Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Ann! -Marco On Aug 30, 2013, at 10:47 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: That's a keeper for sure, Marco ann On 8/31/2013 01:42, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco ---

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Alan C
Zephyr? Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM

2013-08-31 Thread Alan C
Cryptic Spoonerism? Alan -Original Message- From: Bob W Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:14 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM I think he's referring to Tata. Unless it's something to do with Elefant Glue. On 30 Aug 2013, at 20:58, Alan C

SSD benchmark

2013-08-31 Thread Larry Colen
I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog on internal spinny drive, raw files on network mounted drive, via gigabit ethernet (much faster than the USB 2 setup)

Re: An OP-Tech experience

2013-08-31 Thread Eric Weir
On Aug 28, 2013, at 1:57 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I always buy local when it's possible. It's good for the economy; I don't have to mess with that stupid internet sales tax and if something goes wrong I've got someone nearby I can yell at about it. Thanks, John. My preference,

Re: An OP-Tech experience

2013-08-31 Thread Eric Weir
On Aug 28, 2013, at 1:57 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I always buy local when it's possible. It's good for the economy; I don't have to mess with that stupid internet sales tax and if something goes wrong I've got someone nearby I can yell at about it. Thanks, John. My preference,

Re: PESO -- Sunny

2013-08-31 Thread Bruce Walker
I like it too. That's a seriously neglected bit of a garden. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:26 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's been a while since I posted a PESO. Nothing special but I like it. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20sunny.html

Re: PESO -- Sunny

2013-08-31 Thread Alan C
Natural would be a better word. Looks just like the area behind my garage. I feel much better now. Alan -Original Message- From: Bruce Walker Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:29 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO -- Sunny I like it too. That's a seriously neglected

Re: SSD benchmark

2013-08-31 Thread Bruce Walker
Put an SSD in your iMac. You won't regret it. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog

LANTERNS - Traditional

2013-08-31 Thread Bipin Gupta
Quote Mr. P.J. Alling: I like the image but it looks a bit over sharpened. I did use Unsharp Mask in PS CS5 - Amount 295, Radius 0.3, Threshold 0. Taken with the K20D + the older Sigma 10-20 EX DC. I think the Sharpness setting in-camera on Bright mode was already very high. Probably over

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread John Sessoms
On 8/31/2013 12:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair.

Re: PESO -- Frank

2013-08-31 Thread John
On 8/31/2013 12:47 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: I got my Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 back from repair in pretty much the same shape as it was before the unfortunate accident. The price was reasonable and the lens works pretty much as before, which makes me content. I spent some time terrorizing a

Re: PESO -- Jackie

2013-08-31 Thread John Sessoms
Just tell everyone you were trying to capture her beautiful mind. On 8/31/2013 1:41 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: This is one of those times that content probably trumps technical excellence. I badly missed the focus on this, though at web sizes it's not horrible, it will never make a decent print,

Re: Geo tagging

2013-08-31 Thread Jens
I may have solved my Compass Direction problem: Please see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/9613259587/in/photostream/ Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
great capture of interpersonal dynamics, Marco. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:42 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco ---

Re: PESO -- Jackie

2013-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Damn good portrait, PJ! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:41 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: This is one of those times that content probably trumps technical excellence. I badly missed the focus on this, though at web

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Nice! Is it from a Cadillac? G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I like that - but I'm not car savvy enough to know _what_ car it is. nice that the silver was turned to blue from the light ann On 8/30/2013 23:56, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Perhaps. We don't get many Zephyrs at classic car Fridays here, however, and the ones I have seen were more aircraft than womenly in style. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 2:36 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Zephyr? Alan

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Unfortunately, I was distracted and didn't make particular note of the make and model, but my recollection is that it was most likely a caddy. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: Nice! Is it from

OT: Unbelievable photo from NG

2013-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/2013/entries/204600/view/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A cat that poses! :-) A handsome little devil she is. G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into

Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread Jack Davis
Wonderful moment. Beautiful timing. Jack From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:42 PM Subject: PESO - Getting The Talk http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 8/31/2013 07:13, John Sessoms wrote: On 8/31/2013 12:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I suspect someone will pipe-up here with the answer eventually :-) ann On 8/31/2013 08:34, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Unfortunately, I was distracted and didn't make particular note of the make and model, but my recollection is that it was most likely a caddy. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
Looks more like from a Pontiac. -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Perhaps. We don't get many Zephyrs at classic car Fridays here, however, and the ones I have seen were more aircraft than womenly in style. Dan Matyola

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
The first or third image gets my vote. Nice. -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content) On 8/31/2013 07:13, John Sessoms wrote: On 8/31/2013 12:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: The pose and expression I like

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Jack Davis
Very nicely caught, Dan. Colors are striking. Well done! Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:56 PM Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament

Re: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Alan C
Regardless, its a great shot. Looks more like a goddess to me. Alan -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 4:10 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Looks more like from a Pontiac. -Original Message- From: Daniel

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Based on this image http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i_AovfzNXgQ/TGtykUhKtWI/AAABRSQ/FqtATd1ez60/s640/cadillac_54-58_Hood_ornament_3.jpg I'd say it looks like '54 or '56 Cadillac. G On Aug 31, 2013, at 7:10 AM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Looks more like from a Pontiac.

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
And you've known her since she was a teenager, I'm remembering. I've added captions since you looked ann On 8/31/2013 08:50, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A cat that poses! :-) A handsome little devil she is. G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread Jack Davis
You chose a very feminine pose. Beautiful geso. Jack From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 7:34 AM Subject: Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content) And you've known her

Re: Geo tagging

2013-08-31 Thread John
Good. I'm pleased that you found a solution. On 8/31/2013 7:55 AM, Jens wrote: I may have solved my Compass Direction problem: Please see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/9613259587/in/photostream/ Regards Jens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice work, really tells a story! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 12:42 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM

2013-08-31 Thread kwaller
Reminds me of a guy who won a record jackpot in the NZ lotto... something in the order of $30M NZD. He bought one of those things and started his own team. At least it's cheaper than yacht racing. So he was trying to make a million dollars racing (starting out with $30M) Kenneth Waller

Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread kwaller
Well caught and titled! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com Subject: PESO - Getting The Talk http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco ---

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread kwaller
I'd say it looks like '54 or '56 Cadillac. It sure does. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Based on this image

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-31 Thread Mark C
Nice collection, Derby. My favorites are #5 (oddly enough) and #18 - great lighting in that one. Mark On 8/25/2013 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
# 12 is definitely my fave... but #18 is striking as well.. not that many of them aren't .. those jumped out at me. I had to struggle with these - didn't catch onto the NEXT thing right away as it floats and isn't constantly there... like the look of the index in general and that you dont use

PESO -- Ikea's Billboard

2013-08-31 Thread P.J. Alling
A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A building that could best be described as a whimsical building of the brutalist school. Ikea, it's current owner would gladly tear it down, to gain a few more parking spaces, but ironically the very institutions, historical

Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link)

2013-08-31 Thread P.J. Alling
You know it occurred to me that a link to the file on my local machine won't work for anyone else... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html On 8/31/2013 1:09 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A

Re: SSD benchmark

2013-08-31 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 05:36:22AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Put an SSD in your iMac. You won't regret it. Yeah. I'm definitely going to end up with an SSD in my main photo processing machine. The question is whether that'll be my current iMac (which is a pain to open up) or some other

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-31 Thread kwaller
Very well done collection! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: Re: GESO - 12 hours Nice collection, Derby. My favorites are #5 (oddly enough) and #18 - great lighting in that one. Mark On

Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard

2013-08-31 Thread Bruce Walker
If you'd like to enable access to your C: drive, we can have a look at this building. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:09 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A building that could best be described as a whimsical building of

Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link)

2013-08-31 Thread Alan C
Having had a look at some shots of the whole building, I must agree that it is not exactly beautiful but nevertheless quite striking - nothing like a concrete blockhouse. Your detail shows that the architect at least tried to be a bit artistic but nothing like Art Deco. It surprises me that it

Re: SSD benchmark

2013-08-31 Thread Bruce Walker
Larry, are you absolutely sure it can't be upgraded? Your specs 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram sound _exactly_ like mine (except mine's a 20) and I'm happily running 10.8.4. The key thing is you need at least a Core 2 CPU. To open it up you need two small suction cups (dollar store) and a

Re: SSD benchmark

2013-08-31 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 02:01:40PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Larry, are you absolutely sure it can't be upgraded? Your specs 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram sound _exactly_ like mine (except mine's a 20) and I'm happily running 10.8.4. The key thing is you need at least a Core 2 CPU.

Re: SSD benchmark

2013-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The key is what cpu the iMac has. Intel Core Duo cpus can't run 64bit OS X, where Core 2 Duos can. That said, since even older Macs have good resale value if they are in decent shape, swapping it out for a newer system is often a big win for photo and video editing. I changed my Core 2 Duo

OT: What's a pangolin?

2013-08-31 Thread Eric Weir
This was news to me. Never would've imagined such a being. Some good photos, too. http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/wildlife/wildlife-and-nature/the-birth-of-a-pangolin/ -- Eric Weir

Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread Bulent Celasun
Loved this one. All the parties in perfect gestures. Aptly titled as well. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822

Re: OT: What's a pangolin?

2013-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I remember reading about them in one of my father's wildlife and nature books. Most of the pictures were pretty crappy, I've not seen one in the flesh. These photos are amazing. Wikipedia has this on the pangolin: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangolin Related to anteaters. G On Aug 31,

Re: OT: What's a pangolin?

2013-08-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Aw s Cute! I think perhaps related to an armadillo too ?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillo ann On 8/31/2013 15:15, Eric Weir wrote: This was news to me. Never would've imagined such a being. Some good photos, too.

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-31 Thread Stan Halpin
A nice day-in-the-life-of collection. On my first pass through I tagged 4, 6, 12, 25 and 27 as particularly worthy of a 2nd and 3rd look. I agree with others' praise of 26 as well. stan On Aug 25, 2013, at 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout.

PESO: Keep Back !

2013-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On the rear of a fire truck: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508303 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Question for K5/K7 owners

2013-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
Yeah sharp, but not as much as they should be I'm sure. If you are interested send me a message and I'll give you a link to the recording on Soundcloud. On 26 August 2013 23:19, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, are you getting unsharp pictures during long exposure with even a RF

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
Honestly if you are constantly around shooters with the top end Canon and Nikon bodies it's not difficult to realise the shortcomings of the Pentax system currently, and I'm including the 645D as I'm also around new Blads. There's nothing stopping you from enjoying your K5, it's a great camera for

K-5 discussion on Photo.net

2013-08-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
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Re: PESO: Keep Back !

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Whoa, that works! I like it. Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On the rear of a fire truck: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508303 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola/ “Analysis kills spontaneity.” --

Re: PESO - A Bird at Dusk

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Thanks Ann, John, Dan for the comments and thanks to all who looked. Much appreciated. Cheers, frank Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Yeah it's a nice sky and the bird nicely placed. ann On 8/30/2013 22:09, knarf wrote: As I said before I don't get many decent sunset shots at my part

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. Paul On Aug 31, 2013, at 10:35 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Honestly if you are

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
#12 is my fave. Makes me think of a priest bestowing a blessing on her. Brilliant shot! Cheers, frank Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: A nice day-in-the-life-of collection. On my first pass through I tagged 4, 6, 12, 25 and 27 as particularly worthy of a 2nd and 3rd look. I agree

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 September 2013 13:18, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. It really depends what you're

Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Absplutely love this one! Cheers, frank Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link)

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
The sixties and seventies featured some of the worst architecture ever. Would have loved being in the concrete business then! cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: You know it occurred to me that a link to the file on my local machine won't work for anyone else...

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Wonderful series, Ann. Ashley is a beauty - with attitude! Cheers, frank Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 September 2013 13:18, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
I wouldn't, plus it's got the extra reach and faster aperture when it's needed and it would allow me to offload my old A300/2.8. :) On 1 September 2013 13:33, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 1

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Every Sigma lens i've owned was junk. Don't think I'd take a chance on a high dollar one. That extra stop would be valuable if I were to shoot sports, but that's not likely. On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't, plus it's got the extra reach

PESO - At the Rail

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Another one from the Eighth Street Skate Park near my house: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-rail.html?m=1 This guy slid down the entire length of the rail on his front axle peg. Not sure exactly how that's possible but he did it repeatedly. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Beautiful, Dan! Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
I've got three recent sigma pro-zooms in my kit that I work pretty hard, generally 1000+ exposures per session and they have been flawless, the only lens that I currently have out of action is a Pentax. I do a lot of live performance work, the extra stop comes in very useful when lighting is bad

Re: PESO -- Sunny

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Like it! Cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's been a while since I posted a PESO. Nothing special but I like it. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20sunny.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are

Re: LANTERNS - Traditional

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Striking image. Cheers, frank Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some Lanterns actually used in the villages. Made from brass. The tank contains kerosene - a primary fuel still used in cooking stoves, gensets, lanterns and unscrupulous drivers of auto rickshaws - a 3-wheeler Taxi - who

Re: PESO The march of progress

2013-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
Thanks for the comments! On 31 August 2013 00:59, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, Interesting, the Bush Monster is about to attack the City! The contrast has me returning again and again to the bush. It is wild and irregular. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 5:06 AM,

Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners

2013-08-31 Thread Boris Liberman
With all due respect, and understanding that you're totally entitled to your opinion, Paul, I own two Sigma lenses right now (24-60/2.8 and 17-70/2.8-4.5). They're good enough for me so much that I've sold DA* 16-50/2.8 and I don't regret it at all. In fact, I don't plan on buying any more

NOT OT: TEST SpamCop blacklisting Yahoo and Roadrunner

2013-08-31 Thread John
My messages to PDML are bouncing. Same SpamCop CRAP as last time. Now the *IDIOTS* are blacklisting Yahoo's mail servers over the holiday weekend. The problem is definitely SpamCop. They also appear to be blacklisting RoadRunner again as well. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Free L brackets, *ist D and K10/20

2013-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, Last offer, custom Savage/Studdert made anodised aluminium L brackets with Manfrotto QR plates ready to go for the *ist D and K10/20, they allow a quick transition from vertical to horizontal orientation and keep the lens centred over the tripods centre. One 200PL-14 QR Plate is

Re: Friday: having to part with two of my lenses and some more freebies

2013-08-31 Thread Boris Liberman
I should probably point out that I thought I was being off the list... Apparently I wasn't... On 8/31/2013 12:47 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: On 31 August 2013 05:05, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I can always send you mine so that you can construct one good one out of two broken

Re: OT: What's a pangolin?

2013-08-31 Thread Alan C
That is an amazing story. I've lived here all my life have never seen one in the wild. Here is a link to more info: http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_pangolin.html Alan -Original Message- From: Eric Weir Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:15 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject:

Re: PESO - At the Rail

2013-08-31 Thread David Mann
Nicely done, both you and him. Cheers, Dave On Sep 1, 2013, at 3:43 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Another one from the Eighth Street Skate Park near my house: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-rail.html?m=1 This guy slid down the entire length of the rail on his