Re: PESO - Greenwich is a dangerous place

I take it that is at the observatory? The first time we went there (c. 1980) there was no security at all. When we were there last in 2004 it was all like a prison but I don't remember the details. Alan -Original Message- From: Rick Womer Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 3:42 AM To: Pen

Re: PESO: Hummingbird hawk moth

Obviously I'll have to get some butterfly bushes. Hawk moths have been known to hover above open wine bottles & imbibe with their long proboscises (proboscisci?). Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 4:11 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subjec

Re: GIANT KINGFISHER (Megaceryle maxima)

My books say the average length is about 46cm - about the same as a Kookaburra. About twice the size of most other species one sees around here. Alan -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 12:49 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: GIANT KIN

Re: On the ground

On Aug 19, 2013, at 2:38 AM, Mark C wrote: > Ouch - good save of your gear, though! Funny how reflexes can be re-routed > form saving yourself to saving a camera. I hope you are healed up soon. Once upon a time I was shooting breaking waves with my Pentax 6x7. I'd snap a fairly close shot the

Re: Beddlestead Lane

On Aug 19, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Sir Bob Hoy wrote: > This is a phone snap of Beddlestead Lane: > > > > I cycled to Brighton today, and my normal route for getting out of London > takes me along Beddlestead Lane. In my mind it is the moment when you

Re: I need a tripod

I travelled round Ethiopia, Zanzibar, South Africa, Romania and India with an early version of the Manfrotto 190C (aluminium). I hardly ever used it, but it was easy enough to travel with, and is a good tripod. B On 19 Aug 2013, at 03:14, Christine Aguila wrote: > Big thanks, Godfrey. This M

Re: paw week 33

It looks slightly overcast to me, so to speak... I think that brighter rendering could do it good. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > I tried to give this a painterly look, but not sure it works. If it's > stinky, just let me know. Maybe I'll try for so

Re: PESOs and Test!

Bothe are nice, but I like the balance and symmetries in the B&W more. Godfrey On Aug 18, 2013, at 11:07 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > I fear my post don't reach the list. > > Here are two recent stills from a trip. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500731&size=lg > > http://phot

Re: Snap!

As we say in Russian "Almost does not count" :-). On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:18 PM, Bob W wrote: > On the front page of the BBC News website today > there is story in the right-hand sidebar entitled "You win". The story is > not very interested, but the accompanying t

Re: PESOs and Test!

I liked the both, Bulent. The light and geometry work well together. On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > I fear my post don't reach the list. > > Here are two recent stills from a trip. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500731&size=lg > > http://photo.net/photodb/

PESOs and Test!

I fear my post don't reach the list. Here are two recent stills from a trip. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500731&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500728&size=lg (Both using K5 and F 50mm f/2.8 macro). Any impressions? Bulent --

Re: On the ground

Well, it's better than the $95 that the hood and lens cap for my 1960 Leitz Hektor 135mm f/4.5 cost me. The lens itself, in mint condition, only cost me $190 with the original rear cap. :-/ G On Aug 18, 2013, at 10:56 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: > 15 months ago I tapped the lens hood of my 6

Re: On the ground

On Aug 17, 2013, at 8:05 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Nice camera handling during your fall. Shows what you value most. Too bad, Paul, but 60-250 hood can't be that expensive , hopefully! Jack 15 months ago I tapped the lens hood of my 60-250 on my car door as I was returning from some shooting

Re: I need a tripod

Yes, the leg clamps are fast and easy to operate, very secure. It gives up an inch or two in collapsed length compared to the 4-section model, but it's sturdier and a about two inches taller, and a touch lighter. Lots of trade-off ... I'm very pleased with it. I didn't mention, but the 190 als

Re: Snap!

Very interesting, Bob. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Christine On Aug 18, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Bob W wrote: > On the front page of the BBC News website today > there is story in the right-hand sidebar entitled "You win". The story is > not very interested, but the acco

Re: paw week 33

Thanks, everyone. Bob, I had quite a giggle at your comment. I didn't have a chance to do a different shot for this week, so I'll just have to go with this one. A sore spot for sure :-). Cheers, Christine On Aug 18, 2013, at 11:24 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Not horrible but I must

Re: I need a tripod

I need to get to a camera store to check out the suggestions you and Godfrey made, which I'll try to do next weekend. Both look really nice. Thanks Stan. Cheers, Christine On Aug 18, 2013, at 8:17 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Courtesy of eBay, I have a new/used tripod in the mail on the way t

Re: I need a tripod

Thanks, John. I watched the video on the amazon web page and its the same as the one you post here. I note the irony as well. Big thanks, Christine On Aug 18, 2013, at 8:34 PM, John wrote: > I was able to find the video about the BeFree Tripod that wouldn't play on > Amazon on YouTube. >

Re: OT: NC Scenic Byways

Thanks John. Noted and saved to my Travel Ideas folder. stan On Aug 18, 2013, at 5:26 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > While I was doing some research looking for inspiration nearby where I > live, I ran across a site from the North Carolina DOT about North > Carolina's Scenic Byways. Thought I'd share

Re: Beddlestead Lane

Nice picture - you must have a good phone ;-)> And congrats on your hill climbing. I just hope the anti-doping squad doesn't get suspicious and come snooping around trying to surreptitiously gather samples for urine tests etc. stan On Aug 18, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Bob W wrote: > This is a phone s

Re: I need a tripod

I may be purchasing a monopod at some point, but I need a traditional, good quality, light but sturdy tripod. But thanks for the suggestion. Thanks, Darren. Cheers, Christine On Aug 18, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Well, you asked for thoughts, so here are mine (such as they are).

Re: I need a tripod

Big thanks, Godfrey. This Mano 190CXPro3 looks really attractive. I love the horizontal capability of the center column as your photos show. How are the leg clasps? Easy to manipulate? I just may save up for this one. It looks sleek, uncomplicated. Am I right about that? :-) Cheers, Ch

PESO: Hummingbird hawk moth

Sphingidae moth visiting one of my butterfly bushes. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500942&size=lg Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBS

Re: PESO - Greenwich is a dangerous place

OUCH! I've seen a lot of razor wire, but that stuff is wicked vicious. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 9:42 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > ...if you go astray: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17495655&size=lg > > > and > > http://photo.

Re: PESO - Steel Horse

Back in the late 1960s, when I was in law school, there were a number of anti-war demonstrations that got out of hand. The Newark police use horses very effectively to break up unruly crowds before them turned into mobs. When six horses are headed towards you, you get out of the way as quickly as

Re: I need a tripod

Thanks, Aahz. Cheers, Christine On Aug 18, 2013, at 2:47 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: > On Sun, Aug 18, 2013, Christine Aguila wrote: >> >> I saw this new tripod on amazon: especially made for travel and >> mobility. If you click to the images page, there's a video showing >> the tripod "in action.

Re: I need a tripod

Hi Christine: I've made a pledge not to buy another Calumet tripod. I bought one, and 8 months later it broke. I still use it for some things, but I hate taking it out in the field. I think a basic Calumet tripod is fine for a studio, but not for out in the universe. :-) Cheers, Christine

Re: I need a tripod

Thanks, Steve. Are the leg clasps easy to pull open for height adjustment? The price for this one is very attractive, but I need clasps that are fairly easy to open and close. I have a cheap tripod and among other problems, the clasps are a pain to manipulate. I like the weight on the Induro

Re: PESO - Red Water

Thanks, Bruce, and everyone else who commented. Sometimes getting up early has it's rewards. Maybe I should thank my cats for demanding 6am feedings. ;-) Cheers, frank Bruce Walker wrote: >I love that look, Frank. > >On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 8:34 PM, knarf >wrote: >> I posted a sunrise phot

PESO - Greenwich is a dangerous place

...if you go astray: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17495655&size=lg and http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17495656&size=lg Enjoy your visit! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, plea

Re: PESO - Steel Horse

Yeah, cops use horses here mostly in touristy areas for PR but their more serious use is crowd control: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2006/12/riot-control.html?m=1 Thanks for the nice words! Thanks to Bruce, too. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, frank "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >That's a hell

Re: I need a tripod

I was able to find the video about the BeFree Tripod that wouldn't play on Amazon on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoSxcui-xrA Also found several "behind the scenes" videos, Parts 1, 2 & 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMLobdsvJsY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMtKz102AXU http://w

Re: I need a tripod

On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:17 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Courtesy of eBay, I have a new/used tripod in the mail on the way to me. a > Manfrotto 055CX3 Carbon Fiber 3 Section Tripod which IIRC was highly > recommended by Paul Stenquist a month or two ago. After last week's marathon three-day shoot a

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

But after the lobotomy it's not exciting anymore.   - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 4:22 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run Alan C wrote: >From: Matthew Hunt > >http://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/356 >

Re: I need a tripod

Courtesy of eBay, I have a new/used tripod in the mail on the way to me. a Manfrotto 055CX3 Carbon Fiber 3 Section Tripod which IIRC was highly recommended by Paul Stenquist a month or two ago. Others which looked attractive to me (eBay auctions ending within the next hour, but similar readily

Re: PESO - Steel Horse

That's a hell of a bike, and a good image of it, Frank. Do the police use real horses up there, Frank? They certainly do in NYC, and they are very effective. Of course, New York also still has the famous hansom cabs. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 18,

Re: PESO - Steel Horse

But is he wanted, dead or alive? Great shot, Frank. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM, knarf wrote: > They won't allow real horses in tbe city these days (unless you're a cop or > something) so I guess this'll do: > > http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/07/steel-horse.html?m=1 > > Hope you enjoy

PESO - Steel Horse

They won't allow real horses in tbe city these days (unless you're a cop or something) so I guess this'll do: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/07/steel-horse.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: paw week 33

I really like the feel of this. If it included just the right-hand vertical and the bee over that oof background I would like it a great deal more. I find the lower foliage to be a somewhat confusing jumble that weakens it. Keep clippers in your kit. :-) On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Christin

Re: OT 19th century photos of the american west

Enjoyed that. Thanks, Larry. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > There are some nice shots in this set: > http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149899/The-American-West-youve-seen-Amazing-19th-century-pictures-landscape-chartered-time.html > > -- > Larry Colen

Re: I need a tripod

Well, you asked for thoughts, so here are mine (such as they are). It depends on the sort of "travel" your travel is, but I think it is worth asking whether you need a tripod at all, or rather might get away with a monopod. Monopods are much easier to carry, lightweight and can even serve as a walk

Re: PESO - Red Water

I love that look, Frank. On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 8:34 PM, knarf wrote: > I posted a sunrise photo about a month ago and someone wondered if maybe I > had a shot with a bit more water in it. > > I do. > > This is it: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/red-water.html?m=1 > > The skies a

Re: PESO: Two startrails

Fascinating detail! I prefer start trail 2 for those cloud streaks. Is that lights from air traffic close to the horizon? On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 11:19 PM, David Parsons wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/9517971437/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/9523946426/ > > Taken a co

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

Gorgeous tones there, Matthew. You must suffer for art. :-) On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > Went for a hike with my wife in Ohiopyle State Park yesterday and > photographed this waterfall: > > http://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/356 > > It was a bit tricky to get down to the

Re: I need a tripod

It looks very similar to my Velbon 383 (long since discontinued), which weighs about 2 1/2 lbs (1.2 kg)and is a bit unsteady unless I hang my camera bag from it. So, that's what I do. It is with me A LOT more often than my 6 lb/2.5 kg Slik. It is with me A LOT LESS since I got the K-5, whose a

PESO: History Exposed

A quick cellphone shot of some old tram tracks that have been exposed by road works. I think they should be put into service again. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/644/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBS

Re: PESO: Nashville Night Lights Reflections Panorama

Thank you Dan. On 8/18/2013 4:54 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The Lighting on the structures is beautiful, and you have captured it i perfectly! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Spent Thursday evening and e

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

Quoting Matthew Hunt : Went for a hike with my wife in Ohiopyle State Park yesterday and photographed this waterfall: http://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/356 It was a bit tricky to get down to the waterfall from the trail, and back up, and I'm feeling the effort today. Certainly worth the eff

Re: I need a tripod

Quoting mike wilson : My first (and, so far, only) thought is that "especially made for travel and mobility" negates any value it might have as a stable base for photography. True enough. I recently bought a Manfrotto 393H as a travel tripod. It fits on my camera backpack and is compact a

Re: PESO: Two startrails

Quoting David Parsons : http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/9517971437/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/9523946426/ Taken a couple of nights ago, the first in my back yard, the second on a hill down the street from my house. Impressive stuff. I really need to get off my but and t

Re: PESO - Red Water

Quoting knarf : I posted a sunrise photo about a month ago and someone wondered if maybe I had a shot with a bit more water in it. I think that might have been me :-)> I do. This is it: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/red-water.html?m=1 The skies aren't nearly so spectacular

Re: PESO: GIANT KINGFISHER (Megaceryle maxima)

Quoting Alan C : Sorry - here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/9522062145/lightbox/ My better half caught this happy chappie on the causeway over the Sabie river the other day. Excellent shot - very sharp and detailed. I like his crew cut :-)> So how big is a Gia

Re: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed

On 18/08/2013, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Where's Bob W when you need him? Hiding. It's a warning not to lend him a fiver. "And your spats will traverse the universe before you collect your sub." > > On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 7:58 AM, Rick Womer wrote: >> ...and maybe a Greek scholar too, if that's

Re: PESO - Storm over the Great Sand Dunes

Thanks to all for the comments - much appreciated. It seems there is no strong preference for either #1 or #2, which pretty much reflects my own view. I'll just have to include both in the photo book I'm putting together of the trip :-)> A few specific responses: Quoting Rick Womer : B

Re: I need a tripod

My first (and, so far, only) thought is that "especially made for travel and mobility" negates any value it might have as a stable base for photography. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the lin

Re: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed

I've had a lot harder time playing along with Pete's original arrangement. Seems like in that video he's playing it closer to Roger McGuinn's Byrds arrangement than the way he originally wrote it. On 8/18/2013 5:30 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: How about Pete singing it? http://www.youtube.com/watch

Re: A couple Lightroom questions

In the View menu, select the Loupe Info, then Info 2. This will show the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, and lens. You can also view it by pressing letter I (eye) and stopping on the second view. Ctrl-I toggles the display on and off. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Eric Weir wrot

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

Nicely captured. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > Went for a hike with my wife in Ohiopyle State Park yesterday and > photographed this waterfall: > > http://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/356 > > It was a bit trick

Re: PESO: Yellow Swallowtail

Thanks, Bruce. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 5:41 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > What a beauty, Dan! > > Sent from my iPod > > On 2013-08-18, at 12:04 AM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500204 >> Comme

Re: PESO: Nashville Night Lights Reflections Panorama

The Lighting on the structures is beautiful, and you have captured it i perfectly! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Spent Thursday evening and early night downtown Nashville on the riverfront. > Here is one o

Re: A couple Lightroom questions

Not sure I understand the first a question but with the second - you have accidentally set their label colour to red. Simply select the images, right click and scroll down to Label Colour, then change it back to "none" and it should fix it. :-) Sent from my iPhone On 19/08/2013, at 6:03 AM, Go

Re: I need a tripod

I've had good experience with Manfrotto/Bogen tripods, but mine are all OLD heavy-weight aluminum tripods. It gets good reviews on B&H with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5; 100% would recommend to a friend; PROS of "folds away, lightweight, stable, unfolds quickly" and no CONS listed. I couldn

Re: PESO: Yellow Swallowtail

What a beauty, Dan! Sent from my iPod On 2013-08-18, at 12:04 AM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500204 > Comments are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: PESO: Yellow Swallowtail

Actually, Alan, I believe it is a Papilio glaucus, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, rather than a Papilio rutulus, the Western Tiger Swallowtail, does not appear east of the Rocky Mountain States. They are quite similar, but the Eastern is a bit larger, and the yellow female has a band of blue spots, r

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 5:24 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > the stars for rating on that site threw me for a minute, as there are > six stars but the sixth is marked 5 - and that is particularly amusing when > it shows up with the mail box photo :-) Then I realised, of course, the 1st > star was "0"

Re: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed

How about Pete singing it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUNpkMs2fL8 I thought of it just after I posted my friend's translation. ann On 8/18/2013 16:42, John wrote: Just because the Byrds had a hit with a song doesn't automatically mean Bob Dylan wrote it. Pete Seeger wrote that particular

OT: NC Scenic Byways

While I was doing some research looking for inspiration nearby where I live, I ran across a site from the North Carolina DOT about North Carolina's Scenic Byways. Thought I'd share. Some of them are really accessible from Grandfather Mountain & might be worth checking out as alternative routes wh

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

On 8/18/2013 11:50, Matthew Hunt wrote: Went for a hike with my wife in Ohiopyle State Park yesterday and photographed this waterfall: http://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/356 It was a bit tricky to get down to the waterfall from the trail, and back up, and I'm feeling the effort today. Looks

Re: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed

Just because the Byrds had a hit with a song doesn't automatically mean Bob Dylan wrote it. Pete Seeger wrote that particular song. It doesn't appear to be a direct quote from Ecclesiastes 3 either, because it skips the part about "and a time to every purpose" But, any excuse to post a link to t

RE: In the Strip

Very nice. That page is full of interesting shots, especially the iron bridge and the gorge with insane people white-water rafting. Walt Whitman would have loved it, except his beard might have got tangled in overhanging branches. I sing the razor electric. B > -Original Message- > From

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

Alan C wrote: >From: Matthew Hunt > >http://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/356 > >Well done. Worth every bit of your efforts. Some people would say you need a >lobotomy but then they probably never did anything exciting. The preferred method it to get the lobotomy first. Doing exciting things comes

Snap!

On the front page of the BBC News website today there is story in the right-hand sidebar entitled "You win". The story is not very interested, but the accompanying thumbnail - which is not repeated in the main part of the story - is. It is almost identical to one that

Re: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan Run

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. On 8/18/2013 12:03 PM, Alan C wrote: Well done. Worth every bit of your efforts. Some people would say you need a lobotomy but then they probably never did anything exciting. Alan -Original Message- From: Matthew Hunt Sen

Re: A couple Lightroom questions

On Aug 18, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Eric Weir wrote: > [1] How do I get Lightroom to display settings data of image. Thought it be > under Import/Apply During Import/Metadata, but the items that can be selected > there aren't the ones I want. I want camera, lens, sensitivity, aperture, and > shutter

Re: I need a tripod

Forgot to include: All up weight of the 190CXPro3 with Markins Q3 head fitted is about 3 lbs 3 oz. Price when I bought it was about 2.5x the BeFree setup ... which yet again reinforces that you only get two out of three: sturdy, light, inexpensive. Pick any two and you're fine. ;-) G On Aug

Re: I need a tripod

On Sun, Aug 18, 2013, Christine Aguila wrote: > > I saw this new tripod on amazon: especially made for travel and > mobility. If you click to the images page, there's a video showing > the tripod "in action." Any thoughts? It's amazingly compact and can > sustain up to 8.5 pounds. No direct res

PAW189 - Flying

http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Bronica SQ-A, PS40mm, f/5.6, 1/250s, Ilford HP5+ DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: OT 19th century photos of the american west

There's a lot more where that came from: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Timothy+O%27Sullivan&sp=1 On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > John wrote: > >>On 8/18/2013 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >>> There are some nice shots in this set: >>> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news

Re: OT 19th century photos of the american west

John wrote: >On 8/18/2013 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> There are some nice shots in this set: >> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149899/The-American-West-youve-seen-Amazing-19th-century-pictures-landscape-chartered-time.html >> > >The writing could be improved. You are suggesting that

Re: I need a tripod

on 2013-08-18 10:53 Christine Aguila wrote Hi Everyone: I saw this new tripod on amazon: especially made for travel and mobility. If you click to the images page, there's a video showing the tripod "in action." Any thoughts? It's amazingly compact and can sustain up to 8.5 pounds. http://www

Beddlestead Lane

This is a phone snap of Beddlestead Lane: I cycled to Brighton today, and my normal route for getting out of London takes me along Beddlestead Lane. In my mind it is the moment when you truly know you're out of London, and it always makes me catch

Re: I need a tripod

Hi Christine, Others here will have more to offer on the subject, I'm sure, but this one was recommended to me by an instructor at New England School of Photography a few years ago... http://www.calumetphoto.com/product/calumet-7100-tripod-with-three-way-quick-release-head/CK7114/ The price was r

A couple Lightroom questions

[1] How do I get Lightroom to display settings data of image. Thought it be under Import/Apply During Import/Metadata, but the items that can be selected there aren't the ones I want. I want camera, lens, sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed. [2] Somehow in processing some images earlier t

In the Strip

A few shots from time spent in Pittsburgh's Strip District with my daughter earlier today. I liked them better in Lightroom, but am sharing them anyway. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eeweir/9540927800/in/set-72157635123108051/ --

Re: paw week 33

Kinda works - and certainly takes it out of the "bee on flower" ho-hum range. but if you are doubtful about how you like it, press on. ann On 8/18/2013 12:05, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I tried to give this a painterly look, but not sure it works. If it's stinky, just let me kno

Re: PESO: Nashville Night Lights Reflections Panorama

Thanks Bruce. There is still some more locations around that area I want to explore further. On 8/18/2013 1:17 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A quite spectacular view, Jeffrey. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Spent Thursday evening and early night downtown Nashville on the r

Re: PESO: Nashville Night Lights Reflections Panorama

LOL Thanks Bob. We got lucky to discover that the General Jackson Riverboat was heading past us as we were close to the waters edge. On 8/18/2013 12:48 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Very pleasant gallery. You nighttime lights shot is electric! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM, Jeff

Re: PESO: Nashville Night Lights Reflections Panorama

A quite spectacular view, Jeffrey. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Spent Thursday evening and early night downtown Nashville on the riverfront. > Here is one of the photos from the adventure. > > http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p1054364821/e68ab0fb5 > > For those

Re: OT 19th century photos of the american west

On 18 Aug 2013, at 16:13, John wrote: > On 8/18/2013 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> There are some nice shots in this set: >> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149899/The-American-West-youve-seen-Amazing-19th-century-pictures-landscape-chartered-time.html > > The writing could be improved

Re: paw week 33

Oh, that's a bee. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:24 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Not horrible but I must confess that my eyes want to see the bee to be > sharper. > > > On 8/18/2013 11:05 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I tried to give this a painterly look, but not sure it works

Re: I need a tripod

On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > I saw this new tripod on amazon: especially made for travel and mobility. > If you click to the images page, there's a video showing the tripod "in > action." Any thoughts? > It's amazingly compact and can sustain up to 8.5 pounds. > > h

Re: PESO: Nashville Night Lights Reflections Panorama

Very pleasant gallery. You nighttime lights shot is electric! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Spent Thursday evening and early night downtown Nashville on the riverfront. > Here is one of the photos from the adventure. > > http://www.photocapturesbyjef

Re: I need a tripod

What is it's maximum height? Is it carbon fiber? How convenient is the leg adjustment system? I would be wondering how stable it is if extremely light weight. Some of these questions may have been answered through the add, but my quick scan didn't spot them. Jack - Original Message - F

Re: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed

On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 11:00:20AM -0400, John wrote: > "There is a season for everything under heaven" Cool, someone translated Bob Dylan into Latin. Do they have one for all along the watchtower too? > > Looks like they're symbols for the 12 signs of the Zodiac. > > I'd be willing to bet at

I need a tripod

Hi Everyone: I saw this new tripod on amazon: especially made for travel and mobility. If you click to the images page, there's a video showing the tripod "in action." Any thoughts? It's amazingly compact and can sustain up to 8.5 pounds. http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-BeFree-Compact-Lightwe

Re: paw week 33

Not horrible but I must confess that my eyes want to see the bee to be sharper. On 8/18/2013 11:05 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I tried to give this a painterly look, but not sure it works. If it's stinky, just let me know. Maybe I'll try for something else for this week's paw.

Re: PESO - Storm over the Great Sand Dunes

Wonderful shots, Brian! Just stunning -- both of them. -- Walt On 8/17/2013 7:51 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Back in May we visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. Not long after we left, a storm arrived from the south which we were able to observe from a lookout a fe

Re: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed

We got the phrase -- but my friend who sent this didn't get into the diagram... I check with him again "That is a fragment of a passage in Ecclesiastes. The whole passage goes: Omnia tempus habent et suis spatiis transeunt universa sub cælo. (All have (their) time and, in their season, they

paw week 33

Hi Everyone: I tried to give this a painterly look, but not sure it works. If it's stinky, just let me know. Maybe I'll try for something else for this week's paw. Thanks, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP6694_large.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT 19th century photos of the american west

Some real history captured here. Thanks for sharing... Otis On 8/18/2013 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: There are some nice shots in this set: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149899/The-American-West-youve-seen-Amazing-19th-century-pictures-landscape-chartered-time.html -- PDML Penta

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