RE: PESO: Satan's Chariot

2013-06-29 Thread Gerrit Visser
The era of solid cars. Great capture, pity the owner is not in view? The sign on shop in background approves though :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 8:46 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: GESO - Umbrellas

2013-06-29 Thread Gerrit Visser
Love image 8. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Derby Chang Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 5:43 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - Umbrellas As Frank said, taking pictures in the rain = fun.

RE: Now Mozilla is getting on my nerves.

2013-06-29 Thread Gerrit Visser
Switch to Chrome, no obtrusive updates. I dropped Firefox years ago due to the same irritation. They should get it right the first time! Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 7:37 PM To: pdml@pdml.net

RE: PESO Muruga's lunch / first K-5II pic

2013-06-28 Thread Gerrit Visser
Usenet, dial up modems starting at 300 baud, acoustic couplers, paper tape punching/reading at 110 baud. Ah, the memories Thank you for providing another sink hole for my time :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Sent:

RE: PESO Muruga's lunch / first K-5II pic

2013-06-28 Thread Gerrit Visser
List Subject: Re: PESO Muruga's lunch / first K-5II pic On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 03:02:25PM -0400, Gerrit Visser wrote: Usenet, dial up modems starting at 300 baud, acoustic couplers, paper tape punching/reading at 110 baud. Ah, the memories You had 300 baud modems? We had to implement RFC

RE: PESO - Red Winged Blackbird (male)

2013-06-28 Thread Gerrit Visser
Well managed depth of field, esp out of focus leaves in front. And good job avoiding the deluge :-) gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 11:25 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Red Winged

RE: Question about lightroom after upgrading to 5

2013-06-27 Thread Gerrit Visser
And at the end of the import it will tell you that it didn't convert them to DNG after all :-) At least that is what LR4 does for my photos from the WG2. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Eric Weir Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 12:26 PM To:

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-26 Thread Gerrit Visser
not to completely mess up your settings? Brave lad! :-) On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 10:18 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: I'll bring it on Fri, will leave it with you for a week? I will use Pat's K100D in meantime or the WG2. gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-25 Thread Gerrit Visser
The Brawley Thanks, Gerrit. I'm actually quite interested to work with a K-5 for a bit to see just how it differs from the K20D. On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: You are welcome to borrow mine anytime! Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-24 Thread Gerrit Visser
You are welcome to borrow mine anytime! Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 9:05 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley Thanks, Christine. And you can be sure that if I had a K-5

RE: buying a camera from Canada

2013-06-21 Thread Gerrit Visser
We use Pentax Canada in Mississauga, Ontario, no outsourcing. http://pentax.ca/en/support/repair_centres.php Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 10:50 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: buying a camera

RE: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

2013-06-20 Thread Gerrit Visser
I watched Joe Craig work one time, while he was taking photos of my wife and I. He chats away, getting you to open up your feelings a bit or talk about someting important in your life, a hobby, a loved one etc., and voila he gets great shots. No explicit posing for the most part. The stolen

RE: PESO: Clematis

2013-06-16 Thread Gerrit Visser
Great colours, and interestig contrast in the shapes. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 12:45 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Clematis

RE: camera for travel and hiking

2013-06-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
We have had great success with our WG2 on tours such as camel rides, 4x4 desert trips etc. And underwater of course although it is really wierd rinsing off yuor camera after salt water snorkelling. Really happy with the images. My wife often used the WG2 instead of her K100D during our recent

RE: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

2013-06-14 Thread Gerrit Visser
Good capture, at least something was moving in that wind. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:11 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant A cheap and transparent

RE: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

2013-06-14 Thread Gerrit Visser
Great colours. The darkness increases the effect. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 1:29 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday This was the scene just outside the club where

RE: June PUG is up

2013-06-14 Thread Gerrit Visser
Fav's are: The Forest for the Trees Eucalyptus Forest These seem to evoke the theme best for me. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:21 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: June PUG is up

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-14 Thread Gerrit Visser
Just bring your flash, it will light the way down. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:29 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO The Brawley Thank you indeed, Ann! :-) I appreciate the

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-14 Thread Gerrit Visser
I just saw that on The Brawley FB page that all 74 were uploaded. Not quite sure how you selected the ones you showed on PDML, difficult choices! You really captured the flavour/feel of the place. Enough to make me want to go there, soon :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

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

2013-06-14 Thread Gerrit Visser
I would invole the Photography Friendly Workplace Act of 2012 if it doesn't get moved. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 11:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Mark B. (Another workplace

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
The Queensway near Kipling. Covenient to bus stop so a few drinks dont create a problem with driving or biking :-) http://myttc.ca/queensway_and_brawley-zorra Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, June

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
Good captures of the mood. Jive shows activity without making you focus on details. East Wing has some familiar looking snaps on the wall? Should it be labelled Wall of Fame? :-) Aretha-esque really captures the live music feel. I hope there will be Sunday blues gigs again! High ISO shots would

RE: Pentax K5 does not recognize Sigma 8-16 lens

2013-06-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
-2013 13:28, Gerrit Visser wrote: Have you checked with something such as Exif tool? If the info shows there and not LR, then you might have to use a hex editor to modify cameraraw.dll to 'add' the lens. I had to do that for my Sigma 18-250 HSM lens. Also had to add a lens profile to Camera Raw

RE: Pentax K5 does not recognize Sigma 8-16 lens

2013-06-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
Have you checked with something such as Exif tool? If the info shows there and not LR, then you might have to use a hex editor to modify cameraraw.dll to 'add' the lens. I had to do that for my Sigma 18-250 HSM lens. Also had to add a lens profile to Camera Raw. Gerrit -Original Message-

RE: Pentax K5 does not recognize Sigma 8-16 lens

2013-06-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
-2013 13:28, Gerrit Visser wrote: Have you checked with something such as Exif tool? If the info shows there and not LR, then you might have to use a hex editor to modify cameraraw.dll to 'add' the lens. I had to do that for my Sigma 18-250 HSM lens. Also had to add a lens profile to Camera

RE: Might as well stir the pot ...

2013-06-03 Thread Gerrit Visser
And another tread moved up on the ladder on the way to Stasi-like oversight in the worlds most outspokenly free country. Sad, very sad. There will be quite a few people involved at the company end to satisfy these type of requests. A company I was on contract to would submit clear text trouble

RE: PESO: Legs

2013-06-02 Thread Gerrit Visser
The viewing gallery in the back is great framing. A bit of cropping on the sides would maybe provide an enhanced view? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:28 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-05-31 Thread Gerrit Visser
, May 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: So really they are saying what I learned to say at a company we both worked for: Thank you for your input. This of course meant that I mostly ignored it :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

RE: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-05-30 Thread Gerrit Visser
, May 29, 2013 8:03 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Adobe acknowledges cool reception Now, was that Company A ('80's) or Company I ('90's)? ;-) On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: So really they are saying what I learned to say at a company we both

RE: Adobe acknowledges cool reception

2013-05-29 Thread Gerrit Visser
So really they are saying what I learned to say at a company we both worked for: Thank you for your input. This of course meant that I mostly ignored it :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:23 AM

RE: Pentax K-30 in-camera RAW histogram approximation (UniWB, various tweaks)

2013-05-22 Thread Gerrit Visser
Excellent article. Thank you Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:51 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax K-30 in-camera RAW histogram approximation (UniWB, various tweaks) On Wed,

RE: PESO - Triumph Bonneville

2013-05-22 Thread Gerrit Visser
Its just a flicker, happens in Chrome as well. Great photo BTW. Love the reflections on the shiny parts. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:59 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO -

RE: PESO: Bartending's Dark Side

2013-05-20 Thread Gerrit Visser
That is a very gritty type photo, excellent. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:41 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Bartending's Dark Side You see a lot of things working in a dive bar like the

RE: OT Well Flickr has gone and screwed the pooch

2013-05-20 Thread Gerrit Visser
I'm working on my own site for other reasons. Using Wordpress. Resurrected PhotoQ and am adding some custom templates for Nextgen. The goal is to host PESO's and GESO style stuff. http://photo.psgv.ca is a start, needs galleries/GESO's which is what I am working on in a VM. Gerrit

RE: OT Well Flickr has gone and screwed the pooch

2013-05-20 Thread Gerrit Visser
We can talk, over coffee of course :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:06 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT Well Flickr has gone and screwed the pooch That's not the half of it.

RE: PESO - Biker Down

2013-05-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
Interesting timing on the capture. The position of arms, legs sort of mimic the bike handle bars and frame. A good balnace. Maybe as a result my eyes are drawn to the phone? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, May

RE: PESO: One that almost got away (LeeAnn again)

2013-05-18 Thread Gerrit Visser
I prefer this one over the colour ones you posted earlier. Somehow the monochrome removes distractions? The leaves tie is nicely with her outfit. The highlight on her right eye is very effective as well. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of

RE: OT - This is Why Your Pictures Suck

2013-05-17 Thread Gerrit Visser
Can one assume that he just finished reading The Tyranny of Niceness? gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 1:12 PM To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: OT - This is Why Your Pictures Suck 1. You’re

RE: FA 77/1.8 Limited vs. Samyang 85/1.4

2013-05-17 Thread Gerrit Visser
Having been in the drivers and back seat (at different times) of a 308GT4 I can attest as to why that is :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 9:14 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: FA

RE: PESO - street scene

2013-05-16 Thread Gerrit Visser
Wonderful shading. The pedestrian leaving the scene seems to tie the building to a time gone by. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:18 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - street scene

RE: STREETSHOTS122081879 02.resized | Roman Melihhov Photography

2013-05-16 Thread Gerrit Visser
The shot would look better if the lady on left was out of focus. Catching him with his head down as well as the lady on RH side makes for an interesting effect. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Roman Melihhov Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013

RE: Peso - Cotty, the model

2013-05-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
Appealing somehow. The contrast between the 2 styles of doors are part of the appeal but so is the missing-teeth smile. Hope they open soon, seems like it is worth the walk? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Tuesday, May

RE: Peso - Cotty, the model

2013-05-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso - Cotty, the model On 5/15/2013 06:54, Gerrit Visser wrote: Appealing somehow. The contrast between the 2

RE: Boris PESO #26 - ...

2013-05-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
I like the balance between the main figure offset to the left and the lockers offset on rh side. Seems tocreate a balance eventhough they are are different depths and densities. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent:

RE: PESO Dark roast

2013-05-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
Yes indeed. The aroma is amazing, even before brewing the coffee. We (Bruce and I) now have the challenge of trying to find something like these particular beans locally. Saudi Arabia is not a big coffee exporter, I bought them recently in a herb/spice shop in the Old Souk in Dubai. Not sure when

RE: PESO - A Night on the Town

2013-05-13 Thread Gerrit Visser
Very industrial. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 8:21 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - A Night on the Town It doesn't get much more exciting than this:

RE: File numbering info

2013-05-11 Thread Gerrit Visser
Can you alter the prefix, e.g. from IMGP to IMGR? I just let mine roll over. Even with 2 of us shooting separate cameras, the occasional conflict is automagically taken care of when importing with LightRoom. Importing into date specific folders helps to keep photos separated as well. Gerrit

RE: PESO - Scarlet Skyline

2013-05-10 Thread Gerrit Visser
Excellent. The birds give it life. Same applies to sunsets: Often the 15-20 minutes after the sun goes under the horizon produces the best photos. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013 10:45

RE: OT Rounder circles

2013-05-10 Thread Gerrit Visser
You have to admit that rounded corners is excellent Feng Shui. Wonder when the takedown notice from Adobe will come, the 'ad' is that good. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 3:09 PM To: Pentax Discuss

RE: PESO: Worn Out

2013-05-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
I bought an IPS monitor last year after seeing one in action. Amazing difference, esp once calibrated. My laptop screen was also calibrated at same time. While not as good as the IPS, it helped a lot while we were travelling. Can you borrow a calibrator locally like I did? Gerrit -Original

PESO: Lone Tulip

2013-05-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
At the end of our recent long cruise, we spent some time in Holland, amongst other things to visit the Keukenhof. Although I was born in NL, I have never seen that mass of flowers in the spring because I just never visited at the right time. The flowers were all very late this year due to weather

RE: May PUG - Bookmarks - is Up

2013-05-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
All Quiet on the Western Front: an interesting juxtapostion of order out of the chaos of war. The Shadow of the Wind: the sand look reminds of the wind For the Term of His Natural Life: Great capture of the mood. The monochrome highlights the cruelty of life in Port Arthur although I think you

RE: PESO - Hopp (repost)

2013-05-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
Makes you wonder how that will end :-) Great timing. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Toralf Lund Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 4:31 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Hopp (repost) Hello again, Just thought I might send this

RE: PESO Sales Cycle

2013-05-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
I think the caption makes it a better photo. Good job on managing the reflection in the glass. Gerrit I had thought of calling and meeting you there, now wishing I had. -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2013

RE: PESO: Lone Tulip

2013-05-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
[mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Kenneth Waller Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:55 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Lone Tulip Nice capture, but I see it stronger in a portrait orientation. -Original Message- From: Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Lone

RE: OT Striking a blow for cropping

2013-05-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
I was recently reminded of the benefits of cropping while letting Picasa does its face recognition thing on 89,000+ photos/scans. The faces recognition crops of my wife showed an incredible range of expressions over the many years I have know her. Were I to look at the source photos, those

RE: DA 18 - 135 mm anyone?

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
A) look sharp to my eyes. B) sends me to the login page I have been looking at various shots from our recent trip. All 10,000 shot with 18-250 Tamron or Sigma. There are some that aren't sharp but the ones that are good, i.e. subject and composition, are sharp enough for me. I don't have a prime

RE: PESO: Worn Out

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
Love the effect and combination of shadows and highlights. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:59 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Worn Out Had a few spare moments to take the macro lens

RE: GESO: Mussel beach macro!

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
That highlight on first photo really cathes the eye. Usually mussels are borign black, good catch. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Bray Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 2:34 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: Mussel beach macro!

RE: OT For the cyclists here

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
But if it is covered by insurance, it is still 'public' money. Insurance companies get their money from... you guessed it.. people like you and me. My premiums go to pay for someone else's incident. Its not like the person who had the incident is taking responsibility and paying the expenses

RE: DA 18 - 135 mm anyone?

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
my DA 35/2.8 Ltd over on Thursday, so you can try that. Wear eye protection. :-) On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: A) look sharp to my eyes. B) sends me to the login page I have been looking at various shots from our recent trip. All 10,000 shot with 18

RE: OT Photoshop CC spurs competitive market for Photoshop replacement

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
One of the falacies of cloud anything is that everyone has good internet access, esp. upload speeds. This is not the case in most rural areas of North America. I would go so far as to say that in Canada it is not even true in urban areas. Until recently my upload was a stellar 512kb/s. While

RE: OT For the cyclists here

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
I own a car, therefor I pay insurance. Being able to choose which company makes no difference as to who gets to use the money that I pay, I get no say whatsover as to whose accidents get paid out or not. So really I have no choice, I pay. Now suppose person x, a car driver insured by the same

RE: OT For the cyclists here

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
you likely pay a few pennies a year for cyclists' injuries and deaths. Don't worry so much about it. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com Sent: May 7, 2013 5/7/13 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: OT For the cyclists here I

RE: OT RIP film effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
His method involved more personal artistry it seems to me. His ideas will live on in some form as some up and coming artist will 'discover' his works and build on them. gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Tuesday, May 7,

RE: PESO - Wendy

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
A warm feeling from the colours and graceful pose. The shot has a classic look and feel to it. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Doug Brewer Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Wendy hi, kids, I

RE: PESO - The Spring Ride

2013-05-07 Thread Gerrit Visser
The messy look is appealing, makes the photo less sterile, it might otherwise have been a simple product shot. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:11 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

RE: PESO - Visitors

2013-05-06 Thread Gerrit Visser
I like the translucent tail feathers. A caption might read, is the food better on the other side? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Monday, May 6, 2013 2:49 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Visitors

RE: PESO - First Grebe of the Year

2013-05-06 Thread Gerrit Visser
Rising like a phoenix out of the water... The vertical reflections are a lovely contrast to the circular ripples. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 6, 2013 10:38 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

RE: PESO: Family Group!

2013-05-02 Thread Gerrit Visser
Very majestic. There is one on the left that was obviously recently in the water.Good capture. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Alan C Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 4:47 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Family Group! A peaceful scene at

RE: 2 PESOs, tonight's dinner

2013-05-01 Thread Gerrit Visser
Good capture of the meal. I find the angle you took this one from more apealing than the others in the album. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 3:12 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: 2 PESOs,

RE: Price drops and specials (USA)

2013-05-01 Thread Gerrit Visser
But you have to buy a kit or body to get the discount. My dreams of a DA* 50 are fading, and I refuse to go back to work. Canuckistan might be on a different planet though and thus different pricing, we are a long ways north. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

RE: PESO - September Rain - 1969

2013-04-30 Thread Gerrit Visser
The photo has a painting like quality to it. The texture on the wall enhances that feeling. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:11 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - September Rain -

RE: PESO 2013 - The Last Posterous Post - GDG

2013-04-28 Thread Gerrit Visser
Hi Godfrey, crisp and clear, just what you need for a blog. And similar to the original blog so good continuity for your audience. A couple of things that I do on Wordpress sites. 1) either break the posts so that you get an intro then click to see whole post, or limit the numbers of posts on

RE: OT PESO - The Light

2013-04-27 Thread Gerrit Visser
Very striking. Looks as if you didn't lose any detail in the shadows. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Savage Sent: April 27, 2013 3:15 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT PESO - The Light G'day All, One from my recent trip

RE: Cruise: model release?

2013-04-23 Thread Gerrit Visser
We just returned from a 90 day cruise, never once used a model release. Off the ship I asked permission to photograph, particularly in Muslim countries such as Indonesia, Egypt and Tunisia. For general crowd shots no big deal. On the ship I didn't ask because they asked me to take the photo, e.g.

RE: OT - Coffee terminology in the USA

2013-04-22 Thread Gerrit Visser
Is that FF in M42 or FF in K mount? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: April 22, 2013 7:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT - Coffee terminology in the USA On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM, Brian Walters

RE: OT - Coffee terminology in the USA

2013-04-21 Thread Gerrit Visser
If it is a decent place, i.e.. not Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts et al, then ask for a longo (the o is pronounced as a u). Essentially it is an double espresso but they keep it pumping longer. This is how they make regular coffee in NL and it is great. Not watered down like an Americano. Latte is

RE: OT - Coffee terminology in the USA

2013-04-21 Thread Gerrit Visser
Saffron adds a lovely twist to coffee as well. Recently learned that from a spice shop owner in Dubai. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of steve harley Sent: April 21, 2013 2:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT - Coffee

RE: OT - Coffee terminology in the USA

2013-04-21 Thread Gerrit Visser
Buy a tin of Illy, it is EU roast, and imported to North America. Get dark roast, the medium doesn't do it for real flavour :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Igor Roshchin Sent: April 21, 2013 2:59 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT -

RE: OT - Coffee terminology in the USA

2013-04-21 Thread Gerrit Visser
I can vouch for the quality of Bruce's brewing. In fact next week I will bring over some beans from Indonesia (Ujung Padang to be specific.) to try out using your press. Then I can compare to espresso method. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf

RE: OT: Lightroom 5 public beta available

2013-04-18 Thread Gerrit Visser
What, the Mac world is not perfect? What a shock. :-) Next time that you need to do a large download, come on over for a cappuccino :-) Lots of bandwidth here. You are correct though, an SSD upgrade buys you a lot of performance. LR4 on my HP ProBook was a joy to use for editing the 10,000+

RE: OT: Lightroom 5 public beta available

2013-04-18 Thread Gerrit Visser
: April 18, 2013 3:56 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Lightroom 5 public beta available On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: What, the Mac world is not perfect? What a shock. :-) Perfection is relative. :-) Next time that you need to do

RE: PESO -- Cold Spring Morning

2013-04-17 Thread Gerrit Visser
Lovely soft feel to the photo. He looks rather full of himself, was he posing for the camera? I noticed that you were at ISO800, was that intentional to soften the result with a bit of 'grain'? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of

RE: PESO - Dad, the Philco and a Swivel Chair - 1959

2013-04-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
Yes, it is great to see things in the background. Sometimes the background is the foreground. Everything contributes to memories. I have photos of my parents engagement in 1930's. In the background through a glass door you can see the cable radio distribution amplifiers in their apartment!

RE: OT: For you Formula 1/racing enthusiasts

2013-04-09 Thread Gerrit Visser
At time of those events it was very dangerous, and deadly in F1. The result of those deaths is present day racing safety. I agree with the high though. I miss my 308GT4 track events :-) Nothing like going 140kmh down a long straight, knowing there is a 90 degree turn at the end of it. Re: the

RE: K-5 IIs locks up - did the recent firmware updates fix, it?

2013-04-09 Thread Gerrit Visser
I put almost 6000 shots on my K5 this last trip. No lock ups. My Sigma 18-250 would on occasion refuse to focus at 18mm, just needed a wiggle on the zoom barrel to wake it up. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: April 9,

RE: PESO: What a K-5 can do

2012-12-29 Thread Gerrit Visser
Sehr schon. You can almost feel the hum. I guess the bars worked as a tripod? Love the K5 for low lighting work. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher Sent: December 29, 2012 3:17 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: What a

RE: GESO - 12 for 2012

2012-12-29 Thread Gerrit Visser
I am not even going to try and pick a favourite. But if you force me, it would be Lee and Bittersweet for portraits. Looking forward to more from you in 2013. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: December 29, 2012 2:24 PM

RE: GESO - 12 for 2012

2012-12-29 Thread Gerrit Visser
BTW, for anyone in Toronto area, you need to see these photos in person to fully appreciate them. Amazing work! Gerrit -Original Message- From: Gerrit Visser [mailto:gerrit...@gmail.com] Sent: December 29, 2012 3:29 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: GESO - 12 for 2012 I am

RE: PESO: Green Snow

2012-12-28 Thread Gerrit Visser
Looks very menacing? Nice effect. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: December 28, 2012 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Green Snow We had about 6 inches of snow the other day, and it stuck to the

RE: PESO: King Herod's View

2012-12-28 Thread Gerrit Visser
-Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: December 28, 2012 4:27 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: King Herod's View Sure love the colour of the sea there. On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote

PESO: King Herod's View

2012-12-27 Thread Gerrit Visser
This is the view from King Herod's palace. We had the pleasure of visiting Caesarea in April 2011 while on a Grand World Voyage. http://photo.psgv.ca/king-herods-view/ Looking over Boris's galleries reminded me of your visit. Gerrit -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Book Every So Often - Intimate

2012-12-27 Thread Gerrit Visser
Very nice photos. This was produced entirely in LR? I need to do a better job on this upcoming trip to package the best shots each week or several weeks. Will have to try and meet up next time we are in Sydney, love the city. Gerrit http://photo.psgv.ca -Original Message- From: PDML

RE: OT, kickstarter for Acme catalogue poster

2012-12-26 Thread Gerrit Visser
Good catch -) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: December 26, 2012 8:48 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT, kickstarter for Acme catalogue poster And sure enough, when we walked into that great

RE: PESO: Northern part of Norway

2012-12-26 Thread Gerrit Visser
I'll second that opinion Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Kenneth Waller Sent: December 26, 2012 12:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Northern part of Norway Stig, the portrait is flat out outstanding! -Original

RE: PESO 2012 - Olmec - GDG

2012-12-26 Thread Gerrit Visser
Very nice, the feeling conveyed is of antiquity, as is the subject. A bit tightly cropped at top and bottom though, 2-3mm more space might make a difference? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: December 26, 2012 1:50 PM

RE: OT - for the gear heads speed freaks in the group

2012-12-26 Thread Gerrit Visser
Thank you, nothing quite like the sound of a high revving engine Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: December 26, 2012 2:31 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT - for the gear heads speed freaks in the group

RE: PESO - A Parkdale Christmas

2012-12-25 Thread Gerrit Visser
Nice shot. there are always good subjects in Parkdale. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: December 25, 2012 1:13 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - A Parkdale Christmas Merry Christmas to all our friends on

RE: HoHoHo

2012-12-25 Thread Gerrit Visser
Ascii art liives on and on. Nicely done Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: December 25, 2012 9:54 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: HoHoHo ° _██_*。*. / . \ .˛* .˛.*.★* *★ 。* . (´• ̮•)*˛°* /.♫.♫\*˛. * ˛_Π_. *

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