Re: PESO - damselflies acrobics

2018-08-05 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Ann Op 2018-08-05 om 21:30 schreef ann sanfedele: Oh those damn damsels! nice shot, Henk.. -- 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: Swallowtail

2018-08-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Beautiful butterfly, well captured. I would think yours  looks very similar to the butterfly on wiki for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail - Papilio glaucus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio_glaucus Henk Op 2018-08-06 om 17:22 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: yes; your link is the same as the link in

Re: August PUG (Rusted) is up

2018-08-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Alan. Glad you like my aged slide. Henk Op 2018-08-06 om 16:43 schreef Alan C: Missed out on this one. I like Henk's "Tractor" & Brian's "Ute", or what's left of them. Alan C. On 06-Aug-18 02:30 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all, It's amazing how old rusted objects make for some gr

Re: Photo of the Day by WWF

2018-08-07 Thread Henk Terhell
Great pic! That is a real blueprint. Henk Op 2018-08-07 om 07:25 schreef Ken Waller: Haven't been very active photographically lately but was recently advised my photo "Blue Butt" was chosen as Photo of the Day by the World Wildlife Fund. http://dailywildlifephoto.nathab.com/photos/12049-blu

Re: PESO Engelsmanplaat

2018-08-07 Thread Henk Terhell
Toine, a beautiful view on this area. How did you get there? Henk Op 2018-08-07 om 20:07 schreef Toine: A sand plate called Engelsmanplaat (that would translate as Englishman Plate) in the Waddenzee https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/content/engelsman-plaat/lightbox/ KP, DA18-250 The Waddenzee

Re: PESO Butterfly

2018-08-14 Thread Henk Terhell
Nice pics and butterfly. Search for similar photos in Flickr (a handy utility) led me to Gulf fritillary or passion butterfly (Agraulis vanillae),  see wiki: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agraulis_vanillae Henk Op 2018-08-14 om 07:52 schreef Larry Colen: I have no idea what sort, he was hangi

Re: PESO Butterfly

2018-08-14 Thread Henk Terhell
wiki english: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_fritillary Op 2018-08-14 om 09:28 schreef Henk Terhell: Nice pics and butterfly. Search for similar photos in Flickr (a handy utility) led me to Gulf fritillary or passion butterfly (Agraulis vanillae),  see wiki: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki

PESO: another spread-winged damselfly

2018-08-14 Thread Henk Terhell
A lot of activity these days of the damselflies around a ditch bordering my backyard. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/43103990365/ Henk -- 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

Re: PESO: another butterfly

2018-08-14 Thread Henk Terhell
Nice pic, Subash. Looks very exotic - I wished we had such type of jokers around here :) Henk Op 2018-08-14 om 10:23 schreef Subash Jeyan: close on the heels of Larry, another butterfly, called joker: http://something-feathered.in/2018/08/14/joker/ shot with the sigma 150-500 at 500mm. my so

Re: PESOs (4) - Gouda Town Hall

2018-08-15 Thread Henk Terhell
Nice impression of the town. Seeing the umbrellas you have avoided the recent dry heat period in our country. Henk Op 2018-08-15 om 03:48 schreef Rick Womer: We spent a few pleasant hours in Gouda. Yes, it’s where the cheese comes from. The town hall is a remarkable building, especially since

PESO: prepare for landing, please

2018-08-20 Thread Henk Terhell
A nice pastime comparable to plane spotting: Here an action picture of a dragonfly, probably the southern migrant hawker (Aeshna affinis). https://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/44093657761 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSU

Re: PESO: prepare for landing, please

2018-08-21 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Larry Op 2018-08-21 om 00:20 schreef l...@red4est.com: Show off! Great job on a really tough shot On August 20, 2018 2:06:33 PM PDT, Henk Terhell wrote: A nice pastime comparable to plane spotting: Here an action picture of a dragonfly, probably the southern migrant hawker (Aeshna

Re: PESO: prepare for landing, please

2018-08-21 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Paul Op 2018-08-21 om 00:01 schreef Paul Stenquist: Excellent! A difficult shot. Paul On Aug 20, 2018, at 5:06 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: A nice pastime comparable to plane spotting: Here an action picture of a dragonfly, probably the southern migrant hawker (Aeshna affinis). https

Re: PESO: prepare for landing, please

2018-08-21 Thread Henk Terhell
of the body contrasted with the motion blur of the wings. Simple background works well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 5:07 PM Henk Terhell wrote: A nice pastime comparable to plane spotting: Here an action picture of a dragonfly, probably

PESO: one more flight arrival

2018-08-22 Thread Henk Terhell
Here a bee arrival on chincherinchee (wonder flower): The bee carries already a heavy load of nectar. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/43455954314 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO: one more flight arrival

2018-08-22 Thread Henk Terhell
2018-08-22 om 15:58 schreef ann sanfedele: Love this! so 1/800 stops the body but we still get the flutter  -- How long did you sit/stand there waiting for this perfect moment? ann On 8/22/2018 3:26 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Here a bee arrival on chincherinchee (wonder flower): The bee carries al

Re: PESO: Before The Storm 2

2018-08-24 Thread Henk Terhell
Malcolm, pretty dramatic sky! It is a reassurance to know you have a WR camera :) Henk Op 2018-08-23 om 20:27 schreef Malcolm Smith: A while since I posted a photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/44024928061/ Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: Ball Head Question

2018-08-25 Thread Henk Terhell
Vanguard is not the way to go in my opinion. I always had on my tripod a Manfrotto ball head with RC2 quick release plate on a 323 base plate. This easily carries my K-1 with a  1.5 kg telelens on a collar. Recently I bought for flower pics a sturdy mini tripod with ballhead, but this has an Ar

Re: Ball Head Question

2018-08-26 Thread Henk Terhell
e how they stack up. Mark On 8/25/2018 2:54 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Vanguard is not the way to go in my opinion. I always had on my tripod a Manfrotto ball head with RC2 quick release plate on a 323 base plate. This easily carries my K-1 with a  1.5 kg telelens on a collar. Recently I boug

Re: Ball Head Question

2018-08-27 Thread Henk Terhell
rom rotating on the plate. That feature (which apparently is only on some plates) and the availability of an L bracket for the K1 led to look at Arca Swiss compatible heads.  I think I'll take a look at Manfrotto's offerings and see how they stack up. Mark On 8/25/2018 2:54 PM, Hen

PESO: free model

2018-09-02 Thread Henk Terhell
While taking some pics of flowers in a dune valley, this vagrant darter (I think) landed on my pants begging me to take some pics. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/43500280805 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: GESO: PHALABORWA ORCHID SHOW

2018-09-02 Thread Henk Terhell
Nicely framed pictures with a lot of color variety. Assuming these were taken with the available light and automatic WB, I would myself have shifted the white balance up slightly up in Kelvin on all pics. Henk Op 2018-09-01 om 13:10 schreef Jack Davis: Lighting and color tone consistently we

Re: Peso - Where were you?

2018-09-02 Thread Henk Terhell
Ann, nice colors of the graffiti (thanks to the K5?). But it looks indeed unheimisch there, moreover with that question there to which the writer wants no answer. Henk Op 2018-09-02 om 14:43 schreef ann sanfedele: Saturday morning on St Mark's Place https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-

Re: Peso - Where were you?

2018-09-09 Thread Henk Terhell
l enhances that I think. Bob -very bizzare stuff with the hotlink!   Right - that protective scaffolding ain't so protective. rather nicely fits with the theme tho. ann On 9/2/2018 3:12 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Ann, nice colors of the graffiti (thanks to the K5?). But it looks indeed unhei

Re: PESO: 8 butterflies & 2 moths

2018-09-10 Thread Henk Terhell
Subash, beautiful creatures well captured! Henk Op 2018-09-10 om 06:52 schreef Subash Jeyan: three of us had gone to veedur dam near chennai in the hopes of seeing raptors. we just managed to sight one short-towed snake eagle flying high above. but had plenty of luck with butterflies though :)

Re: PESO: 8 butterflies & 2 moths

2018-09-10 Thread Henk Terhell
This for me is a dilemma when shooting butterflies, whether to use a macro lens or a telelens, and APS-C or FF. Some butterflies allow you to get as close as 1/2 meter. However others in the field are easily disturbed if approaching. With a macro lens as the FA 100/2.8 or Tamron 90/2.8A, a high r

Re: PESO: 8 butterflies & 2 moths

2018-09-11 Thread Henk Terhell
Reading from wikipedia: Danaus genutia, the common tiger, is one of the common butterflies of India. It belongs to the "crows and tigers", that is, the Danainae group of the brush-footed butterflies family. The butterfly is also called striped tiger in India to differentiate it from the equall

Re: PESO: In Flight

2018-09-24 Thread Henk Terhell
Great in flight shot! Henk Op 2018-09-23 om 15:35 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: This young lady has been visiting us lately in the mornings when we ar in the hot tub. She has, however, been quite skittish and avoiding my attempts to obtain a portrait. This is the best I have been able to capture

Re: GESO: more butterflies

2018-09-27 Thread Henk Terhell
Subash, very nice pics and interesting to see the butterfly species of your area. Henk Op 2018-09-27 om 17:36 schreef Subash Jeyan: some more butterflies: http://something-feathered.in/2018/09/27/more-butterflies/ k5iis and the DAL 50-200 WR comments appreciated, ~subash -- PDML Pentax

Re: PESO - Bridge at Cutagee Lake

2018-09-30 Thread Henk Terhell
The afternoon light goes well with the color of the steel construction. Could have been your choice for the August PUG! Henk Op 2018-09-30 om 07:01 schreef Brian Walters: G'day all Not sure about this one. The afternoon light on the bridge structure was appealing but I'm not sure about the co

Re: PUG Themes for 2019

2018-10-05 Thread Henk Terhell
Fine for me (i.e. no need to consult wikipedia this time:)) Henk Op 2018-10-04 om 23:10 schreef Brian Walters: 'morning all Here's some suggested themes - what say you? Happy to consider other suggestions provided they aren't too obscure (PUG participation being fairly low, very obscure theme

Re: PUG Themes for 2019

2018-10-06 Thread Henk Terhell
That sounds like a PUG of 2 submissions:) Henk Op 2018-10-06 om 13:51 schreef Brian Walters: On 06 October 2018 at 16:17 mike wilson wrote: Sonorous interiors. I was hoping you'd forgotten about that :-) Maybe if you and Bruce undertake to make submissions on that theme Cheers Bria

Re: something to read (and photos too)

2018-10-10 Thread Henk Terhell
Subash, interesting story and nice pictures. I didn't realize there were so many frogmouth species. Must be a real challenge to spot in the wild. The only frogmouth species I have ever seen was on my trip to south Australia, the tawny frogmouth of which I took a picture: https://www.flickr.com/

Re: PUG Themes for 2019

2018-10-11 Thread Henk Terhell
How about a portrait of a beer drinker? Op 2018-10-11 om 21:11 schreef mike wilson: On 11 October 2018 at 17:48 John wrote: On 10/7/2018 06:11, mike wilson wrote: On 07 October 2018 at 00:42 Brian Walters wrote: On 07 October 2018 at 01:18 Henk Terhell wrote: That sounds like a PUG

Re: Photo Annuals starting to ship

2017-05-03 Thread Henk Terhell
My hard copy arrived today! It is a real gem. The cover and foreword is great fun. Henk Op 2017-05-02 om 16:03 schreef Mark Roberts: I just received notification that the books I ordered last week shipped yesterday. I might have them by the end of the week. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Photo Annuals starting to ship

2017-05-03 Thread Henk Terhell
Chris, I can assure you it's worth another sleepless night :-) Henk Op 2017-05-03 om 18:24 schreef Chris Mitchell: Mine arrives tomorrow. Shipping from Eindhoven, so I imagine you're a bit closer than me, Henk! Chris On 3 May 2017 at 14:05, Henk Terhell wrote: My hard copy arr

Re: For my list buds of a certain age, especially :-) special road trip

2017-05-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Ann, great to watch, in particular the first video! Never been there but this is almost the same experience except not knowing how hot it is there. Perhaps I can steal one of these frames for the next PUG.;-) Henk Op 2017-05-06 om 19:02 schreef ann sanfedele: Instead of watching the news or c

Re: Semi-OT: Maybe getting a new laptop?

2017-05-28 Thread Henk Terhell
I would think it is cheaper and safer to buy a new Windows 10 PC than a linux PC with comparable performance. Then install linux on a partition if you like and keep your Photoshop on Windows10. I have a couple of older desktops and a laptop which are solely running linux distros (Debian, Xubuntu

Re: Question about video-editing software

2017-06-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Igor. I have only used MS Windows Movie Maker a couple of times. I still have it but as said this is no longer updated. There is a recent article in techradar on best alternatives to Movie Maker: https://goo.gl/shns8B Henk Op 2017-06-06 om 20:58 schreef Igor PDML-StR: Alright, - I'v

Re: July PUG is up

2017-07-05 Thread Henk Terhell
Op 2017-07-05 om 15:51 schreef ann sanfedele: I wish there had been three more leaf photos because the index page looks so lovely - like a stained glass window - but with that last photo dangling Yeah, gotta admit Wheatfield's shot is striking - The puppy is doing good things for his head

PESO; Biberbunker

2017-07-20 Thread Henk Terhell
Some shots taken last night at the Biberbunker nearby. This was one the few radar stations of the Germans during WWII at the coast of Holland. This was a very secret area run by the German airforce and was not part of the Atlantic Wall. No shot was fired from here, but many allied airplanes fro

Re: PESO: Leader of the Pack

2017-07-22 Thread Henk Terhell
Great fun! Looks like not all will survive however if unattended, knowing the habits of huskys. Henk Op 2017-07-22 om 21:43 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: Bandit and some of his friends: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2017/7/22/leader-of-the-pack Comments are invited Dan Ma

Re: PESO: Leader of the Pack

2017-07-23 Thread Henk Terhell
Yes I see the difference now with the mother and daughter huskies which are frequent guests in our house in holiday periods. These are blue eyed and are pretty quiet inside now they get older. But when young they used to eat a lot more than their pet food. Here at rest: https://flic.kr/p/RX1vk1

Re: September PUG - "Abandoned" - is UP!

2017-09-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Op 2017-09-06 om 04:35 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: A very interesting and impressive gallery. "Subterranean Cistern," by by Matt Emmett, is a simply stunning image. I spent quite a time just staring into it. I also love "Black Dyke" by Henk Terhell. It is a classic c

Re: Adobe doesn't seem to want my money

2017-10-21 Thread Henk Terhell
My current workflow is with LR 4 RAW DNG and making sometimes final adjustments not possible in LR 4 (e.g. perspective correction) in Elements 9 (free copy received with my Epson scanner). I bought LR 4 more than 5 years ago and therefore costs sofar are only some $ 30/year. New K-1 lenses are n

Re: Adobe doesn't seem to want my money

2017-10-24 Thread Henk Terhell
stand alone back in November last year, so far so good On Sat, Oct 21, 2017 at 4:49 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: My current workflow is with LR 4 RAW DNG and making sometimes final adjustments not possible in LR 4 (e.g. perspective correction) in Elements 9 (free copy received with my Epson scanner). I b

Re: PUG themes for 2018

2017-11-05 Thread Henk Terhell
My least favs: Gathering: looks to me less inspiring. Water: I think is too general as a subject. Cold: I can only think of snow and ice (or a red nose but got my flue shot already). Henk Op 2017-11-04 om 11:35 schreef Brian Walters: I've been a bit slack in getting the themes for 2018 sorted.

Re: OT: Photography Drone

2017-12-03 Thread Henk Terhell
Dan, I have no experience at all, but today I watched the latest vlog on YouTube of Adam Gibbs talking about his drones: https://youtu.be/28X6vetoVV8 I like to watch his videos. Henk Op 2017-12-03 om 20:37 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: Does anyone on the list use a drone for photography. If so,

Re: K1 DNG's in Lightroom 6?

2017-12-07 Thread Henk Terhell
Jan, Good decision. I have the K-1,  I shoot in DNG and develop with Lightroom 6.0. My only problem is that there is no lens profile for the D FA 28-105. Maybe I should update LR 6 to its latest version but with recent horror stories that version 6 is automatically upgraded to CC I have delayed

Re: K1 DNG's in Lightroom 6?

2017-12-07 Thread Henk Terhell
I also couldn't find lens profiles for a number of my old lenses such as FA 35/2.0 FA 28/2.8 and FA 80-320 though these are all recognized when filtering on metadata. Henk Op 2017-12-07 om 21:10 schreef l...@red4est.com: On December 7, 2017 11:30:11 AM PST, Henk Terhell wrote: Jan,

Re: Second thoughts about Pentax

2017-12-14 Thread Henk Terhell
And the fact that Eric is comparing sharpness of a 28 mm lens with a 50-200. Most cheap telelenses tend to be somewhat soft at the long end. A combination of the Pentax K5 with the FA28/2.8 AL gives good results in my experience, even though this lens is not designed for digital. Henk Op 2017-

Re: OT: Is the UK Imploding?

2018-11-19 Thread Henk Terhell
Op 2018-11-19 om 12:56 schreef Steve Cottrell: We're British - we're more interested in the weather. You mean at Costa Brava? -- 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

Re: GESO: namik glacier trek

2018-11-25 Thread Henk Terhell
Subash, great set of pictures. Most interesting to see for people (like me) living in another part of the planet. Henk Op 2018-11-25 om 18:21 schreef Subash Jeyan: i've just done a 8-day trek in the himalayas. the trail started from a village called gogina and ended at bala village, roughly co

Re: O: Historical Photographs

2018-12-17 Thread Henk Terhell
Dan, very interesting story these pictures tell us. Excellent quality, these wartime photographs. Henk Op 2018-12-16 om 03:10 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: An interesting use of technology and photography. Like traveling back in time! Directions: There are phots from 1944 Click on the photo anywh

Re: FS Friday

2018-12-17 Thread Henk Terhell
My K5 is like an old dog. I would never dispose of it, though I used the K-1 mostly. Even bought a DA 21/3.2 for it so it fits in the pocket of my wintercoat. Henk Op 2018-12-15 om 20:25 schreef Boris Liberman: John, previously I only sold my gear on PDML and PentaxForums. I sold few items to

Re: Elgin Park lights

2018-12-20 Thread Henk Terhell
Dave, nice pics. Most of the pics do not fit my screen, so I have to click on fit to screen which reduce their size too much. In jalbum-turtle you can select to fit slides to the browser which will make it easier for your viewers. Henk Op 2018-12-19 om 22:48 schreef David J Brooks: Annual tr

Re: Elgin Park lights

2018-12-20 Thread Henk Terhell
gallery Dave On Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 7:32 AM Jack Davis wrote: All nicely exposed, Henk! J Sent from my iPhone On Dec 20, 2018, at 2:30 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Dave, nice pics. Most of the pics do not fit my screen, so I have to click on fit to screen which reduce their size too much. In

Re: January PUG is up

2019-01-07 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Dan Op 2019-01-07 om 16:40 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: My second favorite is Which Is My Cap? by Henk Terhell. The repeating pattern is hypnotic, and the result is quite effective in every respect. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: iPhoto: Whale at Sunset

2019-01-23 Thread Henk Terhell
Nice, but be careful with its location so this one doesn't end up in sushi. Henk Op 2019-01-23 om 08:12 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: Taken today at sunset from Kamaole Beach Park II, Maui: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/iphotos/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

L-bracket

2019-01-26 Thread Henk Terhell
Looking for an L-bracket mainly for the K-1, I came across the Genesis Base PLL-K1 L-Type Plate designed for the K-1, that is offered for 50 euro here. Though I now use Manfrotto RC2 quick release systems with 200 PL plates on my two tripods, I do have a spare Genesis ballhead with pano rotation

Re: L-bracket

2019-01-27 Thread Henk Terhell
e they are a design-clone of ReallyRightStuff. If you need something that handles faster than the screw-knob on the QR clamp, I'd bet you could buy a lever-based clamp from RRS or one of the Chinese/Korean clones and fit it right on. Jostein Den 26.01.2019 20:02, skrev Henk Terhell:

Re: L-bracket

2019-01-27 Thread Henk Terhell
local photo superstore. They even offer here 5 years guarantee. Henk Op 2019-01-27 om 22:09 schreef Stanley Halpin: Kirk makes a very solid L-bracket for the K-1. A-S compatible. Stan On Jan 26, 2019, at 2:02 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Looking for an L-bracket mainly for the K-1, I came across the

Re: L-bracket

2019-01-28 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks a lot for the offer, Stan. But I would like to use the l-bracket already in spring and summer. So I'll buy the Genesis one which can be delivered right away and is half of its price. Wouldn't it be a nice idea to have a Dutch mini-pdml meeting so you don't feel lost in Amsterdam? Perh

Re: L-bracket

2019-01-30 Thread Henk Terhell
an 26, 2019, at 2:02 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Looking for an L-bracket mainly for the K-1, I came across the Genesis Base PLL-K1 L-Type Plate designed for the K-1, that is offered for 50 euro here. Though I now use Manfrotto RC2 quick release systems with 200 PL plates on my two tripods, I

Re: February PUG is up

2019-02-05 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Brian. I much like Jostein's landscape pic. Henk Op 2019-02-05 om 08:46 schreef Brian W: G'day all, Another great gallery - Dan and I had similar ideas it seems. Personal favourites are Don's "Warms Me Up" and Henk's "The Blacksmith Apprentice" View here: http://pug.komkon.org/ (you

Re: Old school PESO - taken with an ist-D

2019-02-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Beautiful landscape of Wales. The *istD was indeed a nice little camera. I had this same idea a few weeks ago to reprocess in LR some of of my old RAW pictures taken with the *istD on my trip to Australia in 2006. Here are a few of the Great Ocean Road. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/3980956

Re: Old school PESO - taken with an ist-D

2019-02-07 Thread Henk Terhell
thanks Ann and Jack Henk Op 2019-02-07 om 14:23 schreef ann sanfedele: those are lovely, Henk great geology :-) ann On 2/7/2019 2:51 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Beautiful landscape of Wales. The *istD was indeed a nice little camera. I had this same idea a few weeks ago to reprocess in LR some

Re: L-bracket

2019-02-15 Thread Henk Terhell
I bought the other day the Genesis Base PLL-K1 L-Plate for 50 euro. The battery is easily accessible without removing it. The whole thing feels very sturdy and compact, like it is part of the K-1. It makes me wonder why Pentax doesn't fit one on. No more loosening of the base plate. And I'm alrea

International Landscape Photographer of the Year

2019-02-17 Thread Henk Terhell
Adam Gibbs has won this contest for 2018. https://www.internationallandscapephotographer.com/index.php For years I'm a great fan of his YouTube videos about the rainforests, waterfalls and mountains in Canada. Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: L-bracket

2019-03-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Great work! After switching to Arca-Swiss I've got some spare RC2 system plates ;-) Henk Op 2019-03-06 om 01:21 schreef Dale H. Cook: At 01:29 PM 2/16/2019, Dale H. Cook wrote: Does anyone know if there is a decent L-bracket for the K-70? Ricoh does not show one. The only ones that I ha

Re: Peso

2019-03-12 Thread Henk Terhell
Superb ultimate shot! Whilst I was looking for the focal length (which I couln't decipher) I noticed your camera date may be out of tune. Henk Op 2019-03-11 om 16:17 schreef Jack Davis: Taken at Sacramento Federal Wildlife area Yesterday, (3/10/19). Last Eagle shot you will be asked to see

Re: OT strange noises

2019-03-23 Thread Henk Terhell
First take a picture of it for coming PUG. Op 2019-03-22 om 22:09 schreef Bob Pdml: You've probably got some Canada geese stuck inside the computer and they can't talk clearly into the mike to let you know, because it's a bit cramped in there. If you leave the computer in a bath full of water

Re: OT - Another legit use beer

2019-03-25 Thread Henk Terhell
I would not be surprised if more information on this becomes available on the first of April! Henk Op 2019-03-25 om 18:19 schreef Bulent Celasun: I am surprised that this hasn't been mentioned here before (if I did not miss it): https://www.dpreview.com/news/0772516271/craft-brewery-partners-

Re: OT: The British Empire triumphs again! New record for world's fastest shed!

2019-04-24 Thread Henk Terhell
We better ignore this news. This shed is too fast for Pentax AF:-( Henk Op 2019-04-24 om 14:59 schreef Mark Roberts: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-45636671 My favorite bit is that note "The record at Sunday's Straightliners event came three months after the shed's engine exploded during a

Re: It looks like we'll have a Peak Designs tripod.

2019-05-21 Thread Henk Terhell
This is reviewed by Tony Northrup: https://youtu.be/EAbytL3almE Henk Op 2019-05-21 om 18:45 schreef Eric Weir: I just bought a Mefoto travel tripod similar to this one a couple months ago, and I probably wouldn’t be able to afford this one, but it sure is a beauty. With two months to go they’

PESO: please do not disturb

2019-05-30 Thread Henk Terhell
I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- 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 f

Re: PESO: please do not disturb

2019-05-31 Thread Henk Terhell
ust plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_p

Re: PESO: please do not disturb

2019-05-31 Thread Henk Terhell
times lure butterflies to alight on a piece of fruit or some sweetened water? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 2:47 PM Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https:/

Re: PESO: please do not disturb

2019-05-31 Thread Henk Terhell
se. On 5/31/2019 8:03 AM, Alan C wrote: That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/

Re: PESO: please do not disturb

2019-06-04 Thread Henk Terhell
Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 15:16 schreef Henk Terhell: Thanks Paul and Alan. As for most nature photography, both patience and luck are needed. I'm now pursuing some more of t

Re: PESO: please do not disturb

2019-06-05 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Paul Op 2019-06-05 om 13:23 schreef Paul Stenquist: You nailed them. Well done! Paul On Jun 5, 2019, at 2:26 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 15:16

Re: PESO: please do not disturb

2019-06-05 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Dan Op 2019-06-05 om 20:44 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: Stunning captures! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 2:27 AM Henk Terhell wrote: Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q https

Re: GESO: First Monarchs

2019-06-12 Thread Henk Terhell
Very nice. Must be great fun to follow this. Henk Op 2019-06-12 om 05:57 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: The first of my Monarch eggs of the season have grown into ripe caterpillars and now are metamorphosing into chrysalises: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/6/11/mons K-5

Re: June PUG is up

2019-06-14 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Igor for this poetic contribution to my picture. I much like Ken's  Glacier Bay Patterns. Henk Op 2019-06-14 om 05:10 schreef Igor PDML-StR: Sorry, I seldom comment PUG photos; I just enjoy viewing them... Henk's photo http://pug.komkon.org/19jun/slides/Terhell-hiding-IMGP2534-3.htm

Re: GESO (19): birding in deoria tal (himalayas)

2019-06-23 Thread Henk Terhell
Subash, definitely! Beautiful, these birds. Henk Op 2019-06-23 om 05:33 schreef Subash Jeyan: hope you enjoy them all... http://something-feathered.in/2019/06/23/deoria-tal-and-chopnath/ taken with the kp and the sigma 150-500 OS HSM (adit used ks1 and the tokina 400/5.6 but he hasn't yet pos

robber fly with damselfly

2019-07-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Last week I saw these two on  a stalk and I didn't realize immediately what was happening. When I tried to shoot closer they disappeared in one flight. Robber flies stab and inject toxins which paralyze their victims. https://flic.kr/p/2gjNrT5 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: robber fly with damselfly

2019-07-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Sure, Mac Damselfly Tonight. Henk Op 2019-07-01 om 16:33 schreef Alan C: Sort of insect "Mack the Knife"! Alan C On 01-Jul-19 09:59 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Last week I saw these two on  a stalk and I didn't realize immediately what was happening. When I tried to sh

Re: robber fly with damselfly

2019-07-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Dan and Paul. Henk Op 2019-07-01 om 15:44 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: Fascinating scene, with gorgeous detail! Well captured and presented. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 4:00 AM Henk Terhell wrote: Last week I saw these two on

Re: robber fly with damselfly

2019-07-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Larry Henk Op 2019-07-01 om 18:18 schreef l...@red4est.com: Great shot! On July 1, 2019 12:59:32 AM PDT, Henk Terhell wrote: Last week I saw these two on  a stalk and I didn't realize immediately what was happening. When I tried to shoot closer they disappeared in one flight. R

Re: Summer Visitor

2019-07-15 Thread Henk Terhell
Nicely captured and beautiful dragonfly. Libellula luctuosa is a species we don't have over here. Henk Op 2019-07-15 om 20:38 schreef Paul Stenquist: The common Widow Skimmer dragonfly in my garden. K-1, D FA 150-450 plus DA 1.4 converter. Handheld at 1/1250th, f8. https://www.photo.net/photo

Re: OT Geso, trail photos

2019-07-24 Thread Henk Terhell
Nice countryside as shown in these pictures. #3 looks like it is a 12-spotted skimmer? Henk Op 2019-07-24 om 14:52 schreef David J Brooks: Went on a walk abouit with several other club memebers on the Countryside Preservr trail in Uxbridge Ont Canada the other day http://www.caughtinmotion.com

PESO: migrant hawker in flight

2019-07-27 Thread Henk Terhell
Catched in flight yesterday what I think is a southern migrant hawker (Aeshna affinis). https://flic.kr/p/2gHiwSt Buzzing around me on the trail close to a pool, so fairly easy to catch. Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBS

Re: PESO: migrant hawker in flight

2019-07-27 Thread Henk Terhell
p too! An impressive looking dragonfly. Alan C On 27-Jul-19 04:30 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: Great shot On July 27, 2019 12:28:53 AM PDT, Henk Terhell wrote: Catched in flight yesterday what I think is a southern migrant hawker (Aeshna affinis). https://flic.kr/p/2gHiwSt Buzzing around me on

Re: August PUG is up!

2019-08-07 Thread Henk Terhell
Being a non-native English reader pug means for me only one thing (up till now). Henk Op 2019-08-08 om 03:48 schreef Mark Roberts: Given the theme this month I'm very disappointed that no one submitted a photo of a pug... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mai

Re: August PUG is up!

2019-08-07 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Ken. I will pass on your compliments. Henk Op 2019-08-07 om 23:43 schreef Ken Waller: Torn between several of the images, but Henk’s chow really tugs at my heart. -Original Message- From: Brian W Sent: Aug 7, 2019 2:59 AM To: PDML Subject: August PUG is up! ..here ya go, Co

Re: Flickr

2019-08-15 Thread Henk Terhell
Dave, there is a help link underneath the login box, which lead you to answers about deleting your yahoo login. I have earlier changed to using gmail login Henk Op 2019-08-14 om 16:18 schreef David J Brooks: I know Flicker is going through changes because of the take over but i cannot log into

mini-PDML meeting in Amsterdam

2019-09-05 Thread Henk Terhell
We had an enjoyable lunch today with Stan and Meg in the restaurant of the Amsterdam Central Library. They arrived this week in Amsterdam for their trip. I admired his A 20/2.8 on the K-1. A lesson learned is that AF is useless if not properly set, as you can see from the selfie I took with the

Re: September PUG

2019-09-06 Thread Henk Terhell
Cotty. there should be some generosity for this list to accepting people  from candidate EU countries;-) Op 2019-09-05 om 22:54 schreef Steve Cottrell: On 5/9/19, Patrick Temmerman, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks for the comments! And, Dan, you can add Scotland to your list of contributi

Re: pentax sighting....

2019-09-10 Thread Henk Terhell
Great article, congrats! A fascinating face of that tree hopper. Henk Op 2019-09-09 om 15:29 schreef Subash Jeyan: https://www.inaturalist.org/posts/27239-a-young-naturalist-in-india-finds-a-stunning-treehopper-observation-of-the-week-9-8-2019 the young 'naturalist' featured, i think, has a ks

Re: Will Sigma stop making lenses for K-mount?

2019-09-13 Thread Henk Terhell
I'm even inclined to stop obtaining new lenses and instead invest in a 1 inch superzoom like the Panasonic Lumic DC-FZ1000 or the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 types. This isn't really lightweight but it is saves me a lot of weight in my backpack as well as all the hassle to choose which lenses to ta

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