RE: Attention PDML Exhibit Participants

2010-04-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
AlunFoto wrote: Sent: 10 April 2010 10:36 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Attention PDML Exhibit Participants Agh! COA will be in the mail today. that artist statement is a true PITA, though. And the bio too. I hate writing such stuff about myself. Will two sentences on each do?

RE: 300mm Kitlens

2010-04-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Toine wrote: Subject: 300mm Kitlens http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/126-300mm-kitlens :) Toine Initially I read this as 300mm kittens and nearly sent a disgusted of Tunbridge Wells message. Luckily I restrained myself... Chris. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: 300mm Kitlens

2010-04-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Toine wrote: Subject: 300mm Kitlens http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/126-300mm-kitlens :) Toine Initially I read this as 300mm kittens and nearly sent a disgusted of Tunbridge Wells message. Luckily I restrained

RE: PAW14 - spring 2

2010-04-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
I love this. Brilliantly done. Chris -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of DagT Sent: 11 April 2010 20:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PAW14 - spring 2 http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html

RE: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote Sent: 12 April 2010 01:01 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Exhibit details I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort

RE: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Cotty wrote: On 12/4/10, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: I've taken a pragmatic approach. I don't hold out a lot of hope of making a sale, but I've asked $250 with a rock bottom $150. This is on the basis that it will cost quite a bit to get it shipped back to me in the UK, so

RE: Air Travel Disruption Due to Volcano

2010-04-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
ann sanfedele wrote Sent: 16 April 2010 17:07 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Air Travel Disruption Due to Volcano If it keeps up for weeks and disrupts Jostein and Chris getting to Chicago I'll be really mad at you Thraine :-) ann Hot half as mad as I'll be Ann! I'll have to

RE: Everything a gentleman needs

2010-04-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W wrote: Sent: 16 April 2010 23:13 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Everything a gentleman needs A bicycle and a shop full of accordions: http://www.web-options.com/L1000252.jpg taken on the rue Daguerre, no less! Bob So long as he doesn't play the accordions, of

RE: Boris PESO #17 (Tel A-cat)

2010-04-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Boris Liberman wrote: Subject: Boris PESO #17 (Tel A-cat) Hi! The cat is not that big really... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/04/peso-2010-17.html CC brutal and honest as usual sought... Boris The best sort of cat; a long way away. I like the picture - kind of mysterious.

RE: PDML Exhibit Postcard JPegs

2010-04-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
. I can mail some or Chris Mitchell and take some back with him. Either way is just fine for me. So, Chris, are you willing :-). Chris could take enough back for all our UK PDMLers I would think. Cheers, Christine No problem - I'll take as many as needed. UK PDMLers, send me your orders

Riverside walk PESO

2010-04-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
Karin, son Pete and I met up with Bob W on Sunday in Greenwich. We had lunch (the beer list is still intact) and since it was a lovely day we decided to walk along the Thames out towards the Thames Barrier. Bob remembered that I'd shown him my father's gold wristwatch (which I wear every day)

RE: PDML Exhibit Update

2010-04-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
I agree with Christine; let's move on and not dwell on it. Christine, Mark, Sue and others have put a hell of a lot of work into this and cannot be responsible for fixing things which are now outside of anyone's control. Having said that, Christine - why haven't you personally stopped the

More silly rules

2010-04-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
On the Thames walk with Bob, we arrived at the Thames barrier and I took a few standard shots of the barrier like this one: http://www.zen50061.zen.co.uk/riverwalk/slides/_IGP2079.jpg And as we walked on I spotted the admin building which had an interesting roof reflecting the materials used in

RE: Book orders for Chicago

2010-04-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Dario Bonazza wrote Sent: 21 April 2010 07:07 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Book orders for Chicago Then I'll gladly get the 10th book, as signed as possible, if someone agrees to mail me one when back in Europe (and be paid via Paypal). Happy to do that Dario. Send me

RE: Exhibit opening now an event on facebook

2010-04-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Eckinator wrote Sent: 21 April 2010 08:24 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Exhibit opening now an event on facebook Yes, I want that too but waiting for confirmation from Chris that he can bring my copy of this year's along to Bob W Cheers Ecke Yes Ecke I'll bring one back for

RE: Book orders for Chicago

2010-04-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Eckinator wrote: Subject: Re: Book orders for Chicago Chris will pick mine up, too (as far as I can tell from what was discussed) - Chris, am I right? Cheers Ecke That's right Ecke. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: PESO - Anita's Memory

2010-04-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bong Manayon wrote Subject: PESO - Anita's Memory Something that sneaked into my schedule during the past month... http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/ -- Bong Manayon That's a lovely picture and a very moving tribute to your mom. A good way to remember her. Chris -- PDML

RE: Is photography over?

2010-04-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W wrote: Subject: Is photography over? There must be a lot of empty space in San Francisco waiting to be filled with something that rhymes with bullshit. Another example of the art world's inability to understand photography:

RE: The perfect bag?

2010-04-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote: Sent: 23 April 2010 21:45 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The perfect bag? On 4/23/2010 12:18 PM, Bob W wrote: In addition to the photographic requirement, the bag must work well as a day pack for hillwalks of 12-15 miles - in other words, well balanced,

RE: GESO: In the Diner

2010-04-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Dan - a good set in a fascinating series. This one (04) is particularly good: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10934650 Gives an excellent impression of the fittings, fabrics and colours - and draws the eye into the room. Keep 'em coming! Chris -Original Message- From:

RE: The bad news is that John Carlson from Pentax won't be at GFM this year

2010-04-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Don't suppose he lives anywhere near Chicago? Chris -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: 26 April 2010 23:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: The bad news is that John Carlson from Pentax won't be at GFM

RE: GESO from a Norwegian Pentaxian Gathering

2010-04-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's asking me for a password... -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of AlunFoto Sent: 27 April 2010 20:19 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO from a Norwegian Pentaxian Gathering

RE: GESO from a Norwegian Pentaxian Gathering

2010-04-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
AlunFoto wrote: Sent: 27 April 2010 20:19 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO from a Norwegian Pentaxian Gathering http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/thumbnails.php?album=20 Specials for me: The aurora pic was taken with a borrowed K-x at ISO 6400. The Rock-and-puddle landscapes were

RE: Woot

2010-04-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W Sent: 27 April 2010 23:43 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Woot I would also like a tough little carry-everywhere ps-type camera Sure. MX, 35mm lens, film. Job done :-) I've got one of those. Not shirt-pocketable, and job not done because of all the faffing

RE: Woo hoo! Imagewrap books on their way to Chicago!

2010-04-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: 30 April 2010 13:00 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Woo hoo! Imagewrap books on their way to Chicago! Just checked the Blurb account and the special order of image

RE: Woo hoo! Imagewrap books on their way to Chicago!

2010-04-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
John Sessoms Subject: Re: Woo hoo! Imagewrap books on their way to Chicago! It's good somebody is on the way to Chicago, because I am not. Other things have come up that I have to attend to. Doubt I'll even be able to catch the live STEAMING video. Sad that you won't be there John, but

GESO - First Chicago shots

2010-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
From a walk round Millennium park and an evening boat ride round the city. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/ChicagoReflections/ Chris Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net http://www.fatfreddyscat.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Re: GESO - First Chicago shots

2010-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
for sharing! Nice preview. Hope we get that kind of weather for the week-end too. I know the forecast looks bleak, but fingers crossed... :-) Jostein 2010/5/4 Chris Mitchell begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting chris.mitch...@which.net: From a walk round

Re: Re:GESO - First Chicago shots (Chris Mitchell)

2010-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
JayT wrote: Subject: Re:GESO - First Chicago shots http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/ChicagoReflections/ Nice images Chris, I especially like the tower forms in #2228. You're lucky to be there so early and have time to roam around. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on the weather for

Re: Re: GESO - First Chicago shots

2010-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mark Roberts wrote: Subject: Re: GESO - First Chicago shots Chris Mitchell wrote: From a walk round Millennium park and an evening boat ride round the city. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/ChicagoReflections/ Isn't the Bean fun to photograph? And to watch other people photographing

Re: Re: GESO - First Chicago shots

2010-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob Sullivan wrote: No it doesn't Bob! There's no shopping mall and no sports centre. Regards, Bob S. And (before anyone else says it) no roundabouts and no concrete cows... Chris On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From a walk round Millennium park and an

Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open

2013-07-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent use of DOF Darrren. I too love the machine shop pictures - brings back memories of my first career as a toolroom machinist. Chris On 8 July 2013 21:57, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: This lens is capable of really shallow DOF (and on an APS-C sized sensor). I don't need no

Re: PESO - Mist

2013-07-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice and moody. I'm in John's camp regarding the birds. They don't look sufficiently bird-like to me so I would think about losing them. Chris On 10 July 2013 13:39, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't had much sun lately so ya gotta go with what ya get:

Re: GESO Steam tarin people equipment

2013-07-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super set Don. There are two I like particularly so no refund for me! The high contrast BW and detail in 7027 is excellent. Also the one of the girl looking out of the carriage in 6958 seems to capture the magic of a steam train journey. Chris On 12 July 2013 17:59, Don Guthrie

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super composition and the colours and textures hit you in the face. Definitely colour for me. Chris On 19 July 2013 13:35, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Apologies for the naff title - couldn't think of anything catchy. This is from our USA trip - taken in Santa Fe,

PESOs: Micro PDLM meeting in Greenwich

2013-07-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob and I met up with Rick who's over on a fleeting visit. We had a pleasant couple of hours in Greenwich where my son Pete also joined us. Here's a snap of Rick when I found him by the Cutty Sark: http://www.zen50061.zen.co.uk/PDML/DSCF2569.jpg And here he is at the Old Brewery where we had

Re: PESOs: Micro PDLM meeting in Greenwich

2013-07-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Of course, I meant PDML. Must have been a semi-concious slip as we were telling Rick about the last London PDML gathering with Godfrey where there was no Pentax kit at all and thought that the group might need a new name... On 24 July 2013 08:14, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote

PESOs: Not sepia

2013-08-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MikeCath100/slides/DSCF2622.html OK, I lied: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MikeCath100/slides/DSCF2646.html And Bob Baffled at the evening ceilidh: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MikeCath100/slides/DSCF2688.html Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul

2013-08-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Timeless. Well done. On 4 August 2013 22:42, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: A shot from this weekend: http://www.web-options.com/Locomotion.jpg I'll put up a gallery in the next day or two, and hopefully also some photos from my trip to Rouen. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Giving up on Pentax (probably)

2013-08-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi all The last straw has been that my DA* 16-50 has stopped auto-focussing again. The internal motor was replaced a couple of years ago (so out of warranty) and now it looks like there's another couple of hundred quid to be spent on it. And yes, I've cleaned all of the contacts and yes, my DA*

Re: Giving up on Pentax (probably)

2013-08-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
I can certainly understand your feelings. Frankly, I'd counsel waiting until the next round of product announcements before doing anything that involves transactions of large amounts of cash. Good point - I guess that the F* and FA lenses would become more desirable should a FF body come

Lenses for sale - try 2

2013-08-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
OK, I should have known that too much information would generate a lot of interesting but (to me) extraneous chat! So I'm looking to sell a DA* 50-135, a lovely F*300 4.5 (the one with the tripod mount), an FA-135 2.8 (probably my favourite lens ever) and an FA-50 1.7. John very kindly suggested

Re: BW Film Development app

2013-08-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ah, but would you want to spill developer on your iPhone? Chris On 22 August 2013 20:16, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Paper. I remember paper. The app is a more flexible version of the same info. Just don't tack your iPhone to the darkroom wall. stan On Aug 22, 2013, at

Re: PESO - A Lovely Afternoon for Painting

2013-08-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like it. Super composition. Chris On 22 August 2013 22:19, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Atop a minor local mountain with a splendid view: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17505433size=lg or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17505433-lg.jpg (K-5, FA 28/2.8) Comments

Re: Giving up on Pentax (probably)

2013-08-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 22 August 2013 22:09, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 22/8/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Why exactly do you need full frame? Just curious. I'm not, nor ever could be, John, but for me - so I can mount my A*85/1.4 onto it and have it behave like an A*85/1.4 ;-)

Re: Lenses for sale - try 2

2013-08-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks for the advice everyone. I've had a few nibbles from PDMLers and will follow those through. Ebay beckons for the rest or any that don't happen. Chris On 22 August 2013 20:31, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: OK, I should have known that too much information would generate

GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

2013-09-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob beat me to it - here's my record of a pleasant day. PDML lurker Ben Price relieved me of my F* 300 4.5. I'm pleased that it's going to a good home. Ben threatens to de-lurk sometime soon... Bob and I had a rather pleasant lunch at L'Absinthe (no, we didn't partake of any) and a general

Re: Dog shot

2013-09-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
Love the balloons. You caught the escapee just right! Chris On 7 September 2013 20:37, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I met up with Chris M and Lurker Ben his lovely wife today. After Chris and Ben had completed their murky dealings Chris and I pottered about for a couple of hours in the

Re: paw week 36--pig signage

2013-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, it was a Ministry of Food offshoot which encouraged people to keep pigs to help with overcoming wartime food shortages. Here's some info about pigs on the home front from my local history archive: http://www.livingarchive.org.uk/includes/external/nvq/tracey/animals_pig.html On 9 September

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

2013-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ah, you noticed. That 14mm lens hasn't been taken off since I got it last month. Chris On 9 September 2013 07:21, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 8/9/13, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: Bob beat me to it - here's my record of a pleasant day. PDML lurker Ben Price

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

2013-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 5:17 AM Subject: Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill Ah, you noticed. That 14mm lens hasn't been taken off since I got it last month. Chris

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

2013-09-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
No Bob, it's not the lens - he must be an insect expert of some sort. If I'd known he was that good, I'd have thought twice about letting you him that lens. Too much of an advantage! Great stuff - let us see more. Chris On 10 September 2013 19:18, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: They're

Re: GESO 2013 - Annual Party - GDG

2013-09-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent Godfrey. A lovely ethereal feel to them. An excellent way of the party guests being able to see them there and then too. Chris On 11 September 2013 07:51, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: My photo workshop group gathered for our annual summer party last Sunday. I

Re: OT - PK to Fuji X adaptor?

2013-09-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
there. They all work, I bet. Quality of the fit and build is what varies. Exactly! I think Chris Mitchell uses adaptors. Chris, any real-world advice? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv

GESO: Peddars Way with Eric Weir

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W, Karin and I met up with Eric at the start of his epic journey around Norfolk. A pleasant walk of about 18 miles with plenty of conversation on the way. Eric has a great story to tell about why he was here in East Anglia - we'll leave it to him to regale that at some point. Geso (8

Re: PESO - Treo of PESO - Ridgeway

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good. Brings back memories of our perambulations earlier in the year. Chris On 15 September 2013 12:18, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Three landscapes from yesterday afternoon. http://cottycam.posthaven.com/treo-of-peso-pictures-every-so-often -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__

Re: GESO: Peddars Way with Eric Weir

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
=so= love a country walk right now... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:38 AM Subject: GESO: Peddars Way with Eric Weir Bob W

Re: Tramping Albion

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Damn! And we paid for supper. Another day perhaps. Nice set by the way... Chris On 15 September 2013 16:16, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Here are my shots from yesterday's walk with Chris, Karin and Eric. It was a very enjoyable walk made even better by the great company:

Re: GESO: Peddars Way with Eric Weir

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
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-Discuss

Re: GESO: Peddars Way with Eric Weir

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, it rained for less than a third of the time so we must have slipped into an alternative universe. CM On 15 September 2013 12:55, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net: Bob W, Karin and I met up with Eric at the start of his epic

Re: OT - PK to Fuji X adaptor?

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
The 14mm is a super lens. I've managed to purchase it, along with an X-E1 backup / 2nd body, with the money I've got so far from recycling my Pentax lenses. Once I've finished recycling, there should be enough for the 23mm when it becomes available. So I will have managed a system swap at more or

Re: Nebraska Farmer

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
I agree with Mark, it has a certain character that's appealing. Nicely done/ I too have difficulties with street / candid photography. I can't seem to get over the fact that I'm invading someone's privacy so I never get close enough. I feel that using a tele lens is cheating and a little sneaky.

Re: PESO - Morning Study

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice feel to it Rick - almost seems to have the texture of a painting. The seat in the RH corner is a little distracting and maybe a crop might improve things - although you'd lose the tree as well which would be a shame. Perhaps a letterbox crop taking out the bottom section would do it? Chris

Re: GESO - 10 very recent photos

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely set Ann. My choice shot is Tour Bus. Nicely layered. Chris On 13 September 2013 01:08, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: (including two you've seen) http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Very-recent-NYC/31835949_JqDbwJ#!i=2716040784k=N6FzgHx coming up for air from

Re: GESO Artisans of the Metropolis

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nicely shot Bruce. I love to see industrial locations put to good use whilst retaining the character of the building. Good to see that the K20 does high(ish) ISO so well. Chris On 13 September 2013 15:33, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I attended an arts and design event held at

Re: The Bight Colorful Streets of Minneapolis

2013-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
A good set Don. You certainly render to BW really well. I particularly like the one of the boy, his hat and his reflection. The rest of the reflection draws the eye to comparing what's in the original and what's in the reflection. I spent a couple of minutes studying it. Chris On 13 September

Re: PESO - Morning Study

2013-09-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:37 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Morning Study Nice feel to it Rick - almost seems to have the texture of a painting. The seat in the RH corner is a little

Re: PESO: Master of all he Surveys

2013-09-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Yes, very masterful. There's an intriguing colour splash to the right - I'd have liked to see more of that and maybe the whole of the lettering from the shop window; but you'll tell us that there was an ugly car parked there or something... Chris On 16 September 2013 03:01, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: OT: Fuji X-A1 announced: $599 with kit lens

2013-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
One thing which I'm interested to see is that - at the moment if I shoot my X10 in BW, I look through an optical viewfinder and see colour - just like I did shooting FP4 in my MX years ago. Now with the X-E1 I'll look through an EVF but will I see colour or BW when shooting BW? BW in the

Re: GESO - Ammutinamenti 2013 (Sat. 14)

2013-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent use of close-ups with the fisheye Dario - and a nice Fender moment on the last page. Chris On 17 September 2013 07:44, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Here you'll find a gallery of pics I took at the festival on Saturday:

Re: Is there a way to speed up uploads to Flikr?

2013-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Don't know about Flikr, but Bob and I have had a preview day by day and the list is in fro a real treat when Eric gets round to his selective post. Chris On 18 September 2013 06:58, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Today will be the fifth day of my Peddars Way and Norfolk Coastal walk.

Re: PESO 2013 - 089 - GDG

2013-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super shot Godfrey. I like the texture in the hand and hat. Film or digital? Chris On 17 September 2013 07:58, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: A simple gesture that reveals. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9782231353/lightbox Thanks for looking. Comments always

Re: Peso: Is the crop better?

2013-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
A different crop might work better. It's a bit too central for my liking. How about putting the main rock on the thirds by taking some off the left and bottom? Chris On 18 September 2013 05:36, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Or does it suck either way. I can't decide if I prefer the

Re: Moon shots with Ugly Sigma 400/5.6 APO

2013-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
The reflection's an excellent shot Stan. Not bad for an ugly lens. Chris On 18 September 2013 03:12, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: This lens was pointed out as available at KEH, I figured I would give it a try. The lens is ugly. The barrel is an off-putting dirty creamy

Re: PESO - Absaroka Range

2013-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent Brian. It really captures the broody stormy feel in the hills with the contrasting sunlit foreground. the rainbow is a bonus! Chris On 21 September 2013 13:23, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana:

Re: PESO - Rubik

2013-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Interesting highlights. This could kick off a whole orb thread on the Fuji forums if you're not careful! Chris On 21 September 2013 20:59, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with

Re: A couple of PESOs from the beach

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Both really good shots Larry. Chris On 23 September 2013 02:52, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I went to a fun party last night in San Francisco. Apart from schlepping everything from parking, down past the legion of honor down to the beach. And back up. That wasn't entirely fun. I

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

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 22 September 2013 19:13, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 22/9/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: I picked up a beat-up old Yamaha acoustic from a friend about a week ago after I got hooked on playing another friend's Martin while house/dog sitting. It's truly a beater, but it

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

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
I thought you bought a Telecaster? You may be thinking of me. Not new though; I bought it in 1976, Here it is with the Marshal '62 Bluesbreaker amp I recently won in a charity raffle: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MarshallAmp/slides/_IMG4720.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: alternative web host

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'd still recommend Jalbum. A neat way of creating galleries with loads of control over look and feel and the choice of hosting on the Jalbum.net site or your own space. Built-in ftp too. Chris On 23 September 2013 18:48, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: Someone asked recently about a

Re: PESO: Mr. Moore and my Yamaha

2013-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
An excellent portrait, full of character. And another cracking job of a BW conversion. Chris On 23 September 2013 19:15, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sure I've shared at least one photo of this man here before, but he happens to be one of my favorite subjects and someone for whom I

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

2013-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shot Eric and good that you finished the walk in spite of all of the foot problems. Did you partake of Cromer crab? (that's a gastronomic delicacy, not an embarrassing disease) Chris On 24 September 2013 11:01, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Street scene from the older part of

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

2013-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
It sounds a bit like the book dealing hobby (sorry, business) that Christine A's Darrel runs. An old guitar mate of mine contends that if you know how many guitars you've got, you haven't got enough. The same adage applies to lenses. Chris On 24 September 2013 16:41, John johnsess...@yahoo.com

Re: Bibi, Bibi, Yea!

2013-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 September 2013 00:23, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 25/9/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Anytime really. I don't have any particular date in mind. Bet Mitchell-Pro1 will want a bit of that also. As it happens I've got a job up in town on either the 16th or 17th of

Re: OT A story of note

2013-09-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 September 2013 00:23, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 24/9/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: That's where I found it and shared it. D'oh! ...a deer, a female deer? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT: Oh Yeah. I just found the camera of my dreams.

2013-04-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 14 April 2013 05:30, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 13, 2013, Tim Bray wrote: I considered both and ended up with the X-E1 rather than X-Pro1. That 35mm is oh my goodness. The E1 is lighter and has the same sensor, and saves you substantial bucks because its EVF is all E,

Re: Boston PDML'ers please check in

2013-04-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's good to hear that our friends and their families are OK. Chris On 15 April 2013 22:41, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Christine Nielsen, checking in... We were at our usual spot on Heartbreak Hill. My brother ran his 5th marathon today, and we were also watching for a

Re: Christine meets Christine!

2013-04-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 21 April 2013 17:24, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Christine Nielsen and I had a two-woman PDML meet up yesterday in Chicago--lots of fun! Below is a small gallery with captions. Truth is, we did more talking than picture making. She flew home to Boston

Re: No character like Pentax character

2013-05-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 May 2013 19:36, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I've no idea who she is, but if that's her singing - what a voice. And I love what James Baldwin says about hitting the jackpot. B The singer is Nina Simone CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Qeustion for mirrorless shooters, using both eyes?

2013-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 6 May 2013 16:16, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: If you are using a mirrorless camera for photographing action, do you need to use both eyes? One in the view finder for framing and focusing, and the other to watch the action and know when to press the shutter? -- I look through the

Test

2013-05-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'm seeing things in the digest that aren't arriving by email. Just putting out a feeler... Chris -- 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.

Testing, testing 1-2-3

2013-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
After several days of PDML silence and lack of response from my ISP (I assume that they've got some sort of spam filter issue), I've rejoined with a different email address. Am I getting through? Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Testing, testing 1-2-3

2013-05-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
n 30 May 2013 10:18, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: How do we know you are The Real Chris Mitchell? Ah. But what is real in this strange virtual world we inhabit? Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Testing, testing 1-2-3

2013-05-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 30 May 2013 23:31, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Throw him in the river. If he sinks, he's the real Chris Mitchell. If he floats, he's a witch and we burn him. B I demand to be put to death by the sword. I have aristocratic blood in my veins you know! CM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PAW weeks 21 and 22

2013-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 1 June 2013 15:11, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Since I'm getting my normal internet speed, I thought I'd try to update my PAW gallery, and it worked! The first two are new. Fun to be photographing construction workers again! I actually miss doing my old

RE: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi Christine I've been itching to reply, but delayed by my enforced (by ISP) exile. We stopped at Savanna on our 2010 mini-roadtrip following the Chicago PDLM exhibition. Savanna seemed to be shut. We only met about 3 people in a couple of hours - oh, and a dog followed us around too. Some

Re: OT: Why are Apple such a bunch of twats?

2013-06-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
You stood at the crossroads. You bought an Apple device. They now have your soul. CM On 7 June 2013 23:22, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Why is it that when I want to download a FREE app, they insist on my Apple id, and on verifying my credit card details? Why don't they have a 'Fuck

Re: camera for travel and hiking

2013-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 15 June 2013 17:41, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: I'll be spending the month of September in England visiting family in Clacton-on-Sea and London and doing a nine-day walking tour from Thetford to Hunstanton to Comer. Of course I'd like to make photos while I'm there, but will

Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace shot)

2013-06-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
Looks sharp and well exposed to me. Another superb portrait actually. Chris On 14 June 2013 03:21, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Here's another portrait from down at the ol' salt mine -- a man named Mark. He's about as nice and polite a man as you could ever hope to meet. We nearly lost him

Re: camera for travel and hiking

2013-06-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Oh no we don't On 16 June 2013 20:50, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: And downhill we go. On 16/06/2013, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jun 16, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 16/6/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:

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