GESO 2014 - A Ghouish Night - GDG

2014-11-03 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A few more photos from Saturday evening … https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5TEoXP enjoy! Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Any comments on Sigma 10-20 f3.5 or Pentax 15mm?

2014-11-03 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 30.10.14 16:48, schrieb Sandy Harris: I am trying to put together a lightweight kit for travel. Looking at web reviews, I'm inclined to think the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 is a lens I want. However, the Pentax 15mm is considerably lighter and reportedly very good. I have the Sigma and it's quite

Re: Any comments on Sigma 10-20 f3.5 or Pentax 15mm?

2014-11-03 Thread Alastair Robertson
Ralf I don't see much flare in the night pictures I have taken with the 15 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gnjd82fijffi9lt/AACBX9s4oEpWajDqKbM-MYjta?dl=0 You do get a starburst effect - perhaps that's what you mean? Admittedly most of these are at dusk rather than night and there does seem to a

Re: PESO: The Drop

2014-11-03 Thread Jack Davis
I think you did well with the framing, David. Close quarters for the DoF. Jack - Original Message - From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2014 11:34:15 PM Subject: PESO: The Drop First photo from my trip to Skippyland... sorry it's a little

Re: Any comments on Sigma 10-20 f3.5 or Pentax 15mm?

2014-11-03 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 03.11.14 12:30, schrieb Alastair Robertson: You do get a starburst effect - perhaps that's what you mean? Yes, and definitely some of the more crude kind. Certainly more than what I'd want in my pictures. It's not as pronouced in your shots but what I'd seen in the Pentax Photo Gallery

GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
A really nice day in and around the cathedral. If was great catching up with Stan, Meg and Jostein (and Cotty came too). http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLSalisbury Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Alan C
Thanks so much for that inspiring GESO, Chris. It fills a gap because I took 0 pictures inside only a couple outside when we were there some years ago. The Font is a new addition. I still have some relatives residing in view of the Cathedral. Alan C -Original Message- From: Chris

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Jack Davis
All wonderful exposures! Fun!! Jack - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, November 3, 2014 5:37:26 AM Subject: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury A really nice day in and around the cathedral. If was great

PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
A doe looks out from behind a tree in Troy, Michigan this morning. K-3 plus DA8 60-250 with DA 1.4X converter, f5.6, 1/400th, ISO 1600, 350mm: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17896481size=lg The doe is wild but roams the several hundred acres of a nature center. The deer I see there

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Ken Waller
Nice captures Chris. -Original Message- From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net Subject: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury A really nice day in and around the cathedral. If was great catching up with Stan, Meg and Jostein (and Cotty came too).

PESO - Autumn in the Rouge

2014-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
A Rouge River scene, November 2, 2014. K-3 with DA*60-250/4 and DA 1.4X converter. f5.6, 1/1250th, ISO 1600, 350mm. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17897507size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. You captured the ambience of the location. Nice to see the PDML faces as well. Paul On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:37 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: A really nice day in and around the cathedral. If was great catching up with Stan, Meg and Jostein (and Cotty came too).

Re: PESO: PDML meet-up in Salisbury UK - the evidence

2014-11-03 Thread Don Guthrie
You all look so much younger than I pictured you. Credit to the photographer. On 11/2/14, 10:06 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 11:12:37 + From: Steve Cottrellco...@seeingeye.tv To: pentax listPDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: PDML meet-up in Salisbury UK -

Re: PPESO: Stone Bridge

2014-11-03 Thread Don Guthrie
Nice scene well seen tranquil lovely. On 11/3/14, 2:20 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 21:01:09 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Stone Bridge Message-ID:

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Rick Womer
Excellent gallery, Chris! There are lots of inventive angles and striking compositions. Salisbury is one of the few English cathedrals we haven't visited. I'm eager to fix that. Cheers, Rick On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:37 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: A really nice day in and around the cathedral.

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Very nice, especially the sharpness. It's a good time to catch photos of them, something to do with the time change. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:01 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A doe looks out from behind a tree in Troy, Michigan this morning. K-3 plus

Re: PESO: Stone Bridge

2014-11-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Pual. While it is normally a bucolic scene, on that day 35,000 people descended on Moorland Farm for the annual Far Hills Race Meeting. Most of them parked in the open fields partially visible in this image, and then crossed this bridge to enter the race site. Dan Dan Matyola

Re: PPESO: Stone Bridge

2014-11-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Don. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Nice scene well seen tranquil lovely. On 11/3/14, 2:20 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 11 Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 21:01:09 -0500

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Fine portrait, up close and personal, with lots of detail. I love it. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 12:39 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Paul, Very nice, especially the sharpness. It's a good time to catch photos of them,

Re: PESO - Autumn in the Rouge

2014-11-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice, clear image of the ducks and the water, Paul, but to my eye the busy background is a bit too prominent, and detracts from the scene. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 11:35 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A Rouge River

Re: GESO 2014 - A Ghouish Night - GDG

2014-11-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Those are very vivid images, if a bit disturbing. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 3:20 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: A few more photos from Saturday evening … https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5TEoXP enjoy! Godfrey ---

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful image. I'm impressed with your setup, Paul. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, November 3, 2014 8:01:55 AM Subject: PESO - peekaboo A doe looks out from behind a tree in Troy, Michigan this morning. K-3

sigma 18-35 review

2014-11-03 Thread Larry Colen
Pentax forums did a review of the 18-35: Skipping to the conclusion: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/sigma-18-35mm-f18-dc-hsm-art/conclusion.html From the start: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/sigma-18-35mm-f18-dc-hsm-art/introduction.html tl;dr: Amazing lens, incredible sharpness but

Re: sigma 18-35 review

2014-11-03 Thread Darren Addy
Don't think you have accurately summed up. From the article linked: Excellent aberration control with very low amounts of purple fringing and Perfectly accurate autofocus, regardless of aperture, when using Contrast Detect AF (Live View) but using the viewfinder autofocus was inexplicably awful

Re: PESO: PDML meet-up in Salisbury UK - the evidence

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super job by Meg - and a great day out. Chris On 1 November 2014 23:43, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Good to get together, albeit briefly. Photo courtesy of my wife and her oldish Leica... http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p909010808/h2703759e#h2703759e stan -- PDML

Re: sigma 18-35 review

2014-11-03 Thread Larry Colen
Darren Addy wrote: Don't think you have accurately summed up. From the article linked: Excellent aberration control with very low amounts of purple fringing and OK, I guess I misread the section: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/sigma-18-35mm-f18-dc-hsm-art/aberrations-and-flare.html

PESO - Apfel, alle sorten

2014-11-03 Thread Rick Womer
In the Potsdam market: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17897690size=lg (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

Re: GESO 2014 - A Ghouish Night - GDG

2014-11-03 Thread Mark C
Ghoulish indeed an excellent Halloween collection. Those costumes are incredibly well done. Mark On 11/3/2014 3:20 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A few more photos from Saturday evening … https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5TEoXP enjoy! Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't

Re: PESO - Apfel, alle sorten

2014-11-03 Thread Jack Davis
Very nice composition. Conveniently framed by the fruit stands in all their color. Like it, Rick. Jack - Original Message - From: Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Cc: Ellen Womer ellens.not.h...@gmail.com, Carla Wiltenburg chwiltenb...@gmail.com, Joy

Re: PESO - Apfel, alle sorten

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice picture Rick. I love the way seasonal produce is embraced in Germany. We went to Nuremberg in May once and there was spargel (asparagus) everywhere in the markets and restaurants. Chris On 3 November 2014 22:17, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: In the Potsdam market:

Re: GESO 2014 - A Ghouish Night - GDG

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Cleverly done, but a little alarming too. Chris On 3 November 2014 08:20, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: A few more photos from Saturday evening … https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5TEoXP enjoy! Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist. --

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Alan - perhaps another time. CM On 3 November 2014 14:31, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Thanks so much for that inspiring GESO, Chris. It fills a gap because I took 0 pictures inside only a couple outside when we were there some years ago. The Font is a new addition. I still have some

Re: GESO: My pictures of the PDML visit to Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 November 2014 17:14, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent gallery, Chris! There are lots of inventive angles and striking compositions. Salisbury is one of the few English cathedrals we haven't visited. I'm eager to fix that. Thanks Rick. Next time you're over... Chris

Re: sigma 18-35 review

2014-11-03 Thread Rob Studdert
I've probably made 10k+ shots with mine now, I've produced many amazing shots, it kills the FA31LTD performance wise and whilst focus can be hit and miss who is really surprised, no phase detect AF system is designed for an 18mm f1.8 lens. That said it's no where near as crap as has been mentioned

Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Steve Cottrell
Three quick portraits with my favourite lens. http://pdml.posthaven.com/three-portraits-in-salisbury -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Apfel, alle sorten

2014-11-03 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 04.11.14 00:11, schrieb Chris Mitchell: Nice picture Rick. I love the way seasonal produce is embraced in Germany. We went to Nuremberg in May once and there was spargel (asparagus) everywhere in the markets and restaurants. Asparagus is very popular over here and the season is only a few

Re: Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Bruce Walker
Excellent shots! On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 6:34 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Three quick portraits with my favourite lens. http://pdml.posthaven.com/three-portraits-in-salisbury -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Joseph McAllister
Nice portfolio of normally skittish critters Paul. Thanks for sharing. JJMcA On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A doe looks out from behind a tree in Troy, Michigan this morning. K-3 plus DA8 60-250 with DA 1.4X converter, f5.6, 1/400th, ISO 1600, 350mm:

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Ken Waller
Nicely captured Paul. It isn't full frame is it? By its dimensions it's appears somewhat cropped. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - peekaboo A doe looks out from behind a

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's a slight crop. That's true of nearly all my photos. Paul via phone On Nov 3, 2014, at 7:18 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Nicely captured Paul. It isn't full frame is it? By its dimensions it's appears somewhat cropped. Kenneth Waller

Re: GESO 2014 - A Ghouish Night - GDG

2014-11-03 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thank you all for commenting! It was a fun night—the host and his family are so into Halloween you can't believe it. Their enthusiasm is infectious. G A few more photos from Saturday evening … https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5TEoXP -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Ken Waller
That's true of nearly all my photos. Same with me. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO - peekaboo It's a slight crop. That's true of nearly all my photos. Paul via

Re: Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Nicely done, Cotty! I think I'd want to see just a hair more dof on the first shot, but the others are right there. G On Nov 3, 2014, at 3:34 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Three quick portraits with my favourite lens.

OT: 10 ebooks on Street Photography

2014-11-03 Thread Darren Addy
Saw this post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-ernest-sweet/10-free-mustread-street-p_b_6087980.html For those interested in Street Photography that don't want to hassle with the individual downloads, giving email addresses, etc. here is a zip file containing 9 of the 10 titles: The file

Re: Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. The limited DOF works well for you here. Paul On Nov 3, 2014, at 6:50 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent shots! On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 6:34 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Three quick portraits with my favourite lens.

Re: PESO - Autumn in the Rouge

2014-11-03 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:35 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A Rouge River scene, November 2, 2014. K-3 with DA*60-250/4 and DA 1.4X converter. f5.6, 1/1250th, ISO 1600, 350mm. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17897507size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Mark C
Most excellent, all three! Mark On 11/3/2014 6:34 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Three quick portraits with my favourite lens. http://pdml.posthaven.com/three-portraits-in-salisbury --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active.

Re: Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Igor PDML-StR
... and just more hair on the second one? ;-) Nice portraits, Cotty! ... and if I correctly understand who is pictured, - some of the letters is the last name are upside-down ( d - p ), and some - moved around. ;-) Cheers, Igor Godfrey DiGiorgi Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:49:33 -0800 wrote:

Re: Any comments on Sigma 10-20 f3.5 or Pentax 15mm?

2014-11-03 Thread steve harley
on 2014-10-30 9:48 Sandy Harris wrote I am trying to put together a lightweight kit for travel. Looking at web reviews, I'm inclined to think the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 is a lens I want. However, the Pentax 15mm is considerably lighter and reportedly very good. i am looking for comments on those two

Re: PESO: The Drop

2014-11-03 Thread David Mann
Yes, that's why I was at f/11. It might have helped to go a bit further but I may have been afraid of screwing it up. I forgot to mention that the infamous Ned Kelly was held in that jail. They have a very good tour where the group gets booked in and locked up by the duty sergeant, then

Re: Three Portraits - PDML Salisbury

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nicely done Cotters. Thanks. Chris On 3 November 2014 23:34, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Three quick portraits with my favourite lens. http://pdml.posthaven.com/three-portraits-in-salisbury -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video

Re: PESO: Stone Bridge

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 November 2014 17:42, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Pual. While it is normally a bucolic scene, on that day 35,000 people descended on Moorland Farm for the annual Far Hills Race Meeting. Most of them parked in the open fields partially visible in this image, and

Using studio soft boxes etc with speedlights?

2014-11-03 Thread Larry Colen
I've got a few softboxes that are compatible with various studio strobes. It would be really nifty if I could use them with speedlights. I was wondering if anyone knew of handy gadgets that would support both a speedlight and a softbox on a lighting stand. I'm also looking at getting some