Re: PESO -- Boats

On 21/5/14, Ken Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: >A sailboat (or any boat) is a hole in the water into which you throw money. And don't forget time. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ --

Re: PESO -- Boats

On 21/5/14, Alan C, discombobulated, unleashed: >As you were. That is an 8m class I thought I said that ;-) (reading these chronologically well after the fact :-( -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _

Re: PESO -- Boats

On 21/5/14, Alan C, discombobulated, unleashed: >A great shot. I researched that vintage Americas Cup yacht in the foreground Close - that's an 8 Metre boat - the underlined bit is the class. a 12 metre would have the 12 underlined:

Re: PESO -- Boats

On 20/5/14, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: >Pretty. There's nothing like the lovely sights of a sail boat--the >ultimate symbol of freedom. Powered by the only free energy - the wind ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --

Re: PESO -- Boats

On 20/5/14, P.J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: > From earlier in the afternoon Saturday boats anchored off the coast of >Jamestown Island, that's Newport in the distance. > >https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20boats.html Nice shot PJ. And not just any boat. That'

OT - Twitter

Mark writing about his videos of travelling to GFM made me think (as it always does!) that there may be some on the list who do Twitter. I tend to use it on a professional basis with a bit of humour thrown in (keeping my FB stuff just general junk) and regularly post pics and updates of work enviro

Re: GESO: Wanaka Sunrise

Quoting David Mann : Thanks Alan and Bob. It's an amazing location and I was wanting to move there until I remembered how cold it gets during winter. It gets very busy during ski season - summer is their quiet time. That's good because it means the accommodation becomes affordable. I

Re: GESO: Wanaka Sunrise

Thanks Alan and Bob. It's an amazing location and I was wanting to move there until I remembered how cold it gets during winter. It gets very busy during ski season - summer is their quiet time. That's good because it means the accommodation becomes affordable. I did manage to see one sunset

Re: GESO: Wanaka Sunrise

Nice travelogue - I particularly like 3 and 13 ann On 5/21/2014 21:21, David Mann wrote: When I was in Wanaka in January I was needing to get up quite early each morning to prepare myself for the early start on race day. After getting up I would usually wander around the lakeside watching

Re: GESO: Wanaka Sunrise

Stunning shots, Dave, and what a location. Very clear & sharp right up to the horizon. Sorry about the Crusaders last week! Alan C -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 3:21 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: Wanaka Sunrise When I was in Wanaka

Re: GESO: Wanaka Sunrise

Nice stuff Dave! On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 8:21 PM, David Mann wrote: > When I was in Wanaka in January I was needing to get up quite early each > morning to prepare myself for the early start on race day. After getting up > I would usually wander around the lakeside watching the sunrise while m

Re: 2nd test--can you open this link?

Yes, I did delete the link. If you want I can repost a Dropbox link for testing. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 21, 2014, at 7:07 PM, steve harley wrote: > > on 2014-05-21 10:00 Ann Sanfedele wrote >> Alas - Google wont open it... (google chrome now my default browser) it gives

GESO: Wanaka Sunrise

When I was in Wanaka in January I was needing to get up quite early each morning to prepare myself for the early start on race day. After getting up I would usually wander around the lakeside watching the sunrise while my wife "slept in" until a more reasonable time. I'd carry the camera with

Re: Lens purchase advice

Thanks, Steve. The 35 might indeed suit many of my needs. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 9:00 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2014-05-21 10:31 Daniel J. Matyola wrote > > >> I was looking at the 21mm f3.2 DA AL Limited, the 35mm f2.8 macro >>

Re: Lens purchase advice

on 2014-05-21 10:31 Daniel J. Matyola wrote I was looking at the 21mm f3.2 DA AL Limited, the 35mm f2.8 macro limited and the 40mm f2.8 DA limited. Which have people here found the most useful and versatile? Which (if any) do you prefer for image quality? i have not used the 21 or the 40; m

Re: Lens purchase advice

Thanks, Ken. Of course, I want both. If I am going to the sculpture garden, or the balloon festival, or the bike races, or the ball park, I will take my larger bag and several lenses. When I go into the city for a play, I usually take just my 50/1.8, to keep the bulk and weight to a minimum an

Re: PESO -- Boats

That particular hole is deeper than most. On 5/21/2014 7:54 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Ah yes. A sailboat (or any boat) is a hole in the water into which you throw money. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" Subjec

Re: PESO -- Put a tiger in your tank.

Mostly from camera movement, there was more than the IS system could correct for. I walking down a flight of stairs with people behind and in front of me so it was just a quick pause and grab. On 5/21/2014 7:53 PM, Ken Waller wrote: I remember him well! I even had an ESSO tiger tail tied to th

Re: Lens purchase advice

Dan, not sure if you're if looking for a single walk around lens or one to add to your kit. For me when I take my K-3 out with me I always carry along several lenses - 28-80 F (sometime replaced with a 16-50DA*), 70-210 F, 200 A* macro, 300mm AF and a 1.4 converter. I could probably leave the

Re: 2nd test--can you open this link?

on 2014-05-21 10:00 Ann Sanfedele wrote Alas - Google wont open it... (google chrome now my default browser) it gives me a warning that it can't give me a secure connection... it opened for me yesterday with Chrome version 35.lotsofnumbers-beta on OS X 10.7, browser not logged into Dropbox; it

Re: PESO -- Boats

Ah yes. A sailboat (or any boat) is a hole in the water into which you throw money. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" Subject: Re: PESO -- Boats Pretty. There's nothing like the lovely sights of a sail boat--

Re: PESO -- Put a tiger in your tank.

I remember him well! I even had an ESSO tiger tail tied to the gas cap in my 59 Bugeye. The image is not in focus BTW. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "P.J. Alling" Subject: PESO -- Put a tiger in your tank. https://dl.dr

Re: Made the "best seller" list

fabulous! On 5/21/2014 16:48, Mark Roberts wrote: Sell 20 copies in a week? That's enough to get you on Blurb's Best Sellers list! http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/popular -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Important! Re: PDML annual - MUST READ ! LOOK!

Did I get your attention? Here is the story - I seem to be unable to buy the book for myself - One of youse guys write me immediately to proclaim that the book was in the mail just after I said I was about to get the ebook. He's a close friend and I knew the present wouldn't break him so I was

Re: of Google, dropbox and PEsos

There should be some way to tell Google Chrome to "shut-up, I know what I'm doing" with regards to dropbox. Google has been getting on my nerves a lot lately. It's becoming way to intrusive and interfering with me doing what I want to do. I've quit using Google as my search engine because instea

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 97, Issue 87

Now that barn has character. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 18:02:09 + (UTC) From: Jack Davis To: PDML Subject: Peso: Maridian Barn Message-ID: <464983331.10601632.1400695329267.javamail.r...@comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Redi

Re: Peso: Maridian Barn

Thanks, Dan! CA Rust, maybe? (HAR) J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:58:47 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Maridian Barn No, indeed it isn't. Interesting structure, very well portrayed in your image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphot

Re: Made the "best seller" list

Great! Congratulations to all of us, but especially to you Mark and the team that helped you put it together! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Sell 20 copies in a week? That's enough to get you on Blurb's Best

Made the "best seller" list

Sell 20 copies in a week? That's enough to get you on Blurb's Best Sellers list! http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/popular -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Re: PESO -- Fire Fighter.

And he's wearing a Texaco hat...cool -p On 5/21/2014 3:30 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Those are spots and I think it's supposed to be a Dalmatian... On 5/21/2014 4:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Are those spots? Is it supposed to be a Dalmatian? Not much water he's got there. Dan Matyola http

Re: of Google, dropbox and PEsos

P.J. - Firefox is NOT giving me any trouble viewing your stuff, or anyones , on dropbox -- and I love thunderbird. firefox loads everything I want it to, it is just slow loading stuff on photo.net. but... firefox fails me when playing words with friends on facebook.. (nevermind why, but I have

Re: PESO -- Put a tiger in your tank.

They considered other symbols prior to choosing the Tiger, one of which was a bumblebee - but they didn't want to promote an Esso Bee. ;>] -p On 5/21/2014 10:07 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Great catch! I remember the Esso Tiger very well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/dani

Re: PDML PESO - Therapy Dog

Thanks Don, Bob, Attila, Ann, P.J., Bruce, Jack, Alan and Christine for your comments. And to anyone else who looked. Much appreciated. - Marco On May 21, 2014, at 9:26 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Let me piggy back on what others are saying. Your timing on these street > shots is impeccable.

Re: PESO -- Fire Fighter.

Those are spots and I think it's supposed to be a Dalmatian... On 5/21/2014 4:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Are those spots? Is it supposed to be a Dalmatian? Not much water he's got there. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM, P.J.

Re: PESO -- Fire Fighter.

Are those spots? Is it supposed to be a Dalmatian? Not much water he's got there. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Sometimes when you're walking along you see a display in a shop window and > have to think; "Wh

PESO -- Fire Fighter.

Sometimes when you're walking along you see a display in a shop window and have to think; "What the hell were they thinking?" Well I don't have to know that, I only record them. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20firefighter.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax F

Re: Peso: Maridian Barn

No, indeed it isn't. Interesting structure, very well portrayed in your image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 2:02 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Rediscovered after a few years: That's not California Chrome. > > > http://photolightimages.com

Re: Lens purchase advice

Thanks, Richard, David and Godfrey. David, the 50/1.8 and 100/2.8 macro are what I am using now. Perhaps I should just continue with them for a bit. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 1:55 PM, Richard Dell wrote: > Dan, > > I love the 21mm Li

Re: test

No need, but I'm replying anyway. Something I learned recently (or maybe RE-learned) - You have to turn OFF automatic updates for Thunderbird & Firefox. They'll slip stuff in there that will screw up anything you need to be set a specific way to get them to work. On 5/20/2014 11:57 PM, P.J. Alli

Re: Lens purchase advice

Once I bought the FA43/1.9 Limited, I sold my FA 50/1.4, FA 28/2.8, and FA 35/2. The DA21 and FA 43 plus one longer focal length (FA 77 or D-FA 100) is a near perfect kit. Godfrey > On May 21, 2014, at 9:31 AM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > OK, if I do acquire a "new to me" K-5II or IIs, I

Re: Lens purchase advice

If i go just prime on a walk,i usually take my DA F 50 f2.8 and the FA 100 f2.8 macro. Now that i have them dialed into my K-5 i get great results. I have to say my recent Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.0 is also working out quite well. Dave On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 12:31 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > OK,

Peso: Maridian Barn

Rediscovered after a few years: That's not California Chrome. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=766 Jack -- 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 fol

Re: Lens purchase advice

Dan, I love the 21mm Limited ... it was my first fixed focal length AF lens for my ole K7, chosen to gain focus speed in family grab shots .. it's pouch hangs from my camera strap most of the time so I don't forget it. Wide enough that I don't have to be so careful in my framing when the gra

Re: Lens purchase advice

Thanks for your comments, PJ. You have been helpful. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 1:05 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > When I travel light, I like to carry the 43mm limited. I've can't imagin > using the 40mm instead, but it is quite a bit mor

Re: of Google, dropbox and PEsos

That's just the way dropbox works, it's designed for secure file sharing, and photo sharing was just an after thought. But it works well and lets me use any display method for my photos, or their own built in gallery software if I so desire. I like having control and it's effectively free, mo

Re: Lens purchase advice

When I travel light, I like to carry the 43mm limited. I've can't imagin using the 40mm instead, but it is quite a bit more expensive these days. On aps-c shorter focal lengths and I guess that 40 and 50mm lenses qualify. On 35mm film there seems to be almost no difference, unless you take t

Re: of Google, dropbox and PEsos

On May 21, 2014, at 11:30 , P.J. Alling wrote: > Ann, you should try Pale Moon. It uses Firefox's codebase but does away with > a number of problematic features that Firefox now supports. I've used Chrome > to test some web applications I've worked on but otherwise I don't like it's > intrus

Re: PESO -- Boats

These seem a bit crowed with that crop but it does emphasize the triangle shape of the boat & mast. I am hoping do shoot some sail boats this summer so would love to see more of these from you. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 2 Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 22:27:43 -0400 From: "P.J. Alling" To

Re: GESO -- "Eastwick"

I love scrimshaw, but can't afford the real thing. I have a faux scrimshaw paperweight on my desk that shows a dog team with sled and driver and the saying "If you are not the lead dog the view never changes. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 1

Lens purchase advice

OK, if I do acquire a "new to me" K-5II or IIs, I should get a good fixed focal length lens to go with it. Currently, I use the 18-135 zoom, the 100mm f2.8 macro and the DA 50mm f1.8 with my K-r. I was looking at the 21mm f3.2 DA AL Limited, the 35mm f2.8 macro limited and the 40mm f2.8 DA limit

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2014 - NOW AVAILABLE

Order is on its way from Seattle. FedX says it should arrive on Saturday. -p On 5/11/2014 10:54 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Just uploaded and ordered promo copies. Current Blurb promo code BLURB2014 gets you a 15% discount. Buy the hardcover: http://www.blurb.com/b/5303416-pdml-photo-annual-2014

Re: Geso Trilliums

Nice shots but I simply love the way you photographed the tulips in the 1st one. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 10:53:04 -0400 From: David J Brooks To: Pentax Discuss Subject: Geso Trilliums Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 http://ww

Re: of Google, dropbox and PEsos

Ann, you should try Pale Moon. It uses Firefox's codebase but does away with a number of problematic features that Firefox now supports. I've used Chrome to test some web applications I've worked on but otherwise I don't like it's intrusive nanny like protection. Web surfing should be enjoya

Re: PDML PESO - Therapy Dog

Let me piggy back on what others are saying. Your timing on these street shots is impeccable. I think you have a head start on your entries for the 2015 PDML Annual. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 09:01:06 -0400 From: Bruce Walker To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO -- "Eastwick"

Yes the price tag on that particular work was in the thousands, On 5/21/2014 12:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Great story. I like the girl in the corner. Is that real scrimshaw? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM, P.J. Alling wro

Re: of Google, dropbox and PEsos

Don't know if this makes a difference or not, but are you clicking on the link or copying the link and pasting it into Chrome. Firefox is my default browser, but if I copy the links and paste them into Chrome I have no problem opening any of PJ's Dropbox links. -p On 5/21/2014 11:09 AM, Ann

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2014 - NOW AVAILABLE

Received mine (image wrap) today, shipped on 19th from Eindhoven. Two days are typical delivery time from the Netherlands to Italy. Really great work, as expected. Excellent photos and excellent management of that good stuff. I like the design of this edition and rank it among the very best ever

Re: PESO - Therapy Dog

what P.j. said - Fun shot, Marco ann On 5/20/2014 11:45, P.J. Alling wrote: On 5/20/2014 1:49 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso10.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco Well, somebody looks like they need thera

Re: GESO -- "Eastwick"

Great story. I like the girl in the corner. Is that real scrimshaw? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > The "Witches of Eastwick" was set in a fictionalized version of the Village > of Wickford. Before getting to

of Google, dropbox and PEsos

figured out that I simply cant use my default browser (google Chrome) to view any photos on dropbox... I get this nasty warning when I do _ Cannot connect to the real dl.dropboxusercontent.com Something is currently interfering with your secure connection to dl.dropboxusercontent.

Re: GESO -- "Eastwick"

Enjoyable side trip PJ. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 10:49 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > The "Witches of Eastwick" was set in a fictionalized version of the Village > of Wickford. Before getting to Newport I spent about an hour there and came > away with a few photos. For a while after t

Re: 2nd test--can you open this link?

Alas - Google wont open it... (google chrome now my default browser) it gives me a warning that it can't give me a secure connection... this also happened to me trying to get onto Twitter. I was able to see it by cutting and pasting into firefox. picture wise, not my cup of tea. ann On 5/21/

Re: GESO -- "Eastwick"

Editors note: Reviling should be revealing, (Damned spell checker, but then again maybe it knows something I don't). On 5/21/2014 11:49 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: The "Witches of Eastwick" was set in a fictionalized version of the Village of Wickford. Before getting to Newport I spent about an hou

GESO -- "Eastwick"

The "Witches of Eastwick" was set in a fictionalized version of the Village of Wickford. Before getting to Newport I spent about an hour there and came away with a few photos. For a while after the book and subsequent "Obligatory God Awful"(tm) movie was released Wickford was over run with Ne

Re: 2nd test--can you open this link?

Like the photo too! Godfrey > On May 21, 2014, at 8:03 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > > Thanks everyone! Cheers, Christine > > > >> On May 21, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: >> >> No problem on my iPad >> >> -p >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On May 21, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Jac

Re: 2nd test--can you open this link?

Thanks everyone! Cheers, Christine On May 21, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > No problem on my iPad > > -p > > Sent from my iPad > >> On May 21, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Me too. >> >> J >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Bob W-PDML" >> To: "PDML

Re: PESO -- Put a tiger in your tank.

Great catch! I remember the Esso Tiger very well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 11:55 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20patiyt.html > > Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 L

Re: Camera purchase advise

Thanks, Bob. I think you (and others) have addressed effectively the hesitation I had with buying the IIs. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 8:03 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Dan, > I've never seen/experienced any moire with the K-5IIs. > I've ne

Re: 12 Photography Documentaries You Should Watch

That's a good list. Thanks, Attila; A couple I've seen. I will see how many others I can get to. On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 2:41 PM, Attila Boros wrote: > ... when you get the time of course:) > > http://photodoto.com/photography-documentaries/ > > Enjoy! > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDM

Re: 12 Photography Documentaries You Should Watch

Excellent, Attila! Thanks for posting. Cheers, Christine On May 20, 2014, at 1:41 PM, Attila Boros wrote: > ... when you get the time of course:) > > http://photodoto.com/photography-documentaries/ > > Enjoy! > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: 2nd test--can you open this link?

No problem on my iPad -p Sent from my iPad > On May 21, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Me too. > > J > > - Original Message - > From: "Bob W-PDML" > To: "PDML" > Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 11:46:27 PM > Subject: Re: 2nd test--can you open this link? > > Yes > >> On

Re: GESO - Behind the scenes of Styles of The High Priestess

Thanks, Christine! Alyssa, the stylist, wants to shoot again and I'll suggest changing up the lighting next time. Also going to allow more time overall. Hair and makeup left us with less than two hours to shoot so we couldn't try all the ideas we had. On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 12:33 AM, Christine

Re: 2nd test--can you open this link?

Me too. J - Original Message - From: "Bob W-PDML" To: "PDML" Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 11:46:27 PM Subject: Re: 2nd test--can you open this link? Yes > On 21 May 2014, at 01:37, "Christine Aguila" wrote: > > Can someone test this link? Big thanks, Cheers, Christine > > https://w

Re: Camera purchase advise

Dan, I've never seen/experienced any moire with the K-5IIs. I've never seen or used a K-5II. The K-3 is a tad sharper and better at autofocus, but only a tad. K-5IIs is not my backup camera to the K-3, but I don't hesitate to reach for it. ...Remember, you can't take it with you. Regards, Bob S.