PESO -- Star and Anklet.

[P.J. Alling]

A friends daughter got herself a tattoo.  As such things go it's not too 
bad...


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20starandanklet.html

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Ah, the photo assistant!

[Christine Aguila]

Ok, so I'm out in nature chasing dragonflies with my camera and my husband 
close behind me. I remark that the focus is hunting just a tad, and my husband 
says, "can't you dial in dragonfly mode!"

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Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

[David Mann]

Not that you hear about anyway!

I just read in the news today about an NZ wakeboarder who "shattered his C4 
vertebra" while training in the USA.

Cheers,
Dave

On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:35 pm, Alan C  wrote:

> Great action shots. Amazing what these guys can do without breaking their 
> necks.
> 
> Alan C
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> -Original Message- From: knarf
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> 
> A couple of shots of Mike at the skate park near my place. All these kids are 
> good but Mike gets the most altitude (which gives him the most time to do 
> stuff):
> 
> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/07/eighth-street-flyer.html?m=1
> 
> It's loads of fun watching him.
> 
> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
> 
> Cheers,
> frank
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Re: OT Sigma 18-35/1.8

[Christine Aguila]

Congrats & looking forward to the pics!  Cheers, Christine 

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> Hi Guys,
> 
> Well the now not so new Sigma Art series 18-35/1.8 lens is now finally
> available in K-mount, I picked mine up today first shipment into my
> local pushers this morning, I've played a little, it damn nice wide
> open and its build quality is superb. It's a bit big though, only
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> Samyang 8/3.5 and DA 35/2.8 Macro from my go-to kit for the moment.
> 
> I have three shows to shoot before Sunday so it will get a good
> work-out in place of my Sigma 17-50/2.8, conditions permitting. I will
> report back on performance, particularly AF speed and lock wide open.
> 
> Size comparison:
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ybuc4gc4b0bejkk/AACi53mrqBwt172NjDbv9t9_a
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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Christine Aguila]

Tha is, Frank!  Cheers, Christine 

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> On Jul 8, 2014, at 12:02 AM, knarf  wrote:
> 
> Haven't seen the b&w shot yet but this one's stunning! 
> 
> Cheers, 
> frank
> 
>> On 7 July, 2014 2:45:45 PM EDT, Christine Aguila  
>> wrote:
>> Hi Ann:
>> 
>> Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer
>> in color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous
>> post.
>> 
>> http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html
>> 
>> Cheers, Christine
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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[knarf]

Haven't seen the b&w shot yet but this one's stunning! 

Cheers, 
frank

On 7 July, 2014 2:45:45 PM EDT, Christine Aguila  wrote:
>Hi Ann:
>
>Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer
>in color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous
>post.
>
>http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html
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Re: Birds at Feeder (Wrap up)

[Alan C]

Thanks all for the comments & ideas.

I shall construct a more "natural" bird feeder. Even a feeding table. There 
may be the odd squirrel, bushbaby or some tree mice but it is mostly the 
birds eating the seed.


The Cut-throats & Bronze Mannekins arrive in large flocks & really gorge 
themselves. The more timid species (like Blue Waxbills, Firefinches, Grey 
Headed Sparrows & Yellow Eye Canaries) wait for lulls in the feeding frenzy. 
If I move slowly, I can easily get quite close. The birds are used to me 
now. What spooks them is shadows or a larger bird flying nearby. Also noisy 
cars or motorbikes!


I agree that a K5 (or K3) would be better (ISO wise) but the K7 will have to 
do! I'll try using a tripod & a remote & "catch in focus".


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OT Sigma 18-35/1.8

[Rob Studdert]

Hi Guys,

Well the now not so new Sigma Art series 18-35/1.8 lens is now finally
available in K-mount, I picked mine up today first shipment into my
local pushers this morning, I've played a little, it damn nice wide
open and its build quality is superb. It's a bit big though, only
slightly smaller than the DA*50-135 in stature so it has displaced my
Samyang 8/3.5 and DA 35/2.8 Macro from my go-to kit for the moment.

I have three shows to shoot before Sunday so it will get a good
work-out in place of my Sigma 17-50/2.8, conditions permitting. I will
report back on performance, particularly AF speed and lock wide open.

Size comparison:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ybuc4gc4b0bejkk/AACi53mrqBwt172NjDbv9t9_a

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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Christine Aguila]

Thanks everyone!  This is a crop of the original frame as I was on a bit of a 
hill shooting below at 135mm w/the DA*50-135mm, which wasn't quite long enough 
to frame as posted here. I had to crop in for some pop :-). 

Cheers, Christine 

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 11:21 PM, "Alan C"  wrote:
> 
> Love it. Good time of the year for deer - warm & plenty to eat.
> 
> Alan C
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> -Original Message- From: Christine Aguila
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 8:45 PM
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> 
> Hi Ann:
> 
> Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in 
> color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.
> 
> http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html
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Re: geso nature walk--with first dragonfly

[Christine Aguila]

Thanks, Ken, Bob, and Mark. Good suggestion on the portrait orientation, Ken, 
and thanks, Mark for the name identification.  

Cheers, Christine  

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> On Jul 6, 2014, at 2:58 PM, "Ken Waller"  wrote:
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> Very nice for your first attempt, Christine. I'd suggest a portrait 
> orientation, to zero in on the subject, if you're going to do anything 
> further with it.
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> - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" 
> Subject: geso nature walk--with first dragonfly
> 
> 
>> Hi Everyone:
>> 
>> While no where near the quality of a Mark C. shot, it is the first time a 
>> got a mostly sharp dragonfly :-).
>> 
>> Cheers, Christine
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>> http://www.caguila.com/nw2014/index.html
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Re: road trip pics

[Christine Aguila]

Thanks, Rick.   Wow, I have a bit of a confession to make here. Darrel asked me 
if I had planned to let you know we were going to Philly, and I said, "No, he 
lives in Pittsburg. Yikes!  My bad as the younger generation would say. 

Cheers, Christine 


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> On Jul 6, 2014, at 7:58 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
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> Christine,
> 
> Catching up on things... This is a really nice set of photos. I especially 
> like 5, 8, and 13-18.
> 
> Let me know the next time you're in Philly--there is great shooting to be 
> done, and it would be good to meet you in person at long last!
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Rick
> 
>> On Jun 26, 2014, at 2:30 AM, Christine Aguila wrote:
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>> Hi Everyone:
>> 
>> Just a few road trip pics—nothing great.  We visited a lot of author homes, 
>> but unfortunately no interior photography was allowed, so I spared you the 
>> exterior shots of the houses.  I do include Mark Twain’s Study—an octagon 
>> shaped building specifically built for him at his in-laws’ farm near Elmira, 
>> NY—built so he could write undisturbed during his summer visits to the farm. 
>>  This building is now owned by Elmira College and located on campus.  There 
>> was no student ambassador around to let us in, but I took some photos 
>> through the windows and converted to BW.  They are included here.
>> 
>> Visiting the author homes was great—fun to stand in Emerson’s study, the 
>> bedrooms where Little Women was written (Concord, MA) and that tiny women in 
>> Amherst, MA  penned all those delightful poems, and, of course, seeing the 
>> Seven Gables that inspired the House of Seven Gables was fun as well (Salem, 
>> MA).  Twain’s home in Hartford, CT is absolutely amazing and very well 
>> preserved, but interestingly, the Emerson family STILL owns Emerson’s home:  
>> the tour guide informed us, “We all work for the Emerson family.”  Something 
>> really cool about that.  Sara Orne Jewett’s house in South Berwick, ME is 
>> also a great house, but the town is not much to speak of.
>> 
>> I’d never seen Philly, so we did all the historical stuff in one day, then 
>> left early the next for Hartford et al.  Spent a few days in Boston—Freedom 
>> Trail, Boat ride, and Museum of Fine Arts—the Copley collection there is 
>> fantastic—then headed for Salem, MA.
>> 
>> We also paid homage to author tombstones, but I spared you those photos as 
>> well, though Sleepy Hollow was amazing—many pilgrims travel to these markers 
>> and leave stones, pencils, pens, other trinkets—lots of small stones at 
>> Dickinson’s marker.  Chronic dappled lighting made the markers somewhat of 
>> challenge to photograph.  Famous people seem to love pretty spots near trees.
>> 
>> We traveled for 16 days by car, moved on nearly every 1-3 days.  As I look 
>> back now it was a dizzying pace, and the driving challenging: I nearly got 
>> us killed at a small round-about in Concord, MA.
>> 
>> And we drove 12 hours straight from Elmira, NY to Chicago.  The drive home 
>> started early, and we had the road nearly to ourselves, enjoying the quiet, 
>> morning fog, and the lovely tree studded hills and valleys of NY.  But then 
>> a large doe jumped out in front of us.  Fortunately, Darrel swerved right, 
>> the doe kept left, leaving no damage to car, person, or animal.  I gushed 
>> over Darrel for his quick response, and the trip continued uneventful, that 
>> is, until we were literally 5 minutes from home.  At a speed about 15 miles 
>> per hour, I turned a corner for the final 5 minute stretch home, only to 
>> have to slow down to let one of our neighborhood deer, traveling about .5 
>> miles per hour, cross the road.  Uncanny!
>> 
>> Anyway, here are the pics!  Cheers, Christine
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Re: PESO - Streetscape

[Christine Aguila]

What Ann said!  Cheers, Christine 

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 7:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
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> OOH - what a nice place to walk.  Nice travel shot
> 
> ann
> 
> 
> 
>> On 7/7/2014 07:44, Richard Womer wrote:
>> My photo walk Saturday was in southeastern Center City, in a warren of
>> narrow streets lined with row houses built in the late 1700s.  For
>> example,
>> 
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808392
>> 
>> (K-5, DA 50-200)
>> 
>> Comments appreciated!
>> 
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Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

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Big congrats on a successful run!  Knew you could do it!  Cheers, Christine 

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 1:55 AM, Bob W-PDML  wrote:
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> Arrived home safely yesterday, back to work today. I finished the trip a few 
> days ahead of schedule and spent them lazily in Perpignan and Collioure. No 
> bike problems until yesterday when, about 200 yards from home, the rear 
> derailleur cable snapped.
> 
> More reports later in the week, with pics, but don't expect much - it was a 
> cycling trip, not a photo one.
> 
> B
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>> On 11 Jun 2014, at 16:38, "Bob Sullivan"  wrote:
>> 
>> Bob W.,
>> Go safe, and no broken bones please!
>> Bring back pictures of the Frenchies.
>> Have a couple of extra fries for me.
>> Marvelous idea.
>> Regards,  Bob S.
>> 
>>> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 4:34 AM, Steve Cottrell  wrote:
>>> On 11/6/14, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:
>>> 
 
 I'm planning to cycle to the centre of the universe then get the train 
 back.
 Here is my intended route, for those who are interested in such things:
 
 
>>> 
>>> Nice one Bob. Good luck!
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Re: PESO - Strekkode

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Excellent. Love everything about it!  Cheers, Christine 

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 12:44 PM, Toralf Lund  wrote:
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> Hi,
> 
> I haven't posted a photo here for ages.
> 
> Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode
> 
> Hope you like it :-)
> 
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Re: PESO 2014 - 155 - GDG

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They all have been enjoyable to see Godfrey!  Excellent work!  Cheers, 
Christine 

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> On Jul 6, 2014, at 7:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
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> I took another walk in the Park yesterday ...
> 
>  https://flic.kr/p/oefLtm
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Re: PESO -- Gliding along.

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That's a very pleasant scene, PJ. Wish I was there myself!  Cheers, Christine 

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 11:27 PM, "P.J. Alling"  wrote:
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> Stopped at the scenic overlook on the Mystic River, to take a couple of shots 
> of the resident tall ships.  I had dropped the Kalamar 500mm f8.0 Mirror 
> Telephoto into my light bag just because.  That lens is capable of amazing 
> things, as well as producing unparalleled disappointments.
> 
> Manual focusing a super telephoto using the stock focusing screen in the K5II 
> can be a trial, but I took extra care that the in focus indicator was lit 
> before shooting off a series of shots at this kayaker.  This is the only 
> image that was usable, and only at web size.
> 
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20glidingalong.html
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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

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That's nice, Dan. Like color and detail. Cheers, Christine 

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 8:23 PM, "Daniel J. Matyola"  wrote:
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> Thanks, Don, Ann, Bob and Ken.
> 
> They usually are at their peak on Fathers Day.  This year they were
> just a bit late, and are just about at the end of the flowering
> season.
> 
> Soon, I will have to cut them back to prevent them from covering the
> sidewalk and part of the drive.
> 
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> 
>> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
>> Quite lovely, Dan. I am jealous because mine have not bloomed yet. Maybe too
>> much rain & too little sun.
>> 
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>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 12:59:56 -0400
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>>> K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited
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PESO -- Gliding along.

[P.J. Alling]

Stopped at the scenic overlook on the Mystic River, to take a couple of 
shots of the resident tall ships.  I had dropped the Kalamar 500mm f8.0 
Mirror Telephoto into my light bag just because.  That lens is capable 
of amazing things, as well as producing unparalleled disappointments.


Manual focusing a super telephoto using the stock focusing screen in the 
K5II can be a trial, but I took extra care that the in focus indicator 
was lit before shooting off a series of shots at this kayaker.  This is 
the only image that was usable, and only at web size.


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20glidingalong.html

Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/mc Kalamar 500mm Mirror Telephoto f8.0

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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

[Alan C]

An impressive bloom, well captured. Do cacti easily survive the winter?

Alan C

-Original Message- 
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http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited

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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Alan C]

Love it. Good time of the year for deer - warm & plenty to eat.

Alan C

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Hi Ann:

Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in 
color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.


http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html

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Re: PESO 2014 - 155 - GDG

[knarf]

That is special!

Cheers,
frank

On 6 July, 2014 8:17:34 PM EDT, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
>I took another walk in the Park yesterday ...
>
>  https://flic.kr/p/oefLtm
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>Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated.
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Re: PESO: Ehttp://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374

[knarf]

Gorgeous! 

Very nice light and colours. 

Cheers,
frank

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>http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374
>K-5IIs with smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited
>Comments are invited.
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Re: PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

[knarf]

Beautiful old cruiser! 

Nicely captured. 

Cheers,
frank

On 7 July, 2014 8:29:27 PM EDT, Rick Womer  wrote:
>It looked as though it might be almost as old as the 18th century
>street it was parked on:
>
>http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808398&size=lg
>
>or
>
>http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808398&size=md
>
>(K-5, DA 16-45)
>
>Comments?
>
>Bob W, want to make an offer?
>
>Cheers,
>
>Rick

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PESO: Ehttp://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374

[Daniel J. Matyola]

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17809374
K-5IIs with smc DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited
Comments are invited.

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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Thanks, Paul.

They do not grow wild here, but they are becoming more popular in
suburban yards as the deer situation gets more severe.

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On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> An attractive bloom, well recorded by you. Haven’t seen this flower here or 
> when I lived in Jersey.
>
> Paul
> On Jul 7, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Don, Ann, Bob and Ken.
>>
>> They usually are at their peak on Fathers Day.  This year they were
>> just a bit late, and are just about at the end of the flowering
>> season.
>>
>> Soon, I will have to cut them back to prevent them from covering the
>> sidewalk and part of the drive.
>>
>> Dan Matyola
>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
>>> Quite lovely, Dan. I am jealous because mine have not bloomed yet. Maybe too
>>> much rain & too little sun.
>>>
>>> pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:

 Message: 5
 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 12:59:56 -0400
 From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
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 Subject: PESO: Cactus Flower
 Message-ID:

 
 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8


 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
 K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited

 Comments are invited.Dan Matyola
 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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Re: PESO - Catching Air

[Daniel J. Matyola]

They are both excellent, Frank, but the second has a dynamic quality
that is really special.

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On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:13 PM, knarf  wrote:
> Last couple of Mike at the skate park and I decided on colour this time:
>
> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/07/catching-air.html?m=1
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
>
> Cheers,
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PESO - Catching Air

[knarf]

Last couple of Mike at the skate park and I decided on colour this time:

http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/07/catching-air.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

[Paul Stenquist]

An attractive bloom, well recorded by you. Haven’t seen this flower here or 
when I lived in Jersey.

Paul
On Jul 7, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:

> Thanks, Don, Ann, Bob and Ken.
> 
> They usually are at their peak on Fathers Day.  This year they were
> just a bit late, and are just about at the end of the flowering
> season.
> 
> Soon, I will have to cut them back to prevent them from covering the
> sidewalk and part of the drive.
> 
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
>> Quite lovely, Dan. I am jealous because mine have not bloomed yet. Maybe too
>> much rain & too little sun.
>> 
>> pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
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>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 12:59:56 -0400
>>> From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
>>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
>>> Subject: PESO: Cactus Flower
>>> Message-ID:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>> 
>>> 
>>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
>>> K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited
>>> 
>>> Comments are invited.Dan Matyola
>>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Thanks, Don, Ann, Bob and Ken.

They usually are at their peak on Fathers Day.  This year they were
just a bit late, and are just about at the end of the flowering
season.

Soon, I will have to cut them back to prevent them from covering the
sidewalk and part of the drive.

Dan Matyola
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On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
> Quite lovely, Dan. I am jealous because mine have not bloomed yet. Maybe too
> much rain & too little sun.
>
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 12:59:56 -0400
>> From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
>> Subject: PESO: Cactus Flower
>> Message-ID:
>>
>> 
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
>> K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited
>>
>> Comments are invited.Dan Matyola
>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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Re: PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Nice find, well recorded.

Dan Matyola
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On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 8:29 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> It looked as though it might be almost as old as the 18th century street it 
> was parked on:
>
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808398&size=lg
>
> or
>
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808398&size=md
>
> (K-5, DA 16-45)
>
> Comments?
>
> Bob W, want to make an offer?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rick
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>
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Re: Pentax 645Z quick look

[Daniel J. Matyola]

That is quite a camera.  The detail in the sample images is incredible.

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> http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Pentax-645Z-Medium-F-11034.shtml
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> This includes some large jpgs. Maybe the model shots will have Bruce opening
> a new savings account.
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> http://www.pdnonline.com/static/content_images/Pentax_Model_test_1.jpg
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Re: K-r gets hot

[P.J. Alling]

The in body focusing motor aught to draw more than enough current to 
make the camera body hot.


On 7/7/2014 7:51 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

The camera was hot, not the battery.

This is a rather curious reply. What source, other than the battery,
is going to make the camera hot? If you are saying that the battery
was not hot when you took it out, but the camera was, then I can only
postulate that (since you said the camera was discharged) that your
timing was such that the battery itself (the source of the heat) was
no longer outputting heat but that the camera was still
storing/dissipating the heat that had come from the battery.

Irregardless of that battery appearing to recharge again, I would toss
it in the trash. It is clearly failing. Even if the battery was the
not the source of the heat ( I would wager it WAS) lithium ion
batteries hate heat and is it effectively "toast".

The overheating problem of lithium ion batteries is a known problem,
but relatively rare (hence few others with your experience).

Why lithium batteries keep catching fire
http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2014/01/economist-explains-19

How Lithium-ion Batteries Work
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/lithium-ion-battery2.htm

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:49 AM, Rob Studdert  wrote:

It was likely that the camera was locked up in some non-standard mode
where motors were powered inappropriately. For instance if the SR
circuit was malfunctioning the current drawn would likely be within
the spec of the battery but the SR system may not be able to
adequately dissipate the heat developed due to the fault.



On 7 July 2014 11:16, John  wrote:

On 7/6/2014 12:44 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote:

Am 06.07.14 18:35, schrieb Zos Xavius:

But yeah, damage to batteries tends to sometimes make them catch on
fire.


The camera was hot, not the battery.

Ralf


If the battery inside the camera was discharging at an excessive rate,
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Re: 6x7 Shutter Button

[Zos Xavius]

I guess using a cable isn't an option since it screws into the shutter release.

Bummer.

If it makes you feel any better I now can't seem to find my SD card
full of detroit pictures. Tempted to punch some walls, but then I'd
just have to fix them later. Meh.

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 6:20 PM, Mark C  wrote:
> I may well wind up doing that, or just use a pen or small screw driver to
> press the shutter mechanism inside the 6x7 body. The guy at the local repair
> shop was not sanguine about finding the part he would need to fix the
> shutter button but was going to look for it. If he can find it, the repair
> would be simple and inexpensive.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>
> On 7/7/2014 1:59 AM, P.J. Alling wrote:
>>
>> Film equipment is so inexpensive these days, even rather rare stuff that
>> you might be better off buying a new body and keeping the one with the
>> broken shutter button for parts.
>>
>> On 7/5/2014 4:52 PM, Mark C wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, it still has value to me... though investing in repairs or a
>>> replacement wasn't on my shopping list. (But I'll for sure get it fixed or
>>> replace it.)
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/5/2014 4:14 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote:

 I sold all my 67 gear immediately after getting my first dslr, it was so
 revolutionary. that was about 8 years ago when the stuff still had some
 value.


>>>
>>>
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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Rick Womer]

To me, it looks more like one of those architect's idealized drawings than an 
actual photo--except for the cranes in the background. Those bring it back to 
"reality."  Nice.

Cheers,

Rick

On Jul 7, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Toralf Lund wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I haven't posted a photo here for ages.
> 
> Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode
> 
> Hope you like it :-)
> 
> 
> - Toralf
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Re: PESO 2014 - 155 - GDG

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Do it, BobW! The pro kit is pretty inexpensive for the quality and a lot of fun 
to work with. Put your tripod to use! :-)

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 11:46 AM, Bob W-PDML  wrote:
> 
> I want one!
> 
>> On 7 Jul 2014, at 14:47, "Godfrey DiGiorgi"  wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you all for the comments! 
>> 
>>> On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:33 AM, Richard Womer  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Remind me… Pinhole body cap on a digital camera?
>> 
>> You can implement pinhole lenses using a body cap, but I'm using the Skink 
>> Retro Pro M at present. This is a lot more flexible, with interchangeable 
>> pinhole/zone plate disks, and the disks available are more sophisticated. 
>> Info here:
>> 
>> http://skinkpinhole.com/wp/webshop/shop/fur-sucherkameras-for-rangefinders/fur-leica/

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Re: OT: Anyone have a good/cheap way to test Polaroid sx70 cameras?

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Of course, the other cheap way to test an SX-70 is to send it to me and let me 
test it. If it doesn't pass the initial functional test, you're out the cost of 
postage. If it passes the first functional tests and you want me to test some 
film through it, that will cost you the film pack too. Depending on where you 
are, however, the postage could be more expensive than a second pack of film... 
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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 2:15 PM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> 
> Seems like Godfrey or someone posted on this before, but I can't find
> it by searching.
> Does anyone have a tip for testing the functionality of a Polaroid
> sx70 camera, in the most frugal way possible?

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PESO - Gotta Keep the Seat Dry

[Rick Womer]

It looked as though it might be almost as old as the 18th century street it was 
parked on:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808398&size=lg

or

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808398&size=md

(K-5, DA 16-45)

Comments?

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Cheers,

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Re: OT: Anyone have a good/cheap way to test Polaroid sx70 cameras?

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

It's a bit difficult to be frugal because ultimately you have to test it with a 
pack of fresh, known good film. 

- open by pulling up on the back of the viewfinder. Everything should pop into 
place reasonably easily. DO NOT PRESS THE SHUTTER RELEASE!
- examine the bellows for holes, tears, etc. 
- check the lens with a flash light to see that there's nothing in it that 
might cause a problem. 
- Look through the viewfinder and see if the lens focuses correctly (knob on 
the right)
- Looking into the meter cell on the left with a flash light, turn the 
light/dark control and see that the metering adjustment filter move smoothly as 
you work the control through its range.
- open the film compartment (button on the RH side). Pull out any film pack 
that might be in there. 
- with a flashlight, examine the interior of the film compartment. The large 
trapezoidal mirror on top should be reasonably clean and in one piece. Look for 
obvious corrosion on the battery contacts. Check the film transport assembly in 
the trap door... turn it by the gears on the RH side. It should roll smoothly 
and easily. The rollers should be clean.

Next you need at least one pack of good film and preferably one empty film 
holder with a known good battery and a couple of junk prints. (I always keep a 
couple of empty film packs around with known good batteries for testing 
purposes, along with a cover sheet and five or six junk prints.) 

- If you have an empty pack with a known good battery, push it in, close the 
film door. When you close the door, you should hear the mechanism cycle as that 
is the cover sheet ejection cycle. 
- Now release the shutter with the empty film pack while looking through the 
viewfinder. You should see and hear the mirror cycle. Do this a couple of times 
looking into the lens as well to be certain the shutter cycles. 
- Presuming the mechanism cycles and seems to work smoothly, if you have a few 
junk prints and/or a cover sheet, remove the empty film pack and reload the 
pack with the junk prints and cover sheet. Be sure not to jam them - they have 
to be flat - and be sure the little folding flap on the back of the cover sheet 
is removed so it down't jam the picker arm. Once the pack is loaded, replace it 
into the camera and watch the top print or cover sheet eject. Then cycle the 
shutter and see that the prints eject smoothly. 

- If you don't have an empty pack with a good battery handy, you have to do the 
above three steps with a known good film pack. (The reason you don't press the 
button and try it without looking first for corrosion or damage is that if 
there's an old pack in the camera, many of these cameras have been sitting for 
a very long time and the un-exposed prints have 'leaked' and bonded together. 
Even if the battery has good charge, they can jam or break the picker mechanism 
if they are bonded together.)
  In this case, you simply have to test by fitting a known good pack and seeing 
if the cover sheet is ejected, and whether the shutter and mirror cycles 
through taking a photo and ejecting the print properly. So you lose at least 
one exposure to pure testing. 

- Okay, One way or another, you've figured out that the camera's reasonably 
clean and the mechanism works. Consider the first pack of good film a test pack 
and just shoot through it, exercising the focus and light/dark control. 

Impossible Project SX-70 B&W or Color film packs are all the same price so 
which you buy to try the camera doesn't matter on that score, but the B&W 
processes in about three-four minutes where the color takes up to 40 minutes. 
So I tend to use B&W to get things rolling first. 

The Impossible SX-70 films tend to be a little faster than the original 
Polaroid film, and like any old camera the shutter on many of these is a bit 
slower than it ought to be now, so set the light/dark control to one or two 
notches towards the darken side as a starting point. Presuming the camera is 
healthy and you run a few packs through it, you'll find the exposure will drift 
a bit through the first few packs until everything moves the way it ought to, 
and then it becomes pretty consistent. 

Also, the Impossible films are still a little light sensitive when they're 
first ejected from the camera. Indoors, you can just cover them with your hand 
as the prints eject and turn them face side down onto a table while they 
process. Outdoors, you need to tape a flexible tongue or blind over the 
outbound slot (I use Artist's Tape and a cover sheet) that protects them from 
sunlight, then quickly fetch them into a bag or your pocket to process. After a 
minute or so, the reagent is fully light-proof and they can be handled like 
SX-70 prints of old while they process, but I just keep them in my pocket until 
they're finished. 

Resources:
- The Impossible Project (the-impossible-project.com) makes film and sells 
accessories and other stuff. Good folks, they are trying to do an impossible 
thing and slo

Re: OT: Anyone have a good/cheap way to test Polaroid sx70 cameras?

[Bruce Walker]

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 5:26 PM, J.C. O'Connell  wrote:
> On 7/7/2014 5:15 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
>>
>> Seems like Godfrey or someone posted on this before, but I can't find
>> it by searching.
>> Does anyone have a tip for testing the functionality of a Polaroid
>> sx70 camera, in the most frugal way possible?
>>
>> Mucho Nachos in advance.
>>
> shoot one pack of film then sell the results as unique art prints for a
> profit if the camera worked.

And the quotable quotes just keep on coming ...

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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Bruce Walker]

> I can make you mine, stop down to f/9

Mark! And strong competition to Bill's for quote of the year.


On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 6:57 PM, Stanley Halpin
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>
> On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:27 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Mark Roberts  
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Richard Womer wrote:
>>>
 We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!
>>>
>>> I read that review a few days ago and considered posting it here under
>>> the title "Rave Review of 645Z at Luminous Landscape". Seriously.
>>>
>>> The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
>>> little irrelevant for virtually everyone here.
>>
>> We can dream!
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>
>
> Dream, dream, dream, dream
> Dream, dream, dream, dream
>
> When I want you in my hands
> When I want you and all your lens
> Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
> Dream, dream, dream, dream
>
> When I feel blue in the night
> And I need you to auto-set the white balance just right
> Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
> Dream
>
> I can make you mine, stop down to f/9,
> Anytime night or day
> Only trouble is, gee whiz
> Im dreamin my life away
>
> I need you so that I could die
> I love you so and that is why
> Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
> Dream, dream, dream, dream, dream
>
> [With apologies to the Everly Brothers]
>
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Re: Pentax 645Z quick look

[Bruce Walker]

I agree, Darren; more than a bit overexposed. Everything, including
hair and irises seems too hot. This may have been shot by a chimper
without a meter. :-)

I'd also suggest that her makeup was not the best choice for use with
a beauty dish. Needed more powder -- there's too much glare and
highlights.

What does DxOMark say about the DR of the 645Z sensor? Unless it's a
big step backward from the 654D it'll _easily_ cover the whole of that
scene.


On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 5:46 PM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> Sharpness is incredible, but I think the model image is a bit
> over-exposed. Don't care for blown-out pixels in skin tone areas.
> I have to believe the camera's sensor has more than enough dynamic
> range for the studio scene (in all but the spectral highlights).
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:46 PM, Paul Stenquist  
> wrote:
>>
>> On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>>
>>> I opened that account way back when for the 645D, Don. I might get
>>> more serious about topping it up for the 645Z though.
>>>
>>> Well look a that: it easily passes my eyelash test. :-)
>>
>> Not to mention the stray hair test. There appears to be a whisker in the 
>> middle other right cheek and a lot of peach fuzz at the bottom of the cheek. 
>> And check out those nose hairs.  Where’s my cloning tool?
>> Paul
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
 http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Pentax-645Z-Medium-F-11034.shtml

 This includes some large jpgs. Maybe the model shots will have Bruce 
 opening
 a new savings account.

 http://www.pdnonline.com/static/content_images/Pentax_Model_test_1.jpg

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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

[Kenneth Waller]

Nice grab Dan.


-Original Message-
>From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
>Subject: PESO: Cactus Flower
>
>http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
>K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited
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>Comments are invited.Dan Matyola
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Luka Knezevic-Strika]

> The Nikon doesn't take Pentax lenses. If you have used both, you won't need
> an explanation.
>
shouldn't it be possible to adapt 6x7 lenses to anything 35mm and smaller?

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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Stanley Halpin]

On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:27 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:

> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Mark Roberts  
> wrote:
>> 
>> Richard Womer wrote:
>> 
>>> We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!
>> 
>> I read that review a few days ago and considered posting it here under
>> the title "Rave Review of 645Z at Luminous Landscape". Seriously.
>> 
>> The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
>> little irrelevant for virtually everyone here.
> 
> We can dream!
> 
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> 


Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream

When I want you in my hands
When I want you and all your lens
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream

When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to auto-set the white balance just right
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream

I can make you mine, stop down to f/9,
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
Im dreamin my life away

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream, dream

[With apologies to the Everly Brothers]

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Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

[Mark Roberts]

Bob W-PDML wrote:

>Here's a couple of previews for you:
>http://www.web-options.com/Perpignan-1.jpg

Love it.

 
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Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

[Ann Sanfedele]

about time!
I _love_the first one...
The second one - like the , like the elements, but would like you to fix 
the perspective, straighten up those verticals - if they were

wildly off it could work - I know - it's only a preview and you didn't
have your "real" camera with you :-)

hungry for more

ann


On 7/7/2014 18:32, Bob W-PDML wrote:

Here's a couple of previews for you:
http://www.web-options.com/Perpignan-1.jpg

And:
http://www.web-options.com/Perpignan-2.jpg

For the benefit of anyone who doesn't know French, 'émeute-toi' means something 
like 'riot yourself' and 'aime-toi' is 'love yourself'. They are pronounced 
very similarly.

B


On 12 Jun 2014, at 04:51, "Ann Sanfedele"  wrote:

but more importantly - have fun!

ann


On 6/11/2014 17:02, Bob W-PDML wrote:
If I want to get myself bien homologué then I have to write a compte rendu for 
l'union des randonneurs Picards, so naturally I will post it online.

B


On 11 Jun 2014, at 20:24, "Chris Mitchell"  wrote:

Go well. We expect a comprehensive travelogue from you.

Chris


On 11 June 2014 01:25, Bob W  wrote:
I am going on holiday for 3 weeks on Friday, so if I can remember how to do
it I will unsubscribe shortly.

I'm planning to cycle to the centre of the universe then get the train back.
Here is my intended route, for those who are interested in such things:



It follows more or less the Paris meridian, which was plotted from Dunkerque
to Barcelona in order to establish the length of the metre.

Not being all that confident of being able to achieve this I have planned
some escape routes, but if you don't hear from me after about 4 weeks, send
out a search party, and bring beer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Gare_de_Perpignan

If I can overcome my cosmogonic ecstacy for long enough I'll try and take
some pictures while I'm there.

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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Mark Roberts]

Bill wrote:

>My wife can only kill me once.

Is it too early for a Quote of the Year award?
 
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Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

[Bob W-PDML]

Here's a couple of previews for you:
http://www.web-options.com/Perpignan-1.jpg

And:
http://www.web-options.com/Perpignan-2.jpg

For the benefit of anyone who doesn't know French, 'émeute-toi' means something 
like 'riot yourself' and 'aime-toi' is 'love yourself'. They are pronounced 
very similarly.

B

> On 12 Jun 2014, at 04:51, "Ann Sanfedele"  wrote:
> 
> but more importantly - have fun!
> 
> ann
> 
>> On 6/11/2014 17:02, Bob W-PDML wrote:
>> If I want to get myself bien homologué then I have to write a compte rendu 
>> for l'union des randonneurs Picards, so naturally I will post it online.
>> 
>> B
>> 
>>> On 11 Jun 2014, at 20:24, "Chris Mitchell"  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Go well. We expect a comprehensive travelogue from you.
>>> 
>>> Chris
>>> 
 On 11 June 2014 01:25, Bob W  wrote:
 I am going on holiday for 3 weeks on Friday, so if I can remember how to do
 it I will unsubscribe shortly.
 
 I'm planning to cycle to the centre of the universe then get the train 
 back.
 Here is my intended route, for those who are interested in such things:
 
 
 
 It follows more or less the Paris meridian, which was plotted from 
 Dunkerque
 to Barcelona in order to establish the length of the metre.
 
 Not being all that confident of being able to achieve this I have planned
 some escape routes, but if you don't hear from me after about 4 weeks, send
 out a search party, and bring beer.
 
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Gare_de_Perpignan
 
 If I can overcome my cosmogonic ecstacy for long enough I'll try and take
 some pictures while I'm there.
 
 B
 
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Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

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On 7 Jul 2014, at 15:00, "Stanley Halpin"  wrote:
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> Looking forward to your report.
> 
> I had a mild curiosity when you first described your trip, wondering if you 
> might cross paths with Le Tour while in France. Come to find out that Le Tour 
> came to you! I’ll look for you in the crowds at the finish of today’s TDF 
> Stage 3. 
> 

I've been back at work today and didn't see anything of the Tour. Doesn't 
bother me - I'm not especially interested in cycle racing, and have 
inadvertently seen the tour go past several times when in France, as well as 
watching the Grand Depart when it was in Greenwich a few years ago.

B

> stan
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 7, 2014, at 2:55 AM, Bob W-PDML  wrote:
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>> Arrived home safely yesterday, back to work today. I finished the trip a few 
>> days ahead of schedule and spent them lazily in Perpignan and Collioure. No 
>> bike problems until yesterday when, about 200 yards from home, the rear 
>> derailleur cable snapped.
>> 
>> More reports later in the week, with pics, but don't expect much - it was a 
>> cycling trip, not a photo one.
>> 
>> B
>> 
>>> On 11 Jun 2014, at 16:38, "Bob Sullivan"  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Bob W.,
>>> Go safe, and no broken bones please!
>>> Bring back pictures of the Frenchies.
>>> Have a couple of extra fries for me.
>>> Marvelous idea.
>>> Regards,  Bob S.
>>> 
 On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 4:34 AM, Steve Cottrell  wrote:
 On 11/6/14, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:
 
> 
> I'm planning to cycle to the centre of the universe then get the train 
> back.
> Here is my intended route, for those who are interested in such things:
> 
> 
 
 Nice one Bob. Good luck!
 
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Bill]

On 07/07/2014 2:50 PM, Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote:

nikon d800 is much cheaper, why exclude it? D3x has advantages mostly
in very specific realms of high-end sports photography, which
definitely isn't a medium format's forte anyway. Only the size and
price realy compare, but if you really want something big, well, just
buy a mamiya rb67 and save a ton.

Leica monochrome is just an expensive and very specialty item. Don't
see why compare.

All that aside, the z is definitely super cheap compared to even the
past generation of mf solutions, but why not compare it to the d800,
which is almost as good at everything it does, at a third of the
price.


The Nikon doesn't take Pentax lenses. If you have used both, you won't 
need an explanation.


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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Bill]

On 07/07/2014 2:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:


The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
little irrelevant for virtually everyone here.


I'm deciding if I should fire sale my 6x7 gear for some stupidly 
ridiculous price (I'm thinking the body, 8 lenses, bellows and 
accessories for somewhere around 500 dollars), or keep the stuff, and 
buy a 645 with an adapter to use the 6x7 lenses.

My wife can only kill me once.

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Re: 6x7 Shutter Button

[Mark C]

I may well wind up doing that, or just use a pen or small screw driver 
to press the shutter mechanism inside the 6x7 body. The guy at the local 
repair shop was not sanguine about finding the part he would need to fix 
the shutter button but was going to look for it. If he can find it, the 
repair would be simple and inexpensive.


Mark



On 7/7/2014 1:59 AM, P.J. Alling wrote:
Film equipment is so inexpensive these days, even rather rare stuff 
that you might be better off buying a new body and keeping the one 
with the broken shutter button for parts.


On 7/5/2014 4:52 PM, Mark C wrote:
Well, it still has value to me... though investing in repairs or a 
replacement wasn't on my shopping list. (But I'll for sure get it 
fixed or replace it.)


Mark


On 7/5/2014 4:14 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote:
I sold all my 67 gear immediately after getting my first dslr, it 
was so revolutionary. that was about 8 years ago when the stuff 
still had some value.












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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

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Zos Xavius wrote:

>From what I've heard the 6x7 lenses were superb and supposedly better
>than the zeiss lenses hassy used on the V series and also better than
>the 645 lenses.

Most medium format lenses are much lower in absolute resolution than
35mm lenses. They don't need to be as good because they cover a much
larger film (or sensor) area and thus yield equal size prints with
much lower magnification and thus obtain very high print resolution
without the need for the MTF numbers required of 35mm lenses.
Interestingly, one of the exceptions to this is the Pentax 645
35mm/3.5 lens: It's reportedly superb even by 35mm standards and in
the early days of full-frame digital there was a small business in
Nikon-to-P645 and Canon-to-P645 adapters for people who wanted to use
this lens (I think Zorki or someone also made a shift or tilt/shift
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Re: Pentax 645Z quick look

[Darren Addy]

Sharpness is incredible, but I think the model image is a bit
over-exposed. Don't care for blown-out pixels in skin tone areas.
I have to believe the camera's sensor has more than enough dynamic
range for the studio scene (in all but the spectral highlights).



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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>
>> I opened that account way back when for the 645D, Don. I might get
>> more serious about topping it up for the 645Z though.
>>
>> Well look a that: it easily passes my eyelash test. :-)
>
> Not to mention the stray hair test. There appears to be a whisker in the 
> middle other right cheek and a lot of peach fuzz at the bottom of the cheek. 
> And check out those nose hairs.  Where’s my cloning tool?
> Paul
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
>>> http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Pentax-645Z-Medium-F-11034.shtml
>>>
>>> This includes some large jpgs. Maybe the model shots will have Bruce opening
>>> a new savings account.
>>>
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Zos Xavius]

>From what I've heard the 6x7 lenses were superb and supposedly better
than the zeiss lenses hassy used on the V series and also better than
the 645 lenses. I don't know how true that exactly is, but I've heard
it repeated from various people that shot MF with pentax bodies. If
you factor 3-4 really good primes to match the D800, I'm guessing that
the price point doesn't look all that different, though I must say the
new 645 lenses are definitely not cheap by any means. You could build
a film era kit for what, somewhere between $1-2000? Some of those
lenses won't match the Z's sensor, but I imagine would at least keep
you in D800 territory. If you ask me, the D800 pushes glass hard and
that makes getting the best results out of it an expensive proposition
anyways. It takes fairly good lenses to match even a 24mp sensor, so
unless you just want at best 20-24mp images using 2nd rate glass. If
that's the case, you're still getting nowhere near the 645Z in terms
of resolving power. The pixel pitch and smaller format means
diffraction is going to cut in faster as well, negating the benefit of
lacking an AA filter. The D800 is diffraction limited at f5.6. The
645Z looks like its at f8 or so if this calculator I'm using is
correct. Probably a stop ahead.

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 5:07 PM, Mark Roberts  wrote:
> Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote:
>
>>well, you can also use the mf lenses on almost anything :D
>
> Sadly, I think the 645-to-k-mount adapter is out of production. And it
> didn't support autofocus.
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Re: OT: Anyone have a good/cheap way to test Polaroid sx70 cameras?

[J.C. O'Connell]

On 7/7/2014 5:15 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

Seems like Godfrey or someone posted on this before, but I can't find
it by searching.
Does anyone have a tip for testing the functionality of a Polaroid
sx70 camera, in the most frugal way possible?

Mucho Nachos in advance.

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OT: Anyone have a good/cheap way to test Polaroid sx70 cameras?

[Darren Addy]

Seems like Godfrey or someone posted on this before, but I can't find
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Does anyone have a tip for testing the functionality of a Polaroid
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Luka Knezevic-Strika]

true, well nothing than.

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 11:07 PM, Mark Roberts
 wrote:
> Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote:
>
>>well, you can also use the mf lenses on almost anything :D
>
> Sadly, I think the 645-to-k-mount adapter is out of production. And it
> didn't support autofocus.
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Mark Roberts]

Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote:

>well, you can also use the mf lenses on almost anything :D

Sadly, I think the 645-to-k-mount adapter is out of production. And it
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Luka Knezevic-Strika]

well, you can also use the mf lenses on almost anything :D

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:58 PM, Mark Roberts
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> Paul Stenquist wrote:
>
>>If I felt a strong need for a large sensor camera I'd go for the 8.5K  645Z 
>>over a Nikon D3x, which is 7K. And it's only $500 more than a Leica 
>>monochrome.
>>
>>Not a bad price for a medium format DSLR. A slam dunk vs. the above.
>
> Oh yes. Amazing price for a med format DSLR. And astonishing value.
> It's a slam dunk if you want an MF DSLR and have that much money. It's
> just that most of us don't meet either qualification!
>
> Of course, it's not just the camera you have to buy but lenses as well
> and all the MF lenses are well expensive. The reason someone might
> get, say, a D810 would be if they needed specialized wide angle or
> super-telephoto glass (or tilt-shift) and also so they could also use
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Mark Roberts]

Paul Stenquist wrote:

>If I felt a strong need for a large sensor camera I’d go for the 8.5K  645Z 
>over a Nikon D3x, which is 7K. And it’s only $500 more than a Leica 
>monochrome. 
>
>Not a bad price for a medium format DSLR. A slam dunk vs. the above.

Oh yes. Amazing price for a med format DSLR. And astonishing value.
It's a slam dunk if you want an MF DSLR and have that much money. It's
just that most of us don't meet either qualification!

Of course, it's not just the camera you have to buy but lenses as well
and all the MF lenses are well expensive. The reason someone might
get, say, a D810 would be if they needed specialized wide angle or
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Luka Knezevic-Strika]

nikon d800 is much cheaper, why exclude it? D3x has advantages mostly
in very specific realms of high-end sports photography, which
definitely isn't a medium format's forte anyway. Only the size and
price realy compare, but if you really want something big, well, just
buy a mamiya rb67 and save a ton.

Leica monochrome is just an expensive and very specialty item. Don't
see why compare.

All that aside, the z is definitely super cheap compared to even the
past generation of mf solutions, but why not compare it to the d800,
which is almost as good at everything it does, at a third of the
price.

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:45 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> If I felt a strong need for a large sensor camera I'd go for the 8.5K  645Z 
> over a Nikon D3x, which is 7K. And it's only $500 more than a Leica 
> monochrome.
>
> Not a bad price for a medium format DSLR. A slam dunk vs. the above.
>
> Paul
> On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:22 PM, Mark Roberts  wrote:
>
>> Richard Womer wrote:
>>
>>> Aw, c'mon guys, lighten up!  The reviewers criticize the green button
>>> and the video, and wonder about the trade-offs of size, price, and
>>> performance compared to smaller cameras (esp. 24x36).  They also say
>>> (just going quickly through the review):
>>>
>>> "But we have to put these relatively minor critiques in context:  the
>>> 645Z is light-years ahead of any other MF-class camera, and frankly
>>> better than just about all of the FF 35mm machines in user interface."
>>>
>>> "It's almost like an actual photographer was involved in the design.
>>> Revolutionary."
>>>
>>> "The files off the "Z" are superb."
>>>
>>> "Here's the kicker..the 21MP, 'lowest' quality jpegs were,
>>> on-screen, just amazing.  Converted to B&W, and tweaked quite a bit in
>>> LR, they are gorgeous." "All of this comes in the context of a camera
>>> with amazing high ISO capabilities.  CCDs simply cannot compete on
>>> that front at all.  "Bottom line is superb IQ. "
>>>
>>> "The "Z" is a real working pro's field camera in every sense.  It's a
>>> camera that's almost never annoying to use, and will no doubt be a
>>> trusty companion for years of use.  I suspect the people who buy them
>>> will grow to love them."
>>>
>>> "The Pentax 645D may well have the best high ISO performance of any
>>> camera to date (including the Sony A7s), and with little doubt has the
>>> lowest noise high ISO performance of any medium format camera,
>>> including as best we can tell that of the Phase One and Hasselblads
>>> that use the same sensor."
>>>
>>> " It's a world-class image-maker in every regard, and the fullest
>>> realization of the dream of a 35mm quality MF camera."
>>>
>>> We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!
>>
>> I read that review a few days ago and considered posting it here under
>> the title "Rave Review of 645Z at Luminous Landscape". Seriously.
>>
>> The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
>> little irrelevant for virtually everyone here.
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Re: Pentax 645Z quick look

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On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:

> I opened that account way back when for the 645D, Don. I might get
> more serious about topping it up for the 645Z though.
> 
> Well look a that: it easily passes my eyelash test. :-)

Not to mention the stray hair test. There appears to be a whisker in the middle 
other right cheek and a lot of peach fuzz at the bottom of the cheek. And check 
out those nose hairs.  Where’s my cloning tool?
Paul
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
>> http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Pentax-645Z-Medium-F-11034.shtml
>> 
>> This includes some large jpgs. Maybe the model shots will have Bruce opening
>> a new savings account.
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Paul Stenquist]

If I felt a strong need for a large sensor camera I’d go for the 8.5K  645Z 
over a Nikon D3x, which is 7K. And it’s only $500 more than a Leica monochrome. 

Not a bad price for a medium format DSLR. A slam dunk vs. the above.

Paul
On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:22 PM, Mark Roberts  wrote:

> Richard Womer wrote:
> 
>> Aw, c'mon guys, lighten up!  The reviewers criticize the green button
>> and the video, and wonder about the trade-offs of size, price, and
>> performance compared to smaller cameras (esp. 24x36).  They also say
>> (just going quickly through the review):
>> 
>> "But we have to put these relatively minor critiques in context:  the
>> 645Z is light-years ahead of any other MF-class camera, and frankly
>> better than just about all of the FF 35mm machines in user interface."
>> 
>> "It's almost like an actual photographer was involved in the design.
>> Revolutionary."
>> 
>> "The files off the "Z" are superb."
>> 
>> "Here's the kicker..the 21MP, 'lowest' quality jpegs were,
>> on-screen, just amazing.  Converted to B&W, and tweaked quite a bit in
>> LR, they are gorgeous." "All of this comes in the context of a camera
>> with amazing high ISO capabilities.  CCDs simply cannot compete on
>> that front at all.  "Bottom line is superb IQ. "
>> 
>> "The "Z" is a real working pro's field camera in every sense.  It's a
>> camera that's almost never annoying to use, and will no doubt be a
>> trusty companion for years of use.  I suspect the people who buy them
>> will grow to love them."
>> 
>> "The Pentax 645D may well have the best high ISO performance of any
>> camera to date (including the Sony A7s), and with little doubt has the
>> lowest noise high ISO performance of any medium format camera,
>> including as best we can tell that of the Phase One and Hasselblads
>> that use the same sensor."
>> 
>> " It's a world-class image-maker in every regard, and the fullest
>> realization of the dream of a 35mm quality MF camera."
>> 
>> We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!
> 
> I read that review a few days ago and considered posting it here under
> the title "Rave Review of 645Z at Luminous Landscape". Seriously.
> 
> The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
> little irrelevant for virtually everyone here.
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Luka Knezevic-Strika]

i also find that they rarely praise a piece of gear that much. all of
the criticisms also completely stand, afaic

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:27 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Mark Roberts  
> wrote:
>>
>> Richard Womer wrote:
>>
>> >We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!
>>
>> I read that review a few days ago and considered posting it here under
>> the title "Rave Review of 645Z at Luminous Landscape". Seriously.
>>
>> The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
>> little irrelevant for virtually everyone here.
>
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Re: Pentax 645Z quick look

[Bruce Walker]

I opened that account way back when for the 645D, Don. I might get
more serious about topping it up for the 645Z though.

Well look a that: it easily passes my eyelash test. :-)


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> http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Pentax-645Z-Medium-F-11034.shtml
>
> This includes some large jpgs. Maybe the model shots will have Bruce opening
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Bruce Walker]

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Mark Roberts  wrote:
>
> Richard Womer wrote:
>
> >We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!
>
> I read that review a few days ago and considered posting it here under
> the title "Rave Review of 645Z at Luminous Landscape". Seriously.
>
> The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
> little irrelevant for virtually everyone here.

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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Mark Roberts]

Richard Womer wrote:

>Aw, c'mon guys, lighten up!  The reviewers criticize the green button
>and the video, and wonder about the trade-offs of size, price, and
>performance compared to smaller cameras (esp. 24x36).  They also say
>(just going quickly through the review):
>
>"But we have to put these relatively minor critiques in context:  the
>645Z is light-years ahead of any other MF-class camera, and frankly
>better than just about all of the FF 35mm machines in user interface."
>
>"It's almost like an actual photographer was involved in the design.
>Revolutionary."
>
>"The files off the "Z" are superb."
>
>"Here's the kicker..the 21MP, 'lowest' quality jpegs were,
>on-screen, just amazing.  Converted to B&W, and tweaked quite a bit in
>LR, they are gorgeous." "All of this comes in the context of a camera
>with amazing high ISO capabilities.  CCDs simply cannot compete on
>that front at all.  "Bottom line is superb IQ. "
>
>"The "Z" is a real working pro's field camera in every sense.  It's a
>camera that's almost never annoying to use, and will no doubt be a
>trusty companion for years of use.  I suspect the people who buy them
>will grow to love them."
>
>"The Pentax 645D may well have the best high ISO performance of any
>camera to date (including the Sony A7s), and with little doubt has the
>lowest noise high ISO performance of any medium format camera,
>including as best we can tell that of the Phase One and Hasselblads
>that use the same sensor."
>
>" It's a world-class image-maker in every regard, and the fullest
>realization of the dream of a 35mm quality MF camera."
>
>We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!

I read that review a few days ago and considered posting it here under
the title "Rave Review of 645Z at Luminous Landscape". Seriously.

The only reason I didn't is that the 645Z is so expensive it's a
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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Toralf Lund]

On 07/07/14 21:51, Marco Alpert wrote:

What Rick said.

- Marco
I rather like this in colour, too. I won't say it's better than the b&w 
version, as I never noticed that and can't seem to find it now... But I 
like the colour :-)


- T



On Jul 7, 2014, at 12:38 PM, Richard Womer wrote:


MUCH better in color! I wouldn't crop it, either--I like the context.

Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW


On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:

Thanks, Chris
I like your monochromatic rendering as "art" but love the color as a
portrait of a handsome buck -  think it would be even stronger with a tight
crop... (i could make you crazy with this!lol
ann


On 7/7/2014 14:45, Christine Aguila wrote:

Hi Ann:

Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in
color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.

http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html

Cheers, Christine


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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Toralf Lund]

On 07/07/14 21:43, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Striking drabness - I like it, 

Thanks.
but my nit is that I think it would be a tad stronger with a bit 
sliced from the bottom... there is more going on from the middle up.
Yeah, maybe. Here is a moderate crop: 
http://se.toralf.net/post/91074068478/strekkode2


Perhaps I should remove more. Or less. I can spend *hours* trying to 
decide just that, once I start cropping, so I'm thinking it may be a 
better idea to avoid it altogether ;-) In this case I ended up removing 
the "empty" bits at the left and right, and letting the aspect ratio 
(which I kept) decide how much I could get rid of at the bottom. If you 
know what I mean...



- Toralf



ann

On 7/7/2014 13:44, Toralf Lund wrote:

Hi,

I haven't posted a photo here for ages.

Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode

Hope you like it :-)


- Toralf






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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Jack Davis]

Let me say it again, I love your earlier B&W conversion.
Striking!

J

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Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 11:45:45 AM
Subject: For Ann-deer in color

Hi Ann:

Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in color. 
 I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.

http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html

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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Marco Alpert]

What Rick said.

- Marco

On Jul 7, 2014, at 12:38 PM, Richard Womer wrote:

> MUCH better in color! I wouldn't crop it, either--I like the context.
> 
> Rick
> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
>> Thanks, Chris
>> I like your monochromatic rendering as "art" but love the color as a
>> portrait of a handsome buck -  think it would be even stronger with a tight
>> crop... (i could make you crazy with this!lol
>> ann
>> 
>> 
>> On 7/7/2014 14:45, Christine Aguila wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Ann:
>>> 
>>> Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in
>>> color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.
>>> 
>>> http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html
>>> 
>>> Cheers, Christine
>>> 
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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

[Bob Sullivan]

Dan,
Nice work.  I'm sending a copy to my wife!
Regards,  Bob S.

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Pentax 645Z quick look

[Don Guthrie]

http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Pentax-645Z-Medium-F-11034.shtml

This includes some large jpgs. Maybe the model shots will have Bruce 
opening a new savings account.


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Re: GESO: Birds at Feeder

[Ann Sanfedele]

That waxbill works for me - what a pretty fellow! looks like a finch 
family guy love those colors.


ann

On 7/6/2014 21:29, Bob Sullivan wrote:

Alan,
That's a good start!  Have you tried sitting still for a half hour
while they get used to you?
Set-up on a tripod with a long cable release and pre-focus.  Easier
now as you don't waste film.
Also, small mammals might be eating your seeds as well.  Squirrels and
racoons here.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 8:40 AM, Alan C  wrote:

A couple of weeks ago I put up a bird feeder. It took the birds several days
to find it but now we have a daily bun fight. We must be feeding birds from
far & wide because they are consuming about 1kg of seed a day! 6 species so
far. The photography is quite difficult because the birds are very skittish
& one needs to get with 5m. Then the question of exposure. A high ISO is
necessary to get a high enough shutter speed for hand-held work &
unfortunately the K7 sensor is a bit noisy. Noise reduction smoothes the
detail too much. I am on a learning curve here so any helpful comments are
gratefully encouraged.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157645127985880/

Alan C

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Re: VESO 2014 - Fourth of July Fireworks! - GDG

[Ann Sanfedele]

As do I, Rob!
and they would be _even fonder if you ever posted some of the shots 
_you_ took! ;-)


ann

On 7/6/2014 01:58, Rob Studdert wrote:

I've fond memories of watching the 4th July fireworks off your rooftop Ann :)

On 6 July 2014 01:20, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:

Those need to come with a sound warning! :-)

I watched part of Macy's on the TV with the sound off...
didn't even go up on the roof this year.

glad you had fun

ann


On 7/5/2014 09:52, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:


Of course I went to a party yesterday.
Of course there was amazing food.
Of course there were amazing people.
Of course there were …

https://flic.kr/p/od9L2N

Fireworks!

Thanks Anne & Jim, it was great to see you! :-)

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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Toralf Lund]

On 07/07/14 20:50, Bob W-PDML wrote:

Superb!

Thanks!

- Toralf




On 7 Jul 2014, at 18:45, "Toralf Lund"  wrote:

Hi,

I haven't posted a photo here for ages.

Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode

Hope you like it :-)





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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Ann Sanfedele]

Striking drabness - I like it, but my nit is that I think it would be a 
tad stronger with a bit sliced from the bottom... there is more going on 
from the middle up.


ann

On 7/7/2014 13:44, Toralf Lund wrote:

Hi,

I haven't posted a photo here for ages.

Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode

Hope you like it :-)


- Toralf



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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Toralf Lund]

On 07/07/14 20:47, Marco Alpert wrote:

Well, FWIW, I like the cranes in there. They contribute to what I feel as the 
mood of the piece.


He, he. Opinions are as usual on this list i.e. divided. But that's the 
way we like it ;-) I suspect I'll go back there some time, so 
eventually, there may well be a similar shot without the cranes anyhow, 
so we'll see how that works...


Thanks to both of you.

- Toralf


I really like the shot as a whole.

- Marco


On Jul 7, 2014, at 11:35 AM, Jack Davis wrote:


Like the idea. Effective as is, but when those cranes are out of there, it may 
work even better.

J

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From: "Toralf Lund" 
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Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 10:44:26 AM
Subject: PESO - Strekkode

Hi,

I haven't posted a photo here for ages.

Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode

Hope you like it :-)


- Toralf





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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Richard Womer]

MUCH better in color! I wouldn't crop it, either--I like the context.

Rick
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On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
> Thanks, Chris
> I like your monochromatic rendering as "art" but love the color as a
> portrait of a handsome buck -  think it would be even stronger with a tight
> crop... (i could make you crazy with this!lol
> ann
>
>
> On 7/7/2014 14:45, Christine Aguila wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ann:
>>
>> Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in
>> color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.
>>
>> http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html
>>
>> Cheers, Christine
>>
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Richard Womer]

Aw, c'mon guys, lighten up!  The reviewers criticize the green button
and the video, and wonder about the trade-offs of size, price, and
performance compared to smaller cameras (esp. 24x36).  They also say
(just going quickly through the review):

"But we have to put these relatively minor critiques in context:  the
645Z is light-years ahead of any other MF-class camera, and frankly
better than just about all of the FF 35mm machines in user interface."

"It's almost like an actual photographer was involved in the design.
Revolutionary."

"The files off the "Z" are superb."

"Here's the kicker..the 21MP, 'lowest' quality jpegs were,
on-screen, just amazing.  Converted to B&W, and tweaked quite a bit in
LR, they are gorgeous." "All of this comes in the context of a camera
with amazing high ISO capabilities.  CCDs simply cannot compete on
that front at all.  "Bottom line is superb IQ. "

"The "Z" is a real working pro's field camera in every sense.  It's a
camera that's almost never annoying to use, and will no doubt be a
trusty companion for years of use.  I suspect the people who buy them
will grow to love them."

"The Pentax 645D may well have the best high ISO performance of any
camera to date (including the Sony A7s), and with little doubt has the
lowest noise high ISO performance of any medium format camera,
including as best we can tell that of the Phase One and Hasselblads
that use the same sensor."

" It's a world-class image-maker in every regard, and the fullest
realization of the dream of a 35mm quality MF camera."

We all need negative, nitpicking reviews like that!

Rick
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On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 1:23 PM, Zos Xavius  wrote:
> Bitching about the green button and auto iso? Really? Seems like they
> had to find things to nitpick. You can set the green button to toggle
> auto iso, but I guess they didn't realize that. The interface is
> pretty damned customizable.
>
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
>> An aggravated, uninspired reluctant literal utterance that simply reflects 
>> his frustration at failing to produce a negative review.
>>
>> J
>>
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "P.J. Alling" 
>> To: "PDML" 
>> Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 8:25:05 AM
>> Subject: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z
>>
>> In which after deciding it's pretty good, the author says since I don't
>> really need it, probably no one else does...  Is it me or is every
>> photography news blog becoming Kennyboy's?
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Re: PESO: Cactus Flower

[Ann Sanfedele]

Nice portrait

ann

On 7/7/2014 12:59, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited

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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Ann Sanfedele]

Thanks, Chris
I like your monochromatic rendering as "art" but love the color as a 
portrait of a handsome buck -  think it would be even stronger with a 
tight crop... (i could make you crazy with this!lol

ann

On 7/7/2014 14:45, Christine Aguila wrote:

Hi Ann:

Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in color. 
 I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.

http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html

Cheers, Christine



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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Don Guthrie]

Very sterile city view. You have my vote to post more often.

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Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:44:26 +0200
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Hi,

I haven't posted a photo here for ages.

Here's one:http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode

Hope you like it:-)


- Toralf



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Re:PESO: Cactus Flower

[Don Guthrie]

Quite lovely, Dan. I am jealous because mine have not bloomed yet. Maybe 
too much rain & too little sun.


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http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
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Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

[David J Brooks]

like the framing in #2

On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 10:40 PM, knarf  wrote:
> A couple of shots of Mike at the skate park near my place. All these kids are 
> good but Mike gets the most altitude (which gives him the most time to do 
> stuff):
>
> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/07/eighth-street-flyer.html?m=1
>
> It's loads of fun watching him.
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Bob W-PDML]

Superb!

> On 7 Jul 2014, at 18:45, "Toralf Lund"  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I haven't posted a photo here for ages.
> 
> Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode
> 
> Hope you like it :-)
> 
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Re: For Ann-deer in color

[Bob W-PDML]

That's really nice. I saw a lot of wildlife, not all of it roadkill, on my ride 
through France, including a couple of occasions when I was exploring little 
lanes and spooked the deer. Lovely to watch them bounding off down the lane. I 
expect they jumped in front of someone's car shortly afterwards.

B

> On 7 Jul 2014, at 19:46, "Christine Aguila"  wrote:
> 
> Hi Ann:
> 
> Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in 
> color.  I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.
> 
> http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html
> 
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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Marco Alpert]

Well, FWIW, I like the cranes in there. They contribute to what I feel as the 
mood of the piece. 

I really like the shot as a whole. 

   - Marco


On Jul 7, 2014, at 11:35 AM, Jack Davis wrote:

> Like the idea. Effective as is, but when those cranes are out of there, it 
> may work even better.
> 
> J
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Toralf Lund" 
> To: "PDML" 
> Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 10:44:26 AM
> Subject: PESO - Strekkode
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I haven't posted a photo here for ages.
> 
> Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode
> 
> Hope you like it :-)
> 
> 
> - Toralf


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Re: PESO 2014 - 155 - GDG

[Bob W-PDML]

I want one!

> On 7 Jul 2014, at 14:47, "Godfrey DiGiorgi"  wrote:
> 
> Thank you all for the comments! 
> 
>> On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:33 AM, Richard Womer  wrote:
>> 
>> Remind me… Pinhole body cap on a digital camera?
> 
> You can implement pinhole lenses using a body cap, but I'm using the Skink 
> Retro Pro M at present. This is a lot more flexible, with interchangeable 
> pinhole/zone plate disks, and the disks available are more sophisticated. 
> Info here:
> 
> http://skinkpinhole.com/wp/webshop/shop/fur-sucherkameras-for-rangefinders/fur-leica/
> 
> Skink makes a variety of kits for a lot of different lens mounts. I bought 
> this one originally for the Ricoh GXR-M, used it a little with the M9. Now 
> I'm fitting it to the Sony A7 using a Novoflex NEX/LEM adapter. These photos 
> were made with the f/71 Zone Sieve disk: combined with the A7's FF format and 
> the ability to work at ISO 12800 and higher, an f/71 Zone Sieve allows very 
> easy hand-held use. It has an effective focal length of 24mm.
> 
> I'm also working with longer focal length pinholes on Micro-FourThirds 
> format. Finding just the right balance of focal length and blur nets some 
> very expressive capabilities. 
> 
> Godfrey
> 
> 
>>> On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 9:56 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
>>> Thanks!
>>> Believe it or not, 1/250 second.. !
>>> 
 On Jul 6, 2014, at 5:50 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
 
 This has an appealing simplicity, Godfrey.
 How long an exposure was it?
 
> On Jul 6, 2014, at 8:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
> 
> I took another walk in the Park yesterday ...
> 
> https://flic.kr/p/oefLtm
> 
> Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated
> 
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For Ann-deer in color

[Christine Aguila]

Hi Ann:

Here’s that deer shot in color.  It’s clearly easier to spot the deer in color. 
 I was just having a little bw rendering fun in the previous post.

http://www.caguila.com/deercolor/index.html

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Re: PESO - Strekkode

[Jack Davis]

Like the idea. Effective as is, but when those cranes are out of there, it may 
work even better.

J

- Original Message -
From: "Toralf Lund" 
To: "PDML" 
Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 10:44:26 AM
Subject: PESO - Strekkode

Hi,

I haven't posted a photo here for ages.

Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode

Hope you like it :-)


- Toralf

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PESO - Strekkode

[Toralf Lund]

Hi,

I haven't posted a photo here for ages.

Here's one: http://se.toralf.net/post/91061723678/strekkode

Hope you like it :-)


- Toralf

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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Zos Xavius]

Bitching about the green button and auto iso? Really? Seems like they
had to find things to nitpick. You can set the green button to toggle
auto iso, but I guess they didn't realize that. The interface is
pretty damned customizable.

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
> An aggravated, uninspired reluctant literal utterance that simply reflects 
> his frustration at failing to produce a negative review.
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> In which after deciding it's pretty good, the author says since I don't
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> photography news blog becoming Kennyboy's?
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Jack Davis]

An aggravated, uninspired reluctant literal utterance that simply reflects his 
frustration at failing to produce a negative review.

J

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Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 8:25:05 AM
Subject: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

In which after deciding it's pretty good, the author says since I don't 
really need it, probably no one else does...  Is it me or is every 
photography news blog becoming Kennyboy's?

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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Bryan Jacoby]

This is not inconsistent with my general impression of LL; I'm not
sure it's any worse than it ever was.

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> In which after deciding it's pretty good, the author says since I don't
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Re: PESO: Fire Rock

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Good one, Alan!

It's actually more like a beer for surfer dudes.  
Dan Matyola
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On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 12:43 AM, Alan C  wrote:
> Beer for hot shots?
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> Alan C
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> -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola
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> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17807535
> Comments are invited.
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PESO: Cactus Flower

[Daniel J. Matyola]

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808489
K-5IIs with smc 35mm F2.8 Limited

Comments are invited.Dan Matyola
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Re: The Luminous Landscape previews 645Z

[Collin Brendemuehl]

To suggest that nobody really needs it would be like telling wedding (film)
photographers that their blads were unnecessary, that 135 was enough.


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Re: PESO - Veiled

[Richard Womer]

Thanks, Don.

I could have titled it "Backlit Gingkos Against a Brownstone Facade,"
but that would have taken all the sport out of it.

Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW


On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 11:52 AM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
> My first thought when the photo popped up was "Rick has posted a very
> disoriented abstract." So interesting view requiring some study.
>
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> pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
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>> Message: 13
>> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2014 17:51:33 -0400
>> From: Rick Womer
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>>  From a photo-stroll yesterday:
>>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808388&size=lg
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>> (K-5, DA 50-200)
>>
>> Comments appreciated!
>>
>> Rick
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