OT:Book documenting aftermath of Kodak's demise

2014-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
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.itutm_medium=twitter Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Need help choosing a photo from 4

2014-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 29 May 2014 21:49, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com 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?) photos

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

2014-05-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
What a great idea. And well done Stef. Chris On 30 May 2014 19:38, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv 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

Re: PESO: Watch the Gap

2014-06-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
n 1 June 2014 04:22, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com 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

OT: Slideshow of Guernsey

2014-06-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
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

Re: PESO: Watch the Gap

2014-06-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
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 apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net: n 1 June 2014 04:22, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

2014-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Tautological and grammatically wrong (to be precise (and possibly pedantic)). Chris On 2 June 2014 17:59, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org 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

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Q. Who started the pedants' revolt? A. Which Tyler On 2 June 2014 22:26, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Control yourself, Chris. There's no room on the internet for pedantry. B On 2 Jun 2014, at 21:45, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Tautological and grammatically

Re: PESO - Out of the Subway

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Rick. Composition and lighting are spot on. Chris On 2 June 2014 21:30, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com 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

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Marco - the fence rail is excellent and super BW 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 ma...@alpert.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
railing. Jack - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 3:33:50 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Fence Rail Landscape Marco - the fence rail is excellent and super BW rendering. To me, the OOF trees, particularly

Re: PESO - Nadege

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Well worth the wait Frank. Very elegant. Chris On 4 June 2014 03:38, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com 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:

Re: OT - linguistic pet peeve in a snapshot

2014-06-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 June 2014 04:11, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org 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

Re: We're on the Road

2014-06-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
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 christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel and I are doing a bit of a road trip. Here's a shot from the Betsy

Re: PESO - A Patch of Green

2014-06-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely. Excellent textures, colours and I like the composition too. Chris On 3 June 2014 23:55, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org 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

Re: Pentax/Ricoh web forum

2014-06-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Er, fewer, not less (and what about that split infinitive!). Yours pedantically, Chris On 6 June 2014 19:02, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com 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

Re: For folks in the Bay Area this weekend

2014-06-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
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 l...@red4est.com wrote: It’s not Grandfather mountain, but Zab and I are having a party Saturday for her 50th birthday:

Re: OT: Slideshow of Guernsey

2014-06-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 June 2014 01:43, Richard Womer rickpic...@gmail.com 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

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-06-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Go well. We expect a comprehensive travelogue from you. Chris On 11 June 2014 01:25, Bob W p...@web-options.com 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

Re: Salem witches low key rendering

2014-06-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
I agree with everyone else. Too dark. Back to the drawing board I'm afraid. Chris On 13 June 2014 01:34, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com 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

Re: PESO: Bark!

2014-06-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Woof! On 15 June 2014 21:08, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17790099size=md Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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

2014-06-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 June 2014 21:49, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com 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

Re: OT: Journey to the centre of the universe

2014-07-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
I had it repaired by a cordwainer in Versailles... Now that's a phrase you don't hear too often. Welcome back Bob, and well done on the epic trip. The posh rivets are copper by the way. None of your common brass muck, thank you very much! Chris On 9 July 2014 07:49, Bob W-PDML

Re: Perpignan Collioure

2014-07-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like the guitar one too. The skate boarder is definitely a decisive moment though. Chris On 14 July 2014 20:20, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 14 July 2014 16:35 To: PDML List Subject: Re: Perpignan Collioure

PESO: Strange object in the countryside...

2014-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
...and the thatched bus stop shelter is pretty interesting too: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t62pdzysjuvvj16/DSCF7236.jpg BobW and I went cycling around bits of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire yesterday and came across this work of art. Pentax 24mm F2.8 on Fuji X-E1 Bob was looking remarkably

Re: PESO: Strange object in the countryside...

2014-07-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
That has to be the oddest bus stop I've seen. Is the tree heritage listed or something? It'll be subject to a tree preservation order certainly. In England that's the means of protecting trees that are of significant aesthetic or historical importance. It's in the village of East Claydon,

Re: Albi

2014-07-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent set Bob. We visited Albi en route for the south of France in the 70s. I was intrigued by it and felt that the brick shithouse of a cathedral was beautiful in its own way. Must go back some time. Chris On 21 July 2014 23:56, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Here are some snaps from

Re: backpack for stuff as well as cameras - Lowepro Fastpack, anyone?

2014-07-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi Charles I've had had the Fastpack200 for several years and have used it as a combined day bag and camera carrier for walking holidays. It works fine. I happily carried a K7, 16-50 and 50-135, along with wet weather outers for a couple of weeks averaging 12 miles a day. Only thing that might

Re: Way OT -- Arcane bicycle question

2014-07-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 24 July 2014 20:08, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: In case anyone needs to learn how to change a tube, this guy gives a pretty good lesson (although he's not as good as Chris): http://road.cc/content/news/116513-video-lance-armstrong-shows-you-how-change-inner-tube B And I did

Re: PESO: Balloon Landing on Neighbor's Lawn

2014-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Scary things balloons. Hard to steer. We had one land on the local cricket pitch. A large expanse of ground, but unfortunately the under 11s were playing a match at the time. Loads of panicky kids, a very irate coach and a very red faced balloon pilot. Nobody was hurt. Chris On 26 July 2014

Re: PESO - The Crack of Doom

2014-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very funny! On 27 July 2014 00:12, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso24.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Balloon Landing on Neighbor's Lawn

2014-07-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 27 July 2014 12:17, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 5:54 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Scary things balloons. Hard to steer. We had one land on the local cricket pitch. A large expanse of ground, but unfortunately the under 11s

Re: PESO - Pennsylvania Hospital

2014-07-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 29 July 2014 02:01, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The first hospital in (what is now) the US, founded in 1751. This building (the original, still used for offices) was built in sections from 1756-1804. Very colonial looking. Nice shot.

Re: PESO - Cubes and Shadows

2014-07-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Colour for me. The shot is quite monochromatic anyway with that splash of colour in the trainers. Chris On 22 July 2014 01:37, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure whether this works better in mono: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17816702size=lg Or in color:

Re: Unusual garage sale find...

2014-07-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Looks like you've found a treasure trove Darren. Keep 'em coming! Chris On 28 July 2014 18:34, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: One more... Family in T.G. Mandt wagon https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/14768822312/ On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Ann Sanfedele

Re: OT: Controversy over Photographer who dressed statue in thong and feather boa

2014-08-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nah. It's taking the piss. But great fun though... Chris On 4 August 2014 18:40, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28630648 Is it art? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: Another PDMLer goes to Mackinaw Island

2014-08-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Nice shots Don and Stan. Reminds me a bit of Sark in the Channel Islands. Smaller than Mackinaw, but no cars and a slow pace of life. I haven't been for many years - must go again sometime. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sark Chris On 3 August 2014 23:16, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info

Re: PESO: Bluebird of Happiness

2014-08-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
Disappointing, Dan. From the title I was expecting to see a blue balloon of some description. Interesting story though. Chris On 9 August 2014 06:57, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The bluebird of happiness flew up my, ah, nose. G For decades, I had kept a number of bird

Re: ACTION ALERT: PDML MASCOT IN PERIL!

2014-08-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Super. I shall leave them in the garden to provide easy prey for the growing local population of red kites. Chris On 17 August 2014 07:25, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: In order to avert this tragedy I have written to the Oregon authorities on behalf of the PDML and they have kindly

PESOs : Biking with Bob

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W and I went for a trek on Saturday. 54 miles from Luton, Bedfordshire to the heart of London, mostly on quiet tracks and canal tow paths. Bob showed off his Concorde cyclo cross build - and he's done a fantastic job. Here's the Concorde with its proud owner:

Re: PDML micro meet, tha knows

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
A shame that I wasn't able to venture north for this. Good to hear that Mark! and Lisa are on good form and that you kept Hebden Bridge funky. Chris On 31 August 2014 08:43, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: To the bottom of Yorkshire to meet up with Mark! and Lisa, who are walking

Re: Brecon Beacons

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
A few more hills than our trek then! I love this one: http://www.web-options.com/Beacons/content/DSCF1696_large.html Polka dot bunting is a great addition to a classical doorway. Chris On 31 August 2014 21:19, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Last weekend I went to a family wedding that took

Re: Brecon Beacons

2014-08-31 Thread Chris Mitchell
See you in July Darren. Chris On 31 August 2014 21:28, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: A lovely set of images of some very lovely country. I do admire you bicyclists. Never seen one with a weight problem. My son-in-law recently got a Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc. My wife

Re: PESO Eastern Great Egret

2014-09-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Very good Paul. Spot on sharpness and well composed with the balancing leaves on the right. Chris On 31 August 2014 18:10, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Shot in a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan wetland that’s part of the Rouge River system. K-3 with DA*60-250 and DA 1.4X

Re: The Grinch at Starved Rock State Park

2014-09-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely layers and textures Christine. White balance is always going to be something of a compromise, particularly with sunlight and shade so there's usually a bit of tweaking to do. Just a few seconds work which would have taken hours in the darkroom... Chris On 1 September 2014 21:44,

Re: PDML micro meet, tha knows

2014-09-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
:04, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: On 8/31/14 4:59 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: A shame that I wasn't able to venture north for this. Good to hear that Mark! and Lisa are on good form and that you kept Hebden Bridge funky. Lisa is really disappointed that you couldn't meet us

Re: Peso:Ali's Farm

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
On the one hand, the colour version makes a splash; on the other, the BW reflects the old building. If there was a fence in the picture, I'd be sitting on it. Is that helpful? Chris On 4 September 2014 16:32, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Something I shot some year ago with an LX.

Re: PESOs : Biking with Bob

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
September 2014 14:42, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Aug 31, 2014, at 3:48 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Bob W and I went for a trek on Saturday. 54 miles from Luton, Bedfordshire to the heart of London, mostly on quiet tracks and canal tow paths. Bob showed off his

Re: PESO - Newly Mown Field

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
BW for me - nice textures. Also I held a bit of paper up and masked out the sky, which I found to be a distraction. It kind of works for me. Chris On 4 September 2014 01:58, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17849474size=lg Then I got to thinking:

Re: PDML London?

2014-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
For a small fee I'm sure I can arrange some some pirate costumes left over from Anna's travelling Pirates of Penzance: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Illyria2014/PiratesDorney/slides/DSCF7298.html Or if cross-dressing is your thing, how about the Major General's daughters?

Re: Back in the USA after the London PDML meet

2014-09-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Agreed, a most enjoyable evening. A few pictures here (some even taken with Pentax lenses - 135/3.5 M and 24/2.8) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/TallShips/ On 7 September 2014 20:11, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: We had a nice PDML meet-up with Bob Walkden and Chris Mitchell last

Re: Not very tall ships

2014-09-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good rescue. Yes, I agree about the crowds. My son, Pete, and I got out of there and sat in a nice pub in Blackheath for the afternoon. Of course I came back for the MarkLisa! visit by which time it was quieter. Chris On 8 September 2014 22:05, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Greenwich

Re: OT: Question for the bicycle people

2014-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Seems like a pretty good deal to me Darren. Recently serviced and you know the seller. Are you sure you'll need a new saddle? Don't be put off if it looks rather skinny and hard - perversely, that's not a bad thing in a saddle. Have a look at what the late, great Sheldon Brown had to say about

Re: OT: Question for the bicycle people

2014-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Oh. and here's the link: http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html On 17 September 2014 19:07, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Seems like a pretty good deal to me Darren. Recently serviced and you know the seller. Are you sure you'll need a new saddle? Don't be put off if it looks

Re: PESO - 'Morning Reeds'

2014-09-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb Ken. Really engaging. I kept going back for another look. Well done. Chris On 16 September 2014 01:53, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Another image from my shoot in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan last June. Taken, around sunrise on a cloudy morning. K3, 70-210mm f4-5.6 F @

Re: PESO: PDML Yorkshire

2014-09-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's my I don't like having my photo taken face. I wear it permanently in the presence of PDML members. None of you know what I _really_ look like. You dropped your guard for a second at your birthday bash. For just that moment I could have sworn that Brad Pitt was in the room, but as soon as

Re: PESO: PDML Yorkshire

2014-09-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
Later, back in London... http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7de04639.jpg Bob W and Chris M enjoy sophisticated refreshments in Greenwich. Mark must have a rubbish camera. This is what we really look like: http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/031010_pittclooney.jpg -- PDML

Re: PESO: PDML Yorkshire

2014-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
And here's the view in the other direction: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/TallShips/slides/DSCF7521.html On 21 September 2014 18:36, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: mike wilson wrote: It's my I don't like having my photo taken face. I wear it permanently in the presence of PDML

Re: Meet me at the Phone Line

2014-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent shots of one of the strange events that distinguish our times. Chris On 20 September 2014 06:14, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Had to run an errand downtown today and thought I’d head over to the Michigan Ave. Apple store to get some snaps of the long

Tattoo Pentax

2012-12-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
A bit naff, but it's Pentax... http://www.tattoohelma.nl/tatoo/322.html 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.

RE: Security Breach: The London Mail Rail

2012-12-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Bray This is actually a placehacking culture post, but I thought the photographic values were excellent, and Interesting photos, but the writing is bollocks of the uttermost variety. I'd be most

Re: OT: O. Winston Link Museum

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 December 2012 21:39, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: What continues to impress me about those photos are the nighttime steam locomotives. He appraently used a whole lot of flashbulbs arranged along the track to get them! Otherwise they would be shots of the proverbial black

Re: MMXII

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Not yawn making at all Bob. A good set as always. Chris On 30 December 2012 18:38, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: A big year for London, and a great year for PDMLers visiting, but I've taken very few pictures for various reasons. In fact, according to my records in Lightroom, I haven't

Re: OT: Bought my first guitar (Old dog, new tricks?)

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi Darren I'm a bit behind with the list, but, just to let you know, I'm a guitar player too. I've been playing since I was 14 and have several acoustic guitars and an original '73 Tele Deluxe. I treated myself to a hand made guitar by Martin Cole for my 50th birthday. Martin calls it the Nimbus

Re: 2012 gallery Happy New Year!

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good set Christine! No 12 is outstanding and Darrel as king is great fun (and very well done). I'm honoured to see my Pimms making skills featuring in your pick of the year! Cheers, Chris On 31 December 2012 09:01, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I thought I'd play

Re: MMXII

2013-01-01 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 31 December 2012 00:30, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Excellent set, Bob! My favorite is #384--the composition, the ominous rain curtain, the bright sunlight, and the tiny figures on the beach work together wonderfully.

Re: Dan's 12 in 2012

2013-01-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 January 2013 04:45, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Better late than never. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1046483 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola A good set Dan. I like the snail (good composition particularly) and the dinosaur id

Re: GESO - my 12 for 2012

2013-01-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 28 December 2012 16:00, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: year-end survey of representative work: https://plus.google.com/u/0/115347824062413314605/posts/dL2uXjoYvRj enjoy A nicely coherent portfolio Doug. I love the BW treatment. Thanks for showing them. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: GESO - My 12 of 12

2013-01-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 31 December 2012 20:14, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Had a few minutes to spare today, so I put together a dozen pics that please me. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1046359 -- Indeed a pleasing set Paul. The candid portrait of the bread seller particularly

Re: Poll - Have You Done a Photo Book (Or Thinking About It)?

2013-01-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 6 January 2013 19:59, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Looking it seems doing a blurb book is cheaper than it once was. So just curious, because I've been thinking about it (Derby got me thinking)... and wondering who has done it. Don't think I'd do it now, but I could bear it in mind for my

Re: Galia and Boris 2012 Top 12 galleries

2013-01-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 8 January 2013 05:07, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Galia: http://www.flickr.com/photos/borispdml/8360603208/in/set-72157632464751787/lightbox/ Boris: http://www.flickr.com/photos/borispdml/8359509329/in/set-72157632464678971/lightbox/ Cheers! P.S. It turns out that Ricoh

Re: PESO - Shady guitarist

2013-01-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 10 January 2013 17:27, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: http://42graphy.org/misc/lvfx/_IR01304.jpg While writing this message, I started thinking if this image was a cliche... I don't know... What do you think? Comments are welcome. Thank you for looking, Igor If it's a cliche,

PESOs: London Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W and I went to see Everything Was Moving: Photography from the 60s and 70s at the Barbican. http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=13613 It was excellent, but huge - over 400 photographs from 12 photographers. Highlights for me were: - Bruce Davidson's pictures from the

Re: PESOs: London Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
(more miss than hit), and you can't take too many for fear of getting caught. It's good when the occasional one works though. Chris On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 3:58 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Bob W and I went to see Everything Was Moving: Photography from the 60s and 70s

Re: X-Pro 1, eh?

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 January 2013 18:31, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: I almost think I am in the market for a small but good quality digital camera, and am really attracted to the Fuji cameras right now. I know a few here are using various models. Here is my criteria: Must have an optica

Re: PESOs: London Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
. The Davidson and Burrows photos must have been moving. I've not seen either big and on a wall. Cool photos by you. X-Pro 1, eh? I hate you... ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net Sent: January 13, 2013 1/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: 2012 #04 - From World Press Photo 2012 Exhibition

2013-01-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 12 January 2013 17:15, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! We paid a visit to one of the local museums where World Press Photo 2012 was on display... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-04-from-world-press-photo-2012.html Galia suggested to turn this picture to BW...

Re: GESO- Pentax Photojournalist (II)

2013-01-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 15 January 2013 02:38, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: My turn :) ...though *not* my photos. Introducing one of the rising stars in the Philippines - and he is a Pentax shooter - Richard Balonglong. His photos regularly makes it to the banner of the one of the top major dailies

Re: Could this happen with cameras?

2013-01-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 24 January 2013 01:15, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: All lies and jest, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest. You forgot lie la lie... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Boris 2013 #05 - By the bar

2013-01-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 January 2013 18:26, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-05-by-bar.html Your BH critique is always sought after and appreciated. Thanks! Boris Nice one Boris. You've handled the backlighting very well and there's a bit of mystery

Re: PESO -Speaking of Snow

2013-02-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 9 February 2013 20:00, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On the hill at Booth Park this afternoon: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16891132size=lg Fantastic shot Paul. Very well done Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW Week 5-2013

2013-02-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 3 February 2013 22:43, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP5449_large.html A superb night time shot Christine. Very well executed. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Printers Again - Epson P50

2013-02-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 February 2013 13:14, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Anyone have an Epson P50? Views? I've had one for 3 or 4 years and have found it to be excellent for both text and good, high quality A4 prints using genuine Epson inks. Quite economical to run too. Of course, it's rubbish at

Re: Boris, 3 PESOs

2013-02-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Worked fine for me. SFA is fun and the alleyway is really nice. Chris On 24 February 2013 05:59, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: This is strange indeed. I've just tried to open the link on my cell phone and it was ok. I'm thinking that at least 35 or so items are thumbnails from the

Re: PESO: Wedding on the Beach

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 1 March 2013 14:59, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Continuing my series on Beach Photography: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16985193 Comments, Criticisms and Suggestions are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Well observed

Re: PESO - Weather

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 27 February 2013 19:51, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It was sunny where I was, but it looked rather more interesting downtown: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weather.html Taken a couple of weekends ago. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank

Re: Writing is hard

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 March 2013 18:24, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 1/3/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: it's obviously a matter of opinion, so there is no need to state that. This is a mailing list, not a courtroom. I move for a recess. I object. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Venice

2013-03-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 27 February 2013 22:26, SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org wrote: Here is my photos from the Venice trip in January. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!142135authkey=!ALa-uImR0dOO_Kc Stig Vidar Hovland Excellent gallery Stig Vidar. You must have got up very early in the

Re: OT: déjà vu

2013-03-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 5 March 2013 19:36, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: This is a silly group of images, but I know that I have seen the third one done before, perhaps on this list: http://themetapicture.com/soon-compilation/ Does anyone recognize it, claim it or know who took it? Well

Re: OT: déjà vu

2013-03-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Stand down everyone! It's not my picture. The horse is in a different position in the window. Chris On 6 March 2013 06:39, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: On 5 March 2013 19:36, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: This is a silly group of images, but I know that I have

Re: OT: d?j? vu

2013-03-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
does not include that detail. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Chris Mitchell On 5 March 2013 19:36, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: This is a silly group of images, but I

Re: Epson P50 mono prints and Solid State Disks

2013-03-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 7 March 2013 17:46, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Just a quick report re my new Espon P50 printer. Working really well with lovely quality. 7dayshop.com are doing Ilford Galerie paper again so downloaded a profile and been getting great results. As for the mono, went on a few

Re: OT - Camera Store X100s and X20 Hands On Field Test

2013-03-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 15 March 2013 00:01, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: I watched that. I like the design of those cameras. The xpro is kind of really sexy in a way, BUT I really don't like the xtrans sensor. What don't you like about it? Its colour? its size? Or is there something technical

Re: A few questions about lenses for those that shoot old primes....

2013-03-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
My question is that how do I deal with constant dust accumulating in my primes? Hi Zos I've never had issues with dust inside lenses. I've been using a 30+year old SMC M f2.8 28mm on my Fuji X-Pro. The lens was my dad's and it would have had extensive use in its early days, but has been in a

Re: A few questions about lenses for those that shoot old primes....

2013-03-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
, Mar 24, 2013 at 4:17 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: My question is that how do I deal with constant dust accumulating in my primes? Hi Zos I've never had issues with dust inside lenses. I've been using a 30+year old SMC M f2.8 28mm on my Fuji X-Pro. The lens was my

Re: PESO: spelling bee

2013-03-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 28 March 2013 19:06, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: From last weekend... my daughter's team, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory... http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/8598739480/ :) -c Excellent timing Christine. It made me feel so sorry for them. Chris --

Re: PDML London

2013-04-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 1 April 2013 19:42, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 And here are mine. 2 even taken

Re: PDML London

2013-04-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 2 April 2013 12:09, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Bob W The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 B

Re: PDML London

2013-04-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
/2/2013 05:15, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 2/4/13, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: And here are mine. 2 even taken with a Pentax lens... http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/ Love this one to bits http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/slides/DSCF0857

Re: Peso: Holding it Together

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

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