Re: PESO: The last time I saw Paris

2017-05-03 Thread Ken Waller
I ran into the same thing in parts of Mexico around 35 years ago. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Gonz" Subject: Re: PESO: The last time I saw Paris Its a crazy world we live in for that to be common. On Tue, May 2, 20

Re: PESO - 'Lady in Waiting"

2017-04-27 Thread Ken Waller
Thank you Paul andf Jack for commenting. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO - 'Lady in Waiting" Great shot! Paul via phone On Apr 27, 2017, at 7:25 PM, Ken Waller wro

PESO - 'Lady in Waiting"

2017-04-27 Thread Ken Waller
Wondering why I kept getting squawked at as I approached a car in my driveway, I investigated and found this female Robin (the state bird of Michigan) secreted in a nearby pine tree. In a week or two there should be more Robins in Michigan. Hopefully, more pictures to follow. K-3, 70-210 SMC P

Re: PESO - 'A Wild Turkey'

2017-04-27 Thread Ken Waller
Very smart, Ken. Quite well camouflaged. Nice to have them in your garden. Alan C -Original Message- From: Ken Waller Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 11:13 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - 'A Wild Turkey' Caught this lone female wild turkey wandering thr

Re: 'A Wild Turkey'

2017-04-26 Thread Ken Waller
For me they're in the same class as Sandhill Cranes - sort of prehistoric. Thank you Morris, Dan, Paul ,Jack, Richard and Mark C. for looking and commenting. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Morris Galloway" Subject: Re: 'A

PESO - 'A Wild Turkey'

2017-04-26 Thread Ken Waller
Caught this lone female wild turkey wandering thru my yard. K-3, 300mm f4.5 FA Comments ? https://www.photo.net/photo/18379919/-a-real-turkey- Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: PESO - Dogwood Flower

2017-04-25 Thread Ken Waller
Great capture Mark. How long did it take to make the images to make up this image - apparently it was very still out there -Original Message- >From: Mark C >Subject: PESO - Dogwood Flower > >Another studio botanical - > >http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dogwood-blossom

Re: Help! More Bird Confusion

2017-04-25 Thread Ken Waller
Paul, the closest bird to yours, in my 'Birds of Michigan Book', is a Pine Siskin Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Help! More Bird Confusion This may be Thrush week in Michigan, which makes sense, si

Re: Up Close and Personal

2017-04-25 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice Paul. With a little patience you can get them to land on your hand and pick seeds out of it. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: Up Close and Personal > >I was sitting on my backyard bench yesterday shooting some handhelds with the >K-1 and 150-450 when a chick

Re: A shot from the weekend

2017-04-24 Thread Ken Waller
Well captured Mark. A minor nit for me - I'd rather there were more road in front of the bikes than behind as you have shown? How was the event ? Well run, well attended any weather issues. I really want that venue to succeed! -Original Message- >From: Mark Roberts >Subject: A shot fr

Re: PRSO: Honfleur Harbor

2017-04-23 Thread Ken Waller
Colorful scene, well captured. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bruce Walker" Subject: Re: PRSO: Honfleur Harbor Great colour, Dan. That rather long link broke and I had to hunt around a little. Just fyi. :) On Sun, Apr

Re: PESO 2017 - earth day ride 1&2 - GDG

2017-04-23 Thread Ken Waller
s has rejuvenated my legs to the >point where I now take the pedal bike out and can ride for an hour or more. >Beyond that, I can go more places and use it more. > >More is better. Life is good. eBikes are good. > >G > > >> On Apr 22, 2017, at 9:09 PM, Ken Wall

Re: PRSO: Honfleur Harbor

2017-04-23 Thread Ken Waller
I keep getting notices from photo.net stating someone has commented on an image of mine and when I look into it it's actually someone else's image. I hope they're getting what they want cause it seems a lot of people who used it aren't. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject

Re: PESO: For Ken Waller

2017-04-22 Thread Ken Waller
Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO: For Ken Waller Thanks Dan, Don't know how common Tufted Titmouses are, but this one is my first. Paul via phone On Apr 22, 2017, at 7:57 PM, Daniel J.

Re: For Ken Waller

2017-04-22 Thread Ken Waller
Well captured Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESO: For Ken Waller Ken suggested I hang a suet cage to attract some birds who wouldn’t show up for my finch seeds. He was right.

Re: PESO 2017 - earth day ride 1&2 - GDG

2017-04-22 Thread Ken Waller
Good looking machine but its cheating - its electric ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: PESO 2017 - earth day ride 1&2 - GDG It's Earth Day 2017! And my Saturday Morning Walk is going to be a Satur

Re: Decisive moment available to everyone now!

2017-04-20 Thread Ken Waller
Moreover, this kind of technology will do nothing at all to reduce the gap between the work of a talented pro and an unskilled amateur. From my experience, technology has little to do with the gap between the work of a talented pro and an unskilled amateur. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxpho

Re: PESO - 'Blue Jay'

2017-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
ely photo, Ken ann On 4/17/2017 3:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Blue Jays are making a comeback in Michigan after experiencing a sharp population decline due to the West Nile Virus. Caught this guy recently https://www.photo.net/photo/18376551/-blue-jay- Handheld with a K-3 and 300mm f4.5 FA

Re: PESO: Mustang

2017-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
I had a couple 1985 Merkur XR4tis with Ford 2.3l turbo fours, but that was completely different from the Ecoboost engines. I think I recall that the XR4tis made 170-180hp. On Apr 19, 2017 11:50 AM, "Ken Waller" wrote: Not sure what the output is from that 2.3L but 2.0L Ecoboosts are

Re: PESO: Mustang

2017-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Not sure what the output is from that 2.3L but 2.0L Ecoboosts are putting out up to 280 hp. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: Re: PESO: Mustang > >A nice shot in unhappy light. I'm surprised they put the little 4-banger in a >convertible, but I guess your gasoline is e

Re: New member

2017-04-19 Thread Ken Waller
Welcome aboard Michael ! -Original Message- >From: michaelc >Subject: New member > >I would like to introduce myself to the forum.  My name is Michael Costello >and I am from Saskatchewan Canada.  I shoot a K3 and am looking forward to >learning from you fellow members >Michael  --

Re: PESO - 'Blue Jay'

2017-04-18 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks for the comments Mark, Dan, Jack and Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Re: PESO - 'Blue Jay' Great catch, Ken. On 4/17/2017 3:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Blue Jays are

Re: PESO - 'Blue Jay'

2017-04-18 Thread Ken Waller
great shot Ken. A lot of personality captured there. Down here they are big, bully birds, very vocal and have a crested top. Lot of attitude too. On Mon, Apr 17, 2017 at 2:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Blue Jays are making a comeback in Michigan after experiencing a sharp population decline

Re: PESOs: Easter Finery

2017-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
Paul, try some suet - you'll get an entirely different set of birds. A block of suet and a small wire holder is all you need. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESOs: Easter Finery Thanks Dave. An

PESO - 'Blue Jay'

2017-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
Blue Jays are making a comeback in Michigan after experiencing a sharp population decline due to the West Nile Virus. Caught this guy recently https://www.photo.net/photo/18376551/-blue-jay- Handheld with a K-3 and 300mm f4.5 FA lens - 1/250 @ f8.0 - 800 ISO Comments appreciated Kenneth Walle

Re: PESOs: Easter Finery

2017-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
Colorful captures Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESOs: Easter Finery The goldfinches showed up this morning wearing their summer best. https://www.photo.net/photo/18375916/easter-sunday-fin

Re: PESO - Stone Wall, Leafield 2017

2017-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
Nicely composed subject but I wish there was more detail on the top stones of the wall. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" Subject: PESO - Stone Wall, Leafield 2017

Re: PESO - Woodland, Leafield, 2017

2017-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
Well composed and exposed - nice work. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" Subject: PESO - Woodland, Leafield, 2017 Woodland ramble yesterday Olympus Pen F + Voigtlander 15/4.5

Re: Stunning News for Pentax - Ricoh

2017-04-13 Thread Ken Waller
Same experience here. Got my first Pentax, an Asahi spotmatic in 1969 after using a friend's spotmatic for a few races. I've only owned Pentax slrs ever since and except for a motor rewind issue with a PZ1, I've had no issues. The PZ1 was my most heavily used camera - I pushed thousands of 36 ex

Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

2017-04-11 Thread Ken Waller
I believe mine was even earlier than what is shown. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss? I found that apparently, Kirk used to make an "adapter QR clamp" that

Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

2017-04-11 Thread Ken Waller
aper: https://www.amazon.com/Skeleton-Desmond-Lightweight-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B00EIQNBXA/ But I have doubts it would be possible to avoid the twist between this clamp and the RC5 plate. Thanks, Igor Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:23:16 -0700 wrote: I purchased i

Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

2017-04-11 Thread Ken Waller
? If it is sold somewhere, - would you mind pointing to it? Thank you, Igor Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:36:11 -0700 wrote: Igor, The block between the Bogen clamp and the A/S receiver fits snugly into a wide depression in the bottom of the Kirk A/S receiver thus no rotation as the block

Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

2017-04-11 Thread Ken Waller
like this: >https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072985-REG/axler_qrp_501s_501_quick_release_plate.html >http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/images/3433Plate.jpg > > >Igor > > > > Ken Waller Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:55:24 -0700 wrote: > >Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that

Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

2017-04-10 Thread Ken Waller
Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a Bogen plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that bolts to an Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head like the Bogen plate. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethw

Re: PESO - Lizard(s), passed on?

2017-04-10 Thread Ken Waller
Maybe his warranty ran out! (;-) -Original Message- >From: Toralf Lund >Subject: PESO - Lizard(s), passed on? > >Hi, > >There seems to have been a number of "what is this" PESOs lately, and I >think I'll post one, too, as I came across something strange and perhaps >a bit sad today.

Re: Peso-Poppy Eclipse

2017-04-08 Thread Ken Waller
ographer magazine. Don't subscribe any more so have to have to trust my memory...what little I have left. J Sent from my iPhone On Apr 8, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Nicely done Jack - shades of Geo Lepp ! Was that in Gorman ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/k

Re: Peso-Poppy Eclipse

2017-04-08 Thread Ken Waller
from my iPhone On Apr 8, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Nicely done Jack - shades of Geo Lepp ! Was that in Gorman ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" Subject: Peso-Poppy Eclipse Haven't dug th

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Ken Waller
It looks like a turkey vulture to me Paul, we've had several circling for the last several days. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle? > >The color is right, although the feathers st the end of the wings are >different. But looking at the bird guide p

Re: Peso-Poppy Eclipse

2017-04-08 Thread Ken Waller
Nicely done Jack - shades of Geo Lepp ! Was that in Gorman ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" Subject: Peso-Poppy Eclipse Haven't dug this out for awhile, but since it's spring once again.. Shot on film while

Re: Pesos shag her on

2017-04-08 Thread Ken Waller
Larry I don't see any issue technically with this image - seems well exposed and in focus. In this instance, I don't have an issue with the bird being centered. Would definitely be improved with more interesting surroundings - but as presented its a good representation of the bird. Kenneth Wa

Re: August Solar Eclipse

2017-04-06 Thread Ken Waller
That's important because lens choice determines the diameter of the filters I'm going to have to buy. I don't want to be fumbling around changing lenses when the time comes and I only have three really good, sturdy tripods. You could buy the largest filter for the lenses you have and buy stepdow

Fw: Re: Two Icons

2017-04-06 Thread Ken Waller
notice. I will play with the image a bit when I get home, and your advice will be helpful in trying to make it stronger. but it is what it is. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 1:12 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Ah, so they finally took the Statue ba

Re: Controversy around McCurry

2017-04-06 Thread Ken Waller
Just viewed a Netflix series of great producer/director staging of scenes in war II movies shot at government request. As John states nothing new here. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Philip Northeast" Subject: Re: Controvers

Re: 20th Anniversary PUG is Up!

2017-04-05 Thread Ken Waller
Mount Lagorce by Ken Waller - WOW OH WOW. Breathtaking. Thanks so much for the very nice comment Cotty. I enjoyed going thru your comments on the images. I remember you doing this from days gone by. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message

Re: 20th Anniversary PUG is Up!

2017-04-05 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks for your efforts Brian ! Many very nice images, too many to comment on. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" Subject: 20th Anniversary PUG is Up! G'day all, Well, we ended up with 70 submissions - well do

Re: Two Icons

2017-04-05 Thread Ken Waller
Ah, so they finally took the Statue back ! <;+) Great subjects but moving your point of view slightly to the right to omit the building on the right and shooting in the portrait orientation would improve the shot - the space to the left of the tower doesn't add anything. YMMV Kenneth Waller

Re: PESO August Sun at Henfling's

2017-04-03 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" Subject: PESO August Sun at Henfling's Life in a small town. The dishwasher at the local diner is the drummer in a band that played at a local dive bar last night. Granted, in t

Re: PESO: Red on Red

2017-04-02 Thread Ken Waller
Beautiful Paul, simply beautiful. The background makes this image! -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO: Red on Red > >A Cardinal sitts atop a Sugar Maple that has just bloomed. A beautiful day in >Michigan. > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18370161/red-in-the-sugar-ma

Re: PESO: Singing of Spring

2017-04-01 Thread Ken Waller
Well done Paul. Michigan's state bird. They've been showing up around here a few weeks ago. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO: Singing of Spring > >His chirping caught my attention. And while he may well have wintered right >her in Michigan, he’s out and about no

Re: Have you submitted? -- April PUG - 20th Anniversary (end of Marchtoday!)

2017-03-31 Thread Ken Waller
Dan's comment made me check on what I submitted for the anniversary issue back in 2012. Guess what ? I submitted the same issue for the 20th anniversary PUG. Some things never change. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J

Re: What car?

2017-03-31 Thread Ken Waller
The Bullitt Mustang was a 1968 fastback with a 390 cubic inch motor and a 4 speed manual. The 67 and 68 Mustangs were similar looking but the 69 was a totally new style. -Original Message- >From: Larry >Subject: Re: What car? > >Nicole is the mustang enthusiast, she has five of them, b

Re: Dos Pesos - warning - cat content

2017-03-30 Thread Ken Waller
I've observed several traits common to the numerous cats we've had and would consider those typical such as the aloofness pose. We've had 2 Abyssinians, a Persian and several Heinz breed, loved them all except the Persian which came onboard late in its life and was very set in its ways - it wa

Re: PESO: Took a long lunch break yesterday to go hunting...

2017-03-30 Thread Ken Waller
They're becoming more common here in Michigan. We have a resident pair at the local Metro Park and they're common at the Seney Wildlife Refuge in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Their call is prehistoric. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message

Re: A portrait of a pretty girl

2017-03-30 Thread Ken Waller
A face anybody could love ! Well captured. Any indication of her disposition yet ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bill" Subject: PESO: A portrait of a pretty girl Yes, it's a dog picture. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrph

Re: Dos Pesos - warning - cat content

2017-03-29 Thread Ken Waller
The first is the best IMO. Its the typical cat look ! Well captured ann. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "ann sanfedele" Subject: Dos Pesos - warning - cat content Two new shots of Ashley - My camera is stored on my tripod in

Re: PESO: Mr. and Mrs.

2017-03-29 Thread Ken Waller
Actually Ann, I'd like it more in a portrait orientation. -Original Message- >From: ann sanfedele >Subject: Re: PESO: Mr. and Mrs. > >Perfect position on the birdies - great grab! > >I confess I have a nit, though... the green at the bottom of the frame >a little distracting.. >If you

Re: PESO: Mr. and Mrs.

2017-03-29 Thread Ken Waller
Ac -Original Message- >From: ann sanfedele >Sent: Mar 29, 2017 5:47 PM >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Subject: Re: PESO: Mr. and Mrs. > >Perfect position on the birdies - great grab! > >I confess I have a nit, though... the green at the bottom of the frame >a little distracting.. >If

Re: PESO: Mr. and Mrs.

2017-03-29 Thread Ken Waller
Unique capture Paul. I get both sexes at my place but almost never together. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO: Mr. and Mrs. > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18368381/untitled -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: PESO - arms

2017-03-26 Thread Ken Waller
Well done Bruce. -Original Message- >From: Chris Mitchell >Subject: Re: PESO - arms > >Very good Bruce, you wound us up well! Arms indeed... > >Chris >PS nice picture... > >On 25 March 2017 at 17:53, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Monochrome study, July 2015. NSFW: nips. >> >> http://portfolio.

Re: Peso-Reverse Pintail

2017-03-26 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture setting and pose Jack. The rippling water is a nice background. The foreground clutter is distracting for me. -Original Message- >From: Jack Davis >Subject: Peso-Reverse Pintail > > > >Guessing this is a Pintail. >Happen to like the lighting and water ripple pattern. >Rec

Re: PESO: Walking in the Woods with Friends

2017-03-26 Thread Ken Waller
Paul, FWIW,the date near the URH corner says 2/18/17 -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO: Walking in the Woods with Friends > >Another from this morning: >https://www.photo.net/photo/18367385/through-the-trees -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: PESO: On High Alert

2017-03-26 Thread Ken Waller
Nice Paul. I'd probably title it 'All Ears'. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO: On High Alert > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18367377/alert > >This morning, at Troy Nature Center. K-1 and D FA 150-450 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.ne

Re: PESO: Hawk

2017-03-26 Thread Ken Waller
Nice crisp capture Paul ! -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO: Hawk > >A Red-Tail Hawk I think. At the Troy Nature Center earlier today. K-1 and D FA >150-450, off a monopod. f5.6, 1/640th, ISO 1600: >https://www.photo.net/photo/18367330/untitled -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: Another puppy picture

2017-03-23 Thread Ken Waller
Does the girl have a name ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bill" Subject: Another puppy picture At least this time she's awake. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/addons/rayna2.html I am joyously doing casual snapshots i

Fw: Advice for a newly minted photographer

2017-03-23 Thread Ken Waller
My suggestions were for after he got his equipment in order - DUH ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 4:02 PM Subject: Re: Advic

Re: Advice for a newly minted photographer

2017-03-23 Thread Ken Waller
Shoot alot. Use a polarizer when needed. Review landscape images for ideas. If he's got the time/money attend local 1 day photo seminars on outdoor photography. Ideally, a week long workshop where you eat, sleep and dream photography would allow him to get totally immersed along side other li

Re: A peaceful scene

2017-03-23 Thread Ken Waller
Alan, do you intend to apply a little unsharp mask ? This image is in need of some sharpening. Color looks reasonable. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Alan C" Subject: PESO: A peaceful scene Victoria Regia water lilies at

Re: PESO - Annie

2017-03-22 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice Bruce - well captured female body. It needs a little more room from the top of her head to the top edge IMO. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bruce Walker" Subject: PESO - Annie Artist, stylist, photographer and m

Re: PESO: Ready for Spring

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Waller
Looks like a lot of snow for this time of the year in N.J. -Original Message- >From: "Daniel J. Matyola" >Subject: PESO: Ready for Spring > >As the first day of spring was about to break, our pool bravely broke >through the March snow. > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18365865/Pool-in-snow

Re: Fish Eagle

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Waller
Not the usual POV - the southbound end of a northbound bird. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" Subject: Fish Eagle A very quiet day and by the looks of the sky and the weather forecast on my phone, a rain stor

Re: PeSO's - A Couple of Flowers

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Waller
Great Mark ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: PeSO's - A Couple of Flowers A couple more studio flowers. From today - Peace Lily: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/peace-lily-1 or on flickr

Re: Sac. Ntl.

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Waller
What Dan said. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: Sac. Ntl. Both quite nice, Jack! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 5:56 PM, Jack Davis wr

Re: PESOs More Birds

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Waller
Nice crisp images Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESOs More Birds The goldfinches continue to get more color. The sparrows continue to eat most of my bird seed. All good! All shot with the K-

Re: PESO - Beetle

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Waller
Er, spectacular. -Original Message- >From: Ken Waller >Subject: Re: PESO - Beetle > >Simply speculate Jostein! > > >-Original Message- >>From: Jostein >>Subject: PESO - Beetle >> >>http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/nitidulidae-sp-1/

Re: PESO - Beetle

2017-03-20 Thread Ken Waller
Simply speculate Jostein! -Original Message- >From: Jostein >Subject: PESO - Beetle > >http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/nitidulidae-sp-1/ > >645Z, FA 200/4 and Motic 10x microscope objective. > >Real life length of the beetle is about 3-4 mm. > >Pleased to see that Zerene Stacker can handl

Re: PESO A Daily Dose

2017-03-20 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice capture in great surrounding background. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO A Daily Dose > >Of bird watching. And this Chickadee appears to be watching me as well. >Somewhat warily I think. >https://www.photo.net/photo/18364840/chickadee -- PDML Pentax-D

Re: PESO ISO 51,200

2017-03-20 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture. The high ISO is not an issue here. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO ISO 51,200 > >My former creative partner, Joe Puhy, at the adcraft billiards tournament. >Shot with the K-1 and D FA 24-70. Cropped from a horizontal. ISO 51,200, f1.8, >1/160th. I

Re: PESO - Tulip Blossom

2017-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
Pretty awesome Mark ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: PESO - Tulip Blossom I've been working with the K-1's pixel shift mode and stacked macros lately. Here's today's shot: http://www.markcassino.com/b2ev

Re: Fw: Reflections

2017-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
n.net/wiki/Ditto_(Pok%C3%A9mon) :-) Very nice zebras, well seen and photographed! Igor Ken Waller Wed, 15 Mar 2017 07:06:49 -0700 wrote: Ditto -Original Message- From: Philip Northeast Subject: Re: Fw: Reflections I am not sure about the reflections, but I love the Zebras and thay

Re: fizzled

2017-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
At least someone got to clear the sidewalks. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "ann sanfedele" Subject: peso: fizzled While upstate NY and New England were getting truly hammered ... my neighborhood in NYC only got 6 inches of

Re: Fw: Reflections

2017-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
Ditto -Original Message- >From: Philip Northeast >Subject: Re: Fw: Reflections > >I am not sure about the reflections, but I love the Zebras and thay seem >to be posing for you. > >Philip Northeast > >www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au > >On 15/3/17 6:57 pm, Alan C wrote: >> If you haven't fo

Re: PESO: Lake Pukaki

2017-03-12 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture but it needs a red canoe in the LRH corner :-) -Original Message- >From: David Mann >Subject: PESO: Lake Pukaki > >Taken on the way home from Wanaka last month. I take minor variations of the >same photo every time I'm there... > >http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1043/#pe

Re: Colusa Preserve Activity

2017-03-10 Thread Ken Waller
I use a Kirk King Cobra head with my 600mm f4. IMO a gimbal head is almost mandatory with a lense the size and weight of the 600. I've captured birds in flight with it but it almost needs a side mounted sight to give you an approximate area where it is pointed. Once captured in the viewfinder i

Re: OT: BBC News: Night-time in America's small towns

2017-03-10 Thread Ken Waller
I would, however, have messed with the Joshua tree image and given the camera a subtle tilt to the right. I agree, it needs more space to the edge to breathe. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" Subject: Re: OT: BBC

Re: Liar, liar, pants on fire

2017-03-09 Thread Ken Waller
You don't think he was trying to influence the jury do you? Showing how he was at the mercy of this electronic device and he seemingly did nothing wrong. In some of my trials involving engine control electronics the plaintiff would sometimes allude to the issues with home computers that were s

Re: PESO Pouring My Scotch

2017-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
Nice Paul, so crisp and clear I thought she was in my living room! -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO Pouring My Scotch > >At Adcraft Pool Night. >https://www.photo.net/photo/18361606/untitled -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: OT: The end of Popular Photography

2017-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
Larry, that sounds like a change in you rather than a change in the magazine content. -Original Message- >From: Larry Colen >Subject: Re: OT: The end of Popular Photography > > > >Ken Waller wrote: >> I guess there was a reason why I didn't renew last yea

Re: OT: The end of Popular Photography

2017-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
I guess there was a reason why I didn't renew last year. I'm afraid I see the same trend in car magazines - Car & Driver, Road & track, Autoweek aren't what they use to be - getting smaller and less interesting. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Me

Re: PESO - 'You Talking to me?'

2017-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
nethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO - 'You Talking to me?' Nice shot! You must have been able to get quite close to get that with your 300. Well done! Paul via phone On Mar 8, 2017, at 12:32 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Thank y

Re: PESO - 'You Talking to me?'

2017-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
y.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Gonz" Subject: Re: PESO - 'You Talking to me?' Nice shot Ken! Not your typical bird shot. On Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 2:42 PM, Ken Waller wrote: A female American Cardinal captured in my backyard with K-3, 300mm f4.5 FA lens

Re: CQ -- April PUG theme 20th anniversary -- please reach out!

2017-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
I sent an email off to Bill Sawyer's last known address - last I knew he had retired and moved to Arizona. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Re: CQ -- April PUG theme 20th anniversary -- please reach out! I s

PESO - 'You Talking to me?'

2017-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
A female American Cardinal captured in my backyard with K-3, 300mm f4.5 FA lens, 1/320 @ f 7.1, 1600 ISO Comments appreciated. https://www.photo.net/photo/18360736/-you-talking-to-me- Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: PESO Snowdrop

2017-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
Beautiful capture Paul - suitable for framing large. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Gonz" Subject: Re: PESO Snowdrop Beautiful shot Paul. We pretty much agree down here that winter never came, so it went from fall to spri

Re: California Desert "Super Bloom"

2017-03-05 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks John, I plan to be in San Diego later this month and will have to check this out. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" Subject: California Desert "Super Bloom" Ran across this while looking for something el

Re: March PUG is up

2017-03-05 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks for your comment Dan, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm a sucker for good reed shots and have posted several over the years. I don't remember posting this one before but maybe I did. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J.

Re: PESO Cute

2017-03-04 Thread Ken Waller
Nice Paul, the natural OOF background really adds. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO Cute > >One more from this afternoon’s bird shoot. > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18359775/goldfinch-in-winter-dress -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate

2017-03-03 Thread Ken Waller
Nice crisp capture Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESO A Sparrow Named Chocolate I love this lady’s colors and markings. https://www.photo.net/photo/18359378/a-sparrow-named-chocolate -- P

Re: What Is It?

2017-03-03 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture Jack. I like that you captured him going about his daily work in his neighborhood ! -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: Re: What Is It? > >Nice shot. It’s a Black-Necked Stilt. They’re generally found in southwest >desert regions but near bodies of water. Yo

Re: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son

2017-03-03 Thread Ken Waller
Larry pretty sure this is OT. -Original Message- >From: Larry Colen >Sent: Mar 3, 2017 5:58 AM >To: Pentax-Discuss List >Subject: BBC Hardtalk chats with LKY's son > > > >I heard this on the radio driving home from the City tonight, I'm pretty >sure that Julian will appreciate this, bu

Re: OT - You Couldn't Make It Up Dept...

2017-03-02 Thread Ken Waller
Ah, so this really is the Pun Discussing Mail List. ;-) -Original Message- >From: Stanley Halpin >Subject: Re: OT - You Couldn't Make It Up Dept... > > >> On Mar 2, 2017, at 9:01 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> >> >>> Perhaps she could plead that she didn't know it was illegal... >>

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