Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

2014-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Tautological and grammatically wrong (to be precise (and possibly pedantic)). Chris On 2 June 2014 17:59, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > It has been discussed many times in many venues that the correct usage is > "10 items or FEWER" vs "10 items or less" (and ap

Re: PESO: Watch the Gap

2014-06-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
So what about alighting? Mine and Dan's are general purpose - although upside down when getting off... On 1 June 2014 12:43, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Chris Mitchell : > >> n 1 June 2014 04:22, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >>> >>> In London, they say "M

OT: Slideshow of Guernsey

2014-06-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Birthplace of Karin (Mrs Mitchell) and one of the loveliest places on earth. Chris George rather overdoes HDR form time to time and the Ken Burns effect is worrisome - but he has a good eye and shows the place off well: http://youtu.be/FHiGShc3GHM Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: PESO: Watch the Gap

2014-05-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
t; Comments are invited. I like these little observations of everyday things. Chris -- 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.

Re: OT - Stefan's end of year show exhibition

2014-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
What a great idea. And well done Stef. Chris On 30 May 2014 19:38, Steve Cottrell wrote: > For those who might be interested. Last night we popped up to town to > see an exhibition of work produced by my son's (1st year) class at > London South Bank University BA Hons in Digit

Re: Need help choosing a photo from 4

2014-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
tle better with a crop that is closer to square - just >> because the backgrounds to the left and right aren't really necessary. >> >> -Charles > > I'm with Charles. > >- Marco > Me too. 4 with a crop. Chris -- 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.

OT:Book documenting aftermath of Kodak's demise

2014-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
I love the shot of the elephant in the room. If only they'd confronted it... http://reframe.gizmodo.com/the-death-of-film-is-felt-hardest-in-the-city-built-on-1582659698/+mattnovak?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

Re: PESOs for Frank -- Never Too Old!

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
fe’s nephew is married to a Dane, living near > Roskilde. Ah! the bass player in Richmond Fontaine? http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/RichmondFontaine_/slides/_IGP8863.html Chris > > stan > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Stan. I've got a lot of lolling about shots too. My dad was a pretty good photographer, but action shots were not his speciality. He got it just right on this one though. Chris On 27 May 2014 20:04, Stanley Halpin wrote: > Very nice shot Chris - thanks for sharing. Looks like yo

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Dave. I couldn't do it now - was fearless then... Chris On 27 May 2014 06:40, David Mann wrote: > On May 27, 2014, at 6:34 am, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >> Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Christine. Still just as long, but not so lean now... Chris On 27 May 2014 05:55, Christine Aguila wrote: > I new it was you in the blue cap. I looked for the chap with the long, lean > legs! Nice one! Cheers, Christine > > > On May 26, 2014, at 1:35 PM, Chris

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
> i notice all those frames are a little more stretched out than today's > typical road frames, more like a touring bike — that's the kind of frame i > like to ride Thanks Steve. Yes, it would have made a good touring bike. Would have saved me from spending a fortune at Chas Roberts's emporium whe

Re: PESO 2014 - 139 - GDG

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Fun shot - and lovely colours. Chris On 26 May 2014 16:45, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Somewhere along the way of the past few muddled, overly busy weeks, Felipe > threw a Cinco de Mayo party that was a real kick. I have a bunch of photos > from that yet to look at, but this make me l

Re: Chelsea

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice. Impressionistic. Chris On 26 May 2014 23:04, Bob W wrote: > This is a view of Chelsea Embankment in London, taken from the window of the > Turner collection in Tate Britain yesterday: > > <http://www.web-options.com/Chelsea.jpg> > > I shot it with a Fuji through th

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yep. He knew what he was doing. I learnt a lot from him. Chris On 26 May 2014 21:35, mike wilson wrote: > From what I can see on the web image, he nailed the focus. Impressive. > > On 26/05/2014, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken b

Re: PESOs for Frank -- Never Too Old!

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Get well soon Frank - and get back on that bike! Chris On 26 May 2014 00:28, knarf wrote: > I haven't told this list because I feel kind of sheepish (don't know why, I > just do) but I've suffered another collision on my bike and (once again) > broken an ankle. Left fi

Re: PESO - Old Soul

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shot Marco and nice B&W rendering. Chris On 26 May 2014 04:54, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso12.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > --- > http://www.alpert.com/marco > > -- > PDML Pen

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Should have said, that's me in the blue cap. CM On 26 May 2014 19:34, Chris Mitchell wrote: > A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his > Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: > http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg > > We had a wet bank holiday w

PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
that bike. The frame was made by a local Southampton maker, no longer around of course. Another lost classic... Chris -- 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.

Re: 1st K-3 Shots

2014-05-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not bad for quick shots! Chicago as I remember it. Well done. Chris On 23 May 2014 23:25, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > K-3 came this morning. These shots are on firmware version 1.00—I just > installed firmware 1.03, so I’ll have to shoot more to see any improvem

Re: For the Jazz Fans on the List

2014-05-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 May 2014 01:37, Christine Aguila wrote: > That is fun. I just mentioned the video to Darrel--Jazz for Cows-- and he > said, "Is that Chris Mitchell's new band?" To which I replied, "no, it's a > new photo book by Doug Brewer." Ha! Great name for

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Christine. Bob and I said that you'd have liked it so we were thinking of you there and then... On 15 May 2014 18:03, Christine Aguila wrote: > What fun! would have loved to join you guys—thanks Chris and Bob for sharing > those galleries. Great Fun! Cheers, Christine >

Re: PDML book 2014 - Let me know when you get your copy

2014-05-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mine arrived today (19 May). It's superb. Thanks very much Mark for all the efforts. Chris On 15 May 2014 19:46, Mark Roberts wrote: > I've got a few coming (thanks to the generous donors) but they won't > arrive until next week. For some reason Blurb has my orders printed

Re: another boring test

2014-05-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
...another predictable response On 18 May 2014 16:02, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > email has been flakey - just checkin > > ann > > -- > 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 an

Re: OT: For the Jazz Fans on the List

2014-05-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Great fun - and they didn't even run for the hills when the banjo started... On 15 May 2014 13:39, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/lXKDu6cdXLI?rel=0 > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@p

Re: PDML book 2014 - Let me know when you get your copy

2014-05-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
e out! Chris On 15 May 2014 19:46, Mark Roberts wrote: > I've got a few coming (thanks to the generous donors) but they won't > arrive until next week. For some reason Blurb has my orders printed in > Washington state and then shipped all the way to the east coast here > in Bo

Re: OT: iPad Play

2014-05-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Daylight glare? Holding at arm's length? That's been resolved before. You need one of these (including the tripod) http://www.viewcamerastore.com/4x5-btzs-focus-hood-dark-cloth/ Chris PS Nice pictures by the way and congrats on becoming free On 15 May 2014 16:20, Christine Aguila w

Re: Geso: A Spring Walk in the Forest

2014-05-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice stuff Don. Love the tree roots. Chris On 13 May 2014 21:58, Don Guthrie wrote: > 9 photos from a walk between raindrops last weekend. C&C encouraged. Your > choice of sites. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157644245991768/ > > http://donspix.smugmug.c

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 May 2014 21:32, Jack Davis wrote: > URL/Enstone/Bob/was not found on my server. > > Jack (??) > It might be the apostrophe in the url. Bad practice, but it seems to have worked in others' email clients. Here's a TinyURL version: http://tinyurl.com/l2l7v3d -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List P

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Dan, Alan and Ann - I applied the Fuji Velvia filter to the flowers so they do look rather magnificent! Chris On 13 May 2014 13:40, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > love this one .. > and the heads in the window is nice too, but particularly those flowers :-) > >

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
> Chris very kindly lent me a Fuji as I had not left enough room for mine in my > saddlebag. He also lent me a 2gb card, and I filled it up with 80 shots. It > was just like the good old days. > Too good. That's the last time I lend you a camera... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: OT - Couple of Pics from Heathrow Today

2014-05-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
So that's why you couldn't make it to Enstone! What a day out. Good pic of the old man looking at the aeroplanes. Chris On 12 May 2014 17:22, Steve Cottrell wrote: > I filmed airside at London's Heathrow airport today, and after some last- > minute calls and organisation l

PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
yford where I got this shot of heads in a window: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Enstone/Bob'sVisit/slides/DSCF6242.html If you're interested in the Enstone stuff, feel free to dig into the whole gallery. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: Fuji’s films-of-yore color treatments

2014-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
they did a good job. Chris On 7 May 2014 21:21, Tim Bray wrote: > I never used Velvia or Astia or Provia, I was mostly a Kodachrome guy. > The Fuji X-cams have color treatments that they’ll use to generate > JPEGs that are alleged to look like shots with one of those films, and &g

Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars

2014-05-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice looker Walt. With a decent setup, those Mexican Fenders are pretty darn good. When finances allow, it might be worth thinking about upgrading the pickups. My son's just put Bare Knuckles in his Tele and the sound is astounding, particularly when played through my Marshall Bluesbreaker.

Re: PESO: 1st Cigar Box Diddley Bow

2014-05-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
>> > > If you can't find a cigar box, use a tortoise shell. That's what they use in > Morocco. I bought one when I was a kid. > Or make a charango out of an armadillo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:210_Museu_de_la_M%C3%BAsica,_el_Bosc,_charango.jpg Nice project by the way Darren -- PDML Pen

Re: The correct use for a piano

2014-05-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
ee it! Chris On 5 May 2014 18:14, Bob W wrote: > A friend and I cycled the Sarsen Trail yesterday, which is a pleasant > charity ride starting and ending near Stonehenge. > > Here are some shots, including some from Tuesday last week showing what to > do with a piano: > http://www

Re: PESO: Dogwood

2014-04-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Dan. The colours are good, it's sharp in the right places and the oof head and the background are excellent. Chris On 26 April 2014 06:36, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Now that the Magnolias are in full bloom, can the Dogwoods be far behind? > > http://photo.net/photodb/

Re: OT: Apple doesn't fall far from the tree

2014-04-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Brilliant story and a great outcome. Chris On 13 April 2014 21:12, Bob W-PDML wrote: > In three weeks I'm cycling the Sarsen Trail > <http://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/sarsen-trail/bike_it> with a friend. I > don't normally cycle off-road, and my bike is a lightweigh

Re: PESO: Potential

2014-04-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
;t usually happen until May. Chris On 13 April 2014 15:59, Bruce Walker wrote: > Yes, what Rick said. Fabulous detail and nicely blurred background for > contrast. Definitely try a vertical. > > On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 10:35 PM, Richard Womer wrote: >> Interesting, wonderfully sh

Re: OT: Death at Lunchtime

2014-04-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nature in all its glory. Sad about the Cockatiel. No need to apologise for not posting photos... Chris On 13 April 2014 14:15, Alan C wrote: > There was a commotion on our verandah at lunchtime. On investigation, my > wife found a Peregrine Falcon had grabbed our Cockatiel by the neck t

Re: PESO: Goes to 12

2014-04-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
2 louder. Looks nice. What will you be plugging into it? Chris On 12 April 2014 21:40, John Sessoms wrote: > Take *THAT* Nigel! > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/13805576085/ > > Fender '57 Deluxe 5E3 (reissue); hand wired P-to-P circuitry. The one > that got

Re: New to me - Fuji X-A1 mirrorless camera

2014-04-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Welcome to the ever growing Fuji X club Bob! Chris On 12 April 2014 17:40, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Well, Tim Bray's offer to sell his Fuji X-E1 and Doug's fine portraits > with his Fuji got me looking. > Then Wens., B&H was offering the Fujifilm X-A1 for $499 w/sd card. >

Selfies are SO last year

2014-04-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Integrating yourself with album sleeves is the in thing. A Pentax surprise if you keep scrolling: http://inlightapp.com/webArticle/article/5324fe3ee4b04e3704d537ec?utm_content=buffercd00a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Or http://tinyurl.com/p9w7vaa Chr

Re: PESO: The other side of Tel Aviv

2014-03-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice feel. One of David Bailey's shots at his exhibition had a sloping horizon so I forgive you yours... Chris On 30 March 2014 14:59, Stanley Halpin wrote: > To counter-balance Boris' night-time traffic shot, here is another view of > life in Tel Aviv. > > http:/

Re: Boris, two recent PESOs

2014-03-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Both nicely done Boris. Chris On 29 March 2014 17:00, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > I'm mostly in read-only mode on the list these days, but let me offer you > two photos I made recently: > > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2014/03/2014-08-city-lights

GESO: David Bailey Exhibition

2014-03-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
ry from the day including several taken with my Pentax M 24mm f2.8 on a Fuji body, including one of Bob on his bike: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonBailey/ Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO - Nico

2014-03-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely light and he stands out well against that busy background. Nice shot. Chris On 28 March 2014 13:44, Bruce Walker wrote: > Nico of Metropolis Factory and one of the artist vendors at Artisans > of the Metropolis, Junction Triangle Toronto, here manning the coffee > and sandwiche

Re: BESO - Cone of Shame or Cone of Happiness?

2014-03-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's one long suffering dog there. He takes it in great spirit. Lovely set. Chris On 27 March 2014 17:43, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Hell out there! > > It's been a long, cold winter here, and my photo mojo has been MIA for a > while. Last week, I found inspir

Re: K-3 and CS3 fail

2014-03-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Change the file extension to DNG? (someone just HAD to say that!) Chris On 27 March 2014 04:49, Bob Sullivan wrote: > A friend tells me the DGN's from his new K-3 can't be processed in CS3. > Any suggestions??? > Regards, Bob S. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT, photos of low level flying

2014-03-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Larry. Your confidence is rewarded. I remember seeing the legendary (and quite mad) Don Bullock flying a B17 at zero feet at an airshow in the 70s. He demolished a B25 and 6 people's lives at Biggin Hill, after which very low flying was banned for ever... Chris On 21 March 2014

Re: PESO Flying Rat, European Version

2014-03-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
son. But most those who > wish to dine on swan go for the smaller Tundra Swans. Butchering a Mute Swan > is a big job. The swans in the UK mostly belong to the Queen, or so it's said. In the past people caught with a swan supper have been incarcerated in the Tower or, even worse, been t

Re: PESOs: At the London Velodrome

2014-03-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Frank. The Chris Hoy Velodrome is in Glasgow. This is the London Olympic one. And well deduced; yes it's Keirin - here's the run-up with the little motorbike pacer: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonVelodrome/slides/DSCF5747.html Chris On 25 March 2014 02:53, knarf wrote: >

Re: PESO Flying Rat, European Version

2014-03-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very nice. I find the light bit of water at the top a little distracting - would it be better with that cropped? Not sure of the flying rat reference. They're much more elegant than that! Chris On 23 March 2014 17:54, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Shot on a lake this afternoon. K-3 DA* 60-25

Re: OT PESO: A New Leaf

2014-03-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ah, you've got the 52 f/1.2. I'm very tempted. One of my colleagues has one on order. Might get a chance to try it soon. With your delicate interpersonal skills I'm sure that you'll find a real person to shoot very soon... Chris On 23 March 2014 23:31, Bill wrote: > War

Re: PESOs: At the London Velodrome

2014-03-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Dan, Attila, Ken and Don. There are seats right at the edge of the track - will try and get one of those next time. Chris On 17 March 2014 16:12, Don Guthrie wrote: > Great shot of the building and I love the overhead of the cyclists. > > pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: >>

Re: PESO - Bales at Dusk

2014-03-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent B&W rendering. Alma seems a little tense... Chris On 23 March 2014 19:16, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Not posted anything for a while, so a brisk early evening walk produced > this snap. > > <http://cottycam.posthaven.com/bales-at-dusk-alvescot-2014> >

Re: 3 PESOs, four friends

2014-03-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 March 2014 19:15, Larry Colen wrote: > Chris, > Thanks for the feedback. > > On Mar 16, 2014, at 4:55 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> The first one is a nice spontaneous portrait and shows some character. >> >> I like the way you've matched the back

Re: Opinions

2014-03-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
I don't like it, but it's intriguing. There seems to be a lot going on in the reflection, but the person in the foreground dominates too much. Also the foreground looks washed out to me - and what are those black circles on the knitwear? Chris On 16 March 2014 23:12, Bob W-PDML wrote

Re: 3 PESOs, four friends

2014-03-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
t no folds in the background though... Chris On 16 March 2014 10:11, Larry Colen wrote: > A couple of friends came over today after lunch for a photo shoot. > I'm continuing to play with gelled strobes on the black backdrop. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/13178241055/ >

Re: PESO: Wire Walker

2014-03-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's excellent Dan! You've caught the concentration and he stands out really well against that dark background. Chris On 16 March 2014 05:02, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17709055 > Kr, smc DA 50 mm F 1.8 > Comments are invited. >

PESOs: At the London Velodrome

2014-03-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
shots from my seat. Here's one: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonVelodrome/slides/DSCF5752.html Star of the evening was Laura Trott, but she must have been going too fast as all of my shots of her are blurred... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Brilliant! Just the job for my new bike. All I've got to do now is sell it to Karin. Hmm. Any ideas as to how I might go about that? Chris On 15 March 2014 15:28, Christine Aguila wrote: > Thought our PDML cyclists might enjoy a gander at this solution for storing > your bikes. K

Re: PESO - kiss?! [Attn: Larry, fisheye]

2014-03-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Don't know what to call it, but it made me smile. Thanks, Chris On 10 March 2014 18:27, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > I am having hard time finding a good title for this photo. > http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR09965.jpg > > No lenses were har... licked in the proce

Re: PESO: Product Photography

2014-03-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good. Brings the dust out to a treat! Chris On 10 March 2014 23:32, Bill wrote: > I just don't know what to say about this. > The subject is chock full of awesome > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/xt-1pron1.html > > Technical: 13 image focus s

Re: OT:Old Optics

2014-03-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
op season, but this year it was so wet that they couldn't risk hundreds of people slipping and sliding around the site so it was cancelled. I was privileged to be there at the right time to catch them. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listin

Re: OT:Old Optics

2014-03-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 10 March 2014 07:32, David Mann wrote: >> >> http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/HanwellCastle_1/SnowdropsAndSurveying/slides/DSCF5582.html > > Looks to be in very nice condition. Was a milspec hammer supplied? As in "hammer, 9lb, soldier for the use of"? > > PS I would have appreciated it if you'd re

Re: GESO: more from Israel

2014-03-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely stuff Stan. I like the feel of 2 and 3. And 21 is a great candid capture. Chris On 8 March 2014 20:16, Stan Halpin wrote: > The last couple of days Meg and I have been on our own. We left Boris to get > on with his own life, and we headed north. Yesterday we spent around the >

Re: PESO - A Few Favorites

2014-03-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's a good story Paul - and good to see that the books still have pride of place. Chris On 9 March 2014 20:50, Paul Stenquist wrote: > The upper shelf of my living room bookcase, far right side, holds some of my > favorite volumes. All invoke memories of my uncle, Frank Oswald,

Re: GESO - Photos I've taken while accompanying Stan and Meg

2014-03-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent set Boris. I really like the market scenes and the nun on the phone. Chris On 7 March 2014 18:44, Boris Liberman wrote: > You would hardly see them on the photos though :-). > > Have a look (34 photographs): > > https://plus.google.com/photos/+BorisLiberman/albums/5987

OT:Old Optics

2014-03-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
A friend of mine is following an archaeological path in his retirement. He has a project which requires accurate surveying to be undertaken and can't afford a snazzy GPS system so he bought a reconditioned optical theodolite. It must have belonged to the US military at some time in its past as the

Re: Save me from my desire...

2014-03-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
If you don't like it, you could always drop it into a bin like you did with the M8 in Paris... http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/ParisPDML2010/slides/_IGP5159.html On 4 March 2014 22:17, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Does anyone here have any experience of using the Leica Monochrom, and cares > to tell all? >

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
I have a distant family connection with (ice) hockey in Canada. I'm related to the Stanley family who created the Stanley Cup. My 3 times great grandfather was the 13th Earl of Derby and it was his grandson, the 16th Earl who donated the cup during his time as Governor General to Canada. Apparently

Re: PESO: Taking A Bite Out Of Love

2014-02-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
d job you're not hosting on Flickr or you'd be in the X-rated bin with Larry. Nice shot. Chris -- 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.

Re: PESO - Think I'll stay in today

2014-02-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shot Ann. You probably made the right decision... Chris On 13 February 2014 15:11, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Very-recent-NYC/31835949_JqDbwJ#!i=3073496896&k=2tRcqhX&lb=1&s=A > > > From my window this morning iso

Re: Grace the moviemaker

2014-02-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good - Grace has great creativity - and the editing is excellent. Congrats to her. Chris On 7 February 2014 20:33, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Grace collects Littlest Pet Shop animals, which are diminutive plastic > caricatures. She spends hours on end making videos of them with he

Re: F104's revisited - especially for Frank!

2014-02-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
No! A mere toy. This is REALLY a real aeroplane: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Airshows1/Duxford2012/slides/_IMG3143.html Chris On 8 February 2014 08:30, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Great shot! > > This, however, if what a REAL airplane looks like : > http://photo.net/photodb/ph

Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)

2014-02-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Milly looks lovely Walt. With the right amp, she will sound great too. Chris On 6 February 2014 00:12, Walt wrote: > After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster > Thinline Reissue arrived today. > > Meet "Millie": > > http://www.f

Re: Correction F104 not T-38

2014-02-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yep, I thought "Starfighter" when I saw it. I recall that it was dogged by safety issues and a bribery scandal. Chris On 3 February 2014 21:52, Larry Colen wrote: > I stand corrected, N825NA is a two seat F104, not a T-38. > > I had done a quick google search on t-38 and t

Re: PESO: Maui Sunset

2014-02-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice one Dan. It's always good to see some interesting foreground in a sunset picture and the silhouettes of the palms do the job admirably. Chris On 1 February 2014 22:59, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > The end of another perfect day in paradise: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_

Re: PESO - Dinan School Outing

2014-02-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's been good to see your pictures of Dinan Rick. Karin and I had a memorable stay there about 20 years ago. My shots are all on film so no immediate ones to post. Thanks, Chris On 3 February 2014 02:28, Rick Womer wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667082 > &g

Re: Photo from London: Baker Street Tube Station

2014-01-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good. I like it a lot. And the info about the technique is interesting. Chris On 24 January 2014 14:06, Mark Roberts wrote: > I'm just starting to get my photos from my trip to London sorted out. > I did a lot of experimenting with long exposures and/or multiple > exposures (

Re: PESO - Endless

2014-01-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely. I like the back lighting and silhouette of the figure and tree. Chris On 23 January 2014 03:51, knarf wrote: > Another shot from the shore of Lake Ontario today: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/endless.html?m=1 > > Hope you enjoy. Comments always welc

Re: Back in the U S of A

2014-01-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good to hear you're back safely and it was great to see you again. Regards to Dr. Lisa. Chris (and Karin) On 21 January 2014 01:24, Mark Roberts wrote: > Hi, boys and girls! We're back form old blighty after a splendid week > in London with brief excursions to Milton Keynes an

Re: GESO Not the South Of France

2014-01-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 19 January 2014 01:05, Bob W wrote: > ...and now you've Calaisly gone and Rouen-ed everything. Pun threads always > go on Toulon, generating Reims of replies, and that Angers some people so > much their Brest Aix. We wouldn't want Toulouse anyone, but without pun > threads we get Bordeaux so bo

Re: PESO: City Lights

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
A lovely night time shot Attila. Chis On 18 January 2014 11:50, Attila Boros wrote: > Some buildings downtown are nicely lit up at night. > > http://500px.com/photo/58169926 > > K-3 with Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: My new bike...

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, I'm very aware of that issue, but I'm quite used to toeclips from my more youthful biking experiences and I've had them on all of my bikes. Chris On 18 January 2014 21:10, Ken Waller wrote: > Good looking machine > Be careful with the toe clips. A friend severely brok

Re: PESO: Race Ready

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Wow! That's a rather special bike. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of you in action. Chris On 17 January 2014 05:08, David Mann wrote: > A selfie-by-proxy from the middle of bike-porn central. > > http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/722/#peso > > Cheers, > Dave

Re: PESO 2014 - 022 - GDG

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very compact. Chris On 19 January 2014 06:27, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Others have showed their bicycles. Here's my new one, bought last June ... > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/12024984864/ > > Enjoy! Thanks for looking, comments always appreciated. > > G

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Paul - that's a superb shot in any measure. Considering it was as a result of elbowing, it's outstanding. Chris On 15 January 2014 02:28, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot > elbow my way into a decent position

Re: OT: New Toy Enablement

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
> Holy cow, Chris! That is one hell of a nice little setup you have there. > > You must have been pretty happy when they drew your name for that amp. > I bought the Tele second hand in 1974 so it was nearly new. Cost me 250 GBP I recall. I posted the back-story for the amp back i

Re: OT: My new bike...

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 January 2014 18:58, steve harley wrote: > on 2014-01-18 11:08 Chris Mitchell wrote > >> ...and its maker, Chas Roberts. Bob W introduced me to Chas as he has >> one of his bikes. I knew as soon as I walked into the shop it would >> all end up being rather expensive

OT: My new bike...

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
preference of an upright riding position and my strange anatomy of long legs and arms. Hence the short seat tube and long head tube and seat post. The gearing is a 14 speed Rohloff hub system. New to me but a couple of friends swear by it so I went for it too. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: New Toy Enablement

2014-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
ition and the thinline hollow body adds a bit of acoustic resonance as well. I think you'll enjoy it! Chris -- 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.

Re: Italy in the UK

2014-01-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 11 January 2014 11:31, mike wilson wrote: > On 11/01/2014, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> Very good. Great to see a proper Fiat 500 and not one of those new >> fangled ones... >> >> Chris > > I hate to be a pedant 8-) but a real Fiat 500 is a Topolino. > h

Re: Here in London. Ready for the PDML Milton Keynes meeting tomorrow.

2014-01-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 11 January 2014 11:01, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 11/1/14, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Having a coffee in a traditional bistro. Well, all right, it's a >>Starbucks. Still tastes good after a 6-hour flight and a long ride on >>the tube. > &g

Re: Italy in the UK

2014-01-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good. Great to see a proper Fiat 500 and not one of those new fangled ones... Chris On 11 January 2014 00:09, Bob W wrote: > Found this while rooting around among old photos in LR. > > http://www.web-options.com/Fiat.jpg > > B > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: PESOs: polar vortex + window

2014-01-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
They're superb Christine. Chris On 10 January 2014 01:47, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Ok... take two... this time I'll try not to hit "send" before I get > to the second sentence... > > As I was saying... Happy new year! > > Been a while since I've h

Re: PESO - Mt St Michel Mass

2014-01-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Does that make you the heretic to be burnt in the refectory? Another shot of lovely light. Chris On 9 January 2014 02:46, Rick Womer wrote: > Well, one is not permitted to take photos of mass; so I took advantage of the > K-5's nearly silent shutter and shot from the hip: > >

Re: PESO - Mont St Michel Refectory

2014-01-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent shot Rick. The lighting is superbly handled. Let's have a big hand for central heating... Chris On 7 January 2014 01:53, Rick Womer wrote: > How about a cozy, frigid dinner in here? > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17641596&size=lg > > or > >

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