Fantastic GESO, Don. The loco is a Class QJ 2-10-2 (Santa Fe) so there is an
American connection! I couldn't find a single picture in my collection of
railway books had to resort to the web. Still quite a bit of steam
operating in China but rapidly being replaced.
Alan C
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are - technology has certainly advanced!
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Nature's original helicopter escort!
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From: Stan Halpin
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Speaking of Loons, this shot does not begin to compare to the one Charles
posted, but we have several loons
. The
mass reduction is considerable they look good.
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Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 3:33 AM
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Subject: Re: Bulk Film Loading
Thanks for that advice - I was starting to get tempted to see if I could
load up a canister with more than 36 exposures. But then - who needs
Came across this handsome pair patiently waiting to cross the road near the
Phalaborwa gate late on Sunday afternoon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/9327888794/
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The old timers are obviously filled with passion for their hobby. The horses
are magnificent beasts, probably descendants of medieval war horses. In SA,
ploughing was formerly done with oxen we still see that from time to time
at cultural festivals. Thanks for posting.
Alan C
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Yeah, taxes - there had to be a compelling reason to leave a place as
impressive as that - virtually a Manor House! Good luck - now you will be
able to take up underwater photography.
Alan C
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From: Paul Stenquist
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 1:42 PM
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://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/9335126988/lightbox/
K110D FA 100-300 @ 113mm f5.6 1/3200sec ISO 400
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evaluate them. I don't really mind MF I find calculating the exposure is a
good mental exercise. At least you can easily make a correction you don't
waste film!
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Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 3:01 PM
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Yes, Rick, the soft lighting and the vaulting make it a very peaceful scene.
Perhaps the echoes too? Perfect for a brochure.
Alan C
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From: Rick Womer
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 10:37 PM
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Subject: PESO - Dinan Basilica
Another photo from the Dinan
ones with plastic bodies.
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An amazing image. Hard to believe it is a shopping mall.
Alan C
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From: Mark Roberts
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 7:31 PM
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Subject: Photo from Italy
I've been back from Italy for over a week and haven't posted any
photos. Until now. I'm
Thanks, Brian. Excellent stuff. There certainly are many talented
photographers in the group. Bob's looking for a mate immediately caught my
eye too. From the thumbnail I initially thought Gerrit's Done Fishing was
a windsurfer.
Alan C
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From: Brian Walters
Sent
The makeover looks good. When I was there last, they were still busy.
Alan C
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From: Chris Mitchell
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:14 AM
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Bob and I met up with Rick who's over on a fleeting
The fates of the god's were with you. Clouds, hills, a bit of snow, rocks,
grassy slopes, a winding road some hikers. It's got it all. What an
amazing scene.
Alan C
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Amazing. One can see part of the previous shot in the distance, centre left.
Alan C
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Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:07 PM
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Subject: Third shot from Italy (will they never end?)
This one is a 360° panoramic made from 8
Vey appealing. Did you wait for the cloud to partially obscure the sun? The
jets were obviously camera shy.
Alan C
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From: Mark Roberts
Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 12:13 AM
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Subject: Another shot from Italy: Wildflowers
The wildflowers
Very nostalgic. The nuts must have bolted.
Alan C
-Original Message-
From: Don Guthrie
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 11:56 PM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: GESO Car parts
I meant to post this all day now must rush. This gallery is for car
nuts or just anyone who likes color design
Y
Alan C
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From: Walt
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 1:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Article on Leica cameras on BBC online
On 7/28/2013 1:12 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130726-leica-shoot-to-thrill
Pretty interesting
Thanks, Mark. Seldom a problem with lighting around here.
Alan C
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From: Mark C
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 5:37 PM
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Subject: Re: PESO: PYJAMA PAIR
Nice pair - excellent lighting and composition.
On 7/20/2013 8:44 AM, Alan C wrote:
Came
They certainly go to a lot of trouble with custom made balloons over there.
Very appealing. Over here, I've only seen some in the shape of beer soft
drink bottles. Now I'm waiting for some of your on-board shots!
Alan C
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Wednesday
. The other
was originally in Pretoria but was later bought by a US can museum still
bearing it's TP number-plate. Apparently they got some mileage out of that
by claiming it had belonged to Tyrone Power!
Alan C
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From: Paul Stenquist
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:37
Thanks, Bob Dan. They are amazing plants, able to survive the dry
(totally) season then burst into life bloom as soon as the pans fill up.
Alan C
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From: Bob Sullivan
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 8:00 PM
To: PDML
Subject: My Water Lily
Here's a water lily I
You guys are getting soft.
Simply think of it as an outdoor gym routine!
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(no lens) overnight which seems to have helped a bit but it is still not
right. Any ideas?
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Age is only a number. Perhaps more long walks?
Alan C
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From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:32 PM
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Not soft. Old. Speaking for myself anyway.
Godfrey
On Aug 8, 2013
Sorry to hear that, Godfrey. A bit thoughtless of me. I suppose I should be
thankful that I have had no injury problems am still able to run
competitively. It is too easy to be oblivious to other people's challenges.
Alan C
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From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
Sent: Thursday
I received my new multi-focals a couple of days ago. Magic! The sitting
incident was actually a blessing in disguise since my eyesight had
deteriorated somewhat in 5 years. Fortunately, between the Medical Aid
Insurance I didn't have to pay a cent.
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Yes, it is definitely moisture fogging. I will give your idea a try. Many
thanks.
Alan C
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From: Darren Addy
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 5:32 PM
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Subject: Re: FOGGY VIEWFINDER
I did see one guy who didn't actually have a fogged up
Fine shots, interesting interpretations. Photographer's licence? I like The
house that once was. Still seems to have CCTV surveillance!
Alan C
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From: Brian Walters
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 2:07 PM
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Subject: August PUG -Sign
was
studying never found expired butterflies in this condition. I have,
however, seen collectors taking specimens from the radiators of cars at
filling stations on highways.
Alan C
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Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 10:43 PM
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Had another thought on that. The specimens are probably collected from
butterfly farms where they are non subjected to the challenges of their wild
counterparts.
Alan C
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Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 10:43 PM
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living.
Alan C
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From: Joseph McAllister
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 10:39 PM
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On Aug 10, 2013, at 07:13 , Darren Addy wrote:
http://petapixel.com/2013/08/09
in matriarchal herds comprising several hundred individuals.
The mature bulls graze alone or in small groups to build up strength for
periodical sex orgies. This herd of about 300 was basking in the mid-day sun
south of Satara camp.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/9492846800/lightbox/
Alan C
He was a handsome devil, wasn't he!
Alan C
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From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 5:50 PM
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Subject: Re: PESO: Need for Speed
Lt Dan - thank you for your sacrifice, service dedication !
I know you flew F4s
Nice shots, Dan. Difficult subjects. Swallowtails are the kings/queens of
the insect world. The chipped wings of Swallowtail 3 shows its age -
probably a few weeks.
Alan C
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there are several with my full spectrum body
So I see!
Alan C
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From: Larry Colen
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:38 AM
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Subject: geso, pleiades
Lesson learned. If you try to photograph meteors and have the camera set
for auto
So where do the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar SMC Takumar versions fit into
this puzzle?
Alan C
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From: Darren Addy
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:48 PM
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Subject: Found a Pentax mistake in the Super Tak 50mm f1.4
Don't know how many
Thanks for looking for the Flickr tutorials. For some reason I can't get
into full screen mode (the two balls just go round round for ever!) so I
haven't seen the auto pan mode yet.
Alan C
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From: Bruce Walker
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 1:32 AM
To: Pentax
It is a skipper - Fam. Hesperidae. Can't tell you the Genus or Species
because we don't get that one here.
Alan C
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 3:40 PM
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Subject: PESO: Orange and Brown Butterfly
Can anyone
Try this link, Dan. I think it is a Delaware skipper.
http://www.cirrusimage.com/skipper_photos.htm
Alan C
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 3:40 PM
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Subject: PESO: Orange and Brown Butterfly
Can anyone identify
Well, winter was on Sat. this year now it is spring already. 35deg
yesterday!
The garden birds are going beserk too. Here are some of the signs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157635079527225/
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Wonderfully preserved old ladies - a photographer's mecca. A far cry from my
Enterprise!
Alan C
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From: Steve Cottrell
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 11:52 PM
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Subject: GESO - small - Old Gaffers
http://cottycam.posthaven.com/old-gaffers
A few of my
.
Regards Alan C
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From: David Mann
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 8:26 AM
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Subject: Re: GESO: SPRING IS HERE
On Aug 16, 2013, at 3:41 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
Well, winter was on Sat. this year now it is spring already. 35deg
yesterday
2nd Lesson:
Another advantage of the gaff rig is that the mainsail, boom gaff can all
be tied together pulled up almost parallel to the mast making the deck
area very uncluttered - good for fishing parties.
Alan C
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From: Steve Cottrell
Sent: Friday, August 16
Stunning. Similar to one you posted a while back. I would have to go 1000km
to see anything like that.
Alan C
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From: Zos Xavius
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 4:10 PM
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Subject: PESO: The Andy Warhol Bridge Covered in Yarn
Two versions
Classic landscape gardening well captured. It will only improve with age.
All it needs is a maiden on a white horse!
Alan C
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 3:33 PM
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Subject: PESO: Path in the Woods
http://photo.net
My better half caught this happy chappie on the causeway over the Sabie
river the other day.
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Sorry - here's the link:
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My better half caught this happy chappie on the causeway over the Sabie
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, form compliments
subject here with nice dramatic results.
An excellent 2nd pano with great buffaloes! Cheers, Christine
On Aug 12, 2013, at 10:01 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
A couple of Panos from last weekend in Kruger. Right click to chose a
larger size then pan L R.
Olifants
I sympathise. I have those sort of problems whenever I am forced to go to
Jo'burg alone. Thank goodness I live in a rural area my wife is such an
excellent navigator! Even around here, I see a lot of the younger set have
SatNavs now - signs of the times.
Alan C
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Great shots. The 2nd really shows the power of nature. And I suppose there
was lightening thunder too?
Alan C
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Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:51 PM
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Subject: PESO - Storm over the Great Sand Dunes
Back in May we
Last year I was held up in a long queue of vehicles on a narrow winding
uphill behind a slow moving truck. Some smart guy in a Pajero decided to
pass the lot on the verge suddenly found himself down a big donga (erosion
hole). He couldn't do a thing until all the traffic had cleared no-one
Papilio rutulus at the pub! I see it's proboscis is faster than you shutter.
Nice.
Alan
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 6:04 AM
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Subject: PESO: Yellow Swallowtail
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500204
The others have said it all. Most unfortunate. You'll remember that shoot.
Alan
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From: Paul Stenquist
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 3:12 AM
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Subject: On the ground
Stepped in a hole and lost my footing while shooting the dream cruise for
http://www.newadvent.org/bible/ecc003.htm
Alan
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From: Rick Womer
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 2:58 PM
To: Pentax List
Subject: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed
...and maybe a Greek scholar too, if that's the alphabet below the Latin.
The micro-PDML group came upon this
More familiar wording:
http://www.stnicholasowen.co.uk/bibles_net/hebrewparallel/B21C003.htm
Alan
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From: Rick Womer
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 2:58 PM
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Subject: PESO - Latin Scholar Needed
...and maybe a Greek scholar too, if that's the alphabet
-
From: Mark C
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 4:28 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: 2 PANOS
Quite stunning - remarkable wildlife you have there.
Mark
On 8/12/2013 11:01 AM, Alan C wrote:
A couple of Panos from last weekend in Kruger. Right click to chose a
larger size then pan L R
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
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From: Matthew Hunt
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 5:50 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PESO - Waterfall, Jonathan
KINGFISHER (Megaceryle maxima)
Quoting Alan C c...@lantic.net:
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
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
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From: Rick Womer
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 3:42 AM
To:
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
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Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 4:11 AM
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to the photo because of the look we are getting but
if it were mine I'd have to amputate that one strand. (I've been
watching too much MONK)
ann
On 8/19/2013 02:33, Alan C wrote:
My books say the average length is about 46cm - about the same as a
Kookaburra. About twice the size of most other
Isn't London amazing? Perhaps I'll get there one more time.
Alan
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From: Rick Womer
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 7:25 PM
To: Pentax List
Subject: PESOs - Near Russell Square
From a nocturnal stroll in London last month:
A very, very good capture. It would be perfect if it were perched on
something natural and not man made.
Thanks, Ken. You know, I had thought of contacting the area ranger
suggesting just that - mounting some dead tree trunks at intervals along the
outside edges of the causeway. They would
A beautiful city, well captured in timeless B/W. Thanks for the virtual
visit.
Alan
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From: Mark C
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:10 AM
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Subject: GESO - Chicago Scenes
My wife and I spent a few days in Chicago earlier this month. I've
Supernovas? There are actually quite interesting subjects. Textures
colours.
Alan
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From: David J Brooks
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 5:24 PM
To: Pentax Discuss ; Petch Dianne ; Barbara Brooks
Subject: Peso more sun
I am getting a few more sun flowers exploding
I enjoyed your walkabout images - they bring back fond memories of trips to
London. Obviously still a safe place. In SA you need your head read if you
attempt evening window shopping, especially with the temptation of an
expensive camera around your neck.
Alan
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Yes, Dan, very interesting.
Grounds for Sculpture is a magical place. It really is.
Alan
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 3:49 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ; Rick Womer ; co...@seeingeye.tv
Subject: Re: PESO: This is not a waiter
Thanks,
Picked up a Vivitar 75-200mm f4.5 MC MACRO FOCUSING ZOOM for a song. It is
an A lens works well but unfortunately has a bit of fungus inside (which
doesn't seem to affect it's performance). Is there any easy way I can get
rid of it without stripping the lens? I read on the web that the spores
from the camera body.
Hope this helps.
Regards, Bob S.
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
Picked up a Vivitar 75-200mm f4.5 MC MACRO FOCUSING ZOOM for a song. It is
an A lens works well but unfortunately has a bit of fungus inside
(which
doesn't seem to affect it's
a number of 70~75mm - 200~210mm lenses made by a number of
manufactures, it would help to know which particular one you were talking
about. It could be that Macro just means close focus, (approximately
1:4 magnification), at it's maximum focal length.
On 8/23/2013 5:57 AM, Alan C wrote:
Picked up
What a cool gadget! Now we need software updates for older cameras.
Alan
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From: Jens
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 7:15 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Geo tagging
Hi List
Please look at and comment:
surface of the element had been etched.
It seems to me that you're going to a lot of effort for a 10 buck lens,
on the other hand if you enjoy doing it why not.
On 8/23/2013 1:42 PM, Alan C wrote:
These things are not that common over here. R100 is about $10, so not too
much. The lens serial
Have you considered some night-time game photography? The other evening I
saw a wild life documentary shot in Kenya with night-time IR footage of
elephants. They appeared almost black with white ears which are their air
conditioners. Very cool. All animals will have their hot spots, even
not see heat signatures. Besides I don't see a
lot of elephants around here. We get a few deer but I usually just see them
driving past on the road.
Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
Have you considered some night-time game photography? The other evening
I
saw a wild life documentary shot in Kenya
This is an original single variety which blooms like clockwork in my garden
every spring. Most gardeners grow the fancy double hybrids. The Barberton
Daisy is indigenous to the mountainous area bordering Swaziland, about 350km
south of Phalaborwa.
Jislaaik man, give the mealies a break. They're only doing their thing -
what do they know about horizontals? Great shot, great car. I wouldn't
change a thing.
Alan
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From: Paul Stenquist
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 1:06 PM
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Subject: A
Some cool shots there. The B/W is magic. I love it. One of these days I'll
pluck up the courage to try some street stuff.
Alan
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From: Don Guthrie
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:32 PM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN
I don't believe I
Thanks to those who looked. It was exactly what you all said that caught my
eye - the dark background with the bloom illuminated by a shaft of sunlight.
Interesting that you made the firework connection, Dave. A while ago my
daughter e-mailed me a photo taken at a firework display on the IOM. At
I need an inexpensive hot shoe flash to use with the K110D the K7. What
would
you advise?
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on the camera shoe or off as well?
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:19 PM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
I need an inexpensive hot shoe flash to use with the K110D the K7. What
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Birth of a Triffid?
Alan
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From: David Mann
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 6:07 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PESO: Sunflower Sprout
For Dave Brooks :)
http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/649/#peso
I think I planted the seed upside down...
Cheers,
Dave
The local Sullwald team is at the top of the SA off-road racing
championships. They are displaying their cars transport rig to the
Phalaborwa public this weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157635302177108/
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Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 5:29 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ; Jimmy Rogers ; Derek Morgan ; Karen Lott
The Phalaborwa Orchid Club are holding their annual show this weekend. This
GESO is a photographic record
The Phalaborwa Orchid Club are holding their annual show this weekend. This
GESO is a photographic record of some of the exhibits. The climate is ideal
for growing orchids without need for a controlled environment. Some of the
members did well on national shows in former years but don't travel
Very attractive ornaments. Those ones are actually electric - the wires are
clearly visible.
Alan
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From: Bipin Gupta
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 5:46 PM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: LANTERNS - Traditional
Here are some Lanterns actually used in the villages.
Made
Cryptic. Are you into crosswords?
Alan
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From: John
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 9:45 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM
On 8/30/2013 10:25 AM, Alan C wrote:
The local Sullwald team is at the top of the SA off-road racing
Zephyr?
Alan
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:56 AM
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Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290
Comments are invited.
Dan Matyola
Cryptic Spoonerism?
Alan
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From: Bob W
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:14 PM
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Subject: Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM
I think he's referring to Tata. Unless it's something to do with Elefant
Glue.
On 30 Aug 2013, at 20:58, Alan C c
Natural would be a better word. Looks just like the area behind my garage.
I feel much better now.
Alan
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From: Bruce Walker
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:29 AM
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Subject: Re: PESO -- Sunny
I like it too. That's a seriously neglected
AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:
Zephyr?
Alan
-Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:56 AM
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Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290
Comments are invited.
Dan Matyola
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Having had a look at some shots of the whole building, I must agree that it
is not exactly beautiful but nevertheless quite striking - nothing like a
concrete blockhouse. Your detail shows that the architect at least tried
to be a bit artistic but nothing like Art Deco. It surprises me that it
That is an amazing story. I've lived here all my life have never seen one
in the wild.
Here is a link to more info:
http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_pangolin.html
Alan
-Original Message-
From: Eric Weir
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:15 PM
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Interesting shots. Wonder who the model was? BTW, don't you ever sleep?
Alan
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From: Larry Colen
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 12:11 PM
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Subject: More IR experimentation, sunset clouds
It was shaping up to be a nice sunset today, and
Too true. After a confirmation service at St. Francis yesterday, when in was
photo time for the confirmands with the Bishop, out came the iPads Smart
phones - no cameras.
Alan
-Original Message-
From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 6:37 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss
One of Dan's historical photos prompted me to post this link. DNA tests on
deceased Quaggas has shown that it was in fact a recessive form of
Burchell's Zebra which occurred mostly in the Cape. Selective breeding in
closed herds has resurrected the Quagga. Similar projects have greatly
Thanks for that, Dan. The photo of Che Guevara Fidel Castro is iconic to
the ANC in SA. Streets in several Towns/Cities have been named after them.
Then, the extinct Quagga which is the centre of a captive breeding
programme. I have posted a separate item on this.
Alan
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Same thing. If you click on the URL at the top hit enter, it comes
right.
Alan
-Original Message-
From: Ann Sanfedele
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 7:03 AM
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Subject: Re: PESO: Mushroom on Wood
Firefox is being very annoying with photos on photo net
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