Re: PESO: (Another damned) West KY Sunset - 1/16/2013

2013-01-21 Thread Walt
Thanks, Frank! I did bump the saturation a little and darken the shadows, but noticed loss of detail when I did, so I backed off some. It's not a perfect representation of the scene, but it's reasonably. The last one I uploaded is closer to it, the colors not being quite so intense --

Re: PESO - Stefano Hammers (messenger content)

2013-01-21 Thread Derby Chang
Great pan. What are the dingle-dangles between his legs. They look festive. On 21/01/2013 1:04 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Here's Toronto messenger Stefano (aka Dog Boy) accelerating from a stop light: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/01/stefano-hammers.html?m=1 Hope you

Re: Too good not to share

2013-01-21 Thread Derby Chang
That voice is like velvet, especially in the succulent way you say pervert. My eyes salted up. Listmeister, we are not worthy On 20/01/2013 11:41 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: If you've never been to GFM and seen the Doug Mark show... here's the better half of it: http://youtu.be/jhz7LdS-mDE

Re: QA with Pentax?s John Carlson

2013-01-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert Subject: Re: QA with Pentax?s John Carlson On 21 January 2013 12:00, William Robb wrote: I picked up a Nikon D4 today. But did you put it back down or take it with you? Put it down. Nice camera, but almost as big as my 6x7. I couldn't

Re: QA with Pentax?s John Carlson

2013-01-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman Subject: Re: QA with Pentax?s John Carlson On 1/21/2013 3:00 AM, William Robb wrote: I picked up a Nikon D4 today. William Robb So... Was it heavy? I thought it was. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT GESO - I think my X100 is ill again

2013-01-21 Thread Derby Chang
Gadzooks. Are there really Shadowfaxes riding up and down the shores of Ireland like that? I'll swap ya On 21/01/2013 8:47 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 20/1/13, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: Some pics from this weekend. The exposure was all over the place; I think the X100

Re: Billion pixel image

2013-01-21 Thread Derby Chang
Ha, Slate's Bad Astronomy blog has a post about this pic. Still does my mind in. http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/01/19/milky_way_st_phane_guisard_s_zoomable_photo_of_the_milky_way_s_center.html On 21/01/2013 12:17 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Amazing. On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:46

Re: Snow Crystals with the Pentax Q

2013-01-21 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bill. The reflection of the sensor sounds very logical. I think I'll try an SMC lens and see if that helps. Mark On 1/20/2013 10:33 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January

Re: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Jack Davis
Video cuts off rather quickly, but hopefully high water will continue to recede.   Jack From: Alan Cole c...@lantic.net To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 11:03 PM Subject: KRUGER PARK FLOODS Over the past few days, the ITCZ ventured as far south as the Natal coast bringing with

Weird Lightroom keywording issue

2013-01-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Here's an odd one: I'm gathering photos for the 2013 PDML Photo Annual. Naturally, Lightroom is a big help in organizing the images and making basic corrections (Note: So far Annsan is winning the coveted Most Dust Spots On the Sensor award for 2013). I also add three keywords to each image file:

Re: Weird Lightroom keywording issue

2013-01-21 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Make sense so far? Good. Next I export the images from Lightroom to make a web gallery for the editors to view. I have the export module set to keep *all* metadata, which it does... except for *one* keyword.

Re: Weird Lightroom keywording issue

2013-01-21 Thread David Parsons
That was my first thought. Is the PDML tag in a different tree than the other two that might be causing it to inherit the setting if it's not directly applied to the tag? On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Mark Roberts

Re: PESO - Stefano Hammers (messenger content)

2013-01-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Oh My! MARK! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 5:51 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Great pan. What are the dingle-dangles between his legs. They look festive. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/canadian-headline/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Could happen Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: test

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
I sent this because I'm missing some original posts, but it could be my imagination. My PDML inbox is a mess. Cheers, Christine On Jan 20, 2013, at 12:10 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Whew, tough crowd. G On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Ann Sanfedele

Re: Weird Lightroom keywording issue

2013-01-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Matthew Hunt wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Make sense so far? Good. Next I export the images from Lightroom to make a web gallery for the editors to view. I have the export module set to keep *all* metadata, which it does... except for

Re: Venezia

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
In a message dated 1/19/2013 5:41:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, dario.bona...@virgilio.it writes: Hi all! Yesterday I met those folks in Venice, and it was a nice gathering for sure. Just see by yourself here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dariobon/ Dario Hey, I recognize that

Re: PAW158 - Bus

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi DagT: Fun to match a face with a name! Cheers, Christine On Jan 16, 2013, at 4:09 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: :-) I know. First I tried to avoid the reflection, but then I thought that it mightadd a dimension for those who looked for it. Anyway, thanks for the comments, Don,

Re: Venezia

2013-01-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice gallery. Thanks for posting these, Dario. Paul On Jan 21, 2013, at 10:34 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: In a message dated 1/19/2013 5:41:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, dario.bona...@virgilio.it writes: Hi all! Yesterday I met those folks in Venice, and it was a

Re: looking for feedback on a proof copy of a book

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Fun idea, Larry, and lovely gesture! Cheers, Christine On Jan 19, 2013, at 3:19 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Every year at the end of January, our dojo does a week of intensive training. At the end of the week, there's a special practice session, Linda Sensei gives

Re: PESO - Rambo Lives!

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
I really like this one, Frank! Well titled too. On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't been around much over the past week or so. Generally been in a bit of photographic funk lately and I think that spilled over onto my list

Re: OT - on gear, technique and inspiration

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Frank, I'm very glad you enjoyed this and got the same messages from it that I did. I was very surprised at the generally negative reception to it here. On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I went into it thinking I would dislike it, but

Re: I've been selected for a juried art show, VAM35

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Well yes, I'm watching for that, but not with 'bated breath. Still, it should look really good above a white leather couch in a neutral decor, or perhaps on an exposed brick wall. Inquiries welcome. :-) On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: handsome shot,

Re: OT: video A380 at SFO

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Fantastic to watch! Thanks, Larry! Cheers, Christine On Jan 16, 2013, at 1:44 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Very cool video of the first A380 landing at SFO. That monster is huge. It's almost surprising that there isn't a lot of off topic chatter on PDML about airplanes.

Re: I've been selected for a juried art show, VAM35

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
You'd have to look very carefully to see anything intimate at this exhibit, Derby. Actually, I count about 10 items smaller than mine, with the smallest being 10x10 inches. Dimensional-peeping aside, the show as a whole looks good, with larger pieces given more breathing space and smaller pieces

Re: Didn't buy a camera today

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi DagT: There are 4 apps called Lightmeter. Which one do you use? :-) Cheers, Christine On Jan 13, 2013, at 3:00 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: Den 13. jan. 2013 kl. 04:07 skrev Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: IMO, a good hand-held light meter

Re: GESO: Sunrise over the river

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
I agree with Rick! Cheers, Christine On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:39 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I like the first one the best. That illuminated frond in the foreground works beautifully. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin

Re: Small geso close-ups/macro

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! Great detail! Well done! cheers, Christine On Jan 18, 2013, at 2:58 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: There was some discussion on here lately about macros and closeup something I do not dabble in much. But last Sunday it was cold outside so I dusted off some

Re: GESO: The Corvette Reveal

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent work Paul! Cheers, Christine On Jan 16, 2013, at 2:27 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Had some time this afternoon, so I rendered the Corvette pics on my calibrated monitor and was able to coax more detail out of the red bloom. The young lady in the first pic

Re: GESO: Darren's 12 for '12

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent Work! the first 8 are stunning. cheers, Christine On Jan 15, 2013, at 1:31 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I initially resisted putting together this list, partly because 2012 was such a crappy year for our family that I'm glad to see it in the rear view mirror. As

Re: GESO: 2013 North American International Auto Show

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent, clean shots. NYT should be very happy with your work, Paul! Cheers, Christine On Jan 17, 2013, at 8:29 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A few pics from the show. The Furia is a concept meant to tease the next Corolla. 7169 and 7124 are diesel/hybrid SUV

Re: GESO- Pentax Photojournalist (II)

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! Wow! Wow! Thanks for Sharing, Bong. Cheers, Christine On Jan 16, 2013, at 1:01 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: On 15 January 2013 02:38, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: My turn :) ...though *not* my photos. Introducing one of the rising stars in the

Re: Didn't buy a camera today

2013-01-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Christine: the three light meter apps for iPhone that I have found most useful are: FotometerPro by Kit Da Studio https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fotometerpro/id439913393?mt=8 iLightMeter by Leonardo Software House https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ilightmeter/id395224340?mt=8 LightMeter by

Re: GESO - Bakers Dozen for 2012

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Stunning colors, lovely compositions, great design. Wonderful work, Mark! Cheers, Christine On Jan 15, 2013, at 10:36 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Here's my 12 for 12, plus an older photo that I finally managed to process successfully last year. A baker's dozen:

Re: 3 PESOS - recently discovered

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
All very nice, Anne, but I love the bw construction shot! Cheers, Christine On Jan 18, 2013, at 6:03 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I only sent Mark 2 shots for the book - digging around for another among shots I had not uploaded to smugmug, I came across these - not sure any

Re: Didn't buy a camera today

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Neato! Thanks, Godfrey! Cheers, Christine On Jan 21, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Christine: the three light meter apps for iPhone that I have found most useful are: FotometerPro by Kit Da Studio

Re: PESO - $4.99 and Down?

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Yep! Quite funny! Cheers, Christine On Jan 14, 2013, at 5:08 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I may be the only one but I found the Pants Shortened sign hilarious: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/01/499-and-down.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers,

Re: PESO - Ivy Palm

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice, Marnie! Cheers, Christine On Jan 17, 2013, at 2:09 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Nothing special, I just like the image. Cropped a little and taken this past year (2012). Shot in Napa Valley, CA, at the former Christian Brothers Winery (lovely, old stone building) that

Re: PAW-week 3

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Paul, Dan, and Frank. An odd shot to be sure :-). Cheers, Christine On Jan 20, 2013, at 8:35 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: You seem intrigued by reflections these days. Not that it's a problem. Terrific photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine

Re: Venezia

2013-01-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
Thanks Rob. Yes, meeting people you only knew virtually is always fascinating (and a bit risky of having to change your mind). So far, meeting PDMLers has always been real pleasure and fun for me and I'm delighted by this Venice meeting too. Great folks there! Dario -Messaggio

Re: PESO 2013 - 012 - GDG

2013-01-21 Thread Igor Roshchin
These days, especially when travelling, I don't always have much time to view all the PESOs (but a large portion), and commenting is even more problematic. This photo caught my eye in two ways: First, it is rather subtle, like some watercolor paintings, with a very interesting combination and

Re: Venezia

2013-01-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hi Marnie, yes and no. Big fun yes, cold... not so much. I mean for being winter, of course. Once properly dressed, there was no problem for me in staying outside all day long, enjoying those fantastic people and never thought to go back indoors. Dario -Messaggio originale- From:

Re: Venezia

2013-01-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
Indeed! They are that sort of folks you can joke with all day, and yet they are more than capable to discuss and keep up with the serious stuff as well. I love those people! Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Christine Aguila Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 4:34 PM To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Venezia

2013-01-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
Thanks Paul. I do hope I've been able to convey the spirit of the day. Of course, there were more situations and pictures to shoot, but those published can give you an idea of the mood. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 4:36 PM To:

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Igor Roshchin
I am just wondering if I got that right (with the help of Google): Two teaspoons of sugar and two creams @ Tim Hortons (coffee). Haven't seen those, although supposedly, they exist even in US. Igor Sun Jan 20 21:32:54 EST 2013 knarftheriault at gmail.com wrote: Yes indeed. Only in Canada.

Re: Small geso close-ups/macro

2013-01-21 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks for looking Bob, when I nail the technique I have to look for some more interesting subjects. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:22:15 -0600 From: Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Small geso

Re: PESO 2013 - 012 - GDG

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
wow, I missed this one. I'm not getting some of the original posts. Lovely blue and I agree with Igor. Great work, Godfrey! Cheers, Christine On Jan 21, 2013, at 11:29 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: These days, especially when travelling, I don't always have much time to

Re: PESO: Waiting for the Green

2013-01-21 Thread Don Guthrie
And having we all spent countless hours doing just that. It does look like a standoff in this photo and cool building at the back. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:40:35 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re:3 PESOS - recently discovered

2013-01-21 Thread Don Guthrie
I like Delancy Street for the color and the art of it. The other two are dramatic but if I had to look at a photo everyday it would be the 1st one. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:03:24 -0500 From: Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Venezia

2013-01-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
However, Stig Vidar soon resulted missed in action. I'm just curious whether he's been rescued or abandoned to his sad fate ;-) Dario -- 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: I've been selected for a juried art show, VAM35

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That's a great photo, Bruce. Thank you, Frank. Any thoughts I entertained about going were dashed by that little early evening snow squall. Hope to get by to see it before the show ends. Sounds like

RE: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Bob W
On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/canadian-headline/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Could happen The most American headline ever:

Re: PAW-week 3

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Boy I really admire this, Christine. It's like Edward Hopper meets Escher. The warped reflection and just the right amount of grain texture make it work perfectly. It seems to lie halfway between photo and painting. Well done! On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Christine Aguila

Re: PESO 2013 - 012 - GDG

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
That's quite wonderful, Godfrey. On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 4:34 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Couple of weekends back, before the cold/flu/yuck took hold of me, I went on my Saturday walk with the Polaroid camera loaded with the latest color film. This is one of my

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cheap shot Bob. On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/canadian-headline/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Could happen

Re: Small geso close-ups/macro

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
I really like 1300, Don. Good stuff! On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: There was some discussion on here lately about macros and closeup something I do not dabble in much. But last Sunday it was cold outside so I dusted off some extension-tubes went out

RE: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Bob W
It made me laugh! B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: 21 January 2013 19:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever Cheap shot Bob. On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Bob W

Re: GESO - Bakers Dozen for 2012

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Strong gallery, Mark, as expected! On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 11:36 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Here's my 12 for 12, plus an older photo that I finally managed to process successfully last year. A baker's dozen: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ permalink:

Re: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Alan Cole
Managed to make the trip today. Have posted 3 images. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/8401259353/in/photostream Alan -- 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

Re: GESO: Sunrise over the river

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Ah! My kind of camping. :-) On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:16 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Second, your mention of coffee brings back a GFM memory. First thing in the morning, after a night of listening to Chainsaw, crawling out of the tent on a sunny morning,

Re: PESO 2013 - 012 - GDG

2013-01-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Godfrey, I don't usually comment on your photos unless they are extraordinary. This offering is special, almost an oriental watercolor. I love the white seed pods on the blue background. And I looked for all the pods to be in sharp focus, then decided it was better with just the central ones

Re: QA with Pentax?s John Carlson

2013-01-21 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 05:18:33AM -0600, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman Subject: Re: QA with Pentax?s John Carlson On 1/21/2013 3:00 AM, William Robb wrote: I picked up a Nikon D4 today. William Robb So... Was it heavy? I thought it was.

Re: PESO - Stefano Hammers (messenger content)

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Excellent, Frank. On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:04 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Here's Toronto messenger Stefano (aka Dog Boy) accelerating from a stop light: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/01/stefano-hammers.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob Sullivan wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day-marred-by-acci dental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're accustomed to humor of a much higher caliber. -- Mark

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 21, 2013, at 2:44 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day-marred-by-acci

Re: Snow Crystals with the Pentax Q

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Gorgeous, Mark. If you controlled the flash through cheap wireless triggers that don't support P-TTL the camera should see that there's no response from the flash and assume manual. The flash will also happily go into manual because it's not getting TTL override signals from the camera. I can

Re: OT GESO - I think my X100 is ill again

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
What Frank said, Derby. On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Usual brilliance. Fave: Eighth shot of the first (colour) set. Hope you get the x100 sorted out. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread kwaller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Subject: Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever Bob Sullivan wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The most

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 3:03 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Subject: Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever Bob Sullivan wrote: On Mon, Jan 21,

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Substitute apologizes for dies and then you'd have the most Canuck headline. On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/canadian-headline/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 3:03 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Bob Sullivan wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The most American headline ever:

Re: PESO 2013 - 012 - GDG

2013-01-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thank you Igor, Christine and Bruce! Some interesting comments to respond to from Igor: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: ... This photo caught my eye in two ways: First, it is rather subtle, like some watercolor paintings, with a very interesting

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever Cheap shot Bob. But deliciously ironic. William Robb The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day-marred-by-acci dental-shootings --

Re: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Very interesting, Alan! I had to look up the Letaba River/Kruger Park on the map. The pre-flood shot with the elephants really helps to show the drama and depth of the flood. Hope everyone in your area will be ok--and the elephants too! African elephants are my favorite animal--lovely

Re: PAW-week 3

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks for the kind and generous comments, Bruce. Not sure I had those masters in mind when shooting though :-). Big cheers, Christine On Jan 21, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Boy I really admire this, Christine. It's like Edward Hopper meets Escher. The

Re: Snow Crystals with the Pentax Q

2013-01-21 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bruce. I'll take a look at the wireless triggers. I have a hotshoe to PC cord adapter, but no PC cord to hotshot mate for it. And I have some old flashes that will take a PC cord, but I couldn't find my old Safe-Synch surge protector... It just didn't come together. The handkerchief

RE: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Bob W
I stayed in that camp (I'm fairly sure it was that one) for 2 or 3 nights in 1998 when I visited RSA. It was a great place and I really enjoyed the Kruger Park. We were chased by an elephant one night when we stayed out a little bit too late. You wouldn't think an elephant could hide behind a

Re: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: I stayed in that camp (I'm fairly sure it was that one) for 2 or 3 nights in 1998 when I visited RSA. It was a great place and I really enjoyed the Kruger Park. We were chased by an elephant one night when we stayed out a little bit too late. You wouldn't think an elephant could hide

RE: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Bob W
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Bob W wrote: I stayed in that camp (I'm fairly sure it was that one) for 2 or 3 nights in 1998 when I visited RSA. It was a great place and I really enjoyed the Kruger Park. We were chased by an elephant one night when

Re: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 21/1/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Were you chased by an elephant in your pajamas? Bob's pajamas aren't very elephant friendly (I would guess!!!) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Steve Cottrell
The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day- marred-by-acci dental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're accustomed to humor of a much higher caliber. I thought his comment would trigger this This pun thread is number one with a bullet.

Re: Didn't buy a camera today

2013-01-21 Thread DagT
it looks like it is the one called LightMeter Pro. (written from a forced visit to a place close to Munich. They should learn how to handle snow in their airports). DagT 21. jan. 2013 kl. 17:25 skrev Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com: Hi DagT: There are 4 apps called Lightmeter. Which

Re: PESO: The Promise of Spring

2013-01-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice! Paul via phone On Jan 21, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16777958 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Steve Cottrell wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day- marred-by-accidental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're accustomed to humor of a much higher caliber. I thought his comment would trigger this This pun thread is number

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Christine Aguila
On Jan 21, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Steve Cottrell wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day- marred-by-accidental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're accustomed to humor of a much higher

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever Steve Cottrell wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day- marred-by-accidental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're accustomed to

Re: KRUGER PARK FLOODS

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Whoa. That is a lot of water! On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 2:35 PM, Alan Cole c...@lantic.net wrote: Managed to make the trip today. Have posted 3 images. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/8401259353/in/photostream Alan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Wooly Bully

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
I like it, Dan. He looks quite interesting isolated like that. On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 8:55 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16799612 Comments criticisms and suggestions are encouraged. Dan Matyola

Re: The First Rays of Sun

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 2:58 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 19 January 2013 08:15, jamesk8...@mac.com wrote: This link is to a Zeiss blog posting of several images made in Israel by photographer David Mor, I loved the very emotional us of light and shadow.

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread kwaller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Subject: Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever On Jan 21, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Steve Cottrell wrote:

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day- marred-by-accidental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're accustomed to humor of a much higher caliber. I thought his comment would

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 21, 2013, at 5:20 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day- marred-by-accidental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're accustomed to humor

Trio GESO - my Wanaka adventure

2013-01-21 Thread David Mann
Last week I went to Lake Wanaka to take part in the Lake Wanaka Half which is a half-ironman triathlon (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run). It's run as part of Challenge Wanaka which is the full ironman distance (yes, double those numbers - they do two laps of each stage). This year one

Upcoming photo shoot

2013-01-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The studio where we are taking dancing lessons may hire me for their annual gala event. I'm going to do some test shots on Thur. after our class to see about getting the poses that they would like to see. My question is: Do you think the on-camera flash is adequate or should I use something more

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 21, 2013, at 5:20 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: The most American headline ever: http://theweek.com/article/index/239023/gun-appreciation-day- marred-by-accidental-shootings Cheap shot Bob. We're

Re: Upcoming photo shoot

2013-01-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 21, 2013, at 6:09 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: The studio where we are taking dancing lessons may hire me for their annual gala event. Very cool. What sort of dance? Ballroom? People dancing argentine tango will be moving slower and easier to keep focus on than folks dancing

Re: Didn't buy a camera today

2013-01-21 Thread steve harley
on 2013-01-13 8:22 Bruce Walker wrote In fact, the iPhone lightmeter apps cannot do: - spot metering - incident flash - flash/ambient ratios - flash triggering - readings triggered by sync cable - cine readings benefits of living a block from an excellent thrift store: i happen to have a

About those samyang lenses ....

2013-01-21 Thread Larry Colen
We just cashed in a bunch of loose coinage and have over $200 in Amazon credits. This is nearly enough for either the Samyang/Rokinon 85/1.4 or the 8mm/3.5 and I'm quite tempted to make an impulse purchase. I've heard a lot of good about the 85/1.4, but since I have the 77/1.8 I'm quite

Re: Trio GESO - my Wanaka adventure

2013-01-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Beautiful country and congrats for finishing...Wow. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 7:47 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Last week I went to Lake Wanaka to take part in the Lake Wanaka Half which is a half-ironman triathlon (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run). It's run

Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever

2013-01-21 Thread kwaller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: Re: OT: The Most Canadian Headline Ever On Jan 21, 2013, at 5:20 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:

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