Re: The correct use for a piano

Good stuff. When I was young I did a bit of cyclo cross racing. I just put knobbly tyres and a gear set with a much lower ratio on my road bike. That's what everyone did then - there was no such thing as a mountain bike in the early 70s. Hope the Roberts is a bit cleaner next time I see it! Chris

Re: PESO: 1st Cigar Box Diddley Bow

>> > > If you can't find a cigar box, use a tortoise shell. That's what they use in > Morocco. I bought one when I was a kid. > Or make a charango out of an armadillo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:210_Museu_de_la_M%C3%BAsica,_el_Bosc,_charango.jpg Nice project by the way Darren -- PDML Pen

Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars

Nice looker Walt. With a decent setup, those Mexican Fenders are pretty darn good. When finances allow, it might be worth thinking about upgrading the pickups. My son's just put Bare Knuckles in his Tele and the sound is astounding, particularly when played through my Marshall Bluesbreaker. Chris

Re: Fuji’s films-of-yore color treatments

Interesting Tim. I was a Kodachrome, then Provia guy and had a dabble with Velvia. I've been impressed with the Lightroom treatment of the Fuji Xs and did a side by side comparison of the Jpeg vs Lightroom version. Couldn't detect a difference on my calibrated monitor so verdict is that they did a

PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

Bob W visited us for the weekend and we cycled around a bit: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BikingMK On the Sunday we visited Enstone where my mate Stephen is investigating a lost 17th century garden. There's a magnificent 14th century tithe barn on the site too. We also stopped off at Heyford where

Re: OT - Couple of Pics from Heathrow Today

So that's why you couldn't make it to Enstone! What a day out. Good pic of the old man looking at the aeroplanes. Chris On 12 May 2014 17:22, Steve Cottrell wrote: > I filmed airside at London's Heathrow airport today, and after some last- > minute calls and organisation last Friday, I managed t

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

> Chris very kindly lent me a Fuji as I had not left enough room for mine in my > saddlebag. He also lent me a 2gb card, and I filled it up with 80 shots. It > was just like the good old days. > Too good. That's the last time I lend you a camera... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pd

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

; ann > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BikingMK/slides/DSCF0625.html > > > On 5/12/2014 12:04, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> >> On 12/5/14, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> Bob W visited us for the weekend and we cycled around a bit: >>> http://www.mitch.myzen.c

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

On 13 May 2014 21:32, Jack Davis wrote: > URL/Enstone/Bob/was not found on my server. > > Jack (??) > It might be the apostrophe in the url. Bad practice, but it seems to have worked in others' email clients. Here's a TinyURL version: http://tinyurl.com/l2l7v3d -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List P

Re: Geso: A Spring Walk in the Forest

Nice stuff Don. Love the tree roots. Chris On 13 May 2014 21:58, Don Guthrie wrote: > 9 photos from a walk between raindrops last weekend. C&C encouraged. Your > choice of sites. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157644245991768/ > > http://donspix.smugmug.com/Landscapes/A-Closer-Lo

Re: OT: iPad Play

Daylight glare? Holding at arm's length? That's been resolved before. You need one of these (including the tripod) http://www.viewcamerastore.com/4x5-btzs-focus-hood-dark-cloth/ Chris PS Nice pictures by the way and congrats on becoming free On 15 May 2014 16:20, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Eve

Re: PDML book 2014 - Let me know when you get your copy

Mine's been dispatched. Might get it tomorrow, otherwise will be Monday. However, last year Fedex decided to route one of my packages from the European print facility in Holland, to Scotland, then Nashville (yes, THAT Nashville, TN) and then to London and finally Milton Keynes. Work that one out!

Re: OT: For the Jazz Fans on the List

Great fun - and they didn't even run for the hills when the banjo started... On 15 May 2014 13:39, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/lXKDu6cdXLI?rel=0 > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@p

Re: another boring test

...another predictable response On 18 May 2014 16:02, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > email has been flakey - just checkin > > ann > > -- > 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 an

Re: PDML book 2014 - Let me know when you get your copy

Mine arrived today (19 May). It's superb. Thanks very much Mark for all the efforts. Chris On 15 May 2014 19:46, Mark Roberts wrote: > I've got a few coming (thanks to the generous donors) but they won't > arrive until next week. For some reason Blurb has my orders printed in > Washington state

Re: PESOs / GESOs - Biking and Barns

> > On May 12, 2014, at 1:56 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> Bob W visited us for the weekend and we cycled around a bit: >> http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BikingMK >> >> On the Sunday we visited Enstone where my mate Stephen is >> investigating a lost 17th centur

Re: For the Jazz Fans on the List

On 16 May 2014 01:37, Christine Aguila wrote: > That is fun. I just mentioned the video to Darrel--Jazz for Cows-- and he > said, "Is that Chris Mitchell's new band?" To which I replied, "no, it's a > new photo book by Doug Brewer." Ha! Great name for a band. One day I might use it. Thanks Dar

Re: 1st K-3 Shots

Not bad for quick shots! Chicago as I remember it. Well done. Chris On 23 May 2014 23:25, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > K-3 came this morning. These shots are on firmware version 1.00—I just > installed firmware 1.03, so I’ll have to shoot more to see any improvements. > It defi

PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg We had a wet bank holiday weekend, so I spent a happy weekend scanning all sorts of family shots. If only I'd had the presence of mind to keep that bike

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

Should have said, that's me in the blue cap. CM On 26 May 2014 19:34, Chris Mitchell wrote: > A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his > Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: > http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/RoadRace.jpg > > We had a wet bank holiday w

Re: PESO - Old Soul

Lovely shot Marco and nice B&W rendering. Chris On 26 May 2014 04:54, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso12.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > --- > http://www.alpert.com/marco > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > htt

Re: PESOs for Frank -- Never Too Old!

Get well soon Frank - and get back on that bike! Chris On 26 May 2014 00:28, knarf wrote: > I haven't told this list because I feel kind of sheepish (don't know why, I > just do) but I've suffered another collision on my bike and (once again) > broken an ankle. Left fibula (for those who care)

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

Yep. He knew what he was doing. I learnt a lot from him. Chris On 26 May 2014 21:35, mike wilson wrote: > From what I can see on the web image, he nailed the focus. Impressive. > > On 26/05/2014, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken b

Re: Chelsea

Nice. Impressionistic. Chris On 26 May 2014 23:04, Bob W wrote: > This is a view of Chelsea Embankment in London, taken from the window of the > Turner collection in Tate Britain yesterday: > > > > I shot it with a Fuji through the blinds over the window,

Re: PESO 2014 - 139 - GDG

Fun shot - and lovely colours. Chris On 26 May 2014 16:45, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Somewhere along the way of the past few muddled, overly busy weeks, Felipe > threw a Cinco de Mayo party that was a real kick. I have a bunch of photos > from that yet to look at, but this make me laugh this mo

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

> i notice all those frames are a little more stretched out than today's > typical road frames, more like a touring bike — that's the kind of frame i > like to ride Thanks Steve. Yes, it would have made a good touring bike. Would have saved me from spending a fortune at Chas Roberts's emporium whe

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

Thanks Christine. Still just as long, but not so lean now... Chris On 27 May 2014 05:55, Christine Aguila wrote: > I new it was you in the blue cap. I looked for the chap with the long, lean > legs! Nice one! Cheers, Christine > > > On May 26, 2014, at 1:35 PM, Chris

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

Thanks Dave. I couldn't do it now - was fearless then... Chris On 27 May 2014 06:40, David Mann wrote: > On May 27, 2014, at 6:34 am, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> A picture of me road racing at the age of 17. Taken by my dad on his >> Spotmatic, on Ilford slide film: >

Re: PESO: Boy Racer (Bike and Pentax content too!)

u are in perfect > position coming out of that corner! > > I think all of the old action shots of me with my bike show me actively > lolling about at rest stops and at the end of long rides. Now I am going to > have to go have a look. > > stan > > On May 26, 2014, at 2:3

Re: PESOs for Frank -- Never Too Old!

On 27 May 2014 21:04, Stanley Halpin wrote: > > > I thought you were in the area Steve, you made a passing comment here, I did > have my eye out for anyone with a Pentax. We were >involved in a family visit our whole time in Copenhagen (& Roskilde where we >stayed.) My wife’s nephew is married

OT:Book documenting aftermath of Kodak's demise

I love the shot of the elephant in the room. If only they'd confronted it... http://reframe.gizmodo.com/the-death-of-film-is-felt-hardest-in-the-city-built-on-1582659698/+mattnovak?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Need help choosing a photo from 4

On 29 May 2014 21:49, Marco Alpert wrote: >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> On the recent trip to Victoria, BC, there was a nice garden on the >>> territory of the University of Victoria. >>> And the timing was just right: it was blooming. >>> >>> For one type of flowers, I have problems choosing 1 (or 2?)

Re: OT - Stefan's end of year show exhibition

What a great idea. And well done Stef. Chris On 30 May 2014 19:38, Steve Cottrell wrote: > For those who might be interested. Last night we popped up to town to > see an exhibition of work produced by my son's (1st year) class at > London South Bank University BA Hons in Digital Photography... >

Re: PESO: Watch the Gap

n 1 June 2014 04:22, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > In London, they say "Mind the Gap." And here's one to prove it: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/DSCF1862.jpg > It's a bit different in the US, but still good advice. > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17778517 > Comments are invited. I like t

OT: Slideshow of Guernsey

Birthplace of Karin (Mrs Mitchell) and one of the loveliest places on earth. Chris George rather overdoes HDR form time to time and the Ken Burns effect is worrisome - but he has a good eye and shows the place off well: http://youtu.be/FHiGShc3GHM Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: PESO: Watch the Gap

So what about alighting? Mine and Dan's are general purpose - although upside down when getting off... On 1 June 2014 12:43, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Chris Mitchell : > >> n 1 June 2014 04:22, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >>> >>> In London, they say "M

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

Tautological and grammatically wrong (to be precise (and possibly pedantic)). Chris On 2 June 2014 17:59, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > It has been discussed many times in many venues that the correct usage is > "10 items or FEWER" vs "10 items or less" (and apparently there is no > complete consen

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

Q. Who started the pedants' revolt? A. Which Tyler On 2 June 2014 22:26, Bob W-PDML wrote: > Control yourself, Chris. There's no room on the internet for pedantry. > > B > >> On 2 Jun 2014, at 21:45, "Chris Mitchell" wrote: >> >> Tautol

Re: PESO - Out of the Subway

Very good Rick. Composition and lighting are spot on. Chris On 2 June 2014 21:30, Richard Womer wrote: > At the 37th St. station of Philly's subway-surface "Green Line": > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17755874 > > or > > http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17755874-lg.jpg > > (K-5, FA 50

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

Marco - the fence rail is excellent and super B&W rendering. To me, the OOF trees, particularly the white areas are distracting. I just wonder whether a letterbox crop with the rail on the third might improve things? Chris On 3 June 2014 07:25, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/p

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

reduce the glare >> that >> detracts from the well rendered weathered railing. >> >> Jack >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Chris Mitchell" >> To: "PDML" >> Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 3:33:50 AM >> Subject:

Re: PESO - Nadege

Well worth the wait Frank. Very elegant. Chris On 4 June 2014 03:38, knarf wrote: > Haven't posted a peso for a while. Finally got into town with the camera on > the weekend. Was at a patisserie called Nadege and saw this: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/06/at-nadege.html?m=1 > > How

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

On 4 June 2014 04:11, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > Real [natural] pe[n]dants are discussed in another thread. > ;-) > > Igor At first I did read that as "Natural Pedants". So sad... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fr

Re: We're on the Road

Nice shot Christine. As others have said, rather painterly. Have a great road trip, look after those feet and best to Darrel Chris On 4 June 2014 04:42, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Darrel and I are doing a bit of a road trip. Here's a shot from the Betsy > Ross house in Philade

Re: PESO - A Patch of Green

Lovely. Excellent textures, colours and I like the composition too. Chris On 3 June 2014 23:55, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > The texture of this rock face was interesting enough, but I thought the > small shrub clinging to it was a added bonus. > > Pentax K-5 with DA 18-135 mm. > > Comme

Re: Pentax/Ricoh web forum

Er, fewer, not less (and what about that split infinitive!). Yours pedantically, Chris On 6 June 2014 19:02, Richard Womer wrote: > What good is that? > > It's hard to even maintain a pun thread with 100 characters or less. > > Rick > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 1:

Re: For folks in the Bay Area this weekend

Sounds as though it'll be a great party! Shame about the distance... Is gift toss a euphemism for something else? Chris On 5 June 2014 20:01, Larry Colen wrote: > It’s not Grandfather mountain, but Zab and I are having a party Saturday for > her 50th birthday: > https://www.facebook.com/events

Re: OT: Slideshow of Guernsey

On 7 June 2014 01:43, Richard Womer wrote: > Well, I don't like HDR and the Ken Burns effect makes me want to vomit. > > So, I aborted after the first half-dozen shots. > > Rick > Say what you really mean why don't you Rick? I was going to have a quiet word with him, but I think I'll just send yo

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

Go well. We expect a comprehensive travelogue from you. Chris On 11 June 2014 01:25, Bob W wrote: > I am going on holiday for 3 weeks on Friday, so if I can remember how to do > it I will unsubscribe shortly. > > I'm planning to cycle to the centre of the universe then get the train back. > Here

Re: Salem witches low key rendering

I agree with everyone else. Too dark. Back to the drawing board I'm afraid. Chris On 13 June 2014 01:34, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Just doing a little on the road experimenting here. I want to render these > shots from the Salem Witches Museum in black and white and low key. >

Re: PESO: Bark!

Woof! On 15 June 2014 21:08, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17790099&size=md > Comments are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdm

Re: OT PESO: The Shed Mahal part 2 This time with a link

On 18 June 2014 21:49, Christine Aguila wrote: > I think I will email all the wives on the list :-). Cheers, Christine > N! Our shed is knackered. I reckon it'll last another year. Karin has other ideas. Hold on, you've got Karin's email address. N.. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: GESO: To London with Bob and Cotty

t; > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonOct13/slides/DSCF5204.html > > > > > > > On Oct 27, 2013, at 2:56 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> Bob's already told you about the exhibitions. I preferred the Tony >> Ray-Jones / Martin Parr one, but Lartigue was intrig

Re: GESO: To London with Bob and Cotty

Thanks Stan You'll be welcome in London at any time. It would be good to see you again. Chris On 17 November 2013 02:14, Stan Halpin wrote: > > On Oct 27, 2013, at 3:56 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> Bob's already told you about the exhibitions. I preferred the Tony &

Re: PESO - Park Avenue

Super shot Rick. I love the way you've composed it. Another place to visit one day... Chris On 19 November 2013 03:04, Richard Womer wrote: > Tried posting this last evening but it didn't go through. Looking south from > about 55th St: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17597044 > > >

Re: GESO 2013 - 149-162 - GDG

I picked one at random: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/10908230813/lightbox/ and liked it so looked at the rest. Thought my random choice was the best one though. Chris On 17 November 2013 18:05, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Another Saturday morning walk in Guadalupe River Park ... > > http

Re: PESO: New Wildlife Refuge

I like Mallard pair a lot. They posed nicely for you. Blackbird Reeds is good too - a bit unusual with that low angle. Chris On 18 November 2013 20:13, Jack Davis wrote: > Learned of a different State Wildlife Refuge in these parts. > > All with the familiar K-5 w/DA 300 . > > Comments just fine

Re: PAW week 47--at the eye doctor

A terrific photo of Darrel Christine! I too immediately thought "Viking". Chris On 22 November 2013 20:29, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Weeks 42 - 47 are new, and you can view them if you like, but Darrel & I got > a real giggle out of week 47. The link below will take you direct

Re: 14 image presentation from class

Super gallery Bob. The autumn / fall ones have excellent colour / color. And the one of the runners is a fine shot too. Chris On 22 November 2013 23:23, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Developed these for a 5 session class and thought to share them. > > https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/11563897637404759

Re: PESO: Valley

Very nice scenes. They suffer a little from being in the middle of the day by the look of the shadows. Will you get a chance to go there in the morning or evening for a bit more modelling? Chris On 22 November 2013 23:51, Attila Boros wrote: > Same location where I took "Clearing", a different v

Re: Peso Courthouse Stairs

A very good fisheye shot. Spot on for composition. Chris On 22 November 2013 21:33, Don Guthrie wrote: > Cleaning up the hard drive & don't remember posting this here. A link to > SmugMug, Flickr and I posted it to Google + if someone wants that link. I > think they are all the same picture. C&C

Re: PESO - Down the Manhole

Urban Peek. Well done, you've created a new genre. Chris On 22 November 2013 02:18, Richard Womer wrote: > The arteries, veins, and nerves of Manhattan: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17597045&size=lg > > (K-5, DA 16-45; 1/20 and ISO 9000. Love that high-iso and anti-shake.) > > Com

Re: PESO - Down the Manhole

re > is a tame example. > > Not for me!! > > Rick > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > ---- > On Sat, 11/23/13, Chris Mitchell wrote: > > Subject: Re: PESO - Down the Manhole > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >

Re: Question for those who had SDM or lens chip replaced

I saw nothing like that on my two 16-50 SDM failures. Just dead autofocus. Chris On 16 December 2013 23:57, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > I have a question for those people who had SDM (or in general, lens > chip) failed and replaced. > > I see that with one of the SDM lenses my K5 has the aperture

Re: PESO - Late in the Season

I find that the eye is drawn to the pumpkins. Any chance of cloning them out? Chris On 15 December 2013 18:48, Rick Womer wrote: > ...and probably covered with snow by now: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624479&size=lg > > or > > http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17624479-lg.jpg > >

Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

Super set Christine. Catches the energy and movement really well. Chris On 14 December 2013 06:51, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Darrel & I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. > Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all > t

Re: OT: Coolest email I've gotten in a while...

Wow indeed! Congratulations. Chris On 20 December 2013 02:47, Charles Robinson wrote: > Just got this in my inbox: > > "Dear Charles, > > my name is Wolfgang Flür, I was a Kraftwerk member from 1973-1986 (all albums > / tours), the electro drummer. > Today I have found your photos from us of th

Re: PESO: Christmas Wonder

Great expression! Fantastic shot. Chris On 26 December 2013 00:50, Walt wrote: > Hi all! > > First of all, I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Day along with any > other holiday you may be observing. > > Next, I wanted to share this photo of my great-nephew I took earlier today. > > http

Re: Upcoming UK Trip

It would be good to catch up - I'm pretty free over the 2 weekends and can easily get to London. Let me know what works well for you. If you wanted to see the delights of Milton Keynes though, I'd be happy to show you around. Bletchley Park, wartime HQ of the Enigma code crackers, is well worth a

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

Very grungy indeed. The enamelled lettering is unusual; they're usually cast iron. Here's a Victorian one in Guernsey in Guernsey Post Office blue rather than the usual Royal Mail red: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Guernsey2013/slides/DSCF2952.html Chris On 28 December 2013 20:32, Bob W wrote: > On 2

Re: Christmas in Versailles

Super set as ever Bob. Looks like a good place to spend Christmas. Chris On 28 December 2013 18:06, Bob W wrote: > I spent Christmas week in Versailles, and had a very enjoyable time. I'm no > Atget, and here are some photos to prove it: > > > > B > > > -- > P

PESO: Christmas day stroll

I've been prevaricating over whether to get the Fujinon 23mm f1.4 with what's left of the money from my Pentax DSLR sale. At 800 GBP though, it doesn't seem right. So, for a tenth of the price I got myself a Pentax M 24mm f2.8. I took it round the block for a stroll on Christmas morning and I must

Re: 2 pic Geso - that Bob W referred to in previous post on Versailles

Very good Anne. I love the chariot elevateur one... Chris On 29 December 2013 18:07, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > http://annsan.smugmug.com/Other/Stuff-to-show-PDML-for-various/4796533_2JPwqh > > ann > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

pm, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> I've been prevaricating over whether to get the Fujinon 23mm f1.4 with >> what's left of the money from my Pentax DSLR sale. At 800 GBP though, >> it doesn't seem right. So, for a tenth of the price I got myself a >> Pentax

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

> > Alan C > > -Original Message----- From: Chris Mitchell > Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 10:33 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: PESO: Christmas day stroll > > > I've been prevaricating over whether to get the Fujinon 23mm f1.4 with > what's

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

Beautiful light. >> >> B >> >>> On 29 Dec 2013, at 08:33, Chris Mitchell wrote: >>> >>> I've been prevaricating over whether to get the Fujinon 23mm f1.4 with >>> what's left of the money from my Pentax DSLR sale. At 800 GBP though,

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

er 2013 15:26, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Well, 501 is my fave I'm particularly pleased with it too :-) followed > closely by 514 , which has a great mood. > > ann > > > > On 12/29/2013 03:33, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> I've been prevaricating over whether

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

thunk. One of the reasons I think dropping the SMC > designation for HD is a pretty bad marketing idea. If you know about SMC, > you know. > > > On 12/29/2013 3:33 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> >> I've been prevaricating over whether to get the Fujinon 23mm f1.4 with &g

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

Thanks Paul. CM On 29 December 2013 15:12, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A very pleasant set. Most enjoyable. > > Paul > On Dec 29, 2013, at 5:30 AM, Bob W wrote: > >> Looks like a good choice. Beautiful light. >> >> B >> >>> On 29 Dec 2013, at

Re: PESO: Christmas day stroll

8, knarf wrote: > The law of diminishing returns seems to be at work here. Would the Fuji be > that much better a lens? > > Very pleasant photo, well handled by the new lens. > > Cheers, > frank > > Chris Mitchell wrote: >>I've been prevaricating over whether t

Re: Peso WTD

Amazing what you learn from this list... Chris On 30 December 2013 05:30, knarf wrote: > Keeps the wipers from freezing to the glass while parked in cold, especially > icy weather. When the windshield is wet then freezes and you try to pull the > wiper blade from the ice it often rips the blade

Re: PESO - Wintry Beach

I like it Frank, but wonder whether the foreground could be lightened a tad? Not sure though. One of those "good, but might be better different, but not sure" ones... Chris On 29 December 2013 02:18, knarf wrote: > Went down to the lake Christmas day. This is what it looked like: > > http://knarf

Re: Peso: Holding it Together

No failure at all. You've created an interesting shot of rural decay. Chris On 30 December 2013 20:12, Jack Davis wrote: > Traveled the back roads looking for targets. Obviously, I failed. > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=744 > > Comments welcome > > Jack > > -- > PDML Pent

Re: PESO - Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, 2013

Excellent Cotty. Lovely foreground interest. Chris On 26 December 2013 21:28, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Having a couple of days at my parents - not posted anything in ages - > nothing special, but I quite like it so hey! > > > > > > -- >

Re: PESO - Passerby (lingerie edition)

Excellent. Talk about pressing the button at the right time! Well done. Chris On 31 December 2013 07:14, Marco Alpert wrote: > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso28.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > --- > http://www.alpert.com/marco > > -- > PDML Pentax-Disc

Re: The Pentax CES Display...

Excellent! well done Paul. Good on Ricoh... Chris On 2 January 2014 20:35, Paul Stenquist wrote: > ...will include one of my photos—“Birmingham Gentleman.” The Ricoh marketing > people chose it after perusing the Pentax Gallery, and I provided a 50 meg. > tiff file. I believe they made a rathe

Re: PESO - A Girl and her Guitar

Yes, I'd like to see more of the guitar. I like guitars... Chris On 7 January 2014 10:46, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 6/1/14, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>I showed a picture of Kai on stage a few weeks ago. >> >>Here she is just prior to her performance: >> >>http://knarfinthecity.blogsp

Re: PESO - Mont St Michel Refectory

Excellent shot Rick. The lighting is superbly handled. Let's have a big hand for central heating... Chris On 7 January 2014 01:53, Rick Womer wrote: > How about a cozy, frigid dinner in here? > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17641596&size=lg > > or > > http://gallery.photo.net/photo/1

Re: PESO - Mt St Michel Mass

Does that make you the heretic to be burnt in the refectory? Another shot of lovely light. Chris On 9 January 2014 02:46, Rick Womer wrote: > Well, one is not permitted to take photos of mass; so I took advantage of the > K-5's nearly silent shutter and shot from the hip: > > http://photo.net/

Re: PESOs: polar vortex + window

They're superb Christine. Chris On 10 January 2014 01:47, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Ok... take two... this time I'll try not to hit "send" before I get > to the second sentence... > > As I was saying... Happy new year! > > Been a while since I've had a chance to stop by, hopefully I'll have > m

Re: Italy in the UK

Very good. Great to see a proper Fiat 500 and not one of those new fangled ones... Chris On 11 January 2014 00:09, Bob W wrote: > Found this while rooting around among old photos in LR. > > http://www.web-options.com/Fiat.jpg > > B > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://

Re: Here in London. Ready for the PDML Milton Keynes meeting tomorrow.

On 11 January 2014 11:01, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 11/1/14, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Having a coffee in a traditional bistro. Well, all right, it's a >>Starbucks. Still tastes good after a 6-hour flight and a long ride on >>the tube. > > Tell Chris you demand to see the conc

Re: Italy in the UK

On 11 January 2014 11:31, mike wilson wrote: > On 11/01/2014, Chris Mitchell wrote: >> Very good. Great to see a proper Fiat 500 and not one of those new >> fangled ones... >> >> Chris > > I hate to be a pedant 8-) but a real Fiat 500 is a Topolino. > h

Re: OT: New Toy Enablement

On 17 January 2014 19:53, Walt wrote: > Thanks, Frank! You are correct! > > Unless I'm mistaken, the '72 Thinline was the first Tele to come with dual > humbuckers, and they were discontinued after about three years. > > And, based on what I've heard in demo videos, it retains a surprising amount

OT: My new bike...

...and its maker, Chas Roberts. Bob W introduced me to Chas as he has one of his bikes. I knew as soon as I walked into the shop it would all end up being rather expensive. Thanks Bob! http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/DSCF5552.jpg Its a commuter / tourer, hand made specifically to suit my prefer

Re: OT: My new bike...

On 18 January 2014 18:58, steve harley wrote: > on 2014-01-18 11:08 Chris Mitchell wrote > >> ...and its maker, Chas Roberts. Bob W introduced me to Chas as he has >> one of his bikes. I knew as soon as I walked into the shop it would >> all end up being rather expensive

Re: OT: New Toy Enablement

> Holy cow, Chris! That is one hell of a nice little setup you have there. > > You must have been pretty happy when they drew your name for that amp. > I bought the Tele second hand in 1974 so it was nearly new. Cost me 250 GBP I recall. I posted the back-story for the amp back in the summer. It'

Re: PESO The 17-70/4 Works the Auto Show

Paul - that's a superb shot in any measure. Considering it was as a result of elbowing, it's outstanding. Chris On 15 January 2014 02:28, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I’m promised some pics shot with this lens. Here’s the first one. Managed dot > elbow my way into a decent position in front of the s

Re: PESO 2014 - 022 - GDG

Very compact. Chris On 19 January 2014 06:27, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Others have showed their bicycles. Here's my new one, bought last June ... > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/12024984864/ > > Enjoy! Thanks for looking, comments always appreciated. > > Godfrey > --- > "The fact t

Re: PESO: Race Ready

Wow! That's a rather special bike. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of you in action. Chris On 17 January 2014 05:08, David Mann wrote: > A selfie-by-proxy from the middle of bike-porn central. > > http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/722/#peso > > Cheers, > Dave > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss

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