Re: PESO Nocturnal Mission

2019-04-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Oops replied to the wrong post. Paul > On Apr 3, 2019, at 9:55 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Thanks Rick. No daffodils here yet. They’re just starting to bud. > > Paul > >> On Apr 3, 2019, at 9:43 PM, Rick Womer wrote: >> >> Better than the original, wh

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

2019-04-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Rick. No forsythia or daffodils here yet. Paul > On Apr 3, 2019, at 9:46 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Paul, I look forward to this shot from you every spring. > > We’ve got forsythia and daffodils out now in Philly. > > Rick > >> On Mar 28, 2019, at

Re: PESO Nocturnal Mission

2019-04-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Rick. No daffodils here yet. They’re just starting to bud. Paul > On Apr 3, 2019, at 9:43 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Better than the original, which was very good. I think it would benefit from > a bit more counterclockwise rotation. > > Rick > >> On Mar 30, 2019, at 3:19 PM, Larry

Re: PESO: White Wildflowers

2019-04-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Pretty. They look like fruit tree black s Dom’s, but I don’t know what they are. Paul > On Apr 3, 2019, at 12:04 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Cleaning up this yard this weekend, I came across this tiny white > wildflowers emerging along with the crocus. The white flowers are about > the

Re: GESO (4): swamp birds

2019-04-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent! Paul > On Apr 2, 2019, at 9:35 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > thank you Dan and Jack. > > On Tue, 2 Apr 2019 09:41:34 -0400 > "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > >> All are vry nicely done. > >> On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 1:54 AM Subash Jeyan >> wrote: >> > >>>

Re: GESO: Bald Eagles at Shelley Lake

2019-04-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Interesting photos in terms of content, but most would benefit greatly from a levels adjustment that set black point and white point and reshaped the midrange curve. A simple process in photoshop. Paul > On Apr 1, 2019, at 2:40 PM, John wrote: > > >> I made a small gallery in Flickr. >>

Re: PESO: Is this love?

2019-03-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fun stuff! Paul > On Mar 31, 2019, at 1:17 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Awww, cute. > > I like the composition and tight crop very much. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 12:51 PM Toine wrote: >> >>

Re: PESO: Spring Crocus

2019-03-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nicely done. I haven’t seen any croci here yet. We got an appointment much of snow this morning. :-( Paul > On Mar 31, 2019, at 7:04 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Thanks for looking, Jack. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at

Re: Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot. I don’t know what it is, but Larry’s juvenile bald eagle sounds reasonable. Paul > On Mar 29, 2019, at 6:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > This AM at the Sacramento National Wild Life Refuge. > > As is often the case, I can't locate a match in my bird Field Guide..DUH!! > > Large

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

2019-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
cessing. > > -----Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019 >> >> Thanks Ken. Couldn’t get less DOF here. As one can see, the rear petals are >> on the verge of going soft. I would need a bloom that was more separated >>

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

2019-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
to bring it to the next level. > > > -Original Message----- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: PESO Snowdrop 2019 >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18530305/Snowdrop-March-28-2019 >> >> K-1, D FA 100/2.8 macro, f16, 1/160th, ISO 2000 > >

PESO Snowdrop 2019

2019-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
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Re: PESO The joy of digital

2019-03-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
My blue jays get plenty of enticement in the form of peanut loaded suet cakes, but they are more timid than most other birds. I see them frequently, but I don’t photograph birds while they’re feeding, and the jays perch high up in the trees rather than on the lower branches. Paul > On Mar

Re: PESO: Soup Singh

2019-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice portrait. Paul > On Mar 26, 2019, at 12:23 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a different photo from those i usually post these days. this portait > was taken during my trek in the himalayas last november. i had posted > it then as a part of a gallery but presenting it as single b photo >

Re: PESO: breakfast time

2019-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Bird in action! Paul > On Mar 25, 2019, at 9:29 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Yet another fine bird image, Subash: sharp, well composed, with a simple > and pleasing background. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at

PESO The joy of digital

2019-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sometimes your exposure is set for a normal shot, but then something very abnormal comes your way. Like a bird in shadow against a white sky. With digital, you can just fire away and change the exposure in poet without any observable loss of quality. This was shot at ISO 250, f9, 1/800th, which

Re: OT: CAT

2019-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Incongruous. The depth of field should be dramatically different at those two stops. The f32 one with the weird eyes may have been a flash pic. Not sure. > On Mar 23, 2019, at 1:49 PM, Alan C wrote: > > What do you make of these? > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/47397077752/ >

Re: OT - Seeking Advice on Epson R2880

2019-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
I don’t feel I’ve done my job until I’ve printed a photo. I’ve ordered a couple of prints from Bay. I can better them, because I know what works for my workflow and style. At a cost of about $3 for a 12 x 18 print. Paul > On Mar 19, 2019, at 5:44 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > With the cost,

Re: PESO Sharp Guy

2019-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
nt from my iPhone > >> On Mar 17, 2019, at 9:44 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> I wouldn’t want to encounter those talons or that beak. A little male downy >> woodpecker with some serious weapons. >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18528379/Male-Downy-Woodpecker &

PESO Sharp Guy

2019-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wouldn’t want to encounter those talons or that beak. A little male downy woodpecker with some serious weapons. https://www.photo.net/photo/18528379/Male-Downy-Woodpecker K-1, D FA 150-450, DA 1.4 converter, 630 mm, f8 @ 1/640th, ISO 4000 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A few PESOs from today

2019-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
All excellent. Love the planes. Paul > On Mar 15, 2019, at 2:43 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Based on the shape of the tail, and the fact that they were nesting in a > barn, I’m going to take a wild guess that this is a barn swallow >

Re: PESO: blue rock-thrush

2019-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice. A great shade of blue, well captured. Paul > On Mar 15, 2019, at 7:41 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Aptly named and appears to hold > the necessary detail to allow a > closer crop. > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 14, 2019, at 7:31 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >> >> Why yes, what else

Re: OT - Seeking Advice on Epson R2880

2019-03-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
to.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun > > Paul Stenquist , 12 Mar 2019 Sal, 16:43 > tarihinde şunu yazdı: >> >> There’s a good chance it will work, but I’d install a new ink set before >> trying it. You may have to run head cleaning a

Re: OT - Seeking Advice on Epson R2880

2019-03-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
There’s a good chance it will work, but I’d install a new ink set before trying it. You may have to run head cleaning a few times to get it going, save the d ink cartridges and reintroduce them as needed down the road. I’ve been printing with a 2880 since it was introduced. It still produces

Re: Baxter

2019-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sorry, John. Been there several times.it never gets easy. Hang in there. Paul > On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:57 PM, John wrote: > > https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY > > https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh > > I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was barely > eating. I managed to coax a

Re: Peso

2019-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Simply superb. Keep the eagle shots coming. One can never post too many eagle photos! Paul > On Mar 11, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > > Taken at Sacramento Federal Wildlife area Yesterday, (3/10/19). > > Last Eagle shot you will be asked to see for some time. PROMISE!! > >

Re: Swingin at the Savoy 2019

2019-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
We’ll done, Larry. Saw them first on my phone, but these shots work much better on a big screen. Most enjoyable. > On Mar 11, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > > Looks like a fun time! The stand-out for me is 41940 - not only an > attractive subject, but an excellent use of rim

Re: PESO: pallid harrier

2019-03-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice pics. A raptor? Paul > On Mar 10, 2019, at 8:12 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Nice, Subash! > Eye detail makes it. > > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 10, 2019, at 3:09 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: >> >> the pallid harrier, a near threatened species, is a winter migrant from >> europe

Re: What Kind of Critter?

2019-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
t; > /ann// > / > >> On 3/7/2019 12:31 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> When I opened the front door to get the paper, I saw a row of paw prints, >> each single print followed by another, all in a straight line. Each print is >> about 2 inches wide and the prints we

Re: What Kind of Critter?

2019-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
h Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" > Subject: What Kind of Critter? > > >> >> When I opened the front door to get the paper, I saw a row of paw prints, >> each single

Re: What Kind of Critter?

2019-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Were all the tracks the same? > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" > Subject: What Kind of Critter? > > >> >> When I opened the front door to get the paper, I

Re: What Kind of Critter?

2019-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good guess, but like cats, a fox has only four pads. Paul > On Mar 7, 2019, at 1:41 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > > Fox? > > On 3/7/2019 11:31 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> When I opened the front door to get the paper, I saw a row of paw prints, >> each single pri

What Kind of Critter?

2019-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
When I opened the front door to get the paper, I saw a row of paw prints, each single print followed by another, all in a straight line. Each print is about 2 inches wide and the prints were about 8 inches apart. The critter came all the way up on the front porch then seems to have walked

Re: March PUG is up

2019-03-04 Thread Paul Stenquist
I agree. Great photo, Ann. Paul > On Mar 4, 2019, at 5:44 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Thanks, Bruce ! -- you'll find it in one of the recent annuals, btw > I find I don't often photo red stuff > > ann > >> On 3/4/2019 11:05 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Ann's "Missing you" is my strong

Re: PESO: Klipspringers

2019-03-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Interesting. From a car? Paul > On Mar 2, 2019, at 6:22 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Haven't posted for a while. Saw this pair of Klipspringers at Masorini in the > Kruger Park this am. Klipspringers are a smaller local equivalent of the > famed Mountain Goats, found exclusively in rocky habitats.

Re: GESO (7) - Amalfi Coast Road

2019-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful images. Thanks for sharing. Paul > On Feb 28, 2019, at 7:04 PM, > wrote: > > That road was also scary for a friend of mine: however, if you want really > scary, try the Timetable Road in New Caledonia, where there are constant > reminders of the dangers from the vehicles suspended

Re: GESO Adcraft Pool Tournament

2019-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
; On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 3:41 PM Paul Stenquist > wrote: > >> I’ve been shooting this pool tournament every yea for the past 20 years or >> so, just for grins. Shot the week four action last night. It’s always a >> challenge because the light varies greatly, both in in

GESO Adcraft Pool Tournament

2019-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I’ve been shooting this pool tournament every yea for the past 20 years or so, just for grins. Shot the week four action last night. It’s always a challenge because the light varies greatly, both in intensity and color. But it gets easier every year, thanks to advances in camera technology.

Re: PESO 2019 - 017 - GDG

2019-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
> On Feb 27, 2019, at 5:08 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > > > On 2/27/2019 4:05 PM, Postmaster wrote: >> Bob W-PDML wrote: >>On 26 Feb 2019, at 01:27, ann sanfedele wrote: >> >> Like a lot -- geometry reigns >> >>> Actually, I think you'll find it rules... >> You'll have to

Re: PESO: white-eyed buzzard

2019-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
A handsome bird. Well recorded here. Paul > On Feb 27, 2019, at 10:07 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > one final photo from last sunday outing: > > http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/27/white-eyed-buzzard/ > > comments appreciated, subash > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: PESO: indian courser

2019-02-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
An interesting bird. I might tweak the levels a bit to get more midrange contrast. Paul > On Feb 26, 2019, at 2:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > What Paul and Ann and Jack said! > > I like these images, especially the first one. Looks like a bright and > vigilant bird. > > Like Paul, I

Re: PESO 2019 - 015 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
A nice composition, well rendered. Paul > On Feb 24, 2019, at 1:02 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Godfrey, that is a very powerful image. The lighting, colors, and poses work > together very well, and the exhausted stare on the face of the dancer is the > finishing touch. > > Rick > >> On Feb

Re: GESO (10) - Palatine Hill

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fascinating. The highly directional light worked well for you on some of these. Well seen. Paul > On Feb 24, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Palatine Hill is the most central of the Seven Hills of Rome, and is littered > with the ruins of ancient buildings, The light was

Re: PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
ns. > > All three are nice images, but I especially like the male Downy. Excellent > work, as usual. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 4:54 PM Paul Stenquist > wrote: > >> Did some backyar

Re: PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice framing, good detail. Our winter migrants from Canada and the attic sometimes linger as well. Juncos in particular. Paul > On Feb 24, 2019, at 6:55 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though > the summer is well on its way... >

Re: PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Paul? > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 23, 2019, at 1:53 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> Did some backyard birding to relieve winter cabin fever. Got a male downy >> woodpecker, a female red-bellied woodpecker and a male dark-eyed junco. All >> with the

PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Did some backyard birding to relieve winter cabin fever. Got a male downy woodpecker, a female red-bellied woodpecker and a male dark-eyed junco. All with the K-1, D FA 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter, 630 mm, f8, 1/800th. https://www.photo.net/photo/18524523/Male-Downy-Woodpecker

Re: Boris 2019-09 - Blade Runner Looks Up

2019-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good eye, Boris. A winner! Paul > On Feb 23, 2019, at 12:43 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > https://goo.gl/images/3aSN5Z > >> On February 23, 2019 8:35:28 AM PST, Boris Liberman >> wrote: >> Ann, you grok very rightly. >> >> As for the movie - it is a cult classic. First one, titled "Blade

Re: PESO: Life in the slow lane

2019-02-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
> On Feb 20, 2019, at 11:02 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > I'd say it's a handsome snail, except who could tell, it's a handsome > photograph. It needs something, though I'm at a loss at how to make it better Butter and garlic of course. > > On 2/20/2019 8:30 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >>

Re: PESO: Life in the slow lane

2019-02-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
But is it edible? A lot of meat on that puppy. I can see it swimming in garlic and butter. Yum! Paul > On Feb 20, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > H! Think I'll skip breakfast > this AM.;-/ > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 19, 2019, at 9:54 PM, Alan C wrote: >> >> A

Re: GESO: PDML in San Jose

2019-02-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fun stuff. It’s been 20 years since I met John in Long Beach. His beard has grown a bit in the interim. Paul > On Feb 19, 2019, at 11:28 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > My wife and I have been spending a month in Maui this winter. On our way > back to New Jersey, we stopped for a few days

Re: PESO: white-bellied sea eagle

2019-02-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot. I agree it could use a levels adjustment. Paul > On Feb 18, 2019, at 11:58 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > On Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:45:41 -0800 > Larry Colen wrote: > >> Subash Jeyan wrote on 2/17/19 3:18 AM: > >>> http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/17/white-bellied-sea-eagle-2/

Re: International Landscape Photographer of the Year

2019-02-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
Stunning work. Paul > On Feb 17, 2019, at 6:19 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > Adam Gibbs has won this contest for 2018. > https://www.internationallandscapephotographer.com/index.php > For years I'm a great fan of his YouTube videos about the rainforests, > waterfalls and mountains in Canada. >

Re: OT: It rained!

2019-02-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Enjoy! Paul > On Feb 13, 2019, at 11:45 PM, Alan C wrote: > > At last! We had the first proper thunderstorm of the season in Phalaborwa > yesterday afternoon. 52mm. > > > > Perfect timing after gardening all morning. Temp. down from 38 to 24C. The > frogs love it. > > > > Alan C > >

Re: Peso

2019-02-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Superb. What is he perched on? Paul > On Feb 11, 2019, at 1:45 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Excellent! > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 6:53 AM Jack Davis wrote: > >> >> >> Taken yesterday at the Sacramento National

Re: PESO A few birdies

2019-02-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
--- > http://patoloji.gen.tr > http://celasun.wordpress.com/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ > http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun > > Paul Stenquist , 11 Şub 2019 Pzt, 00:44 > tarihinde

Re: PESO A few birdies

2019-02-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
> > Alan C > >> On 10-Feb-19 11:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> A cold gloomy day but I spent a bit of time in the yard. Good to get out. >> >> A juvenile Downy Woodpecker: >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18522241/Downy-Woodpecker >> &

Re: PESO A few birdies

2019-02-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. A bit of fun on an ugly day. Paul > On Feb 10, 2019, at 5:20 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Nicely composed, well captured birdies ! > > > -Original Message----- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: PESO A few birdies >> >> A cold gloomy

Re: PESO A few birdies

2019-02-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. A bit of fun on an ugly winter day. Paul > On Feb 10, 2019, at 5:20 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Nicely composed, well captured birdies ! > > > -Original Message----- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: PESO A few birdies >> >> A

Re: PESO A few birdies

2019-02-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. A bit of fun on a nasty day. Paul > On Feb 10, 2019, at 5:20 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Nicely composed, well captured birdies ! > > > -Original Message----- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: PESO A few birdies >> >> A cold gloomy

Re: PESO A few birdies

2019-02-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
. In the first, the little guy looks a bit annoyed at having his > portrait taken. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 11:44 AM Paul Stenquist > wrote: > >> A cold gloomy day but I spent a bit of time in the

PESO A few birdies

2019-02-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
A cold gloomy day but I spent a bit of time in the yard. Good to get out. A juvenile Downy Woodpecker: https://www.photo.net/photo/18522241/Downy-Woodpecker A Chickadee on my wrought iron bench https://www.photo.net/photo/18522242/Chickadee-on-Wrought-Iron-1 And a mature Downy on a pine

Re: GESO (3): sunday birding

2019-02-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice work! I would love to get out in the yard today if the weather cooperates. Paul > On Feb 10, 2019, at 6:13 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > managed to do some birding after a while and these are the best of > today's crop: > >

Re: iPESO: Lounge Lizard

2019-02-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice framing. Fascinating creature. Paul > On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:40 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Appears it accurately assumed the > color of the chaise very well. > > > J > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 8, 2019, at 8:43 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >> >> nice lizard, nice geography - works

Re: PESO 2019 - in Roatàn, Honduras - GDG

2019-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Interesting photo, much going on here. Nice composition. Paul > On Feb 7, 2019, at 3:11 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > > I suspect he has even two of them! ;-) > > Claro y agradable! > > Cheers, > Igor > > > Daniel J. Matyola Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:36:47 -0800 wrote: > > Nice patterns and

Re: PESO Red Belly

2019-02-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks, Dan! Paul > On Feb 3, 2019, at 9:39 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Excellent detail and posture in both shots, Paul, and nice composition as > well. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Sun, Feb 3, 2019 at 9

PESO Red Belly

2019-02-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
The thermometer hit 50 degrees F this afternoon, about 70 degrees warmer than it was two days ago, so I spent some time in the yard shooting birds. I haven’t been out there recently, so they were a bit shy and most stayed hidden. But I got this red-bellied woodpecker high up in a spruce tree.

Re: Boris 2019-06 - As it should be

2019-02-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice superb composition. Paul > On Feb 3, 2019, at 12:27 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > > Delightful, indeed. > > But, the Oscar... doesn't go to the lens : ) > > Bulent > - > http://patoloji.gen.tr >

Re: Snow capped eagle

2019-02-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice scene, but why a 3200 shutter? Are you hand holding? Even with just a monopod 1/1000th would be more than adequate. Paul > On Feb 3, 2019, at 6:26 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Thanks, Alan. > A smaller aperture to extend DOF > would call for a greater ISO which > is set at an auto limit of

Re: PESO: Evening visitor

2019-02-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice, Ann. I have one somewhere as well that I shot in the ‘80s with my Mamiya TLR. Paul > On Feb 1, 2019, at 11:28 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > > >> On 2/1/2019 6:09 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> I didn't check very carefully or see the segments on the underside, so you >> may be

Re: PESO: Evening visitor

2019-02-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Exactly. Some of my fingers lean right, some lean left. All of them hurt. Kind of like the USA. > On Feb 1, 2019, at 11:17 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > "now very shot" I believe is what you are saying about your fingers :-) > > ann > > On 2/1/2019 11:14 AM

Re: PESO: Evening visitor

2019-02-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hmmm. Obviously tried to type this on my phone with my arthritic and bent fingers. I think I meant to say "very nice shot." > On Feb 1, 2019, at 10:58 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Now very shot. If it’s a lady her male friends are probably already dead. > Los

Re: PESO: Evening visitor

2019-02-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Now very shot. If it’s a lady her male friends are probably already dead. Lost their heads over her. :-) Paul > On Feb 1, 2019, at 10:46 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Not a chap... that's a lady > > They really are very friendly - I bet you could have coaxed her to your hand > > ann > > >>

Re: Posting to Instagram

2019-02-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
A colorful collection. Fun stuff! Paul > On Feb 1, 2019, at 3:11 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > Daniel J. Matyola wrote on 1/31/19 9:54 PM: >> That is a truly magnificent gallery, Larry. Great work. > > Thanks Dan. > > >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

A new FA 35/2

2019-01-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Or is it just a cosmetic upgrade of the lens we’ve been using for years?

Re: Adorama and AdoramaPix - liars with unscrupulous marketing team

2019-01-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I’ve found Adorama to be very honest and helpful. I enjoy getting notices of sales an other offerings from them. I do get too much mail, but I can delete quickly! > On Jan 31, 2019, at 2:39 PM, John wrote: > > Also, whenever you have to "register" or "create an account" with a merchant > to

Re: PESO: Maui Rainbow

2019-01-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. Paul > On Jan 30, 2019, at 6:37 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > From this morning's beach walk. > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/1/30/rainbow > WG-3 GPS > Comments are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > -- >

Re: PESO: grey francolin

2019-01-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful color coordination. Attractive creature. > On Jan 28, 2019, at 10:59 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > yet another photography from Adit, the grey francolin: > > https://something-feathered.in/2019/01/28/gray-francolin/ > > ks1 and the DAL 55-300. > > comments appreciated, subash > > --

Re: Colusa Eagle

2019-01-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful! Congratulations. Paul > On Jan 26, 2019, at 7:36 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > > Finally a current Eagle sighting. This time at the Colusa National Refuge on > a beautiful, sunny morning. > > Found in a popular location, among a stand of the tallest trees in the area. > Was

Re: PESO: Heron

2019-01-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent! Paul > On Jan 26, 2019, at 1:55 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Thanks, Alan. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 7:48 PM Alan C wrote: >> >> Poised for action! That's a great shot, Dan. >> >> Alan C >> >>> On

Re: PESO: Centurion leading Troops

2019-01-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I’m s little slow in the morning! Paul > On Jan 25, 2019, at 7:53 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Quite so. The Zebra's mane had me thinking of a Roman Centurion's crested > helmet. > > Alan C > > >> On 25-Jan-19 02:44 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> I get a zeb

Re: PESO: Centurion leading Troops

2019-01-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I get a zebra and wildebeests here. Nice though. Paul > On Jan 25, 2019, at 7:23 AM, Alan C wrote: > > A distant shot of a Centurion about to lead his troops across the Letaba > River, Kruger Park. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/46870835551/ > > K5 @ Sigma 170-500 DG @

Re: GESO: Dozing Lions

2019-01-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. Were you in a car? Frightening! Paul > On Jan 25, 2019, at 7:34 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Hope you found them. Here's a better link: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/32995503768/ > > > > Forwarded Message > Subject:GESO: Dozing Lions > Date:

Re: iPhoto: Whale at Sunset

2019-01-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Pretty pic! Paul > On Jan 23, 2019, at 6:46 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Will forever be that lucky moment! > > J > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 22, 2019, at 11:12 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> Taken today at sunset from Kamaole Beach Park II, Maui: >> >>

Re: Boris 2019-06 - In the middle of the rhythm

2019-01-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
An interesting photo with all the geometry going on here, almost in defiance of the subject. > On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:05 PM, John wrote: > > On 1/22/2019 13:33:36, Boris Liberman wrote: >> Do you feel the rhythm? >> https://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-05-in-middle-of-rhythm.html >>

Re: PESO:: Green Sea Turtles

2019-01-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice. I might clone out the intruding body parts. Are they snappers? Paul > On Jan 21, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Went up to the north shore to watch the surfers, but the waves were small > and the action nonexistent. There were, however, a lot of green sea > turtles on

OT Olympus film camera gear

2019-01-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
A lovely lady I know recently lost her husband. He left her an Olympus OM2, several lenses, filters and more. She knows the gear isn’t worth much, but wants to find a home for it. If anyone is interested, I will get more info on the lenses. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Meet the artist (me) Sunday 27 january

2019-01-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Jostein said. Your stars capes are stunning. Hope you make some sales. Paul > On Jan 21, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Jostein wrote: > > Really wish I could be there, Larry! > > Fingers crossed for a full house. > > Jostein > > Den 21.01.2019 07:49, skrev Larry Colen: >> >> >> Steve Cottrell

Re: quick and dirty hdr of the end of the eclipse

2019-01-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Not bad. A little lacking in definition but still fascinating. Thanks for shooting it. Too damn cold here, I was sound asleep. Paul > On Jan 21, 2019, at 2:35 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > My bigma sure ain't the hubble. I don't have time to do a super careful job > processing these, but at

Re: PESO 2019 - 009 - GDG

2019-01-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot. Well framed. Paul > On Jan 20, 2019, at 3:41 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Glad I can't tell he is texting - I love this shot.. and the place.. great > atmostphere > > ann > >> On 1/20/2019 10:47 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> Downtown for lunch the other day, this guy was

Re: OT, the brits on this list treat us Yanks with the greatest respect

2019-01-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
He was Native American? That’s the only factor that would have made him genetically American. I would guess he was a European thoroughbred. Paul > On Jan 17, 2019, at 12:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I think his combativeness and tendency to be outspoken are more American > than

Re: PDML "Best Of 2018" Gallery?

2019-01-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sounds complicated. Stan’s proposal is much more workable. And why print books? We’ve been there and Mark has done that. Time to move on. Paul > On Jan 16, 2019, at 12:51 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Another suggestion: > > Perhaps we could convince Brian to host a "Super PUG". We could all >

Re: Stoopid iPhone

2019-01-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
You might have better luck at the Apple Genius bar. If your phone is still under warranty it should be free, and their techs can usually solve any problem. Pau > On Jan 15, 2019, at 12:15 PM, John wrote: > > When I got the iPhone, the guy at Verizon set it up so that it was linked to > my

Re: PESO Cabin Fever Special

2019-01-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
veral a week at my feeders but still no success. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > ----- Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" > Subject: PESO Cabin Fever Special > > >> It’s only a bit over 20 degrees F her

Re: Sorry about my absence

2019-01-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Pointing this out mainly for the benefit of more recent listers (aside from > teasing you a bit :-) ) I remember last year going to my bookcase and > counting the volumes > to check that very thing, thinking there should have been ten. > > ann > > >> On 1/14/2019 6:52 PM, Pa

Re: Sorry about my absence

2019-01-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Mark, Good to hear from you. I have ten books on my office shelf and will value them greatly for the rest of my days. Thanks much for your extraordinary effort and brilliant work. Paul > On Jan 14, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Postmaster wrote: > > I've been unusually busy for a while (nothing bad)

Re: Sorry about my absence

2019-01-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
No problem. I have ten books on my office shelf and will value them greatly for the rest of my days. Thanks much for your extraordinary effort and brilliant work. Paul On Jan 14, 2019, at 6:23 PM, mike wilson wrote: >> On 14 January 2019 at 23:05 Postmaster wrote: >> >> >> I've been

Re: Boris 2019-01

2019-01-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
An interesting photo, Boris. Plenty to see. Well composed and with nice tonality. Paul > On Jan 14, 2019, at 11:05 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > > I think I understand what you suggest, Bulent. This is my eternal struggle > - how much of external context is enough and how much is too much. > >

PESO Cabin Fever Special

2019-01-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
It’s only a bit over 20 degrees F here, and there’s a stiff breeze, but at least it’s sunny. So I ventured out in my backyard to shoot the birdies. Not a great variety at this time of year. Mostly sparrows and Juncos with a smattering of others, but nowhere near the variety we see in summer.

Re: Peso: I've been cookin'

2019-01-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Looks delicious. I’m going to take some split pea soup, also to ward off the cold. > On Jan 13, 2019, at 12:25 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Bulent! Figured you to reply :-) look forward to photo evidence of your > baking > > I'm now making more muffins - same recipe except using coarse

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