Re: Kruger 27/12/2013

2013-12-28 Thread Alan C
There are always several old bulls in the area. Most likely died of natural causes. Parks Board probably took the tusks. There must have been quite an orgy a couple of days ago when it died. I'm sure a large croc could take a young elephant I have seen photos of elephants with the end of their

Re: For Cotty!!!

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 27/12/13, CollinB, discombobulated, unleashed: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ele/4238293683.html Wretched things -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML

OT: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Bruce Walker
I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Peso - Happy New Year!

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
ashley explains why I have barely been commenting in the last week or so.. I'll come back later - maybe not til next year http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Ashley-ultimate-alpha-tabby/2526444_dnhbv8/1/2992726225_R2CsNsn/Medium ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Juan Buhler
Hello all, I don't post here much anymore, but I decided to ask this because I see a lot of the old names and the pdml has always been an awesome group of people. As some of you might know, I've shot with Pentax all my photographic life. Starting with an ME-Super, going through PZ-1, MX (I still

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
All I can say is that the K-3 image quality is terrific. I suspect it would equal the 60D, although the sensor wouldn't be as large. (Both cameras shoot a full frame:-). The autofocus of the K-3 is much improved over the K-5, but I don't know that it's the equal of Canon. Paul On Dec 28, 2013,

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Stan Halpin
Juan - I have been enjoying the adventures of Milo and envy you your trip. With each photo you posted I played a bit of a guessing game: Did he shoot this one with Leica or Pentax? I never found any defining characteristic in the subjects or in the rendering which gave a clue as to which one you

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Juan - just buy the K-3 - clearly your pro-con list is leaning that way :-) gotta keep having your photos in the PDML Annual.. ann - (who diverted to the dark-side briefly and came back to the fold.) On 12/28/2013 11:48, Juan Buhler wrote: Hello all, I don't post here much anymore, but I

Re: Peso - Happy New Year!

2013-12-28 Thread Jack Davis
I often have that same look of wilting dismay. My wife stroking me helps. Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 8:03 AM Subject: Peso - Happy New Year! ashley explains why I

Re: Happy Isaac Newton's birthday... and herre's the 2013 PDML Quotations List!

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Nice quote list. With the exception that I am not on it. I guess I have to hang around more to be quoted . WTG, Ann, some good ones. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 12/25/2013 8:08:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, postmas...@robertstech.com writes: http://www.robertstech.com/quote.htm

Re: PESO - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Salubrious Solstice!

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Very nice, like it. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/23/2013 7:45:53 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17629071 or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17629071-lg.jpg (K-5, FA 28/2.8) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
The Canon 24/105 is a great lens. Just saying... Marnie aka Doe :-) Actually so is the 17-40, I believe. In a message dated 12/28/2013 8:48:46 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, juanbuh...@gmail.com writes: Hello all, I don't post here much anymore, but I decided to ask this because I see a

RE: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
One of the hotspots is Versailles, from which I have just returned. Photos to follow, whether the place is over-photoed or not. Jostein gave us an example recently of how to go to a place that's been photographed to death, and still come back with something good. I don't claim to have done the

Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
I spent Christmas week in Versailles, and had a very enjoyable time. I'm no Atget, and here are some photos to prove it: http://www.web-options.com/V2013/ B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Las Vegas Photo Spots?

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I

Re: PESO - Old Lace

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Very nice. The remaining lace in the window lifts it above the ordinary. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/26/2013 12:21:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, apathy...@lyons-ryan.org writes: From Nevada City, Montana.

Re: Las Vegas Photo Spots?

2013-12-28 Thread Jack Davis
Have noticed a few photogs, over the years, doing street/marquee shooting. Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 10:09 AM Subject: Las Vegas Photo Spots? Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory?

Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Very good portrait, like the softness, but not too soft. Except it looks like his nose is running, poor guy. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/25/2013 4:50:34 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Hi all! First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas

Re: Las Vegas Photo Spots?

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
I thought I'd do one night of night photography, try it out. I still haven't done that much, and there will be PLENTY of lit signs to play with. Heh. Marnie In a message dated 12/28/2013 10:14:52 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Have noticed a few photogs, over the

PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
This from two years ago. In a village near Cotty's place: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dc01428.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: OT: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 09:58:30AM -0500, Bruce Walker wrote: I interpret this handy heatmap as where _not_ to go ... http://www.sightsmap.com/ Hmm. It appears that the most photographed scene in San Jose is the sign outside the main eBay building. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 02:48:00PM -0200, Juan Buhler wrote: Now the time has came to renew my DSLR. Obviously, an option that is up there is a K3. It seems like a camera I'd love, and given that it's a Pentax, I can just use it without waiting for my fingers to learn where the controls are.

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I spent Christmas week in Versailles, and had a very enjoyable time. I'm no Atget, and here are some photos to prove it: http://www.web-options.com/V2013/ Enjoyed looking at those, thanks for posting! Love this one:

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Few random idea, Juan, if I may. 1. Canon 60D is not a full frame camera. The Canon 6D however is. 2. You can buy a bundle of 6D plus 24-105/4L relatively cheap. Further it stands to reason that currently there're further discounts. 3. I would suggest you double check whether you could adapt

Re: PESO 1st composite

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
My reaction is... it's not entirely successful. Left side is too large in proportion to the right. A mix of even more photos might be better. But that is MY reaction. I used to do a lot of collages back when too. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/27/2013 10:09:11 P.M. Pacific

Re: PESO 1st composite

2013-12-28 Thread Boris Liberman
You have both a style and a taste, Christine. On 12/28/2013 8:08 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Despite having only Photoshop Elements 11, I purchased Larry’s book suggestion Photoshop for Lightroom Users in the ebook format. Turns out one can do a bit of compositing in PS Elements,

RE: OT: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: 28 December 2013 18:25 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: most photographed places in the world On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 09:58:30AM -0500, Bruce Walker wrote: I interpret this

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
I always love your galleries, Bob, and this is no exception. Lovely. Liked too many to pick some out, but did notice especially the BW of the various levels of buildings, the statue head (male), the reflecting ponds (two), and the draped statues. But also some good long distant shots of the

PESO - Beaumaris Pier (at night)

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
The only other photograph of our trip to North Wales worth sharing. A view towards the mainland (and the snow-capped mountains) at twilight. Could've done with a lonely figure walking through, but decided that was too cliched !! http://cottycam.posthaven.com/beaumaris-pier-anglesey-2013 --

Re: PESO 2013 - 200 - GDG

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Nice. Like the light. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/11/2013 7:17:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, godfreydigio...@me.com writes: By the latter part of Saturday's walk, the threat of rain had disappeared, clouds blown to the east and north, and the sun came out. The chill

Upcoming UK Trip

2013-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
OK, so Lisa and I have pretty much solidified our travel plans for our upcoming trip. We'll be arriving in London on the 11th of January (Saturday) and staying in London for the week (I talked Lisa out of going to Cambridge). We have theatre tickets for Tuesday and Thursday evenings (although the

Re: Happy Isaac Newton's birthday... and herre's the 2013 PDML Quotations List!

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/12/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: My 2013 resolution was to be as unquotable as possible, so it looked as though I had a life. Mission accomplished. I once had a life where I wasn't envious of anything - then I took up photography. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast,

Re: questions about the 20-40

2013-12-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Zos, my reply interspersed. I also took the liberty and used * symbols to outline some things that kind of jumped to my eyes. On 12/27/2013 8:00 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: Let's see. As a walk around lens this is ideal. Compared to the DA*16-50 its: Smaller Lighter Slower Less Range Both have WR.

Re: Las Vegas Photo Spots?

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Drive west on Charleston (route 159) to Red Rock Canyon early in the morning... It's about a 20 minute drive as I remember and there is a loop road with foot trails going off it and a vistors center with more info. It was my get away place when I was caring for Richard because I couldn't be

Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
Nice one! Attractive dog. Okay, reading this thread, because can't believe one dog can pull you. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/21/2013 5:15:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: My dog and his sled: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497size=md

Re: PESO: I have a Great Niece

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/12/13, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/kayla1.html The shot has little technical merit, but I think the subject matter carries it nicely. Agreed. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production

Re: questions about the 20-40

2013-12-28 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/27/2013 5:59 AM, Bill wrote: I'm really asking myself that question right now. Don't get me wrong, it's a gorgeous lens, and *the short zoom range makes it like an extended range standard lens*, it's sharp and has nice bokeh.. The problem is it's big, and at 2/3 of a pound, it isn't light,

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: This from two years ago. In a village near Cotty's place: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dc01428.jpg Wow - where the heck was that! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --

Re: Peso: Windchime

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 26/12/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: The Romans made interesting windchimes. http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130419-the-shock-of-the-old And you complain about photo.net ;-) 'We're sorry but this site is not accessible from the UK as it is part of our international service and is

Re: Boris PESO x3

2013-12-28 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/24/2013 4:51 PM, Mark C wrote: At Sea is my favorite of the bunch - nice combination of colors, peaceful scene. The soft focus works for me. Cause and Effect is interesting buy looks a little contrived to me. Mark Finally! Mark, you just made me very happy! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: questions about the 20-40

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 26/12/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm curious, what is the appeal of the 20-40? Other than size, what are the advantages of it over the 16-50? You have to use your legs a little bit more. #health -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web

Re: Boris PESO x3

2013-12-28 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/21/2013 9:19 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: I wasn't sure if I was being clear in my original comment or not Boris, and it appears not. It would have been easy to take a picture of snow in the foreground with a well-known recognizable skyline in the background, or a road sign 25 kms to Tel Aviv,

Re: Upcoming UK Trip

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: We're doing a day trip to Oxford on Wednesday, largely so Lisa can see the Bodlian Library's exhibit on 800 years of medical history in Oxford. Considering that return trains to London run fairly late, perhaps we can connect with Cotty and

Re: PESO - Old Lace

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like that too (and , of course, got Don's obscure reference to the missing arsnic. - not so obscure if you are of a certain age and liked movies... (1944) Frank Capra directed Arsnic and Old lace - Cary Grant starred. a silly bit of fluff but rather fun. I played the ingenue, Elaine, back

Re: Las Vegas Photo Spots?

2013-12-28 Thread Eactivist
GREAT! Thanks, Ann. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/28/2013 10:49:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: Drive west on Charleston (route 159) to Red Rock Canyon early in the morning... It's about a 20 minute drive as I remember and there is a loop road with foot

Re: Happy Isaac Newton's birthday... and herre's the 2013 PDML Quotations List!

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/28/2013 12:51, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Nice quote list. With the exception that I am not on it. I guess I have to hang around more to be quoted . WTG, Ann, some good ones. Marnie aka Doe ;-) Thanks, Marnie - I was surprised to see myself 4 times this year - I have all my sent

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: What says the PDML? It seems like the only good thing about Pentax not releasing a FF camera is that Cotty's hat is still intact, no? I suspect it will stay intact for a while longer mate ;-) Amazing to hear from you! What the hell are Pixar

Re: PESO: I have a Great Niece

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Igor - a _great niece_ is the daughter of a neice or nephew , and therefore the grand-daughter of one's sister or brother. So why not grand niece one might wonder... I think maybe both are used fromtime to time - but cute kid anyway ann On 12/26/2013 11:05, Igor Roshchin wrote: Is it a

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: or get a 60D ($1300 Do you mean a 6D (36X24 sensor) or a 60D (APS-C sensor) ?? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ --

Re: PESO: 2013 images

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bunch of good stuff to be sure... love those two eagles! and very fond of many of the puffins... among the photos I dont remember seeing before.. can't get through all of these I zipped through the thumbnails ann On 12/27/2013 11:04, SV Hovland wrote: I realized I haven't posted much

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Rick Womer
Time very well spent, photographically! I'll need to make a second trip through them. The subjects and use of light are really nice, though. Rick On Dec 28, 2013, at 13:06 , Bob W wrote: I spent Christmas week in Versailles, and had a very enjoyable time. I'm no Atget, and here are some

Re: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore The reason it is called a classic is that it's good. You never step into the same stream twice Shakespeare didn't create his own plots - his greatness lay in his language A couple of lines (somewhat paraphrased) that come to mind thinking about this -

Re: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Ann, Bob: my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I commented about places not to go. Well, half way, I guess. :-) But I think it's a great topic, and it's been darned quiet 'round here of late. I realize that folks find new ways of seeing and presenting the familiar all the time, and that is a

Re: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
The places make for quantity, but not necessarily quality, of photos. I've always liked Steve McCurry's photo of the Taj Mahal as an example of seeing something new.

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Steve Cottrell wrote: On 28/12/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: This from two years ago. In a village near Cotty's place: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dc01428.jpg Wow - where the heck was that! Lechlade. It's the post office on High Street. -- Mark Roberts - Photography

PESO FA 50/1.4 wide open

2013-12-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
When I posted a Christmas pic of Grace I noted that it appeared I had missed on setting the fine focus adjustment on my FA 50/1.4. It was obvious that it was front focusing. Adjusted it again today -- with a new target that precludes focusing on the wrong line. Then I shot Grace and her

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts wrote: Steve Cottrell wrote: On 28/12/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: This from two years ago. In a village near Cotty's place: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dc01428.jpg Wow - where the heck was that! Lechlade. It's the post office on High Street. In fact, if

Re: PESO FA 50/1.4 wide open

2013-12-28 Thread Bruce Walker
*Very* nice, Paul. Now I really must do the cal thing. Darn! I thought I had found some spare time for testing my redeployed foot stool and reading. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: When I posted a Christmas pic of Grace I noted that it appeared I

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Ah, real nice, Mark. Folks actually trust their mail to that thing? It'd make me pause. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:19 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: This from two years ago. In a village near Cotty's place: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dc01428.jpg -- Mark Roberts -

Re: Peso: Windchime

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 18:53, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 26/12/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: The Romans made interesting windchimes. http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130419-the-shock-of-the-old And you complain about photo.net ;-) 'We're sorry but this site

Re: Happy Isaac Newton's birthday... and herre's the 2013 PDML Quotations List!

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Cotty - you are just angling for the next quote list - so transparent! ann On 12/28/2013 13:43, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 25/12/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: My 2013 resolution was to be as unquotable as possible, so it looked as though I had a life. Mission accomplished. I once

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread P.J. Alling
Well, based on everything I've read lately, if you're not sticking with Pentax the better choice as far as imaging would be Nikon. I haven't compared Nikon and Canon directly for autofocus speed but others have said that Nikon is as good as Canon at for that at least at the upper end of their

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Bruce Walker wrote: Ah, real nice, Mark. Folks actually trust their mail to that thing? It'd make me pause. Well, it is installed in the wall of the Post Office, so every letter goes directly into the Post office itself. That's probably why it hasn't been replaced. Also notice from the GR at

Re: Which lens would you like

2013-12-28 Thread P.J. Alling
1.) Pentax Fa 77mm 1.8 Ltd. 2.) Pentax Fa 77mm 1.8 Ltd. 3.) Kodak Ektar, 100mm f3.5 (Usually but not always found mounted on a Kodak Medalist II). On 10/31/2013 1:21 PM, CollinB wrote: 1) If you could get *any* lens for your Pentax, what would it be? 2) If you could get *any Pentax* lens for

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 20:25, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bruce Walker wrote: Ah, real nice, Mark. Folks actually trust their mail to that thing? It'd make me pause. Well, it is installed in the wall of the Post Office, so every letter goes directly into the Post office

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Juan Buhler
Thanks all for the thoughtful replies. Sorry--I was thinking 6D and looking at the 6D reviews, but somehow wrote 60D. Maybe it was some kind of Freudian thing that means that I want to stay with a smaller-than-35mm format. Or it might mean the opposite, the only sure thing is that it was Freudian

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Juan Buhler
Funny, I was writing when your email arrived. The Sony a7r I discard, after hearing the shutter and seeing its frame to frame VF blackout. I hear the cheaper a7 might be better in those regards, and seriously, it is tempting. Wouldn't it be great to have one of those with an SMC M 50/1.4 on it? It

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: On 28 Dec 2013, at 20:25, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bruce Walker wrote: Ah, real nice, Mark. Folks actually trust their mail to that thing? It'd make me pause. Well, it is installed in the wall of the Post Office, so every letter goes directly into the

Re: Upcoming UK Trip

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 18:43, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: OK, so Lisa and I have pretty much solidified our travel plans for our upcoming trip. We'll be arriving in London on the 11th of January (Saturday) and staying in London for the week (I talked Lisa out of going to

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 20:53, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bob W wrote: On 28 Dec 2013, at 20:25, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bruce Walker wrote: Ah, real nice, Mark. Folks actually trust their mail to that thing? It'd make me pause. Well, it is

PESO: stars

2013-12-28 Thread Juan Buhler
At the beginning of last month we were in Peru, on the coast. One night I looked at the stars and realized we were pointing straight south. By the stars I mean my compass. And by my compass I mean the compass app on the iphone. Anyway, we were pointing straight south, so I made this photo:

Re: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 19:56, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Ann, Bob: my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I commented about places not to go. Well, half way, I guess. :-) But I think it's a great topic, and it's been darned quiet 'round here of late. I realize that folks find

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread P.J. Alling
I've heard that the Sony shutters are loud too. But then again, I'm still shooting a K20D and there's talk about how loud that shutter is, until I talk too some of my friends who are shooting mid range Canon and Nikon bodies, and then they tell me how quiet my camera is, (I guess they don't

Re: PESO: stars

2013-12-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Mahvelous, Juan! That's a terrific shot. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both … I'm reminded to go visit your blog and read about your adventures. I'm at least a month behind at present. best, Godfrey On Dec 28, 2013, at 1:04 PM, Juan Buhler juanbuh...@gmail.com wrote: At the

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 18:35, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I always love your galleries, Bob, and this is no exception. Lovely. Thanks, that's very flattering. Liked too many to pick some out, but did notice especially the BW of the various levels of buildings, the statue head (male), the

Re: PESO: stars

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
Nice to hear from you again! Can't help with the camera, but definitely a good idea to get the M9. How strange that when I looked at your shot I was also looking at this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Istanbul.Hagia_Sophia075.jpg B On 28 Dec 2013, at 21:04, Juan Buhler

Re: PESO: stars

2013-12-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful! On Dec 28, 2013, at 4:04 PM, Juan Buhler juanbuh...@gmail.com wrote: At the beginning of last month we were in Peru, on the coast. One night I looked at the stars and realized we were pointing straight south. By the stars I mean my compass. And by my compass I mean the compass app

today's gear hack

2013-12-28 Thread Larry Colen
As I'm getting ready for my road trip, I remembered that I never repaired the loop at the bottom of my tripod shaft that I'd use for attaching a strap to so I could conveniently carry it over my shoulder. I found the solution in a 1/4-20 eye bolt, which also turned out to be a cheap way of

Re: PESO FA 50/1.4 wide open

2013-12-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bruce. I can't imagine that shooting wide open with this fast a lens is possible without fine focus adjustment. Very few screw drive lenses are perfectly accurate right out of the box. On Dec 28, 2013, at 3:15 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: *Very* nice, Paul. Now I

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 06:37:21PM -0200, Juan Buhler wrote: BTW, one more thing: I might be getting an M9 to replace the M8. Not buying it--it's a long story, but basically I'll have an M9 to use and keep as long as I want. So maybe that will take care of the full frame urges. I'm flying to

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 01:54:20PM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 06:37:21PM -0200, Juan Buhler wrote: BTW, one more thing: I might be getting an M9 to replace the M8. Not buying it--it's a long story, but basically I'll have an M9 to use and keep as long as I want. So

Re: PESO 1st composite

2013-12-28 Thread Attila Boros
Very surreal and dream-like, reminds me of Inception. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 8:08 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Despite having only Photoshop Elements 11, I purchased Larry’s book suggestion Photoshop for Lightroom Users in the ebook format. Turns out one

Re: PESO - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Salubrious Solstice!

2013-12-28 Thread Attila Boros
Very nice balance of colors, and that red looks fresh. Squirrel feast:) Happy Holidays! On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 5:42 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17629071 or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17629071-lg.jpg (K-5, FA 28/2.8) Rick --

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Yolanda Rowe
Thanks for sharing the gallery with us. I really enjoyed it. You have some well-planned shots. Yonnie On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 28 Dec 2013, at 18:35, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I always love your galleries, Bob, and this is no exception. Lovely.

Re: OT: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Attila Boros
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 8:25 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: Hmm. It appears that the most photographed scene in San Jose is the sign outside the main eBay building. Perhaps they put it up for sale :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Juan Buhler
Definitely! I went to several of the PDML meetups, up until 2007 or so. And I've lived in the Bay Area for 18 years! We are going back after this trip, San Francisco is home after all. Are you guys still meeting from time to time? j On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 7:09 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com

Re: PESO 1st composite

2013-12-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fun stuff. Disparate images, nicely married Paul via phone On Dec 28, 2013, at 5:24 PM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Very surreal and dream-like, reminds me of Inception. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 8:08 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Despite

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
We get together but very occasionally, usually when someone is visiting town. Last time was when Jostein was here. It would be great to see you again, do tell when you'll be in town. I have thoughts on the Great Camera Hunt ... But that'll be another post. :-) Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi -

Re: most photographed places in the world

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/28/2013 14:56, Bruce Walker wrote: Ann, Bob: my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I commented about places not to go. Well, half way, I guess. :-) But I think it's a great topic, and it's been darned quiet 'round here of late. actually, my teasing was pointed more at Larry - who

Re: Shout-out for Godfrey!

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Ditto strongly - he's been of wonderful help over the few years we've been friends - and good company in person as well! ann On 12/27/2013 11:28, Paul Stenquist wrote: Godfrey does deserve accolades for all the assistance he provides here. He taught me to manage color workflow for printing

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2013-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Two things: 1 – I hope you can contribute to the PDML Photo Annual this year 2 – I think the K3 would work for you, but if you consider switching I think the new Sony full-frame A7 and A7r cameras would be suitable for street photography. Smaller than cameras with a reflex mirror and quieter,

Re: PESO: stars

2013-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
wow - that's really fun - and interesting.. and I like the little touch of civilization on the right and the light on the left that looks like it must be another vehicle coming toward you instead of the sun, which was my first thought. ann On 12/28/2013 16:04, Juan Buhler wrote: At the

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread mike wilson
The weather looks like it was better there. Your house in one piece/unsubmerged etc? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
Thanks Rick. I've just added more pictures to the gallery. B On 28 Dec 2013, at 19:35, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Time very well spent, photographically! I'll need to make a second trip through them. The subjects and use of light are really nice, though. Rick On Dec 28,

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 18:25, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 28/12/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I spent Christmas week in Versailles, and had a very enjoyable time. I'm no Atget, and here are some photos to prove it: http://www.web-options.com/V2013/ Enjoyed looking

Re: Christmas in Versailles

2013-12-28 Thread Bob W
On 28 Dec 2013, at 22:57, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: The weather looks like it was better there. Your house in one piece/unsubmerged etc? No problems here. It was bloody miserable in Versailles until the afternoon of Christmas Day when it cheered up a bit, and they had a

Re: Happy Isaac Newton's birthday... and herre's the 2013 PDML Quotations List!

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty - you are just angling for the next quote list - so transparent! Damn. Found out again. Bloody Noo Yahhhkahs. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: In fact, if you search on Lechlade Post Office, Lechlade, England, United Kingdom in Google Maps and switch to Street View you can see the letter box itself (and I remember how tightly I had to frame the shot to keep that drain pipe on the

Re: PESO: More grunge (letter box this time)

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: the Post Office was started under Victoria This explains a lot. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: stars

2013-12-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/12/13, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.vanenvan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131102-JBK57217.jpg K5, 12-24/4 at 12mm, f4, on bulb for a while while I had some beers and dinner. Some of you might have seen it since I posted it to vanenvan.com, but I thought it

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