Re: soon to be enabled

2013-07-10 Thread Walt
it, it doesn't eject the card quite as far and it can be a little tough to grasp with your fingertips. -- Walt -- 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: soon to be enabled

2013-07-11 Thread Walt
the camera itself. I'll give that a whirl and see if it makes a difference. Thanks for the tip! -- Walt On 7/11/2013 8:31 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Walt, check for a tiny sliver of plastic broken off from an SD card during an earlier insertion. Some SD card brands have thin plastic ridges around

Re: PESO - Mist

2013-07-11 Thread Walt
Love the mood in this one, Frank. -- Walt On 7/10/2013 7:39 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't had much sun lately so ya gotta go with what ya get: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/mist.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera

PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-11 Thread Walt
, eagerly solicited. -- Walt -- 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: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-12 Thread Walt
Thanks, Bruce. That little softbox sure makes a world of difference. I've never had much luck photographing yellow flowers or goldfinches without getting a lot of bloom. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 4:13 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Real purdy too. :-) Very nicely rendered, Walt, and perfect exposure

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-12 Thread Walt
Many thanks, Rick. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 6:24 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Very nice, Walt, and beautifully lit. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:34 PM

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-12 Thread Walt
Thank you, Ann. I guess I got sick of looking at my camera just sitting there doing nothing. :) -- Walt On 7/12/2013 7:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Softbox did good - I'm _glad_ you took a flower picture (somebody has to pick up on that comment) ann On 7/11/2013 22:34, Walt wrote: That's

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-12 Thread Walt
, but I do like the balance a little better in your crop. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 10:07 AM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Nice capture! I might have shifted the composition a bit to the right to balance the edge treatments - ie cut off on the right and spaced to the LH edge. -Original Message

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-12 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dan! I don't think it would have turned out nearly as well if I hadn't finally gotten over my fanatical devotion to available light. :) -- Walt On 7/12/2013 10:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is lovely, Walt! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-12 Thread Walt
Ha! I don't know from gladiolas. The girl who rented the place next door planted them. I just look at them and say lookit them yella flahrs. ;) -- Walt On 7/12/2013 10:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I agree with Ken - better I tried to plant a new pun thread with glad (for gladiolas

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
Thank you, Frank. And, of course, no offense taken at all. That's just how people talk around here. :) -- Walt On 7/12/2013 10:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Thar real purdy. Sorry, didn't mean to mock, just getting into the spirit of the title (took a few minutes to translate

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
On viewing a day or so later, I'm sold on your crop. It does look better that way. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 2:33 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Bingo. IMO it gives it a more delibrate feel to the capture. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
to take photos. But, not having a clue about how to get around the place, I've never been able to quite convince myself it's a good idea. Maybe someday. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 1:11 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: They were a fave of a favorite aunt of mine - like hollyhocks, they seem not to be around

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
I'll definitely keep that in mind, though I'm sure they both have busy lives and it'll take some pre-planning to pull it off. But, yes -- it would be fun to be shepherded around the city and capture the scene without worrying about stumbling into the wrong place or getting lost. -- Walt

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
a small sense of the place; a taste of the Chicago-style hot dogs, maybe a slice or two, a beer or three. You know, something like a non-touristy, working class schmoe would do for a relaxing, enjoyable day in the city. -- Walt On 7/13/2013 11:08 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Walt, When you want

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dave. Bruce said I'd get some good use out of that little softbox, and he was right. -- Walt On 7/13/2013 12:22 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Good detail and dramatic lighting Dave On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 10:34 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: That's what they're called

Re: PESO - Bathurst Station

2013-07-13 Thread Walt
That's a great shot, Frank. Very intriguing. -- Walt On 7/12/2013 10:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't done much street photography lately: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/bathurst-station.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me

Re: OT Anyone got the 'new and improved' Gmail yet.

2013-07-16 Thread Walt
The nice thing about accessing my Gmail through Thunderbird is that I never see these improvements. -- Walt On 7/15/2013 5:17 PM, David J Brooks wrote: It took me over this morning Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com

OT: Battery that Can Charge an Electric Car for 27 Years

2013-07-16 Thread Walt
Wonder when the photography world will see benefits from this: http://inhabitat.com/german-scientists-create-lithium-ion-battery-that-can-charge-an-electric-car-for-27-years/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Any new flagship camera rumors?

2013-07-17 Thread Walt
in that direction.) -- Walt -- 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.

OT: Family portraits in horrible weather

2013-07-18 Thread Walt
. And to think I held hopes of someday giving up bartending to do this stuff. On the plus side, next week looks to be pretty nice. -- Walt -- 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

Re: PESO for the foot enthusiasts

2013-07-18 Thread Walt
I like it, Bruce. Though, as anatomy goes, my enthusiasm tends to flourish in more northern climes. -- Walt On 7/18/2013 12:09 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: One in a red shoe, one escaped ... http://flic.kr/p/fbCZ2z -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO for the foot enthusiasts

2013-07-18 Thread Walt
Though I will never comprehend it, I'll have to remember that shoe thing in future shoots. -- Walt On 7/18/2013 7:31 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: So move to Canada. ;-) I hear you, Walt. However I'm trying to give equal time to and be more empathetic toward alternative tastes. :-) Based

PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-18 Thread Walt
well in spite of it all. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9319667018/ K-5, F50/1.7, 1/90 sec., ISO 100, f/5.6 Comments, critiques and suggestions eagerly accepted. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Gerrit. The expression kind of reminded me of the old Hollywood headshots from the 30's 40's, so I went with it. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 4:38 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote: You caught a wonderful expression there. Works really well in monochrome. Gerrit -Original Message- From

Re: Available model photography

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
bit of touching up. So, I tell them that I'm going to take them home, go through them, pick out the good ones, do some processing and get back to them in a few days. They seem more than happy with that arrangement (so far). -- Walt On 7/7/2013 4:51 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Certain topics

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
in the original version, but I have similar shots that I left in color. I just thought that one was better suited to black white, and with your suggestions, I think it'll be just right. Thanks again! -- Walt On 7/19/2013 4:20 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: A very pretty girl, Walt, with a pleasant

Re: Oh great ...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Considering Flickr is under the Yahoo banner, I wonder if this isn't related to the problems with the Flickr API's that weren't working earlier. In any event, flickriver and the Flickr Uploadr seem to be working now, so maybe the Yahoo issue has straightened out, too. -- Walt On 7/19/2013

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 11:59 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote: She again has a wondeful look, very natural. Welcome to K5 land with slow shutter speed not losing you the shot :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 12:47 PM

PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
just now looked it up to post the info. Yikes!) Thoughts? -- Walt -- 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: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
reckon I could've framed it better. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 12:33 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: It seems to me that beautiful skin deserves a color image - tho I'm not one for B + W anyhow. I'd definitely eliminate the flora in the LRH corner. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm. Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.] -- Walt On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Zos. At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;) -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Jack. I really was ambivalent about the background, and couldn't decide whether it detracted from the image or not. So, that's reassuring. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:25 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Nicely composed, Walt. Jack - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy. Does it have the built-in retractable hood? -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: 296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/ On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
that lens. Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to pay for the blasted thing. Though, I do have a little chump change coming to me from my most recent portrait shoot. Hmm. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 2:11 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Its not all bad. It just wouldn't be my first choice. Yeah, bokeh

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dan. That's the reason I dragged her by the ear over to those flowers when I saw them. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 2:22 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: that is a strong portrait, with a great pose and expression. I also like the way the colors of the flowers, the blouse and the lipstick

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
filled with envy and resentment. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Its an amazing lens. My copy is pretty beat up, but I wouldn't part with it for anything. In fact I want to fix it up. I think even my awful takumar 70-210 is a better lens for portraits. in fact I think its kind

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
how to use it, but it's like drinking from the proverbial fire hose. I'll see if I can figure out how to do what you're talking about, though. That would be a huge help in a lot of my photos. Thanks again! -- Walt On 7/19/2013 12:52 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: That's a real winner, Walt. It's

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
On 7/19/2013 5:00 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/7/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9319667018/ K-5, F50/1.7, 1/90 sec., ISO 100, f/5.6 Comments, critiques and suggestions eagerly accepted. Superb, Walt. Thank you, Steve. I have to say

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
On 7/19/2013 11:50 AM, John Sessoms wrote: On 7/19/2013 12:59 AM, Walt wrote: Dealing with the horrid heat and humidity sucked pretty badly, but it wasn't without its rewards. This one is of the oldest child of the family, Amaya. She has really beautiful skin, and it's a shame I had

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-20 Thread Walt
Thank you, Frank! She was an excellent subject to work with. Couldn't ask for a nicer young lady. -- Walt On 7/20/2013 10:30 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Background totally works. Wonderful photo! Hard to imagine how it could be done better... cheers, frank --- Original Message

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-20 Thread Walt
. Out of a total of just over 100 shots, a little under half were what I consider keepers. -- Walt On 7/20/2013 11:21 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: That's excellent, Walt! What I think really works here is the composition--great balance of all the elements. I think I agree with Bruce about

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-20 Thread Walt
actually a decent place to take photos if you can keep other people out of the background. But, yes -- I see what you're talking about. It's not quite enough to ruin the shot, but just enough to make me wish I'd framed it a wee bit differently. -- Walt On 7/20/2013 12:43 PM, Bob Sullivan

Re: PESO Filigree

2013-07-21 Thread Walt
Very nice, Bruce! She really does have beautiful skin and eyes, doesn't she? -- Walt On 7/21/2013 8:33 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Iryna returns: http://flic.kr/p/fe7tcq Now modelling jewelry from Lavishy, an indie Toronto designer that my wife is writing an article about. With Gerrit's help we

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
On 7/22/2013 11:33 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Thu, Jul 11, 2013, Walt wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9264340601/ K-5, F501.7, ISO 80, f/8, 1/90 sec, Nice! I especially like the bud unfurling on top. Thank you, Aahz. I used my Promaster 7500EDF flash(full manual

Re: PESO two owls

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
Nice work, Bruce! You really captured her smile well in that shot, and she seems to be really enjoying herself. That looks a lot like one of the locations I've used to do some of the family portraits I've done lately -- a little gazebo near the downtown riverfront. -- Walt On 7/23/2013

Re: PESO: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
than a brand new one. ;) -- Walt On 7/23/2013 10:45 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Is there no warranty? You just got that thing a few weeks ago. My fleaBay 30 octa softbox is holding together. A real steal for $25 w/shipping. On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 7/22

Re: PESO lesson hopefully learned

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
in photography. Needless to say, the results weren't what anyone would call subtle. ;) -- Walt -- 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: ELLIE PANO

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
That's really, really great! I took a picture of an ostrich one time. -- Walt On 7/21/2013 7:55 AM, Alan C wrote: A herd heading back into the bush after drinking at the Letaba River. I counted 51 but at least 10 had already climbed the bank on the left so this is quite a big herd

Re: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
for amusement. -- Walt -- 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: Yella Flahrs

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
attached to the reflective surface) to hold it more securely on the flash. In any event, I'm sure the Gorilla Glue will do the trick -- so I figure it's now better than a brand new one. ;) -- Walt On 7/23/2013 10:45 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Is there no warranty? You just got that thing a few

Re: Photo from Italy

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
That's a beaut! One of the most deftly produced HDR images I've ever seen! -- Walt On 7/23/2013 12:31 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: I've been back from Italy for over a week and haven't posted any photos. Until now. I'm keeping very busy with my Photoshop book but I had to make time for at least

Re: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
On 7/23/2013 6:27 PM, Larry Colen wrote: No Walt, I won't give you my 77ltd so that I have an excuse to by the 85/1.4. I'm glad you didn't have to see me flounce out of the room and slam the door just now. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8

2013-07-23 Thread Walt
On 7/23/2013 1:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 1:04 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: My buddy and I used to see who could get the quickest start/stop time on the stopwatch function. Of course, that was before we learned to drink for amusement. Mark! Walt, you really _do_

Re: reviews on the wirecutter.com

2013-07-24 Thread Walt
photos. Of course, we all have our own ways of shooting, so it's obviously not for everybody. But I really do enjoy using that feature in the K20D and K-5. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades

2013-07-25 Thread Walt
I loved this part: Responses claimed with absolute certainty there were laws that prevented any changes once a lens was released unless they were announced . . . Reminds me of the kid in sixth grade who settled every argument with, you can't do that, it's state law! -- Walt On 7/25/2013

Re: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades

2013-07-25 Thread Walt
You probably could have gotten 100% compliance had you been carrying a clipboard. -- Walt On 7/25/2013 11:51 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: While attending College in Rhode Island, I used to approach people who were wearing a t-shirt with an out of state attraction, and say matter of factly You do

Re: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades

2013-07-25 Thread Walt
On 7/25/2013 12:00 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Walt wrote: I loved this part: Responses claimed with absolute certainty there were laws that prevented any changes once a lens was released unless they were announced . . . Reminds me of the kid in sixth grade who settled every argument with, you

Re: Article on Leica cameras on BBC online

2013-07-29 Thread Walt
British colloquialism? -- Walt -- 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 Weiner decay

2013-07-29 Thread Walt
Where's Frank when you need him? On 7/28/2013 3:14 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: So now you're in a pickle? On 7/28/2013 4:00 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I don't relish even trying. On 2013-07-28, at 3:42 PM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if I can cut the mustard... On

Re: Article on Leica cameras on BBC online

2013-07-29 Thread Walt
On 7/29/2013 7:44 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2013-07-29 7:03, Walt wrote: I've never heard [much of a muchness] before. Is that a common British colloquialism? I've heard that one, but it's been years. I've only ever heard it from a Brit or in a book authored by a Brit. I don't know how

Re: OT pose it, light it

2013-07-30 Thread Walt
Thanks, Bruce. I just finished watching the re-broadcast. One thing that stands out above all else is that Clay Blackmore has a lot of energy and patience -- especially with the little boy in the last segment. I can just see the headlines: Area Photographer Faces Charges after Strangling,

Re: PESO Portrait of an echinacea

2013-08-01 Thread Walt
Beautiful, Bruce. That background is something else. I'm just about to put together a DIY background stand made of PVC pipe. Then, all I'll need is a Louise. -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Fresh cut Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower ... http://flic.kr/p/fkyb7X K20D, DA* 50

Re: GESO July faves

2013-08-01 Thread Walt
Great shots, Larry. I somehow missed the martial arts shots when originally posted. It's hard to pick a favorite, but since I didn't see those before, I guess they win by default. -- Walt On 8/1/2013 2:57 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Here is my bestof set for July http://www.flickr.com/photos

Re: PESO: The Fireman

2013-08-01 Thread Walt
Great balloon shots, Dan! Saw this earlier today and thought you might enjoy it: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10216656/Up-up-and-away-Hundreds-of-hot-air-balloons-break-world-record-in-mass-take-off.html Shorty URL: http://goo.gl/gbWGe3 -- Walt On 7/31/2013 8:42 AM

Re: PESO Portrait of an echinacea

2013-08-01 Thread Walt
We're just about to enter yard sale season around here, and I figure I can pick up quite a few bargains in the way of backdrops and props. I never thought about using dyes, but that is a great idea and quite a bit cheaper than latex paint, to boot. Thanks for the tips, John Bruce! -- Walt

OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-01 Thread Walt
to discuss any ideas they may have and what they're looking for. Also, are there any basic cosmetics or other beauty supplies I ought to keep on hand just in case? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
contact with the enemy, as it were. It does help that I'm still viewing this all as a learning experience, so I won't be going into any shoots with an inflated sense of expertise. And, so far at least, I haven't had any trouble connecting with any of my subjects. Thanks again! -- Walt -- PDML

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
I was kind of surprised by that myself. The comments left by photographers in the models' portfolios reveal an awful lot, don't they? -- Walt On 8/2/2013 3:59 AM, Larry Colen wrote: The problem with Model Mayhem is that almost everyone on it seems to be a poser, in one way or another. On Thu

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
with an experienced studio photographer. Thanks for the tips. I'll be sure to look you up as soon as I get in the mix over there. -- Walt On 8/2/2013 9:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Bill pretty much said it all, and I agree with him. I'll add a few words. Re approaching models. I often read advice to meet

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
On 8/2/2013 10:14 AM, John wrote: On 8/1/2013 10:29 PM, Walt wrote: I decided to go ahead and sign up for an account (currently awaiting approval) over there to see if I might be able to find a local model or two to pose for me. As it happens, there seems to be quite a few lovely ladies

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
keen to take up cases that don't guarantee obscene payouts from big corporate entities. Also, I know most of those lawyers personally from having worked in the court system in the past. Sometimes, small-town life has its advantages. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread Walt
. Unfortunately, some of my best work reflects some ugly aspects of humanity. -- Walt On 8/3/2013 9:59 AM, John wrote: Your portfolio is never finished. It shows what you think best represents your work TO DATE. Start thinking now about which ones you're going to replace when you do something

Re: OT: Hot Water

2013-08-06 Thread Walt
Pretty quick turnaround, John. You didn't even have time to stink. -- Walt On 8/6/2013 11:28 AM, John wrote: As of 2:00am this morning, I have it again. My old hot water heater sprang a leak late Saturday afternoon. Best I can figure, it was about 16 years old. I managed to get a replacement

Re: OT: Inside the KKK

2013-08-15 Thread Walt
experience with the Hell's Angels and thought, Eh, better not. There were some great shots in that piece, though. Almost makes me want to reconsider. Almost. -- Walt On 8/15/2013 8:10 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: I figure Walt particularly would like these photos: http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold

Re: PESO - Storm over the Great Sand Dunes

2013-08-18 Thread Walt
Wonderful shots, Brian! Just stunning -- both of them. -- Walt On 8/17/2013 7:51 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Back in May we visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. Not long after we left, a storm arrived from the south which we were able to observe from a lookout

Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings

2013-08-28 Thread Walt
I've shot about three weddings total in my life. And after every one of them, I've experienced the exact same angst you're experiencing. Then, I work on them a bit and go back through them, and still think they're horrible. Then, I go back through them a few days later and see things that I

Re: Beat tour guide in the world

2013-08-30 Thread Walt
On 8/30/2013 3:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: CollinB wrote: AnnSan was so gracious to take us around midtown lower Manhattan yesterday. Always accept her travel advice. And her friendship. Pics later in the week. Groovy, man, groovy. (My best Jack Kerouac impression.) *snap snap snap

Re: PESO - OT - Trailer Park Country

2013-09-02 Thread Walt
Agree with Bruce. It's just great. Only one tiny quibble with their setup: The water bottles kind of take away from the trailer park motif. They should pour the water into red Solo cups for the sake of continuity. ;) -- Walt On 9/2/2013 8:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I _love_ this shot

PESO: Hideout

2013-09-03 Thread Walt
/photos/walt_gilbert/9663303049/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, ISO 400, 1/800 sec, f/2.8 Comments are, as always, gladly accepted. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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: Hideout

2013-09-04 Thread Walt
On 9/4/2013 2:13 AM, David Mann wrote: On Sep 4, 2013, at 5:09 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Spotted this little guy hanging out in the crook of one of the hummingbird feeder stands a little while ago. At first, I thought it was just a piece of gum someone had stuffed

PESO: Cooperative Butterfly

2013-09-04 Thread Walt
minutes before I hassled it away with my camera. Comments welcomed and encouraged. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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: Cooperative Butterfly

2013-09-04 Thread Walt
Thanks, Dan! I actually thought about doing that with the white spots, but decided I'd probably end up doing more harm than good. It was the one real concern I had with the image, so I figured I'd get some input. I'll do a little burning to see if I can take some of the edge off. -- Walt

Re: PESO: Cooperative Butterfly

2013-09-05 Thread Walt
Thank you, Bob. On 9/4/2013 2:57 PM, Bob W wrote: Lovely shot On 4 Sep 2013, at 17:51, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: While I was at a Labor Day picnic held annually by a good friend of mine a little visitor dropped by to hang out with us. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert

PESO: Burning Off the Morning Fog

2013-09-06 Thread Walt
. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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: Burning Off the Morning Fog

2013-09-06 Thread Walt
Many thanks, Jack! As house/dog sitting gigs go, I reckon I could do a lot worse when it comes to photographic subject matter. -- Walt On 9/6/2013 2:41 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Especially nice, Walt. Jack - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Burning Off the Morning Fog

2013-09-06 Thread Walt
my first cup. So, serendipity has a lot to do with my photographic eye. Here's another shot from a slightly different angle: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9688618398/#large Not sure which of them I prefer. -- Walt On 9/6/2013 3:15 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Beautiful

Re: OT: The astounding hummingbird.

2013-09-06 Thread Walt
Just great, Dan! Thanks for sharing! -- Walt On 9/6/2013 8:10 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://player.vimeo.com/video/68897592 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K-5IIs First Impressions

2013-09-13 Thread Walt
You hit upon my sole gripe with the K-5. Everything else was so minor as to be unworthy of note to me, but that one still vexes me. -- Walt On 9/12/2013 10:51 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: - focus point select and four-way get in each others way -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - 10 very recent photos

2013-09-15 Thread Walt
All of them are really nice, Ann! If forced to pick a favorite, I'd have to go with Rain Stops. It just seems cinematic to my eye, somehow. - Walt On 9/12/2013 7:08 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: (including two you've seen) http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Very-recent-NYC

Re: You didn't hear it from me...

2013-09-22 Thread Walt
future. Still, it's not a bad little starter guitar. And it's in much better condition than the one Willie Nelson plays. -- Walt On 9/21/2013 8:01 AM, John wrote: Apropos nothing Willie Nelson singing Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain started playing as soon as I began reading this message... On 9

PESO: Mr. Moore and my Yamaha

2013-09-23 Thread Walt
/9901114106/#large K-5, FA 50/1.7, 1/80, ISO 3200, f/2.8 He'll probably be around quite a while longer, but when he does eventually go, I'll be glad I have this photo to give to his family. Comments are, as always, welcome. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

PESO: Pas de Deux

2013-09-24 Thread Walt
of the feeder. Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough to capture it. But, I was pretty happy to get this shot nonetheless. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9917379156/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, 1/1600, ISO 80, f/2.8 Comments and suggestions eagerly solicited. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Mr. Moore and my Yamaha

2013-09-24 Thread Walt
Thanks, Marnie! -- Walt On 9/24/2013 8:44 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Nice shot, lots of character. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/23/2013 11:15:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9901114106/#large K-5, FA 50

Re: PESO: Pas de Deux

2013-09-24 Thread Walt
at me while I was out there taking these shots, as if to say, What gives? Make with the nectar, pal! -- Walt On 9/24/2013 11:24 AM, John wrote: What do the hummingbirds seem to think about all this? On 9/24/2013 11:28 AM, Walt wrote: An interesting development occurred at the hummingbird

Re: Nice little bit of recognition

2013-09-24 Thread Walt
I saw it from here, and it's a great, very worthy shot, Mark. Congratulations! I'll live vicariously through your well deserved recognition! -- Walt On 9/24/2013 11:29 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: The National Association of Photoshop Professionals currently has one of my photos featured

Re: You didn't hear it from me...

2013-09-24 Thread Walt
Fortunately, I'll never, *ever* be good enough to have a really good guitar. I can't even think of a reputable manufacturer who'd allow it. -- Walt On 9/23/2013 9:29 AM, John wrote: Word of warning, once guitars get their hooks into you they're more expensive than cameras (but not as much

Re: You didn't hear it from me...

2013-09-24 Thread Walt
out of the camera shop for a while. -- Walt -- 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: Pas de Deux

2013-09-24 Thread Walt
using a 50mm at f/2.8. I'll have to stop down a bit in the future and hope the background is reasonably agreeable. -- Walt On 9/24/2013 7:49 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Very nice! Praying Mantis are fierce little buggers. Happy I'm a lot bigger than they are! G On Sep 24, 2013, at 8:28 AM

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