Re: PESO: Struggling Pine

2012-06-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
ry.com/artists/jackdavis > http://www.photolightimages.com > > > - Original Message - > From: Daniel J. Matyola > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Cc: > Sent: Monday, June 4, 2012 8:25 AM > Subject: Re: PESO: Struggling Pine > > I love the composition here. >

PESO: (T)high Fashion

2012-06-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15813371&size=md Comments are always welcome. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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 di

Re: PESO: Tour of Somerville 4

2012-06-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
ry good photo. > > Cheers, > frank > > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- > Christopher Hitchens > > --- Original Message --- > > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > Sent: June 4, 2012 6/4/12 > To: "P

Re: PESO: (T)high Fashion

2012-06-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
ever being sold. Life is not always pretty. Sometimes it is downright gritty. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 2:28 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15813371&size=md > > Comments are a

Re: PESO: (T)high Fashion

2012-06-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for looking Frank, David and Brian. I don't know about Marc Newsom, but they sure weren't designed by Jonathan Ive! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 7:22 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola&quo

Re: PESO: Tour of Somerville 4

2012-06-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, David. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Thn On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 5:57 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Well done, good pan just the right amount of Frank, er, i mean motion blur. > > Dave > > On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 10:04 AM, Daniel J. Matyola &

PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The week surrounding Memorial Day is Fleet Week in New York City: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15860593 Comments and Criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The week surrounding Memorial Day is Fleet Week in New York City: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15860593 Comments and Criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

TEST

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There were no messages from the PDML this morning, and I received no confirmation of the two posts I made earlier today. Therefore, this is a test to see if things are back to normal -- if they can ever be described as normal on the PDML. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyo

Re: PESO - PAD - Omaha World-Herald Print-a-Day-8

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great image. I like the angle of view and the angle of the sign bracket against the lines of the building. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 10:51 AM, George Sinos wrote: > This is number 8 in the series "Print a Day for 30 Days" > >

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Tim wrote: "I think it's a start of a project of photos of walls." Something there is that doesn't love a wall . . . . Still it sound like it could be a very interesting project. Dan On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Tim Øsleby w

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
gt; > My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ > My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ > > > To err is human > to arr is pirate > --

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a hoo! Or hooters. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:33 PM, David Savage wrote: > > > You really should consider world peace. > > :-) > > DS > > On 5 June 2012 22:16, Tanya Love wrote: >>

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Welcome. You can learn a lot from the wiser heads on this list. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM, wrote: > Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian > and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara.

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
to, admire > and respect you. > > Cheers, > frank > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- > Christopher Hitchens > > --- Original Message --- > > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > Sent: June 5, 2012 6/5/12 > To:

Re: PESO - Deera and Friend

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Real nice portrait, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 10:04 PM, frank theriault wrote: > A couple of weekends ago I helped out with a Dog Walkathon in the > neighbouring suburb of Mimico.  It was a fundraiser for the Etobicoke > Humane Soc

Re: PESO: 23 graduates

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is an excellent photo of the team. Exactly what the parents want and expect, I imagine. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 12:53 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > I asked the PDML’s opinion on how I might go about shooting my son’s > Little League’s gra

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Dario: I'm sorry to hear that the quakes aren't over, but happy to hear that you are yours are same. I think Mother Nature is angry at the way we are treating the planet, but she shouldn't take it out on Italy! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at

Re: GESO: Tired of the heat?

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Boy, that looks familiar. Great images David. Last fall we had a heavy snowfall early in the season (end of October), but that was followed by a very mild winter. Perhaps you will have the same. The spring weather here today is almost perfect. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/dani

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We look forward to more "Walls" from you, Tim. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 3:05 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > Thanks Bruce. It is good to know that the title could work in english too. > > And while I'm at it: Thanks Frank. Thats good to know too

Re: Live transit

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice NASA video on the transit. http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2012/multimedia/transit1.php Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/webcasts/nasatv/ > > -- > -bmw > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 8:37 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A nice moment. Good to see the guys having a good time. > Paul > On Jun 5, 2012, at 8:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> Believe me, we Marines certainly had a lot of sm

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
m. >> >> http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Some-Favorites/4592986_SzSzV9#!i=539058524&k=Mk8D4&lb=1&s=A >> >> >> Hopefully he did not end up like this one!   :-) >> >> Walt >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at

Re: PESO - PAD - Dual Reflections - Print-a-Day 9

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting colors and patterns. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 10:05 AM, George Sinos wrote: > This is number 9 in the series "Print-a-Day for 30 Days" > > > > This is one hal

Re: PESO: Struggling Pine

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Jack: I agree that the standards of the PPG voters appeared to be a bit lower shortly after the gallery was restarted. I find, however, that the standards seem to be a lot higher the last three weeks, at least judging my hje percentage of my submissions that have been accepted. They still, howeve

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Paul. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 11:09 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A fascinating gallery. Great in-formation shots. > Paul > > On Jun 6, 2012, at 10:19 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> GREAT shot Walter! >

Re: PESO: Kran i solnedgang

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Gorgeous! The differences are minor. I like the second one a bit better because, on my monitor at least, the rays of light reflected on the surface of the water stand out just a bit stronger. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM, Toralf L

Re: PESO: Kran i solnedgang

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
If the mast and sheets aren't visible, how would one know it is taken from a sailboat? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > I kind of feel there should be an obvious reason for the cable and arm > assembly in the foreg

Re: OT PESO - A.

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice portrait. Nice lady also. Too bad you had to shoot her, and her husband as well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 12:33 PM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to shoot a husband & wife team > who

Re: PESO: Kran i solnedgang

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You fooled me! Then again, it's been a few years since I sold my sailboat. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Toralf Lund wrote: > On 06/06/12 18:09, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> If the mast and sheets aren'

Re: Photo(s) from GFM

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Really nice. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 5:14 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Ditto what Paul said! > > -Original Message- >>From: Paul Stenquist >>Sent: Jun 6, 2012 5:05 PM >>To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>Subject: Re: Photo(s) from

Re: OT Peso New babies today

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
AWW. Lovely family portraity Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 8:57 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15871232 > > The farms breeding Trumpeter swans had 5 hatch lings (cygnets) today. > > D2H, 70-200 f2.8 V

Re: OT PESO - A.

2012-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Frank: I applaud your commitment to vegetarianism. It helps to keep the price of red meat down. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 11:34 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Raw food is the way to go. Don't lose any nutrients that way. >

Re: Same stream, different photo

2012-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the many shades of green and the feeling of coolness and solitude. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 8:55 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Well chosen composition. Powerful rendering. > > Jack > > Jack Davis > http:/

Re: PESO: Fedora

2012-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Classy Hat! Nice image as well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > I changed my light box. > Went from reflected light to diffused. > Still continuous flourescent, but now the table and back are lit. > Still

OT: My dream photo adventure

2012-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.nathab.com/photo-tours/destinations/polar/classic-polar-bear-photo-expedition/?utm_source=enews2012nha_jun7&utm_medium=pbph&utm_campaign=ftl Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml

Re: The Motorcycle Club GESO

2012-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You have some wonderful portraits there, Don. I think that the second and last images are the best as portraits per se. The first b&w image and the guy on his bike with a woman behind him are my favorites, however, and are the best "lifestyle" images, in my humble opinion. Fine work indeed. Dan

Re: PESO - Oxford By Night

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
good image. For some reason, the tilt works quite well here. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 6:53 AM, Cotty wrote: > Haven't posted a sodding thing in ages! > > Saw US comic Rich Hall the other night. Walking back to the car, saw > this couple

Re: PESO - Banksia Grove

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a beautiful image, with strong composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 9:18 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > G'day all > > Somewhat cliched I suppose but it's one of the first photos I've taken with > the K-5. > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u

Re: PESO: Fedora #2

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I liked the first hat much better. The spot of color gave it a stronger focus, and the rich textures visible on both the hat and the band were effective and interesting. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > http

Re: PESO: Flower ID?

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is indeed and intricate and very lovely flower, strongly portrayed in your image. I would also like to know what it is. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 9:43 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > My wife bought a flower seed embedded strip of fertilized

Re: Shuttles move to their new homes (in pictures)

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice pictures; thanks for posting the link. I really love no 8, which make it appear as if the shuttle is traveling on a Manhattan street. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 10:57 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012

Re: PESO - PAD - Into the Light - Print-a-Day-11

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the top part of the image and the bottom part very much. On my screen, at least, the right portion of the center of the image (just above the woman's head) is very dark, and I find it quite distracting. Also, I can't tell whether the two pathways connect or not, and if they do, how. That

Re: Peso Gang of five

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Sweet portrait! I like how the mother's bill points to the lead chick, and I also like how the twp ADD chicks in the rear see distracted by something in the opposite direction. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 11:40 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >

Re: OT PESO - Twilight Cove

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The streaks in the clouds make this a special sunset/sunrise, and the vegetation in the foreground nicely sets off the sky. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > A shot from my trip down to Esperance on W

Re: PESO: Shoo!

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great stop action shot, and great contrast between the sharp foreground and the OOF background. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > A bit of silly! > > Jack Davis > http://www.pentaxphoto

Re: PESO

2012-06-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a mysterious image with interesting patterns. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 2:20 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > Just a picture > http://maritimtim.blogspot.no/2012/06/slr.html > > I decided to let the picture speak for itself, therefore; no

OT: The difference between a tourist taking photos and an artist making images

2012-06-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://themetapicture.com/art-degrees/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: Eagle Pair

2012-06-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well done indeed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 10:19 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Seen this evening across the river from our house. I took several dozen > shots, mostly handheld, a few on a monopod. I started at ISO1600, but then > dropped t

Re: PESO: RIP Tommy

2012-06-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is an excellent portrait. I am sorry for your loss, but he does, however, look like a man who was drinking himself to death. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 4:11 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > Hi all, > > Once again, I captured the last image

Re: OT: The difference between a tourist taking photos and an artist making images

2012-06-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Sorry 'bout that John. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 3:47 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > > >> http://themetapicture.com/art-degrees/ >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotog

Re: PESO - A Beautiful Demoiselle

2012-06-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite interesting. When I think of demoiselle, I usually think of the fish. I have one in both of my salt water tanks; beautiful little blue devils. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 10:20 PM, frank theriault wrote: > http://knarfdummyblog.bl

Pentax Photo Gallery

2012-06-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I went to the PPG to vote on some image tonight. Then I checked on my latest submissions, even though they were all in the queue for less than a week. To my surprise, all my submissions had been either approved or declined already, even those submitted only 5 days ago! So, if anyone is intereste

Re: The difference between a tourist taking photos and an artistmaking images

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 10:05 PM, Anthony Farr >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > On 12 June 2012 23:19, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >>> > > http://themetapicture.com/art-degrees/ >>> > > Dan Matyola >>> > > http://www.pentaxphotogaller

OT: Images with great timing and angle of view

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Some of these we have seen before, but they are always interesting. http://themetapicture.com/timing-perfection/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Re: The difference between a tourist taking photos and an artistmaking images

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a bad sine. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > This thread has definitely gone off on a tangent! > > -Original Message- >>From: "Daniel J. Matyola" >>Sen

Re: The difference between a tourist taking photos and anartistmaking images

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well that I can secant you? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM, wrote: > Why, cos you say so ? > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message ----- From: "Daniel J

Re: The difference between a tourist taking photos and anartistmakingimages

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
m/kennethwaller > > - Original Message ----- From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > > Subject: Re: The difference between a tourist taking photos and > anartistmakingimages > > >> Well that I can secant you? >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/d

PESO: Shore Leave

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A Canadian Sailor at Fleet Week in New York http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15911478&size=md Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please vi

Re: PESO - Lee

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I do like it. A bit of a mischievous smile there. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 10:39 PM, frank theriault wrote: > I was walking along with my camera and this fellow asked if I wanted > to take his picture: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspo

Re: First Lily

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely shapes and compositions. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 8:53 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Our Asian lilies are now blooming, about 10 days earlier than normal. > Yesterday was a dark wet day and i got this shot: > http://photo.net/photo

Re: PESO: Shore Leave

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
l.com wrote: > Makes me feel safer. > > ;-) > > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- > Christopher Hitchens > > --- Original Message --- > > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > Sent: June 13, 2012 6/13/12 > To

PESO: Flag Day

2012-06-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
June 14 is Flag Day in the US. Not one of our bigger holidays, but . . . Nothing says "New York City" like a neon flag! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1581&size=md Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://

Re: OT PESO - Where the mountains meet the prairies

2012-06-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is quite an impressive image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 10:11 AM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > Here is a 7 frame panorama from last years holiday to Canada: > >

Re: PESO: Flag Day

2012-06-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 12:31 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > > >> June 14 is Flag Day in the US.  Not one of our bigger holidays, but .  . >>  . >> Nothing says "New York City" like a neon flag

Re: Portrait of my Lily

2012-06-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > As it happened when David Brooks lovely lily was posted, I was working on > flower pictures myself. Herewith my entry in the lily theme. > > > http://donspix.posterous.com/por

Re: PESO: Flag Day

2012-06-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"can trace its lineage" Another of those vague statements that hides more than it reveals. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 7:26 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > can trace its lineage -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/m

Re: PESO Sunny 16

2012-06-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The back-lit leaves are very nice, but the "star" in the upper right really makes this a special image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 8:44 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Nothing earth-shaking, just shooting for the joy of it. No metering, > no fl

Re: PESO - PAD - Anniversary - Print-a-Day-16

2012-06-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I agree that you have captured some wonderful expressions in this image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 10:45 AM, George Sinos wrote: > This is number 16 in the series "Print-a-Day for 30 Days." > >

Re: Morning tiger

2012-06-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice, subtle and pleasing colors. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7379077290/in/photostream/lightbox > / > > Handheld, with flash.  Old Tamron lens.  I think it's a

Re: Self portraiture

2012-06-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice portraits, but soo serious. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 8:33 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Jun 15, 2012, at 7:26 PM, David Parsons wrote: > >> #2.  Set up your tripod.  Sit where you'll be posing.  Bring camera to >> your eye and

Re: PESO Keys

2012-06-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A very appealing "at work" portrait. Great lighting, and the hat adds a touch of atmosphere and mystery. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Very nice! > > I especially like the light on her face, her fa

Re: PESO - Nikonia

2012-06-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting, especially with the woman peering out of the window. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM, frank theriault wrote: > Getting around in the mythical land of Nikonia: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/nikonia.htm

Re: Geso war of 1812 200th anniversary ceremonies in Stouffville

2012-06-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Canada had tanks in the War of 1812? I do know that you guys were on the wrong side of that war! That's a very nice album, and you captured nicely a colorful event. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 10:23 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://

Re: PESO - Good Morning, Mr. Grebe

2012-06-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great symmetry, and a wonderful feeling of peace. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 10:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: > Last Saturday I got down to the lake nice and early and got some good > light on this red-necked grebe who gave me a nice clos

Re: Geso war of 1812 200th anniversary ceremonies in Stouffville

2012-06-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The Brits burned Washington including the Capitol and the White House. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > On 2012-06-17 11:15, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> You can tell it's war of 1812 because the tanks

Re: OT: no Jobs...

2012-06-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Windows? Tested in Advance? Two incompatible terms. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 5:15 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 2:58 AM, Bob W wrote: >> >> part of Apple's appeal seems to have come from Steve Jobs and the cool wa

Re: PESO: Mimosa Buzz

2012-06-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice; I like it a lot. Great composition, nice bokeh. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 12:24 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > First off, apologies for the horrible pun of a title. > > Now, onto the photo. I took it today at the mimosa tree in m

Re: pesos keeping cool today

2012-06-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the elephant image. It looks like it's trying to decide whether to charge the camera or beg for a peanut. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 1:52 AM, David Mann wrote: > On Jun 21, 2012, at 12:45 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > >> I usually h

Re: Don't mean nothin'

2012-06-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love Pawn Stars of the History Channel. Those guys get some very interesting offers. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 1:42 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: David Mann > >> On Jun 21, 2012, at 12:04 PM, John Sessoms wrote: >>> >>> Anyway, toda

Re: OT: no Jobs...

2012-06-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The Apple Newton pedated Microsoft's crappy attempt at a tablet by several years. Both were simply ahead of their time. Timing is quite important in marketing success. What Jobs achieved was real and substantial, despite what his many critics like to believe. Among other great things, Apple sav

Re: OT: no Jobs...

2012-06-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Microsoft's first tablet was just as worthless. There were no "apps," and that is what produces the utility of the iPad and its knock-offs. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: > On 22 June 20

PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Really? I hadn't noticed . . . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 11:38 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan! > Just happened to catch an attractive blond in your shot. > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Sun, Jun 24, 2012

Re: PESO - a pair of 'em

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a great slice of city life, Ann. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 4:13 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Ann Sanfedele : > >> A big thunderstorm hit early afternoon - broke the terrible he after it >> stopped raining I went out around 4

PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a soccer dad: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976373 Comments and criticisms are solicited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Good portrait of "Batman and Superman." They look so much alike they could be brothers, or even twins. That is a bit creepy, but does not distract from the image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > I spotted

Re: Peso Big ass butterlies

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great colors and geometry; it works as well as an abstract as a nature image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: > I don't think that's legal in Massachusetts and I know it's not in Iowa. But > it's a darn nice photo

Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like that image a lot, especially the guy in the poster staring at the preacher from behind. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:48 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: frank theriault > >> Last one from my streetcorner preaching series: >> >> htt

Re: PESO - what's that song (or noise)?

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Fine image, but that is one ugly critter. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > The choir of these has been singing most of the time recently. > Sunday evening I had a chance of spotting one. It refuses to "sing" >

Re: peso killing time

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great colors and composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 4:49 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I was waiting for a friend to meet me for lunch, the restaurant had some > flowers planted in front, I had time to kill and a camera: > > http://www.f

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That would be a great project, Walt, for you and for the club! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 10:48 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > Thank you, Frank! > > I plan to continue updating that set until I get all the regulars down at > the club. I may ev

Re: PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
much better. > > > On 6/25/2012 10:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a >> soccer dad: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976373 >> >> Comments and criticisms ar

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Darn, I should have checked that out! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 12:46 AM, mike wilson wrote: > I hope they are not those horrid plastic ones. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Walk. She was definitely the queen bee of that hive. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 3:53 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > That one soccer mom has a very nice aura -- which you captured well. > > -- Walt > > > On 6/24/2012

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Now that is very nice! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > BTW: This is the real thing: > https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4310805814278&set=oa.406123262767130&type=1&theater > Dario > > -Messaggio origin

PESO: Game Face

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My great niece during a recent soccer match: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976417&size=md Comments are welcomed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Game Face

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 5:22 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > On 6/26/2012 4:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> My great niece during a recent soccer match: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976417&size

PDML Annual Photo Book

2012-06-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I received an email notice that my book was shipped yesterday! I can hardly wait to see it. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

Re: PESO/GESO - Majestic Stones and Water

2012-06-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I LOVE Banff, and your wonderful images illustrate why. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 2:08 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > I had a short conference trip to Banff earlier this month. > Despite the weather not being at its best (drizzle or snow,

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