Re: The Bokina II has landed!

2013-02-27 Thread David Mann
On Feb 28, 2013, at 5:55 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > I'm looking for a macro and its a tossup between the bokina II and the > F/FA 100mm macro. Interested in what the differences in working > distance @ 1:1 would be tooI can't wait to read your conclusions! I've missed why it's called the "bokin

I bought an asus transformer

2013-02-27 Thread Larry Colen
Been wrestling with mail server problems, my apologies if this is a repeat After many false starts, and back and forths, I picked up a tablet yesterday. I ended up with an ASUS 32G TF300T transformer, with the dock/keypad from Fry's, and they matched the adorama price of $420. While I thought I

RE: PESO: Venice

2013-02-27 Thread SV Hovland
I am not sure, but I think it's because there is a hotmail cookie on your computer with your login name inside. I have seen this, too, and the solution was to click on the "sign in with another account" link. You don't have to log in, but clicking this link seems to delete this cookie. But I a

Re: A Hard Day at the Beach

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for looking and commenting, Ken. I see what you mean, but is it over or under? I pretty much got what I was looking to capture. It's not meant as a portrait, so I didn't really want to make the women identifiable. Neither was it meant as a swimsuit calendar shot. I was looking to show

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread David Mann
On Feb 27, 2013, at 11:20 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Even better: turn instant-review right off. Just hit the chimp button > when you need to. That's exactly what I'd suggest. I saw a couple of photographers at a sporting event a few weeks back. They were stationed on either side of the finish

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread David Mann
On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:51 AM, frank theriault wrote: > It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html Wow. Incredible. Print. Big. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

PESO: Monopoly

2013-02-27 Thread David Mann
A life-sized Monopoly square. I was in the area today and wandered down to take a cellphone pic. I may have seen it before but I don't remember if I photographed it and showed it here. http://www.multi.net.nz/monopoly/ I don't have the game on-hand to check what that square costs to land on w

Re: The Bokina II has landed!

2013-02-27 Thread Zos Xavius
I'm looking for a macro and its a tossup between the bokina II and the F/FA 100mm macro. Interested in what the differences in working distance @ 1:1 would be tooI can't wait to read your conclusions! On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > I guess this qualifies as a "gloat" al

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread David Mann
On Feb 28, 2013, at 3:46 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: >> >> The city boy in me had this reaction, though: "Is that cable even going >> through any part of the frame?" > > Security theatre. :-) She'll be right, mate. Cheers, Dave -- PD

Re: A Day Early!

2013-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
I'm right there with ya! Sorry Mark :( On 28 February 2013 07:56, frank theriault wrote: > Mark, hopefully you will be impressed. > > I don't think I've ever submitted for the PDML Annual a day before > deadline day. Now I can look for a second and maybe even a third! > > But I'm in there!! > >

Re: Two small Q Gesos

2013-02-27 Thread Mark C
I like the first banana shot (great light on that) and the bike in the snow. The cafe' (?) shots are good as well and I tend to like the color ones better for some reason. The 28mm was equivalent to ~150mm on a standard 35mm frame. It seems to have captured a lot of detail in all the shots. The

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Mark C
Congratulations, Bruce! Great recognition and an interesting read to boot. Mark On 2/27/2013 11:48 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. Today they featured moi ... http:

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Well I did mention the PDML in my artist bio, but you have to attend the show in person to read that, which is on a wall. :-) Thank you Dan, Paul, Alex, Walt, Aahz and Ken! On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Congratulations! That is a lovely article. > > Of course, you

OT - Model Mothers

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
I really like this fascinating photo project: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/02/24/magazine/look-models-mothers.html -- -bmw -- 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: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Walt, don't concern yourself with this now, but file it away to think about after this shoot. Shooting in your bar area is very likely going to have you beginning to appreciate why additional lighting is often really useful in creative portraiture. You'd like to highlight your subject--after all,

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
You're more than welcome, Walt. Glad to help! On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Walt wrote: > Thanks for the tips and all the information, Bruce! > > I'm reading up on the Strobist links right now (just finished the first) and > emailed the makeup tips to LeeAnn to give her a heads-up. > > I'm fa

Re: PESO: First Poppies

2013-02-27 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks (sniff) Aahz. I feel all better... Jack From: Aahz Maruch To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 1:17 PM Subject: Re: PESO: First Poppies On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, frank theriault wrote: > On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM, Jack Davi

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 February 2013 07:08, Walt wrote: > Thanks, Frank. > > I'm in an ongoing battle of attrition with power lines, myself. Sometimes, > they win. > > Telle est la vie dans l'Amérique rurale. (According to Google.) > > Glad you liked the photo. I just couldn't let the power lines cheat me out > of

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
LOL, thanks for all the feedback, I only just stumbled upon it whilst reviewing my shots from a month back, I'm behind with my stuff, assignments get the priority of course. Cheers, On 28 February 2013 08:35, Aahz Maruch wrote: > On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bob W wrote: >>> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-bou

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 February 2013 06:51, frank theriault wrote: > It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html > > Taken a couple of weekends ago. > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Very nice Frank, moody and very atmos

Re: Writing is hard

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Walt wrote: > > I go through horrible bouts of writer's block, having once gone well > over a year without writing anything more involved than an email. > > I have horrible discipline and hangups galore. For the first couple > of years using a computer regularly, I still wro

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 27/2/13, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: > >http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html > >Taken a couple of weekends ago. Woooh - that's spectacliar! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broa

RE: Pretty Macro Lens

2013-02-27 Thread John Coyle
Looks like he's been squashing bugs with it instead of photographing them! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Zos Xavius Sent: Wednesday, 27 February 2013 10:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pretty Macr

Re: PESO 2013 - 025, 026 - GDG

2013-02-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks, Daniel and Ken! On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 1:23 PM, wrote: > The first image needs either a little more room from trunk to RH edge or > needs the space from trunk to RH edge totally eliminated. As presented this > space creates tension which draws my to the RH edge. > >> http://www.flickr.

March PUG - Last Call

2013-02-27 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Eleven submissions so far. I'll be closing submissions on Sunday so there's only a few days left to dig something up The details: Theme: Body Parts Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Charles Robinson wrote: >On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:56 , Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Charles Robinson wrote: >> >>> On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt wrote: >>> How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that s

Re: PESO: Venice

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a truly stunning portfolio! I especially like the foggy canal, the lone figure on the beach and the boy with the frog. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Excellent set! > Dario > > -Messaggio originale

Re: PESO: Venice

2013-02-27 Thread Dario Bonazza
Excellent set! Dario -Messaggio originale- From: SV Hovland Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:26 PM To: ''Pentax-Discuss Mail List' (pdml@pdml.net)' Subject: PESO: Venice Here is my photos from the Venice trip in January. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!1421

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:56 , Mark Roberts wrote: > Charles Robinson wrote: > >> On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt wrote: >> >>> How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? >>> >>> If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, >>> and that seems like a realistic semi-near-ter

FA250-600

2013-02-27 Thread SV Hovland
Saw an FA*250-600/5,6 on ebay this morning which went for $1 within an hour. Nice price... Stig Vidar Hovland -- 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

PESO: Venice

2013-02-27 Thread SV Hovland
Here is my photos from the Venice trip in January. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!142135&authkey=!ALa-uImR0dOO_Kc Stig Vidar Hovland -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Writing is hard

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
You have my deepest sympathies. I go through horrible bouts of writer's block, having once gone well over a year without writing anything more involved than an email. I have horrible discipline and hangups galore. For the first couple of years using a computer regularly, I still wrote everyth

Re: Writing is hard

2013-02-27 Thread David J Brooks
I hear ya. Slow is not the word for the book i'm trying to do.:-) Dave On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 5:09 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Well it is. > > For those who don't know I'm in the midst of writing my own Photoshop > textbook for the classes I teach. I've found plenty of good Photoshop > books but

Writing is hard

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Well it is. For those who don't know I'm in the midst of writing my own Photoshop textbook for the classes I teach. I've found plenty of good Photoshop books but none really structured for a semester-long course on Photoshop. So after years of frustration I gave up and started working on one of my

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: >It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: > >http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html That's superb. Magnificent shading where the cloud partially obscures the skyline. And the bird is in just the right spot :) This needs to b

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Bryan Jacoby
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: > What about the 35/2.8 macro? That's a nice lens -- I used it last week. > (Although I ended up deciding as a result of my field test that I really > wanted the 100mm macro.) I just personally would prefer something closer to a true normal fo

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread steve harley
on 2013-02-27 13:42 Walt wrote How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. i've got one and enjoy using it a lot, second only to my A 50/1.7; i like the field of view;

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Aahz Maruch > > A token bicycle shot: > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. >>> >>> I can't think of a single ph

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread kwaller
Congrats! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bruce Walker" Subject: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the curr

RE: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Bob W
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Aahz Maruch > >>> > >>> A token bicycle shot: > >>> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG > >> > >> All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. > > > > I can't think of a single photo that doesn't ... > > http://pho

Re: A Hard Day at the Beach

2013-02-27 Thread kwaller
Good subjects that are either under or over exposed. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: PESO: A Hard Day at the Beach "Life's a beach, and then you dive." http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16

Re: Shadow Play n Two Parts

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Don Guthrie wrote: > > Two B&Ws in the abstract motif. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632872580537/ Nice! I like the second one better, first one seems a bit busy. (Not that there's anything wrong with busy, but my eye doesn't seem to know where to go in

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bryan Jacoby wrote: > > This reminds me, I really wish Pentax made a normal AF prime that > doesn't cost as much as the FA 31mm (you know, like the FA 28mm or > better still something slightly faster). I'm surprised that they > don't; after all this is the brand that brought

Re: PESO 2013 - 025, 026 - GDG

2013-02-27 Thread kwaller
Great subjects, nice execution. The first image needs either a little more room from trunk to RH edge or needs the space from trunk to RH edge totally eliminated. As presented this space creates tension which draws my to the RH edge. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwal

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, frank theriault wrote: > On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault >>> >>> It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting >>> downtown: >>> >>> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/201

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Bryan Jacoby
This reminds me, I really wish Pentax made a normal AF prime that doesn't cost as much as the FA 31mm (you know, like the FA 28mm or better still something slightly faster). I'm surprised that they don't; after all this is the brand that brought us a 43mm lens. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Ma

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bob W wrote: > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms >> From: Rob Studdert >>> >>> A token bicycle shot: >>> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG >> >> All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. > > I can't think of a

Re: PESO: First Poppies

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, frank theriault wrote: > On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Nothing in this state signals the approach of spring like CA Golden >> Poppies. Am attaching a shot of the first I've seen this season. Had >> to endure a sunny 70 F while collecting it. >> >> h

Re: Shadow Play n Two Parts

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Both are quite interesting and effective. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Two B&Ws in the abstract motif. > > Comments welcomed > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632872580537/ > > They look better

Re: PESO: Ten in the Corner

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
GREAT shot! Love the rendering, everything else is perfect including, of course, that motion blur on the cueball. cheers, frank On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Walt wrote: > So, I took the camera to work again over the weekend (forgot to take the > tripod, dammit) and thought I'd take another

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
FWIW I like yours better... cheers, frank On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault >> >> It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting >> downtown: >> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/we

Shadow Play n Two Parts

2013-02-27 Thread Don Guthrie
Two B&Ws in the abstract motif. Comments welcomed http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632872580537/ They look better on the Black Background -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

Re: PESO: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank. Thes sunbathers were a nice surprise that added to the scene.. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 2:55 PM, frank theriault wrote: > The sunbathers are perfectly placed (you should have thanked them!) > and and the composition and

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Charles Robinson wrote: >On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt wrote: > >> How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? >> >> If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, >> and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. >> > >I've got the "A" which I think is the sa

A Day Early!

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Mark, hopefully you will be impressed. I don't think I've ever submitted for the PDML Annual a day before deadline day. Now I can look for a second and maybe even a third! But I'm in there!! ;-) cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Zos Xavius
i have the M 28 f3.5. Very, very sharp. Highly recommended, especially stopped down to f5.6 or so. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: > On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt wrote: > >> How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? >> >> If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a

Re: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Walt. It is a special place! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Walt wrote: > Wow! Even more spite-provoking than I'd imagined! > > That is a beautiful scene, well-captured. > > -- Walt > > > On 2/27/2013 9:07 AM, Daniel J. Maty

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very impressive, Frank! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM, frank theriault wrote: > It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html > > Taken a couple o

Re: PESO: Ten in the Corner

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Thank you, David. It's tougher than I'd expected. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 7:46 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Well done. I like th mood here and the ball blur Dave On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Walt wrote: So, I took the camera to work again over the weekend (forgot to take the tripod, dammit)

Re: PESO - First in a looong time

2013-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well done considering the conditions. Very dynamic. On Feb 26, 2013, at 9:13 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Well, I've been shooting; but a lot of my photo time has been occupied with > various event shoots, selecting shots for the PDML book, and staring dumbly > at the screen. > > This shot is of a

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 14:42 , Walt wrote: > How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? > > If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, > and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. > I've got the "A" which I think is the same optical formula. I'd rate it "

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
How good a lens is the FA 28/2.8? If it's good, it might make it a goal. I could use a wider-angle AF prime, and that seems like a realistic semi-near-term possibility. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 9:14 AM, Darren Addy wrote: In case anybody's interested: http://goo.gl/5UQt9 Reasonably priced and n

RE: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Bob W
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms > > From: Rob Studdert > > > Hi Team, > > > > A token bicycle shot: > > > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG > > > > Cheers, > > All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. > I can't think of a

RE: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Bob W
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault > > It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting > downtown: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html > > Taken a couple of weekends ago. > that's a fantastic picture - really awesome,

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Thanks, Frank. I'm in an ongoing battle of attrition with power lines, myself. Sometimes, they win. Telle est la vie dans l'Amérique rurale. (According to Google.) Glad you liked the photo. I just couldn't let the power lines cheat me out of the shot. :) -- Walt On 2/27/2013 1:58 PM, fran

Re: PESO - First in a looong time

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
So dynamic! Great composition. Terrific photo! cheers, frank On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Well, I've been shooting; but a lot of my photo time has been occupied with > various event shoots, selecting shots for the PDML book, and staring dumbly > at the screen. > > Thi

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Look at all those chemtrails! ;-) Okay, seriously, lovely. So lovely that I don't even mind the electrical lines. Can't do much about 'em anyway, but the beauty of the sky and the colours allow me to tolerate them. Lovely photo. cheers, frank On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM, Walt wrote: > T

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
One hell of a shot, Frank. Dramatic! -- Walt On 2/27/2013 1:51 PM, frank theriault wrote: It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html Taken a couple of weekends ago. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheer

Re: PESO: First Poppies

2013-02-27 Thread Jack Davis
While I've seen poppies even somewhat more orange, it's safe to say, that  generally, they are a bit more yellow. These had a glare to them that I knocked down with the burn tool. I may have liked the richer darkish orange a little too much.;-) Thanks for commenting, Frank.   Jack - Origina

Re: PESO: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
The sunbathers are perfectly placed (you should have thanked them!) and and the composition and colours are terrific. Wonderful photo. cheers, frank On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16969675&size=lg > Dan Matyola > http://www.

Re: PESO: Grey Warbler

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Pretty little thing, and a wonderful capture of it. cheers, frank On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM, David Mann wrote: > We were visited by a grey warbler yesterday, a bird we occasionally hear in > our area but don't often see (they have a very nice song). They're > constantly on the move so

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Brilliant!! That photo oozes summer. Love it! cheers, frank On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team, > > A token bicycle shot: > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG > > Cheers, > > -- > Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) > Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10

PESO - Weather

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html Taken a couple of weekends ago. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Wow! Even more spite-provoking than I'd imagined! That is a beautiful scene, well-captured. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 9:07 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Here's the URL: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16969675&size=lg Hey, the nekkid dude is me! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.

Re: Black Sands

2013-02-27 Thread Alan C
Amazing! Can you walk barefoot on the sand at mid-day? Alan -- From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:07 PM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" ; Subject: Re: Black Sands Here's the URL: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
I agree with the others -- it's a great shot. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 3:13 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter,

Re: PESO: First Poppies

2013-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Very pretty, Jack. We had a snowstorm last night and today. Snow and sleet. Your poppies are a balm to my winter-ravaged eyes. ;-) Seriously, they are beautiful. Are they usually that orange? Or is it my monitor? cheers, frank On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Nothing i

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
On 2/27/2013 12:37 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walt Thanks, Dave. That's a habit I finally broke myself of by setting the instant review to one second. Chasing butterflies with a 50mm manual prime also helped a lot. As for the talking, that shouldn't be a problem. She's a pretty engaging pe

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread lrc
I picked up something like that. I never use it. I have had the best luck with the pocket sized grey cards. Aahz Maruch wrote: >On Tue, Feb 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> - I always shoot a grey card to get a WB reference. If you don't have >> one, find something neutral in the area and s

RE: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Rob Studdert Hi Team, A token bicycle shot: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG Cheers, All it needs is a pretty girl in a skimpy bathing suit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walt Thanks, Dave. That's a habit I finally broke myself of by setting the instant review to one second. Chasing butterflies with a 50mm manual prime also helped a lot. As for the talking, that shouldn't be a problem. She's a pretty engaging person. I like to check the histogram on th

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Ken said. The limited depth of field makes the background work well. Nice. Paul On Feb 27, 2013, at 1:08 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > > Love it! Good capture, composition and choice of dof. > > -Original Message- >> From: Rob Studdert >> Subject: PESO One for Frank et.al >> >> Hi

Re: Pentax is known for small cameras, but this is ridiculous.

2013-02-27 Thread lrc
Put another hat on the barbie. Steve Cottrell wrote: >On 22/2/13, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Let the cries of anguish for a full frame Pentax keychain camera >begin! > >I'll eat my G I Joe's beret. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PD

Re: PESO One for Frank et.al

2013-02-27 Thread Kenneth Waller
Love it! Good capture, composition and choice of dof. -Original Message- >From: Rob Studdert >Subject: PESO One for Frank et.al > >Hi Team, > >A token bicycle shot: > >https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/temp/IMGQ07974.JPG > >Cheers, > >-- >Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) >Tel: +61-418

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
On 2/27/2013 11:53 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. Today they featured moi ... http://artgalleryofmississauga.wordpress.com/

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: > > The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles > on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. > Today they featured moi ... > > http://artgalleryofmississauga.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/vam-35-artist-profile-

Re: PESO: Just before sunset, 2-22-13

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dan! This one was an unexpected benefit of the new security cameras that were just installed where I work. I get a pretty decent view of the western skyline on the monitor, and I just happened to look up and notice the warm light. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 9:05 AM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Walt
Excellent read, Bruce -- and congratulations! I was just saying the other day that I think I'm actually physically incapable of taking photos of bare trees. I guess it's really just a consequence of my being a lazy and impatient photographer. -- Walt On 2/27/2013 10:48 AM, Bruce Walker wrote

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Congratulations! That is a lovely article. Of course, you could have mentioned Pentax and your support group at the PDML . . . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been runnin

Re: Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Congratulations. Paul On Feb 27, 2013, at 11:48 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles > on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. > Today they featured moi ... > > http://artgalleryofmississauga.wordp

Profiled by the Art Gallery of Mississauga

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
The Art Gallery of Mississauga has been running a series of profiles on artists whose work is appearing in the current exhibition, VAM35. Today they featured moi ... http://artgalleryofmississauga.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/vam-35-artist-profile-bruce-m-walker/ -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 10:47 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: Aahz Maruch > >> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> >>> - I always shoot a grey card to get a WB reference. If you don't have >>> one, find something neutral in the area and shoot that. Shoot RAW so >>> you can fine-adjus

Re: OT but not OT

2013-02-27 Thread Norman Baugher
Reminds me of that old line for telemarketers "I'm very interested, what's your home number and I'll call you back." Norm On Feb 26, 2013, at 10:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Every once in a while Facebook proves its worth. Just saw this post > from a friend in the music business. It's about musi

Re: PESO: Grey Warbler

2013-02-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Fine Photo, David. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM, David Mann wrote: > We were visited by a grey warbler yesterday, a bird we occasionally hear in > our area but don't often see (they have a very nice song). They're > constantly o

Re: Photo-shoot coming up

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Aahz Maruch On Tue, Feb 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: - I always shoot a grey card to get a WB reference. If you don't have one, find something neutral in the area and shoot that. Shoot RAW so you can fine-adjust the WB later on. This is something I saw today, anyone tried it? http://

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 & ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 27, 2013, at 9:38 , Bruce Walker wrote: > > Charles, your mouse's scroll-wheel (if it has one) alters the radius > too. When I can't see the brush I twiddle the scroll wheel to make it > appear. > I suspect that might be the problem SOMETIMES but not ALL of the time. I use a trackpad h

Re: OT - Lr 4.4 & ACR 7.4 release candidates available

2013-02-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > On Feb 27, 2013, at 8:16 , David Savage wrote: >>> >>> I'd be REALLY HAPPY if they'd change a bug I've seen in the OSX version >>> since LR3. When selecting the heal/clone tool, when you slide the mouse >>> over the image, the circle/m

Re: Photo exercise regimen?

2013-02-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walt On 2/26/2013 11:17 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Aahz Maruch Shooting a fair amount the past week, I'm noticing a different set of sore muscles than usual. Anyone have a photo-specific exercise regimen? I've found deep elbow bends to be helpful on occasion if you don't try to do

Re: FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Zos Xavius
That's a pretty common price for KEH. They show up often. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > In case anybody's interested: > http://goo.gl/5UQt9 > Reasonably priced and not in "bargain" condition. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman

FA 100mm f2.8 Macro at KEH

2013-02-27 Thread Darren Addy
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