Re: PDML meet-up in Britain? Early May...

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
The bank holiday has been shifted this year to 8 May to coincide with VE day anniversary celebrations. Chris On Fri, 17 Jan 2020 at 19:35, Bob Pdml wrote: > Hi Stan, > > The Bank Holiday is May 4 - they are always on Mondays. Your fears are > justified. You can expect hotels and B to be booked

Re: PDML meet-up in Britain? Early May...

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
aise nearer the time > > > > -- > > > > > > Cheers, > > Cotty > > > > > > ___/\__ UK Shoot / Edit > > || (O) | > > — > > > On Jan 17, 2020, at 8:05 AM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > > > I’ve jotted those dates do

Re: PDML meet-up in Britain? Early May...

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Won't be able to get to the South West then. However, we'll be in Guernsey from the 5th. If you fancy a day trip or a couple of days, we'd be happy to show you around. There are flights from Exeter and boats from Poole... Chris On Thu, 16 Jan 2020 at 15:40, Stanley Halpin wrote: > I had

Re: PESO: On the canal again

2020-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb! A bit more picturesque than the MK canal eh? Chris On Thu, 16 Jan 2020 at 21:36, Postmaster wrote: > A bit further along the canal this time: > https://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e400937a.jpg > > Background: Yesterday (Wednesday) Lisa and I took a walk along the > Tennet & Avon Canal,

Re: London

2019-02-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb indeed. And a worthy and excellent course for these young people. Chris On Wed, 6 Feb 2019 at 11:57, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Some superb photos of London here, a real portrait of a city from eyes we > don't often see through: > > https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-47090315 > > B > > --

Re: OT: Is the UK Imploding?

2018-11-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
I agree with everything Bob says. Chris On Mon, 19 Nov 2018, 23:03 Bob W-PDML > > On 19 Nov 2018, at 11:57, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > > > On 18/11/18, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: > > > >> I am not inviting a political debate or discussion, but from this side > of > >> the

Re: A Yankee in the Court of Queen Elizabeth

2018-09-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely set. Sorry I couldn't make it this time. Chris On Mon, 10 Sep 2018, 18:17 Bob W-PDML, wrote: > ...or, Godfrey Does Greenwich > > https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/00f4c7321374431ea848517ce1613814 > > B > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: Any PDMLers in Mumbai?

2018-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes Subash, I'm expecting rain. Good photo opportunities I reckon. Chris On Sat, 16 Jun 2018, 02:37 Subash Jeyan, wrote: > On Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:16:45 +0100 > Chris Mitchell wrote: > > > I'll be there on a business trip 26 June - 5 July. I'll be working on > > wee

Re: Roberts Rendezvous

2018-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On Sat, 16 Jun 2018, 08:51 Bob W-PDML, wrote: > > > On 16 Jun 2018, at 08:06, mike wilson wrote: > > >> On 16 June 2018 at 00:01 Bob W-PDML wrote: > >> > >> > >> Nice shots, thanks. It was good to catch up, and good to meet our > makers too. > >> > >> Next time remind me to suck my belly in,

Any PDMLers in Mumbai?

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'll be there on a business trip 26 June - 5 July. I'll be working on week days, but free some evenings and on Saturday and Sunday. If you're there and fancy a meetup, let me know and we'll organise something. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Roberts Rendezvous

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not the Mark! variety, but the marque of bike that Bob W and I own. It was London Cycling Week and some owners decided to get together. Here's Bob with a few like minded folk: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ds3j33g6cv05vx1/1506-2018-0717230198718779996.jpeg?dl=0 And here's Bob with another

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2018 - Stunning

2018-05-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 May 2018 at 00:05, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > > Stunned. And also a little sad that some of our best snappers aren't in > due to lack of Pentax gear. Maybe worth pressing an old Pentax lens into > service on those Leicas and Fujis eh? If Chris Mitchell c

Re: Sony A7II

2018-05-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 May 2018 at 23:33, Paul Sorenson wrote: > Didn't know they made them with right-hand drive... > > Ha! They don't. The door is on the "wrong" side for the UK, but OK for Europe of course. CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Sony A7II

2018-05-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 May 2018 at 18:36, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > > Funny-looking bike - how do you pedal it? > > Freewheeling doesn't need pedals... -- 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: Sony A7II

2018-05-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 May 2018 at 20:25, Christine Aguila wrote: > > > > > I think I”m going to start thinking of what my retirement present will be. > Here's my retirement present. Hopefully many years of freewheeling to come. I retire on 31 July. Can't wait.

Re: Book Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 May 2018 at 13:22, Steve Cottrell wrote: > My copy has arrived and with a quick flip through, lots of oohs and aaahs > :-) > Same here. Arrived today and ooh-ing and aaah-ing too. > > Fantastic reproduction Mark, really beautiful. > Yep! Chris > > -- PDML

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
So you should be proud! Super film. Chris On 15 May 2018 at 21:33, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Hi Pentaxians > > Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, > and even if you're not, still might appreciate a short, well-told tale of > folk

Re: PESO 2018 - 022, 023 - GDG

2018-04-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
That reinforces my decision to wear loose clothing when on my bike. No need to squeeze into anything. Nice bike Godfrey. Having seen the very original comments on FB, bags I be the first person here to say "Are the tyres filled with helium?" Chris On 8 April 2018 at 15:25, Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: Video cameras

2018-01-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 19 Jan 2018 18:21, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: iPhone + Filmic Pro + gimbal + mike https://nofilmschool.com/2015/07/tangerine-sundance-iphone- 5s-sean-baker-radium-cheung-interview Interesting. I'm delighted to hear that: "The anamorphic footage had to be de-squeezed in

Re: Pentax K-1000 sighting on Brit TV rerun

2018-01-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 17 January 2018 at 17:40, Bob W-PDML wrote: Mostly everything's fine. It's just, well, it's just that, sometimes Chris M's barbecues can be a bit, shall we say, special... > > > https://youtu.be/4M3FrHsiSfE > > > The next UK PDML will have to be in Royston Vasey then. I's

Re: A bit of excitement yesterday

2018-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's the best response to this cock-up that I've heard. Pragmatism at its finest. Well done Dan! Chris On 14 January 2018 at 19:09, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > We are at the beginning of our annual sojourn on Maui. > > Yesterday, at a little after 8:00 AM, we were having

Re: OT GESO: bike ride on a foggy day (3 photos)

2018-01-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice bike and lovely atmospheric shots. Chris On 14 January 2018 at 07:53, Subash Jeyan wrote: > so i got my custom steel bike a month or so back and have been riding > it quite regularly. a few photos taken during today's long ride, taken > with my cell phone. it was an

Re: PDML Photo Annual #10 Coming in 2018

2017-12-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 31 December 2017 at 18:09, Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 12/31/2017 10:56 AM, mike wilson wrote: > >> On 31 December 2017 at 12:53 Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> On 31 December 2017 a

Re: PDML Photo Annual #10 Coming in 2018

2017-12-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 31 December 2017 at 02:37, Mark Roberts wrote: > > > Only Pentax gear will be allowed for submitted photos. > > > Agree. It gives me the incentive to shoot film with my MXs, even though my digital shooting is now Fuji. Now. I've got half a dozen films to develop.

Re: Time to feed the kitty

2017-12-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 December 2017 at 19:20, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > It is working now. > > Not for me it isn't. I sent via email address used on previous payment. CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 December 2017 at 18:59, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > >> Somebody ought to make a guitar that's like a Leica. > > > > You mean like this one? > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/h179z3cj17mb8gm/IMG-20171202-WA0002.jpg?dl=0 > > > > Wow, that's amazing! What are the chances of that,

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 December 2017 at 17:48, mike wilson wrote: > I'm failing to see a difference. > So am I now. I thought I'd posted the wrong link, but I hadn't. I think I'd better have a little lie down. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
No, not that one! This one: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/tkynlxcujbyzmbi/AAB6-3Jbb0zuS6vLg790sreka On 3 Dec 2017 12:13, "Chris Mitchell" <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > > > On 2 December 2017 at 19:57, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > >> Cleve

Re: A cake you might leica

2017-12-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 December 2017 at 19:57, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Clever. Not sure I'd want to eat a black cake though (even if I still ate > sugar). > > Somebody ought to make a guitar that's like a Leica. You mean like this one?

Re: GESO: bike build

2017-11-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > >> The way to do it would be for you, me, Chris and any other over-the-hill, >> ageing, has-been cyclists to meet the vigorous, mighty-thighed youngsters >> at each checkpoint with a profusion of sustenance, then when they set off >> we could pack up and cycle round to the next one ready to

Re: GESO: bike build

2017-11-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 21 November 2017 at 23:37, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > The way to do it would be for you, me, Chris and any other over-the-hill, > ageing, has-been cyclists to meet the vigorous, mighty-thighed youngsters > at each checkpoint with a profusion of sustenance, then when they set

Re: GESO: bike build

2017-11-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
What a nice bike! Will be good to see the finished article in use. Chris On 20 November 2017 at 12:07, Subash Jeyan wrote: > hi everyone, > > since i spend quite a bit of my time sitting myself on a bike and doing > long rides, i thought it was time i got myself a

Re: OT as requested link to our book

2017-11-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Congrats to the group. A good book. As Bob says, that cover shot is exceptional. Chris On 17 November 2017 at 12:43, David J Brooks wrote: > Our working committee got together last night and made ThePassingShow > book public after much discussion on the wording for the

Re: PESO: A blast from the past

2017-10-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
You started the blurry motion shots at an early age! Very good. Chris On 30 Oct 2017 18:12, "Mark Roberts" wrote: > Taken when I was 16 years old: > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ > > Park of my "going through my old slides and seeing which, if any, are > worth

Re: Bart's

2017-10-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
A good day pottering, peregrinating and wandering. A nice set. The kids kicking the leaves is particularly excellent. Here's my take on the day http://gog2953.jalbum.net/BartsTour/ Chris On 22 October 2017 at 22:00, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Had a pleasant day today pottering

Re: guillotine or rolling cutter for paper?

2017-10-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 19 October 2017 at 11:43, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > I have a Dahle A4 rotary trimmer. It's about 15 years old, never changed > the blade. Only maintenance is to very occasionally grease the pole with a > bit of extra virgin olive oil ;-) > > How upwardly mobile of you!

Re: GESO: Portsmouth

2017-10-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice gallery and an interesting place. I was living nearby in Southampton when the Mary Rose was lifted, but never got round to going to see her. Must do it one day (or two). Chris On 15 October 2017 at 05:36, Alan C wrote: > We were able to visit Portsmouth on our UK trip.

Re: PESO x 2: RAF (WWII) Wings?

2017-10-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 11 October 2017 at 13:54, Eric Featherstone wrote: > On 11 October 2017 at 12:01, Alan C wrote: > > Saw these on a farm in Yorkshire. A chance for the experts to hazard an > > identification. Scroll L for the other. > > > >

Re: PDML at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

2017-10-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > > Here are some of my London shots, the first by you. > That's what happens when you let a fellow PDMLer fondle your Pentax. It turned out quite well hough I reckon. > Never before in my life have I visited so many cycle shops in a day. > >

Re: PDML at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

2017-10-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb group shot and good to see Alan, Mrs Alan and the Wilson's. Oh, and Fountains Abbey is a lovely place too. As Bob said, it was a pleasure to spend a day with Alan in London. Chris On 3 Oct 2017 10:05 a.m., "Alan C" wrote: > On 17th Sept. Ann & I travelled to Fountains

Re: PESO - Because it did

2017-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
It would have caught my eye too. I love autumn colours. Chris On 21 September 2017 at 02:22, Rick Womer wrote: > Why did this scene catch my eye, so that I photographed it? > > https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/PESOs-2017/On-My-Way-to-Work- > 4-17-3/i-bQ7qm8C/A > > (K-5, DA

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 September 2017 at 20:02, ann sanfedele wrote: > I never saw a photo of Alan either -- but have seen many of Bob and > Chris... > um and in terms of Chris - even ones Ive taken :-) > > It's a shame you haven't met Bob though, isn't it? :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
you believe that, you'll believe anything... ..the "Gherkin" in the background was intentional though. Chris > > ann > > > On 9/9/2017 3:46 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> Ms S. Take >> >> On 9 Sep 2017 20:43, "mike wilson" <m.9.wil

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
M, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > > > > On 9/9/17, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: > > > >> Alan's visiting the UK and BobW and I met up with him. We had an > >> enjoyable stroll around the Brick Lane area in London.

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 9 Sep 2017 23:47, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: As threatened: https://web-options.com/2017/09/09/spitalfields/ https://web-options.com/2017/09/09/gilbert-or-george-opens-their-door/ B Nice set too. I particularly like the chef smoking and playing with his phone. I got one of

Re: In London with AlanC

2017-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ms S. Take On 9 Sep 2017 20:43, "mike wilson" <m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > On 09 September 2017 at 19:25 Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> > wrote: > > > > > > Alan's visiting the UK and BobW and I met up with him. We had a

In London with AlanC

2017-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Alan's visiting the UK and BobW and I met up with him. We had an enjoyable stroll around the Brick Lane area in London. We even managed to visit a bike shop. A few pictures here - the first one is the obligatory group shot. http://gog2953.jalbum.net/PDML%20AlanC/ Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: GESO: Kids Football

2017-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent and good to see the kids enjoying their sport. Chris On 8 September 2017 at 20:27, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Always enjoy shooting the kids! > > https://www.photo.net/gallery/1107590#//Sort-Newest/All-Categories/All-Time/Page-1 > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: Peso - WEST Winslow (cf chris's corner shot)

2017-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 September 2017 at 07:44, Bob W-PDML wrote: > I pointed out the Nightingale thing because Karin is a Nightingale isn't she? > As is my sister, in fact. That is, trained at St. Thomas's Hospital. > Ah I see. Strictly speaking, the term "Nightingale" only applies to

Re: Peso - WEST Winslow (cf chris's corner shot)

2017-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent set Ann. Winslow Bucks is very different, as you can imagine. It's recorded in the Domesday book of 1086 so has been around for a short while... Bob will have to confirm, but the nightingale reference is because of the Florence Nightingale hospice charity shop on the left. Maybe Bob is

Re: OT: Standing on a corner...

2017-09-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 September 2017 at 22:11, John wrote: > All you need is one of these and you're in business: > > https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/295/19431290332_d7368eea2d_z.jpg > Spot on John. You even found a Brit example. We cycled 36 miles in total, but it was fine as we took it

OT: Standing on a corner...

2017-09-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
...Winslow Buckinghamshire. Shame it doesn't quite scan. Could have been a good line in a song. https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf798dbrzqeu19o/XE2S0760.jpg?dl=0 Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: GESO new driveway

2017-08-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes. And the hand rails are... ...hand rails. Chris On 11 August 2017 at 20:03, Ken Waller wrote: > Lookin good Larry, the best driveway images I've seen today. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From:

Re: PESO: Bimbo and the Bear

2017-08-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Blimey Dan. You promise us balloons and we get a fairground ride, you promise us bears and we get balloons. Please stop messing with our heads :-) Chris On 2 August 2017 at 14:54, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > From the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning last weekend: >

Re: Coyles in the USA -Chicago

2017-08-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ah, brings back memories. Thanks John - a nice set. Good to see Christine and the Sullivans too. Chris On 1 August 2017 at 08:14, John Coyle wrote: > Sorry about the delay - work has been getting in the way > Here are a few snaps from the Windy City - which at the time had

Re: PESO 2017 - New Bike Day! - GDG

2017-07-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
My ex-Vulcan bomber pilot, harmonica playing friend has one of those. I had a white-knuckle journey following him back to his house from a gig - me in a car and only just keeping up with him. He's a mere 78 years old. Once a speed freak, always a speed freak. Enjoy it Godfrey, Chris On 15 July

Re: Interesting street photographs - with the URL now

2017-07-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
They were worth the wait Igor. Sooo Russian - and weirdly delightful. Chris On 11 July 2017 at 21:04, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > Argh!... > (Thanks, Larry and Alan.) > > Here is the link: > http://vk.am/blog/8241.html > > Igor > > > On Tue, 11 Jul 2017, Igor PDML-StR wrote:

Re: PESO - Sunflower II

2017-07-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not what Dan said. I prefer this one. Good job - I'm a big fan of your renditions of plants and flowers. Chris On 12 July 2017 at 19:19, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Quite beautiful, but somehow I like the earlier image better. > > Dan Matyola >

Re: PESO: Oxford Gargoyle

2017-07-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice. Any relation to the Oxford Comma? Chris On 11 July 2017 at 14:28, Mark Roberts wrote: > View from the tower of the University Church of St. Mary in Oxford > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e102728-29.jpg > K-1 with FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited > > > -- > Mark Roberts

Re: PESO - Red wood ant

2017-06-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent. But is it sitting on the clay, or standing? We need to be told! Chris On 30 June 2017 at 01:08, Jostein wrote: > http://www.alunfoto.no/bloggposter/2017/06/formica/ > > Continuing my foray into entomology. A dead insect this time too. > Meticulously prepped and

Re: eso-Battery Point Light

2017-06-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super lighting for the Light. Excellent all round. Chris On 28 June 2017 at 15:12, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Shot in Crescent City, CA. > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18403096 > > K5 back up > > J > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: PESO 2017 - 075 - GDG

2017-06-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
He has taste. Not sure whether it's good, but he has it! As Rick says, nice arrangement and use of DOF. Chris On 25 June 2017 at 20:29, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Felipe returned from his travels to London and Paris. He brought back > souvenirs... > >

Re: More recent PESO - from Lower Manhattan

2017-06-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice set Ann. Chinatown is great fun! Chris On 23 June 2017 at 03:06, ann sanfedele wrote: > Chinatown, the way there, the financial district and WTC area > > arrow to the right after this first one or click on each link - what ever > floats your boat :-) > > Chinatown >

Re: Eroica and drone

2017-06-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 20 Jun 2017 21:48, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: Having just reviewed the video I feel obliged for Health & Safety reasons to point out to Chris that he did not look behind before pulling out to pass the jogger. It's called a Life-Saver for a reason! You can tell which of us is

Re: Eroica and drone

2017-06-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 20 Jun 2017 21:44, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: Point of order, Mr. Speaker! The riders are, indeed, both pre-1987, I'll grant you that. But the bikes are also both pre-1987, as are their components - including, I suspect, the brake blocks. Chris's jersey is vintage (mine are

Re: Eroica and drone

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
t you have been wearing neon > coloured leg warmers? > > > On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 11:41 AM, Chris Mitchell > <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: >> Bob W and I took part in Eroica Britannia - a 55 mile cycle ride where >> you have to ride a bike that's at least 30 yea

Re: French trip

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good stuff Bob. I particularly like this one; https://web-options.com/2017/06/15/a-few-shots-from-avignon/#jp-carousel-424 Chris On 16 June 2017 at 06:48, Bob W-PDML wrote: > I've been back from my French bike ride since Sunday evening. I didn't do as > much as I'd

Eroica and drone

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W and I took part in Eroica Britannia - a 55 mile cycle ride where you have to ride a bike that's at least 30 years old, and dress up in period gear. A friend of mine met us on the route and took this `drone footage: https://youtu.be/MOSYxry9uZI We look suitably heroic here - it was early on

Re: GESO - Photo Exhibit

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
A great set and I trust the exhibition went well. To me, they're a modern take on the work of the 18th and 19th century artists who accompanied the plant collectors and made exquisite paintings. Fantastic work Mark. Chris On 16 June 2017 at 02:39, Mark C wrote: > I have a

Re: (which photos) I'm going to try to sell this Saturday

2017-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
A good selection Larry. Something for everyone. Chris On 15 June 2017 at 23:38, Larry Colen wrote: > People have made some suggestions for which photos to try to sell. Here is > an album composed of photos that I've already matted and also a bunch of > candidates. As per

Re: PESO: Cambridge Cyclist

2017-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice and spooky. Chris On 12 Jun 2017 21:36, "Mark Roberts" wrote: > From our trip to the UK last month. > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e102010.jpg > K1, FA 20/2.8, ISO 400, 1.15 @ f/22 > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.com > > >

How Magnum is changing in the digital age

2017-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
>From BBC World Service business programme. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p055sfz6 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 - Guitar Study

2017-06-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Bruce, Ann, Gonz, Dan and Larry for your kind comments. Chris On 2 June 2017 at 11:57, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > Oh. Z-1 and probably 50mm F1.7. Ilford FP4. > CM > > On 2 June 2017 at 11:54, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote:

Re: PESO - fiddle study 3

2017-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 June 2017 at 22:13, mike wilson wrote: > > You only need to worry when they start whispering "crumhorn" behind your back. > I suspect that hurdy gurdy might be a bit of an issue too. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - Hood Ornaments

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good job Mark. You've done well to get them isolated from the background. Chris On 1 June 2017 at 04:53, Mark C wrote: > Visited a car museum today - a handful of hood ornaments for your viewing > pleasure: > >

Re: PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 June 2017 at 13:39, Bruce Walker wrote: > You should do more. > Maybe. A few of us from the local club booked a model for an afternoon and we each had a 45 minute slot. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to do and it worked well. Of course there were others

Re: PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 June 2017 at 13:19, Bruce Walker wrote: > That's beautiful, Chris. Recent film work? > Thanks Bruce. About 10 years old. I've been scanning my back catalog of negatives. it's the only figure work I've ever done... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - fiddle study 3

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very nice Bruce. Musical instruments and bodies go well together. Well, not banjos maybe, but most. Chris On 31 May 2017 16:24, "Bruce Walker" wrote: > Possibly nsfw content, but rather abstract. > > http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/IJBHEGfRtYkE > > 645z,

Re: PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Oh. Z-1 and probably 50mm F1.7. Ilford FP4. CM On 2 June 2017 at 11:54, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > Bruce's "Fiddle Study" reminded me of this. Mildly NSFW if you're of a > nervous disposition: > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/iwwyxeqysa1uf

PESO - Guitar Study

2017-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bruce's "Fiddle Study" reminded me of this. Mildly NSFW if you're of a nervous disposition: https://www.dropbox.com/s/iwwyxeqysa1uf9g/Nude%20guitar001.jpg?dl=0 Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: WH 17

2017-05-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 24 May 2017 at 17:54, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks, Chris. > > The canopy might have been spotless and optically perfect when it left the > factory, but after a few months in actual use -- especially under combat > conditions -- it got pretty dirty and scratched.

Re: PESO: WH 17

2017-05-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 May 2017 at 04:29, John Coyle wrote: > Hey Chris - Were you ever at the Kingston plant? I was an engineering > apprentice at Hawker's in > Kingston (1956-7), plated cockpit parts for the Hunter, did paint tests for > the wing and tailplane > panels, and ended up

Re: PESO: WH 17

2017-05-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Dan - and through a canopy too? They used to make canopies for Hawker Hunters, Harriers and Hawks in the aircraft factory where I did my apprenticeship. Very specialised and I remember seeing a bloody great sheet of hot Perspex being draped over a greasy wooden mould. It was then

Re: PESO: Say Cheese!

2017-05-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's hard to tell sometimes, but this time Bob's serious... ...ah. Marmoset. Monkeying. Clever Ann. On 19 May 2017 15:51, "ann sanfedele" wrote: You're just monkeying around! ann On 5/18/2017 10:56 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > In France they ask you to say 'ouistiti' > > On

Re: LX

2017-05-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bon voyage et bon anniversaire. We're on our way back just now. We'll give you a wave. Chris On 18 May 2017 16:17, "Bob W-PDML" wrote: > On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to > Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here: >

Re: PESO: Rouen Cathedral

2017-05-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice one Dan. Are you still in France? We're staying near to Montpellier, down south. By some weird coincidence, might you might be heading that way in the next few days? Chris On 12 May 2017 05:32, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >

Re: One of my pictures in a local paper

2017-05-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Congrats Larry. Nice muso shot. On 11 May 2017 07:11, "Larry Colen" wrote: > Last summer, Michael did a concert with my friend Michelle. He asked if > he could use some of my photos from that night for publicity. Here's one > being used in an article about a CD release coming

Re: PDML London

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 May 2017 7:31 p.m., "Bob W-PDML" wrote: > On 7 May 2017, at 17:59, Richard Klein wrote: > > I really like the picture of Chris. Is that an ice cream van, as another > message stated? It looks most like a Popemobile to me, but the setting >

Re: PDML London

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
I too, said that the collection was good! That shot of the spirally thing is superb. Chris On 7 May 2017 5:48 p.m., "Mark Roberts" wrote: > We went to the Tate Modern to catch the last day of the exhibit of the > Elton John collection and it is as good as Bob said

Re: outstanding

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 May 2017 at 09:10, Bob W-PDML wrote: > I got to see a copy yesterday at the Serpentine Gallery, which seemed an > appropriate setting for such a magnificent > oeuvre, with Mark, Lisa, Chris & > Karin. A superb edition! And here you are with the author himself,

Re: PDML London

2017-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks for the photo. It was good to meet up, but what did I tell you about hanging around ice cream vans to take pictures? Chris On 7 May 2017 09:30, "Mark Roberts" wrote: Had a nice meet-up with Bob W and Chris M yesterday. Walked around Hyde Park for a bit and

Re: UKPDML Equipment List

2017-05-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 5 May 2017 at 23:10, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Don't leave that stuff unattended around Chris. > What??? Anyway, don't need no auto-focus rubbish. Now, if there was a K 35mm 3.5 amongst it all, that would be different... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The annual has landed

2017-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 May 2017 at 07:51, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > On 3 May 2017 at 22:20, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > >> >> I just found out mine are scheduled to arrive on Saturday when I'll be >> in London quaffing pints o

Re: The annual has landed

2017-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 May 2017 at 22:20, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: > > I just found out mine are scheduled to arrive on Saturday when I'll be > in London quaffing pints of beer with Chris Mitchell and Bob W. Of > course, I've already got the test prin

Re: Magnum at 70

2017-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
There's an extended audio on the BBC World Service: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0514djp Hopefully it's available where you all are Chris On 3 May 2017 at 08:50, Bob W-PDML wrote: >

Re: Photo Annuals starting to ship

2017-05-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mine arrives tomorrow. Shipping from Eindhoven, so I imagine you're a bit closer than me, Henk! Chris On 3 May 2017 at 14:05, Henk Terhell wrote: > My hard copy arrived today! It is a real gem. > The cover and foreword is great fun. > Henk > > Op 2017-05-02 om 16:03 schreef

Re: Magnum at 70

2017-05-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good. Thanks Bob. On 3 May 2017 at 08:50, Bob W-PDML wrote: > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/magazine-39786157/legendary-photographic-agency-magnum-turns-70 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to

Re: Photo Annuals starting to ship

2017-05-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 May 2017 at 16:56, wrote: > Mark Roberts wrote: > (Or "fewer" than 15, if you want to be pedantic about it...) It's not pedantic. It's correct! CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Lilly Pond

2017-05-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Monet. Not Manet! On 2 May 2017 at 15:36, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > I love it. Are you sure you haven't been with Dan at Manet's garden in > Giverny? !! > > Chris > > On 1 May 2017 at 07:35, Philip Northeast <rnort...@bigpond.net.au> wrote: &

Re: PESO: Lilly Pond

2017-05-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
I love it. Are you sure you haven't been with Dan at Manet's garden in Giverny? !! Chris On 1 May 2017 at 07:35, Philip Northeast wrote: > The largest pond in Hobart's Royal Botanical Gardens > > https://flic.kr/p/T966MZ > > pentax K1 Sigma 35mm f1.4 art lens > > -- >

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