Re: GESO: Rockets Red Glare

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:42 -0400, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Technically it's a blog post. Whatever. http://twolanephotography.blogspot.com/ Nice work there. The fireworks shot is spectacular but that pano is something else. Really well done (and the sunset didn't hurt)

RE: PESO 2011 - 109 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread Bob W
On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:19 -0500, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: You know, I've never taken one of these shots. Might try it after my mid summer manicure! Cheers, Christine You should get a pedicure too. Me neither, but it seems to be one of Mike Johnston's

Re: PESO -- Dueling Cameras; A Diptych.

2011-07-07 Thread David Mann
On Jul 7, 2011, at 12:32 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: But I just have to remark on the RH shot. I *cannot* believe just how many people I see doing what that woman is doing: shooting with the lens hood mounted backwards. This is just so completely wrong, useless and pointless. Do they think

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Mark Roberts
On 7/6/11 3:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote: http://photofocus.com/2011/07/06/google-plus-read-the-fine-print-before-you-sign-up/ Makes the good point about read the fine print before you sign up, or post anything. That's pretty much the same as all the online photo sharing and social networks.

Re: OT: Update

2011-07-07 Thread David Mann
On Jul 7, 2011, at 5:32 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: wow... Glad you are feeling sanguine about it. Do you have something akin to our unemployment insurance there? also good you can manage on one income.. at least for a while. And the shaking is pretty much gone? There is a

Re: Scharpenberg Gallery photo returns home, saga ends happily

2011-07-07 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-07-06 11:18 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Bruce Walker My photo [*] that was exhibited in the 2010 PDML Augenblick exhibit in the Scharpenberg gallery at DankHaus finally landed on my doorstep -- intact! -- this morning, putting an end to a year and a bit saga. It's beautifully printed

FS Friday (early, lest I forget)

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Re: Meet frank

2011-07-07 Thread Cotty
On 6/7/11, Collin Brendemuehl, discombobulated, unleashed: Here he is. http://brendemuehl.net/images/frank/frank1.jpg A shot taken with Frank. f2, perhaps slightly overexposed. http://brendemuehl.net/images/frank/berry.jpg The center. http://brendemuehl.net/images/frank/center.jpg This was

Re: PESO - Approval of Seal

2011-07-07 Thread Cotty
I give this shot my own seal of approval. Good stuff! The flip response seems to be very popular, and no fluke. I can be even Flipper. I started this on porpoise. but you sea, it was my lion to begin with That's a whale of a tail, but I can't sea how it would be otterwise. Looks like a

Re: GESO: Rockets Red Glare

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good stuff. Love the first pic of the spectators, game and sunset. A nice bit of Americana. Paul On Jul 6, 2011, at 11:42 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Technically it's a blog post. Whatever. http://twolanephotography.blogspot.com/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -

GESO - At Home with the Grebes

2011-07-07 Thread frank theriault
After a hard day nest building, the Grebes have a chat then put junior to bed: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/at-home-with-grebes.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO -- On the lighter side.

2011-07-07 Thread Jack Davis
Well seen, Peter! Spot metering? Jack --- On Wed, 7/6/11, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -- On the lighter side. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 9:55 PM Various

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Sam L
On Thursday, July 7, 2011, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: On 7/6/11 3:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote: http://photofocus.com/2011/07/06/google-plus-read-the-fine-print-before-you-sign-up/ Makes the good point about read the fine print before you sign up, or post anything. That's

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
I know that my personal site has mostly images I've taken from the PDML. On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, July 7, 2011, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: On 7/6/11 3:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: Like Derby, I've Been Blurbed Again

2011-07-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a stunning collection of images, Brian. Congratulations! You are an inspiration to me, and I am sure to many here. I can't wait for Vol 2 (101-200). Dan On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 7:01 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all As I mentioned in my reply to Derby's

Re: GESO: Rockets Red Glare

2011-07-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very sharp, very clear, and captured at the right moment. Dan On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 11:42 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Technically it's a blog post. Whatever. http://twolanephotography.blogspot.com/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

OT: Capture Camera Clip System

2011-07-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I know someone posted about this device before, so some may find this of interest: http://www.outthereimages.com/blog/?p=1222 -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: GESO: Rockets Red Glare

2011-07-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice restraint on the amount of photos - liked reading the blog. Handsome fireworks, but I like the two of the baseball watchers Something appealing about that game in a smaller venue. Field of Dreamish. Enjoyed it ann On 7/6/2011 23:42, John Sessoms wrote: Technically it's a blog post.

Re: GESO - At Home with the Grebes

2011-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, That's wonderful. Is that nest dry or what? Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 6:36 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: After a hard day nest building, the Grebes have a chat then put junior to bed: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/at-home-with-grebes.html

Re: OT: Capture Camera Clip System

2011-07-07 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 7, 2011, at 8:00, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I know someone posted about this device before, so some may find this of interest: http://www.outthereimages.com/blog/?p=1222 Patiently awaiting delivery of mine... thanks for the link! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com

Re: GESO: Rockets Red Glare

2011-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, Good post, I enjoyed looking and reading. The heart, rings, and bible are a nice idea - less light on the bible??? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Technically it's a blog post. Whatever. http://twolanephotography.blogspot.com/

Re: Like Derby, I've Been Blurbed Again

2011-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Brian, That's a great compilation of work. I enjoyed seeing the pictures (some again). I love how you handled the tech information with the text thumbnails at the end. The whole thing is truely impressive. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm

Re: The Limited took one for the team, and a PESO

2011-07-07 Thread Sam L
On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 7:27 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: I was out for dinner in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at a decent joint featuring really snazzy sandwiches, draft beer, and live music.  Check the picture at https://plus.google.com/107606703558161507946/posts/fb6ZAa3Vid6 Anyhow, we

Re: Like Derby, I've Been Blurbed Again

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Brian: Well, I just had a long leisurely look at your blurb book. Wow! The photographs are beautifully paired, clean layout and design, and excellent thumbnail index. The consistent excellence of the photographs from cover to end is a testament to your masterful expertise as a

Re: PESO -- On the lighter side.

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
No averaging, the spot metering if anything gave a worse result. On 7/7/2011 7:37 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Well seen, Peter! Spot metering? Jack --- On Wed, 7/6/11, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -- On the lighter side.

Re: Rockets Red Glare

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice blog and pictures, John. Firework is nice, but like others, I love the pano--beautiful sky. And good luck with your relocation. Hope you find a place that will be to your liking. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To:

Re: PESO -- On the lighter side.

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
HI Peter: Sometimes if you zoom in tight with a telephoto lens, excluding any white backgrounds, you can get a better reading with the spot meter. Still, that's a tough shot to make. Flash fill can help, or you have to dial in 2 extra stops of EV. Cheers, Christine - Original Message

Re: PESO - Approval of Seal

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Very playful, Ann. I think I like your pic best as well out of the three. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 3:29 PM Subject: PESO - Approval of Seal

Re: PAW--Week 26--Grand Staircase (and a night in emergency)

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Bulent! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 2:26 PM Subject: Re: PAW--Week 26--Grand Staircase (and a night in emergency) Root Beer Eyes ... and

PESO -- The Joys of Youth.

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
I have a few random crowd shots that might be worth posting, and I suppose that I could make a GESO out of them, but I'm feeling especially lazy, so they'll probably just dribble out as PESOs... Statistics: Distance, about 100 yards Girls Age: Much younger than I thought

Re: GESO - At Home with the Grebes

2011-07-07 Thread David J Brooks
Well seen. Dave On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 7:36 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: After a hard day nest building, the Grebes have a chat then put junior to bed: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/at-home-with-grebes.html Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. cheers,

Re: PESO 2011 - 109 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 1:59 AM Subject: RE: PESO 2011 - 109 - GDG On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:19 -0500, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: You know, I've never taken one

Re: The Limited took one for the team, and a PESO

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Contact Eric Hendrickson penta...@aol.com website, http://pentaxs.com/index.html, I've sent three lenses to him, a FA 43mm limited that locked up solid, an A 24mm which I dropped and was damaged even worse than you describe, (to give you and idea of the damage, this is what it looked like

Re: GESO - At Home with the Grebes

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Frank you really have to stop it with the nature photography, I already hate you for your street photography and I'm having a hard time hating you even more. On 7/7/2011 7:36 AM, frank theriault wrote: After a hard day nest building, the Grebes have a chat then put junior to bed:

Re: PESO 2011 - 109 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
I've take pictures of other peoples feet, but only one of my own, that I remember anyway. On 7/6/2011 8:38 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:19 -0500, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: You know, I've never taken one of these shots. Might try it after my mid summer

Re: OT: Capture Camera Clip System

2011-07-07 Thread Sam L
On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I know someone posted about this device before, so some may find this of interest: http://www.outthereimages.com/blog/?p=1222 Neat. I ordered one. Which was cheaper than buying those lenses I've been hankering

Re: PAW--Week 26--Grand Staircase (and a night in emergency)

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
I like the photo, but I think I'd have taken two paces to the left to take it, and balanced the image a bit more. On the body front I hope you're feeling better. The problem is that EKGs don't really predict anything, the only tell you if had a heart attack. Not if you will have one. On

Re: GESO: Rockets Red Glare

2011-07-07 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob Sullivan John, Good post, I enjoyed looking and reading. The heart, rings, and bible are a nice idea - less light on the bible??? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Technically it's a blog post. Whatever.

Re: PESO -- On the lighter side.

2011-07-07 Thread Jack Davis
Then you're doing about all you can with the meter. Jack --- On Thu, 7/7/11, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO -- On the lighter side. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 8:19

Re: PESO -- On the lighter side.

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Zooming for a spot metering is a good idea, but probably wouldn't have helped much in this case as I was using the A*300mm and AF 1.7x adapter, (~510mm), and was already as tightly framed as I was going to get. (If you hover your mouse over the photo, most browsers will give an information

Re: PAW--Week 26--Grand Staircase (and a night in emergency)

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
William, I wouldn't have thought your blood pressure was so low... On 7/3/2011 11:19 PM, William Robb wrote: On 03/07/2011 6:56 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: --the gist--probably time to stop taking the body for granted. Cheers, Christine Yeah, after 27 years, I finally decided (at the

Re: PESO 2011 - 109 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I've take pictures of other peoples feet, but only one of my own, that I remember anyway. Q: How do you know that an engineer is an extrovert? A: He looks at YOUR feet when he's talking to you. -- PDML

PESO -- Backfield in motion.

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
I guess I count this a kind of a failure. The band broke into a pseudo reggae beat, and the woman gave into the moment... 1.) I couldn't decide who should be the main subject, so I split the difference. (You'll have to admit the gentleman's knee is in perfect focus). 2.) The man's focus

Re: PESO -- Dueling Cameras; A Diptych.

2011-07-07 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Jul 06, 2011 at 08:32:42PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: On 11-07-06 8:12 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20duelingcamerasdiptych.html But I just have to remark on the RH shot. I *cannot* believe just how many people I see doing what that woman

Re: OT - Hard Disk Oddity

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
On 7/6/2011 11:17 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 4:49 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: Thanks for the feedback, Godders. The disk (a Western Digital 'My Book')... Say no more. I've had one of my own and three clients' WD My Book

Re: Are smoked ribs ever OT?

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Smoked ribs are never off topic. On 7/4/2011 3:53 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Same here. Mine have been in the smoker for 5 1/2 hours now. Gotta go check 'em. Paul On Jul 4, 2011, at 3:38 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: It's for supper tonight and takes hours to smoke. Dry rub. Yum.

Re: PESO - Among Friends

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Vinyl LPs seem to be doing just fine. I expect that commercial CDs have a lower chance of survival. Paper books are easier to produce than either, but they will probably be much more expensive. On 7/5/2011 9:04 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I expect the paper book has about as much chance of

PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13665212size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: (another) PPG oddity

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Which seems odd to me, in the days of film, Pentax was more a Lens manufacture than a camera maker. Really after the M series, (with the notable exception of the LX, and minor exceptions of the PZ-1 and Super Program), until the MZ-S was introduced, all Pentax camera bodies seemed to me to be

Re: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
The puppy wants to be there but is bored none the less. On 7/7/2011 2:14 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13665212size=lg -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Tasty Morsel (warning, full-frontal Beaver Shot)

2011-07-07 Thread P. J. Alling
You prevaricated, it wasn't full frontal. On 7/4/2011 9:26 AM, frank theriault wrote: Saw this fellow last night swimming along. Ran beside him along the (very muddy) shore, when he dove. I thought I'd lost him, but after a few minutes I went back about 10 meters, and there he was, munching

Re: PESO -- Backfield in motion.

2011-07-07 Thread drd1135
Funny Pic. I think what's happening is pretty obvious. -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:50:13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO

strange - a bit late

2011-07-07 Thread Bran Everseeking
I don't drink, drug or anything like that but somehow ended up with two identical uv filters on the 100 mm macro.as far as I can tell I have an extra 49 mm overall. it may be part-timers -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 6 July 2011 20:23, Larry Colen wrote: http://photofocus.com/2011/07/06/google-plus-read-the-fine-print-before-you-sign-up/ Makes the good point about read the fine print before you sign up, or post anything. The short form is that if you post something to google+, they get to do what

Re: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-07 Thread Jack Davis
Allowing the intruding arm for a quick grab, like it. Both the owner and dog appear equally excited about nothing. =) Hot day? Jack --- On Thu, 7/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - faces in a crowd To:

PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Latest in Communicating ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/ Thanks for looking. Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- communicating set:

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/7/2011 17:09, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Latest in Communicating ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/ Thanks for looking. Comments always appreciated. Godfrey

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/ LIke the action there -- can you burn the blown out area a

Re: GESO - At Home with the Grebes

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:36 -0400, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: After a hard day nest building, the Grebes have a chat then put junior to bed: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/at-home-with-grebes.html An excellent three-frame sequence. A fourth frame with mum

Re: PESO -- On the lighter side.

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:08 -0400, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Zooming for a spot metering is a good idea, but probably wouldn't have helped much in this case as I was using the A*300mm and AF 1.7x adapter, (~510mm), and was already as tightly framed as I was going to get.

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
I like it, Godfrey. And I can just hear what she's saying: Did you get my text? :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com To: DUG digitalusersgr...@yahoogroups.com; PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com; SeePhoto Talk

Re: Like Derby, I've Been Blurbed Again

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
Christine, Bob, Dan. You are all being far too kind - but thanks. Glad you liked it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:18 -0500, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote:

Re: OT - Hard Disk Oddity

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:39 -0700, Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com wrote: I had 5 of these 500 gb My Books drives and they generally worked well. One drive failed and took it to a local shop and they pulled the drive and put it in a generic enclosure - worked fine with no problems. The

Re: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Cute! cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 1:14 PM Subject: PESO - faces in a crowd http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13665212size=lg -- PDML

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:47 +0100, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: On 6 July 2011 20:23, Larry Colen wrote: http://photofocus.com/2011/07/06/google-plus-read-the-fine-print-before-you-sign-up/ Makes the good point about read the fine print before you sign up, or post

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 6:30 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: I agree.  JAlbum + Dropbox is a cheap (read free) way to do this. Dropbox just had a similar teapot-tempest (OMG THERE STEELING R PIXTURES!): http://blog.dropbox.com/?p=867 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all In a few weeks my wife and I will be heading off to Central Australia. On the way we plan to take a flight over Lake Eyre* in a light aircraft. I've never photographed from a plane before so I'm wondering is there any special gotchas I should be aware of. Lens choices, shutter

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Peter McIntosh
On 8 July 2011 08:45, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all In a few weeks my wife and I will be heading off to Central Australia. On the way we plan to take a flight over Lake Eyre* in a light aircraft. I've never photographed from a plane before so I'm wondering is there

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread John Sessoms
From: Chris Mitchell On 6 July 2011 20:23, Larry Colen wrote: http://photofocus.com/2011/07/06/google-plus-read-the-fine-print-before-you-sign-up/ Makes the good point about read the fine print before you sign up, or post anything. The short form is that if you post something to google+,

Peso Red lily

2011-07-07 Thread David J Brooks
From today in the back yard: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13668233 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re:

2011-07-07 Thread Igor Roshchin
Brian, I've done that once, 4 years ago. Overall, I was underwhelmed about the photo opportunities. A few reasons for that is that 1) the glass (plastic top) of the cabin is rather scratched and dirty, and 2) the visibility to the things below you is limited, and seems to be even smaller than

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Igor Roshchin
Brian, I've done that once, 4 years ago. Overall, I was underwhelmed about the photo opportunities. A few reasons for that is that 1) the glass (plastic top) of the cabin is rather scratched and dirty, and 2) the visibility to the things below you is limited, and seems to be even smaller than

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:57 +1000, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: On 8 July 2011 08:45, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all In a few weeks my wife and I will be heading off to Central Australia. On the way we plan to take a flight over Lake Eyre* in a light

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:36 -0400, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Brian, I've done that once, 4 years ago. Overall, I was underwhelmed about the photo opportunities. A few reasons for that is that 1) the glass (plastic top) of the cabin is rather scratched and dirty, and 2) the

RE: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Oh just skip wearing cloths and you should meet the weight limit, I mean you will need to do that so you will have enough gear on hand. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 6:47 PM To:

RE: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:55 -0500, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Oh just skip wearing cloths and you should meet the weight limit, I mean you will need to do that so you will have enough gear on hand. Oi. It's winter down here! Cheers Brian

Re: A few go-kart racing pics

2011-07-07 Thread Ken Waller
Nice work Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: A few go-kart racing pics I also Missed the PESO designation. Long day! On Jul 3, 2011, at 8:21 PM, Philip Northeast wrote:

Re: A few go-kart racing pics

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. It was nice to get out to a race track again -- even if it was a go-kart track. Paul On Jul 7, 2011, at 8:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Nice work Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist

RE: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Oh okay so no heat in the plane? ___ You can see my latest captures by visiting my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian

RE: A few go-kart racing pics

2011-07-07 Thread Bill Sawyer
Ditto Bill Sawyer -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ken Waller Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 8:07 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: A few go-kart racing pics Nice work Paul. Kenneth Waller

Re: A few go-kart racing pics

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bill. On Jul 7, 2011, at 8:41 PM, Bill Sawyer wrote: Ditto Bill Sawyer -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ken Waller Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 8:07 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: A few go-kart

Re: PESO: WaterFire

2011-07-07 Thread David Parsons
Here's a version in color, with some NR. http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/5913548309/ On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Very cool .. yeah that's going to be a tough lighting situation no matter what camera you've got! In this case, I wish the

The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
The go-kart article went live today. Unfortunately, they used only two pics. I had hoped the Times editors would give it a slide show, which they sometimes do with web articles. But today is Thursday, and the auto section for the Sunday paper deadlines tonight, so there was no time. It's

RE: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-07 Thread Bill Sawyer
Tough day at the office today - I just find this one very --- soothing, or something like that, mellow?? Sh*t, pick a word... Bill Sawyer -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 2:14 PM To:

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Walter Hamler
I have many hours doing aerial photography as that was my speciality in the Navy. A 210 is an excellent platform since it has no wing strut to get in the way. Use program mode and shift it to a shutter speed at least 500 to 1000. Adjust iso to allow staying up there if necessary. Normal angle to

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Philip Northeast
On 8/07/11 10:50 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The go-kart article went live today. Unfortunately, they used only two pics. I had hoped the Times editors would give it a slide show, which they sometimes do with web articles. But today is Thursday, and the auto section for the Sunday paper

Re: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bill. Soothing and mellow both work for me:-) Paul On Jul 7, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Bill Sawyer wrote: Tough day at the office today - I just find this one very --- soothing, or something like that, mellow?? Sh*t, pick a word... Bill Sawyer -Original Message- From:

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Phillip. I'll have them fix that spelling error. Like you, I looked it up, so I think the Times editors blew it. In any case that's my story. BTW, you misspelled good. :-) Paul On Jul 7, 2011, at 9:11 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: On 8/07/11 10:50 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The go-kart

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Philip Northeast
We used to have couple of them, on sticky slicks on a tight track they were fast. My son raced them, I ended up with his old Rotax 125s with slightly harder tyres so they were not quite as fast. Phil On 8/07/11 11:22 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks Phillip. I'll have them fix that spelling

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Rick Womer
Did that a couple of years ago. 1. Everything takes on a blue or blue-green cast at altitude, so shoot RAW. 2. The vibration in a light plane is remarkable, so use a high shutter speed and try to keep your camera-holding hands away from the plane. 3. In addition to dirty Plexiglas windows,

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-07 Thread Anthony Farr
Brian, Once upon a time this kind of aerial photography was one of my frequent duties. I was a photographer for our state's Soil Conservation Service, and whenever a storm or flood caused damage to agricultural land, there I was. Small Cessnas were our aeroplane of choice. The Cessna 210 you

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
That explains it. Glad you noticed the error. It will eventually be fixed. Paul On Jul 7, 2011, at 9:33 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: We used to have couple of them, on sticky slicks on a tight track they were fast. My son raced them, I ended up with his old Rotax 125s with slightly harder

Re: Peso Red lily

2011-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Very nice and excellent handling of the red. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 6:23 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From today in the back yard: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13668233 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

OT - I was in the news today!

2011-07-07 Thread Scott Loveless
Hi gang! Our neighbor, John Whitehead, is a photographer for the Harrisburg Patriot News. He came over this afternoon asking if he could take some pictures of me right away riding the motorcycle for an article about some motorcycle sales legislation. I said sure, suited up and met him a few

Re: OT - I was in the news today!

2011-07-07 Thread Philip Northeast
On 8/07/11 12:23 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: Hi gang! Our neighbor, John Whitehead, is a photographer for the Harrisburg Patriot News. He came over this afternoon asking if he could take some pictures of me right away riding the motorcycle for an article about some motorcycle sales legislation.

Re: OT - I was in the news today!

2011-07-07 Thread Scott Loveless
On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote:  http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/07/pennsylvania_gov_tom_corbett_s_4.html  My photo is just below the text of the article.  Fun times! Scott Looks very much like my old Suzuki 850 shaft drive,

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Jack Davis
Go stuff, Paul. Jack --- On Thu, 7/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: The go-kart article To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 5:50 PM The go-kart article went live today.

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2011-07-07 19:16, John Sessoms wrote: I have not read the entire document, but it wouldn't surprise me if there is a clause somewhere in there that states if any part of it is found to contravene local law, that part is null leaving the rest of the TOS intact. Boilerplate. It's known as

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:10 -0700, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Go stuff, Paul. Well, that's a bit harsh. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Jack --- On Thu, 7/7/11, Paul

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-07 Thread Philip Northeast
On 8/07/11 2:09 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:10 -0700, Jack Davisjdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Go stuff, Paul. It seem I ma not the only one having trouble spelling good Phil Well, that's a bit harsh. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian

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