Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
Pain au chocolat is very bad for gout - the bread uses yeast, which is high in purines, and chocolate is about the worst thing possible since theobromine _is_ a purine. The failure to metabolise purines is the cause of gout. For me the best on-the-road foods are bananas, dried fruit and fresh

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
I had it repaired by a cordwainer in Versailles... Now that's a phrase you don't hear too often. Welcome back Bob, and well done on the epic trip. The posh rivets are copper by the way. None of your common brass muck, thank you very much! Chris On 9 July 2014 07:49, Bob W-PDML

RE: OT Sigma 18-35/1.8

2014-07-09 Thread John Coyle
I have the earlier still Sigma 18-35 3.5-4.5 - and it is very sharp! Only issue I have found it occasionally locks up when focusing on the ist-D, but a quick reset fixes it. It should be a great lens for the shows you'll be doing, I think. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread mike wilson
Equinox. On 9 July 2014 03:28, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: In the days of yore, when I had hair and we last had a Synchronicity PUG, it featured photos taken within a day or two of the equinox. If that is the case this time, the

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/9/2014 02:49, Bob W-PDML wrote: ... I stopped for a break at the bottom of a gorge one day and was horrified to discover that my banana had fallen off. B MARK! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread John
On 7/8/2014 10:28 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: In the days of yore, when I had hair and we last had a Synchronicity PUG, it featured photos taken within a day or two of the equinox. If that is the case this time, the closing date is July 30 rather than

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
To stress Mike's point June 21 is summer solstice - vernal equinox is March 21 (or maybe 22) But it is soo hot in our general neighborhood so give Rick a pass on this one :-) ann On 7/9/2014 04:34, mike wilson wrote: Equinox. On 9 July 2014 03:28, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org

Re: PESO - Thistle Head

2014-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nicely done! I love the detail Mark managed to capture, especially evident in the larger version of the image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 11:12 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: That's lovely ann On 7/8/2014 22:50,

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Stan Halpin
I vote to defer the Synchronicity theme until after the autumnal equinox. BTW, WRT the current theme: the phrasing/presentation of the topic pushed me to think about old favorites when I was looking for an entry for the gallery. I am not surprised that others also put forward older shots taken

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Paul Sorenson
Arrgghhh. You beat me to it, Ann. ; ) -p Sent from my iPad On Jul 9, 2014, at 7:35 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 7/9/2014 02:49, Bob W-PDML wrote: ... I stopped for a break at the bottom of a gorge one day and was horrified to discover that my banana had fallen

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Great gallery, sorry I was too lazy to get a submission in. More later comments. Bob S. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Well this one didn't disappoint - a wide range of genres and styles. The interesting thing is that there are no

Re: PESO: Still Running Against the Wind

2014-07-09 Thread Darren Addy
Thank you, Mark Ann for looking commenting! On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:31 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: what Mark said - I love it ann On 7/8/2014 21:30, Mark C wrote: Impressive... and scarey! Quite a foreboding scene. Mark On 6/30/2014 8:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

Re: OT: Anyone have a good/cheap way to test Polaroid sx70 cameras?

2014-07-09 Thread Darren Addy
Thank you, Godfrey, for your detailed post. I appreciate it. I should probably just buy film for each of my sx70 cameras to test. I've now accumulated 4 or 5 of them. If I run through your suggested pre-film checklist and then successfully take a print, I could sell the camera with the remaining

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
Thank you! Cheers, frank On 6 July, 2014 6:20:43 PM EDT, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: *Outstanding* pix. On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 7:40 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A couple of shots of Mike at the skate park near my place. All these kids are good but Mike gets the most

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
I'm surprised there aren't more injuries. They take spills once in a while but I guess one learns to fall. Appreciate your comment. Cheers, frank On 7 July, 2014 12:35:28 AM EDT, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Great action shots. Amazing what these guys can do without breaking their necks.

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
It was fun shooting it! Whenever I combine two of my passions (bikes and cameras) good times are had. Thanks for commenting. Cheers, frank On 6 July, 2014 11:42:42 AM EDT, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Excellently fun, Frank! :-) cheers, Christine On Jul 5, 2014, at 9:40

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
Thanks, Dave! Cheers, frank On 7 July, 2014 2:44:04 PM EDT, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: like the framing in #2 On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 10:40 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A couple of shots of Mike at the skate park near my place. All these kids are good but Mike gets

Re: PESO - Horizon

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
Thanks, Mark! I think I took about three frames and after that it was gone. It was always going to be a bw shot, even before I put camera to eye. I might do a colour version to see how things look. It won't look much different but might be worth a try. Thanks again, and thanks to everyone

Re: PESO: Still Running Against the Wind

2014-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Agreed! Highly evocative and a most effective image. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:30 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Impressive... and scarey! Quite a foreboding scene. Mark On 6/30/2014 8:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14543374231/ Comments and

Re: PESO - Eighth Street Flyer

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
No one at the skate park wears any safety equipment, which kind of scares me. Helmets would be good. One slip, miscalculation or wind gust could have disastrous effects. Thanks for your thoughts, Dave. Cheers, frank On 8 July, 2014 1:10:04 AM EDT, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Not that

Re: PESO: Still Running Against the Wind

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
Great drama! Spectacular photo. Cheers, frank On 9 July, 2014 10:28:05 AM EDT, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed! Highly evocative and a most effective image. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:30 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Impressive... and scarey! Quite a foreboding

Re: OT for the Chicago folks.

2014-07-09 Thread Larry Colen
For those that didn’t note it in the subject line, Phil is in Portland, the car is in Chicago. On Jul 8, 2014, at 3:31 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: A friend of mine in Portland is buying a car off eBay and is leery of scams. He'd like to hire someone who can meet the truck

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Alan C
An impressive PUG. I should have submitted. Tops for me are the animal shots, especially the Lab which seems so like mine. And that owl-face! Alan C -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 1:50 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: July PUG - Now Up!

Re: Re: PESO - Thistle Head

2014-07-09 Thread Don Guthrie
Agreed, and I love the glowing background. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2014 09:05:51 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Thistle Head Message-ID:

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-09 Thread Don Guthrie
Very cute, looks like a great place to shoot. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:24:15 -0500 From: Jeffery Johnsonjefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

Re: Catch it!

2014-07-09 Thread Don Guthrie
Message: 1 Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 13:23:33 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Catch it! Message-ID: caomwt1xa0tkzbz2rjgbuwkehnvgtjd4fnfuywrf2wuarprd...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Nice

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Lol! well I'm glad I wasn't alone in that thought ann On 7/9/2014 09:34, Paul Sorenson wrote: Arrgghhh. You beat me to it, Ann. ; ) -p Sent from my iPad On Jul 9, 2014, at 7:35 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 7/9/2014 02:49, Bob W-PDML wrote: ... I stopped for a break

Re: PESO: Pink Petunia

2014-07-09 Thread Don Guthrie
Lovely, my petunias await my finding time to photograph. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 22:37:09 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Pink Petunia Message-ID:

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Attila Boros
A very nice gallery! My faves are: Big Creek Bridge by Jack Davis, beautiful light and excellent composition! The Last Resort by Jan van Wijk, derelict buildings and ghost towns are a fascinating subject. Oehoe by Toine Kuiper, whoo wouldn't like that, it's hoot! Brian has made some

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Paul Sorenson
There's nothing worse than having your banana fall off. Sent from my iPad On Jul 9, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Lol! well I'm glad I wasn't alone in that thought ann On 7/9/2014 09:34, Paul Sorenson wrote: Arrgghhh. You beat me to it, Ann. ; ) -p

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Mark Roberts
Chris Mitchell wrote: I had it repaired by a cordwainer in Versailles... Now that's a phrase you don't hear too often. Likewise Of course, you have to look after your banana while cycling. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO 2014 - 156 - GDG

2014-07-09 Thread Don Guthrie
The hat makes the photo. Sort of Alfred Hitchcock looking. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:57:28 -0700 From: Godfrey DiGiorgigodfreydigio...@me.com To: PAW Picture-A-Week projectp...@micapeak.com, PDML List PDML@pdml.net, SeePhoto

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Attila Boros
If we need to tie this to some astronomical event, the Delta Aquarids meteor shower will peak 28-29 July. It's visible from the Southern Hemisphere and maybe some southern latitudes of the Northern one. So not everyone will submit pictures of meteors. Otherwise Brian should pick a day he likes, or

Re: 'L' Bracket for K-3

2014-07-09 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 17.04.14 23:08, schrieb Ken Waller: I received my 'L' bracket from Really Right Stuff - Manfrotto have something similar for their hexagonal clamp system. Been using it for years. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio :

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Luck is the combination of skill, patience, and persistence. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 11:24 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: A very nice gallery! My faves are: Big Creek Bridge by Jack Davis, beautiful light and excellent composition! The Last Resort by Jan

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Mark Roberts
Ann Sanfedele wrote: well I'm glad I wasn't alone in that thought There is no finer practitioner of the art of innuendo than Bob Walkden. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Jack Davis
Thank you, Attila, for the generous Big Creek Bridge remarks. J - Original Message - From: Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:24:23 AM Subject: Re: July PUG - Now Up! A very nice gallery! My faves are: Big Creek Bridge by Jack

Re: PESO - Thistle Head

2014-07-09 Thread Attila Boros
Amazing detail! On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 5:50 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/thistle-head Pentax K-3, A* 200mm macro, 18 exposures stack focused in Photoshop ... be sure to check out the larger image. Took a few days off hoping to get

Re: PESO: Two baby raccoons in tree Murfree Spring Wetlands

2014-07-09 Thread Attila Boros
Aw, how cute:) Very nice gallery. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 12:24 AM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: While out at the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro TN to get some captures of Dragonflies we had a conversation with a gentleman. We pointed out a snake to his son so he

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Jack Davis
Famous description of luck; When preparation meets opportunity. J - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:49:45 AM Subject: Re: July PUG - Now Up! Luck is the combination of skill, patience, and persistence.

Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Darren Addy
I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact as a contest entry. I need some objective help here. :) I guess another way to put it is: These 5 images are the only entrants in the contest. Which one wins?

Re: PESO 2014 - 156 - GDG

2014-07-09 Thread Attila Boros
Great fun! I also like the hat. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 4:57 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: I love shadow selfies … https://flic.kr/p/odVtvy Enjoy! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Attila Boros
Those are all very good. 1. has great tension as the storm seems to move towards the house, and the circular lines also lead to the house. 3. is special as clearer sky can be seen behind the storm - I prefer the colour version. It's a pity you can submit only one, I'd say 1, but only by a very

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Jack Davis
#1, without question. J - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 10:18:49 AM Subject: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE)

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Bruce
#1, then #5 for me. All are excellent. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Jul 9, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact as a contest entry. I need some

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Marco Alpert
For me, number 5 if the rules of the contest allow you to clone out the bit of tower at the lower right. Otherwise #1. All are wonderful, though. - Marco On Jul 9, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE)

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread knarf
#1! Anyone who says any different is just wrong. Cheers, frank On 9 July, 2014 1:18:49 PM EDT, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact as a contest entry. I need some objective

Re: 'L' Bracket for K-3

2014-07-09 Thread Bryan Jacoby
One other supplier: there is a company (or person or something) called Mestos that sells Korean-made Arca bits on ebay. I have read good things about them. They have an L-bracket for the K-3 with vertical grip in case anybody needs one of those, model PD-K3HL. They also make an L-bracket that

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Bryan Jacoby
#1 is amazing, and #3 is almost as amazing (and the rest are great too). On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 1:50 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: #1! Anyone who says any different is just wrong. Cheers, frank On 9 July, 2014 1:18:49 PM EDT, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'd

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 9 Jul 2014, at 17:51, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: well I'm glad I wasn't alone in that thought There is no finer practitioner of the art of innuendo than Bob Walkden. How's this then: Luckily I found my banana quite quickly. It was a bit

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 9 Jul 2014, at 08:29, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: I had it repaired by a cordwainer in Versailles... Now that's a phrase you don't hear too often. Welcome back Bob, and well done on the epic trip. Ta. The posh rivets are copper by the way. None of your common

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
1 On 9 Jul 2014, at 18:19, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact as a contest entry. I need some objective help here. :) I guess another way to put it is: These 5 images

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks for the favourable mention, Attla. On Wed, 9 Jul 2014 19:24:23 +0300 Attila Boros wrote: A very nice gallery! My faves are: Big Creek Bridge by Jack Davis, beautiful light and excellent composition! The Last Resort by Jan van Wijk, derelict buildings and ghost towns are a

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Mark C
Another vote for #1. #2 and #5 would be my second choices. They are all really stunning! Mark On 7/9/2014 1:18 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact as a contest entry. I need some objective

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Paul
I'd pick #1 -p On 7/9/2014 12:18 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact as a contest entry. I need some objective help here. :) I guess another way to put it is: These 5 images are the only

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread J.C. O'Connell
On 7/9/2014 2:46 PM, Mark C wrote: Another vote for #1. #2 and #5 would be my second choices. They are all really stunning! Mark On 7/9/2014 1:18 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact as a

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Stan Halpin
I would like #1 better if I knew where the horizon was. It bothers me that I can't tell if the trees and house are leaning or if the camera is tilted. If the trees are being blown in the wind, why isn't the grass in the foreground? Given the above niggles, I vote for #2. stan On Jul 9, 2014,

Re: PESO Bronze [nsfw]

2014-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you very much, Bulent, Marco, Dan and Attila. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 4:13 PM, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: Just congrats! Thanks also for your usual (and most welcome) description of the settings. Bulent

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Richard Womer
Summer solstice is, indeed, the correct term; that's what I get for emailing right before bedtime! I think the scheduled PUG should go forward, with eligible photos taken within 3 days of the summer solstice (3 days before solstice day + solstice day + 3 days after = a 7 day window). Rick

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Richard Womer
That's hard. #1. If there is a color version of #5 in which the strip of sky at the bottom is interesting, then it would be a close contender. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I would like #1 better if I knew

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread John
Number 2 or Number 3. On 7/9/2014 2:56 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: I would like #1 better if I knew where the horizon was. It bothers me that I can't tell if the trees and house are leaning or if the camera is tilted. If the trees are being blown in the wind, why isn't the grass in the foreground?

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Attila What matters is you knew which one was the keeper... it's a very lovely shot. I also particularly liked Bruce's because it is much more to my taste than his portraits and is quite stunning - but then the whole gallery looks great. ann On 7/9/2014 12:24, Attila Boros wrote: A very

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
#5 is my choice... On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 2:44 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: Number 2 or Number 3. On 7/9/2014 2:56 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: I would like #1 better if I knew where the horizon was. It bothers me that I can't tell if the trees and house are leaning or if the camera

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
sounds good to me - but then the 20th is when i went to Coney island so ... ann On 7/9/2014 15:38, Richard Womer wrote: Summer solstice is, indeed, the correct term; that's what I get for emailing right before bedtime! I think the scheduled PUG should go forward, with eligible photos taken

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread Attila Boros
Thanks, Ann! I'm looking forward to spend many hours again on photography, unfortunately that happens only when I'm on vacation. The other shots are mostly taken in transit, from home to work, to shopping, to friends and back. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 11:10 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com

Re: PESO - Thistle Head

2014-07-09 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Dan, and to everyone else who looked or commented. I was surprised to see the silky threads of the thistle head - I don't know if that is the way the plant grows (they do produce a lot of downy seeds) or if some arachnid or insect left that... Mark On 7/9/2014 9:05 AM, Daniel J.

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 9 Jul 2014, at 07:50, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Of course, you have to look after your banana while cycling. I kept mine strapped to the front bag and adjusted it regularly to cope with slippage. I stopped for a break at the bottom of a gorge one day and was horrified to

Re:Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Don Guthrie
My Choice is number one. But I get two votes because my wife chose the second one. Next time try to include one bad one or make all of the above a choice. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2014 12:18:49 -0500 From: Darren Addypixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
true true ann On 7/9/2014 12:51, Mark Roberts wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: well I'm glad I wasn't alone in that thought There is no finer practitioner of the art of innuendo than Bob Walkden. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Without looking at any other voters choices - Number 1 is number 1 for me... something other-worldly about it and yet somehow the most realistically forbidding. I loved it tie first time you showed it to us and I still do. ann On 7/9/2014 13:18, Darren Addy wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Stan, don't enter any contests until the rest of us look at the photo :-) ann On 7/9/2014 14:56, Stan Halpin wrote: I would like #1 better if I knew where the horizon was. It bothers me that I can't tell if the trees and house are leaning or if the camera is tilted. If the trees are being

Re: PESO - Thistle Head

2014-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Spectacular image! On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:50 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/thistle-head Pentax K-3, A* 200mm macro, 18 exposures stack focused in Photoshop ... be sure to check out the larger image. Took a few days off hoping to

Re: PESO - Horizon

2014-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
That's just about perfect, Frank. On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 11:21 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken on a hot, hazy morning: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/07/horizon.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” --

Re: OT - Fireworks filmed with a drone

2014-07-09 Thread Bruce Walker
FAA received two complaints from the public, now investigating this ... http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2014/07/09/fireworks-flight-lands-drone-flier-in-faa-fracas On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 4:35 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: DJI Phantom 2 drone flying very close to the

PESO - 1013

2014-07-09 Thread Rick Womer
In olde Phillye: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17808391 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Number one, with number 5 a close second. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 1:18 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE) that YOU think has the most impact

Re: PESO: Pink Petunia

2014-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Don and Jack. I took several images, focusing on different parts of the flower, but as I best recall, in this case I was using center weighted focusing and placing the center point on the stamen. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 11:21

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: Summer solstice is, indeed, the correct term; that's what I get for emailing right before bedtime! Pity I can't use that excuse I think the scheduled PUG should go forward, with eligible photos taken within 3 days of the summer solstice (3

PESO: Orange Portulaca

2014-07-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17810874 K-5IIs, smc DA 35mm F2.8 macro Limited 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,

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Bill
On 09/07/2014 7:11 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: Summer solstice is, indeed, the correct term; that's what I get for emailing right before bedtime! Pity I can't use that excuse I think the scheduled PUG should go forward, with eligible photos

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/9/2014 17:33, Bob W-PDML wrote: Would you like to see my banana? http://www.web-options.com/Banana.jpg I pass My saddle is a B17 standard, but I need to replace it - Here's my saddle: http://www.web-options.com/Saddle.jpg made in Canada,eh? Here are some shots from the

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Subash Jeyan
On Wed, 9 Jul 2014 11:25:14 -0500 Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: There's nothing worse than having your banana fall off. not having a banana in the first place? on long cycle rides of course... Sent from my iPad On Jul 9, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Raise the bar, make it the same day as the Equinox. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 8:57 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 09/07/2014 7:11 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: Summer solstice is, indeed, the correct term; that's what I get for emailing

Re: Synchronicity PUG - Unforeseen Problem

2014-07-09 Thread P.J. Alling
I believe it was an hour of so in the past. Seven days seems just a bit excessive. One of the few times that I contributed to the Synchronicity gallery I shot a whole bunch of wild life photos in a Florida swamp, but the only one that came out of the whole bunch was a half submerged

Re: July PUG - Now Up!

2014-07-09 Thread David Mann
On Jul 10, 2014, at 6:41 am, Jan van Wijk pen...@dfsee.com wrote: This Rhyolite image has been my favourite monitor background ever since 1997 :) It's funny, ever since I bought this computer in 2008 I've just used one of the built-in backgrounds. Before that I used to use my own photos but

Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread David Mann
I think either #1 or #2. The barn gives a human presence and the lighting is perfect but I also like the lonely feeling and the blue colour in #2. Cheers, Dave On Jul 10, 2014, at 5:18 am, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following