Re: PESO: Astoria

2014-08-10 Thread Attila Boros
Thanks, Dave. It was built in 1902 as part of the Art Nouveau / Jugendstil movement. It would be awesome to build in this style today, but I doubt that will happen. On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 8:39 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Cool! They don't build them like that anymore. I should

Re: PESO: Bluebird of Happiness

2014-08-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Disappointing, Dan. From the title I was expecting to see a blue balloon of some description. Interesting story though. Chris On 9 August 2014 06:57, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The bluebird of happiness flew up my, ah, nose. G For decades, I had kept a number of bird

Re: Astoria

2014-08-10 Thread Attila Boros
Thanks, Ken. On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 6:34 AM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Nice capture even if centered. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Astoria Hotel and

Re: GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

2014-08-10 Thread Stanley Halpin
Thanks Ann, Cotty, Mark, Christine, Don and others who may have looked and/or commented. (Just returned home late last night and as always it will take a while before I make a full transition from work and threads in-process on my laptop to work and threads on my home computer.) stan On Aug

Re: GESO: Michigan - Upper Peninsula

2014-08-10 Thread Stanley Halpin
Thanks again Christine, Mark. I had another good field session yesterday morning as the workshop closed out. I haven’t even downloaded those yet, while waiting to complete the transfer of the earlier photos from my laptop. But am very hopeful that I will have another 2-3 good shots. (But no

Re: PESO Sign of the times.

2014-08-10 Thread John
You don't have to tell me how bad Southern Bell was (is!). On 8/9/2014 8:47 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: The ATT name was purchased by Southern Bell Company, which if you do a little checking you'll find has also purchased pretty much all of the local operating companies that were spun off by ATT,

Re: PESO Sign of the times.

2014-08-10 Thread John
Before acquiring the ATT name, Southern Bell changed their name to BellSouth. The initials aren't SBC, they're BS. On 8/9/2014 9:56 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: You're right, SBC didn't buy Bell Atlantic, now known as Verizon, but Pacific Bell belongs to SBC now known as ATT. On 8/9/2014 9:15 AM,

Re: PESO: Cataract Gorge

2014-08-10 Thread Mark C
Nicely composed scene with excellent lighting. Mark On 8/2/2014 11:17 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: Launceston's Cataract Gorge in Autumn K10D Sigma 18-125mm lens https://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/14627787058/ --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast!

Re: PESO - Yacht

2014-08-10 Thread Richard Womer
Flickr insists on showing me your whole photo stream--which is excellent--but I don't know which shot you're talking about. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 4:16 PM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: That's a very good model, almost had me fooled:) On Thu,

Re: September PUG - Some Guidelines

2014-08-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Brian... I did that but after about 15 cycles the barf factor was just too severe. I realize (well, I HOPE) all that stuff is tongue in cheek, but still... they were beyond pompus - they were pretty much undecypherable... it sounded like it would be fun when you first presented it, but this

Re: PESO: Bluebird of Happiness

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You want a blue balloon? Here: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17832016size=md Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 6:04 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Disappointing, Dan. From the title I was expecting to see a blue

Re: PESO: Astoria

2014-08-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Not what I expected - the building a tad excessively 19th-century- gingerbread for my taste - but would be a cute dollhouse. The photo is just right, though. a perfect postcard. ann On 8/10/2014 01:39, David Mann wrote: Cool! They don't build them like that anymore. I should send this pic

PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with regularity. Took this one out on the deck to shoot it this morning. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17832047size=lg --

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I'm impressed, Paul. First, Orchids are DAMN hard to grow at home. The lighting, temperature and humidity requirements are quite strict, and they do not tolerate neglect. As someone who has tried to grow orchids, with limited success, I congratulate you on growing such a fine specimen. Second,

Re: PESO: Cataract Gorge

2014-08-10 Thread Kenneth Waller
What Mark said. -Original Message- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: Re: PESO: Cataract Gorge Nicely composed scene with excellent lighting. Mark On 8/2/2014 11:17 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: Launceston's Cataract Gorge in Autumn K10D Sigma 18-125mm lens

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Kenneth Waller
Well composed and executed. -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO orchid I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with

Re: PESO: Astoria

2014-08-10 Thread Attila Boros
Thanks, Ann. On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 11:35 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Not what I expected - the building a tad excessively 19th-century- gingerbread for my taste - but would be a cute dollhouse. The photo is just right, though. a perfect postcard. ann On 8/10/2014 01:39,

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Excellent work Dan, and outstanding background! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 5:20 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent work Dan, and outstanding background! Regards, Bob S. Thanks, but that's Paul's image, not mine! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Whoops

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very well done! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 8:23 PM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Having only two wheels can be embarrassing sometimes *istDS and Sigma 100-300mm telephoto zoom

Re: PESO - Hungry Bench

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is hilarious! good eye and nice catch Marco. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso25.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco ---

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Joseph McAllister
Very nice, Paul JJM Sent from my iPad On Aug 10, 2014, at 13:58, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with regularity.

Re: PESO: Forest colours

2014-08-10 Thread Mark C
I like the saturated colors - very lush! On 8/7/2014 4:28 PM, Attila Boros wrote: Re-editing an older photo: http://500px.com/photo/78981501/forest-colours-by-attila-boros K10D, DA 21mm Limited. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is

GESO: Canadian Rockies

2014-08-10 Thread Matthew Hunt
In June, I took a vacation with my wife and friends to Banff National Park and the surrounding area. I've been posting images gradually since then, and many of you have seen them on other sites and social networks, but for those who haven't, I invite you to see the finished collection now:

Re: September PUG - Some Guidelines

2014-08-10 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: Brian... I did that but after about 15 cycles the barf factor was just too severe. I realize (well, I HOPE) all that stuff is tongue in cheek, but still... they were beyond pompus - they were pretty much undecypherable... it sounded like it would be

OT?: I've made the final round. Help a PDMLer win?

2014-08-10 Thread Darren Addy
If you are a PentaxForums member you probably already got the email to the 3rd (and FINAL) round viewing and voting threads. With the PDML's help my 2nd round photo was good enough to get me into the final round, meaning that I should have a 1:32 chance of winning (all things being equal). The

Re: OT?: I've made the final round. Help a PDMLer win?

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have no problem voting for that image; one of the best I've seen in a while. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: If you are a PentaxForums member you probably already got the email to the 3rd

Re: OT?: I've made the final round. Help a PDMLer win?

2014-08-10 Thread Darren Addy
Thank you Daniel! On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 6:49 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I have no problem voting for that image; one of the best I've seen in a while. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Darren Addy

Re: GESO: Canadian Rockies

2014-08-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
What a great album! Those are classic images of a classic venue/ I especially like the image of Moraine Lake; it equals most paintings I have seen. I have an image of Peyto lake taken from exactly that vantage point, but then I guess everyone who visits Banff takes an image from that spot.

Re: PESO - Hungry Bench

2014-08-10 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Dan! - Marco On Aug 10, 2014, at 2:37 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That is hilarious! good eye and nice catch Marco. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Hungry Bench

2014-08-10 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Ann! Much appreciated. - Marco On Aug 9, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: :-) Think the gull was frightened? Always love your stuff, Marco ann On 8/9/2014 17:39, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso25.html Comments, as always,

Re: OT?: I've made the final round. Help a PDMLer win?

2014-08-10 Thread Stanley Halpin
Good luck. Yours is clearly the best but of course that has nothing to do with likely outcome. Interesting that they emphasize “Back to Basics” and then add: … Creative shooting techniques such as multiple exposures or filters [in-camera ] were encouraged... stan Read more at:

GESO: Munich Art Scene

2014-08-10 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
Hi all, I've spent most of the past few months in Munich and a lot of that time in various ateliers, galleries and museums. Here is my photo-essay on the art scene in this city. http://stampsy.com/user/16905/latest/8360 some photos feature a takumar 50 1.4, although most are taken with the sigma

Re: GESO: Munich Art Scene

2014-08-10 Thread Richard Womer
Luka, I've missed your work! There are several shots in this gallery I really like. Munich is a very interesting city--partly very conservative and traditional, and partly very restless. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 9:23 PM, Luka Knezevic-Strika

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Jack Davis
Nice BW effect. Nicely exposed! J - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 1:58:33 PM Subject: PESO orchid I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Liked it on FB, like it here :-) ann On 8/10/2014 16:58, Paul Stenquist wrote: I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with regularity. Took this one out on the deck to

Re: GESO: Canadian Rockies

2014-08-10 Thread Jack Davis
Really nice work, Matthew! Especially like Sulfur Mtn, Mountain and Clouds and Yoho River. J - Original Message - From: Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 3:07:48 PM Subject: GESO: Canadian Rockies In June, I took a vacation with my wife

GESO Quick Trip to Asheville, NC

2014-08-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: I was recently in Asheville, NC for 5 days on work related business. Had a quick romp downtown on Saturday and did a Sunday drive with colleagues along the Blue Ridge Parkway, stopping at the Craft Guild and Mount Mitchell. Had an absolute blast! Came home only to read

Re: GESO: Canadian Rockies

2014-08-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, that’s a beautiful gallery, Mathew! The wildlife shots are great as well as the scenics. Love the toilet paper photo. Great work! Cheers, Christine On Aug 10, 2014, at 5:07 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: In June, I took a vacation with my wife and friends to Banff National

PESO 2014 - This and That - GDG

2014-08-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Had a little fun ... A friend gave me some pretty old Polaroid Type 667 pack film, so I wanted to test it and find out if it was still any good. I pulled out the Model 100 back for the Hasselblad and fitted it. A few snaps with a test target determined that it has lost about half its speed (ISO

Re: GESO: Munich Art Scene

2014-08-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Luka I love your photography but for some reason in both chrome and firefox viewing them is nearly impossible - the screen jumps and the photos are too large... I struggled with it long enough to get to the 4th photo which is brilliant.. the unpleasant and unpleased women looking at who

Re: PESO (non-Pentax): Selfie x2

2014-08-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Love it! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Aug 6, 2014, at 3:04 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I spend the last 5 days in Twinsburg, Ohio for my annual Twins Days venture with my twin brother. The K5 performed flawlessly for days beside (and almost IN) the

Re: GESO: Canadian Rockies

2014-08-10 Thread Alan C
Really enjoyed your GESO, Matt. Plenty to keep holiday makers photographers busy. Are the bears dangerous? Alan C -Original Message- From: Matthew Hunt Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 12:07 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: Canadian Rockies In June, I took a vacation

Re: GESO Quick Trip to Asheville, NC

2014-08-10 Thread Alan C
An excellent GESO, Christine. Looks like a very interesting place. Love the forest mountain scenes. Alan C -Original Message- From: Christine Aguila Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 5:18 AM To: PDML List Subject: GESO Quick Trip to Asheville, NC Hi Everyone: I was recently in

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Alan C
Exquisite. You certainly succeeded with that one. You don't exactly have the ideal conditions there. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 10:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO orchid I struggled with a few orchids for years,

Re: Kruger 1-4/08/2014 (Wrap up)

2014-08-10 Thread Alan C
Thanks to you all for the comments. Yes, we did have a wonderful W/E with far above average sightings. My wife, Ann, took a lot with her Fuji Super-zoom too. Some are so good it makes one wonder about the need for a DSLR! Ann - a love scene - the female hyaena was feeding it's 4 pups. There

Things you shouldn't say when trying to book a wedding

2014-08-10 Thread Larry Colen
Three minute video with almost a minute's worth of funny material. People may reference it to you because at about 2:15 one of the examples is I have a top of the line Pentax.