OT: Obscure Questions (was What's in the name?)

2015-07-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
speaking of obscure language questions... As my sons were growing up, we wondered what happened to Frigerators. We knew about re-frigerators, but where were the originals? A big landfill somewhere? When the milk gets warm and you put it back in the refrigerator, whats happening? You replacing the

Re: PESO: Sphinx

2015-07-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Great catch! Clear detail, nice background, impressive size. Hard to do! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 8:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: One of the Sphinx moths (a/k/a Hummingbird moths) frequenting my largest butterfly bush:

Re: PESO: Dragon

2015-07-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Mighty skinny dragon. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Mark and Marco! I found all nine of the dragons fascinating, but this one appealed to me the most. The mural, with all nine dragons, is 20 meters long and

Re: PESO - Coneflower Bud

2015-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Great break from the insects! On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/grey-headed-coneflower-patterns A couple shots of a coneflower bud, showing the swirling patterns within it. One high magnification and one at

Re: Peso sunny 1

2015-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very nice sign of summer. Sadly, it's still raining over here. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:09 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: our first bloomer http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18054087 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: Travellin' Again

2015-07-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Brian, Looks like a mighty great trip! Have fun and bring back pictures. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 7:16 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all My wife and I are off to the north-west of Australia and The Top End from Saturday. As is usual for major trips,

Re: OT Peso, Clark and Gramma

2015-07-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
I'm jealous! Happy baby photo. On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 12:23 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: visited our daughter and grandson today. just a quick snap wt the iPad mini http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18051897 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario.

Re: Happy 4th Everyone!

2015-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice time in Chicago! On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 11:17 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Life’s been a little busy, but I have been looking in on the PDML, though don’t always have time for extended comments. Hope your 4th was fun. Darrel and I ran off to the art

Re: OT: The Lifeguard

2015-07-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Does he like to go swimming? Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 7:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: This is off-topic because the image was taken by my wife, rather than by me, and it was taken with an iPhone 6 Plus, rather than a pentax camera and lens. Since

Re: PESO: Rapid Transit

2015-07-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Caught my eye as well Dan... On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 8:17 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Rick and Alan. What interested me was the McDonald's logo. Wherever I travel, I am unable to escape their evil influence. OTOH, I always advise travelers to look for the

Re: UN Resolution for Return of Native Lands to the Indians

2015-07-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill, Your prejudice is showing. Don't quote what a long dead US Senator said 42 years ago. And don't quote Israeli politicians, they barely know what they think, or want. They pander to our right wing, Christian extremists. As an American Jew, I support Israel but don't agree with much of what

Re: PESO: Blossom

2015-07-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very dramatic composition Dan! On Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 8:47 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: A fading magnolia flower: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049173size=lg K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2.8 macro Comments are invited and appreciate. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Fifty for the Flag - Happy Canada Day!

2015-07-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Happy Canada Day to my friends up north! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On July 1, 1867 the BNA Act (of the British Parliament) granted the former colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia limited independance:

Re: PESO - Scotch Mist

2015-06-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cool Frank! On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 10:23 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Sunday morning was the second day of pretty significant winds blowing across the Lake and the waves were spectacular! But there was a thick Scotch Mist that coated lens elements in seconds - with the wind,

Re: PESO: Dinner for two

2015-06-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
I like that! Bokeh is OK as is. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: For those interested in naming the two dinner guests: Caterpillars of Water Betony, Shargacucullia scrophulariae, I had to look it up in my field guide. MX-1 @ 6mm which equals

Re: Peso- A glut of pelicans

2015-06-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wow. Welcome back Fred! 10 years since your last post? How are the wales? Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Frederick Wasti f...@cetussoft.com wrote: Cranes do not fold their necks when flying (the easiest way to tell cranes from herons or egrets in flight, even just as

Re: PESO: f/1.8 and Be There

2015-06-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Darren, Great to see and catch. Wow! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 8:21 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Got a Red Alert from the UK early yesterday afternoon, meaning auroras were active. Problem for me was, the auroras would need still need to be active when it got

Re: PESO: America the Beautiful

2015-06-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Flower is beautiful. Tree pollen (?) covering the water is trash. I parked outside this spring and had my car covered by it...some sort of tree pollen I think. Yuckie! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 10:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: A scene from my trip to

Re: PESO: Selfie

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, It's a doggone good picture. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Larry and Jostein. You can give it all the thought you want, Jostein, just don't hound me about it. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Mike on the Rail

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
waiting, waiting, waiting, no picture On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I believe the name is Insanity. Nicely timed photo. On 6/15/15 6:28 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:41:11 -0400 From:

Re: PESO - Mike on the Rail

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
with anyone looking at blog posts before... Cheers, frank On 16 June, 2015 11:45:23 AM EDT, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: waiting, waiting, waiting, no picture On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I believe the name is Insanity. Nicely timed photo

Re: New Lightroom/Photoshop Features

2015-06-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
No apologies for Adobe please! They want to access my computer every day as it is. They can send me updates without problems. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 7:12 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: I have no desire to be an apologist for Adobe. That said, some of the new

Re: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Safe trip Bob. On Sat, Jun 13, 2015 at 12:58 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Thanks. It's about 800 miles, I think, in 3 weeks. Staying on hotels. I have to be in Clermont-Ferrand by next weekend, then will slow down because of the hills. I'll meet up with my friends who are

Re: PESO: Sleepy

2015-06-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very cute Dan! On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 3:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From the San Diego Soo http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18037615size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola

Re: PESOs (2) - Wells Cloister

2015-06-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
I don't know Rick. That 2nd shot has a lot of merit. I like the first, but find the second even better. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 9:05 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to all who commented. My intention was to have the second shot provide the context for the

Re: PESO: Lee Mansion

2015-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Of course you know that was Lee's family home and lands. Arlington National Cemetery was established there after/during the civil war as punishment for Lee, so it looked out on the war dead. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 10:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO: Lee Mansion

2015-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
who know little about him, and those, like me who consider him one of history's most egregious scoundrels. He is perhaps the closest thing America ever had to royalty, at least until JFK. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Bob

Re: Giulia, my muse, in 'Dreams' photo-performing project

2015-06-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes, Bravo Dario! On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 8:31 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting? Bravo, Dario! I am impressed and moved by your project. Brilliantly conceived and marvellously executed, what I've seen of it so far. It is a wonderful experience and such a privilege to

Re: PESO: Dodge County Barn

2015-06-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Darren, That's a great idea. Soon enough they will be gone. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 4:03 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I've sort of started an unofficial project to photograph the barns that are rapidly being replaced by metal machine shed here in Farm Country.

Re: GESO: Julian High, 1975 to 1980

2015-06-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Touching story Paul and good photos. I wish I could say I had done as much... Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 8:18 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I taught English Lit and Composition at a very special place called Percy L. Julian High School from 1975 to 1980. Prior

Re: PESO ~ Apex

2015-06-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Well you did a good job Bruce. She looks very comfortable, and stunning too! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 7:22 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 7:42 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 02/06/2015 9:28 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon,

Re: PESO - 'Hanging out'

2015-06-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Looks like the spider was just out washing his web. Excellent catch Ken On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Taken in Seney National Wildlife Reserve, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on an early, dewy August morning. The spider took the day off for this

Re: PESOs: Meeting with Larry Colen in San Francisco

2015-05-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Silicone Valley Dollars... On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 9:13 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: On 2015-05-24 14:31 , Daniel J. Matyola wrote: In any event, I was able to grab a few quick shots to record the event. Here is Larry posing for his visa photo, in case he decides to leave

Re: PESO - vintage car

2015-05-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
link? On Sun, May 17, 2015 at 2:33 PM, Morris Galloway morris-gallo...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Being late as usual, I noted a couple of non-standard items on this beauty. First is the 'Rising Quail' radiator cap, a very popular accessory, because the wonderful Model A had such fabulous initial

Re: K5 SD door broken

2015-05-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Charles, Had a problem with the door on my *istD (My dropping it). Repair was $200+ on the weather sealed door. Hope they have improved design since then. Repair had to take apart a large part of the shell to fix it. I should have just used black duc tape after the super glue failed. Regards, Bob

Re: GESO -- One spring day in Hammonasset.

2015-05-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Especially liked the vertical Sandpipers Complaining. The reflections are great. And the first Sandpiper Foraging is the best in my opinion. Something about the composition and details captured make it so. Nice gallery. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 1:38 AM, P.J. Alling

Re: Peso- Stark Dancers

2015-05-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice, but I still like the color version better. I'm sure others will prefer this artful BW. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: I recently posted a questionable version of this. Have changed the title and feel both the shading and halos have

Re: PESO: Double Daff on Blue

2015-05-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Simple background helps with the double's complexity. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 11:58 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016998size=lg Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML

Re: PESO - Winter Wheat Along The Woodline

2015-05-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Excellent detail in the larger image. I thought aspens were mainly Colorado trees. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 11:11 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: The DNR has taken to plowing up some of the meadows in the forest that I frequent and planting winter wheat. Here the wheat is

Re: PESO -- Blue, (no, really).

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
PJ, Have you tried lightening up the bird a little bit. I think the K-5II will have a bit more detail for you. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 6:59 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday was a miserable day, the weather was just perfect, I took the day off, and went

Re: PESO -- PDML International Bird of Mystery

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
One my favorite lenses to pair with the 1.7x adapter. He needs a towel to dry off properly. On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:16 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Presented without comment. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20%20pdmlnatbird.html Equipment:

Re: PESO - Not a Woodland Path

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, Good catch and a nice landscape design as well. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 8:36 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Four paces behind me is a parking lot. Twenty-five paces ahead of me is a building under construction. But, for a few steps on my way to work, it

Re: PESO -- Blue, (no, really).

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
RawTherapee another try), sometimes you just have to go with the flow. On 5/6/2015 10:39 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: PJ, Have you tried lightening up the bird a little bit. I think the K-5II will have a bit more detail for you. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 6:59 AM, P.J. Alling

Re: Blue Magnolia

2015-05-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Especially nice one Dan! On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Don Guthrie suggested that we could combine our magnolia shots and fill a good sized book. Well, here is another: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18017001size=lg K-5 II S, FA 100mm

Re: Peso- Final SummerBW

2015-05-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
The color in the mountains behind the trees made the photo. :-( On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 1:49 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks for considerate comments, Don. Also, you remarked about my intention to post a BW. I've done so here and by use of vivid landscapes option and backing

Re: PESO: Red Dogwood

2015-05-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, You continue to work those backgrounds to great effect. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 12:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016994size=lg K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: Alaska alternatives

2015-05-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Denali is special, but the train/bus tour needs more time. A school bus is the only vehicle allowed into Denali beyond the 1st 10(?) miles. It acts as a shuttle bus taking campers into and out of the park. We had a good tour, deep into the park, but had to turn around to run back to the train.

Re: PESO: Reposting -- Floral mystery

2015-05-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, My wife says they're Virginia Bluebells - Mertensia. They bloom now and in a few weeks will disappear. They spread over time. The Arboretum has drifts of them. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I posted this last week, but I

Re: Peso: sold from the exhibit yesterday :-)

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Good for you Ann! On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 8:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: First sold from the actual exhibit in the exhibited size (framed and matted 11x17 print in 16x20 frames) 1/15 (I sold another in a samller version earlier, but not at the show) Enough to pay for the

Re: Peso-Poppy Love

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, Background 'glow' is distracting on a nice image. Take more care to eliminate the stuff at the edges of the poppies. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 7:57 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Shot yesterday, 4/30. May, later, completely remove any hint of background. I seem

Re: Peso-Poppy Love

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
, that's my intention, Bob! Glad you feel the image worthy. Thanks. Jack Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2015, at 7:17 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Jack, Background 'glow' is distracting on a nice image. Take more care to eliminate the stuff at the edges of the poppies. Regards

Re: PESO: Delicate

2015-05-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, One of my favorite daffodils as well. I know the variety as carbonari(?). Regards, Bob S. On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Another really nice image, Dan! Jack Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2015, at 7:29 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:

Re: PESO ~ A portrait of Dorrie in a café

2015-04-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Love the sharp eyelashes. Lovely portrait. On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 7:58 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I met up with Dorrie at the Agora Café in Toronto's Junction where we chatted over coffee (for me) and chai latte (for her).

Re: Geso: Spring Things

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Don, Nice collection and captures spring very well. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:57 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Nice group - but I have three favorites... The fallen petals on the ground, the fallen magnolia blossoms on the bench and the two blue flowers whose

Re: PESO: Kookaburra

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Your travel photos have all been enjoyable. Kookaburra in a gum tree brings back memories of the childhood song. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 12:39 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: A kookaburra in a gum tree. I was just a few moments too late to get the Manly ferry

Re: PESO: What Color is This.

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Coral is a much better description than salmon. It doesn't smell as fishy. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Paul pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: When I was in grade school, Crayola might have called that red-orange, but I guess names have changed since 1948. ; } -p On

Re: PESO: Yellow Daffodil

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Pretty, sharp focus, great background. Well done. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Another specimen from my yard: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18011984size=lg K-5 II S, FA 100 mm f2.8 Macro Comments are invited.

Re: OT: Auto sketches from Detroit’s golden era

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
They get thru the google pop-up blocker, which screens out most problems for me. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:53 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: Well that link is sure full of pop-ups. :-( Firefox with the NoScript add-on. I didn't see a single pop-up

Re: PESO: What Color is This.

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Not to much coral in Chicago, or within 1,000 miles. On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: You've never smelled dead coral before the organics have been dispersed, have you. On 4/26/2015 11:52 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Coral is a much better

Re: OT: Auto sketches from Detroit’s golden era

2015-04-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Well that link is sure full of pop-ups. :-( On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 2:01 PM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Some nice artwork from good old times. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/golden-age-american-car/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Feline Blue

2015-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
A regal look. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 1:23 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: A cat, of course: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/feline-blue IR Converted K10D with A 28 f2.8 Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is

Re: PESO: Lowveld Dawn

2015-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Especially nice with the clouds crossing the rising sun... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Sunrise at 06:18 this morning @ 18°C. 32°C by noon. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/17239511786/in/photostream/lightbox/ K7 with the DA 18-55

Re: PESO: Needles

2015-04-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes better, and beautiful contrast of colors! On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 8:20 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Frank and Mark. Is this any better: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18010396size=lg On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 9:34 PM, frank theriault

Re: PESO: Crab Apple Blossoms

2015-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Nice looking blossoms and excellent control of the background. (The weather here in Chicago has conspired to make everything bloom at once.) Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Crab Apple trees are now in full bloom all over New

Re: Peso-Acacia Rd

2015-04-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
The sharp focus on the barb wire front grass makes a nice contrast with the soft arbor in the background. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 11:35 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Short stop on Acacia Rd. Walnut trees..maybe. Comments when through yawning? Thanks! ;-)) Jack

Re: Lightroom 6 released, but there doesn't seem to be an upgrade discount.

2015-04-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, That's an upgrade to lightroom 5, not 6 Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 1:21 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: BH Stand-alone upgrade $76.99 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=lightroom+6+upgradeN=0InitialSearch=yessts=maTop+Nav-Search= They're also doing a $20

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Inspiring stuff Mark! Very pretty. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spring-beauty-trout-lily-and Had another excellent session in the woods last Friday. The post above also includes shots of the tripod and

Re: PESO ~ sanguinaria canadensis

2015-04-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very nice Bruce. I like the extra blossoms out of focus, and particularly appreciate the central full flower and companion bud. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 3:10 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Mark, you are welcome to drive up here to Mississauga and shoot ours. :)

Re: PESO Another Shot From Friday's Shoot

2015-04-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Love this Paul. On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 5:18 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Another pic of the 1989 1LE Camaro. This is my favorite of the bunch. It’s a real pan btw, not one of my photoshop specials :-). http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18007380size=lg -- PDML

Re: GESO - More Spring Flowers

2015-04-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wonderful stuff Mark. Inspiring. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Another batch from Monday: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dutchman-s-britches-bloodroot-and The dutchman's britches are the best I have ever managed -

Re: PESO - Bloodroot

2015-04-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Excellent, my favorite so far. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 11:17 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: One of my favorite wildflowers - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bloodroot-2015 I usually miss these but today I managed to wander into the woods when they

Re: Rodeo and that's not bull*

2015-04-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
'On Campus you can spot them by their crutches casts.' LOL I guess you've to have a certain amount of young and stupid before you can become old and wise. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Bob, there is a rodeo around here

Re: PESO - Two Hepatica

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Looking great Mark. I've got to try that photo stacking software. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:30 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: The last two hepatica from a week ago - time to find more. http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/two-more-hepatica Mark ---

Re: Rodeo and that's not bull*

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Don, Something different and interesting. Looks like you made good use of your opportunities. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 11:20 AM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: One thing I don't see enough on PDML is rodeo photos. My remedy is to post this 11 shot gallery from an

Re: PESO: Central Park

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Love the contrast between the horse drawn carriage and the glass curtain wall of the skyscraper in the background. Regards, Bob S On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 12:13 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Early Spring in Central Park:

Re: PESO - Jumping Spider

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Hard to look at...arachnophobia kicking in, but most interesting. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 3:36 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net: Not for those who do no like spiders: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/jumping-spider As

Re: PESO: Bumps on a log

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
in the sun… Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Nice capture - I like the big turtle / little turtle thing there On 4/12/2015 10:41 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Beautiful day but high water after Thursday's severe storms. http

Re: PESO: Waiting Room

2015-04-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Street photography? From Dan Matyola? Your branching out Dan...and doing a good job as well. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Waiting for the train at theNew Jersey Transit waiting room:

PESO: Bumps on a log

2015-04-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Beautiful day but high water after Thursday's severe storms. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18003533 Comments and critiques? Regards, Bob S. -- 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: GESO - Spring Ephemerals

2015-04-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
1550 images in less than an hour is quite a record! Good work... On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Thanks, Eric. One this trip (last Monday) I forgot my tripod so I hand held these, mostly on TAV mode. I kept the lens fairly wide open and tried to move in

Re: Peso change in assignments

2015-04-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cute! On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 1:13 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: It seems my photography as morphed from Equine, through to rural landscapes, to this. I don't mind http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18000777 Clark with liz and flapjack

Re: PESO- Hepatica

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mark, The blue hepatica is wonderful. I love the blue pedals in the blossom. I appreciate the sharpness overall and in the central core. And the little hairs on the stem and green parts - only with stacking! The leaves image looks very natural and not processed. You went a long way for this, but

Re: PESO - Imperious

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Fun portrait Frank! On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:18 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: One last ice race pic. Alberto is the Ice Emperor. Here he sneers at a plebian (me): http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/imperious.html?m=1 All in good fun of course. BTW he was runner up this

Re: ... and another thing!

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, I think you'd probably fry the camera trying to load this up with one continuous video. That's the memory size I'm using in this laptop! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:19 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote:

Re: Geso: Spring things

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Beautiful stuff Don. Maybe the rain will be gentile and the blooms will survive. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 2:46 PM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: It is 45 F with a cold rain a fallin. But these flowers will not last until the weekend warmup so here's a 4-pack for your

Re: ... and another thing!

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ya, that's a numbing thought. Everything I own will have to be upgraded to LARGER! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:58 PM, Malcolm Smith rrve...@virginmedia.com wrote: P.J. Alling wrote: If it supports the SDXC standard, which it does, it should work in the K-3. That's an awful lot

Re: Third Party Lens

2015-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, Yes, that's true. But... I'd rather see what you did of the singers at the restaurant. Not always technically perfect, but great photos - overcoming difficulties. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 3:38 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 4:31 PM,

Re: PESO: spring flower

2015-04-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Stan, I think it's an eranthus. The scale had me fooled. It's a small yellow flower, very early. We had them at the prior house. Good catch in the snow. aka winter aconite. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Seen in the yard this

Re: PESO - Finishing Touches

2015-04-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Striking image Rick On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The garage that has gone up across from my office is nearly done. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17998004size=lg (K-5, DA 40/2.8 Ltd.) (Giving my minimalist itch a scratch...) Comments?

Re: PESO: spring flower

2015-04-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Do they have yellow hellabores? On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Seen in the yard this morning… http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e414435d3 Neither Meg nor I can recall seeing this before and we haven’t been able to match it with an

Re: Peso- snowdrop 2015

2015-04-04 Thread Bob Sullivan
Good stuff Paul. Welcome spring! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 1:14 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17997989size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - 'Working the bug (s) out'

2015-04-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ken, The Dragonfly is wonderfully sharp. The background is a bit busy. It's the twig Fred's perched on that is most uncomfortable. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:37 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Captured this unnamed dragonfly last June in the Upper Peninsula of

Re: Peso-Prevailing Wind

2015-04-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, It's a nice scene, but I wish the tree stood out more prominently. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Jack, I really like this shot. The lighting and composition are excellent, and the tree holds my interest with its shape and

Fwd: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Just watched the adult feed the 2 hatched chicks - zoomed to close-up! Raptor Resource Project Birdcams Hope you liike, Bob S. -- 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: NOT a prank

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, We signed up as well. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:48 AM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm signed up for Grandfather Mountain again. This year I remembered to set an alarm ... actually set three of them one actually worked. Also, this year's registration went through

Re: Check out Raptor Resource Project Birdcams

2015-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
http://www.farmyou.com/falcon_cams/ On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:49 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Just watched the adult feed the 2 hatched chicks - zoomed to close-up! Raptor Resource Project Birdcams Hope you liike, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Peso-Ibis SilhouetteII

2015-03-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
color On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: I pulled the Silhouette Ibis out of the dark and am posting it along with the original. The mood I believe this image cries out to be is a silhouette, but...take your choice. :) Jack Color-

Re: kaleidoscope reaches prototype stage

2015-03-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Larry, Good pictures and I especially appreciate the 'how to' diy photos. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 6:35 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: My kaleidoscope has gone from proof of concept to prototype. Projects like this are very good in exposing the shortcomings in both my

Re: PESO - El Capitan

2015-03-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Brian, You put those of us who live in the US to shame. I've got to get out to the west this summer for some photos. Your trip shots are amazing. I saved your map for future reference. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 4:07 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting

Re: What does everyone now use?

2015-03-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
it over the LCD when I need to see it in detail. It also blocks out light, and the extra contrast (especially outdoors) is very welcome. Highly recommended! On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Well I got a wake-up call yesterday. I haven't used

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