Re: Sorry about my absence

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> On 15 January 2019 at 10:52 Paul Stenquist  wrote:
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> 
> No problem. I have ten books on my office shelf and will value them greatly
> for the rest of my days.

Same here - a great collection!


> Thanks much for your extraordinary effort  and brilliant work.

Yes indeed.  Your efforts on our behalf is very much appreciated.



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> 
> On Jan 14, 2019, at 6:23 PM, mike wilson  wrote:
> 
> >> On 14 January 2019 at 23:05 Postmaster  wrote:
> >> 
> >> 
> >> I've been unusually busy for a while (nothing bad) so I've been off
> >> line more than usual and I've decided I can't do the Photo Annual this
> >> year. Participation and, more critically, sales, has been declining
> >> for some time and I can't really justify the time and money.
> >> Especially the money - I've been making up the major part of "the
> >> book's" annual donation myself for quite a few years now (though I
> >> greatly appreciate the contributions of those who've extra donations
> >> through the web site.
> >> 
> >> I think the 10-year run was pretty damn good, though.
> >> 
> >> Sorry to disappoint.
> > 
> > Everybody here owes you nothing but gratitude.
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Re: PDML "Best Of 2018" Gallery?

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Sounds good.

I'm in!

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> On 16 January 2019 at 06:16 Stanley Halpin 
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Here is a better URL - links to the Gallery page rather than to a specific
> photo…
> 
>   https://goo.gl/efh5iM
> 
> Ann, I just revised the Title and Caption sections on my sample images. As you
> can see, there is room in the Caption area for a webpage address or whatever.
> 
> stan
> 
> 
> On Jan 15, 2019, at 1:06 PM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> > 
> > I'd be in... but of course I'd want to show my web page address.. any chance
> > to sell prints is a good thing.
> > 
> > ann
> > 
> > On 1/15/2019 12:26 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
> >> I created a sample gallery so you can see what I am talking about.
> >> 
> >> https://goo.gl/fzFHQX
> >> 
> >> password: pdml2018
> >> 
> >> stan
> >> 
> >>> On Jan 15, 2019, at 10:15 AM, Stanley Halpin 
> >>> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> I hate to see the PDML Annual die after its fine 10-year run. I cannot,
> >>> will not, volunteer to step in to try and follow on in Mark’s path,
> >>> recognizing that Mark not only did very fine work, but also had able
> >>> assistance from Bill and Doug.
> >>> 
> >>> So, here are my thoughts about an alternative venue for us to share our
> >>> Best Of 2018 images.
> >>> 
> >>> I have a Zenfolio account, unlimited storage. I already pay the annual
> >>> fee, no extra cost for adding another Gallery to my collection.
> >>> 
> >>> Are are my thoughts on configuration of a Gallery for our sharing
> >>> purposes:
> >>> 
> >>>   Access limited, password protected. No real need for this, but possible
> >>> in case anyone is nervous about putting they best stuff out there on the
> >>> web. I could also leave the Gallery open and password protect access to
> >>> individual images at the owner's request.
> >>> 
> >>>   No Expiration date for the Gallery.
> >>> 
> >>>   Downloading not allowed.
> >>> 
> >>>   Max viewing size Zenfolio’s XXLarge = 1550x960
> >>> 
> >>>   Titles etc Not searchable
> >>> 
> >>>   Metadata viewable?
> >>> 
> >>>   Show Number of Visitors to the Gallery?
> >>> 
> >>>   Do Not allow viewers to order prints (again, I can adjust this or any of
> >>> the other parameters image by image if so requested by the contributor.)
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> If this seems like a reasonable/useful option, then the way forward would
> >>> be:
> >>>   A - comment on the proposed parameters
> >>>   B - I don’t see a way for others to directly upload.  Send me up to 5
> >>> images that you would like to have included. Let me know Image Title and
> >>> Caption (caption = your name or email or other identifier.) I will load
> >>> them to the site, untouched, no editing, you submit what you want
> >>> displayed.
> >>> 
> >>> I leave town for 6 weeks on 25 February, so 20 February would be a
> >>> reasonable first deadline.
> >>> 
> >>> Comments?
> >>> 
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Last Call - April PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Wednesday evening, 3 April, Sydney time.

Theme: Sonorous Interiors

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Countdown - April PUG

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G'day all

A bit of a challenge, this one - no submissions so far.

Theme: "Sonorous Interiors".

Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

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March PUG is up

[Brian W]

'morning all,

A slightly larger gallery this month.  Bruce & Bulent's contributions are my
personal favourites.  Let's hear about yours!!

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+

Next up: 'Sonorous Interiors', which should be a bit of a challenge - but we
will have at least one contribution. Right, Mike?  :-)

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March PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

A few early entries, which is good.

Theme: "Red".

Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

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Last Call - March PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

Submissions will close on Saturday evening, 2 March, Sydney time.

Theme: Red

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OT - Christchurch shooting

[Brian W]

Dave Mann

I just heard about the terrible news from Christchurch.  I don't know where you
are located but hope you and your family are safe.

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Re: February PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

Yes - been pretty hot here over the past few weeks.  In western Sydney there
have been many days of 40C (104F) and higher.  39C predicted for the next three
days, then we might see it cool down to the mid 20s to mid 30s for a while.

Strangely, though, my PUG entry for Feb will be from the USA

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> On 29 January 2019 at 09:13 Igor PDML-StR  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hey, Brian,
> 
> You guys, who are south of the equator might have plenty of heat.
> There is not as much of that for the "Northerners" at this part of the 
> year. :-)
> 
> 
> A large part of the US has been slammed with cold weather, and as far I 
> can tell, a large part of Europe, especially Central and Eastern are 
> having close-to-record-low temperatures.
> 
> So-called "Epiphany frosts" (with Epiphany being on January 19 in 
> some parts of Eastern Europe where Orthodox Christian church is present) 
> are often considered the strongest in Eastern Europe.
> 
> I don't know about cormorants, but elephants in Britain are frozen:
> https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/uknews/9059319/Britain-shivers-as-cold-snap-brings-snow-and-winter-weather.html
> And some Brits freeze their butts off with dolphins:
> https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/uknews/9059319/Britain-shivers-as-cold-snap-brings-snow-and-winter-weather.html?image=3
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Igor
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   Brian W Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:31:40 -0800 wrote:
> 
> G'day all
> 
> A slow (as in moribund) start to this one:
> 
> 
> Theme: "Heat".
> 
> Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/
> 
> Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html
> 
> Cheers
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February PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

A slow (as in moribund) start to this one:

Theme: "Heat".

Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html

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February PUG - Last Call

[Brian W]

G'day all

Submissions will close on Monday evening, 4 February, Sydney time.

Theme: Heat

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February PUG is up

[Brian W]

G'day all,

Another great gallery - Dan and I had similar ideas it seems. Personal
favourites are Don's "Warms Me Up" and Henk's "The Blacksmith Apprentice"

View here:

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+

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April PUG is up

[Brian W]

G'day all

Probably not surprising - a small gallery this month.

I really like Jan's "Eastman Acoustic" - very well composed and right on theme.
 Rick's 'Exeter Cathedral" & Mike's "The Brexit at platform 1 has been delayed.
Permanently." are equally as good.

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+

Next up: 'Trees'.

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May and June PUGs - Changes to Submission deadlines

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to be travelling during May/June and wont be able to compile the PUG
during that period.  I'm going to try to get the May PUG up before I leave so
I've had to advance the deadline.  On the other hand, I'll be deferring the June
deadline for a couple of weeks.

So

Deadline for May submissions: April 27 (Theme - Trees)

Deadline for June submissions: June 12 (Theme - Abstract)


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June PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm still on the road so, as previously advised, the deadline for the June PUG
will be deferred until 12 June.

Theme - Abstract.

Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

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Re: New toy, lens adapter question

[Brian W]

I bought a few cheap adapters of ebay - K mount, Konica, M42 - they all do the
job well enough but I've never found using adapted lenses much fun. Apart from a
Konica macro lens, I haven't used any other adapted lenses regularly even though
I have lots.

Focus peaking helps but does the E-PL1 have that?


Cheers

Brian

> On 02 June 2019 at 15:49 Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> 
> I was pretty stoked today to be given a new (to me) toy, an Olympus 
> E-PL1, with a 17/2.8 and a 14-42. I know that there are a couple people 
> on the list who also have a foot in the u4/3 world.  Does anyone have 
> recommendations for lens adapters?  I've got a bunch of K-mount, manual 
> focus Minolta and some old Nikon glass lying around.
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June PUG is up

[Brian W]

'evening all

Sorry about the late compilation of this month's galley but there's a lot to
like there. Worth the wait :-)

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Last call - June PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Tuesday evening, 11 June, Sydney time (or
more likely Wednesday sometime, depending on my level of knackered-ness after my
travels).

Theme: Abstract

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Re: June PUG is up

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> On 15 June 2019 at 06:16 Darren Addy  wrote:
> 
> 
> Empty Seats stunned me with it’s sheer ability to see a remarkable image
> where I certainly would have NOT. Ken’s Glacier Bay Patterns is art museum
> worthy abstract art. Well done to all contributors for an enjoyable gallery!


Thanks, Darren. It took me quite a while to see the possibilities in that photo.
 I came across it in the archive recently while looking for something else and
wondered what it might look like if I gave it the Silver Efex treatment :-)

I agree - Ken's image is special.

Cheers
Brian


> 
> Respectfully,
> Darren Addy
> Kearney, NE
> 
> On Friday, June 14, 2019, Henk Terhell  wrote:
> 
> > Thanks Igor for this poetic contribution to my picture.
> >
> > I much like Ken's  Glacier Bay Patterns.
> >
> > Henk
> >
> >
> > Op 2019-06-14 om 05:10 schreef Igor PDML-StR:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Sorry, I seldom comment PUG photos; I just enjoy viewing them...
> >>
> >> Henk's photo
> >> http://pug.komkon.org/19jun/slides/Terhell-hiding-IMGP2534-3.html
> >> brought up in my mind a poem by Joseph Brodsky "1867" from his poetic set
> >> "Mexican Divertimento".
> >> Talking about turbulent Mexico in 1867, he wrote (my non-poetic
> >> translation from Russian):
> >> "... and every skull in bushes has three eyes...(and a luxuriant tuft of
> >> grass growing from each of them)" (referring to a bullet hole as the "3rd
> >> eye")
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, I don't have the English version of it on hand, so, I
> >> don't remember how Brodsky translated this himself.
> >>
> >> Igor
> >>
> >> PS. I've just found some translation by Lev Loseff and Barry Scherr:
> >> ... Especially here, in the tropics, where death, alas,
> >> Is being spread like infection by flies
> >> or like a well-turned phrase in a cafe,
> >> and where skulls in the bushes always have three eyes,
> >> with a rank tuft of grass in each."
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 4:24 AM Brian W wrote:
> >>
> >> 'evening all
> >>>
> >>> Sorry about the late compilation of this month's galley but there's a lot
> >>> to like there. Worth the wait :-)
> >>>
> >>> View here:
> >>>
> >>> http://pug.komkon.org/
> >>>
> >>> (you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous gallery
> >>> there).
> >>>
> >>> Note: The automated submission process usually works well but it's not
> >>> infallible. So, if you made a submission and you don't see it in the
> >>> gallery,
> >>> let me know.
> >>>
> >>
> >>
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Re: article in PetaPixel

[Brian W]

I've also got the original Q & the K-01. The Q is my take-anywhere camera,
simply because I can fit the body, 2 zooms and a couple of spare batteries into
a ridiculously small pouch. The K-01 produces fine images but both it and the Q
are virtually unusable in sunlight. Neither can come close to my two Olympus
OMDs. My K-5 rarely gets a workout these days and I know for sure that I'll
never buy another DSLR.


Cheers
Brian


> On 22 May 2019 at 02:06 Jan van Wijk  wrote:
> 
> 
> On Tue, 21 May 2019 09:58:33 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> >
> >I have two mirrorless digital cameras, both Pentax.  I use the WG-3 GPS for
> >the beach, snorkeling and canoeing.  I use the K-01 for street photography,
> >indoor events, and anywhere I want to keep my camera and lens compact.
> 
> I have got the original 'Pentax Q', a mirrorless with a tiny sensor, which
> works quite 
> well when there is enought light. (I have one prime and 2 zooms with that)
> 
> >I find it much harder to compose with a mirrorless than with a DSLR.  ( I
> >mostly use my K-5 IIs).  I would imagine this to apply even more so to
> >photographers who are more serious and artistic in their work than an
> >"enthusiast" like me.
> 
> That is the big disadvantage on the simpler mirrorless cameras,
> like the K-01 and the 'Q'.
> 
> However, on a more upscale model like a Panasonic D9 or the Sony A7
> the EVF makes up for most of that.
> 
> I still prefer an OVF in most cases, but there certainly are situations
> in which the EFV actually performs and works better!
> 
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May PUG is up

[Brian W]

G'day all

A lot to like this month.  Personal favourites are Pat's 'Brisk Weather Walk',
Don's 'Dream Trees', Ken's 'Carp River' and Stan's 'Fall Color'.

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Next up: 'Abstract'.

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Re: OT : annsan's diagnosis and a photo note too

[Brian W]

Hi Ann

Congrats on the photo sale - don't think I'll get a chance to see the film down
here, but you never know...

I've been on Fosamax for some time - just got to remember to take it 30mins
before eating and remain upright during that time. Yes - and not fall down.
 Pity I forgot about that last one a few weeks ago :-)   No permanent damage,
fortunately.

PUG submission received!


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> On 27 April 2019 at 04:24 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> Bottom line:  somewhere between the bone scan in 2013 and the one I had 
> last week, osteopenia turned into full fledged osteoporosis.. so it 
> isnt' arthritis that has been devling me.  My mother had it, I should 
> not have been surprised.   Doc put me on once-a-week alendronate sodium 
> (the generic of Fosamax).  Once a week is fine with me and the pills are 
> cheap..  I put the little blister  tab in my 7 day pill thingy -in place 
> of- my vitamins and BP pill .  The instructions for proper usage are 
> both clear and a bit scary if you mess up so I'm being very careful .  
> IF any of you have any tips about good stuff to do for osteoporosis pain 
> , I'll take it please.
> 
> I"m taking Naproxin twice a day in double the over the counter dose and 
> it brougnt down the pain from excruciating lumbar and elft leg hurt to 
> achy frequently but not consistently..  I'm moving a lot.. but need a 
> cane to do so.
> 
> Other than the osteo which enough people have assured me is manageable 
> if you are careful and eat properly (and don't fall down!)  , my check 
> up with the new doc was
> filled with godl stars.  Lungs, cardio, cholesterol (down 60 points from 
> 2017) .  'you're goona live forever, but you ahve to take these pills".  
> The new doc is 80 years old himself.   I'm goin gto go to one phys 
> theropy session to get me on the correct for some good exercises I can 
> do at home and dont cost anything.. beyond my walking up and down my 
> stairs.  i"m sleeping a lot, but in spurts... about 5-6 hours solid at 
> night.. then up for two, then back to bed two or three times douring the 
> day for naps... but I fall asleep easily.  I've found a CURA_HEAT pad on 
> my lower back to be helpful to keep the pain at bay most of the time.
> 
> The photo note, which will not be news to you who are also facebook 
> friends, is that a photo of mine you have surely all seen before is now 
> in a film and I got paid a
> fair amount for film makers "single use"  It also appeared in Sign 
> Language, in my Back in the day calendar, and in Ada Calhoun's book 
> about the esat village 'St Marks is Dead"
> 
> So if you happen to be going to the Tribeca film festival and you happen 
> to have chosen to see the Abel Ferrara documentary "the Projectionist" 
> and you are not blinking at the wrong time , you will see this photo of 
> mine,  as well as my name zipping by in the credits ..
> 
> 
> https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-City-back-in-the-day/i-MS6knBX/A
> 
> I was first approached by the film company last sumemr about this - they 
> finally ponied up in paypal last month (no, they didn't get the photo 
> until they paid for it) when the
> film got accepted for the festival.
> 
> Brian, I'll try to find a tree or two today for the PUG..
> 
> Still don't feel much like chatting.. everything is an effort  - and yet 
> now and then I can walk a city block or two very slowly. not to the 
> walker stage yet, thank goodness, and
> hopefully proper PT and drugs will keep me upright more ofeten than not
> 
> ann
> 
> 
> 
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Re: Grandfather Mountain Video Request

[Brian W]

I think I have it.  It's called "PDML Proposal Sequence on Vimeo.mp4" - about
60MB.

I'll dropbox it and send you the link.


Cheers
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> On 30 April 2019 at 06:42 Steve Cottrell  wrote:
> 
> 
> On 29/4/19, John, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
> >What video format would it be in? I doubt I have 
> >it, but I'll search anyway.
> 
> John, it would be an MP4 file - and may have been called something like
> 'GFM-test.MP4'
> 
> Thanks.
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Heading for Ireland & the UK

[Brian W]

G'day all

My wife and I will be travelling around Ireland & the UK during May/June,
starting in Dublin and ending in London where we'll be from 7 June (leaving on
10 June).  Sadly, our time is pretty limited there (only two full days and my
wife has a full program of galleries & museums to visit!) but if anyone has an
hour or so to catch up for a beer or a coffee, let me know.

This trip has been a long time coming.  Should be fun!

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July PUG is up!

[Brian W]

...and a Happy July 4 to all our American PUGgers!

View the July gallery here:

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Re: PUG themes

[Brian W]

> On 12 July 2019 at 06:47 John  wrote:
> 
> 
> Looking at Godfrey's Pizza Parlor & Dan's fawns, I'd like to suggest the color
> 
> RED for one of next year's PUG themes.


Noted :-)

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Last Call - July PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Wednesday evening, 3 July, Sydney time.

Theme: Waterfalls

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July PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

Time's getting short...

Theme: "Waterfalls".

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Re: Heading for Ireland & the UK

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> On 21 April 2019 at 10:23 "Daniel J. Matyola"  wrote:
> 
> 
> WOW, that is a great agenda.  It should be a really great experience.

Hi Dan

We're certainly hoping so :-)   Thanks also for your recommendations in Ireland.

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> 
> 
> On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 8:04 PM Brian W  wrote:
> 
> > > On 20 April 2019 at 16:37 mike wilson  wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Do you have a more detailed itinerary - so we can tell you where you've
> > gone
> > > wrong?
> >
> > OK
> >
> > Flying into Dublin on 3 May. Four nights there, then car hire and heading
> > to
> > south west coast, up the west coast via Galway to Donegal, back to Dublin.
> >
> > Flying into Inverness from Dublin on 17 May for a few nights, then up to
> > the
> > Orkneys, back down to Edinburgh.  Another car hire on 28 May, travelling
> > to the
> > south coast via Wales ending up in Salisbury on 5 June.  Then train to
> > London,
> > arriving (Waterloo) on 7 June.
> >
> > As I said, we only have a short time in London so suggestions on places
> > not to
> > be missed would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> >
> > ++
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> >
> >
> > >
> > > > On 20 April 2019 at 00:36 Brian W  wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > G'day all
> > > >
> > > > My wife and I will be travelling around Ireland & the UK during
> > May/June,
> > > > starting in Dublin and ending in London where we'll be from 7 June
> > (leaving
> > > > on
> > > > 10 June).  Sadly, our time is pretty limited there (only two full days
> > and
> > > > my
> > > > wife has a full program of galleries & museums to visit!) but if
> > anyone has
> > > > an
> > > > hour or so to catch up for a beer or a coffee, let me know.
> > > >
> > > > This trip has been a long time coming.  Should be fun!
> > > >
> > > > Cheers
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Re: Heading for Ireland & the UK

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> On 20 April 2019 at 16:37 mike wilson  wrote:
> 
> 
> Do you have a more detailed itinerary - so we can tell you where you've gone
> wrong?

OK

Flying into Dublin on 3 May. Four nights there, then car hire and heading to
south west coast, up the west coast via Galway to Donegal, back to Dublin.

Flying into Inverness from Dublin on 17 May for a few nights, then up to the
Orkneys, back down to Edinburgh.  Another car hire on 28 May, travelling to the
south coast via Wales ending up in Salisbury on 5 June.  Then train to London,
arriving (Waterloo) on 7 June.

As I said, we only have a short time in London so suggestions on places not to
be missed would be gratefully accepted.


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> 
> > On 20 April 2019 at 00:36 Brian W  wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > G'day all
> > 
> > My wife and I will be travelling around Ireland & the UK during May/June,
> > starting in Dublin and ending in London where we'll be from 7 June (leaving
> > on
> > 10 June).  Sadly, our time is pretty limited there (only two full days and
> > my
> > wife has a full program of galleries & museums to visit!) but if anyone has
> > an
> > hour or so to catch up for a beer or a coffee, let me know.
> > 
> > This trip has been a long time coming.  Should be fun!
> > 
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> >
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Re: Heading for Ireland & the UK

[Brian W]

Thanks for that great advice, Bob.  I only wish we could have organised more
time in London.

The hop-on/hop-off buses are a great idea - we plan to do something similar in
Dublin.  I was aware of the Oyster card (similar, I think, to Sydney's Opal
card) so we'll be looking into that.

I'll keep 8 June in mind although I expect to be totally buggered most evenings
after being dragged around (willingly!) to all the galleries/museums by my wife
 :-)


Cheers
Brian


> On 25 April 2019 at 05:03 Bob Pdml  wrote:
> 
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> Another thing I forgot to mention is getting around, other than by boat or
> open-top bus. On public transport you can't use cash. You can use a
> contactless credit/debit or an Oyster card, which you will need to put money
> on. You need a separate card for each person, you can't pay more than one
> person's fare at a time. There is a daily maximum fare.
> https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/visiting-london/getting-around-london/best-ways-for-visitors-to-pay?intcmp=27718
> 
> You'll probably want to experience the tube, and possibly the DLR, which is
> driverless, but the best way to get around is on foot or by bicycle, and the
> best way to find your way around, if you haven't lived here for nearly forty
> years, is the Citymapper app, which you can use for multi-modal transport. 
> https://citymapper.com/london?lang=en
> Or you could ask a policeman.
> 
> > On 24 Apr 2019, at 18:54, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> > 
> > I agree with everything Bob says and recommends about London.  That is just
> > about what we did when we had a week there.  We might even have been
> > traveling with the be4nefit of his guidance way back then.  
> > 
> > Dan Matyola
> > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
> > 
> > 
> >> On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 3:33 AM Bob Pdml  wrote:
> >> 
> >> For a first-time visitor I would recommend all the usual top tourist
> >> sites, otherwise you may feel you haven't really seen London.
> >> 
> >> I can strongly recommend the open-top bus tours which, on a nice day, give
> >> you a very good and enjoyable overview of central London and the main
> >> sights, and is a nice hop-on/hop-off way to travel between them. There is a
> >> small cluster of sights which are easy to walk between - Saint Paul's, over
> >> the Millennium Bridge to Tate Modern and the Globe, then a walk downstream
> >> to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
> >> 
> >> If you have time take a boat trip on the river in either direction.
> >> Downstream brings you to Greenwich, which is stunningly beautiful; upstream
> >> it's a good way to travel between Tate Modern and Tate Britain, and beyond
> >> that to Kew Gardens and Richmond, which are also superb. You probably won't
> >> have time to go to Hampton Court Palace, sadly.
> >> 
> >> The best museums and galleries are generally also the best-known: the
> >> Tates, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, British Museum, Natural
> >> History Museum. But they are also the busiest.
> >> 
> >> If you like theatre try and go to the Globe, but get a seat rather than
> >> stand in the yard, and if you get a seat, take cushions as they are
> >> authentically hard wooden benches. The restaurant at the Globe is quite
> >> good, and there are numerous others in the area, mostly mid-range chains.
> >> 
> >> If you get some free time on the evening of Wednesday 8th let me know and
> >> we can maybe catch up for a beer. Because of work and previous commitments
> >> that is the only spare time I have during your trip.
> >> 
> >> Enjoy your trip!
> >> Bob
> >> 
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Re: Heading for Ireland & the UK

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Thanks, Mike.  We might reconsider our trip south from Llandudno  :-)


Cheers
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> On 24 April 2019 at 15:08 mike wilson  wrote:
> 
> 
> > On 24 April 2019 at 00:28 Brian W  wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > > On 24 April 2019 at 02:39 mike wilson  wrote:
> > >  
> > > Missed this response at first.  Depending on your choice of coast, your
> > > route
> > > south from Ediburgh will take you within about 300 yards of me or 60
> > > miles.
> > >  The former means a chance of a fleeting meetup, that latter not.
> > 
> > 
> > We're leaving Edinburgh on 28 May, heading to Kendal for 2 nights, then into
> > Wales (Llandudno and Cardiff) before heading south to Exeter.
> 
> I would pass up the Lake District for Northumbria in a heartbeat; it has
> 1/10th the mountain scenery but 1/100th the tourists.  If you must, I
> recommend the A68/A69/M6 route to Kendal.  It's two sides of a triangle but
> the scenery is much better.
> 
> There is a route directly south from Llandudno to Cardiff, through Snowdonia
> and the Brecon Beacons, but be repared for it to take you closer to six hours
> driving than whatever Google tells you.  The northern part will be infested
> with grockles and the rest will have farm machinery moving on it.
> 
> Although you never know;  Dorset at Easter was deserted.
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Last Call - May PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

As previously mentioned, I need to close this one off early because of my
upcoming travels.

I'm going to shut this one down on Saturday evening, 27 April, Sydney time.

Theme: Trees

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RE: Heading for Ireland & the UK

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> On 23 April 2019 at 08:20 pdm...@gmail.com wrote:
> 
> 
> Have you been to London before?

No - first time.


Cheers
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> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: PDML  On Behalf Of Brian W
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> > Subject: Re: Heading for Ireland & the UK
> > 
> > > On 20 April 2019 at 16:37 mike wilson  wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Do you have a more detailed itinerary - so we can tell you where
> > > you've gone wrong?
> > 
> > OK
> > 
> > Flying into Dublin on 3 May. Four nights there, then car hire and heading
> to
> > south west coast, up the west coast via Galway to Donegal, back to Dublin.
> > 
> > Flying into Inverness from Dublin on 17 May for a few nights, then up to
> the
> > Orkneys, back down to Edinburgh.  Another car hire on 28 May, travelling
> to
> > the south coast via Wales ending up in Salisbury on 5 June.  Then train to
> > London, arriving (Waterloo) on 7 June.
> > 
> > As I said, we only have a short time in London so suggestions on places
> not to
> > be missed would be gratefully accepted.
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> > 
> > ++
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> > 
> > 
> > >
> > > > On 20 April 2019 at 00:36 Brian W  wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > G'day all
> > > >
> > > > My wife and I will be travelling around Ireland & the UK during
> > > > May/June, starting in Dublin and ending in London where we'll be
> > > > from 7 June (leaving on
> > > > 10 June).  Sadly, our time is pretty limited there (only two full
> > > > days and my wife has a full program of galleries & museums to
> > > > visit!) but if anyone has an hour or so to catch up for a beer or a
> > > > coffee, let me know.
> > > >
> > > > This trip has been a long time coming.  Should be fun!
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Re: Heading for Ireland & the UK

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> On 24 April 2019 at 02:39 mike wilson  wrote:
>  
> Missed this response at first.  Depending on your choice of coast, your route
> south from Ediburgh will take you within about 300 yards of me or 60 miles.
>  The former means a chance of a fleeting meetup, that latter not.


We're leaving Edinburgh on 28 May, heading to Kendal for 2 nights, then into
Wales (Llandudno and Cardiff) before heading south to Exeter.


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August PUG - Last Call

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Friday evening, 2 August, Sydney time.

Theme: Four-legged friends

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September PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

Another slow start this month.  One submission so far...

Theme: "Seascapes".

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September PUG - Last Call

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Monday evening, 2 September, Sydney time.

Theme: Seascapes

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September PUG is up

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G'day all

View the September gallery here:

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Our largest gallery for some time!

(you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous gallery there).

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August PUG is up!

[Brian W]

..here ya go, Cotty!

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Re: PUG?

[Brian W]

No - it's happening.  I've just been extra busy the last week or so.

Expect to see the gallery in a day or two :-)


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> On 06 August 2019 at 07:41 Steve Cottrell  wrote:
> 
> 
> Brian - that PUG happening this month or am I the only contributor? ;-) 
> 
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Re: viewing .PEF files... help needed

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Ann

That's odd.  I can see .PEFs in Faststone (I'm on 5.1) and the Faststone web
site lists .PEF as supported - the latest version is 7.3.

Perhaps a reinstall might help.

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> On 10 August 2019 at 07:55 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> It seems to me that Faststone viewer (I have 5.3) for windows worked... 
> but now I get a message that says file format is not supported.
> I'm on Windows 7 pro.  pretty sure it was working fine for several 
> years.  I've got 9.9 GB of .PEF files that i can't see  in Fast stone 
> anymore.
> Anyone know what happened?  OR have a link to something that works? Or a 
> downloadable that will conver the PDFS to DNGS.?
> 
> As you can see,  I'm baacckk !
> relieved that 75% of my health prblem was from drug sideeffect.. feeling 
> mosly human again...
> 
> ann
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August PUG Countdown

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G'day all

A slow start this month.  No submissions so far...

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Pentax Photo Gallery - Revived?

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I don't think this has been posted before but it seems that the PPG has had a
makeover.  

https://pentaxphotogallery.com/

It seems to be a work-in-progress - I can't find any way to search for a
particular photographer other than by scrolling down the 'Artists' Page and the
old links to an artist's gallery no longer work.

Perhaps not dead after all?  But still work to do.



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October PUG - Last Call

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G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Thursday evening, 3 October, Sydney time.

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October PUG Countdown

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G'day all

Sorry - a bit late with this memory-jogger this month.

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Last Call - November PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

I've been away for a week so the deadline is extended a tad. I'm going to shut
this one down on Thursday evening, 7 November, Sydney time.

Theme: Curves

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Re: PUG Themes for 2020

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> On 11 November 2019 at 13:35 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> So far I seem to be the only  one who followed Brian's instructions... :-)
> 
> Youse guys are supposed to say pic the three you like least... sheesh!


If people followed instructions, I'd start to wonder if I was on some other list
:-)>


Cheers
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> 
> ann
> 
> On 11/10/2019 9:27 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
> > I am most intrigued by:
> >
> > Ancient
> > Texture
> > Alleyways
> > Food
> > Symmetry
> > Street art
> > Straight lines
> > Market place
> > Weird (assuming it excludes PDMLers' self portraits)
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >> On Nov 10, 2019, at 5:15 PM, Brian W  wrote:
> >>
> >> Framed
> >> Paws
> >> Ancient
> >> Texture
> >> Alleyways
> >> Stormy
> >> Food
> >> Fenceline
> >> Symmetry
> >> Street art
> >> Straight lines
> >> Market place
> >> Dry
> >> Weird
> >> Waterbirds
> >
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PUG Themes for 2020

[Brian W]

Here's a potential list of 15 themes - to be culled down to 12.  Name your least
favoured!

Framed
Paws
Ancient
Texture
Alleyways
Stormy
Food
Fenceline
Symmetry
Street art
Straight lines
Market place
Dry
Weird
Waterbirds

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November PUG is up

[Brian W]

G'day all

Sorry for the delay - VERY busy month! Marg & I celebrated our 50th Wedding
Anniversary on 1 Nov and we've been partying ever since!

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Re: how afraid should I be? (windoze 10)

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> On 07 December 2019 at 08:42 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> John, I'm still annoyed by the differences between 7 and XP.

So am I, which is why I installed Classic Shell as soon as I got a Win 7
computer.

I'm going to stay on Win 7 on my desktop PC probably until it carks. (As an
aside, my laptop still runs Vista and I've not had any security issues with it
even though it's been unsupported for some time.)


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> 
> 
> 
> On 12/6/2019 4:28 PM, jco...@iinet.net.au wrote:
> > Ann, despite all the naysayers on the internet, I moved from W7 to W10 on
> > three computers, and have taken all the upgrades since, with nary a problem.
> > The only issue you might have is whether your hardware can support W190, and
> > checking your upgrade status may tell you that (can't remember, its several
> > years since I moved on from W7).  People say the do not like the interface,
> > but there is an option to use the "classic" interface - how do you define
> > classic, W3.1?  For me, its different but it works, so I'm happy enough.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> >
> > John in Brisbane
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: PDML  On Behalf Of ann sanfedele
> > Sent: Saturday, 7 December 2019 1:22 AM
> > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> > Subject: how afraid should I be? (windoze 10)
> >
> > there is still that little ghost window at the bottom of my screen - when I
> > right click I get 4 choices whick include "check your upgrade status" and
> > get a response that they will send email to my pc.   I think I can upgrade
> > free.. but I can't remember and I don't know where the "key" is, or even the
> > date I got this computer.. can't find the paper work
> >
> > I love my HP 8000 with 4gb ram and 1 tb hd -  I need to backup stuff onto an
> > external drive at some point this month..
> >
> > When I got the HP bus a tech help guy sang it's praises and said it would
> > surely last 10 years, etcetc...
> >
> > now - can I stay on Win 7 a bit longer than January without living too
> > dangerously?
> > can I avoid getting a new or refurbished desktop that has Win 10 on it ?
> >
> > No snarky comments about how I shuld get a MAc puleeze :)
> >
> > ann
> >
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> >
> >
> >
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Re: how afraid should I be? (windoze 10)

[Brian W]

"to cark" or "to kark" - verb; To die, to cash in one's chips, to kick the
bucket, to push up daisies.  See also noun "cactus".

:-)


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> On 07 December 2019 at 12:35 Rick Womer  wrote:
> 
> 
> Well, I have a fairly good vocabulary, but “carks” was a new one.
> 
> "To burden or be burdened with trouble; worry. A worry; a trouble: carks and
> cares. [Middle English carken, from Norman French carquier, to burden, load,
> from Late Latin carricāre; see cargo.]”
> 
> I love being on a list that uses Norman French and Middle English words.
> 
> Rick
> 
> > On Dec 6, 2019, at 5:42 PM, Brian W  wrote:
> > 
> >> On 07 December 2019 at 08:42 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> >> 
> >> 
> >> John, I'm still annoyed by the differences between 7 and XP.
> > 
> > So am I, which is why I installed Classic Shell as soon as I got a Win 7
> > computer.
> > 
> > I'm going to stay on Win 7 on my desktop PC probably until it carks. (As an
> > aside, my laptop still runs Vista and I've not had any security issues with
> > it
> > even though it's been unsupported for some time.)
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> > 
> > ++
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney Australia
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
> > https://500px.com/supera1000/galleries
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> On 12/6/2019 4:28 PM, jco...@iinet.net.au wrote:
> >>> Ann, despite all the naysayers on the internet, I moved from W7 to W10 on
> >>> three computers, and have taken all the upgrades since, with nary a
> >>> problem.
> >>> The only issue you might have is whether your hardware can support W190,
> >>> and
> >>> checking your upgrade status may tell you that (can't remember, its
> >>> several
> >>> years since I moved on from W7).  People say the do not like the
> >>> interface,
> >>> but there is an option to use the "classic" interface - how do you define
> >>> classic, W3.1?  For me, its different but it works, so I'm happy enough.
> >>> 
> >>> HTH
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> John in Brisbane
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> -Original Message-
> >>> From: PDML  On Behalf Of ann sanfedele
> >>> Sent: Saturday, 7 December 2019 1:22 AM
> >>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> >>> Subject: how afraid should I be? (windoze 10)
> >>> 
> >>> there is still that little ghost window at the bottom of my screen - when
> >>> I
> >>> right click I get 4 choices whick include "check your upgrade status" and
> >>> get a response that they will send email to my pc.   I think I can upgrade
> >>> free.. but I can't remember and I don't know where the "key" is, or even
> >>> the
> >>> date I got this computer.. can't find the paper work
> >>> 
> >>> I love my HP 8000 with 4gb ram and 1 tb hd -  I need to backup stuff onto
> >>> an
> >>> external drive at some point this month..
> >>> 
> >>> When I got the HP bus a tech help guy sang it's praises and said it would
> >>> surely last 10 years, etcetc...
> >>> 
> >>> now - can I stay on Win 7 a bit longer than January without living too
> >>> dangerously?
> >>> can I avoid getting a new or refurbished desktop that has Win 10 on it ?
> >>> 
> >>> No snarky comments about how I shuld get a MAc puleeze :)
> >>> 
> >>> ann
> >>> 
> >>> --
> >>> ann sanfedele photography
> >>> https://annsan.smugmug.com
> >>> https://www.cafepress.com/annsanstuff
> >>> https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/annsan
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >> 
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December PUG is up

[Brian W]

G'day all

The last one for the year is a goodie

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November PUG - Last Call

[Brian W]

G'day all

Time's running short!

Theme: "Curves".

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Oops...

[Brian W]

The heading of that last message should have been  "November PUG - Countdown"

You still have a week and a half!

(Blame lack of caffeine this AM)


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December PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

A couple of submissions so far.

Theme: "Minimalist".

Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

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PUG themes for 2020 - The List

[Brian W]

The votes are in and the least favoured themes were Framed, Food, and Paws.  So
the final list is:

Jan: Stormy
Feb: Street Art
Mar: Symmetry
Apr: Ancient
May: Alleyways
Jun: Dry
Jul: Weird
Aug: Market Place
Sep: Fenceline 
Oct: Texture
Nov: Straight Lines 
Dec: Waterbirds


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Re: PUG themes for 2020 - The List

[Brian W]

Always aiming to challenge the interpretations of the themes :-)

Now looking forward to some interesting submissions...


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> On 28 November 2019 at 07:17 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> also "market place"
> 
> On 11/27/2019 1:13 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:
> > also: "dry"
> >
> > On 11/27/19 1:10 PM, Postmaster wrote:
> >> Steve Cottrell wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 27/11/19, Brian W, discombobulated, unleashed:
> >>>
> >>>> Dec: Waterbirds
> >>>
> >>> Porn reaches the PDML!
> >>
> >> "Alleyways" and "Weird" might also count. ;-)
> >>
> >
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Last Call - December PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Tuesday evening, 3 December, Sydney time.

Theme: Minimalist

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Re: GESO Leura Gardens Festival 2019

[Brian W]

Great set, Rob.

I'm embarrassed to say I've never been even though Leura is only 45 minutes
away.  Must try in 2020.

(Nice couple of waratahs in there, I notice)

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> On 02 December 2019 at 09:35 Rob Studdert  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> I don't get much time to pop in here these days, I'm still shooting
> Pentax regularly but most of my work is done using Nikon gear these
> days.
> 
> If you are into gardens I shot this set of images recently, all hand
> held using the 645z and superb 28-45 zoom, PP in LR, I did post this
> link a while back on FB for those that are connected with me there.
> The challenge of the day was not to capture 50+ random people in each
> shot.
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w7ek04hwdz6dplb/AABUhPBdgvRUI-Y1arSAEbVWa?dl=0
> 
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Re: PUG themes for 2020 - The List

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:-)

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> On 28 November 2019 at 09:12 Henk Terhell  wrote:
> 
> 
> Brian, thanks for your list.
> Looking forward to make a street art pic on a dry but stormy day of some 
> weird waterbirds rushing in straight lines along the fenceline of an 
> ancient market place leading to an allyway. Leaves me only to bother 
> next year about symmetry and texture.
> 
> Henk
> 
> Op 2019-11-27 om 22:36 schreef Brian W:
> > Always aiming to challenge the interpretations of the themes :-)
> >
> > Now looking forward to some interesting submissions...
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> >
> > ++
> > Brian Walters
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> >
> >
> >> On 28 November 2019 at 07:17 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> also "market place"
> >>
> >> On 11/27/2019 1:13 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:
> >>> also: "dry"
> >>>
> >>> On 11/27/19 1:10 PM, Postmaster wrote:
> >>>> Steve Cottrell wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> On 27/11/19, Brian W, discombobulated, unleashed:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Dec: Waterbirds
> >>>>> Porn reaches the PDML!
> >>>> "Alleyways" and "Weird" might also count. ;-)
> >>>>
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Re: PUG themes for 2020 - The List

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Guilty, m'lud  :-)

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> On 28 November 2019 at 12:50 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> you're so busted, Brian - scott figured it out
> ;-)
> ann
> 
> On 11/27/2019 5:31 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:
> > Cormorants!
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 27, 2019 at 8:37 AM Steve Cottrell  wrote:
> >> On 27/11/19, Brian W, discombobulated, unleashed:
> >>
> >>> Dec: Waterbirds
> >> Porn reaches the PDML!
> > Cormorants!  Lots and lots of cormorants!
> >
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Re: Pentax Photo Gallery - Revived?

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> On 23 September 2019 at 02:46 "Daniel J. Matyola" 
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Ann, you don't have to scroll.
> If you go to the "Artists" page, there is a search box in the upper right.

I'm sure that Search Box wasn't there when I first looked - but it's there now.

It will be interesting to see what Ricoh does with the Gallery from now on.


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> 
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
> 
> 
> On Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 10:29 AM ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> > Well Kids, I found myself only by scrolling scrolling scrolling .. also
> > was able to login and I just uploaded a photo successfully.  I plan to
> > update
> > my little bio.. quite outdated... was miffed by the categorization of
> > Photo /enthusiast /and thrust into animals and nature pigeon hole.. I
> > mean ok it was never my full time day job but I prefer the term
> > "semi-pro" or at least "serious amateur" since it seems you can really
> > be catagorized as a "PRO" even if half your income is from photography.
> > harumph.  what I uploaded today was decidedly not animals or nature :-)
> >
> > but I like the new look and once I figured it out and got in it was a
> > much easier submission form than before... less work..
> >
> > shouldn't have gotten into it today though -- too much actual work to do
> > as between watching Ken Burn's wonderful documentary
> > The coming week is filled with out-of-towners coming to visit.
> >
> > ann
> >
> > On 9/22/2019 8:59 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> > > I like the new look very much, but mostly I am just thrilled that Ricoh
> > has
> > > finally resurrected the gallery.
> > >
> > > I was not able to sign in, but using the search, I found my gallery, and
> > > all the images are there.
> > >
> > > I hope this is an indication that Ricoh intends to continue to support
> > and
> > > court loyal Pentax photographers.
> > >
> > > Dan Matyola
> > > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sat, Sep 21, 2019 at 7:11 PM Brian W  wrote:
> > >
> > >> I don't think this has been posted before but it seems that the PPG has
> > >> had a
> > >> makeover.
> > >>
> > >> https://pentaxphotogallery.com/
> > >>
> > >> It seems to be a work-in-progress - I can't find any way to search for a
> > >> particular photographer other than by scrolling down the 'Artists' Page
> > >> and the
> > >> old links to an artist's gallery no longer work.
> > >>
> > >> Perhaps not dead after all?  But still work to do.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Cheers
> > >> Brian
> > >>
> > >> ++
> > >> Brian Walters
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October PUG is up

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G'day all

View the October gallery here:

http://pug.komkon.org/

(you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous gallery there).

Note: The automated submission process usually works well but it's not
infallible. So, if you made a submission and you don't see it in the gallery,
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Next up: 'Curves'.

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Re: help with making a PDF file from a doc file

[Brian W]

Ann

You may have already sorted out your current problem but for any similar issues
in future you might like to download Softmaker Free Office.  It has an excellent
word processor that can read & write MS Word files and can export documents to
pdf.

It's an excellent package. I've been using a older version of the paid version
for years -  I've looked at the free version and it's more than capable.

https://www.freeoffice.com/en/


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> On 08 October 2019 at 12:12 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hey guys,
> I have 72 kb doc file that is in MS Word ( 97/2000/xp) I'd like to 
> convert to PDF and I don't have the software/app to do that.  Is there 
> someone who could do it if I sent you the file as an attachment in 
> email? I can read the file in Open Office, But I want to send it to 
> someone in PDF format if possible.
> 
> thanks!
> ann
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January PUG - Countdown

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G'day all

Time to start off the new year with a bang!  Due to the holiday season, there
will be a bit more time for submissions to allow for recover from festive
hangovers :-)>

Probably closing around the 5th or 6th of Jan.

Theme: "Stormy".

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Cheers and best wishes to all for the Season


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Re: OT: It rained!

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Here too!  Approx 200mm over a 4 day period Thursday to Sunday

Enough to put out most of the fires that have been burning for months.  In a
cruel twist, some towns that were suffering from the fires now have to deal with
flooding.


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> On 10 February 2020 at 17:50 Alan C  wrote:
> 
> 
> We had 155mm overnight - a new 24hr record. The whole central & NE part 
> of SA was affected by this weather system which is set to persist for a 
> couple of days yet. All the major easterly flowing rivers should be in 
> flood in a few days. Good for the half-empty dams too. The Mossie eggs, 
> larvae & pupae are all heading for the Indian Ocean. It seems that 
> Modjadji, the Rain Queen, has had some success at last.
> 
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March PUG Countdown

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G'day all

One submission so far.

Theme: "Symmetry".

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March PUG - Last Call

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G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Tuesday evening, 3 March, Sydney time.  Could
be quite a small gallery this month.

Theme: Symmetry

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March PUG is up

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G'day all

A small gallery but some nice work.  Personal favourites are "Brise Soleil -
Closed"
by Paul and "County Courthouse" by Don:

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Re: Checking in

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It is raining, so I'm happy.


> On 05 March 2020 at 05:55 John  wrote:
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> 
> No new messages on the list, so I thought I'd check in to see how everyone is
> doing.
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Re: PESO: Sooty

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Beautiful black cat.  We have one just like him.

Very sad to lose a long time furry friend.


Brian


> On 02 March 2020 at 20:33 Alan C  wrote:
> 
> 
> Sooty, our 18 year old Bombay, is no more. He was a walk-in as a tiny 
> kitten in 2002. He had been rather poorly the past few months but the 
> Vet gave him an extra 100 miles with weekly Vit B-Co shots. This weekend 
> it became apparent that it was time.
> 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/48543880487/
> 
> 
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Re: February PUG is up

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> On 06 February 2020 at 08:22 Stanley Halpin 
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Thanks again Brian for carrying on with the PUG!
> This month - all good! Jan’s ball players, Don’s cross generational shot, and
> P.J.’s rock I thought were particularly impressive pieces of art.
> 
>  Brian, your crushed car reminded me of similar but very different sculpture I
> saw in a mall in Amsterdam: a spherical red VW. Was it a metal sphere mocked
> up somehow to look like a VW? Or in fact a VW that had been crushed in some
> large metal press? In any case, there are at least two sculptors in the world
> who have it in for poor innocent little red cars…


Apparently so :-)

The car in my image was placed on the Sydney Opera House forecourt and a large
crane used to drop the boulder - to the amusement of a large crowd, I
understand.  The whole thing was then moved to its present location.



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February PUG - Last Call

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G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Sunday evening, 2 February, Sydney time.

Theme: Street Art

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Re: February PUG - Last Call

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> On 03 February 2020 at 08:44 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> List Meister will often accept an attachment in email if you addrss him 
> directly :-)

Indeed - but Ralf could also just use the March form - I'll know that the
submission is really for Feb.


Cheers
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> 
> ann
> 
> On 2/2/2020 3:36 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote:
> > Silly old me wrote:
> >
> >> Just tried to uploa it but the system no longer lets me select February.
> >> Any help?
> >
> > Stupidly ignoring that they've long had their Sunday evening when we get
> > up here on Sunday morning...
> >
> > Well, never mind.
> >
> > Ralf
> >
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> > Blog  : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com
> > Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf
> > Web   : http://www.fotoralf.de
> >
> 
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> https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/annsan
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February PUG is up

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G'day all

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February PUG - Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

How about getting a bit arty for Feb?

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January PUG - Last Call

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Monday evening, 6 January, Sydney time.

Theme: Stormy

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Re: Therapeutic OT peso's for me

[Brian W]

Gee, Dave - that's not a rant.  

So sorry to hear this.  Hoping all goes well for her ongoing treatment.

Best wishes from the other side of the world.
Brian



> On 06 January 2020 at 03:45 David J Brooks  wrote:
> 
> 
> Sorry for the online rant, but i felt the need to share this story and
> these two photos taken by my daughters iPhone 11 something
> 
> Back in Nov our doctors found a tumour in Liz's lung and neck. She under
> went a biopsy and fell ill from surgery complication shortly there after
> and has been in the hospital for about 2.5 weeks so far getting over
> pneumonia a UTI and C-Diff caught in the hospital. She has been in lock
> down for over a week and on the mend but my grand daughter Gwen wanted to
> hand deliver a home made get well card. We still have to wear a gown and
> gloves but the nurses said she could visit.
> 
> She has had starting radiation at the hospital and will under go a "
> radiation knife" on a spot in her brain this week at a another cancer
> hospital in Toronto, one of the worlds best.
> 
> The visit and card cheered her up and so was I.
> 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/49334441332/
> 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/4933456/
> 
> Again sorry for the rant
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
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January PUG is up

[Brian W]

G'day all

Welcome to PUG 2020.  A really good selection of images to start the year.  My
favourites are Patrick's moody "Stormy Clarens" and Matthews electrifying
"Destin Thunderstorm".

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Re: Lockdown life

[Brian W]

Looks like a pleasant area to walk around. A very good compilation of lockdown
life.

Unfortunately nothing quite as attractive with walking distance around here.
 I've been reduced to photographing my dinner

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cd3zuseh8v8z4td/_IGO7606-EM10-1x.jpg?dl=0


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> On 10 April 2020 at 04:11 Bob Pdml  wrote:
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> Some snaps from today’s state-endorsed early evening lockdown walk:
> 
> https://adobe.ly/3eaMdSE
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Re: Lockdown life

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It's much the same here.  We have to stay at home except for essential services
but we can go for a walk for exercise - no more than two people and maintaining
social distancing.

Of course, over this Easter weekend, the self indulgent feel they still have a
right to drive to their favourite holiday spots - the police are turning back as
many as they can and issuing substantial fines.

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> On 10 April 2020 at 15:08 Alan C  wrote:
> 
> You guys are still fortunate. We are now in Total lockdown (Stay at 
> home) except for essential services until the end of April. Gardening it 
> will be.
> 
> https://www.cnbcafrica.com/coronavirus/2020/04/09/sa-extends-lockdown-by-two-weeks-until-end-april/
> 
> Alan C
> 
> On 10-Apr-20 01:23 AM, Brian W wrote:
> > Looks like a pleasant area to walk around. A very good compilation of
> > lockdown
> > life.
> >
> > Unfortunately nothing quite as attractive with walking distance around here.
> >   I've been reduced to photographing my dinner
> >
> > https://www.dropbox.com/s/cd3zuseh8v8z4td/_IGO7606-EM10-1x.jpg?dl=0
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> >
> > ++
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> >
> >> On 10 April 2020 at 04:11 Bob Pdml  wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Some snaps from today’s state-endorsed early evening lockdown walk:
> >>
> >> https://adobe.ly/3eaMdSE
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April PUG is up

[Brian W]

G'day all

Hope everyone is well and maintaining social distancing. Fortunately, due to a
bad case of procrastination over recent months, I'm having no problems in
filling up my time at home :-)

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Re: Boris Johnson has tested positive

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> On 28 March 2020 at 07:58 Bill  wrote:
> 
> 
> On 3/27/2020 1:34 PM, Bipin Gupta wrote:
> > He may be the PM of Great Britain, but he is just as human and a fool
> > to have put himself at risk in some way by contracting the Chinese
> > Virus.   
> 
> For accuracy's sake, lets refer to it as something that doesn't have the 
> racist dog whistle attached to it please.

Well said, Bill.

I've been hunkered down for a couple of weeks due to a mild cold - being
cautious, but I don't have any other symptoms of CV.  

We don't have a full lock-down here (yet) but we might as well because
businesses keep shutting down because of lack of customers. It wont be long
before only supermarkets, food stores and petrol stations will be the only
businesses open.

Fortunately, being in a rural area we have plenty to keep us occupied around the
property - catching up with all the projects we've been putting off.

Keep safe all.

Cheers

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Re: What to do with your camera during a lockdown

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> On 28 March 2020 at 20:43 Ralf R Radermacher  wrote:
> 
> 
> Am 28.03.20 um 10:19 schrieb Bob Pdml:
> 
> > And one from me, taken yesterday when I was returning from the supermarket:
> >
> > https://www.instagram.com/p/B-RZ9--ARp5/?igshid=1fuxf1br0kdcx
> 
> Brilliant!
> 
> Ralf

Absolutely!!

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Re: Last Call - April PUG

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> On 31 March 2020 at 16:34 Paul Sorenson  wrote:
> 
> 
> Will a selfie meet the criteria? :-)


Only if you meet the criteria here:

http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2020-March/913504.html

:-)


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Last Call - April PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Thursday evening, 2 April, Sydney time.

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OT GESO - Lockdown Walkabout

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G'day all

Lockdown here is lasting for another 3-4 weeks at least but, if we have to
self-isolate, there would be a lot worse places than our little rural area in
the far western area of Sydney.

Most days we go for a short walk up our quiet street - we've been coming across
neighbours we haven't talked to in decades!

Here's just a few photos taken on our walks. These were all taken with my Oly
OMDs.  Sadly my Pentax gear doesn't see much action these days - if only that
K-01 had come with a built in viewfinder, things might have been different :-(.

http://lyons-ryan.org/Lockdown-Walkabout/

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Re: OT GESO - Lockdown Walkabout

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> On 27 April 2020 at 19:25 Bob Pdml  wrote:
> 
> 
> The ads are annoying.

Yes - they would be.  I forgot to delete the code that loads them.

Now, hopefully, removed.


Cheers
Brian


> 
> > On 27 Apr 2020, at 08:37, Brian W  wrote:
> > 
> > G'day all
> > 
> > Lockdown here is lasting for another 3-4 weeks at least but, if we have to
> > self-isolate, there would be a lot worse places than our little rural area
> > in
> > the far western area of Sydney.
> > 
> > Most days we go for a short walk up our quiet street - we've been coming
> > across
> > neighbours we haven't talked to in decades!
> > 
> > Here's just a few photos taken on our walks. These were all taken with my
> > Oly
> > OMDs.  Sadly my Pentax gear doesn't see much action these days - if only
> > that
> > K-01 had come with a built in viewfinder, things might have been different
> > :-(.
> > 
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/Lockdown-Walkabout/
> > 
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> > 
> > ++
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Re: OT: For Ann and the other cat lovers

[Brian W]

Well, why wouldn't it? 

:-)

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> On 29 April 2020 at 05:15 "Daniel J. Matyola"  wrote:
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> 
> https://theoatmeal.com/comics/reincarnation
> 
> Dan Matyola
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Re: OT GESO - Lockdown Walkabout

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> On 30 April 2020 at 22:41 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> I like the walkabout . takes me there..  and I think, like Henk , 
> "mailboxes" would be a lovely PUG theme (I have a bunch, you might guess 
> ;-))

Duly noted!!

Cheers
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> On 4/30/2020 4:09 AM, Henk Terhell wrote:
> > Brian, nice series. I'm fascinated by the rusty mailboxes and wonder 
> > whether these are still in use.
> > Perhaps "mailbox" as a theme for next year PUG?
> >
> > Henk
> >
> > Op 2020-04-27 om 09:36 schreef Brian W:
> >> G'day all
> >>
> >> Lockdown here is lasting for another 3-4 weeks at least but, if we 
> >> have to
> >> self-isolate, there would be a lot worse places than our little rural 
> >> area in
> >> the far western area of Sydney.
> >>
> >> Most days we go for a short walk up our quiet street - we've been 
> >> coming across
> >> neighbours we haven't talked to in decades!
> >>
> >> Here's just a few photos taken on our walks. These were all taken 
> >> with my Oly
> >> OMDs.  Sadly my Pentax gear doesn't see much action these days - if 
> >> only that
> >> K-01 had come with a built in viewfinder, things might have been 
> >> different :-(.
> >>
> >> http://lyons-ryan.org/Lockdown-Walkabout/
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> Brian
> >>
> >> ++
> >> Brian Walters
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> >
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Re: OT GESO - Lockdown Walkabout

[Brian W]

A 100 miler around the yard!  That's dedication.

I actually have a K-01 - bought at a very good price as a curiosity. I agree it
produces great images - when you can see the image on the monitor, which is rare
in my experience.   My Q suffers from the same fate. I have a turret viewfinder
but it's not my idea of a practical option.  I think the K-01 was a missed
opportunity.


Cheers
Brian


> On 27 April 2020 at 18:58 Alan C  wrote:
> 
> 
> A great gallery, Brian. I'm turning green. We are confined to our yards 
> except for essentials. No walking around. I'm mostly trying to tame my 
> garden. That SA ultra marathoner, Ryan Sandes, ran a 100 miler around 
> his yard in 26hours last week! Many runners are doing similar. The K-01 
> is a great camera - essentially a mirrorless K5. One of those clip on 
> turret viewfinders would solve your problem.
> 
> Alan C
> 
> On 27-Apr-20 09:36 AM, Brian W wrote:
> > G'day all
> >
> > Lockdown here is lasting for another 3-4 weeks at least but, if we have to
> > self-isolate, there would be a lot worse places than our little rural area
> > in
> > the far western area of Sydney.
> >
> > Most days we go for a short walk up our quiet street - we've been coming
> > across
> > neighbours we haven't talked to in decades!
> >
> > Here's just a few photos taken on our walks. These were all taken with my
> > Oly
> > OMDs.  Sadly my Pentax gear doesn't see much action these days - if only
> > that
> > K-01 had come with a built in viewfinder, things might have been different
> > :-(.
> >
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/Lockdown-Walkabout/
> >
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> >
> > ++
> > Brian Walters
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Re: OT GESO - Lockdown Walkabout

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> On 28 April 2020 at 01:00 Paul Sorenson  wrote:
> 
> 
> Always like horse pix.  I'm particularly drawn to the "Fence and 
> Foliage" and "Lenticular Clouds".  Does "bore water" mean water from a 
> well? 

More or less - it's a pumped system from a pipe sunk into the groundwater.

 "Grevilea" is interesting.  Not something I would expect to see 
> here in the upper midwest of the US.

Probably not ;-)  They grow well in coastal California though.


Cheers
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> 
> -p
> 
> On 4/27/2020 2:36 AM, Brian W wrote:
> > G'day all
> >
> > Lockdown here is lasting for another 3-4 weeks at least but, if we have to
> > self-isolate, there would be a lot worse places than our little rural area
> > in
> > the far western area of Sydney.
> >
> > Most days we go for a short walk up our quiet street - we've been coming
> > across
> > neighbours we haven't talked to in decades!
> >
> > Here's just a few photos taken on our walks. These were all taken with my
> > Oly
> > OMDs.  Sadly my Pentax gear doesn't see much action these days - if only
> > that
> > K-01 had come with a built in viewfinder, things might have been different
> > :-(.
> >
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/Lockdown-Walkabout/
> >
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> >
> > ++
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney Australia
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
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Re: OT GESO - Lockdown Walkabout

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> On 30 April 2020 at 18:09 Henk Terhell  wrote:
> 
> Brian, nice series. I'm fascinated by the rusty mailboxes and wonder 
> whether these are still in use.

Oh yes - definitely in use.  There's a lot of innovative and unusual mailboxes
around here :-)


> Perhaps "mailbox" as a theme for next year PUG?

Good idea - it's been a while since we've had a Mailboxes theme (2010 was the
last time).

Cheers
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> Op 2020-04-27 om 09:36 schreef Brian W:
> > G'day all
> >
> > Lockdown here is lasting for another 3-4 weeks at least but, if we have to
> > self-isolate, there would be a lot worse places than our little rural area
> > in
> > the far western area of Sydney.
> >
> > Most days we go for a short walk up our quiet street - we've been coming
> > across
> > neighbours we haven't talked to in decades!
> >
> > Here's just a few photos taken on our walks. These were all taken with my
> > Oly
> > OMDs.  Sadly my Pentax gear doesn't see much action these days - if only
> > that
> > K-01 had come with a built in viewfinder, things might have been different
> > :-(.
> >
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/Lockdown-Walkabout/
> >
> > Cheers
> > Brian
> >
> > ++
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney Australia
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
> > https://500px.com/supera1000/galleries
> >
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Last Call - May PUG

[Brian W]

G'day all

I'm going to shut this one down on Sunday evening, 3 May, Sydney time.

Theme: Alleyways

As usual submit here:

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May PUG Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

May's not far away...

Two submissions so far.

Theme: "Alleyways".

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Brian
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Re: JACK DAVIS

[Brian W]

Thanks for this information, Alan.  I've been missing Jack on the PUG.

Here's hoping his health improves and he can rejoin us.


Cheers
Brian

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> On 16 May 2020 at 17:31 Alan C  wrote:
> 
> 
> Good day, all
> 
> I recently contacted Jack Davis & received this news from his wife of 63 years
> which she has graciously allowed me to share:
> 
> Jack suffered a heart attack on New Year's Eve. They put a stent in his heart
> and he is doing well, however, it has taken a toll on his health.  He is 88
> years old so is a bit slower and has not been out taking many pictures. He has
> been unable to remember how to use the computer and is struggling with some
> memory loss. He truly enjoyed all of the PDML people and sharing information
> and pictures with them. He loved photography and was grateful for having a
> place to be able to know others who have the same interests. I read your
> e-mail to him and he was happy to know you contacted him. Yes, it would be
> fine if you share this information with the PDML list. He found great joy in
> knowing the people on the list and misses not being able to participate at
> this time. Thanks for your interest and caring. Hopefully he will be able to
> rebound soon.
> 
> Alan C
> 
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Re: OT Covid-19

[Brian W]

Testing downunder is also restricted.  You need to have cold or flu symptoms AND
either been in contact with a confirmed case or arrived in Australia from
overseas.  I have the cold but not either of the other criteria.

Discretion being called for, I'm staying home for the time being.  Time to work
on my backlog of photos...

Larry & PJ.  My condolences.  I lost my parents some time ago now but it I know
the emotions that you will be feeling. Best wishes.

Brian  


> On 18 March 2020 at 00:02 ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> 
> My not being able to be tested is not at all surprising  - there are 
> simply not enough tests available and if I were not symptomatic it would 
> come up negative anyway we are told.  We try to stay a-political here on 
> the list but there are a few reasons there are not more test kits or 
> test sites and they lead back to our   ... well, you know who. If I get 
> the typical symptoms I'll stay home and take care of myself  - I've had 
> my pneumonia shots and I'm really quite healthy.  Have neighbors and 
> friends who will check on me while keeping their distance. I'm more 
> worried about the neighbor who was with me that day and is sick now, but 
> getting better - she appears not to have  the key symptoms of #19 but 
> has allergies on top of a head cold.
> 
> 
> 
> On 3/17/2020 2:56 AM, David Mann wrote:
> > On Mar 17, 2020, at 5:00 AM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> >
> >> I'm seven days past being in the presence of someone who may have the
> >> virus.. feel good. Paul, so glad you got tested  that seems smart
> >> I couldn't be tested even if I wanted to here because I have no symptoms...
> > I'm surprised you're not able to be tested.  I know someone who's been
> > tested after being in contact with someone who subsequently tested positive.
> >  They have no symptoms but are self-isolating until the results come
> > through.
> >
> > We currently have 11 known cases in NZ and the country is grinding to a halt
> > with lots of events being cancelled.  The government is taking it very
> > seriously with all inbound travellers being required to self-isolate for 14
> > days under threat of deportation.  Gatherings / events of > 500 people are
> > no longer allowed.
> >
> > Haven't seen much in the way of panic buying here except for hand sanitiser
> > and antibacterial soap.  There was lots of TP in stock the other day.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> >
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Re: PESO: Eucalyptus

[Brian W]

Very spectacular tree - you've caught it well.

I've never seen one in real life - it's one of the few eucs not native to
Australia


Cheers
Brian


> On 22 March 2020 at 23:54 "Daniel J. Matyola"  wrote:
> 
> 
> I found this Rainbow Eucalyptus tree in a wayside park on the Road to Hana.
> 
> http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2020/3/21/rainbow-eucalyptus
> 
> K-5 IIs, smc DA 18-135 mm F 3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
> Comments and criticisms are invited and appreciated.
> 
> Dan Matyola
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April PUG - Countdown

[Brian W]

G'day all

With most of us confined to barracks for the time being, there might be more
time to sort through the archives for the April PUG.

One submission so far.

Theme: "Ancient" - self portraits not allowed unless you really are a decrepit
old fart :-).

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Cheers
Brian
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