when $30 for a smc pentax a 50mm F1.2 is $30 too much

2018-08-29 Thread J.C. O'Connell
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Well that's fun.

2018-08-29 Thread P. J. Alling
Just realized I haven't calibrated my backup monitor.  Looks like I'm starting the process and letting it run most of the night. -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML

Re: Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
A typo. No fish in the beak. Paul > On Aug 29, 2018, at 9:03 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Paul, what do you mean by "no fit > in the beak"? > Have shot and seen so many > Blue Herons that I'd be surprised if > this color tone is simply a trick of > the lighting. > Leaving it there. > Thanks for

Re: PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
There was one very clean example that I saw here on Saturday. Rick, I'll be in and around the NYC/CT/Lower Westchester area from 18 to 30 SEP. If you're going to head there, we'll need to coordinate a time/place; I already have several commitments planned but there's a good bit of time

Re: PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread Rick Womer
I saw one of those (beautifully restored) tooling along near Oxford several years ago. Nice machines! Godfrey, do you plan to visit NYC, and if so when? I may try to get up there. Rick On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 6:27 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Thanks to all who've commented! > > Ann: I'm on

PESO - Come on in!

2018-08-29 Thread Rick Womer
Somehow the entrance to the ruined La Petite Pierre castle wasn't too inviting... https://photos.smugmug.com/AMS-to-CDG/Petite-Pierre/i-Xknvz5f/0/388f9357/XL/Petite%20Pierre%205-18%20%23-1-XL.jpg (K-5, DA 17-70) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Paul, what do you mean by "no fit in the beak"? Have shot and seen so many Blue Herons that I'd be surprised if this color tone is simply a trick of the lighting. Leaving it there. Thanks for commenting J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 5:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Nice shot.

Re: Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot. While there is no fit in his beak, he has one in his gullet. I’ve seen that look before, right after they swallow. The dark color is mainly a function of the light. Paul > On Aug 29, 2018, at 6:16 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > That's a nice grab, Jack -- did you see him catch that

Re: Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks much, Dan! Valued remarks. J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 4:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Majestic Bird, well captured and framed. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 6:37 PM Jack Davis wrote: >> >>

Re: Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Majestic Bird, well captured and framed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 6:37 PM Jack Davis wrote: > Thanks, Ann. > What you see in his beak looks like a > preening collection. Appears rather > like feather material. > He was a good

Re: Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Ann. What you see in his beak looks like a preening collection. Appears rather like feather material. He was a good distance away. Maybe 70 or 80 yards.(?) Does your Field Guide identify him? Appreciate your comments. Thanks, again! J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 3:16 PM,

Re: PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks to all who've commented! Ann: I'm on the island until Tuesday, 04SEP, staying at my friends' home in Ballaugh Curraghs. Then I'm over to Liverpool on the way to Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, and London. Back to the USA (Boston first) on 11SEP. G > On Aug 29, 2018, at 11:12 PM, ann

Re: Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread ann sanfedele
That's a nice grab, Jack -- did you see him catch that dinner in his beak? ann On 8/29/2018 5:10 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Went to CA Wildlife Area this AM.Handy location, being about 20 miles from home. Flooding has only just begun, but in those areas the "Wildlife" is collecting, although

Re: PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread ann sanfedele
nice atmosphere  -- where are you? ann On 8/29/2018 2:31 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 29/8/18, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >From yesterday: https://flic.kr/p/2aufhtG For those interested, it's a 1950s BSA Bantam. Nice shot! -- ann sanfedele photography

Blue Heron

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Went to CA Wildlife Area this AM.Handy location, being about 20 miles from home. Flooding has only just begun, but in those areas the "Wildlife" is collecting, although certainly scarce considering what it will be in another month or so. Have shot many Blue Herons, but none as dark in

Re: PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Nicely composed, GDG. You needn't move a thing! J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 11:31 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 29/8/18, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> From yesterday: >> >> https://flic.kr/p/2aufhtG >> >> For those interested, it's a 1950s BSA

Re: PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 29/8/18, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >From yesterday: > > https://flic.kr/p/2aufhtG > >For those interested, it's a 1950s BSA Bantam. Nice shot! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News --

Re: A reminder & a novelty

2018-08-29 Thread Bill
On 8/29/2018 10:23 AM, coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Picked up an old MX cheap today. Put in fresh batteries. Meter stays on when locked. Remind me: Is the battery switch beneath the base plate? The switch is beneath the baseplate, but IIRC, the adjuster is behind door number one, which is

Re: PESO: black drongo juvenile

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Another excellent image, Subash! J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 7:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I like the aggressive stare. > Black animals are difficult to photograph. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at

Re: PESO - Approaching Storm

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Contrast gives the scene good depth. J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 8:02 AM, Rick Womer wrote: > > The pastured valley between the old and new Petite Pierre: > > https://photos.smugmug.com/AMS-to-CDG/Petite-Pierre/i-JK7b24s/0/862ba95a/L/Petite%20Pierre%205-18%20%23-2-2-L.jpg >

Re: PESO: Dendrologyical Abstract

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Love that lens, Alan! J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 9:03 AM, Alan C wrote: > > I spotted this scene in a park about 100m from my house this afternoon. The > Baobab in front is deciduous while the Red Essenhout behind is evergreen. We > are just moving into spring so the

Re: PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice bike, and lots of interesting textures in the scene. I like it. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 11:47 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > From yesterday: > > https://flic.kr/p/2aufhtG > > For those interested, it's a 1950s BSA Bantam. >

A reminder & a novelty

2018-08-29 Thread collinb
Picked up an old MX cheap today. Put in fresh batteries. Meter stays on when locked. Remind me: Is the battery switch beneath the base plate? Also, this novel memo older fits an old ME. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/43630344264/ Haven't seen one for many years now. Must be "rare" I

PESO: Dendrologyical Abstract

2018-08-29 Thread Alan C
I spotted this scene in a park about 100m from my house this afternoon. The Baobab in front is deciduous while the Red Essenhout behind is evergreen. We are just moving into spring so the Baobab will soon begin sprouting new leaves. These trees & most others in the park were planted about 20

PESO 2018 - 093 - GDG

2018-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
From yesterday: https://flic.kr/p/2aufhtG For those interested, it's a 1950s BSA Bantam. Enjoy! G — No matter where you go, go there on a Guzzi. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO: black drongo juvenile

2018-08-29 Thread Subash Jeyan
On Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:45:21 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > Superb. Keep the bird photos coming. Your work is consistently > excellent. > > Although I might add that you don’t have to thank everyone who > comments. I just issue one thank you to all, and sometimes I don’t do > that. We al know

Re: PESOs (3) - La Petite Pierre

2018-08-29 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Ann. Both parts of La Petite Pierre have beautifully restored buildings right next to ones that are literally falling down. The old section seems to have more of the latter; though we saw a couple of nice-looking hotels and cafes that wait until the tourist/vacation season to open. Rick

PESO - Approaching Storm

2018-08-29 Thread Rick Womer
The pastured valley between the old and new Petite Pierre: https://photos.smugmug.com/AMS-to-CDG/Petite-Pierre/i-JK7b24s/0/862ba95a/L/Petite%20Pierre%205-18%20%23-2-2-L.jpg Paul, I boosted the contrast considerably; let me know how this comes through. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: black drongo juvenile

2018-08-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Superb. Keep the bird photos coming. Your work is consistently excellent. Although I might add that you don’t have to thank everyone who comments. I just issue one thank you to all, and sometimes I don’t do that. We al know that comments are appreciated! Paul > On Aug 29, 2018, at 10:13 AM,

Re: PESO: black drongo juvenile

2018-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the aggressive stare. Black animals are difficult to photograph. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 10:14 AM Subash Jeyan wrote: > a photo from an early morning birding session yesterday. someone who > clearly thought that i was

Re: No longer uploading to facebook?

2018-08-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
"Show me your friends, and I'll tell you who you are". (It's a rather curious fact that this proverb exists in many cultures and languages.) Who said "you can't put a price on friendship"? FB, Google, etc. have found a profitable way to put a price on your friends. Cheers, Igor P. J.

PESO: black drongo juvenile

2018-08-29 Thread Subash Jeyan
a photo from an early morning birding session yesterday. someone who clearly thought that i was trespassing: http://something-feathered.in/2018/08/29/black-drongo-juvenile/ comments appreciated. i hope i am not flooding the list with bird photos. ~subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: bengal weaver

2018-08-29 Thread Subash Jeyan
On Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:50:20 -0700 Jack Davis wrote: > Impressive image, Subash! > Setting and crop very well chosen. thank you Jack... > > On Aug 28, 2018, at 9:00 PM, Alan C wrote: > > > > There are many weaver species in SA but the ones I commonly see > > around here in the Lowveld are

Re: PESO: scaly-breasted munia

2018-08-29 Thread Subash Jeyan
On Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:03:48 -0400 Rick Womer wrote: > Another lovely shot, Subash. Colors, composition (I like the > interaction of the grasses), sharpness, and subject are all splendid. thank you Rick. appreciate it... > On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 9:30 PM, Subash Jeyan > wrote: > > On Tue, 28

Re: PESO: bengal weaver

2018-08-29 Thread Subash Jeyan
On Wed, 29 Aug 2018 06:00:41 +0200 Alan C wrote: > There are many weaver species in SA but the ones I commonly see > around here in the Lowveld are the Masked, Lesser Masked, Village & > Spectacled, all Ploceus spp. thank you Alan. i'll look them all up :) > > On 29-Aug-18 03:43 AM, Subash

Re: PESOs (3) - La Petite Pierre

2018-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely village, ably portrayed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 3:51 PM Rick Womer wrote: > S-l-o-w-l-y getting through pix from our May trip. > > These are from La Petite Pierre, a town of about 700 souls in the > Voges region of

Re: PESO: scaly-breasted munia

2018-08-29 Thread Rick Womer
Another lovely shot, Subash. Colors, composition (I like the interaction of the grasses), sharpness, and subject are all splendid. Rick On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 9:30 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > On Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:19:26 -0400 > Mark C wrote: > >> Great clarity and contrasting colors between

Re: PESO: bengal weaver

2018-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Impressive image, Subash! Setting and crop very well chosen. J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2018, at 9:00 PM, Alan C wrote: > > There are many weaver species in SA but the ones I commonly see around here > in the Lowveld are the Masked, Lesser Masked, Village & Spectacled, all > Ploceus