Re: PESO Two more from the nature center

2016-01-24 Thread Mark C
Nice pair, though the squirrels are my favorite. Territorial confrontation of just taking a break in the branches? They look exactly like the fox squirrels that I see everyday - proabbly looking at the later rendering but the color looks spot on to me. I think squirrel color patters can vary

Re: GESO - Foggy Day at Fort Custer

2016-01-23 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Bob, Ken, Paul, Ann, Darren, Rick and Alan! I appreciate the comments and feedback. Mark On 1/22/2016 6:17 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Very nice - I particularly like the shots of Eagle Lake B On 22 Jan 2016, at 23:15, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: A collection of mon

Re: GESO - Foggy Day at Fort Custer

2016-01-23 Thread Mark C
. Alan C -Original Message- From: Mark C Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 1:14 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - Foggy Day at Fort Custer A collection of mono film photos from January 9: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/PAD/fort-custer-january-2016/ Pentax Mz

Re: GESO - Foggy Day at Fort Custer

2016-01-23 Thread Mark C
, Mark C wrote: A collection of mono film photos from January 9: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/PAD/fort-custer-january-2016/ Pentax Mz-S and FA 28-105 f4-5.6. Film was either Tri-X in HC110 DIl B or Kentmere 400 in TMax Developer. Film exposures were scanned

Re: GESO - Foggy Day at Fort Custer

2016-01-23 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken - this is a much smaller Whitmore Lake inside the Fort Custer State Park in Calhoun, County. On 1/22/2016 7:28 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Nice collection of images. It that the Whitmore Lake north of Ann Arbor? -Original Message- From: Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> S

GESO - Foggy Day at Fort Custer

2016-01-22 Thread Mark C
A collection of mono film photos from January 9: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/PAD/fort-custer-january-2016/ Pentax Mz-S and FA 28-105 f4-5.6. Film was either Tri-X in HC110 DIl B or Kentmere 400 in TMax Developer. Film exposures were scanned and then digitally toned and

Re: Adcraft Pool

2016-01-22 Thread Mark C
Nice set, Paul - enjoyed looking through it. Intense concentration in some of the faces! On 1/21/2016 4:13 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I shot a round or two of the Adcraft pool tournament for the last five or six years, with the exception of last year, when I couldn’t leave my wife alone.

Re: PESO - An Old Speed Graphic Pic

2016-01-21 Thread Mark C
Cool! The blue flames in the exhaust are great! On 1/19/2016 3:56 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I shot this Ektachrome iin July of 1979 with my Speed Graphic and Wollensak 127/4.5 Raptor. Scanned it today at 4800 dpi, just to see if my computer had any problems with a 2 gig photo file. (It

Re: PESO and a question

2016-01-21 Thread Mark C
Nice set - I really like the first image you selected though all are quite good. Nothing like the power of water... I don't have any photographic techniques for shooting surf, but if I was going to try I'd go for a faster shutter speed, tripod mount the camera and take a mess of photos of the

Re: GESO: Rarotonga

2016-01-18 Thread Mark C
Fine collection - looks like a really nice place! Mark On 1/16/2016 9:29 PM, David Mann wrote: The weather is crap today so I've forced myself to sit down and put my photos from Rarotonga online. I've chosen 20 for a gallery and will drip-feed more as PESOs as I feel like it.

Re: OT: Enablement? 4x5 film holders (Any ideas?)

2016-01-18 Thread Mark C
Pinholes are a ton of fun. I've been using a TLR converted to a pinhole - a very simple and easy system to work with: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/kinoflex-tlr-pinhole?blog=9 On my camera, the pinhole is not very good - its only ~ f180 and was drilled, not a laser hole. So

Re: Peso, the walking machine

2016-01-18 Thread Mark C
Not only walking... he's got the bull horn gesture down as well. Nice shot. Mark On 1/17/2016 1:07 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Clark started to walk about 15 days ago. Can't stop him now. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18162130 K-5 sometimes working Sigma 17-70, Pentax AF 360 flash,

Re: PESO 2016 - 016 - GDG

2016-01-18 Thread Mark C
Really great lighting and tonality - a quietly dramatic photo. On 1/17/2016 10:23 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A walk sometime last Fall ... https://flic.kr/p/DetJUz enjoy! G The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. --- This email has been checked for

Re: PESO - The Look

2016-01-16 Thread Mark C
Unblinking eye - great image. I love the subtle colors in the wood bark. On 1/14/2016 12:53 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: Pentax K3, Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 EX Macro. https://celasun.wordpress.com/2016/01/14/the-look/ Comments appreciated. Bulent

Re: Has any one used Arista EDU 120 film lately?

2016-01-14 Thread Mark C
I tried a sampling of 120 size Arista Edu Ultra 400 a couple of years ago. I did not care for it and would not buy it again. It curled very badly but that alone would not be an issue for me - I use glass negative holders that will hold the film flat. I just did not care for the grain or the

Re: dos PESOs The Wise Fools of Gotham

2016-01-13 Thread Mark C
Nice collection with great expressions in several images - they look like they are thoroughly enjoying themselves. On 1/13/2016 3:53 AM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend asked me to get some photos of her band. Here's one with the 16-50:

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Actually - some of the rocks near the lava flows might be fresh indeed. Tempting! On 1/11/2016 11:14 PM, David Mann wrote: On Jan 12, 2016, at 10:33 AM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Minerals on still on the list of things to do - need to get back to the rock shop and get some

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Dave! On 1/12/2016 11:46 AM, David J Brooks wrote: super duper Dave On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 11:07 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: First snowflake of 2016 - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/first-snowflake-of-2016 or on flickr: https://www.flic

Re: PESO - White Morpho

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Nice lighting on an attractive butterfly - was it hanging on some sort of fabric? On 1/12/2016 12:05 PM, Eric Featherstone wrote: Taken back in the summer - either a morpho luna or possibly a morpho polyphemus, I'm not entirely sure. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18064718=lg or

Re: PESO ~ Tilt

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
My first though before clicking on the link was that "Tilt" referred to a "tilt a whirl" - but your photo is much better. Superb lighting, model and pose (as always). Mark On 1/9/2016 3:15 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Don't sweat it, Dan. Inclined is fine too, but I feel that Tilt is more

Re: Who is currently approving PDML memberships?

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Couldn't Pixsy could just have a google alert set up to notify them whenever they are mentioned (and indexed by google)? I just looked at your original post on this in the archive and plugged this sentence into google, putting it between quotation marks: "I had signed up some time ago for a

Re: PESO - New and Old

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Nice contrast contrast between buildings and great light on both. Mark On 1/11/2016 8:57 PM, Rick Womer wrote: The bland block of the new British Library and the wonderful St. Pancras Station: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18158675=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick

Re: PESO - Fifth Place but Looking Good

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
He looks like a winner regardless of the place he took - nice portrait! Mark On 1/10/2016 8:39 PM, knarf wrote: Adam finished fifth in last month's charity courier race. He seemed happy with the result: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2016/01/fifth-place-but-looking-good.html?m=1 Hope you

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Rick! We've had several inches today but its just dusty fragments, no whole crystals. On 1/11/2016 8:41 PM, Rick Womer wrote: And an excellent first specimen it is! (We have yet to see our first flake of the season in Philly.) Rick On Jan 10, 2016, at 11:07 PM, Mark C wrote

Re: PESO - 'Wheelman"

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Great styling and imagery - excellent shot. Mark On 1/9/2016 2:20 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Captured at a local car show - K3, SMC F 28-80, 1/1250, f4.5, 400 ISO I haven't been able to identify the make of car this was on - should have made note of it when I took the image. Comments

Re: PESO 2016 - 005 - GDG

2016-01-12 Thread Mark C
Really enjoying this series. Great job capturing the styling of the era, and also those places where styling meets functionality. On 1/8/2016 2:07 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: More Palm Springs Air Museum ... https://flic.kr/p/Cunk8G enjoy! G The trouble with being punctual is that

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-11 Thread Mark C
though ann On 1/11/2016 11:40 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Well, winter has now begun! Lovely, Mark! Cheers, Christine On Jan 10, 2016, at 10:07 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: First snowflake of 2016 - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/first-snowflake-o

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Jack! On 1/10/2016 11:17 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Magical! J - Original Message - From: "Mark C" <pdml-m...@charter.net> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2016 8:07:17 PM Subject: PESO - Snowflake

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Frank! With a little luck I will have some more in the next few days. On 1/10/2016 11:22 PM, knarf wrote: Brilliant! Cheers, frank On January 10, 2016 11:07:17 PM EST, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: First snowflake of 2016 - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ind

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Christine! On 1/11/2016 11:40 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Well, winter has now begun! Lovely, Mark! Cheers, Christine On Jan 10, 2016, at 10:07 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: First snowflake of 2016 - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/first-sno

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-11 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Dan. On 1/11/2016 12:04 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Great details, pleasing colors, and wonderful geometry. I absolutely love what you do with snowflakes, Mark. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 11:07 PM, Mark C <pdm

Re: PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-11 Thread Mark C
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" <christ...@caguila.com> Subject: Re: PESO - Snowflake Well, winter has now begun! Lovely, Mark! Cheers, Christine On Jan 10, 2016, at 10:07 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: F

Re: HC110 preservation

2016-01-10 Thread Mark C
Seconding what others have said... the undiluted concentrate will last for a long time. I had some HC110 that was pushing 7 years when I finally used it up. I would migrate it to smaller bottles as it would fit, but it spent a good bit of time with some air in the bottles. The concentrate got

PESO - Snowflake

2016-01-10 Thread Mark C
First snowflake of 2016 - http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/first-snowflake-of-2016 or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/24007898460/ Also my first foray into using the SMC K 24mm f3.5 for snow. Mark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

Re: big lens, little birds

2016-01-10 Thread Mark C
Nice sharp shots - makes feeding the birds more fun. On 1/9/2016 4:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: More work with the 150-450.I’m very pleased, although I have to admit, it’s a hunk to hold up in shooting position for a long time. (Birds don’t like movement. I find I have to keep the lens at my

Re: OT - Lowepro Nova Sport 35L AW bag on great sale ($10 or less)

2016-01-08 Thread Mark C
, Ken Waller wrote: I use the "mothership" strategy - Makes sense, I couldn't see hauling all that stuff around in the boonies. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message ----- From: "Mark C" <pdml-m...@charter.net> To: "

Re: OT - Lowepro Nova Sport 35L AW bag on great sale ($10 or less)

2016-01-08 Thread Mark C
ght for me to carry if I'm going any distance from the car. I'm continually loking for ways to lighten the load. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message ----- From: "Mark C" <pdml-m...@charter.net> Subject: Re: OT - Lowepro Nova Spor

Re: OT - Lowepro Nova Sport 35L AW bag on great sale ($10 or less)

2016-01-07 Thread Mark C
My copy of this bag arrived today and this afternoon I transferred the contents of the Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic to the new bag... and then added a few lenses. So at this point I have the bag loaded up with the following: K-3 with attached DA 17-70 f4 Mz-S with attached FA 28-105 f4.5-5.6

Re: OT: Happy New Year

2016-01-07 Thread Mark C
Cool image! Happy new year, Jens. On 1/6/2016 6:56 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/24208928465/in/dateposted-public/ Regards Jens --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Boris 2016 #02 - Etude

2016-01-07 Thread Mark C
Very dramatic image that captures the mood well. Nice. On 1/6/2016 12:16 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Somehow the weather, the music and the photo fit together... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2016/01/2016-02-etude.html In case you don't read the blogpost itself, but only look at the

Re: Looking back at very difficult year

2016-01-06 Thread Mark C
Sadden to learn that 2015 brought so much sorrow, Boris. Loses such as you describe truly are life changing events. I hope that 2016 brings peace and time to recover. Mark On 1/5/2016 2:20 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello. It seems that the 2015 has been one of if not the most difficult

Re: PESOs - Deer Hunting in Michigan

2016-01-04 Thread Mark C
Great captures, Paul! On 1/3/2016 8:52 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18152625=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18152624=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18152623=lg --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus

Re: Another loss

2016-01-03 Thread Mark C
Very sorry for your loss, John. It seems like there have been more losses than usual here on the list lately. On 1/2/2016 10:28 PM, John Coyle wrote: For those who remember my earlier mentions of her, my daughter died this morning Australian time, after a comparatively short battle with

Re: How did you celebrate New Year's Eve?

2016-01-02 Thread Mark C
Mince pie... It's been getting harder and harder to find mince pies around here but this year I found one that actually included meat - in this case chuck roast. Found it in an Amish bakery in Indiana. I think its the first time I've had genuine "mince meat" pie and it was very good! On

Re: How did you celebrate New Year's Eve?

2016-01-02 Thread Mark C
Wow - I think I would enjoy down under cuisine. The mince meat pie we had was still more of a dessert dish than a full blown meat pie, though in my opinion it was not too sweet for breakfast. On 1/2/2016 3:44 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sun, Jan 3, 2016, at 03:57 AM, Mark C wrote: Mince pie

Re: How did you celebrate New Year's Eve?

2016-01-01 Thread Mark C
We watched Hunt for Red October on TV, the local news, and then watched the ball drop. New Years Eve is a quiet night for us - we have family gatherings on Xmas Eve, Christmas day, the day after Christmas (nephew's birthday) and then on new years day (niece's birthday). This year we hosted

Re: PESO: Birches (getting abstract for the new year)

2016-01-01 Thread Mark C
Nice! Lots of other good stuff there as well. Mark On 1/1/2016 10:52 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Doug Brewer got me started on Tumblr last year. Here's my first post of 2016. http://markrobertsphoto.tumblr.com/image/136389825136 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus

Re: Geso: photos taken with Pentax mount glass on full frame camera

2016-01-01 Thread Mark C
Nice collection of images, Don. I really like the first set - the snowy scenes. In many ways I like the effect of the crop factor but will be interested in seeing how the FF works. I wonder if APS-C will still be the way to go for macros and telephoto work, while full frame would have the

Re: PESO: Happy birthday to her

2015-12-31 Thread Mark C
Great photo, Paul. Its good to be able to revisit images from the past. Mark On 12/31/2015 5:53 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Had not cancer claimed her some 7 weeks ago, Marlene, my wife of 44 years, would have been 66 today. I spent the morning searching old negative files for photos of her.

Re: PESO - Stage Door

2015-12-31 Thread Mark C
Nice one - the bright lights and holiday themed posters set a mood, and then the eye wanders to the lower right corner... excellent. Mark On 12/30/2015 9:51 PM, frank theriault wrote: Behind Toronto's Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/stage-door.html

Re: OT - Lowepro Nova Sport 35L AW bag on great sale ($10 or less)

2015-12-31 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Igor - ordered one last night. I have a small Tamrac (very old bag) that is a little too small for larger lenses (like any 70-200 f2.8) and an Urban Disguise 60 that holds a lot but is often more bag than I need. The Novasport looks like it could fill the gap between those two bags

Re: PESO More Pretty Lady

2015-12-22 Thread Mark C
Nice - the new rendering really does pop. On 12/21/2015 11:58 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Fiddling with the Cardinal pics from this weekend. Here’s the same shot I posted with a shite balance change. She was in the shade, and I hadn’t originally fooled with the white balance that AWB rendered.

Re: Focusing rail?

2015-12-21 Thread Mark C
I've been using a Kiwi FC1 focusing rail for my stacked macros. It looks like the one that Bill linked to. Mine cost about $80. I bought it form the local camera store, which gave me the chance to check it out before buying. There are tons of rails out there that look the same or very similar

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

2015-12-21 Thread Mark C
Great shot - super detail! On 12/20/2015 11:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. K3 DFA 150-450 plus 1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, cropped to about 80% of frame.

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

2015-12-21 Thread Mark C
Beautiful! On 12/20/2015 10:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal length, cropped to about 50% of frame.

Re: PESO - Agate Detail

2015-12-19 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul, and to everyone else who had a look. I considered the title "When Agate Eyes are Smiling" but it seemed too far of a stretch pun-wise. On 12/18/2015 7:10 PM, Paul wrote: "Kilroy was here..." -p On 12/18/2015 3:06 PM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcas

Re: PESO - Agate Detail

2015-12-19 Thread Mark C
/danieljmatyola On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 4:06 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/agate-detail-1 or https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/23429084729/ Comments welcome. Mark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast ant

Re: PESO: On the Lake

2015-12-19 Thread Mark C
Excellent, Paul. That lens seems to be a winner for sure. On 12/18/2015 3:26 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Still overcast here and darn cold today as well, but i finished my work and went out for a bit with the DFA 250-450 and a tripod. Shot some waterfowl on a local lake. This pic is about 80%

Re: PESO: Leopard

2015-12-18 Thread Mark C
Wow - incredible wildlife! On 12/18/2015 7:59 AM, Alan C wrote: Early this morning we encountered a large male Leopard walking on the road a few km from the Phalaborwa gate. He immediately left the road & lay down in thick bush. Within minutes there was a pile up of cars. He quickly decided

Re: PESO - The Kings of Kensington

2015-12-18 Thread Mark C
A fine portrait indeed! On 12/16/2015 11:24 PM, frank theriault wrote: Toronto bike messengers had their annual Holiday Food Drive Charity Alleycat Race this past weekend. They ride to supermarkets, pick up food items and try to get to the finish line first. If they miss an item or supermarket,

PESO - Agate Detail

2015-12-18 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/agate-detail-1 or https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/23429084729/ Comments welcome. Mark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Bismuth Crystal

2015-12-16 Thread Mark C
- Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> Subject: Re: PESO - Bismuth Crystal Finally was able to take a minute off work to look at this. Absolutely gorgeous. It is certainly a worth subject. Paul On Dec 16, 2015, at 11:00 AM

Re: Peso-Two Baldies

2015-12-16 Thread Mark C
Excellent shots both - slight nod to the second since the pose is so great. On 12/16/2015 4:58 PM, Jack Davis wrote: A lucky AM at a CA State Preserve. K-3 w/55~300 C? Thanks! J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1012

Re: PESO - Bismuth Crystal

2015-12-16 Thread Mark C
. They're well worth printing LARGE and framing. Rick On Dec 15, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Mark C wrote: Continuing experiments with minerals - this is a 4x lifesized close up of a bismuth crystal: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bismuth-crystal or https://www.flickr.com/photos

PESO - Bismuth Crystal

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Continuing experiments with minerals - this is a 4x lifesized close up of a bismuth crystal: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bismuth-crystal or https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/23671905071/ K01 with reverse mounted SMC K 24 f3.5, 70 stacked images. I could not

Re: Which eye do you put to the viewfinder?

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Left handed but I use either eye for the finder. It may be my imagination but I notice a slight difference between each eye and some days one eye seems better than the other. On 12/13/2015 12:40 PM, Darren Addy wrote: A little informal PDML survey... Q: Are you right-handed or left-handed

Re: Which eye do you put to the viewfinder?

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken - interesting. Left eyed here. On 12/15/2015 2:23 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Check out http://tinyurl.com/prdm2cx to see which eye is dominant Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" <pdml-m...@charter.net

Re: OT Peso in colour

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Nice! Colour version definitely! On 12/13/2015 2:45 PM, David J Brooks wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/23432355980/ Dave --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso - untitled street shot

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Well seen! Mark On 12/15/2015 12:37 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: walked to Chinatown on Sunday to get new eyeglasses - this was along the way https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-kgVCc8M/A K-5 and DA 18-55 ann --- This email has been checked for viruses

Re: PESON - Ammonite

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
after this weekend (it is only open Fri-Sun). Rocks are pretty inexpensive but not as inexpensive as bugs! Mark On 12/15/2015 1:33 AM, steve harley wrote: On 2015-12-14 8:34 , Mark C wrote: Thanks, Steve. The rock shop I visited just opened a few months ago and was rather small. A show like you

Re: PESO - Bismuth Crystal

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Larry. After a rocky start I think the way ahead is crystal clear... Mark On 12/15/2015 5:33 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Very nice. You're certainly getting good at what you do when you mind your own bismuth. Mark C wrote: Continuing experiments with minerals - this is a 4x lifesized

Re: PESO - Bismuth Crystal

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
section of rock using "crossed Nichols" Is the technique you used similar? I spy bi-refringence - or the appearance of same... Aren't rocks beautiful? ann On 12/15/2015 11:33 AM, Mark C wrote: Continuing experiments with minerals - this is a 4x lifesized close up of a bismuth cryst

Re: Boris #09 - Smile

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Lighthearted, nice! On 12/12/2015 12:37 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: It seems I'm in the mood today :-). http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2015/12/2015-09-smile.html Cheers! Boris --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus --

Re: DFA 150-450, first impression

2015-12-15 Thread Mark C
Looks like an impressive lens - thanks for posting these. On 12/14/2015 4:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The 150-450 zoom arrived today. It’s dark and gloomy in Michigan and raining intermittently, so I resisted the urge to go looking for birds and instead set the fine focus adjustment, then

Re: PESON - Ammonite

2015-12-14 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Frank! On 12/12/2015 9:55 AM, knarf wrote: Stunning! Cheers, frank On December 12, 2015 9:50:22 AM EST, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Looking for alternatives to insects I visited the only Rock Shop in the area and came back with a few samples t

Re: PESON - Ammonite

2015-12-14 Thread Mark C
Jigsaw puzzle sounds like a cook idea! Thanks Eric. On 12/12/2015 9:58 AM, Eric Featherstone wrote: On 12 December 2015 at 14:50, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Looking for alternatives to insects I visited the only Rock Shop in the area and came back with a few samples t

Re: PESON - Ammonite

2015-12-14 Thread Mark C
Thanks Dan, and also thanks to all else who had a look or commented. On 12/12/2015 4:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is really interesting. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 9:50 AM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: L

Re: PESON - Ammonite

2015-12-14 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Steve. The rock shop I visited just opened a few months ago and was rather small. A show like you describe sounds like it would offer a lot of potential subjects. On 12/12/2015 11:42 PM, steve harley wrote: On 2015-12-12 7:50 , Mark C wrote: Looking for alternatives to insects I

Re: PESON - Ammonite

2015-12-14 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ann! I think I have a rocky road ahead of me... On 12/12/2015 9:56 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: Nice geology :-) ann On 12/12/2015 9:50 AM, Mark C wrote: Looking for alternatives to insects I visited the only Rock Shop in the area and came back with a few samples to work

PESON - Ammonite

2015-12-12 Thread Mark C
Looking for alternatives to insects I visited the only Rock Shop in the area and came back with a few samples to work with. This is an Ammonite, a fossil of a chambered shell: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/ammonite or on flickr:

Re: PESO - Yummy Roots

2015-12-12 Thread Mark C
Nice low angle light on the tubers. Mark On 12/11/2015 8:38 PM, Rick Womer wrote: At the Vancouver street market: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18135107=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: PESO - Planthopper

2015-12-12 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken! On 12/12/2015 12:01 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Extremely well done as usual Mark. Doesn't look as scary as some of the others you've posted. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" <pdml-m...@charter

Re: PESO - Planthopper

2015-12-12 Thread Mark C
of the planthopper, to my eye. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Dec 11, 2015 at 10:01 AM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Another session with an insect collected last summer - this time a Planthopper. (Plant-hopper). http://www.markcassino.com/b2evo

Re: PESO - street shot from last summer

2015-12-12 Thread Mark C
Great catch! On 12/11/2015 11:54 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Reviewingstuff take over the last few months , found this. https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-JRpc7W4/A ann --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: OT - Cellphone Car Photos bu a PRO

2015-12-11 Thread Mark C
That has to be annoying... The photos used in the article look like they've been run through a filter to give an over saturated and slightly shifted color tone. They look like cell phone photos. Yours look like high quality pro photos. Good article nonetheless. Mark On 12/9/2015 8:51 PM,

Re: PESO - 'Northern Cardinal

2015-12-11 Thread Mark C
Excellent. Looks like a Christmas card. On 12/10/2015 7:51 PM, Ken Waller wrote: A Northern Cardinal captured with the K3, 300mm f4.5 FA with the DA* 1.4 convertor, 1/125 @ f6.7, 1600ISO Color extracted in camera using the in-camera digital filter. Your thoughts appreciated.

Re: Peace

2015-12-11 Thread Mark C
A beautiful and touching photo. Peace. Mark On 12/9/2015 8:35 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It’s not a Pentax photo, it’s an iPhone pic, but it’s special to me. It was October 25, and I had helped Marlene shower, wash her hair and get dressed. She was going to come downstairs and spend some time

PESO - Planthopper

2015-12-11 Thread Mark C
Another session with an insect collected last summer - this time a Planthopper. (Plant-hopper). http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/planthopper Or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/23573722501/ I might try some detailed shots of the leaf mimicking on the

Re: Boris PESO #07 - Taking a picture (version 2.0)

2015-12-09 Thread Mark C
Another vote for the original. The building on the left helps frame and balance the image and also adds context. I'd second the comment that the second image might be stronger cropped to vertical with less open space to the left. On 12/9/2015 1:31 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! As some of

Re: PESO -- Break Time

2015-12-09 Thread Mark C
Good catch! On 12/9/2015 5:37 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20breaktime.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Limited. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. --- This email has been checked for

Re: PESO - Stanley Park

2015-12-09 Thread Mark C
Great scene - the man and child make it but those trees are fine as well. On 12/5/2015 6:51 PM, Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18135109=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: PESO- Ethically Raised Raspberries

2015-12-09 Thread Mark C
What Paul said - nice! On 12/7/2015 9:26 PM, frank theriault wrote: I don't know why this caught my eye, but it did. So I took this photo: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/12/ethically-raised-raspberries.html No raspberries were harmed in the taking of this photo. Hope you enjoy.

Re: PESO - Seaplanes and City

2015-12-08 Thread Mark C
Interesting planes - very nice composition with the framing enhanced by (produced by?) the fisheye lens! Mark On 12/7/2015 8:23 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Float planes, technically; seaplanes don't have pontoons. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18135112=lg (K-5, DA 10-17 fisheye).

Re: Boris PESO #06 - Taking a picture

2015-12-05 Thread Mark C
Love it! Great use of the negative space between the buildings, excellent how the subject's window is the brightest. Wouldn't change a thing here, it great. Mark On 12/5/2015 7:38 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello. I cannot fight the urge to take a picture of a person taking a picture

Re: OT Two week plus absences explained

2015-12-05 Thread Mark C
Glad you are on the mend and back online - sounds like a helluva two weeks. Take care! Mark On 12/4/2015 1:37 PM, David J Brooks wrote: I have been unusually quiet on the list since Nov 18th. On that fateful night i had chest pains right after dinner. I knew from a previous attach what was

Re: PESO - Small Wasp

2015-12-04 Thread Mark C
as friendly or aggressive. Igor PS. I find it interesting that a few months ago I was shooting a wasp, thinking it was an ant queen. :-) You might remember it: http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR27045.jpg On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Mark C wrote: Since posting this I've learned that i

Re: PESO - Small Wasp

2015-12-03 Thread Mark C
:48 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Looks a little like a puppy to me: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/small-wasp-1 or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/23370180022/ 8x lifesized. Pentax K01 and K 24 f3.5, lots of extension and flash. Co

Re: PESO - Small Wasp

2015-12-03 Thread Mark C
Thanks Frank! On 12/2/2015 10:36 PM, knarf wrote: Your usual high standard. The macro world looks like an incredibly scary place. Cheers, frank On December 2, 2015 6:48:31 PM EST, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: Looks a little like a puppy to me: http://www.markcassi

Re: PESO - Small Wasp

2015-12-03 Thread Mark C
a creature one wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley :-). On 12/3/2015 1:48, Mark C wrote: Looks a little like a puppy to me: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/small-wasp-1 or on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/23370180022/ 8x lifesized. Pentax K01 and K 24

Re: PESO: Kia Orana

2015-12-03 Thread Mark C
A slice of paradise - as others have said, postcard perfect! On 12/1/2015 11:17 PM, David Mann wrote: Yesterday we arrived back from an enjoyable week on Rarotonga which is the largest of the Cook Islands. Here's a photo to make you feel miserable :)

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