Re: GESO - Occupy Toronto

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
I'm with Bob W., Frank. Great set!!! Like Bob says, try to get them published! excellent work as usual, Frank! Cheers, Christine On Nov 21, 2011, at 1:44 AM, "Bob W" wrote: >> Most of these were taken the day that city police started "eviction" >> proceedings, so the mood was somewhat su

Re: 16-50 sunshade replacement

2011-11-20 Thread Larry Colen
On 11/20/2011 10:22 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sunday, November 20, 2011 10:03 PM, "Larry Colen" wrote: The sunshade for my 16-50 has gotten very loose lately, and I'm afraid that I may soon be without. On the off chance I'm not the first person on the list to run into this issue, has anyone

RE: GESO - Occupy Toronto

2011-11-20 Thread Bob W
> Most of these were taken the day that city police started "eviction" > proceedings, so the mood was somewhat sullen and the place was > crawling with reporters. The protesters went to court and got an > injunction staying the eviction until a full hearing. They're still > there as of today. >

Re: 16-50 sunshade replacement

2011-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
On Sunday, November 20, 2011 10:03 PM, "Larry Colen" wrote: > The sunshade for my 16-50 has gotten very loose lately, and I'm afraid > that I may soon be without. On the off chance I'm not the first person > on the list to run into this issue, has anyone found a good economical > source for re

16-50 sunshade replacement

2011-11-20 Thread Larry Colen
The sunshade for my 16-50 has gotten very loose lately, and I'm afraid that I may soon be without. On the off chance I'm not the first person on the list to run into this issue, has anyone found a good economical source for replacements? Perhaps some cheap Chinese replicas? I have seen, somepl

Re: PESO s Kyu exams (and some thoughts)

2011-11-20 Thread Larry Colen
On 11/20/2011 8:52 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I think 1719 is an #outstanding# photo, with just the right amount of motion blur in all the right places. Generally a terrific gallery. Thank you very much. And for those wondering: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6365377055/in

Re: PESO -- Semi Pro

2011-11-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Yeah thats a nice one ann On 11/20/2011 19:30, P. J. Alling wrote: It's always somewhat annoying yet gratifying when a throwaway shot works out. Annoying because the shot you spend 1/2 an hour setting up somehow just doesn't work and the quick snap of something interesting blows it away. Well th

Re: Luka gets a mention on TOP

2011-11-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 11/20/2011 23:59, Miserere wrote: I just saw that and came straight to PDML to make sure it was announced. Congrats, Luka! —M. Ditto, that -- awfully glad to see him recognized. His 2010 PDML Annual photo is hanging in my living room :-) ann \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfM

Re: Luka gets a mention on TOP

2011-11-20 Thread Miserere
I just saw that and came straight to PDML to make sure it was announced. Congrats, Luka!    —M.     \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com     http://EnticingTheLight.com     A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 20 November 2011 15:29, Derby Chang wrote: > > > http://theonlinephoto

Re: PESO s Kyu exams (and some thoughts)

2011-11-20 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I think 1719 is an #outstanding# photo, with just the right amount of motion blur in all the right places. Generally a terrific gallery. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen Sent: November 20, 2011 11/20/11 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: PESO s Kyu exams

Re: Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
What? You mean Pentax has me blocked from their site? Heads will role! Thanks Paul, I got it from Japan. On Nov 20, 2011, at 20:01 , Paul Sorenson wrote: > Joe - > > Did you ever get the firmware? It just worked for me on a Windows box and > I'm able to download the MAC version as well. Let

Re: Pentax today

2011-11-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 20, 2011, at 15:58 , William Robb wrote: > On 20/11/2011 5:28 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: > >> >> So I will keep my product paperwork with me at all times, and trust that >> Pentax will update my firmware through the ether when they get around to it. >> >> > You do realize that Pentax

Re: Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Paul Sorenson
Joe - Did you ever get the firmware? It just worked for me on a Windows box and I'm able to download the MAC version as well. Let me know if you want me to send it to you. -p On 11/20/2011 5:28 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: On Nov 20, 2011, at 14:51 , Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I don't obj

Re: GESO - Occupy Toronto

2011-11-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice set, Frank ann On 11/20/2011 22:16, frank theriault wrote: Most of these were taken the day that city police started "eviction" proceedings, so the mood was somewhat sullen and the place was crawling with reporters. The protesters went to court and got an injunction staying the eviction u

GESO - Occupy Toronto

2011-11-20 Thread frank theriault
Most of these were taken the day that city police started "eviction" proceedings, so the mood was somewhat sullen and the place was crawling with reporters. The protesters went to court and got an injunction staying the eviction until a full hearing. They're still there as of today. Here are a f

Re: Pentax today

2011-11-20 Thread William Robb
On 20/11/2011 6:31 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Oh, Gods I hope not. (Bill I'm only kidding). On 11/20/2011 7:28 PM, David Parsons wrote: Do they have the Canadian language firmware on the US and European sites? I hope Dave is kidding William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: Wanted 43mm limited lens cap.

2011-11-20 Thread Jim King
P. J. Alling wrote on Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:54:35 -0800 > Yes, I lost the damned thing. Anyone with a spare that they're willing to > sell, barter, trade, or give away outright, can contact me off or on for the > amusement of the kiddies, on list. B&H has this lens cap listed: http://www.bhphoto

Re: PESO s Kyu exams (and some thoughts)

2011-11-20 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 20, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > The timing in the first one is fantastic, Larry. Very nicely done there. > Not sure about the 2nd one; I'm not against the motion blur, but not sure the > action of the 3 people in the frame is compelling enough.Cheers, Christine Tha

Wanted 43mm limited lens cap.

2011-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes, I lost the damned thing. Anyone with a spare that they're willing to sell, barter, trade, or give away outright, can contact me off or on for the amusement of the kiddies, on list. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDM

Re: PESO -- Chopper

2011-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/20/2011 7:33 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sunday, November 20, 2011 11:20 AM, "P. J. Alling" wrote: From yesterday, the crowd was buzzed by an angry giant dragonfly... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20chopper.html Notes: Not quite as sharp as I'd have liked it to be,

Re: PESO - All Modern Conveniences - 2

2011-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks Tim and Christine. Comments much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Sunday, November 20, 2011 9:49 AM, "Christine Aguila" wrote: > > On Nov 20, 2011, at 2:13 AM, Tim Bray wrot

Re: PESO -- Chopper

2011-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
On Sunday, November 20, 2011 11:20 AM, "P. J. Alling" wrote: > From yesterday, the crowd was buzzed by an angry giant dragonfly... > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20chopper.html > > Notes: Not quite as sharp as I'd have liked it to be, could be due to > the fact that I forg

Re: Pentax today

2011-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
Oh, Gods I hope not. (Bill I'm only kidding). On 11/20/2011 7:28 PM, David Parsons wrote: Do they have the Canadian language firmware on the US and European sites? On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM, William Robb wrote: On 20/11/2011 5:28 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: So I will keep my produc

Re: Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
I understand your frustration. Recently I bought an ist D (as a replacement for my faulty ist DS) to use as a backup camera. It came with Firmware 1.11 but as Firmware 1.12 is the latest I thought I might as well have it even though it adds nothing that I need. Off to the Pentax Imaging site > S

PESO -- Semi Pro

2011-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
It's always somewhat annoying yet gratifying when a throwaway shot works out. Annoying because the shot you spend 1/2 an hour setting up somehow just doesn't work and the quick snap of something interesting blows it away. Well this is one of those. I had to spend a couple of hours in Stony C

Re: Pentax today

2011-11-20 Thread David Parsons
Do they have the Canadian language firmware on the US and European sites? On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM, William Robb wrote: > On 20/11/2011 5:28 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: > >> >> So I will keep my product paperwork with me at all times, and trust that >> Pentax will update my firmware throu

Re: Pentax today

2011-11-20 Thread William Robb
On 20/11/2011 5:28 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: So I will keep my product paperwork with me at all times, and trust that Pentax will update my firmware through the ether when they get around to it. You do realize that Pentax USA isn't the only Pentax website in existence. When I find the Pe

PESO -- Connecticut Shore Gothic

2011-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
Not much of a stretch, mostly just a pretty picture in the vein of Grandma Moses... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20ctshoregothic.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 (Komine) As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Don't l

Re: Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 20, 2011, at 14:51 , Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I don't object to Pentax in favor of another brand, > > but just their ultra-conservative behavior which can > be seen in the lack of longer fast lenses. > Still, I agree that P does well to stay within their niche. > If they can even retain

Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Joe, I don't object to Pentax in favor of another brand, but just their ultra-conservative behavior which can be seen in the lack of longer fast lenses. Still, I agree that P does well to stay within their niche. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gai

Re: GESO: 5 of Shanghai (and a puzzle)

2011-11-20 Thread Rick Womer
What Larry said re the phone pic. I particularly like the snooker club and traffic pix. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Tim Bray To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 3:46 AM Subject: GESO: 5 of Shanghai (and a puzzle) I wa

Re: PAW97 - Wall

2011-11-20 Thread DagT
Very late thank you to Brian and P.J. especially for telling when the pictures don´t work. That´s the most valuable information. Almost lurk mode continues a little more, as we are moving into our new house., but I´ll try to get a new picture ready tomorrow. DagT Den 14. nov. 2011 kl. 22:57

PESO - Stragglers

2011-11-20 Thread Rick Womer
The last leaves on the tree outside our bedroom window. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14654577&size=lg (K7, DA 50-200) Rick -- 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

Re: Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
Like most other manufacturers in the world, except Leica, maybe even them too, Pentax has found that the market will buy Chinese goods because they are cheap. To go the elegant and beautiful tactile route would put them in the same league as Leica, with similar prices, but no reputation in that

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread steve harley
on 2011-11-20 08:59 William Robb wrote K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html a very simple, attractive picture -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Luka gets a mention on TOP

2011-11-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
I was wondering when and where I had seen that photo. Now, I know ! Congrats, Luka :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bule

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill, That gives a very nice feeling to her pregnancy. Classy shot. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 9:59 AM, William Robb wrote: > > K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. > Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html > -- > > William Robb > > -

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/11, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: >And you did her just. He did !?! That would explain things... -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: PAW--Week 46--Chicago's Mighty Ducts

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Stan. As to continuing, well, I'm thinking about it! Cheers, Christine On Nov 20, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > > On Nov 19, 2011, at 11:01 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > >> I was downtown on friday for a meeting and caught this funky window >> reflection. City of Big

Re: Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Please ignore that first post. I changed my mind, and rewrote it but somehow the first version got sent. On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Steve Desjardins wrote: > The new limiteds (21,40,70) are very good but most are switching to zooms. > Increasingly, modern optics. Are as much electronic as

Luka gets a mention on TOP

2011-11-20 Thread Derby Chang
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/blog_index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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 direc

Re: Radio trigger synch speed

2011-11-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thanks John, >But it should trip the flash up to whatever the sync speed of the camera. That is why I am surprised. When I mount the mentioned flash units on the hot shoe, I can use the 1/180 second synch. Strange! Someone suggested that I might need fresh batteries; replacing the 12V on the tra

Re: PESO: Waiting for Santa

2011-11-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. On Nov 20, 2011, at 2:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Tender, emotional, touching, shot. Paul. > Appropriately delicate focus and tone > > Jack > > > - Original Message - > From: Paul Stenquist > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Cc: > Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:51 AM >

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Øsleby
Yep. Sure is. And you did her just. -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice. I like the light and tonality. On Nov 20, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Beautiful classic shot, Bill. Lighting is just great! > > Jack > > > > From: William Robb > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:59 AM > Subjec

Re: PESO: Waiting for Santa

2011-11-20 Thread Jack Davis
Tender, emotional, touching, shot. Paul. Appropriately delicate focus and tone Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:51 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Waiting for Santa Thanks Tim. Much appreciated. Paul On Nov 20, 2

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful classic shot, Bill. Lighting is just great!   Jack From: William Robb To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:59 AM Subject: Peso: Another pretty girl. K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. htt

Re: PESO - Waterfall in Gold

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Øsleby
I can see Bobs point. I tend to think that a little hint of details would make it a stronger picture. More food for the eye. But not to much, because it is the background. To much details could end up being a distraction. Anyway. Thanks a bunch, Bill, Miserere, Christine and "other" Tim. This is o

Re: PAW--Week 46--Chicago's Mighty Ducts

2011-11-20 Thread Stan Halpin
On Nov 19, 2011, at 11:01 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > I was downtown on friday for a meeting and caught this funky window > reflection. City of Big Shoulders, City of Big Ducts! :-) Cheers, Christine > > I was a bit disappointed - I had read ducks and I got ducts instead! ;-) I agree wi

Re: Radio trigger synch speed

2011-11-20 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bulent Celasun I have recently had a pair of radio triggers (Aputure brand) said to be compatible with Pentax cameras. Their declared that the synch speed is (up to) 1/250 second. They seem to synch properly at only 1/60 second on both K20D and K5. The units are also compatible with Canon

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/11, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: > >K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. >Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. >http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html Very nicely done. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http:/

Re: PESO: Crowned Goose

2011-11-20 Thread John Sessoms
Perhaps it's a Crested Duck http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_Duck_%28domestic_breed%29 http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Ducks/Crest/BRKCrestedDucks.html From: Christine Aguila I have a shot of one of those too. Never could find out what its exact name was. cheers, Christine On Nov 1

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. Dave On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM, William Robb wrote: > > K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. > Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html > -- > > William Robb > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
She looks pregnant Bill, what have you been up to? On 11/20/2011 10:59 AM, William Robb wrote: K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to

PESO -- Chopper

2011-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
From yesterday, the crowd was buzzed by an angry giant dragonfly... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20chopper.html Notes: Not quite as sharp as I'd have liked it to be, could be due to the fact that I forgot to enter the correct focal length. The AS system thought that this wa

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That's lovely, Bill On 11/20/2011 10:59, William Robb wrote: K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIB

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
Perhaps, "two" pretty girls? Nice setup, sweet smile... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2011/11/20 Willia

Re: Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice, Bill! cheers, Christine On Nov 20, 2011, at 9:59 AM, William Robb wrote: > > K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. > Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html > -- > > William Robb > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: GESO: 5 of Shanghai (and a puzzle)

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Cool set. Gosh, I'd like to go there some day. Thanks, for posting, Tim. Cheers, Christien On Nov 20, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > I was there a couple of weeks ago and it’s visually compelling: > http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/11/07/Five-Pictures-of-Shanghai > > I’m par

Peso: Another pretty girl.

2011-11-20 Thread William Robb
K5, ISO80. DA*55mm at f/4. Lit with one softbox and one pan reflector. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/am1.html -- William Robb -- 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

Re: The one true book

2011-11-20 Thread Stan Halpin
On Nov 20, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > > On 11/20/2011 01:37, mike wilson wrote: >> On 20/11/2011 00:49, Larry Colen wrote: >>> What? Nobody's mentioned any of the PDML annuals? >>> >> >> If forced to choose under pain of death or something worse, it would not >> be a book with

Re: PESO: Waiting for Santa

2011-11-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tim. Much appreciated. Paul On Nov 20, 2011, at 3:22 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > Wow, that’s a great picture. -T > > On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote: >> Last night at a local mall. >> K-5, DA* 60-250, f5.6, 1/30th, 250mm >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1

Re: PESO s Kyu exams (and some thoughts)

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
One thing I might add is maybe crop out the flowers on the right. Just a thought. Ignore if doesn't suit you. Cheers, Christine On Nov 19, 2011, at 11:35 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > As I mentioned in last night's Aaarrgghh post, our dojo is in the middle of > belt tests. I look at my photogr

Re: PESO: Waiting for Santa

2011-11-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks David. The background was a lucky find. We were in a tight crowd, and the stars were on someone's clothing. Paul On Nov 20, 2011, at 9:31 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Great shot, good DOF. The combo works great together > > Dave > > On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Paul Stenquist > wro

Re: PESO - All Modern Conveniences - 2

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
On Nov 20, 2011, at 2:13 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > Very pleasing to the eye, full of the sense of place. -T > > On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 4:11 AM, Brian Walters wrote: >> G'day all >> >> A follow up to my previous PESO... >> >> Mannahill is about 60 km down the track from Olary but the railway >> s

Re: PESO s Kyu exams (and some thoughts)

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
The timing in the first one is fantastic, Larry. Very nicely done there. Not sure about the 2nd one; I'm not against the motion blur, but not sure the action of the 3 people in the frame is compelling enough.Cheers, Christine On Nov 19, 2011, at 11:35 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > As I menti

Re: PAW--Week 46--Chicago's Mighty Ducts

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Ann. I agree! It also makes think "the bowels of a skyscraper" Cheers, Christine On Nov 20, 2011, at 9:25 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > > On 11/19/2011 23:01, Christine Aguila wrote: >> I was downtown on friday for a meeting and caught this funky window >> reflection. City of Big

RE: The one true book

2011-11-20 Thread Bob W
> -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Ann Sanfedele > Sent: 20 November 2011 14:29 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: The one true book > > > > On 11/20/2011 01:37, mike wilson wrote: > > On 20/11/2011 00:49, Larry C

Re: PAW--Week 46--Chicago's Mighty Ducts

2011-11-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 11/19/2011 23:01, Christine Aguila wrote: I was downtown on friday for a meeting and caught this funky window reflection. City of Big Shoulders, City of Big Ducts! :-) Cheers, Christine http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ that's fun! looks like an alien attack of some sort. ann -- PDM

Re: PAW--Week 46--Chicago's Mighty Ducts

2011-11-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Dave, Tim, Frank, Bob, Larry, Brian, and Paul. Very much appreciated. Tim: Thanks for the blurb book suggestion--might make a nice keepsake for myself. I've been thinking about maybe continuing PAW into 2012--maybe spend an afternoon each week in a different Chicago neighborhood, or re

Re: GESO: 5 of Shanghai (and a puzzle)

2011-11-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tim, That's good stuff. A short visit to an exotic place! And the night shot you should be proud of. Getting the couple in silhouette in front of the sign is great. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 2:46 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > I was there a couple of weeks ago and it’s visually compelling:

Re: The one true book

2011-11-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I'd say "great minds" but... I'd keep that because of friendship - but all my choices had to do with fond memories. ann On 11/19/2011 19:03, Larry Colen wrote: On 11/19/2011 3:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: What? Nobody's mentioned any of the PDML annuals? And as I'm writing this, Ann posts

Re: PESO: Waiting for Santa

2011-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot, good DOF. The combo works great together Dave On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Last night at a local mall. > K-5, DA* 60-250, f5.6, 1/30th, 250mm > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14647615&size=lg > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.ne

Re: The one true book

2011-11-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 11/20/2011 01:37, mike wilson wrote: On 20/11/2011 00:49, Larry Colen wrote: What? Nobody's mentioned any of the PDML annuals? If forced to choose under pain of death or something worse, it would not be a book with photographs in. But Bob specifically said photo book :-) ann -- PDML

Re: PAW--Week 46--Chicago's Mighty Ducts

2011-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
I like it. A lot going on in the photo but it all works together Dave On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 11:01 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > I was downtown on friday for a meeting and caught this funky window > reflection.  City of Big Shoulders, City of Big Ducts!  :-)  Cheers, Christine > > > > http://a

Re: LDF: Viewfinder Magazine, Street Photography, How Film is Made, Takumar vs EF-S Zoom

2011-11-20 Thread Derby Chang
On 19/11/2011 3:32 AM, Darren Addy wrote: How Not to Do Street Photography http://www.petapixel.com/2011/09/06/how-not-to-do-street-photography/ Thanks for that link, Darren. Sort of. There is a reason why many folk are suspicious of street photography and this doesn't help. Not to be snar

Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It's not the history that bothers me. It's that it was all history. What is Pentax doing today that reaches the level of excellence that he talks about with regard to those beautiful Tak lenses? There is a lot to say which he did not know how to say. The essay requires an sequel. The questio

Re: Radio trigger synch speed

2011-11-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
William, Larry, Stephen, Thank you all for the responses. I have tried a Sigma EF500 DG-ST and a Pentax AF280T; they both synch at 1/60 and below. Why is it that difficult to synch at a higher speed like, say, 1/125? In this age of high tech for low price, I mean! Thanks again :) Bulent ---

Re: GESO: 5 of Shanghai (and a puzzle)

2011-11-20 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 20, 2011, at 12:46 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > I was there a couple of weeks ago and it’s visually compelling: > http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/11/07/Five-Pictures-of-Shanghai > > I’m particularly fond of http://goo.gl/oLTq0 > > For extra credit: Four of the five were taken with a

Re: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax

2011-11-20 Thread Derby Chang
On 19/11/2011 11:35 AM, Bong Manayon wrote: Interesting read: http://www.josephmind.com/pentax1.htm Indeed interesting, but if I were reading critically I would say he said all he needed to say in the single paragraph about technical innovations from Pentax. The other paragraphs were just f

GESO: 5 of Shanghai (and a puzzle)

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Bray
I was there a couple of weeks ago and it’s visually compelling: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/11/07/Five-Pictures-of-Shanghai I’m particularly fond of http://goo.gl/oLTq0 For extra credit: Four of the five were taken with a K-5 using 3 different Pentax primes. One was taken with a p

RE: The one true book

2011-11-20 Thread Bob W
> >I am going to get rid of as many books as I think I can*, to make some > room > >in my head. > > If you're going to be selling off photography books, could you wait > until January 7th to start doing so? ;-) > Mark, that's not a bad idea. It'll be a while before I've separated the ones I want

Re: PAW--Week 46--Chicago's Mighty Ducts

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Bray
Christine, you are totally on a roll with those PAW’s. You should publish them as a Chicago-considered-in-2011 series or something like that. -T On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > I was downtown on friday for a meeting and caught this funky window > reflection.  City of

Re: The one true book

2011-11-20 Thread Derby Chang
On 20/11/2011 3:03 AM, Bob W wrote: So. I am going to get rid of as many books as I think I can*, to make some room in my head. If you had to live with only one photography book from those you now own (this means your answer cannot be "The Decisive Moment"), which would it be, and why? *In real

Re: PESO: Waiting for Santa

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Bray
Wow, that’s a great picture. -T On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Last night at a local mall. > K-5, DA* 60-250, f5.6, 1/30th, 250mm > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14647615&size=lg > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Radio trigger synch speed

2011-11-20 Thread Steffen Zahn
I have seen similiar effects with chinese triggers a few years ago. But I found that it also depends on the flash. If you have an ancient flash without TTL, maybe even non-Pentax, try that also. Steffen Zahn Am 19.11.2011 um 22:50 schrieb Bulent Celasun : > I have recently had a pair of radio

Re: PESO - Waterfall in Gold

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Bray
No, no, no, the blown-out light makes the picture better. Tim, that’s wonderful. -T On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Tim, > I like the golden light. > Do you have any other versions where the light is not so blown out? > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 5:10 PM,

Re: PESO - All Modern Conveniences - 2

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Bray
Very pleasing to the eye, full of the sense of place. -T On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 4:11 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > A follow up to my previous PESO... > > Mannahill is about 60 km down the track from Olary but the railway > station facilities are an order of magnitude different.  There