Nooks and Crannies [K-5 + DA15, FA*24, FA31]

2011-04-04 Thread Andrew Allen
Hi Pentaxians Here is a recent street series photographed primarily in urban St. Louis with three of my favorite lenses - and of course my favorite camera, the K-5. Comments/questions welcome. http://andrewallenphoto.com/p379560305 -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer

The Unfortunate [K-5 + DA15, FA31]

2011-03-19 Thread Andrew Allen
Hello Pentax Folk! Here is a recent series I shot (street/texture) with the K-5 and two of my favorite lenses. Comments/questions/critique welcome and appreciated. http://andrewallenphoto.com/p296735198/e3d295987#h3d295987 -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer

The Train that Never Came [K-5 + DA15, FA31]

2011-02-13 Thread Andrew Allen
Hello Pentaxians! Here is a series from a Mecca of street shooting ... urban St. Louis! The number of abandoned buildings, strange sites, and pure decay is overwhelming. Comments/questions welcome. http://andrewallenphoto.com/p461735914 -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer

Buried Under 2ft of Snow in Missouri

2011-02-01 Thread Andrew Allen
ssouri for nearly 30 years, I can say this is really really unusual for this area. For the folks in Chicago: get ready - it's heading your way and it's nasty. -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net htt

Conspiracy Season [13 imgs - K-5 + DA15, FA43]

2011-01-22 Thread Andrew Allen
Hello Pentaxians Another frosty set of street/texture shots for you to inspect; comments/questions/thoughts always welcome. http://andrewallenphoto.com/p107519870 -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

DA*55 does 35mm Film

2011-01-18 Thread Andrew Allen
view.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=37479981 -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- 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 ab

The Darkest Days [18 imgs - K-5 + FA*24, FA31, FA43, DA*55]

2011-01-08 Thread Andrew Allen
My first 2011 series ... welcome to the frozen midwest; comments/questions welcome. http://andrewallenphoto.com/p132889404/slideshow -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

How To Hang Around [16 imgs - DA15, FA31, DA*55]

2011-01-01 Thread Andrew Allen
es (15, 31, 55) is currently my favorite 3-lens setup and covers most conceivable 'street' situations. Have a look - questions/comments welcome: http://andrewallenphoto.com/p568283951 -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Di

Windy City Walking [25 imgs - DA15, FA31, FA43, DA*55]

2010-12-30 Thread Andrew Allen
/questions welcome): http://andrewallenphoto.com/p462249371 -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- 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 f

Ice Spider [1 img - FA31]

2010-12-30 Thread Andrew Allen
Comments/questions welcome ... FA31 in much of it's creamy goodness. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/AMMouse/Pentax%20K100D%20Super/Pentax%20FA31%20Limited/PK501245a1.jpg -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Pentax DA70 Limited on FF [11 imgs]

2010-12-27 Thread Andrew Allen
strikes me as curious - you've been using an allegedly portrait lens for common photography, so to say. Boris" -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.

The Pentax DA70 Limited on 35mm film [11 imgs]

2010-12-26 Thread Andrew Allen
ut an aperture ring). For those interested - the Pz-1p is/was the blueprint for the K10D/K20D bodies, and features what is perhaps an even better grip. Check out this gallery for the shots: http://photobucket.com/PentaxDA70-FF Comments welcome. -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and W

How To Turn Off Sound on my Website

2010-12-26 Thread Andrew Allen
everyone wants to hear it. -Andy -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- 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 directions.

PESO: Those Less Fortunate [DA15]

2010-12-25 Thread Andrew Allen
27;ve never spoken a word. Peace and love to all of you. My image is one of a reminder - reach out, spread love, help strangers. Comments always welcome. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/AMMouse/Pentax%20K100D%20Super/Pentax%20DA15%20Limited/PK718493a1.jpg -- Andrew Allen Freelanc

PESO: Dreaming Of Warmer Days [DA15 Ltd.]

2010-12-24 Thread Andrew Allen
Right in the thick of a cold mid-western winter here ... figured I'd recollect on some warmer times. Comments welcome. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/AMMouse/Pentax%20K100D%20Super/Pentax%20DA15%20Limited/PK716405a1.jpg -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and W

Focal Length Constriction and RF's

2010-12-23 Thread Andrew Allen
serious sports work. Recently, I had a friend told me I should try out a RF for my needs - of course I'd love an M9 - but I've yet to win the lottery. Any thoughts on this focal length constriction, and the use of a RF for street shooting versus a DSLR? -- Andrew Allen Freelanc

RE: FA*24 Discussion and Responses

2010-12-23 Thread Andrew Allen
y shooting. -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- 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 directions.

Why I shoot primes + Another FA*24 Shot

2010-12-22 Thread Andrew Allen
e 'Silver Bullet' (in Chicago): http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/AMMouse/Pentax%20K100D%20Super/Pentax%20FA24/PK719676a1.jpg -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

My Old Friend ... the FA*24

2010-12-21 Thread Andrew Allen
ith the lens: http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/AMMouse/Pentax%20K100D%20Super/Pentax%20FA24/PK717266a1.jpg Any thoughts? -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

RE: Laptops As Desktops

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
e the real estate provided. -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- 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 directions.

PESO: A Stranger Portrait

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
A shot I took roughly a year ago with the K-7 and Pentax DA70 Limited - comments/thoughts/questions always welcome. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/AMMouse/Pentax%20K100D%20Super/Pentax%20DA70%20Limited/PK711279a1.jpg -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer

Tips For Winter WB (Avoiding Blue Snow) + LR

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
ly satisfied. Hope this helps someone as you get your snow shots this year. -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- 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 directions.

Let's Talk DA15 Limited!

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
one's DA15 gallery or their favorite shot with the lens. It's like a perfect dancing partner to the K-5. Here is my humble gallery with this wide-angle wonder ... http://photobucket.com/PentaxDA15 -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Di

RE: Nick David Wright - Fellow Missourian

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
ith a fellow Pentaxian if you ever find yourself in this area. For all those in the STL area - Creve Coeur camera is the closest thing to Pentax heaven in the midwest. -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Introduction, DA*55 and my Processing

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
t afraid to work a photograph over, but I like to avoid full-blown HDR. Also, thank you for the list of acronyms, it has helped already. -- Andrew Allen Freelance Photographer and Writer www.andrewallenphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Introduction with fixed link ...

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
Some strange formatting issues going on with that intro post ... try andrewallenphoto.com (nothing after the .com). Glad to see a few DA*55 users here as well. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Ever seen a DA*55 failure?

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
Proud owner of a DA*55 here (formerly owned the FA50). I find the lens to be a stunner; everything from handling, build quality, bokeh, clarity/contrast, sharpness, and wonderfully functional MF ring. The focus isn't blazing - but it's huge focus throw and emphasis on low-noise makes this underst

Introduction: New to PDML

2010-12-19 Thread Andrew Allen
Hello everyone, my name is Andy.  I've heard great things about PDML for awhile and figured I'd join up.  I shoot a Pz-1p SLR and a Pentax K-5 - all genuine Pentax AF primes at this point.  DA15, FA*24, FA31, FA43, and DA*55 at the moment (clearly I'm more about street and portrait than birding or