2013/09/02/herkey-jerkey?blog=8 *ist film camera, Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro, Pro Max 100 film, HC110. CC welcome Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Gossamer

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
Nice shot, Frank - well lit with a nice clean background. Mark On 9/2/2013 6:26 PM, knarf wrote: My attempt at doing a Bruce Dayton: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/gossamer.html?m=1 Haven't heard from him in years. Anyone in touch? Anyway I don't think I did him justice. Let's

Re: PESO - Herkey Jerkey

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
wonderful. But what is this film you speak of? -Marco On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:15 PM, Mark C wrote: I don't usually PESO updates to my Visitations blog, but I really like this abstraction: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2013/09/02/herkey-jerkey?blog=8 *ist film camera, Tamron 90mm

Re: A couple from the Mass. campout

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
Beautiful atmosphere (literally and figuratively) and mood here. The signpost in the foreground would be my only nit - a few steps forward or a little cropping and it would be taken care of. Mark On 9/2/2013 7:34 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote:

Re: GESO - Bardfest

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
Very nice set - I like the BW rendering. Contrast is crisp and distinctive but also very well balanced. Mark On 9/1/2013 5:21 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Went to Alma's best friend's 60th yesterday, was asked to shoot candids, which I did. Pushed a selection of 36 onto them, thought you might

Re: PESO - OT - Trailer Park Country

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
You manage to capture some ncredible slices of life - this one is at the the top of the list. Great! Mark On 9/1/2013 8:36 PM, knarf wrote: Taken with my old phone cam at a local fair last month. This was a sister act from nearby Burlington or Oakville (can't remember their name just now).

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
Nice shot of an interesting artifact. Mark On 8/30/2013 11:56 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings

2013-09-02 Thread Mark C
I'm a little late coming to this Ann, but I think you have a lot of good photos there. 16,18 and 33 stand out for me. I think you caught a lot of good emotion, despite some of the technical flaws (e.g. the noisy images). I only did 3 weddings nad never did get a good shot of bride and groom

Re: PESO - Herkey Jerkey

2013-09-03 Thread Mark C
but what is it. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 9:43 PM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: A wonderful abstraction Mark. So what is it? -Original Message- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: PESO - Herkey Jerkey I don't usually PESO updates to my Visitations

Re: PESO - Deep... Dark...

2013-09-03 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Frank! On 9/2/2013 11:09 PM, knarf wrote: Wow! Cheers, frank Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Taken on a bright summer day... Non-Pentax Content. http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/deep-dark-woods Holga, APX 400, Rodinal. CC Welcome. Markl “Analysis kills

Re: PESO - Deep... Dark...

2013-09-03 Thread Mark C
color film. In this case it worked out well - I usually wind up re-scanning. I switched to Vuescan for 35mm work but haven't figured out if it can auto-detect 6x6 or 6x7 exposures on the LS-8000. Mark On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Taken on a bright summer

Re: PESO - Herkey Jerkey

2013-09-03 Thread Mark C
Thanks for looking... as for film well, um, it's kinda hard to describe (but it works!) On 9/3/2013 1:42 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 2/9/13, Mark C, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2013/09/02/herkey- jerkey?blog=8 Oooh! Made me look! *ist

Re: PESO - Herkey Jerkey

2013-09-03 Thread Mark C
On 9/3/2013 11:02 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Must make the keywords in Lightroom tough to enter... Whoa - keywords? Like a card catalog system? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: PESO - Herkey Jerkey

2013-09-04 Thread Mark C
I think it is the edge of a food storage container... probably only about 1 inch of it showing in the frame here. Camera motion applied, of course... Mark On 9/3/2013 9:46 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Ok -what is it??? ann On 9/3/2013 20:38, Mark C wrote: Thanks for looking... as for film

Re: PESO: Hideout

2013-09-04 Thread Mark C
Fabulous shot, Walt - that is really stunning! Mark On 9/3/2013 1:09 PM, Walt wrote: Spotted this little guy hanging out in the crook of one of the hummingbird feeder stands a little while ago. At first, I thought it was just a piece of gum someone had stuffed in there, but decided to take a

Re: PESO: Mushroom on Wood

2013-09-04 Thread Mark C
Not what I expected - excellent shot. Mark On 9/3/2013 12:14 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17516903 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO fourth grader

2013-09-04 Thread Mark C
Fine image, Paul - the stuff of memories. And she has fine taste in T-Shirts as well! Mark On 9/4/2013 4:23 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17518583 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Kodak film?

2013-09-05 Thread Mark C
On 9/4/2013 10:56 PM, John wrote: In Kodak's emergence from bankruptcy and the new Kodak Alaris supporting Kodak labs with chemistry paper, what happens to Kodak film? I don't know... If you go to kodak.com and click into the site you will see that two of their three main goals are disrupting

Re: Just joined the list

2013-09-06 Thread Mark C
Welcome back, Bruce! Mark Cassino On 9/5/2013 5:28 PM, Bruce wrote: Hello, I thought I would introduce myself. Several years ago I was an active member of this list. I have stayed active shooting Pentax while I have been gone. A little nudge from Rick Womer got me thinking about the list

OT - Skunk!!!

2013-09-06 Thread Mark C
A few hours ago I suddenly smelled... skunk. For a second I thought it was just odd but then ... oh crap! Ran outside and as soon as I opened the door a very stinky cat charged in. I feel bad for the poor guy - it looks like he took it directly in the right eye, which just now has finally

Re: Kodak film?

2013-09-06 Thread Mark C
Thanks for clarifying that, Tom. I think they should have been more to the point and simply declared that it was merely a flesh wound. Maybe a little come back you yellow bastards! I'll bite your legs off! Much more too the point. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKhEw7nD9C4 Mark On 9/6/2013

Re: OT - Skunk!!!

2013-09-07 Thread Mark C
On 9/7/2013 10:58 AM, Darren Addy wrote: A tomato juice bath is the old school remedy. (For the skunk, not the overcooked film). The peroxide / baking soda and Dawn actually wound up working well - by this morning the smell on the cat was gone. There was a lingering odor in the kitchen where

Re: OT - Skunk!!!

2013-09-07 Thread Mark C
On 9/7/2013 11:38 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: They're gentile creatures, but you don't really want to threaten them. Hope the poor cat learned not to mess with them. I hope he learned his lesson as well. We'll see - this is sort of a feline IQ test in a way... I usually smell the skunk outside

Re: OT - Skunk!!!

2013-09-07 Thread Mark C
and lots of shampoo to do the job... Mark :) -c On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: A few hours ago I suddenly smelled... skunk. For a second I thought it was just odd but then ... oh crap! Ran outside and as soon as I opened the door a very stinky cat charged

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