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

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 apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net: n 1 June 2014 04:22, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote

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

2014-05-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
What a great idea. And well done Stef. Chris On 30 May 2014 19:38, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv 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 Digital

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.itutm_medium=twitter Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Need help choosing a photo from 4

2014-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 29 May 2014 21:49, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: Hi All, On the recent trip to Victoria, BC, there was a nice garden on the territory of the University of Victoria. And the timing was just right: it was blooming. For one type of flowers, I have problems choosing 1 (or 2?) photos

Re: PESOs for Frank -- Never Too Old!

2014-05-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 27 May 2014 21:04, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I thought you were in the area Steve, you made a passing comment here, I did have my eye out for anyone with a Pentax. We were involved in a family visit our whole time in Copenhagen ( Roskilde where we stayed.) My

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

2014-05-27 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 when

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 christ...@caguila.com 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 Mitchell

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 dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On May 27, 2014, at 6:34 am, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his Spotmatic, on Ilford

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

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
for sharing. Looks like you are in perfect position coming out of that corner! I think all of the old action shots of me with my bike show me actively lolling about at rest stops and at the end of long rides. Now I am going to have to go have a look. stan On May 26, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Chris

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

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
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 weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning all sorts of family shots. If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that

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 chris.mitch...@which.net 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

Re: PESO - Old Soul

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely shot Marco and nice BW rendering. Chris On 26 May 2014 04:54, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso12.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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 knarftheria...@gmail.com 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

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 m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: From what I can see on the web image, he nailed the focus. Impressive. On 26/05/2014, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: A picture of me road racing

Re: Chelsea

2014-05-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice. Impressionistic. Chris On 26 May 2014 23:04, Bob W p...@web-options.com 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 the blinds

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 godfreydigio...@me.com 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

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 christ...@caguila.com 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

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 postmas...@robertstech.com 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

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
, Christine On May 12, 2014, at 1:56 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Bob W visited us for the weekend and we cycled around a bit: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BikingMK On the Sunday we visited Enstone where my mate Stephen is investigating a lost 17th century garden. There's

Re: For the Jazz Fans on the List

2014-05-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 May 2014 01:37, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com 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 a band. One day I might use

Re: another boring test

2014-05-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
...another predictable response On 18 May 2014 16:02, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com 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

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 danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/lXKDu6cdXLI?rel=0 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

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 shark50...@gmail.com wrote: 9 photos from a walk between raindrops last weekend. CC encouraged. Your choice of sites. https://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157644245991768/

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

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

2014-05-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mine's been dispatched. Might get it tomorrow, otherwise will be Monday. However, last year Fedex decided to route one of my packages from the European print facility in Holland, to Scotland, then Nashville (yes, THAT Nashville, TN) and then to London and finally Milton Keynes. Work that one out!

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-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BikingMK/slides/DSCF0625.html On 5/12/2014 12:04, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 12/5/14, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: Bob W visited us for the weekend and we cycled around a bit: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BikingMK On the Sunday we visited Enstone where my mate

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 May 2014 21:32, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net 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

PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

2014-05-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W visited us for the weekend and we cycled around a bit: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BikingMK On the Sunday we visited Enstone where my mate Stephen is investigating a lost 17th century garden. There's a magnificent 14th century tithe barn on the site too. We also stopped off at Heyford

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 co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: I filmed airside at London's Heathrow airport today, and after some last- minute calls and organisation last

Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars

2014-05-07 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. Chris

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

2014-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Interesting Tim. I was a Kodachrome, then Provia guy and had a dabble with Velvia. I've been impressed with the Lightroom treatment of the Fuji Xs and did a side by side comparison of the Jpeg vs Lightroom version. Couldn't detect a difference on my calibrated monitor so verdict is that they did a

Re: The correct use for a piano

2014-05-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good stuff. When I was young I did a bit of cyclo cross racing. I just put knobbly tyres and a gear set with a much lower ratio on my road bike. That's what everyone did then - there was no such thing as a mountain bike in the early 70s. Hope the Roberts is a bit cleaner next time I see it!

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

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 danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Now that the Magnolias are in full bloom, can the Dogwoods be far behind?

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 rf.sulli...@gmail.com 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., BH was offering the Fujifilm X-A1 for $499 w/sd card. It came

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 jsessoms...@nc.rr.com 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 away. I

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 c...@lantic.net wrote: There was a commotion on our verandah at lunchtime. On investigation, my wife found a Peregrine Falcon had grabbed our Cockatiel by the

Re: PESO: Potential

2014-04-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
You're doing some good close-up work at the moment Dan. Liked the nearly-daffodil too. Daffs have pretty well finished round here (Southern England) and magnolias are coming to an end. We had a warm winter and spring seemed to come early. Hawthorn is blossoming near to me - that doesn't usually

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 p...@web-options.com 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 lightweight tourer, so

Selfies are SO last year

2014-04-06 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=buffercd00autm_medium=socialutm_source=facebook.comutm_campaign=buffer Or http://tinyurl.com/p9w7vaa Chris -- PDML

GESO: David Bailey Exhibition

2014-03-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W and I went to the National Portrait Gallery showing of Bailey's photographs. It was excellent and do see it if you're in London and get a chance. Iconic photos of his time as a fashion and rock photographer, many family shots and some recent stuff too. Here's a small gallery from the day

Re: Boris, two recent PESOs

2014-03-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
Both nicely done Boris. Chris On 29 March 2014 17:00, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com 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.html

Re: PESO: The other side of Tel Aviv

2014-03-31 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 s...@stans-photography.info wrote: To counter-balance Boris' night-time traffic shot, here is another view of life in Tel Aviv.

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 ch...@inielsen.net 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 inspiration in

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 bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Nico of Metropolis Factory and one of the artist vendors at Artisans of the Metropolis, Junction Triangle Toronto, here manning the coffee and

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 rf.sulli...@gmail.com 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 List

Re: PESOs: At the London Velodrome

2014-03-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
...@gmail.com wrote: Is that the Sir Christopher Hoy Velodrome? He's such a (gentle) monster! That's a wonderful racing photo. Was it Keirin? Looks like lots of folks on the track. If I ever get to London that'll be a must-visit for me! Cheers, frank On 24 March, 2014 3:04:21 AM EDT, Chris Mitchell

Re: PESO Flying Rat, European Version

2014-03-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
, at 3:12 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: 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

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 07:19,

Re: PESO - Bales at Dusk

2014-03-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent BW rendering. Alma seems a little tense... Chris On 23 March 2014 19:16, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv 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 Hope everyone is well!

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 shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Great shot of the building and I love the overhead of the cyclists. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:

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 anotherdrunken...@gmail.com 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 pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Shot on a lake this afternoon.

Re: 3 PESOs, four friends

2014-03-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 16 March 2014 19:15, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Chris, Thanks for the feedback. On Mar 16, 2014, at 4:55 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: The first one is a nice spontaneous portrait and shows some character. I like the way you've matched the background colour

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

PESOs: At the London Velodrome

2014-03-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Continuing the cycling theme, we went to the Velodrome in London on Friday. It's a fantastic part of the Olympics 2012 legacy and the architecture is memorable: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonVelodrome/slides/DSCF5701.html The racing was excellent and I managed to get a few reasonable shots

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 danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17709055 Kr, smc DA 50 mm F 1.8 Comments are invited. Dan

Re: 3 PESOs, four friends

2014-03-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
The first one is a nice spontaneous portrait and shows some character. I like the way you've matched the background colour with the hair on the 2nd. In both, it would be good to get rid of the folds in the backdrop I think. They're just a tad distracting. Ricci. Hmmm. Very er blue. But no folds

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 christ...@caguila.com wrote: Thought our PDML cyclists might enjoy a gander at this solution for storing your

Re: OT:Old Optics

2014-03-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 10 March 2014 14:45, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Love those snowdrop photos earlier in the file. Normally, we'd have seen some already, but only snow cover here. Regards, Bob S. Thanks Bob. The snowdrops at Hanwell Castle are spectacular. Hanwell usually has an open day for

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 anotherdrunken...@gmail.com 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 stack,

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 s...@komkon.org 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 process of taking this photo.

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: 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 bori...@gmail.com wrote: You would hardly see them on the photos though :-). Have a look (34 photographs):

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 pnstenqu...@comcast.net 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

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 s...@stans-photography.info 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

Re: OT:Old Optics

2014-03-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 10 March 2014 07:32, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com 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

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 p...@web-options.com wrote: Does anyone here have any experience of using the Leica Monochrom, and

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.

Re: PESO: Taking A Bite Out Of Love

2014-02-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 14 February 2014 15:31, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Yeah they seem to be. At first I thought they were fighting and being rather rough with one another. I spoke with someone that works in that area of the zoo and it turned out they were being frisky and attempting to

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 ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Very-recent-NYC/31835949_JqDbwJ#!i=3073496896k=2tRcqhXlb=1s=A From my window this morning iso 800 K-5 with the

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 ldott...@gmail.com wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender Telecaster Thinline Reissue arrived today. Meet Millie:

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 danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Great shot! This, however, if what a REAL airplane looks like G:

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 pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Grace collects Littlest Pet Shop animals, which are diminutive plastic caricatures. She spends hours on end making videos of

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 l...@red4est.com 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 the tail

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 rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667082

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 danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The end of another perfect day in paradise:

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 postmas...@robertstech.com 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

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 knarftheria...@gmail.com 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 welcome.

Re: Back in the U S of A

2014-01-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Keynes and Oxford. We toured Blechley Park with Bob W and Chris Mitchell and his wife and had a fascinating look at the code breakers' headquarters and then a nice bit of dinner wine in Milton Keynes. We chatted a lot about the rest of you on the PDML and laughed at several of you behind your

Re: GESO Not the South Of France

2014-01-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 19 January 2014 01:05, Bob W p...@web-options.com 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

OT: My new bike...

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
...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. Thanks Bob! http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/DSCF5552.jpg Its a commuter / tourer, hand made specifically to suit my

Re: OT: My new bike...

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 January 2014 18:58, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com 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. Thanks Bob

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 in the summer. It's a

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 pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot elbow my way into a decent

Re: PESO 2014 - 022 - GDG

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very compact. Chris On 19 January 2014 06:27, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com 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. Godfrey ---

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 dmann...@gmail.com wrote: A selfie-by-proxy from the middle of bike-porn central. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/722/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML

Re: My new bike...

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
needed a more upright riding position and the new Trek filled the bill. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net Subject: OT: My new bike... ...and its maker, Chas Roberts. Bob W introduced me

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 attila.p...@gmail.com 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

Re: OT: New Toy Enablement

2014-01-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 17 January 2014 19:53, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Frank! You are correct! Unless I'm mistaken, the '72 Thinline was the first Tele to come with dual humbuckers, and they were discontinued after about three years. And, based on what I've heard in demo videos, it retains a

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 co...@seeingeye.tv 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. Tell Chris you demand to see

Re: Italy in the UK

2014-01-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 11 January 2014 11:31, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 11/01/2014, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net 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. http

Re: PESOs: polar vortex + window

2014-01-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
They're superb Christine. Chris On 10 January 2014 01:47, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net 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 had a chance to stop by, hopefully

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 p...@web-options.com wrote: Found this while rooting around among old photos in LR. http://www.web-options.com/Fiat.jpg B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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 rwomer1...@yahoo.com 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 - A Girl and her Guitar

2014-01-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, I'd like to see more of the guitar. I like guitars... Chris On 7 January 2014 10:46, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 6/1/14, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: I showed a picture of Kai on stage a few weeks ago. Here she is just prior to her performance:

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 rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: How about a cozy, frigid dinner in here? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17641596size=lg or

Re: The Pentax CES Display...

2014-01-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent! well done Paul. Good on Ricoh... Chris On 2 January 2014 20:35, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: ...will include one of my photos—“Birmingham Gentleman.” The Ricoh marketing people chose it after perusing the Pentax Gallery, and I provided a 50 meg. tiff file. I

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