Re: V. Maier exhibition in London

2011-07-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 15 July 2011 08:21, Bob W wrote: >> > On 15 July 2011 05:39, Christine Aguila  wrote: >> > > To all our British PDMLers:  Check this out:  Vivian Maier is by >> you >> > guys! >> > > Cheers, Christine >> > > >> > > http://londonstreetphotographyfestival.org/diary/vivian-maier-a- >> life- >> > u

Re: GESO: Brazilian Power Plant

2011-07-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 13 July 2011 05:11, Tim Bray wrote: > Yet another series from Porto Alegre, in the south corner of Brazil. > In this one, there are a couple that came out pretty enough to enjoy > for their own sake. But I take little credit; it was an > intensely-beautiful space and I just had to get out of the

PESO: Bath Bus

2011-07-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
>From the roof of Bath Abbey. http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Misc/_IGP6908.jpg 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: PAW--Week 28--At the Modern Wing

2011-07-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 17 July 2011 16:38, Christine Aguila wrote: > http://www.aguilapaw.posterous.com > > Cheers, Christine > I like it. In my opinion the awkwardness of the boy on the right works as a contrast to the terminal boredom of the other lad. Mum is quite serene considering. Hope you got permission Christ

Re: Back from Ireland

2011-07-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
> Then we were in Belfast on July 12... that's a whole new level of > public drunkenness. Quite unbelievable. (Then again, we got the > impression that youth + stupidity + alcohol in combination are more > responsible for the sectarian violence than religion or politics these > days, so that may be

Re: Kiss/truck

2011-07-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 July 2011 05:48, Tim Bray wrote: > I normally hate HDR, but wow: > https://plus.google.com/106289562822644692555/posts/L5Di5wanKvA > I agree about HDR - it's the new infra red. Both are good for the right picture, but are over used. This is one that works for me. Excellent. Chris -- PDML

Re: Peso: Gertie's

2011-07-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 July 2011 02:55, wrote: > It may be the only place in Steele's Tavern, VA.    ;-) > You may be right. Wikipedia has this to say about it: "It lies at an elevation of 1683 feet (513 m)." And nothing else... Chris > On 7/17/2011 19:47, Steven Desjardins wrote: >> Where to stop for a cold o

Re: PESO: Silver Streak

2011-07-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 July 2011 01:40, Ed Keeney wrote: > 1st car show today.  Took a few, thought this one came out pretty > good.  Comments and critiques always welcome. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/edkeeney/5948673242/ > > -- > Thanks! > Ed > http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto > http://www.flickr.com/pho

Re: PESO: Bath Bus

2011-07-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 17 July 2011 08:52, Chris Mitchell wrote: > From the roof of Bath Abbey. > > http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Misc/_IGP6908.jpg > > Chris > Thanks everyone for looking and commenting. I take the point about the OOF stonework on the left. There were 2 problems - 1) There's o

Re: PESO: Bath Bus

2011-07-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 18 July 2011 01:56, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I like this. I think the detail on the left would be a plus with more DOF. > But as presented the soft elements are a bit distracting. That being said, > the context of the ruin is obviously important here, so framing the bus > within those element

Re: Angel

2011-07-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 17 July 2011 21:38, Bob W wrote: > This is one of the pictures from the Italian procession today: > > > It's quite heavily cropped - shot with the Voigtlander 75mm lens, and > rendered with a high contrast in homage to the Magnum ph

Re: Snaps from York

2011-07-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 24 July 2011 08:38, Bob W wrote: > I spent the last few days in York. Here are some snaps for your enjoyment, > disdain or complete indifference: > > > B > Pigeon lady and the woman walking on the cobbles are excellent. The pub shots have potential, but none of t

PESOs: Pirates of Penzance

2011-07-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
My daughter Anna has her first real properly paid professional role as a singer and actor. She's in a touring company performing the Pirates of Penzance in the open air at various stately homes throughout July and August and she has the female lead role of Mabel. We went to see them at a Wintershil

Re: PESOs: Pirates of Penzance

2011-07-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 July 2011 09:35, Bob W wrote: > Did you say she was going to play at the Minack Theatre? That's the place to > go if you get the chance. No. They're in Penzance today and tomorrow, but at another venue. There's a rival P of P there in September though! > >> Here are a couple of snaps: >> >>

Re: PESOs: Pirates of Penzance

2011-07-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 July 2011 13:01, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Chris, > Nice pictures of the whole production, the lighting stands out. > The cast should love them. > Congratulations to you daughter on her first professional role. > You have multiple excellent shots of her. > Regards,  Bob S. > Thanks Bob (and Ann

Re: PAW--Week 29

2011-07-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 July 2011 02:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Two new toys at once - lucky you! Not too sure about the PAW though - that twig in the foreground doesn't do much for it... Cheers, Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESOs: Pirates of Penzance

2011-07-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 July 2011 21:56, frank theriault wrote: > Congrats to your daughter! > > Wonderful set.  The company can't help but be pleased with those! > > cheers, > frank > Thanks Christine and Frank. Yes, the company was delighted with the album. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - Aussie Rules Football

2011-07-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 25 July 2011 19:44, frank theriault wrote: > Seems like organized mayhem, with lots of scrums, yelling and swearing > (much of that with an Aussie accent - seems many of the players are > antipodean), but it was all in good fun: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/aussie-rules-footb

RE: PESOs - Pink and Blue Suede

2010-08-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W > Sent: 07 August 2010 10:12 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: PESOs - Pink and Blue Suede > > > > My own blue suede shoes: > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/4867617684/ > > > > Nice! I wish I had photos of my blue suede shoes. Unfortunately, > they > > predated m

ME-F united with AF lens

2010-08-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
John Celio's AF 35-70/2.8 arrived and is united with the ME-F that's been sitting in a cupboard for years: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/_IGP5615.jpg With new batteries throughout, it all works perfectly. AF is slow and only works in good contrasty light. It's done by pressing a button on the lens

RE: OT PESO - Lots of them

2010-08-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
David Savage wrote: > Sent: 08 August 2010 06:53 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: OT PESO - Lots of them > > G'day folks, > > Here is a collection of stuff I've shot recently or found in my > archives: > > Firstly some water drop photos: Excellent stuff Dave. Especially the water dropl

RE: OT - Balanced Audio Question, Rob, Cory?

2010-08-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
How about trying a small mixer? Soundcraft used to make a 4 input one. Get a mini jack to 2 x .25" jack breakout lead and feed into 2 mono line in inputs. Pan both to the centre, bring the output to the same level and the output will give a mono mix. I've used this on our bigger mixer to feed a ste

RE: OT - Balanced Audio Question, Rob, Cory?

2010-08-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Cotty wrote: > > I won't tell you the collective noun for a gathering of audio engineers > ;-) An old musician's joke: Q: How many sound men does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Nobody told us about any Fing lightbulbs Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

RE: 16-50 AF not working (or: I hate my K10D soooo much)

2010-08-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Rob Studdert wrote: > Sent: 11 August 2010 03:24 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: 16-50 AF not working (or: I hate my K10D s much) > > On 11/08/2010, William Robb wrote: > > > At least the repair should be under warranty then. > > No guarantee that it got a "fixed" motor. My 6

RE: Galia PESO #36 - Large white

2010-08-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent work Galia, well done! Chris Boris Liberman wrote: > Galia keeps surprising me. No processing at all, just a bit of > clarity. Full frame, etc. > > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/08/peso-2010-36-large-white.html > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

RE: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
William Robb wrote: > I know a lot of people hold HDR photography in disdain. If you are one of > these, then this gallery is not for you. > OTOH if, like me, you have an open mind regarding advancements in the art > of > photography and like to explore that which is being made available to us, > t

RE: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote: > I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock > focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even > when they're focused properly. With the 16-50 being so quiet, it can be > hard to notice if it actually focuses or not, so there have

RE: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen > Sent: 18 August 2010 04:15 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: geso best of the bugs > > I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ > > -- Good to see the ones I chose from the Veyron

RE: PESO - Kids in a fountain

2010-08-22 Thread Chris Mitchell
David Parsons wrote: > I went on a photowalk on Friday with a local group through Boston. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/4914522823/ > > There's more on my stream, but this is one of the best IMO. > > -- > Aloha Photographer Photoblog > http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ I agree. It's

RE: peso - piano

2010-08-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Sasha Sobol wrote: > Sent: 23 August 2010 06:37 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: peso - piano > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4917817657/#/photos/sobol/4917817657 > /lightbox/ > > Angry comments are always welcome. > > --S I don't see any piano - it's too bloody dark. Chris

RE: OT : Bran Everseeking

2010-08-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
Doug Brewer wrote: > Seems our buddy Bran has had a heart attack and is hospitalized. He > reports > from his bed that he is OK. I know you'll join me in wishing him a > quick > recovery. > > Doug Yes. Take great care of yourself Bran, and get well soon Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESOs - Guernsey Vintage Vehicles

2010-08-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
A friend in Guernsey has some interesting old vehicles. This one's a 1950 Rover 75 "Cyclops": http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/richardvehicles/slides/_IGP4482.html The 3rd headlamp was removed in later models. This one's completely original and has never been repainted - he's even got the original wip

Re: Re: PESOs - Guernsey Vintage Vehicles

2010-08-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > From: Miserere > Date: 2010/08/25 Wed PM 03:18:50 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: PESOs - Guernsey Vintage Vehicles > > On 25 August 2010 02:16, Chris Mitchell wrote: > > A friend in Guernsey has some interesting old vehicles. This one

RE: GESO - A Walk Around Southampton, UK

2010-08-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Miserere wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I'm back from my UK trip, and I'm happy to report that I both took > photos, and was not stopped by the police for doing so. I'll have some > from London in a few days, but for now here's a small gallery from a > jet-lagged walk around Southampton: > > http://en

RE: GESO - A Walk Around Southampton, UK

2010-08-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W wrote: > > Interesting and a good gallery of a visit to a town in the UK. > > > > I was brought up in Southampton and tried to place the shots. Think I > might > > have seen the base of the Mayflower memorial in one of them (the > Pilgrim > > Fathers originally set out from Southampton, but h

RE: GESO - A Walk Around Southampton, UK

2010-08-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Sent: 27 August 2010 18:45 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: GESO - A Walk Around Southampton, UK > > I thought that Queenstown, now called Cobh again, was the Irish port > of departure for the > Titanic. They have a nice Titanic Museum there. > > Dan > > Y

RE: Buy My Book! was Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-28 Thread Chris Mitchell
mike wilson wrote: > Sent: 28 August 2010 07:38 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Buy My Book! was Re: what I've been doing > > I will be doing this for Bob and myself no earlier than 48hours from > now. If anyone else in the UK wants, speak up before then. > Mike - please add me

RE: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas

2010-08-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Subash wrote: > hi, > > it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle > ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other > things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual > here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) > > i had

RE: Some snaps

2010-08-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W wrote: > Sent: 30 August 2010 10:00 > To: Mail List Pentax-Discuss > Subject: Some snaps > > Here are some pictures that were in my camera. Some from the trip Mike > W and > family made last week, some from Chris M and family's visit yesterday, > others just snaps from around: > >

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
CheekyGeek wrote: > With power out, I'm trying to figure out how he posted to the list. > He told us: "I'm sending this from one of our laptops (with the good battery) and a cellular USB modem. Handy things to have. But I might not be checking my email often for a few days." -- PDML Pentax-

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
David Mann wrote: > Sent: 05 September 2010 11:02 > I heard from my boss, he went into the city to check out the office > building. Had to talk his way past the cops, then once he got to the > building he went through the "keep out" tape (naughty!) and started > collecting computers and important

RE: Not Suited for Work

2010-09-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Christine Aguila wrote: > > The wondrous things you see when you're young. :-) Enjoy! > > http://www.caguila.com/caguila/snap/content/IMGP1385_large.html > > Cheers, Christine Excellent Christine and well spotted. Is that a Nintendo DS in his hands - or is he making notes? Chris -- PDML

RE: More quake photos

2010-09-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
David Mann wrote > Sent: 06 September 2010 23:46 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: More quake photos > > The central city is still mostly cordoned off as a few buildings have > sustained extra damage due to aftershocks. Because of this I haven't > been in there yet. I found this link thr

RE: OT GESO Argus C3 at burning man

2010-09-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote: > For your amusement: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624809385751/ > Great fun Larry and some excellent shots. Good for discipline to be shooting film. And what a cool camera! These I like in particular : http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4979871787/in

RE: OT GESO Argus C3 at burning man

2010-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote: > Sent: 13 September 2010 18:12 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: OT GESO Argus C3 at burning man > > > On Sep 13, 2010, at 3:54 AM, frank theriault wrote: > > > On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >> > > > > Had to stop after a while as flickr

RE: Camille Silvy at the National Portrait Gallery, London

2010-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob W wrote: > Sent: 15 September 2010 20:41 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: Camille Silvy at the National Portrait Gallery, London > > > > > Those of you in the London area might be interested in this exhibit: > > > > http://enticingthelight.com/2010/09/15/camille-silvy-at-the-na

RE: GESO: Performance Pics

2010-09-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
P N Stenquist wrote: > > > On Sep 18, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > > > Great shots. Nice and tight. B&W works so well for these. > > Thanks Steve. > The lighting was deep red most of the time and very uneven in > tonality. Conversion solves a lot of problems. > Paul I also fi

RE: The best modern camera for the child who likes to shoot

2010-09-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > Like I wrote to Tom on the other thread, Galia is complaining a bit > about AF of her K10D. I could, in principle, proceed towards spending > our time together whereas I'd be telling her about the way AF is > supposed to be used, etc. This can prove beneficial to he

RE: monitor shopping

2010-10-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Christine Nielsen wrote: > Sent: 02 October 2010 15:56 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: monitor shopping > > Hi all, > > I've decided to quit hunching over my laptop & get a real monitor, to > be properly calibrated, just like all the cool kids have.  Not only > are my back & eyes killin

RE: JAlbum book review

2010-10-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > > Conclusion: > > It seems to me that it is a pilot/starting project and soon enough they > will make it more customizable. I sure would consider making more books > with them. > > I'll get home this evening and perform

RE: PAW39 - Sunset

2010-10-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
DagT wrote: > > http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html > K20D, da*16-5...@16mm, 1/90s, f/8, ISO200 > > DagT > http://www.thrane.name/ That is terrific! Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE f

RE: Off list for a while - and why

2010-10-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ann Sanfedele wrote: My oldest (in terms of years known) and one of two of my very dearest > closest long term friends passed away on Friday ... Sad news Ann, we're thinking of you. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

RE: PDML Paris?

2010-10-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
It's me! Just finalising things, but Karin and I are hoping to come too... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Bob W > Sent: 12 October 2010 23:10 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: PDML Paris? > > Rick, > >

RE: PDML Paris?

2010-10-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
llent!! > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > --- On Wed, 10/13/10, Chris Mitchell wrote: > > > It's me! Just finalising things, but > > Karin and I are hoping to come too... > > > > Chris > > > > > -Original Message- > &

RE: I'll be in the UK (probably in early September)

2009-07-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Count me in. Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > John Francis > Sent: 29 July 2009 18:31 > To: Pentax List > Subject: I'll be in the UK (probably in early September) > > > I'm probably going to be in the UK for a couple o

RE: How precise is your K-7's spirit level?

2009-08-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mine's off too. It leans to the right - one whole bar on the scale. This shows up when I put the camera base on a flat and level surface and if I align the grid on live view to a horizontal plane. I'll have to think about whether it's worth taking it back or just living with it. The only other g

RE: How precise is your K-7's spirit level?

2009-08-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
You can test a spirit level by turning it through 180 degrees. If the reading still shows level, then it's level. If not, it's out by half the difference. Mine is level. Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Graydon > Sent: 0

RE: How precise is your K-7's spirit level?

2009-08-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
cise is your K-7's spirit level? > > You should use a bubble level to test it accurately. Flat and level is > not necessarily flat and level. > Paul > On Aug 3, 2009, at 1:31 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > > > Mine's off too. It leans to the right - one whole bar on th

More on K7 electronic "tilt" feature

2009-08-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
Took the following with the "Electronic Level" showing the camera to be level: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Levels/K7level1.jpg Just in case the words "British Made" are not reassuring enough for the discerning reader, I turned the spirit level through 180 degrees and took this one: http://mitch.myzen

RE: More on K7 electronic "tilt" feature

2009-08-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
t; regards, Anthony > >   "Of what use is lens and light > to those who lack in mind and sight" >(Anon) > > > > 2009/8/5 Chris Mitchell : > > Took the following with the "Electronic Level" s

RE: How precise is your K-7's spirit level?

2009-08-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
Mine's a long way out It's obvious when looking through the viewfinder or in live view with the grid turned on, but here's a demo with a good quality spirit level (Electronic level says "level"): http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Levels/K7level1.jpg And spirit level turned through 180 degrees to compensate

GESO - first K7 pics

2009-08-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
A community music event run by the Parks Trust in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes. It's the John Howarth Band: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/JohnHowarth2/ DA* 16-60 2.8 and DA* 50-135 2.8. DNG raw converted in LR 1. A selection of daylight lighting and no horrid colour issues as far as I can see (so

RE: GESO - first K7 pics

2009-08-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Green lines, deathly and greenish, have passed me by luckily. Let me tell you about the electronic level indicator problem though... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > P. J. Alling > Sent: 06 August 2009 18:58 > To: Pe

RE: Well, hello

2009-08-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Wow! Some really good stuff here. Great variety and some stunning angles! Thanks for showing us and hope you'll stick around. Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > SV Hovland > Sent: 06 August 2009 18:52 > To: 'Pentax-Discus

RE: GESO - first K7 pics

2009-08-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
down a bit, and when all of you early adopters have worked the bugs > out! > > Cheers, > > Rick > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Chris Mitchell wrote: > > > From: Chris Mitchell > > Subject: GESO - first K7 pics > &g

RE: PESO - a glacier panorama

2009-08-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Excellent! Especially as it's handheld. Amazing how, with all that space, the guy in the yellow tent has parked it less than half a mile from the green tent... Chris -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of AlunFoto Sent: 15 August 2009 1

GESO Fortress Guernsey

2009-08-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
I'm on holiday in Guernsey - the home of my wife Karin. Guernsey is one of the Channel Islands (the other main ones are Jersey, Alderney and Sark). They've been part of the British Isles since the Norman Conquest (so not very long really!) and are still Crown Dependencies, albeit with a level of in

RE: GESO Fortress Guernsey

2009-08-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Most people say that they've been to Jersey. Guernsey's smaller and quieter (and much nicer, I'm being nudged in the ribs to say). It's well worth a visit - I'd love to suggest a PDML meet here, but travel is a little expensive... Chris -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailt

RE: First K-7 woes

2009-08-17 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi Boris > 1. Shot today at dusk. Saw lots of magenta. Is it because I am using LR > 2.4 that hasn't yet been made fully compatible with K-7 PEFs? Should I > switch to DNG for time being? Is my camera defective? I've not seen this. I've been using LR2 for the 1st time on my sister in law's PC w

RE: GESO Fortress Guernsey

2009-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
age- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > David J Brooks > Sent: 18 August 2009 12:23 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: GESO Fortress Guernsey > > On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Chris Mitchell > wrote: > > I'm

RE: GESO Fortress Guernsey

2009-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Bob It's partly because stone is more durable (they say that Guernsey is made up of some of the Earth's oldest rocks), but also partly because of the care that's taken looking after and renovating the 18th century and earlier stuff. There are still lots of mixed memories about the German oc

RE: GESO Fortress Guernsey

2009-08-19 Thread Chris Mitchell
tress Guernsey > > Hi Chris: Seems like a lovely place to visit. I enjoyed your pics > > > --and I especially love the light in this one! > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Fortress/slides/_IGP0487.html > > Cheers, Christine > > > > > - Original

RE: where in North America was annsan? serious question, actually

2009-08-20 Thread Chris Mitchell
Sorry Anne, but haven't a clue where. I agree though that, from this example anyhow, your mother was a jolly good photographer. We need to see more - even if they are of you... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > ann sanf

Des Res close to beach

2009-08-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
A Guernsey story which ties in with my Fortress GESO. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/guernsey/8210419.stm What would you do with it (assuming, of course, you had 40k to spare)? Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUB

RE: GESO: Har ki dun trek photos

2009-08-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
Superb gallery Subash. I can't help thinking of the health and safety implications of the first shot! And the well-wisher is lovely... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Subash > Sent: 26 August 2009 10:54 > To: Pentax-Di

RE: PDML (UK) London September meet

2009-09-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
ft around, I'm also available on 19th and 20th. Chris PS What's the folk gig? > -Original Message- > From: John Francis [mailto:jo...@panix.com] > Sent: 03 September 2009 02:27 > To: Cotty; AlunFoto; mike wilson; Bob W; Chris Mitchell > Cc: PDML@pdml.net > Subject: P

RE: PDML (UK) London September meet

2009-09-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's a good plan. See you all there. Chris > -Original Message- > From: Bob W [mailto:p...@web-options.com] > Sent: 03 September 2009 21:42 > To: 'John Francis'; 'Cotty'; 'AlunFoto'; 'mike wilson'; 'Chris > Mitchell&#x

RE: Pentax - SPAMmers!

2009-09-03 Thread Chris Mitchell
> It's no worse than the barrage of emails between the UK set planning a > PDML meet that was cc'd to the entire list's own email boxes, is it? > I thought about apologising, but you might consider that as more spam. So I won't... Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

RE: Pentax - SPAMmers!

2009-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
> > C'mon Chris, where's the smiley?:-) > Didn't see any smileys in your original, just grumpiness . I thought the list would get the paradox of a reply to a moan about spam saying nothing and therefore being spam itself . Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

FS Friday

2009-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
A battery grip D-BG1 for a *istD. It worked when I last used it in June and comes with box and instruction manual. It's missing the little plastic cover for the contacts. My local store is selling them for GBP50 and they offered me a pittance as trade-in for it and the *istD when I bought my K7. O

RE: Pentax - SPAMmers!

2009-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf OfBob W > Christine, > > There's still plenty of time to get here. And if you're worried about > the > cost, don't - we won't make you pay for a round. > > Bob I second that. And just think Christine, for the price of your

RE: ANNOUNCEMENT: The 2009-2010 PDML Photo Annual... and exhibit

2009-09-06 Thread Chris Mitchell
Well done all! I feel a PDML meet in Chicago coming on... 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: PDML (UK) London September meet

2009-09-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
have some > > > cheap tickets, my wife is on a trip with friends, I have some > > > work on the house it would be nice to get away from, I do > > > like english beer and I have a Pentax camera... > > > > > > > > > > > > Stig Vidar Hovland > > > > > &

RE: Jalbum Photo Album Generator?

2009-09-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
There are a few of us on the list who use Jalbum and we've had a few threads on its use. I use it for all my galleries and find it really flexible, but relatively straightforward to use. It's particularly good for the purpose you mentioned, Marnie, where you want to use your own web space and not

RE: Jalbum Photo Album Generator?

2009-09-10 Thread Chris Mitchell
...and there's a new version just out with even more features. It's free to use, but I've been so impressed that I made the voluntary contribution of 20 Euros. Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > eactiv...@aol.com > Sent:

RE: photographing guitars

2009-09-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's not fair - too many puns in one go! You've distorted our ability to contribute. In effect here should be a chorus of disapproval. Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Brendan MacRae > Sent: 11 September 2009 22:26 >

London PDML

2009-09-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi all. It was a fantastic day in Greenwich and it was really good to meet Jostein, Stig and John for the first time and renew acquaintance with Bob. Karin also enjoyed meeting everyone later for a drink, chat and Indian meal after her dose of retail therapy in Canary Wharf with our daughter. He

RE: London PDML

2009-09-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Bob - I knew there was a reason for lugging that tripod around all day... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Bob W > Sent: 13 September 2009 21:31 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: London PDML > > >

RE: Spam 2009, or It'll All End In Beers

2009-09-13 Thread Chris Mitchell
Good shots Bob I particularly like the one of the little girl looking at the river over the railings. Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Bob W > Sent: 13 September 2009 09:24 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: S

RE: London PDML

2009-09-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
gt; http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/slides/_IGP0815.html > > I see the Queen is economizing in these tough economic times :-). > Anyway, > that's an excellent shot! Love & composition the light there. > Great set, Chris. Cheers, Christine > > > > > -

Digest strangeness

2009-09-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
I occasionally look at the digest when away from home email and have noticed that posts often seem to be out of context with their threads. My recent PDML London posting appeared, seemingly randomly, in the middle of something over a week old as though it was a reply to another topic. Not a big d

RE: Digest strangeness

2009-09-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
est strangeness > > On 2009-09-14 12:27 , Chris Mitchell wrote: > > I occasionally look at the digest when away from home email and have > noticed > > that posts often seem to be out of context with their threads. > > > > My recent PDML London posting appeared, see

RE: GESO - PDML Gathering Mean Time

2009-09-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Great Jostein! I love the chillis - quite a bit of red there... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > AlunFoto > Sent: 14 September 2009 19:55 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: GESO - PDML Gathering Mean Time > > ht

RE: PESO

2009-09-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
I like it too. The composition balances nicely between the moving flag and the stationary engine and man. Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Sasha Sobol > Sent: 15 September 2009 19:41 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Sub

RE: London PDML again

2009-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
These are fantastic Stig. I love the reflections, and how did you get the London eye one with that long exposure in daylight? Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > SV Hovland > Sent: 16 September 2009 21:47 > To: 'pdml@pdml.

GESO - Resubmitting to get on Twitter

2009-09-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/ > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Tim Bray > Sent: 17 September 2009 06:25 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: PDML on Twitter > > On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Doug Brewer wro

RE: OT: Images of some interesting and unusual trees

2009-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
This must be a candidate for the record for the longest URL in the history of URLs! Even with the tiny version, I just get a Google Docs login page and the opportunity to run a cheesy video about a boy trying to get off with a girl in his class... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-

RE: PESO - Along the river

2009-09-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
As seen at Togfest this year: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Togfest09/Togfest2009/Otherstuff/slides/2009062 6IMGP0119.html > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Doug Brewer > Sent: 23 September 2009 19:43 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: OT: Sand Animation

2009-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's extraordinary. Like Anthony, I thought I'd have a quick look, but was enthralled. Can anyone translate the words she paints at the end? Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Anthony Farr > Sent: 24 September 2009 14:

RE: OT nice timelapse from burning man

2009-09-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Stig, haven't you already got a cheap video camera? It comes free with a K7... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > SV Hovland > Sent: 25 September 2009 08:24 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: OT nice timelapse

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