PESO: PETREA (with Phoenix)

2013-09-03 Thread Alan C
The Petrea in my garden in full bloom. Spectacular this year. Phoenix is a 6 year old Lab. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/9661484587/lightbox/ Alan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PETREA (with Phoenix)

2013-09-03 Thread Alan C
a month. It was growing up a Mopane tree which collapsed under the weight last summer. We are going to construct a pergola under it when the flowering season is over. Alan C -Original Message- From: John Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 6:18 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re

Re: PESO - Football in the Front Yard

2013-09-03 Thread Alan C
Paul, you are so right. it seems like yesterday we were still young. Thanks, George. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Sorenson Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 6:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Football in the Front Yard Agreed...it's good to look

Re: PETREA (with Phoenix)

2013-09-03 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Dan. I found Phoenix abandoned at the rubbish tip when he was about a year old. Skinny, sick covered in ticks. With a lot of TLC he was nursed back to health. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 4:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Hideout

2013-09-03 Thread Alan C
Fantastic shot. Looks like a species of tree frog. We get white ones on the fly screens. They sing, almost like birds. Alan -Original Message- From: Walt Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 7:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Hideout Spotted this little guy hanging out

Re: PESO: O

2013-09-03 Thread Alan C
Interesting. You can even see the toad's footprints! Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 2:24 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: O http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17516913 or

Re: September PUG - 'Long Exposure' - is up

2013-09-04 Thread Alan C
A very interesting gallery with the usual degree of licence. Ken's Heading South (1/15sec @ 600mm) is amazing - with a hand as steady as that, he should consider being a sniper. Darren's Impossible Ride makes my head spin just looking at it. I regained my balance looking at Brian's Full Moon

Re: Dog shot

2013-09-07 Thread Alan C
the dogs socialise well - over here they just want to eat each other. Alan C -Original Message- From: Bob W Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 9:37 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Dog shot I met up with Chris M and Lurker Ben his lovely wife today. After Chris and Ben had

Re: PESO - Crater Lake Pano

2013-09-07 Thread Alan C
I looked up Crater Lake on the web. A truly amazing place. Your pano tops them all. Alan -- 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: Boris, three PESOs

2013-09-08 Thread Alan C
Boris, I like the waitress. She looks thoroughly fed up as waitresses usually are. I can't really see the story in the other two but I'm probably not all that perceptive. Alan -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 6:28 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Shot from CT beach

2013-09-10 Thread Alan C
Very appealing. A lot like Blaauwbergstrand (Cape Town) with Robben Island on the horizon (but I know it isn't). Alan -Original Message- From: CollinB Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:28 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Shot from CT beach One is as-shot. The other I darkened the

Re: PESO - Big Chile

2013-09-10 Thread Alan C
I love it, even although I'm not a chilli person! Alan -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:21 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Big Chile G'day all, Another one from Santa Fe. These big bunches of chile* are common on the fronts

Re: Poll: What is the best, iyo, modern Pentax-brand zoom

2013-09-10 Thread Alan C
I agree that there are still good options for those who can't afford the limited * ranges. My SMC FA 100-300 isn't too shabby - the original black one, not the plastic white one. Alan -Original Message- From: Bipin Gupta Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 5:18 PM To: pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Which way?

2013-09-10 Thread Alan C
The fire hydrant? (AKA Irene). Alan -Original Message- From: Bruce Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:39 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Which way? For some reason I kinda like this one. There is something that speaks to me. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On

Re: Incentive to get busy learning how to use my O-GPS1

2013-09-13 Thread Alan C
on. Alan C -Original Message- From: Darren Addy Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:56 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Incentive to get busy learning how to use my O-GPS1 Good explanation, Matthew. I suppose that means that systems that can take advantage of the GROUND-BASED WAAS

Re: *ist D: Complete step by step conversion to infrared

2013-09-14 Thread Alan C
Fascinating, but you would have to be quite brave to attempt that! Even with the long exposures, Mark's approach is better for the faint hearted. The graveyard scenes are quite spooky. IR is the only way to make anyone imagine what snow would look like in Phalaborwa! Now, what can you tell me

Re: GESO: Peddars Way with Eric Weir

2013-09-15 Thread Alan C
Very nice GESO. So typical of rural England. For your penance you can look up those hymns in AM. Alan -Original Message- From: Chris Mitchell Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:38 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: Peddars Way with Eric Weir Bob W, Karin and I met up

Re: PESO - Treo of PESO - Ridgeway

2013-09-15 Thread Alan C
Hope you didn't get soaked. Great study of a rusty barbed wire fence on rotten posts. Alan -Original Message- From: Steve Cottrell Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:18 PM To: pentax list Subject: PESO - Treo of PESO - Ridgeway Three landscapes from yesterday afternoon.

Re: Tramping Albion

2013-09-15 Thread Alan C
Another great GESO. I almost feel as if I am there but you didn't attach the smell frequencies. The free range pigs are interesting, they don't do that out here. Alan -Original Message- From: Bob W Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:16 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject:

Re: Peddars Way with Eric Weir

2013-09-15 Thread Alan C
sinners to sign them all! B On 15 Sep 2013, at 13:04, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Very nice GESO. So typical of rural England. For your penance you can look up those hymns in AM. Alan -Original Message- From: Chris Mitchell Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:38 PM To: Pentax

Re: IR video

2013-09-16 Thread Alan C
Nice. They don't look too blue to me. You made me feel young again! Alan -Original Message- From: Larry Colen Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 9:37 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: IR video Last night, I experimented with my IR K-5 in video mode. I hung my array of IREDs

Re: GESO - Ammutinamenti 2013 (Sat. 14)

2013-09-17 Thread Alan C
Great shots, Dario. The festival certainly lives up to its name. It must be very exciting to see it live. Alan -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - Ammutinamenti 2013 (Sat. 14) Here you'll find

Re: Thistle Gate

2013-09-18 Thread Alan C
Classic neglect - the house its surrounds. Well captured. You know, it makes me so sad to see a scene like that. How can someone abandon a home like that when millions don't even have a roof over their heads? Alan -Original Message- From: David J Brooks Sent: Thursday, September

Re: Thistle Gate

2013-09-19 Thread Alan C
- Original Message - From: Alan C c...@lantic.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 9:47 PM Subject: Re: Thistle Gate Classic neglect - the house its surrounds. Well captured. You know, it makes me so sad to see a scene like that. How can someone

Re: K-30 vs K-50 vs....?

2013-09-19 Thread Alan C
They do the same with new car models (running shoes too!) every year. Now I know why so many drivers (and runners) are idioits. Cheers Alan -Original Message- From: Bipin Gupta Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:11 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: K-30 vs K-50 vs? This is a

Re: K-30 vs K-50 vs....?

2013-09-20 Thread Alan C
Touchè, from a mad Road Runner. Beep Beep! Alan P.J.Alling wrote: Ricoh manufactures cars and running shoes? I never knew. On 9/20/2013 12:19 AM, Alan C wrote: They do the same with new car models (running shoes too!) every year. Now I know why so many drivers (and runners) are idioits

Re: You didn't hear it from me...

2013-09-21 Thread Alan C
You'll probably feel better now that you have been dosed! Alan -Original Message- From: P.J. Alling Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:42 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: You didn't hear it from me... Alright, I'm going to add this comment here, having perused the rest

Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?

2013-09-22 Thread Alan C
For what it's worth, my daughter has an S2980 my wife an S4080. They function well have excellent zoom capabilities + movie mode. Alan -Original Message- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 3:34 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5? I

Re: Bears in Finland

2013-09-24 Thread Alan C
Very interesting shots of the Bear, Wolf Wolverine. I haven't seen any of them in the wild. Quite fortunate some still survive in Europe. The eagles are magnificent. Alan -Original Message- From: SV Hovland Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:48 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Bears

Re: PESO A scene from near the end of my walk.

2013-09-24 Thread Alan C
Picturesque. Did it end in the King's Head? Alan -Original Message- From: Eric Weir Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:01 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO A scene from near the end of my walk. Street scene from the older part of Cromer, where my walk ended.

The K7 has landed.

2013-09-24 Thread Alan C
At last, after several months of waiting, my daughter eventually arrived from the IOM with the K7 I bought from Mark Cassino. We did it that way to circumvent postal theft and import duty. And what a magnificent beast it is compared to the K110D. Here it is having its first sniff at Kruger in

Re: OT - ORACLE WIN

2013-09-26 Thread Alan C
That has to be the greatest come back of all time. Well done Oracle, tough luck Kiwis. The TV coverage I saw was outstanding. While the boat speed was impressive, the tacking at speed was even more so. (Those who have sailed cats will know how difficult this can be). Alan -Original

GESO: First shots with the K7

2013-09-27 Thread Alan C
are still green in contrast to those further away. http://www.flickr.com/photos/87994495@N06/sets/72157635944498434 Alan C -- 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

Re: Posting photos of street art can get you arrested

2013-04-08 Thread Alan C
mathematical principle are no longer reinforced in school programmmes (like times tables) and calculators are used even for the most basic calculations. What ever happened to mental arithmetic? How many photographers can still mentally apply the Sunny 16 rule? Alan C

Re: Posting photos of street art can get you arrested

2013-04-08 Thread Alan C
Sorry - in a proper fraction, the numerator is smaller than the denominator. Basic rule - Edit before Send ! Alan C -- From: Alan C c...@lantic.net Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:01 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re

Re: Posting photos of street art can get you arrested

2013-04-09 Thread Alan C
to the programming language doing it automatically for them? However IMO this does not apply to basic math. In the end, all computer code is basic maths, so it does. It shouldn't be subject to discussion all together - everyone should be able to simply read it and see the result. Yes, they should! Alan C

Re: PESO: Danger -- Go Back

2013-04-11 Thread Alan C
What on earth do they hunt up there? Alan C -- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Danger -- Go Back Another serious warning sign, from

Re: PESO: Silversword

2013-04-11 Thread Alan C
Stark beauty. A survivor in a harsh environment. Vaguely reminiscent of the Welwitschia which grows in the Karoo. http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantwxyz/welwitschia.htm Alan C -- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, April 12

Re: Posting photos of street art can get you arrested

2013-04-12 Thread Alan C
all comes down to politics and the securing of votes. Where do all the politician's children go the school? You guessed it! Alan C -- 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

Re: PESO - Wicked Pickett

2013-04-13 Thread Alan C
Amazing stuff you couldn't see what you had until the film was developed. Drag racing is always such a colourful spectacle. Alan C -- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:53 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO 2013 - soon gone - GDG

2013-04-13 Thread Alan C
Very sad, Godfrey. The building has a lot of character, especially the roof lines. You would think some creative architect could come up with a novel way of preserving the basic structure. Alan C -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com

Re: PESO: Music in the Dark

2013-04-13 Thread Alan C
You have really captured the moment, Charles. The colours do a lot for me too. This is one image which wouldn't work in B/W. Alan C -- From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

Re: Scott Bourne's rant on the good old days...

2013-04-18 Thread Alan C
This part about sums it up. Hitting the nail on the head as he says. The image is what matters. Period. Having vision, heart, dedication to craft, earned and learned skill, a genuine story to tell, empathy and passion for your subject, etc., THOSE things make you an artist. Alan C

Re: PESO - 'Backyard Capture'

2013-04-20 Thread Alan C
The sly nature of the beast is quite evident. The shot is actually rather artisic. In Africa, the slot is filled by the very similar jackal. Alan C -- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Sinking feeling...

2013-04-20 Thread Alan C
Proves a point. This is probably the busiest list in the world! Alam C -- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 2:21 AM To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Sinking feeling... After a week on the inpatient service

Re: PESO - 'Backyard Capture'

2013-04-21 Thread Alan C
Some people want to kill anything which moves. Alan C -- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 8:30 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - 'Backyard Capture' Thanks Alan. In the U.S., in my

Re: Soccer

2013-04-22 Thread Alan C
Great shots. Very sharp. With all those black faces it could be the PSL in SA! I sure could use a lens like that. Alan C -- From: SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:26 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Soccer I won an F*250

Re: 2(Christine) + CollegeBoy = Chicago GESO

2013-04-22 Thread Alan C
Chicago must be quite a place, especially in summer. The library is really inspirational, a far cry from the dingy places I remember. Alan C -- From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:22 PM To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Derwent in Autumn

2013-04-22 Thread Alan C
Well, it looks like you were quite successful with HDR. A great result. Must give it a go. Alan C -- From: Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:13 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO

Re: PESO - Snooker

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
Concentration personified! Takes me back. Alan C -- From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:16 PM To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Snooker A very quick grab with the X10 as my son Stefan set about

Re: Tricolor Daddodil

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
The true daffs are yellow. All the others are imposters. Nevertheless, great shots. Alan C -- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:23 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Tricolor

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
Rather eerie. Could be a scene from a Dracula movie. Roosting isn't far from roasting. I used to breed show turkeys (whites) many years ago. Our show winning male (Thomas) weighed 60lb. Alan C -- From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info

Re: PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove

2013-04-25 Thread Alan C
Chilly! I know that scene - looks just like our laughing doves. Alan C -- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 4:09 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Backyard Birds - Mourning Dove Shot

GESO: CLUB 60

2013-04-28 Thread Alan C
of the Survivors Supporters photo. Thanks for asking! http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157633370084098/ Alan C -- 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

Re: GESO Something for everyone

2013-04-28 Thread Alan C
Rob, the image of the ships in the harbour at night and your previous pano are absolutely stunning. The reflections add a myriad of ambience. Alan C -- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 7:03 AM To: Pentax

Re: CLUB 60

2013-04-28 Thread Alan C
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Re: GESO: CLUB 60

2013-04-29 Thread Alan C
lives in Whangerai. He also ran a few Comrades. Alan C -- From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 8:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO: CLUB 60 Looks like a good fun way to spend a day :) I

Re: PESO Monkey portrait

2013-04-29 Thread Alan C
Stunning. Sharp as a pin. Much more handsome than the Vervets we get here. Alan C -- From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 2:39 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO Monkey portrait Shot in a zoo

Re: PESO - Snowfountain

2013-05-01 Thread Alan C
That should raise anyone's spirits. I have never seen one of those. Exquisitely captured too. Alan C -- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 4:47 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO

Re: OT are all usb hubs created equal.

2013-05-01 Thread Alan C
Agreed. I use a D-Link which works well. Alan C -- From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:20 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: OT are all usb hubs created equal. From: David J Brooks I have all of my USB posts

PESO: Family Group!

2013-05-02 Thread Alan C
A peaceful scene at the Letaba river yesterday. The matriarch is quite obvious. About 500m away at the limit of my FA 100-300. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/8700469137/in/photostream Alan C K110 FA 100-300 @ 300 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

PESO: Tiger in the Bromeliads

2013-05-03 Thread Alan C
FA 100-300 @100 F8 1/1250 ISO400 Alan C -- 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: PESO: Tiger in the Bromeliads

2013-05-03 Thread Alan C
Very observant, Collin! Took me a while to twig. Alan C -- From: Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 5:29 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Tiger in the Bromeliads Whatever the feline's name, the image

Re: PESO: Redwing

2013-05-04 Thread Alan C
Quite unlike anything we get around here. You did well in the short time available. It just shows how difficult bird photography can be. Alan C -- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 9:17 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO Lichenscapes

2013-05-04 Thread Alan C
Great stuff. Lichens always have the most amazing textures. I was trying to figure out how many different species are represented. Alan C -- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 8:13 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO One that nearly got away

2013-05-04 Thread Alan C
Most fortunate! Presumably you used a file recovery routine? A heavenly image right down to the sunbeam shining on the grass in front of the cows. Alan C -- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 5:00 AM

Re: PESO: Autumn reflections

2013-05-04 Thread Alan C
So where's the bike? Alan C -- 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: OT For the cyclists here

2013-05-08 Thread Alan C
of the hard hat was about 2 inches above the top of my head! However, that is no reason not to wear hard hats. Alan C -- From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 7:46 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

2013-05-09 Thread Alan C
Hear, hear! We couldn't afford to waste slides yet, when self processing with the aid of an enlarger, cropping was almost a given. Alan C -- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 2:27 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT clever low budget special effects

2013-05-11 Thread Alan C
GIZ-Strobo. Alan C -- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 5:26 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT clever low budget special effects Using an electric ceiling fan and a go pro 240 fps camera http

Re: GESO Regional Airshow

2013-05-11 Thread Alan C
A fantastic gallery, Rob. A lot of historical stuff there. I liked the Catalina, the Mustang ('plane) the '59 Chev Biscayne. There is quite a lot of that sort of stuff in SA too but I never get to see it because the shows are all too far away. Alan C

Re: OT: London in 1927

2013-05-11 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Bob. Actually quite timeless apart from the vehicles, the clothes the smart Bobbies. London Docks still working too. I didn't know colour cinematography went that far back. Alan C -- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: Saturday, May

Re: Ot: an aye for an eye , ann's eye (i'm back - and longish stuff )

2013-05-11 Thread Alan C
True grit. You'll soon be good as new. Alan C -- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 5:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Ot: an aye for an eye , ann's eye (i'm back - and longish stuff

Re: PESO -- Untitled XXXX

2013-05-12 Thread Alan C
I agree. My Makinon 500 f8 works well as a sort of middle distance macro but not for much else. Alan C -- From: P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:22 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO

Re: PESO: Farm Workshop

2013-05-12 Thread Alan C
Delight! Post it to me. Alan C -- From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:40 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Farm Workshop This PESO comes with not one, not two, but 3, count ’em, three

Re: OT: Please gif generously

2013-05-13 Thread Alan C
That could have a different meaning in SA. Gif is the Afrikaans word for poison. Alan C -- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 5:53 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: Please gif

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Alan C
Cradle-snatcher. I see it told you off too! An excellent exposè of some moments in the life of a chick. Alan C -- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO

Re: FFAT

2013-05-14 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Tim. You made my day. Alan C -- From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: FFAT Far From Any Topic. This has nothing to do with me, photography

OT: High Flyers, Beware!

2013-05-16 Thread Alan C
Thought this might make your day. http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Swazi-broomstick-flying-witches-to-fly-low-20130515 Alan C -- 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

Re: PESO - street scene

2013-05-16 Thread Alan C
I like the architectural style - much more pleasing to the eye that the modern stuff. Pity you missed the moment when the model came to life descended from the the wall panel! Alan C -- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: Thursday, May

Re: PESO - Richmond Bridge

2013-05-16 Thread Alan C
The bridge is a real gem well captured too. Still waiting to see the bike. Alan C -- From: Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:11 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Richmond Bridge

Re: GESO - St. Bridget's Church Windows

2013-05-16 Thread Alan C
I think you're over critical, George. Those (test?) shots could grace the pages of any publication. It really is a beautiful church. Alan C -- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 12:45 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PAW week 20--spring has finally arrived in Chicago

2013-05-19 Thread Alan C
That should lift anyone's sprits after a long, cold winter. Alan C -- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 6:37 AM To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW week 20--spring has finally arrived in Chicago Cheers

Re: OT - This is Why Your Pictures Suck

2013-05-20 Thread Alan C
You only practice them? Alan C -- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:59 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - This is Why Your Pictures Suck On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 12:45:41AM -0400, Doug

PANO: VIEW LOOKING N FROM TABLE MOUNTAIN

2013-05-20 Thread Alan C
with the docks to the right. Beyond is Robben Island some 10 miles distant with Blaauwbergstrand Tableview making up the background. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/8756677899/in/photostream/lightbox/ Alan C -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: When the sirens went off

2013-05-21 Thread Alan C
Quite frightening. The fourth shot (at the bottom left) is full of anger. Nature can be brutal at times. Alan C -- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:16 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: When the sirens went off

Re: PESO - Triumph Bonneville

2013-05-21 Thread Alan C
as Marshalls. Alan C -- From: Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:30 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Triumph Bonneville On my morning ride this looked like a good spot for a bike

Re: Vanishing New York blog features my vintage photos today - yayay!

2013-05-22 Thread Alan C
Excellent stuff. Rough Tough. I hope you make a killing. Alan C -- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:50 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Vanishing New York blog features my vintage photos

Re: PANO: TABLE MOUNTAIN

2013-05-22 Thread Alan C
of the overlapping images automatically. Apart from that you can only crop render the final product in the normal way. I'm going to experiment with some local scenes until I get it right. Cheers Alan C -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: PESO: Nicolaus Grocery

2013-05-25 Thread Alan C
scene. Another fine shot of yester-year. Alan C -- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 9:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Nicolaus Grocery This morning my wife and I took a tour of a few very

Re: OT: video of a steam powered box mill

2013-05-25 Thread Alan C
Fascinating in this modern world. Now a living museum. Read about it here: http://www.phillipsbrosmill.com/phillipsbrosmill/default.asp?Gallery=About%20Us/Our%20History/ourhistory.htm Alan C -- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: Saturday

Re: OT The Sydney opera House lit up all pretty :)

2013-05-25 Thread Alan C
Very impressive. That big cruise ship was mighty close. Cpt. Cook doesn't know what he missed! Alan C -- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 5:27 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT

Re: Car Show

2013-05-26 Thread Alan C
Very well preserved stuff. If you get that lot at a small show, the big shows must be quite something. I like the MGA (can't see if it is a twin-cam) the MG TD which is unfortunately spoiled a bit by those non-original wheels. Alan C -- From

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2013-05-27 Thread Alan C
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2013-05-27 Thread Alan C
Seems all my mail * replies are being blocked as SPAM. Any ideas? Alan C -- 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.

REPLY Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-27 Thread Alan C
The shots on Route 64 the river led me to do a bit of research. I eventually discovered that the town, Savanna, is named after the Savanna Oak (now endangered) not the rolling grasslands so familiar in my part of the world. Thanks for widening my horizon. Alan C -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

REPLY: Car Show

2013-05-27 Thread Alan C
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REPLY Car Show

2013-05-28 Thread Alan C
(Sorry to have to do it like this but it won't go through any other way.) The plot thickens! Yes, I can just make out what say you the label on the windscreen. Alan C From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com The owner identified it as a 1953 MG TD bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: PESO A little Pano from Vivid Sydney 2013

2013-05-29 Thread Alan C
Splendid. What a beautiful sight. Alan C Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I recently put this image (cropped) on my FB page, here it is uncropped and somewhat larger: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

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2013-05-29 Thread Alan C
I have discovered by trial error that I need to delete/recompose most of the previous message when replying or the mail is blocked somewhere along the line returned with rude comments about unsolicited spam. This started 3 days ago. Any comments? Alan C -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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