Re: Need opinions on photo choice for contest entry

2014-07-09 Thread Marco Alpert
For me, number 5 if the rules of the contest allow you to clone out the bit of tower at the lower right. Otherwise #1. All are wonderful, though. - Marco On Jul 9, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I'd appreciate everyone's input on which of the following images (pick only ONE)

Re: PESO Bronze [nsfw]

2014-07-08 Thread Marco Alpert
A very evocative effect. Lovely! - Marco On Jul 8, 2014, at 12:48 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A nude study. http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/90678525467 K-3, DA 35mm/2.8 Macro Ltd, f:8, 125th sec, ISO 200. Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex. Note: post-processing was minimal. The lighting

Re: PESO - Strekkode

2014-07-07 Thread Marco Alpert
Well, FWIW, I like the cranes in there. They contribute to what I feel as the mood of the piece. I really like the shot as a whole. - Marco On Jul 7, 2014, at 11:35 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Like the idea. Effective as is, but when those cranes are out of there, it may work even better.

Re: For Ann-deer in color

2014-07-07 Thread Marco Alpert
What Rick said. - Marco On Jul 7, 2014, at 12:38 PM, Richard Womer wrote: MUCH better in color! I wouldn't crop it, either--I like the context. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Thanks, Chris I like your

Re: PESO - Horizon

2014-07-04 Thread Marco Alpert
Nice! On Jul 3, 2014, at 8:21 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken on a hot, hazy morning: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/07/horizon.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML

Re: PESO x2 - Coffee and Noodles

2014-07-02 Thread Marco Alpert
bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Brilliant, Marco! These should be on facing pages of the book that you are overdue in publishing. On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 10:59 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: These two just seemed to go together. Coffee x3: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso19

Re: PESO x2 - Coffee and Noodles

2014-07-01 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Alan. It’s at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. - Marco On Jun 30, 2014, at 9:27 PM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Yes they do. The subjects all seem to be in deep concentration. BTW, where is that? Alan C -Original Message- From: Marco Alpert Sent: Tuesday, July

Re: PESO x2 - Coffee and Noodles

2014-07-01 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Attila! Marco On Jul 1, 2014, at 2:51 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Coffee drinking is serious business:) Or maybe the smile comes after consuming the beverage. Very good timing! On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 5:59 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: These two just

Re: PESO: Word on the Street

2014-07-01 Thread Marco Alpert
Excellent! Marco On Jul 1, 2014, at 6:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17802631 Comments invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO x2 - Coffee and Noodles

2014-07-01 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Dan. Marco On Jul 1, 2014, at 5:57 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent slices of life, both of them! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 10:59 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: These two just

Re: PESO x2 - Coffee and Noodles

2014-07-01 Thread Marco Alpert
and you will have the makings of a superb triptych. On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 7:57 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent slices of life, both of them! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 10:59 PM, Marco Alpert ma

Re: PESO: Still Running Against the Wind

2014-06-30 Thread Marco Alpert
Wow! - Marco On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:11 PM, Darren Addy wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14543374231/ Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - Motojack

2014-06-30 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks to Dan, Bill, Mark, Christine, Tim, Frank, John and Darren for the comments and to anyone else who looked. Much appreciated. - Marco On Jun 28, 2014, at 12:43 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso18.html Comments, as always, welcomed

PESO x2 - Coffee and Noodles

2014-06-30 Thread Marco Alpert
These two just seemed to go together. Coffee x3: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso19.html Noodles x3: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso20.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Sisters

2014-06-28 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Christine! m On Jun 28, 2014, at 9:51 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Marco: Love it! Subtlety playful, excellent composition, light lovely, nice BW rendering! Cheers, Christine On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:45 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http

PESO - Motojack

2014-06-28 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso18.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Time Trial

2014-06-28 Thread Marco Alpert
Nice catch! - Marco On Jun 28, 2014, at 1:37 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I was wandering about and found an in-line skate competition near our place. Watched the time trials for a while. They were fast! Here's one of the better shots of the day:

Re: PESO - Sisters

2014-06-25 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Attila. - Marco On Jun 25, 2014, at 12:47 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice BW conversion! I like the relaxed mood in the photo. On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 6:45 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso17.html Comments

Re: PESO - Sisters

2014-06-24 Thread Marco Alpert
at 11:45 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso17.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

PESO - Sisters

2014-06-23 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso17.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Sisters

2014-06-23 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Frank! m On Jun 23, 2014, at 9:25 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That is a wonderful photo! Superb! Cheers, frank On 23 June, 2014 11:45:54 PM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso17.html Comments, as always

Re: PESO - Sisters

2014-06-23 Thread Marco Alpert
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 11:45 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso17.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-14 Thread Marco Alpert
lens? I like the original better than the revised crop. On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 11:25 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso15.html Not my usual thing, but sometimes something intriguing just presents itself. Comments, as always, welcomed

Re: Pentax/Ricoh web forum

2014-06-06 Thread Marco Alpert
Me too, too. m On Jun 6, 2014, at 6:38 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ricoh has started up its own web forum for Pentax and Ricoh cameras: http://community.us.ricoh-imaging.com/ It's very early days, so there isn't a lot of activity yet but I think it be nice to start it off with some PDML

Re: Pigeon Point (color)

2014-06-05 Thread Marco Alpert
Me too. - Marco On Jun 5, 2014, at 4:28 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Jack: I actually like the black and white rendering better. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Jun 5, 2014, at 12:41 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Per request by Larry, see attached

PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso15.html Not my usual thing, but sometimes something intriguing just presents itself. Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso: Pigeon Point

2014-06-03 Thread Marco Alpert
A lovely, classic shot. Beautifully composed. Incidentally, that lighthouse is just off the highway between my home and my sister's, so I've probably passed by hundreds of times over the last 35 years or so. - Marco On Jun 3, 2014, at 6:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: I posted the color

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Marco Alpert
on the third might improve things? Chris On 3 June 2014 07:25, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso15.html Not my usual thing, but sometimes something intriguing just presents itself. Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Marco Alpert
More like this? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16429359/fence_rail3.jpg m On Jun 3, 2014, at 4:22 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Yeah. I wasn't thinking of burning to that extent, but I do prefer it to the original. Jack - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Marco Alpert
Agreed, but like I mentioned, quick and dirty. m On Jun 3, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Yes, but it appears a clone tool will be needed for the ULC. Too bright! Jack - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, June 3

Re: PESO - A Patch of Green

2014-06-03 Thread Marco Alpert
Nice! In addition to the contrast of the green plant, I really like the contrasting pattern in the indentation (or whatever it might be called) in the lower center. - Marco On Jun 3, 2014, at 3:55 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all The texture of this rock face was interesting enough,

Re: PESO - Out of the Subway

2014-06-02 Thread Marco Alpert
Really like the geometry. Nice! - Marco On Jun 2, 2014, at 1:30 PM, Richard Womer wrote: At the 37th St. station of Philly's subway-surface Green Line: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17755874 or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17755874-lg.jpg (K-5, FA 50/1.7) Comments

Re: On the road home

2014-06-02 Thread Marco Alpert
Did you take a latte of them? He probably took alot of the grounds. We've bean down this road before. Worth milking though Oh no, trouble's brewing. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO - Sitting Gull

2014-06-01 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Jack! - Msrco On May 30, 2014, at 5:06 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Fortunate, but well done catch, Marco! Jack - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 8:48:20 PM Subject: PESO

Re: Peso: Quiet Pond

2014-05-31 Thread Marco Alpert
Lovely! - Marco On May 31, 2014, at 10:17 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Ran across a serene pond this AM. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=770 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Need help choosing a photo from 4

2014-05-29 Thread Marco Alpert
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 from the bunch of 4:

Re: PESO - Reflections

2014-05-29 Thread Marco Alpert
27, 2014 at 7:47 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso13.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Reflections

2014-05-29 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Don. m On May 28, 2014, at 9:09 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Two photos two photos two photos in one. A great eye walk. Like. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Tue, 27 May 2014 16:47:01 -0700 From: Marco Alpertma...@alpert.com To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Reflections

2014-05-29 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Brian. (FWIW, he looked less than pleased even before I photographed him.) m On May 28, 2014, at 3:45 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso13.html Comments, as always, welcomed

PESO - Sitting Gull

2014-05-29 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso14.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Social Interaction

2014-05-27 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Attila. m On May 27, 2014, at 2:10 PM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Well seen and executed, very nice BW tones. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 8:08 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso11.html Comments, as always, welcomed

PESO - Reflections

2014-05-27 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso13.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Old Soul

2014-05-26 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Jack! - Marco On May 26, 2014, at 5:02 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Such a deliberate moment, beautifully caught. Love the conversion, Marco. Jack - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014

Re: PESO - Old Soul

2014-05-26 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Ann. m On May 26, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Yup. ann On 5/25/2014 23:54, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso12.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML

Re: Chelsea

2014-05-26 Thread Marco Alpert
Lovely. (Are you sure it wasn’t the Seurat collection?) - Marco On May 26, 2014, at 3:04 PM, 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

PESO - Old Soul

2014-05-25 Thread Marco Alpert
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 http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: PESO 2014 - JT - San Jose 2014

2014-05-24 Thread Marco Alpert
Wow, interesting workflow. (And nice photo.) - Marco On May 24, 2014, at 1:15 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: Today's photo: https://flic.kr/p/nJ6X1r Not much time for photography of late, but I did have a camera with me at breakfast this morning. Godfrey - No matter

Re: PESO - Social Interaction

2014-05-24 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks to Ann, Christine, P.J., John, Dan, Bob, Bruce and Ken for your comments. Always appreciated. Marco On May 23, 2014, at 6:37 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent! On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 1:08 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco

Re: 1st K-3 Shots

2014-05-23 Thread Marco Alpert
All nice. Really like 2 and 10. - Marco On May 23, 2014, at 3:25 PM, 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 improvements. It definitely feels good in

PESO - Social Interaction

2014-05-22 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso11.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Social Interaction

2014-05-22 Thread Marco Alpert
Who knows? Maybe they’re arranging a threesome. Thanks. m On May 22, 2014, at 10:15 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Be funny if they were texting to each other.. ala teenage girls Nice shot, ann On 5/23/2014 01:08, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14

Re: PDML PESO - Therapy Dog

2014-05-21 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks Don, Bob, Attila, Ann, P.J., Bruce, Jack, Alan and Christine for your comments. And to anyone else who looked. Much appreciated. - Marco On May 21, 2014, at 9:26 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: Let me piggy back on what others are saying. Your timing on these street shots is impeccable. I

Re: PESO - Therapy Dog

2014-05-20 Thread Marco Alpert
:49 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso10.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - Therapy Dog

2014-05-19 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso10.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - American Buzzard

2014-04-23 Thread Marco Alpert
I know his parents. - Marco On Apr 23, 2014, at 6:53 AM, knarf wrote: How do you know he's American? Cheers, frank On 23 April, 2014 12:34:43 AM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: I don’t typically do bird photography (or color), but with all the great examples posted

Re: PESO - Parallel Interaction

2014-04-22 Thread Marco Alpert
A belated thanks to Christine, Ann, Alan C, Don, John and Bob W for the comments, and to everyone else who looked. Much appreciated. - Marco On Apr 21, 2014, at 9:02 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: Interesting moment well caught. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2014

Re: PESO - Parallel Interaction

2014-04-22 Thread Marco Alpert
Lab. get that close to another canine! Alan C -Original Message- From: Marco Alpert Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 5:26 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Parallel Interaction http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso8.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco

PESO - American Buzzard

2014-04-22 Thread Marco Alpert
I don’t typically do bird photography (or color), but with all the great examples posted lately, I thought I’d give it a try. http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso9.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - American Buzzard

2014-04-22 Thread Marco Alpert
at 9:34 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: I don’t typically do bird photography (or color), but with all the great examples posted lately, I thought I’d give it a try. http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso9.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http

Re: GESO 2014 - 112-125 - GDG

2014-04-20 Thread Marco Alpert
Really like all of them, but particularly benches #2 and #3 and all of the airport ones. - Marco On Apr 20, 2014, at 11:56 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Arrived home from my trip to the IoM late Thursday evening. Another photo from the interminable waiting in airports

PESO - Parallel Interaction

2014-04-20 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso8.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

PESO - Superhero

2014-04-07 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso7.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

FS: BG-5 Battery Grip for K-3

2014-04-04 Thread Marco Alpert
After 10 years, I've finally retired my *ist DS and gotten a shiny* new K-3. I got it in a package from BH with the BG-5 Grip, which I don't want, so: - BG-5 Battery Grip for K-3, new in box: $195 plus shipping. PayPal preferred. Thanks. - Marco _ * not actually very

Re: Save me from my desire...

2014-03-05 Thread Marco Alpert
On Mar 5, 2014, at 10:56 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: That is true for me, and much of the temptation of such a camera is that you have no choice but to think in bw if that's the camera you have with you, just as you had no choice if you were loaded with only Tri-X. And of course some people only

Re: PESO - Primrose

2014-03-02 Thread Marco Alpert
Lovely tonalities. - Marco On Mar 2, 2014, at 11:31 AM, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: In monochrome. Because, life is. http://celasun.wordpress.com/ Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr

Re: geso Dodging a bullet

2014-02-28 Thread Marco Alpert
Yikes! - Marco On Feb 28, 2014, at 1:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: The retaining wall for my driveway gave way this morning, leaving my van with one wheel hanging in mid air. Had the van been parked right next to the shed as usual, there would have been nothing to support it by the diff,

PESO - Observed

2014-02-25 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso5.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: PESO Pool Hall Portrait/K-3 low-light work

2014-02-20 Thread Marco Alpert
Wonderful portrait and, for someone still shooting with an *istDs, a pretty stunning example of quality at 12,800. (I believe there's a K-3 in my future.) Marco On Feb 20, 2014, at 7:33 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent candid portrait, Paul! I really like the look of

Re: Matyolans

2014-02-20 Thread Marco Alpert
All of them are great, but image9 is particularly evocative. - Marco On Feb 20, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Bob W wrote: Following Dan's history of his ancestors I thought people might be interested to see (again) some of the pictures I took when I visited Romania a few years ago. This small set

Re: PESO - The Unexpected Cyclist

2014-02-19 Thread Marco Alpert
A belated thanks to Godfrey, Frank, Ken, John, Ann and Bob for the comments. And to everyone else who looked. As always, much appeciated. - Marco On Feb 16, 2014, at 10:55 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso3.html Comments, as always

PESO - Ghost Train

2014-02-19 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso4.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - The Unexpected Cyclist

2014-02-17 Thread Marco Alpert
to have my camera pointed in the right direction at the right instant. m On Feb 17, 2014, at 10:14 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I take it that YOU were not expecting the cyclist. Looks like the girl with the camera was. 8-D On 2/17/2014 1:55 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http

Re: GESO A Few Snow Pics (with link)!!!

2014-02-17 Thread Marco Alpert
All nice. Really like #4 and #6. - Marco On Feb 17, 2014, at 8:35 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Yikes! Sorry about that! Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/snow2014/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - The Unexpected Cyclist

2014-02-16 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso3.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Think I'll stay in today

2014-02-13 Thread Marco Alpert
Lovely! (And, FWIW, I love the crop.) - Marco On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:11 AM, Ann Sanfedele 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 DA18-55 Storm is stormier

Re: GESO: Musical Enablement (4 images)

2014-02-05 Thread Marco Alpert
Yeah, sure, it's really beautiful, but you'll probably kick yourself when you realize you could have had this one: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qt7gjenh66xisvd/guitar.jpg - Marco On Feb 5, 2014, at 4:12 PM, Walt wrote: After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender

PESO - Santa Cruz County Art of Guitar Festival

2014-02-03 Thread Marco Alpert
Santa Cruz is home to a disproportionate number of master luthiers, and for the next six weeks there are a series of art exhibits, concerts and workshops featuring them. The festival kicked off with a gallery exhibit of exquisite guitars this last Saturday evening.

Re: PESO - Tattered in the Fog

2014-01-29 Thread Marco Alpert
:15 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso1.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

PESO - Tattered in the Fog

2014-01-27 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso1.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: PESO 2014 - 030 - GDG

2014-01-25 Thread Marco Alpert
Lovely, as always. -Marco On Jan 25, 2014, at 1:09 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Out for my walk this morning. Bright, harsh sun, a little haze in the air. Chilly at first, but warming rapidly. Some activity on the paths through Guadalupe River Park, then quiet,

Re: Baseplate

2014-01-15 Thread Marco Alpert
Was it just L-brackets they weren't going to produce, or any basic plates as well? - Marco On Jan 15, 2014, at 1:26 PM, Ken Waller wrote: I'm currently seeking an 'L' bracket for my K-3 and have yet to find one. Both Kirk RRS don't plan on making one as of today. An 'L' plate is

Re: GESO - In The Bleak Midwinter

2014-01-15 Thread Marco Alpert
What Bruce said. Lovely. - Marco On Jan 15, 2014, at 4:25 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Beautiful, and very bleak, Mark. The limited colour palette is very appealing in these. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 6:11 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I finally got around to processing the shots

Re: Boris PESO #02 - Waiting

2014-01-10 Thread Marco Alpert
Honestly and brutally, that's lovely. Beautiful BW conversion. - Marco On Jan 10, 2014, at 10:36 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello. Here's a fresh photograph: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2014/01/2013-02-waiting.html Even at f/2.0 this Nokton is totally not a slouch... As

Re: PESO - Mont St Michel Refectory

2014-01-06 Thread Marco Alpert
On Jan 6, 2014, at 5:53 PM, Rick Womer wrote: How about a cozy, frigid dinner in here? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17641596size=lg or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17641596-lg.jpg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Rick Well, at least you wouldn't have to worry about rude

Re: PESO - Passerby (lingerie edition)

2014-01-05 Thread Marco Alpert
On Jan 5, 2014, at 6:45 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:14:21PM -0800, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso28.html Comments, as always, welcomed. Wonderful troika. Thanks, Larry. -Marco --- http

Re: PESO - Fatherhood

2014-01-03 Thread Marco Alpert
On Jan 3, 2014, at 1:26 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso29.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco Good catch, Marco. I find myself doing a lot

Re: PESO - Ice Tangle

2014-01-02 Thread Marco Alpert
Lovely tones, Frank. -Marco On Jan 2, 2014, at 7:53 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: More from the Ice Storm 2013 Edition: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/ice-tangle_2.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” --

PESO - Fatherhood

2014-01-02 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso29.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: Happy New Year! (and PAW200-208)

2014-01-01 Thread Marco Alpert
Consistently beautiful work. 198 is particularly intriguing. -Marco On Jan 1, 2014, at 7:45 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: Finishing the fourth year... http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/PAW.html DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Paris Window Shopping

2014-01-01 Thread Marco Alpert
“I pity the fool who doesn’t enjoy a delightful scone with clotted cream and jam!” m On Jan 1, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 1 Jan 2014, at 23:25, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 1/1/2014 18:05, Rick Womer wrote: Oops. On Jan 1, 2014, at 15:21 , Bob W

Re: PESO - Passerby (lingerie edition)

2013-12-31 Thread Marco Alpert
Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso28.html Comments, as always, welcomed. This has received lots of well deserved praise. I can only agree. Great work! -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

PESO - Passerby (lingerie edition)

2013-12-30 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso28.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Concentration

2013-12-29 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks. And yes, skating it is. -Marco On Dec 29, 2013, at 3:07 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Nice moment. I guess he is skating. On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 9:33 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso27.html Comments, as always

Wait, what?

2013-12-29 Thread Marco Alpert
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16429359/clubs.jpg (On the way to birthday breakfast with one of my sons.) -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO - Concentration

2013-12-29 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks, Frank! -Marco On Dec 29, 2013, at 7:30 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a young Robert Duvall. Intriguing photo! Cheers, frank Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso27.html Comments, as always, welcomed

PESO - Concentration

2013-12-28 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso27.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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

Re: PESO - Old Lace

2013-12-26 Thread Marco Alpert
Me too! -Marco On Dec 26, 2013, at 7:53 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Love it! Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 12:20 PM Subject: PESO

Christmas morning at the vats

2013-12-25 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso26.html Only two vats this year. I guess there really *is* a war on Christmas. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Current K-3 deal at BH

2013-12-25 Thread Marco Alpert
I don’t know if this has been on for a while, but I’m finally planning to move up from my nearly prehistoric *ist Ds to a K-3 and see that BH is now offering the K-3 with the battery grip, the DA 50mm f/1.8, a 32GB card and a 4% “reward” for $1296.95. If I wanted the grip (which I don’t) and

Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder

2013-12-25 Thread Marco Alpert
That’s wonderful! Happy Holidays! -Marco On Dec 25, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any other holiday you may be observing. Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took

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